about the MarineMammalProtectionAct MMPA of 1972 of the United States the Act of New Zealand Marine Mammals ProtectionAct 1978 Image HarborSeal2700ppx.jpg thumb One species of marinemammal a young harbor seal relaxes on a rock off the coast of La Jolla , San Diego . The MarineMammalProtection ... 1972 in law Category Legal articles without infoboxes fr MarineMammalProtectionAct Category ... to natural resource management and conservation. MMPA prohibits the taking of marinemammal s, and enacts a moratorium on the import, export, and sale of any marinemammal, along with any marinemammal ..., capture, and or harassment of any marinemammal or, the attempt at such. The MMPA provides ... goals. Marinemammal management Authority to manage the MMPA was divided between the United States ..., the Service is responsible for ensuring the protection of sea otter s and marine otters, walrus ... s. Marinemammal permits and international coordination The MMPA prohibits the take and exploitation of any marinemammal without appropriate authorization, which may only be given by the Service ... of marinemammal parts and products upon determination by the Service that the issuance is consistent ... activities for marinemammal species found in both U.S. and International waters, or are absent from U.S. waters. Marinemammal species inhabiting both U.S. and International waters include the West ... include the West African and Amazonian manatee, dugong, Atlantic walrus, and marine otter. Marinemammal conservation in the field In efforts to conserve and manage marinemammal species, the Service ... relationships internationally. Various MarineMammal Management offices are located on either coast. The Service s MarineMammal Management office in Anchorage, Alaska is responsible for the management ... which permits may be issued to take marine mammals for the protection and welfare of the animals, including ... to commercial fishing operations Preparation of stock assessments for all marinemammal stocks ... more details
The Marine Life ProtectionAct MLPA was passed in 1999 and is part of the California Fish and Game Code. The MLPA requires California to reevaluate all existing marine protected areas MPAs and potentially ... loss ref name Gleason ref name Avasthi ref name CDFG CDFG. 2004. Marine Life ProtectionAct sections ... loss. The Marine Life ProtectionAct http www.dfg.ca.gov MRD mlpa mlpa language.pdf The Marine Life ProtectionAct language as amended to July 2004 MLPA Findings The MLPA found that existing MPAs ... ProtectionAct initiative commission gives final approval for Central Coast marine protected areas. http ... summer 2007 ref name CDFG 2007 CDFG. 2007. Marine Life ProtectionAct initiative commission gives ... in any and all public processes and deliberations surrounding the Marine Life ProtectionAct MLPA ... mlpa Marine Life ProtectionAct Initiative CA DFG http www.dfg.ca.gov mlpa maps.asp Existing Marine ... manner and without regard to regional conservation goals ref name CDFG CDFG. 2004. Marine Life ProtectionAct sections 2850 2863. Sacramento, CA California Department of Fish and Game, Marine Region ... the CDFG gained new funding from several organizations to initiate the Marine Life Protection ... state marine reserves, while different take allowances providing varying levels of protection .... Overview Unlike terrestrial conservation, marine conservation often lacks a systematic approach to conserving biodiversity ref name Gleason Gleason, Mary G. et al. 2006. Assessing gaps in marine ... gap analysis has been performed on the marine environment, and there is a lack of knowledge into what is protected, what needs to be protected, and where the protection needs to occur ref name Gleason . Over the last century there has been a rapid increase in the loss of marine biodiversity and habitat ... to connect its scattered marine reserves. Science . 305 487 489. ref . These impacts have decreased ... to marine conservation ref name Gleason ref name Avasthi Avasthi, Amitabh. 2005. California ... more details
otter and marine otter . The polar bear , while not fully aquatic, is also usually considered a marinemammal because it lives on sea ice for most or all of the year. Marine mammals evolved from land ... . Most species are currently in protection from commercial use. Groups There are some 120 extant species of marine mammals, generally sub divided into the five groups bold faced below. ref Hoelzel, A. R. Ed. 2002. Marinemammal biology an evolutionary approach. Oxford Blackwell Publishing. ISBN ... manatees 3 species, however, only one is actually a marinemammal family Dugongidae dugong 1 ... like these, some scientists regard it as a marinemammal. ref name stirling1988intro cite book last ... by the United States National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences entitled MarineMammal ... lion s, members of the family Otariidae . File Desmostylus BW.jpg right thumb Desmostylus