The descriptions of workshops to be held during the weekend just prior to the upcoming biennial (Dec. 12-13, 2015) are now posted on the SMM website. Most of the workshops are being held at the conference venue, the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. A few of the workshops are being held offsite, and their location […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]