Whales, dolphins and more

Media Contacts

Whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals are found throughout U.S. waters. Visit our media contact page to reach our regional Public Affairs Officers.

NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Protected Resources is directed by the Endangered Species Act to protect and assist in the recovery of endangered and threatened marine life, including whales, fish, turtles, and corals, and by the Marine Mammal Protection Act to protect marine mammals like whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. We work closely with partners, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, states, and non-governmental partners.

Photos & Video

Explore these titles in our video gallery:

North Atlantic Right Whale: Stay 500 Yards Away!

Be Whale Wise PSA

Don't Feed Wild Dolphins PSA

Orphan Orca: Saving Springer

News Releases: Whales, Dolphins, and more

09/03/2013: NOAA’s Fisheries Service awards $1 million to partners in 10 states to rescue stranded marine mammals and investigate health problems
08/06/2013: NOAA Fisheries denies application to import 18 beluga whales for public display
08/01/2013: NOAA Fisheries Announces $3.6 Million in Grants to States and Tribes to Support Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery
06/05/2013: NOAA proposal extends rule reducing risk of whale ship strikes along U.S. East Coast
01/25/2013: NOAA seeks comment on regulations to protect marine mammals during Navy training and testing in waters off California and Hawaii
01/25/2013: NOAA seeks comment on regulations to protect marine mammals during Navy training and testing in Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

More news releases about marine mammals

Learn more:

2013 Bottlenose Dolphin UME in the Mid-Atlantic - FAQs

2013 Bottlenose Dolphin UME in the Mid-Atlantic - Updates and Info

Puget Sound’s Killer Whales to Remain Protected by Endangered Species Act

2013 California Sea Lion Unusual Mortality Event in California

To report a live or dead stranded seal or sea lion, please contact your local stranding network or local authorities.

Learn about the species we protect

Learn about marine mammal and protected species strandings

Learn about unusual mortality events