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New Species of Baleen Whale in the Gulf of Mexico

1/29/2021 - A recently published article in Marine Mammal Science indicates that the whale previously known as the Bryde’s (pronounced “broodus”) whale is actually a new whale species living in the Gulf of Mexico. Lead author of the article, NOAA Fisheries scientist Dr. Patricia Rosel, provides the first morphological examination of a complete skull from these… SEE MORE
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On Dauphin Island, Acquiring Land Is for the Birds

1/27/2021 - The Alabama Trustee Implementation Group marked another major milestone as the State of Alabama recently completed acquisition of a large parcel of land on the west end of Dauphin Island. The acquisition conserves habitat for coastal bird populations that are dependent on the area. Located near the mouth of Mobile Bay, Dauphin… SEE MORE
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New Slow Zone East of Boston to Protect Right Whales

1/27/2021 - NOAA Fisheries announces a new Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction) to protect right whales. On January 25, 2021, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Stellwagen Bank Slocum buoy acoustically detected the presence of right whales 35nm East of Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Slow Zone is in effect through February 9, 2021.  Mariners,… SEE MORE