# 2025-08515: NOAA Confirms Researchers' Dolphin-Watching Work in Florida Waters

2025-08515, Marine Mammals; Issuance of Letters of Confirmation, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2025-05-14 (as of 2026-10-20).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-08515
- Title: Marine Mammals; Issuance of Letters of Confirmation
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 90 FR 20462
- Published: 2025-05-14
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-20

## In one line

NOAA Confirms Researchers' Dolphin-Watching Work in Florida Waters

## Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued Letters of Confirmation to researchers studying marine mammals, especially bottlenose dolphins, in Florida during 2024. These letters allow scientists to use boats and drones to observe and collect data without harming the animals. This keeps important dolphin research going smoothly and legally, with no new costs or delays announced.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that individuals and institutions have been issued Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) for activities conducted under the General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for a list of names and addresses of recipients.

## Effects PRIA read

- LOCs Issued for Marine Mammal Research: benefit, low. Individuals and institutions have been issued Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) to conduct activities under the General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. The notice says there are no new fees or deadlines, so recipients can continue their research without extra administrative bu…

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## Sources
- [2025-08515 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/14/2025-08515/marine-mammals-issuance-of-letters-of-confirmation)
- [2025-08515 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-14/pdf/2025-08515.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-08515 (as of 2026-10-20).