HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

That's a Wrap: HICEAS 2017 is Complete!

Highlights from the seventh and final leg of a 6-month project.

December 29, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Lasker Leg 4 science team adorned with Hawaiian leis just before departing Honolulu on November 15, 2017. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Amanda Bradford

HICEAS Hilite: False Killer Whales - They’re Just Going Through a Phase

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Searching for false killer whales in the Hawaiian Islands.

December 22, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

In a burst of speed, a false killer whale slices the water surface. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Bernardo Alps (Permit #20311)

HICEAS Hilite: [Dolphin] Dinosaurs Still Exist

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Rough-toothed dolphins have a reptilian appearance and are one of the smartest dolphins in the ocean.

December 20, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

With their gently sloping heads and large bulging eyes, we think rough-toothed dolphins look somewhat reptilian and prehistoric – a dolphin dinosaur, if you will. What do you think? Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Marie Hill (Permit #20311)

From Two Ships to One: The Penultimate Leg of HICEAS 2017

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The HICEAS survey continues on the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker.

December 13, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

A rough-toothed dolphin surfaces close to the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Bernardo Alps (Permit #20311)

Who are you? Who, Who? Who, Who? Studying a cryptic marine mammal species by eDNA

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Lauren filtered water samples in hopes to identify the cryptic "Cross Seamount beaked whale."

December 08, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Hawaiian sunset. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Bernardo Alps

HICEAS Hilite: Dolphins from the Outer Limits

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

A rare species of dolphin was seen during a survey in Hawaiian waters.

December 05, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Fraser’s dolphins seen from the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker on October 21. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mark Cotter (Permit #20311)

HICEAS Halfway: Two Ships Keep Up the Momentum Surveying for Whales and Dolphins Around Hawaiʻi

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Researchers continue to study cetaceans around the Hawaiian Islands during a six-month project.

November 30, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Scientists aboard the Sette celebrate as we cross over the International Dateline during Leg 3, with the first-timers wearing party hats. From left to right: Dawn Breese, Ann Allen, Jennifer Keating, Christopher Hoeffer, Andrea Bendlin, Marie Hill, Erik Norris, Carrie Sinclair, Paula Olson, Rory Driskell, Adam Ü, Greg Sanders, and Allan Ligon. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Josh Fredrick

HICEAS Seabird Observers: Not Just Winging It

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Seabirds are important indicators of ocean conditions.

November 24, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

A juvenile Gray-backed Tern flies gracefully over the open ocean. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Christopher Hoefer (Permit #MB033305-0)

Adrift at Sea

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

What is a Drifting Acoustic Spar Buoy Recorder?

November 20, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

The HICEAS 2017 acoustic team prepares to release a DASBR from the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Amanda Bradford

The HICEAS Adventures Continue: Two Ships Join Forces to Search for Whales and Dolphins in Hawaiian Waters

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker arrives in Hawaii to join NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette and survey for whales, dolphins, and seabirds near the Hawaiian Islands.

November 13, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Risso’s dolphins on a particularly calm day. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Marie Hill (Permit #20311)

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