NOAA Fisheries to announce revised humpback whale listing

A humpback whale and calf in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

A humpback whale and calf in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. (Image credit: NOAA)

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NOAA Fisheries will hold a call for reporters to announce changes to the Endangered Species Act listing of humpback whales, following an extensive review of their status.

WHAT:
Teleconference announcing changes to the status of humpback whales.
Please note that this call is for working reporters only.

WHO:
Angela Somma, chief, NOAA Fisheries’ endangered species division
Marta Nammack, NOAA Fisheries’ national Endangered Species Act listing coordinator

WHEN:
Tuesday, September 6, 4:30 pm ET

Call-In (U.S.): 888-989-9743​
Call-in (International): 1-415-228-4652
Passcode: HUMPBACK

Photos, video and other resources:
Humpback whale B-roll: https://vimeo.com/111689294

 

Contact:
Jennie Lyons, jennie.lyons@noaa.gov, 301-427-8013

 

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