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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<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.