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HICEAS Hilite: False Killer Whales - They’re Just Going Through a Phase

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Searching for false killer whales in the Hawaiian Islands.

December 22, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

In a burst of speed, a false killer whale slices the water surface. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Bernardo Alps (Permit #20311)

HICEAS Hilite: [Dolphin] Dinosaurs Still Exist

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Rough-toothed dolphins have a reptilian appearance and are one of the smartest dolphins in the ocean.

December 20, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

With their gently sloping heads and large bulging eyes, we think rough-toothed dolphins look somewhat reptilian and prehistoric – a dolphin dinosaur, if you will. What do you think? Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Marie Hill (Permit #20311)

From Two Ships to One: The Penultimate Leg of HICEAS 2017

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The HICEAS survey continues on the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker.

December 13, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

A rough-toothed dolphin surfaces close to the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Bernardo Alps (Permit #20311)

Who are you? Who, Who? Who, Who? Studying a cryptic marine mammal species by eDNA

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Lauren filtered water samples in hopes to identify the cryptic "Cross Seamount beaked whale."

December 08, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Hawaiian sunset. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Bernardo Alps

HICEAS Hilite: Dolphins from the Outer Limits

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

A rare species of dolphin was seen during a survey in Hawaiian waters.

December 05, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Fraser’s dolphins seen from the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker on October 21. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mark Cotter (Permit #20311)

HICEAS Halfway: Two Ships Keep Up the Momentum Surveying for Whales and Dolphins Around Hawaiʻi

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Researchers continue to study cetaceans around the Hawaiian Islands during a six-month project.

November 30, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

Scientists aboard the Sette celebrate as we cross over the International Dateline during Leg 3, with the first-timers wearing party hats. From left to right: Dawn Breese, Ann Allen, Jennifer Keating, Christopher Hoeffer, Andrea Bendlin, Marie Hill, Erik Norris, Carrie Sinclair, Paula Olson, Rory Driskell, Adam Ü, Greg Sanders, and Allan Ligon. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Josh Fredrick

HICEAS Seabird Observers: Not Just Winging It

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

Seabirds are important indicators of ocean conditions.

November 24, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

A juvenile Gray-backed Tern flies gracefully over the open ocean. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Christopher Hoefer (Permit #MB033305-0)

Northern Fur Seal Food Study - Post 6

Northern Fur Seal Food Study

Dinner from a seal’s point of view.

November 20, 2017 - Survey ,

Alaska

Adrift at Sea

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

What is a Drifting Acoustic Spar Buoy Recorder?

November 20, 2017 - Research ,

Pacific Islands

The HICEAS 2017 acoustic team prepares to release a DASBR from the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Amanda Bradford

Fall 2017 California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations Survey

California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations Survey Logs

The 2017 Fall California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations survey is scheduled for November 9-24, 2017.

November 17, 2017 - Survey ,

West Coast

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