From janiger at almaak-01.usc.edu Tue Jul 1 19:58:59 2008 From: janiger at almaak-01.usc.edu (David S. Janiger) Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:58:59 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20080701195859.00e087c0@email.usc.edu> Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. 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 BAILEY, JENNIFER L. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 14(2):289-318. 2008. Arrested development: The fight to end commercial whaling as a case of failed norm change. 0.583 MB BERMAN, MATTHEW. MARINE POLICY 32(4):580-591. 2008. Endangered species, threatened fisheries: Science to the rescue! Evaluating the Congressionally designated Steller Sea Lion Research Program. 0.208 MB BLANKENSHIP, B.; C. DOLD; E. JENSEN; C. SMITH; W. VAN BONN and S. RIDGWAY. VETERINARY PATHOLOGY 45(3):412-416. 2008. Neuronal migration defect: A case of subcortical heterotopia in a California sea lion. 5.251 MB COOPER, LISA NOELLE; NILS SEDANO; STIG JOHANSSON; BRYAN MAY; JOEY D. BROWN; CASEY M. HOLLIDAY; BRIAN W. KOT and FRANK E. FISH. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 211(12):1859-1867. 2008. Hydrodynamic performance of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) flipper. 0.566 MB DALLA ROSA, L.; E. R. SECCHI; Y. G. MAIA; A. N. ZERBINI and M. P. HEIDE-JORGENSEN. POLAR BIOLOGY 31(7):771-781. 2008. Movements of satellite-monitored humpback whales on their feeding ground along the Antarctic Peninsula. 1.671 MB DE CASTILHO, PEDRO VOLKMER. QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL 180:107-114. 2008. Utilization of cetaceans in shell mounds from the southern coast of Brazil. 0.598 MB DE LUCA ALTIERI, BIANCA; DANIEL DE ARAUJO VIANA and ANA CAROLINA OLIVEIRA DE MEIRELLES. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 6(1):113-116. 2007. Isolation of Giardia sp. from an estuarine dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in Ceara State, northeastern Brazil. 0.937 MB DE STEPHANIS, R.; S. GARCIA-TISCAR; P. VERBORGH; R. ESTEBAN-PAVO; S. PEREZ; L. MINVIELLE-SEBASTIA and C. GUINET. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 154(4):603-612. 2008. Diet of the social groups of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar. 0.479 MB EGIDO-VILLARREAL, JANITZIO; ELSA MARIA CORIA-GALINDO and JUAN PABLO GALLO-REYNOSO. REVISTA MEXICANA DE BIODIVERSIDAD 78(1):213-216. 2007. Modifications to the restriction method of Gentry and Casanas for otariid pups. 0.164 MB View with Acrobat 6.0> FLORES, HAUKE; CHRISTIAN HAAS; JAN ANDRIES VAN FRANEKER and ERIK MEESTERS. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 55(8-9):1068-1074. 2008. Density of pack-ice seals and penguins in the western Weddell Sea in relation to ice thickness and ocean depth. 0.204 MB FOSSI, MARIA CRISTINA; SILVIA CASINI; DANIELA BUCALOSSI and LETIZIA MARSILI. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 66(1):3-6. 2008. Fourteenth International Symposium on Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms (PRIMO 14). First detection of CYP1A1 and CYP2B induction in Mediterranean cetacea skin biopsies and cultured fibroblasts by Western blot analysis. 0.541 MB GRECH, A. and H. MARSH. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 22(3):711-720. 2008. Rapid assessment of risks to a mobile marine mammal in an ecosystem-scale marine protected area. 0.268 MB GREENE, JR., CHARLES R.; SUSANNA B. BLACKWELL and MILES WM. MCLENNAN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(2):687-695. 2008. Sounds and vibrations in the frozen Beaufort Sea during gravel island construction. 1.096 MB HALL, A. J.; F. M. D. GULLAND; G. M. YLITALO; D. J. GREIG and L. LOWENSTINE. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 42(11):4181-4187. 2008. Changes in blubber contaminant concentrations in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) associated with weight loss and gain during rehabilitation. 0.336 MB HAMILTON, TERRY; DANA SEAGARS; TERRY JOKELA and DAVID LAYTON. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 56(6):1158-1167. 2008. 137Cs and 210Po in Pacific walrus and bearded seal from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. 0.267 MB HARKONEN, TERO; KARIN HARDING; THOMAS DAU RASMUSSEN; JONAS TEILMANN and RUNE DIETZ. PLOS ONE 9(e887). 4pp. 2007. Age- and sex-specific mortality patterns in an emerging wildlife epidemic: The phocine distemper in European harbour seals. 0.090 MB HARPER, C. J.; W. A. MCLELLAN; S. A. ROMMEL; D. M. GAY; R. M. DILLAMAN and D. A. PABST. JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY 269(7):820-839. 2008. Morphology of the melon and its tendinous connections to the facial muscles in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 1.623 MB HARVEY, VALERIE; STEEVE D. COTE and MIKE O. HAMMILL. ECOGRAPHY 31(3):371-380. 2008. The ecology of 3-D space use in a sexually dimorphic mammal. 0.414 MB JOHNSON, DEVIN S.; JOSHUA M. LONDON; MARY-ANNE LEA and JOHN W. DURBAN. ECOLOGY 89(5):1208-1215. 2008. Continuous-time correlated random walk model for animal telemetry data. 0.334 MB KJAER, KJELL-G. POLAR RECORD 44(3):265-275. 2008. Where have all the barque rigged sealers gone? 0.744 MB KIM, DAE-WON; SUNG-HWA CHAE; BO-RA KANG; SANG-HAENG; AERI KIM; SEONOCK WOO and HONG-SEOG PARK. GENOME 51(6):452-464. 2008. Comparative genomic analysis of the whale (Pseudorca crassidens) PRNP locus. 4.303 MB LOSETO, L. L.; G. A. STERN and S. H. FERGUSON. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 42(11):3982-3988. 2008. Size and biomagnification: How habitat selection explains beluga mercury levels. 0.677 MB LUBETKIN, S. C.; J. E. ZEH; C. ROSA and J. C. GEORGE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 86(6):525-538. 2008. Age estimation for young bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) using annual baleen growth increments. 0.463 MB View with Acrobat 6.0> MADSEN, P. T.; M. WILSON; M. JOHNSON; R. T. HANLON; A. BOCCONCELLI; N. AGUILAR DE SOTO and P. L. TYACK. AQUATIC BIOLOGY 1(2):141-150. 2007. Clicking for calamari: Toothed whales can echolocate squid Loligo pealeii. 0.733 MB MARIGO, JULIANA; ANA CAROLINA PAULO VICENTE; ANA LUISA SCHIFINO VALENTE; LENA MEASURES and CLAUDIA PORTES SANTOS. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 94(2):505-514. 2008. Redescription of Synthesium pontoporiae n. comb. with notes on S-tursionis and S-seymouri n. comb. (Digenea: Brachycladiidae Odhner, 1905). 1.151 MB MARSILI, LETIZIA; SILVIA CASINI; DANIELA BUCALOSSI; SERENA PORCELLONI; SILVIA MALTESE and MARIA CRISTINA FOSSI. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 66(1):151-153. 2008. Fourteenth International Symposium on Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms (PRIMO 14). Use of immunofluorescence technique in cultured fibroblasts from Mediterranean cetaceans as new "in vitro" tool to investigate effects of environmental contaminants. 0.486 MB MCINTOSH, REBECCA R. and M. DURNO MURRAY. AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY 29(1):103-106. 2007. Louse infestations of the Australian sea lion Neophoca cinerea. 0.241 MB View with Acrobat 5.0> MCMAHON, CLIVE R.; IAIN C. FIELD; COREY J. A. BRADSHAW; GARY C. WHITE and MARK A. HINDELL. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 360(2):71-77. 2008. Tracking and data-logging devices attached to elephant seals do not affect individual mass gain or survival. 0.441 MB MEASURES, LENA. LE NATURALISTE CANADIEN (QUEBEC) 132(2):75-79. 2008. Les causes de mortalite du beluga du Saint-Laurent. In Fr. 1.073 MB View with Acrobat 6.0> MEEGAN, JENNY M.; INGA E. SIDOR; JOERG M. STEINER; DELPHINE SARRAN and J. LAWRENCE DUNN. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 232(11):1707-1712. 2008. Chronic pancreatitis with secondary diabetes mellitus treated by use of insulin in an adult California sea lion. 0.363 MB MEYNIER, L.; K. A. STOCKIN; M. K. H. BANDO and P. J. DUIGNAN. NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH 42(2):257-268. 2008. Stomach contents of common dolphin (Delphinus sp.) from New Zealand waters. 0.402 MB NACHTIGALL, PAUL E. and ALEXANDER Y. SUPIN. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 211(11):1714-1718. 2008. A false killer whale adjusts its hearing when it echolocates. 0.342 MB NICOL, STEPHEN; ANTHONY WORBY and REBECCA LEAPER. MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH 59(5):361-382. 2008. Changes in the Antarctic sea ice ecosystem: Potential effects on krill and baleen whales. 1.653 MB NOTARBARTOLO DI SCIARA, GIUSEPPE; TUNDI AGARDY; DAVID HYRENBACH; TULLIO SCOVAZZI and PATRICK VAN KLAVEREN. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 18(4):367-391. 2008. The Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean marine mammals. 0.358 MB PANIGADA, SIMONE; MARGHERITA ZANARDELLI; MONIQUE MACKENZIE; CARL DONOVAN; FREDERIC MELIN and PHILIP S. HAMMOND. REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 112(8):3400-3412. 2008. Modelling habitat preferences for fin whales and striped dolphins in the Pelagos Sanctuary (western Mediterranean Sea) with physiographic and remote sensing variables. 1.471 MB PERELBERG, AMIR and RICHARD SCHUSTER. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY 122(2):109-120. 2008. Coordinated breathing in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) as cooperation: Integrating proximate and ultimate explanations. 1.267 MB PIRES, ROSA; HENRIQUE COSTA NEVES and ALEXANDROS A. KARAMANLIDIS. ORYX 42(2):278-285. 2008. The critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus in the Archipelago of Madeira: Priorities for conservation. 0.190 MB REHBERG, M. J. and J. M. BURNS. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 86(6):539-553. 2008. Differences in diving and swimming behavior of pup and juvenile Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska. 0.867 MB View with Acrobat 6.0> RIJKS, J. M.; J. I. HOFFMAN; T. KUIKEN; A. D. M. E. OSTERHAUS and W. AMOS. HEREDITY 100(6):587-593. 2008. Heterozygosity and lungworm burden in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina). 0.161 MB ROSEN, DAVID A. S. and SAEKO KUMAGAI. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 178(5):573-583. 2008. Hormone changes indicate that winter is a critical period for food shortages in Steller sea lions. 0.511 MB RUSH, SCOTT A.; KATRINE BORGA; RUNE DIETZ; ERIK W. BORN; CHRISTIAN SONNE; THOMAS EVANS; DEREK C. G. MUIR; ROBERT J. LETCHER; ROSS J. NORSTROM and AARON T. FISK. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 153(3):618-626. 2008. Geographic distribution of selected elements in the livers of polar bears from Greenland, Canada and the United States. 0.426 MB SALBERG, ARNT-BORRE; TORE HAUG and KJELL TORMOD NILSSEN. POLAR BIOLOGY 31(7):867-878. 2008. Estimation of hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) pup production in the Greenland Sea pack ice during the 2005 whelping season. 0.463 MB SANFELICE, DANIELA and JORGE FERIGOLO. IHERINGIA SERIE ZOOLOGIA 98(1):5-16. 2008. Estudo comparativo entre os sincr?nios de Otaria byronia e Arctocephalus australis (Pinnipedia, Otariidae). (Comparative study between the syncranium of Otaria byronia and Arctocephalus australis (Pinnipedia, Otariidae)). In Port. with Port. and Engl. summ. 0.379 MB SEIXAS, TERCIA G.; HELENA DO A. KEHRIG; MONICA COSTA; GILBERTO FILLMANN; ANA PAULA M. DI BENEDITTO; EDUARDO R. SECCHI; CRISTINA M. M. SOUZA; OLAF MALM and ISABEL MOREIRA. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 154(1):98-106. 2008. Total mercury, organic mercury and selenium in liver and kidney of a South American coastal dolphin. 0.357 MB SHINDO, J.; T. K. YAMADA; K. YOSHIMURA and I. KAGEYAMA. OKAJIMAS FOLIA ANATOMICA JAPONICA 84(4):121-124. 2008. Morphology of the tongue in a newborn Stejneger's beaked whale (Mesoplodon stejnegeri). (You will need the Japanese language update to view) 2.226 MB SHULEZHKO, T. S. and V. N. BURKANOV. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF MARINE BIOLOGY 34(2):118-125. 2008. Stereotyped acoustic signals of the killer whale Orcinus orca (Cetacea: Delphinidae) from the northwestern Pacific. 0.325 MB STAVROS, HUI-CHEN W.; ROBERT K. BONDE and PATRICIA A. FAIR. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 56(6):1221-1225. 2008. Concentrations of trace elements in blood and skin of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris). 0.077 MB UNDERWOOD, JARED G.; CLAUDIA J. HERNANDEZ CAMACHO; DAVID AURIOLES-GAMBOA and LEAH R. GERBER. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 22(3):701-710. 2008. Estimating sustainable bycatch rates for California sea lion populations in the Gulf of California. 1.261 MB WOLF, JOCHEN B. W.; CHRIS HARROD; SYLVIA BRUNNER; SANDIE SALAZAR; FRITZ TRILLMICH and DIETHARD. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 8(150): 14pp. 2008. Tracing early stages of species differentiation: Ecological, morphological and genetic divergence of Galapagos sea lion populations. 1.950 MB From cetalfauna at hotmail.com Tue Jul 1 23:21:33 2008 From: cetalfauna at hotmail.com (Peter Garbett) Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:21:33 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Final call for volunteers required for humpback whale research at Norfolk Island. Message-ID: From: Peter Garbett cetalfauna at hotmail.com Subject: [MARMAM] Final call for volunteers required for humpback whale research at Norfolk Island. To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca This is the final call for volunteers to participate in humpback whale research at Norfolk Island. Applications are sought from volunteers to assist with fieldwork on cetaceans, with emphasis on humpback whales, from 23 August to 14 November, 2008. The twelve (12) week survey will take place during the 2008 southbound migration of humpback whales past Norfolk Island. Continuing on from annual surveys conducted at Norfolk Island since 2003, the 2008 program will be the most extensive to date. The majority of data shall be collected from land stations, however some vessel-based work will be conducted. Work will involve documenting numbers, position and behaviour of humpback whales, as well as data relevant to observations of other cetaceans. The survey will also entail vessel-based photo-ID, acoustics and slough skin collection. Ideally, volunteers are sought for the entire survey but those who can commit to a lesser period will also be considered. You will be responsible for your transport to and from Norfolk Island. Accommodation and food will be provided. However, a nominal contribution to food costs will be welcomed. Although the survey will benefit from those who possess experience with cetacean research, training will be provided to those with a genuine interest in the marine environment. Survey equipment is far from complicated, indeed those who can use binoculars and VHF hand-held two-way radios will find themselves well qualified for the task. Significantly, a mature approach to working and living with a team of dedicated researchers for an extended period is of greater consequence. One caveat though, previous surveys from Norfolk Island have shown that occasionally several days may pass with no cetaceans sighted. For those interested, cetacean species recorded in Norfolk Island waters by the survey team include humpback, minke and pygmy killer whales, as well as bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins. Anecdotal and whaling records suggest additional species. Applicants should send an introductory email to Adrian Oosterman or Peter Garbett . Applications will be considered as they are received and you may note that we have extended the closing date by one week (now 19 July). Those who have previously applied and received correspondence from us in return need not reply to this posting. Adrian Oosterman / Norfolk Island Whale Survey PO Box 143, Scarborough, Qld 4020, Australia Ph. +61 7 3038 8131 Mob. +61 418 984 324 Email: carmel_adrian at hotmail.com Peter Garbett / Norfolk Island Whale Survey 1010 Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road, Carbrook, Qld 4130, Australia Mob. +61 421 152 667 Email: cetalfauna at hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peter Garbett cetalfauna at hotmail.com 0421 152 667 _________________________________________________________________ Are you paid what you're worth? Find out: SEEK Salary Centre http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Eseek%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fcareer%2Dresources%2Fsalary%2Dcentre%2F%3Ftracking%3Dsk%3Ahet%3Asc%3Anine%3A0%3Ahot%3Atext&_t=764565661&_r=OCT07_endtext_salary&_m=EXT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From manuela.gonzalez at asu.edu Wed Jul 2 10:52:45 2008 From: manuela.gonzalez at asu.edu (Manuela Gonzalez Suarez) Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:52:45 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] new paper on demographic assessment of California sea lions Message-ID: <429dd7b40807021052n1cf5cadbmaa0a36c54b232fbe@mail.gmail.com> Dear colleagues, A new paper on demographic assessment of California sea lions was recently published in *Ecological Applications*. [The paper was also featured in the ESA *Bulletin *art gallery (year 2008, vol 89, pp 221-222)] You can send PDF requests to: manuela.gonzalez at asu.edu Jeffrey Wielgus, Manuela Gonzalez-Suarez, David Aurioles-Gamboa, and Leah R, Gerber (2008). A NONINVASIVE DEMOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF SEA LIONS BASED ON STAGE-SPECIFIC ABUNDANCES. *Ecological Applications* 18 (5): 1287?1296. *Abstract. *A pressing need exists to develop new approaches for obtaining information on demographic rates without causing further threats to imperiled animal populations. In this paper, we illustrate and apply a data-fitting technique based on quadratic programming that uses stage-specific abundance data to estimate demographic rates and asymptotic population growth rates (k). We used data from seven breeding colonies of California sea lions (*Zalophus californianus*) in the Gulf of California, Mexico. Estimates of k were similar to those from previous studies relying on a diffusion approximation using trends in total abundance. On average, predicted abundances were within 24% of the observed value for the inverse estimation method and within 29% of the observed value for the diffusion approximation. Our results suggest that three of the seven populations are declining (k , 1), but as many as six may be at risk. Elasticity and sensitivity analyses suggest that population management in most sites should focus on the protection of adults, whose survival generally contributes the most to k. The quadratic programming approach is a promising noninvasive technique for estimating demographic rates and assessing the viability of populations of imperiled species. Thanks Manuela -- "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education" Mark Twain Manuela Gonzalez SOLS Biology Graduate Program P.O Box 874601 ASU Tempe, AZ 85287-4601 http://www.public.asu.edu/~lrgerbe/manuela.