Marine_Mammals_Protection_Act

Marine Mammals Protection Act

Marine Mammals Protection Act

Act of Parliament in New Zealand

The Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.

For the American act, see Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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The environmental organisation Project Jonah gave the major impetus for the government to create the Act.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Epstein, Charlotte (30 November 2008). The Power of Words in International Relations: Birth of an Anti-Whaling Discourse. MIT Press. p. 149. ISBN 9780262550697. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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