Browsing by Subject "Endangered Species Act (ESA)"
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ANALYSIS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE’S POLICIES TOWARD PROTECTED SPECIES
(2004)After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States has had an increased interest in national defense and military readiness. Current Department of Defense spending has increased substantially over the past ... -
Guidelines for Developing a Potential Biological Removal (PBR) Framework for Managing Sea Turtle Bycatch in the Pamlico Sound Flounder Gillnet Fishery
(2006)Bycatch of sea turtles is a serious management problem in the Pamlico Sound flounder gillnet fishery. Three species of sea turtles are caught in this fishery and are protected under the Endangered Species Act. In this paper, ... -
IMPLICATIONS OF HISTORICAL CHANGES IN FIXED FISHING GEAR FOR LARGE WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS IN THE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC
(2003)North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) are one of the most critically endangered large whales in the world, with an estimate of 300 animals remaining. Despite international protection from whaling since 1935 ... -
The Cost of U.S. Cetacean Bycatch Reduction Measures as a Reason for Supporting International Action
(2003)Due to requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)and the Endangered Species Act (ESA),U.S. fishermen are required to take measures to reduce cetacean bycatch. However, the U.S. imports fisheries products ...
