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.
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
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!
Our Mission
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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