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Faces of Right Whale Conservation

The latest preliminary estimate suggests there are 360 North Atlantic right whales remaining. Now is the time to get informed. Check out our web story series below to learn what NOAA’s team is doing to solve this urgent conservation challenge.
February 07, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Faces of Right Whale Conservation: David Morin, Disentanglement Coordinator

Entanglement in fishing gear is a leading cause of North Atlantic right whales' declining population. Learn how NOAA Fisheries and partners attempt to disentangle North Atlantic right whales in this Q&A.
February 07, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA and Coast Guard Save Threatened Coral from Submerged Sailboats after Hurricane Maria

During #CoralsWeek at NOAA, we’re highlighting work that the Offices of Habitat Conservation and Response and Restoration performed, guiding the U.S. Coast Guard in removing vessels from coral reefs with threatened species in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
December 06, 2017 - Feature Story ,
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The Expert Is In! Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s Whales

It is likely that fewer than 100 Bryde's whales are living in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about what NOAA Fisheries is doing to help this endangered species.
February 13, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Sea Turtle Superheroes

Take a stroll down a sandy stretch of Texas coast and you might see a real-life superhero in action. No, not Aquaman, but a protector of sea life all the same. Lyndsey Howell is her name and saving sea turtles is her claim to fame.
November 17, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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To Tag a Sea Turtle: A Look Behind the Scenes

Ride along with scientists as they capture and tag sea turtles to get the information we need to protect these endangered species.
September 17, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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Underwater Robots Search for Sea Turtles

Scientists test out a new tool for keeping track of endangered populations of sea turtles: submersible robots with side-scan sonar.
June 19, 2014 - Feature Story ,
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