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From catharina at BAIJI.ORG Thu Jul 3 13:03:48 2008 From: catharina at BAIJI.ORG (Catharina Clausen) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:03:48 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] [ECS-TALK] & MARMAM Summary of Cetacean news week 23-27 (June 2 to July 2, 2008) Message-ID: Dear ECS and MARMAM list-subscribers, today you receive a summary of cetacean news of the last month. This has not only been a busy month to me, but also in the world of cetaceans: The International Whaling Commission took place and put cetaceans back into the international spotlight. Besides there has also been a spectacular mass stranding of dolphins on the Cornish coast with possible reasons widely discussed in the media, as well as a lot more... Please find a variety of these news in chronological order here: (June 2008) Entangled Whale Off Coast - http://www.coastalpost.com/ 08/06/17_c.html (June 2, 2008) Iceland and Norway export whale meat to Japan - http:// www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1408854.php/ Iceland_and_Norway_export_whale_meat_to_Japan (June 5, 2008) Whales, rare sea creatures off Eden - http:// eden.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/whales-rare-sea- creatures-off-eden/783938.aspx (June 5, 2008) New whale watch centre opens in South Australia - http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/autralia-whalewatch524.html (June 5, 2008) Wilbur Whale Still Beaching! - http:// www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=15065&Itemid=9 (June 5, 2008) Common Dolphin Uncommonly Washes Up Near Little Plains Beach - http://www.hamptons.com/detail.ihtml? id=3969&apid=8057&sid=27&cid=54&hm=1&iv=1&townflag= (June 5, 2008) Plan to save whales strangling in red tape - http:// www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/06/05/rightwhales/index.html? eref=rss_topstories (June 6, 2008) Killer whales spotted in UAE waters - http:// www.alarabiya.net/articles/2008/06/07/51147.html (June 6, 2008) NOAA Confirms Caribbean Monk Seal Extinct - http:// www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080606_monkseal.html (off-topic: marine mammals) (June 6, 2008) Sarawak Dolphin Conservation Project - http:// www.innovations-report.de/html/berichte/umwelt_naturschutz/ bericht-111758.html (June 7, 2008) Amazing pictures of whales frolicking off WA coast - http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23827750-5005410,00.html (June 8, 2008) SURF DOCUMENTARY FILMED IN CHILE - http:// www.valparaisotimes.cl/content/view/385/1/ (June 9, 2008) Oil spill sparks dolphin plea - http://www.northern- scot.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5184/ Oil_spill_sparks_dolphin_plea.html (June 9, 2008) Dozens of dolphins die, stranded on Madagascar beach - http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20080609-0944-madagascar- dolphins-.html (June 10, 2008) Navy ships' sonar may have led to death of 26 dolphins as rescuers continue search - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ news/article-1025219/Dozens-dolphins-die-getting-stranded-Cornish- coast.html (June 10, 2008) Grim recovery of trapped dolphins - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/7445786.stm (June 10, 2008) Navy in area before dolphins died - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/7446823.stm (June 10, 2008) Navy claims court rulings hurt sonar proficiency, readiness - http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/military/20080610-1725- wst-navy-whales.html (June 10, 2008) Stranded dolphin mystery: they may have been fleeing killer whale - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/ 2008/06/10/eadolphin310.xml (June 10, 2008) Dolphin stranding: Royal Navy was carrying out live firing exercises - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/global/2008/06/10/eadolphin410.xml (June 10, 2008) Why do dolphins beach en masse? - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7446348.stm (June 11, 2008) Dolphins found dead off Cornish coast 'committed suicide', wildlife expert claims - http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/ article-1025219/Dolphins-dead-Cornish-coast-committed-suicide- wildlife-expert-claims.html (June 11, 2008) Researchers Install Unique Acoustic System To Protect Manatees From Injuries And Death - http://www.underwatertimes.com/ news.php?article_id=89036410157 (June 11, 2008) Dolphin disaster: Why we must learn from this before it's too late - http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1025563/ Dolphin-disaster-Why-learn-late.html (June 11, 2008) Ailing whale euthanized on Texas coast - http:// www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25101229/ (June 12, 2008) Scientist says dolphin deaths look like a mass suicide - http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jun/12/ wildlife.conservation (June 12, 2008) Dolphin protection plan 'pointless' - http:// www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/4580662a22400.html (June 12, 2008) Japan's oldest whaling town battles for survival - http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSSP338662 (June 12, 2008) ?Whale hunting ban is not enough to protect sanctuary? - http://www4.mercopress.com/vernoticia.do? id=13694&formato=HTML (June 13, 2008) Race could endanger dolphins - http://www.inverness- courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/6371/ Race_could_endanger_dolphins.html (June 14, 2008) Theories and rumours abound as scientists ponder mystery of mass dolphin deaths - http://www.guardian.co.uk/ environment/2008/jun/14/conservation.endangeredspecies (June 15, 2008) Dolphin charities blame Navy for Cornish beachings - http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/dolphin-charities- blame-navy-for-cornish-beachings-847333.html (June 16, 2008) Government to help in dolphin deaths inquiry - http:// www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/fpfalmouth/display.var. 2345133.0.government_to_help_in_dolphin_deaths_inquiry.php (June 18, 2008) Humpbacks arrive in droves - http://www.stuff.co.nz/ stuff/4588538a11.html (June 19, 2008) Climate change 'could wipe out whales' - http:// www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23887804-12377,00.html (June 19, 2008) Time for peace in the whaling world? -http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7463633.stm (June 20, 2008) Nasa spy plane to help stop whale and ship collisions - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/06/20/ eawhale120.xml (June 21, 2008) Researchers: Blue whales adjusting songs - http:// www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/06/21/ Researchers_Blue_whales_adjusting_songs/UPI-89911214078126/ (June 21, 2008) Wales, whales and dolphins - http:// www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/06/21/ eadolphin121.xml (June 21, 2008) Greenpeace activists arrested over whale meat scandal to appear in Court on Sunday - http://7thspace.com/headlines/285087/ greenpeace_activists_arrested_over_whale_meat_scandal_to_appear_in_court _on_sunday.html (June 22, 2008) Whaling commission meets with own future at stake - http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gPktNDPqm8p3wmdq-6s8LBuVCQpg (June 22, 2008) Navy Conducts Hearing Tests On Rare Whale - http:// www.news4jax.com/news/16678241/detail.html (June 22, 2008) Dolphin spotted along River Clyde - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7467903.stm (June 23, 2008) Lonely whales are 'losing the will to live' due to over-hunting - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1028466/Lonely- whales-losing-live-hunting.html (June 23, 3008) Supreme Court agrees to review Navy sonar case - http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ifiaOAaDtMvC-0eCfFr3aLRLXgYAD91FT9M80 (June 23, 2008) South Atlantic whale sanctuary new test for IWC - http://www.theage.com.au/world/south-atlantic-whale-sanctuary-new- test-for-iwc-20080622-2uy3.html (June 24, 2008) Fresh calls for balloon release ban - http:// www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11388/ Fresh_calls_for_balloon_release_ban.html (June 23, 2008) Mystery Meat: Japan Unable to Account for Fin Whales on Sale - http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl? ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-23-2008/0004837146&EDATE= (June 24, 2008) Chilean waters declared whale sanctuary - http:// www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/24/2284227.htm (June 24, 2008) Africa fish fall blamed on Japan - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7470934.stm (June 24, 2008) Fresh calls for balloon release ban - http:// www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11388/ Fresh_calls_for_balloon_release_ban.html (June 24, 2008) Whaling body agrees path to peace - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7472228.stm (June 24, 2008) Harpooned whale found washed up on Mallorca beach - http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/15130/harpooned-whale-found- washed-up-on-mallorca-beach (June 24, 2008) No hope seen for whale; animal is euthanized - http:// www.miamiherald.com/news/florida_keys/story/581041.html (June 24, 2008) NGO's trying to stop whale quotas - http:// sermitsiaq.gl/politik/article45373.ece?lang=EN (June 24, 2008) Japan attacks Australia's whaling stance - http:// news.smh.com.au/national/japan-attacks-australias-whaling- stance-20080624-2vpg.html (June 24, 2008) Latin America?s Whale Watchers: One Million Strong and Growing - http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0624-23.htm (June 25, 2008) Rare Melon-Headed Whale Transported to Gulf World Marine Park - http://www.wjhg.com/news/headlines/21581254.html (June 24, 2008) Dolphin Trapped in River Clyde Scotland - http:// www.divemaster.com/diving-news/dolphin-trapped-in-river-clyde- scotland_11323.html (June 25, 2008) Passengers get up close to killer whales - http:// www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/4801/ Passengers_get_up_close_to_killer_whales.html (June 25, 2008) Dugong, Dolphin Round Out Endangered Animal Coins - http://www.numismaster.com/ta/numis/Article.jsp? ad=article&ArticleId=4792 (June 25, 2008) Japan defends 'scientific' whale hunting at IWC - http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gtBgnRMWmcXdW6rlm6XD52a8f4pg (June 26, 2008) Stranding in Racha Yai - http://www.finsonline.com/ blog/fins/20080627/stranding-in-racha-yai.html (June 26, 2008) Japan hails IWC meeting - http://news.smh.com.au/ world/japan-hails-iwc-meeting-20080626-2x4x.html (June 26, 2008) Surfers adopt whales in bid to end hunting - http:// www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN26356882 (June 26, 2008) Aircraft to protect whales and dolphins in firth race - http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/711352?UserKey=0 (June 27, 2008) Safety first in firth powerboat race - http:// www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/6499/ Safety_first_in_firth_powerboat_race.html (June 27, 2008) Japanese 10-year-olds taken on school trips to whale slaughter - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/ 2200175/Japanese-10-year-olds-taken-on-school-trips-to-whale- slaughter.html (June 27, 2008) Greenland denied extra whale hunting - http:// www.inthenews.co.uk/news/autocodes/countries/chile/greenland-denied- extra-whale-hunting-$1229295.htm (June 28, 2008) Can compromise save the whale? - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7478847.stm (June 29, 2008) Whale music in a sea of sound - http:// www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/arts/ 2008/06/29/borot129.xml (June 30, 2008) Mercury link to dolphin deaths - http://www.rsc.org/ chemistryworld/News/2008/June/30060802.asp (June 30, 2008) Whale meeting makes "little progress" - http:// www.inthenews.co.uk/news/science/autocodes/countries/portugal/whale- meeting-makes-little-progress-$1229596.htm (July 1, 2008) 2 Makahs to serve time for illegally killing whale - http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008026795_makah01m.html (July 1, 2008) Flipper fondness down to PR pranks - http:// www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/07/01/2291064.htm?site=science/ greatmomentsinscience&topic=latest (July 2, 2008) Having a whale of a time - http:// www.newsshopper.co.uk/education/ednews/display.var. 2375191.0.having_a_whale_of_a_time.php (July 2, 2008) Don't save the whale - http://www.latimes.com/news/ opinion/editorials/la-ed-whale2-2008jul02,0,7902408.story (July 2, 2008) Massachusetts lobstermen promote practices as whale safe - http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/ 2008_07_02_Mass__lobstermen_promote_practices_as_whale_safe/ (July 2, 2008) Scientists Join Forces To Study Elusive Whales- DIVER 2008 PROJECT - http://www.innovations-report.de/html/berichte/ umwelt_naturschutz/bericht-113582.html (July 2, 2008) Leave them alone! - http://blog.nj.com/njv_andy_mills/ 2008/07/leave_them_alone.html (July 2, 2008) Start the holidays by naming our own whale - http:// forster.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/start-the-holidays- by-naming-our-own-whale/802074.aspx From Sunday the 13th on, I will return to a weekly news compilation again! All best, Catharina Clausen ************************************************************************ ** baiji.org foundation Kanzleistrasse 127 CH-8004 Zurich Switzerland tel. (+41) 43 317 10 00 fax (+41) 43 317 10 09 mobil (+41) 79 281 18 65 catharina at baiji.org ************************************************************************ ** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From giovanni.bearzi at gmail.com Sat Jul 5 22:48:16 2008 From: giovanni.bearzi at gmail.com (Giovanni Bearzi) Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:48:16 +0300 Subject: [MARMAM] Overfishing and the disappearance of short-beaked common dolphins from western Greece Message-ID: The following article has just been published on Endangered Species Research: Bearzi G., Agazzi S., Gonzalvo J., Costa M., Bonizzoni S., Politi E., Piroddi C., Reeves R.R. 2008. Overfishing and the disappearance of short-beaked common dolphins from western Greece. Endangered Species Research 5:1-12. ABSTRACT: Once one of the most common cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea, the short-beaked common dolphin has declined throughout the region since the 1960s and in 2003 this population was classified as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Here, we document the species' precipitous decline in eastern Ionian Sea coastal waters across 13 yr. While 150 animals were present in the study area (1050 km2) in 1996, only 15 were observed in 2007. A 12 mo assessment of fishing effort and catch, together with circumstantial evidence, suggests that the decline was caused largely by prey depletion resulting from overfishing. We analyzed the impacts of various fishing gear and estimated the degree of resource overlap between common dolphins and local fisheries. The total biomass removed annually by 308 fishing boats in the study area averaged 3571 t, while that consumed by common dolphins was 17 t. Resource overlap between common dolphins and fisheries?expressed as an average Pianka index of 0.5?differed according to fishing gear, being higher for purse seiners (0.7) and beach seiners (0.4) and lower for bottom trawlers (0.1), trammel boats (0.2) and longliners (0.0). Only about 10 active purse seiners (4% of the total active fishing fleet) were responsible for 33% of the biomass removal, and likely had the greatest impact on prey of common dolphins. This study indicates a high risk of local disappearance of common dolphins in the very near future, unless fishery management measures are implemented immediately. Purse seining should be the main management target. The pdf version of this article can be downloaded from the link below: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v5/n1/p1-12/ Additional articles on Mediterranean common dolphins can be downloaded from: http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _______________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. President, Tethys Research Institute Viale G.B Gadio 2, 20121 Milano, Italy http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.cetaceanalliance.org/ _______________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Sun Jul 6 07:57:42 2008 From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann) Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:57:42 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 22 Message-ID: Dear all, here are some new publications of week 22/ 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 Azevedo, A.F. et al. (2008): Human-induced injuries to marine tucuxis (Sotalia guianensis) (Cetacea: Delphinidae) in Brazil. