In 2008, Aquatic Mammals Journal launched a series titled Historical Perspectives in which esteemed colleagues provide a written essay of their perspective in a field related to marine mammal studies and are interviewed for a DVD record. The essays appear as articles in Aquatic Mammals, and DVDs are available for purchase on the Aquatic Mammals website.

Volume V features interviews with: Jay Sweeney, Daniel Cowan, J. Larry Dunn, Michael Scott, Terrie Williams, Barbara Taylor, Pieter Folkens, David Taylor and Hardy Jones, as well as three summary DVDs. The summary DVDs include 1) Significant Issues Currently Facing Marine Mammals, 2) Thoughts on the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and 3) Tribute to Absent Friends.