MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) was passed by Congress in 1972 to protect marine mammals in our oceans and on our shores from harassment and harm. Seal Sitters works in partnership with NOAA to educate the public about the laws enacted to ensure that seals and sea lions are provided a safe haven to rest on the beaches of Puget Sound and Elliott Bay and that all marine mammals are protected from harassment or harm in our waters.
The MMPA protects pinnipeds, whales, dolphins, polar bears, manatees, dugongs and sea otters.
LINKS ABOUT MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT
NOAA Fact Sheet on MMPA. pdf file.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act. NOAA website detailed overview.
Read the text of the MMPA in its entirety.
The MMPA protects pinnipeds, whales, dolphins, polar bears, manatees, dugongs and sea otters.
LINKS ABOUT MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT
NOAA Fact Sheet on MMPA. pdf file.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act. NOAA website detailed overview.
Read the text of the MMPA in its entirety.