Novel data show expert wildlife agencies are important to endangered species protection
The U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires that federal agencies consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to ensure federal actions do not jeopardize the existence of listed species. Here, the authors analyze recorded from 2000–2017 and in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-11462-9 |
| Summary: | The U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires that federal agencies consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to ensure federal actions do not jeopardize the existence of listed species. Here, the authors analyze recorded from 2000–2017 and investigate the role of NMFS in the consultations. |
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| ISSN: | 2041-1723 |