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (6191): 1-5. Gazo, M., J. Gonzalvo, and A. Aguilar (2008): Pingers as deterrents of bottlenose dolphins interacting with trammel nets. Fisheries Research 92(1): 70-75. de Moura, J.F. et al. (2008): Several organochlorine pesticides in the milk of a marine tucuxi dolphin incidentally captured with its calf in Barra de S?o Jo?o, east coast of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (6201): 1-3. de Queiroz, R.E.M. and R.G. Ferreira (2008): Sampling interval for measurements of estuarine dolphins' (Sotalia guianensis) behaviour. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (6210): 1-5. Rossi, M. (2008): Modeling the unknown: how to make a perfect whale. Endeavour 32(2): 58-63. Venn-Watson, S., C.R. Smith, and E.D. Jensen (2008): Primary bacterial pathogens in bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus: needles in haystacks of commensal and environmental microbes. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms 79(2): 87-93. Yousuf, K.S.S.M. et al. (2008): Observations on incidental catch of cetaceans in three landing centres along the Indian coast. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (6254): 1-6. PINNIPEDIA H?rk?nen, T. et al. (2008): Seasonal activity budget of adult baltic ringed seals. PLoS ONE 3(4): e2006. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de From mgriffiths at cambridge.org Thu Jul 3 06:23:29 2008 From: mgriffiths at cambridge.org (Martin Griffiths) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:23:29 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] publishing programme in marine sciences/marine mammalogy Message-ID: Dear All I'm one of the life science editors at Cambridge University Press. We're looking to expand our publishing programme in the marine sciences and seeking proposals for academic volumes in marine mammalogy. This could range from basic undergraduate textbooks in marine biology to advanced, research level, edited volumes on niche subjects, such as Ian Boyd's recent Top Predators in Marine Ecosystems. Particular topics of interest are behavior, behavioral ecology, marine bioacoustics, and a textbook of marine mammals (graduate level). However, I would be happy to discuss potential projects across the subject fields, and at all levels. If any of you feel a burning desire to write, have a dusty publishing proposal sat upon your shelves, or perhaps know a colleague who does, do please get in touch. I would be delighted to hear from you. Warm regards Martin ************************************ Dr Martin Griffiths Commissioning Editor, Life Sciences Cambridge University Press The Edinburgh Building Shaftesbury Road Cambridge, CB2 8RU tel: +44(0)1223 325776 (office) mob: +44(0)7903593890 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From B.J.Godley at exeter.ac.uk Fri Jul 4 14:16:24 2008 From: B.J.Godley at exeter.ac.uk (Godley, Brendan) Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:16:24 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] FW: New ESR Articles of relevance to MARMAM Message-ID: <082E6AC665A0934F8A6E18AC10A27CC45F9A38@EXCHCL05.isad.isadroot.ex.ac.uk> A new article has been published in ESR Vol. 5, No. 1 : Bearzi G, Agazzi S, Gonzalvo J, Costa M, Bonizzoni S, Politi E, Piroddi C, Reeves RR Overfishing and the disappearance of short-beaked common dolphins from western Greece ESR 5:1-12 | Full text in pdf format New articles have also been published in various ESR Specials Fisheries Bycatch: Problems and Solutions Benjamins S, Kulka DW, Lawson J Incidental catch of seabirds in Newfoundland and Labrador gillnet fisheries, 2001-2003 ESR:Bycatch_pp5 | Full text in pdf format Howell EA, Kobayashi DR, Parker DM, Balazs GH, Polovina JJ TurtleWatch: a tool to aid in the bycatch reduction of loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta in the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery ESR:Bycatch_pp6 | Full text in pdf format Incorporating climate change into endangered species conservation Robinson RA, Crick HQP, Learmonth JA, Maclean IMD, Thomas CD, Bairlein F, Forchhammer MC, Francis CM, Gill JA, Godley BJ, Harwood J, Hays GC, Huntley B, Hutson AM, Pierce GJ, Rehfisch MM, Sims DW, Santos BM, Sparks TH, Stroud DA, Visser ME REVIEW: Travelling through a warming world: climate change and migratory species ESR:ICC_pp2 | Full text in pdf format Reina RD, Spotila JR, Paladino FV, Dunham AE NOTE: Changed reproductive schedule of eastern Pacific leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea following the 1997-98 El Ni?o to La Ni?a transition ESR:ICC_pp3 | Full text in pdf format PDF copies of these articles and all other ESR content are freely available at the ESR website . Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested in ESR. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ksardi at neaq.org Sat Jul 5 06:27:36 2008 From: ksardi at neaq.org (Kate Sardi) Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:27:36 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Position announcement: Rescue Program Senior Biologist Message-ID: <4088BFAE3F97BC418FC8239CD9C280FE05A439C7@tigershark.neaq.org> See below for a Senior Biologist position that is available in the New England Aquarium's Rescue Program. Please forward to anyone that might be interested and direct any questions to Kate at ksardi at neaq.org. Position Title: Senior Biologist Position Location: New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts Reports to: Stranding Program Department Manager The New England Aquarium (NEAq) is a non-profit organization that responds to stranded whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea turtles. NEAq maintains a rehabilitation hospital on site as well as a satellite facility in Duxbury, Massachusetts. NEAq's mission is to provide rapid response and humane care to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles and to conduct research and education, ultimately with the intention of releasing rehabilitated animals back to the wild. NEAq's Rescue Program is one of the oldest in the country, and responds to approximately 500 reports of stranded marine mammals and sea turtles annually. Essential Job Functions: 1. Manage marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation hospital 2. Provide husbandry and care for animals collected through the Rescue Program 3. Administer medical therapy as prescribed by veterinarians 4. Perform health assessments and medical procedures on stranded animals, including restraint and immobilization 5. Manage animal diets and medication schedules 6. Provide coverage for 24-hour stranding "hotline" as necessary 7. Coordinate field stranding response, including health assessment, collection, transport and relocation of animals 8. Conduct post mortem exams including field necropsy of marine mammals and sea turtles 9. Compile, analyze, and present stranding data at annual Northeast Region Stranding Network conference 10. Present information about the program through media interviews, press conferences, and e-mail inquiries stimulated through the website 11. Deliver public lectures about the program, marine animal natural history, and research projects to NEAq and outside audiences 12. Develop and update content for department website 13. Maintain records and data bases of: * Daily food intake, medical condition, treatment and disposition of hospital animals * Accession and disposition of live and dead animals collected through the Rescue Program * Requests for research material from outside investigators and collaborators * Tissue and specimen inventory * Medical tests and results 14. Assist with federal reporting requirements 15. Provide proper care and maintenance of equipment in the facilities including scheduled maintenance of lab equipment and construction/maintenance of life support systems 16. Supervise and train hospital volunteers/interns in daily husbandry activities 17. Assist with management of field volunteer network, including coordination of annual training workshop 18. Assist in handling chemical and biological samples, including waste disposal 19. Perform other position-related duties, as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, marine science, or zoology is preferred with a minimum of 5 years related experience or a CVT with a minimum of 5 years related experience. Related experience should include a minimum of 3 years working with marine mammals or sea turtles in a clinical setting. Experience may be substituted for degree. A valid Massachusetts driver's license is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of animal hospital setting and husbandry procedures * Knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques * Clinical experience with marine mammals and or sea turtles * Previous exposure to aquariums or zoo animal medicine * Ability to handle and restrain large animals * Working knowledge of necropsy equipment and sampling protocols * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong leadership skills in routine and emergency situations * Strong organizational and time management skills * Working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and ACCESS software * Working understanding of marine life support systems and equipment * Ability to work on rough terrain during inclement weather and lift moderate weight Physical Demands: Applicant must be able to engage in fairly vigorous physical activity most of the day (i.e. performing husbandry duties). Energy and stamina level must be appropriate for the position. Applicant must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and for long hours, sometimes overnight. Overall must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 50 pounds. Typical Equipment Used: This position utilizes a variety of animal handling (stretchers, herding boards, kennels, cetacean transport containers, etc.), medical (needles, syringes, blood tubes, etc.) and sampling equipment (flensing knives, scalpels, etc.). Please send CV or resume to Human Resources before August 11, 2008. Human Resources Attn: Rescue Department New England Aquarium Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110 The New England Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer. Kate Sardi Senior Biologist Rescue and Rehabilitation Department New England Aquarium 617-226-2197 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liz at marineconnection.org Mon Jul 7 12:22:30 2008 From: liz at marineconnection.org (Liz Sandeman) Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:22:30 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] solitary, social cetaceans - new Lone Rangers Cetacean Network Message-ID: <001901c8e066$cd765730$0700a8c0@MainPC> Lone Rangers Cetacean Network (LRCN) The Marine Connection is hosting a new networking online forum/e-group with regards to solitary, social cetaceans ? the Lone Rangers Cetacean Network. Membership is open to those having both a non-professional and professional interest in the subject including NGOs, scientists and researchers. The aim of the group is to share details of solitary, social cetaceans worldwide, highlighting and discussing issues surrounding the welfare of these animals and to report recent sightings of known or new individuals. Please subscribe at LRCN-subscribe at yahoogroups.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you. Liz Sandeman Director of Operations Marine Connection www.marineconnection.org Reg.UK charity no. 1062222 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1537 - Release Date: 06/07/2008 05:26 From rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org Sat Jul 5 06:43:39 2008 From: rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org (William Rossiter) Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:43:39 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] MARMAM and the future: "Science 2.0 for marine mammalogy" Message-ID: <486F7A8B.4020200@csiwhalesalive.org> Cetacean Society International, an advocacy organization that needs and uses the science communicated by MARMAM members, is always looking for suggestions to enhance scientific communications in keeping with the rapid evolution of web-based resources. The European Cetacean Society is exploring ways to expand communications between members for the advancement of science, led by inspired efforts by the ECS web editor, Jan Willem Broekema, . Jan recently posted the following announcement to ECS-Talk, ECS's general discussion list. CSI hopes you find it useful. >>>> Dear ECS members, friends, and other interested parties, The present ECS website is already more than 15 years old. In the past few years more and more members have asked for interactive features such as discussion groups, document collaboration, chat and blog, courses. Due to the technology used by the present website this has not been possible. Right now some friends and I are working on interactive web 2.0 based technologies that: * enhances the sharing of knowledge, * quickens creativity and innovation in research, * distributes intermediate and final lab results, * improves research protocols, * promotes questions and answers, all within the confines of marine mammal research. See Scientific American for an overview of this new way of working . This is an independent service to the marine mammal research community, starting with the ECS members, but outside of the ECS as a society. Many of you have already shown interest and none that I asked said No. Taking part is free. I have set up an interactive solution for ECS members to share their science questions and successes within an existing science community.If you want to share your results, co-operate on your protocols, your questions, please 1. go to *www.openwetware.org* 2. *get yourself an account*, very simple 3. get acquainted with the way in which a Wiki works - there are several tutorials 4. *update your personal page* 5. *create* and update *an institute page* (first draft), use the examples provided by openwetware 6. go to the *GROUPS* and choose *European Cetacean Society* 7. go to your topic page and *add your *name, *institute, topics of research, questions* 8. build on from there Remember: this is not an edited site - YOU add, change, delete the content. I, as web editor of the ECS, do not 'own' this site. *This research is yours and everybody else's*. You create the content, the value, the navigation, the pages and subpages. Once a few share their research, say on anatomy or on observational techniques (transects), more will follow. Remember that the ECS was one of the first non-internet science groups from Europe that went online (1992). This type of collaboration, which we try to promote through our annual conferences, workshops and the ECS network, is now supported by technology in a way that also new. Again we could be at the forefront of collaboration, where we can share and improve the research on marine mammals. Jan Willem Broekema (here not as ECS web editor but as ECS member) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From isalamanca at javeriana.edu.co Sat Jul 5 20:00:39 2008 From: isalamanca at javeriana.edu.co (IVONNE LILIANA SALAMANCA LEON) Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:00:39 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Need article Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nickywiseman at hotmail.com Mon Jul 7 09:45:05 2008 From: nickywiseman at hotmail.com (Nicky Wiseman) Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:45:05 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PDF of Bryde's whale PhD available of request In-Reply-To: <001901c8e066$cd765730$0700a8c0@MainPC> References: <001901c8e066$cd765730$0700a8c0@MainPC> Message-ID: Hi Marmamers, I just finished my PhD on the 'Genetic identity and ecology of Bryde?s whales in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand' from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. If anyone wants a PDF of this thesis, please let me know at the email address. Cheers, Nicky Wiseman> > _______________________________________________> MARMAM mailing list> MARMAM at lists.uvic.ca> https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam _________________________________________________________________ Invite your Facebook friends to chat on Messenger http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/101719649/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nickschmitten at gmail.com Tue Jul 8 07:12:10 2008 From: nickschmitten at gmail.com (Nicolas Schmitt) Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:12:10 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine mammal environmental services survey In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, My name is Nicolas Schmitt and I'm doing a thesis research for a master degree in business administration in Spain. I'm interested in environmental services business and I'm doing a prospection of the market as part of the subject of my research. I'm wondering if some of you can help me. If you have used marine mammal related environmental services or you provide this kind of services (environmental impact assessment or mitigation, population assessments, marine mammal observations, etc.) I will really appreciate if you can help me answering the following online surveys at SurveyMonkey. You can go directly to the surveys by using the links below: MMES Users or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=VS_2bT1FyQ8IjlHlWPlSro_2fw_3d_3d MMES Providers or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Gt2gyQM20pt02_2bs9YvLkeg_3d_3d Thank you in advance for your kind help. Best regards from Murcia in Spain. Nicolas Schmitt MBA Student Murcia, Spain -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This symposium will provide an opportunity for active cetacean researchers from across the region to gather, to present findings, and to plan collaborative research activities. It will also bring together representatives of international organisations concerned with cetacean research and conservation. A major output of the symposium will be a peer-reviewed proceedings volume. 