The Marine Mammal Commission provides independent, science-based oversight of and advice on the domestic and international policies and actions of federal agencies that have the potential to impact marine mammals and their ecosystems. We regularly consult with other federal agencies to understand, monitor, and mitigate risk factors affecting marine mammals, including the direct and indirect impacts of marine debris. The Commission has a long-standing commitment to supporting marine debris research and to the coordination of federal actions designed to mitigate the effects of marine debris on marine mammals. The Commission is an active member of the Interagency Marine Debris Coordination Committee.