Marine mammals are a diverse group of 120 species of mammal that are primarily ocean dwelling or depend on the ocean .... Whales are the largest mammals ever. Different species are, however, adapted to marine life to varying .... Despite the fact that marine mammals are highly recognizable charismatic megafauna , many populations ... mustelidae otters and weasels sea otter Enhydra lutris marine otter Lontra felina family Ursidae ... the brown bear Order Desmostylia Order Pilosa Thalassocnus Several groups of marine ..., and Kolponomos , a genus of clam eating marine bears not related to the modern polar bear ... for running, allowing for up and down but only little sideways motion. Therefore, marine mammals typically ... sideways. For this reason, fish mostly have vertical caudal tail fins, while marine mammals have horizontal caudal fins. Some of the primary differences between marine mammals and other marine life are Marine mammals breathe air, while most other marine animals extract oxygen from water. Marine mammals ... . Thick layers of fur contribute to drag while swimming, and slow down a swimming mammal, giving ... more details
about the Act of New Zealand the MarineMammalProtectionAct MMPA of 1972 of the United States MarineMammalProtectionAct Infobox NZ Legislation short title Marine Mammals ProtectionAct long title An Act to make provision for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals within New Zealand and within New Zealand fisheries waters introduced by date passed royal assent 20 October 1978 commencement 1 January 1979 amendments related legislation status Current The Marine Mammals ProtectionAct is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation New Zealand Department of Conservation . See also Whaling in New Zealand References Reflist External links http www.legislation.govt.nz act public 1978 0080 latest DLM25111.html Text of the Act http www.legislation.govt.nz regulation public 1992 0322 latest DLM168286.html Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992 http www.doc.govt.nz publications conservation native animals marine mammals sharing our coasts with marine mammals marine mammals protectionact 1978 Department of Conservation Marine Mammals ProtectionAct page Category New Zealand Statutes Category 1978 in New Zealand Category 1978 in law Category Whaling in New Zealand NewZealand stub hunting stub de Marine Mammals ProtectionAct 1978 ... more details
MarineProtection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 or Ocean Dumping Act is one of several key environmental law s passed by the United States Congress US Congress in 1972. ref MarineProtection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, USStatute 92 532 86 1052 1972 10 23 . Full statute is at 86 Stat. 1052 and 1061. Titles I and II are codified at USC 33 1401 1445 . Title III is codified at USC 16 1431 1445 . ref ref U.S. Senate. cite journal title MarineProtection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 url http epw.senate.gov mprsa72.pdf Full text ref It authorized the Environmental Protection Agency EPA to regulate ocean dumping of industrial waste , sewage sludge , biological agents , NBC weapon NBC , radioactive waste and other wastes into the territorial waters of the United States through ... mprsa 01.htm Administering the Ocean Dumping Act. EPA Journal. July August 1975. Refend US Environmental law DEFAULTSORT MarineProtection, Research, And Sanctuaries Act Of 1972 Category 1972 in law ... of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1972 References Reflist Refbegin Copeland, Claudia 1999 . http ncseonline.org nle crsreports marine mar 25.cfm Ocean Dumping Act A Summary ..., or amenities, or the marine environment , ecosystem s, or economic potentialities. ref MPRSA sec ... Site offshore of New Jersey ended in 1992. ref U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA and National ... R 95 001. p. iii. ref Title II Ocean dumping research and monitoring Title II of the Act authorizes ... are required annually. Amendment The Ocean Dumping Ban Act, ref Ocean Dumping Ban Act, P.L. 100 688 ... Ocean Dumping Ban Act of 1988. Press release. 1988 11 21. ref ref Lion, Len. http ceeserver.cee.cornell.edu ..., Congress addressed the medical waste problem with passage of the Medical Waste Tracking Act MWTA , which amended the Solid Waste Disposal Act . ref Medical Waste Tracking Act, P.L. 100 582, Nov. 1, 1988, USStat 102 2950 , USC 42 6992 . ref See also Operation CHASE Marine debris MARPOL 73 78 1973 ... more details
The MarineMammal Commission is an Independent agencies of the United States government independent agency of the U.S. government , established under Title II of the MarineMammalProtectionAct . The MarineMammal Commission MMC provides independent oversight of the marine conservation marinemammal conservation policies and programs being carried out by other American government agency government agencies . ref Citation last MarineMammal Commission first U.S. title About the MarineMammal Commission Mission & Objectives url http mmc.gov about accessdate 2008 10 08 ref References Reflist External links http mmc.gov MarineMammal Commission Category Independent agencies of the United States government US org stub ... more details
