Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce the “Sex and Cetaceans” full day workshop <https://www.smmconference.org/workshops/>on 10 November at SMM2024 in Perth. We invite all researchers, students, practitioners, and interested members of our community to attend and engage. About the workshop: The Sex in Cetaceans workshop is designed to bring marine mammal researchers together to explore the multi-faceted aspects of mating and reproduction in whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and the implications for conservation. The workshop builds on the information and ideas presented in the recently published open access volume by the same name (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35651-3). The gathering at SMM2024 provides a forum for discussing key concepts, sharing new insights, drawing connections among species, and identifying knowledge gaps for aspiring and seasoned cetologists. In parallel with the goals of the Biennial, and in addition to a rollicking discussion of the newest findings in cetacean sex, the ultimate goal of the workshop is to explore ways to link scientific findings to practical actions that will improve conservation outcomes for threatened and endangered cetacean species and populations globally. We also encourage conversation on technologies (traditional and novel) that promote understanding of all aspects of cetacean sex and reproduction. Agenda for the workshop: The workshop will begin with a keynote address from Dr. Bernd Würsig followed by a series of conversations around key topics in cetacean sex, similar to the organization in the book. Each topic will begin with introductory remarks and/or presentation(s), followed by an interactive group discussion. There will be two coffee breaks and a lunch break for casual interactions. Topic categories include (but not limited to): anatomy and physiology; methods and new technologies; case studies; sexual selection and evolution; conservation and management. Workshop questionnaire: As we prepare for the workshop, please let us know if you are considering registering for the workshop <https://www.smmconference.org/workshops/>. If so, we would appreciate it if you would please fill in this brief survey to indicate if you are interested in presenting and/or suggest topics you’d like to see discussed. Please respond to these questions by 1 Oct 2024. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNTsD2o_T1AAMMn0HOh37QnHs4GXgXjyvv... Questions? Let us know. Thank you! Dara Orbach, Sarah Mesnick, and Bernd Würsig Dara.Orbach@tamucc.edu <Dara.Orbach@tamu.edu> wuersig@sbcglobal.net> sarah.mesnick@Noaa.gov