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Cascadia Research Collective, led by John Calambokidis, has applied for a permit to study marine mammals in the North Pacific Ocean. Their research aims to learn more about the distribution, population, health, and behavior of up to 32 species, including some endangered whales and seals. The study will involve surveys, tagging, and sample collection while ensuring compliance with U.S. laws protecting marine species. Public comments on the application are accepted until May 29, 2025, and requests for a hearing can be submitted through email.

Kaitlin Allen, Ph.D., from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, has applied for a permit to import, export, and receive parts from marine mammals for scientific research. The permit, requested under various wildlife protection laws, would allow the study of diving, metabolic, and reproductive physiology using parts from up to 200 cetaceans and 200 pinnipeds annually. Interested parties can review and comment on the application until May 29, 2025. The National Marine Fisheries Service has determined this proposal does not require a detailed environmental assessment.