Marine Mammal Protection and Advocacy

Jane Davenport, a senior attorney at Defenders of Wildlife, discusses her work in legal advocacy to protect marine mammals like the North Atlantic right whale. She highlights the importance of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and shares her personal experiences with whale watching. Jane emphasizes the need for public involvement in advocating for strong laws to protect marine ecosystems and outlines future goals for resilience against climate change.

What is Jane Davenport's role at Defenders of Wildlife?

• Environmental Scientist

• Wildlife Photographer

• Senior Attorney

• Marine Biologist

How many North Atlantic right whales are estimated to survive?

• 500

• 340

• 750

• 1000

What law is crucial for the protection of marine mammals like the North Atlantic right whale?

• Marine Mammal Protection Act

• Clean Water Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Endangered Species Act

What is one of the most exciting experiences Jane Davenport mentions?

• Bird watching

• Scuba diving

• Whale watching

• Swimming with dolphins

What has Defenders of Wildlife done to protect the MMPA from industry interests?

• Ignored industry challenges

• Fought against industry interests

• Weakened environmental laws

• Supported offshore drilling

Who should members of the public contact to express the importance of the MMPA?

• Local wildlife organizations

• Their representatives in Congress

• Marine biologists

• International environmental groups

What are some age-old problems that need 21st-century solutions according to the video?

• Coral bleaching and ocean acidification

• Overfishing and habitat destruction

• Vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglements

• Climate change and pollution

What is the ultimate goal for humans and marine mammals according to Jane Davenport?

• To reduce human interaction with marine life

• To separate human activities from marine areas

• To dominate marine ecosystems

• To coexist in thriving healthy ocean ecosystems

What is a key focus for helping marine mammals adapt to climate change?

• Reducing fishing activities

• Investing in technological solutions

• Building more marine parks

• Increasing tourism