All Protected Resources Regulations & Actions
Mediterranean Monk Seal 5-Year Review
In 2016, NMFS announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus). NMFS is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of species are…
Published
09/01/2017
Listing of the Mediterranean Monk Seal
The Mediterranean monk seal is protected in its range by various laws administered by the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. The import/export of samples, parts, or live animals into/out of the United States is…
Effective
06/02/1970