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The Endangered Species Act - protecting marine resources

Published Date:

2011

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Corporate Authors:

United States, National Marine Fisheries Service,

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Description:

"Congress passed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on December 28, 1973, recognizing that the natural heritage of the United States was of "esthetic, ecological, educational, recreational, and scientific value to our Nation and its people." It was understood that, without protection, many of our nation's living resources would become extinct"--Paragraph 1.

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Professional Paper

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National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

Place as Subject:

United States

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