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The Smithsonian Marine Mammal team moves into action after a dead sperm whale is spotted floating off Cape Hatteras, N.C.
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Sperm Whale Post-Mortem

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Phoenix swims in George’s Bank, off the coast of New England, on March 13, 2009.
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Phoenix in George's Bank

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This photograph was snapped as Phoenix swam in the Gulf of Maine in July 2008.
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Phoenix near Maine

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Since 1987, researchers have been tracking Phoenix.
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Meet Phoenix—One of about 450 remaining North Atlantic Right Whales

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The 1903 blue whale in the Natural History Museum
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A Century of Whales at the Smithsonian

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A map showing different refuge and conservation areas.
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Vaquita Refuge

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A vaquita swims at the water's surface.
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Mysterious Vaquitas

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two veterinarians listen to a dolphins heart next to a dock
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Navy Dolphin

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Humpback Whale, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Gloucester, MA, USA
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Humpback Whale, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, USA

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a spotted dolphin swims through the ocean at night
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Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Little Bahama Bank, The Bahamas

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In December 2003, researchers spot Phoenix off the coast of Florida with her second calf.
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Phoenix and Second Calf

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January 14, 1987: Phoenix is first spotted as she swims with her mother, Stumpy, off the coast of Georgia.
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Phoenix’s First Sighting

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