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Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 11-15, 2024.

2023 Recap: Our Most Popular Marine Stories, Podcasts, Photos, and Videos

To wrap up the year, check out the most popular stories, photos, videos, and podcasts of 2023.
December 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Multiple schools of colorful fish blanket a coral reef. Fish community on a reef offshore of Baker Island, a remote equatorial island. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jeff Milisen

6 Ways We Study Seals and Sea Lions

When it comes to studying seals and seal lions, these methods get a “seal of approval” from our scientists.
September 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
In the foreground an adult harp seal and pup on ice. Big chunks of ice can be seen in the background. An adult harp seal and pup on ice. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Seal Week 2022: Celebrating Pinniped Science and Conservation

During Seal Week August 29–September 2, NOAA Fisheries highlights seals and sea lions through science, conservation, and management.
August 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Harbor seal in Maine rests on the beach Harbor seal in Maine rests on the beach. Photo credit: Marine Mammals of Maine.

Meet Sara Young, Protected Species Biologist

Sara Young issues scientific research permits under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
August 31, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Two scientists stand on boat during marine mammal survey in Scotland Balmy weather for a marine mammal survey in Scotland. Sara and a colleague on the Atlantic Ocean doing research in graduate school. Credit: Sara Young

Share the Shore with Seals in New England/Mid-Atlantic

Seals are a common sight throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. It is important for beach goers to share the shore with seals so everyone can enjoy the shore in a natural and safe way.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Hawaiian Monk Seal With Several Ingested Hooks Returned to Wild

NOAA Fisheries calls on shoreline fishermen to help prevent monk seal hookings.
October 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A fisherman demonstrates pono (responsible) fishing around a monk seal by keeping his line out of the water until the seal leaves the area.

Nearshore Fisheries and Interactions with Hawaiian Monk Seals

Learn best practices for reducing injuries to monk seals when spearfishing, shorecasting, and gillnet fishing.
Pacific Islands

Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics to Explain Trends in Hawaiian Monk Seal Populations

Why are the numbers of Hawaiian monk seals decreasing in certain locations while they stay stable in others? What drives their population trends? Is it changes in plankton abundance, prey availability, predators, or something else? Using an ecosystem mode
November 03, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Biological and Conference Opinion on the Issuance of Permit No. 20465 to NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Laboratory for Research on Cetaceans

NOAA Fisheries' biological opinion considering proposed Permit No. 20465, a renewal of the Marine Mammal Laboratory's most recent Permit No. 14245.
May 10, 2017 - Biological Opinion ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic