Get to Know Your Pacific Islands Threatened Species: Giant Manta Rays

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Giant manta rays are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Get to know more about this species in this fun, short video.

Get to Know Your Pacific Islands Endangered Species: Hawksbill Sea Turtles

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The hawksbill sea turtles of Hawai'i are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Get to know more about this species in this fun, short video.

Get to Know Your Pacific Islands Threatened Species: Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

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Oceanic whitetip sharks are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Get to know more about this species in this fun, short video.

Lose the Loop!

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This video describes what happens to lost and discarded trash and how it can attract the attention of sea lions and seals that can become entangled in it, suffer, and die. There are 3 things we can all do to help right now.

A Rule of Thumb for Viewing Hawaiian Monk Seals

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Enjoying Hawaiian monk seals from a distance is easy with this simple rule of thumb!

NEFSC Gear Research Series: Going Low to Reduce Sea Turtle Bycatch

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Working with fishermen across the East Coast, Northeast Fisheries Science Center researchers tested a new fishing gear design that reduces the chance of catching sea turtles in gillnets. Luckily they had underwater cameras to see how it works!

Listening for Whales: North Pacific Right Whale Research in the Gulf of Alaska

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Jessica Crance describes observing, and listening to, North Pacific right whales in the Gulf of Alaska.

Atlantic Salmon Animation

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Endangered Atlantic salmon are a Species in the Spotlight. Learn about the threats facing Atlantic salmon, and about what you can do to help protect and restore Atlantic salmon and their ecosystems.

Species in the Spotlight: Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook

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The Sacramento River system is home to the only winter-run Chinook salmon in the world. This unique population is cut off from its historical spawning and rearing habitat, and faces many other threats, but efforts are underway to help it recover.

Slow Zones for Right Whales

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North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered large whale species. Collisions with vessels are one of the major threats these animals face. NOAA has announced Right Whale Slow Zones to help reduce the risk of vessel strikes.

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.