On March 16-20, 2015, the Alaska Fisheries Science Center will be conducting a review of its marine mammal research program. The review will be held in Seattle, WA and is open to the public. For those who wish to listen remotely, webinar and teleconference information will be posted on the Alaska Fisheries Science Center website at www.afsc.noaa.gov/program_reviews/2015/default.htm This review is part of an ongoing effort by NOAA Fisheries to evaluate quality, relevence and performance to strategically position the science centers in planning future research. In previous years, reviews were conducted on the stock assessment process and stock assessment data. This year, the focus is on marine mammal research. To see a copy of the marine mammal science review agenda, documents given to reviewers and other background materials, please visit our website at: www.afsc.noaa.gov/program_reviews/2015/default.htm If you have any questions about this year's review, please feel free to contact us at NMML.Directorate@noaa.gov. -- Julie Speegle w: 907-586-7032 C: 907-321-7032