Dear MARMAM subscribers, The American Cetacean Society Student Coalition (ACSSC) is the student arm of the American Cetacean Society (ACS), the world's oldest whale conservation organization. After 50 years ACS continues to be a leader in the field of cetacean education, conservation, policy, and education ( http://acsonline.org/). The ACSSC is a community of future researchers, policy makers, conservationists, and enthusiasts committed to protecting the marine environment and the lives of cetaceans. Through direct action informed by science, ACS groups act as forums where students can learn more about cetaceans and their marine environment to carry out the most effective, research-based responses to the perils that cetaceans face. Student members of ACS are provided with an opportunity to feel inspired, engaged, and empowered through an active web of regional student groups across the country. The ACSSC serves as a much-needed bridge between the scientific community and the public. Our student groups use community education and citizen science to foster conservation and scientific literacy in their communities. The Coalition works to provide students of all skill sets with support and access to a community of other young professionals, experts in the field, and with the support of the American Cetacean Society. We invite all US university and college students (coastal or landlocked) to join our coalition by leading their own groups. One of the benefits of joining the ACS National Student Coalition is the ability to network and collaborate with your peers in different disciplines and institutions to address the challenges that cetaceans face today. Leading your own ACS student coalition group can be very rewarding and fun. ACSSC activities have included: citizen science projects, water quality testing, cetacean research, oyster reef restoration, beach clean ups, guest speakers, panel discussions, documentary screenings, lobbying, fundraisers, and many social events. ACSSC groups have implemented campaigns focusing upon issues such as sustainable seafood and its impacts upon cetaceans, marine debris and entanglement, local marine conservation issues, and more. For more information regarding what is involved in starting your own student group visit our website: https://www.acsonline.org/students. Scientists, supervisors, professors, etc., please refer your promising students to us! If you are interested in starting your own group, get in touch with us: ACSSC@acsonline.org Like us on facebook to see our latest updates and campaign activities: ACSSC facebook: https://www.facebook.com/American-Cetacean-Society-Student-Coalition -ACSSC-177540238954065/ *Sabena Siddiqui , **MSc student University of Hawaii* Student Chair, American Cetacean Society Board of Directors *"P**rotecting whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions.*" ACS website <http://acsonline.org/> ACS Student Coalition website <https://www.acsonline.org/students>