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Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...

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<strong>Gulf</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong><br />

PROTECTED SPECIES<br />

<strong>Protected</strong> species <strong>in</strong>habit nearly all<br />

mar<strong>in</strong>e environments from <strong>the</strong><br />

shallow waters <strong>of</strong> estuaries to <strong>the</strong><br />

deep ocean. Because many<br />

human activities occur <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>se<br />

same areas, it is important that<br />

each <strong>of</strong> us remembers to always be<br />

an active steward <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mar<strong>in</strong>e<br />

environment and help protect our<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g mar<strong>in</strong>e resources.<br />

Through science and conservation<br />

programs with our partners, NOAA<br />

Fisheries Service cont<strong>in</strong>ues to<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able populations<br />

and protect <strong>the</strong> ecosystems upon<br />

which <strong>the</strong>se species depend.

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