Dear Marmam Community, There are, I’m sure, other more formal and substantive remembrances coming, but having seen nothing on this list, it is with great sadness that I share the news that John E. Reynolds III passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. John was a global leader and a friend and mentor to so many of us in the field of marine mammal conservation, policy, and science. He was known for myriad accomplishments, not least of which was his lifelong work on sirenians—especially manatees in Florida—and small cetaceans, and the 20 years he served as chair of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, during which time he had as much influence on the conservation of marine and coastal species and ecosystems as anyone in the nation. He was also a past president of the Society for Marine Mammalogy. John was the model of a mentor and colleague, eschewing the limelight, especially when he could shine a light on others’ efforts. He leaves countless colleagues, former students, and devotees of his work who mourn his passing and will miss his genial nature and deep sense of camaraderie. I understand from others that information on a memorial service and a scholarship fund in marine conservation are forthcoming. Here is John’s formal bio at Mote Marine Laboratory: https://mote.org/staff/member/john-reynolds Yours in sadness but also in community, Richard Wallace Department of Environmental Studies Ursinus College Collegeville, Pennsylvania