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Sailing the High Seas: Two Decades of Counting Whales and Dolphins in Hawaiian Waters
The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Surveys of 2002, 2010, and 2017 provided critical data on the sizes of whale and dolphin populations. With HICEAS 2023 underway, we reflect on what we have learned about cetacean abundance in Hawaiʻi.
HICEAS Halfway: Two Ships Keep Up the Momentum Surveying for Whales and Dolphins Around Hawaiʻi
Researchers continue to study cetaceans around the Hawaiian Islands during a six-month project.
Investigating the Foraging and Diving Behavior of "Transient"- Type Killer Whales in the Central and Western Aleutians
The Cetacean Assessment and Ecology Program has a continuing project to study predation on marine mammals in the Aleutian Islands.
Genetics Reveal Pacific Subspecies of Fin Whale
New findings highlight diversity of marine mammals.
Survey to Track Whales and Dolphins in the Mariana Archipelago
From July 9 to August 1, our researchers will conduct the Mariana Archipelago Cetacean Survey aboard the NOAA Ship Sette.
Photo Journal: Whales and Dolphins Across the Hawaiian Archipelago
The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystems Assessment Survey in 2017.
The "Why" of WHICEAS, the Winter Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey
Researchers embark on an expedition to monitor the winter populations of whales and dolphins around the main Hawaiian Islands.
Photo Journal: Whales and Dolphins in the Marianas
The Mariana Archipelago Cetacean Survey in 2018.
Make Way for Whale Week 2019
Discover more about these awe-inspiring marine mammals and learn about our work to conserve and protect them.
Passive Acoustic Cetacean Map
This mapping tool shows when and where specific whale, dolphin, and other cetacean species were acoustically detected in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Meet Jamie Thomton, Kauaʻi Marine Mammal Response Coordinator
Jamie talks about his path to NOAA, recounts a mission to disentangle a humpback whale, and explains what Whale Week means to him.
11 Cool Facts About Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Did you know these marine mammals are part of the cetacean family? Check out these facts to learn more.
Question of the Week: Dolphins and Whales on the High Seas
Every week during the HICEAS research mission, our scientists answered one question from students and the public. Thanks to all everyone who submitted questions!
Sound Bytes: How I Acquired My Superpower
An origin story: The beginning of marine mammal acoustic studies at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center
Two Decades Later, Focused Efforts On Reducing Entanglements In Gillnet Fishery Still Paying Off
The drift gillnet fishery in the '90's took a high toll on whales, sea turtles and dolphins.