Daniel Costa, Ph.D., from the University of California at Santa Cruz has applied for a permit to study California sea lions across their range. The research aims to explore the sea lions' foraging habits, habitat usage, and health through various methods including aerial surveys, capturing, and biological sampling. The permit, which is requested for a 10-year period, allows incidental disturbance to some non-target marine mammal species and up to three unintentional mortalities annually. Public comments on the application are invited by April 17, 2025, and can be submitted via email.
Simple Explanation
Dr. Daniel Costa wants permission to study sea lions to learn about how they eat, live, and stay healthy, but needs to make sure to be careful because it might bother other sea animals and sometimes could accidentally harm a few. People can share their thoughts about it until April 17, 2025.