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Alternative Title:
Issuance of a scientific research permit for cetacean studies in the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic oceans
Personal Author:
Lecky, James H. ;
Corporate Authors:
United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources, ; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration, ;
United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources, ; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration, ; Less -
NOAA Program & Office:
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) ; NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) ;
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) ; NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) ; Less -
Description:
"NMFS proposes to issue scientific research Permit No. 14245 to authorize research during vessel and aerial surveys of 33 species of cetacean and eight species of pinnipeds. Research activities would include photoidentification, observation, biological sampling, tagging, captures, and a suite of procedures performed during capture. A small number of accidental mortalities would be authorized for capture work. The purpose of the research is to evaluate trends, abundance and distribution of marine mammals over long periods of time for scientific and management purposes. Individual animals could experience short-lived harassment, injury or death, in a minor number of cases. However, impacts from the research would be minimal to populations and species"--Cover letter.
Keywords:
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Cetacea
Conservation
Effect Of Human Beings On
Endangered Species
Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental Impact Statements
Environmental Policy
Government Policy
Research

Document Type:
Environmental Assessment ;
Place as Subject:
United States ; Pacific Ocean ; Arctic Ocean ; Atlantic Ocean ;
United States ; Pacific Ocean ; Arctic Ocean ; Atlantic Ocean ; Less -
Rights Information:
Public Domain
Compliance:
Submitted
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:c6266935a3a59dab038d3c877508927989a99f4de11c1260fe1eab6b9aefddab
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