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Tracking and Managing Predicted Massive Coral Bleaching in Hawai‘i

NOAA scientists are helping the State of Hawai‘i track and manage the extent of predicted coral bleaching events around Hawai‘i.
September 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Watching Wildlife

Learn more about proper marine life viewing guidelines on the shore and in the water.
August 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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.

2019 Species Recovery Grant Awardees Announced

NOAA awards $6.5 million in grants to states and tribes for 15 new projects and 17 ongoing projects.
August 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
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Marine Mammal Doctor Receives Presidential "Seal" of Approval

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers honors Dr. Michelle Barbieri for her achievements in scientific research, leadership, and community engagement and service.
July 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Ocean Month 2019

Dive into our online campaigns and features during Ocean Month.
June 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Southeast
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National
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A Continuation of Motherload: The Story of a Fertile Turtle in the Hawaiian Islands

This past March, researchers with NOAA's Marine Turtle Biology and Assessment Program located a fertile female Hawaiian green sea turtle using ultrasound, and put a satellite tag on her to see where she would migrate to lay her eggs. This is the continuation of her story.
June 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Illuminated Nets Could Provide A Brighter Future For Sea Turtles

Illuminated gillnets are helping reduce bycatch of protected species like sea turtles.
June 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
National
International
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Interview with John Henderson of NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program

Andy Collins, from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, interviews veteran monk seal researcher John Henderson about his 43-year career with NOAA. John was on the first NOAA voyage to monitor monk seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and recently took what is likely to be his last trip to the monument.
May 22, 2019 - News ,
Pacific Islands
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‘Eleu The Hawaiian Monk Seal Featuring at the Cultural Animation Film Festival 

An animated short film brings attention to a threat impacting Hawaiian monk seals in the Pacific Islands. The film was produced and created by talented students from Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking, a nonprofit organization. 
May 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Monk Seals Inspire Creativity In Hawaiʻi

Show your support this Endangered Species Day using social media.
May 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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