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Endangered and Threatened Marine Species
Approximately 2,270 species are listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA. Of these species, about 650 are foreign species, found only in areas outside of the U.S. and our waters.
We have jurisdiction over 150 endangered and threatened marine species, including 55 foreign species. We work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to manage ESA-listed species. Generally, we manage marine species, while USFWS manages land and freshwater species.
Endangered and Threatened Species Under NMFS' Jurisdiction:
- All Endangered and Threatened Species under NMFS Jurisdiction
» Marine Mammals
» Sea Turtles & Other Marine Reptiles
» Fish (Marine & Anadromous)
» Marine Invertebrates & Plants
Additional Species:
- Species Petitioned for Listing under the ESA (awaiting 90-day findings)
- Candidates for ESA Listing
- Species Proposed for ESA Listing
- Species with "Not Warranted" 12-month findings (we reviewed the status, but determined that listing was not warranted)
- Delisted Species and Species Under Review or Proposed for Delisting
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