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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!
Image: Question of the Week: Dolphins and Whales on the High Seas
Image: Artificially Increased Noise Has Profound Effect On Gray Whale Calling Behavior
Image: New Online Course for Spotting and Reporting Entangled Whales in Alaska Waters

Suzie Teerlink, Ph.D.

Suzie focuses on humpback whale management and marine mammal and fisheries interactions.
Image: Beluga Whale Acoustic Monitoring Survey - Post 4

Make Way for Whale Week 2019

Discover more about these awe-inspiring marine mammals and learn about our work to conserve and protect them.
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Faces of Whale Conservation in the Pacific Islands: Kristi West, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

A frequent NOAA Fisheries collaborator, Kristi West conducts postmortem examinations which have revealed new insights into the biology and ecology of our local cetaceans—and the threats they face.
Image: Faces of Whale Conservation in the Pacific Islands: Kristi West, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Image: First Direct Evidence of Killer Whale Predation on Bowhead Whales in the U.S. Pacific Arctic Documented by Scientists

Alaska Marine Mammal Viewing Guidelines and Regulations

Information on approach regulations, safe viewing practices, and more information on reducing disturbance while watching whales, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and porpoises from boats, planes, and helicopters.

AMAPPS Leg 2 Begins: An Exceptional Week for Seabirds and Marine Mammal Sightings

We began the month-long Leg 2 of the 2021 AMAPPS abundance survey July 27. Lots of whale sounds captured, and rare seabirds seen.
Image: AMAPPS Leg 2 Begins: An Exceptional Week for Seabirds and Marine Mammal Sightings

Wildlife Viewing Guidelines: Share the Water for Labor Day

This Labor Day, NOAA would like to remind everyone to safely enjoy the water with our marine friends.
Image: Wildlife Viewing Guidelines: Share the Water for Labor Day

Lauren Connor

Lauren Connor, MSc, Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Fun Facts About Shocking Sharks

The top predators of the ocean, sharks have been making headlines in recent years. Find out more about these notorious fish (yes, they are fish!).

Satellite Data

NOAA scientists use a variety of satellite data streams to inform fisheries management.