Conference News

March 30, 2018

Julie Van Der Hoop, Hal Whitehead, Nigel Hussey and Alexandros Karamanlidis talks at SMM 2017 Biennial Conference

The SMM2017 Biennial Conference Committee was pleased to host Wood Award Winner, Julie Van Der Hoop along with Hal Whitehead, Nigel Hussey and Alexandros Karamanlidis as plenary speakers following the opening ceremonies at the 2017 Biennial Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Now they are available for viewing online!  

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Asha de Vos and Scott Kraus Plenary Talks from 2017 Biennial Conference

The SMM2017 Biennial Conference Committee was pleased to host Asha de Vos and Scott Kraus as plenary speakers following the opening ceremonies at the 2017 Biennial Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their talks are now available on the Society’s YouTube Channel and below:

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December 19, 2017

In Memoriam – Remembering Colleagues Lost 2015-2017

At each Biennial Conference, we honor those colleagues whom we have lost over the last two years. It is one of the most important things we do as a Society and a community. We wish to thank the family members, friends and colleagues who contributed their photos and memories of the 21 individuals included in […]

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October 12, 2017

Dr. Randy Reeves – 2017 Norris Award Winner

The Board of Governors and Board of Associate Editors have selected Randy Reeves as the winner of the Kenneth S. Norris Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was established in honor of the Society’s founding president as an acknowledgement of exemplary lifetime contributions to science and society through research, teaching, and service in marine mammal science. […]

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September 10, 2017

SMM 2017 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: POSTER PODS

Poster Pods are a fun, free special event taking place during the 2017 SMM conference poster sessions WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER POSTER POD LEADERS. Leaders should have considerable knowledge in their research area so they can help lead an informed discussion with poster presenters (e.g., post-docs, research scientists, profs).  Sign up here if you want […]

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