We are seeking volunteer ASL Interpreters (or students working towards certification) to join monthly, virtual meetings and facilitate translation of spoken language (English) to American Sign Language and sign language to spoken language. Knowledge of marine mammal sciences is not required. (1)

Excited to hear all about the excellent #marinemammal #science happening thanks to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Marine Mammal Protection Act - which right now are tragically on the federal chopping block Link to join the public meeting: www.mmc.gov/events-meeti...

📣 ATTN (please share!) 📣 The #DEI Committee of the Society for @marinemammalogy.bsky.social is currently seeking volunteer American Sign Language Interpreters (or students working towards certification). #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #marinemammals @dolphinwhisperer.bsky.social

The summary of @noaa.gov's #SpeciesInTheSpotlight Whale Health Assessment workshop is now available! www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... It reviews new technologies, avenues of research, and long-term monitoring results that can help us protect these incredibly precious and threatened species.

Honored to have been a part of the collaborative #smartWhales initiative aiming to detect rare and critically endangered #rightwhales using #satellite imagery. Check out our new paper showcasing our work with Hatfield Consultants, AltaML, University of New Brunswick & Canadian Wildlife Federation!

A devastating blow to #marinemammals, their ecosystems & anyone who enjoys/depends on the #ocean. My colleagues & I are distraught and will not stand idly by. Please join us in supporting marine #conservation in whatever way you can. 🐋🐬🦭🐻‍❄️🦦 #radicalhope

A previously undocumented 1️⃣1️⃣th North Atlantic #rightwhale calf was spotted off Massachusetts by the Center for Coastal Studies yesterday! 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋 Mother is #2460 (Monarch)🦋 Survey teams have now observed 7 mom-calf pairs in Cape Cod Bay this spring 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

Attention Society for @marinemammalogy.bsky.social members - don’t forget to vote in the general elections by APRIL 18! (You may see a familiar face on the ballot for Secretary!) Link to ballot: marinemammalscience.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?... #SMM #MarineMammals #MarineMammalScience

North Atlantic #rightwhale calving season summary, courtesy of Florida Fish & Wildlife and the #NARW Consortium 🔟 total calves spotted this winter 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋 This is *below* the 10-year average of 12 calves/year #conservation #radicalhope #whale

Thrilled to start my new position as a #Cetacean #Conservation #Biology #Scientist with The Marine Mammal Center - stay tuned for more updates on fieldwork and new #whale #research on the west coast! 🐋💙

Proud & honored to be a part of the #marinemammalogy community. Willing to help support others in any way I can, so please reach out 💙🐋🦭🦦🐻‍❄️🐬💙 #radicalhope #solidarity #marinemammals

In light of many friends and colleagues losing their jobs in the #biology sector, I have mixed feelings sharing the latest update in my life... 💙 (1/4)

‼️The #whales need our help‼️ Later today, a US committee is meeting to review the #MarineMammal Protection Act - a leading reason #marinemammals can survive in a human-exploited ocean. Contact your local representatives to support the #MMPA! 🆘🐋🐬🦭❤️ us.whales.org/policy/save-...

Just arrived in Granada, Spain for the first ever international #Drones and Un[crewed] Systems Conference! 🇪🇸🛸🐋 Excited to network and learn how we can advance #whale #research with this evolving #technology. #DAUS2025 #womenwhodrone

As a female #drone pilot & a huge proponent of gender-inclusive language, this is enraging and humiliating. When referring to #drones as “UAVs”, please still avoid: ❌ unmanned aerial vehicles Instead: ✅ unoccupied aerial vehicles ✅ uncrewed aerial vehicles #womenwhodrone #drones #UAV #UAS

2024 was the deadliest year for North Atlantic #rightwhales in the past 5 years. What do we do now? This week, the Canadian #Wildlife Federation has brought #scientists, #fishers, #managers & #nonprofits to the table to discuss the ongoing problem and brainstorm more solutions.

@leilafouda.bsky.social rocked the Sirenian 101 lecture in her #MarineMammals class today! Lots of thoughtful questions from the students, too. Had me missing my time working with these amazing animals #manatees 💙

I’m into #whales and I want #windmills “There is no evidence linking whale deaths to offshore wind farms, experts say…” www.capeandislands.org/local-news/2...

Today, I think the news needs more #hope (aka more #whales) - The 7th #rightwhale calf of the season has been spotted in Florida! 🥰 This is the first calf for mother “Check Mark” (Catalog #3705), who is 18 years old 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋 📷: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission under NOAA permit 26919

So desperately needed this good news - #rightwhale calf #6 has been sighted in Florida 💙🥳 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋 In the face of #climatechange and backwards politics, these #whales still find a way. Their resilience is an inspiration. #radicalhope bit.ly/49ekQnz

www.wtsp.com/article/life... 🌎🦑🧪

Congrats @samandscience.bsky.social & @liam-brennan.bsky.social from the Davies Lab for delivering fantastic #MSc proposals to the UNB #Biology department today! You did swimmingly! 🐋🦈🦐🌊

Another devastating blow to #rightwhales and their #conservation. Grappling with how we can address societal values 💔😓 gcaptain.com/noaa-withdra...

The shark doctor is in! Ask me anything! Have questions about sharks? About marine biology, or ocean conservation? About me? About…anything? For the next couple of hours, ask me anything! Please share, and tag friends who have questions. 🌎🧪🦑🐠🦈 #SciComm

We need more of this 🌎🤲💙

#Conservation goals are moot if we can’t fulfill people’s basic needs. It’s not just about doing something to save the #whales, it’s also about doing something to help others #savethewhales. 🐋💙🌎🤲 📻 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #rightwhale #research #whale

Introducing my #PhD research to @bsky.app peers. I'm studying #satellite tech to detect #rightwhales from space. The top sat image is of a right whale is from ~600km above! The bottom drone photo is from colleague @eubalaenagina.bsky.social from only ~15m away. Can you see any similarities?

What was it like attending the Biennial #MarineMammal Conference in #Perth, #Australia? #SMM2024 Overall, it was just what I needed to refresh & refocus on the important work the marine mammal community is doing for #marine #conservation 💙🐋🐬🦭🦦🐻‍❄️🌊 @marinemammalogy.bsky.social

🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶 First North Atlantic #rightwhale calf of the season spotted in SC! 🐋 www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/11/29/f...

Hi friends, family & colleagues! 🐋 Excited to officially announce the date/time of my #PhD thesis defense: Dec 19 at 4 pm Atlantic (3 pm Eastern/12 pm Pacific). See more details below. Everyone is welcome! Message me privately for the link to attend virtually. Hope to "sea" you there 🌊😉💙

Hi #BlueSky community! 👋 I’m a #whale #biologist completing my #PhD at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. 👩🏻‍🏫 New here and eager to connect with those interested in #science, #conservation, #whales, #marinebiology & #marinemammal #research 🐋🌊🌎🔬