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Whale Week: A Message from Donna Wieting, Director for NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources

Tune in from February 11-15 as we regale you with tales of whales and dedicated groups working tirelessly to conserve and protect them.
February 11, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
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See Our Top Stories, Photos, and Videos of 2018

Take a look at our most popular stories, photos, and videos of 2018.
December 21, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Salmon May Lose the Ability to Smell Danger as Carbon Emissions Rise

The ability to smell is critical for salmon. New research shows this powerful sense may be in trouble.
December 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,

First North Atlantic Right Whales of Season in Southeast Spotted Off Georgia

Known right whales travel together along Georgia coast
December 13, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Ten Ways We Can Help Hawaiian Monk Seals

Our veterinarian and field teams work to rescue pups, treat injuries, and sometimes even remove eels!
December 10, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Saving Endangered Sawfish

Endangered sawfish freed from marine debris
December 06, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Learning About Atlantic Salmon In Greenland Via Satellite Tags

NOAA Fisheries biologist Tim Sheehan spent 10 days in southwest Greenland trolling for pre-adult Atlantic salmon to capture and release with a pop-up satellite tag that records environmental conditions and the fish's behavior.
December 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Releasing a tagged salmon in Greenland.

Voluntary Slow Speed Zone to Protect Right Whales off Nantucket Extended to December 11

Extension of voluntary vessel slow speed zone established to protect a group of 17 right whales spotted south of Nantucket.
November 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Commends Work of Washington State's Killer Whale Task Force

The Task Force recommendations supplement and complement NOAA Fisheries’ 2008 Recovery Plan for Southern Residents with thoughtful and effective actions that address the three main threats to the whales.
November 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Oregon Receives Authorization to Remove California Sea Lions Preying on Imperiled Fish at Willamette Falls

California sea lions documented as repeatedly preying on threatened salmon and steelhead near Willamette Falls on the Willamette River can be removed and euthanized.
November 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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