Marine Mammal Commission

2026 Marine Mammal Commission Letters and Agency Responses

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Application from Briana Witteveen to conduct research on cetaceans in Alaska.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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Application from the Fort Wayne Zoo to import one adult female California sea lion from Canada for public display purposes.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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Application from the University of Florida to receive, import, and export marine mammal parts for research.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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Application from Amanda Bishop to receive, import, and export pinniped parts for research.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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Application from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, to take marine mammals incidental to conducting construction, maintenance, and operation of ice roads, trails and pads on Alaska’s North Slope.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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Application from Amanda Lauer to import marine mammal parts for research.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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Proposed rule to allow National Marine Fishery Service to authorize rodent-detecting dogs on the Pribilof Islands.

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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