# Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (SMM)

- Dates: 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026
- Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Organiser: Society for Marine Mammalogy
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The 26th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals focuses on advancing marine mammal science for ecosystem health. It is intended for researchers and professionals involved in marine mammal conservation, evolutionary biology, ecology, and applied science. The event emphasizes global partnerships and evidence-based action to address human threats to marine mammals.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://marinemammalscience.org/conference/2026-marine-mammal-science-conference/)
- [Registration](https://marinemammalscience.org/conference/2026-marine-mammal-science-conference/2026-conference-registration/)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Joanna Alfaro
- Bob Bonde
- Fernando Elorriaga-Verplancken
- Jorge Velez Juarbe
- Laura May-Collado

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Puerto Valdés**: 280 m from the venue
- **Oliver Hotel**: 420 m from the venue
- **Hotel Rumbao, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel**: 740 m from the venue, 100 Brumbaugh Street, San Juan, 00901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sjutx-hotel-rumbao-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 787 721 5100
- **Hotel Casablanca**: 810 m from the venue
- **Da'House**: 810 m from the venue
- **Hotel Milano**: 860 m from the venue
- **Navona Studios**: 950 m from the venue, 258 Calle San Francisco, San Juan, 00901
  - Phone: +1 787-721-7573
- **S.J. Suites Hotel**: 980 m from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #smm2026

- [26th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ON THE BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtRr5ds154M)
  - Tengo la gran oportunidad de presentar mi poster en el 26th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals 17 -23 de octubre del 2026 en San Juan Puerto Rico .
- [Welcome to Perth - SMM2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvQ6BbZydG0)
  - We are honoured and delighted to host the 25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Perth, Western Australia from November 11-15, 2024.
- [SMM2024 Opening Ceremony | Welcome to Country, Keynote & Plenary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPcq8uQLMZI)
  - G'day and welcome to highlights from the 25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (SMM2024) in Perth, Australia. The conference officially opened with a warm welcome and ...
- [SMM General Members Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r15Glc4hSqI)
  - The Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) General Members Meeting took place on November 15th at the 25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, ...

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