The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army for permission to take marine mammals during military activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area from 2025 to 2032. The activities, including the use of sonar and explosives, may disturb or injure marine mammals. NMFS is considering rules to manage this and invites the public to submit comments by January 13, 2025. The plan includes measures to reduce harm and monitor the effects on marine life.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Navy wants to do some training in the water near Hawaii and California, which might bother sea animals like whales and dolphins. They asked for permission to do this from 2025 to 2032, and people can say what they think about it until January 13, 2025.