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What regulatory framework governs the protection of pinnipeds at PIER 39?

The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), specifically Section 102, prohibits the harassment or taking of pinnipeds, ensuring their protection and establishing a 100-yard safety buffer zone around haul-out sites.

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The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), specifically Section 102, prohibits the harassment or taking of pinnipeds, ensuring their protection and establishing a 100-yard safety buffer zone around haul-out sites.

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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