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Celebrating 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries marks 50 years of marine mammal science, conservation, and recovery under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
July 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Gray whales swimming Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).

Survey to Count Beluga Whales in Norton Sound

Aerial survey will help scientists estimate the abundance of beluga whales and learn more about their habitat and movement patterns.
June 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
aerial shot of beluga whale swimming in icy waters in the Arctic A beluga whale swimming in icy waters of the Chukchi Sea. Photo taken during a previous beluga whale survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Laura Morse

Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program Citizen Science

Community science along the shores of Cook Inlet.
May 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Members of the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program use binoculars to look for beluga whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Members of the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program use binoculars to look for beluga whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Recommended 2022 Species Recovery Grants Projects

NOAA Fisheries has recommended $6.2 million in funding for 12 new projects and 13 ongoing projects.
April 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Cook Inlet beluga whale Cook Inlet beluga whale

Beluga Whale Sounds Aid Scientific Understanding Of When Whales Are Hunting Prey

New information may help with recovery efforts for endangered Cook Inlet belugas.
November 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
man in boat using equipment to listen for beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska

Genetic Analysis Shows Beluga Whale In Puget Sound Likely Arrived From Arctic Waters

Whale unusual in Pacific Northwest probably traveled thousands of miles south.
October 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
white colored whale, a beluga, swimming just below the surface of blue water Credit: World Vets under MMHSRP 18786-05

Continuing Species in the Spotlight Initiative Empowers NOAA Fisheries' Endangered Species Conservation Efforts

NOAA Fisheries releases new five-year action plans to continue the momentum to save nine critically endangered species.
April 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Large black and white sea turtle swims in the blue ocean with yellow and black striped fish The Pacific leatherback sea turtles have existed in their current form without scales and a hard shell since the age of the dinosaurs, but threats from bycatch, egg harvesting, and degradation of nesting habit have made this species endangered. Photo credit Jason Isley, Scubazoo.

11 Cool Facts About Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Did you know these marine mammals are part of the cetacean family? Check out these facts to learn more.
February 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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finback image for 2020 whale week Finback whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Protecting Ocean Giants: Whale Week 2021

Join us as we celebrate whales and NOAA's work to conserve and protect these majestic ocean giants.
February 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Blue whale Blue whale. Credit: Christian Miller

Genetic Study Makes It Possible To Accurately Estimate Age Of Endangered Whale While It Is Alive

Results raise questions about whether Cook Inlet beluga whales are reproducing much later than initially thought.
February 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial photo of two Cook Inlet Beluga Whales swimming at the surface.