Dear MARMAM Community, Help us build on the spirit of inclusion at the next Society for Marine Mammalogy Conference!
We know that costs are high right now, and we do not want to add additional financial burden for anyone in our community. If you are able to take part, your support will help the Society fund sign language interpreters, assistance for blind attendees, childcare offsets, workshop support for underrepresented members, and more at the upcoming Puerto Rico conference <https://www.smmconference.org/> in October 2026. To make giving a little more fun, we have teamed up with wonderful scientists, organizations, and artists who have donated their time, work and expertise for our online auction. Bid on something special, support a more inclusive conference, and help us turn generosity into action. Each auction item will have a starting bid and set bid increments in USD. Please note that winners will receive the item they bid on, not the cash value. This auction is a collaborative effort among a global community and these items may not be available in Puerto Rico or where the winning bidder is based. As such, additional shipping costs for artwork, books, and other physical items may apply unless otherwise noted. Ready to take part? Browse the auction page <https://www.32auctions.com/smmpr2026> and place a bid or two if you are able. Help us celebrate generosity, creativity and community. Thank you! Sincerely, Shiva Jian-Javdan -- Shiva Jian-Javdan, PhD [she/her], *pronounced 'Shee-vaw'* *Chair (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee) Society for Marine Mammalogy <https://marinemammalscience.org/>* [email protected]
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