From pavelgoldin412 at gmail.com Fri Feb 1 01:21:36 2008 From: pavelgoldin412 at gmail.com (Pavel Gol'din) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:21:36 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] cetacean rehabilitation regulations In-Reply-To: <448191860.20080130231443@gmail.com> References: <448191860.20080130231443@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1279409392.20080201112136@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine is developing a national code to regulate handling marine mammals in capture and their rehabilitation. Any suggestions from local scientists and public organizations are highly appreciated. So I am looking for any existing regulations on rehabilitating cetaceans, especially on their holding in captivity and releasing, and, in general, laws and rules of holding cetaceans in captivity, especially: pool size, diet, limitations on show participation, mortality control, individual identification. I would greatly appreciate links and/or texts. Best regards, Pavel Pavel E. Gol'din PhD, Department of Zoology V. I. Vernadsky Taurida National University 4, Vernadsky Avenue, Simferopol, Crimea, 95007 Ukraine pavelgoldin412 at gmail.com, pavel_goldin at mail.ru From emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk Fri Feb 1 05:14:01 2008 From: emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk (Emma (BDRP)) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:14:01 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer Relief Wildlife Officer Vacancy Message-ID: <4E235B1AFC0940129720DFB2B2B9B45A@BDRPlaptop> Volunteer Relief Wildlife Officer Vacancy Marinelife/Biscay Dolphin Research Programme wishes to appoint a volunteer Relief Wildlife Officer to assist with our continuing research educational & programme on large ferries. The appointee will be proficient in cetacean observation and identification from big ships as well as preferably oceanic sea bird identification. Working on board a number of large ships in all weather conditions, the Relief Wildlife Officer will be carrying out an educational programme to passengers including lectures, presentations, deckwatches and fundraising whilst maintaining accurate records of sightings. Wildlife Officer duties could last from 4 days to over 25 days depending on the time of year so applicants need to be flexible in their commitment to us. Good communication, IT and organisational skills are essential as well as good sea legs! An interest in wildlife and conservation is essential, along with enthusiasm and willingness to work in a conscientious and responsible manner. It is also important that you are fluent in speaking and writing English. Experience of working with children, the public or in environmental interpretation or education would be preferred, however this is not essential. Expenses will be paid and accommodation/food on the ship provided. Key Requirements: Essential Ability to cope with all weather conditions at sea Experience of cetacean observation & identification from large vessels Experience of public speaking/presentation giving Good communication skills Good IT skills Good oganisational skills Flexible Preferable Experience of oceanic seabird observation & identification from large vessels Easy access to the south coast of the UK Access to own transport To apply for this position, please send a CV including photograph (for ship?s security purposes) to: Emma Webb Marinelife Community & Operations Officer Marinelife/Biscay Dolphin Research Programme 9 Stour Walk Colchester Essex CO4 3UX United Kingdom Or email to: emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk Please quote reference RWLO/FEB08 in any correspondence. Closing Date for applications 15 February 2008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He/she will work closely with senior-level scientists at the Program as well as researchers from other institutions. This is a one-year position. Applicants should have at least the following knowledge and skills: ? statistical analyses of spatial and temporal data ? mathematical statistics (knowledge of Bayesian statistics is preferred) ? programming (Matlab preferred but R, C, Fortran, and other languages are also accepted) ? excellent communication (verbal and oral) skills Salary: $52,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with qualifications) Benefits: Health insurance is included. Term of employment: One year Application deadline: 29 February 2008 Start date: March-April 2008 To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and list of three references (phone numbers and email addresses) to the following email address. The cover letter should state your qualifications to this position. Please send all documents electronically to: Tomoharu Eguchi, Ph.D. tomo.eguchi at noaa.gov -- ************************************************************* Tomoharu Eguchi Marine Turtle Research Program National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center 8604 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 858.546.5615 voice 858.546.7003 fax http://swfsc.noaa.gov/prd-turtles.aspx skype: tomo.eguchi ************************************************************* From rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org Fri Feb 1 11:53:01 2008 From: rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org (William Rossiter) Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:53:01 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Reviewers needed for India Cetacean Bycatch paper Message-ID: <47A3789D.6090706@csiwhalesalive.org> Forwarded by Cetacean Society International on behalf of Anoop.A.Krishnan . Please reply directly to Krishnan William Rossiter CSI >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sir, We are preparing some good paper on cetaceans studies in Indian on Bycatch, sighting survey, pollutants and molecular biology. sir please suggest me some people who can critically review our paper before submitting to good international journal. This will help us to improve the quality of paper too. Anoop.A.Krishnan Technical Officer, Export Inspection Agency, Pilot Test House, E-3, MIDC Area, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai- 400 093. Phone: +919920914669 Fax: +9122 8369868 Email: anoop_a2001 at yahoo.co.in From jw at broekemaweb.nl Sat Feb 2 12:22:41 2008 From: jw at broekemaweb.nl (Jan Willem Broekema) Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:22:41 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Requested: experience in releasing captive dolphins Message-ID: <47A4D111.9060502@broekemaweb.nl> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Christina.Lockyer at nammco.no Sun Feb 3 22:57:18 2008 From: Christina.Lockyer at nammco.no (Christina Lockyer) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:57:18 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] NAFO/ICES/NAMMCO Symposium Message-ID: <63734FBFC8684A4B879C682915FC68FB329626@keiko.NAMMCO.local> Further to the information provided by Dagmar Fertl last week on the NAFO/ICES/NAMMCO Symposium 'Role of Marine Mammals in the Ecosystem' that had fliers advertising it at the Cape Town conference, I would like to point out that this is a combined sponsorship of the scientific symposium that also includes NAMMCO. If anyone requires electronic versions of the poster advertising the event, he /she can contact us at nammco-sec at nammco.no. Also check out http://www.nafo.int/symposium.html The symposium will be held 29 Sept-1 Oct 2008 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abstract submission deadline is 1 May 2008. Dr Christina Lockyer, General Secretary, NAMMCO North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission, Polar Environmental Center, N-9296 Troms?, Norway. Tel: +47 77 75 0178; Fax: +47 77 750181 E-mail: christina.lockyer at nammco.no Web: www.nammco.no From yvonnesmiles at googlemail.com Sun Feb 3 15:52:27 2008 From: yvonnesmiles at googlemail.com (Yvonne Miles) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:52:27 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Late registration for March Marine Mammal Observer course in UK Message-ID: Scanning Ocean Sectors - JNCC approved Marine Mammal Observer Training Course Would like to send out notice to all candidates interested in attaining accreditation for working in the marine mammal environment. This is the last call for late registration on the March courses to be held at the RNLI College, Poole, Dorset UK For the training dates March 17th - 19th 2008 - 1st Course March 26th - 28th 2008 2nd Course Please go to www.scanningoceansectors.org And complete the registration form for attendance on this course, all course details will be sent to you directly There is a list of further course dates for the year 2008 if you wish to sign up for a later course. regards Yvonne Miles -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0435 017 524 mob 07 4124 8320 land line www.scanningoceansectors.org info at scanningoceansectors.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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An eminently readable account of what could happen in such situations is found in Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs & Steel". Richard Connor > > > > > > We are looking for advice on the release of captive dolphins in the > wild. If you have actual experience we would very much like to get into > contact with you, on short notice.
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> 'We' in this case is a group of people who are involved in presenting > solutions to government regarding the possible release of previously > captured wild dolphins (Tursiops trancatus). We are seeking answer as > to:
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  • is this proper procedure for dolphins that have been in captivity > for several months
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  • what are the risks involved for the animals; could this action > cause more harm
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  • would you consider release in another area with less risk of > recapture a risk or an advantage
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  • should re-introduction into the wild be helped or hindered by > seeking out a local population
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> If you have a sound (scientific) basis for comments, please reply to me > (and not the mailing list please).
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> Will you be so kind to state your professional role in such releases? > (Examples: zoo vet, biologist or cetologist, student volunteer, > government official, skipper ...)
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> May we contact you for further assistance?
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> Jan Willem Broekema
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> member of board of Dolphin Fund (Europe)
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> > > _______________________________________________ > MARMAM mailing list > MARMAM at lists.uvic.ca > https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam > From Sarah.Howlett at noaa.gov Tue Feb 5 06:27:18 2008 From: Sarah.Howlett at noaa.gov (Sarah Howlett) Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:27:18 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Stranding Regulations Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Message-ID: <47A87246.40105@noaa.gov> Marine Mammal Stranding Regulations Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking <>The Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, is considering proposing changes to its implementing regulations governing the taking of stranded marine mammals under section 109(h), section 112(c), and Title IV of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). We have published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register and are soliciting review and comment to better inform the process. The ANPR and MMPA implementing regulations (50 CFR part 216) can be found at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/health/mmpa_anpr.htm. A final rule was published (39 FR 1852, January 15, 1974, as amended at 56 FR 41307, August 20, 1991) establishing requirements for the taking of stranded marine mammals by State or local government officials in the course of their official duties. This includes the taking of live marine mammals, salvaging marine mammal specimens from dead animals, and transferring marine mammal specimens within and outside of the U.S. A final rule was published (61 FR 21933, May 10, 1996) establishing release requirements for rehabilitated marine mammals and procedures for the disposition of non-releasable rehabilitated marine mammals. The ANPR solicits general input from the public on how NMFS could streamline, clarify, or change the requirements and procedures for responding to stranded marine mammals and for determining the disposition of marine mammals, which includes procedures for the placement of non-releasable animals and for authorizing the retention of releasable rehabilitated marine mammals for scientific research, enhancement, or public display. The ANPR provides some recommendations for changes to the MMPA regulations but is not considered comprehensive. The ANPR will be followed by a proposed rulemaking once comments are received and reviewed. Please provide comments by the close of the comment period (March 31, 2008). Comments may be submitted as follows: * By mail to: Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division Attn: Stranding Regulations ANPR Office of Protected Resources, NMFS 1315 East-West Highway Room 13635 Silver Spring, MD 20910 * By facsimile at (301) 427-2525 * Electronic submissions: Submit via the Federal eRulemaking Portal http://www.regulations.gov For further information please contact Sarah Howlett (Sarah.Howlett at noaa.gov ) or David Cottingham (David.Cottingham at noaa.gov ) by email or at (301) 713-2322. -- Sarah Howlett Fishery Biologist National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources 1315 East-West Highway, Rm 3504 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Ph: (301) 713-2322 ext. 202 Fax: (301) 427-2522 Email: sarah.howlett at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dodell at cfl.rr.com Tue Feb 5 11:02:54 2008 From: dodell at cfl.rr.com (Daniel K. Odell) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:02:54 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] American Society of Mammalogists - Second Notice - Symposia and Workshops 2009 Message-ID: <007801c86829$b6be93f0$6403a8c0@hswri.org> The deadline for the receipt of complete symposium and/or workshop proposals for the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists are due on Friday, 14 March 2008. The 2009 meeting will take place at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks in June. Symposium and workshop proposal guidelines and proposal submission forms are available on the ASM web page under the Committees / Program Committee link. http://www.mammalogy.org/committees/index.asp A list of previous symposia and workshops is posted on the Program Committee web page. Daniel K. Odell From dolphintom2002 at yahoo.com Tue Feb 5 19:47:15 2008 From: dolphintom2002 at yahoo.com (Tom Brown) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:47:15 -0800 (PST) Subject: [MARMAM] releasing captive dolphins Message-ID: <90247.99867.qm@web31107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Perhaps a discussion of these issues can be beneficial. Keeping dolphins captive when they can be released back into the wild, is certainly not a good solution for the captive dolphin's quality of life, nor is it good for their life span (see "Marine Attractions: Below the Surface," the 5 part series and analysis of MMIRs by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel a few years ago). Is the idea that a released captive dolphin can infect a wild dophin population with disease very plausible in view of the fact that captive dolphins are injected against diseases? How well do released captive dolphins adjust to a different culture in a wild population? If they stay with their new pod, doesn't that indicate the release is sucessful? May your waters be calm and clear, Tom Brown, AKA Mookeeo www.thedolphinsview.com Author of "The Dolphins' View," a science fiction trilogy Infinity Publishing, trade paperbacks with subtitles: Book 1: "Transformation," ISBN 0-7414-1867-3 Book 2: "Impossible Dream," ISBN 0-7414-1868-1 Book 3: "Hannibal Invades Washington," ISBN 0-7414-1869-X As a speaker, Mookeeo inspires people with "The Secrets of Dolphins," an entertaining, thought-provoking, and educational PowerPoint presentation for schools, libraries, and environmental organizations. