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The Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida has applied for a permit to import up to five male bottlenose dolphins from the Attica Zoological Park in Greece for public display. These dolphins, aged 11 to 24 years, include three common bottlenose dolphins and two Black Sea bottlenose dolphins. The permit sought under the Marine Mammal Protection Act would last for five years, and the public can submit comments on this application by February 3, 2025. The proposed activity has been preliminarily excluded from needing an environmental assessment.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the NOAA, is extending the public comment period for a permit application submitted by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This application seeks permission to import up to five adult male bottlenose dolphins from Athina, Greece, to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida for public display purposes. The public now has until March 20, 2025, to submit their comments. For more information or to submit comments, individuals can visit the federal e-Rulemaking Portal or mail their comments to the designated address.

Charted Marine Consulting has applied for a permit with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins in Texas's coastal waters. The research aims to gather data on dolphin populations, behavior, and habitat use, including potential risks from human activities. The permit allows for the study of up to 8,670 dolphins annually, with some undergoing additional testing like biopsy sampling. Public comments on the application are being accepted until April 28, 2025, and requests for a public hearing can also be submitted.