2009 happens to be the 30th anniversary year of the declaration of the IWC's Indian Ocean Sanctuary. One of the objectives of the IOS is to promote benign research on cetaceans, and this meeting will provide a timely opportunity to review such activities. I hope to meet some of you here in the beautiful Maldives this time next year, Charles Anderson Male' Republic of Maldives -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We would be grateful to list members who have observed such behaviours and want to share information and thoughts regarding 1) calf pathologies and possible causes of death, as suggested by the available photo and video documentation, and 2) evidence of mourning among cetaceans and other animals. We are largely aware of the existing literature on epimeletic and care-giving behaviour among dolphins (many thanks to MARMAM members who responded to a previous post). However, we found little about larger cetaceans. Has care-giving behaviour been observed (and published) among Mysticetes? Please write to Joan Gonzalvo . _______________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. President, Tethys Research Institute Viale G.B Gadio 2, 20121 Milano, Italy http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.cetaceanalliance.org/ _______________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cdswhale at worldonline.co.za Tue Jul 8 04:19:17 2008 From: cdswhale at worldonline.co.za (CDSWhale) Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:19:17 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] spinner and bottlenose dolphin research in mauritius Message-ID: <00f801c8e0ec$777fff80$0300a8c0@VIC> Hi Marmammers The together with the Mauritian marine Conservation Society, Centre for Dolphin Studies has embarked on a study of the dolphin watching industry in Mauritius and the dolphins exploited in this industry. To give a little background: The dolphin watching industry has grown unregulated and uncontrolled over the last 5 or 6 years. (a whale watching industry is nascent and may take off at any moment). On a typical day, groups of spinner dolphins, sometimes up to 100 animals, but typically 50 dolphins, will be visited by an average of 50 boats (sometimes up to 100) over a 4 hour period, early to mid- morning. With a non-ending stream of snorkellers jumping in the water to be near them. On occasion, perhaps 20% of the time, small groups (2 to 5) of bottlenose dolphins are subjected to the same fate. Contrary to what might be expected, I think the bottlenose are the major conservation issue. What I expect to find, based purely on intuition and not science, is a very small population of Tursiops, probably around 100 to 150 animals. I say this because the Island coastline is only 170km long and the barrier reef on average 750 m wide. So this gives an area of habitat of about 120square km and from experience coastal bottlenose occur at a maximum of about 1 per square km. In contrast, I expect that the spinners visiting the coast daily are part of a larger population, probably around 3000 to 5000 strong - perhaps 1 or 2 thousand less. But, that is all conjecture, we need to establish the sustainability of the industry and the conservation status of the dolphins scientifically. We have three students working on this: 1. Examining the socio-economic aspects, what the industry is worth, how many people, from where etc etc. 2. Behavioural aspects, what the dolphins are doing in the area, what they do before the boats arrive, during and after. 3. Determining numbers and identity of both species. The trouble is we have a limited budget and we, like most science, need to augment this in some way. Hence, we are looking for paying volunteers to come to Mauritius and help us with this work. Other than the research (undertaken by three PhD students) outlined above, the programme also encompasses: Working with schools to promote environmental awareness. Lobbying Government, the dolphin watching industry and private business, in an effort to gain support for sustainable marine eco-tourism. So, not only is there opportunity to help the three PhD students with their research, but there will be ample opportunity to work with the MMCS in their educational and awareness campaign. We would like to host a maximum of two volunteers at any one time to help. Help would mostly be collecting data at sea, on our new boat, or somehow helping the collection of research data. Volunteers will be accommodated with two of the students in a small furnished house in Black River (GPS 20o 21.77'S, 57o 21.48'E). Volunteers will share a room and food will be provided, the same food eaten by the students. Anything outside of this will be for the volunteer's own account. Volunteers will be expected to contribute to housework, cleaning etc. The house is well appointed, two toilets, one bathroom with shower. It is about 750 m from a shopping centre that has a well stocked supermarket. The beach is about 100 m away. Openings for volunteers are available immediately. Charges will be around 350 Euros per week, including airport pick up and return, with a minimum of 4 weeks (and a maximum of 8 weeks, because of Government stipulation). For more info on volunteering, contact: Jacqueline Sauzier (MMCS Chair) zakinsau at intnet.mu Imogen Webster (PhD candidate) iwebster at mmcs-ngo.org or www.mmcs-ngo.org or, of course, me! Vic Cockcroft info at dolphinstudies.co.za www.dolphinstudies.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From frank.thomsen at cefas.co.uk Tue Jul 8 09:07:36 2008 From: frank.thomsen at cefas.co.uk (Frank Thomsen (Cefas)) Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:07:36 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] autonomous ambient noise recordings Message-ID: Dear colleagues I am currently surveying information on devices to monitor ambient noise in near shore areas for extended periods of time. The devices should be self-contained data loggers and should be able to record underwater sound with a reasonable bandwidth (at least up to 22 kHz; better higher than that). They should be reasonably handy to be deployed near an existing buoy or on the seafloor (provided there is a kind of a pop up mechanism). A predefined sampling regime for the recordings should be incorporated. Please respond directly to me; I will collect the replies and post them as a summary for anyone else interested. Best Frank ________________________________ Frank Thomsen Marine Scientific Advisor, Cefas Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HT, UK Tel: +44 (0)1502 52 4284 www.cefas.co.uk *********************************************************************************** This email and any attachments are intended for the named recipient only. Its unauthorised use, distribution, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted. If you have received it in error, please destroy all copies and notify the sender. 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The Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium website is: www.mrc.gov.mv/iocs09.html Regards, Charles Anderson Maldives ----- Original Message ----- From: Wil Burns To: 'Dr. Charles Anderson' ; marmam at lists.uvic.ca Cc: 'Shahaama' Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: RE: [MARMAM] Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium July 2009 Dear Charles, The link to the website for the conference doesn't work. Cheers, wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 jiwlp at internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com From: marmam-bounces at lists.uvic.ca [mailto:marmam-bounces at lists.uvic.ca] On Behalf Of Dr. Charles Anderson Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:43 AM To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca Cc: Shahaama Subject: [MARMAM] Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium July 2009 Dear Colleagues, This is the second announcement of the Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium, to be held in the Maldives in July 2009. Dates and venue have now been finalized: Dates: 18-20 July 2009 Venue: Sun Island Resort and Spa, Ari Atoll, Maldives www.sun-island.com Symposium website: www.mrc.gov.mrc/iocs09.html To register or receive further information (including details of special conference rate at Sun Island) contact Ms. Shahaama Sattar: sasattar at mrc.gov.mv For more information about the Maldives: www.visitmaldives.com The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the cetacean research in the Indian Ocean. This symposium will provide an opportunity for active cetacean researchers from across the region to gather, to present findings, and to plan collaborative research activities. It will also bring together representatives of international organisations concerned with cetacean research and conservation. A major output of the symposium will be a peer-reviewed proceedings volume. 2009 happens to be the 30th anniversary year of the declaration of the IWC's Indian Ocean Sanctuary. One of the objectives of the IOS is to promote benign research on cetaceans, and this meeting will provide a timely opportunity to review such activities. I hope to meet some of you here in the beautiful Maldives this time next year, Charles Anderson Male' Republic of Maldives -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk Tue Jul 8 22:59:19 2008 From: ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk (ruth leeney) Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:59:19 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] new paper on cetacean strandings and bycatch Message-ID: <94738.79448.qm@web25603.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> This paper is soon to be published in Biodiversity and Conservation - ? Leeney RH, Amies R, Broderick AC, Witt MJ, Loveridge J, Doyle J, Bodley BJ (2008) Spatio-temporal analysis of cetacean strandings and bycatch in a UK fisheries hotspot. ? Abstract Marine vertebrate strandings data can provide insights into the long-term dynamics of cetacean populations, and the threats they face. We investigate whether the spatio-temporal patterns of cetacean strandings around Cornwall, SW Britain, have changed in the past century. Analysis of strandings from 1911 to 2006 (n = 2,257) show that, since the mid-1970s, the relative frequency of strandings of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) and pilot whales (Globicephala melas) has increased significantly. Seasonal peaks in strandings frequencies are apparent, between December and March for harbour porpoises and common dolphins, and between November and January for pilot whales. There were signifcant positive trends in the number of common dolphin and harbour porpoise strandings, as a proportion of total strandings, over time. Strandings of common dolphins, porpoises and all other species occur more frequently on the south coast of Cornwall. A total of 415 cetaceans were subject to full veterinary necropsy to determine cause of death, between 1990 and 2006, and 253 (61%) of these individuals were determined to have died due to bycatch in fishing gear. Analyses of industrialised fishing pressure in UK waters show the seas around Cornwall to be one of the most heavily?fished areas of the UK. We suggest a number of factors that could be responsible for the recent increases in cetacean strandings in southwest UK waters in recent years, including survey effort, as well as abundance and range shifts that are potentially linked with climate change. Although detectable levels of bycatch rate have not increased over time, fisheries interactions are in significant part responsible for mortality patterns and are worthy of more detailed investigation. ? Pdfs are available from?Ruth Leeney (rleeney at coastalstudies.org).? ? Ruth H. Leeney Namibian Dolphin Project Walvis Bay, Namibia T: (+264)-81-386-3886 E: rleeney at coastalstudies.org W: www.namibiandolphinproject.blogspot.com W: www.westafricacetaceans.blogspot.com Skype: ruth.leeney __________________________________________________________ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Yahoo! http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/ymail/new.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ritter at m-e-e-r.de Wed Jul 9 06:01:50 2008 From: ritter at m-e-e-r.de (Fabian Ritter, MEER e.V.) Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:01:50 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Collisions between sailing vessels and cetaceans Message-ID: <4874B6BE.8090101@m-e-e-r.de> Dear MarmMamers! The German NGO M.E.E.R. is currently investigating the impact of sailing vessel and regattas on cetaceans. For this purpose, we are collecting reports of collisions and near miss events between sailing vessels and whales as well as dolphins. In cooperation with Noonsite.com, the global website for cuising sailors, we elaborated a questionnaire which is online from now until the end of this year (see also the press release given at the bottom of this email). With this, we would like to invite you to provide information, if you have knowledge of a collision or near miss event between a sailing vessel and a cetacean - or if you know someone who has such information. We would be grateful if you or the according person could answer some questions given in the online query and/or use a questionnaire, which is available for download. Please follow this link to get involved: http://www.m-e-e-r.de/index.php?id=441&L=2 or go directly to the online survey at: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2bo3bbwfi64xbbh/start In general it has to be said that collisions of ships with cetaceans are globally a growing problem. Several whale population are under massive threat due to a high collision risk in some areas (e.g. right whales off the east coast of the US, the Mediterranean Sea finback whales or the sperm whales in the Canary Islands). Still, after several years of investigation, information is still scarce. This is especially true for collision between sailing vessels and marine life. Therefore, your support will be highly appreciated. We also welcome advise on where to publish such information so as to spread the word as widely as possible. Thank you very much for your contribution! Best, Fabian -- Fabian Ritter -President- M.E.E.R. e.V. Bundesallee 123 D-12161 Berlin Germany T/F: (0)30-85 07 87 55 e-Mail: ritter at m-e-e-r.de www.m-e-e-r.org _____________________________________________ The dolphins were having a great relaxed time and there were no major answers they wished to know the questions to... (After Douglas Adams) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *PRESS RELEASE *04 July 2008 *For Immediate Release *Contact: *Peta Stuart-Hunt* T: +44 (0)1590 679 621 M: +44 (0)7711 477 707 E: peta at prworksuk.com **Whale Collision Survey launched by noonsite.com** *noonsite.com - the global website for cruising sailors* - has joined forces with marine environmental group *MEER* (www.m-e-e-r.org ) to launch a worldwide survey of collisions and near misses between cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and sailing yachts. Collisions between ships and cetaceans are increasing around the world and several whale populations are under massive threat owing to a high collision risk in some areas such as the US East Coast, the Mediterranean and around the Canary Islands. However, information on collisions involving sailing vessels is scarce. Marine biologist Fabian Ritter, working for the non-profit organisation MEER is investigating reports of collisions and near miss events between sailing vessels and cetaceans. As part of this research noonsite.com and MEER are inviting all sailors around the world to provide information on any whale/dolphin collisions or near misses during their sailing careers. All reports can be logged on www.noonsite.com with the objective of gathering statistical information on actual collisions and near misses, to help understand the reasons for the collisions and to help reduce the risk both for sailors and for cetaceans. noonsite.com manager, Sue Richards, commented: "/Whales and dolphins are held in special affection by all sailors around the world. We know from the feedback from our site visitors - all of whom are cruising sailors - that concern for the marine environment is a high priority for them. We welcome this opportunity to help focus research through the global sailing community, for the benefit of both sailors and the marine mammals, and I urge all sailors to look back though their logs and help build up some significant research data/." The MEER research project will run on noonsite.com until the end of 2008. To log a report, visit www.noonsite.com *- ends -* *Notes to Editors:* *KEY** INFORMATION* ** *noonsite**.com - the global website for cruising sailors *www.noonsite.com * *The website for cruisers*: noonsite.com aims to provide a one-stop website featuring essential information on all matters of interest to sailors planning an offshore voyage anywhere in the world, whether already underway or still in the preparatory stages. * *Countries* : All cruising destinations are covered (currently 193 countries and almost 1800 ports) with information on clearance formalities, visa requirements, fees, weather, special events and other facts needed by visiting sailors. Also featured are details of repair facilities as well as marine and shore services for every major port visited by cruising boats. * *General Cruising Information*: These pages provide a library of cruising and routing information based on the experience of hundreds of cruising sailors around the world. * *Free to use: *All information on the noonsite.com is freeto view. * *Sponsors*: A range of sponsorships are available on noonsite.com to suit the needs of both large and small organisations, whose support is essential in maintaining noonsite.com as a free service. * *Cruising Community*: noonsite.com welcomes news and updates from the worldwide community of cruising sailors. * Noonsite.com is managed by the global cruising rally specialists World Cruising Club - www.worldcruising.com *About MEER* www.m-e-e-r.org M.E.E.R. e.V. is a non-profit association based in Berlin, Germany which runs the project M.E.E.R. La Gomera, Canary Islands. The Association's objectives are the promotion of environmental protection through scientific research and public education, particularly concerning cetaceans and their natural habitats and the study of peaceful encounters between man, whales and dolphins. *Media Images *A selection of images are available free for editorial use. Visit http://www.worldcruising.com/news/media_download_ns.htm *Contact Information:* *Media Enquiries:* Peta Stuart-Hunt T: +44 (0)1590 679 621 M: +44 (0)7711 477 707 E. peta at prworksuk.com Fabian Ritter President, M.E.E.R. e.V E ritter at m-e-e-r.de # # # -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Prepare input into annual Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) List of Fisheries based on review of stock assessment information regarding incidental takes of marine mammals in Southeast fisheries; work with Marine Mammal Permit Specialist to implement the Marine Mammal Authorization Program; ensure integration of authorizations with Federal and state fishery permit programs. Develop and disseminate outreach and educational materials related to marine mammal conservation and management programs; prepare correspondence, briefing documents, and other written materials as needed. Erin Fougeres NOAA/NMFS/SER Stranding Program Administrator 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 erin.fougeres at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information contact Michelle Rogan-Finnemore (GCAS 2008/09 Co-ordinator), details below. Please distribute this announcement widely to anyone that you think might be interested in the course. -------------------------- Michelle Rogan-Finnemore Centre Manager Gateway Antarctica, Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, New Zealand Phone 64 3 364 2273 Fax 64 3 364 2197 michelle.finnemore at canterbury.ac.nz www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz From Peter.Dobbins at sea.co.uk Thu Jul 10 07:34:48 2008 From: Peter.Dobbins at sea.co.uk (Peter Dobbins) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:34:48 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Survey for users of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Message-ID: Dear All I am conducting a survey as part of an ongoing study to investigate the state of the art in PAM systems and to find out where users consider the gaps in the available capability lie and where further research and development should be aimed to meet their requirements. If you are a user of PAM equipment, we should be extremely grateful if you would complete this survey. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes and the information will be used for statistical purposes only. Your name and contact details will not be associated with the results and will certainly not be passed on to any third parties. You can go directly to the survey via SurveyMonkey by using the link below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=EpMS_2b7W2YaFypB6hbeGo9w_3d_3d Thank you in advance for your help. A summary of the results will be pasted to the MARMAM list in due course. Best Wishes Peter Dobbins Senior Consultant - Offshore Systems SEA, SEA House, Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1EJ Tel: +44 (0) 1373 852149 Mob: 07949 836503 Fax: +44 (0) 1373 852165 peter.dobbins at sea.co.uk www.sea.co.uk This email has been scanned for all known viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System. 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From jrobbins at coastalstudies.org Thu Jul 10 11:52:23 2008 From: jrobbins at coastalstudies.org (Jooke Robbins) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:52:23 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Senior scientist position Message-ID: <20080710184619.6C40630E8F8@mrelay1.cape.com> SENIOR SCIENTIST, Right Whale Aerial Survey The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) is seeking a full-time Senior Scientist in the field of marine mammal research and conservation. Specific responsibilities include management of the long-term right whale aerial survey program and development of new research and conservation initiatives. The right whale aerial survey program conducts surveys of Cape Cod Bay and surrounding waters in winter to inform population monitoring and conservation efforts. Responsibilities include hiring and supervision of specially trained survey staff; intensive contract reporting; budget management and communication with state and federal managers. Candidates must have a doctoral degree and a strong background in marine mammal research. Experience with grant writing, project management and scientific publication is essential. Candidates must also value collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to their work. PCCS is a private, non-profit research, conservation, and education organization based in Provincetown, MA. To learn more about PCCS and the right whale aerial survey program, visit www.coastalstudies.org. Compensation commensurate with qualifications including a full benefits package. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with references to: Sherry Crockett, Human Resources Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657 scrockett at coastalstudies.org Email applications accepted. Consideration to begin immediately. From gmwhale at nbnet.nb.ca Thu Jul 10 06:43:02 2008 From: gmwhale at nbnet.nb.ca (Laurie Murison) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:43:02 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] Dr. David Sergeant Message-ID: <004301c8e292$e0337370$0202a8c0@PHOCOENA> OBITUARY DAVID ERNEST SERGEANT Calmly at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal on Monday, June 30, 2008, at the age of eighty-one, due to complications of congestive heart failure. Predeceased by wife Johanne (nee Welsh) (1994), sister Linda Grace Marr (2006), and infant son Alan (1958). Beloved father of Christopher (Susan Davidson), Claire (John O'Neil) and Katherine (Howard Streight), cherished grandfather of Colin, Natalie, Wesley, and Linnea, and dear uncle of Lindsay and Graham Marr. He will be greatly missed by relatives and friends in many countries. David Ernest Sergeant was born in 1927 in Hangzhou, China, the son of a medical missionary. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in Zoology at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, England. In 1951, he began his career in Canadian east coast fisheries research, studying beluga whales and harp seals. Married in 1954, David and Johanne lived in Montreal and then settled in Hudson, Quebec in 1963. They were passionate about travelling, often including opportunities for birdwatching. After Johanne's death abroad in a car crash, which he survived, David continued his travels. In recent years, he stayed closer to home, indulging in reading and various cultural and ecological pursuits. After cremation, according to his wishes, a memorial service will be held at St. James Church in Hudson, Quebec on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the nursing services of NOVA Hudson (450) 458-5727, to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, or to the conservation charity of your choice. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 7/5/2008. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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(2008): Panel to Take Closer Look at Scientific Whaling. Science 321(5885): 26. Viaud-Martinez, K.A. et al. (2008): Genetic isolation and morphological divergence of Black Sea bottlenose dolphins. Biological Conservation 141(6): 1600-1611. PINNIPEDIA Baylis, A.M.M., B. Page, and S.D. Goldsworthy (2008): Effect of seasonal changes in upwelling activity on the foraging locations of a wide-ranging central-place forager, the New Zealand fur seal. Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(8): 774-789. Davis, C.S. et al. (2008): Population structure of ice-breeding seals. Molecular Ecology 17(13): 3078-3094. Rijks, J.M. et al. (2008): Quantitative Analysis of the 2002 Phocine Distemper Epidemic in The Netherlands. Veterinary Pathology 45(4): 516-530. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de From catharina at baiji.org Sun Jul 13 13:13:46 2008 From: catharina at baiji.org (Catharina Clausen) Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:13:46 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] [ECS-TALK] & MARMAM Summary of Cetacean news week 27-28 (July 2 - July 12, 2008) Message-ID: <79E37EC6-80FB-4B3B-8BF8-3E769E9B1BE6@baiji.org> Dear MARMAM and ECS subscribers, in the following please find a summary of Cetacean news in the media of the last 10 days. (July 2, 2008) NOAA and Partners Free Juvenile Dolphin from Life- Threatening Debris - http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/ stories2008/20080702_dolphin.html (July 3, 2008) Authorities plan to protect dolphins - http:// www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080703/STATE/ 80703055 (July 4, 2008) WWF comes to the rescue of to-be auctioned dolphin - http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C07%5C04% 5Cstory_4-7-2008_pg12_3 (July 4, 2008) Stranded: A whale of a mystery - http:// www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/33850/title/ Stranded_A_whale_of_a_mystery (July 5, 2008) Mother whale and calf beach themselves after shark attack - http://www.waltonsun.com/news/shark_1677___article.html/ whale_attack.html (July 5, 2008) Dolphin sanctuaries proposed - http://www.stuff.co.nz/ southlandtimes/4608003a6568.html (July 5, 2008) ENVIRONMENT: Profit in Watching - Not Hunting - Whales - http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=43083 (July 5, 2008) Whale rescue mission at Takapuna beach (+photos) - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10520098 (July 6, 2008) Baby finless porpoise born in Wuhan - http:// news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/06/content_8497635.htm (July 6, 2008) Fishermen blamed for surge in deaths of dolphins and whales - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4276461.ece (July 6, 2008) Study shows rise in Cornwall's dolphin, whale and porpoise deaths - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-07/uoe- ssr070308.php (July 6, 2008) Cheers as young orca swims away [video: Orca whale rescued] - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm? c_id=1&objectid=10520161 (July 7, 2008) Aussie Humpbacks: Close Encounters With Gentle Giants - http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/07/07/5223_local-news.html (July 7, 2008) ScanMed the Launch of An Exciting Collaboration Between Marinelife & Maersk - http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/36648/ (July 7, 2008) Video: Dolphin deaths investigated - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7494401.stm (July 8, 2008) Bumpy Whale Fins Outperform Smooth Turbines - http:// www.sciam.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=005E4190-9DE4-32A2-015B43F0702189EA (July 8, 2008) Nevada: Dolphin dies at Mirage habitat - http:// www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/sfl- flanatdig07080sbjul08,0,3361004.story (July 8, 2008) Humpback whale rescued - http://www.wickedlocal.com/ provincetown/news/x1743990322/Humpback-whale-rescued (July 9, 2008) Battle to save Cambodian dolphin - http:// news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7448013.stm (July 9, 2008) New study: Collisions between Sailing Vessels and Cetaceans - http://m-e-e-r.de/index.php?id=441&L=2 (July 9, 2008) Mystery surrounds Eden Antarctic whale sighting - http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/09/2298722.htm? site=southeastnsw (July 9, 2008) New wind turbine blade inspired from shape of whale and dolphin flippers - http://www.freshnews.in/new-wind-turbine-blade- inspired-from-shape-of-whale-and-dolphin-flippers-31851 (July 10, 2008) Watch and wait for whales - http://www.cairns.com.au/ article/2008/07/10/5350_local-news.html (July 10, 2008) Man travels 5,000 miles to check out OC's whales - http://www.ocregister.com/articles/whale-blue-roffecy-2089971-boat-says (July 10, 2008) Myth-Making Dolphins - http://www.popmatters.com/pm/ column/60691/myth-making-dolphins/ (July 11, 2008) Whale Watching Industry Agrees On Guidelines - http:// www.pacificmagazine.net/news/2008/07/11/whale-watching-industry- agrees-on-guidelines (July 11, 2008) Whale skeleton to be displayed at university - http:// www.onlineathens.com/stories/071208/uganews_2008071200313.shtml (July 11, 2008) Charity creates life-size blue whale - http:// www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/07/11/ eawhale111.xml (July 11, 2008) Whalers found innocent, Greenpeace activists are charged with theft - http://www.newscientist.com/blog/environment/ 2008/07/whalers-found-innocent-greenpeace.html?DCMP=ILC- rhts&nsref=ts12_bar All best, Catharina Clausen ************************************************************************ ** baiji.org foundation Kanzleistrasse 127 CH-8004 Zurich Switzerland tel. 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TDI has been conducting field research with spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) off Oahu and Maui for several years. TDI collects dorsal-fin identification photographs of individual dolphins and is a contributor to the Pacific Islands Photo-identification Network (PIPIN) Collaborative Photo-Identification Catalog. TDI is seeking skilled and dedicated dorsal matchers to assist in the processing and matching of our collection of identification photographs. Desired applicants should have at least six months of previous experience matching dolphin dorsal photographs or identification photographs from other cetaceans. Ideally an applicant has worked within a large (> 500 photographs) data set of digital photographs and has used computer-based photo-processing tools. Applicants should also have good organizational skills and be self-motivated. The ability to focus on a task for long periods is imperative. Employment will be part-time (~19 hours per week) for approximately 24 weeks starting on September 1, 2008 at our marine mammal science and learning center in Ko Olina on the island of Oahu. Salary is $ 9 per hour. Inquiries and applications should be sent via e-mail to Aliza Milette at AJMilette at gmail.com. