Marmam members: The introductory workshop, conducted via Zoom, 10-21 January 2022 is beginning to fill. If you would like to participate in discussion of distance sampling methods and implementation as well as carry out analyses in R weekdays 1500-1730 UK time, be sure to register before the registration deadline on 06 December. Distance sampling methodology is widely used around the world in population assessment work with marine mammals. Complete details and a link to the registration page http://workshops.distancesampling.org/intro-jan-2022.html At the webpage above, you will find a link to the St Andrews online shop where payment is made. After registration, I will contact you with additional details regarding workshop electronic materials, etc. Feel free to contact me with questions and share this announcement with interested colleagues. Eric Rexstad Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling University of St Andrews Registered Charity in Scotland SC013532