<P> The ESA is administered by two federal agencies , the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( FWS ) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) ( which includes the National Marine Fisheries Service , or NMFS ) . NOAA handles marine species , and the FWS has responsibility over freshwater fish and all other species . Species that occur in both habitats ( e.g. sea turtles and Atlantic sturgeon ) are jointly managed . </P>
<P> The ESA is administered by two federal agencies , the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( FWS ) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) ( which includes the National Marine Fisheries Service , or NMFS ) . NOAA handles marine species , and the FWS has responsibility over freshwater fish and all other species . Species that occur in both habitats ( e.g. sea turtles and Atlantic sturgeon ) are jointly managed . </P>
who is charged with executing the provisions of the endangered species act
who is charged with executing the provisions of the endangered species act
United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( FWS ) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) ( which includes the National Marine Fisheries Service , or NMFS )
United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( FWS ) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) ( which includes the National Marine Fisheries Service , or NMFS )