NOAA issues rules for marine mammal research in Texas coastal bays
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The National Marine Fisheries Service is establishing regulations that allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct fisheries research in coastal bays without violating federal laws meant to protect marine mammals.
Why it matters: This is a standard administrative action that allows state researchers to continue their work legally while complying with federal wildlife protections.
Who it affects
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department researchers
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register for full technical details before relying on it.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document