Species in the Spotlight Priority Actions: 2016-2020, White Abalone ('Haliotis sorenseni').

摘要

The 5-year action plan is part of a strategy to marshal resources on species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) for which immediate, targeted efforts are vital for stabilizing their populations and preventing their extinction. Eight species were identified by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) as among the most at-risk of extinction: Atlantic Salmon Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS); Central California Coast Coho Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU); Cook Inlet Beluga Whale DPS; Hawaiian Monk Seal; Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle; Sacramento River Winter-run Chinook ESU; Southern Resident Killer Whale DPS; and White Abalone. These species were identified as among the most at-risk of extinction based on three criteria (1) endangered listing, (2) declining populations, and (3) are considered a recovery priority #11. We know the threats facing these species and understand the management actions we can take that will have a high probability of success. The 5-year action plan builds upon existing recovery or conservation plans and details the focused efforts needed over the next 5 years to reduce threats and stabilize population declines.