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Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Abalone

National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register 2026-04598 ↗

ESA Wildlife

NMFS has received an application for a new scientific research permit to study abalone, a species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The permit would allow researchers to take (handle, collect, or disturb) abalone in ways that would otherwise be prohibited, in order to better understand the species and support its recovery. This affects researchers and conservation managers working with abalone populations under federal ESA protections.

In the agency’s own words

NMFS has received an application for one new scientific research permit. The proposed work is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The application may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/ preview_open_for_comment.cfm.

Federal Register 2026-04598 ↗

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