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Six Reasons Why You Should Not Swim with Wild Spinner Dolphins

Would you swim with wild spinner dolphins if you knew that they were trying to sleep?
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Tour Operator Fined for Harassing Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

A judge fined a tour operator $2,500 for illegally harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Natural resources officers with the State of Hawai'i investigated dolphin tour operator Casey Phillips Cho for harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins, which is illegal.
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A spinner dolphin jumps vertically from the water.

New Regulation Protects Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins Against Disturbance

A final rule prohibits swimming with, approaching, or remaining within 50 yards of spinner dolphins. A proposed rule may establish time-area closures of select nearshore resting areas. 
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Three spinner dolphins crest the ocean surface while one swims beneath the surface.

$99.6 Million Approved to Continue Restoring Gulf-wide Resources Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Eleven projects aimed at restoring sea turtles, marine mammals, oysters, and birds are approved to move forward in all five Gulf states, and in Mexico.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Sea turtle hatchling on the sand in the Gulf of Mexico. The Region-wide plan includes $18.6 million dedicated to four projects to restore sea turtles; one is focused on nesting sites. Credit: Shutterstock

Amended Plan Leaves More Salmon for Endangered Killer Whales in Low Return Years

Fisheries do not jeopardize continued existence of Southern Resident orcas. Southern Resident Connections - Post 20
September 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Dorsal fin of a killer whale swimming off the Washington Coast An endangered Southern Resident killer whale off the coast of Washington. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Northwest Fisheries Science Center

2021 John H. Prescott Marine Animal Rescue Assistance Grants Announced

NOAA awards more than $3.7 million in grants to stranding network partners in 19 states and one tribe for Fiscal Year 2021.
September 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Photo of Stranded Harbor Seal Pup A stranded Pacific harbor seal pup is examined at World Vets marine mammal urgent care clinic in Gig Harbor, Washington, 2020.

Listening to a Changing Gulf

NOAA and university scientists deploy underwater listening devices in the Gulf of Mexico to study marine mammals, soundscapes, and noise impacts.
August 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
2021 research expedition team of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Universidad Veracruzana scientists and students. The 2021 research expedition team of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Universidad Veracruzana scientists and students with the R/V Pelican in the background. Team from left to right includes: Front: Bruce Thayre, Kaitlin Frasier, Eva Hildalgo-Pla, Gania Figueroa, Top: John Hurwitz, Kieran Lenssen, Natalie Posdaljian, Itzel Carballo. Credit: Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium/ Marshall Kormanac.

New Curriculum Inspires the Next Generation of Marine Mammal Stewards

Southern Resident Killer Whale unit empowers West Coast students and educators
August 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Students working together around a laptop computer

A How-To Guide for Reporting Potential Marine Wildlife Harassment in Hawai‘i

Learn how you can help protect Hawaiʻi marine wildlife through reporting.
August 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal. An endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach on the south coast of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. The sign in the foreground instructs people not to approach the seal.

Experts Collaborate on Mission to Document Protected Species

Scientists collect valuable data on marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles during the first part of a survey off the southeast coast of the United States.
July 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) cruises just under the surface after having taken a breath. A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) cruises just under the surface after having taken a breath. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Richard Holt (Permit #21938)