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Podcast: Checking In on Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales

Learn the latest on endangered Southern Resident killer whales with Dr. Megan Wallen, a marine mammal specialist in NOAA Fisheries West Coast Protected Resources Division.
February 14, 2022 - Podcast ,
West Coast
National
Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Completes 5-Year Review of Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales

The Endangered Species Act 5-year review on Southern Resident killer whales concluded that this species continues to face a high risk of extinction and should remain listed as endangered.
January 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey in October 2021 Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brad Hanson

A Mother Right Whale’s Perilous Odyssey

Snow Cone, one of the few breeding female North Atlantic right whales remaining, has been spotted with a new calf. She has also been entangled in fishing rope for months.
December 10, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
National
Snow Cone, an North Atlantic right whale, entangled in fishing rope with her newborn calf Snow Cone with her newborn calf in waters near Cumberland Island, Georgia on December 2, 2021. Snow Cone is an endangered North Atlantic right whale and is entangled in fishing rope. Credit: Georgia Department of Natural Resources/NOAA Permit #20556.

Beluga Whale Sounds Aid Scientific Understanding Of When Whales Are Hunting Prey

New information may help with recovery efforts for endangered Cook Inlet belugas.
November 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
man in boat using equipment to listen for beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Sep
11

NOAA Fisheries Cancels 2021 Belugas Count!

Organizers cite pandemic-related health and safety concerns

Endangered Species Conservation,
Outreach and Education
,
Alaska

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

United States and Canada Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Reduce North Atlantic Right Whale Mortalities, Serious Injuries

A message from Acting NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Paul Doremus, who recently participated in a meeting with Canadian officials focused on the conservation and management efforts for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
June 17, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
International
NARW #3720 and calf North Atlantic right whale mother and calf. Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA 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

Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Publications and Resources

Research publications, peer-reviewed research, management documents, and educational materials on Cook Inlet beluga whales.
May 07, 2021 - Other Reports ,
Alaska