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What regulations govern the interaction between humans and pinnipeds at PIER 39?

The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), specifically Section 102, prohibits the harassment or taking of marine mammals, including pinnipeds, and mandates the maintenance of a 100-yard safety buffer zone.

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The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), specifically Section 102, prohibits the harassment or taking of marine mammals, including pinnipeds, and mandates the maintenance of a 100-yard safety buffer zone.

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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