MarineMammal Regulations MMR is a set of rules that govern the taking fishing, hunting and treatment of marinemammal s in Canada . The regulations are part of the Fisheries Act. The MarineMammal Regulations s are divided into nine parts Part I General Part II Cetacean s Part III Walrus Part IV Pinniped Seal s History The Seal Protection Regulations were established under the Fisheries Act by the Government of Canada in the mid 1960s. The regulations were combined with other Canadian marine mammals regulations in 1993, into the MarineMammal Regulations . ref http www.fishaq.gov.nl.ca sealfactsheet history.htm Sealing Industry , Government of Newfoundland and Labrador ref ref http www.dfo mpo.gc.ca seal phoque reports rapports facts faits facts faits regs e.htm Improvements to Seal Hunt Management Measures , Fisheries and Oceans Canada ref ref http www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com index.cfm?PgNm TCE&Params A1ARTA0007250 Sealing , The Canadian Encyclopedia ref See also Ward v. Canada Attorney General References nowiki See http en.wikipedia.org wiki Wikipedia Footnotes for an explanation of how to generate footnotes using the ref and ref tags, and the template below. nowiki reflist External links http laws.justice.gc.ca en F 14 SOR 93 56 index.html MarineMammal Regulations SOR 93 56 at Department of Justice Canada http laws.justice.gc.ca en ShowFullDoc cs f 14 en Fisheries Act R.S., 1985, c. F 14 at Department of Justice Canada Category Canadian law ... more details
Unreferenced date April 2009 The Institute for MarineMammal Studies IMMS is a major non profit organization established in 1984 for the education, conservation, and research on marinemammal s in the wild and in captivity. It is located in Gulfport, Mississippi , United States of America and has been an active participant of the National Stranding Network since its inception. The Institute is the only organization in the Mississippi Louisiana Alabama subregion of the Gulf Coast with the ability to both care for sick and injured marine mammals, and also incorporate programs for Conservation movement conservation , education and research on marine mammals and their environment. It has received a number of grants of several million dollars from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration http www.publicaffairs.noaa.gov releases2004 sep04 noaa04 r999 01.html , http www.publicaffairs.noaa.gov releases2004 oct04 noaa04 r999 33.html The current director is Dr. Moby Solangi It has been engaged in collaboration with The University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi State University Louisiana State University Oklahoma State University The University of Pennsylvania Portland State University The University of Kansas The University of Hawaii The National Marine Fisheries NASA Stennis Space Center The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The United States Navy See also Portal box Sustainable Development Environment Ecology Earth sciences Biology Conservation biology Conservation ethic Conservation movement Ecology Ecology movement Environmentalism Environmental movement Environmental protection Habitat conservation Natural environment Natural capital Natural resource Renewable resource Sustainable development Sustainability External links http www.imms.org Official website of the Institute for MarineMammal Studies Category Environmental organizations based in the United States Environmental org stub ... more details
Refimprove date May 2010 Infobox organization name MarineMammal Stranding Center image image border size alt caption map msize malt mcaption abbreviation MMSS formation 1978 type 501 c 3 Organization purpose Animal rescue location Brigantine, New Jersey region served Northeast USA Northeastern coast of the United States leader title Founding Directors leader name Sheila Dean, Robert Schoelkopf website http www.marinemammalstrandingcenter.org The MarineMammal Stranding Center established in 1978 is a private non profit organization located in Brigantine, New Jersey . The Stranding Center s main goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtle s. They are the only marine stranding center in New Jersey. ref MarineMammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey http www.capemay.com Editorial august05 mammalstrandingcenter.html ref Since 1978, the MarineMammal Stranding Center has rescued more than 3,500 whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles. ref Brigantine Seal Stranding Center Very Busy http www.philly.com philly news local 94229524.html?cmpid 15585797 ref Although rehabilitation is costly, over 90 of the animals