NOAA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revise Loggerhead Sea Turtle Listing

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NOAA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revise Loggerhead Sea Turtle Listing
NOAA and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a final rule today changing the listing of loggerhead sea turtles under the Endangered Species Act from a single threatened species to nine distinct population segments listed as either threatened or endangered.

Scientists believe this will help focus their sea turtle conservation efforts to the specific needs of the distinct populations. NOAA and FWS share jurisdiction for loggerhead sea turtles listed under the ESA.

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