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Cold Stunned Turtles Fly South to Recover

Stranded Kemp’s ridleys and loggerheads are heading south for rehabilitation.
December 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Cold stunned turtle blood draw

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos, and photos of the year.
December 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
4994x3329 Oasis at the barren bottom.jpg Pocillopora grandis coral colonies serve as a welcome shelter for these butterflyfish and damselfish. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Ari Halperin.

NOAA and Partners Monitor Stranded Sperm Whale in Alabama Waters

Biologists are working around the clock to locate the whale.
November 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Sperm whale off AL Sperm whale in Mobile Bay Thursday, Nov. 19

First Known North Atlantic Right Whale Calf of the Season Washes Up Dead off North Carolina

Team performs necropsy, or animal autopsy; it appears the whale died during or shortly after birth.
November 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
North Atlantic right whale calf

Watching for Migrating Right Whales is More Important Than Ever

With an unprecedented number of right whale deaths over the last three years, NOAA and partners ask the public to give this endangered species space as they make their way south.
November 23, 2020 - News ,
Southeast
NOAA Fisheries Right Whale Drone Image_40_with dolphins.JPG North Atlantic right whale mom and calf, Photo credit: Blue World Research Institute

Seven Critically Endangered Sawfish Found Dead on the Side of the Road in Florida Everglades

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offers reward up to $20,000 for information.
October 22, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Dead sawfish

Return of Atlantic Sturgeon to Pee Dee River Signals Improved Health of Population

Tracking of endangered Atlantic sturgeon suggests successful spawning and population growth.
October 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
David Hood of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Fritz Rohde and Twyla Cheatwood of NOAA Fisheries, record measurements of the recaptured Atlantic sturgeon in the Pee Dee River. The fish measured 6 feet long, and weighed 90 pounds. David Hood of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Fritz Rohde and Twyla Cheatwood of NOAA Fisheries, record measurements of the recaptured Atlantic sturgeon in the Pee Dee River. The fish measured 6 feet long, and weighed 90 pounds. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Scientist Saves Entangled Sea Turtle

NOAA biologist Dr. Jennifer Leo is trained and experienced with rescuing marine life. Thanks to her and her family's actions, this turtle has a fighting chance. UPDATE: Twitch the turtle goes home!
August 04, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Coast to Coast, Sturgeon Hotline Heats Up! 

Scientists follow leads to learn more about Atlantic sturgeon
June 19, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Sturgeon Hilton Head, SC 2020.jpg

Sea Turtle Week 2020: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

Conserving and protecting sea turtles is a part of our core mission at NOAA Fisheries.
June 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
juvenile-green-turtle-swimming-in-open-ocean.jpg