2025年2月26日 · Despite its common name, the pygmy killer whale is a small member of the oceanic dolphin family. They are often confused with false killer whales and melon-headed whales. This species is found primarily in deep waters throughout tropical and subtropical areas of …

2022年2月14日 · Get to know the rarest dolphin in Hawai‘i and the threats they face. When it comes to marine mammals in Hawai‘i, there are certainly a few stars who always steal the show. It might be koholā (humpback whales) and their multi-thousand-mile migration, ‘īlioholoikauaua (Hawaiian monk seals) pupping at popular beaches, or nai‘a (spinner ...

2025年3月17日 · False killer whales are large members of the dolphin family. They are dark gray, often appearing black on all but a small part of their ventral (underside) surface, which is lighter between the pectoral fins running from the throat down to the belly.

2025年3月6日 · Underwater noise threatens Risso's dolphin populations, interrupting their normal behavior and driving them away from areas important to their survival. Increasing evidence suggests that exposure to intense underwater sound in some settings may cause this species to strand and ultimately die.

2025年2月26日 · Pygmy sperm whales are toothed whales named after the waxy substance—spermaceti—found in their heads. The spermaceti is an oil sac that helps the whales focus sound. Like squid, pygmy sperm whales can produce a dark, ink-like liquid that helps them escape from predators.

Pantropical spotted dolphins are found in all tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. These relatively small dolphins are quite social and often associate with other dolphin species, including the rough-toothed dolphin, short-finned pilot whale, and spinner dolphin.

Gulf of Mexico Bottlenose Dolphin: Northern Gulf of Mexico Bay, Sound, and Estuary Stocks (Please note that NOAA Fisheries is in the process of writing individual stock assessment reports for each of the 31 Bay, Sound, and Estuary stocks.

2024年8月7日 · On Saturday, there were 11 sightings but only one of them was close enough to the ship to be identified to species. Sunday ended with nine sightings, four of which were identified to species. Highlights included spinner dolphins, pygmy killer whales, and pilot whales.

2024年8月28日 · NOAA Fisheries and the Native Hawaiian Organization Kiaʻi Kanaloa are developing a new partnership for whale and dolphin stranding responses on Hawaiʻi Island. Feature Story | Pacific Islands

2017年11月15日 · The Chinese river dolphin is a freshwater dolphin and one of the most endangered animals on Earth. It is found in the Yangtze River in China. Under the Endangered Species Act, NOAA Fisheries must list threatened and endangered marine species regardless of where they are found.