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Species in the Spotlight: Priority Actions 2016-2020, Pacific Leatherback Turtle

In 2015, NOAA Fisheries announced a new program to focus and redouble our efforts to protect eight species that are currently among the most at risk of extinction in the near future. This 5-year action plan focuses on priority actions for the Pacific leatherback turtle.
January 01, 2016 - Strategic Plans ,
West Coast

Saving the Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle

The leatherback is a most unusual species of sea turtle. In the Pacific, it's also among the most endangered.
June 17, 2015 - Podcast ,
West Coast
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Amendment of Virginia Pound Net Regulations

NOAA Fisheries issues this final rule amending the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan (BDTRP) and its implementing regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The rule requires the year-round use of modified pound net leaders for…
Final Rule
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/20/2024

Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Compliance Policy

The April 18, 2014, biological opinion is the current Endangered Species Act (ESA) authorization for the southeastern shrimp fisheries, which includes both state and federal shrimp fisheries. One of the non-discretionary terms and conditions for this biological opinion was the following:
October 22, 2014 - Other Reports ,
Alaska
Southeast

For Rescued Sea Turtle Eggs, A Chance at Survival

NOAA Fisheries veterinarian, Brian Stacy, describes a very unusual attempt to rescue the eggs of a sea turtle that was hit and killed by a boat.
June 08, 2014 - Podcast ,
Southeast
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Southeastern Shrimp Otter (TED) Inspections Compliance Sea Turtle Capture Rates and TED Effectiveness

When legally-constructed Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) operate correctly in shrimp otter trawls, a small percentage of the sea turtles entering the nets (i.e., ~3%) still do not escape and are captured. When TEDs are installed incorrectly and/or not properly maintained, TED effectiveness can be reduced and result in more than a 3% sea turtle capture rate; in severe cases, TED effectiveness can be completely compromised (i.e., have a 100% sea turtle capture rate).
April 18, 2014 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea) 5-Year Review : Summary and Evaluation

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources led the 5-year review with input from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The draft document was distributed to NMFS regional offices and science centers and FWS regional and
November 11, 2013 - ESA 5-Year Review ,
National

Incidental Take Permit to North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries for Sea Turtles

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has been issued a permit for the incidental take of endangered Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles and threatened green …
Notice
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Southeast
Effective
05/20/2024

Five Year Review of Leatherback Sea Turtles

NMFS announces 5-year reviews of Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA)…
Notice
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National
Published
05/20/2024

Revised Limits on Sea Turtle Interactions in Hawaii Shallow-set Longline Fishery

In this final rule, NOAA Fisheries revises the annual number of incidental interactions allowed between the Hawaii-based shallow-set pelagic longline fishery, and leatherback and North Pacific loggerhead sea turtles. NOAA Fisheries also makes…
Final Rule
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Pacific Islands
Effective
05/20/2024