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humpback whale breaching in ocean It's Whale Week! This photo of a humpback whale breaching was taken by our Protected Species Branch aerial survey team. Image collected under MMPA research permit #17355. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/Corey Accardo.

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Fish and Fisheries
bluefin tuna
Current information for the species we study the most intensively. Learn more »
Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles
dolphins
We conduct research for the management of protected species off the US northeast coast. Learn more »
Food from the Sea
salmon
We make information and data available to fishers and seafood consumers. Learn more »
People and the Sea
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Scientists, fishing folks, mariners, and more rely on the sea for their livelihood. Learn more »
The Ocean Realm
tunicate
We study resources and habitats from the deepest waters to the coastline. Learn more »
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