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Four Endangered North Pacific Right Whales Spotted in the Gulf of Alaska

Biologists were able to collect valuable data on these rare animals during a special whale survey in August.
September 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Tail of one north Pacific right whale shown as it dives next to second whale with head above water.

New Curriculum Inspires the Next Generation of Marine Mammal Stewards

Southern Resident Killer Whale unit empowers West Coast students and educators
August 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Students working together around a laptop computer

Body Condition of Endangered Killer Whales Reflects Salmon Numbers and Odds of Survival

New research shows poor body condition puts whales at greater risk of death.
August 18, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
overhead photograph of 3 Southern Resident killer whales chasing a salmon Photograph of a group of Southern Resident killer whales chasing a salmon, collected during health research with a drone flying non-invasively at >100ft. Credit: Holly Fearnbach from SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3), John Durban, formerly with NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center, and Lance Barrett-Lennard from the Ocean Wise Research Institute. Research authorized by NMFS permit #19091.

Higher Vessel Speeds Offset Salmon Abundance for Endangered Orcas, Reducing Chance of Catching Prey

Researchers also find echosounder signals from boats alter killer whale diving behavior.
August 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale chasing a Chinook salmon under water

Expanded Critical Habitat Signals Much of West Coast Contributes to Recovery of Endangered Killer Whales

Coastal waters to 200 meters provide water quality, prey, and passage for orcas. Southern Resident Connections - Post 19
July 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale pod at sea Southern Resident killer whale pod. Credit: Holly Fernbauch, NOAA Fisheries

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

Continuing Species in the Spotlight Initiative Empowers NOAA Fisheries' Endangered Species Conservation Efforts

NOAA Fisheries releases new five-year action plans to continue the momentum to save nine critically endangered species.
April 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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Large black and white sea turtle swims in the blue ocean with yellow and black striped fish The Pacific leatherback sea turtles have existed in their current form without scales and a hard shell since the age of the dinosaurs, but threats from bycatch, egg harvesting, and degradation of nesting habit have made this species endangered. Photo credit Jason Isley, Scubazoo.

Diversity of Fish Species Support Killer Whale Diet Throughout the Year

Chinook play a major role as Southern Resident Prey across all seasons. Southern Resident Connections - Post 16
March 03, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale pod at sea

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.