International trade · 24/07/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Granted Permit to Catch Marine Mammals During Fireworks Displays

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California has been granted a 5-year permit to incidentally catch California sea lions and harbor seals during professional fireworks displays within the sanctuary, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act.