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Three large sperm whales swimming underwater.

About Marine Mammal Advisory Group

The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is a collaborative network of stakeholders dedicated to the protection of biodiversity, focusing on reducing collisions between marine mammals and sailing or boating vessels. Established in 2022, the Group works across the marine sector to develop technical solutions, enhance risk assessment, promote live reporting and citizen science, and drive education and outreach efforts.

Screenshot of whale sighting report options.

Report Live Sightings

Download IFAW's WhaleAlert App before you head offshore, log live sightings on the app, support global data collection and research.

Heatmap showing hotspot clusters over global oceans, focused on northern Atlantic.

Report Past Interactions

The Marine Strike Log Survey feeds into a global database of past marine strikes to support historic data collection and high risk area heat mapping.