Today is #RightWhaleDay !

Whales—including North Atlantic right whales—protect our planet with their carbon storing abilities, and we want to protect them too!

Slow down in right whale zones, keep your distance, and report whales in distress: bit.ly/3JAZnqX
#EarthWeek

We're seeking public comment on the proposed incidental harassment authorization of marine mammals related to the Vineyard Wind Offshore Wind Project offshore Massachusetts. The comment period will be open from April 23–May 23, 2024: bit.ly/4aKjEbA

NOAA's Marine Debris Program is the U.S. Government’s lead for addressing the impacts of #marinedebris on our ocean, waterways, and Great Lakes.➡️ Learn more about the Marine Debris Program. bit.ly/3U9IWIO

Reporting a sick, injured, entangled, stranded, or dead marine animal is the best way to make sure professional responders know about it & can take appropriate action. Call our NOAA response network: 866-755-6622 or contact your local rescue organization. bit.ly/2s7cWJe

Uncrewed systems supplement our current data collection efforts and allow us to access areas crewed ships and aircraft can't reach, like the Arctic.

DriX and Saildrones are two types of uncrewed systems we use to conduct research. Here you can see both in action!
#NOAAFleetWeek

Our April NOAA Navigator is available!🎉The NOAA Navigator is a bi-monthly informational insert that we publish in Commercial Fisheries News. Check it out here: bit.ly/4aAlg7L

The world is currently experiencing the fourth global bleaching event on record. How are #Fisheries and #CoralReefs connected? Read our features story to learn how overfishing impacts corals and what you can do to protect these important ecosystems. bit.ly/4b0GxHx

How can you help tackle marine debris? Head to our web page to learn what you can do, whether you are at home, at the store, at school, on the water, or on the shore.➡️bit.ly/4aOsW68

Reminder there are four #RightWhale #SlowZones in effect. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 kts or less. See map for locations of all Slow Zones. Sign up for alerts here: bit.ly/49AVAXG

Join us for “Mindful Resiliency for Change,” a transformative wellness event designed to equip participants with practical tools amidst climate-related anxieties. The event will be held May 9th, at 6 p.m., at EBSCO Hall 5 in Ipswich, MA. Register here: bit.ly/3QnFxp5

New #RightWhale #SlowZone E Ocean City, MD in effect through 4/27. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 kts or less. See map for locations of all Slow Zones. Sign up for alerts here: bit.ly/49AVAXG

Reminder there are five #RightWhale #SlowZones in effect. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 kts or less. See map for locations of all Slow Zones. Sign up for alerts here: bit.ly/49AVAXG

Learn about how that seafood gets from the ocean to your plate, how U.S. fisheries are a model for sustainable fishing, and how you can help support your local fisheries in your communities.🐟bit.ly/3VH3niH

Protecting our planet starts with you! Here are ten simple choices for a healthier planet: bit.ly/2pOpKmL #MondayMotivation

Your choice matters when choosing a whale watching company! What does it mean to have Whale SENSE? Watch our new video to learn more!🐋bit.ly/4bC5N7V

Reporting a sick, injured, entangled, stranded, or dead marine animal is the best way to make sure professional responders know about it & can take appropriate action. Call our NOAA response network: 866-755-6622 or contact your local rescue organization. bit.ly/2s7cWJe

Every spring from early April until June young Atlantic salmon, known as smolts, begin migrating from the rivers in Maine where they were born and travel over 2,000 miles off the coast of Greenland to their feeding grounds. bit.ly/3IVFSuY

📣Reminder! Celebrate Endangered Species Day (May 17) by having your classroom or individual students participate in our Marine Endangered Species Art Contest.🎨 Entries must be emailed by April 22, 2024. Good luck! Info: bit.ly/3wdFF3e

HAPPENING APRIL 8: Watch live coverage of the Total Solar Eclipse during our event in Dallas, TX, featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson & PBS's Ready, Jet, Go! & an array of guest speakers.

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#TotalEclipse #Eclipse2024 #NOAATotalEclipse2024

@noaasatellites

Seals need to rest on the beach and they know when to return to the water on their own. Approaching or forcing seals into the water can cause stress or injury. Think a seal needs help? Call our trained NOAA response network: 866-755-6622. bit.ly/2s7cWJe #ShareTheShore