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Who is in charge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act?
Jesse Welch who lives in florida
Is the polar bear benefiting from the help of certain groups?
In the US, Polar Bear is considered a marine mammal, and is protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
How does the law try to solve the problem in the marine mammal protection act?
by slaping a whale until a baby comes out!lolz
Are manatees on the endangered species list?
Manatees are on the endangered species list. In the 1970s, the government gave protection to this animal under the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. The population of Florida manatees is about 5000.
Can sealskin coats be brought into US?
Another challenge for Nunavut seal-skin products is the US Marine Mammal Protection Act. This legislation stopped the import of marine mammal products into the States in 1972, and makes it illegal for American fur wholesalers and retailers to import Inuit seal-skin.
What does the U.S. Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act do?
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA), also known as the Ocean Dumping Act, prohibits the dumping of material into the ocean that would unreasonably degrade or endanger human health or the marine environment.
Are there different times of the year you can hunt killer whales?
You cannot hunt killer whales. It is illegal. According to NOAA, all species of Orca are protected by the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Which act strengthened the laws against dumping waste in US waters?
marine protection, Research, and sanctuaries act and clean water act
Is it illegal to feed Killer whales?
Nope! I wouldn't get my hand too close, however!For the U.S., however, it isillegal to feed, chase, or harass in any way, Killer whales in the wild, following the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
Where can you buy a sea otter or seal in the United States?
Sea Otter and Seal handicrafts can be legally purchased from an Alaska Native who significantly altered the hide and turned it into a craft or art piece such as a garment. Alaska Natives are allowed to do this under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Why was the No Fear Act passed?
To "require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws."
Is whaling illegal in the us waters?
Yes and No. All whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea otters etc are protected under the federal US Marine Mammal Protection Act and may not be harmed. However, limited Whaling is allowed for some Aboriginal peoples as a tradition and for sustenance.
