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Saving a Humpback Whale: A Disentanglement Tale
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Monday, July 27th began a 4-day effort by trained responders to disentangle a humpback whale from submerged fishing gear near New York City. Multiple partners brought expertise and large boats to haul the heavy gear up and free the whale.
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Species in the Spotlight: North Atlantic Right Whale
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Facing a variety of man-made threats, North Atlantic right whales were listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1970. Once the right whale to hunt, these giants are now the right whales to save.
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Tagging Adult Atlantic Salmon in Greenland
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Scientists at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center and their collaborators attach pop-off satellite tags to adult Atlantic salmon in Greenland. These tags collect vital data used to better understand salmon movement and migration in the ocean.
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Share the Shore: Don’t Feed the Seals
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As seals return to the Greater Atlantic, human interactions are increasing. As tempting as it can be, feeding seals creates an unhealthy environment for the seals, fisheries, and people on the waterfront. Share the shore without feeding the seals
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The Right Stuff: Regulations for Right Whales
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North Atlantic right whales are one of the world’s most endangered large whale species, with only about 450 remaining. NOAA has developed regulations for boaters and fishermen to help protect these whales from vessel collisions and entanglements.
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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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Atlantic Recreational Shark Fishing: Handling and Release of Sharks
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Prohibited shark identification, including dusky and other ridgeback sharks, and tips for safe handling and release. Includes information on permitting and regulations for recreational shark fishing in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean.
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Species in the Spotlight: Atlantic Salmon
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The Atlantic salmon is the only species of salmon native to the east coast of the U.S. Once celebrated as the “king of fish,” only 1% of the historic population remains. This video spotlights efforts to recover their population, and how you can help.
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Cracking the Research Set-Aside Case
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In 2010, the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement embarked on a 4-year investigation which exposed one of the largest fisheries conspiracy networks on the East Coast. See how the case was cracked, and the positive impact it had on the local fishing economy
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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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Working with Fishermen to Research Atlantic Sharks
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What information can shark scientists gather from species caught in cooperative research fisheries? What have they learned about the sandbar shark population? What are the benefits to fish consumers from these fisheries? This video provides answers.
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