Dear MARMAMers, I am developing a study on the role of marine mammals in communitary cultural identity. I would appreciate any specific information or research hints you are able to provide on the use of marine mammals as focal figures of legends, believes and historic episodes, including local traditions and social rituals. Please send information, comments or questions to worldbeatone@hotmail.com . I thank you in advance. Carlos Elejabeitia Canary Islands, Spain.