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2023 Recap: Our Most Popular Marine Stories, Podcasts, Photos, and Videos

To wrap up the year, check out the most popular stories, photos, videos, and podcasts of 2023.
December 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Multiple schools of colorful fish blanket a coral reef. Fish community on a reef offshore of Baker Island, a remote equatorial island. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jeff Milisen

Public Benefits of Recovering Endangered Beluga Whale Outweigh Costs

A new economic study, based on a public survey, provides insights on the potential value to society of endangered species protection.
June 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Beluga with calf in water with green hills in background Cook Inlet beluga whales. Credit: Chris Garner, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

5-Year Review for Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) Distinct Population Segment (DPS)

We have now completed the 5-year review and conclude that no change to the listing status is warranted at this time. NOAA Fisheries announces its intent to conduct a 5-year review of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas)…
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Alaska
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04/18/2024

5 Facts About How Belugas Use Sound

Research results on the mysteries of beluga whale communication.
Alaska
Beluga whales swim together in their typical echelon (group) formation Beluga whales swim together in their typical echelon formation.

Whales and Climate Change: Big Risks to the Ocean's Biggest Species

Climate change is impacting ocean ecosystems and resulting in many challenges for a variety of marine species, including whales.
National

Genetic Analysis Shows Beluga Whale In Puget Sound Likely Arrived From Arctic Waters

Whale unusual in Pacific Northwest probably traveled thousands of miles south.
October 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
white colored whale, a beluga, swimming just below the surface of blue water Credit: World Vets under MMHSRP 18786-05

Species in the Spotlight: Priority Actions 2021-2025, Cook Inlet Beluga Whale

The Species in the Spotlight initiative is a concerted agency-wide effort to spotlight and save marine species most at-risk of extinction in the near future. This plan focuses on priority actions needed in 2021-2025 for the Cook Inlet beluga whale.
April 21, 2021 - Strategic Plans ,
Alaska
National

Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Drawing and Naming Contest

Hang a beluga whale in your window for others to see and enter the name of your beluga into the Name A Whale Contest.
Alaska

Whale Alert

Whale Alert is a free iPhone/iPad application to share real-time whale sightings. Note that this version in Alaska is currently only being used for professional mariners.
March 06, 2020 - Mobile App ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
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10 Wonderful Whale Facts

How much do you know about different species of whales? As we celebrate Whale Week, take a look at some interesting tidbits and see if you learn something new about these majestic creatures.
January 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
A humpback whale calf breaches in the waters off Hawaii A humpback whale calf breaches in the waters off Hawaii. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Marie Hill.