This opinion addresses authorization by NOAA Fisheries of the incidental and unintentional taking of bowhead whales, ringed seals, and bearded seals due to ocean bottom cable seismic surveys by BP in the Simpson Lagoon area of the Beaufort Sea.
Biological opinion on the potential effects of exploratory oil drilling by Shell Offshore, Inc. on the Outer Continental Shelf waters of the Beaufort Sea on marine mammals.
Biological opinion on the effects of oil and gas exploration activities in the U. S. Chukchi Sea on the endangered bowhead whales, fin whales, and humpback whales.
Biological opinion to determine whether space vehicle and missile launch operations at the Kodiak Launch Complex are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the Steller sea lion, or result in the destruction or adverse modification of its critical habitat.
Authorization of groundfish fisheries under the fishery management plans for groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska management areas.