2026 Annual Meeting
September 22nd and 23rd, 2026
The Commission held a virtual 2026 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, 23 September 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Commission and its Scientific Advisors met to review and discuss outcomes of the Range-Wide Gray Whale Science Symposium and discuss progress updates with active Commission grantees. In addition, the Commission considered possible actions and initiatives in furtherance of its statutory duties. The meeting was public and open to all.

Marine Mammal Commission Office
Virtual Participation Details
The meeting was open to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), the Federal Advisory Committee Act and applicable regulations. Public attendance was possible via Zoom Webinar.
Agenda
View the agenda here and the meeting presentations here.
Day 1
- Debrief from the Range-Wide Gray Whale Science Symposium
- Summary prepared by and session moderated by Lauri Leach and Jackie Shaff
- Highlights from Fiscal Year 2025 Grantees
- Moderated by Dee Allen
Day 2
- Follow Up from Day 1
- Moderated by Andy Read
- Future Actions in Furtherance of Commission Duties
- Moderated by Andy Read
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