Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 11730
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
Paul Ponganis, Ph.D., from the University of California San Diego, has applied for a permit to study California sea lions. The research aims to understand the physiological responses and diving behavior of these sea lions, involving capturing and tagging adult females and their pups. The study will also temporarily disturb other marine species, such as harbor seals and elephant seals. The permit request is under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and public comments on this application are invited until March 29, 2021.
Simple Explanation
Paul wants to study sea lions by watching how they swim and how their bodies work when diving. He needs a special permission to do this, and people can share their thoughts about it until March 29, 2021.