Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Management/conservation Marine mammals Marine area Data collection/reporting Research Endangered species Protection of habitats Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Act establishes a Federal responsibility to conserve marine mammals with management vested in the Department of Interior and the Department of Commerce. With certain specified exceptions (taking for subsistence by local populations and for research), the Act establishes a moratorium on the taking and importation of marine mammals as well as products taken from them, and establishes procedures for waiving the moratorium and transferring management responsibility to the States. The Act authorizes the establishment of a Marine Mammal Commission with specific advisory and research duties. Annual reports to Congress by the Departments of Interior and Commerce and the Marine Mammal Commission are required. The offshore jurisdiction of the Act is the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. Conditions for taking of marine mammals also regard importing fish and fish products from nations engaged in harvesting yellowfin tuna with purse seines as well as other commercial fishing activities. The Act also concerns the preparation of conservation plans for any species listed as "depleted", including a requirement that such plans be modeled after recovery plans developed pursuant to the Endangered Species Act; powers to protect essential marine mammal habitat and trophies of endangered animals.

Full text

English

Website

www.nmfs.noaa.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Landing, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fish products, International trade, Traceability/product tracing, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Marine mammals, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.11-216.20 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Prohibitions.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (2021)

Keyword: High seas, Territorial sea, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.71-216.74 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Pribilof Islands, Taking for Subsistence Purposes.

Legislation | United States of America | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, Traditional rights/customary rights, Hunting rights, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.81-216.87 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Pribilof Islands Administration.

Legislation | United States of America | 1976 (1996)

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, Traditional rights/customary rights, Hunting rights, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 218.1-218.238 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals.

Legislation | United States of America | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Marine mammals, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 217.1-217.217 - Regulations governing the take of marine mammals incidental to specified activities.

Legislation | United States of America | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.50 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Designated Ports.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (1994)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.21-216.27 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - General Exceptions.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (2022)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.30-216.49 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Special Exceptions.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (2004)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Marine mammals, Precautionary principle, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Research, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.1-216.8 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Introduction.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (1994)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.90-216.95 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Dolphin Safe Tuna Labelling.

Legislation | United States of America | 1996 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Packaging/labelling, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 219.1-219.38 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals.

Legislation | United States of America | 2021 (2021)

Keyword: Research, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 403.01-403.08 - Transfer of marine mammal management authority to States.

Legislation | United States of America | 1983

Keyword: Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Governance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters, Sub-national agreement, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 216.101-216.108 - General Regulations Governing Small Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities.

Legislation | United States of America | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 10.1 - 10.22 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - General provisions.

Legislation | United States of America | 1973 (1988)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Birds, Endangered species, Internal trade, International trade, Marine mammals, Migratory species, Protection of species, Research, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 12.1 - 12.51 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.

Legislation | United States of America | 1980 (2022)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Birds, Endangered species, Internal trade, International trade, Marine mammals, Migratory species, Precautionary principle, Procedural matters, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 18.1 - 18.141 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Marine Mammals.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (2021)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Marine mammals, Protection of species, Trade in species, Transport/storage, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 82.1 - 82.21 - Administrative Procedures for Grants-in-Aid (Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972).

Legislation | United States of America | 1975 (1984)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Financing, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

50 CFR § 11.1 - 11.34 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Civil Procedures.

Legislation | United States of America | 1974 (2023)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Birds, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, International trade, Marine mammals, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX