IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin
IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin©IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 59 - 122 (June 2010)
Note from the Editor
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Dear Friends, Colleagues and Otter Enthusiasts!
YES – it is with great pleasure that I can announce that we in 2010 we will definitely have 3 issues as I have received enough manuscripts already now to fill issue 2. The manuscripts are in different stages from being with the reviewers, or with the authors for revision or with the persons translating the abstracts into Spanish and French. You will notice that in some cases we have an additional abstract in a local language. Please feel free to submit one in case you think it will help otter conservation and awareness in your country. As you will have realized we have an increasing number of manuscripts from South America and Asia. This reflects the good work done by the senior scientists on the two continents that inspires many young students to elaborate their own research projects.
It is with excitement that Lesley and I are awaiting the decision of Thompson ISI on whether the IUCN OSG Bull. will be assigned an impact factor. The pending decision is due to be announced sometime in June to us. It would be a great step ahead. However, if this is not happening yet we will keep up the work and apply in three years again.
Lesley is putting an incredible amount of work into the Bulletin and the homepage of OSG. Lesley is not only updating regularly the website, is uploading articles on short term once the final versions become available, but finds in addition the time take care on the websites for Furget-Me-Not, Giant Otter Research and Otter Joy. Thanks a lot Lesley! For all your time and your efforts!
We all regret not to be able to have the XIth Otter Colloquium later this year in Italy, to discuss all aspects of otter related science and conservation and to meet old friends again. However I am also sure that we all understand the reasons for the organizers to postpone the meeting and I hope to see you all in Italy in 2011. Good luck to the team in Italy as there is a lot of work ahead.
