Greetings! Dr. S. Jones Centenary Colloquium on Challenges in Marine Mammal Conservation & Research in the Indian Ocean (CIMCAR-2011) The Marine Biological Association of India, established in 1958, has completed 53 years of active service. The birth centenary of its Founder President Late Dr S Jones is on August 27, 2011. The Association has deemed it fit to commemorate Dr Jones by conducting a Seminar on the topic that was a passion to him, namely, marine mammals. The Seminar is proposed to be held at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, India during August 26 & 27, 2011. The purpose of the Seminar is to assess the status of research on marine mammals in the Indian and contiguous seas; identify research gaps; and suggest advanced research for proper understanding and conservation of this charismatic megafauna. For more information, please visit www.mbai.org.in and contact Marine Biological Association of India CMFRI Campus, PO Box 1604, Kochi – 682 018, Kerala, India Phone: +91 484 2394867 (Ext. 289) Fax: +91 484 2394909 Email: mail@mbai.org.in -- Dr.R.Jeyabaskaran Senior Scientist Room No. 210 Fishery Environment Management Division Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) Post Box No. 1603 Ernakulam North P.O Kochi- 682 018, Kerala, India Email: jeyabaskaran@cmfri.org.in jeybas@hotmail.com Web: www.cmfri.org.in