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Surprising Sights and Wondrous Wildlife in the Gulf of Maine

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field Biologist Emma Fowler shares some of her favorite moments from the fall 2023 Cooperative Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.
January 03, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
wo commercial fishermen wearing foul weather gear, blue rubber gloves, and baseball hats smile ear-to-ear while one holds a large golden tilefish. The golden tilefish has a white underside and its dorsal side, head, and dorsal fin are flecked with yellow and gold tones. Captain Phil Lynch and mate Danny DeRose proudly displaying a golden tilefish they caught onboard the F/V Mary Elizabeth. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jacob Wilson

A Successful Final Leg on the Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal and Seabird Vessel Survey

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

Scientists ended the final leg of this 2-month long offshore research trip with quite a few marine mammal sightings and acoustics highlights.
October 17, 2023 - Survey ,
Southeast
The back and dorsal fin of a short-finned pilot whale are seen above the surface of the water. A short-finned pilot whale from a large group seen on the season’s final leg. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jonny Reid

Most Wow-Worthy 2022 Bottom Longline Survey Moments

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine resource specialist Giovanni Gianesin asked fellow survey participants what their most wow-worthy moments were this fall. From eerie fog and a regurgitated octopus, to huge fish and a feeding frenzy, their answers do not disappoint!
November 29, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
In the foreground, in slight silhouette, a scientist wearing rubber gloves and foul weather gear holds a cage-like piece of equipment at the rail of a boat. Behind him, the sun sets on the horizon of a slightly choppy sea. Field biologist Ben Church deploys an underwater camera system onboard the F/V Tenacious II. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Giovanni Gianesin

Old Friends in New Places: Cetacean Research in the Western Pacific

By Marie Hill
September 27, 2018 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
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The HICEAS Adventures Continue: Two Ships Join Forces to Search for Whales and Dolphins in Hawaiian Waters

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker arrives in Hawaii to join NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette and survey for whales, dolphins, and seabirds near the Hawaiian Islands.
November 13, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
12_Risso'sDs.jpg Risso’s dolphins on a particularly calm day. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Marie Hill (Permit #20311)

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 distinguisable by its square head.
September 08, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
01_PilotWhalePair.jpg 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)