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Fur Seal Act.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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