An Act relative to a marine special activity license program

This bill creates a "marine special activity license" program to regulate scientific research involving marine organisms. It directly affects researchers at universities, marine institutes, government agencies, and aquaculture facilities who study, collect, or restore sea life (like oysters or corals) for scientific or educational purposes. The license requires applicants to demonstrate compliance with species protection standards, submit detailed activity reports (including species, locations, and how organisms were handled), and provide data for replication or monitoring. Licenses are denied if proposed activities risk harming species or exceed established catch limits, with reviews considering biological status, gear impact, and location.