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Topic: Marine mammals

Leopard seals are among the top predator in the Antarctic ecosystem, preying on penguins and fur seals that in turn prey on krill. That makes the species a useful barometer of the health of Antarctic fisheries.

Research drone photos yield faster, cheaper data on key Antarctic species

November 30, 2017

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Leopard seals are among the top predator in the Antarctic ecosystem, preying on penguins and fur seals that in turn prey on krill. That makes the species a useful barometer of the health of Antarctic fisheries.

Monk seal RS00, also known as Ewa Girl, rests on the beach at Oahu.

RS00: The seal who journeyed across the archipelago

May 4, 2017

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Monk seal RS00, also known as Ewa Girl, rests on the beach at Oahu.

Whale watchers get a glimpse of a humpback.

Please, no selfies with the seals: 6 ways to view wildlife responsibly

April 19, 2017

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Whale watchers get a glimpse of a humpback.

Hawaiian monk seal RZ20, aka Petunia, rests on the beach at Kure Atoll.

Meet our monk seal of the month

April 10, 2017

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Hawaiian monk seal RZ20, aka Petunia, rests on the beach at Kure Atoll.

Hawaiian monk seal Y377 rests on a beach with one of her pups. Y377 turned 32 years old in 2016, making her the oldest wild monk seal based on tagging data.

Meet the grand dame of monk seals

March 15, 2017

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Hawaiian monk seal Y377 rests on a beach with one of her pups. Y377 turned 32 years old in 2016, making her the oldest wild monk seal based on tagging data.

Animals of the ice.

Every Full Moon video: Watch 'Animals of the Ice'

January 12, 2017

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Animals of the ice.

Marine animals, including humpback whales, use underwater sound to communicate, navigate, find food and mates, and avoid predators.

Soundcheck: Ocean noise

December 1, 2016

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Marine animals, including humpback whales, use underwater sound to communicate, navigate, find food and mates, and avoid predators.

A California sea lion colony in the California Channel Islands, 2016.

Photo story: California sea lion pups stage healthy comeback

November 22, 2016

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A California sea lion colony in the California Channel Islands, 2016.

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NOAA Fisheries asks public to comment on updated draft acoustic guidelines

July 30, 2015

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NOAA issues regulations governing Navy’s activities in the Mariana Islands

July 31, 2015

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