Society for Marine Mammalogy News

June 19, 2026

Parenthood and Caregiving in Marine Mammal Science Part 2

  Later Career: Staying, Adapting, and Asking for More  Authored by members of the Communications Committee: Anaïs Remili, Clare Andvik, and Clarissa Teixeira.   This is the second article in a series exploring the experiences of parents and caregivers in marine mammal science. As noted in Part 1, these responses represent a small, self-selected group […]

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June 9, 2026

Early Bird Deadline Approaching – Secure Your Spot at SMM2026

The countdown is on! The Early Bird registration deadline for SMM2026 is June 24, 2026 (end of day)—and we don’t want you to miss out. Presenting authors must be registered by this deadline to hold their place in the scientific program. To get started: Renew your SMM membership before registering by clicking HERE. Access your conference profile […]

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June 5, 2026

Parenthood and Caregiving in Marine Mammal Science Part 1

  Becoming a Parent While Becoming a Scientist  Authored by members of the Communications Committee: Anaïs Remili, Clare Andvik, and Clarissa Teixeira. This is the first in a series of articles exploring the experiences of parents and caregivers working in marine mammal science. The responses collected here are not a statistically representative sample of the […]

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May 25, 2026

Important Notice: Email Impersonation Alert

Dear SMM Members, We have been made aware of an email account impersonating the President of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, Jeremy Kiszka. The email address in question is: presidents00024@gmail.com This account is not affiliated with SMM and has been created without authorization. Please do not engage with this email address or respond to any […]

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February 27, 2026

Virtual Seminar Series: Uko Gorter – Dawn of Cetology

Dear Fellow Members of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, You asked for it… SMM is delivering! We are excited to launch the Society for Marine Mammalogy Virtual Seminar Series — a brand-new members-only initiative designed to help you learn, discover, and connect with the global marine mammal community. And we’re starting with a fascinating journey […]

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