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Spotlight on Monk Seals: A Great Step Forward

The 2015 Hawaiian monk seal population census reveals a "remarkable" increase in survival rates and a new total population estimate for the native seal of Hawaiʻi.
February 12, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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The Sound of Endangered Salmon Surviving

In drought-stricken California, scientists track migrating Chinook salmon to make the most efficient use of scarce water resources.
February 01, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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High Strandings Along U.S. West Coast a Possibility for Underweight California Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Pups

Scientists observed another year of low pup weights during their annual survey on the San Miguel Island rookery off California.
December 10, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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Atlantic Salmon Recovery: It Takes an Ecosystem

An interview with NOAA Fisheries biologist Rory Saunders.
December 07, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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Vessel Speed Biggest Factor in Noise Affecting Killer Whales

The speed of vessels operating near endangered killer whales in Washington is the most influential factor — more so than vessel size — in how much noise from the boats reaches the whales.
December 02, 2015 - Feature Story ,
Digital acoustic recording tags temporarily attached to killer whales measured vessel noise reaching the whales. Photos taken under NOAA Fisheries and Department of Fisheries and Oceans research permit (No.781-1824 and 16163).

What Was Killing the Young Southern Right Whales? New Research Zeros In On A Suspect

New research suggests a connection between increasing right whale deaths and harmful algal blooms.
November 02, 2015 - News ,
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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 ,

NOAA Fisheries Scientists Test Unmanned Aerial Systems

NOAA Fisheries scientists returned from conducting research using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
September 25, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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To Tag a Sea Turtle: A Look Behind the Scenes

Ride along with scientists as they capture and tag sea turtles to get the information we need to protect these endangered species.
September 17, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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For Endangered Salmon in California, a Very Measured Sip of Cold Water

With Chinook salmon facing lethally high stream temperatures, scientists deploy a new device to help manage the dwindling supply of cold water that the fish need to survive.
September 08, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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