2019 - Zoomarine Portugal

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.