Conference News

October 11, 2015

New and additional rooming options for the conference

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 […]

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Announcing the 2015 Society for Marine Mammalogy Conference Journalist Fellows

(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 […]

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September 30, 2015

Conference Hotel Now Full; Additional Options Coming Soon

Thank you for supporting the room block for The Society of Marine Mammalogy’s 21st Biennial Conference.  Due to the high interest in the Conference, the Hilton San Francisco is sold out and unable to accept NEW reservations. We are working diligently to add another hotel within close proximity to the Conference; however, availability will not […]

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September 14, 2015

Early bird registration and abstract presentation confirmation deadline is coming up!

September 30th is the last day to save on your SMM 2015 Biennial registration!  Remember also that your registration by September 30 is mandatory if you are giving a presentation or poster. We look forward to seeing you all in San Francisco, its going to be great! Ellen and Frances

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September 4, 2015

Stu Innes Award: Call for Applications

Stu Innes Award: Call for Applications On May 21, 2000, the world of marine mammal research lost two talented scientists and cherished colleagues, Stuart Innes and Malcolm Ramsay.  Drs. Innes and Ramsay were conducting field research near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada when their helicopter crashed.  Both Stuart and Malcolm are remembered with affection and admiration […]

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