In March, the 244'x51'x22' Discoverer was launched in Houma, La., at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors. Now 68% complete, the ...

NOAA’s newest oceanographic-class research ship, Discoverer, reached a major construction milestone in March with its launch ...

NOAA Fisheries said it spotted the baby whale for the first time on Jan. 3 and observed "serious injuries to its head, mouth, and lip from a vessel strike." Two Humpback Whales Were Photographed ...

WASHINGTON— Conservation groups expressed anger and frustration at today’s announcement by NOAA Fisheries that it is withdrawing a proposed rule expanding protections for North Atlantic right whales ...