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lister at beamreach.org Mon Feb 4 11:21:55 2008 From: lister at beamreach.org (Tracy- Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:21:55 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] New $3,000 Scholarship Now Available Message-ID: <22366073.1202152915972.JavaMail.sfdc@na2-api3-2-sjl.ops.sfdc.net> We've just created a new $3,000 scholarship for our fall and spring programs. If you are interested in studying killer whales in the wild apply now! http://beamreach.org/application.html?1nschlfs08mrm080204 The Lookout Scholarship Available to both Spring and Fall programs. If you are interested in the Spring 08 program, applications must be received by February 15, 2008. How to Apply: Add a paragraph to the end of your essay describing your most burning research question and how you want to answer it with Beam Reach. Be specific when describing the question that you most want to answer. Tell us how you see using your time with Beam Reach to find answers to your question. Hint: Look at past student projects to see how other students used the resources available to answer their questions. Award Criteria: Quality of writing How well your question integrates with Beam Reach research Is Beam Reach for you? http://www.beamreach.org/is-beam-reach-for-you.html?2nschlfs08mrm080204 _____________________________________________________________________ Beam Reach | Marine Science and Sustainability School www.beamreach.org tracy at beamreach.org 206.371.1254 7044 17th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 If you'd like to receive our newsletter, hit reply and put subscribe in the subject line and we'll add you right away. If you don't want to receive emails from us, please hit reply and put unsubscribe in the subject line and we'll remove you right away. From liz at marineconnection.org Wed Feb 6 17:29:55 2008 From: liz at marineconnection.org (Liz Sandeman) Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:29:55 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] ECS - Solitary Dolphin Workshop/ 9th March 2008 Message-ID: <015c01c86928$f1ccd380$0500a8c0@MainPC> ECS conference ? Solitary Dolphin Workshop Sunday 9th March 2008/ Netherlands Protection of sociable, solitary cetaceans? Workshop Organisors: Dr Lissa Goodwin & Margaux Dodds ? The number of apparent solitary odontocetes which regularly engage in sociable interactions with people appear to be increasing within the UK, Europe and across the world. In the past a number of these animals have been the focus of scientific study, whilst the existence of others has been kept quiet, due to the often overwhelming response by members of the public when such an animal frequents a coastal region. Whilst these interactions appear to be sought out by the individual,?on occasion management plans have to be considered for both the wellbeing of the cetacean and the human individuals involved in the interaction. Whilst relatively little information has been published on these individuals, even less protection is offered through statutory legislation. As such, when sociable, solitary cetaceans do occur and their welfare of safety is considered to be threatened, stakeholders often have to resort to innovative means of management, where specific protective legislation is often lacking. This workshop will bring together researchers, stakeholders and managers to share knowledge, information and experience of sociable, solitary cetaceans. It will also provide a discussion forum for evaluating current protective mechanisms and make recommendations for how future sociable, solitary individuals should be protected and, where necessary situations surrounding them managed to ensure their welfare. ? For further information or to register attendance, please contact margaux at marineconnection.org ? Please note there will be a small charge for attending the workshop. ? If you wish to present a paper or give a presentation, please send a short abstract (no more than 300 words) to margaux at marineconnection.org Liz Sandeman Director of Operations www.marineconnection.org Reg. UK charity no. 1062222 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.20/1261 - Release Date: 05/02/2008 20:57 From mbearzi at earthlink.net Wed Feb 6 09:21:59 2008 From: mbearzi at earthlink.net (Maddalena Bearzi) Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:21:59 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper - Dolphins and African apes: comparisons of sympatric socio-ecology Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, This is to announce a new paper in the current issue of Contributions of Zoology entitled " Dolphins and African apes: comparisons of sympatric socio-ecology " co-authored by myself and Craig B. Stanford. Abstract Dolphins and African apes are distantly related mammalian taxa that exhibit striking convergences in their socioecology. In both cetaceans and African apes, two or more closely related species sometimes occur in sympatry. However, detailed reviews of the ways in which sympatric associations of dolphins and apes are similar have not been done. As fi eld studies of dolphins and apes have accumulated, comparisons of how the two groups avoid direct food competition when in sympatry have become possible. In this paper we review sympatric ecology among dolphins and African apes, and examine convergences in species-associations in each taxa. We review evidence for hypotheses that seek to explain avoidance of food competition, and consider whether ape-dolphin similarities in this area may be related to the way in which social groups in both taxa optimally exploit their food resources. For a free PDF copy please visit: http://dpc.uba.uva.nl/cgi/t/text/get-pdf?c=ctz;idno=7604a03 or send requests to: mbearzi at earthlink.net Regards, Maddalena Bearzi ______________________________ Maddalena Bearzi, Ph.D. Ocean Conservation Society, President P.O. Box 12860 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 - USA ph.310.8225205, fax 310.8225729 mbearzi at earthlink.net http://www.oceanconservation.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rsewall at coa.edu Wed Feb 6 05:20:03 2008 From: rsewall at coa.edu (Robin Sewall) Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:20:03 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Whale Watch Internship, Bar Harbor, Maine Message-ID: <47A96DB4.4454.0063.0@coa.edu> Bar Harbor Whale Watch Research Assistant /Deckhand Position Allied Whale, the marine mammal research lab of the College of the Atlantic located in Bar Harbor, Maine, seeks Research Assistants for the 2008 summer field season. The RAs will assist with research and data collection on our long-term population studies of humpback and fin whales, as well as work as a deckhand aboard a local whale watch boat. Research responsibilities include photo identification of whales and data collection/entry. Deckhand responsibilities include line handling, vessel cleaning, and passenger safety. Training will be provided. The applicant should have a college background in biology and/or zoology. Some knowledge of research methods is an advantage. Knowledge of marine mammals and seabirds is an asset. Previous experience in photography (conventional and digital) is helpful but not required. Applicants must be positive, flexible, able to work independently, and resistant to sea-sickness. This is an entry level research position designed to offer experience for individuals seeking to develop their professional careers in marine mammal research. The position begins June 1st and applicants must be able to work through October with no other commitments (excluding College of the Atlantic students). Hours will vary depending on schedules and provided housing is mandatory for a fee. Application deadline is March 6, 2008. Please email a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying, a resume, and two or more letters of reference/recommendation to rsewall at coa.edu, or mail to: Whale Watch R/A Apps Allied Whale 105 Eden St. Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 From rsewall at coa.edu Wed Feb 6 05:11:50 2008 From: rsewall at coa.edu (Robin Sewall) Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:11:50 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Allied Whale Internship Announcement References: <47A96A07020000630000D092@cadillac.coa.edu> <47A96BC6020000630000D096@cadillac.coa.edu> Message-ID: <47A96BC7.4454.0063.0@coa.edu> Allied Whale, the marine mammal research lab of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, conducts population and foraging ecology of fin and humpback whales in the Gulf of Maine using photo ID, genetic, and stable isotope sampling. The lab also responds to marine mammal strandings on the Maine Coast and operates the Bar Harbor Whale Museum. Allied Whale is dedicated to education through research, and relies upon student and volunteer help with photo ID, catalogue curation, marine mammal stranding response, and museum operation. Summer fieldwork, in which students and volunteers are encouraged to take part, is conducted from the mainland as well as from our offshore marine research station. Our team operates a small fleet of research vessels and often has the opportunity to work aboard local whale watch boats. Interns for the 2008 field season will be involved in data collection and analysis and various other research and marine mammal response operations. Interns will spend time working on the water aboard rigid hull inflatables or our 26' cuddy-cabin vessel. Research activities are varied but may include photographing and biopsying fin whales and humpback whales, conducting biological surveys, taking part in oceanographic data collection, and observing behavior from shore-based and whale-watch platforms. Boats are launched from the mainland, as well as from our research station on Mount Desert Rock, a small island 25 miles offshore, where interns will be based for short periods of time. Many days will also be spent working in the office matching and cataloguing photographs collected from the current and previous seasons, entering and transcribing data, and maintaining field equipment. There will be some opportunity to work on other projects, if interested, though the main focus of the internships will be on data collection and analysis. Other ongoing projects include: - Working with our Marine Mammal Stranding Response Program to respond to stranded marine mammals along the Maine coast, perform health assessments, obtain NOAA level A data, and transport animals to rehab facilities - Assisting in the operation of the Bar Harbor Whale Museum, which includes exhibit curation and interpretation, as well as public outreach - Collecting photo ID, location, and behavioral data of fin whales and humpback whales while aboard local whale watch boats, in conjunction with the whale watch interns Two interns are needed from late May /early June to mid September. A fee covering housing and a deposit must be paid in full by May 1. All positions are unpaid, however room and board is provided during stays on MDR. Applicant Requirements: - Ability to work and live under adverse conditions both on and off the water - Ability to work well with others in close quarters for extended periods of time - Willingness to work on datasets, administrative tasks, and other office tasks when not in the field - Strong interest in marine/environmental sciences - Strong work ethic and enthusiasm - Data management skills recommended - Previous experience with fin and/or humpback photo-ID useful - Knowledge of Gulf of Maine cetaceans and pinnipeds helpful - Background in photography a plus - Experience working in Excel and Adobe Photoshop advantageous Please contact Robin Sewall with questions at the email address below, or at (207) 249-8817 Application review will begin March 6, 2008. Applicants should email a CV, three references, and cover letter outlining your interest in this position to rsewall at coa.edu with subject 'Internship 2008', or mail to: Internship Coordinator Allied Whale 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor ME 04609 From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Thu Feb 7 01:44:41 2008 From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:44:41 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 03 Message-ID: Dear all, here are some new publications of week 03 / 2008, which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK. By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the following references are linked to their according journal homepages. There you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.mmbib.com/news.php Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the weekly announcements. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA Amundin, M. et al. (2008): An echolocation visualization and interface system for dolphin research. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 123(2): 1188-1194. Anonymous (2008): Book Review. WHALING AND HISTORY II: NEW PERSPECTIVES. Jan Erik Ringstad (Editor). 2006. Sandefjord: Kommand?r Chr. Christensens Hvalfangstmuseum (Publication 31). 192 p, illustrated, soft cover. ISBN 82-993797-7-6. Polar Record 44(2): 190-191. Doks?ter, L. et al. (2008): Distribution and feeding ecology of dolphins along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Iceland and the Azores. Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 55(1-2): 243-253. Klanjscek, T. et al. (2007): A model for energetics and bioaccumulation in marine mammals with applications to the right whale. Ecological Applications 17(8): 2233-2250. Miller, P.J. et al. (2008): Stereotypical resting behavior of the sperm whale. Current Biology 18(1): R21-R23. Nachtigall, P.E. et al. (2008): Shipboard measurements of the hearing of the white-beaked dolphin Lagenorhynchus albirostris. Journal of Experimental Biology 211(4): 642-647. Skov, H. et al. (2008): Small-scale spatial variability of sperm and sei whales in relation to oceanographic and topographic features along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 55(1-2): 254-268. PINNIPEDIA Castinel, A. et al. (2008): Humoral immune response to Klebsiella spp. In New Zealand sea lions (Phocarctos hookeri) and the passive transfer of immunity to pups. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 44(1): 8-15. Holmes, E.E. et al. (2007): Age-structured modeling reveals long-term declines in the natality of western Steller sea lions. Ecological Applications 17(8): 2214-2232. Kavtsevich, N.N. and A.S. Yurko (2007): Nucleolus organizer activity in lymphocytes of harp seals of different ages. Doklady Biological Sciences 416(1-6): 409-411. Zeno, R.L. et al. (2008): Development of foraging behavior in juvenile northern elephant seals. Journal of Zoology 274(2): 180-187. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Aguilar, A. et al. (2008): The distribution of nuclear genetic variation and historical demography of sea otters. Animal Conservation 11(1): 35-45. Jores, J. et al. (2008): Occurrence and Prevalence of Clostridium perfringens in Polar Bears from Svalbard, Norway. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 44(1): 155-158. Sundar, N. et al. (2008): Genetic diversity among sea otter isolates of Toxoplasma gondii. Veterinary Parasitology 151(2-4): 125. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de From dalla at zoology.ubc.ca Wed Feb 6 16:48:52 2008 From: dalla at zoology.ubc.ca (Luciano Dalla Rosa) Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:48:52 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on satellite telemetry of humpback whales Message-ID: <068701c86923$885765a0$542f678e@AERL47HKG81> Dear Marmamers, The following paper has just been published online: Dalla Rosa, L., Secchi, E.R., Maia, Y.G., Zerbini, A.N., Heide-J?rgensen, M.P. 2008. Movements of satellite-monitored humpback whales on their feeding ground along the Antarctic Peninsula. Polar Biology DOI 10.1007/s00300-008-0415-2 Abstract Humpback whales were instrumented with satellite transmitters off the western Antarctic Peninsula in January of 2004-2006 to examine their movement patterns and habitat use. Whales were tracked from 4 to 80 days (mean = 36.5 days). Distance and travel rate estimates for nine individuals ranged from 223 to 4,356 km and from 17 to 75 km/day, respectively. Considerable individual variation was observed in direction, speed and range of movements. The overall pattern was characterized by short- and long-distance movements between presumed foraging areas with relatively short residency times. Travel rates were lower at these sites, characterized by erratic movements, than during traveling between them. Area usage for six individuals based on the 95% fixed kernel home range with least squares cross-validation ranged from 2,771 to 172,356 km2. The management boundary between the feeding grounds associated with Breeding Stocks G and A needs revision, as current available data suggest it should be located to the east of 50?W. This study is the first to present detailed information on the movements of humpback whales in the Southern Ocean. A pdf copy is available online for Polar Biology subscribers at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00300-008-0415-2 or upon request from dalla at zoology.ubc.ca Regards, Luciano Dalla Rosa ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luciano Dalla Rosa Ph.D. Candidate Department of Zoology & Marine Mammal Research Unit University of British Columbia Room 247, AERL, 2202 Main Mall Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4 Canada E-mail: dalla at zoology.ubc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jlevenson at ifaw.org Thu Feb 7 10:11:52 2008 From: jlevenson at ifaw.org (Levenson, Jacob) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:11:52 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for Proposals: Device for Collecting Data on Whale Entanglements Message-ID: <7AB298A393D1434A864AF86B777C1F2F015DDAC3@hq00sm01.ifaw.net> My apologies for cross positing, however I wanted to ensure that this unique request for proposals reaches a wide audience. It would be great to see a variety of innovative applications. Please see the contact information below for any additional questions. Call for Proposals: IFAW and NMFS Seek Device for Collecting Data on Whale Entanglements - Up To $70,000 to be awarded International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and NOAA's Fisheries Service (NMFS) want to know more about the characteristics of fishing involved in large whale entanglements. Up to $70,000 in funds are available. Certain types of fixed fishing gear have been identified as an entanglement risk to large whales, however it remains unclear specifically what factors (e.g. gear component, location, depth and method of gear-setting) increase entanglement risk. This grant opportunity seeks to support research and development of a technological device to store such data. The information collected from marked gear involved in entanglement events could be used to help develop appropriate management measures to further reduce the risk of interaction between large whales and fixed gear fisheries. Preference will be given for proposals which incorporate field testing, and take into account durability of the device in harsh marine environments. Multiple proposals may be accepted, depending on availability of funding. Eligible applicants may include individuals, institutions of higher education, nongovernmental organizations, commercial organizations and foreign governments. Members of the fishing community, gear manufacturers and technological innovators are especially encouraged to apply. Proposals are due by March 31 and awards to be given by June. Work must be completed between June 2008 and July 2009. 