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Alternative Title:
Issuance of scientific research permit no. 16919 for photo-identification surveys of humpback whales in Alaska ; Environmental assessment on the issuance of scientific research permit no. 16919 for photo-identification surveys of humpback whales in Alaska ;
Personal Author:
Golde, Helen M. (Helen Marcy);
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); OPR (Office of Protected Resources);
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act); NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service); OPR (Office of Protected Resources); Less -
Description:
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to issue a scientific research permit for takes of marine mammals in the wild, pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The permit would be valid for five years from the date of issuance and would authorize takes of marine mammals during vessel surveys of humback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) for counts, photo-identification, monitoring and observation in Prince William Sound and adjacent waters of Alaska. The objectives of the research are to determine humpback whale population numbers, distribution, recurrence of individuals, feeding habits, vital rates, associations between animals, and gender of individuals.
Keywords:
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Conservation
Effect Of Human Beings On
Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental Impact Statements
Environmental Policy
Government Policy
Humpback Whale
Marine Mammals

Document Type:
Environmental Assessment;
Place as Subject:
United States; Alaska; Prince William Sound;
United States; Alaska; Prince William Sound; Less -
Rights Information:
Public Domain
Compliance:
Submitted
Main Document Checksum:
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