Marine Mammal Authorization Program Contacts

The Marine Mammal Authorization Program provides an annual exemption for accidentally killing or injuring marine mammals—referred to as incidental take—during commercial fishing operations.

For more information on the Marine Mammal Authorization Program, or for hard copies of the mortality/injury reporting form, contact the office nearest you, or visit https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/marine-mammal-authorization-program.