What is the Marine Mammal Protection Act and what are its main objectives?
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The text provides detailed information about the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), including its history, objectives, and the roles of various federal entities responsible for its implementation. It explains the act's significance in conserving marine mammals and related ecosystems and outlines the regulations regarding the take and protection of these species.
Answer
The MMPA protects marine mammals by prohibiting their "take" and import without permits.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1972 to protect marine mammals. It primarily prohibits the "take" of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas, and bans importing them or their products without a permit.
Answer for screen readers
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1972 to protect marine mammals. It primarily prohibits the "take" of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas, and bans importing them or their products without a permit.
More Information
The MMPA was the first federal law to focus on the ecological importance of marine mammals and taking an ecosystem approach to their conservation.
Sources
- Marine Mammal Protection Act | NOAA Fisheries - fisheries.noaa.gov
- Marine Mammal Protection Act - mmc.gov
- Marine Mammal Protection Act - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
