Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Subpart G; Pribilof Islands Administration (50 CFR 216.81-216.87).

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) concerns selected matters relative to the management and conservation of marine mammals on and around the Pribilof Islands. It, among other things, prescribes an annual period in which no person, except those authorized by a representative of the National Marine Fisheries Service, or accompanied by an authorized employee of the National Marine Fisheries Service, shall approach any fur seal rookery or hauling grounds; prohibits the landing of any dogs at Pribilof Islands; prohibits the importation of mammals or birds, except household cats, canaries and parakeets, to the Pribilof Islands without the permission of an authorized representative of the National Marine Fisheries Service; sets aside the Walrus and Otter Islands as bird reservations; provides with respect to the publication of local regulations; regulates wildlife research on the Pribilof Islands.

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