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Celebrating 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries marks 50 years of marine mammal science, conservation, and recovery under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
July 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Gray whales swimming Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).

Incidental Take Authorization: U.S. Navy Construction at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine (2022)

NOAA Fisheries has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization to the U.S. Navy to incidentally harass marine mammals incidental to construction activities associated with the multifunctional expansion of Dry Dock 1 project at Portsmouth Naval…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Published
05/01/2024

Incidental Take Authorization: Maine Department of Transportation Falls Bridge Project in Blue Hill, Maine

NOAA Fisheries has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization to Maine Department of Transportation to incidentally harass marine mammals incidental to the Falls Bridge construction project in Blue Hill, Maine. NOAA Fisheries has issued an…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/01/2024

Incidental Take Authorization: U.S. Navy Construction at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island

NOAA Fisheries has issued a modified Letter of Authorization to the U.S. Navy to incidentally harass, by Level B harassment only, marine mammals during construction activities associated with pile driving and bulkhead repair at Naval Station Newport in…
Final Rule
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/01/2024

Incidental Take Authorization: U.S. Navy Dry Dock Expansion Project at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine (2021)

NOAA Fisheries has issued an IHA to the U.S. Navy to incidentally harass, by Level B and Level A harassment, marine mammals incidental to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Dry Dock 1 modification and expansion in Kittery, Maine.
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Published
05/01/2024

14 Seal Secrets

Learn more about seals, marine mammals that are part of the pinniped family, which means "fin-footed" in Latin.
March 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
West Coast
National
3008x2000-spottedseal-AFSC-BStewart_0045- Retouched.jpg Spotted seal on ice. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Rare Visitors: Harp Seals in New England

Harps seals are regular, if infrequent, visitors to New England shores. Remember to give our visitors their space, and allow them to rest undisturbed on beaches.
March 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Incidental Take Authorization: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company Construction Activities Associated with the Raritan Bay Pipeline off New York

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), a subsidiary of Williams Partners L.P., to incidentally harass, by Level A and Level B harassment, marine mammals incidental…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/01/2024

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

Fun Facts About Surprising Seals

Want to know more about those cute bewhiskered seals? Look no further!
National