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The End of Leg 2

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

The Gordon Gunter crew wraps up the second leg of the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution on Marine Mammals and Seabirds.
October 02, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
Two dolphins leaping through the air above bright blue water. Pantropical spotted dolphins frolicking through the water. Credit: Terra Mar Applied Sciences/Kate Sutherland (Permit #21938)

The Longest Trackline

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

While traversing a 200-nautical mile trackline, the survey team encounters numerous marine mammal and seabird sightings and hears a chorus of underwater sounds from nearby whales and dolphins.
September 30, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
Two dolphins swim through smooth blue water, one just below the surface, the other with its back breaking through the water's surface. Clymene dolphins. Credit: Terra Mar Applied Sciences/Kate Sutherland (Permit #21938)

Thunderstorms and Hazy Skies

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

On the next few days of the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds, the skies put on a show while some animals proved difficult to identify.
September 24, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
From the bow of a ship at sea, a burst of orange is seen in the sky above storm clouds and rain at the horizon. Thunderstorm at sunrise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Carrie Sinclair

Adding New Species to the Survey Sighting List

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Concluding the first week of Leg 2 on the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution on Marine Mammals and Seabirds.
September 17, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
The back of a large, dark grey whale is seen just above the water, with a cloud of fine mist above it's blowhole. Rice's whale and its blow. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mary Applegate (Permit #21938)

An Elegant Start to the Second Round of Surveying for Marine Mammals and Seabirds

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Join us as we set sail for Leg 2 of the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution on Marine Mammals and Seabirds.
September 17, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
An orange sun rises over the ocean into a pink and purple sky. Sunrise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Carrie Sinclair

Fair Winds and Following Seas to the Reuben Lasker!

Not in the Atlantic Anymore: Scientist Cross-Trains on the West Coast

Leg 2 of the Coastal Pelagic Species Survey comes to a successful end.
August 27, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
West Coast
A group of people stand on the deck of a research vessel in front of a foggy, hilly, developed coastline Leg 2 science team (from left to right: Kevin Stierhoff, Allie Johannsen, Andy Ostrowski, Tobi Davies, Luca Sartori, Brittany Schwartzkopf, Alice Beittel) heading into port as the ship travels past downtown San Francisco. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brittany Schwartzkopf

Technology Helps Drive Sample Collection in Near Real-Time

Not in the Atlantic Anymore: Scientist Cross-Trains on the West Coast

On the Coastal Pelagic Species Survey, scientists use acoustics to locate the best sampling locations to trawl.
August 19, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
West Coast
The sky glows a beautiful orange color above the horizon of the ocean. The sun sets on another day of the cruise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Andy Ostrowski

Whales, Dolphins, and Beautiful Skies—Oh, My!

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Days eight and nine of the survey were quiet for both the visual and acoustic teams, but the next few days were full of amazing sightings and acoustic detections—including several sperm whales.
August 15, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
Two dark grey dolphins leaping from deep blue ocean. A couple of pantropical spotted dolphins. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Laura Dias (Permit #21938)

Many Marvelous Marine Mammals

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Days 5-7 of the 2024 Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals were jam-packed full of sightings.
August 07, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
A spotted dolphin breaks the surface of deep blue water. An Atlantic spotted dolphin close to the ship. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jonathan Reid (Permit #21938)

A Rice’s Whale Sighting and At-Sea Wellness

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Early in the 2024 Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds, the crew spots a rare Rice’s whale and talks about staying fit while out at sea.
August 07, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
Rice's whale at the surface in blue water. Rice’s whale at the surface. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jonathan Reid (Permit #21938)