[MARMAM] Authors wanted for pinniped chapters of Handbook of Marine Mammals, 2nd ed.

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,

  There is a clear need for an easily-accessible up-to-date, citable source 
that provides a comprehensive literature review of biological knowledge on all 
marine mammal species of the world.  The first edition of the Handbook of 
Marine Mammals did an admirable job of solving these problems in the late 
twentieth century, but now, more than 22 years later, the need is again quite 
acute.  This second edition of the Handbook of Marine Mammals is intended 
mainly to update the six volumes of the first edition, though we intend to 
extend it to seven volumes, to account for the increased number of species and 
knowledge on each.  The general format of the books and of the chapters will be 
very similar to those of the first edition.  I am leading this effort as the 
main editor, with Sam H. Ridgway included as my co-editor (posthumous 
contribution).  The books will again be published by Academic Press/Elsevier.

  If you are interested in writing a chapter on any of the pinnipeds or 
sirenians for this series, please contact me.  You will have several years to 
complete the chapter, so there is no rush.

Thanks,
Tom Jefferson
Lead editor, Handbook of Marine Mammals, 2nd edition
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

   ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit organization dedicated to working to help save 
the vaquita from extinction.  All funds raised are actively used for research 
and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s most 
endangered marine mammal species, and other endangered cetaceans.  The global 
population of the vaquita now numbers less than 15 individuals and is nearing 
extinction. Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.org and watch a recording of 
International Save the Vaquita Day at vaquita.day for more details.  
   ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, and 
journals that are available for a donation to the organization.  Below is a 
sample of some of the rarer items we have (amount in US dollars listed is 
suggested donation, shipping is extra), but there are many, many more and 
suggested donation amounts range from US$1-100.  To request specific books or a 
list of additional books available, please contact Tom Jefferson at  
sclym...@aol.com.


Bastida, R., D. Rodriguez, E. Secchi and V. Da Silva. (2007). Mamiferos 
Acuaticos Sudamerica Antartida. Zazquez Mazzini Editores. $14.

Beddard, F. E. (1900). A Book of Whales. G. P. Putnam's Sons. $30.

Beddington, J. R., R. J. H. Beverton and D. M. Lavigne. (1985). Marine Mammals 
and Fisheries. Pages 354 pp. George Allen and Unwin. $12.

Berta, A. (2012). Return to the Sea: The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine 
Mammals. University of California Press. $18.

Bessesen, B. (2018). Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of 
Cortez. Island Press. $14.

Bjorge, A. and G. P. Donovan. (1995). Biology of the Phocoenids: A Collection 
of Papers. Pages 552 pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission. $17.

Boyd, I. L., W. D. Bowen and S. J. Iverson. (2010). Marine Mammal Ecology and 
Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques. Pages 450 pp. Oxford University Press. 
$11.

Burns, J. J., J. J. Montague and C. J. Cowles. 1993. The Bowhead Whale. Pages 
787 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $20.

Burt, W. H. 1971. Antarctic Pinnipedia. Pages 226 pp. American Geophysical 
Union, Antarctic Research Series. $18.

Cozzi, B., S. Huggenberger and H. Oelschlager. (2016). Anatomy of dolphins: 
Insights into body structure and function. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press. $42.

Dizon, A. E., A. E. Chivers and W. F. Perrin. (1997). Molecular Genetics of 
Marine Mammals. Pages 388 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $4.

Dudzinksi, K. M. and T. Frohoff. (2008). Dolphin Mysteries: Unlocking the 
Secrets of Communication. Yale University Press.  $8.

Garner, G. W., S. C. Amstrup, J. L. Laake, B. J. F. Manley, L. L. Mcdonald and 
D. G. Robertson. 1999. Marine Mammal Survey and Assessment Methods. Pages 287 
pp. A. A. Balkema. $45.

Hoelzel, A. R. (1991). Genetic ecology of whales and dolphins. Pages 311 pp.  
Reports of the International Whaling Commission. Reports of the International 
Whaling Commission.  $10.

Kellogg, R. 1965. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 1, pt. 1. A new whalebone whale from the Miocene 
Calvert formation, pt. 2. The Miocene Calvert sperm whale Orycterocetus. 
Bulletin of the United States National Museum 247:1-63. $10.

Kellogg, R. 1966. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 2, pt. 3. New species of extinct Miocene Sirenia, 
pt. 4. A new Odontocete from the Calvert Miocene of Maryland Bulletin of the 
United States National Museum 247:65-101. $10.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1982). Whales, 
dolphins, and porpoises of the eastern North Pacific and adjacent Arctic 
waters: A guide to their identification. NOAA Technical Report NMFS Circular, 
444, 245 pp. $8.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1988). Whales, 
Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Eastern North Pacific and Adjacent Arctic 
Waters: A Guide to Their Identification. Dover Publications. $9.

Mann, J., R. C. Connor, P. L. Tyack and H. Whitehead. (2000). Cetacean 
Societies: Field Studies of Dolphins and Whales. Pages 448 pp. University of 
Chicago Press.  $14.

Mitchell, E. D. (1975). Porpoise, dolphin and small whale fisheries of the 
world. IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp. $6.

Mitchell, E. (ed). 1975. Review of biology and fisheries for smaller cetaceans. 
Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada 32(7): 879-1242. Special 
issue of journal on dolphins, porpoises, and small whales.  $10.

Norris, K. S. (1966). Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. Pages 789 pp. University 
of California Press, Berkeley. Second printing.  $24.

Notarbartolo Di Sciara, G., M. Podesta and B. E. Curry. 2016. Mediterranean 
Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation. Pages 428 pp.  Advances in Marine 
Biology.  $55.

Perrin, W. F., G. P. Donovan and J. Barlow. (1994). Gillnets and Cetaceans. 
Pages 617+ pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission.  $16.

[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

   ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit organization dedicated to working to help save 
the vaquita from extinction.  100% of funds raised are actively used for 
research and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s 
most endangered marine mammal species, and other endangered cetaceans.  The 
global population of the vaquita now numbers less than 15 individuals and is 
nearing extinction. Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.org and watch a 
recording of International Save the Vaquita Day at vaquita.day for more 
details.  
   ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, and 
journals that are available for a donation to the organization.  Below is a 
sample of some of the rarer items we have (price listed is suggested donation, 
shipping is extra), but there are many, many more and suggested donation 
amounts range from US$1-100.  To request books or a list of additional books 
available, please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.


Beddington, J. R., R. J. H. Beverton and D. M. Lavigne. (1985). Marine Mammals 
and Fisheries. Pages 354 pp. George Allen and Unwin. $12.

Bessesen, B. (2018). Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of 
Cortez. Island Press. $15.

Bjorge, A. and G. P. Donovan. (1995). Biology of the Phocoenids: A Collection 
of Papers. Pages 552 pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission. $$17.

Burns, J. J., J. J. Montague and C. J. Cowles. 1993. The Bowhead Whale. Pages 
787 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $25.

Burt, W. H. 1971. Antarctic Pinnipedia. Pages 226 pp. American Geophysical 
Union, Antarctic Research Series. $21.

Dizon, A. E., A. E. Chivers and W. F. Perrin. (1997). Molecular Genetics of 
Marine Mammals. Pages 388 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $4.

Garner, G. W., S. C. Amstrup, J. L. Laake, B. J. F. Manley, L. L. Mcdonald and 
D. G. Robertson. 1999. Marine Mammal Survey and Assessment Methods. Pages 287 
pp. A. A. Balkema. $52.

Geraci, J. R. and V. J. Lounsbury. (1995). Marine Mammals Ashore: A Field Guide 
for Strandings. Texas A Sea Grant (First Edition). $7.

Henderson, D. A. (1972). Men and Whales at Scammon's Lagoon. Dawson's Book 
Shop. $11.

Kellogg, R. 1965. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 1, pt. 1. A new whalebone whale from the Miocene 
Calvert formation, pt. 2. The Miocene Calvert sperm whale Orycterocetus. 
Bulletin of the United States National Museum 247:1-63. $12.

Kellogg, R. 1966. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 2, pt. 3. New species of extinct Miocene Sirenia, 
pt. 4. A new Odontocete from the Calvert Miocene of Maryland Bulletin of the 
United States National Museum 247:65-101. $12.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1982). Whales, 
dolphins, and porpoises of the eastern North Pacific and adjacent Arctic 
waters: A guide to their identification. NOAA Technical Report NMFS Circular, 
444, 245 pp. $8.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1988). Whales, 
Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Eastern North Pacific and Adjacent Arctic 
Waters: A Guide to Their Identification. Dover Publications. $9.

Mitchell, E. D. (1975). Porpoise, dolphin and small whale fisheries of the 
world. IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp. $6.

Mitchell, E. (ed). 1975. Review of biology and fisheries for smaller cetaceans. 
Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada 32(7): 879-1242.   Special 
issue of journal on dolphins, porpoises, and small whales.  $10.

Morzer Bruyns, W. F. J. (1971). Field Guide of Whales and Dolphins. Uitgeverij 
Tor. $11.

Norris, K. S. (1966). Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. Pages 789 pp. University 
of California Press, Berkeley. Second printing.  $24.

Notarbartolo Di Sciara, G., M. Podesta and B. E. Curry. 2016. Mediterranean 
Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation. Pages 428 pp.  Advances in Marine 
Biology.  $65.

Perrin, W. F. and A. C. Myrick. (1980). Age Determination of Toothed Whales and 
Sirenians. Pages 229 pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission. $19.

Perrin, W. F., R. L. Brownell and D. P. Demaster. (1984). Reproduction in 
Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises. Pages 495 pp. Reports of the International 
Whaling Commission. $21.

Perrin, W. F., B. Wursig and J. G. Thewissen. 2002. Encyclopedia of Marine 
Mammals. Pages 1414 pp. Academic Press.  $45.

Pryor, K. and K. S. Norris. 1991. Dolphin Societies: Discoveries and Puzzles. 
Pages 397 pp. University of California Press.  $18.

Rice, D. W. (1998). Marine mammals of the world: systematics and distribution. 
Society for Marine Mammalogy Special Publication, 4, 231 pp.  $5.

Ridgway, S. H. 1972. Mammals of the Sea: Biology and Medicine. Pages 812 pp. 
Charles C. Thomas.  $110.

Ridgway, S. H. and R. J. Harrison. (1981). Handbook of Marine Mammals, Vol. 1: 
The Walrus, Sea Lions, Fur Seals, and Sea Otter. Pages 235 pp. 

[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day 2023

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,
  The vaquita is theworld’s most endangered marine mammal, with an estimated 
10-13 individualssurviving in the core zone.  Make a note thatInternational 
Save the Vaquita Day 2023 will be held on Saturday, 12 August,starting at 9 am 
(Pacific).  It will be avirtual event, with a half-day live-stream of 
informative talks and videocontent.  Some in-person booths will alsobe held at 
various venues in the US.  
Seehttps://vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day/for more details, 
and check back for updates. Please join us on Saturday, 12 August, to learn the 
latest.  We appreciate your help in working to savethe vaquita from extinction!
Best wishes,Tom JeffersonDirector, VIVA Vaquita
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[MARMAM] New Paper Available

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,  My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of 
the following paper:
 Jefferson, T. A., M. A. Smultea and E. J. Ward. (2023). Distribution and 
Abundance of California (Zalophus californianus) and Steller (Eumetopias 
jubatus) Sea Lions in the Inshore Waters of Washington, 2013-2016. Aquatic 
Mammals, 49, 366-381. https://doi.org/10.1578/am.49.4.2023.366ABSTRACT:  
Two species of sea lions occur in the inlandwaters of Washington State, the 
California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) and Steller sea lion (Eumetopias 
jubatus). Both species breed elsewhere, but typically moveinto Puget Sound and 
adjacent waters of the Salish Sea from autumn throughspring months.  There is a 
need forinformation on their current abundance and seasonal use patterns, as 
bothspecies prey heavily on threatened/endangered stocks of salmon and 
steelheadtrout (Oncorhynchus spp.), andempirical abundance estimates of these 
species are lacking for inlandWashington waters. From 2013-2016, we conducted 
39,399 km of aerial surveys formarine mammals in this area, sighting 255 groups 
of sea lions.  We used a subset of 7,841 km of effort and165 sea lion sightings 
made during surveys in good sighting conditions toestimate in-water abundance 
using line-transect methods.  Historical tagging data collected in 
PacificNorthwest waters were used to evaluate the proportions of time that 
eachspecies spent on land and conducting dives, and then to develop 
correctionfactors to derive total abundance for both sea lion species, 
providing the firstempirical abundance estimates for these waters. We estimated 
that between 33 and 442 California sea lions were found inPuget Sound/Hood 
Canal in different seasons, with nearly 3,000 being found in thebroader inland 
Washington waters in the peak season (spring).  Steller sea lions occurred in 
much smallernumbers, with a peak of 219 animals in Puget Sound/Hood 
Canal/Strait of Juan deFuca in autumn (and possibly as many as 600-700 in the 
entire study area). Whilesome estimates suffer from low precision, this study 
demonstrates thatsubstantial numbers of sea lions use waters of the study area 
throughout muchof the year.  Our results provide animportant step toward better 
understanding of these two species in the inlandwaters of Washington, as well 
as their potential effects on protected salmonidprey species.

