A Journey to Study Marine Mammals in the Gulf of America

Studying marine mammal distribution and abundance in the U.S. Gulf of America.

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Studying the distribution, abundance, and habitat use of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds in the Gulf of America (formerly known as Gulf of Mexico).

Group of Atlantic spotted dolphins seen from the bow of NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter. — A large group of Atlantic spotted dolphins rides the bow of NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mary Applegate (Permit #14450)

Between 2017 and 2021, NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey Wetland and Aquatic Research Center embarked on a partnership with the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management.

Here we take a closer look at the marine mammal component of the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GoMMAPPS) led by scientists of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center.

Last updated by Southeast Fisheries Science Center on 03/04/2025