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Beaked Whale Strandings in the Mariana Archipelago May Be Associated with Sonar

Researchers compared acoustic recordings and naval records with eight stranding events.
February 19, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Pohaku Chronicles: Podcast #1

Hear updates about the monk seal Pohaku being cared for by a NOAA Fisheries team in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Pohaku is an adult female seal who has been diagnosed with a case of toxoplasmosis.
February 15, 2020 - Podcast ,
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International Whales of Mystery: Uncovering the Identity of Humpback Whales Breeding in the Mariana Archipelago

Our ongoing field research in the Mariana Archipelago provides an answer to an ongoing scientific mystery—where are the “missing” breeding areas for humpback whales in the western North Pacific?
January 31, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Partner in the Spotlight: U.S. Coast Guard District 14

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 receives NOAA Fisheries Partner in the Spotlight Award for its important contributions to Hawaiian monk seal conservation and recovery.
January 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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The "Why" of WHICEAS, the Winter Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Researchers embark on an expedition to monitor the winter populations of whales and dolphins around the main Hawaiian Islands.
January 17, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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New Online Course Provides Guidance on How the On-Water Community Can Help Free Entangled Whales in Hawaiʻi Waters

The U.S. Whale Entanglement Response course helps fishermen, tour boat operators, and whale researchers better assist trained responders disentangle large whales.
January 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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New Approach to Identifying False Killer Whale Populations Proves Challenging

A recent study used machine learning to examine the vocalizations of the three Hawaiian false killer whale populations.
December 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals Cry Foul Over Selfies

Study shows selfie culture impacts how people behave when posting images of an endangered species on social media.
October 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Rare Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nest Discovered on Oʻahu

Researchers record the sixth olive ridley sea turtle nest in the Hawaiian Islands in three decades, thanks to quick reporting by members of the public!
October 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Death of Young Hawaiian Monk Seal RL44/Nanea

Young female monk seal, known as Nanea, was found dead on the North Shore of O'ahu.
October 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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