🐬Draft 2024 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports Released
Draft 2024 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports
Summary
NMFS reviewed the Alaska, Atlantic, and Pacific regional marine mammal stock assessment reports (SAR) in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). SARs for marine mammals in the Alaska, Atlantic, and Pacific regions were revised to include new information. NMFS is soliciting public comments on the draft 2024 SARs and requesting new information for strategic stocks that were not updated in 2024.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice involves compliance and regulatory requirements related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and stock assessments, impacting industries functioning within marine environments, such as fishing and tourism. Business owners may need to adapt operations based on new stock assessments and provide comments on the draft SARs.