The deadline to submit workshop proposals for consideration at the 18th Biennial Marine Mammal Conference is fast approaching - it's less than a week away. We have received 11 workshop proposals so far, with additional expressions of interest. If you want us to consider your proposal for a workshop prepare your application and submit it soon! Application forms are available through the SMM website (http://marinemammalogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id =74&Itemid=65). On the morning of March 16th 2009 the Committee will consider all of the proposals and make consensus decisions regarding approval, date, and venue. We will then notify successful proponents, and begun the process of confirming contacts, costs, and other logistics. I know that myself, and many of my colleagues, have enjoyed the workshops at previous conferences. I look forward to seeing another great ensemble in Quebec. Good luck, and don't miss the deadline! Jack Lawson, Workshop Committee Chairman (jack.lawson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) Veronique Lesage, Ph.D., Scientific program co-chair NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: Veronique.Lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Chercheur, Cetaces/Cetacean research scientist Biologie et conservation des mammiferes marins/Marine mammal biology and conservation Peches et Oceans Canada/Fisheries and Oceans Canada Institut Maurice-Lamontagne/Maurice Lamontagne Institute C.P. 1000/P.O. Box 1000 850 Route de la Mer Mont-Joli, QC G5H 3Z4 http://www.qc.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/iml/en/sci/LesageV http://www.osl.gc.ca/mm/en/index.html TEL (418) 775-0739 FAX (418) 775-0740 Email: Veronique.Lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca