In the Central North Pacific, scientists are on a research mission to sample large rotating masses of water in the ocean called eddies. Come along for the ride and check out our photo gallery to see their work out at sea and latest finds. 🐟 🔬
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170 Hawaiian monk seal pups were born in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in 2023! NOAA researchers share their successes and reflections from this important mission over the past year. #SpeciesInTheSpotlight #EndangeredSpecies
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In 2023, visiting scientist Michaela Kratofil joined in on the Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey efforts. Read on about her unique at-sea experience surveying whales and dolphins in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. #WhaleWeek
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Orcas have one of the widest geographic distributions of any mammal, and there are some populations that call the tropics home. A subgroup surfaced near the ship during a 2023 survey, giving the team quite a show! #WhaleWeek
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Did you know that short-finned pilot whales are known as the “cheetahs of the deep sea” for their deep, high-speed dives to chase and capture large squid? #WhaleWeek

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Forty years of Hawaiian monk seal research is quite a feat! 👏 🙌 Two long-time NOAA researchers share their experiences conserving these native, endangered seals. #MonkSealMondays #SpeciesInTheSpotlight
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Is that a backpack on that Hawaiian monk seal? No, it’s a temporary research device used to help scientists study their foraging, travel, and underwater life. Report monk seal sightings to the NOAA Fisheries Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840!

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What’s it like going out to sea as a marine scientist? Join our NOAA scientists studying baby fish across Hawaiʻi for a night on the job!
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Check out rare fish sightings, impressive coral growth, and other highlights from our coral reef assessment and seafloor mapping mission in the central Pacific! 🚢 #RICHARD
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Spread the holiday joy and share educational resources at the same time. ☃️ 🎄 Explore our NOAA-themed holiday card collection and download your favorites today!
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To support coral reef health, NOAA scientists are working to identify which reefs have the most baby corals and why some reefs have more than others. Take a look at some of the baby corals found on surveys around the Pacific! NOAA Coral Program #CoralsWeek

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Corals have the amazing ability to grow, and quickly at that! Between 2018 and 2023 NOAA scientists observed three coral colonies at Baker Island grow from small to larger colonies (yellow and green) or establish as a brand new colony (pink). #CoralsWeek
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It's Corals Week! 🎉 Today, we’re highlighting the thriving corals of Swains Island—home to the highest coral cover in American Samoa! Learn more about these corals and our work to study them: bit.ly/3uRZ0WH NOAA Coral Program Sanctuaries (NOAA) #Corals Week #Corals #RICHARD

NOAA researchers are using autonomous surface vehicles known as Wave Gliders to study ocean ecosystems in Hawai‘i. This project is helping to advance our mission to support healthy, productive, and resilient fisheries and ecosystems. 🌊 🌊 NOAA Marine/Aviation
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📢: NOAA Fisheries is publishing a proposed rule to designate critical habitat for 5 threatened Indo-Pacific coral species 🪸 at 16 island units across the U.S. Pacific Islands. We’re seeking public comments on the proposed rule by 02/28/24. Learn more: fisheries.noaa.gov/action/propose…

A new study reveals that depth zonation in reef-fish communities is applicable across an expansive range of coral reefs in the Pacific, but this long-held natural systems concept may no longer be valid with increased human impacts. NOAA Coral Program Bangor University
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We are thankful for our volunteers who share in science, service, and stewardship with us—just like Steve Leong, a long time volunteer with our OceanEYEs project. Read on to learn more about our #CitizenScience volunteers and for opportunities to join in! #Thankful

😱 Longnose lancetfish may look spooky, but their stomachs are helping us learn about the deep sea. NOAA researchers have dissected over 4,000 lancetfish stomachs, and collected over 80,000 prey items—including rarely studied species! #HappyHolloween

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OPEN NOW: Join our 2024 team and help save seals and turtles in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument! Follow the RCUH link below to access each position (search by Job ID #s ). If you have questions on the application process, call (808) 956-7262.
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What’s translucent, tiny, and found under the cover of night? Plankton! Researchers out at sea are working to better understand these tiny creatures in support of our full ecosystem. 🔬 🐟
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