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NOAA Proposes Removing Eastern Steller Sea Lions From Endangered Species List

Agency seeks public comment

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Steller sea lions 
Steller sea lions. Photo: Jamie King, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, NMFS Permit #358-1888

Juneau, AK –(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. NOAA is proposing to remove the eastern Steller sea lion, currently deemed “threatened,” from the list of endangered wildlife, after a status review by its biologists found the species is recovering sufficiently.

“This proposal reflects the continued recovery of the eastern population of Steller sea lions and the strong conservation…

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