Biological opinion on a modification to the federal groundfish fisheries and State of Alaska parallel groundfish fisheries for Atka mackerel, Pacific cod, and pollock.
Biological opinion on the effects of open-water seismic surveys on endangered and threatened species and critical habitat during the 2013 open water season.
Biological opinion on the potential effects of open-water seismic and marine surveys, equipment recovery and maintenance activities in the U.S. Chukchi Sea, Alaska during the 2013 Open Water Season on endangered and threatened species and critical habitat.
Biological opinion on oil and gas leasing and exploration activities within the U.S. Beaufort and Chukchi Seas from March 2013 to March 2027, as well as potential actions associated with existing leases in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.
NOAA Fisheries prepared this document to: (a) evaluate the current status of the eastern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus); and (b) assess past, present, and likely future threats to this species.