Federal Register #File No. 29107

NOAA Notice: Marine Mammal Research and Import/Export Permit Applications

This notice details permit applications for marine mammal research and import/export of marine mammal parts: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources - Applicants and Research Focus: - Susana Caballero, Ph.D. (Nova Southeastern University): - Seeks a 7-year permit for research on genetic diversity, population structure, and connectivity of marine mammals - Activities include behavioral observations, photography, filming, eDNA sampling, and biopsy sampling - Research locations: Florida, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, South America, Antarctica - Species include humpback whales, Clymene dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins, pantropical spotted dolphins, leopard seals, Southern elephant seals, and crabeater seals - Permit covers import, export, and receipt of cetacean and pinniped parts (excluding walrus) worldwide - Jing Guo (University of Rochester): - Requests an 8-year permit to study molecular mechanisms in cetaceans - Activities include development of cell lines and import/export of parts from up to 60 individual cetaceans annually - Additional Activity: - SEDAR 98 Gulf Red Snapper Stock Assessment Webinar announced (not a procurement) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are being procured - Unique Requirements: - Permits cover international research, import/export of marine mammal parts, and advanced genetic/molecular studies - Public comment period is open for these applications

Description

Susana Caballero, Ph.D., from Nova Southeastern University, has applied for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals and marine mammal parts that are imported, exported, or received. The research will focus on genetic diversity, population structure, and connectivity of marine mammals in Florida, the Caribbean, South America, and Antarctica. Activities include behavioral observations, photography, filming, eDNA sampling, and biopsy sampling of various marine mammal species. The permit is requested for seven years, and public comments are invited by May 11, 2026.

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