National overview reports 8,028 marine mammal strandings, indicating an increase compared to past years.
In 2024, there were 8,028 confirmed marine mammal strandings documented in the United States involving species under NOAA Fisheries’ jurisdiction: pinnipeds (seals, fur seals, and sea lions) and cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and whales). This number is higher than the 2006-2023 average (6,333 + 1,123).
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