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The page outlines human-caused stressors on marine mammals, including bycatch, vessel interactions, and pollution.
The Marine Mammal Commission’s Research Program funds marine mammal research and conservation grants and surveys federal marine mammal work.
The Rice 's whale (formerly known as the Northern GOM Bryde's whale) is one of the world's most endangered large whales and is at risk by vessel strikes, acoustic disturbances, and other threats.
The Barataria Bay population of common bottlenose dolphins has declined by about 45% due to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
The 2019 Marine Mammal Commission Annual Meeting covered marine mammal science and management in the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific region, including species status and threats.
The Grants and Research program supports the Marine Mammal Commission’s conservation efforts under Title II of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Female polar bear with cubs. (Ian Stirling)
The Marine Mammal Commission consolidates resources on marine mammal science and management for public use.
The Marine Mammal Commission newsletter provides quarterly updates on marine mammal-related news and events.
The page lists commission letters by year from 2003 to 2026.
The Marine Mammal Commission has been called to testify to Congress on specific actions impacting marine mammals and their environment.
The Marine Mammal Commission regularly writes letters to federal agencies and various action proponents with specific recommendations aimed at conserving marine mammals and their environment.
The Marine Mammal Commission provides career resources for students and early-career professionals in marine science, policy, and management.
The Commissioners, Scientific Advisors, and staff of the Marine Mammal Commission bring wide-ranging experience and knowledge of marine ecology, resource management, and marine mammal affairs. Professional bios and background information are provided.
MMC is an independent government agency mandated by Congress under the MMPA to further the conservation of marine mammals and their environment.
The Marine Mammal Commission has published informational factsheets to communicate complex issues related to marine mammal science and management. While they are not comprehensive, factsheets serve to provide facts and key points about a topic in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand way.
MMC adheres to various guidelines in fulfillment of its mission including those to ensure scientific integrity and data quality, and limit indirect costs.
Introduction to the mandate in the MMPA for international engagement, highlighting global concern over marine mammal bycatch, and the role U.S. scientists and managers can play in helping to address issues in other countries and on the high seas.
The page provides contact details and office location for the Marine Mammal Commission in Bethesda, Maryland.
The Marine Mammal Commission is an independent government agency charged by the Marine Mammal Protection Act to further the conservation of marine mammals and their environment.
The Marine Mammal Commission adheres to various policies and guidelines for digital products and services including privacy and security, copyright, external links, and accessibility.
