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2020 and 2021 Combined Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States

This report details marine mammal stranding rates, trends, and activities in the United States for both 2020 and 2021. In 2020, there were 5,400 confirmed marine mammal strandings; in 2021, there were 5,524.
Two stranding responders carry a stranded harbor porpoise away from some rocks A harbor porpoise is retrieved from the rocks at Odiorne Point State Park, New Hampshire. Credit: Seacoast Science Center

Women's History Month: Talking with Dvora Hart

Celebrating Women’s History Month with research analyst Dvora Hart—her science journey, what she loves about her job, what advice she has for the next generation of women scientists, and more!
March 27, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Headshot of Dvora Hart.

Where the Leatherbacks Roam

Scientists find evidence of critical feeding grounds for endangered leatherback turtles along the U.S. Atlantic coast by studying movement behavior with satellite tags.
March 26, 2024 - Feature Story ,
A team of four scientists in personal floatation devices on a boat handle a very large leatherback sea turtle for tagging The tagging team, Emily Christiansen, Samir Patel, Mike Judge, and Chris Sasso handling a leatherback sea turtle to be tagged. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Heather Haas (Permit #21233)

Women's History Month: Talking with Megan Amico

Celebrating Women’s History Month with fish biologist Megan Amico—her science journey, what she loves about her job, what advice she has for the next generation of women scientists, and more!
March 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Megan Amico stands next to her painting at the World Fisheries Congress 2024 conference. The painting is an under and above water scene. Above the water, the sky is bright orange with some yellow clouds. There is a commercial lobster boat hauling up a lobster pot. Below the water is a North Atlantic right whale mother calf pair swimming under the boat.

Women's History Month: Talking with Angela Silva

Celebrating Women’s History Month with social scientist Angela Silva—her science journey, what she loves about her job, what advice she has for the next generation of women scientists, and more!
March 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Angela Silva poses in front of a water body filled with boats.

Friends of Hood Pond: How Partnerships Build Community

Wildlife, fish passage, and communities are strengthened through partnerships and restoration efforts in Topsfield, Massachusetts.
March 19, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Hood pond surrounded by trees. Hood Pond in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Credit: Jim MacDougall

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 11-15, 2024.

Women's History Month: Talking with Gillian Phillips

Celebrating Women’s History Month with ecology technician Gillian Phillips—her science journey, what she loves about her job, what advice she has for the next generation of women scientists, and more!
March 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Two people wearing blue hard hats and orange winter work gear maneuver an oyster aquaculture cage on the back deck of a research vessel. The water is calm and the sky is blue and cloudless.

Habitat Restoration in the Great Lakes: By the Numbers

NOAA’s habitat restoration work in the Great Lakes strengthens healthy fisheries and ecosystems, benefits local economies, and supports resilient communities.
March 04, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Aerial view of a large forested island in the middle of a river Aerial view of Belle Isle in the Detroit River. (Photo: Friends of the Detroit River)