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Overfishing, noise, boat traffic, pollution: our seas are deteriorating. In such conditions, many marine mammals are not making it in...

The World Congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has just ended in Marseille. It brought together...

The 50th Annual Symposium, held in 2022, was conducted online from March 30th to April 3rd due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key topics...

The 49th Annual Symposium, held in 2021 from March 11th to 13th, took place just before widespread COVID-19 restrictions. Highlights from...

It is finally here! The first studio reporting lung function in the Pacific walrus! In this study we measured how the lungs work in three...

EAAM's President addresses concerns over a proposed bill in the National Assembly affecting zoological parks.

Originally issued in 2016, the re-issued statement gains double support amidst concerns over cetacean restrictions in France. The European Association for Aquatic Mammals safeguards the significance of dolphins in zoos, opposing measures that endanger essential research and conservation in French zoological settings.

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) expresses its serious concern and disagreement with elements of law proposal 3661,...

Dear Madame Minister,

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) warns against the decision announced by the French government to ban the import and...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has published a new report calling for a more integrated approach to the...

Altrenogest (Regumate ®) is a synthetic progestin approved for use in horses and pigs for the purpose of suppressing estrus. Administered orally as an oil solution, the labeled dose of altrenogest is 0.044 mg/kg.

Unfortunately, this edition of the annual symposium was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled to be hosted by...

Have you noticed that your heart rate goes down when you hold your breath? This reduction happens in all mammals when they hold their...

The 47th Annual Symposium, held in 2019, took place at Zoomarine in Albufeira, Portugal, from March 4th to 8th. The theme of the meeting, “From Pioneers to Nature’s Guardians,” highlighted the evolution of marine mammal science and care over the decades, emphasizing the transition from early husbandry practices to today’s focus on conservation, research, and welfare.

The 46th Annual Symposium, held in 2018, took place at Zoomarine Roma, Italy, from March 13th to 16th. Scientific contributions covered a wide range of topics on aquatic mammals and their conservation, including the rehabilitation of stranded cetaceans, medical handling of dolphins, and the protection of critically endangered species such as the vaquita.

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals would like to express its support to the French Zoological Institutions that properly house...

The 45th Annual Symposium, held in 2017, took place at Acquario di Genova, Italy, from March 8th to 11th. The meeting aimed to foster the exchange of knowledge, promote scientific progress, and advance the conservation of aquatic mammals. Highlights from the proceedings included studies on dolphin cognition, investigations of large cetacean strandings, health monitoring programs, and discussions on strategies for the protection and conservation of aquatic mammal species.

The 44th Annual Symposium, held in 2016, took place at Mundomar Benidorm, Spain, from March 11th to 14th. The symposium featured guest speakers Jay Sweeney, Pedro Lavia, and John Kershaw, and provided a platform for researchers, trainers, and veterinarians to share knowledge, discuss advances in aquatic mammal care, and explore conservation strategies.

The European Association of Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) was created 44 years ago to bring together zoological parks and professionals devoted...