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two professional letters of recommendation from references of previous matching experience. Further information on TDI can be found at http://www.dolphin-institute.org -- Aliza J. Milette Field Project & Education Coordinator Cetacean Project The Dolphin Institute AJMilette at gmail.com office: 808-679-3690 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emily at dolphins.org Wed Jul 16 11:44:56 2008 From: emily at dolphins.org (Emily Guarino) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:44:56 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Course Announcement - Dolphin Research Center Message-ID: <005701c8e774$0fb23920$8e01a8c0@DRCID142> Dolphin Research Center, a not-for-profit research and educational organization, would like to announce a late summer course in Cognitive and Behavioral Marine Mammal Research. The program is a seven-day, in-depth, hands-on immersion into the field of marine mammal science. The course material surveys a wide-range of knowledge, theories and ongoing research concerning dolphins. By working with staff on DRC research studies, students gain a greater understanding of dolphins' cognitive abilities and social behavior, as well as deeper insight into research concepts and methodology. Seminar Topics & Focused Activities Include: Review of Dolphin Anatomy & Physiology, Physiological Research, Research Project Design, DRC's Current Research, Marine Mammal Cognition, Research Law Requirements, Behavior & Ecology, and Research in Acoustics & Communication. Hands-On Activities Include: Assisting research staff in conducting current cognitive research sessions, learning and conducting observation sessions, participating in additional research activities. Cost: The cost of the course is $1700.00 (US). Tuition includes all seminars, activities, meals and lodging. Dates: August 30th - September 5th, 2008. For more information please visit www.dolphins.org. Click on the visit DRC bar, followed by the link to DolphinLab, or contact us at 305/289-1121 x 225 or education at dolphins.org. DRC Publications: Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 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One consequence often associated with high levels of fishing pressure is an increase in bycatch of marine mammals and birds. Fisheries bycatch has contributed to declines in several pinniped species and may be affecting the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) population in the Gulf of California. We used data on fisheries and sea lion entanglement in gill nets to estimate current fishing pressure and fishing rates under which viable sea lion populations could be sustained at 11 breeding sites in the Gulf of California. We used 3 models to estimate sustainable bycatch rates: a simple population-growth model, a demographic model, and an estimate of the potential biological removal. All models were based on life history and census data collected for sea lions in the Gulf of California. We estimated the current level of fishing pressure and the acceptable level of fishing required to maintain viable sea lion populations as the number of fishing days (1 fisher/boat setting and retrieving 1 day's worth of nets) per year. Estimates of current fishing pressure ranged from 101 (0?405) fishing days around the Los Machos breeding site to 1887 (842?3140) around the Los Islotes rookery. To maintain viable sea lion populations at each site, the current level of fishing permissible could be augmented at some sites and should be reduced at other sites. For example, the area around San Esteban could support up to 1428 (935?2337) additional fishing days, whereas fishing around Lobos should be reduced by at least 165 days (107?268). Our results provide conservation practitioners with site-specific guidelines for maintaining sustainable sea lion populations and provide a method to estimate fishing pressure and sustainable bycatch rates that could be used for other marine mammals and birds. * * *Keywords: *bycatch, California sea lion, fisheries, gill-net entanglement, Gulf of California, population viability, Zalophus californianus Thanks Manuela -- "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education" Mark Twain Manuela Gonzalez SOLS Biology Graduate Program P.O Box 874601 ASU Tempe, AZ 85287-4601 http://www.public.asu.edu/~lrgerbe/manuela.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From demarchi at lgl.com Fri Jul 18 09:42:31 2008 From: demarchi at lgl.com (Mike Demarchi) Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:42:31 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Postings: Marine Ecologists/Mammalogists Message-ID: <200807181645.m6IGj9P311235500@cascara.comp.uvic.ca> Job Posting for LGL Limited, environmental research associates, Sidney, B.C., King City, Ont., and Anchorage, Alaska Marine Ecologist/Mammalogist LGL is accepting applications for Marine Ecologist/Mammalogist positions in our British Columbia, Ontario and Alaska offices. Available positions range from senior project managers to junior biologists. LGL conducts marine mammal research and environmental assessments for a wide variety of clients in Canada, the U.S.A., and elsewhere, with an emphasis on applied research and impact assessments relating to marine mammals and underwater noise. The successful candidates will work as members of our existing office-based teams to fulfill existing project obligations and to obtain new work in traditional and new project areas. These are full-time positions with fieldwork (travel) requirements. Qualifications: The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate abilities and experience consistent with the following minimum requirements: * Intermediate/Senior positions: M.Sc. or Ph.D. (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years experi?ence working on projects involving marine biota, including substantial marine mammal work * Junior positions: B.Sc. with 2+ years working experience as noted above, or M.Sc. * Experience with marine mammal surveys, photo-id, disturbance assessments, acoustics, and mitiga?tion measures is valued * Candidates for the Sidney and King City offices must be eligible to live and work in Canada (Canadian citizens or permanent residents). Preference will be given to those who are also able to work in the U.S.A.; biologists with Canadian (or U.S.) citizenship usually qualify for U.S. work * Candidates for the Anchorage office must be eligible to live and work in the U.S.A. * Willing to travel, including to remote areas * Work effectively alone and as part of a team * Senior positions require strong project management abilities including team building, task scheduling, client relations, and fiscal tracking (plus extensive marine mammal experience) * Consulting experience would be an asset * Strong analytical and technical writing skills with evidence of senior authorship on study proposals and reports, and ideally journal publications * Able to provide at least two references who will substantiate your qualifications. * Marine ecologists/mammalogists with qualifications similar to but not exactly matching the above will be considered. Salary & Benefits: LGL provides competitive salaries and benefits. Salary commensurate with position and experience. Closing date: Open until filled. Contact: Send via email a cover letter with career goals and objectives, specific LGL office(s) of interest to the candidate, citizenship/residency status, and a full CV to Ms. Kerry Stratton LGL Limited 9768 Second Street Sidney, B.C. V8L 3Y8 E-mail: kstratton at lgl.com or Ms. Amanda White LGL Limited Box 280, 22 Fisher Street King City, Ont. L7B 1A6 E-mail: awhite at lgl.com or Ms. Julie-Ann Karsten LGL Alaska Research Associates Inc. 1101 East 76th Ave. Suite B Anchorage, AK 99518 E-mail: jkarsten at lgl.com E-mail any enquiries. No phone calls please. This posting is also available at http://lgl.com/cont-employment.htm * * * LGL is an employee-owned, international environmental research and consulting firm with 38 years of experience conducting fish and wildlife research and monitoring projects in North America and around the globe (www.lgl.com). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Sun Jul 20 01:07:00 2008 From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann) Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:07:00 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 24 Message-ID: Dear all, here are some new publications of week 24/ 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 Akamatsu, T. et al. (2008): Estimation of the detection probability for Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis) with a passive acoustic method. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 123(6): 4403-4411. Endo, T. et al. (2008): Contamination levels of mercury and cadmium in melon-headed whales (Peponocephala electra) from a mass stranding on the Japanese coast. Science of the Total Environment 401(1-3): 73-80. Kinghorn, A. et al. (2008): Teeth as biomonitors of selenium concentrations in tissues of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Science of the Total Environment 402(1): 43-50. Rosa, C. et al. (2008): Heavy metal and mineral concentrations and their relationship to histopathological findings in the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). Science of the Total Environment 399(1-3): 165-178. Simard, Y., N. Roy, and C. Gervaise (2008): Passive acoustic detection and localization of whales: effects of shipping noise in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 123(6): 4109-4117. PINNIPEDIA Gray, R., P. Canfield, and T. Rogers (2008): Trace element analysis in the serum and hair of Antarctic leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx, and Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii. Science of the Total Environment 399(1-3): 202-215. Jay, C.V., P.M. Outridge, and J.L. Garlich-Miller (2008): Indication of two Pacific walrus stocks from whole tooth elemental analysis. Polar Biology 31(8): 933-943. Yin, X. et al. (2007): Mercury-selenium association in antarctic seal hairs and animal excrements over the past 1,500 years. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 26(3): 381-386. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Andersen, M. et al. (2008): Movements of two Svalbard polar bears recorded using geographical positioning system satellite transmitters. Polar Biology 31(8): 905-911. Bechsh?ft, T.?. et al. (2008): Differences in growth, size and sexual dimorphism in skulls of East Greenland and Svalbard polar bears (Ursus maritimus). Polar Biology 31(8): 945-958. Hermanussen, S. et al. (2008): Flame retardants (PBDEs) in marine turtles, dugongs and seafood from Queensland, Australia. Marine Pollution Bulletin 57(6-12): 409-418. Schliebe, S. et al. (2008): Effects of sea ice extent and food availability on spatial and temporal distribution of polar bears during the fall open-water period in the Southern Beaufort Sea. Polar Biology 31(8): 999-1010. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de From catharina at baiji.org Sun Jul 20 05:45:24 2008 From: catharina at baiji.org (Catharina Clausen) Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:45:24 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] [ECS-TALK] & MARMAM Summary of Cetacean news week 28/29 (July 11 to July 20, 2008) Message-ID: <9EE50F5A-7329-461E-9AB8-E6CBF992F702@baiji.org> Dear MARMAM and ECS subscribers, in the following please find the summary of Cetacean news of the last 9 days. (July 11, 2008) CT Scan Performed On Stranded Pygmy Killer Whale 'Pete'; Lesions Found In Lungs - http://www.underwatertimes.com/ news.php?article_id=14859021073 (July 13, 2008) Navy Plan Would Curtail Bombing, Search for Mines, Assist Whales - http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1475178/ navy_plan_would_curtail_bombing_search_for_mines_assist_whales/ (July 14, 2008) ENVIRONMENT-AUSTRALIA: New Plan to Undermine Japanese Whaling - http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=43168 (July 14, 2008) Warming threatens migratory whales' feeding grounds - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/feature/story.cfm?c_id=26&objectid=10521350 (July 15, 2008) Cardigan named dolphin hot-spot - http:// www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/07/15/cardigan-named- dolphin-hot-spot-91466-21339900/ (July 15, 2008) Whale carcass to be removed by week's end - http:// www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080715/ NEWS01/807150342/1001/LOCALNEWSFRONT (July 15, 2008) Whale attack leaves N.L. skipper quaking - http:// www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=3b1e5063-5411-4fd4- a80c-49b6bc1fe4b5 (July 15, 2008) Aberdeen lays claim to ?Whale-Watching Capital of Europe? title - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acci/web/site/ CouncilNews/pr/pr_whales_150708.asp (July 16, 2008) Is infant albino humpack whale wayward calf of Migaloo? - http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/ 0,22049,24025184-5006009,00.html (July 17, 2008) Killer whale flips seals out of water with its tail - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/07/17/ eawhale117.xml# (July 17, 2008) Hamilton Norman?s close encounter with a minke whale - http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/ 2008/07/17/hamilton-norman-s-close-encounter-with-a-minke- whale-51525-21353460/ (July 17, 2008) Interns study 'rare' specimen - http:// media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2008/07/17/News/ Interns.Study.rare.Specimen-3391778.shtml (July 18, 2008) Dead dolphin found dumped in garden - http:// www.thisisdorset.net/display.var. 2402032.0.dead_dolphin_found_dumped_in_garden.php (July 18, 2008) Stranded rare dolphin has to be put down - http:// www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/homepagenews/Stranded-rare-dolphin/ article-226149-detail/article.html (July 18, 2008) International conservation agency asks Turks and Caicos government to halt dolphinarium - http:// www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-9227--37-37--.html (July 18, 2008) Japan Clears Seamen Over Claims of Stolen Antarctic Whale Meat - http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news? pid=20601101&sid=aB_CckHzUCmU&refer=japan (July 19, 2008) Rotting whale stinks up Hawaiian street - http:// www.gatorsports.com/article/20080719/NEWS/968278983/1016/ NEWS&title=Rotting_whale_stinks_up_Hawaiian_street (July 20, 2008) Humans hit beach, count dolphins - http:// www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.dolphins20jul20,0,2749182.story All best, Catharina Clausen ************************************************************************ ** baiji.org foundation Kanzleistrasse 127 CH-8004 Zurich Switzerland tel. 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I want to mention that this work would not have been possible without the involvement of two scientists who passed away very recently: Dr. David Sergeant provided great mentorship and guidance in the early stages of the project, and Dr. Fran?ois Saucier generously contributed the environmental data used in most of the analyses. The PDF (8 MB) can be downloaded at: http://www.rorqual.com/englisch/PhD_Thesis_TDV.pdf I can be contacted by e-mail at: thomas.doniol-valcroze at mail.mcgill.ca ******************************************* Thomas Doniol-Valcroze, Ph.D. 4514, Chambord Montreal, Qc, H2J 3M7 Canada Tel: 514-521-1182 thomas.doniol-valcroze at mail.mcgill.ca ******************************************* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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US$29 This book describes and discusses the techniques contained in SOCPROG, as well as other quantitative methods for analyzing animal social systems. For more information, or to order, go to: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/hfs.cgi/00/254497.ctl If you do not wish to receive messages about SOCPROG, just let me know and I will take you off the list. Thanks Hal From frank.thomsen at cefas.co.uk Wed Jul 23 05:39:22 2008 From: frank.thomsen at cefas.co.uk (Frank Thomsen (Cefas)) Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:39:22 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] ambient noise recording devices summary Message-ID: Colleagues I would like to thank everyone who answered my request ref. ambient noise recording systems posted earlier. I have produced a summary of all the responses, which I would be happy to send out upon request. 