  The paper is available upon request or from the Aquatic Mammals website.
Tom Jefferson
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[MARMAM] New Paper Available

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,  My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of 
the following paper:
Jefferson, T. A., E. A. Becker and S. L. Huang. (2023). Influences of natural 
and anthropogenic habitat variables on Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins Sousa 
chinensis in Hong Kong. Endangered Species Research, 51, 143-160. 
https://doi.org/10.3354/esr01249ABSTRACT: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins Sousa 
chinensis in Hong Kong (HK) waters are part of a large (ca. 2000−2500), but 
declining, population that occurs in the Pearl River Estuary of southern China. 
To understand the factors that may influence dolphin densities in 4 different 
parts of HK, a 25 yr (1996−2020) database containing 66 439 km of line-transect 
survey effort and 4052 dolphin sightings was used. Seventeen variables 
representing natural and anthropogenic habitat factors were evaluated using 
generalized additive models (GAMs) to identify the preferred habitat of 
humpback dolphins in HK waters. In the environmental GAMs, rainfall, salinity, 
and river discharge were significant factors related to dolphin density, 
consistent with their observed strong preference for estuarine habitat. Sea 
surface temperature was also important for one of the 4 subareas. In the 
anthropogenic GAMs, the only significant variable was the amount of habitat 
area lost to land reclamation in North Lantau. This finding is consistent with 
previous hypotheses that heavy coastal engineering in North Lantau has 
contributed to observed declines in dolphin abundance during the study period. 
This study provides some of the first quantitative indications of factors that 
are potentially influencing the density of the animals in various parts of HK. 
As such, it will be a valuable tool for evaluating and mitigating potential 
impacts of both natural and anthropogenic factors on the population in the 
future.  

  The paper is open access.  PDFs can be obtained here:  
https://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2023/51/n051p143.pdfTom Jefferson
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[MARMAM] New Paper Available

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,  I am pleased to announce the publication of the following 
paper:
Jefferson, T. A. (2023). Marine mammals of the United States Exploring 
Expedition, 1838–1842: history and taxonomy. Archives of Natural History, 50, 
101-117. https://doi.org/10.3366/anh.2023.0831ABSTRACT: The United States 
Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842, in some ways, represents the
beginning of American marine mammal biology. The expedition returned home with 
information on at least
twelve marine mammal specimens (mostly small cetaceans or pinnipeds), seven of 
which were considered
new species at the time. Commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, the expedition 
covered over 80,000
miles, surveyed new waters and lands, and brought back thousands of scientific 
specimens. Official
publications of the expedition by Titian Peale and John Cassin cover the birds 
and mammals collected. The
squadron’s publications, and the journals of its officers and scientists also 
contain a good deal of information
about sightings of marine mammals. Of particular interest were whaling 
operations and grounds, and the
expedition did much to help expand the whaling prospects of the United States 
around the globe, with a
focus on the South Pacific islands. Though largely forgotten today, the “U. S. 
Ex. Ex.” played an important
early role in establishing American influence in marine mammal biology and 
global whaling operations.  

  PDFs can be purchased online, or requested from me (sclym...@aol.com).Tom 
Jefferson
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[MARMAM] Contributors to the Handbook of Marine Mammals who have died

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,  We are currently working on the second edition of the Handbook of 
Marine Mammals, originally edited by Ridgway and Harrison.  Sadly, many of the 
contributors to the first edition have passed away and we want to honor them in 
the new edition.  We are having trouble finding the years of birth and death 
for the following colleagues:Robin C. BestKeith A. HayGeorge E. Heinsohn
If you can help with any of this info., we would really appreciate it.Best 
wishes,Tom jeffersonsclym...@aol.com
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[MARMAM] Need help finding an obscure paper

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,  I need help finding an obscure paper:

Lahille, F. (1905). Las ballenas de nuestros mares, sus costumbres y 
aprovechamiento. Revista del Jardin Zoologico, Buenos Aires, 1 (Epoca 2), 
28-82. 

Please note that there is another paper by the same author, but from 1903, with 
a similar title (Las ballenas de nuestros mares. I. Sus costumbres y su 
aprovechamiento).  But, they are different papers in two different journals, 
published two years apart.  The one that I am having trouble finding is the 
1905 paper in Revista del Jardin Zoologico, Buenos Aires.  Any help in finding 
a copy of this paper would be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes,Thomas A. Jefferson, Ph.D.
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE

   ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit organization dedicated to working to help save 
the vaquita from extinction.  100% of funds raised are actively used for 
research and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s 
most endangered marine mammal species, and other endangered cetaceans.  The 
global population of the vaquita now numbers only about 10 individuals and is 
nearing extinction. Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.org for more details.  
   ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, and 
journals that are available for a donation to the organization.  Below is a 
small sample of some of the items we have (price listed is suggested donation, 
shipping is extra), but there are many, many more,  Overseas shipping requires 
a minimum donation of US$100. To request books or a full list of books 
available (and photos), please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.  
Also, if you have marine mammal books or journals that you would like to donate 
to us, please contact us.  Donations are tax-deductable.

Bessesen, B. 2018. Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime inthe Sea of Cortez. 
Island Press. NEW.  $17
Bjorge, A. and G. P. Donovan. (1995). Biology of thePhocoenids: A Collection of 
Papers. Pages 552 pp. Reports of the InternationalWhaling Commission Special 
Issue. $18
Garner, G. W., S. C.Amstrup, J. L. Laake, B. J. F. Manley, L. L. Mcdonald and 
D. G. Robertson (eds).1999. Marine Mammal Survey and Assessment Methods. 287 
pp. A. A. Balkema.  $52
Harrison, R. J. (1972). Functional Anatomy of MarineMammals, Volume 1. Pages 
451 pp. Academic Press.  $24 Harrison, R. J. (1974). FunctionalAnatomy of 
Marine Mammals, Volume 2. Pages 366 pp. Academic Press.  $24
Haug, T., G.Desportes, G. A. Vikingsson and L. Witting eds. 2003. Harbour 
porpoises in theNorth Atlantic. NAMMCO Scientific Publications. $21
Leatherwood, S. and R. R. Reeves. 1983. The Sierra ClubHandbook of Whales and 
Dolphins. Sierra Club Books, San Francisco.  $9 Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, 
W. F.Perrin and W. E. Evans. 1982. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises of the 
easternNorth Pacific and adjacent Arctic waters: A guide to their 
identification. NOAATechnical Report NMFS Circular 444:245 pp. Version with 
sturdy, weatherproof cover. $8
Mitchell, E. D. (1975). Porpoise, dolphin and small whalefisheries of the 
world. IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp.  $5 Mitchell, E. (1975). Review of biologyand 
fisheries for smaller cetaceans. Pages 879-1242.  Special issue of the Journal 
of the FisheriesResearch Board of Canada.  $6
Perrin, W. F. 1975. Variation and taxonomy of spotted andspinner porpoise 
(genus Stenella) in the eastern tropical Pacific and Hawaii.Bulletin of the 
Scripps Institution of Oceanography 21:206 pp.  $12 Perrin, W. F. and A. C. 
Myrick. (1980).Age Determination of Toothed Whales and Sirenians. 229 pp. 
Reports of theInternational Whaling Commission Special Issue. $13 Perrin, W. 
F., R. L. Brownell and D. P.Demaster. (1984). Reproduction in Whales, Dolphins 
and Porpoises. 495 pp.Reports of the International Whaling Commission Special 
Issue.  $16 Perrin, W. F., B. Würsig and J. G.Thewissen. (2002). Encyclopedia 
of Marine Mammals. 1414 pp. Academic Press.  $20
Read, A. J., P. R.Wiepkema and P. E. Nachtigall (eds). 1997. The Biology of the 
Harbour Porpoise.409 pp. De Spil Publishers.  $32 Reynolds, J. E.and S. A. 
Rommel. (1999). Biology of Marine Mammals. 578 pp. SmithsonianInstitution 
Press.  $20 Reynolds, J. E.,W. F. Perrin, R. R. Reeves, S. Montgomery and T. J. 
Ragen. (2005). MarineMammal Research: Conservation Beyond Crisis. Johns Hopkins 
University Press.  $10 Rice, D. W. 1998. Marine mammals of theworld: 
systematics and distribution. Society for Marine Mammalogy SpecialPublication 
4:231 pp.  NEW.  $8
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute. Almostall issues 
available, only missing a few early ones.  $12/ issue or $200 for near-complete 
set (listthe issues that you are interested in).
Tom JeffersonVIVA Vaquita
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[MARMAM] New publication on beaked and sperm whale nomenclature published online

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,My co-authors and I are very pleased to report the publication 
ofNomenclature of the Larger Toothed Whales (Odontocetes): A Historical Review, 
in Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology,no. 655. The official date of issue is: 
Wednesday, 25 January 2023.    The Smithsonian’s online publishing 
portal/archive on Figshare.com now features the monograph. This site allows 
visitors to access and download the searchable PDF at no cost. Here is the 
official digital object identifier (DOI): https://doi.org/10.5479/si.21954029 
And here is the direct link, if needed:  
https://smithsonian.figshare.com/articles/book/Nomenclature_of_the_Larger_Toothed_Whales_Odontocetes_A_Historical_Review/21954029
   Thanks, and we hope that you find this monograph useful.Best wishes,Thomas 
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[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE    ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit 
organizationdedicated to working to help save the vaquita from extinction.  
100% of funds raised are actively used forresearch and conservation work on the 
vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’smost endangered marine mammal species.  
The globalpopulation of this species now numbers less than 15 individuals and 
is nearingextinction. Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.org for more 
details.     ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, 
monographs, and journalsthat are available for a donation to the organization.  
Below is a sample of some of the rarer items we have (pricelisted is suggested 
donation, shipping is extra), but there are many, many moreand suggested 
donation amounts range from US$1-150.  To order or for a list of additional 
books available (andphotos), please contact Tom Jefferson at sclym...@aol.com. 
Garner, G. W., S. C.Amstrup, J. L. Laake, B. J. F. Manley, L. L. Mcdonald and 
D. G. Robertson (eds).1999. Marine Mammal Survey and Assessment Methods. 287 
pp. A. A. Balkema.  $85 Gaskin, D. E.1972. Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, With 
Special Reference to the New ZealandRegion. Heineman Educational Books.  
Dustjacket damaged, but book in good condition. $10 Kellogg,R. 1940. Whales, 
giants of the seas. National Geographic 77:35-90.  $8 Mazin, J. M. and V. 
D.Buffrenil (eds). 2001. Secondary Adaptation of Tetrapods to Life in 
Water:proceedings of the international meeting, Poitiers, 1996. Pages 367 pp. 
VerlagDr. Friedrich Pfeil.  $54 Mchedlidze,G. A. 1986. General Features of the 
Paleobiological Evolution of Cetacea. A.A.Balkema.  NEW.  $15 Mitchell,E. (ed). 
1975. Review of biology and fisheries for smaller cetaceans. Journalof the 
Fisheries Research Board of Canada 32(7): 879-1242.   Special issue of journal 
on dolphins,porpoises, and small whales.  $11 Montagu, A. and J. C.Lilly. 1963. 
The Dolphin in History. Williams Andrews Clark Memorial Library.  $15 
MorzerBruyns, W. F. J. 1971. Field Guide of Whales and Dolphins. Uitgeverij 
Tor.  $12 Ridgway,S. H. 1972. Mammals of the Sea: Biology and Medicine. Pages 
812 pp. Charles C.Thomas.  $160 Ridgway,S. H. and R. Harrison (eds). 1981. 
Handbook of Marine Mammals, Vol. 2: Seals.359 pp. Academic Press.  $38 Risting, 
S.1928. Whales and whale foetuses: Statistics of catch and measurements 
collectedfrom the Norwegian whalers’ Association 1922-25. Rapports et 
Proces-Verbaux desReunions 50:122 pp.  $16 Scheffer,V. B. and J. W. Slipp. 
1948. The whales and dolphins of Washington State, witha key to the cetaceans 
of the west coast of North America. American MidlandNaturalist 39:257-337.  $10 
ScientificReports of the Whales Research Institute. Vols. 26, 29, 30, 32, and 
33.  $12/ issue. Wilson, L. E. 1935.Miocene marine mammals from the Bakersfield 
region, California. Peabody Museumof Natural History Bulletin 4.  $14  
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[MARMAM] Reminder: International Save the Vaquita Day 2021

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,
  This is a reminder that International Save the Vaquita Day will be on 
Saturday, 24 July.  Due to continuing pandemic concerns, it will be a virtual 
event, with an all-day live-stream of video content.  See 
https://vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day/ for more details.
  As part of this year’s event, we will be presenting a series of short video 
clips of marine mammal researchers and conservationists explaining why they 
think the vaquita needs to be saved from extinction.  We invite MARMAM readers 
to send in 30-60 second video clips, ideally filmed in the field or place of 
work.  Details about how the videos should be sent in can be found here:
https://vaquita.mx/assets/How_to_submit_video_for_ISTVD.pdf

  Please keep your clips under 60 seconds, and end with the following statement:

“President Obrador, do not allow Mexico’s only porpoise to go extinct. Salvemos 
a la vaquita!  Gracias!”

