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Would you like to get a head start on your marine mammal literature review and understanding of the remarkably diverse marine mammal species found globally? If yes, consider becoming a Wikipedia ® marine mammal species page curator. The Society for Marine Mammalogy Education Committee is looking for committed, passionate, and detail-oriented undergraduate/graduate students, recent graduates, early-career scientists and active members from Marine Mammal Student Chapters (regional and international) to help us update species information on Wikipedia® pages.

In recent years, Wikipedia® has become the go-to resource for marine mammal information and the SMM is keen to keep it accurate and as current as possible. The assigned student/s will review and update Wikipedia® pages by updating the literature individually or in pairs and then working directly with species experts to obtain feedback.

The students will receive assignments from and report to the SMM Education Committee Chair, Dr. Mridula Srinivasan. Entries will be updated or published only after approval by the Education Committee Chair and SMM. This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in pursuing a marine mammal science career. Student curators will have access to and network directly with global marine mammal experts, and contribute to disseminating the latest and best information to the general public, students, enthusiasts, and professionals.

Please contact Mridula Srinivasan (mridula.srinivasan@noaa.gov) if you are interested in joining this effort.