International trade · 07/03/2011

National Marine Fisheries Service Announces 90-Day Finding on Petition to List Six Sawfish Species Under the Endangered Species Act

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a 90-day finding on a petition to list six species of sawfish, including the longnose sawfish, green sawfish, and the remaining non-listed population of the blue sawfish, as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The finding indicates that the petition may be warranted for five of the sawfish species, and the agency will conduct a status review to determine if the petitioned action is warranted.