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Dive Into Our Top Marine Stories, Podcasts, Posts, and Videos of 2024

Check out the stories, podcasts, social media posts, and videos that topped the charts in 2024.
January 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
National
A Bryde's whale swims along the surface of the ocean. A Bryde’s whale photographed in the Mariana Archipelago. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adam Ü (NOAA Fisheries MMPA-ESA Permit #14097)

Caught in the Waves: The Cost of Getting Too Close to Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is helping Hawaiian spinner dolphins catch up on some much needed rest.
October 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two Hawaiian spinner dolphins swim side-by-side at the surface of the water.

Monk Seal Pup Debuts in Waikīkī on Lei Day

Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RK96 (Kaiwi) gave birth to her sixth pup on popular Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī, Oʻahu! The birth was reported on May 1, 2024.
May 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A rainbow-shaped wave of water ebbs away into an arc around a Hawaiian monk seal mom laying on a sandy beach as her newborn pup lays next to her resting its head on its mom. Hawaiian monk seal RK96 (Kaiwi) and her newborn pup at Kaimana Beach, Waikīkī. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #24359)

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 11-15, 2024.

Whale Week Highlights: A Message from Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources

Celebrate Whale Week 2024 with us! This week, we’re spotlighting large whale species, climate change, and what you can do to conserve whales.
February 12, 2024 - Leadership Message ,
National
Mother and calf humpback whales near Maui, Hawaii. Humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean swim approximately 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaii to spend the winter in the warmer tropical waters. Credit: Jason Moore (NOAA permit #18786) Mother and calf humpback whales near Maui, Hawaii. Humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean swim approximately 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaii to spend the winter in the warmer tropical waters. Credit: Jason Moore (NOAA permit #18786)

A Community Comes Together for a Gray Seal

A gray seal that showed up in a Beverly, Massachusetts pond quickly won over the town’s hearts during his week-long stay before officials relocated him.
September 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
gray seal pokes its head out of the water Gray seal swimming in a Beverly, Massachusetts pond. Photo Credit: Seacoast Science Center

Whale Watching Operators Around Alaska Commit to Having Whale SENSE

Whale SENSE is an education, stewardship, and recognition program that highlights commercial whale watching companies that commit to higher standards of operation.
September 07, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A humpback whale lands in the water after breaching near Auke Bay, Alaska. A humpback whale lands in the water after breaching near Auke Bay, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Aleria Jensen

NOAA Fisheries Identifies Stranded Whale in Alaska as Calf Known as Tango

NOAA Fisheries and stranding network partners have responded to two incidents over the weekend.
August 28, 2023 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
Two whales breaching the water with green hills in the background Tango and Sasha, Permit # 20648. Credit: Suzie Teerlink/NOAA Fisheries

How to Safely Operate Your Vessel Around Whales

See a spout? Watch out! Learn helpful tips to stay safe when sharing waters with whales in the Atlantic.
May 31, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A humpback whale feeding at the surface. Credit: Kaylee Hawkes-Newburyport Whale Watch A humpback whale feeding at the surface. Credit: Kaylee Hawkes-Newburyport Whale Watch

Whale SENSE Welcomes New Program Partners in the Atlantic

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the New Bedford Whaling Museum teams join NOAA Fisheries, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in sponsoring Whale SENSE.
May 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
500x500_Humpback_fluke_WDC.jpg Fluke of a humpback whale. Credit: Whale and Dolphin Conservation