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Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide but face many threats. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered.

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Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!

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A pallet containing embargoed tuna the subject attempted to import into the United States. A pallet containing embargoed tuna the subject attempted to import into the United States. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
A type D killer whale swims at the surface of the ocean. It has a small white mark near its eye and a white belly. A Type D killer whale, a new species in the Southern Ocean. Credit: Paul Tixier
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New Kids on the Block: Species Discovered by Our Scientists

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A person in a gray sweatshirt holding a large geoduck clam on the beach. A geoduck, a long-lived clam native to the West Coast of the United States. Credit: Washington Sea Grant

Upcoming Events

Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group

Jun 10, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025

June 2025 Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop

Jun 20, 2025

Peer Review: 2025 June Management Track Assessments

Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025

July 2025 Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop

Jul 2, 2025

July 2025 Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop

Jul 10, 2025