Follow these procedures to safely release giant manta ray. The giant manta ray is protected under the ESA and should not be targeted by fishermen. If caught they must released in a manner that will promote their survival after any interaction.
This guidelines describe procedures for releasing a smalltooth sawfish incidentally caught in commercial fishing gears. Sawfishes are listed as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and it is therefore illegal to harm, injure, or kill them.
The 10-year (2008-2018) Cook Inlet beluga whale population trend is declining 2.3% per year. The public is encouraged to report all beluga sightings to provide scientists with clues to help solve the mystery of their lack of recovery.
The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) of NOAA Fisheries, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), conducts research on marine mammals off the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.
