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!
Chairman's Letter on MMPA Provisions Relative to Gray Seal Management
August 1, 2019
See our letter here.
Annual Meeting 2019 - Kona, HI
Meeting Materials Posted!
June 21, 2019
The Commission’s 2019 Annual Meeting was held on May 21-23 in Kailua-Kona, HI. The meeting focused on marine mammal issues in waters around Hawaii and the greater Pacific islands. Click here for the meeting materials and presentations.
FY20 President's Budget
MMC Proposed to be Eliminated
March 18, 2019
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 about 1 penny per American per year. Click here to view message from MMC Chair
In Memoriam
Lloyd Lowry
January 31, 2019
A tribute to the life of our former chair of the Committee of Scientific Advisors, Lloyd Lowry – one of Alaska’s best-known marine mammal biologists. Read more
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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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