
Sri Lankan Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba)
Lindsay Porter
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to the international Society for Marine Mammalogy.
Our mission is to promote the global
advancement of marine mammal
science and contribute to its relevance
and impact in education,
conservation and management.
Latest News
March 17, 2025
EBS Award Application Deadline Extended – Apply by March 28, 2025 (Midnight UTC)
by Lindsay Porter
The application deadline for the Emily B. Shane (EBS) Award has been extended to March 28, 2025, at midnight (00:00 UTC). The EBS Award supports conservation-oriented, non-invasive field research on free-ranging odontocetes and sirenians. The award honors Emily B. Shane (1924–1995), a dedicated conservationist and amateur naturalist. Funding is awarded to projects with clear […]March 10, 2025
A Message to our Members
by Simon Goldsworthy
Dear Members, The Board of Governors and I reaffirm the Society for Marine Mammalogy’s unwavering commitment to advancing marine mammal science and maximizing its impact on education, conservation, and management, while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our field is strengthened by the diversity of individuals who contribute to it—across all ages, career stages, nationalities, […]Read more on our News Page