Common use of Killer Whale Strandings and Mortalities Clause in Contracts

Killer Whale Strandings and Mortalities. Regional marine mammal stranding networks should be alerted by NOAA Fisheries when a spill occurs that may impact killer whales. If a carcass is found and NOAA Fisheries authorizes a necropsy, the necropsy should follow the established killer whale necropsy protocol (Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxx 2004) and NOAA’s Marine Mammal Oil Spill Response Guidelines and be coordinated with NOAA Fisheries.

Killer Whale Strandings and Mortalities. Regional marine mammal stranding networks should be alerted by NOAA Fisheries when a spill occurs that may impact killer whales. If a carcass is found and NOAA Fisheries authorizes a necropsy, the necropsy should follow the established killer whale necropsy protocol (Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxx 20042014) and NOAA’s Marine Mammal Oil Spill Response Guidelines and be coordinated with NOAA Fisheries.