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[CITE: 16USC410xx-1]

 
                         TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
 
   CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
 
              SUBCHAPTER LIX-V--DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK
 
Sec. 410xx-1. Administration


(a) In general

    The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with this 
subchapter and with the provisions of law generally applicable to units 
of the national park system, including sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this 
title.

(b) Management purposes

    The park shall be managed for the following purposes, among others:
        (1) To protect and interpret a pristine subtropical marine 
    ecosystem, including an intact coral reef community.
        (2) To protect populations of fish and wildlife, including (but 
    not limited to) loggerhead and green sea turtles, sooty terns, 
    frigate birds, and numerous migratory bird species.
        (3) To protect the pristine natural environment of the Dry 
    Tortugas group of islands.
        (4) To protect, stabilize, restore, and interpret Fort 
    Jefferson, an outstanding example of nineteenth century masonry 
    fortification.
        (5) To preserve and protect submerged cultural resources.
        (6) In a manner consistent with paragraphs (1) through (5), to 
    provide opportunities for scientific research.

(Pub. L. 102-525, title II, Sec. 202, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3440.)
