Answer
The MMPA prohibits harassment or 'take' of pinnipeds, as outlined in Section 102; visitors must maintain a 100-yard safety buffer zone to ensure compliance.
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What regulations govern human-pinniped interactions at PIER 39 under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972?
The MMPA prohibits harassment or 'take' of pinnipeds, as outlined in Section 102; visitors must maintain a 100-yard safety buffer zone to ensure compliance.