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Name: IFAW_RFP_INFO.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 41172 bytes Desc: IFAW_RFP_INFO.pdf URL: From Ellen.Hines at MyFWC.com Thu Feb 7 07:43:48 2008 From: Ellen.Hines at MyFWC.com (Hines, Ellen) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:43:48 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Associate Research Scientist vacancy at Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Agency Message-ID: Here is a marine mammal related opening, please do NOT reply to sender, but check webpage: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm for further information, apologies for any cross postings Req No: 77072679-51197089-20080206094740 Agency Name: FWC - Fish&Wildlife Cons Comm Description: OCCUPATION PROFILE Working Title: ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FMRI Broadband/Class Level: FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS - Level 4 Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-04 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB012 Position Number: 77072679 Closing Date: 3/4/2008 Location: ST. PETERSBURG County: Pinellas County Annual Salary Range: $1783.89 - $2272.02 Announcement Type: Open Competitive Facility: DESCRIPTION: JOB DESCRIPTION Designs and conducts research and statistical assessments on various aspects of marine mammal populations. Conducts statistical analyses and builds mathematical models of manatee and right whale populations in collaboration with other investigators within and external to FWRI, using available databases (e.g. mortality, aerial survey, telemetry, habitat, genetics, and photo ID) or obtaining additional data as necessary. Designs studies and monitoring programs for research on manatee and right whale populations and related habitat issues. Evaluates and recommends appropriate changes to data collection methods to correct for or reduce sampling bias and increase reliability. Ensures that all data and modeling undergo rigorous quality control and quality assurance. Consults with and advises government agencies in evaluation of manatee population data collected by FWC and other agencies. Prepares reports and manuscripts of findings from above studies for Florida's marine resource managers. Publishes data in refereed journals or peer-reviewed books and proceedings. Reviews and evaluates reports, proposals, and manuscripts pertaining to marine mammals. Seeks extramural funding. Serves on committees and working groups as assigned. Provides guidance to Imperiled Species Management on data interpretation. Provides leadership and participates in program planning. Responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel in a coaching and mentoring manner to maintain a team-oriented approach to section goals. Other duties include but are not limited to: recruitment, training, planning and directing work, reviewing performance with employee and ensuring compliance with FWRI rules, policies and procedures. Maintains a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working units and with other sections in the Institute. Required Education and Experience: A master's degree and 4 yrs. of professional experience as described above; or a doctorate with 2 years of experience. Candidates with PhD may be given preference. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of wildlife biology, terminology, principles and techniques used in research on marine mammals or other wildlife species; statistical and simulation modeling methods, Bayesian statistics including hierarchical models; and aerial surveys, genetics, or other population survey techniques. Ability to collect and maintain scientific data related to population research, biology and modeling; to perform quantitative analysis and modeling of scientific data; to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; to publish manuscripts in refereed scientific journals; to work independently; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to effectively supervise people; to establish and meet work-related goals; to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, to access and formulate budgetary needs, policies, principles and procedures used in personnel & database management; use of statistical analysis software; use of word processing, spreadsheet and database software. This position is a State of Florida Full Time Employee (FTE) position, which provides a full benefit package. The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment eligibility. $1783.89 - $2272.02 is the Bi-weekly salary upon experience. Requirements: Closest Major City Saint Petersburg Occupation FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS Job Type Full Time Region/County Pinellas County -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dag.vongraven at npolar.no Thu Feb 7 04:42:46 2008 From: dag.vongraven at npolar.no (Dag Vongraven) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:42:46 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Tomilin 1957 translation Message-ID: <462C619566B7864280BDE2A9D68E5F9E4C9435@louise.nett.npolar> Hi all Are there anyone out there who know of any translations of Tomilin 1957 chapter on killer whales from "Mammals of the USSR and adjacent countries, Volume 9: Cetacea"? Best regards __________________________________ Dag Vongraven Senior advisor Norwegian Polar Institute N-9296 Tromso Tel +47 77750638 Fax +47 77750501 mailto:dag.vongraven at npolar.no http://www.npolar.no From edr6 at cornell.edu Fri Feb 8 09:21:04 2008 From: edr6 at cornell.edu (Liz Rowland) Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:21:04 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Sound Analysis Workshop at CLO, in Ithaca, NY Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20080208121840.01f699a0@postoffice7.mail.cornell.edu> We are pleased to announce that the Bioacoustics Research Program at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY will be running a Sound Analysis Workshop from 17th to 21st March 2008 inclusive. The course aims to provide a basic practical understanding of spectrographic analysis along with an introduction to a wide range of techniques used in sound analysis, and an introduction to applications of sound analysis techniques in biological research. We will focus primarily on the use of Raven and XBAT (two software programs developed at BRP) for two types of bioacoustics research: a) Large-scale monitoring programs using recordings that may span many months, where the aim generally centers on counting and/or locating vocalizations. b) Detailed analysis of selected calls, for instance investigating differences in vocalizations among individuals of a species. The maximum number of participants we take is 10. There are still at least 6 places available. The cost is $1,300, which covers tuition, course materials and lunches (all other expenses - travel, lodging, other meals etc the participant's responsibility). Please see attached pdf, or follow this link for further information. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/update-items/MarchWorkshop Contact information: Kevin White, wkw2 at cornell.edu, Tel. 607-254-2438 Liz Rowland Research Analyst Bioacoustics Research Program Tel: 254-2127 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From erin.fougeres at noaa.gov Fri Feb 8 06:30:05 2008 From: erin.fougeres at noaa.gov (Erin Fougeres) Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:30:05 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Posting- Marine Mammal Outreach Specialist, St. Petersburg, FL Message-ID: <47AC676D.7080906@noaa.gov> Greetings, The National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Region, in St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking an Outreach Specialist for the Marine Mammal Branch. This is a contract position through JHT Incorporated. Please see the following link on Career Builder.com for details regarding job duties and necessary qualifications: http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?job_did=J8H2VC6Z2GHLNK7LCS9 Please feel free to distribute broadly. Erin Foug?res Marine Mammal Stranding Program Administrator National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-824-5323 727-824-5309 FAX -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: erin_fougeres.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 313 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jlewi006 at fiu.edu Fri Feb 8 07:26:20 2008 From: jlewi006 at fiu.edu (Jennifer Lewis) Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:26:20 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Internship Posting Message-ID: <370d173b0802080726v780a4bdbrda39c7b9eaaee688@mail.gmail.com> Internship: Behavioral Ecology of Bottlenose Dolphins in the Florida Keys Period of Service: May- August 2007. Need commitment of at least one month. Details of Position: Work will involve assisting doctoral student with field research on bottlenose dolphins in the Lower Florida Keys. Responsibilities will include assisting in collection of dolphin behavior and fish sampling. Off water duties will include data entry, management and analysis in addition to equipment maintenance. Interns will receive training in field and lab techniques used in cetacean research. Requirements: Must be upper division undergraduate or recent graduate from a scientific discipline. Prefer students with an interest in continuing education beyond Bachelors. Previous field experience a plus. Must be able to handle long hours (8+ per day) under extreme heat (up to 37 degrees Celsius). Positions are voluntary. All work conducted will be done under a Letter of Confirmation for Level B Harassment (MMPA 1972). 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Visual evoked responses (VER) changes during maturation in the Weddel seals. Dev Psychobiol 1976; 9(5):477-93. If you can help us with this request, please send an email to: *nina.eriksen1 at gmail.com* Sincerly, Nina Eriksen MSc (cand.scient) Research Lab Stereology & Neuroscience Bispbjerg University Hospital Bispbjerg Bakke 23 DK 2400 Copenhagen NV Denmark -- Please note new email: ***nina.eriksen1 at gmail.com*** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reclella at coastal.edu Sun Feb 10 16:50:05 2008 From: reclella at coastal.edu (Robert Clelland) Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:50:05 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Question concerning bottlenose dolphin behavior and its relationship to diurnal cycles Message-ID: <000001c86c48$0e4cf9f0$120c800a@firekeeper> I currently attempting to locate papers discussing bottlenose dolphin behavioral variation according to diurnal cycle. This information will help me in discussing how my sampling methodology impacts the discussion of the data that I have collected for my master's thesis on bottlenose dolphin energetics differ between estuarine and oceanic dolphins. I sampled from dawn to dusk, but I need to find information on how dolphin activity during the dusk to dawn time period differs from my observation times and so I was wondering if anyone might have any suggestions for papers to read on that topic. Robert Clelland reclella at coastal.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at scanningoceansectors.org Sat Feb 9 20:12:18 2008 From: info at scanningoceansectors.org (Yvonne Miles) Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:12:18 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Observers course March 2008 - Dorset UK Message-ID: Scanning Ocean Sectors ? Marine Mammal Observer Training course - JNCC recognised Scanning Ocean Sectors is joint nature conservation committee recognised course for industry. The company was formed in 2003 after 3 years of research into the effectiveness of Marine Mammal Observers. Observations of MMOs were done in real time situations of research, with data collected from, experienced MMOs, untrained MMOs, trained MMOs and inexperienced. The foundation for the course was formulated and tested on Royal Navy personnel. The training proved very effective for the RN and assisted them in their aims with mitigation and use of effective measures when using sonar. The course has evolved over the 3 years of research and has taken into account all the outcomes from the research, putting them all to use within the course training. The MMO course was then standardised to obtain the best out of the training for an MMO. The standardisation will ensure that each MMO that we train will complete the course with all the most relevant up to date information and the MMO will be best equipped for industry and research. This will ensure that all data collected will be as accurate as the conditions allow and improve on data precision. We have a number of student funded places that have not been taken up for the March 17th- 19th & 26th - 28th 2008 courses Both courses will be held at the RNLI College, Poole, Dorset UK If you are interested in assisted funding/scholarships in MMO training please go to http://scanningoceansectors.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52 on our Scanning Ocean Sectors web site www.scanningoceansectors.org And send us your application for student funding Please ensure that you can commit to this program before applying for funding. Regards Yvonne -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0435 017 524 mob 07 4124 8320 land line www.scanningoceansectors.org info at scanningoceansectors.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From qag at georgetown.edu Fri Feb 8 11:47:01 2008 From: qag at georgetown.edu (Quincy Anne Gibson) Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:47:01 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Job posting: Humpback whale Research Associate Message-ID: <1a890f1a48d8.1a48d81a890f@imap.georgetown.edu> Research Associate for Humpback Whale Project: Pacific Whale Foundation (Maui, Hawaii) is seeking a Research Associate for its Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whale Research Program. Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through research, education, and conservation. Position description: Research associates will conduct Pacific Whale Foundation?s humpback whale research activities in Australia, Oceania, and Latin America, under the supervision of the Research Director. This position is based in Maui, Hawaii. However, research associates will be expected to travel/temporarily re-locate to any of our field sites, for extended periods, as needed. Required Qualifications: ? Masters degree in relevant field and 3+ years marine mammal field experience ? Experience with data management, statistical analyses, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication Preferred Qualifications: ? Prior experience with small boat operation ? Knowledge of digital image software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop) and photography basics ? Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. Access or File Maker Pro) ? Excellent public speaking skills ? Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead a team of research assistants and interns Responsibilities: Research associates are expected to assist the Director of Research in all aspects of maintaining a productive Research Department. This includes leading research teams in the field, collecting data (primarily photo-ID and acoustic recordings), overseeing data entry and management, assisting with statistical analyses and the writing of reports, and presentation of our findings at scientific conferences and in-house training workshops. Research associates are also expected to work with the Research Director to provide supervision and leadership for research assistants, interns, and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include direct involvement in public outreach activities, staff training courses, and assisting with marketing and fund raising efforts. Application Process: This is a full-time position with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including room, board and travel expenses during field seasons. Applicants must be able to begin work as soon as possible; no later than May 1, 2008. Please submit a letter of interest and r?sum? to the following address: Human Resources Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma?alaea Road, Suite 211 Wailuku, HI, USA 96793 Or email applications at pacificwhale.org The deadline for applications is February 25, 2008. For information on PWF, please see www.pacificwhale.org From Antonio Mon Feb 11 10:45:19 2008 From: Antonio (Antonio) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:45:19 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Two new papers Message-ID: <1202755519.47b097bf3998d@correo.ulpgc.es> Dear sir, I annex the following information to be considered to send through marmam at list Thanks in advance Prof. Antonio Fern?ndez -- Dear colleagues, For those who could be interested, the following two recently published papers are available in pdf format upon request to: email: afernandez at dmor.ulpgc.es - Unusual cetacean mortality event in Taiwan, possibly linked to naval activities. Veterinary Record, 162: 184-185.