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While these were widespread in subsurface waters, foraging was concentrated on dense surface swarms that formed during daylight hours over 2 small crests. Internal wave passage resulted in upward movement and concentration of euphausiids in these areas through a coupling of physical processes and euphausiid behavior, resulting in surface swarms. Thus, internal waves appear to provide a critical mechanism enhancing trophic energy transfer. The formation of dense, localized and accessible prey concentrations was more important to foraging than was the overall available prey biomass. The estimated maximum daily consumption of euphausiids by cetaceans, seabirds and herring combined was <0.4% of the estimated instantaneous euphausiid biomass, and top-down control was unlikely to have substantially influenced euphausiid biomass at this site. Some predator species that do not prey extensively on euphausiids or herring were more prevalent in off-bank waters. The scales of predictability and the temporal dynamics of such features determine the manner in which populations of upper trophic level organisms utilize a variable environment. Pdf files of the paper are available from _peterstevick at aol.com_ (mailto:peterstevick at aol.com) Cheers, Peter Stevick **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cvincent at univ-lr.fr Thu Jul 24 08:45:42 2008 From: cvincent at univ-lr.fr (Cecile Vincent) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:45:42 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Symposium on Monitoring Strategies for Marine Mammal Populations - first announcement Message-ID: <4888A3A6.5060603@univ-lr.fr> FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PRESENTATION *Symposium on Monitoring Strategies for Marine Mammal Populations, * *La Rochelle, France, November 21-23, 2008* Hosted by the* University of La Rochelle *(LIENSs / CRMM)** http://marinemammal.univ-lr.fr/colloque2008En.html Theme : Marine mammals are important actors in marine ecosystems. Their position of top predators confers them a general value of indicators of marine ecosystem conservation state and exposes them to several types of pressures related to human activities at sea, including accumulation of contaminants along food webs and interactions with fisheries. Other sources of pressures and threats, independent of their role of top predators, include /inter alia/ disturbance, collisions with ships and acoustic pollution. In most European countries, marine mammals are protected by national, EU and international texts, which clarify the responsibility of governments in monitoring and conservation of these populations (Marine Protected Areas, national regulation on protected species, Habitat Directive, Common Fishery Policy, regional agreements ASCOBANS and ACCOBAMS, ...). However indicators proposed to estimate the status of marine mammal populations are only defined in very general terms, with mainly two criteria that are fairly easy to express but difficult to document: abundance and distribution. Other approaches are empirically used but their value as monitoring tools has not been really assessed; they notably include acoustic monitoring, stranding schemes, coastal watch and at-sea sightings from platforms of opportunity. As a consequence, to elaborate properly a strategy for monitoring the conservation status of marine mammal populations in Europe, it is necessary to compare available methods and estimate the performance of potential indicators, in terms of their capacity to detect changes in wild populations and of their cost-effectiveness. The objectives of the meeting will thus encompass the following topics: *1. Expressing the societal demand in monitoring marine mammal populations* *2. Converting the societal demand into measurable parameters* *3. Existing practices of monitoring* *4. Marine mammal population indicators and their performance* *5. Examples of integrated monitoring strategies* Expected participants would include people in charge of public environmental policies, in particular as to the monitoring and conservation of marine mammal populations and habitats at national, EU and international levels, research groups in marine mammal biology and conservation and field correspondents or operators who collect and synthesize data relative to the state of conservation of marine mammal populations. It will thus be a unique opportunity to gather actors involved at all levels in monitoring marine mammal populations, from policy makers to data collectors. Online abstract submission and online registration will be soon possible on the symposium website at: http://marinemammal.univ-lr.fr/colloque2008En.html For more information do not hesitate to contact us at: conference2008 at univ-lr.fr The organizing committee : The Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammal research group of the University of La Rochelle (constituted of /Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif?res Marins/ CRMM and /Littoral Environnement et Soci?t?s/ LIENSs, Joint Research Unit 6250 CNRS/ULR) will host an international symposium on strategies for monitoring marine mammal populations, from 21-23 November 2008 in La Rochelle, France. The symposium is hosted by: University of La Rochelle, France sponsored by: French Agency of the Marine Protected Areas, French Ministry of Environment, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Regional Council of Poitou-Charentes and supported by: ACCOBAMS, ASCOBANS For the organizing committee, Pr Vincent Ridoux, University of La Rochelle. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ASchaefer at hboi.fau.edu Thu Jul 24 10:00:13 2008 From: ASchaefer at hboi.fau.edu (Adam Schaefer) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:13 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Announcement for Special Session: The Impacts of Mercury Contamination on the Health of Marine Mammals Message-ID: <2309E53F80BD7841A64800D44F69F71B0351C0B3@sailfish.hboi.edu> We are currently in the process of proposing a special session at next years 9th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant in Guiyang,China: June 7-12, 2009. The purpose of the session is to examine the impacts of mercury contamination on marine ecosystems and the resulting health effects on marine mammal populations. A special focus on the role these animals have as potential sentinels for human and ecosystem health will be incorporated into the content. We are currently looking for researchers who are involved in projects focusing on mercury and health to submit tentative titles for either an oral or poster presentations to participate in this conference. For more information on the conference visit http://www.mercury2009.org . Please contact Adam Schaefer, aschaefer at hboi.fau.edu with any further questions or proposals. Adam Schaefer, MPH Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution at Florida Atlantic University Adam Schaefer, MPH Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Program Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University 5600 US 1 North Ft. 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We investigated song function by obtaining simultaneous observations of the positions and movements of singing and nonsinging whales in real time during their migration off the east coast of Australia. We collected movement data by acoustic tracking using a hydrophone array, land-based visual tracking and observations from a small boat. Of the 114 singers analysed, 66 (58%) associated with conspecifics. Singers were significantly more likely to join groups containing a motherecalf pair than other groups. Males started to sing after joining groups only if they consisted of a motherecalf pair not escorted by another male. Singers also associated longer and sang for a significantly greater proportion of time with motherecalf pairs than any other group type. Associating with motherecalf pairs has been shown to be a reproductively successful strategy for males. In contrast, whales that joined singers were usually lone males; these associations were brief and singers typically stopped singing in the presence of other males. This is the highest reported incidence in humpback whales of males singing when escorting females and supports an intersexual function of song in humpback whales. We suggest that males joining singers are prospecting for females rather than engaging in male social ordering and that singing may incur the cost of attracting competing males. Pdf files of the paper are available from the Animal Behaviour website for those subscribed or from j.smith at sib.uq.edu.au Cheers, Josh Smith -- _______________________________________________________ Joshua Smith School of Integrative Biology University of Queensland St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia Phone: (office) +61 7 3365 4825 Fax +61 7 3365 1655 Email Webpage: http://www.uq.edu.au/berg/josh Behavioural Ecology Research Group: Website: http://www.uq.edu.au/berg/ From catharina at baiji.org Sun Jul 27 13:04:54 2008 From: catharina at baiji.org (Catharina Clausen) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:04:54 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] [ECS-TALK] & MARMAM Summary of Cetacean news week 30 (July 21 - 27, 2008) Message-ID: <67478C07-C677-49ED-B024-A979B6018329@baiji.org> Dear ECS and MARMAM - Lists subscribers, please find a few Summer Cetacean news of week 30 in the following: (July 21, 2008) Rise and rise of the killer whale? - http:// news.scotsman.com/scotland/Rise-and-rise-of-the.4306836.jp (July 22, 2008) Life jacket saves baby dolphin in Japan - http:// www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUST31030120080722 (July 20, 2008) Tougher laws introduced for white whale protection - http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24045302-3102,00.html (July 23, 2008) Beijing unveils environment fresco - http:// www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20080723/101444.shtml (July 21, 2008) Blue whales return to local waters - http:// www.pvnews.com/articles/2008/07/21/local_news/news1.txt (July 21, 2008) Make Dolphins Part of Your Family Vacation - Tips to Make Your Family?s Encounter Memorable, Enjoyable and Safe - http:// www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-736- The_Alliance_Offers_Tips_to_Choose_Dolphin_Interactive_Programs&mybc=blo g (July 23, 2008) Killer whales suspected in deaths of 3 humpbacks; other causes could be boat strikes or starvation. - http:// www.adn.com/front/story/472527.html (July 24, 2008) There Will Be Blubber - a drama of whale oil and petroleum at museum - http://www.easthamptonstar.com/dnn/Home/News/ Blubber/tabid/6135/Default.aspx (July 25, 2008) On identifying a dolphin skull - http:// scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/07/ identifying_dolphin_skull.php? utm_source=sbhomepage&utm_medium=link&utm_content=channellink (July 25, 2008) The noise made by whales - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/07/26/borot126.xml (July 27, 2008) Swimming with dolphins may not have any health benefit - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2463404/Swimming- with-dolphins-may-not-have-any-health-benefit.html All best, Catharina Clausen ************************************************************************ ** baiji.org foundation Kanzleistrasse 127 CH-8004 Zurich Switzerland tel. 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Is there any indication that the marine protected / conservation areas are protecting the population. I'm be really grateful for you any information you have. With many thanks and all the very best Hannah Robson Oceans BBC Science Room MC5D4 BBC Media Centre 201 Wood Lane London W12 7TQ Tel: +44(0) 208 008 0535 E-mail: hannah.robson at bbc.co.uk From rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org Sun Jul 27 07:26:51 2008 From: rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org (William Rossiter) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:26:51 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Science vs Cost Message-ID: <488C85AB.6090509@csiwhalesalive.org> The advancement of your science is being impeded by the increasing cost of attending marine mammal-related conferences, workshops, and meetings. An increasing number of professionals and students are unable to find or justify the funds to attend. This should be of concern whether you are one of the few who can attend or one of the many who cannot. You are all missing out here. The overall problem facing your profession is perhaps more apparent to Cetacean Society International because we are one of the few sources for travel funds available to scientists, particularly entry-level students. A recent "helpful" post to MARMAM attracted worldwide requests from everywhere between the Ukraine, the Phillipines, and Tierra del Fuego, for at least five worthy events. The problem is also apparent to CSI because we see the talent in the emerging generation that you need to foster if your science is to prosper...face it, many of you are getting "mature", and you know it makes no sense to limit the next generation to those who can afford to travel. Does anyone on this list know enough about teleconferencing to work with CSI to develop a way to enable people to participate in your events from anywhere? Does anyone on this list know of foundations or other primary funders willing to use CSI, or any appropriate medium, to facilitate the application of teleconferencing to future events? The goal would be to enable organizers to provide significant benefits to distant participants, at little or no cost to either. An additional goal would be to allow events to benefit, for example, from plenary presentations by eminent people who cannot travel, perhaps for health reasons. Without better communications your science will suffer. Solutions are available, and I hope this stirs the pot enough to get something started. Thank you, Bill William W. Rossiter President Cetacean Society International P.O.Box 953, Georgetown, CT 06829 USA ph 203-770-8615, fx 860-561-0187 rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org www.csiwhalesalive.org From info at scanningoceansectors.org Sat Jul 26 19:18:12 2008 From: info at scanningoceansectors.org (Yvonne Miles) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:18:12 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] MMO Course October and PAM course October Message-ID: Hi All *Scanning Ocean Sectors ? A Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training company and Joint Nature Conservation Committee ? JNCC, recognised course for industry and research.* We have years of research behind the effective training of MMOs with courses adapted to the requirements of the clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. *Please note that the early registration on the October courses **HAS**closed * *After the 27**th **August course costs will be ?500 2008* *Late registration after 27**th **September will cost ?550 * *Registration will close two weeks before course starts. * NOTE ? There will be *ONLY ONE MMO COURSE IN OCTOBER 27TH- 29TH * * ** Due to high request we will be running a Passive Acoustic Monitoring course for MMOs on 30 - **31st October 2008** * *This course is booking up quickly so don't leave it late* Please visit our website for more information and to register for all courses At the end of July there will be 2009 dates for training up on the website *Note ? There are limited numbers for each course so please book early to avoid disappointment.* If anyone is interested in advertising in our newsletter please contact us for the next issue is due out in July www.scanningoceansectors.org info at scanningoceansectors.org -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0432 812 465 mob 07 4124 8320 land line info at scanningoceansectors.org www.scanningoceansectors.