Aloha, I am pleased to share that today NOAA Fisheries released the Final Recovery Plan and Recovery Implementation Strategy for the main Hawaiian Islands insular false killer whale distinct population segment. This could not have been done without the help of so many invaluable and involved stakeholders. We have used the feedback and information that we received to provide minor modifications to the recovery objectives, criteria, and actions/activities, as well as to the threats table, and the time and estimated cost of recovery actions and activities. We look forward to using these recovery planning documents as we work with you and others to ensure the survival and promote the recovery of endangered main Hawaiian Islands insular false killer whales. These documents will guide research priorities, inform management actions, monitor the effectiveness of conservation efforts, and educate stakeholders and the public on ways in which we can work together to recover this species. Together, we will collaborate on our ultimate goal to recover endangered main Hawaiian Islands insular false killer whales to the point where the species no longer needs ESA protection. The final recovery planning documents can be found here: Final Recovery Plan and Recovery Implementation Strategy for the Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment <https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/document/final-recovery-plan-and-recovery-implementation-strategy-main-hawaiian-islands> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Krista Graham (krista.graham@noaa.gov), our false killer whale recovery coordinator. We look forward to working with you to conserve and recover this unique species. best regards, Ann ______________________________________________________ *Ann M. Garrett* *Assistant Regional Administrator* *Protected Resources Division* *Pacific Islands Regional Office* NOAA Fisheries | U.S. Department of Commerce Office: (808) 725-5130 Mobile: (808) 266-0735 www.fisheries.noaa.gov