Biological Opinion on the Issuance of Permit No. 14604 for Research on Shortnose Sturgeon in the Delaware River
April 13, 2010
NOAA Fisheries' biological opinion evaluating proposed scientific research of shortnose sturgeon in the Delaware River and Estuary areas. This opinion considers the effects on endangered and threatened species and designated critical habitat.
This document represents NOAA Fisheries' biological opinion on the effects of the proposed studies on endangered and threatened species and designated critical habitat, and has been prepared in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.