In order to have enough time for editing, please send videos by 12 July 2021.  
And please join us on Saturday, 24 July.  We appreciate your help in working to 
save the vaquita!
Best wishes,
Tom Jefferson
Director, VIVA Vaquita

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[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day 2021

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,  This year,International Save the Vaquita Day will be on 
Saturday, 24 July.  Due to continuing pandemic concerns, it willbe a virtual 
event, with an all-day live-stream of video content.  See 
https://vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day/for more details  As 
part of thisyear’s event, we will be presenting a series of short video clips 
of marinemammal researchers and conservationists explaining why they think the 
vaquitaneeds to be saved from extinction.  Weinvite MARMAM readers to send in 
30-60 second video clips, ideally filmed inthe field or place of work.  
Detailsabout how the videos should be filmed and sent in can be found 
here:https://vaquita.mx/assets/How_to_submit_video_for_ISTVD.pdf   Please keep 
yourclips under 60 seconds, and end with the following statement: “President 
Obrador, do not allow Mexico’s only porpoise togo extinct. Salvemos a la 
vaquita! Gracias!” In order to have enough time for editing, please send 
videosin no later than 10 July 2021.  Pleasejoin us on Saturday, 24 July .  
Weappreciate your help in working to save the vaquita!Best wishes,Tom 
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[MARMAM] Two new papers on the taxonomic nomenclature

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,  I am pleased toannounce the publication of two new papers on the 
taxonomic nomenclature ofsmall cetaceans: Jefferson, T. A.  2021. Proposal to 
retain the scientific namesof five species of small cetaceans (Delphinapterus 
leucas, Tursiops truncatus,Lissodelphis borealis, Cephalorhynchus eutropia, and 
Inia geoffrensis) bydesignating their unused senior synonyms as nomina oblita. 
Aquatic Mammals 47:257-267.Abstract:
The purpose of thisnote is to retain five names of small cetaceans 
[Delphinapterus leucas (Pallas,1776) for the beluga whale, Tursiops truncatus 
(Montagu, 1821) for the commonbottlenose dolphin, Lissodelphis borealis (Peale, 
1849) for the northern rightwhale dolphin, Cephalorhynchus eutropia (Gray, 
1846) for the Chilean dolphin,and Inia geoffrensis (Blainville in Desmarest, 
1817) for the Amazon Riverdolphin] that are each threatened by synonyms that 
antedate theircurrently-used names.  In each case, theearlier name has rarely 
or never been used in the past 120 years, and itsresurrection, as the valid 
name for these species would threatenstability.  Prevailing usage must 
bemaintained to favor stability over priority, in accordance with Article 23.9 
ofthe International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.  I request that in each 
case listed, thedesignated junior synonym be henceforth considered a nomen 
protectum (andthereby continue to be used as the valid name for the relevant 
taxon), and thateach of the indicated senior synonyms be treated as a nomen 
oblitum (i.e.,forgotten name). Link:  
https://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_content=featured=101
 Jefferson, T. A.  2021. Nomenclature of the dolphins,porpoises, and small 
whales: A review and guide to the early taxonomicliterature. NOAA Professional 
Paper NMFS 21:107 pp.Abstract:The taxonomy of sev­eralgenera of small cetaceans 
has been confused for decades or even centuries. Atleast 358 species of 
dol­phins, porpoises, and small whales have been givennames, yet only 50 of 
these are currently recognized as valid species; the vastmajority of the rest 
are junior synonyms. Recent tax­onomic revisions of somegenera have clarified 
things, but there are others that await taxonomicrevision, which will probably 
recommend generic re­combinations and new orresurrected species. As new 
taxonomic studies are resurrecting old species andsome­times describing new 
ones, an under­standing of the available names iscrucial to this task. This 
monograph comprehensively reviews all 358 valid andinvalid species of dolphins, 
por­poises, and small whales; documents their typespecimens; summarizes the 
history of each name; and assigns a status to each.In addition, appendi­ces 
discuss the early taxonomic lit­erature, historicalnotes, and museum acronyms, 
and provide a glossary of relevant taxonomic terms.Ultimate goals are to help 
identify as many of the nomina dubia as possible, and to facilitate the 
inclusion ofdata and material (both morphological and molecular) from relevant 
type speci­mensinto future taxonomic studies. The paper is open-accessand can 
be downloaded from this 
link:https://spo.nmfs.noaa.gov/content/professional-papers/nomenclature-dolphins-porpoises-and-small-whales-review-and-guide-early
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[MARMAM] New paper on harbor seals

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,  My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of 
our new paper on harbor seals in Washington State, USA:
Estimating the stock size of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in the 
inland waters of Washington State using line-transect methods
Thomas A. Jefferson, Mari A. Smultea, Eric J. Ward, and Barry Berejikian

Abstract
Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in the inland waters of Washington were 
reduced by
predator control programs in the twentieth century, but stocks have rebounded 
since being
protected in the 1970s. Three management stocks are recognized, but there is 
little information
on their current abundance. We conducted 38,431 km of aerial line-transect 
surveys
throughout the range of these stocks in 2013–2016, sighting a total of 4,678 
groups of harbor
seals. Line-transect analysis with Beaufort sea state as a covariate provided 
estimates
of the number of seals in the water. We then incorporated tagging data from 15 
instrumented
seals to develop correction factors, both for seals missed in the water while 
diving, and
those that were on shore. Tagging data were modeled with generalized linear 
mixed models
to provide estimates of the proportions diving and hauled out. After applying 
these correction
factors, we estimated that the Hood Canal stock contained 1,368 seals (CV = 
16.8%), the
Southern Puget Sound stock contained 1,976 seals (CV = 20.5%), and the 
Washington
Northern Inland Waters stock contained 7,513 seals (CV = 11.5%). This study 
presents a
non-traditional approach to estimating the size of Washington inland waters 
harbor seal
stocks, which may also be applicable to other species for which survey and 
tagging data are available.
The paper is open-acces and can be downloaded from this link:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0241254
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[MARMAM] New paper on the vaquita just published

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,

The vaquita, Gulf of California harbor porpoise (Phocoena sinus), is highly 
endangered. We present a synopsis of the situation, with a summary of earliest 
"scientific" discovery of the species. As an appendix, we are also fortunate to 
have a lovely retrospective by the great marine mammal biologist Kenneth S. 
Norris, of describing the species from several skulls found in the 1950's. Let 
us hope that vaquita may survive.
Vaquita: beleaguered porpoise of the Gulf of California, México
Bernd Würsig, Thomas A. Jefferson, Gregory K. Silber and Randall S. Wells

The vaquita (Phocoena sinus), an endemic porpoise of the Gulf of California, 
México, was first described scientifically in 1958, from three
skulls. It is considered a sister taxon of an ancestor of the Southern 
Hemisphere Burmeister’s porpoise (P. spinipinnis) and spectacled porpoise
(P. dioptrica), a case of antitropical distribution and speciation. Vaquita in 
modern times seem to have existed largely in waters 10 to 30 m deep
of the very northern Gulf of California, and may have already existed in 
relatively low numbers by the 1950s and 1960s. The external appearance
of the vaquita was not described until the late 1970s, and not until the 1980s 
and 1990s did additional information about ecology and
biology emerge. Those studies and more recent shipboard and aerial visual line 
transect surveys, as well as stationary and boat-towed acoustic
arrays, mapped occurrence patterns and approximate numbers in greater detail 
than before. The first credible estimates of abundance appeared
in the 1990s, with numbers in the mid-hundreds and declining. While several 
reasons for the decline were originally postulated, mortality
due to entanglement in nets has been established as the only known cause of 
decline, especially due to bycatch in large-mesh gillnets set for
the endangered croaker fish totoaba (Totoaba macdonaldi). This fish is prized 
in China for human consumption of its swim bladder, generally
ground up for purported therapeutic purposes. An extensive, lucrative fishery 
for totoaba, now illegal for many decades, has existed since at
least the 1920s, and has recently increased. Although there have been laudable 
attempts to stem or halt totoaba fishing, these have largely
been unsuccessful, and as of this writing the vaquita is on the brink of 
extinction. However, rapid concentrated action against illegal fishing
with gillnets may yet save the species, and hope (with attendant action) must 
be kept alive. This overview is followed by an appendix of a previously
unpublished popular essay by K.S. Norris describing when, where, and how he 
first discovered the species, and subsequent early work
relative to this newly-described porpoise.

The PDF is available for free download at this link:  
https://www.revistas-conacyt.unam.mx/therya/index.php/THERYA/article/view/1109/pdf_342
Bernd Würsig and co-authors
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[MARMAM] New paper on blue/fin whale hybrids

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,
  My co-authors and I are pleased to announce a new paper on blue/fin whale 
hybrids:
Sightings and Satellite Tracking of aBlue/Fin Whale Hybrid in its Wintering and 
Summering Ranges in the EasternNorth Pacific Jefferson, Thomas A;Palacios, 
Daniel M; Calambokidis, John; Baker, C. Scott;Hayslip, Craig E; Jones, Paul A; 
Lagerquist, Barbara A;Jørgensen, Morten; and Schulman-Janiger, Alisa
AbstractWe report 20 photo-documented sightingsof a blue/fin whale hybrid 
between 2004 and 2020, in its wintering andsummering ranges in the Gulf of 
California, Mexico, and southern California,USA, respectively.  The whale 
wasconfirmed to be a hybrid by genetic testing using a reference dataset 
ofnon-hybrid blue and fin whales. It was also tracked by satellite for 28 days 
in2015, showing its feeding range extended to the Big Sur area of 
centralCalifornia.  Information is presented toassist in field identification 
of blue/fin whale hybrids.
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[MARMAM] Request for help in findig an old paper

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear Colleagues,  I have been searching long and hard for a copy of this very 
elusive paper, but with no luck:
Burmeister, H. 1865. Relación preliminar sobre un cetáceo nuevo 
(Ziphiorrhynchus cryptodon) tomado en la playa de Buenos Aires. Revista 
Farmaceutica, Buenos Aires 4:363-368.

If anyone has a copy they could send me, or knows where I might be able to find 
a copy, I would really appreciate the help.Best wishes,Thomas A. Jefferson, 
Ph.D.Clymene Enterprises
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[MARMAM] In Memoriam, Thomas F. Norris, 1965-2020

[Thomas Jefferson]

[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day 2020

[Thomas Jefferson]

This year, International Save the Vaquita Day will be on Saturday, 18 July, 
from 0900-1600 Pacific time.


International Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to 
Earth Day, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of 
the world’s most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events 
around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny 
porpoise species, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. The 
main purpose is to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita, Mexico’s 
“Panda of the Sea”. 
 In 2020, due to the unique challenges arising from the COVID-19 epidemic, the 
event will take place entirely online, with a day-long live stream on YouTube, 
Facebook and Twitch.   Find out more on the official event page: 
https://vaquita.mx/ or go to 
https://vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day/.  Please tune in 
and participate to help in efforts to save the vaquita from extinction!
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[MARMAM] Fwd: RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE
   ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit organizationdedicated to working to help save 
the vaquita from extinction.  All funds raised are actively used forresearch 
and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’smost 
endangered marine mammal species.  The globalpopulation of this species now 
numbers less than 15 individuals and is nearingextinction. Visit our website at 
www.vivavaquita.org for more details.     ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine 
mammal books, reprints, monographs, and journalsthat are available for a 
donation to the organization.  Below is a sample of some of the rarer items we 
have (pricelisted is suggested donation, shipping is extra), but there are 
many, many moreand suggested donation amounts range from US$1-150.  For a list 
of additional books available (andphotos), please contact us. For more info, or 
to order books, please contactTom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com. HC = 
hardcover, PB = paperback/soft wrappers. Bessesen, B. 2018. Vaquita: Science, 
Politics, and Crime inthe Sea of Cortez. Island Press.  NEW.  HC.  $15. 
Delyamure, S. L. 1968. Helminthofauna of Marine Mammals(Ecology and Phylogeny). 
Israel Program for Scientific Translations.  PB.  $10. FAO. 1978. Mammals in 
the seas: Volume I. Report of the FAOAdvisory Committee on Marine Resources 
Research.  FAO of the United Nations.  HC.  $9. FAO. 1979. Mammals in the seas: 
Volume II. Pinniped speciessummaries and report on sirenians.  FAOof the United 
Nations.  HC. $9. Fay, F. H. 1982. Ecology and biology of the Pacific 
walrus,Odobenus rosmarus divergens Illiger. North American Fauna 74:279 pp.  
PB.  $15. Gaskin, D. E. 1972. Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, WithSpecial 
Reference to the New Zealand Region. Heineman Educational Books.  Dust jacket 
damaged, but book in goodcondition.  HC.  $9. Gaskin, D. E. 1982. The Ecology 
of Whales and Dolphins.Heinemann, London.  PB.  $7. Goode, G. B. 1887. The 
Fisheries and Fishery Industries ofthe United States. Section III – Fisheries 
of North America (including marinemammal sections).  Government PrintingOffice. 
 HC.  $35. Hawley, F. 1958. Whales and Whaling in Japan (offprint ofpp. 51-102, 
excerpts on original rare paper). Kyoto.  HC.  51pp.  $35. Howell, A. B. 1927. 
Contribution to the anatomy of theChinese finless porpoise, Neemeris 
phocaenoides. Proceedings of the UnitedStates National Museum 70:1-43.  PB.  
$3. Jefferson, T. A., S. Leatherwood and M. A. Webber. 1993.Marine Mammals of 
the World: FAO Species Identification Guide. United NationEnvironment Programme 
and Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.  PB.  $25. Jefferson, T. A., 
M. A. Webber and R. L. Pitman. 2015.Marine Mammals of the World: A 
Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification.Academic Press/Elsevier.  NEW.  HC. 
 $52. Kaiser, H. E. 1974. Morphology of the Sirenia. A Macroscopicand X-ray 
Atlas of the Osteology of Recent Species. S. Karger, Basel.   NEW.  HC(in 
plastic wrap).  HC.  $28. Kleinenberg, S. E., A. V. Yablokov, B. M. Belkovich 
and M.N. Tarasevich. 1964. Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas): Investigation of 
theSpecies. Israel Program for Scientific Translations.  HC.  $22. Klinowska, 
M. 1991. Dolphins, Porpoises, and Whales of theWorld: The IUCN Red Data Book. 
IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.  HC.  $10. Lilljeborg, W. 1867. On two subfossil 
whales discovered inSweden. Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsalla. [3] 6(2):1-48.  
PB.  $9. Miller, G. S. and R. Kellogg. 1955. List of North Americanrecent 
mammals. Bulletin of the United States National Museum 205:954 pp.  HC. $10. 
Mitchell, E. 1965. History of research at Shark Tooth Hill.Kern County 
Historical Society.  HC.  $8. Mitchell, E. (ed). 1975. Review of biology and 
fisheries forsmaller cetaceans. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of 
Canada 32(7):879-1242.   Special issue of journal ondolphins, porpoises, and 
small whales.  PB.  $9. Mitchell, E. D. 1975. Porpoise, dolphin and small 
whalefisheries of the world. IUCN Monograph 3:129 pp.  PB.  $7. Moore, J. C. 
1968. Relationships among the living genera ofbeaked whales with 
classifications, diagnoses and keys. Fieldiana Zoology53:209-298.  PB.  $7. 
Perrin, W. F. 1975. Variation and taxonomy of spotted andspinner porpoise 
(genus Stenella) in the eastern tropical Pacific and Hawaii.Bulletin of the 
Scripps Institution of Oceanography 21:206 pp.  PB.  $14. Rice, D. W. 1998. 
Marine mammals of the world: systematicsand distribution. Society for Marine 
Mammalogy Special Publication 4:231 pp.  NEW. $7. Ridgway, S. H. 1972. Mammals 
of the Sea: Biology andMedicine. Pages 812 pp. Charles C. Thomas. HC, mint 
condition.  $120. Ridgway, S. H. and R. Harrison (eds). 1994. Handbook ofMarine 
Mammals, Vol. 5: The First Book of Dolphins. 416 pp. Academic Press.  NEW, HC. 
$110. Risting, S. 1928. Whales and whale foetuses. Rapports etProces-Verbaux 
des Reunions 50:122 pp.  PB.  $9. Ronald, K. and A. W. Mansfield (eds). 1975. 
Biology of 

