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Sea Turtle Week 2022: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 13-17, 2022.
June 12, 2022 - Leadership Message ,
National
2400x1800-PIFSC-PRIA-Baker-Island-2012-sea-turtle-Paula.Ayotte.jpg An immature green sea turtle swims above a coral reef at Baker Island in the Pacific Island Remote Area. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Sea Turtle Week 2022

Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered.
June 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Sea turtles swim underwater

Sea Turtles in a Sea of Sound

Understanding how sea turtles hear and respond to sound is the first step in understanding the impacts of ocean noise on these protected species.
June 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Red arrow indicates location of the sea turtle ear in a loggerhead turtle Sea turtles have internal ears covered by a thick layer of scales, skin, and fat. Arrow indicates location of the sea turtle ear in a loggerhead turtle. Credit: Blair Witherington (Permit 25691).

What Can You Do to Save Sea Turtles?

Learn what actions you can take to help save sea turtles.
June 08, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
750x500-green-turtle-NOAA-OfficeofMarineNationalSanctuaries.jpg

Hawaiʻi Sea Turtles Are Amazing—from Afar

This nesting season, remember to view sea turtles respectfully. How? We’ve got some ideas for you. 
June 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two people using their arms to connect and make a heart shape afar from a sea turtle on the beach. Show your love of turtles with this turtle love photo opportunity. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Six Endangered Marine Animals You Might Not Know

Learn about some lesser known endangered marine species and what NOAA Fisheries is doing to aid their recovery.
May 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
750x500-false-killer-whale-anim2620-NOAA-PIFSC.jpg False killer whale jumping out of the water in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Credit: Jim Cotton.

Turtle and Seal Biologists Deploy to Papahānaumokuākea for the 2022 Field Season

Research to protect threatened and endangered species at field camps in the marine national monument.
May 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
This map shows the Hawaiian Archipelago, the range of the Hawaiian monk seal. Within the monument, the English names of the islands are printed in white and the Hawaiian island names are in yellow. Credit: https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov. This map shows the Hawaiian Archipelago, the range of the Hawaiian monk seal. Within the monument, the English names of the islands are printed in white and the Hawaiian island names are in yellow. Credit: https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov.

Nesting, Threats, and Social Behaviors of Hawaiian Hawksbill Sea Turtles

Three recent studies shed new light on endangered hawksbill sea turtles in Hawaiʻi.
March 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawksbill swimming above a coral reef in western Maui A hawksbill swimming above a coral reef in western Maui. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Don McLeish (Permit #21260).

NOAA Offers Reward up to $20,000 for Information on Dead Sea Turtle

Reward offered for information leading to successful prosecution for the death of a green turtle found in a net by the side of the road.
March 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Green sea turtle Photo credit: Jayme Reneker, Ecological Associates, Inc.

Must-Read Pacific Islands Stories of 2021

Highlighting successful stories this past year that showcase our ongoing commitment to the science and stewardship of the marine environment in the Pacific Islands.
January 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Adult monk seal and newborn pup on a public beach. Hawaiian monk seal RK96 and her pup rest in Waikīkī. Credit: Hawaii Marine Animal Response.