Permit Granted to Import Whale and Seal Parts for Science
Published Date: 1/5/2026
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Summary
Amanda Lauer from Johns Hopkins University wants a 5-year permit to import parts from up to 10 whales and 10 seals each year for science. This research will help study how marine mammals hear and make sounds. People have until February 4, 2026, to share their thoughts, and no big environmental review is needed.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Five‑Year Research Import Permit Requested
Amanda Lauer (Johns Hopkins University) has applied for a 5-year permit to import marine mammal parts from Denmark for scientific research into ear and vocal anatomy. The application would allow parts from up to 10 cetaceans and 10 pinnipeds each year (walrus excluded) and requests that those parts be non-listed and not MMPA-depleted.
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