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Whale SENSE Welcomes New Program Partners in the Atlantic

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the New Bedford Whaling Museum teams join NOAA Fisheries, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in sponsoring Whale SENSE.
May 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
500x500_Humpback_fluke_WDC.jpg Fluke of a humpback whale. Credit: Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Now Available: 2023 Share the Shore & Sea Calendar

Organize your year and enjoy marine wildlife art in our 2023 Share the Shore & Sea Calendar, which is now available to download and print at home.
January 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Art work - viewing a sea turtle from a distance. Mary C., Grade 9, American Samoa · Sea Turtle · Paint

How NOAA Prepares for Entanglements During Whale Season in Hawaiʻi

NOAA and partners go through rigorous training in preparation to respond to whales in life-threatening entanglements.
November 23, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
An individual wearing a life vest and safety helmet stands on the platform of a small boat to practice tossing a grappling hook. NOAA and partners go through rigorous training in preparation for responding to large whale entanglements. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Cameron Dabney

Wildlife Viewing Guidelines: Share the Water for Labor Day

This Labor Day, NOAA would like to remind everyone to safely enjoy the water with our marine friends.
September 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Humpback whales bubble net feeding in Alaska.

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

Whales Hitting Boats – Conservation and Conflict

A biologist’s perspective on collaboration and enforcement.
August 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Jumping fish avoid an open humpback whale's mouth A humpback whale feeding on menhaden close to shore in Plymouth, MA. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Boaters Pay Fines for Approaching Endangered Killer Whales, Putting Their Feeding at Risk

Research shows nearby boats interrupt feeding of imperiled whales.
June 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Rental boat approaching endangered Southern Resident killer whales off San Juan Island A witness on San Juan Island took this photo of a rental boat approaching endangered Southern Resident killer whales off the west side of the island. NOAA investigators also interviewed the kayak guide who said the boat was under power at the time.

2022 Share the Shore & Sea Youth Art Contest Winners Announced

Youth artists show us how to share the shore and sea with corals, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and Hawaiian monk seals.
May 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Art work - watch from a distance (viewing marine line using binoculars) K-12 students showed us the beauty of sharing the shore and sea with marine wildlife in the 2022 Share the Shore & Sea Youth Art Contest. “Whale watching” by Asa P., Grade 8, Hawai‘i

Sperm Whale Dies Off Florida Keys

Necropsy shows signs of marine debris; line, net, and plastic found inside the whale’s stomach.
May 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Sperm Whale Dies off Florida coast Photo Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Photo taken under MMPA/ESA permit no. 18786

Texas Dolphin Harassed to Death

NOAA offers reward for information about second intentional harm case in as many weeks.
April 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Texas dolphin death Photo credit: Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network