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Species in the Spotlight: Priority Actions 2016-2020, Pacific Leatherback Turtle

In 2015, NOAA Fisheries announced a new program to focus and redouble our efforts to protect eight species that are currently among the most at risk of extinction in the near future. This 5-year action plan focuses on priority actions for the Pacific leatherback turtle.
January 01, 2016 - Strategic Plans ,
West Coast

Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Compliance Policy

The April 18, 2014, biological opinion is the current Endangered Species Act (ESA) authorization for the southeastern shrimp fisheries, which includes both state and federal shrimp fisheries. One of the non-discretionary terms and conditions for this biological opinion was the following:
October 22, 2014 - Other Reports ,
Alaska
Southeast

Southeastern Shrimp Otter (TED) Inspections Compliance Sea Turtle Capture Rates and TED Effectiveness

When legally-constructed Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) operate correctly in shrimp otter trawls, a small percentage of the sea turtles entering the nets (i.e., ~3%) still do not escape and are captured. When TEDs are installed incorrectly and/or not properly maintained, TED effectiveness can be reduced and result in more than a 3% sea turtle capture rate; in severe cases, TED effectiveness can be completely compromised (i.e., have a 100% sea turtle capture rate).
April 18, 2014 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea) 5-Year Review : Summary and Evaluation

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources led the 5-year review with input from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The draft document was distributed to NMFS regional offices and science centers and FWS regional and
November 11, 2013 - ESA 5-Year Review ,
National

Biological Opinion on the Authorization of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries and the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries

Biological opinion to determine whether the BSAI or GOA groundfish fisheries jeopardize the continued existence of listed species in the areas affected by the fisheries (i.e., the action areas) or adversely modify critical habitat of such species.
November 30, 2000 - Biological Opinion ,
Alaska

Recovery Plan for U.S. Pacific Populations of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

The leatherback turtle is listed as Endangered throughout its range. In the Pacific, leatherback populations are in severe decline and recovery actions must be given the highest priority. Primary threats to the species are incidental take in coastal and h
January 12, 1998 - Recovery Plan ,
National

Recovery Plan for Leatherback Turtles in the U.S. Caribbean, Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico

This plan is directed at recovery of leatherback populations occuring within the U.S. Caribbean, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The team recognizes the importance of U.S. coastal and pelagic waters to leatherbacks from nesting populations outside the United
January 01, 1992 - Recovery Plan ,
National