### Question
How is the term bona fide research defined?


### Answer
The term **bona fide research** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1362* as the following:

> scientific research on marine mammals, the results of which—


(A) likely would be accepted for publication in a referred scientific journal

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

