Special beaked whale issue of ACS Whalewatcher honoring John Heyning. The American Cetacean Society has just published a special issue of our journal “Whalewatcher”. This unique full color issue is completely devoted to beaked whales and honors the late John Heyning. John had a keen fascination for beaked whales, and has contributed much to our knowledge of these enigmatic whales, as well as marine mammal science in general. John was also a great friend and supporter of the American Cetacean Society. We hope that this special issue serves as a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man. ACS would like to take the opportunity to thank all contributors to this issue. The editors: Mason Weinrich, Bernardo Alps, Kaye Reznick, Uko Gorter. Whalewatcher journal 2009, Vol. 38 Number 1