Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Subpart F; Pribilof Islands, Taking for Subsistence Purposes (50 CFR 216.71-216.74).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine mammals Wildlife products Traditional rights/customary rights Hunting rights

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 216 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals) allows residents of the Pribilof Islands to take fur seals on the Pribilof Islands if such taking is (a) for subsistence uses, and (b) not accomplished in a wasteful manner. Taking of seals shall be subject to certain conditions. Any harvest of sub adult or adult fur seals or intentional harvest of young of the year female fur seals is prohibited. Federal scientists and Pribilovians cooperatively manage the subsistence harvest of northern fur seals under section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Representatives of Federally recognized tribes on the Pribilof Islands are involved in conservation and management of fur seals.

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