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Regulations to Protect Sea Turtles from Shrimp Trawlers and Other Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries amends the sea turtle conservation measures and the interim final rule currently in effect. As of December 1, 1992, this final rule requires shrimp trawlers to comply with sea turtle conservation measures&nbsp…
Final Rule,
National
Effective
05/05/2025

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

Endangered Species Act Biennial Report to Congress (FY 1989-1991)

Published Date: 1991
December 19, 1991 - Report to Congress ,
National

Final Recovery Plan for the Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

The humpback whale is classified as an endangered species and the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries has determined that a recovery plan would help this species to increase in abundance.This plan first reviews the natural history of humpback whale, con
November 01, 1991 - Recovery Plan ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
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National

Recovery Plan for U.S. Population of Atlantic Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

This recovery plan serves as a road map for green sea turtle recovery in the U.S. Atlantic—the plan outlines the path and tasks required to restore and secure self-sustaining wild populations.
October 29, 1991 - Recovery Plan ,
National

Listing of Vaquita Under the ESA

NOAA Fisheries adds the cochito (Gulf of California harbor porpoise), also known as vaquita, to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
Final Rule,
National
Effective
05/05/2025

Critical Habitat Designation for Leatherback Sea Turtles in Sandy Point, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) determines critical habitat for the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) in waters adjacent to Sandy Point Beach, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The action is being taken under Section 7 of the…
Final Rule,
National
Published
05/05/2025

Listing of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Under the ESA

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Department of the Interior, determine the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (the Act)…
Final Rule,
National
Effective
05/05/2025

Sperm Whale Listing Under the ESA

In 1970, the sperm whale was listed as endangered throughout its range under the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969.
Final Rule,
National
Published
05/05/2025

Listing of Fin Whales Under the ESA

By notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on July 30, 1970 (35FR12222), notice was given that it was proposed to amend Appendix A to Part 17 of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations by adding additional names to the list…
Final Rule,
National
Effective
05/05/2025