ABOUT THE SMM
The Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) was founded in San Francisco during the 4th Biennial Conference in 1981 and is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to marine mammal science and conservation. Working in over 80 countries, we protect endangered species and support researchers at every career stage.
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ABOUT THE SMM
OUR MISSION
The mission of the SMM is to promote the global advancement of marine mammal science and contribute to its relevance and impact in education, science, conservation and management.
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
The SMM holds its conference every two years to promote science, collaboration, and improve the quality of research on marine mammals around the globe. The 26th Biennial Conference will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Dr. Pedro Rosselló González Puerto Rico Convention Center from October 19 to 23, 2026.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Society for Marine Mammalogy is dedicated to enhancing diversity in its membership, leadership, and readership. The society recognizes that the field of marine mammal science is only strengthened by the participation of people representing all ages, career stages and professional status, races, national, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities.
"Our biennial conference will bring together a global community to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and drive progress in research and conservation. In 2026, the 26th Biennial Conference will make history as the Society’s first meeting in Latin America, hosted in San Juan, Puerto Rico."
— Jeremy Kiszka,
President, Society for Marine Mammalogy
ABOUT THE SMM
OUR MISSION
The mission of the SMM is to promote the global advancement of marine mammal science and contribute to its relevance and impact in education, science, conservation and management.
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
The SMM holds its conference every two years to promote science, collaboration, and improve the quality of research on marine mammals around the globe. The 26th Biennial Conference will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Dr. Pedro Rosselló González Puerto Rico Convention Center from October 19 to 23, 2026.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Society for Marine Mammalogy is dedicated to enhancing diversity in its membership, leadership, and readership. The society recognizes that the field of marine mammal science is only strengthened by the participation of people representing all ages, career stages and professional status, races, national, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities.
"Our biennial conference will bring together a global community to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and drive progress in research and conservation. In 2026, the 26th Biennial Conference will make history as the Society’s first meeting in Latin America, hosted in San Juan, Puerto Rico."
— Jeremy Kiszka,
President, Society for Marine Mammalogy
