International trade · 22/08/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Navy Seeks Authorization to Take Marine Mammals for Wharf Project
Summary
The U.S. Navy has requested permission from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to harm marine mammals during a wharf recapitalization project, citing a need to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
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