We are a group of Colombian scientists who are gathering information on previous cetacean research studies done in Colombia. We are creating this data base with the objective of determining what research(es) had been done (when, where, what species and which subjects’ matter).

The information provided and gathered will be used for the process of designated Important Marine Mammals Area(s) IMMAs. These areas are defined by the Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force as a discrete portion of habitat, important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be delineated and managed for conservation. We are considering the importance of these area for Colombian waters. These areas may serve as protection and/or monitoring and can be seen as indicative of biodiversity and potential ecosystem health for consideration by governments, intergovernmental organizations, conservation groups and the general public (Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force) For this reason, we need as much robust information on this matter.

If someone has information about this region such as: thesis (bachelors/Master) manuscripts, approved or in transition articles, data collected and not process, we are welcoming all such information. You can contact Ann Carole Vallejo at ann.carole.vallejo@gamil.com or Dalia C. Barragan Barrera at daliac.barraganbarrera@gmail.com

Beforehand, we would like to thank you for your time and contribution to this recollection.