Tag Archives: WildEarth Guardians

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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WildEarth Guardians Commends Banggai Cardinalfish ESA Listing

Posted on 20 January 2016 by Ret Talbot

Today WildEarth Guardians, the environmental organization that petitioned National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to list the Banggai Cardinalfish(Pterapogon kauderni) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), commended the agency on its decision to list the species. “Providing protections for the Banggai … Continue reading →

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Banggai Cardinalfish to be Listed Under Endangered Species Act

Posted on 19 January 2016 by Ret Talbot

Today the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) posted for public inspection its final rule to list the Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). When the final rule goes into effect, the species will be the first … Continue reading →

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NMFS Moves Ahead with Endangered Listing for Three Corals

Posted on 6 October 2015 by Ret Talbot

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will move forward with listing three coral species as “Endangered” under the Endangered Species Act, according to a document obtained from NMFS staff today. The three coral species are Cantharellus noumeae, Siderastrea glynni and Tubastraea floreana. In … Continue reading →

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Will the Banggai Cardinalfish be Listed under the Endangered Species Act?

Posted on 31 March 2014 by Ret Talbot

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is moving forward with the process that could lead to the listing of the Banggai cardinalfish under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), an action that could ultimately lead to the end of the trade … Continue reading →

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The End of the Fishing Industry – Execution by Electrocution?

Posted on 29 March 2014 by Ret Talbot

There aren’t many states where you can be executed by electrocution any more, but if you’re on Death Row in the Deep South–say in Alabama, Florida or South Carolina–you can still choose execution by electrocution if you’re so inclined. If you’re 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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