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A humpback whale and calf in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. (Image credit: NOAA)
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A humpback whale and calf in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. (Image credit: NOAA)
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 offsite link
Contact:
Jennie Lyons, jennie.lyons@noaa.gov, 301-427-8013