Marine Life Policy & Public Comment

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) lobbies state, federal and international agencies in support of stronger legal protections for marine life. The following statements and comments have been prepared or endorsed by AWI. Each of the documents is available as a downloadable PDF.

Comments to NMFS on 90-Day Finding on Petition to List the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act (January 2012)

Comments to NMFS on Draft Recovery Plan for the Sei Whale (September 2011)

Comments to NMFS on Proposed National Policy for Distinguishing Serious from Non-Serious Injuries of Marine Mammals (August 2011)