Marine Mammal Protection Act Archives

News Briefs

Federal Government to Form Team to Protect Pacific Humpbacks from Deadly Entanglements in Fishing Gear

The National Marine Fisheries Service published a notice announcing its intent to establish a team to reduce Pacific humpback whale entanglements in fishing gear. The Service committed to forming a

Katherine Clements October 12, 2023

Standing Watch

Wall of Death: Will Feds challenge use of international driftnets?

NATIONWIDE—Labeling anything as a “Wall of Death” is certain to capture the attention of, well, anyone who is paying attention to whatever is being labeled as a Wall of Death.

Devon Warren March 28, 2019

State/National/World

Trump administration sued over vaquita porpoise

The Natural Resources Defense Council, or NRDC, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, March 21, alleging several federal agencies, in not enforcing

Devon Warren April 7, 2018

Marine Mammal Protection Act

Federal Government to Form Team to Protect Pacific Humpbacks from Deadly Entanglements in Fishing Gear

Wall of Death: Will Feds challenge use of international driftnets?

Trump administration sued over vaquita porpoise

News Briefs

On the Waterline with Jaiar

CDFW Extends Crab Trap Restrictions and Delays Commercial Dungeness Season Amid Whale Protection and Safety Concerns

Recreational Boating and Fishing Anchor the Nation’s Outdoor Recreation Economy

Battling the Wind and Waves: My Seasickness Survival Guide

Greg Helms Highlights Santa Barbara Channel’s Leadership in Coastal Conservation at SBMM Speaker Series

Progress Continues on Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project

Secrets of the Most Accurate LOP on Earth: A Guide to Navigating with Confidence

Stay Grounded — Mastering the Art of Anchoring

Sailing Tip: Mastering the Storm Trysail for Safe Winter Sailing

For the Sailor’s Gear Bag

Anchors and Anchoring Systems

Port of Hueneme and Port of Paita Forge Sister Port Partnership to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

Avalon Beautiful: Enhancing Catalina Island for Generations

Port of San Diego Appoints Scott Chadwick as New President and CEO

Vendée Globe Update: Records Falling as Racers Adapt