12 Jun 2025
🐬Enhancement Permit Issued for Hawaiian Monk Seals by NOAA
Marine Mammals; File No. 27539
Summary
Notice is hereby given that an enhancement permit has been issued to Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Responsible Party: Andrew Rossiter, Ph.D.) for captive Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The issuance of the enhancement permit under the Marine Mammal Protection Act has regulatory compliance implications for businesses involved in marine mammal care, particularly those looking to rehabilitate or enhance endangered species like the Hawaiian monk seal. The requirements set forth may impact operational practices and necessitate adherence to environmental regulations.