Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
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Def<strong>in</strong>itions<br />
Endangered <strong>Species</strong>: <strong>Species</strong> any species <strong>in</strong> danger<br />
<strong>of</strong> ext<strong>in</strong>ction throughout a significant<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> its range.<br />
Threatened <strong>Species</strong>: <strong>Species</strong> any species likely to<br />
become endangered <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> foreseeable<br />
future throughout a significant portion <strong>of</strong><br />
its range.<br />
Candidate <strong>Species</strong>: <strong>Species</strong> any species be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
considered for list<strong>in</strong>g as threatened or<br />
endangered.<br />
PROTECTED SPECIES<br />
<strong>Species</strong> <strong>of</strong> Concern: Concern any species that NOAA<br />
Fisheries Service has concerns regard<strong>in</strong>g<br />
status and threats.
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