The Administration requests the elimination of the Marine Mammal Commission. The Commission has met its Congressional mandate for over 50 years, at a cost of just over 1 penny per American per year. Click here to view message from MMC Chair.
A new publication by Commission Chair Gulland and coauthors examines the history of marine mammal stranding networks and looks toward the future. View the publication here.
The Commission is very sad to mark the passing of Dr. Bob Hofman, one of the founding fathers of marine mammal conservation. Bob served as the Commission’s Scientific Program Director from 1975-2000. His legacy lives in the strength of marine mammal science and protection around the world and we will miss his knowledge, experience, mentoring, and thoughtfulness.
The 2024 Annual Report highlights a few of our top accomplishments for 2024. Read the report
Check out our new page featuring research by the Commissioners, Scientific Advisors, and staff! To view recent peer-reviewed publications, visit the webpage.
Those wishing to submit a pre-proposal must upload by no later than Monday, October 7, 2024! Learn more here.
The Commission held a working meeting to discuss and, as appropriate, formulate recommendations and make decisions regarding three subject areas. Visit the event page to view the recording and for more details.
The Commission is pleased to announce seven projects were selected for funding in FY2024! Congratulations to all awardees!
View a summary of the results from the 450+ reported projects here.
Learn more about why whales are at risk and what can be done to help them.
To provide independent, science-based oversight of domestic and international policies and actions of federal agencies addressing human impacts on marine mammals and their ecosystems.
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