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Incidental Take Authorization: Trident Seafoods' Corporation Bunkhouse Dock Replacement Project in Alaska

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Trident Seafoods Corporation to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with the Bunkhouse Dock replacement project in Kodiak, Alaska.
Notice
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Alaska
Effective
05/04/2024

Approach Regulations for Humpback Whales in Waters Surrounding the Islands of Hawaii Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries has issued a final rule on approaching humpback whales in waters surrounding the islands of Hawaiʻi. This action finalizes the interim final rule established in 2016. The final rule includes minor grammatical corrections and…
Final Rule
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Pacific Islands
Effective
05/04/2024

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2023 Ecosystem Status Reports for Alaska

Reports provide a synthesis of current conditions and trends in indicators of ecosystem health.
December 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Topographic map of the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. 3D render and imaging of topographic map of Alaska showing the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. Satellite images courtesy of NASA. Credit: Frank Ramspott

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

Incidental Take Authorization: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC's construction with the LNYBL Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance in Sandy Hook

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC, to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with a natural gas pipeline stabilization project in Sandy…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/04/2024

Large Whale Entanglement Response a Success Thanks to Metlakatla Indian Community Team

NOAA Fisheries highlights one of our tribal partners for November’s National Native American Heritage Month
November 29, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
The humpback whale was entangled in line. The humpback whale was entangled in line. Credit: Metlakatla Indian Community Department of Fish and Wildlife, NOAA MMHSRP Permit No. 24359

Incidental Take Authorization: Haines Borough's Lutak Dock Replacement Project in Haines, Alaska

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Haines Borough to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with a Lutak Dock Replacement project in Haines, Alaska.
Notice
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Alaska
Effective
05/04/2024

Incidental take Authorization: Port of Alaska's North Extension Stabilization – Step 1 Project in Anchorage, Alaska

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization to the Port of Alaska to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with the North Extension Stabilization Step 1 Project in Anchorage, Alaska.
Notice
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Alaska
Effective
05/04/2024

Incidental Take Authorization: Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center's construction activities at Eareckson Air Station Fuel Pier Repair in Alcan

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization to the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with the Eareckson Air Station Fuel Pier Repair in Alcan…
Notice
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Alaska
Effective
05/04/2024

Successful Effort to Rescue an Entangled Humpback Whale in Alaska

Trained responders freed the whale from a life-threatening entanglement near Gustavus, Alaska.
October 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
This aerial drone image shows the complexity of the entanglement through the mouth and wrapped around the flukes. The team approaches the whale with specialized tools to remove the gear. This aerial drone image shows the complexity of the entanglement through the mouth and wrapped around the flukes. Credit: Sean Neilson, used with permission. Taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit No. 24359