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Marine Mammal Acoustics

We record the sounds produced by marine mammals and study their behaviors, locations, population sizes, and potential threats.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Passive Acoustic Technologies

We record sounds in the ocean to learn about marine mammals and other ocean species, working with partners around the globe.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Monk Seal Pup Debuts in Waikīkī on Lei Day

Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RK96 (Kaiwi) gave birth to her sixth pup on popular Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī, Oʻahu! The birth was reported on May 1, 2024.
May 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A rainbow-shaped wave of water ebbs away into an arc around a Hawaiian monk seal mom laying on a sandy beach as her newborn pup lays next to her resting its head on its mom. Hawaiian monk seal RK96 (Kaiwi) and her newborn pup at Kaimana Beach, Waikīkī. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #24359)

National Marine Mammal Stranding Response Network

The U.S. Marine Mammal Stranding Response Network responds to live stranded, sick, injured, out of habitat, or entangled marine mammals, and investigates dead stranded marine mammals.
National

Proposed Rule to Modify the Duration of Certain Permits and Letters of Confirmation under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries proposes to change the regulations for scientific research and enhancement permits, commercial or educational photography permits, public display permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOC) issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act…
Proposed Rule
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National
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06/03/2024

Seal Ecology and Assessment Research in the Northwest Atlantic

We study the ecology of seals in the Northwest Atlantic to support conservation management and promote public stewardship of a healthy and diverse marine environment.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Toxoplasmosis and Its Effects on Hawaiʻi Marine Wildlife

NOAA is responsible for managing endangered species, including the Hawaiian monk seal. One of the greatest population threats is the infectious disease toxoplasmosis, a threat many people haven't heard about. Learn how you can help protect Hawaiian monk…
Pacific Islands

Science In Extremes: A New Field Camp In Antarctica

Field teams have been living at rustic field camps studying changes in the Antarctic ecosystem for more than 30 years. Now, the field camps are getting an upgrade that will make it easier to conduct critical research.
April 12, 2024 - Podcast ,
West Coast
Cape Shirreff field camp against a backdrop of mountains in Antarctica. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Cape Shirreff field camp on Livingston Island, one of the most breathtaking places in Antarctica. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

2020 and 2021 Combined Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States

This report details marine mammal stranding rates, trends, and activities in the United States for both 2020 and 2021. In 2020, there were 5,400 confirmed marine mammal strandings; in 2021, there were 5,524.
April 03, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Two stranding responders carry a stranded harbor porpoise away from some rocks A harbor porpoise is retrieved from the rocks at Odiorne Point State Park, New Hampshire. Credit: Seacoast Science Center

2020 and 2021 Combined Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States

NOAA Fisheries released the 2020 and 2021 Combined Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States. Responding to stranding events and collecting data on stranded animals helps NOAA Fisheries monitor health and environmental trends that may impact humans.
April 03, 2024 - Document ,
National