rehabilitated at the MarineMammal Stranding Center make a full recovery and are returned to the wild. ref MarineMammal Stranding Center WPHL http www.myphl17.com entertainment photogalleries wphl marinemammal stranding center story,0,1603036.story ref As well as dealing with marine animal issues, the MarineMammal Stranding Center operates a Sea Life Museum, houses an educational facility which includes hands on exhibits, and offers marine ecology based educational programs. ref Aquarium MarineMammal Stranding Center http www.fieldtrip.com nj 92660538.htm ref The Stranding Center also offers internship programs. ref MarineMammal Stranding Center http www.firstgiving.com mmsc ref External links http www.marinemammalstrandingcenter.org MarineMammal Stranding Center References Reflist Category 1978 establishments Category ... more details
San Diego San Diego A marinemammal park sometimes oceanarium is a Commercialism commercial amusement park theme park or aquarium where marinemammal s such as dolphin s, beluga whale s and sea lion s are kept within water tanks and displayed to the public in special shows. A marinemammal park is more elaborate than a dolphinarium , because it also features other marine mammals and offers additional ... park . Marinemammal parks are different from marine park s, which include natural reserves and marine ... s. It closed in 1903. The second marinemammal park, then called an oceanarium , was established in St. Augustine, Florida in 1938. It was initially a large water tank used to exhibit marine mammals for filming ... a shift to large marinemammal parks with cetaceans mostly orcas and other species of dolphin as attractions. Within this time SeaWorld Sea World USA evolved as the most prominent chain of marinemammal parks, with operations in Orlando, Florida , San Diego, California , San Antonio, Texas , and Aurora ... of movement within their artificial environments. The existence of marinemammal parks is thus ..., many marinemammal parks endeavour to improve the conditions of captivity and attempt to engage in public education as well as scientific studies. For that purpose many marinemammal parks joined together in the Alliance of MarineMammal Parks and Aquariums , an international association dedicated to high standard of care of marine mammals. It was founded in 1987 and established offices near Washington ... for the Protection of Animals WSPA References references External links http www.ammpa.org Alliance of MarineMammal Parks and Aquariums http www.eaam.org housing standards Recommended EAAM dolphin ... MarineMammal Park Category Animal welfare Category Aquaria Category Oceanaria Category Zoos bg ... Society for the Protection of Animals WSPA , consider keeping whales and dolphins in captivity animal ... The story of marine life in captivity . Golden Gate Junior Books, 1965. Joanne F. Oppenheim ... more details
The National MarineMammal Laboratory NMML is a United States research laboratory that undertakes research into marine mammals under the direction of the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . The laboratory is responsible for all government run marinemammal research across the United States. However, the Laboratory is based in Seattle, Washington, and research work tends to be focused on the coastal waters of California , Oregon , Washington U.S. state Washington and Alaska . Research tasks including stock quality and quantity assessment and in particular assessing trends in stock sizes. Research methods include satellite telemetry analysis and fieldwork from aircraft and ships. References cite web title About NMML work National MarineMammal Laboratory url http nmml.afsc.noaa.gov about.htm accessdate 14 May 2005 Category Marine biology science org stub tr Ulusal Deniz Memelileri Laboratuvar ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Wikify date April 2010 The Northcoast MarineMammal Center is a private non profit organization, which is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises and whales along the Northern most coast of California. The Northcoast MarineMammal Center is funded by donations and grants and has a large volunteer force which allows it to accomplish its mission. The Northcoast MarineMammal Center is located in Crescent City, CA but has operations that cover a significant portion of the region. NMMC Executive Director Lanni Hall Marine Mammalogist Current Board of Directors Jim Waldvogel President Sea Grant Advisor Janet Dickey Vice President R.N., Paramedic Dion Donaldson Treasurer Crescent City Harbor District Dennis Wood DVM Member, Veterinarian, Founder Stephen White Member, Law Enforcement Officer External links http www.northcoastmmc.org Official Website Category Animal welfare organizations in the United States ... more details
