Society for Marine Mammalogy News

June 1, 2015

Grants-in-Aid of Research Now Open!

Our Small Grants-in-Aid of Research program is accepting submissions June 1 – June 30. If you are: 1.) a Society member (costs $20-$30 USD/year) 2.) from a developing country and 3.) working in a developing country, you have until June 30 to apply for up to $1500 in funding. We’re looking forward to receiving your […]

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May 12, 2015

RSVP for Seal Clubbing II: Beachmaster’s Ball and Support Student Travel

The Biennial Conference is shaping up to one of the best ever and that includes the can’t miss Student Travel Fundraiser!! Details are slowly emerging about Seal Clubbing II: Beachmaster’s Ball! Head to this page and the official FB page to RSVP and stay up to date on party planning! Visit (and like) the party’s […]

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April 30, 2015

Vaquita gillnet ban begins April 29, 2015

On 16 April 2015, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced a plan to increase enforcement, ban gillnets for 2 years within the range of vaquita and compensate the fishermen during the first visit by any Mexican President to San Felipe. The town is one of the two main fishing centers bordering the new gillnet exclusion […]

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April 29, 2015

16 days left to submit your abstract to the 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals!

(depending on where you are in the world)! Don’t forget to submit your abstract for the 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals by May 15th! https://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/smm-2015-conference-abstract-submission/ and while you are at it…go ahead and propose a workshop…exhibit/sponsor/advertise in our program and… REGISTER! Early-bird registration will be open until September 30th. Please use […]

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April 28, 2015

Housing is Now Open!

Book your hotel room now at specially negotiated prices – the lowest around. In addition to these great rates, you’ll receive outstanding customer service and enjoy additional benefits by booking in the block. Book early for the best room selection. Great rates are now available – ACT FAST! BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY BENEFITS OF BOOKING […]

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