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10/27/2026

Stewie, the Navy’s environmental mascot, enjoyed meeting Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao during the STEM event for Norfolk elementary school students on Naval Station Norfolk last Friday.

10/24/2026

The Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team, along with Stewie, the Navy's environmental mascot, had a great time today at Fleet Fest conducted on Norfolk Naval Station! Did you know that the Navy has sponsored marine species research worldwide over the past decade, in collaboration with some of the world's top universities and independent researchers?

10/23/2026

Another great day for the Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team, and Stewie, the Navy's environmental mascot. Our team engaged with hundreds of Norfolk elementary school students at the STEM Day at Naval Station Norfolk. We'll be back tomorrow for Norfolk Fleet Fest, and hope to see you there!

10/23/2026

The Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team enjoyed talking with students from Portsmouth elementary schools today at a STEM event at Naval Station Norfolk. The students were very interested in the Navy's efforts to minimize impacts to marine species while conducting essential training and testing activities. We'll be back tomorrow to engage with students from Norfolk, and then on Saturday for the annual Norfolk Fleet Fest. Hope to see you there!

10/22/2026

Celebrating 54 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act!

October 21 marks the 54th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)! Since 1972, the MMPA has provided vital protections for marine mammals in U.S. waters. This conservation milestone coincides with the Society for Marine Mammalogy's 26th Biennial Conference in Puerto Rico, bringing together marine mammal scientists from around the world.

Staff from NAVFAC Atlantic and U.S. Fleet Forces Command are joining our research partners at the conference to present findings from several projects under the Navy's Marine Species Monitoring Program, including:

• S***m Whales: Archival tags documented 110 dives reaching nearly 1,600 meters, revealing deep-water foraging activity and dive behavior in the western Mid-Atlantic.

• Fin Whales: Satellite tags tracked 23 fin whales from Georgia to New Jersey and recorded 7,495 dives, providing insights into their movements, diving behavior, and potential foraging habitats.

• Goose-beaked Whales: Researchers monitored 30 tagged goose-beaked whales off the coast of Cape Hatteras, NC to better understand how underwater sound may influence their movement and diving behavior.

• Harbor Seals: More than a decade of research in coastal Virginia identified 221 individual harbor seals and produced the first estimates of seasonal abundance, alongside insights into haul-out patterns and site fidelity.

As we celebrate the MMPA's anniversary, we recognize the scientists whose research helps inform science-based mitigation measures, integrating environmental stewardship into how the Navy trains, operates, and maintains readiness at sea.

Learn more about our research team's use of drones to deploy suction-cup tags on s***m whales and fin whales at https://www.facebook.com/share/1MYcpoc4s6/?mibextid=wwXIfr.

10/09/2026

What an amazing day 2 San Francisco Fleet Week !!

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10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

🌊 Preserving our oceans starts with the science beneath the surface!🔎

Researcher Natasha Dickenson, from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, attended the July 2026 International Congress on Marine Corrosion and Fouling held in Berlin, Germany. She presented crucial data from the study, “Using a Deep-Sea Mooring to Assess Variation in Biofouling Community Structure on Antifouling Coatings.”

Why does this matter? The research directly impacts the paint and protective coatings used on U.S. Navy vessels. By assessing the effectiveness of antifouling methods in deep-sea environments over a one-year period, the study helps us develop more sustainable and resilient materials.

This vital work is scheduled to continue for the next couple of years, helping the Navy remain a true Steward of the Sea. Thank you, Natasha, for representing the Navy's scientific community on the global stage!🚢

09/26/2026

Day 2 Miramar Air Show !!!!

09/26/2026

The U.S. Navy Environmental Outreach Team is kicking off the 2026 Miramar Airshow!

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