[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

   ¡VIVA Vaquita! is a non-profit organization dedicated to working to help 
save the vaquita from extinction.  All funds raised are actively used for 
research and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s 
most endangered marine mammal species.  The global population of this species 
now numbers less than 15 individuals and is nearing extinction. Visit our 
website at www.vivavaquita.org for more details.  
   ¡VIVA Vaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, 
and journals that are available for a donation to the organization.  Below is a 
sample of some of the rarer items we have (price listed is suggested donation), 
but there are many, many more and suggested donation amounts range from 
US$1-150.  For a list of additional books available (and photos), check this 
link: http://www.vivavaquita.org/assets/vv-bookstore2.pdf.  HC = hardcover, PB 
= paperback/soft wrappers.  For more info, or to order books, please contact 
Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.

Goode, G. B. 1884, 1887. The Fisheries and Fishery Industries of the United 
States (volume on marine mammals and fisheries). Government Printing Office.  
HC.  $85.

Hawley, F. 1958. Whales and Whaling in Japan (separate of whaling section). 
Kyoto.  HC.  $65.

Kaiser, H. E. 1974. Morphology of the Sirenia. A Macroscopic and X-ray Atlas of 
the Osteology of Recent Species. S. Karger, Basel.  HC (new in plastic wrap).  
$25

Kleinenberg, S. E., A. V. Yablokov, B. M. Belkovich and M. N. Tarasevich. 1964. 
Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas): Investigation of the Species. Israel Program 
for Scientific Translations.  HC. $22

Mitchell, E. D. 1975. Porpoise, dolphin and small whale fisheries of the world. 
IUCN Monograph 3:129 pp.  PB. $8

Mitchell, E. (ed.) 1975. Review of biology and fisheries for smaller cetaceans 
(special issue on dolphins and porpoises). Pp 879-1242.  Journal of the 
Fisheries Research Board of Canada.  PB.  $12

Norris, K. S. and J. H. Prescott. 1961. Observations on Pacific cetaceans of 
Californian and Mexican waters. University of California Publications in 
Zoology 63:291-402.  PB.  $28

Norris, K. S. (ed.) 1966. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. 789 pp. University 
of California Press, Berkeley (reprint edition).  HC.  $35

Pryor, K. and K. S. Norris (eds.). 1991. Dolphin Societies: Discoveries and 
Puzzles. 397 pp. University of California Press.  HC.  $22

Starbuck, A. 1878. History of the American Whale Fishery. Castle. (reprint 
edition).  HC.  $24

True, F. W. 1889. Contributions to the natural history of the cetaceans, a 
review of the family Delphinidae. Bulletin of the United States National Museum 
36:191 pp. + plates.  HC.  $120

True, F. W. 1904. Whalebone Whales of the Western North Atlantic Compared with 
Those Occurring in European Waters with Some Observations on the Species of the 
North Pacific. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge (first edition).  HC.  $85

True, F. W. 1904. Whalebone Whales of the Western North Atlantic Compared with 
Those Occurring in European Waters with Some Observations on the Species of the 
North Pacific. Smithsonian Institution Press.  (1983 reprint edition).  HC.  $32

True, F. W. 1910. An account of the beaked whales of the family Ziphiidae in 
the collection of the United States National Museum, with remarks on some 
species in other American museums. Bulletin of the United States National 
Museum 73:42 pp. + plates.  PB.  $34

Twiss, J. R. and R. R. Reeves (eds). 1999. Conservation and Management of 
Marine Mammals. 471 pp. Smithsonian Institution Press.  HC.  $18___
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[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day 2019

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers, Saturday, July 6th,is International Save 
the Vaquita Day!! This is an annual event similar toEarth Day, but with a 
specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation ofthe world’s most 
endangered marine mammal, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus).  Events around the 
globe direct the attentionof people to the plight of this tiny porpoise 
species, and what needs to bedone to save it from extinction.  There are 
booths, games, music, freeprizes, educational brochures, inspirational talks, 
face painting, and severallife-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw 
attention to and appreciation ofthe vaquita, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. The 
primary goal isto make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its 
plight, andspur them to act.  The species is nearly extinct, with <22 
individualsleft, and is declining at about 50% per year!  We will have a 
simplemessage for folks about what they can do to help.  Secondary goals are 
togather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government, and 
supportother vaquita conservation efforts.  The event is designed to be fun, 
aswell as educational, and kid-friendly!  Go to our website for more 
informationand a complete list of locations: 
http://www.vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2019.html Check 
back regularlyfor updates.  We hope you will join us onSaturday, July 6th! VIVA 
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[MARMAM] SEEKING OLD MARINE MAMMAL LITERATURE

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,  I am looking for original copies (not PDFs) of the following 
books and monographs:
Anderson, J. (1879 [1878]). Anatomical and Zoological Researches: Comprising an 
Account of the Zoological Results of the Two Expeditions to Western Yunnan in 
1868 and 1875; and a Monograph of the Two Cetacean Genera, Platanista and 
Orcella (Vol. Two Volumes): Bernard Quartich.

Burmeister, H. (1869). Descripción de cuatro especies de delfinides de la costa 
Argentina del Océano Atlántico. Anales del Museo de Historie Natural de Buenos 
Aires, 1(8), 367-442. 

Cuvier, G. (1823). Recherches sur les Ossemans Fossiles, ou l’on Retablit les 
Caracteres de Plusieurs Animaux don les Revolutions du Globe ont Detruit les 
Especes. Nouvelle Edition, Tome Cinquieme: Chez G. Dufour et E. d’Ocague, 
Libraires, Paris.

Cuvier, G. (1836). Recherches sur les Ossemans Fossiles, ou l’on Retablit les 
Caracteres de Plusieurs Animaux don les Revolutions du Globe ont Detruit les 
Especes. Quatrieme Edition, Tome Duexieme (Vol. 2).

Cuvier, F. (1836). De l'Histoire Naturelle des Cetaces, ou Recureil et Examen 
des Faits: Libraire Encyclpopedique de Roret, Paris.

Gray, J. E. (1868). Synopsis of the Species of Whales and Dolphins in the 
Collection of the British Museum: Bernard Quartitch.

Guldberg, G., & Nansen, F. (1894). On the development and structure of the 
whale. Part 1. On the development of the dolphin. Bergens Museum 5, 5, 70 pp. 
+77pls.

Wagner, J. A. (1846). Die Saugethiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur, mit 
Berschreibungen. Seibenter Theil (Vol. 7): Erlangen, Leipzig, Germany.

Wiegmann, A. F. A. (1841). Die Saugethiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur, mit 
Berschreibungen (Plates 281-385): Erlangen, Leipzig, Germany.

If anyone has copies of any these they would be willing to sell or trade for 
other books/reprints/monographs, please let me know.Thanks very much,Tom 
jeffersonsclym...@aol.com
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[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMAL 
BOOKS AVAILABLE    ¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) has hundreds of 
marine mammal books,reprints, monographs, and journals that are available for a 
donation to theorganiation.  All funds raised will beactively used for research 
and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s 
mostendangered marine mammal species.  The globalpopulation of this species now 
numbers less than 22 individuals and is nearingextinction. Visit our website at 
www.vivavaquita.org for more details.     Below is asample of some of the rarer 
items we have price listed is suggested donation),but there are many, many more 
and suggested donation amounts range from US$1-150.  For a a list of additional 
books available(and photos), check this link: 
http://www.vivavaquita.org/assets/vv-bookstore2.pdf.  For more info, or to 
request books, pleasecontact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com. Beddard, F. E. 
1900. A Book of Whales. G. P. Putnam's Sons.  HC. $20. Flower, W. H. 1866. 
Recent Memoirs on the Cetacea byProfessors Eschricht, Reinhardt and Lilljeborg. 
312 pp. + plates. Ray Society,London.  HC later bound in buckram.  $100. Goode, 
G. B. 1884, 1887. The Fisheries and Fishery Industriesof the United States 
(section on marine mammals and fisheries). GovernmentPrinting Office.  HC.  
$85. Hawley, F. 1958. Whales and Whaling in Japan (separate ofwhaling section). 
Kyoto.  HC.  $65. Kleinenberg, S. E., A. V. Yablokov, B. M. Belkovich and M.N. 
Tarasevich. 1964. Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas): Investigation of theSpecies. 
Israel Program for Scientific Translations.  HC. $20. Lamont, J. 1861. Seasons 
with the Sea-Horses; or, SportingAdventures in the Northern Seas. Harper and 
Brothers.  HC. $10. Mchedlidze, G. A. 1986. General Features of 
thePaleobiological Evolution of Cetacea. A.A. Balkema.  HC. $18. Mitchell, E. 
D. 1975. Porpoise, dolphin and small whalefisheries of the world. IUCN 
Monograph 3:129 pp.  PB. $6. Mitchell, E. 1975. Review of biology and fisheries 
forsmaller cetaceans. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, 365 
pp. (Specialissue on small cetaceans).  PB.  $10. Norris, K. S. 1966. Whales, 
Dolphins, and Porpoises. 789 pp.University of California Press, Berkeley. HC.  
First edition ($40), reprintedition ($30). Ridgway, S. H. 1972. Mammals of the 
Sea: Biology andMedicine. 812 pp. Charles C. Thomas. HC.  $110. Ridgway, S. H. 
and R. Harrison. 1994. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 5: The First Book of 
Dolphins. 416 pp. Academic Press.  HC. $100. Scammon, C. M. 1874 (1969). The 
Marine Mammals of theNorthwestern Coast of North America Together with an 
Account of the AmericanWhale-Fishery. Manessier Publishing Co. (reprint 
edition).  HC.  $95. Scheffer, V. B. and J. W. Slipp. 1948. The whales 
anddolphins of Washington State, with a key to the cetaceans of the west coast 
ofNorth America. American Midland Naturalist 39:257-337.  PB.  $10. Schevill, 
W. E. 1974. The Whale Problem: A Status Report.Pages 419 pp. Harvard University 
Press, Cambridge, Mass.  HC.  $18. Tomilin, A. G. 1967 (1957). Mammals of the 
U.S.S.R. and Adjacent Countries, Vol. IX:Cetacea. Nauk USSR (translated from 
Russian to English by Israel Program forScientific Translations).  HC.  $18. 
Townsend, C. H. 1935. The distribution of certain whales asshown by logbook 
records of American whaleships. Zoologica 19:3-50 (with 4 foldout maps).  PB.  
$10. True, F. W. 1904. Whalebone Whales of the Western NorthAtlantic Compared 
with Those Occurring in European Waters with SomeObservations on the Species of 
the North Pacific. Smithsonian Contributions toKnowledge. 332 pp. + plates.  
HC.  First edition ($95); reprint edition ($45). True, F. W. 1910. An account 
of the beaked whales of thefamily Ziphiidae in the collection of the United 
States National Museum, withremarks on some species in other American museums. 
Bulletin of the UnitedStates National Museum 73:42 pp. + plates. HC.  $42. 
Winge, H. 1921 (1918). A review of the interrelationships of the Cetacea. 
SmithsonianMiscellaneous Collections 72:97 pp.  HC($16); PB  ($10).   ___
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
 
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seekingmarine mammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journals. We make the literatureavailable to 
colleagues working on marine mammals, getting it into hands whereit will be 
actively used, and in the process help to raise funds for researchand 
conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoenasinus), the World’s most endangered 
marine mammal. Literature can bedonated or we can purchase sets of books, 
reprints, and journals.  Donations are tax-deductible.
 
Theglobal population of this species now numbers less than 20 individuals and 
isdeclining at ca. 50%/year.  We arecurrently collecting literature as part of 
our efforts to help fund oureducation and public awareness work, in a 
last-ditch effort to avoid theextinction of this species in the next year or 
two!  Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details.  
 
