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.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of taking care of the ocean animals are asking for more time for people to say what they think about moving some dolphins from their home in Greece to live in a big aquarium in Florida, where people can see them. They want everyone to have a chance to share their thoughts by writing down what they think before March 20, 2025.