Special beaked whale issue of ACS Whalewatcher honoring John Heyning. The American Cetacean Society has just published a special issue of our journal “Whalewatcher”. This unique full color issue is completely devoted to beaked whales and honors the late John Heyning. John had a keen fascination for beaked whales, and has contributed much to our knowledge of these enigmatic whales, as well as marine mammal science in general. John was also a great friend and supporter of the American Cetacean Society. We hope that this special issue serves as a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man. ACS would like to take the opportunity to thank all contributors to this issue. The editors: Mason Weinrich, Bernardo Alps, Kaye Reznick, Uko Gorter. Whalewatcher journal 2009, Vol. 38 Number 1 In this issue: In Honor of John Heyning, and the Whales That Were His Passion, by ACS vice president, Mason Weinrich From Corinne, a tribute by Corinne Heyning A History of the Diversity of Beaked Whales, by James G. Mead The Accidental Whale, by William F. Perrin Meet the Family, illustrated plates of all known beaked whales by Uko Gorter Beaked Whale Science Coming of Age: Progress From Hawai’i, by Robin W. Baird (A PDF copy of this article is available on: www.cascadiaresearch.org/Robin/hawaii.htm) Sonar: A Severe Blow to Beaked Whales, by Taryn Kiekow Rare Close-ups, by photographer Todd Pusser Science and Friendship Grew, by Emmanuel Rosales John Heyning, (a selected) Bibliography, compiled by Mason Weinrich ----------------------------- To order your copy: Contact Kaye Reznick, ACS administrator. Email: acsoffice@acsonline.org Call: (310) 548-6279 Price: $ 6.00 (including mailing) Check with Kaye for international mailing. SPECIAL REQUEST: Corinne Heyning would like to invite those who knew and worked with John to write letters, c/o ACS, to share their experiences and help capture them as memories that she can share and keep for her children. Please, direct your letter to: Corinne Heyning c/o Kaye Reznick American Cetacean Society P.O. Box 1391 San Pedro, CA 90733-1391