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2021 John H. Prescott Marine Animal Rescue Assistance Grants Announced

NOAA awards more than $3.7 million in grants to stranding network partners in 19 states and one tribe for Fiscal Year 2021.
September 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Photo of Stranded Harbor Seal Pup A stranded Pacific harbor seal pup is examined at World Vets marine mammal urgent care clinic in Gig Harbor, Washington, 2020.

Listening to a Changing Gulf

NOAA and university scientists deploy underwater listening devices in the Gulf of Mexico to study marine mammals, soundscapes, and noise impacts.
August 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
2021 research expedition team of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Universidad Veracruzana scientists and students. The 2021 research expedition team of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Universidad Veracruzana scientists and students with the R/V Pelican in the background. Team from left to right includes: Front: Bruce Thayre, Kaitlin Frasier, Eva Hildalgo-Pla, Gania Figueroa, Top: John Hurwitz, Kieran Lenssen, Natalie Posdaljian, Itzel Carballo. Credit: Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium/ Marshall Kormanac.

New Curriculum Inspires the Next Generation of Marine Mammal Stewards

Southern Resident Killer Whale unit empowers West Coast students and educators
August 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Students working together around a laptop computer

A How-To Guide for Reporting Potential Marine Wildlife Harassment in Hawai‘i

Learn how you can help protect Hawaiʻi marine wildlife through reporting.
August 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal. An endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach on the south coast of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. The sign in the foreground instructs people not to approach the seal.

Experts Collaborate on Mission to Document Protected Species

Scientists collect valuable data on marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles during the first part of a survey off the southeast coast of the United States.
July 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) cruises just under the surface after having taken a breath. A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) cruises just under the surface after having taken a breath. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Richard Holt (Permit #21938)

NOAA Fisheries Joins Orca Action Month with Events Throughout June

Ask questions of killer whale scientists and author of new book on orcas. Southern Resident Connections - Post 18
June 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale splashing through water

Limiting Chinook Fishing in Low-Return Years to Help Killer Whales: What Do You Think?

Council suggests limiting or adjusting fishing impacts when forecasts fall too low. Southern Resident Connections - Post 17
June 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale breaching in Puget Sound Southern Resident killer whale J16 breaches near San Juan Island in Washington while J26 swims nearby. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

10 Things You Can Do to Share the Shore and Sea With Pacific Islands Wildlife

Make a difference for Hawai‘i wildlife with these 10 tips for sharing the sea and shore.
May 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal signage with two resting monk seals behind it on the beach.

Landmark Research Shows Endangered River Dolphins in Asia Two Different Species

Tissue collection at NOAA Fisheries lab helps reveal genetic distinction.
March 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Dolphin jumping out of water Ganges River Dolphin in Bangladesh. Credit: Elisabeth Mansur/WCS Bangladesh

2017 National Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States

NOAA Fisheries releases the 2017 National Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States, the first of a series of annual stranding reports.
March 23, 2021 - News ,
National
Photo of harbor seals being released following rehabilitation at The Marine Mammal Center, California.