The Ocean Acoustics program supports research that expands understanding of the potential impacts of man-made ocean noise on marine animals in accordance with the 2016 release of NOAA's Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap and requirements of the Marine Mammal Pr

This Arctic survey of marine mammals in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas has been conducted every year off the northern and western coasts of Alaska since 1979. A long-term dataset like this is extraordinary because it is both unusual and important. Exact su

Our research supports NOAA Fisheries’ stewardship mission to protect and provide sustainable use of Alaska living marine resources.

Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.

Frequently asked questions about what is legal to buy, eat, retain, harvest and travel with.

Join us for Whale Week 2018!

One of seven research themes for the Economic and Social Science Research Program

Read about this week's enforcement actins from around the country.

A look at survey and research activities planned for 2024.

Application period for 2018 grants now open.

NOAA awards $6.5 million in grants to states and tribes for 15 new projects and 17 ongoing projects.

To wrap up the year, check out the most popular stories, photos, videos, and podcasts of 2023.

NOAA awards $6.5 million in funding to support six new state and tribal projects and 27 ongoing projects.

NOAA Fisheries releases new five-year action plans to continue the momentum to save nine critically endangered species.

U.S. fisheries are classified under the Marine Mammal Protection Act according to the level of interactions that result in incidental mortality or serious injury of marine mammals.