In its 2004 appropriations bill, Congress directed the Marine Mammal Commission to - review the biological viability of the most endangered marine mammal populations and make recommendations regarding the cost-effectiveness of current protection programs. This report identifies - the most endangered marine mammal populations in U.S. waters, evaluates the criteria and methods used to place marine mammal species and populations on the major protected species lists, and reviews current data on their biological status.
In its 2004 appropriations bill, Congress directed the Marine Mammal Commission to - review the biological viability of the most endangered marine mam...
Marine Mammal Commission Michael L. Weber David W. Laist
This book is divided into three major sections. The first discusses provisions of the MMPA and the ESA that form the foundation for most marine mammal protection programs. The second profiles protection programs for all 22 listed taxa. Each profile summarizes information on the taxon's status, major threats, management framework, critical habitat, recovery planning, major management actions, and staffing and funding levels. The third summarizes overall trends in protection programs for the listed species and populations, based on those profiles. Appendices include tables and charts with...
This book is divided into three major sections. The first discusses provisions of the MMPA and the ESA that form the foundation for most marine mammal...
