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Biological Opinion on the issuance of scientific research Permit No. 18059 to David Wiley, Research Coordinator, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, for research on fin and sei whales
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Alternative Title:National Marine Fisheries Service, Endangered Species Act Section 7, Biological Opinion ; Biological Opinion on Permit No. 18059, tracking number: FPR-2016-9180 ;
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Description:The purpose of the proposed permit is to allow an exception to the moratoria and prohibition on takes established under the ESA and MMPA in order to allow the applicants to conduct scientific research on ESA-listed fin (Balaenoptera physalus) and sei (Balaenoptera borealis) whales, as well as non-ESA-listed humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) (West Indies Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) and minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) whales in the greater Gulf of Maine, in the United States (U.S.) North Atlantic Ocean--Page 1. [doi:10.7289/V5SX6B8J (https://doi.org/10.7289/V5SX6B8J)]
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Content Notes:consultation conducted by: Endangered Species Act Interagency Cooperation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Consultation Tracking number: FPR-2016-9180.
Approved on: March 8, 2017.
Action Agency: Permits and Conservation Division of the Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-76).
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