In the 1970's the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was made to manage our oceanic and atmospheric resources. The Southwest Fisheries Science Center is the research arm of NOAA's Southwest Region. Scientists study all areas from the Pacific Ocean to the Antarctic to make sure that the ocean and animals in it stay healthy and safe. | Global Review Of Humpback Whales Megaptera Novaeangliae by Alyson Fleming, Paperback | Indigo Chapters