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Develop a North Pacific-wide species distribution model for cetaceans

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Assess presence and status of ESA-listed corals at FDM

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Determine the source levels produced by impact and vibratory driving of different size and material piles during construction projects

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Assess occurrence, habitat associations, and density of marine mammals and sea turtles in key areas of Navy range complexes

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Assess occurrence, habitat associations, and stock structure of marine mammals and sea turtles in key areas of Navy range complexes

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Assess occurrence, density, and vocal activity of marine mammals and sea turtles in key areas of Navy range complexes

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Conduct comprehensive investigations of stranded marine mammals throughout the Pacific Islands with emphasis on the Hawaiian and Mariana Island chains. This includes conducting necropsies of stranded animals, collecting and archiving samples, conducting disease screening, genetic testing, and analysis of historical data. The objective is to examine stranding patterns and causes of death for marine mammals in the Pacific Islands.

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Determine the at-sea distribution of endangered Guadalupe fur seals and whether they travel through or utilize the offshore waters of the Southern California Range Complex and Northwest Training and Testing area

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Obtain data to characterize the potential exposure of marine mammals and ESA-listed marine species to Navy training and testing activities, evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures

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Assess the abundance, distribution, ecology, and behavior of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds in U.S. Atlantic EEZ

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Monitor large whale occurrence in the mid-Atlantic