Search Results for keywords:"Northern Elephant Seals"

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  • 2021-04121 — Marine Mammals; File No. 23188
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11930
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    The Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has applied for an amendment to their research permit (No. 23188) involving northern elephant seals. This amendment seeks to add a new research location and increase the number of juvenile seals studied by 50 per year. The research is aimed at comparing weaning weights across different colonies, including a new site in the King Range National Conservation Area. Comments on this application are being accepted until March 1, 2021, and the activity is considered exempt from requiring an environmental impact statement.

    Simple Explanation

    The scientists at a university want to study more baby elephant seals to see how much they weigh, and they ask for permission to do this in a new place. They have to tell people about it so everyone can share their thoughts.

  • 2025-00276 — Marine Mammals; File No. 27514-02
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1965
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    Heather E. Liwanag, Ph.D., from California Polytechnic State University, has submitted an application to amend her Scientific Research Permit No. 27514-01, which concerns research on northern elephant seals in California. The requested amendment aims to increase the number of northern elephant seals involved in an infrared thermography project to 200 non-pups, including both juveniles and adults. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is accepting written comments on this application until February 10, 2025. This action is in accordance with legal standards under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other related regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    Heather, a scientist from California, wants permission to study more elephant seals with a special camera to learn about their body heat, and people are invited to share their thoughts about this idea until February 10, 2025.