Committees

Meet the EAAM Students Committee

The Students Committee is dedicated to supporting and representing the interests of student members within the EAAM community. This committee focuses on providing resources, networking opportunities, and guidance to help students thrive academically and professionally in the field of aquatic mammal science and care.

The committee is currently composed of:

• Carmen Arija

• Miguel Naranjo

They work to organize student-focused events, facilitate mentorship, and ensure that student voices are heard within EAAM’s broader activities and initiatives.

Meet the EAAM Science Committee

The Science Committee is committed to advancing scientific knowledge in the field of aquatic mammal care, behavior, physiology, welfare, and conservation. It serves as a hub for research exchange, scientific collaboration, and the promotion of evidence-based practices within the EAAM community.

The committee is currently composed of:

• Manuel Garcia Hartmann

• Martin Böye – President

• Barbara Biancani

Meet the EAAM Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee is dedicated to supporting and promoting the protection of aquatic mammal species and their habitats. Through collaboration, scientific insight, and advocacy, this committee plays an essential role in shaping EAAM’s conservation strategy and actions.

The committee is currently composed of:

• Lorenzo von Fersen

• Agustín López

Together, they focus on issues such as species conservation programs, habitat protection, human-wildlife interactions, and supporting research that informs conservation efforts across Europe and beyond.

Meet the EAAM Communication Committee

The Communication Committee plays a key role in ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging communication within the EAAM community and beyond. From newsletters and social media to internal updates and public outreach, this team helps keep members informed, connected, and involved.

The committee currently consists of:

• Guillermo Sánchez Contreras – Past President of EAAM

• Demi Hoogendoorn

• Tiphaine Grégoire