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Topic: Endangered species

Two young seals rest on a beach in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. (NOAA Fisheries: Permit #22677).

NOAA Fisheries, USFWS finalize revisions to regulations implementing the ESA

April 1, 2024

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Two young seals rest on a beach in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. (NOAA Fisheries: Permit #22677).

Photo showing North Atlantic right whale #3720 and calf were first spotted off Wassaw Island, Georgia, on January 19, 2021. NOAA Fisheries will partner with NASA and the private sector to develop satellite tags that improve whale detection and reduce the risk of vessel strikes. Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #20556-01.

Biden-Harris Administration announces new NOAA-NASA agreement to advance North Atlantic right whale conservation technologies as part of Investing in America agenda

March 4, 2024

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Photo showing North Atlantic right whale #3720 and calf were first spotted off Wassaw Island, Georgia, on January 19, 2021. NOAA Fisheries will partner with NASA and the private sector to develop satellite tags that improve whale detection and reduce the risk of vessel strikes. Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #20556-01.

North Pacific right whale.

Podcast: Documenting the elusive North Pacific right whale

January 23, 2024

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North Pacific right whale.

North Atlantic right whale "Horton" and her calf.

Right whale 'Horton' keeps fighting to save her species

December 21, 2023

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North Atlantic right whale "Horton" and her calf.

Leatherback sea turtle swimming on the ocean’s surface.

NOAA Fisheries report highlights progress made towards recovery of endangered species

December 21, 2023

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Leatherback sea turtle swimming on the ocean’s surface.

Tori McConnell in traditional dress at the tribal Gathering of Nations, where she was crowned Miss Indian World in spring 2023. She is the first member of the Yurok Tribe of Northern California to hold the title.

A conversation with Miss Indian World

November 13, 2023

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Tori McConnell in traditional dress at the tribal Gathering of Nations, where she was crowned Miss Indian World in spring 2023. She is the first member of the Yurok Tribe of Northern California to hold the title.

Coho salmon.

New funding and actions to help bring California salmon back from the brink

November 13, 2023

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Coho salmon.

A suction cup tag drops onto the back of a North Atlantic right whale. The photo was taken by the drone that deployed the tag (Permit #24359).

'Game changer': Drones help researchers safely tag, study endangered whales

August 7, 2023

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A suction cup tag drops onto the back of a North Atlantic right whale. The photo was taken by the drone that deployed the tag (Permit #24359).

Beluga whales are dark gray as young calves, then gradually turn lighter gray as they get older, and eventually become white as adults.

Beluga whale population in Alaska may be increasing

June 15, 2023

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Beluga whales are dark gray as young calves, then gradually turn lighter gray as they get older, and eventually become white as adults.

Illustration showing varying fish species celebrating 50 years of the Endangered Species Act.

NOAA looks back on 50 years of endangered species conservation

May 19, 2023

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Illustration showing varying fish species celebrating 50 years of the Endangered Species Act.

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