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August 3, 2021

Webinar on Internship Equity

by Frederick (Eric) Archer
You are invited to a Webinar on Internship Equity co-hosted by the SMM and WDC on Thursday, August 26th 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 PM -10:00 PM UTC) About the Event: While we all rely on the ocean for half our oxygen, our climate, and our economy, not everyone has a voice in marine science […]

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July 29, 2021

Last call to submit proposals for the SMM Conservation Fund in 2021

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Dr. Charles Littnan and Samara have a message and request regarding the SMM Conservation Fund, a fund created to help save the world’s most endangered marine mammals. Please consider making a donation to the fund here. Find out how to apply here.

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July 8, 2021

Editors’ Select Panel on July 15, 2021: Reintroductions have saved the sea otter throughout North America: why should we care?

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We are pleased to announce the next edition of the the SMM Seminar Editor’s Select Series. This series highlights the latest and most exciting marine mammal science published in the Marine Mammal Science Journal. The SMM created this series to give scientists and citizens around the world a chance to engage with marine mammal scientists, […]

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