NOAA Announces Key Marine Mammal Decisions Impacting Research & Development Projects
July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued several significant rulings concerning the incidental taking of marine mammals, following their publication in the Federal Register. The series of decisions address broad-ranging activities from environmental filming to scientific surveys and critical infrastructure upgrades reflecting NOAA's ongoing efforts to balance marine protection with scientific progress and indus . . .