Dear Colleagues, This is to let you know that we are now inviting submissions for the November 2006 issue of The Monachus Guardian. With only very limited funding for the journal having been secured, we are again able to produce only an abbreviated issue, along the lines of Vol. 9 (1) published in June. Sections will consist only of the most urgent International / Mediterranean / Hawaiian / and Caribbean news, Letters to the Editor, a listing of Recent Publications, and contributions of PDF papers, reports etc. to the Monk Seal Library. The Monachus Guardian should receive news items no later than 15 October. Please contact the editor in the event of urgent news beyond this deadline. Any leads on possible funding avenues that might keep The Monachus Guardian alive and kicking would, of course, be gratefully received. A document detailing sponsorship opportunities and benefits is available to potential supporters -- please contact us for further information. Due in no small part to the network of correspondents who have submitted news, opinion, scientific papers etc over the years, The Monachus Guardian has built up a real readership base of at least 30,000 people -- including students, teachers, researchers, journalists etc. Realising the significance of this achievement, we are doing whatever we can to continue publishing, and we take this opportunity of thanking all of you who have voiced support for the project. We look forward to hearing from you. William M. Johnson editor@monachus-guardian.org The Monachus Guardian, Library and Network can be accessed at the following address: <http://www.monachus-guardian.org> _______________________________________ William M Johnson editor@monachus-guardian.org http://www.monachus-guardian.org http://www.iridescent-publishing.com _______________________________________