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.
NOAA Fisheries' biological opinion of the proposed research of hatchery-produced shortnose sturgeon imported to the United States and studied in captivity at New York University.
The purpose of this recovery plan is to recover populations of the Shortnose sturgeon to levels of abundance at which they no longer require protection under the ESA.