The mood on the R/V Ocean Starr was jubilation and relief. After the first four days of a 64 day survey, two vaquitas were spotted swimming in calm waters near the fishing village of San Felipe. The next day the survey was launched by the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources Rafael Pacchiano Alamán […]
We are planning an informal “LGBT Night” during the SMM Biennial Conference on Thursday December 17. The intent is to provide a space of community for our LGBT colleagues and to promote diversity and inclusivity within our profession. Our current plan for the evening is as follows: 7:30 – 8:30 pm: Mixer with drinks on […]
It is nearing the time for the Society’s Biennial Conference and much exciting new work will be presented. One presentation that I would like to highlight in advance is a special one that will be given as a plenary talk. Students are the future of our Society and the advancement of marine mammal science and […]
As the conference hotel is now full, we have procured discounted rates at a neighboring hotel, Parc 55, located a block away from the conference hotel. Secure a discounted reservation at the Parc55 hotel through the Society HERE Want to share a room? Go here to find someone to share a room with. Need a […]
(Shared from the COMPASS blog post) COMPASS is proud to support an impressive group of reporters, editors, and producers in attending the Society for Marine Mammalogy’s 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals: Bridging the Past Toward the Future this coming December. The meeting is expected to bring 2,500 marine mammal scientists and practitioners […]