North Atlantic right whales are on the move, making their way south along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. for the winter, according to NOAA. The agency is urging boaters to give right whales plenty of room during their migration. … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently released new five-year action plans for eight marine species identified as among the most at risk of extinction through NOAA’s Species in the Spotlight. The eight endangered species are: Gulf of Maine population of Atlantic salmon Central … Continued
From December through February, gray seals give birth on islands and shoreline areas in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. It’s not uncommon to see a mother and pup or a lone pup on a beach, according to NOAA Fisheries. “A … Continued
North Atlantic right whales are on the move, making their way south along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. for the winter, and NOAA is cautioning boaters to give them plenty of room. Marine biologists with NOAA Fisheries, the Georgia … Continued
Photo credit: NEFSC/NOAA NOAA recently announced a new sign campaign to protect North Atlantic right whales in Northeast U.S. waters. The new signs will encourage recreational and commercial boaters to report sightings of these whales and to keep a safe … Continued