Dear Colleagues around the world, The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (E.A.A.M.), was funded in 1972 to congregate professionals and individuals interested in aquatic mammals, both in zoological environments and in the wild. EAAM stimulates people who devote a significant amount of time to maintenance and welfare of aquatic mammals through research, husbandry, training, education, conservation and related activities. One of the best opportunities to join our efforts is the Annual Conference and as President Elect of the EAAM, it is my great honour to announce the: 37th Symposium of the European Association of Aquatic Mammals Hosted by Mediterraneo Marine Park in Malta March 13-16, 2009 We strongly encourage everybody with an interest in this field, to participate with knowledge and share their experience with a presentation. Malta is a fantastic country and we'll certainly be spoiled by our hosts. Please check for general information and deadlines in January 2009 on the website of EAAM http://www.eaam.org/conference-2009/ <http://www.eaam.org/conference-2009/> and of our host http://www.mediterraneo.com.mt/eaamconference <http://www.mediterraneo.com.mt/eaamconference> . I look forward to receiving your paper soon and to meeting you all again in the next EAAM conference in 2009 Sincerely, Claudia Gili, President-Elect of EAAM General Curator/Chief Veterinarian (Acquario di Genova - Italy)