dwelling mammals with the marine environment. Researchers at the MarineMammal Center have discovered ... the food chain as it is consumed by zooplankton . Another discovery by The MarineMammal Center in collaboration ... and adults each year, emphasizing man s connection to the marine environment. Image Harborsealmmc.jpg thumb 210px right Pacific harbor seal in recuperation pool at the MarineMammal Center. Photo Credit The MarineMammal Center alt Photo of head of seal just above water surface, displaying sparse whiskers ... Northern fur seal pup posing in a pen at The MarineMammal Center alt Photo of seal with head raised ... saw 1,750 patients, more than in any year since it opened. Eighty percent of the MarineMammal ... The MarineMammal Center began in 1975 with a single bath tub or kiddy pool with a fence around ... to a juvenile elephant seal prior to surgery. Photo courtesy The MarineMammal Center alt Photo ... from The MarineMammal Center rescue an adult sea lion Photo courtesy The MarineMammal Center alt ... Cetacean Conservation Center Domoic acid Endangered species Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Institute for MarineMammal Studies Red tide gallery File Calais HS photo Aaron J Cohen.jpg Pacific Harbor ... The MarineMammal Center official site coord missing California DEFAULTSORT MarineMammal ..., rehabilitating, and releasing injured marine mammals. It also serves as a center for environmental research and education regarding marine mammals , namely cetaceans whales and dolphins and pinnipeds ... species endangered Southern sea otter . The only non mammal that the Center takes in are sea ... scientific reports on marine animal health in relation to the Pacific Ocean s environmental chemistry ... incidence of leptospirosis , a bacterial pathogen that can acutely damages the kidneys of marine ... more details
unreferenced date November 2010 A marinemammal observer MMO is a professional in environmental consulting who specialises in whale s and dolphin s. In recent years there has been increased concern for the effect of man made noise pollution in the ocean, particularly upon cetaceans which are known to be sensitive to sound. As a result, environmental regulation s have been introduced in an attempt to minimise negative impacts on marine wildlife. These guidelines have focused on the oil industry s seismic exploration for offshore oil. They centre on the practice of delaying or shutting down the use of air guns if a whale or dolphin is sighted nearby. An MMO will implement these regulations in the field. When onboard the seismic vessel, the MMO s job is two fold To spot sensitive wildlife species To ensure adherence to the guidelines. Spotting, and identifying, animals involves long hours of visual surveys. Detecting cetaceans with hydrophone s is known as Passive Acoustic Monitoring PAM , and this is an increasingly common technique used in addition to visual surveys. Ensuring adherence to guidelines requires a thorough knowledge of the regulations, understanding of the operations and the ability to communicate effectively with the crew. MMOs usually have a strong background in marine biology and Conservation biology conservation . Increasingly, the oil industry is employing a best ... MarineMammal Observer Association http www.jncc.gov.uk http www.mms.gov http www.iagc.org Guidelines ... Marine Media,5176,en.pdf New Zealand http www.doc.govt.nz upload documents conservation native animals marine mammals marinemammal acoustic disturbance code.pdf Canada http www.dfo mpo.gc.ca oceans ... amounts of explosives, marine construction projects and military trials of powerful new active sonar ... the negative effects of noise upon whales, dolphins and other marine life will no doubt continue ... ntls 2007NTLs 07 g02.pdf Category Marine biology ... more details
care of the animals, including the MarineMammalProtectionAct and the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 ...Image US Navy MarineMammal Program Logo.png right The U.S. Navy MarineMammal Program NMMP is a program administered by the United States Navy U.S. Navy which studies the military use of marinemammalmarine mammals principally Bottlenose Dolphin s and California Sea Lion s and trains animals to perform tasks such as ship and harbor protection, naval mine mine detection and clearance, and equipment ... pubs td 627 revd intro.html A Brief History of the Navy s MarineMammal Program from the foreword ... and the University of Hawai i . The program The Navy MarineMammal Program is based in San Diego ... targets, and locating potentially dangerous sea mines. There are five marinemammal teams, each ... Navy MarineMammal Mine Hunting Systems from the NMMP s home page ref MK 4 uses dolphins to detect ... technology mammals NMMP FAQ.html U.S. Navy MarineMammal Program Frequently Asked Questions ... harbor . However, a submarine is much more likely to be detected as a threat than a marinemammal ... used by the Navy s MarineMammal Program. The Navy identifies the following animal species ... as a member of the Alliance of MarineMammal Parks and Aquariums. ref