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Toxic Algal Bloom Spreads Along California Coast, Poisoning Sea Lions

Stranding teams ask public to report sea lions in distress and stay clear.
August 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
three men with control a netted california sealion on sand Team from Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute waits for sedative to take effect before moving a sea lion showing symptoms of domoic acid poisoning. Photo by Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute under permit #18786-06

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
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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).

Reward Available for Information about Shooting of California Sea Lion in New York Slough

Reward offered for more information about the case.
April 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Medium close up of California sea lion side profile. Brown seal with dark brown or black whiskers and eyes looking up.

NOAA Fisheries Authorizes States and Tribes to Remove Sea Lions Preying on Protected Fish

Task Force endorsed approval of application under Marine Mammal Protection Act.
August 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Looking Back At The Blob: Record Warming Drives Unprecedented Ocean Change

Temperatures of up to 7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal disrupted the marine ecosystem in both expected and surprising ways.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Young sea lion walking on a beach

Oregon Receives Authorization to Remove California Sea Lions Preying on Imperiled Fish at Willamette Falls

California sea lions documented as repeatedly preying on threatened salmon and steelhead near Willamette Falls on the Willamette River can be removed and euthanized.
November 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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New Tool Helps Fisheries Avoid Protected Species In Near Real Time

Learn more about EcoCast—a dynamic ocean management tool that aims to minimize fisheries bycatch and maximize fisheries target catch in near real time.
May 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
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NOAA Warns: Don’t Shoot Seals or Sea Lions

Penalties include up to $28,520 and/or one year imprisonment.
May 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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California Sea Lion Population Rebounded To New Highs

Sea lion numbers reflect conditions in California Current through the decades.
January 17, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
Group of sea lions with mountains in background

Food Limitation Linked to Record California Sea Lion Strandings

New research shows decade-long decline of sardines and anchovy associated with the poor condition of sea lion pups.
March 01, 2016 - News ,
West Coast