We are pleased to announce that the International Marine Animal Trainer's Association has joined the European Association of Aquatic Mammals and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums to support the peer-reviewed journal, *Aquatic Mammals*. This focuses the journal to emphasize research conducted on marine mammal husbandry, veterinary care, research in a captive environment, and training. Please visit our new website at * http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org* ** We will have a booth at the SMM conference, so stop by and discuss your ideas for future articles or a whole special issue. Dr. Jeanette Thomas Department of Biological Sciences Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3561 60th St. Moline, IL 61265 E-mail: aquaticmammals@gmail.com and Editor of Aquatic Mammals same address See Aquatic Mammals website at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ Because I teach at two locations, email is the best method of communication