Lisa Hiruki-Raring works to translate the research that NOAA Fisheries scientists do into educational activities or resources.

When it comes to observing bowhead whales in Arctic waters, scientists and Indigenous communities are learning to “expect the unexpected.”

NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are reviewing requirements for Alaska Native marine mammal harvest eligibilities.

At NOAA Fisheries, we are working hard to better understand Alaska ocean ecosystems and to gather needed information to ensure healthy fish, crab and marine mammal populations. We do this by using varied and innovative technologies to both monitor and stu

Introduced in June 2018 for National Ocean Month, our online quizzes give you a chance to find out what you know about various ocean topics, and to improve your knowledge with fascinating facts.

Marine debris adversely impacts more than 800 marine and coastal species.

NOAA Fisheries works to help all marine mammals protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and other laws and policies.

Each year we conduct aerial surveys of the northern and western coasts of Alaska, in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas.

The National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank is an important component of the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program. 

To report a dead, injured, or stranded marine mammal in Washington, Oregon, or California, please call the West Coast Region Stranding Hotline: 1-866-767-6114.

Ice-associated seal research survey in the central Bering Sea.

First suggested for killer whales, skin molt may drive long-distance migration for all whales that forage in cold waters.

A Gray Whale in Peard Bay ASAMM.

This permit allows you to approach marine mammals to obtain images or video that you will use for a discreet project. Examples include documentary films, television series, and books.

Members of the public are integral to helping NOAA Fisheries and our partners study and conserve Cook Inlet belugas.