Navy Seeks Permit for Accidental Arctic Marine Mammal Disturbance
Published Date: 7/22/2026
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The Office of Naval Research wants permission to accidentally disturb some Arctic marine mammals during their research in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. The National Marine Fisheries Service is asking the public to comment on this plan and a possible one-year extension before making a final decision. Comments are due by August 21, 2026, and this helps balance important research with protecting marine life.
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