Marine Mammal Protection Act

Marine Mammals You Didn't Know People Ate

Posted 03.27.2012

Edible Marine Mammals: Study Finds 97 Species Are Eaten Around The World (PHOTOS)

Marine Biologist Accused Of Feeding Whales, Indicted For Violating Laws (Video)

AP | By JASON DEAREN | Posted 01.06.2012

SAN FRANCISCO -- A marine biologist who runs popular whale-watching tours on California's Monterey Bay has been indicted for violating federal laws th...

Saving Sea Otters, Saving Ourselves

Julie Packard | Posted 05.25.2011

Julie Packard

California has led the nation in environmental protection in so many ways. It's surely within our reach to ensure that our sea otters survive and thrive.

Whale of a Problem: Captive Marine Mammals

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

Tomorrow morning my colleague Naomi Rose, Ph.D., and a number of other experts will testify before a House subcommittee about the ethical and legal is...

Major Turning Point in the Fight to Save Whales

Joel Reynolds | Posted 05.25.2011

Joel Reynolds

Despite mounting evidence that such sonar can kill and seriously injure marine mammals, the Navy refused to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.

Richardson Appointment Is Good News for Oceans

Frances Beinecke | Posted 05.25.2011

Frances Beinecke

As Secretary of Commerce, Bill Richardson can position the US as a leader on international ocean issues. He is a big-picture person, someone who understands the global stage.