Our next seminar about harassment is coming up in two weeks! This one is women only. You will need to register as we have limited space. Please use this link: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

Dinosaurs And Non-Dinosaurs xkcd.com/3204/

Excited to read the new: The Evolution of Cetacean Societies book. Got a sneak peak of this prehistoric superstar at the launch earlier today @rockyrockyrocky.bsky.social @darrencroft.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social

I am so tired www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/c...

AI-generated wildlife photos make conservation more difficult

Join us on Saturday, February 7th for a live Q&A with the authors and editors of ‘The Evolution of Cetacean Societies’ 18:00 GMT / 10am PT 🎟️ Free with registration 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

North Atlantic right whale calf update: we’re at 20!!! #narw #cetaceannews #finallygoodnews

Writing is thinking "On the value of human-generated scientific writing in the age of large-language models." www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Not much went right this year but to hear of fresh sightings bringing the total to 14 new documented calves for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is most welcome news in these final days of 2025 (photo credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, NOAA permit #26919)

Freshly published work led by Tom Brough: Tere Tohorā, Karanga Tāngata: Weaving Māori Knowledge With Conventional Science to Characterise a Biodiversity Hotspot for Marine Megafauna in an Area Facing Multiple Anthropogenic Impacts (link to open source paper below)

Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals. My latest for @nytimes.com (gift link!) #marinelife www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/s...

There may have been not only one vaquita calf sighting, but possibly two! This is huge!! iucn-csg.org/joint-visual...

Journalist friends, please, banish "scientists are baffled" from your vocabulary. In this article, the scientists clearly explain what happened. No one is baffled. It's sad but not the slighest bit baffling.

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

Eastern Australian humpback whale population now well above pre-whaling levels, report finds - ABC News 🦑🧪🌎

Love seeing dedicated sessions on accessibility and inclusivity in the field at wildlife and science conferences #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety

Entering Day 3 and our 8AM presentation session with this epic sunrise #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety

Super cool! Study: Drone-Based Wildlife Monitoring Using Thermal Sensors and Deep Learning (Hiroto Goto et al) from @friresearch.bsky.social #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety

Coastal and marine wildlife researchers lunch gathering #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety #conference #cmwg

Day 1 is a hoot so far #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety #conference

The conservation world lost one of its guiding lights on Wednesday when renowned primatologist Jane Goodall passed away at 91. Over 65 years studying chimpanzees in the wild, Goodall proved that primates are a lot like people. But her impact goes far beyond chimps. 🧵

SMM will be hosting six online moderated conversations on harassment in the field of marine mammalogy. The first meeting will be held October 29 at 9PM (PST). Spaces are limited, and participants will need to sign up (forms.gle/72z78i7z2QBM...) to secure their spot. Photo credit: Eric Risberg

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)

Are you an early-career biologist or ecologist who would benefit from an invited seminar? Would you like to come to UMaine next fall or spring to give a talk? Leave a brief comment with some info about what you do. I'm co-hosting our seminar series again, and am filling out our rosters.

Southern Resident killer whales are perilously closed to extinction, with only 73 individuals left. Earlier this year, 31 scientists, across disciplines and borders, met in Vancouver to ask a hard question: What will it take to save this population? Find out more: www.raincoast.org/reports/reco...

Call for papers for our special issue "Tides of Change: Reflective and Practical Skills for the Next Generation of Marine Researchers" with Oceans and Society: www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsoci... On navigating the complexities of doing interdisciplinary research. Please share!

All are welcome in this pod. In celebration of Pride Month, we reaffirm our support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends and allies. #marinemammalogy #smm

** New Indigenous Representation Subcommittee of the SMM DEI Committee seeking members! See thread below for more info! ** Reposting this to highlight it in the #MarMam feed now that I'm a contributor -- thanks @daryllmarie.bsky.social! 🦭 🐋 #MarineMammals #SMM #marinemammalscience

That’s a wrap on this summer’s teaching!

When you look up in a biology lab prep room #peekaboo #dontlookup #specimens #notwhatiwaslookingfor #uniteaching #stem

The Society for Marine Mammalogy is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Eric A. Ramos Small Grants-in-Aid for Research. The award honors the Dr. Ramos legacy in fostering the next generation of marine mammalogists. #SMM #marinemammal #research #marinemammalscience

Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) habitat has shrunk by at least 65% over the past 1,400 years as evidenced by data extracted from 724 ancient Chinese poems! This finding highlights the vital link between conservation and cultural heritage! 🧪 www.cell.com/current-biol...

From @uswhalesorg.bsky.social : Endangered Species Act protects species AND their habitat from harm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are proposing to remove habitat from this definition. The impacts will be devastating…

Let’s do this #vote #canadaelection

Governments must ban destructive bottom-trawling in Marine Protected Areas to allow marine life, fish populations & ecosystems to thrive. Which country will step up next? @oceana.bsky.social @oceanauk.bsky.social

For the full statement, please visit the Society for Marine Mammalogy's webpage: marinemammalscience.org/diversity-in... #SMM #marinemammalscience #missionstatement

One step closer to "Canada’s largest Indigenous-led protected area" in northern Manitoba (50000 km²). Look at these photos. Wouldn't you love to visit the Seal River region? 🌎 thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sea...

At least 3 former students were included among the firings at NOAA. Probably more. These were smart, passionate young people who wanted to help save the ocean that we all depend on. They deserve better. The American public deserves better.

We uncovered the same statistical structure that is a hallmark of human language in whale song, published today in Science. @inbalarnon.bsky.social @simonkirby.bsky.social @jennyallen13.bsky.social @clairenea.bsky.social @emma-carroll.bsky.social www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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.

🚨 we're looking for a Senior Editor to join our editorial board! 📝 details can be found here: buff.ly/3PxptAb ⌚ closing date is 13th February 2025, 23:59 GMT

Are you an undergrad student interested in gaining experience in marine bioacoustics? Apply for the Summer Student Fellowship at @whoi.bsky.social and come work with me. Application deadline: February 5, 2025. Reach out to me if you are interested. #Bioacoustics www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/e...

Grieving mother #orca #whale carries dead baby — again. Unfortunately, baby orcas have what is roughly estimated to be a 50% mortality rate, according to Andrew Trites. @ubcmarinemammal www.the-independent.com/news/science... via @the-independent.com t

Happy holidays everyone!

New paper alert Extreme longevity may be the rule not the exception in Balaenid whales by @alaskaraven.bsky.social , Els Vermeulen, and me. 2 messages: ♀Southern rights could live much longer than we thought (10% >130); ♀North Atlantic rights' lives are truncated (10%>47) 🐳🌍🦑

Hello marine mammal community on @bsky.app! The Society for Marine Mammalogy is now LIVE. Please add us to any marine mammal groups on this platform. Marine mammal scientists- Tag and follow us where ever you are around the world! marinemammalscience.org #whale #dolphin #seal #polarbear #otter

Annual visit to the Halifax warehouse isn’t complete without viewing the stacks of on-demand systems - these are innovative tech that remove traditional vertical buoylines from the water and greatly reduces the risk of fisheries entangling marine life like the endangered North Atlantic right whale.