Marine Mammal Authorization Program The MMPA prohibits killing or injuring marine mammals, except under certain circumstances. This program provides an annual exemption for the incidental mortality …

The Marine Mammal Protection Act was enacted on October 21, 1972. The MMPA established a national policy to prevent marine mammal species and population stocks from declining beyond the …

Disclaimer This text of the Marine Mammal Protection Act is provided for information only. For official citations, please refer to the United States Code, which contains the general and permanent laws of …

The MMPA established a national policy to prevent marine mammal species and population stocks from declining beyond the point where they ceased to be significant functioning elements of the …

The MMPA Import Provisions aim to reduce marine mammal bycatch associated with international commercial fishing operations, requiring foreign nations seeking to export fish and fish products to …

The MMPA requires that an incidental take authorization be obtained for the unintentional “take” of marine mammals incidental to activities including construction projects, scientific research projects, …

Here are some terms you may encounter when reading about NOAA's work to protect, conserve, and recover marine mammal species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Jul 30, 2022 · 50 years ago, Congress passed the MMPA, the Clean water Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the National Marine Sanctuary Act to protect our nation's ocean and coasts.

Dec 2, 2017 · Marine Mammal Protection Marine Mammal Protection Act List of Fisheries The MMPA requires NOAA Fisheries to publish an annual list of commercial fisheries and classify each fishery …

Oct 31, 2025 · NOAA Fisheries announced its Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability determinations in the Federal Register, covering about 2,500 fisheries across 135 nations. Of these, …