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A Shift in Our Mission and an Unexpected Visitor

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

The team changed focus to collect passive acoustic monitoring instruments, then had record-breaking days of marine mammal and bird sightings and observed a species native to the Pacific.
December 05, 2024 - Survey ,
The head of a white bird, with a black face and long, pointy yellow/orange bill. Nazca booby bill closeup. Credit: Terra Mar Applied Sciences/Kate Sutherland

Day-by-Day of Observations and Acoustics: Part Two

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

Part two of the day-by-day blog series from the first leg of the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds. Follow along for all of the sightings, unique findings, and happenings aboard the project.
July 12, 2023 - Survey ,
Two dolphins leap from the water. Fraser’s dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Paula Olson (Permit #21938-03)

Day-by-Day of Observations and Acoustics: Part One

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

Follow along with scientists for frequent updates from the marine mammal and seabird teams collecting data to help inform plans to restore populations on the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds.
June 28, 2023 - Survey ,
The bow of a large white ship in an open ocean of blue water. The scientists search for marine mammals and seabirds by standing on the higher decks on the ship. This is the view of the bow of the Gordon Gunter on a beautiful day. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Ellie Hartman