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The Incidental Harassment Authorizations include monitoring and mitigation measures for marine mammals such as humpback whales. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries)
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The Incidental Harassment Authorizations include monitoring and mitigation measures for marine mammals such as humpback whales. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries)
NOAA Fisheries will hold a media call on the final authorizations issued today under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for the incidental harassment of marine mammals, and associated mitigation measures, by companies proposing to conduct geophysical surveys in support of hydrocarbon exploration in the Atlantic Ocean.
WHAT: Media teleconference and Q&A
WHEN: Friday, November 30, 1:00 pm ET
WHO:
HOW:
Dial-in: 888-566-6170
International: 1-212-547-0478
Passcode: Atlantic
Media contact:
Jennie Lyons, 301-427-8013