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Celebrating 50 Years of Internationally Important Wetlands

May is American Wetlands Month and we’re taking a closer look at NOAA-managed sites that are wetlands of international importance.
May 10, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
International
Elkhorn Slough wetlands Elkhorn Slough meanders seven miles inland from Monterey Bay, California, harboring the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. Credit: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

14 Seal Secrets

Learn more about seals, marine mammals that are part of the pinniped family, which means "fin-footed" in Latin.
March 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
West Coast
National
3008x2000-spottedseal-AFSC-BStewart_0045- Retouched.jpg Spotted seal on ice. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Condition of Seals Declined During Rapid Warming in Alaska

A new study finds quantitative evidence of climate-related impacts on these typically adaptable, resilient predators.
January 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of a spotted seal mother and pup sitting on an ice floe. Spotted seal mother and pup in the Bering Sea. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Teamwork Saves Harbor Seal with Teeth Stuck in Grate

Volunteers and experts formed a rescue team to safely release the seal.
May 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
harbor seal with its teeth stuck in metal grating

Harassment of Harbor Seal in San Juan Islands Leads to $5,625 Penalty

Washington man admits pursuing, shooting at harbor seal with an air rifle.
March 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Cape Cod Seals and Sharks: Shared Traits and Top 10 Facts

Seals and sharks in Cape Cod waters have some things in common, but other facts may surprise you.
August 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Seals at the waters edge.

Marine Mammals of Maine Founder Lynda Doughty Honored at Stranding Network Banquet

Doughty awarded the David St. Aubin Award of Excellence for response to seal Unusual Mortality Event.
April 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Harbor Seals: Aerial Surveys Over Maine, Tagging In Virginia

The Northeast Fisheries Science Center recently completed an aerial survey of harbor seals along the entire coast of Maine, the first since 2012. A NOAA Twin Otter aircraft covered the area in six days, surveying nearly 1,000 locations during harbor
June 07, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Harbor seals on the rocks as seen from the aerial survey plane.

NOAA Warns: Don’t Shoot Seals or Sea Lions

Penalties include up to $28,520 and/or one year imprisonment.
May 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Multi-Year Study Seeks to Understand Potential Impact of Tour Vessels on Harbor Seals in Alaska's Disenchantment Bay

Scientists work to identify potential impacts of tour vessels on harbor seal populations in the bay.
April 04, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Two seals laying on a sheet of ice in the ocean with more ice in the background.