All Protected Resources Regulations & Actions
Final Rule to List the Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment as Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act
In response to a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council, we, NOAA Fisheries, issue a final determination to list the Main Hawaiian Islands insular false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) distinct population segment (DPS) as an endanger
Effective
12/28/2012
Revised Limits on Sea Turtle Interactions in Hawaii Shallow-set Longline Fishery
In this final rule, NOAA Fisheries revises the annual number of incidental interactions allowed between the Hawaii-based shallow-set pelagic longline fishery, and leatherback and North Pacific loggerhead sea turtles. NOAA Fisheries also makes adminis
Effective
11/05/2012
Atlantic Pelagic Longline Take Reduction Plan to Protect Pilot Whales and Risso's Dolphins
NOAA Fisheries announces pelagic longline fishery has a high level of mortality and serious injury across a number of marine mammal stocks, especially pilot whales and Risso's dolphins.
Effective
06/18/2009
Hawaiian Monk Seal 5-Year Review
NOAA Fisheries announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan (Recovery Plan) and 5-year review for the Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). The Recovery Plan contains revisions and additions in consideration of public com
Published
08/22/2007
Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Plan
NOAA Fisheries announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan (Recovery Plan) and 5-year review for the Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). The Recovery Plan contains revisions and additions in consideration of public com
Published
08/22/2007
Listing Hawaiian Monk Seal Under the Endangered Species Act
The Director, National Marine Fisheries Service and the Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hereby issue a notice of final rulemaking listing the Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) as an endangered species throughout its range, pur
Effective
12/23/1976