(2008). W-C. Yang, L-S. Chou, P. D. Jepson, R. L. Brownell, Jr, D. Cowan, P-H. Chang, H-I. Chiou, C-J. Yao, T. K. Yamada, J-T. Chiu, P-J. Wang, and A. Fern?ndez - Flavobacterium ceti sp. nov., isolated from beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris). Int J Syst Evol Microbiol ; 57: 2604-2608 (2007) Vela I., A. Fernandez, C. Sanchez-Porro, E. Sierra, M. Mendez, M. Arbelo, A.Ventosa, L. Dominguez and J. F. Fernandez-Garayzabal. Antonio Fern?ndez, Veterinary Histology and Pathology Institute for Animal Health Veterinary School Unversity of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canary Islands Spain From cmontiglio at accobams.net Mon Feb 11 02:28:14 2008 From: cmontiglio at accobams.net (camille montiglio) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:28:14 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] FINS Newsletter Message-ID: <47B0233E.5000401@accobams.net> Dear subscribers to MARMAM ACCOBAMS Secretariat is pleased to announce that the new issue of FINS, the newsletter of ACCOBAMS, is now available as pdf, downloadable from the Agreement's website (1.27 Mb)http://www.accobams.org/2006.php/newsletter/all Table of contents of FINS 4(1): * Editorial * The endangered Mediterranean common dolphins: is there anyone interested in their conservation? (/G. Bearzi/) * The decline of common dolphins around the island of Kalamos, Greece (/G. Bearzi/) * Gazing into a crystal ball at the largest comprehensive cetacean conservation agreement in the world: an important sister agreement to ACCOBAMS is fast developing in the Pacific Islands Region (/M. Prideaux/) * Forum * News from the Secretariat: Third Meeting of the Contracting Parties, Dubrovnik, Croatia, October 2007 (/M.C. Grillo/) * The Black Sea Commission and its role in support to the activities of ACCOBAMS in the Black Sea (/V. Velikova/) * Trends in transboundary protection of Black Sea dolphins and porpoises: 2006 and 2007 were years of basic talks and papers (/A. Birkun, Jr./) * Workshops held on the impacts of noise on cetaceans (/A. J. Wright, S. Dolman/) * Short news. Hurricane, oil spill and cetaceans in the Kerch Strait (/A. Birkun, Jr., S. Krivokhizin/) * Book review /(G. Notarbartolo di Sciara)/ -- Camille Montiglio ACCOBAMS Communication Assistant Jardins de l'UNESCO, Les Terrasses de Fontvieille MC-98000 Monaco Tel: 00377 9898 2078 - Fax: 00377 9898 4208 From emontie at marine.usf.edu Mon Feb 11 10:56:20 2008 From: emontie at marine.usf.edu (Eric Montie) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:56:20 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Paper on blubber morphology in wild bottlenose dolphins Message-ID: <47B09A54.1000408@marine.usf.edu> Dear Interested Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the following paper that was published in the Journal of Morphology: Eric W. Montie, Scott R. Garvin, Patricia A. Fair, Gregory D. Bossart, Greg B. Mitchum, Wayne E. McFee, Todd Speakman, Victoria R. Starczak, and Mark E. Hahn. Blubber Morphology in Wild Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the Southeastern United States: Influence of Geographic Location, Age Class, and Reproductive State. Journal of Morphology. DOI: 10.1002/jmor.10602. Abstract This study investigated blubber morphology and correlations of histological measurements with ontogeny, geography, and reproductive state in live, wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the southeastern United States. Surgical skin-blubber biopsies (N = 74) were collected from dolphins during capture-release studies conducted in two geographic locations: Charleston, SC (N = 38) and Indian River Lagoon, FL (N = 36). Histological analysis of blubber revealed stratification into superficial, middle, and deep layers. Adipocytes of the middle blubber were 1.6? larger in Charleston subadults than in Indian River Lagoon subadults (4,590 ? 340 compared to 2,833 ? 335 m2 per cell). Charleston subadult dolphins contained higher levels of total blubber lipids than Charleston adult animals (49.3% ? 1.9% compared to 34.2% ? 1.7%), and this difference was manifested in more adipocytes in the middle blubber layer (19.2 ? 0.9 compared to 14.9 ? 0.5 cells per field). However, dolphins from Indian River Lagoon did not exhibit this pattern, and the adipocyte cell counts of subadults were approximately equal to those of the adults (16.0 ? 1.4 compared to 13.4 ? 0.8 cells per field). The colder year-round water temperatures in Charleston compared to Indian River Lagoon may explain these differences. Adipocytes in the deep blubber layer were significantly smaller in lactating and simultaneously pregnant and lactating animals compared to pregnant dolphins (840 ? 179, 627 ? 333, and 2,776 ? 586 m2 per cell, respectively). Total blubber lipid content and adipocyte size in the deep blubber of mothers with calves decreased linearly with calf length. Lactating females may utilize lipids from the deep blubber during periods of increased energetic demands associated with offspring care. This study demonstrates that ontogeny, geography, and reproductive state may influence morphological parameters such as structural fiber densities and adipocyte numbers and sizes, measured in bottlenose dolphin blubber. J. Morphol., 2008. ? 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc. If you would like a reprint of this paper, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Eric Montie -- Eric W. Montie Postdoctoral Fellow: College of Marine Science University of South Florida (USF) 140 Seventh Avenue, South; Room 2121 St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5016 Office Phone: (727) 553-1237 Fax: (727) 553-1189 E-mail: emontie at marine.usf.edu Guest Investigator: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Department of Biology; MS#32 Woods Hole, MA 02543 E-mail: emontie at whoi.edu From emontie at marine.usf.edu Mon Feb 11 11:09:37 2008 From: emontie at marine.usf.edu (Eric Montie) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:09:37 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] CYP1A1 Expression in Wild Bottlenose Dolphins Message-ID: <47B09D71.1050204@marine.usf.edu> Dear Interested Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the following paper that was published in Aquatic Toxicology: Eric W. Montie, Patricia A. Fair, Gregory D. Bossart, Greg B. Mitchum, Magali Houde, Derek C.G. Muir, Robert J. Letcher, Wayne E. McFee, Victoria R. Starczak, John J. Stegeman, Mark E. Hahn. 2008. Cytochrome P4501A1 expression, polychlorinated biphenyls and hydroxylated metabolites, and adipocyte size of bottlenose dolphins from the Southeast United States. Aquatic Toxicology 86: 397-412. Abstract Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) bioaccumulate in blubber of marine mammals. Therefore, it is important to understand the structure and dynamics of blubber layers and how they affect the accumulation of POPs and subsequent biochemical responses. We used established histological and immunohistochemical methods to document the structure of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) blubber and to assess the expression of cytochrome P4501A1 (CYP1A1) in skin-blubber biopsies of dolphins sampled in the waters off Charleston, SC (CHS) (N = 38), and Indian River Lagoon, FL (IRL) (N = 36). CYP1A1 expression was strongest and most frequent in capillary endothelial cells and was stratified in blubber; the greatest CYP1A1 staining was in the deepest layer. CYP1A1 expression in deep blubber and 2,3,7,8-TCDD Toxic Equivalents measured in the entire blubber were significantly higher in dolphins from CHS as compared to those from IRL. Adipocyte size was associated with the extent of CYP1A1 expression. Male dolphins with smaller adipocytes from CHS and IRL had higher levels of CYP1A1 expression in deep blubber. In CHS females, CYP1A1 expression in vascular endothelial cells varied with reproductive status. CYP1A1 expression in the deep layer was highest in simultaneously pregnant-lactating dolphins, and these dolphins had the smallest adipocytes in deep blubber. In all dolphins, CYP1A1 expression in the deep blubber layer was positively related to concentrations of hydroxylated PCBs (OH-PCBs) in plasma. In summary, redistribution of AHR agonists from blubber into the circulatory system may enhance PCB metabolism and production of OH-PCBs by induction of CYP1A1 in hepatocytes and, possibly, by induction of CYP1A1 in endothelial cells of the deep blubber. The OH-PCBs thus formed have the potential to interfere with thyroid hormone homeostasis. If you would like a reprint of this paper, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Eric Montie -- Eric W. Montie (Please reply using my USF email: emontie at marine.usf.edu) Postdoctoral Fellow College of Marine Science University of South Florida (USF) 140 Seventh Avenue, South; Room 2121 St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5016 Lab Phone: (727) 553-1237 Fax: (727) 553-1189 E-mail: emontie at marine.usf.edu Guest Investigator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Department of Biology; MS#32 Woods Hole, MA 02543 E-mail: emontie at whoi.edu From jlewi006 at fiu.edu Fri Feb 8 13:40:01 2008 From: jlewi006 at fiu.edu (Jennifer Lewis) Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:40:01 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Correction for Internship Posting Message-ID: <370d173b0802081340w10dd33f1j287c957223da2ef8@mail.gmail.com> Previous posting had incorrect year: See below for correct time period of internship: Internship: Behavioral Ecology of Bottlenose Dolphins in the Florida Keys Period of Service: May- August 2008. Need commitment of at least one month. Details of Position: Work will involve assisting doctoral student with field research on bottlenose dolphins in the Lower Florida Keys. Responsibilities will include assisting in collection of dolphin behavior and fish sampling. Off water duties will include data entry, management and analysis in addition to equipment maintenance. Interns will receive training in field and lab techniques used in cetacean research. Requirements: Must be upper division undergraduate or recent graduate from a scientific discipline. Prefer students with an interest in continuing education beyond Bachelors. Previous field experience a plus. Must be able to handle long hours (8+ per day) under extreme heat (up to 37 degrees Celsius). Positions are voluntary. All work conducted will be done under a Letter of Confirmation for Level B Harassment (MMPA 1972). For further information please contact Jennifer Lewis at: jennifer.lewis1 at fiu.edu Florida International University Department of Biological Sciences Miami, Florida -- Doctoral Candidate Florida International University Department of Biological Sciences Miami, Florida 33199 305-348-7429 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alazor at mail.ru Wed Feb 13 08:11:10 2008 From: alazor at mail.ru (Alazor) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:11:10 +0300 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on killer whale calls Message-ID: Dear all, The following paper has been recently published: Filatova O.A., Fedutin I.D., Burdin A.M., Hoyt E. 2007. The structure of the discrete call repertoire of killer whales Orcinus orca from Southeast Kamchatka. Bioacoustics. V 16(3): 261-280. ABSTRACT The problem of categorization arises in any classification system because classes should be discrete while the characteristics of most natural objects and aspects of nature are more or less gradual. In systematics, this problem usually is solved by creating several levels of categories, such as class, order, family, genus and species. In the existing killer whale discrete call classification, only two levels occur - call type and call subtype. In this paper we describe structural categories at a broader level than call type in the discrete sounds of killer whales and compare these categories between and within vocal clans in a community of resident killer whales from Southeast Kamchatka, Russian Far East, and also with killer whales outside this community. We found four main classes of discrete calls in the repertoire of resident killer whales from Southeast Kamchatka. The calls of Southeast Kamchatka transient killer whales and Sakhalin killer whales do not fall into these classes. This suggests that the resident killer whale community from Southeast Kamchatka has some rules defining the structure of calls which are typical for this community. Consequently, all resident killer whales from Southeast Kamchatka can be said to share the same vocal tradition. A pdf copy is available upon request from alazor at rambler.ru With best regards, Olga Filatova From janiger at almaak-01.usc.edu Wed Feb 13 10:43:29 2008 From: janiger at almaak-01.usc.edu (David S. Janiger) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:43:29 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20080213104329.01360308@email.usc.edu> Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Some at the bottom of the list are too large to email and will have to be downloaded. Abstracts also available on request. Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger at bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger at bcf.usc.edu djaniger at nhm.org Janiger Journals AMUNDIN, MATS; JOSEFIN STARKHAMMAR; MIKAEL EVANDER; MONICA ALMQVIST; KJELL LINDSTROM and HANS W. PERSSON. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(2):1188-1194. 2008. An echolocation visualization and interface system for dolphin research. 0.646 MB BARLOW, JAY and KARIN A. FORNEY. FISHERY BULLETIN 105(4):509-526. 2007. Abundance and population density of cetaceans in the California Current ecosystem. 3.757 MB BEARZI, MADDALENA and CRAIG B. STANFORD. CONTRIBUTIONS TO ZOOLOGY 76(4):235-254. 2007. Dolphins and African apes: Comparisons of sympatric socio-ecology. 0.235 MB BENNIKE, OLE. QUATERNARY RESEARCH 69(1):72-76. 2008. An early Holocene Greenland whale from Melville Bugt, Greenland. 0.614 MB BIRUKAWA, NAOKO; HIRONORI ANDO; MUTSUO GOTO; NAOHISA KANDA; LUIS A. PASTENE and AKIHISA URANO. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 149(2):227-235. 2008. Molecular cloning of urea transporters from the kidneys of baleen and toothed whales. 0.531 MB BROOKENS, TIFFINI J.; TODD M. O'HARA; ROBERT J. TAYLOR; GERALD R. BRATTON and JAMES T. HARVEY. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 56(1):27-41. 2008. Total mercury body burden in Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardii, pups from central California. 0.596 MB BYRD, BARBIE L.; ALETA A. HOHN; FENTRESS H. MUNDEN; GRETCHEN N. LOVEWELL and RACHEL E. LO PICCOLO. FISHERY BULLETIN 106(1):72-81. 2008. Effects of commercial ?shing regulations on stranding rates of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 0.536 MB CABALLERO, SUSANA; JENNIFER JACKSON; ANTONIO A. MIGNUCCI-GIANNONI; HECTOR BARRIOS-GARRIDO; SANDRA BELTRAN-PEDREROS; MARIA G. MONTIEL-VILLALOBOS; KELLY M. ROBERTSON and C. SCOTT BAKER. MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION 46(1):252-268. 2008. Molecular systematics of South American dolphins Sotalia: Sister taxa determination and phylogenetic relationships, with insights into a multi-locus phylogeny of the Delphinidae. 0.278 MB CAMPBELL, R. A.; N. J. GALES; G. M. LENTO and C. S. BAKER. BIOLOGY LETTERS 4(1):139-142. 2008. Islands in the sea: Extreme female natal site fidelity in the Australian sea lion, Neophoca cinerea. 0.129 MB CAPELLI, R.; K. DAS; R. DE PELLEGRINI; G. DRAVA; G. LEPOINT; C. MIGLIO; V. MINGANTI and R. POGGI. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 390(2-3):569-578. 2008. Distribution of trace elements in organs of six species of cetaceans from the Ligurian Sea (Mediterranean), and the relationship with stable carbon and nitrogen ratios. 0.593 MB CUNHA, HAYDEE A. and ANTONIO M. SOLE-CAVA. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 30(4):1186-1188. 2007. Molecular sexing of tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia guianensis and Sotalia fluviatilis) using samples from biopsy darting and decomposed carcasses. 0.065 MB DE STEPHANIS, RENAUD; THOMAS CORNULIER; PHILIPPE VERBORGH; JUANMA SALAZAR SIERRA; NEUS PEREZ GIMENO and CHRISTOPHE GUINET. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 353:275-288. 2008. Summer spatial distribution of cetaceans in the Strait of Gibraltar in relation to the oceanographic context. 1.825 MB DOKSAETER, L.; E. OLSEN; L. NOTTESTAD and A. FERNO. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 55(1-2):243-253. 2008. Distribution and feeding ecology of dolphins along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Iceland and the Azores. 0.651 MB DOS SANTOS, MANUEL E.; CHIARA CONIGLIONE and SONA LOURO. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ZOOCIENCIAS 9(1):31-39. 2007. Feeding behaviour of the bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus (Montagu, 1821) in the Sado Estuary, Portugal, and a review of its prey species. 1.717 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or greater DUBEY, J. P.; BENJAMIN M. ROSENTHAL; NATARAJAN SUNDAR; G. V. VELMURUGAN and KIMBERLEE B. BECKMEN. ACTA PARASITOLOGICA 52(4):299-304. 2007. Sarcocystis arctosi sp nov (Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae) from the brown bear (Ursus arctos), and its genetic similarity to schizonts of Sarcocystis canis-like parasite associated with fatal hepatitis in polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.545 MB ESPERANTE, RAUL; LEONARD BRAND; KEVIN E. NICK; ORLANDO POMA and MARIO URBINA. PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY 257(3):344-360. 2007. Exceptional occurrence of fossil baleen in shallow marine sediments of the Neogene Pisco Formation, Southern Peru. 4.029 MB FERREIRA, JULIANA MACHADO; LARISSA ROSA DE OLIVEIRA; LOUISE WYNEN; MARTHAN N. BESTER; CHRISTOPHE GUINET; NADIA MARAES-BARROS; FELIPE MELLO MARTINS; MONICA M. C. MUELBERT; IGNACIO B. MORENO; SALVATORE SICILIANO; PAULO HENRIQUE OTT and JOAO S. MORGANTE POLAR BIOLOGY 31(3):303-308. 2008. Multiple origins of vagrant Subantarctic fur seals: A long journey to the Brazilian coast detected by molecular markers. 0.314 MB GOLDSTEIN, T.; J. A. K. MAZET; T. S. ZABKA; G. LANGLOIS; K. M. COLEGROVE; M. SILVER; S. BARGU; F. VAN DOLAH; T. LEIGHFIELD; P. A. CONRAD; J. BARAKOS; D. C. WILLIAMS; S. DENNISON; M. HAULENA and F. M. D. GULLAND. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 275(1632):267-276. 2008. Novel symptomatology and changing epidemiology of domoic acid toxicosis in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus): An increasing risk to marine mammal health. 0.509 MB GRACIOSA PEREIRA, MARIANA; MARIEL BAZZALO and PAULO ANDRE DE CARVALHO FLORES. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ZOOCIENCIAS 9(2):123-135. 