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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 ,
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)

NOAA Fisheries Joins Orca Action Month with Events Throughout June

Ask questions of killer whale scientists and author of new book on orcas. Southern Resident Connections - Post 18
June 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Killer whale splashing through water

Limiting Chinook Fishing in Low-Return Years to Help Killer Whales: What Do You Think?

Council suggests limiting or adjusting fishing impacts when forecasts fall too low. Southern Resident Connections - Post 17
June 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Killer whale breaching in Puget Sound Southern Resident killer whale J16 breaches near San Juan Island in Washington while J26 swims nearby. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

10 Things You Can Do to Share the Shore and Sea With Pacific Islands Wildlife

Make a difference for Hawai‘i wildlife with these 10 tips for sharing the sea and shore.
May 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Hawaiian monk seal signage with two resting monk seals behind it on the beach.

2017 National Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States

NOAA Fisheries releases the 2017 National Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States, the first of a series of annual stranding reports.
March 23, 2021 - News ,
Photo of harbor seals being released following rehabilitation at The Marine Mammal Center, California.

Nearly $100 Million Proposed to Restore Gulf-wide Resources Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Funded by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, eleven restoration projects are planned across all five states bordering the Gulf of Mexico, and sites in Mexico and on the Atlantic coast of Florida.
March 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Dolphin surfaces the water. $7.2 million in restoration projects are proposed for marine mammals, including dolphins. Image: Florida FWC/Rebekah Nelson

11 Cool Facts About Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Did you know these marine mammals are part of the cetacean family? Check out these facts to learn more.
finback image for 2020 whale week Finback whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries