MARMAM

MARMAM is an online community and information resource for professionals and students working with marine mammals. It originated as an electronic mailing list in the 1990s and has since grown into a platform that includes an archive of posts, a searchable repository of methods and case studies, and announcements relevant to the field. The primary purpose of MARMAM is to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing among scientists, veterinarians, rehabilitators, managers, and educators involved with marine mammals.

Posts typically cover topics such as research methods, health, welfare and rehabilitation, population monitoring, conservation, and ethics. The platform also provides notices about conferences, job opportunities, fellowships, funding, and publications. While discussions are technical, MARMAM also serves as a venue for practical advice in fieldwork, captivity welfare, and rescue operations, and for sharing protocols and data sources.

Participation is open to anyone with a professional or scholarly interest in marine mammals, subject to guidelines aimed at maintaining relevance and quality. The service is maintained by volunteers and governed by community standards to protect sensitive information and ensure respectful discourse. MARMAM is widely used by universities, research institutes, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private practitioners around the world, functioning as a central hub for collaboration, information exchange, and professional development in marine mammal science and welfare.