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Topic: Whales

A floating, deceased humpback whale carcass reported on July 5, 2016 at the mouth of the Delaware Bay.

4/27: NOAA declares deaths of humpback whales along East Coast an 'unusual mortality event'

April 26, 2017

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A floating, deceased humpback whale carcass reported on July 5, 2016 at the mouth of the Delaware Bay.

NOAA and partners work to remove large cable tangled around juvenile humpback whale in Hawaii.

Tangled whale swimming free after successful rescue

March 17, 2017

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NOAA and partners work to remove large cable tangled around juvenile humpback whale in Hawaii.

Photogrammetry image of an adult female Southern Resident (J16) about to surface with her youngest calf, born earlier this year, alongside. Future photogrammetry will allow scientists to monitor the growth of the calf and condition of the mother to ensure they are getting an adequate food supply. Taken by UAV from above 90 feet under NMFS research permit and FAA flight authorization.

Video: Recovering the Southern Resident killer whale

February 28, 2017

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Photogrammetry image of an adult female Southern Resident (J16) about to surface with her youngest calf, born earlier this year, alongside. Future photogrammetry will allow scientists to monitor the growth of the calf and condition of the mother to ensure they are getting an adequate food supply. Taken by UAV from above 90 feet under NMFS research permit and FAA flight authorization.

False killer whales: Sentinels of ocean health

February 28, 2017

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Video: Dive into Whale Week

February 14, 2017

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Aerial photo of sperm whales taken during an AMAPPS survey aboard the NOAA Twin Otter.

4 reasons why sperm whales are so special

February 14, 2017

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Aerial photo of sperm whales taken during an AMAPPS survey aboard the NOAA Twin Otter.

A whale entangled by discarded fishing gear.

#WhaleWeek reddit AUA: The Rising Risk of Whale Entanglement

February 13, 2017

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A whale entangled by discarded fishing gear.

Whale tail and shearwater seabirds.

Join us for Whale Week 2017

February 13, 2017

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Whale tail and shearwater seabirds.

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Ship strike reduction rule proves effective protecting North Atlantic right whales

December 6, 2013

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NOAA proposes expanding focus, boundaries of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

March 25, 2015

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