http www.ammpa.org The Alliance of MarineMammal Parks and Aquariums ref The NMMP protocols for both care and research must be approved ... ar de United States Navy MarineMammal Program fr Programme ... the use of marine mammals in military applications, even in essentially non combatant roles such as mine ... was established in Hawaii at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Marine Corps Air Station on K ne ohe ..., performed mine clearance work in the Persian Gulf during the Iraq War . Mine hunting Three of the marinemammal teams are trained to detect enemy naval mine sea mines , which constitute a major hazard ... ref Force protection MK 6 uses dolphins and sea lions as wikt sentry sentries to protect harbor ... more details
The Australian MarineMammal Research Centre or AMMRC was established in 1996 as a co operative centre of the University of Sydney and the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales . The Centre s research program includes the impacts of climate change, the spatial, haul out and foraging behaviour of leopard seal s, population monitoring of Antarctic marine mammals , and the development of non invasive techniques that will allow researchers to monitor the hormones of wild populations whales, dolphins and seals without having to restrain the animals. The researchers, behavioural ecologists and veterinarians, work on numerous projects including Pinniped Seals of the Antarctic pack ice, Cetaceans in the coastal waters of New Guinea , Seal and cetacean populations in Australian waters, and Comparing southern and northern hemisphere endangered populations of cetaceans. The research is being supported by such organisations as the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation DSTO . See also Australian Marine Conservation Society References http www.deh.gov.au minister env 2006 mr24july206.html New marinemammal research centre an Australian first from the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Heritage. http www.biodiversity.ea.gov.au coasts publications pubs ausseals.pdf The Action Plan for Australian Seals External links http www.iwcoffice.co.uk documents sci com 2002progreports SC 54 ProgRep 20Australia.pdf Project report for 2002 coord 42 59 12 S 147 17 31 E display title Category Research institutes in Australia Category Biological research institutes ... more details
The North Atlantic MarineMammal Commission NAMMCO is an international body for co operation on conservation, management and study of marinemammal s in the North Atlantic . The body was founded in 1992 by its current members Norway , Iceland , Greenland , and the Faroe Islands . The organisation came about because the nations were and continue to be unhappy with the international management of cetacean s and other marine mammals by the International Whaling Commission . NAMMCO believes that whaling should be more extensive than that currently allowed under the IWC moratorium which prohibits all large species whaling with a few specific exceptions. Nations opposed to whaling, such as the United Kingdom , do not recognise NAMMCO s claim to be the right body for management of whale stocks in the North Atlantic, and continue to support the IWC. History and structure NAMMCO was founded in Nuuk , Greenland on 9 April 1992 by the signatories to Agreement on Cooperation in Research, Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals in the North Atlantic . The Agreement came into force on 7 July 1992 and was itself the product of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Troms in 1990 between the Norwegian and Icelandic governments and the Greenland and Faroese home rule governments. The purpose of the organisation is set out in Article 2 of the agreement. The commission has three parts. The council is the decision making part of the commission, which requests, and acts on, advice from its management committees, which make proposals for management of marine mammals stocks within the region, and from the scientific committee which reviews current scientific literature and carries out its own scientific research. The commission also hosts workshops and forums devoted to hunting methods and environmental questions. References http www.nammco.no NAMMCO homepage http www.highnorth.no Library Publications iceland na iw an.htm An exposition of NAMMCO s position from High North, a pro whaling ... more details
