December 13-18, 2015: 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
This international gathering, organized by the Society for Marine Mammalogy, rallies researchers, students and professionals from around the globe to share their knowledge on cetaceans, pinnipeds, and other marine mammals. This year it will be held in San Francisco. In 1981, the 4th edition of the Conference was held there.
This week, participants will present hundreds of lectures, oral presentations, posters, workshops, etc. on the latest scientific advances in the world of marine mammals.
The 22nd Conference will take place from October 23 to 27, 2017 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
To learn more:
Marie-Sophie Giroux
Marie-Sophie Giroux joined the GREMM in 2005 until 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and a diploma in Environmental Consulting. As Lead Naturalist, she oversees and coordinates the team working at the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre and writes for Whales Online and Whale Portraits. She loves to share “whale stories” with visitors to the CIMM and readers alike.
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