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Thirty-Seven Morbidity Cases Added to North Atlantic Right Whale Unusual Mortality Event

A new scientific peer-reviewed protocol adds 37 individuals to the ongoing North Atlantic right whale UME. This provides a more complete picture of this endangered species’ status and challenges impeding its recovery.
October 14, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
NARW #4510 case UME Photo: North Atlantic right whale (#4510) with evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along the head and body.

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

Trainings Prepare Teams To Respond to Entangled Large Whales in Alaska

The trainings highlight the importance of safety around whales for communities and experienced teams responding to entanglements.
September 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Park Ranger Bethany Robichaud throws a grapple in a practice session at Glacier Bay National Park. Park Ranger Bethany Robichaud throws a grapple in a practice session at Glacier Bay National Park in June 2022. Credit: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

More than $3.7 Million Awarded for Marine Mammal Rescue Efforts through Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grants

NOAA awards more than $3.7 million in grants to marine mammal health and emergency response partners in 20 states and one tribe for Fiscal Year 2022.
September 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
stranded bottlenose dolphin is examined by the marine rescue team from Mystic Aquarium A stranded bottlenose dolphin is examined by the marine rescue team from Mystic Aquarium. Credit: Richard W Dionne Jr/Mystic Aquarium

Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Joins Marine Mammal Stranding Network

NOAA is excited to welcome the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to the Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network!
September 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A view of the cliffs of Aquinnah and Gay Head Light, Martha's Vineyard A view of the cliffs of Aquinnah and Gay Head Light, Martha's Vineyard. Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries

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

Let Qualified Experts Respond to Entangled Whales!

When well-intentioned members of the public take matters into their own hands to try and save a whale, they put themselves and the animals in grave danger.
August 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
A photo Showing how complex entanglements are Line and buoys wrapped tightly around a humpback whale’s tail. While entanglements may appear straightforward when viewed from the surface, they are often complex and involve many wraps that are not easily removed without specialized equipment. Credit: Pieter Folkens (NOAA Permit # 18786-04).

Recent Increase in Seal Deaths in Maine Linked to Avian Flu

NOAA Fisheries working with partners to determine the causes of death, and assess impacts.
July 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
MMoME team member assessing a dead seal. MMoME team member assessing a dead seal.

Derelict Fishing Net Movement in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Technology allows scientists to track nets on coral reefs for 3 years.
June 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A diver assesses a large net before developing a plan for removal A diver assesses a large net before developing a plan for removal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Sperm Whale Dies Off Florida Keys

Necropsy shows signs of marine debris; line, net, and plastic found inside the whale’s stomach.
May 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Sperm Whale Dies off Florida coast Photo Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Photo taken under MMPA/ESA permit no. 18786