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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.
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New Photos May Be First Visual Evidence Of North Pacific Right Whales Feeding In Bering Sea In Winter

Collaborative effort with fishermen confirms sighting of two rare whales.
February 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
two north pacific right whales skimming the water surface Two North Pacific right whales photographed by Josh Trosvig, captain of the cod fishing vessel Cerulean

Signs of Hope For The World’s Most Endangered Great Whale Population

Discovery of a juvenile—named “Phoenix”—renews hope for survival of the endangered eastern North Pacific right whale population, currently at extremely high risk of extinction.
November 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of a North Pacific right whale at the surface. North Pacific right whale. Credit: International Whaling Commission.

Four Endangered North Pacific Right Whales Spotted in the Gulf of Alaska

Biologists were able to collect valuable data on these rare animals during a special whale survey in August.
September 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Tail of one north Pacific right whale shown as it dives next to second whale with head above water.

Collaboration and Partnerships Make Data Collection Possible in a Challenging Year for Arctic Research

Some key data are being collected to support fisheries management and marine mammal protection in Alaska.
September 25, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
North Pacific right whale aerial photograph

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
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First Recording Of North Pacific Right Whale Song

The extremely endangered right whale population is the first ever found to sing.
June 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Whale swimming in ocean releasing water out of its blowhole

Song Production by the North Pacific Right Whale, Eubalaena Japonica

This paper describes song production by the eastern North Pacific right whale (NPRW, Eubalaena japonica) in the southeastern Bering Sea. Songs were localized in real-time to individuals using sonobuoys.
June 17, 2019 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Biological Opinion - O’Connell Bridge Lightering Float Pile Replacement Project, Sitka, Alaska

Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion the removal and replacement of pilings at the O’Connell Bridge. NMFS Consultation Number: AKRO-2018-00245.
May 21, 2019 - Biological Opinion ,
Alaska

New Study Sheds Light On Mysterious Movements Of Rarest Great Whale

Finding the North Pacific right whale.
October 01, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Whale poking out of the water