Pacific White Sided Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens)
Alana Phillips
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June 9, 2026
Early Bird Deadline Approaching – Secure Your Spot at SMM2026
by Jarrett Corke
The countdown is on! The Early Bird registration deadline for SMM2026 is June 24, 2026 (end of day)—and we don’t want you to miss out. Presenting authors must be registered by this deadline to hold their place in the scientific program. To get started: Renew your SMM membership before registering by clicking HERE. Access your conference profile […]June 5, 2026
Parenthood and Caregiving in Marine Mammal Science Part 1
by Anaïs Remili
Becoming a Parent While Becoming a Scientist Authored by members of the Communications Committee: Anaïs Remili, Clare Andvik, and Clarissa Teixeira. This is the first in a series of articles exploring the experiences of parents and caregivers working in marine mammal science. The responses collected here are not a statistically representative sample of the […]Read more on our News Page