MMC Annual Meeting

Public Agenda Released!

September 27, 2023

We plan to hold our next Annual Meeting on November 14-15, 2023 in Washington, D.C. View the event webpage for an agenda!

Remembering Dr. Michael Tillman

Marine Mammal Commissioner

September 7, 2023

The Commission is very sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Michael Tillman, who served as Marine Mammal Commissioner from 2010-2022. Tributes to Mike’s life have been shared by colleagues at the International Whaling Commission and the journal of Marine Mammal Science.

Federal Scientific Integrity Policy

Public Listening Sessions

September 15, 2023

Please consider attending public listening sessions about Scientific Integrity Policy Implementation on September 15th & 20th, 2023. More details available on this 1-Pager.

FY23 Grant Awards

Recipients Announced!

August 1, 2023

The Commission is pleased to announce seven projects were selected for funding in FY2023! Congratulations to all awardees!

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.

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!

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.