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Searching for Right Whales During Our Annual Research Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine mammal observer Alison Ogilvie shares a few memorable highlights from this year’s North Atlantic Right Whale Shipboard Survey.
December 12, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Five North Atlantic right whales at the surface of the ocean. Perspective is looking down from above.

Listening for Whales: Using Passive Acoustic Monitoring to Track North Atlantic Right Whales

Whales use sound to communicate and find food. Passive acoustic monitoring uses sound to find when and where whales are in the ocean—and with new technologies, we can track them in near real-time.
November 20, 2024 - Video ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Three people wearing rubber boots, chest waders, and protective gear, haul a large yellow and white passive acoustic recorder out of the ocean at the end of a large boat. Researchers retrieve a passive acoustic recorder. Courtesy: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Fenway and Her New Calf’s Journey North to Canada

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine mammal observer Alison Ogilvie and others spotted a familiar North Atlantic right whale during their summer aerial surveys in Canada. Beloved Fenway and her calf successfully made the more than 2,000-nautical-mile trip to the feeding grounds.
July 18, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A North Atlantic mom and calf pair swim at the surface of the ocean.

The Delicious Draw of Hudson Canyon

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Research fish biologist Brigid McKenna and other North Atlantic Right Whale team members discovered 45 right whales likely feeding in and around Hudson Canyon during a recent multi-day aerial survey of the area.
June 23, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A North Atlantic right whale swimming at the surface of the ocean.

A Hero for Marine Life: Honoring Dr. Charles “Stormy” Mayo

Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, celebrates Stormy Mayo’s 48-year career spent conserving and studying marine life, including rescuing entangled North Atlantic right whales.
May 06, 2024 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
Dr. Charles "Stormy" Mayo and Assistant Administrator Janet Coit Dr. Charles “Stormy” Mayo and NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit at the Center for Coastal Studies.

Continuing to Follow Fenway: Her Southern Journey and New Calf

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Research fish biologist Heather Foley and others at our science center use drones to document and monitor endangered North Atlantic right whales in their calving grounds. This winter, they spotted Fenway and her new calf after her long trip from Canada.
February 14, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
A North Atlantic right whale and her calf swim at the surface of the ocean. The perspective is from above and the water is calm.

Following Fenway—A Right Whale’s Journey Through Aerial Surveys

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine mammal observer Alison Ogilvie and others regularly take to the skies to document and monitor endangered North Atlantic right whales, including a right whale named Fenway.
January 22, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A North Atlantic right whale swims at the surface of the ocean. It has expelled air through its blowholes causing a whale spout above its head.

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

Study Finds Offshore Wind Areas a Biologically Important Habitat for Whales and Dolphins

Scientists use passive acoustic monitoring to create a baseline soundscape off the southern New England coast to help evaluate the potential impacts of offshore wind development on cetacean species.
November 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two North Atlantic right whales from above, exhaling.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $82 Million for Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales

Historic funding is part of the Administration's Investing in America agenda.
September 18, 2023 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Aerial view looking down at two dark gray North Atlantic right whales, one adult and one smaller calf. North Atlantic right whale Smoke and calf. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (NOAA Permit #20556-01)