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NOAA Fisheries Celebrates Whale Week 2017

A Message from Cisco Werner, Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor
February 13, 2017 - Leadership Message ,

The Expert Is In! Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s Whales

It is likely that fewer than 100 Bryde's whales are living in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about what NOAA Fisheries is doing to help this endangered species.
February 13, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Tracking Technology: The Science of Finding Whales

Whales can be very hard to find in Earth’s vast seas. NOAA Fisheries’ scientists and partners use a range of technologies and research techniques to locate whales and study their behavior. Some of these techniques are new and exploratory while others are tried and tested, but all are providing important data on protected whale species. Check out some of the ways we’re watching for whales below.
February 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Automatic Whale Detector, Version 2.0

Last year scientists combined infrared cameras with image recognition software to automatically detect and count migrating gray whales. This year, they upgraded.
December 13, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Ocean Noise: Can You Hear Me Now?

NOAA Fisheries scientists are at the forefront of bioacoustics research. Now, the recently released Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap will ensure their work is supported for years to come.
December 01, 2016 - Feature Story ,

New Forecast Tool Helps Ships Avoid Blue Whale Hotspots

Scientists have long used satellite tags to track blue whales along the West Coast, learning how the largest animals on the planet find enough small krill to feed on to support their enormous size.
November 29, 2016 - News ,
720x411-News-Whale-SWFSC.png A blue whale surfaces near shipping traffic off Southern California. Credit: John Calambokidis, Cascadia Research Collective.

Whale Entanglement Response Training – On the Cutting Edge

NOAA joined with local stranding and entanglement response network volunteers along the West Coast to provide training in 2016.
October 21, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Toxic Killer Whales

The ocean’s top predators are exposed to dangerous chemical mixtures in their food and environment
October 20, 2016 - Feature Story ,
killer whale in the waters and large ship docked in the background

Melon Headed Whales in Hawaiʻi

With a focus on a recent stranding event in Kailua involving a lone calf.
October 11, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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