Federal Register #29707

NOAA Notice of Permit Application for Marine Mammal Research (File No. 29707)

This opportunity involves a notice of permit application for marine mammal research, not a procurement action. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Applicant: - Center for Coastal Studies - Scope of Research: - Authorization sought to conduct research on 23 marine mammal species in U.S. and international waters of the North Atlantic Ocean - Includes ESA-listed species: bowhead, blue, fin, North Atlantic right, sei, and sperm whales - Research focus: occurrence, distribution, abundance, behavior, habitat use, foraging ecology, and health - Special emphasis on North Atlantic right whales - Research Methods: - Vessel and aerial surveys - Biological sampling (feces, sloughed skin, biopsies) - Suction-cup tagging - Period of Performance: - Permit requested for a 10-year duration - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved - This is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Center for Coastal Studies has applied for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals. The research will focus on 23 species in U.S. and international waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, including several ESA-listed species such as bowhead, blue, fin, North Atlantic right, sei, and sperm whales. The study aims to investigate marine mammal occurrence, distribution, abundance, behavior, habitat use, foraging ecology, and health, with a particular focus on North Atlantic right whales. Research methods include vessel and aerial surveys, biological sampling, and tagging. The permit request is for a 10-year period.

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