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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.

Is It a Seal or a Sea Lion?

Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but there are distinct characteristics to tell them apart.
March 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Infographic showing illustrated seal and sea lion and describing the differences between the two animals, such as ears, body size, flippers, etc. At first glance, seals (true or “earless seals”) and sea lions look fairly similar. Taking a closer look, these are some of the general differences to tell these animals, such as on the harbor seal (left) and California sea lion (right) pictured above.

50 Years of Protecting Marine Mammals

A look at the Marine Mammal Protection Act's many advancements and accomplishments in the last 50 years.
February 02, 2023 - Podcast ,
National
Pair of bottlenose dolphins Pair of bottlenose dolphins. Credit: NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Lisa Morse.

Incidental Take Authorization: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Research Vessel Relocation at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island

NOAA Fisheries has issued an incidental harassment authorization to NOAA Office of Marine Aviation Operations to incidentally harass, by Level A and Level B harassment, marine mammals during construction activities associated with vessel relocation at…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
04/24/2024

Incidental Take Authorization: U.S. Navy Construction at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine (2023)

NOAA Fisheries, upon request from the U.S. Navy, issued regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to construction at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, over the course of 5 years (2023-2028). These…
Final Rule
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
04/24/2024

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.

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
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Published
04/24/2024

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
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
04/24/2024

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
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
04/24/2024