The Israel MarineMammal Research and Assistance Center IMMRAC is an Israel Israeli non profit organization dedicated to the research study and Wildlife management conservation of cetacean populations that inhabit the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf of Aqaba Eilat . IMMRAC s activities include Updating the list of Mediterranean cetacean species that range into the inadequately studied Eastern Basin. Conducting near shore surveys with the goal of studying the habitat use, site fidelity, home range extent, trends in population size and genetic profiles of coastal bottlenose dolphin s, the most common local species. Manning a nationwide, 24 hour alert net which responds to real time reports of distressed at sea, floating, beached whale beached and stranded dolphin s, as well as a modest Wildlife rehabilitation rehabilitation facility for sick injured animals. Conducting post mortem examinations to determine age, feeding habits through stomach contents, possible cause of death, general state of health and level of Tissue biology tissue contaminant s. Tissue samples are also sent to Israeli and international laboratories for analyses. Pursuing a multi year longitudinal study of dolphin human relations expressed by a solitary sociable female bottlenose dolphin in the gulf of Aqaba Eilat. Devising means of reducing by catch , specifically of bottlenose dolphins, which have a close and costly association with the local fishing trawler trawl boat fleet. Launching public awareness campaigns to draw attention to important ecology ecological issues affecting dolphins in the Middle East , as well as the Marine ocean marine bio diversity of our whole Earth planet . This is done by means of media interviews, press release s, public lectures, information stands and activity centers at various ... to university . Lobbying for legislation aimed at conservation of the marine environment at large, and specifically marine mammals . External links http immrac.org english IMMRAC English homepage ... more details
Wikify date January 2011 Refimprove date December 2009 Marine environmental protection is one of the eleven Missions of the United States Coast Guard missions of the United States Coast Guard . ref uscsub 6 468 ref Officially, there are five areas of emphasis in the marine environmental protection MEP mission. These areas cover virtually every aspect of oil and chemical response and provide the goals and objectives for Coast Guard initiatives. The five areas of emphasis are Prevention To stop pollution before it occurs using Training. Equipment. Procedures. Enforcement To provide civil and criminal penalties for illegal acts. Surveillance To protect the marine environment by conducting Pollution over flights. Vessel boardings. Harbor patrols. Transfer monitoring. Facility inspections. Response To clean up and limit the impact of an oil or chemical discharge. In House Abatement To ensure Coast Guard vessel and facility compliance with federal pollution laws and regulations. References Reflist DEFAULTSORT Marine Environmental Protection Uscg Category United States Coast Guard Category Ocean pollution USCG stub ... more details
Consumer ProtectionAct may refer to US Agriculture and Consumer ProtectionAct of 1973 , US Anticybersquatting Consumer ProtectionAct , US, 1999 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer ProtectionAct , US, 2005 Consumer Credit ProtectionAct , US Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer ProtectionAct , US, 2010 Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act , US, 2009 Telephone Consumer ProtectionAct of 1991 , US UK Consumer ProtectionAct 1987 , UK Other Consumer ProtectionAct of 1986 , India dab ... more details
The Protection of Children Act may refer to the following United Kingdom acts Protection of Children Act 1978 Protection of Children Tobacco Act 1986 Protection of Children Act 1999 Protection of Children Scotland Act 2003 Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences Scotland Act 2005 See also List of short titles disamb Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Mergefrom Wild Life ProtectionAct, 1972, Amended 2003 date August 2009 Wildlife of India The Wildlife ProtectionAct of 1972 refers to a sweeping package of legislation enacted in 1972 by the Government of India . Before 1972, India only had five designated National parks of India national parks . Among other reforms, the Act established schedules of protected plant and animal species hunting or harvesting these species was largely outlawed. The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of India , except the State of Jammu and Kashmir which has its own wildlife act. It has six schedules which give varying degrees of protection. http envfor.nic.in legis wildlife wildlife2s1.html Schedule I and part II of http envfor.nic.in legis wildlife wildlife2s2.html Schedule II provide absolute protection offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. Species listed in http envfor.nic.in legis wildlife wildlife2s3.html Schedule III and http envfor.nic.in legis wildlife wildlife2s4.html Schedule IV are also protected, but the penalties are much lower. http envfor.nic.in ... links http www.envfor.nic.in legis wildlife wildlife1.html The Indian Wildlife ProtectionAct ... . A commentary on the Wildlife ProtectionAct 1972, and includes a compilation of the Supreme Court and High Courts judgements on Wildlife ProtectionAct 1972, Indian Forest Act, 1927, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and other relevant statutes. coord missing India DEFAULTSORT Wildlife ProtectionAct Of 1972 Category Conservation in India Category Indian law Category Protected areas of India india law stub ml 1972 simple Wildlife ProtectionAct of 1972 ... under this act relating to the death of tigers. Definitions under the Act Section 2 animal includes amphibian s, bird s, mammal s, and reptile s, and their young, and also includes, in the cases of birds ... more details