Ifyou have any marine mammal literature you would be interested in donating or 
‘selling’to us, please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.
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[MARMAM] LOOKING FOR THE JOURNAL Norsk Hvalfangst-Tidende

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,
  We are looking for a set of the journal, Norsk Hvalfangst-Tidende (Norwegian 
Whaling Gazette), which someone would be willing to donate or sell to us.  We 
are making arrangements to scan the entire journal as hi-res PDFs, which would 
then be available to the person who provided the copies, as well as others in 
the field.  If you have a set you might be interested in providing, or know 
someone who might, please contact me.  Thanks very much.
Tom Jefferson
VIVA Vaquita (non-profit)
sclym...@aol.com

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[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,
 
This Saturday, July7th, is International Save the Vaquita Day!! This is an 
annual event similar toEarth Day, but with a specific focus on raising 
awareness and appreciation ofthe world’s most endangered marine mammal, the 
vaquita (Phocoena sinus).  Events around the globe direct the attentionof 
people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species, and what needs to bedone to 
save it from extinction.  There are booths, games, music, freeprizes, 
educational brochures, inspirational talks, face painting, and severallife-size 
models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation ofthe vaquita, 
Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”.
 
The primary goal isto make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and 
its plight, andspur them to act.  The species is nearly extinct, with <30 
individualsleft, and is declining at about 50% per year!  We will have a 
simplemessage for folks about what they can do to help.  Secondary goals are 
togather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government, and 
supportother vaquita conservation efforts.  The event is designed to be fun, 
aswell as educational, and kid-friendly!  Go to our website for more more 
informationand a complete list of locations:
 
http://www.vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2018.html
 
We hope you will joinus on this Saturday!
 
VIVA Vaquita
Tom Jefferson 
 
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[MARMAM] Looking for a copy of F. Cuvier's 1836 monograph on cetaceans

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,
  I am looking for an original first edition copy of the following 2-volume 
book:


Cuvier, F. 1836. De l'Histoire Naturelle des Cetaces, ou Recureil et Examen des 
Faits. Libraire Encyclpopedique de Roret, Paris. 416 pp. + 22 plates in two 
volumes (I: text, II: atlas)



If you know of anyone who has a copy they would be willing to donate or sell, 
please let me know.

Best wishes,

ThomasA. Jefferson, Ph.D.
ClymeneEnterprises / ¡VIVA Vaquita!
Email:  sclym...@aol.com
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[MARMAM] Special screening of vaquita film and panel discussion

[Thomas Jefferson]

VIVA Vaquita would like to announce that we will be participating in a special 
screening of the short documentarySouls of the Vermilion Sea, followed by a 
panel discussion on Sunday, March 25th, from 3-5 PM PST.  Co-hosted by ASU’s 
Center for Biodiversity Outcomes (CBO) and several local organizations, this 
event will be held on the campus of Arizona State University, and will be 
live-streamed for a global audience.  We hope you might join the conversation 
with a distinguished panel of experts, who will discuss this compelling 
conservation challenge.  In light of recent vaquita CPR efforts in the Gulf of 
California, it is a timely and important opportunity to query experts on the 
status of current recovery efforts.

 

The short documentary will be available for viewing for the duration of the 
event at the following link, which currently directs visitors to the event 
announcement. On the day of the event, the link will connect to CBO’s YouTube 
channel, where the 30 minute documentary will be available for viewing, as well 
as the actual live-streamed discussion.  Viewers will be able to post questions 
for the panel through this platform. http://links.asu.edu/VaquitaEvent
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE
 
   ¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) has many marine mammal books, 
reprints,monographs, and journals that are available for a donation to 
theorganiation.  All funds raised will beactively used for research and 
conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s mostendangered 
marine mammal species.  The globalpopulation of this species now numbers less 
than 20 individuals and is declingat about 50%/year. Visit our website at 
www.vivavaquita.org for more details.  
   Below is asample of some of the rarer items we have, but there are hundreds 
and ‘prices’range from US$1-110.  For a full list ofbooks available (and 
photos), check this link: http://www.vivavaquita.org/assets/vv-bookstore2.pdf.  
For more info, or to request books, pleasecontact Tom Jefferson at  
sclym...@aol.com. 
 
 
Gaskin, D.E. 1972 Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, With SpecialReference to the New 
Zealand Region, Heineman Educational Books. $15.
 
Geraci, J. R. and V. J. Lounsbury. 2005. Marine MammalsAshore: A Field Guide 
for Strandings. Texas A Sea Grant (SecondEdition).  $12.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Leatherwood, S. & Webber, M.A. 1993Marine Mammals of the 
World: FAO Species Identification Guide, United NationEnvironment Programme and 
Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.  $45.
 
Morzer Bruyns, W.F.J. 1971 Field Guide of Whales andDolphins, Uitgeverij Tor. 
$12.
 
Norris, K.S., Würsig, B., Wells, R.S. & Wursig, M. 1994The Hawaiian Spinner 
Dolphin, University of California Press.  $20.
 
Payne, R. 1983. Communication and Behavior of Whales. AAASSelected Symposium. 
Vol. 76. Westview Press, Inc,, Boulder, Co. 643 pp.  $21.
 
Richardson, W. J., C. R. Greene, C. I. Malme and D. H.Thomson. 1995. Marine 
Mammals and Noise. Academic Press.  $15.
 
Ridgway, S.H., and R.J. Harrison. 1981. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 1: The 
Walrus, Sea Lions, Fur Seals, and Sea Otter. AcademicPress. 235 pp.  $30.
 
Ridgway, S.H., and R.J. Harrison. 1981. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 2: 
Seals. Academic Press. 359 pp. $35.
 
Ridgway, S.H., and R. Harrison. 1985. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 3: The 
Sirenians and Baleen Whales. Academic Press Inc., London.362 pp.  $60.
 
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute. (misc.issues). Scientific 
Reports of the Whales Research Institute.  Misc. prices.
 
True, F.W. 1904. Whalebone Whales of the Western NorthAtlantic Compared with 
Those Occurring in European Waters with SomeObservations on the Species of the 
North Pacific. Smithsonian Contributions toKnowledge. 332 pp. + plates.  
$110(hardbound).
 
True, F.W. 1910. An account of the beaked whales of thefamily Ziphiidae in the 
collection of the United States National Museum, withremarks on some species in 
other American museums. Bulletin of the UnitedStates National Museum. 73:42 pp. 
+ plates. $45 (card covers).
 
Truitt, D. 1974 Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea. Gale Research Co.  $25.
 
Whitehead, H. and L. Rendell. 2015. The cultural lives ofwhales and dolphins. 
University of Chicago Press. 417pp.  $20.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

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MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profitorganization) has many marine mammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journalsthat are available for a donation to the 
organiation.  All funds raised will be actively used forresearch and 
conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s most endangered 
marine mammal species. The global population of this species nownumbers less 
than 25 individuals and is decling at about 50%/year. Visit ourwebsite at 
www.vivavaquita.org for more details.  Below is a sample of some of the rarer 
itemswe have, but there are hundreds and ‘prices’ range from $1-165.  For a 
full list of books available, or if youhave any marine mammal literature you 
would be interested in donating to us,please contact Tom Jefferson at  
sclym...@aol.com. HC=harcover, PB=paperback.
 
Andrews, R.C. 1914. Monographs of the Pacific Cetacea.I.-The California gray 
whale (Rhachiantectesglaucus Cope). Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural 
History.1:229-287.  $75.
 
Andrews, R.C. 1916  (1925).Whale Hunting With Gun and Camera. D. Appleton and 
Co., New York (SecondEdition). 333 pp.  $65.
 
Gaskin, D.E. 1972 Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, With SpecialReference to the New 
Zealand Region, Heineman Educational Books. $15.
 
Horwood, J. 1987. The Sei Whale: Population Biology,Ecology, and Management. 
Croom Helm. 375 pp. $32.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Leatherwood, S. & Webber, M.A. 1993Marine Mammals of the 
World: FAO Species Identification Guide, United NationEnvironment Programme and 
Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.  $50.
 
Jones, M.L., S.L. Swartz, and S. Leatherwood. 1984. The GrayWhale Eschrichtius 
robustus. AcademicPress. 600 pp.  $45.
 
Morzer Bruyns, W.F.J. 1971 Field Guide of Whales andDolphins, Uitgeverij Tor. 
$12.
 
Norris, K.S., Würsig, B., Wells, R.S. & Wursig, M. 1994The Hawaiian Spinner 
Dolphin, University of California Press.  $20.
 
Payne, R. 1983. Communication and Behavior of Whales. InAAAS Selected 
Symposium. Vol. 76. Westview Press, Inc,, Boulder, Co. 643 pp.  $21.
 
Perrin, W.F. 1975 Variation and taxonomy of spotted andspinner porpoise (genus 
Stenella) inthe eastern tropical Pacific and Hawaii. Bulletin of the Scripps 
Institution ofOceanography, 21, 206 pp.  $10.
 
Ridgway, S.H. 1972. Mammals of the Sea: Biology andMedicine. Charles C. Thomas. 
812 pp. $165.
 
Ridgway, S.H., and R.J. Harrison. 1981. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 1: The 
Walrus, Sea Lions, Fur Seals, and Sea Otter. AcademicPress. 235 pp.  $30.
 
Ridgway, S.H., and R.J. Harrison. 1981. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 2: 
Seals. Academic Press. 359 pp. $35.
 
Ridgway, S.H., and R. Harrison. 1985. Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 3: The 
Sirenians and Baleen Whales. Academic Press Inc., London.362 pp.  $60.
 
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute. (misc.issues). Scientific 
Reports of the Whales Research Institute.  Misc. prices.
 
True, F.W. 1904. Whalebone Whales of the Western NorthAtlantic Compared with 
Those Occurring in European Waters with SomeObservations on the Species of the 
North Pacific. Smithsonian Contributions toKnowledge. 332 pp. + plates.  
$95(hardbound).
 
True, F.W. 1910. An account of the beaked whales of thefamily Ziphiidae in the 
collection of the United States National Museum, withremarks on some species in 
other American museums. Bulletin of the UnitedStates National Museum. 73:42 pp. 
+ plates. $65 (hardbound).
 
Truitt, D. 1974 Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea. Gale Research Co.  $25.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profitorganization) has many marine mammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journalsthat are available for a donation to the 
organiation.  All funds raised will be actively used forresearch and 
conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s most endangered 
marine mammal species. The global population of this species nownumbers less 
than 25 individuals and is decling at about 50%/year. Visit ourwebsite at 
www.vivavaquita.org for more details.  Below is a sample of what we have.  For 
a full list of books available, or if youhave any marine mammal literature you 
would be interested in donating or‘selling’ to us, please contact Tom Jefferson 
at  sclym...@aol.com. HC=harcover, PB=paperback.
 
Baker, A.N. (1999) Whales and Dolphins of New Zealand andAustralia: An 
Identification Guide, Victoria University Press (3rd edition).
 
Donovan, G.P. (1982) Aboriginal/Subsistence Whaling (WithSpecial Reference to 
the Alaska and Greenland Fisheries). 86 pp. Reports of theInternational Whaling 
Commission.
 
FAO (1978) Mammals in the seas: Volume I. Report of the FAOAdvisory Committee 
on Marine Resurces Research.
 
FAO (1979) Mammals in the seas: Volume II. Pinniped speciessummaries and report 
on sirenians.
 
Ford, J.K.B. & Ellis, G.M. (1999) Transients:Mammal-Hunting Killer Whales of 
British Columbia, Washington, and SoutheasternAlaska, Univ. British Columbia 
Press.
 
Ford, J.K.B., Ellis, G.M. & Balcomb, K.C. (2000) KillerWhales: The Natural 
History and Genealogy of Orcinus orca in British Columbiaand Washington State, 
Univ. British Columbia Press (2nd edition).
 
Gaskin, D.E. (1972) Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, WithSpecial Reference to the 
New Zealand Region, Heineman Educational Books.
 
Hershkovitz, P. (1966) Catalog of living whales. Bulletin ofthe United States 
National Museum, 246, 259 pp.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Leatherwood, S. & Webber, M.A. (1993)Marine Mammals of the 
World: FAO Species Identification Guide, United NationEnvironment Programme and 
Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Webber, M.A. & Pitman, R.L. (2008)Marine Mammals of the World: 
A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. 573pp.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Webber, M.A. & Pitman, R.L. (2015)Marine Mammals of the World: 
A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. 608pp.
 
Morzer Bruyns, W.F.J. (1971) Field Guide of Whales andDolphins, Uitgeverij Tor.
 
Norris, K.S. (1991) Dolphin Days: The Life and Times of theSpinner Dolphin, 
Norton.
 
Norris, K.S., Würsig, B., Wells, R.S. & Wursig, M.(1994) The Hawaiian Spinner 
Dolphin, University of California Press.
 
Perrin, W.F. (1975) Variation and taxonomy of spotted andspinner porpoise 
(genus Stenella) in the eastern tropical Pacific and Hawaii.Bulletin of the 
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 21, 206 pp.
 
Perrin, W.F., Donovan, G.P. & Barlow, J. (1994) Gillnetsand Cetaceans. In, p. 
617+ pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission.
 
Pilleri, G. (ed). Investigations on Cetacea. Complete set (25 regular volumes, 
plus 5 supplements).
 
Ridgway, S.H. & Harrison, R.J. (1981) Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 2: Seals. 
359 pp. Academic Press.
 
Scheffer, V.B. (1958) Seals, Sea Lions and Walruses: AReview of the Pinnipedia, 
Stanford University Press.
 
