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Belugas Count! 2023 Poster Design Contest Winner Announced

Contest fosters local pride, awareness, and stewardship of endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales
August 10, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Belugas Count! poster design winner Barb Lake, of Juneau, accepts her award from Anne Marie Eich, head of the Alaska Region’s Protected Resources Division. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Belugas Count! poster design winner Barb Lake, of Juneau, accepts her award from Anne Marie Eich, head of the Alaska Region’s Protected Resources Division. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Public Benefits of Recovering Endangered Beluga Whale Outweigh Costs

A new economic study, based on a public survey, provides insights on the potential value to society of endangered species protection.
June 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Beluga with calf in water with green hills in background Cook Inlet beluga whales. Credit: Chris Garner, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

Alaska’s Threatened and Endangered Species

In celebration of the Endangered Species Act’s 50th Anniversary, NOAA is featuring the marine mammal and sea turtle species found in Alaska that are protected under the ESA.
June 16, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Eastern North Pacific right whales are the most endangered whale population in the world — only an estimated 30 whales remain. Eastern North Pacific right whales are the most endangered whale population in the world — only an estimated 30 whales remain.

New Abundance Estimate for Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

New survey estimate and recent trend data suggest the population may be stable and possibly increasing slightly.
June 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
adult beluga whales with beluga calf

New Model Predicts Potential Effects of Prey Availability and Human Activities on Pregnant Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

Scientists hope the new tool will help identify data gaps and the combination of factors that may be impacting the endangered whale population’s recovery.
June 01, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial view of beluga whale with calf in water Cook Inlet beluga mother and calf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

Whale Week: Celebrating the Wonder of Whales

Celebrate Whale Week 2023 with us! Discover NOAA's work to study, recover, and conserve these magnificent marine mammals.
April 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Graphic for Whale Week 2023 featuring illustrations of long-finned pilot whale, sperm whale, beluga whale, and North Atlantic right whale

Celebrate Whale Week with Us: A Message from Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator of NOAA Fisheries

Join us for a celebration of whales and the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act as we reflect on the past 50 years and look to the future.
April 24, 2023 - Leadership Message ,
National
A Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale just under the surface of the water. Photo: NOAA Fisheries NMFS ESA/MMPA Permit No. 21938. A Rice’s whale just under the surface of the water in the Gulf of Mexico. This endangered whale was recognized as a separate species from the Bryde’s whale in 2021. Credit: NOAA Fisheries under NOAA Permit No. 21938.

SeaWorld San Antonio Celebrates Tyonek’s 5-Year Anniversary at the Park

The success story behind the rehabilitation of the abandoned baby beluga rescued in 2017 involved several agencies and a 4,000-mile journey.
March 08, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
SeaWorld staffer tending to Tyonek. SeaWorld staffer tending to Tyonek. NOAA Fisheries ESA/MMPA Permit No. 18786-02. Credit: SeaWorld San Antonio.

50 Years of Protecting Marine Mammals

A look at the Marine Mammal Protection Act's many advancements and accomplishments in the last 50 years.
February 02, 2023 - Podcast ,
National
Pair of bottlenose dolphins Pair of bottlenose dolphins. Credit: NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Lisa Morse.