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Late Spring Brings Sun, Flowers—and Harbor Seal Pups to Alaska’s Glacial Fjords

In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of voluntary vessel approach guidelines, we’re reminding all mariners, from kayaks to cruise ships, how they can help protect Alaska’s glacial harbor seals.
July 03, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska harbor seals and their pups rest on ice

Conserving Long-Lived Species: The Importance of Monitoring Decades-Old Individuals

Conservation and recovery of long-lived species requires continued monitoring of individuals. Meet some of the animals that have been known to scientists for decades.
May 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey in October 2021 Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brad Hanson

Monk Seal and Sea Turtle Research and Recovery: A Year in Review

Fresh survey techniques, historic data retrieval, and rehabilitated new moms were just a few of the successes marked by the 2024 field camp season in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
May 05, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Pink and purple sunrise clouds over several field camps tents with many birds in the air. Caption: Field camp at sunrise on Tern Island, Lalo. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #PMNM-2024-001)

Elephant Seal Pup Stabbed Multiple Times on Oregon Beach

NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is seeking information on the attack of an elephant seal pup.
May 05, 2025 - Feature Story ,
An elephant seal pup was stabbed multiple times in Oregon. An elephant seal pup was stabbed multiple times in Oregon. Credit: Gregory Miller

Celebrating 15 Years of Surveying Protected Species in the Northwest Atlantic

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species. Scientists take to the sky and sea to collect data used to conserve several marine species in our region.
March 21, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Two dolphins leap out of the water. Common dolphins. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Michelle Klein

From Krill to Elephant Seals, Sentinel Species Detect Hidden Ocean Shifts that Forecast Change

New research identifies species that signal changes in ocean ecosystems.
March 13, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A large male northern elephant seal lies on a sandy beach, looking at the camera. Other elephant seals are in the background. A male northern elephant seal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mark Lowry

Reward For Up to $20,000 Offered for Information About Decapitated Sea Lion at Doran Beach

Reward offered for information leading to a civil penalty or criminal conviction.
March 11, 2025 - Feature Story ,
California Sea Lion laying on large rocks California Sea Lion. Credit: NOAA/Kristin Wilkinson

Top Must-Read Pacific Islands Stories of 2024

Take a look at some of the Pacific Islands most important and inspiring stories from 2024.
January 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Healthy coral reef with fishes in the foreground, a diver conducts a survey in the background.