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Team Removes Most Rope from Entangled Humpback Whale Off California

Prompt reports and photos from whale watching vessels provided crucial information.
October 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person extending a pole in the water towards an entangled whale A team from NOAA Fisheries and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center approach an entangled humpback whale off Dana Point, California, on October 9. The team cut the whale loose from most of the ropes entangling it. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries, MMHSRP Permit #18786-06

Answering the Call: Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Washington group undertakes a vital mission full of heart.
October 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Harbor seals in a holding tank looking up at the camera Harbor seals sticking together during temporary care at WMMSN/WHS Wildlife Center. Credit: WMMSN/WHS Wildlife Center

Gray Whale Numbers Continue Decline; NOAA Fisheries Will Continue Monitoring

Fluctuations have long affected the eastern North Pacific population.
October 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
Photograph showing gray whale mother and calf swimming along the central California Coast near Piedras Blancas, CA. A gray whale mother calf pair migrating along the central California coast from the wintering grounds in Mexico to the summer feeding grounds in Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Team Frees Entangled Humpback Whale off Southern California Coast

Local boater reports entangled whale while keeping a safe distance.
September 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A team of rescuers in two small boats cut an entangled whale loose A team from NOAA Fisheries and SeaWorld prepares to use a specialized knife on a long pole to cut an entangled humpback whale loose from crab fishing gear on September 26, 2002. Photo credit: SeaWorld San Diego. MMHSRP Permit #18786-06

Rebuilding Salmon and Steelhead in the Columbia River Basin

Final report charts a course towards healthy and harvestable populations
September 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
Chinook salmon. Credit: NWFSC/John McMillan Chinook salmon. Credit: NWFSC/John McMillan

Toxic Algal Bloom Spreads Along California Coast, Poisoning Sea Lions

Stranding teams ask public to report sea lions in distress and stay clear.
August 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
three men with control a netted california sealion on sand Team from Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute waits for sedative to take effect before moving a sea lion showing symptoms of domoic acid poisoning. Photo by Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute under permit #18786-06

Interior Columbia and Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Maintain Listing Status

Review finds that the species face threats from climate change that require urgent action.
August 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Spawning Chinook salmon Wild chinook Salmon in Idaho. Credit: Shutterstock

Springer (A73) is Back! Now a Mother of Two Calves

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Springer’s successful rescue, the Northern Resident killer whale was spotted in British Columbia waters with her two calves. Southern Resident Connections - Post 24
August 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
two killer whales swimming in open water Springer (A73) and her calf Storm (A116) photographed off of British Columbia by John Ford on July 21, 2022.

Humpback Whale: From Photo to Postage Stamp

Young researcher captured image that will send envelopes across the nation.
August 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Breaching humpback whale on U.S. Postal Service stamp Breaching humpback whale on U.S. Postal Service stamp. Courtesy of U.S. Postal Service.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries marks 50 years of marine mammal science, conservation, and recovery under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
July 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Gray whales swimming Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).