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The motivation for this strategic plan is to provide a national, unified approach for meeting science needs in partial support of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The specific objective is to provide a framework for discussion of ship time with respect to, chiefly, cetacean science needs. The plan presented here is meant to aid in strategic planning for these science requirements in the context of other National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) priorities and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Healthy Ocean Goal. In particular, it is hoped that a proactive and comprehensive strategic plan based on a predictable schedule and geographic area rotation will facilitate the continuation, and in some cases, the initial implementation of, research that will provide the majority of data required to meet NMFS’ cetacean-related mandates. Related items: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration-noaa

Biological and Conference Opinion on the Issuance of Permit No. 18786-01 to the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program Pursuant to Sections 109(h), 112(c), 104(c) and Title IV of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Section 10(a)(l)(A) of the Endangered Species Act, and Implementation of the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program

United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Endangered Species Act Interagency Cooperation Division

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 313


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"The action agency for this consultation is the NMFS Office of Protected Resources (NMFS OPR) Permits and Conservation Division (hereafter referred to as 'the Permits Division') for its issuance of a scientific research and enhancement of propagation or survival permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA and the NMFS OPR Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (hereafter referred to as 'the MMHSRP' or 'the Program') pursuant to sections 104c, 109(h), 112(c) and Title IV of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Consultation in accordance with section 7(a)(2) of the statute (16 USC 1536 (a)(2)), associated implementing regulations (50 CFR. §402), and agency policy and guidance (USFWS and NMFS 1998a) was conducted by the NMFS OPR’s ESA Interagency Cooperation Division (hereafter referred to as 'we'). This biological opinion (opinion) and incidental take statement were prepared by the NMFS OPR's ESA Interagency Cooperation Division in accordance with section 7(b) of the ESA and implementing regulations at 50 CFR §402. This document represents the NMFS' opinion on the effects of these actions on endangered and threatened species and designated critical habitat for those species"--Pages 1-2. [doi:10.7289/V5WQ01V1 (https://doi.org/10.7289/V5WQ01V1)]
Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
This handbook is a guide to the federal Endangered Species Act, the primary U.S. law aimed at protecting species of animals and plants from human threats to their survival. It is intended for lawyers, government agency employees, students, community activists, businesspeople, and any citizen who wants to understand the Act--its history, provisions, accomplishments, and failures.
Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book discusses, among many other topics, just how well marine mammals hear, how noisy the oceans have become, and what effects these new sounds have on marine mammals. The baseline of ambient noise, the sounds produced by machines and mammals, the sensitivity of marine mammal hearing, and the reactions of marine mammals are also examined. An essential addition to any marine biologist's library, Marine Mammals and Noise will be especially appealing to marine mammalogists, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and marine biologists and oceanographers using sound in their research.
The Second International Conference on the Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life will take place in Ireland August 15-20, 2010. The main emphasis of the conference will be on defining the current state of knowledge. However, we will also assess progress in the three years since the First conference. The Second conference will place strong emphasis on recent research results, the sharing of ideas, discussion of experimental approaches, and analysis of regulatory issues.