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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 ,
West Coast
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 ,
West Coast
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 ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal signage with two resting monk seals behind it on the beach.

Landmark Research Shows Endangered River Dolphins in Asia Two Different Species

Tissue collection at NOAA Fisheries lab helps reveal genetic distinction.
March 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Dolphin jumping out of water Ganges River Dolphin in Bangladesh. Credit: Elisabeth Mansur/WCS Bangladesh

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 ,
National
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 ,
Southeast
Dolphin surfaces the water. $7.2 million in restoration projects are proposed for marine mammals, including dolphins. Image: Florida FWC/Rebekah Nelson

As “Killer Whale Tales” Goes Virtual, its Reach Extends Around the World

A teacher engages students with the wonder of the Southern Residents. Southern Resident Connections - Post 15
February 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Jeff Hogan hold a post showing identifying features of killer whales Jeff Hogan of Killer Whale Tales shares details of Southern Resident and other types of killer whales with students prior to COVID restrictions. Photo courtesy of Killer Whale Tales.

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.
February 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
finback image for 2020 whale week Finback whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Long-Term Coastal Surveys Reveal Marine Success Stories and Tough Challenges

Our data show harbor porpoise comeback and last chance for endangered turtles. Read more in this leadership message from Science and Research Director for the Southwest Fisheries Science Center Kristen Koch.
February 01, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
West Coast
A NOAA aerial survey crew gathers in front of a NOAA Twin Otter aircraft during a stop in Astoria, Oregon. A NOAA aerial survey crew gathers in front of a NOAA Twin Otter aircraft during a stop in Astoria, Oregon in 2014. From left: Lt. Michael Sandor Silagi, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; Joel Schumacher, Scott Benson, and Tomoharu Eguchi, Southwest Fisheries Science Center; Camryn Allen, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center; Dan Prosperi, Southwest Fisheries Science Center; and Lt. Shanae Coker, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.

Shrewsbury River Dolphins Signal Cleaner Rivers, More Fish

Dolphins are now frequent visitors to the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers in New Jersey, indicating a healthier environment.
January 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
close up of two dolphin dorsal fins in gray river Dolphins are important sentinels of the health of the marine environment. Credit: Marine Mammal Stranding Center