Marine Mammal Protection Act

U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Issues Special Final Rule To Manage The Polar Bear

On February 20, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued a final special rule to manage the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rule...more

Proposed Rule Would Regulate U.S. Navy's Impact On Marine Mammals

On January 31, 2013, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a proposed rule to regulate the impact of United States Navy exercises on marine mammals. The rule would affect areas off the Southern California,...more