Killer Whale Results
Designation of the AT1 Group of Transient Killer Whales as a Depleted Stock Under MMPA
NOAA Fisheries issues a final rule to designate the AT1 group of transient killer whales as a depleted stock of marine mammals pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This action is based upon a status review conducted by NOAA Fisheries in…
Effective
Designation of Southern Resident Killer Whales as a Depleted Stock Under MMPA
Following a review of the status of the eastern North Pacific Southern Resident stock of killer whales (Orcinus orca), NOAA Fisheries has determined that the stock is below its Optimal Sustainable Population (OSP) and, therefore, is depleted as defined…
Effective