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Sound Strategy: Hunting with the Southern Residents, Part 1

Researchers study the foraging behavior of the Southern Resident killer whales to inform management of the endangered population. Southern Resident Connections - Post 7
June 12, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Acoustic recording tags on the back of a partially submerged killer whale Digital acoustic recording tags temporarily attached to killer whales measured vessel noise reaching the whales. The suction cup tags eventually fall off without harming the whales. Photos taken under NOAA Fisheries and Department of Fisheries and Oceans research permit (No.781-1824 and 16163).

L41 is Missing. What Does This Mean for the Southern Residents?

Researchers discuss L41’s broad genetic influence on the population and inbreeding risk for the Southern Resident killer whales. Southern Resident Connections - Post 6
May 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale swimming in Puget Sound

Researchers Probe Orca Poop for Microplastics: Part 2

Chemicals in plastics could hurt the Southern Residents. Southern Resident Connections - Post 5
May 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Hands lift a pile of microplastics out of a bucket Microplastics can be found in all major seas and oceans. Photo credit: NOAA Ocean Service.

Researchers Probe Orca Poop for Microplastics: Part 1

What are microplastics and why are researchers looking for them in whale feces? Southern Resident Connections - Post 4
May 18, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Researcher aboard a small vessel trailing orcas NOAA researchers collecting fecal samples. Photo taken under federal research permit.

Killer Whale Recovery Begins With Salmon Habitat, and That Begins With You

By Barry Thom, Regional Administrator, West Coast Region Southern Resident Connections - Post 3
May 11, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
West Coast
Aerial view of Snohomish Estuary

West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 2

Participating in setting salmon seasons—learn how to take part. Southern Resident Connections - Post 2
April 03, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 1

West Coast salmon fisheries catch a small share, leaving prey for Southern Residents. Southern Resident Connections - Post 1
April 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Partially breached killer whale

Why Do Whales Migrate? They Return To The Tropics To Shed Their Skin, Scientists Say

First suggested for killer whales, skin molt may drive long-distance migration for all whales that forage in cold waters.
February 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
International
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Whale Week 2020: NOAA Saves Whales with Science

Join us for a celebration of all cetacean species and learn how our scientists and managers work to conserve and protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
February 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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New Proposal for Expanded Killer Whale Critical Habitat Reflects Latest Science

Proposal would extend critical habitat along West Coast from Washington to California.
September 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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