Marine Mammal Commission Public Meeting Announcement

Regs.gov: Marine Mammal Commission

Published August 20th, 2025

Detected March 15th, 2026

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The Marine Mammal Commission announced a public meeting to be held from September 9-11, 2025. The meeting will discuss emerging technologies for marine mammal stock assessments and conservation issues within the California Current ecosystem.

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The Marine Mammal Commission has issued a notice for a public meeting scheduled for September 9-11, 2025. The meeting will cover advancements in marine mammal stock assessment technologies and conservation efforts for marine mammals and their habitats in the California Current ecosystem. The agenda and virtual participation details will be posted on the Commission's website prior to the meeting.

This notice serves as an announcement for interested parties to attend or observe the proceedings. While public participation is allowed as time permits, the primary focus is on discussions between the Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are imposed by this notice; it is informational in nature.

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TIME AND DATE:

The Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals will hold a public meeting on Tuesday,
9 September 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, 10 September 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Thursday, 11 September
2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

PLACE:

The Samuel H. Scripps Auditorium, Scripps Seaside Forum, 8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037.

STATUS:

The meeting will be 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 participation will be allowed as time permits and as
determined to be desirable by the Chair. Virtual participation will be possible through a Zoom Webinar. The meeting agenda
and webinar registration details will be posted on the Commission's website (https://www.mmc.gov/annual-meeting-2025) prior to the meeting.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:

The Commission and Committee will meet to review and discuss emerging technologies and innovations for improving marine mammal
stock assessments prepared under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, including improvements to population and health assessments.
In addition, the Commission and Committee will consider issues related to the conservation on marine mammals and their habitats
within the California Current ecosystem.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Brady O'Donnell, Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer, Marine Mammal Commission, 4340 East-West Highway, Room 700,
Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504-0087; email: bodonnell@mmc.gov.

Dated: August 20, 2025. Michael L. Gosliner, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2025-16188 Filed 8-21-25; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6820-31-P