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Partner Spotlight: NOAA Volunteer Becomes TikTok-Famous Necropsy Biologist

Cristina Robinson from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California shares her career success story and perspective amidst a toxic marine event.
July 03, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Person cutting into a deceased seal lion on an examination table Cristina prepares a California sea lion for a necropsy to determine its cause of death. Credit: Pacific Marine Mammal Center

Late Spring Brings Sun, Flowers—and Harbor Seal Pups to Alaska’s Glacial Fjords

In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of voluntary vessel approach guidelines, we’re reminding all mariners, from kayaks to cruise ships, how they can help protect Alaska’s glacial harbor seals.
July 03, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska harbor seals and their pups rest on ice

Preventing Violence Against Dolphins

If we do better, they will be better; human behavior impacts animal safety
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,

Conserving Long-Lived Species: The Importance of Monitoring Decades-Old Individuals

Conservation and recovery of long-lived species requires continued monitoring of individuals. Meet some of the animals that have been known to scientists for decades.
May 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey in October 2021 Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brad Hanson

Celebrating Earth Day 2025

Every day is Earth Day at NOAA Fisheries!
April 21, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A graphic with the text "Earth Day" showing a globe, fish, corals, a whale, and seagrass. Celebrating Earth Day at NOAA Fisheries. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Celebrating 15 Years of Surveying Protected Species in the Northwest Atlantic

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species. Scientists take to the sky and sea to collect data used to conserve several marine species in our region.
March 21, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Two dolphins leap out of the water. Common dolphins. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Michelle Klein