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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a permit to Leslie Hart, Ph.D., from the College of Charleston, allowing her to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research. This permit, valid from March 25, 2025, to March 31, 2030, covers parts from up to 700 cetaceans and 700 pinnipeds per year, excluding walruses. The permit aims to support research on marine mammals' exposure to microplastics. The activity is considered environmentally safe, and ensures compliance with various wildlife protection laws like the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.

The document is a correction notice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is part of the Commerce Department. It updates an error found in a previous notice regarding the taking and importing of marine mammals related to training activities in the Gulf of Alaska. The specific correction changes the date listed from "January 29, 2021," to "February 8, 2021." This correction is documented in the Federal Register as "86 FR 7714" and was filed on January 29, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued permits and permit amendments under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These permits are for specific entities, allowing activities that involve marine mammals and endangered species. The issued permits comply with legal requirements and ensure that activities will not harm endangered species or contradict the laws. More information is available for review by contacting specific representatives or through the Federal Register website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced a public meeting to review the Atlantic herring stock assessment. This meeting, part of the Research Track Assessment Peer Review process, aims to evaluate and present stock assessment results to U.S. fishery managers. It will be held from March 10 to March 14, 2025, in person at Woods Hole, MA, and virtually via Google Meet. The public is invited to attend but should not participate in discussions during the report writing session scheduled on March 14.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is proposing Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery off the Atlantic States. This amendment aims to add bullet mackerel and frigate mackerel as ecosystem component species, recognizing their role as important prey in the ecosystem. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 30, 2021. If approved, this change would heighten awareness about these species without implementing new management measures for dolphin and wahoo.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that a permit has been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This permit was granted without needing an environmental assessment due to its exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. For further details, the permit and related documents can be reviewed by requesting them via email. The official announcement and related actions are documented in the Federal Register.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scallop Plan Team is scheduled to hold a web conference on February 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alaska Time. During this meeting, the team will update the status of the Alaska weathervane scallop stocks and discuss the Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report, including recommendations for the 2021 fishing year. Participants can join the meeting online, and information on how to connect will be made available on the Council's website. Public comments can be submitted electronically through the same site.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold the Cook Inlet Salmon Stock Assessment Modeling Workshop, which is open to the public both in-person and online, on May 19-20, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss preparations for the 2026 Cook Inlet Salmon report, focusing on technical details such as stock designations and overfishing limits. The workshop will take place at the Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute in Juneau, Alaska, with an online option available. Anyone interested in attending can find further details and submit comments through the provided online link.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a series of public meetings from March 27 to April 7, 2025. The meetings will cover several topics, including vessel use caps, sablefish release procedures, crab protection measures in the Gulf of Alaska, and more. The sessions will be held virtually, allowing participants to join online through the Council's website. Public comments can be submitted in writing from March 7 to March 28, 2025, to ensure all voices are heard without technical issues affecting oral testimonies.

The Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review (WPSAR) Steering Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and approve a five-year schedule for stock assessments and address other related issues. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person attendance in Honolulu, HI, and remote participation via Webex. The committee is composed of key officials from the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council and the NMFS Pacific Islands offices. The public is invited to participate and provide comments during the meeting.