According to the
November 17, 2010 issue of the Federal Register, the
National Marine Fisheries Service is asking for public comments on its proposal to list the
Hawaiian insular false killer whale on the federal
endangered species list.
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| Source: NOAA Fisheries, Office of Protected Resources |
The Service has determined that the Hawaiian insular false killer whale is a distinct population segment, and that the species are declining and in danger of extinction throughout its range. The Service identified 29 threats having either a historical, current, or future risk to Hawaiian insular false killer whales. Of these, 15 are believed to contribute significantly to current and future population decline, including impacts from recreation activities, commercial fishing, and anthropogenic (i.e., caused by humans) ecological contaminants.
According to the
Federal Register, comments on this proposal must be received by February 15, 2011. A public hearing will be held on Oahu, Hawaii, on Thursday, January 20, 2011, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814.
For more on issues related to endangered species, see
Endangered Species Act.
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