FY23 Grants Program

Request for Proposals Announced!

November 2, 2022

The Commission is pleased to announce the FY23 request for proposals on marine mammal population health in a changing climate! Learn more here.

Celebrating 50 Years!

Marine Mammal Protection Act (1972-2022)

October 21, 2022

Join us as we celebrate 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and more!

FY22 Grant Awards

Recipients Announced!

August 8, 2022

The Commission is pleased to announce eight projects were selected for funding in FY2022! Congratulations to all awardees!

In Memoriam

Dr. William F. Perrin

July 11, 2022

A tribute to the life of our former Chair of the Committee of Scientific Advisors, Dr. William F. Perrin. Bill’s research on dolphins killed in the eastern Tropical Pacific tuna fishery was a major impetus for the passage of the MMPA. Globally influential in cetacean science and conservation, Bill was also a formidable marine mammal taxonomist.

In Memoriam

Dr. Sam H. Ridgway

July 10, 2022

A tribute to the life of Dr. Sam Ridgway. Sam was a friend, mentor, and intellectual inspiration to all in the field of marine mammal science. A member of our Committee of Scientific Advisors from 1975-1978, he remained a dear friend and colleague to the Commission for almost half a century.

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

for Commissioners of the Marine Mammal Commission

May 25, 2022

President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Sue E. Moore and Andrew J. Read for Commissioners of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission. See details on the White House announcement.

President Biden Appoints New Commission Chair

Frances M.D. Gulland, Vet M.D. Ph.D.

May 4, 2022

We are very pleased to announce that President Biden designated Dr. Frances Gulland as the Chair of the Marine Mammal Commission on May 4, 2022. Learn more on the Meet the Commission webpage.

Federally Funded Marine Mammal Research

Results from FY2021 Survey are in!

May 2, 2022

View a summary of the results from the 450+ reported projects here.

MMC Webinar

Federal Approaches to Cetacean Vessel Strike Management

April 12, 2022

For more information on the April 12, 2022 webinar, visit the event webpage.

Commission Scientists' Review

Effects of Climate Change on Marine Mammals

March 14, 2022

Commission scientists have published a review of the evidence for effects of climate change on marine mammals that occur in U.S. waters. Learn more here!

2021 Annual Report

Our Top Stories in 2021

February 1, 2022

The 2021 Annual Report highlights a few of our top accomplishments for 2021. Read the report