Dear MARMAM Readers, We are pleased to inform you about the publication of a new book in Portuguese Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of Brazil: Identification Guide. The Guide describes 44 species of cetaceans and 1 genus confirmed for Brazil. Includes information on species´ morphology, coloration patterns, behavior, size, body mass, group size, distribution and occurrence, habitat and diet. The Guide also addresses aspects of taxonomy, ecology, threats, conservation, Brazilian legislation for protection and destinations for observation, selected literature and websites. It contains 345 color photographs and 48 maps, 176 illustrations (107 colored; 69 black and white) and 17 reproductions of Brazilian cetacean postal stamps. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS: Preface Presentation Acknowledgements 1. The marine and freshwater environments of Brazil 2. Introduction 3. Cetaceans: taxonomy, evolution, distribution and geographic variation, whaling and status 4. How to utilize the Guide: Identification of Species and organization 5. Cetaceans species with confirmed occurrence for Brazil 6. Conservation: Challenges and Perspectives 7. Brazilian Legislation for Protection of Cetaceans 8. Where to observe cetaceans in Brazil 9. Whales, dolphins and porpoises in Brazilian postal stamps Glossary of technical terms Selected literature Selected Websites Appendices: Dichotomous key for identification of Brazilian cetaceans Synonyms List of cetacean species of the world Authors: Liliane Lodi & Monica Borobia Illustrations: Pieter A. Folkens Publisher: Technical Books Editora e Livraria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil http://www.tblivraia.com.br vendas@tblivraia.com.br Edition: 1a, 2013 Pages: 479 p. Format: 17cm X 24,5cm ISBN: 9788561368326 Sincerely, Liliane Lodi and Monica Borobia