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute. (nearlycomplete, but 
missing several issues). Scientific Reports of the WhalesResearch Institute, 
1-34.
 
Truitt, D. (1974) Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea, Gale Research Co.
 
 
 
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MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profitorganization) has many marine mammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journalsthat are available for a donation to the 
organiation.  All funds raised will be actively used forresearch and 
conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s most endangered 
marine mammal species. The global population of this species nownumbers less 
than 30 individuals and is decling at about 50%/year. Visit ourwebsite at 
www.vivavaquita.org formore details.  For a full list of booksavailable, or if 
you have any marine mammal literature you would be interestedin donating or 
‘selling’ to us, please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.  
HC=harcover, PB=paperback.
 
Andrews, R.C. (1916 (1925)) Whale Hunting With Gun and Camera, D. Appleton and 
Co., NewYork.  HC.
 
Arseniev, V.A. & Panin, K.I. (1971) Pinnipeds of theNorth Pacific. 274 pp. 
VNIRO.  PB.
 
Brandt, J.F. (1849) Contributions to Sirenology, BeingPrincipally an 
Illustrated Natural History of Rhytina, De L'Imprimerie de'Academie Imperiale 
des Sciences.  PB.
 
Fraser, F.C. (1934) Report on Cetacea stranded on theBritish coasts from 1927 
to 1932, British Museum (Natural History).  PB.
 
Fraser, F.C. (1946) Report on Cetacea stranded on theBritish coasts from 1933 
to 1937, British Museum (Natural History).  PB.
 
Fraser, F.C. (1953) Report on Cetacea stranded on theBritish coasts from 1938 
to 1947, British Museum (Natural History).  PB.
 
Fraser, F.C. (1974) Report on Cetacea stranded on theBritish coasts from 1948 
to 1966, British Museum (Natural History).  PB.
 
Gaskin, D.E. (1972) Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, WithSpecial Reference to the 
New Zealand Region, Heineman Educational Books. HC.
 
Geraci, J.R. & Lounsbury, V.J. (2005) Marine MammalsAshore: A Field Guide for 
Strandings, Texas A Sea Grant (Second Edition).HC.
 
Gray, J.E. (1850) Catalogue of the Specimens of Mammalia inthe Collection of 
the British Museum. Part I. Cetacea.  Part II. Seals,Trustees of the British 
Museum. HC.
 
Harrison, R.J. (1974) Functional Anatomy of Marine Mammals,Volume 2. 366 pp. 
Academic Press. HC.
 
Hershkovitz, P. (1966) Catalog of living whales. Bulletin ofthe United States 
National Museum, 246, 259 pp. PB.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Leatherwood, S. & Webber, M.A. (1993)Marine Mammals of the 
World: FAO Species Identification Guide, United NationEnvironment Programme and 
Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.  PB.
 
Kenyon, K.W. (1969) The sea otter in the eastern PacificOcean. North American 
Fauna, 68, 352 pp. PB.
 
Marine Mammal Science (1985-2013) 29 year run (complete).Marine Mammal Science, 
1-28.  PB.
 
Mead, J.G. & Gold, J.P. (2002) Whales and Dolphins inQuestion, Smithsonian 
Institution Press (hardcover).  HC.
 
Mitchell, E.D. (1975) Porpoise, dolphin and small whalefisheries of the world. 
IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp.  PB.
 
Mitchell, E. (1975) Review of biology and fisheries forsmaller cetaceans. In: 
Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, pp.879-1242. PB.
 
Morzer Bruyns, W.F.J. (1971) Field Guide of Whales andDolphins, Uitgeverij Tor. 
 HC.
 
Norman, J.R. & Fraser, F.C. (1949) Field Book of GiantFishes, Whales, and 
Dolphins, G. P. Putnam's Sons. HC.
 
Norris, K.S. & Prescott, J.H. (1961) Observations onPacific cetaceans of 
Californian and Mexican waters. University of CaliforniaPublications in 
Zoology, 63, 291-402. PB.
 
Perrin, W.F. (1975) Variation and taxonomy of spotted andspinner porpoise 
(genus Stenella) inthe eastern tropical Pacific and Hawaii. Bulletin of the 
Scripps Institution ofOceanography, 21, 206 pp.  PB.
 
Perrin, W.F., Donovan, G.P. & Barlow, J. (1994) Gillnetsand Cetaceans. 617+ pp. 
Reports of the International Whaling Commission. HC.
 
Pilleri, G. (1980) The Secrets of the Blind Dolphins, ElitePublishers Ltd. HC.
 
Ridgway, S.H. & Harrison, R.J. (1981) Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 2: Seals. 
359 pp. Academic Press. HC.
 
Ridgway, S.H. & Harrison, R. (1999) Handbook of MarineMammals, Vol. 6: The 
Second Book of Dolphins and the Porpoises. 486 pp.Academic Press. HC.
 
Scheffer, V.B. (1958) Seals, Sea Lions and Walruses: AReview of the Pinnipedia, 
Stanford University Press. HC.
 
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute (1900s)(nearly complete). 
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute,1-34.  $250. HC/PB.
 
Truitt, D. (1974) Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea, Gale Research Co. HC.
 
Turner, W. (1912) The Marine Mammals in the AnatomicalMuseum of the University 
of Edinburgh, MacMillan and Co. HC.
 
Vladykov, V.D. (1944) Etudes sur les mammiferes aquatiques.III. Chasse, 
biologie et valeur economique du marsouin blanc ou beluga 
(Delphinapterusleucas) du leuve et du golfe Saint-Laurent, Department of 
Fisheries,Quebec, Canada.  PB.
 
Vladykov, V.D. (1947) Etudes sur les mammiferes aquatiques.IV. Nourriture du 
Marsouin Blanc ou beluga (Delphinapterusleucas) du 

[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seeking marinemammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journals.  Literature can be donated or we can 
purchasesets of books, reprints, and journals. We compile and then make the 
literature available to colleagues workingon marine mammals, getting it into 
hands where it will be actively used, and inthe process help to raise funds for 
research and conservation work on thevaquita (Phocoena sinus), the World’smost 
endangered marine mammal species. Donations are tax-deductible, and we maybe 
able to arrange pick-up of large libraries (and possibly even to providesome 
payment for more valuable items). We are interested in issues of Marine Mammal 
Science only from vol. 27 (2011)onwards.
 
As you may haveheard, the global population of this species now numbers less 
than 50individuals and is decling at > 30%/year. We are currently collecting 
literature as part of our efforts to helpfund our education and public 
awareness work, in a last-ditch effort to avoidthe extinction of this species 
in the next couple of years!  Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.orgfor more 
details.  If you have any marinemammal literature you would be interested in 
donating or ‘selling’ to us,please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.
 
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[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS AVAILABLE

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RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS/MONOGRAPHSAVAILABLE
 
The following is a partial list of items available.  All funds go to ¡VIVA 
Vaquita! (a collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and 
conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita 
(Phocoena sinus).  Go to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details. Costs listed are 
suggested minimum donations.  
 
Allen, G.M. (1916) The whalebone whales of New England.Memoirs of the Boston 
Society of Natural History, 8, 107-322.  HC/Clothbound.  $65.
 
Arseniev, V.A. & Panin, K.I. (1971) Pinnipeds of theNorth Pacific. 274 pp. 
VNIRO.  PB.  $20.
 
Berzin, A.A. (1972) The Sperm Whale (kashalot), IsraelProgram for Scientific 
Translations. PB. $22.
 
Gaskin, D.E. (1972) Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, WithSpecial Reference to the 
New Zealand Region, Heineman Educational Books.  HC. $23.
 
Goode, G.B. (1884) The Fisheries and Fishery Industries ofthe United States. 
{Sections on whales, marine mammals, and whaling}.  Pp. 1-136, 131-491. 
Government PrintingOffice.  HC/Clothbound.  $95.
 
Mitchell, E. editor.  (1975)Review of biology and fisheries for smaller 
cetaceans. Journal of the FisheriesResearch Board of Canada, pp. 879-1242.  PB. 
 $23.
 
Norris, K.S. & Prescott, J.H. (1961) Observations on Pacificcetaceans of 
Californian and Mexican waters. University of CaliforniaPublications in 
Zoology, 63, 291-402.  PB.  $26.
 
Norris, K.S. (1966) Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. 789 pp.University of 
California Press, Berkeley. HC.  $62.
 
Ridgway, S.H. (1972) Mammals of the Sea: Biology and Medicine.812 pp. Charles 
C. Thomas.  HC.  $215.
 
Truitt, D. (1974) Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea, Gale Research Co.  HC. $44.
 
Turner, W. (1912) The Marine Mammals in the AnatomicalMuseum of the University 
of Edinburgh, MacMillan and Co.  HC. $38.
 
All items are in good-excellent condition, unless otherwisestated; 
HC=hardcover, PB=paperback.  Preference will be given to domestic USAorders.  
Donations can be made in cash orwith checks in US dollars.  Email Tom 
Jefferson questions, and your postal address for the items to 
besent to (please type your name and address exactly as they would appear on 
amailing label).  Shipping isincluded.  Orders will be sent out onlyafter 
payment and ‘mailing label’ are received. 
 
 
 
 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL JOURNALS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMALJOURNALS AVAILABLE
 
The following is a partial list of items available.  All funds go to ¡VIVA 
Vaquita! (a collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and 
conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita 
(Phocoena sinus).  Go to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details. Prices listed are 
suggested minimum donations.  
 
European Assoc. for Aquatic Animal Medicine.  AquaticMammals.  Misc. volumes.  
$8/issue.
 
Hvalradets Skrifter.  Misc. volumes.  $6-8/volume.
 
International Whaling Commission.  Reportsof the International Whaling 
Commission, misc. volumes.  $18/volume.
 
International Whaling Commission.  Journalof Cetacean Research and Management, 
misc. volumes.  $4/volume.
 
Pilleri, G.E., editor. (1969-1994) Investigations onCetacea, 2 Complete sets, 
vols.1-25, plus 5 supplements.  $950/set.
 
Society for Marine Mammalogy.  (1985-2013). Marine Mammal Science, 2 Complete 
sets, vols. 1-29.  $125/set.
 
Whales Research Institute (1971-1981) 11-year run(complete). Scientific Reports 
of theWhales Research Institute, vols. 23-33 (all bound in green buckram).  
$160.
 
Whales Research Institute (1948-1984) 44-year run (incomplete).Scientific 
Reports of the Whales ResearchInstitute, vols. 1-38 (incomplete, with only 24 
of 38 volumes, unbound).  $400.
 
All items are in good-excellent condition, unless otherwisestated; 
HC=hardcover, PB=paperback.  Preference will be given to domestic USAorders.  
Donations can be made in cash orwith checks in US dollars.  Email Tom 
Jefferson the list of items you want and your postal address 
forthe items to be sent to (please type your name and address exactly as 
theywould appear on a mailing label). Shipping is included.  Orders willbe sent 
out only after payment and ‘mailing label’ are received.  
 
 
 
 
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[MARMAM] Announcing the publication of: Marine Mammals of the World, 2nd Edition

[Thomas Jefferson]

Announcing the publication of:
Marine Mammals of theWorld, 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Their 
Identification
By Thomas A. Jefferson, Marc. A. Webber, and RobertL. Pitman.  Illustrations by 
Uko. Gorter.


Elseveier link:


http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?locale=en_US=9780124095427&_requestid=260041&_requestid=260069


KeyFeatures

Contains superb photographs of every species of marine mammal for accurate 
identification
Authors possess nearly 80 years of collective experience with almost all of 
the species and distinctive geographic forms described in the guide
Provides the most detailed and anatomically accurate illustrations 
currently available, including more than 750 new illustrations
Special emphasis is placed on the identification of species in "problem 
groups," such as the beaked whales, long-beaked oceanic dolphins, and 
southern fur seals
Includes sources for more information
Contains updated taxonomy including four new species



Description
Thisnew edition of Marine Mammals of the World describes and illustratesnewly 
discovered and rarely photographed species, making it the mostcomprehensive and 
up-to-date marine mammal identification guide available. Thisedition continues 
to meet the research-focused needs of marine biologists andconservation 
biologists by providing a tremendous influx of new photos, takingadvantage of 
advances in digital and auto-focusing photography, and theemergence of marine 
mammal studies and "whalewatching" around the world.The book encompasses 
cetacean, pinniped, and sirenian species, as well asextinct species, and 
describes basic biology and taxonomic groupings of marinemammals. 
 
For more information, contact Tom Jefferson, sclym...@aol.com.
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT

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MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seeking marinemammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journals.  Literature can be donated or we can 
purchasesets of books, reprints, and journals. We compile and then make the 
literature available to colleagues workingon marine mammals, getting it into 
hands where it will be actively used, and inthe process help to raise funds for 
research and conservation work on thevaquita (Phocoena sinus), the World’smost 
endangered marine mammal species. Donations are tax-deductible, and we maybe 
able to arrange pick-up of large libraries (and possibly even to providesome 
payment for more valuable items). We are interested in issues of Marine Mammal 
Science only from vol. 27(2011) onwards.
 
As you may haveheard, the global population of this species now numbers about 
50-80individuals and is decling at about 30%/year. We are currently collecting 
literature as part of our efforts to helpfund our education and public 
awareness work, in a last-ditch effort to avoidthe extinction of this species 
in the next couple of years!  Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.orgfor more 
details.  If you have any marinemammal literature you would be interested in 
donating or ‘selling’ to us,please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.
 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL JOURNALS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMALJOURNALS AVAILABLE
 
The following is a partial list of items available.  All funds go to ¡VIVA 
Vaquita! (a collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and 
conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita 
(Phocoena sinus).  Go to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details.  We are 
currentlytrying to fund our autumn 2015 vaquita expedition.  Prices listed are 
suggested minimumdonations.  
 
