Tag Archives: Friends of Animals

Advocacy Groups May Sue over Queen Conch ESA Decision

Posted on 3 February 2016 by Ret Talbot

Two advocacy groups notified the National Marine Fisheries Service today that they intended to litigate the agency’s decision to not list the queen conch (Strombus gigas) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Calling the agency’s review of the species, “a … Continue reading →

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Public Comment Sought on Listing Hammerhead Sharks under Endangered Species Act

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Ret Talbot

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comment on the proposal to list scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) under the Endangered Species Act. The species is already listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. WildEarth Guardians … Continue reading →

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