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Yes, marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), and any form of harassment or take, as defined in Section 102, is subject to serious consequences.
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Are pinnipeds, including Eumetopias jubatus and Zalophus californianus, protected under federal law?
Yes, marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), and any form of harassment or take, as defined in Section 102, is subject to serious consequences.