Dear marine mammal types, This is a friendly reminder that the regular registration period for the 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) closes on 28 May. More than 1,200 have already registered to attend. Please go to www.conbio.org/2013 for information on the Congress and to register. The Congress is being held in Baltimore, MD, USA from 21-25 July 2013. Keep in mind that registration rates will increase following the 28 May deadline so now's the best time to sign up for ICCB! There are many marine conservation-oriented talks and sessions, for example the symposium: "Integrating Marine Mammal Conservation: 21st Century Challenges" (on Tues 23rd July) Don't miss the marine section social on the evening of Monday 22nd July ON A PIRATE SHIP ! The full schedule of talks can be found at: http://www.conbio.org/images/content_conferences/ICCB-Contributed-Session-Sc hedule-for-Website_5.21.2013.xls Chris Parsons, Marine Section President and Governor, Society for Conservation Biology