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Making Science Happen: The Officers and Crew of the Oscar Elton Sette

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The objective of the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette is simple: provide a platform to conduct research for the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
September 14, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
NOAA ship Sette on the water with an island shoreline behind. The NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette – our floating village! Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adam Ü.

The Mysterious Identity of the Bright-Red Sea Toad

By Bruce Mundy
September 12, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
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HICEAS Hilite: Diving into the Secret Lives of Short-Finned Pilot Whales

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Short-finned pilot whales in Hawaiian waters are the Naisa type, which is distinguishable by its square head.
September 08, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
A pair of pilot whales break the surface of dark water, heads, dorsal fins, and torso visible. Short-finned pilot whales spend most of their lives in pairs, or dyads, and in close companionship with a small group of other animals. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adam Ü (Permit #20311)

Off to a Great Start: The First Leg of HICEAS is Complete

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The HICEAS project completed its first survey "leg", with a total of 7 survey legs aboard two NOAA Ships planned from June through December 2017.
September 06, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
A smiling group of people on a ship deck. The HICEAS leg 1 science party—an intrepid group of 15 scientists including mammal and seabird observers, acousticians, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilots, and our NOAA Teacher At Sea. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Hung “Doc” Tran

How a Land-locked Teacher gets an A+ and Sea-Salty Memories for Life

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Teacher at Sea Staci DeSchryver is the MVP of HICEAS Leg 1.
August 21, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
Two people in PFDs prepare equipment on the deck of a boat at sunset. Acoustician Erik Norris and Staci DeSchryver prepare to deploy the hydrophone array for nighttime eavesdropping on vocalizing cetaceans. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Amanda Bradford

HICEAS Hilite: Killer Whales in the Tropics

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

A rare encounter with killer whales in Hawaiian waters.
August 01, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
A pair of killer whales at sea Killer whales approaching the Sette northwest of Nihoa in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands on July 18. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adam Ü (Permit #20311)

Eavesdropping on the Ocean: A Day in the Life of a Cetacean Acoustician

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Acousticians are essential to cetacean surveys.
July 28, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
Two scientists have fun with the tow lift on the deck of a ship. Acoustician Erik Norris and NOAA Teacher at Sea Staci DeSchryver hard at work deploying the towed array system off the stern (back) of the boat for nighttime eavesdropping. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Amanda Bradford

Made Ya Look!

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Visual observers are essential to cetacean surveys.
July 21, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
A man looks out of a large ship telescope over the water. Senior Observer Ernesto Vázquez uses “big eye” binoculars to search for cetaceans. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Staci DeSchryver

Ready, Set, Load! What Does it Take to Prepare for a 187-Day Research Mission?

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey is a six-month survey for cetaceans and seabirds within the U.S. waters of the Hawaiian Islands.
July 19, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
A photo taken pier-side with the NOAA Ship in the background, with a telehandler and forklift in the foreground. Early morning hustle and bustle getting the NOAA ship Oscar Elton Sette ready for HICEAS. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Rachel Holton

Photo Journal: Whales and Dolphins Across the Hawaiian Archipelago

The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystems Assessment Survey in 2017.
July 01, 2017 - Survey ,
Pacific Islands
Melon headed whales surface in the foreground, the NOAA ship Sette in the background. Melon-headed whales surface near the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #20311)