5-Year Review Results
Atlantic Salmon 5-Year Review
In 2017, NOAA Fisheries announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar).
NOAA Fisheries is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year…
Published
Southern Right Whale 5-Year Review
In 2020, NMFS announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the southern right whale (Eubalaena australis).
NMFS is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of species…
Published
Dusky Sea Snake 5-Year Review
In 2020, NMFS announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the dusky sea snake (Aipysurus fuscus).
NMFS is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of species are…
Published
5-Year Review of North Pacific Distinct Population Segment of Loggerhead Sea Turtle
NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services are jointly responsible for the protection and conservation of all sea turtles under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Under section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act, we are required…
Published
Three Foreign Corals 5-Year Review
In 2020, NOAA Fisheries announced the initiation of a 5-year review for three foreign corals (Cantharellus noumeae, Siderastrea glynni, and Tubastraea floreana). NOAA Fisheries is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to…
Published
5-Year Review for the Endangered Indus River Dolphin
We, NOAA Fisheries, have completed a 5-year review of the Indus River dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The purpose of this review is to ensure that the listing classification of a species…
Published