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.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of ocean animals in the U.S. are asking for extra time to gather more information about certain types of seals to decide how to protect them better. They want everyone to have until March to send in any helpful details.