All items are in good-excellent condition, unless otherwisestated; 
HC=hardcover, PB=paperback.  Preference will be given to domestic USAorders.  
Donations can be made in cash orwith checks in US dollars.  Email Tom 
Jeffersonsclym...@aol.com the list of items you want and your postal address 
forthe items to be sent to (please type your name and address exactly as 
theywould appear on a mailing label). Shipping is included.  Orders willbe sent 
out only after payment and ‘mailing label’ are received.  
 
American Cetacean Society. Whalewatcher Journal.  Misc. volumes.  $3/issue.
 
European Assoc. for Aquatic Animal Medicine.  AquaticMammals.  Misc. volumes.  
$8/issue.
 
Hvalradets Skrifter.  Misc. volumes.  $6-8/volume.
 
International Whaling Commission.  Reportsof the International Whaling 
Commission, misc. volumes.  $18/volume.
 
International Whaling Commission.  Journalof Cetacean Research and Management, 
misc. volumes.  $4/volume.
 
Pilleri, G.E., editor. (1969-1994) Investigations onCetacea, 2 Complete sets, 
vols.1-25, plus 5 supplements.  $1,050/set.
 
Society for Marine Mammalogy.  (1985-2013). Marine Mammal Science, 2 Complete 
sets, vols. 1-29.  $150/set.
 
Whales Research Institute (1971-1981) 11-year run(complete). Scientific Reports 
of theWhales Research Institute, vols. 23-33 (all bound in green buckram).  
$160.
 
Whales Research Institute (1948-1984) 44-year run (incomplete).Scientific 
Reports of the Whales ResearchInstitute, vols. 1-38 (incomplete, with only 24 
of 38 volumes, unbound).  $400.
 
 
 
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[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day – July 11, 2015

[Thomas Jefferson]

International Save the Vaquita Day – July11, 2015


This year,Saturday, July 11, 2015 has been designated as the Third Annual 
InternationalSave the Vaquita Day!!  This is intendedto be an annual event 
similar to Earth Day, but with a specific focus onraising awareness and 
appreciation of the world’s most endangered marinemammal, the vaquita (Phocoena 
sinus). Events around the globe will direct the attention of people to the 
plight ofthis tiny porpoise species, and what needs to be done to save it 
fromextinction.  There will be booths, games, music, free prizes, 
educationalbrochures, talks, face painting, and several life-size models of 
vaquitas onhand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita, Mexico’s 
“Panda ofthe Sea”.


The primarygoal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and 
its plight,and spur them to act.  The species is nearly extinct, with only 
about 80individuals left, and is declining at almost 19% per year!  We will 
have asimple message for folks about what they can do to help (either full 
supportfor the Mexican Government, or support for a boycott and embargo of 
Mexicanseafood – depending on Mexico’s actions in the next month or so). 
Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the 
Mexicangovernment, and also to raise additional funds for future educational 
andresearch work on the vaquita.  The event is designed to be fun, as well 
aseducational, and kid-friendly!


Last year,there were 18 venues, in the United States, Mexico, Australia, 
andEurope.  In 2015, we hope to have booths at all the same venues, plus 
manynew ones.  We will also have the participation of zoos, aquaria, andmuseums 
(for example, Sea World, Long Beach Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, and SDNatural 
History Museum).  We also hope to attract media attention, so thatthe vaquita 
is covered on national and local news, thereby greatly expandingthe number of 
people exposed.  Please checkour website 
regularlyhttp://www.vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day.html 
tolearn the latest on the activities planned and venues details.  We hope you 
will attend (or better yet,volunteer at) an event in your area.


Tom Jefferson/ VIVA Vaquita
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[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMALBOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE
 
The following is a partial list of items available.  All funds go to ¡VIVA 
Vaquita! (a collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and 
conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita 
(Phocoena sinus).  Go to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details.  Prices listed 
aresuggested minimum donations.  All itemsare in good-excellent condition, 
unless otherwise stated; HC=hardcover,PB=paperback.  Preference will be givento 
domestic USA orders.  Donations can bemade in cash or with checks in US 
dollars. Email Tom Jefferson sclym...@aol.com the list of items you wantand 
your postal address for the items to be sent to (please type your name 
andaddress exactly as they would appear on a mailing label).  Shipping is 
included.  Orders will be sent out only after paymentand ‘mailing label’ are 
received.  
 
 
Brown, S.G., Brownell, R.L., Erickson, A.W., Hofman, R.J.,Llano, G.A.  
Mackintosh, N.A. (1974) Antarctic Mammals. Antarctic MapFolio Series, 18, 1-19 
+ plates.  Largefolio.  $30.
 
Domning, D.P. (1996) Bibliography and index of the Sireniaand Desmostylia. 
Smithsonian Contributions to Paleobiology, 80, 611 pp.  PB.  $32.
 
Gaskin, D.E. (1972) Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, WithSpecial Reference to the 
New Zealand Region, Heineman Educational Books.  HC.  $28.
 
Geraci, J.R.  Lounsbury, V.J. (2005) Marine MammalsAshore: A Field Guide for 
Strandings, Texas AM Sea Grant (Second Edition).  HC.  $35.
 
Jansen, J. (1953) Studies on the cetacean brain: The grossanatomy of the 
rhombencephalon of the fin whale (Baleaenoptera physalus (L.)). Hvalradets 
Skrifter, 37, 6-35.  PB.  $12.
 
Jefferson, T.A. (2000) Population biology of theIndo-Pacific hump-backed 
dolphin in Hong Kong waters. Wildlife Monographs, 144,65 pp.  $12.
 
Jefferson, T.A., Leatherwood, S.  Webber, M.A. (1993)Marine Mammals of the 
World: FAO Species Identification Guide, United NationEnvironment Programme and 
Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.  PB.  $75.
 
Marsh, H. (1981) The Dugong: Proceedings of aSeminar/Workshop held at James 
Cook University 8-13 May 1979.  p. 400 pp. James Cook University of 
NorthQueensland.  PB.  $26.
 
Miller, G.S.  Kellogg, R. (1955) List of North Americanrecent mammals. 
Bulletin of the United States National Museum, 205, 954 pp.  PB.  $18.
 
Mitchell, E., editor. (1975) Review of biology and fisheriesfor smaller 
cetaceans. In: Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada,350 pp.  HC 
(bound, with inscription byMitchell).  $38.
 
Packard, E.L.  Kellogg, R. (1934) A new cetothere fromthe Miocene Astoria 
Formation of Newport, Oregon. In: Contributions toPaleontology: Marine Mammals 
(ed. by E.L. Packard, R. Kellogg  E. Huber),pp. pp. 1-62. Carnegie Institution 
of Washington.  HC.  $13.
 
Pilleri, G.E., editor. (1969-1994) Investigations onCetacea, Complete set, 
vols.1-25, plus 5 supplements.  $1,050.
 
Purves, P.E.  Pilleri, G. (1983) Echolocation in Whalesand Dolphins, Academic 
Press, London. HC.  $38.
 
Ridgway, S.H., editor. (1972) Mammals of the Sea: Biology and Medicine.  812 
pp. Charles C. Thomas.  HC. Very rare.  $185.
 
Ronald, K., Gots, B.L., Lupson, J.D., Willings, C.J. Dougan, J.L. (1991) An 
Annotated Bibliography of Seals, Sea Lions, and Walrus,International Council 
for the Exploration of the Sea.  HC.  $28.
 
Ross, G.J.B. (1984) The smaller cetaceans of the south eastcoast of southern 
Africa. Annals of the Cape Provincial Museums (NaturalHistory), 15, 173-410.  
PB.  $18.
 
Scheffer, V.B.  Slipp, J.W. (1948) The whales anddolphins of Washington State, 
with a key to the cetaceans of the west coast ofNorth America. American Midland 
Naturalist, 39, 257-337.  PB.  $17.
 
Truitt, D. (1974) Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea, Gale Research Co.  HC.  $37.
 
Whales Research Institute (1948-1984) 44-year run (nearlycomplete). Scientific 
Reports of theWhales Research Institute, vols. 1-35 (complete, except missing 
volumes 13,38, and 39; bound in blue buckram).  $775.
 
Wheeler, J.F.G. (1930) The age of fin whales at physicalmaturity with a note on 
multiple ovulations. Discovery Reports, 2, 403-434.  PB. $18.
 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT

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MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seeking marinemammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journals.  Literature can be donated or we can 
purchasesets of books, reprints, and journals. We compile and then make the 
literature available to colleagues workingon marine mammals, getting it into 
hands where it will be actively used, and inthe process help to raise funds for 
research and conservation work on thevaquita (Phocoena sinus), the World’smost 
endangered marine mammal species. Donations are tax-deductible, and we maybe 
able to arrange pick-up of large libraries (and possibly even to providesome 
payment for more valuable items).
 
As you may haveheard, the global population of this species now numbers 100 
individualsand is decling at about 19%/year.  We arecurrently collecting 
literature as part of our efforts to help fund oureducation and public 
awareness work, in a last-ditch effort to avoid theextinction of this species 
in the next couple of years!  Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.orgfor more 
details.  If you have any marinemammal literature you would be interested in 
donating or ‘selling’ to us,please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.
 
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[MARMAM] Running Program Distance on a Mac

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAM,
  Does anyone have any experience with running Program Distance (V 6.2) on a 
Macintosh?  I understand that it can be done using Parallels PC emulator 
software, but I just wanted to see if anyone had experience doing so, and had 
experienced any problems or glitches.  Thanks for any help you can provide.
Best wishes,
Tom Jefferson sclym...@aol.com
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MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seeking marinemammal books, 
reprints, monographs, and journals.  Literature can be donated or we can 
purchasesets of books, reprints, and journals. We compile and then make the 
literature available to colleagues workingon marine mammals, getting it into 
hands where it will be actively used, and inthe process help to raise funds for 
research and conservation work on thevaquita (Phocoena sinus), the World’smost 
endangered marine mammal species. Donations are tax-deductible, and we maybe 
able to arrange pick-up of large quantities of literature.
 
As you may haveheard, the global population of this species now numbers 100 
individualsand is decling at about 19%/year.  We arecurrently collecting 
literature to help fund our education work with localorganizations and school 
groups in Mexico and California, in a last-ditcheffort to avoid the extinction 
of this species in the next couple of years!  Visit our website at 
www.vivavaquita.org.  If you have any marine mammal literature youwould be 
interested in donating or selling to us, please contact Tom Jefferson at  
sclym...@aol.com.
 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS WANTED

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MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS WANTED
 
¡VIVAVaquita! is requesting marine mammal books, reprints,monographs, and 
journals.  Literature canbe donated or we can purchase sets of books, reprints, 
and journals.  We make the literature available to colleaguesworking on marine 
mammals, getting it into hands where it will be activelyused, and in the 
proccess help to raise funds for research and conservation workon the vaquita, 
the World’s most endangered marine mammal species. Donations aretax-deductible, 
and we may be able to arrange pick-up of large quantities ofliterature.  We are 
currentlycollecting literature to help fund our education work with local 
organizationsand school groups in Mexico and California.  If you have any 
literature you would be interestedin donating or selling to us, please contact 
Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.

 
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE from VIVA Vaquita

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE
The following is a partial list of items available – contactTom Jefferson 
sclym...@aol.com for a complete list.  All funds go to ¡VIVA Vaquita! (a 
collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and conservation of the 
World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita (Phocoena sinus).  Go 
to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details.  Prices listed aresuggested minimum 
donations.  All itemsare in good-excellent condition, unless otherwise stated; 
HC=hardcover,PB=paperback.  Preference will be givento domestic USA orders.  
Donations can bemade in cash or with checks in US dollars made payable to 
“Thomas Jefferson”.  Email Tom Jefferson thelist of items you want and your 
postal address for the items to be sent to(please type your name and address 
exactly as they would appear on a mailinglabel).  Shipping is included.  Orders 
will be sent out only after paymentand ‘mailing label’ are received.  
 
Berta, A., and J. L. Sumich. 1999. Marine Mammals:Evolutionary Biology. First 
Edition ed. Academic Press.  HC.  $30.
 
Best, P. B., J. L. Bannister, R. L. Brownell, and G. P.Donovan (Editors). 2001. 
Right Whales: Worldwide Status. Journal of CetaceanResearch and Management 
Special Issue 2.   HC.  $40.
 
Brown, S. G. et al. 1974. Antarctic Mammals. Antarctic MapFolio Series 18: 1-19 
+ plates.  (unbound,but in original card folder; some browning and water 
stains).  $18.
 
Dizon, A. E., S. J. Chivers, and W. F. Perrin (Editors).1997. Molecular 
genetics of marine mammals No. Special Publication No. 3. TheSociety of Marine 
Mammalogy.  PB.  $9.
 
Domning, D. P. 1996. Bibliography and index of the Sireniaand Desmostylia. 
Smithsonian Contributions to Paleobiology 80: 611 pp.  PB.  $12.
 
Donovan, G. P. (Editor), 1986. Behaviour of Whales inRelation to Management, 
Special Issue 8. Reports of the International WhalingCommission, 282 pp.  HC.  
$12.
 
Dudzinksi, K. M., and T. Frohoff. 2008. Dolphin Mysteries:Unlocking the Secrets 
of Communication. Yale University Press.  HC. $7.
 
Evans, P. G. H., and J. A. Raga (Editors). 2001. MarineMammals: Biology and 
Conservation. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 630 pp.  PB. $14.
 
