Joining us to talk about this is Vincent Janik of the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St.

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That definition is ambiguous, so extremists have taken it to mean anything, including the possibility of a vessel's disturbing a resting sea mammal.

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Zoos and aquariums also assisted with sea otter rescue and recovery efforts after the Exxon Valdez oil spill and continue to assume leadership roles in helping the public understand the importance of protecting the sea otter, as well as making major contributions to ongoing marine mammal rescue and recovery programs.

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