Endangered Species Assessments

Population Assessment Field Camps in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Every year, our biologists are stationed at remote locations in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to assess the status of Hawaiian monk seal and green sea turtle populations.

Pacific Islands

Estimating the Number of Endangered False Killer Whales in the Main Hawaiian Islands

A new study highlights our collaboration with nonprofit and citizen scientists to estimate the size of this endangered population.

September 05, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Pacific Islands

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A false killer whale spy hops. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adam Ü (Permit #15240)

Whale and Dolphin Surveys in the Pacific Islands

Surveys for cetaceans to assess abundance across broad areas of the Pacific.

Pacific Islands

Field Notes: Science and Stewardship in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

The 2018 field season to assess Hawaiian monk seal and sea turtle populations.

April 15, 2018 - Survey ,

Pacific Islands

Thousands of People Help Scientists With Research on Endangered Steller Sea Lion

Steller Watch project a huge success but still more work to be done!

September 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Heading to the High Seas: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

A six-month survey to study whales and dolphins in the Hawaiian Archipelago.

July 06, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Pacific Islands

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Melon-headed whales surface near the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #20311)

Status Reviews of Non-Marine Mammals in Alaska

Status reviews of non-marine mammals considered for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing as threatened or endangered species.

December 29, 2014 - ESA Status Review ,

Alaska

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