FAO. 1982. Mammals in the seas: Volume IV. Small cetaceans,seals, sirenians and 
otters.  FAO of theUN.  HC. $22.
 
Garner, G. W. et al. (Editors). 1999. Marine Mammal Surveyand Assessment 
Methods. A. A. Balkema, 287 pp. HC.  $38.
 
Gaskin, D. E. 1982. The Ecology of Whales and Dolphins.Heinemann, London.  PB.  
$12.
 
Gentry, R. L., and G. C. Kooyman (Editors). 1986. Fur Seals:Maternal Strategies 
on Land and at Sea. Princeton University Press, 291 pp.  HC. $16.
 
Jefferson, T. A., S. Leatherwood, and M. A. Webber. 1993.Marine Mammals of the 
World: FAO Species Identification Guide. United NationEnvironment Programme and 
Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN.  PB. $48.
 
Jordan, D. S. and others. 1898.  Seal and Salmon Fisheriesand General Resources 
of Alaska, Volume I. Government Printing Office.  HC (spine damaged).  $48.
 
Klinowska, M. 1991. Dolphins, Porpoises, and Whales of theWorld: The IUCN Red 
Data Book. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.  HC. $18.
 
Leatherwood, S., and R. R. Reeves. 1983. The Sierra ClubHandbook of Whales and 
Dolphins. Sierra Club Books, San Francisco.  PB.  $8.
 
Leatherwood, S., and R. R. Reeves (Editors). 1990. TheBottlenose Dolphin. 
Academic Press, 653 pp. HC.  $42.
 
Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin, and W. E.Evans. 1982. Whales, 
dolphins, and porpoises of the eastern North Pacific andadjacent Arctic waters: 
A guide to their identification. NOAA Technical ReportNMFS Circular 444: 245 
pp.  PB.  $10.
Lilly, J. C. 1978. Communication Between Man and Dolphin.Crown Publishers, Inc. 
  HC.  $9.
 
Mead, J. G., and J. P. Gold. 2002. Whales and Dolphins inQuestion. Smithsonian 
Institution Press (hardcover).  HC (new). $5. 
 
Miller, G. S., and R. Kellogg. 1955. List of North Americanrecent mammals. 
Bulletin of the United States National Museum 205: 954 pp.  PB.  $12.
 
Mitchell, E. (Editor), 1975. Review of biology and fisheriesfor smaller 
cetaceans. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, 32.  PB. $16.
 
National Research Council. 1994. Low-Frequency Sound andMarine Mammals: Current 
Knowledge and Research Needs. National Academy Press.  PB.  $12.
 
Norris, K. S. (Editor), 1966. Whales, Dolphins, andPorpoises. (First Edition).  
Universityof California Press, Berkeley, 789 pp. HC.  $45.
 
Norris, K. S. 1991. Dolphin Days: The Life and Times of theSpinner Dolphin. 
Norton.  HC.  $9.
 
Norris, K. S., B. Wursig, R. S. Wells, and M. Wursig. 1994.The Hawaiian Spinner 
Dolphin. University of California Press.  HC. $28.
 
Packard, E. L., and R. Kellogg. 1934. A new cetothere fromthe Miocene Astoria 
Formation of Newport, Oregon. In: E. L. Packard, R. Kelloggand E. Huber (eds.) 
Contributions to Paleontology: Marine Mammals. p pp. 1-62.Carnegie Institution 
of Washington.  PB.  $14

[MARMAM] Call for Marine Mammal Photos

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMMers,
 
We are currently preparing a second edition of our 2008 Elsevier book- Marine 
Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. As part of 
the upgrade, we are soliciting new photos to improve on those of the first 
edition. We are mainly looking for images of rarer species (e.g., beaked 
whales, Baikal/Caspian seals, Ross seal, and southern fur seals), but also 
unusual behaviors, hybrids, anomalous color patterns, etc.  If we use your 
photo, you will receive a 30% discount on the book; if we use a large number of 
your photos, you will receive a free copy of the e-book. Please send pinniped 
photos to Marc Webber marcweb...@sbcglobal.net and all other marine mammal 
photos to Robert Pitman robert.pit...@noaa.gov.  Please send medium size JPGs 
and we will request full-res versions later if we need them.  We thank you in 
advance for your contributions!
 
Best wishes,
Thomas A.Jefferson
Marc A. Webber
Robert L. Pitman
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ClymeneEnterprises / ¡VIVA Vaquita!
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Tel.  (619) 938-0267
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS WANTED

[Thomas Jefferson]

¡VIVAVaquita! is requesting marine mammal books, reprints,monographs, and 
journals.  Literature canbe donated or we can purchase sets of books, reprints, 
and journals.  We make the literature available to colleaguesworking on marine 
mammals, getting it into hands where it will be activelyused, and in the 
process help to raise funds for research and conservation workon the vaquita, 
the World’s most endangered marine mammal species. Donations aretax-deductible, 
and we may be able to arrange pick-up of large quantities ofliterature.
 
We are currentlycollecting literature to help fund our education work with 
local organizationsand school groups in Mexico and California.  If you have any 
literature you would beinterested in donating or selling to us, please contact 
Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS, JOURNALS, AND REPRINTS AVAILABLE

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MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS,JOURNALS, AND REPRINTS AVAILABLE
 
Amounts listed are suggested minimum donations.  All funds raised go to 
¡VivaVaquita! (a collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and 
conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita 
(Phocoena sinus).  Go to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details.  Requst full list 
ofbooks available from Tom Jefferson sclym...@aol.com.
 
Preference will be given to domestic USA orders.  Donations can be made in cash 
or with checksin US dollars made payable to “Thomas Jefferson”.  Email Tom 
Jefferson sclym...@aol.com thelist of items you want and your postal address 
for the items to be sent to(please type your name and address as they would 
appear on a mailinglabel).  Shipping within the USA is included.  Orders will 
only be sent out after donationand ‘mailing label’ are received.  

 
Highlights:
 
Brown, S.G., Brownell, R.L., Erickson, A.W., Hofman, R.J.,Llano, G.A.  
Mackintosh, N.A. (1974) Antarctic Mammals. Antarctic MapFolio Series, 18, pp. + 
oversize plates. $22.
 
FAO. 1978. Mammals in the seas: Volume I. Report of the FAOAdvisory Committee 
on Marine Resurces Research. $25.
 
FAO. 1979. Mammals in the seas: Volume II. Pinniped speciessummaries and report 
on sirenians.  $25.
 
FAO. 1981. Mammals in the seas: Volume III. General papersand large cetaceans.  
$35.
 
FAO. 1982. Mammals in the seas: Volume IV. Small cetaceans,seals, sirenians and 
otters.  $35.
 
Fay, F. H. 1982. Ecology and biology of the Pacific walrus, Odobenus rosmarus 
divergens Illiger.North American Fauna 74: 279 pp.  $18.
 
Fraser, F.C. (1945) On a specimen of the southernbottlenosed whale, Hyperoodon 
planifrons.Discovery Reports, 23, 19-36.  $14.
 
Gaskin, D. E. 1972. Whales, Dolphins, and Seals, WithSpecial Reference to the 
New Zealand Region. Heineman Educational Books.  $28.
 
Harrison, R.J. (1977) Functional Anatomy of Marine Mammals,Volume 3. 428 pp. 
Academic Press.  $32.
 
Hoelzel, A.R. (1991) Genetic ecology of whales and dolphins.In: Reports of the 
International Whaling Commission, p. 311 pp. Reports of theInternational 
Whaling Commission.  $18.
 
International Whaling Commission (1964-1998) Annual Reportof the International 
Whaling Commission. Complete, 35-year run.  Report of the International 
WhalingCommission, 14-48.  $600.
 
Jonsgard, A. (1966) Biology of the North Atlantic fin whale Balaenoptera 
physalus (L.): taxonomy,distribution, migration and food. Hvalradets Skrifter, 
49, 62 pp.  $22.
 
Journal of Mammalogy (1981-2011) 31-year run (complete).Journal of Mammalogy, 
62-92.  $175.
 
Laurie, A.H. (1937) The age of female blue whales and theeffect of whaling on 
the stock. Discovery Reports, 15, 223-284.  $35.
Marine Mammal Science (1985-2008) 24-year run (complete).Marine Mammal Science, 
1-24.  $200.
 
Mitchell, E.D. (1975) Porpoise, dolphin and small whalefisheries of the world. 
IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp.  $15.
 
Mitchell, E.D., Reeves, R.R.  Evely, A. (1986)Bibliography of Whale Killing 
 
Norris, K.S., editor. (1966) Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. 789 pp. 
University of CaliforniaPress, Berkeley. 1st Printing. $48.
 
Packard, E.L.  Kellogg, R. (1934) A new cetothere fromthe Miocene Astoria 
Formation of Newport, Oregon. In: Contributions toPaleontology: Marine Mammals 
(ed. by E.L. Packard, R. Kellogg  E. Huber),pp. 1-62. Carnegie Institution of 
Washington. $18.
 
Rice, D.W.  Wolman, A.A. (1971) The life history andecology of the gray whale 
(Eschrichtiusrobustus). American Society of Mammalogists, Special Publication, 
3, 142 pp.(paperback).  $10.
 
Ridgway, S.H. (1972) Mammals of the Sea: Biology andMedicine. 812 pp. Charles 
C. Thomas (signed by Sam Ridgway).  Rare.  $165.
 
Ruud, J.T. (1965) Essays in Marine Physiology. HvalradetsSkrifter, p. 238 pp. 
Universitetsforlaget. $22.
 
Schevill, W. E. 1974. The Whale Problem: A Status Report.Pages 419 pp. Harvard 
University Press, Cambridge, Mass.  $24.
 
Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute.  (1948-1986). Vols. 1-37, 
37-year run, complete, except for missing Vol. 13.  Most bound in handsome blue 
buckrambindings.  Very Rare.  $850.
 
Truitt, D. 1974. Dolphins and Porpoises: A ComprehensiveAnnotated Bibliography 
of the Smaller Cetacea. Gale Research Co.  $34.
 
Twiss, J.R.  Reeves, R.R. (1999) Conservation and Managementof Marine Mammals. 
471 pp. Smithsonian Institution Press.  $28.
 
Wheeler, J.F.G. (1930) The age of fin whales at physicalmaturity with a note on 
multiple ovulations. Discovery Reports, 2, 403-434.  $25.
 
Würsig, B., Jefferson, T.A.  Schmidly, D.J. (2000) TheMarine Mammals of the 
Gulf of Mexico, Texas AM University Press.  $12.
 
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MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS,JOURNALS, AND REPRINTS AVAILABLE
 
Prices listed are suggested minimum donations.  All funds raised go to 
¡VivaVaquita! (a collaboration of three 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and 
conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita 
(Phocoena sinus).  Preference will be given to domestic orders.  Donations can 
be made in cash or with checksin US dollars made payable to “Thomas Jefferson”, 
or through the donations pageof the ¡VivaVaquita! website 
http://www.vivavaquita.org/donations.html.  Email Tom Jefferson 
sclym...@aol.com thelist of items you want and your postal address for the 
items to be sent to(please type your name and address as they would appear on a 
mailinglabel).  Shipping is included.  Books will only be sent out after 
payment and‘mailing label’ are received.  

 
Allen, K.R. (1980) Conservation and Management of Whales,Washington Sea Grant 
Publication.  $15.
 
Au, W.W.L. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals.  $20.
 
Augee, M.L. (1988) Marine Mammals of Australasia: FieldBiology and Captive 
Management.  140 pp.Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. $20.
 
Bannister, J.L., Kemper, C.M.  Warneke, R.M. (1996) Theaction plan for 
Australian cetaceans. Wildlife Australia Endangered Species ProgramProject, 
380, 242 pp.$10.
 
Barnes, L.G. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals.  $20.
 
Best, P. B. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals.  $20.
 
Best, P.B., Bannister, J.L., Brownell, R.L.  Donovan,G.P., editors.  (2001) 
Right Whales:Worldwide Status. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management, 
Special Issue2.$40.
 
Busnel, R.G. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals.  $20.
 
International Whaling Commission (1981) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 31.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1984) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 34.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1985) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 35.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1987) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 37.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1988) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 38.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1989) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 39.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1990) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 40.  $50.
 
International Whaling Commission (1994) Annual Report of theInternational 
Whaling Commission. Report of the International Whaling Commission,44.  $50.
 
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[MARMAM] Marine Mammals Books and Reprints Wanted

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS WANTED
 
¡VIVAVaquita! (a collaborative effort of five 501(3)cnon-profits) is requesting 
marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, andjournals.  Literature can be 
donated orwe can purchase sets of books, reprints, and journals.  We make the 
literature available tocolleagues working on marine mammals, getting it into 
hands where it will beactively used, and in the proccess help to raise funds 
for research andconservation work on the World’s most endangered marine mammal 
species, thevaquita (Phocoena sinus). Donations aretax-deductible, and we may 
be able to arrange pick-up of large quantities ofliterature.
 
We are currentlycollecting literature to help fund our Sept/Oct 2013 expedition 
to San Felipe, Mexico,to observe and photograph the vaquita, and to conduct 
education work with localorganizations and school groups in Mexico. See our 
website 
 www.vivavaquita.org for details of our previous work. If you have any 
literature you would be interested in donating orselling to us, please contact 
us at the email or phone number below.  Thanks in advance…
Tom
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Thomas A. Jefferson, Ph.D.
Clymene Enterprises / ¡VIVA Vaquita!
13037 YerbaValley Way
Lakeside, CA92040
Tel. (619) 938-0267
Email:  sclym...@aol.com
VIVAVaquita Website:  www.vivavaquita.org
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