Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR 219.1-219.28).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Research Marine mammals Hunting/capture Data collection/reporting Monitoring Offences/penalties

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Part of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the specified (incidental) taking of marine mammals: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research in the California Current; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research in the Eastern Tropical Pacific; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research in the Antarctic. Letters of authorization are required for such (incidental) taking and monitoring, reporting and mitigation requirements are prescribed.

Full text

English

Website

www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 1972

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX