Federally Funded Marine Mammal Research

Results from FY2022 Survey are in!

May 3, 2023

View a summary of the results from the 425+ reported projects here.

Recent Large Whale Strandings

along the East Coast

February 21, 2023

Updates from the Commission on recent whale strandings along the East Coast 

MMC Webinar

Stranding Response, Health Surveillance, and Conservation

February 8, 2023

To view the recording of the February 8, 2023 webinar, visit the event webpage.

2022 Annual Report

Our Top Stories in 2022

February 1, 2023

The 2022 Annual Report highlights a few of our top accomplishments for 2022. Read the report

New Commissioners!

Presidentially Appointed and Senate Confirmed

January 5, 2023

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sue E. Moore and Dr. Andy J. Read  as Commissioners of the Marine Mammal Commission. Learn more and Meet the Commission.

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!

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.

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!