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Encountering Giants: Inspiring Moments with Whales

Our scientists describe amazing moments they shared with humpback, killer, beaked, and sperm whales.
February 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Humpback whale under rainbow Humpback whale under rainbow. Credit: Shutterstock

Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Join us in celebrating Black History Month. Learn more about some of our exceptional NOAA Fisheries employees and how their work contributes to our mission every day.
February 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Collage of NOAA Fisheries employees for Black History Month 2022

Past Fishing and Development Makes California Salmon More Vulnerable To Climate Change

Restoration can help diversify salmon habitat and may stabilize fishing opportunities against climate shocks.
January 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Salmon

Status Review Finds Endangered Killer Whales Still Face High Risk of Extinction

NOAA Fisheries has concluded that whales continue to face a high risk of extinction and should remain listed as endangered. Southern Resident Connections - Post 23
January 19, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale eatig salmon Southern Resident killer whale preys on salmon in the Salish Sea near Seattle. Credit: Su Kim/NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Completes 5-Year Review of Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales

The Endangered Species Act 5-year review on Southern Resident killer whales concluded that this species continues to face a high risk of extinction and should remain listed as endangered.
January 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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

NOAA Fisheries Weighs Protection for Sunflower Sea Star Native to West Coast

Agency seeks information for review under the Endangered Species Act.
December 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Sea star on ocean bottom The sunflower sea star, Pycnopodia helianthoides, is native to the West Coast. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

6 Ways U.S. Fisheries Reduce Albatross Bycatch

Fishermen, scientists, and policy makers work to prevent inadvertent death of migratory seabirds.
November 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
West Coast
Albatross extending wings while floating in the water Short-tailed Albatross have an 11-foot wingspan making them one of the world's largest seabirds, they are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Preserving Genetic Diversity Gives Wild Populations Their Best Chance at Long-Term Survival

Researchers find that maintaining genetic variation is critical to allowing wild populations to survive, reproduce, and adapt to future environmental changes.
November 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chinook salmon

Lost Whale L47 Reflects the Plight of Endangered Southern Resident Whales

She produced seven calves over her life, although only three survived. The whale population is struggling to recover. Southern Resident Connections - Post 22
October 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale at sea Southern Resident killer whale L47, also known as Marina, was born in 1974, just after the last commercial captures of the now-endangered population. Credit: Jeanne Hyde/The Whale Museum

International Research Team Documents Potential New Species of Beaked Whale off Mexico

Unknown whale with a distinctive call does not match previously known species.
October 06, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Illustration of thre baked whales in profile The unique color and body shape of the beaked whales sighted off Mexico late last year did not match any known species, suggesting they may be a new form of beaked whale. Illustration by Barbara Taylor.