History/Root Problems
Why was this act put in place?
Marine mammal populations were declining due to human activities.
What is the main law that this act put in place?
It is illegal to harass, feed, hunt, capture, collect, or kill marine mammals.
Marine mammals now have ___ habitats.
safer
Who has been heavily targeted and suffered due to this act?
fishermen
What should you always do when you see an injured sea animal?
Report the animal asap to your closest authorized marine mammal stranding network facility
What did people protest for in the 1970s that have to do with this act?
The anti-whaling movement
How much can you be fined for disobeying these laws?
10k
How has the death rate been affected since the MMPA was enacted?
it has decreased
Peoples economic resources have ____ since this act
decreased
Most of the time what should you NOT do when you see an injured sea animal?
Do NOT touch the animal.
One time when you would be if you see a turtle and need to move it away from shore.
What year was this act enacted? (100+ points if you know the day)
1972 (October 21)
What is the sub law in the MMPA?
You can’t sell animal parts within US borders.
Whales reduce what element in the atmosphere?
carbon
What has been delayed due to this act?
research
What app can you download to report a stranded or injured sea animal?
Dolphin and whale 911