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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Found in Seals on Marrowstone Island in Puget Sound

Test results confirm H5N1; officials urge beachgoers to avoid contact with wildlife.
September 08, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Harbor seals resting in a tide pool Healthy harbor seals in a tide pool along the coast of Washington State. Puget Sound seal populations are considered healthy. Credit: Sophie McCoy, UNC

NOAA Fisheries Identifies Stranded Whale in Alaska as Calf Known as Tango

NOAA Fisheries and stranding network partners have responded to two incidents over the weekend.
August 28, 2023 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
Two whales breaching the water with green hills in the background Tango and Sasha, Permit # 20648. Credit: Suzie Teerlink/NOAA Fisheries

Dolphin, Porpoise, and Small Toothed Whale Entanglement Response

NOAA Fisheries authorizes emergency response to dolphins, porpoises, and small toothed whales with life-threatening entanglements.
National

National Marine Mammal Entanglement Response Networks

The national marine mammal entanglement response networks safely and effectively respond to reports of entangled marine mammals and provide response coverage in all coastal states.
National

Seal, Fur Seal, and Sea Lion Entanglement Response

NOAA Fisheries authorizes emergency response to seals, fur seals, and sea lions with life-threatening entanglements.
National

Large Whale Entanglement Response

NOAA Fisheries authorizes emergency response to large whales with life-threatening entanglements.
National

Report an Entangled Marine Mammal

The public should report all sightings of entangled marine mammals so trained and authorized responders can safely respond.
National
An underwater image of a humpback whale swimming away with yellow line wrapped around its tail An entangled humpback whale off of San Diego, California. Credit: Keith Yip, taken under NOAA Permit #18786

Answering the Call: California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences responds to reports of deceased marine mammals along 400 miles of California’s coastline. They are a key partner in immediate response and long-term research on the sustainability of our ocean’s ecosystems.
July 31, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling of the California Academy of Sciences Offshore killer whale, O319, is on display at the California Academy of Sciences. Credit: Sue Pemberton

Coral Species Identification Training Program

The NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office’s Coral Species Identification Training Program offers free training and resources on how to identify Info-Pacific reef-building coral species.
Pacific Islands
Douglas in a diving suit wearing an air tank surveying and holding a clipboard over coral reef. Doug Fenner conducts a coral species survey in the Lau Islands, Fiji. Credit: Mark Erdmann

Humpback Calf Disentangled Near Juneau

Other recently entangled humpback shakes free from gear.
July 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Foam floats trailing alongside the entangled humpback calf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/John Moran (NMFS Permit # 24359) Foam floats trailing alongside the entangled humpback calf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/John Moran (NMFS Permit # 24359)