Search Results for keywords:"5-year review"

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has initiated a 5-year review of several coral species, including staghorn, elkhorn, pillar, rough cactus, lobed star, mountainous star, and boulder star corals, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They are seeking new scientific and commercial information from the public and other stakeholders that could help assess whether these species should remain on the threatened species list or be reclassified. Information categories include the species' biology, habitat conditions, conservation measures, threats, and any other relevant data since their initial listing or last status review. Comments and information must be submitted by March 8, 2021, although new information will be accepted at any time.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing an update to the description of the western North Pacific gray whale population under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to reflect the latest scientific understanding. This update follows a 5-year review and a distinct population segment analysis, which found that the gray whales in this area should be managed as a single group, including those that migrate between the Western and Eastern North Pacific. The proposed changes update the official description without altering the endangered status of the whales. Public comments on this proposal are invited until January 13, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has extended the deadline for submitting information related to a 5-year review of certain subspecies of ringed seals. Originally set to end on January 26, 2021, the information request period is now open until March 26, 2021. This extension comes after receiving requests for additional time to gather relevant data. The review covers the Arctic, Okhotsk, Baltic, and Ladoga subspecies of the ringed seal and is conducted under the Endangered Species Act.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has announced a 5-year review of 15 types of reef-building coral from the Indo-Pacific region. This review, required by the Endangered Species Act, aims to determine if these corals should remain classified as threatened. The NMFS is calling for public input, especially new scientific and commercial data on these corals, to ensure the information used in the review is up-to-date and comprehensive. The deadline for submitting information is February 8, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has begun a 5-year review of the island grouper, a species listed as threatened. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act to decide if the island grouper should remain on the list, be downgraded to a less critical status, or be upgraded to a more critical status. NMFS is seeking information from the public and various organizations on topics such as the biology, threats, and conservation efforts related to the species. The deadline for submitting information is March 3, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has started a 5-year review of the endangered daggernose shark, as mandated by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This review will determine if the shark should remain listed as endangered, be reclassified, or be delisted, relying on the best scientific and commercial data available. The NMFS is asking for information on the shark's biology, habitat, threats, conservation efforts, and any new findings since the last review completed in 2015. Interested parties need to submit any relevant information electronically by March 3, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is conducting a 5-year review of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale population as required by the Endangered Species Act. This review aims to ensure that the current listing of the species is accurate and relies on the best scientific and commercial data available. The public, including scientists, environmentalists, and government agencies, are encouraged to submit relevant information about the whales’ status, threats, and recovery efforts by April 26, 2021. This data will aid in determining whether the beluga whales should remain listed as endangered or if their classification should change.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has announced the start of a 5-year review for the Beringia and Okhotsk distinct population segments of the bearded seal, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) since 2012. The review aims to ensure the accuracy of the species' listing status, using the best available scientific and commercial data. NMFS is inviting information on the seals' status, threats, and recovery efforts from the public and relevant entities by March 26, 2021. This information will help determine if the seals should remain listed as threatened, be reclassified, or delisted.