MCA Comments on Steller Sea Lion BiOp Interim Final Rule
On behalf of the Marine Conservation Alliance, I am pleased to submit the following comments on the Final Interim Rule Biological Opinion (BiOp) for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries and the accompanying Environmental … Continued
MCA Comments on Steller Sea Lion Research
November 24, 2010 Mr. Jay Reich Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Dr. Jane Lubchenco Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 14th & … Continued
Federal Survey Shows Steller Sea Lion Population Continues to Improve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In the first survey since 2005, the number of Steller sea lion (SSL) pups counted on rookery trend sites increased roughly 10% throughout the US range of the endangered western segment of the population. The National Marine … Continued
Sea Lion Counts Stable in Eastern Aleutians, Gulf of Alaska
The National Marine Fisheries Service today reported a stable trend in the number of endangered Steller sea lions (SSLs) in Alaska. While concerns remain about numbers in the Central and Western Aleutians, the stable trend overall was welcome news said … Continued
New Publication: Changing Ocean Conditions led to Decline in Alaska’s Sea Lion Population
A new study out of Alaska points out the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, and the need for increased research and stronger science based management to address future concerns. Studies by a team of scientists at the North … Continued
Right Whale Critical Habitat Designated
Industry Initiative to Protect Whales Complements Habitat Protection A final order designating critical habitat for the Northern Right whale will help protect the endangered species and fits well with steps already taken by the Alaska fishing fleet to avoid the … Continued