The 2013 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium (SEAMAMMS) will take place March 22-24, 2013, in Jacksonville FL hosted by the University of North Florida. SEAMAMMS is a forum for biologists conducting research on all species of marine mammals in waters from New Jersey to Texas. The purpose of the conference is to bring together scientists and students to present their latest research results in a regional, student-oriented meeting format. SEAMAMMS provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research to their colleagues. Awards will be given for the best student oral and poster presentations. The 2013 conference will mark the twentieth year for this productive annual meeting. The deadline to submit an abstract is 8 February 2013 at 5:00 pm. You will be notified if your abstract has been accepted by 15 February 2013. Online early registration must be completed by 1 March 2013. There will be a mixer on Friday night, followed by presentations all day Saturday and Sunday morning. A banquet will be held on Saturday night and a business meeting will be held on Sunday morning to conclude the conference. All activities will take place on the campus of the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida. More information will be posted on the website (http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/SEAMAMMS.aspx) in the coming weeks. Contact: Dr. Julie Richmond 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32224 (904)620-2883 j.richmond <at> unf.edu =============================================================================== The mission of Sirenian International is to promote the long-term conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world through research, education, and inter-cultural collaboration. Please remember us when budgeting for your charitable donations. Donate online at http://sirenian.org.