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Marine Mammal Protection Act By: Shanita Scott & Kellie Pullen. Draft Year: 1972 Amendment Years: 1976, 1978, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2004, 2007. National or International? National Description:
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Marine Mammal Protection ActBy: Shanita Scott & Kellie Pullen Draft Year: 1972 Amendment Years: 1976, 1978, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2004, 2007
National or International? National • Description: The MMPA stops (with certain exceptions) the taking of mammals in US Waters and on the high seas by US Citizens.
This act prevents extinction and over fishing of mammals in the US waters. • The US Fish and Wildlife Service regulates this act.