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Celebrating 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries marks 50 years of marine mammal science, conservation, and recovery under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
July 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Gray whales swimming Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).

Cook Inlet Beluga Coastal Education Panel

Digital version of educational panels developed by the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Recovery Implementation Task Force and installed at public access points along the shores of Cook Inlet.
May 24, 2022 -
Alaska

2022 Eastern Bering Sea Beluga Whale Aerial Abundance Survey

The overall research objective is to obtain an abundance estimate for the population of the Eastern Bering Sea stock of beluga whales.
May 10, 2022 -
Alaska

NOAA-Led Team Works to Free Entangled Humpback Whale Reported off Kauaʻi

NOAA, the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the U.S. Coast Guard, and community partners help an entangled humpback whale off Kauaʻi.
January 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Humpback whale tail peaking out of the ocean with a green telemetry tracking buoy. (January 16, 2022) The entangled humpback whale fluking before a dive with the green telemetry buoy attached to the trailing gear. Responders attached the tracking buoy to allow them to relocate the whale over multiple days. Credit: Captain Tara Leota (NOAA Fisheries Permit #18786-06).

Endangered Beluga Whales in Cook Inlet Rivers and Streams

By following these guidelines, you can promote beluga recovery and prevent their displacement from this critical habitat.
August 12, 2021 -
Alaska
Cook Inlet beluga whale safety sign - smaller

Help Belugas

Members of the public are integral to helping NOAA Fisheries and our partners study and conserve Cook Inlet belugas.
Alaska

Vessel Strikes

A vessel strike, sometimes referred to as a ship strike, is a collision between any type of boat and marine animal, including whales, dolphins, sea turtles, fish, seals, or sea lions.
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Tanker ship and North Atlantic right whale and calf Right whale Catalog #3115 “Harmony” and calf rest at the surface inside the busy shipping lane for the Port of Jacksonville on February 4, 2020. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (NOAA Fisheries Permit #20556-01).

Cook Inlet Belugas: A Population in Decline

The 10-year (2008-2018) Cook Inlet beluga whale population trend is declining 2.3% per year. The public is encouraged to report all beluga sightings to provide scientists with clues to help solve the mystery of their lack of recovery.
June 09, 2021 -
Alaska
Poster on the decline of Cook Inlet beluga whale population

Fishermen: Do Not Shoot Seals and Sea Lions Video

Don't harm your fishery for all. Shooting seals and sea lions is against the law unless you are an Alaska Native subsistence harvesting for food or handicraft.
November 18, 2020 -
Alaska
do not shoot seals and sea lions sign

Fishermen: Do Not Shoot Seals and Sea Lions

Don't harm your fishery for all. Shooting seals and sea lions is against the law unless you are an Alaska Native subsistence harvesting for food or handicraft.
Alaska