All Protected Resources Regulations & Actions
5-Year Reviews for the Endangered Fin Whale, Endangered Gray Whale Western North Pacific Distinct Population Segment, and Endangered Sei Whale
In 2018, NOAA Fisheries announced the initiation of 5-year reviews for the endangered fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), the endangered gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) Western North Pacific distinct population segment (DPS), and the endangered sei…
Effective
Skagit Basin Steelhead Fishery
NOAA Fisheries' determination on the Skagit River steelhead resource management plan, including directed fisheries
Issued
03/22/2023
5-Year Review for Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of Loggerhead Sea Turtle
NOAA Fisheries and U.S. FWS announce the 5-year review for Northwest Atlantic Ocean DPS of Loggerhead sea turtles.
Published
03/16/2023
Initiation of 5-Year Review for the Arabian Sea, Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, Central America, Mexico, and Western North Pacific Distinct
NOAA Fisheries announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the Arabian Sea, Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, Central America, Mexico, and Western North Pacific Distinct Population Segments of the humpback whale.
Published
03/13/2023
Final Sea Turtle Annual Determination for 2023
NOAA Fisheries published this Annual Determination for 2023, pursuant to its authority under the Endangered Species Act.
Effective
02/24/2023
Final Rule to List the Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
We, NOAA Fisheries, are listing the queen conch as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have completed a review of the status of queen conch, including efforts being made to protect the species, and considered public comments…
Published
90-Day Finding on the Petition to List Olympic Peninsula Steelhead as a Threatened or Endangered Distinct Population Segment
We, NOAA Fisheries, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list Olympic Peninsula (OP) steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) as a threatened or endangered Distinct Population Segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The petitioners also…
Published
Availability of Draft Recovery Plan for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Availability of Draft Recovery Plan for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Published
01/25/2023
Section 10 (a)(1)(A) Scientific Research and Enhancement Permit 22270-2R request for comments
Section 10 (a)(1)(A) Scientific Research and Enhancement Permit 22270-2R
Effective
01/19/2023
2022 Petition to List Oregon Coast Chinook Salmon and Southern Oregon and Northern California Coastal Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered
90-Day Finding on the Petitions to List Oregon Coast Chinook Salmon and Southern Oregon and Northern California Coastal Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered
Published
01/11/2023