Society News

September 3, 2015

Dr. James Mead – 2015 Norris Award Winner

I am delighted to announce that the winner the 2015 Norris Award is James Mead. Jim is a truly worthy recipient of an award which was established in the name of the society’s founding president to acknowledge his exemplary lifetime contribution to science and society through research, teaching, and service in marine mammalogy. Jim is […]

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June 22, 2015

Childcare at SMM 2015

Childcare will be available at the SMM 2015 Biennial Conference. You can find out more about conference childcare options and register here.

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June 18, 2015

SMM 2015 Conference workshop sign ups are now open

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 […]

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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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