the Marine Mammal Protection Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
federal law
|
| gptkbp:addresses |
marine mammal stranding
|
| gptkbp:allows |
hunting of marine mammals
incidental take of marine mammals harassment of marine mammals |
| gptkbp:amends |
1988
1994 2010 |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Commission
gptkb:Marine_Protection,_Research,_and_Sanctuaries_Act gptkb:National_Marine_Fisheries_Service Endangered Species Act |
| gptkbp:challenges |
shipping industries
commercial fishing interests |
| gptkbp:enactedBy |
1972
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
public education on marine mammals
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration
gptkb:U.S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service |
| gptkbp:established |
marine mammal stock assessments
|
| gptkbp:governs |
marine mammals
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Marine Mammal Protection Act
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:whales
dolphins polar bears sea lions seals manatees |
| gptkbp:influenced |
marine conservation policies globally
|
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
Marine Mammal Day
|
| gptkbp:is_a_model_for |
international marine mammal protection laws
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
biodiversity
ecosystem health scientific research marine tourism |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
U.S._environmental_law
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
regulations
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
environmental organizations
animal welfare groups |
| gptkbp:judgingCriteria |
five years
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
collaborative conservation efforts
improved public awareness increased marine mammal populations |
| gptkbp:promotes |
marine mammal conservation
|
| gptkbp:provides |
protection for all marine mammals
|
| gptkbp:requires |
permits for marine mammal research
|
| gptkbp:supports |
rehabilitation of stranded marine mammals
|
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
pollution
habitat destruction climate change impacts hunting practices declining marine mammal populations |