Articles related to "Marine Mammal Protection Act"

Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act is America's greatest contribution to cetacean and pinniped conservation. Is it enough to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals?

Threatened and endangered species in the United States rely on the provisions of the Endangered Species Act for protection and conservation of their habitats.

Threatened New Zealand sea lion species is losing habitat and food sources while disease and entanglement in the squid fishery add to the losses.

Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role.

Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.

Wildlife managers are developing more focused wildlife viewing guidelines based on regional differences in wildlife.

The control of urchin populations by their main predator the sea otter is important in maintaining the ecological structure of the kelp forest.

All four living members of the Order Sirenia, which includes West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus), are classified as "endangered" or "vulnerable".

Whales and dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and vocalization to find food and communicate. Boat traffic, sonar, oil and gas exploration and navy exercises interfere.

The Sunshine State has more to offer than theme parks, sandcastles and swamp buggies. Enjoy the real Florida but don't run afoul of Mother Nature.

Is the Animal Welfare Act the United States' best option to save animals from cruelty or experimentation? Should Congress do more to help these unwilling subjects?