Chronology-the 1970s
・ 1972-Marine Mammal Protection Act
- Establishes moratorium on take of marine mammals (with some exceptions) and bans importation of marine mammals and their products
・ 1973-Endangered Species Act
- Protects all threatened and endangered species and habitats critical to their survival
Chronology-the 1970s
・ 1975-First National Marine Sanctuary
- Us designates first national marine sanctuary, the wreck of the USS Monitor, a Civil War vessel that lies off the coast of North Carolina
・ 1976-Fishery Conservation and Management Act
- Establishes 200-nautical mile fishery zone and regional councils to manage fisheries in the zone
・ 1978-Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments
- Creates new regulatory system for managing offshore oil and gas related activities and their impacts
