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Southern Resident Killer Whale 5-Year Review

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) requires completion of periodic reviews of species that are listed as threatened or endangered to ensure that the listing of these species remains accurate.
Notice
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West Coast
Published
05/19/2024

2016 Southern Resident Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) 5-Year Review : Summary and Evaluation

The Southern Resident killer whale Distinct Population Segment (DPS) was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2005.
December 01, 2016 - ESA 5-Year Review ,
Alaska
West Coast

Satellite Tagging Research on Killer Whales in Alaska

As part of a collaborative effort between the Marine Mammal Laboratory, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Cascadia Research Collective, and the University of Alaska, we have been participating in a satellite tagging project aimed at the West Coast Stock of transient killer whales.
Alaska
A pod of killer whales swim through the water off the coast of Alaska

Port and Algonquin Pipeline Operation, Maintenance and Repair in Massachusetts Bay (2016-2017)

NOAA Fisheries has issued an IHA to Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge, L.P. and Algonquin Gas Transmission, L.L.C. for authorization under the MMPA to take small numbers of 14 species of marine mammals, by Level B harassment, incidental to operating,…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Issued
05/19/2024

Toxic Killer Whales

The ocean’s top predators are exposed to dangerous chemical mixtures in their food and environment
October 20, 2016 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
killer whale in the waters and large ship docked in the background

Special Prohibitions for Endangered Marine Mammals

Regulations on approaching endangered humpback whales in Alaska, approaching right whales, special prohibitions relating to endangered Steller sea lion protection, and protective regulations for killer whales in Washington.
Final Rule
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Alaska
West Coast
Issued
05/19/2024

Species in the Spotlight: Priority Actions 2016-2020, Southern Resident Killer Whale

In 2015, NOAA Fisheries announced a new program to focus and redouble our efforts to protect eight species that are currently among the most at risk of extinction in the near future. This 5-year action plan focuses on priority actions for the Southern Resident killer whale.
January 01, 2016 - Strategic Plans ,
West Coast

Unmanned NOAA Hexacopter Monitors Health of Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales

Thousands of high-resolution photos provide baseline information on whales ahead of oncoming El Niño.
October 21, 2015 - Media Release ,
West Coast

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Reveals Killer Whales in Striking Detail

Unmanned aerial vehicle allows scientists to study killer whale health and reproduction while also offering a glimpse into the family life of these social animals.
October 21, 2015 - Podcast ,
West Coast

Scientists Conduct Full Necropsy in Quest to Determine What Killed "Offshore" Killer Whale

October 20, 2015 Julie Speegle, (907) 586-7032 w., (907) 321-7032 c. A collaborative team of scientists is investigating what caused the death of a female killer whale found on a beach in Portage Bay, Kupreanof Island, northwest of Petersburg. The team
October 20, 2015 - Media Release ,
Alaska
biologist holding killer whale jaw ajar to reveal worn teeth