Caribbean Monk Seal (Monachus tropicalis) 5-Year Review
March 07, 2008
This document is the ESA 5-year review of the species based on the best available data.
This review was prepared pursuant to section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and in accordance with sections 4(a) and (b) of the ESA following guidance provided in the joint NOAA Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife 5-Year Review Guidance and template. NOAA Fisheries initiated a 5-year review of the Caribbean monk seal (Monachus tropicalis) in November 2006.