Refine Results
Region
News Category
Topic
Species Category

News & Announcements

News

74 items match your filter criteria.

How NOAA Prepares for Entanglements During Whale Season in Hawaiʻi

NOAA and partners go through rigorous training in preparation to respond to whales in life-threatening entanglements.
November 23, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
An individual wearing a life vest and safety helmet stands on the platform of a small boat to practice tossing a grappling hook. NOAA and partners go through rigorous training in preparation for responding to large whale entanglements. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Cameron Dabney

Cruise Ships Honored for Reporting Most Whales on Whale Alert Alaska Network

NOAA awards Norwegian Encore and others with letters of commendation for 2022.
November 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Bridge crew from Norwegian Encore holding their Certificate of Corporate Responsibility from the Whale Alert Alaska Program. Bridge crew from Norwegian Encore holding their Certificate of Corporate Responsibility from the Whale Alert Alaska Program.

Team Removes Most Rope from Entangled Humpback Whale Off California

Prompt reports and photos from whale watching vessels provided crucial information.
October 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person extending a pole in the water towards an entangled whale A team from NOAA Fisheries and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center approach an entangled humpback whale off Dana Point, California, on October 9. The team cut the whale loose from most of the ropes entangling it. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries, MMHSRP Permit #18786-06

Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Ocean Lovers

Wow your neighbors with our eerie-sistibly fa-boo-lous ocean-inspired jack-o’-lantern stencils.
October 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Images of carved pumpkins.

Team Frees Entangled Humpback Whale off Southern California Coast

Local boater reports entangled whale while keeping a safe distance.
September 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A team of rescuers in two small boats cut an entangled whale loose A team from NOAA Fisheries and SeaWorld prepares to use a specialized knife on a long pole to cut an entangled humpback whale loose from crab fishing gear on September 26, 2002. Photo credit: SeaWorld San Diego. MMHSRP Permit #18786-06

Trainings Prepare Teams To Respond to Entangled Large Whales in Alaska

The trainings highlight the importance of safety around whales for communities and experienced teams responding to entanglements.
September 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Park Ranger Bethany Robichaud throws a grapple in a practice session at Glacier Bay National Park. Park Ranger Bethany Robichaud throws a grapple in a practice session at Glacier Bay National Park in June 2022. Credit: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Wildlife Viewing Guidelines: Share the Water for Labor Day

This Labor Day, NOAA would like to remind everyone to safely enjoy the water with our marine friends.
September 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Humpback whales bubble net feeding in Alaska.

Let Qualified Experts Respond to Entangled Whales!

When well-intentioned members of the public take matters into their own hands to try and save a whale, they put themselves and the animals in grave danger.
August 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
A photo Showing how complex entanglements are Line and buoys wrapped tightly around a humpback whale’s tail. While entanglements may appear straightforward when viewed from the surface, they are often complex and involve many wraps that are not easily removed without specialized equipment. Credit: Pieter Folkens (NOAA Permit # 18786-04).

Whales Hitting Boats – Conservation and Conflict

A biologist’s perspective on collaboration and enforcement.
August 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Jumping fish avoid an open humpback whale's mouth A humpback whale feeding on menhaden close to shore in Plymouth, MA. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Humpback Whale: From Photo to Postage Stamp

Young researcher captured image that will send envelopes across the nation.
August 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Breaching humpback whale on U.S. Postal Service stamp Breaching humpback whale on U.S. Postal Service stamp. Courtesy of U.S. Postal Service.