Dear all, We are proud to announce the official start of Foundation Marybio, an organization dedicated to the scientific research of marine mammals in Patagonia, born as the result of an excellent cooperation between Belgian and Argentine scientists! Marine mammals speak to the human imagination for centuries now. They are symbol of wisdom, elegance and mystery and form an important part in their ecosystem. Nevertheless, still too many factors form a threat towards these animals and their wellbeing. Therefore, with Marybio we want to dedicate us to the achievement of a better knowledge and understanding of these animals and their environment in the unique area of Patagonia. Besides research, we also strive for an improvement of the public awareness through educational and informative programs as we are convinced that they are crucial factors for the conservation and preservation of wildlife! For further information, please do not hesitate to visit our website at www.marybio.org. For further suggestions and/or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the mail mentioned below. With kind regards, The Marybio Team, MSc. Els Vermeulen - Biot. Alejandro Cammareri - Prof. Dr. Claude Joiris Dr. Ludo Holsbeek - Dr. Horacio Faillace Foundation Marybio Kladdenbergstraat 34 - 2650 Edegem - Belgium Maipu 871 3°A - 1006 ACK Capital Federal - Argentina www.marybio.org - info@marybio.org