Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to share our new publication on Brucella ceti prevalence in stranded marine mammals in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley area (Portugal). Cavaco, S., Grilo, M. L., Dias, R., Nunes, M., Pascoal, P., Pereira, M., Fogaça, C., Costa, A. B., Pardal, S., & Ferreira, A. C. (2025). Brucella ceti in Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in Portugal—Characterization of First Isolates. Animals, 15(3), 374. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15030374 This study investigates Brucella ceti infection in marine mammals stranded along the Lisbon and Tagus Valley coast between 2022 and mid-2024, marking the first report of Brucella presence in Portuguese waters. Out of 59 examined marine mammals, B. ceti was isolated in three common dolphins (5.1%), a prevalence rate consistent with previous studies from other coastlines. PCR-based detection indicated a higher infection rate (23.7%), suggesting an underestimation of the prevalence of B. ceti infection in this population. Multi-locus Sequence Typing (MLST) and Multiple-Locus Variable-Number Tandem-Repeat Analysis (MLVA) revealed distinct genetic profiles and close relationships to B. ceti strains from the Atlantic, supporting the hypothesis of specific host-adapted lineages in dolphins. Virulence genes, including those for host interaction (bspE, btpB) and intracellular survival (virB7, vceA), were consistent across isolates, highlighting the pathogenic potential. Additionally, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, such as mprF and efflux proteins (bepC-G), were also identified. These findings underscore the need for further research and surveillance to understand B. ceti transmission, host range, and impacts on Atlantic cetaceans, as well as to develop effective diagnostic and management strategies to mitigate infection risks in marine environments. This paper is freely available at https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/3/374 Best regards, Miguel Grilo