The trainings highlight the importance of safety around whales for communities and experienced teams responding to entanglements.

NOAA Fisheries announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for the Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). The Recovery Plan contains revisions and additions in consideration of public comments received on the proposed draft Reco

Days eight and nine of the survey were quiet for both the visual and acoustic teams, but the next few days were full of amazing sightings and acoustic detections—including several sperm whales.

NOAA Fisheries proposed changes to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed regulations to further reduce the likelihood of mortalities and serious injuries to endangered right whales from vessel collisions.

See a spout? Watch out! Learn helpful tips to stay safe when sharing waters with whales in the Atlantic.

When on the water, a whale could pop up at anytime.

NOAA Fisheries is closely tracking increase in gray whale strandings along the West Coast

Right whales expected to return to Florida coast in November

NOAA and partners go through rigorous training in preparation to respond to whales in life-threatening entanglements.

An in-depth (and sometimes graphic) look at how a necropsy team pieces together what happened to a humpback whale.

This postcard encourages boaters to keep a safe distance from whales.

This decal encourages boaters to keep a safe distance from whales.

New proposed rule aims to reduce vessel strikes and add protections to endangered North Atlantic right whales.

All hands on deck! It's more important than ever to raise awareness of North Atlantic right whales

Local boater reports entangled whale while keeping a safe distance.