Section 217.120 - Specified activity and specified geographical region(a) Regulations in this subpart apply only to the incidental taking of marine mammals during seabird research activities by Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue) and those persons it authorizes or funds to conduct activities on its behalf in the areas outlined in paragraph (b) of this section.(b) The incidental taking of marine mammals by Point Blue may only occur in California on Southeast Farallon Island, Ano Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore in accordance with a Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued under §§ 216.106 of this chapter and 217.126. 86 FR 27998 , 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2026