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NOAA Releases 118 Florida Loggerhead Sea Turtles into the Wild

Fisheries scientists complete turtle excluder device testing.

June 20, 2019 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Three Ways We Are Restoring Sea Turtles After Deepwater Horizon

With early restoration funding NOAA and federal and state agencies are helping sea turtles recover from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

June 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Ocean Month 2019

Dive into our online campaigns and features during Ocean Month.

June 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Plastic Bag Leads to Death of a Young Beaked Whale off Florida's East Coast

Biologists with the Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Marine Mammal Stranding Team responded to a dead whale reported Sunday off Ft. Pierce.

June 06, 2019 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

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NOAA Lists Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s Whales as Endangered

Critically low population estimated at less than 100 individuals.

April 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Young Dolphin Returned to Wild After Suffering Injuries from Fishing Line

For the second time in three weeks a young dolphin is swimming free of fishing line, thanks to the efforts of a rescue team made up of partner organizations along Florida’s west coast.

April 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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All Hands on Deck for a Wayward Gray Seal Pup

Marine mammal responders aid lost gray seal pup in making its way north.

March 28, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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DNA Confirms Rare Bryde's Whale Off Florida is Gulf of Mexico Species

Biologists are getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and examine what is believed to be a rare Gulf of Mexico Bryde's whale.

March 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Dolphin Calf Swimming Freely After Rescue Team Steps In

Biologists work together to free calf from fishing gear off Florida coast.

March 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Help Right Whales and their Calves: Give Them Space

Watch an endangered right whale mom and baby interact with a group of dolphins, and learn how to keep them safe by staying at least 500 yards away.

February 27, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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