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Killer Whale Recovery Begins With Salmon Habitat, and That Begins With You

By Barry Thom, Regional Administrator, West Coast Region Southern Resident Connections - Post 3

May 11, 2020 - Leadership Message ,

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Celebrating Our Work to Save Endangered Species

Join us in celebrating Endangered Species Day and learn more about our work to conserve and protect endangered species.

May 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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2019 West Coast Whale Entanglement Summary

Each year, NOAA Fisheries collects, verifies, documents, and responds to reports of large whale entanglements. The 2019 U.S. West Coast reports, and other relevant information and developments are included in this summary.

April 24, 2020 - Feature Story ,

West Coast

Teams Free Entangled Humpback Whale off Santa Cruz Island

Fast coordination by trained responders leads to safe and successful outcome.

April 16, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 2

Participating in setting salmon seasons—learn how to take part. Southern Resident Connections - Post 2

April 03, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 1

West Coast salmon fisheries catch a small share, leaving prey for Southern Residents. Southern Resident Connections - Post 1

April 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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Harassment of Harbor Seal in San Juan Islands Leads to $5,625 Penalty

Washington man admits pursuing, shooting at harbor seal with an air rifle.

March 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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Why Do Whales Migrate? They Return To The Tropics To Shed Their Skin, Scientists Say

First suggested for killer whales, skin molt may drive long-distance migration for all whales that forage in cold waters.

February 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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“Blob” Research Reveals Environmental Effects That Shut Down Fishing and Hiked Whale Entanglements

Unprecedented ecological changes inspire new online tools to better spot them next time.

January 27, 2020 - Feature Story ,

West Coast

Humpback whales commonly lunge out of the water in pursuit of prey. Credit: John Calambokidis/Cascadia Research Collective.

Investigation of West Coast Gray Whale Strandings Continues as Whales Head South for the Winter

The Central California survey counts migrating whales for a new population assessment.

January 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,

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