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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Reveals Killer Whales in Striking Detail

Unmanned aerial vehicle allows scientists to study killer whale health and reproduction while also offering a glimpse into the family life of these social animals.
October 21, 2015 - Podcast ,

Oncoming El Niño Likely to Continue Species Shakeup in Pacific

One-two punch of El Niño and "warm blob" could boost coastal temperatures and supercharge storms
October 02, 2015 - Feature Story ,
Crews from the Alaska Fisheries Science Center caught two large ocean sunfish far to the north of where the species usually occurs. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries

Delayed Effects of Oil Spill Compromise Long-term Fish Survival

Low-level oil exposure leads to later heart defects, weaker swimming and reduced survival
September 08, 2015 - Feature Story ,
Transient embryonic exposures to crude oil cause lasting reductions in the swimming speed of salmon and herring

Tagged Hammerhead Shark Travels Widely In Warm Pacific Waters

A hammerhead shark has traveled more than 1,000 miles since NOAA Fisheries researchers tagged it near San Clemente Island about two months ago.
September 04, 2015 - News ,

White Abalone, What Turns You On?

To save endangered white abalone, scientists are working to breed them in captivity. But first they have to figure out how to turn on white abalone.
August 10, 2015 - Podcast ,
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Saving the Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle

The leatherback is a most unusual species of sea turtle. In the Pacific, it's also among the most endangered.
June 17, 2015 - Podcast ,
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Scientists Use Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Study Gray Whales from Above

A rare opportunity to study how the environment limits the growth of a recovered population of large whales.
May 28, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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Warm Blood Makes Opah an Agile Predator

Heated blood makes opah a high-performance predator that swims faster and sees better.
May 12, 2015 - Feature Story ,

Diving Deeper Into Abalone – Dedicated Scientists and Volunteers on a Mission to Better Understand Endangered Species

David Witting and Bill Hagey, share a passion for finding the now rare white abalone and understanding the movement and feeding behaviors of all abalone species.
May 11, 2015 - Feature Story ,
Divers on a vessel preparing to enter the water Amanda Bird and Eric Chavez gearing up for a dive to look for abalone. Credit: Adam Obaza, NOAA

For the First Time, Scientists Tag a Loggerhead Sea Turtle off U.S. West Coast

Data from the satellite tag should help scientists understand what habitats loggerheads use and how to more effectively protect this endangered species.
May 06, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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