Subsistence
Subsistence means the use of marine mammals taken by Alaskan Natives for food, clothing, shelter, heating, transportation, and other uses necessary to maintain the life of the taker or those who depend upon the taker to provide them with such subsistence.
Source
50 CFR § 216.3
Scoping language
In addition to definitions contained in the MMPA, and unless the context otherwise requires, in this part 216: