MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

• (a) Are the legal or appointed representative of an organization that benefits from the presence of marine mammals and conducts operations anywhere southeast of a line between Cape Sutil and Cape Caution and northwest of a line between Salmon Point and Atrevida Reef.
• (b) Holds the necessary legal approvals to perform their operations.
• (c) Can provide evidence that organization personnel are knowledgeable about the NIMMSA area of operation, and the wildlife within it.
• (d) Are committed to donating at least $2.50 (2026) from each paying client per day while operating guided tours to view marine mammals within the NIMMSA area of operation to the NIMMSA Conservation Fund by November 30th each year. 
• (e) Agrees to follow NIMMSA bylaws and code of conduct.

MEMBERSHIP TIERS

First Tier: A company that operates and advertises daily or multi-day tours where marine mammal viewing is a key feature, whether as the primary purpose or part of a broader experience. $300 + $5 a seat/berth, 3 votes

Second Tier: A company that operates and advertises tours where marine mammal viewing is not a primary feature but may occur during operations. Fee: $100 + $5 a seat/berth, 1 vote

Third Tier: A company that meets NIMMSA membership criteria but does not operate marine mammal tours. $200, no votes

Fourth Tier: A non-profit or charitable organization that meets NIMMSA membership criteria. Fee: Free, no votes2