Washington, April 27 -- Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following press release:
Today, on Marine Mammal Rescue Day, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) reintroduced the Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act, legislation to strengthen protections for marine mammals and the coastal ecosystems they depend on from the growing threat of the climate crisis.
"Marine mammals are facing unprecedented threats," said Congresswoman Brownley. "The climate crisis is rapidly reshaping our oceans and putting whales, sea otters, polar bears, manatees, and other species at risk.
"For decades, the Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a cornerstone of our nation's commitment to protecting marine mammals. But the law has not kept pace wi...