Dear Marmamers Due to the delay in setting up abstract submission facility on the European Cetacean Society website we have extended the deadline for abstracts and registering to 18 November 2011. Please remember to log on to the ECS site (www.europeancetaceansociety.eu <http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/> ) to upload abstracts and note there is the option for a long talk (15 mins), short talk (5 mins) or poster. This deadline extension also applies to and registering supported persons and students. Email ecs2012@gmit.ie to register interest. Go to www.iwdg.ie/ecs for details on the conference. Dr Simon Berrow Co-ordinator, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Project Manager, Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation, Merchants Quay, Kilrush, Co Clare Mobiles: 086 8545450 or 087 8545450 Fax: 00353 65 9052326