In Response to COVID-19

The Commission is Teleworking

April 2, 2020

For general inquires, email mmc@mmc.gov, or visit the Meet the Commission page for staff emails.  Thank you for your patience.

Teaching from Home?

Check out our Educational Materials!

March 31, 2020

View free marine mammal-themed PowerPoints, lesson plans, and more here.

Job Opportunity at the Commission

Join our Science Program team!!

March 12, 2020

Applications are being accepted until April 10th. For more information and to apply please click here.

Annual Meeting 2020 - New Orleans, LA

Postponed Until Further Notice

February 28, 2020

For more information, visit the 2020 Annual Meeting page.

FY21 President's Budget

MMC Proposed to be Eliminated

February 10, 2020

The Administration requests the elimination of the Marine Mammal Commission. The MMC has met its Congressional mandate for over 40 years, at a cost of just over 1 penny per American per year. Click here to view message from MMC Chair.

2019 Annual Report

Our Top Stories in 2019

January 29, 2020

The 2019 Annual Report highlights a few of our top accomplishments for 2019. Read the report

FY20 Funding Opportunity

Proposals Due April 21st!

November 4, 2019

We are pleased to announce our FY20 current funding opportunity. The MMC is requesting proposals that further the conservation and management goals of the MMPA. Learn more

Marine Mammals in Alaska

Co-management Review Published!

July 31, 2019

The Commission’s Co-management of Marine Mammals in Alaska: A Case Study-Based Review is now available! Learn more

MMC Funds New Projects

FY19 Awards Announced!

July 23, 2019

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our FY19 research grants, which address impacts of a changing ocean on marine mammals of importance to Alaska Natives. Congratulations and thanks to those who applied!