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Seal of Approval: Injured Gray Seal Finds a Permanent Home in Connecticut

Gray seal “Pearl” faced a series of health challenges, including a spinal deformity. Since she is unlikely to survive on her own in the wild, NOAA Fisheries helped find her a forever home at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk where she can thrive.
October 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Close-up, high angle shot of a mottled grey seal, looking up at the camera with wide dark eyes and an open mouth, showing a pink tongue and tiny teeth. “Pearl” the gray seal pup in rehabilitation at the Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue Clinic, after stranding in Charlestown, Rhode Island, in January 2025. Credit: Mystic Aquarium.

NOAA Announces Confirmed U.S. Large Whale Entanglement Numbers for 2025

There were 76 confirmed large whale entanglement cases in 2025—similar to the historical average and a decrease from 2024.
September 30, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A close up photograph of a humpback tail fluke prior to a deep dive. There is monofilament netting seen coming off the tail and entering the water. A humpback whale is documented with monofilament gillnet and floats in the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Washington State and British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Val Shore/Eagle Wing Tours.

First-Ever Nesting Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in California

Two female olive ridley turtles emerged onto beaches in Orange County to lay eggs, bringing together agencies and community partners, and raising public awareness.
September 25, 2026 - Feature Story ,
An olive ridley sea turtle lies in a small hole in the sand on a beach. Olive ridley sea turtle near Seal Beach in Huntington Beach, California. Credit: Huntington Beach Fire Department

Seeing Double: Good News for Rare False Killer Whales in Hawaiʻi

Researchers spot two new calves in the islands’ endangered population—an exciting discovery for a group with fewer than 150 individuals.
September 16, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A false killer whale calf crests the deep blue ocean surface beside its much larger mother, who has a notched dorsal fin and is beginning to dive. Endangered insular false killer whale HIPc0280 with her new calf. Credit: Captain Zodiac/Andrea McCormick (NOAA Fisheries Permit #26596)

Knocking for Help: A Pelican’s Unlikely Rescue

It is not every day a patient knocks directly on the doctor's door, but for one clever seabird, desperate times called for an unusually precise house call.
September 15, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A brown pelican sits at the top of the stairs at the entrance to a brick building, with a sign in the foreground identifying it as the NOAA Panama City Laboratory A brown pelican waits at the main door of NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center Panama City Laboratory. Credit: Ty Jones, facility manager

Watching Wildlife: How to Share the Shore and Sea with Marine Animals

As you enjoy the outdoors, remember to “Share the Shore” with marine mammals, sea turtles, and other wildlife. Learn more about proper marine life viewing guidelines to safeguard animals and people.
September 03, 2026 - Feature Story ,
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. 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. Credit: iStock

What Can You Do to Help Sea Turtles?

Learn what actions you can take to help keep sea turtles safe.
August 20, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A green sea turtle swims over a rocky reef in clear, deep blue water. A green sea turtle at Midway Atoll in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.