Hello Marine Mammal Community! We are pleased to announce that the *23rd Annual Meeting of the Northwest Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (NWSSMM) will take place at the University of Washington, Seattle on May 18, 2019!* The purpose of the annual meeting is to cultivate community among students studying marine mammals by creating a relaxed atmosphere to share research ideas, tribulations, and triumphs. The meeting is also an opportunity to meet other students from across the Pacific Northwest region, explore potential collaborations, and have a great time in a supportive and informal setting. Saturday, 18 May, will involve a full day of student oral and poster presentations, followed by a group dinner. On Sunday, 19 May, there will be an optional fun outing [TBD]. Please save the date and be on the lookout for more details to be announced in the coming weeks. Hope to see you in May! The NWSSMM 2019 Organizing Committee