2007. Reacoes comportamentais na superf?cie de Sotalia guianensis (Cetacea, Delphinidae) durante encontros com embarcacoes na Baia Norte de Santa Catarina. 0.408 MB GRIESEL, SIMONE; ANTJE KAKUSCHKE; URSULA SIEBERT and ANDREAS PRANGE. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 392(2-3):313-323. 2008. Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea. 0.723 MB HIGHAM, JAMES E. S. and LARS BEJDER. CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM 11(1):75-83. 2008. Managing wildlife-based tourism: Edging slowly towards sustainability? 0.081 MB HOLMES, E. E.; L. W. FRITZ; A. E. YORK and K. SWEENEY. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 17(8):2214-2232. 2007. Age-structured modeling reveals long-term declines in the natality of western Steller sea lions. 3.351 MB JOHNSON, M.; L. S. HICKMOTT; N. AGUILAR SOTO and P. T. MADSEN. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 275(1631):133-139. 2008. Echolocation behaviour adapted to prey in foraging Blainville's beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris). 0.270 MB KLANJSCEK, TIN; ROGER M. NISBET; HAL CASWELL and MICHAEL G. NEUBERT. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 17(8):2233-2250. 2007. A model for energetics and bioaccumulation in marine mammals with applications to the right whale. 0.364 MB LARKIN, ISKANDE L. V.; VIVIENNE F. FOWLER and ROGER L. REEP. ZOO BIOLOGY 26(6):503-515. 2007. Digesta passage rates in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). 0.188 MB LESTERE, BENJAMIN. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 319(5860):147. 2008. Environment - Marine mammals still imperiled after sonar ruling. 0.219 MB LUNDSTROM, KARL; OLLE HJERNE; KARIN ALEXANDERSSON and OLLE KARLSSON. NAMMCO SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 6:177-196. 2007. Estimation of grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) diet composition in the Baltic Sea. 0.902 MB MEYNIER, LAURELINE; CLAIRE PUSINERI; JEROME SPITZ; M. BEGONA SANTOS; GRAHAM J. PIERCE and VINCENT RIDOUX. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 354:277-287. 2008. Intraspecific dietary variation in the short-beaked common dolphin Delphinus delphis in the Bay of Biscay: Importance of fat fish. 0.415 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or greater MILLER, PATRICK J. O.; KAGARI AOKI; LUKE E. RENDELL and MASAO AMANO. CURRENT BIOLOGY 18(1):R21-R23. 2008. Stereotypical resting behavior of the sperm whale. 0.506 MB MOLNAR, PETER K.; ANDREW E. DEROCHER; MARK A. LEWIS and MITCHELL K. TAYLOR. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 275(1631):217-226. 2008. Modelling the mating system of polar bears: A mechanistic approach to the Allee effect. 0.293 MB MONTIE, ERIC W.; PATRICIA A. FAIR; GREGORY D. BOSSART; GREG B. MITCHUM; MAGALI HOUDE; DEREK C. G. MUIR; ROBERT J. LETCHER; WAYNE E. MCFEE; VICTORIA R. STARCZAK; JOHN J. SEGEMAN; MARK E. HAHN. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM) 86(3):397-412. 2008. Cytochrome P4501A1 expression, polychlorinated biphenyls and hydroxylated metabolites, and adipocyte size of bottlenose dolphins from the southeast United States. 1.500 MB MURATA, KUMIKO. DISCOURSE & SOCIETY 18(6):741-764. 2007. Pro- and anti-whaling discourses in British and Japanese newspaper reports in comparison: A cross-cultural perspective. 0.202 MB NEIL, DAVID T. and BONNIE J. HOLMES. ANTHROZOOS 21(1):57-69. 2008. Survival of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops sp.) calves at a Wild Dolphin Provisioning Program, Tangalooma, Australia. 0.759 MB PAULOS, ROBIN D.; KATHLEEN M. DUDZINSKI and STAN A. KUCZAJ II. JOURNAL OF ETHOLOGY 26(1):153-164. 2008. The role of touch in select social interactions of Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). 0.332 MB PELLISSO, S. CAMARA; M. J. MUNOZ; M. CARBALLO and J. M. SANCHEZ-VIZCAINO. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY 121(3-4):189-198. 2008. Determination of the immunotoxic potential of heavy metals on the functional activity of bottlenose dolphin leukocytes in vitro. 0.521 MB PEREIRA, CHRISTIANE S.; SIMONE D. AMORIM; ANDRE F. M. SANTOS; SALVATORE SICILIANO; IGNACIO M. B. MORENO; PAULO H. OTT and DALIA P. RODRIGUES. PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA 27(2):81-83. 2007. Vibrio spp. isolados de mamiferos marinhos capturados na regiao litoranea do Sudeste ao Sul do Brasil. (Vibrio spp. isolated from marine mammals captured in coastal regions from southwestern to southern Brazil) 0.421 MB PONGANIS, P. J. and T. K. STOCKARD. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE 19(4):441-442. 2007. (Short note) The Antarctic toothfish: How common a prey for Weddell seals? 0.113 MB PROKOPOV, ARKADI F. REJUVENATION RESEARCH 10(4):543-559. 2007. Exploring overlooked natural mitochondria-rejuvenative intervention: The puzzle of bowhead whales and naked mole rats. 0.141 MB PYENSON, NICHOLAS D. and DAVID M. HAASL. BIOLOGY LETTERS 3(6):709-711. 2007. Miocene whale-fall from California demonstrates that cetacean size did not determine the evolution of modern whale-fall communities. 0.269 MB ROBERTSON, KELLY M.; CARRIE A. LEDUC; RICK G. LEDUC and PHILLIP A. MORIN. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-SWFSC-400. 21p. 2007. Extraction of DNA from formalin-fixed cetacean tissues. 0.585 MB ROBINEAU, DANIEL; RAE NATALIE PROSSER GOODALL; FRANZ PICHLER and CHARLES S. BAKER. MAMMALIA 71(4):172-180. 2007. Description of a new subspecies of Commerson's dolphin, Cephalorhynchus commersonii (Lac?p?de, 1804), inhabiting the coastal waters of the Kerguelen Islands. 0.161 MB SKOV, H.; T. GUNNLAUGSSON; W. P. BUDGELL; J. HORNE; L. NOTTESTAD; E. OLSEN; H. SOILAND; G. VIKINGSSON and G. WARING. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 55(1-2):254-268. 2008. Small-scale spatial variability of sperm and sei whales in relation to oceanographic and topographic features along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. 1.770 MB SMODLAKA, H.; R. W. HENRY; J. SCHUMACHER and R. B. REED. ANATOMIA, HISTOLOGIA, EMBRYOLOGIA-JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SERIES C 37(1):30-35. 2008. Macroscopic anatomy of the heart of the ringed seal (Phoca hispida). 0.391 MB TELONI, VALERIA; JOHNSON P. MARK; MILLER J. O. PATRICK and MADSEN T. PETER. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 354(1):119-131. 2008. Shallow food for deep divers: Dynamic foraging behavior of male sperm whales in a high latitude habitat. 0.702 MB TRILLMICH, FRITZ and JOCHEN B. W. WOLF. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 62(3):363-375. 2008. Parent-offspring and sibling conflict in Galapagos fur seals and sea lions. 0.373 MB TUCKER, STRAHAN; W. DON BOWEN and SARA J. IVERSON. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 354:267-276. 2008. Convergence of diet estimates derived from fatty acids and stable isotopes within individual grey seals. 0.232 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or greater TUNEZ, JUAN I.; HUMBERTO L. CAPPOZZO and MARCELO H. CASSINI. HYDROBIOLOGIA 598(1):191-202. 2008. Natural and anthropogenic factors associated with the distribution of South American sea lion along the Atlantic coast. 0.356 MB VERGANI, D. F.; J. C. LABRAGA; Z. B. STANGANELLI and M. DUNN. JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY 35(2):248-256. 2008. The effects of El Ni?o-La Ni?a on reproductive parameters of elephant seals feeding in the Bellingshausen Sea. 0.723 MB VERON, GERALDINE; BRUCE D. PATTERSON and RANDALL REEVES. HYDROBIOLOGIA 595(1):607-617. 2008. Global diversity of mammals (Mammalia) in freshwater. 0.296 MB WILLIAMS, NIGEL. CURRENT BIOLOGY 17(24):R1030-R1031. 2007. Dismay at Japan's new whaling targets. 0.929 MB WISE, JOHN PIERCE; SANDRA S. WISE; SCOTT KRAUS; FARIBA SHAFFIEY; MARIJKE GRAU; TANIA LI CHEN; CHRISTOPHER PERKINS; W. DOUGLAS THOMPSON; TONGZHANG ZHENG; YAWEI ZHANG; TRACY ROMANO and TODD O'HARA. MUTATION RESEARCH/GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 650(1):30-38. 2008. Hexavalent chromium is cytotoxic and genotoxic to the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) lung and testes fibroblasts. 0.255 MB YANG, JIAN; TAKASHI KUNITO; YASUMI ANAN; SHINSUKE TANABE and NOBUYUKI MIYAZAKI. CHEMOSPHERE 70(7):1203-1210. 2008. Subcellular distribution of trace elements in kidney of a mother-fetus pair of Dall's porpoises (Phocoenoides dalli). 0.251 MB YATES, OLIVER and PAUL BRICKLE. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 9(1):65-71. 2007. On the relative abundance and distribution of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the Falkland Islands longline fishery. 0.910 MB View with Acrobat 6.0 or greater Too large to email, will have to download from FTP server, Email for logon info. LAIDRE, KRISTIN L.; MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN and JACK R. ORR. CANADIAN FIELD-NATURALIST 120(3):457-465-99. 2006. Reactions of narwhals, Monodon monoceros, to killer whale, Orcinus orca, attacks in the eastern Canadian Arctic. 5.624 MB YANG, WEI-CHENG; LIEN-SIANG CHOU and JER-MING HU. ZOOLOGICAL STUDIES 46(6):664-679. 2007. Molecular characterization of major histocompatibility complex class II DQB and DRB genes in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus and T-aduncus) from the western Pacific. 9.235 MB From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Wed Feb 13 06:16:38 2008 From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:16:38 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 04 Message-ID: Dear all, here are some new publications of week 04 / 2008, which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK. By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the following references are linked to their according journal homepages. There you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.mmbib.com/news.php Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the weekly announcements. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA Lester, B. (2008): Environment. Marine mammals still imperiled after sonar ruling. Science 319(5860): 147. Boisseau, O. et al. (2008): A visual and acoustic survey for harbour porpoises off North-West Africa: further evidence of a discrete population. African Journal of Marine Science 29(3): 403-410. De Stephanis, R. et al. (2008): Summer spatial distribution of cetaceans in the Strait of Gibraltar in relation to the oceanographic context. Marine Ecology Progress Series 353(): 275-288. Frantzis, A. and P. Alexiadou (2008): Male sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) coda production and coda-type usage depend on the presence of conspecifics and the behavioural context. Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(1): 62-75. Higdon, J.W. (2008): Second reply to the comment by Romero and Kannada on "Genetic analysis of 16th-century whale bones prompts a revision of the impact of Basque whaling on right and bowhead whales in the western North Atlantic". Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(1): 76-79. Meynier, L. et al. (2008): Intraspecific dietary variation in the short-beaked common dolphin Delphinus delphis in the Bay of Biscay: importance of fat fish. Marine Ecology Progress Series 354(): 277-287. Romero, A. and S. Kannada (2008): Comment on the second reply by Higdon to the comment by Romero and Kannada on "Genetic analysis of 16th-century whale bones prompts a revision of the impact of Basque whaling on right and bowhead whales in the western North Atlantic". Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(1): 80-82. Sudo, R. et al. (2008): Sighting survey of cetaceans in the Tsugaru Strait, Japan. Fisheries Science 74(1): 211-213. PINNIPEDIA Ferreira, J.M. et al. (2008): Multiple origins of vagrant Subantarctic fur seals: a long journey to the Brazilian coast detected by molecular markers. Polar Biology 31(3): 303-308. Tucker, S., W.D. Bowen, and S.J. Iverson (2008): Convergence of diet estimates derived from fatty acids and stable isotopes within individual grey seals. Marine Ecology Progress Series 354(): 267-276. York, A.E. et al. (2008): Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope values in teeth of Steller sea lions: age of weaning and the impact of the 1975-1976 regime shift in the North Pacific Ocean. Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(1): 33-44. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Tringali, M.D. et al. (2008): Eighteen new polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris. Molecular Ecology Notes 8(2): 328-331. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de From kberge at calacademy.org Wed Feb 13 10:51:51 2008 From: kberge at calacademy.org (Berge, Kathleen) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:51:51 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Availability of acoustic tapes from T. Poulter Message-ID: <6F0CC4FF5BACB047AE20D4CFDB010F11477ACC@tails.calacademy.org> The California Academy of Sciences has a sizeable collection of over 2400 reel-to-reel audio tapes made by Thomas C. Poulter between 1965-1974. We would like to donate this collection to an institution that will be interested in using and caring for these tapes. Poulter was a productive acoustic biologist who worked primarily on marine animal acoustic communication, although he also worked in terrestrial environments and on some non-animal sounds. Our collection comprises duplicate tapes that Poulter produced as safety backups. Originals are currently housed at the Cornell Laboratory of Natural Sounds in Ithaca, NY. These tapes were originally accessioned in 1975 to the Department of Birds and Mammals at the California Academy of Sciences. The collection is in good condition, although they are recorded on aging magnetic media that will not last forever. The tapes are already old enough to require specialized equipment and special handling to play or backup, and only experienced sound labs should consider taking and curating these tapes. If you are interested in accessioning this collection, or for more information, please email me at the address below. Sincerely, Jack Dumbacher ---------------------------------- John P. Dumbacher (Jack) Curator and Department Chair Department of Ornithology and Mammalogy California Academy of Sciences 875 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Phone: 415 321-8369 Fax: 415 321-8637 jdumbacher at calacademy.org http://www.calacademy.org/research/bmammals/jdumbacher.html Thanks, Kathleen Berge, Senior Secretary Anthropology, Ornithology & Mammalogy Phone 415 321 8369 FAX 415 321 8637 California Academy of Sciences 875 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Icewhale (Iceland's whale watching association) and IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare) want to enable participation from as many regions and diverse backgrounds as possible. Successful applicants will be notified as to the extent of funding by 26th Feb. Many thanks. Kind regards, Ellie Ellie Dickson Marine Campaigner IFAW-UK Email: edickson at ifaw.org --------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. IFAW seeks to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people. This transmission is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential and/or legally privileged. From mason at whalecenter.org Tue Feb 12 12:25:31 2008 From: mason at whalecenter.org (Mason Weinrich) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:25:31 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Position Available: Whale Center of New England Assistant Director Message-ID: <007901c86db5$6aaeae00$6b01a8c0@Slinky> Sender: Mason Weinrich e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:mason at whalecenter.org"mason at whalecenter.org The Whale Center of New England, a not-for-profit organization in Gloucester, MA, is looking for an Assistant Director to both aid in the organization?s long term field studies of large whales and to head up their field marine mammal stranding response program. The Whale Center of New England has been in existence since 1980. We have a long history of primary field research, emphasizing studies of humpback and North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of Maine, and also engage actively in conservation and education programs. More details, and a full bibliography of our publications, can be found at our web site, HYPERLINK "http://www.whalecenter.org/"www.whalecenter.org. Since 2001, we have also been the primary field respondent from Marblehead, MA to the New Hampshire border for reports of beached seals, dolphins, and other marine mammals as part of the Northeast Regional Stranding Network. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who combines an enthusiasm for the discipline, good field skills, and a strong academic background. We prefer a Ph.D., but will consider someone with a Master?s Degree if the rest of their skill set is right for the job. Since we are a small organization who often work in close quarters, an ability to get along well with co-workers while still playing a leadership role is helpful. Experience with field techniques such as photo-identification, biopsy, and tagging is helpful, as is some prior experience doing marine mammal stranding response. The successful candidate will be encouraged to both contribute to our long-term efforts, and to develop their own research agenda. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, but it is a competitive salary with a full benefit package, annual holidays, etc. Position will be filled on a first-come basis. For a full job description, or to ask any questions about the position, please e-mail Mason Weinrich, Executive Director and Chief Scientist, at HYPERLINK "mailto:mason at whalecenter.org"mason at whalecenter.org. Mason Weinrich mason at whalecenter.org Whale Center of New England www.whalecenter.org No virus found in this outgoing message. 