Dear Marmamers,

On behalf of our Editorial Board, I would like to inform you that articles published in the issue of the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals (LAJAM 5:1) is now available in pdf. This issue includes the following articles which can be obtained from the author (their e.mail addresses are included):

CONTENTS

Clarke R. (2006) The origin of ambergris. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):7-22.

Rossi-Santos, M., Wedekin, L.L. and Sousa-Lima, R. (2006) Distribution and habitat use of small cetaceans off Abrolhos Bank, Eastern Brazil

The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1): 23-28

mrosantos@pop.com.br

Szteren, D.(2006) Predation of Otaria flavescens over artisanal fisheries in Uruguay: opportunism or prey The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):29-38

dszteren@ipn.mx

Van Waerebeek, K., Sequeira, M., Williamson, C., Sanino, G.P., Gallego, P. and Carmo, P. (2006) Live-captures of common bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus and unassessed bycatch in Cuban waters: evidence of sustainability found wanting The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):39-48.

cepec@speedy.com.pe

Van Bressem,M.-F , Van Waerebeek, K. and Bennett, M. (2006) Orthopoxvirus neutralising antibodies in small cetaceans from the Southeast Pacific. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):49-54.

marievanbressem@yahoo.co.uk

Trimble, M. and Praderi, R. (2006) What is the colour of the franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei)? a review and a proposed assessment method . The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):55-64.

micatn25@yahoo.com.ar

Rosas, F.C. W., da Rocha, C.S. and de Mattos, G.E. (2006).A method to measure captive giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) without sedation The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):65-66.

frosas@inpa.gov.br

Muelbert, M.M.C. and de Oliveira, L.R. (2006) First records of stranded pregnant female South American fur seals, Arctocephalus australis, in the southern Brazilian coast. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1): 67-68

mamiferos@furg.br

Sorisio,L.S., De Maddalena, A. and Visser, I.N. (2006) Interaction between killer whales (Orcinus orca) and hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna sp.) in Galápagos waters. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1): 69-72

a-demaddalena@tiscali.it

Iriarte, V. (2006) Killer whale (Orcinus orca) occurrence at Ila de Lobos, Uruguay. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):73-76.

verorcinus@gmail.com

Pérez-Cortés, H., Barrera, C.A. and Ollervides, F. (2006) First record of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mother and calf inside Bahia

Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):77-80

hperez@fieldstudies.org

Wedekin,L.L., Daura-Jorge, F.G. and Simões-Lopes, P.C. (2006) Comments on Flores and Bazzalo (2004). The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1): 81-84.

wedekin@uol.com.br

Flores, P.A.C. and Bazzalo, M. (2006) Reply to the comments on Flores and Bazzalo (2004). The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 5(1):85-88.

paulo.flores@ibama.gov.br

For non-members of SOLAMAC, subscriptions to LAJAM can be made by check (or money order), in U.S. dollars, payable to "LAJAM". Please send payment to LAJAM/SOLAMAC c/o Nélio Barros, P.O. Box 36 Tillamook, OR 97141-2441 USA.

LAJAM's subscription rates for 2006 and 2007 are (in US dollars):

REGULAR PRICE *
Students                                               $30.00
Non-students                                       $50.00
Libraries or other institutions                    $60.00

* Add US $10.00 for subscriptions from North America, Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand

* Add US $5.00 for subscriptions from Africa, Asia and other Australasian countries

Both students and non-students from developing countries (outside Latin-America) may be exempted of mailing costs upon a duly supported request, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Issues 1(1) and 2(1) are currently out of print. A very limited number of issues 2:2 and 3:1 are available. Other recent issues 3:2, 4:1 and 4:2 are available at a cost of $25 each.

Any further information can be obtained from the editors (LAJAM@infolink.com.br).

Best regards,

Eduardo Secchi
Editor-in-chief, LAJAM
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Eduardo R. Secchi, Ph.D
Professor Adjunto
Laboratório de Tartarugas e Mamíferos Marinhos
Departamento de Oceanografia
Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG
Cx.Postal 474
Rio Grande - RS, Brasil
96200-970
Fone: ++55-53-3233-6749
Fax: ++55-53-3233-6601
e.mail: edu.secchi@furg.br
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