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USGS Ecosystems Wildlife: Terrestrial and Endangered Resources Program Mammals: Marine Species

Mammals: Marine Species

The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended establishes a responsibility to conserve marine mammals with management authority vested in the Department of the Interior for the sea otter, walrus, polar bear, dugong, and manatee. Listed below are USGS research projects about marine mammals.