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related lawsMagnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 Section 118 is most relevant to fisheries bycatch issues. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Public Law 94-265, as amended through October 11, 1996) An act to provide for the conservation and management of the fisheries, and for other purposes; Sections 2, 202, 301, and 405 are among those that deal with bycatch. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 The ESA provides for the conservation of species which are in danger of endangerment or extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range and the conservation of the ecosystems on which they depend; Section 7 is very relevant to fisheries bycatch issues. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 |
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