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The MMPA prohibits the harassment or 'take' of marine mammals, including pinnipeds; visitors must maintain a safe distance and adhere to guidelines to avoid violating Section 102 of the MMPA.
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What regulations govern the interaction between humans and pinnipeds under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972?
The MMPA prohibits the harassment or 'take' of marine mammals, including pinnipeds; visitors must maintain a safe distance and adhere to guidelines to avoid violating Section 102 of the MMPA.