The MMPA protects all marine mammals and prevents them from being taken from their habitats. It also controls the amount of import and export of any marine mammal and marine mammal products in the US. The act covers hunting, killing, capture and harassment of the marine mammals.
If a marine mammal is required for scientific research, public display or import/export, a permit must be attained from the FWS. All permits, however, must agree with the MMPA's regulations.
It is prohibited for a marine mammal to be taken in the course of commercial fishing, expect in extreme circumstances.
http://marinebio.org/oceans/conservation/laws/marine-mammal-protection-act.asp#.UMoajG882So
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