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The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to ongoing projects through to contribution of their technical expertise, Projects include, but are not limited to offshore surveying efforts, marine mammal acoustic detection and data processing, marine resources assessments, environmental and biological assessments in support of NEPA, ESA, MMPA, CZCA, or the MSFCMA/SFA, as well as other duties to be assigned. Job duties include: *directing and leading project teams, including oversight of the scientific content and approach; *establishing and adhering to project schedules; *researching, acquiring, and synthesizing marine literature and data; *collecting, reviewing, manipulating, and analyzing marine data, including application of statistical tests, as necessary; *communicating with government, academic, and industry researchers and scientists; *preparing and giving presentations to clients, colleagues, or at scientific or military meetings; *leading project team meetings and attending meetings with third parties/clients as required; *interfacing with potential clients, staff at other consulting firms, regulatory personnel, and in-house resource specialists; *ensuring consistent production of thorough, accurate, and technically sound reports in client specified formats; *maintaining project documentation and records; *working to secure revenue through interface with current clients in addition to identifying and cultivation new or potential clients; and *traveling to client locations, project sites, symposia/other meetings, or other Regional offices (~10%). Requirements An interdisciplinary background integration living marine resources and the physical marine environment is essential. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Marine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Ecology, or other related Marine Science discipline is required. Three to seven years experience in applied marine sciences, working preferably for, but not limited to, a regulatory agency, consulting firm, or military environmental group. The successful candidate will possess strong scientific writing and editorial experience, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently while functioning in an environment of changing priorities and strict time constraints. Although not required, candidates possessing experience with DISTANCE, ESRI, GIS, SAS, and/or EndNote software; scientific SCUBA diving; experience as a shipboard marine mammal observer or as a chief scientist on scientific cruises, marine/aquatic field collections or monitoring; and familiarity with marine regulations/legislation will have the advantage. U.S. Navy experience, particularly with operations or training, is also advantageous. To apply to this position, interested candidates should submit a resume and a scientific writing sample (sole author preferred but first author designation is also acceptable) to Steve Silva, Recruiter, by email, to steve.silva at tx.rr.com We are presently accepting applications only from US Citizens and permanent residents. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Addink at naturalis.nnm.nl Tue Feb 12 08:32:10 2008 From: Addink at naturalis.nnm.nl (Addink, M.J.) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:32:10 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Announcement workshop at ECS2008 conference Sundat March 9: Marine mammals in the arts, social sciences and other disciplines Message-ID: <104E1BC78864DE46B2BF048E06162FEC02D18307@nnms26.nnm.local> EUROPEAN CETACEAN SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2008 Announcement for the workshop: Marine mammals in the arts, social sciences and other disciplines On Sunday 9th of March 9.00-1700 hours, at the European Cetacean Society conference. Within the ECS we are most familiar with studies on marine mammals in the context of the natural sciences, often biology, or via such practical studies as veterinary medicine. There are, however, many past and present academic studies of marine mammals in disciplines like history, anthropology, art, social sciences, culture studies and so on (as can be seen from numerous sources on the internet). We would like to propose a workshop entitled: "Marine mammals in the arts, social sciences and other disciplines". The aim is to cover academic studies about marine mammals that are outside the general scope of the ECS. Just a few varied examples are (1)the use of iconography to document historical strandings and to document and discuss the representation of whales through the ages, (2) an investigation into folk classification by fishers concerning cetaceans (this specific example is from a Brasilian paper), (3) the social geography of whalewatching, (4) integrating natural and social science in studies that involve both types of research: different philosophies which direct how research should be carried out. In November when we put a preliminary proposal for this workshop on MARMAM we had some good responses, so we decided to go ahead with the workshop. We would like to invite anyone interested in attending the workshop to register with Marjan Addink. Addink at naturalis.nnm.nl . If you would like to present a paper please contact her at the same address with details of your presentation. The cost per person will be around 15-20 Euro. The cost is to cover things like the rent for the workshop room and coffee, and will depend on the number of participants. Marjan Addink (Biologist) Graham Pierce (Biologist) Joost Schokkenbroek (Historian) From cj at earthocean.tv Tue Feb 12 23:15:38 2008 From: cj at earthocean.tv (Chris Johnson) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:15:38 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] New Online Documentary about Cetaceans and Marine Protected Areas Message-ID: <4E6C66BF-0607-4005-BB02-AB0BDF498465@earthocean.tv> Dear Marmam readers, earthOCEAN have posted a new documentary in the online science and education program "Cetacean Investigation". The video is the fifth and final episode in the series about whales of the Mediterranean Sea and features author Erich Hoyt. The following is the synopsis: "What does it mean to save whales, dolphins and porpoises if their habitat is left unprotected? Marine Protected Areas, also known as MPAs or Marine Sanctuaries, are the equivalent of national parks and protected areas on land. Erich Hoyt is an author and senior research fellow for WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. He feels that creating MPAs for cetaceans can have a far-reaching impact in conserving other species, and whole ecosystems. Marine scientists Ana Ca?adas and Ric Sagarminaga work in the Alboran Sea off the coast of southern Spain. They are identifying critical habitats for migratory species while working with various local groups whose livelihoods depend on a healthy sea. However, can establishing MPAs protect cetaceans from all human pressures? We interview Cristina Fossi, a marine toxicologist from the University of Siena, Italy, whose work highlights the extreme levels of pollution in Mediterranean cetaceans. Our final program of the series, Whales of the Mediterranean Sea, explores whether whales, dolphins and porpoises can be the catalyst in protecting marine biodiversity in this ancient sea." The video can be seen at the following location: http://www.earthocean.tv/series/whalesmed_part5.html If there are any comments, please feel free to email me at - cj at earthocean.tv Our next program in the series will be posted in April 2008. Cheers, Chris CHRIS JOHNSON Filmmaker / Photographer earthOCEAN - www.earthOCEAN.tv email: cj at earthocean.tv phone: +61 3 9917 2251 (australia) skype: chris.earthocean From info at cbmwc.org Tue Feb 12 04:42:56 2008 From: info at cbmwc.org (CBMWC) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:42:56 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Wildlife Volunteers required Message-ID: <005b01c86d74$cbb611c0$4101a8c0@cbmwcpc2> Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, Wales www.cbmwc.org Marine Wildlife Volunteers required Are you planning a career in the marine environment or conservation ? volunteering is a great way to develop skills and gain essential experience! Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help with our ongoing research, education and interpretation programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. We primarily study the bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification, and also monitor harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations. Volunteers play a vital role in the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre?s work. The centre relies on the generous help of volunteers to undertake its work and greatly appreciates your time. We welcome people with all sorts of skills to offer, and enthusiasm is as valued as experience, since training is provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay. It can be a great chance to gain experience of field work, research methods and public awareness and education programmes, gain essential skills for a career in the environment or conservation and meet people who share your interests. If you have any specific skills or experience such as in website creation, fundraising, the media, DIY skills, exhibition, interior or graphic design and would like to help with project development, please contact us. We also welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students who need boat support and office space to conduct their research projects. Please contact us to discuss whether your project ideas are feasible. For further information To find out more about the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre and what activities you would be involved in visit www.cbmwc.org , email volunteer at cbmwc.org or call Sarah on 01545 560032. Volunteering at CBMWC Desired skills An interest in wildlife and conservation is most important, along with enthusiasm and willingness to work in a conscientious and responsible manner. It is also important that you are fluent in speaking English. We welcome people with experience working with the public or in environmental interpretation or education, however this is not essential. Indeed this is a great opportunity to gain skills in these areas. Good verbal and written communication skills and IT skills are likewise useful but not essential. Time commitment Volunteers are needed from April until November 2007. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 weeks (due to training). Volunteers living locally who are available on a part-time basis are also welcome year round and are greatly appreciated. Accommodation and expense arrangements Accommodation can be arranged for committed volunteers (approx ?50 per week). Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs. How to get involved It?s easy to get involved just contact us by email at volunteer at cbmwc.org (preferred) with ?volunteer application 2008? in your subject line or post, enclosing a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience together with a covering letter indicating your motivations for volunteering, please include when and for how long you are available to volunteer. We look forward to hearing from you. Postal address: FAO: Sarah Perry Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building, Glanmor Terrace New Quay, Ceredigion Wales, SA45 9PS As seen on: Iolo?s Welsh Safari, BBC1 Wales Autumn 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/sites/behindthescenes/pages/newquay.shtml & BBC Natures Calendar Summer 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/naturescalendar/summer/coast/cardigan_bay/cardigan_acce ss.shtml ______________________________________________ Sarah Perry Project Manager Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS www.cbmwc.org E-bost/E-mail: info at cbmwc.org Ff?n/Tel. 01545 560032 Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a Marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales Helping to conserve Cardigan Bay's Marine Wildlife through education and research Cynorthwyo i gadw Bywyd gwyllt Moral Bae Aberteifi trwy addysg ac ymchwil. ______________________________________________ The contents of this e-mail are confidential and are solely for the use of the intended recipient. 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Abstract Data on Sotalia guianensis Van B?n?den, 1864 occurrence on the beaches of Pernambuco (Northeastern Brazil) is restricted to information on stranding and on printed material from local newspapers; actual observations of such animals have not been published. This study intends to determine the use of habitat, behavioral activities and assess the relationships between environmental factors and the recorded behavior. Observations were conducted on open sea coastal areas, on the beaches of Olinda and Piedade, as well as in sheltered areas, in the ports of Recife and Suape. Monitoring was carried out every month in each area, during two consecutive days, from September 2004 to August 2005. Results corroborate that this species prefers to occupy more protected environments, the port of Recife being the main concentration area for such species. Piedade is just an exploratory area, possibly due to shark occurrence. Olinda is only occasionally used. Concentration areas seem to be used for feeding, and incidence of caudal exhibition suggests that most of the estuarine dolphin prey items are demersal. Environmental conditions (seasonality, tide and time) did not show to be significant when related to the estuarine dolphin behavior. Please submit reprint requests to: Janaina Ara?jo janainabio at yahoo.com.br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tricia_lavery at yahoo.com.au Sun Feb 17 23:51:40 2008 From: tricia_lavery at yahoo.com.au (Trish Lavery) Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:51:40 -0800 (PST) Subject: [MARMAM] Publication: metal levels in dolphins Message-ID: <355609.64074.qm@web39808.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Marman Subscribers, The following paper has recently been published: Lavery, TJ; Butterfield, N; Kemper, CM; Reid, RJ; Sanderson, K. (2008) Metal and selenium in the liver and bone of three dolphin species from South Australia, 1988 - 2004. Science of the Total Environment, 390: 77 - 85. ABSTRACT: Metal and selenium concentrations (wet weight) were determined in the liver (Cd, Hg, Pb, Zn, Cu and Se) and bone (Pb and Cd) of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis, N=71) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus, N=12, and Tursiops aduncus, N=71) stranded or by-caught in South Australia from 1988 to 2004. Differences in metal burdens existed between species, stranding location, and relative age. T. aduncus had the greatest mean tissue burdens of liver Pb (0.45 mg/kg), Cd (6.45 mg/kg), Hg (475.78 mg/kg), Se (178.85 mg/kg) and Zn (93.88 mg/kg) and bone Pb (2.78 mg/kg), probably reflecting their coastal habitat and benthic prey. Mean Cu was highest in T. truncatus (21.18 mg/kg). Bone Cd was measured only in T. aduncus and averaged 0.05 mg/kg. Stranding location impacted metal burdens. Dolphins from Spencer Gulf had higher mean levels of liver Pb (0.39 mg/kg) while Gulf St Vincent dolphins had greater liver Hg (444.64 mg/kg), liver Se (163.12 mg/kg), and bone Pb (2.85 mg/kg). This may be due to high anthropogenic inputs of Pb and Hg into Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent respectively. Liver Cd, Hg, Se and Pb increased with age in all species while Cu decreased with age, in keeping with previous studies. Se and Hg were positively correlated. The possibility that metallothioneins are driving observed correlations between Zn, Cd, Hg and Cu are discussed. Future research must investigate the toxicological consequences of the metal concentrations reported Pdf copies are available on request: Trish.Lavery at flinders.edu.au Kind thanks! Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address. www.yahoo7.com.au/y7mail -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Judy.McVeigh at vanaqua.org Mon Feb 11 14:04:26 2008 From: Judy.McVeigh at vanaqua.org (Judy McVeigh) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:04:26 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New Book on Lone Orcas Announcement Message-ID: <14DED51E5702654CB9F29361A72E8BF317BC103106@va-email01.vanaqua.local> This message is to announce the publication of a new book by Daniel Francis and Gil Hewlett, entitled "Operation Orca: Springer, Luna and the Struggle to Save West Coast Killer Whales" (Harbour Publishing). The book provides comprehensive accounts of two attempts-one successful and one not-to rescue young orcas that had became separated from their family groups in British Columbia and Washington State. It describes how the whales were discovered and identified, their condition and behaviour, the formulation of rescue strategies, issues associated with permitting and funding, collaborative agreements between governments and NGOs, and, in the case of the successful rescue, the long process of social re-integration after the whale was returned to its family group. Destined to become a textbook for such operations in the future, the authors set their accounts against the backdrop of 35 years of collaborative research on killer whales in the Pacific Northwest. Additional details about the book can be found on the publisher's website at http://www.harbourpublishing.com/title/OperationOrca. The BC Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program has signed copies available for $31.45 (Canadian), 10% below the publisher's price. 