Biological Opinion on the Effects of Structural Aquaculture on the Red Knot, New Jersey

This document represents the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) Biological Opinion, in accordance with Section 7 Section 7
Section 7 Consultation The Endangered Species Act (ESA) directs all Federal agencies to work to conserve endangered and threatened species and to use their authorities to further the purposes of the Act. Section 7 of the Act, called "Interagency Cooperation," is the mechanism by which Federal agencies ensure the actions they take, including those they fund or authorize, do not jeopardize the existence of any listed species.

Learn more about Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (ESA), on the effects of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District (Corps) authorizations for existing and expanded structural aquaculture in Middle and Lower Townships, Cape May County, New Jersey on the federally listed (threatened) red knot (Calidris canutus rufa).