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Genetics Reveal Pacific Subspecies of Fin Whale

New findings highlight diversity of marine mammals.
October 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Make Way for Whale Week 2019

Discover more about these awe-inspiring marine mammals and learn about our work to conserve and protect them.
February 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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Unusual Mortality Events for Large Whales, Ice Seals Closed

When there is a large die-off of marine mammals, experts from NOAA Fisheries and our partners try to identify the reasons for what's known as an Unusual Mortality Event, or UME. Unfortunately, in about half of UMEs, a cause is never determined.
June 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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