Listening for Whales
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Passive acoustic monitoring uses sound to study the ocean. It’s one tool NOAA Fisheries uses to track North Atlantic right whales and other marine mammals so we can learn about and protect them. New technologies can track whales in near real-time.
Local Communities Restore Hawaii Coral Reefs
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NOAA and Kuleana Coral Restoration are partnering to restore coral reefs in Hawaii. The program is helping train Native Hawaiians and community members in coral reef restoration and helping them get jobs in the marine science field.
How to Resuscitate a Sea Turtle
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Knowing what to do if a turtle is caught is key to minimizing injury and death. By following these guidelines, you could save a turtle's life. For Chinese subtitles, click the CC button. For audio voiceover in Mandarin, click the Audio Track button.
Welcome to Salmon Country: California’s Central Valley
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The Central Valley has a rich salmon culture. Join us as we talk with community members and learn how they connect with Central Valley salmon. Select Video Footage Courtesy of: Winnemem Wintu Tribe California Department of Fish and Wildlife
What Does it Mean to Have Whale SENSE?
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Watching whales in their natural habitat is an incredible experience—but it must be done in a way that doesn't disturb or harm them. Learn how to find a whale watching company that is committed to safe and respectful whale-watching practices.
Protected Species
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History of the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program
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NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, formalized in 1992, coordinates emergency responses to sick, injured, distressed, or dead seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, and whales.
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Marine Mammal Entanglement Response
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Marine mammal entanglement response networks, administered by NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, were established to safely and effectively respond to reports of entangled marine mammals.
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Measuring Queen Conch in St. Croix
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We evaluate the growth, decline, and movement of queen conch by tagging and measuring individuals and studying their habitat. This large, slow-growing snail is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
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How to Resuscitate a Sea Turtle
4:28
Knowing what to do if a turtle is caught is key to minimizing injury and death. By following these guidelines, you could save a turtle's life. For Chinese subtitles, click the CC button. For audio voiceover in Mandarin, click the Audio Track button.
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Giant Manta Ray Threats
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Learn about the threats to endangered giant manta rays.
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Episode 3: Kai Hohonu (Deeper Waters)
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Dr. Stacie Robinson, a Research Ecologist with NOAAʻs Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program, discusses the current status of the Hawaiian Monk Seal and what we can do to protect them!
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Episode 2: Kai Kū (Medium Waters)
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Learn about the habitat where the ʻĪliokai (Hawaiian Monk Seal) lives and what they eat.
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Episode 1: Kai Pāpaʻu (Shallow Waters)
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Beginning with the Kumulipo, we learn that the Hawaiian Monk Seal is an important part of our ecosystem here in Hawaii.
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Gray Seals: Sentinels of Our Shared Marine Habitat
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Thanks to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other wildlife laws, gray seals are recolonizing their historic habitat. Researchers are studying their recovery on the North Atlantic coast–and finding insights into the health of the marine ecosystem.
Top Picks
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The DriX: A New Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to Support Fisheries Surveys
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In the winter of 2022-2023, the DriX, a new uncrewed surface vehicle, was delivered & tested in preparation for field trials this summer during an acoustic-trawl fisheries survey in Alaska. Stay tuned for more information coming in the fall of 2023.
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Climate Change & Habitat Loss: Fisheries at Risk
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Habitat restoration experts discuss the challenges coastal habitats face from climate change and what NOAA is doing to address them
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability - Insights from NOAA Authors
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NOAA authors discuss a large-scale report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which describes how climate change is affecting the world’s human and natural systems. Nearly 300 of the world’s top scientists contributed to the report.
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Our Climate & Our Fisheries: Join the Conversation
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Climate change is causing significant impacts to our oceans, marine life, and ecosystems—and the communities and economies that depend on them. It affects every aspect of our mission. Find out how we are preparing and responding to these changes.
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Habitat Restoration at NOAA: 25 Years
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Restoring wetlands, rivers, or corals reefs from natural or human-induced degradation is the focus of NOAA's Restoration Center, which is celebrating it's 25th year in existence.
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Treasuring the Choptank: Residents and Scientists Envision a Healthier Chesapeake Bay
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On Maryland's Eastern Shore, NOAA and partners are conducting science, restoring habitat, and working with community organizations to help residents develop and implement their vision for a healthy Choptank River.
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Repairing the Reef: West Hawai’i Focuses on Habitat
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On Hawai’i Island, NOAA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy, local communities, government agencies, non-profit organizations and businesses to restore habitat and improve coral reef health along with other natural and cultural resources.
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Discover the Deep-Sea Corals of Maine
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Scientists with NOAA Fisheries discover deep-sea coral gardens close to shore (25 miles) and shallow (700 feet). Unknown until 2014, these Gulf of Maine spots abound with corals, cod, and a snapping goosefish. Look out!
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Restoring Native Shellfish: The Kenneth K. Chew Shellfish Hatchery
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The Olympia oyster is the only oyster species native to the Pacific Northwest coast of the U.S. Populations are down and habitat is depleted for these oysters, and this new native shellfish hatchery has come online to help recover their populations.