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The person will be responsible for conducting daily observations from the top deck (1 hour on, 1/2 off), taking data on cruising speed and direction and observation conditions every hour; each time a marine mammal group is found, the person will need to identify the group to lowest taxonomical group, estimate group size, note position, estimate distance and angle, etc. If the person has a good camera, photographs should be taken to confirm identification. He/she will need to organize data bases (excel formats), estimate number of sightings/cuadrant for each species and prepare a report to the Fundaci?n Malpelo and the National Navy. The chosen researcher will have the opportunity to participate in a nation-wide research cruise (it covers all the EEZ of the Colombian Pacific, up to 84?W), gaining experience on both coastal and pelagic mammal identification, learning from important colombian oceanographers, as well as getting to know local culture and amazing natural spots along the colombian Pacific coast. National travel (Bogota-Tumaco-Bogota) and food costs can be covered, but other expenses should be covered by researcher. Marine mammal field experience required (min. 6 months), and spanish knowledge would be a plus (all other researchers will be colombian or Latin-American). If interested and available, please send Resume (max 2 pg) to German Soler (gsoler at fundacionmalpelo.org) ASAP. Carolina Garc?a Imhof M. Sc. Marine Science Contact information: Carrera 4 No. 71-61 apt. 1001 Bogot?-Colombia Tel: 571 3458377 Fax: 571 5447490 M?vil: 315 3885399e-mail: garciaimhof at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wally at oceania.org.au Sat Feb 16 20:48:04 2008 From: wally at oceania.org.au (Wally Franklin) Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:48:04 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay, Australia - Internship Opportunity Message-ID: <93CF15EF-B9D4-4AD6-AC74-F9CF556221C7@oceania.org.au> The Oceania Project, during August-October 2008, is conducting vessel based fieldwork for a long-term study of the behaviour and social organisation of humpback whales in Hervey Bay. The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is a 12m-power catamaran. [ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ] (Right Click to open links) The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre (SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG) and is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium (SPWRC). [ http://www.oceania.org.au/footer_stuff/about_us.html ] The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the social behaviour, population dynamics and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V (E1) humpback whale group. In addition we are investigating genetic relatedness amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay, the implications for social organisation and reproductive success and the extent to which social behaviour is determined by kinship. There is an opportunity for up to five Interns to participate in the research expedition each week during August-October 2008. Interns live aboard the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and budget constraints. The cost per week is $1950 Australian which includes accommodation aboard the expedition vessel and food. Interns are responsible for all costs associated with travel to and from Hervey Bay. Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed skin' and faecal sample collection, assistance with photo identification/behavioural observation field notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection, environmental data, water quality sampling and general data entry. Interns also assist with vessel operations including food preparation & galley duties. Sea time can be validated towards a marine qualification. [ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/life.html ] A pdf with detailed information about the Internship Program is available for download. No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions. Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order registrations are received. General information about The Oceania Project and the Research Expedition is online at: [ http://www.oceania.org.au ] Experiences with the humpbacks in Hervey Bay aboard the Whale Research Expedition can be viewed at: [ iWhales.org ] (Put mouse over screen and click play button) If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research Expedition as an Intern you can register online. If you have questions or queries please email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a brief CV [ mailto:trish.wally at oceania.org.au ]. Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University .......................................................................... Trish & Wally Franklin The Oceania Project PO Box 646 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630 Phone: + 61 02 6685 8128 Fax: + 61 02 9225 9176 Mobile: 0418 797326 Email: trish.wally at oceania.org.au Web: http://www.oceania.org.au and http://www.iwhales.org PhD Candidates Southern Cross University http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/theteam.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Department of Arctic Biology University of Tromso Breivika, 9037 Tromso, Norway Phone: +47-776-44794 Fax: +47-776-45770 e-mail: erlingn at fagmed.uit.no Home page: http://uit.no/medbiologi/arktisk/1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Robert.Pitman at noaa.gov Mon Feb 18 19:04:32 2008 From: Robert.Pitman at noaa.gov (Robert.Pitman) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:04:32 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Looking for Antarctic killer whale video Message-ID: <47BA4740.9030102@NOAA.Gov> At the recent conference in Cape Town I gave a talk about satellite tracking killer whales in Antarctica. The tracks showed that pinniped-eating killer whales (Type B) were spending a lot of time poking around large Emperor Penguin colonies. This ecotype is not currently known to prey upon penguins but we suggested it might be a possibility. After my talk someone (whose name I forgot to note) came up and told me he had seen some graphic video footage from Scott Base(?), Antarctica, of killer whales feeding on Emperor Penguins. I have had no luck tracking down this video; if anyone out there has any information they could pass along, either about the video or the chap I talked to, please contact me. Bob -- ********************* Robert L. Pitman NOAA Fisheries Ecosystem Studies Program Southwest Fisheries Science Center 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858-546-7092 phone 858-546-7003 fax Robert.Pitman at noaa.gov ********************* From allen at zoology.ubc.ca Tue Feb 19 19:39:16 2008 From: allen at zoology.ubc.ca (Pamela Allen) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:39:16 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Society for Marine Mammology NW Student Chapter Meeting 2008 Message-ID: <006201c87372$2de8b2f0$c02f434c@PAMELA> Hello All, The Northwest Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammology (NWSSMM) will be holding their annual meeting from April 12 to 13, 2008 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. This meeting is a great opportunity for all students involved and interested in marine mammal research in the Pacific Northwest to meet and discuss their research projects and goals. This meeting is informal, and Saturday the 12th will involve a day of short talks from students who live and study in the Pacific Northwest. We are also planning a fun activity on the Sunday the 13th so that students can get to know each other even better. We encourage all attending students to give a short presentation. This is great practice for a defense or conference, and a chance to show everyone what your research is all about! I have attached a more detailed meeting announcement form, and a registration form. If you would like to attend, please fill out a registration form and return it to allen at zoology.ubc.ca by March 28th. I hope this date works well for most students. If there is a large overlap with another conference, we can schedule the meeting for a later date, so please let me know soon if a large majority of your group is unable to attend. If you would like more information on the NWSSMM please visit http://www.marinemammalogy.org/student/chapter.cfm?id=4 &page=4 . 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There it is important to identify what features are important first (e.g. screen read-ability, processor speed or battery life) and determine whether the model you are interested has these features. I received several suggestions to use a standard (i.e. non-rugged-ized) laptop with a pelican case for transporting and storing at sea. Although this approach works well in boats with a closed canopy or cabin or dry-space, I would not recommend it for small (i.e. inflatable) type boat use. An even cheaper (and riskier?) approach is to wrap your laptop base in clear plastic wrap. As long as the plastic covering is inspected and replaced frequently, I have seen this technique work well for some low salt-water exposure situations, but as we all know, salt-water electronics do not mix well, so the extra money for a waterproof or resistant laptop may well be worth it. On of the biggest issues with all laptops is screen-readability for outdoor use. There is a very good review (see link below) on how to evaluate screen readability with some examples of laptops with good and bad screens in this respect. Most standard laptop do not give an option for outdoor type screens.. Note also that touch-screens have reduced screen readability in sunlight. It seems that for all but the most extreme conditions, a semi-rugged-ized laptop with a good pelican case might be the best solution. Some links to specific semi-rugged-ized laptops and rugged-ized laptop reviews are provided below. Everyone's computing requirements and working situations are different, therefore it is not possible to recommend any laptop for everyone's needs. Thank you for your input and I hope this information is useful to you. Tom Norris thomas.f.norris at bio-waves.net Bio-Waves Inc. www.bio-waves.net USEFULL LINKS A Guide to Ruggedized Mobile Computers http://www.groupmobile.com/RuggedComputerGuide.asp Ruggedized Laptop Reviews: http://www.ruggedpcreview.com/ Systemax Laptop Review http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3979 Panasonic Toughbooks (most models) http://www.notebookreview.com/reviews/Default.asp?brandID=11 &reviewSiteID=0&lastBrandID=0¤tPage=0&callingPage=&cmd= Semi-ruggedized laptops Dell ATG http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/16/dells-ruggedized-latitude-atg-d620-launch ed-reviewed/ Panasonic http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/laptoptabletpcreviews/p/pantoughbookw4.htm Good review on laptop screens and readability for outdoor use: http://www.ruggedpcreview.com/3_technology_outdoor_readable_notebooks.html MARMAM RESPONSES The only ruggedized we can purchase is Panasonic & Itronix through the NMSO and the Itronix GoBook III's failed miserably in durability, warranty return and screen brightness. So the Panasonic CF-30 is now the only one we purchase and so far has been an excellent field use PC. The only semi-ruggedized I've dealt with is the Dell Latitude ATG starting around 1800. and so far the four I built last year are still going strong with two thumbs up from the users. The screens are perfect on those at 500 nits and they've had no issues whatsoever. --Sean MacConnachie Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 3255 Stephenson Pt. Rd Nanaimo BC V9T 1K3 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada Make/Model/year of laptop: Panasonic Toughbook from 2004 (we call it the 'wannabe', though- as in wants to be tough...) I THINK ours was like a 30, but it was purchased in 2004. Sorry, don't have it here. Perhaps they have upgraded the rugged features to cover the screws and hinges completely for corrosion protection and have a better screen... Was it a ruggedized model?: Yes How long did it last?: approximately 4 months at sea, lots of land-based field work, still runs Was it durable enough for field work?: good on land, terrible at sea How often was it used in the field? (e.g. how many times a month) approx a week at sea/month and Was it exposed to vibrations or 'slapping' from use on a boat? yes Was it exposed to fresh or salt water spray? yes- salt, some light rain: screws rusted, signs of corrosion, terrible 'weatherproofing' for at sea conditions! Not tough at all- signs of wear from the first cruise it was exposed, despite the strong-looking metal casing. Was the screen easy to see in sunlight? no- esp. not in a boat- ok on land because we had more control of shading the screen etc. Was the pointing device easy to use? no, because you couldn't see the screen! How long was the battery life (if needed)? long- a few hours, I think. no probs there, we just always had an alternate battery Would you buy or recommend this computer again for fieldwork? NO NO NO!!! Additional comments/recommendations: It was also VERY heavy- which was the downside for land-based field work. I know this is an older model, but I wouldn't purchase from them again unless they have made some serious upgrades! ---B Gamble Can't help much with performance - as I have just purchased the hardware- but for price - you might want to consider tablet computer in a waterproof case. For me this was a Fujitsu model ST5100 series with an Otterbox housing. - Greg Early I looked into them but found the cost to computing performance ratio was a rip-off. The physical sturdiness sounded quite impressive, but we needed computing power. Peli cases + careful handling are a good ways to protect a laptop. Simon Keith Science Assistant WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Make/Model/year of laptop: Toshiba Tecra A7, 2006 Was it a ruggedized model? No, but considered one of the more durable laptops. How long did it last? Still using it, only because I can't afford anything else. Was it durable enough for field work? Only just. How often was it used in the field? (e.g. how many times a month). 4-6 times per month Was it exposed to vibrations or 'slapping' from use on a boat? Lots, used on boat. Was it exposed to fresh or salt water spray? No, in cabin. Was the screen easy to see in sunlight? Impossible. Was the pointing device easy to use? Manageable, but not good. How long was the battery life (if needed)? Less than one hour, I had to buy and external battery that lasts ~4 hours with a full charge. Would you buy or recommend this computer again for fieldwork? Never. Additional comments/recommendations: will never use again! Anna Hall, PhD candidate Marine Mammal Research Unit University of British Columbia I have both the rugged-ized and the semi-ruggedized Panasonic's both of which I have used in the field and on boats. Here are my pros and cons: Rugged-ized -the keyboard is super small so very frustrating if you have more to do on it that say work with navigational software. -the one we had did not fair well in cold weather (and I'm not talking super cold i.e 0 to -1) on the boat. The mouse pad would mal funtion basically rendering it useless. Once it warmed up both in the open cabin of the boat and the computer itself things got better. -never dropped it or soaked it, so can't comment there. Semi-ruggedized -use this one as my main laptop (still using and it is a CF-51 and I think a 2006). like it and it works well in the field. Have had it in the snow and rain (though not for extend time frames). If anything, if they have upped the memory in them then go bigger. Make/Model/year of laptop Was it a ruggedized model? How long did it last? both still going, I think the ruggedized is a 2005 model Was it durable enough for field work? so far so good How often was it used in the field? (e.g. how many times a month) the ruggedized, average four days a month on the water Was it exposed to vibrations or 'slapping' from use on a boat? ruggedized was yes, no problems with vibrations or slapping, used on a 24ft aluminum with covered but open cabin Was it exposed to fresh or salt water spray? both very minimal, the semi-rugg. saw probably more rain than anything else Was the screen easy to see in sunlight? no, it is about the same as any other computer (i.e. not great) Was the pointing device easy to use? rugg. no good in cold How long was the battery life (if needed)? the semi-rug has a great battery life when new (atleast 5-6 hours straight), but I have noticed with age this is deteriorating slowly. 