Dear MARMAMers, We are writing to introduce Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's* Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals of the Humboldt Upwelling Ecosystem* course in Peru. UPCH is the most prestigious Peruvian university dedicated to the biomedical sciences, with a longstanding history of successful alumni who have excelled in their fields. The University now offers international students the possibility to get a hands-on experience learning about the biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, behavior, population biology, management and conservation of marine mammals. This field-based course will take place August 3 through 12 in Lima and the government-protected natural reserve of Punta San Juan, Marcona, 500 kms south of Lima. The 6 academic credit program will be run completely in English, and it is aimed at undergraduate or graduate students, or anyone who is interested in having a front-row experience, learning more about the fascinating world of marine mammals from expert marine biologists. Registrations are now open. Please find more information enclosed. We hope to have you and your students joining our course! And do not hesitate to post widely! -- Susana Cárdenas Alayza, MSc. Directora Proyecto Punta San Juan Centro para la Sostenibilidad Ambiental Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Tlf. 51 1 626 9402 - Ext. 1138 Cel. 51 9 999 31218 (Claro)