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North Atlantic Right Whales Spotted off Southeast Coast

With an unprecedented number of right whale deaths in recent years, avoiding migrating whales is critical to their survival.
December 02, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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10 Things You Should Know About North Atlantic Right Whales

The endangered North Atlantic right whale population has been steadily declining for nearly the past decade. Today, researchers estimate that only about 360 right whales are left. Learn more about what we are doing and what you can do to help save right whales.
October 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two North Atlantic right whales from above, exhaling.

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.

Searching for the Giant Manta Ray

Researchers will follow a tagged manta ray to learn more about the threatened species.
August 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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U.S. and Canadian Officials Discuss Next Steps in North Atlantic Right Whale Protection

A message from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver, who recently met with Canadian officials to coordinate conservation and management efforts for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
August 12, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
International
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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
National
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Tracking the Manta Ray Named Leo

Scientists use a satellite tag to track Leo's movements.
August 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Where Do They Go?! Biologists Tag Endangered Sawfish to Find Out

Join us in the field as biologists share how they do their research
July 23, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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NOAA Enforcement Seeks Tips About a Live Dolphin Impaled in Head

Reward offered for more information about the case
July 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Immediate Action Needed to Save North Atlantic Right Whales

With about 400 whales left, we have an urgent conservation crisis. The United States seeks to work with Canada to take immediate action to protect this species.
July 03, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
International
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