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A full list of these is included below and all articles are available online and open access. http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v4/n1-2/ Details of additional Theme Sections being built for publication in 2008 can be found at http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/esr-specials/ These include: * Fisheries Bycatch: Problems and Solutions * Bats: Status, Threats and Conservation Successes * Incorporating Climate Change Into Endangered Species Conservation * Forensic Methods in Conservation Research * Range-wide Status and Conservation of the Goliath Grouper * The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Assessing Its Utility and Value An additional Tracking Section is also now being compiled. Dr. Brendan J. Godley Editor-in-Chief, Endangered Species Research http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/ ESR THEME SECTION Tracking Vertebrates for Conservation Godley BJ, Wilson RP Tracking vertebrates for conservation: Introduction ESR 4:1-2 | Full text in pdf format Godley BJ, Blumenthal JM, Broderick AC, Coyne MS, Godfrey MH, Hawkes LA, Witt MJ Satellite tracking of sea turtles: Where have we been and where do we go next? ESR 4:3-22 | Full text in pdf format Doyle TK, Houghton JD, O'S?illeabh?in PF, Hobson VJ, Marnell F, Davenport J, Hays GC Leatherback turtles satellite-tagged in European waters ESR 4:23-31 | Full text in pdf format Fossette S, Corbel H, Gaspar P, Le Maho Y, Georges JY An alternative technique for the long-term satellite tracking of leatherback turtles ESR 4:33-41 | Full text in pdf format Shaver DJ, Rubio C Post-nesting movement of wild and head-started Kemp's ridley sea turtles Lepidochelys kempii in the Gulf of Mexico ESR 4:43-55 | Full text in pdf format Seminoff JA, Z?rate P, Coyne M, Foley DG, Parker D, Lyon BN, Dutton PH Post-nesting migrations of Gal?pagos green turtles Chelonia mydas in relation to oceanographic conditions: integrating satellite telemetry with remotely sensed ocean data ESR 4:57-72 | Full text in pdf format Seney EE, Landry AM Jr Movements of Kemp's ridley sea turtles nesting on the upper Texas coast: implications for management ESR 4:73-84 | Full text in pdf format Van Dam RP, Diez CE, Balazs GH, Col?n Col?n LA, McMillan WO, Schroeder B Sex-specific migration patterns of hawksbill turtles breeding at Mona Island, Puerto Rico ESR 4:85-94 | Full text in pdf format Preston TJ, Ropert-Coudert Y, Kato A, Chiaradia A, Kirkwood R, Dann P, Reina RD Foraging behaviour of little penguins Eudyptula minor in an artificially modified environment ESR 4:95-103 | Full text in pdf format Steinfurth A, Vargas FH, Wilson RP, Spindler M, Macdonald DW Space use by foraging Gal?pagos penguins during chick rearing ESR 4:105-112 | Full text in pdf format Tougaard J, Teilmann J, Tougaard S Harbour seal spatial distribution estimated from Argos satellite telemetry: overcoming positioning errors ESR 4:113-122 | Full text in pdf format Wilson RP, Shepard ELC, Liebsch N Prying into the intimate details of animal lives: use of a daily diary on animals ESR 4:123-137 | Full text in pdf format Fuller WJ, Broderick AC, Phillips RA, Silk JRD, Godley BJ Utility of geolocating light loggers for indicating at-sea movements in sea turtles ESR 4:139-146 | Full text in pdf format Insley SJ, Robson BW, Yack T, Ream RR, Burgess W Acoustic determination of activity and flipper stroke rate in foraging northern fur seal females ESR 4:147-155 | Full text in pdf format Shepard ELC, Wilson RP, Liebsch N, Quintana F, G?mez Laich A, Lucke K Flexible paddle sheds new light on speed: a novel method for the remote measurement of swim speed in aquatic animals ESR 4:157-164 | Full text in pdf format Cooke SJ Biotelemetry and biologging in endangered species research and animal conservation: relevance to regional, national, and IUCN Red List threat assessments ESR 4:165-185 | Full text in pdf format Sherrill-Mix SA, James MC Evaluating potential tagging effects on leatherback sea turtles ESR 4:187-193 | Full text in pdf format Thomton JD, Mellish JAE, Hennen DR, Horning M Juvenile Steller sea lion dive behavior following temporary captivity ESR 4:195-203 | Full text in pdf format Alibhai SK, Jewell ZC, Law PR A footprint technique to identify white rhino Ceratotherium simum at individual and species levels ESR 4:205-218 | Full text in pdf format Koehn JD, Nicol SJ, McKenzie JA, Lieschke JA, Lyon JP, Pomorin K Spatial ecology of an endangered native Australian Percichthyid fish, the trout cod Maccullochella macquariensis ESR 4:219-225 | Full text in pdf format Koprowski JL, King SRB, Merrick MJ Expanded home ranges in a peripheral population: space use by endangered Mt. Graham red squirrels ESR 4:227-232 | Full text in pdf format Lim NTL, Ng PKL Home range, activity cycle and natal den usage of a female Sunda pangolin Manis javanica (Mammalia: Pholidota) in Singapore ESR 4:233-240 | Full text in pdf format -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 17475 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1013 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: From day at galapagosh.eclipse.co.uk Tue Feb 26 04:13:27 2008 From: day at galapagosh.eclipse.co.uk (day) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:13:27 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Conference on Interactive Dolphins in Dingle Ireland. Message-ID: <006101c87870$fe25cea0$0202a8c0@day> Dear MARMAMERS, IRISHDOLPHINS have organized a conference on interactive dolphins this May in Dingle, the home of the famous dolphin Fungie, over in Western Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who have first-hand experience with these amazing animals to voice their opinions. As you may know they have been little studied, and like so many cetacean subjects, this behaviour is little understood. Hopefully this conference will be enlightening on this fascinating and unusual behaviour. I stress that this conference is not only for 'experts' but for anyone who has experienced these incredible animals! For details see: http://www.irishdolphins.com/conference/ Needless to say, this area of Ireland is a tourist's dream! See you there! David. David Day Amberley Willsland Close Kenton Nr. Exeter EX6 8NX UK Tel:01626-890267 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From K.A.Stockin at massey.ac.nz Tue Feb 26 11:57:20 2008 From: K.A.Stockin at massey.ac.nz (Stockin, Karen) Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:57:20 +1300 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication - Tourism affects behavioural budget of New Zealand common dolphins Message-ID: Dear colleagues, The following paper was recently published: Tourism affects the behavioural budget of the common dolphin (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand Karen A Stockin, David Lusseau, Vicky Binedell, Nicky Wiseman and Mark B. Orams (2008) Marine Ecology Progress Series:355, 287-295 ABSTRACT: Common dolphins Delphinus sp. are frequently targeted by tourism operations in New Zealand waters, yet there is a paucity of data on potential impacts faced by this species. Transition matrix models, used widely in population ecology, have recently been applied to behavioural transitions in order to provide successful management guidelines. We detail the use of Markov chain models to assess the impact of tourism activities on the behavioural state of common dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. First-order time discrete Markov chain models were used to describe transition probabilities in both control and impact scenarios. The effect of boat interactions was quantified by comparing transition probabilities of both control and impact chains. Foraging and resting bouts were significantly disrupted by boat interactions to a level that raises concern about the sustainability of this impact. Both the duration of bouts and the overall time spent in these 2 behavioural states decreased. Foraging dolphins took significantly longer to return to their initial behavioural state in the presence of the tour boat. There was also an increased preference to shift behaviour to socialising or milling after tour boat interactions. Impacts identified in the present study are similar to those previously reported for bottlenose dolphins, a coastal species typically considered to be more susceptible to cumulative anthropogenic impacts. PDF requests available from Karen Stockin at k.a.stockin at massey.ac.nz Best wishes, Karen ========================================= Karen A Stockin Research Officer Coastal - Marine Research Group Institute of Natural Resources Massey University at Albany Private Bag 102 904 North Shore MSC New Zealand Tel: + 64 9 414 0800 Ext 41127 Fax: + 64 9 443 9790 Cell: + 64 21 146 5511 Email: k.a.stockin at massey.ac.nz http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz http://wildlife.massey.ac.nz/people/staff_ks.asp ========================================= -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Some of you might even have been here in Kleinbaai during the SMM conference participating on a whale watching or shark cage diving tour. The current plan of constructing the nuclear power station does anticipate having environmental approval from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism by February 2009. That is why we ask for your assistance and knowledge. We are concerned about which impacts a nuclear power plant station can have on the marine mammals and the marine life in general. The cool water from the bay will be used to cool of the reactors and the hot water will be pumped out again. We are interested in studies, links or other documentation which can clarify the facts about this situation. 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Any information can be sent to putu.liza at jcu.edu.au, and will be very much appreciated. sincerely, Putu Liza Kusuma Mustika ('Icha') PhD Candidate School of Earth & Environmental Sciences James Cook University - Townsville Queensland, Australia Office ph: +61 7 4781 5262 email: putu.liza at jcu.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clacey at ifaw.org Thu Feb 28 07:10:31 2008 From: clacey at ifaw.org (Lacey, Claire) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:10:31 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Temporary research assistants required Message-ID: <0FC557B272E25F45AEE8484101B4015BC79BA5@uk00sm01.ifaw.net> Temporary Research Assistant for summer 2008 cetacean survey in the north-eastern Atlantic. IFAW's Song of the Whale research team are seeking experienced and enthusiastic individual(s) to join the team as temporary field work assistant(s) during a project in the north-eastern Atlantic during the summer of 2008. Working in close collaboration with other research groups the project will take place between May and mid October (with a break between 27th July and 20th August) and will primarily focus on the detection of beaked whales using acoustic techniques, although other cetaceans will be documented and recorded. The project will be conducted from IFAW's dedicated sailing research vessel, Song of the Whale. SOTW is a 22 m long, purpose- built sailing research vessel with accommodation for 10. For further information about the SOTW team and projects please see www.ifaw.org/sotw . Specific information about life on board for interns is also posted on the website. Availability for all or part of the project will be considered for the right candidate(s). The successful applicant will have experience in boat based field work and of using computers for data collection in the field. Previous experience of acoustic research would be an advantage. The team onboard will be made up of IFAW staff, visiting scientists and volunteers/student interns. Please email a letter of interest and CV, outlining your previous experience, why you think you should be considered for the post and your availability to the following email address; sotwteam at IFAW.org by 25th March 2008. Tim Lewis and Claire Lacey, SOTW Research Scientists will be at the ECS Conference in the Netherlands if you are attending and would like to have an informal chat about the position. Claire Lacey Research Assistant Song of the Whale team International Fund for Animal Welfare www.ifaw.org/sotw --------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. IFAW seeks to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people. This transmission is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential and/or legally privileged. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emontie at marine.usf.edu Wed Feb 27 12:51:39 2008 From: emontie at marine.usf.edu (Eric Montie) Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:51:39 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Volumetric Neuroimaging of Atlantic white-sided dolphin brain Message-ID: <47C5CD5B.2080509@marine.usf.edu> Dear Interested Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the following paper that was just published in The Anatomical Record: "Volumetric Neuroimaging of the Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus acutus) Brain From In Situ Magnetic Resonance Images". ABSTRACT The structure and development of the brain are extremely difficult to study in free-ranging marine mammals. Here, we report measurements of total white matter (WM), total gray matter (GM), cerebellum (WM and GM), hippocampus, and corpus callosum made from magnetic resonance (MR) images of fresh, postmortem brains of the Atlantic white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus acutus) imaged in situ (i.e., the brain intact within the skull, with the head still attached to the body). WM:GM volume ratios of the entire brain increased from fetus to adult, illustrating the increase in myelination during ontogeny. The cerebellum (WM and GM combined) of subadult and adult dolphins ranged from 13.8 to 15.0% of total brain size, much larger than that of primates. The corpus callosum mid-sagittal area to brain mass ratios (CCA/BM) ranged from 0.088 to 0.137, smaller than in most mammals. Dolphin hippocampal volumes were smaller than those of carnivores, ungulates, and humans, consistent with previous qualitative results assessed from histological studies of the bottlenose dolphin brain. These quantitative measurements of white matter, gray matter, corpus callosum, and hippocampus are the first to be determined from MR images for any cetacean species. We establish here an approach for accurately determining the size of brain structures from in situ MR images of stranded, dead dolphins. This approach can be used not only for comparative and developmental studies of marine mammal brains but also for investigation of the potential impacts of natural and anthropogenic chemicals on neurodevelopment and neuroanatomy in exposed marine mammal populations. If you are interested in a pdf copy of this manuscript, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Eric Montie -- Eric W. Montie (Please reply using my USF email: emontie at marine.usf.edu) Postdoctoral Fellow College of Marine Science University of South Florida (USF) 140 Seventh Avenue, South; Room 2121 St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5016 Lab Phone: (727) 553-1237 Fax: (727) 553-1189 E-mail: emontie at marine.usf.edu Guest Investigator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Department of Biology; MS#32 Woods Hole, MA 02543 E-mail: emontie at whoi.edu From ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk Wed Feb 27 16:59:24 2008 From: ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk (ruth leeney) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:59:24 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] photographs for a new guidebook Message-ID: <583055.98451.qm@web25612.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Dear Marmamers, WWF Senegal are putting together a basic field guide to the cetaceans of West Africa, for distribution primarily to local researchers and government agencies dealing with the marine environment. The guide covers the region from Morocco to Sierra Leone. We do not have photographs of all the species detailed in the guide and would like to enquire whether anyone would have any of the following: Atlantic spotted dolphin; Fraser's dolphin; Risso's dolphin; Sei whale. Ideally, photographs should be of good quality and taken from a boat or the land (ie. not an aerial perspective). No budget has been provided to pay for photographs, but we will be happy to send a copy of the completed guide to anyone whose photograph is included. If you would like to provide a photograph, please contact Ruth Leeney at rleeney at coastalstudies.org . Many thanks! Ruth H. Leeney Right Whale Aerial Survey Team Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue Provincetown MA 02657 USA E: rleeney at coastalstudies.org W: www.coastalstudies.org T: 508-487-6323 x109 M: 808-205-5638 Skype: ruth.leeney --------------------------------- Rise to the challenge for Sport Relief with Yahoo! for Good -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carolyn.Stewardson at brs.gov.au Thu Feb 28 21:56:06 2008 From: Carolyn.Stewardson at brs.gov.au (Stewardson, Carolyn - BRS) Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:56:06 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] Managing Interactions between Humans and Seals (Fisheries, Aquaculture and Tourism) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <61C2DEA055980B418D063F8646FCAEFC0327B641@ACT001CL03EX03.agdaff.gov.au> Dear Recipients, The following Australian Government publication may be of interest to those working on interactions between marine mammal and marine industries: 'Managing Interactions between Humans and Seals A National Seal Strategy to minimise adverse interactions between humans and seals in the fisheries, aquaculture and tourism sectors' 1. PDF: http://affashop.gov.au/product.asp?prodid=13879 2. Free hard copies: http://affashop.gov.au/product.asp?prodid=13882 3. Further information on this issue: http://www.daff.gov.au/fisheries/environment/bycatch/seals Humans and seals interact in a number of ways that may adversely affect seals or humans or both. The challenge facing governments and industry is how to minimise adverse interactions while protecting seals and maintaining sustainable and profitable businesses. A national strategy has been developed that identifies objectives and actions to minimise adverse impacts on Australian seal populations and on the fisheries, aquaculture and tourism sectors. 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URL: From mobydick at seychelles.sc Tue Feb 26 23:45:57 2008 From: mobydick at seychelles.sc (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Michel_V=E9ly?=) Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:45:57 +0400 Subject: [MARMAM] a sail boat support offer for the indian ocean Message-ID: <002501c87914$cd948a70$68bd9f50$@sc> Hello My name is Michel V?ly Chairman of the French association Megaptera which deal with monitoring on marine mammals populations in Madagascar Mayotte and Comoros and collaborate with othe NGO in Mauritius and Seychelles We run also community based education programs and support sustainable development of Whale watching in those areas Our website is www.megaptera.org My email contact is : mobydick at seychelles.sc I am based in Seychelles where I am TA for the Ministry of Environment The isles Sainte Marie in Madagascar where we have our base has been devastated recently by cyclone Yvan and we struggle to restart activities, with the touristic operators , especially on Humpback whales from July to October I spoke with Dr Vic Cockcroft from CSS WHALE south Africa for the opportunity to have the support of a sail boat during the migrating season to develop our action and to have an operation base Vic told me that you posted a message on such on opportunity saying that a sail boat owner was available for a research and monitoring program on marine mammals in the Indian ocean I am on your list but I don?t remember this message and I had and Hard Disk crash Would it be possible to send this message to us if possible Many thanks in advance Best regards Michel V?ly mobydick at seychelles.sc (248) 727 026 Victoria Mah? 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