Fur Seal Act. Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1966 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to protect and conserve the North Pacific fur seals, to provide for the administration of the Pribilof Islands, to conserve the fur seals and other wildlife on the Pribilof Islands, and to protect sea otters on the high seas. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Management/conservation Traditional rights/customary rights Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act prohibits, except under specified conditions, the taking, including transportation, importing or possession, of fur seals and sea otters. Exceptions are authorized for Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos who dwell on the coasts of the North Pacific Ocean, who are permitted to take fur seals and dispose of their skins. The Act also authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to conduct scientific research on the fur seal resources of the North Pacific Ocean and the Secretary to continue to administer the Pribilof Islands as a special reservation for the purpose of conserving, managing, and protecting the North Pacific fur seal and other wildlife. With respect to sea otters, the Secretary may undertake measures beneficial to trusts for specific areas. Full text English Website www.epw.senate.gov