The Protection of Animals Act 1911 c. 27 is an Act of Parliament Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom . It received Royal Assent on 18 August 1911. The act consolidated several previous pieces of legislation, among others repealing the Cruelty to Animals Act 1849 and the Wild Animals in Captivity ProtectionAct 1900 . It was itself largely repealed and replaced by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 , which consolidated many different forms of animal welfare legislation. See also Wild Animals in Captivity ProtectionAct 1900 External links UK SLD 1069356 the Protection of Animals Act 1911 OPSI http www.opsi.gov.uk acts acts1911 pdf ukpga 19110027 en.pdf the Protection of Animals Act 1911 Category United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1911 Category Animal rights and welfare legislation in the United Kingdom ... more details
The Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 c. 33 is an Act of Parliament Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which provides protection for designated shipwrecks . Section 1 of the act provides for wrecks ... military shipwrecks are protected under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 . Maritime ... an ordnance similar to the UK Protection of Wrecks Act, allowing for the protection of wrecks in colonial ... Maritime archaeology Archaeology of shipwrecks Wreck diving Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 List of designations under the Protection of Wrecks Act References http www.mcga.gov.uk c4mca mcga environmental ... of Wrecks Act 1973 OPSI http www.opsi.gov.uk acts acts1973 pdf ukpga 19730033 en.pdf the Protection ... with a wreck designated under section 1 of the act without a licence. Navigation, angling and bathing ... beyond the visible remains. Designation and licensing under section 1 of the act is managed by English ... at Plymouth , in 1973. As of July 2007 there were 60 wreck sites under current protection under section 1 of the act. Two sites that had at some point been designated have subsequently been revoked. For a complete list see List of designations under the Protection of Wrecks Act . Wrecks designated as dangerous As of July 2008, only two wrecks are designated as dangerous under section 2 of the act ... 2 of the act is managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency . Wrecks protected by other means A number of wreck sites have been protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act ... Heritage Protected Wrecks website information about the protection of wrecks and application for licences ... material http www.cadw.wales.gov.uk default.asp?id 111 Cadw website information about the protection ... of the Act. Fenwick, Valerie and Gale, Alison 1998 , Historic Shipwrecks, Discovered, Protected ... wrecks designated in the first 25 years of the Act. cite web title Advisory Committee on Historic ... Protection of Wrecks Ordnance 1977 No. 12 7 July 1977 Falkland Islands Protection of Wrecks Ardent ... more details
Infobox UK Legislation short title Constables ProtectionAct 1750 ref The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896 . ref parliament Parliament of the United Kingdom long title An Act for the rendering Justices of the Peace more safe in the Execution of their Office and for indemnifying Constables and others acting in obedience to their Warrants. statute book chapter 24 Geo. 2 c. 44 introduced by territorial extent England and Wales br Scotland royal assent commencement repeal date amendments related legislation repealing legislation Justices ProtectionAct 1848 status Current original text activeTextDocId 1516775 The Constables ProtectionAct 1750 24 Geo. 2 Statute book chapter c. 44 is an Act of Parliament Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that gives constable s ... and other officers protection from being lawsuit sued for carrying out the orders of a Justice of the Peace justice of the peace . Justices themselves have immunity from being sued for their own actions under http www.opsi.gov.uk acts acts2003 ukpga 20030039 en 3 pt2 pb8 l1g31 sections 31 33 of the Courts Act 2003 , except if they have acted outside their jurisdiction and in bad faith . References reflist External links UK SLD 1516775 the Constables ProtectionAct 1750 . UK legislation Category English laws Category Scottish laws Category 1750 in law ... more details
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