Managing, conserving and rebuilding populations of marine mammals and endangered marine species in rivers, bay and estuaries, and in marine waters within 200 miles of shore, from North Carolina to Maine.

The Protected Resources Division manages the Marine Mammal Program, and the Endangered Species Program. The Marine Mammal Program is dedicated to protecting whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions from harm caused by human activities. The program carries out the mandates of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972: to conserve healthy populations and to rebuild (or "recover") populations that are strategic. The scientists and policy makers in the Protected Resources Division work with state agencies, industry, environmental groups, and other organizations and individuals to protect marine mammals from any harm caused by human activities. The Endangered Species Program is dedicated to the protection and recovery of threatened or endangered marine species. The program carries out the mandates of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The scientists and policy makers in the Protected Resources Division work with state agencies, other federal agencies, industry, environmental groups, and other organizations and individuals to prevent the extinction of marine species.  Click here for more

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	Contact Assistant Regional Administrator (978) 281-9116 National Marine Fisheries Service 55 Great Republic Drive Gloucester, MA 01930