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Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972

Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Hannah Wampler. About the Marine Mammal Act. Draft Year: 1772 Amendment Years: 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, and 1995 National Act – though America has international agreements to protect marine mammals. Function.

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Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972

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  1. Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 Hannah Wampler

  2. About the Marine Mammal Act • Draft Year: 1772 • Amendment Years: 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, and 1995 • National Act – though America has international agreements to protect marine mammals

  3. Function • Provide protection for marine wildlife, specifically mammals • Prohibits the taking of marine mammals and the import, export, and sale in the United States • Prohibits: hunting, killing, capture, harassment, disruption of marine mammals • MMPA enforces laws and issues regulations • Congress found that marine mammals are in danger of extinction due to human activities and must be protected to preserve the balance of marine ecosystems • Enforcement: the federal government enforces the law – MMPA officers directly enforce it

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