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From PeterStevick at aol.com Fri Jul 25 12:19:28 2008 From: PeterStevick at aol.com (PeterStevick at aol.com) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:19:28 EDT Subject: [MARMAM] incorrect address Message-ID: For reasons that are obscure to me, my e-mail address was provided in a recent posting in relation to a paper with which I am not involved (Smith, J. N., Goldizen, A. W., Dunlop, R. A. & Noad, M. J. 2008. Songs of male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are involved in intersexual interactions. Animal Behaviour, 76, 467-477). The correct address from which to request a reprint of that paper is _j.smith at sib.uq.edu.au_ (mailto:j.smith at sib.uq.edu.au) **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From a.karamanlidis at mom.gr Mon Jul 28 01:10:52 2008 From: a.karamanlidis at mom.gr (a.karamanlidis@mom) Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:10:52 +0300 Subject: [MARMAM] new paper on accidental entanglement of Mediterranean monk seals Message-ID: <001301c8f089$73a46ac0$6e00a8c0@GISpc> Dear colleagues, A new paper on the effects of accidental entanglement of Mediterranean monk seals was recently published online in Endangered Species Research. ABSTRACT: The Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus is the most endangered seal in the world with <600 ind. currently surviving. The species faces a number of threats to its survival: accidental entanglement has been identified as one of the most important amongst them. Here we made the first attempt to systematically describe the nature of this threat and assess its impact on Mediterranean monk seal populations. We based our study on information from an extensive literature review, questionnaires carried out in various locations in Greece and necropsies performed in Greece and in the Madeira Islands, Portugal. Our results indicate that accidental entanglement has been, and still is, a major threat to the species in its main distribution area in the northeastern Mediterranean, and that this threat may increase throughout the seal's range. Accidental entanglement occurs mainly with fishing nets, and affects mostly sub-adult seals. Short-term conservation actions should include the identification of critical pupping sites and their protection through the establishment and enforcement of fishing regulations. A long-term course of action will require detailed knowledge of the causes of accidental entanglement of Mediterranean monk seals in fishing gear. KEY WORDS: Endangered species ? Mediterranean monk seal ? Accidental entanglement ? Conservation ? Seal-fishery interactions ? Greece ? Madeira You can send PDF requests to: a.karamanlidis at mom.gr Thanks, Alexandros A. Karamanlidis, PhD MOm/Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal Solomou Str. 18 10682 Athens GREECE -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 2701 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From michael.belanger at utoronto.ca Mon Jul 28 06:30:07 2008 From: michael.belanger at utoronto.ca (michael.belanger at utoronto.ca) Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:30:07 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Publication of A New Marine Animal Journal Message-ID: <20080728093007.fjo5jb4nwgk00coo@webmail.utoronto.ca> Hi Everyone The Oceanographic Environmental Research Society (OERS) is pleased to announce that the first issue of their new journal- the Journal of Marine Animals & Their Ecology (JAMATE)is now available! JAMATE is an electronic journal focused on issues related to the protection, conservation, rescue and rehabilitation of marine animals and their environment. The goal of the journal is to increase interest and the exchange of ideas and knowledge in this rapidly growing area of marine animals and their ecology. The broad and diverse topics will be of interest to scientists, biologists, managers, rehabilitation specialists, veterinarians, and the public. Volume 1, Issue 1; 2008 Journal of Marine Animals and Their Ecology (JMATE) TABLE of CONTENTS EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR INVITED COMMENTARY Cost of rehabilitation ? why save one seagull? Belanger MP BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS Assessment of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) habitat characteristics in estuary waters of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, South Australia. Cribb N, Miller C, Seuront L ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS TECHNICAL SECTION: A hand held PDA system for seabird data collection during cetacean surveys. Bearzi M, Saylan C CLINICAL REPORTS: Staphylococcal pyelonephritis and cystitis in a California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus). Fravel V, Evans RH SCIENTIFIC SECTION: Winter abundance estimates for the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the western approaches of the English Channel and the effect of responsive movement. De Boer MN, Leaper R, Keith S, Simmonds MP The nature of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeanliae) song. Parsons ECM, Wright AJ, Gore M REVIEW ARTICLES: Contaminants in Sirenians and recommendations for future research and conservation strategies. Belanger MP, Wittnich C JAMATE can be downloaded, free of charge, at: www.oers.ca/journal/journal.html The Editors are now inviting submissions for the next issue (Dec/08) with the deadline being October 1st, 2008. Instructions for Authors can be found at: www.oers.ca/journal/journal.html OERS wishes to express its thanks to everyone who made this first issue possible and hopes that JAMATE becomes a journal that will allow anyone with an interest in marine animals to publish their data, ideas or express their opinions. Mike Belanger Director Oceanographic Environmental Research Society From dagmar_fertl at hotmail.com Mon Jul 28 12:28:53 2008 From: dagmar_fertl at hotmail.com (Dagmar Fertl) Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:28:53 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Abstracts - Aquatic Mammals 34(2); 2008 In-Reply-To: <488093.94370.qm@web83719.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <488093.94370.qm@web83719.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Dear Marmam and ECS-mailbase subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will get duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following are abstracts from the most recent issue of Aquatic Mammals, the scientific peer-reviewed journal of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM). Abstracts are presented as a courtesy to the EAAM and the journal editors ? Drs. Jeanette Thomas (managing editor; aquaticmammals at gmail.com) and Kathleen Dudzinski (co-editor; kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org). The journal publishes papers dealing with all aspects of the care, conservation, medicine and science of aquatic mammals. The journal receives support of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA). For more information on the journal, please go to: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/. Contact information is provided for the corresponding author for each article. Please do not contact the listserve editors or me for pdfs or copies of the articles. This issue introduces a new feature to the journal: ?Historical Perspective? and will allow readers a chance to revisit some of the history of marine mammal science and scientists who make the field possible. Each contribution will include a brief biography of the author and an introduction to the topic on which he or she has written. The topic typically is one that was a focus or mainstay of the author?s career in the science or management of marine mammals. These features might include mild commentaries as well as personal stories, funny essays, advice to young scientists, or shared journeys with colleagues. The written essays for this section will also have archived video interviews available for a nominal fee. The video-documented interviews will be compiled onto DVD with additional images, video, and other archival material from each author. DVDs will be announced on the Aquatic Mammals website when available. Short trailers will be viewable on the website. These nominal fees will support the production of the DVDs as well as a fund to support graduate assistantships for the journal. Videos will be available beginning in Autumn 2008. Thank you for your continued interest in the journal and these postings. With regards, Dagmar Fertl Ziphius EcoServices http://www.ziphiusecoservices.com Hasselmeier, I.*, S. Fonfara, J. Driver, and U. Siebert. 2008. Differential hematology profiles of free-ranging, rehabilitated, and captive harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) of the German North Sea. Aquatic Mammals 34(2):149-156. *Research and Technology Center Westcoast of the University of Kiel, Werfstr. 6, 25761 B?sum, Germany; email: ih at ftz-west.uni-kiel.de The hematology profile is an established tool to monitor health status and to help detect emerging diseases in animals. Knowledge of normal ranges is required, however, to evaluate blood results (e.g., WBC, neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, hemoglobin). Differential hematology profiles of three harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) groups (free-ranging animals, rehabilitated pups, and captive seals at the Seal Center Friedrichskoog), collected between 1997 and 2004, were compared. The three different groups are representative of the population of harbor seals in the German North Sea. Results indicated that these groups differed significantly from one another in their hematology profiles, thus data were re-examined with respect to hematology profile variation according to location (i.e., wild, rehabilitated, captive), age (i.e., pups, yearlings, adults), and season (i.e., spring, summer, autumn). This represents the first time that a large number of hematology profile results (n = 793) were collected from three groups of a single population, resulting in the establishment of baseline values (5 and 95 percentiles, median). This study is an important contribution to the understanding and assessment of the health status of harbor seals. Sarran, D.*, D.J. Greig, C.A. Rios, T.S. Zabka, and F.M.D. Gulland. 2008. Evaluation of aqueous humor as a surrogate for serum biochemistry in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). Aquatic Mammals 34(2):157-165. *The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA; email: gullandf at tmmc.org The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of post mortem aqueous humor analysis in estimating serum chemistry in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). Serum and aqueous humor from the left eye were collected from 35 sea lions that were euthanized due to poor prognosis. Each animal was examined post mortem, and each head was preserved at ambient temperature. Aqueous humor was collected from the right eye either 24 or 48 h after death. All samples were analyzed with an automated chemistry analyzer by bichromatic photometry and potentiometry. Blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, sodium, chloride, and magnesium showed significant positive linear relationships between serum and aqueous humor values both at the time of death and 24 h later. For aqueous humor sampled after 48 h, the relationships were only significant for blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. For the remaining chemistry parameters, the relationship between levels of those from serum and in aqueous humor were not significant. Serum and aqueous humor collected from 15 animals diagnosed with renal failure were evaluated for antibodies to Leptospira using the microscopic agglutination test. All tested sera were positive for L. interrogans serovar pomona, with titers greater than 1:25,600. Of titers tested in the aqueous humor, 56% were positive, having values of 1:200 to 1:12,800. These results indicate that an accurate estimate of serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine can be made from the analysis of aqueous humor at necropsy of California sea lions within 48 h of death, facilitating the diagnosis of renal failure in beached carcasses (one of the most common causes of death in wild sea lions). Bossart, G.D.*, T.A. Romano, M.M. Peden-Adams, C.D. Rice, P.A. Fair, J.D. Goldstein, D. Kilpatrick, K. Cammen, and J.S. Reif. 2008. Hematological, biochemical, and immunological findings in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with orogenital papillomas. Aquatic Mammals 34(2):166-177. *Center for Coastal Research, Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Program, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946, USA; email: gbossart at hboi.fau.edu The first cases of orogenital sessile papillomas associated with a novel gammaherpesvirus and papillomavirus were recently reported in free-ranging Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). The tumors appear to be sexually transmitted and are now occurring in epidemic proportions in some coastal areas. This study describes the hematological, biochemical, and immunological findings in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins with orogenital papillomas from the coastal waters of South Carolina and Florida. Blood samples were obtained from 22 dolphins with papillomas and 86 healthy dolphins. Few statistically significant differences were found for hematological and serum chemistry variables. Serum iron was significantly lower and serum bicarbonate significantly higher in dolphins with orogenital papillomas compared with healthy dolphins. However, dolphins with tumors had multiple abnormalities in serum proteins and immunologic parameters. Serum protein electrophoresis results demonstrated significantly elevated levels of total globulin, total alpha globulin, and alpha-2 globulin in dolphins with orogenital papillomas. Gamma globulins were also elevated in dolphins with orogenital papillomas although not significantly. Innate immunity was up-regulated in dolphins with tumors. Granulocytic and monocytic phagocytosis and superoxide respiratory bursts were significantly higher in dolphins with orogenital tumors compared with healthy dolphins. Adaptive immunity appeared to be relatively intact with an up-regulated humoral immune response; statistically significant increases were found in B-lymphocyte proliferation and antibody titers to the common marine microorganisms Escherichia coli, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, Mycobacterium marinum, Vibrio cholerae, V. carchariae, V. vulnificus, and V. parahemolyticus. The only adaptive immune system variable significantly lower in dolphins with tumors was the percentage of lymphocytes expressing MHC class II molecules, suggesting possible impaired or down-regulated expression as has been noted in humans with viral infections. The clinically relevant results indicate that dolphins with orogenital papillomas demonstrate hypoferremia, hyperglobulinemia, and hyperalphaglobulinemia likely associated with an acute-phase inflammatory response and up-regulated innate and humoral immunity, all possible responses to the tumors and/or the viruses associated with the tumors. Also, dolphins with orogenital papillomas may have enhanced innate and humoral adaptive immunity because of increased exposure to other directly transmitted pathogens. Beekman, G.K.* 2008. Type III hiatal hernia in a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina concolor). Aquatic Mammals 34(2):178-181. *Marine Rehabilitation Center, University of New England, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA; email: gbeekman at maine.rr.com (current address: Coastal Cats Feline Health Care, 470 U.S. Route One, York, ME 03909, USA) A 1-y-old male harbor seal (Phoca vitulina concolor), identified by a flipper tag as an animal previously rehabilitated, was found stranded and was euthanized. Postmortem examination revealed a type III hiatal hernia, with the lower esophageal sphincter and approximately 80% of the stomach within the hernia sac. The stomach had an organoaxial volvulus. No ingesta were found in the animal's digestive tract, and the hernia likely contributed to this animal's stranding. During the animal's previous stay in a rehabilitation facility, it had undergone inhalation anesthesia, including intermittent positive pressure ventilation. This appears to be the first description of hiatal hernia in a phocid seal. Gulland, F.M.D.*, F.B. Nutter, K. Dixon, J. Calambokidis, G. Schorr, J. Barlow, T. Rowles, S. Wilkin, T. Spradlin, L. Gage, J. Mulsow, C. Reichmuth, M. Moore, J. Smith, P. Folkens, S.F. Hanser, S. Jang, and C.S. Baker. 2008. Health assessment, antibiotic treatment, and behavioral responses to herding efforts of a cow-calf pair of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Sacramento River Delta, California. Aquatic Mammals 34(2):182-192. *The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA; email: gullandf at tmmc.org A mother and female calf humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) pair were observed at an atypical location, 72 nmi inland in the Port of Sacramento, California, on 16 May 2007. Sequencing of mtDNA from a skin biopsy showed the cow to be an E1 haplotype, which is common in the California feeding population. Both animals had lacerations, suggesting sharp trauma from a boat strike. Photographs taken over 11 d showed generalized deterioration of skin condition and necrotic wound edges. Behavioral responses were recorded during attempts to move the animals downriver to the Pacific Ocean. The attempts included playback of alarm tones, humpback and killer whale sounds, banging hollow steel pipes ("Oikami pipes"), spraying water from fire hoses on the water surface, and utilizing tug and power boat engine noise and movement. None of these deterrents resulted in significant, consistent downstream movement by the whales. Antibiotic therapy (ceftiofur) was administered by a dart, representing the first reported antibiotic treatment of free-ranging live whales. After 11 d, the animals swam downstream from fresh water at Rio Vista to brackish water, and their skin condition noticeably improved 24 h later. The animals followed the deep-water channel through the Sacramento Delta and San Francisco Bay, reaching the ocean at least 20 d after first entering the Sacramento River. Visser, I.N.*, M.P. Drennan, R.W. White, S.F. MacLean, L.C. Lagerstrom, and J.M. Francis. 2008. Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) observed predating Ad?lie (Pygoscelis adeliae) and chinstrap penguins (P. antarctica), Antarctic Peninsula. Aquatic Mammals 34(2):193-199. *P.O. Box 402043, Tutukaka, 0153 New Zealand; email: ingrid at orca.org.nz Fur seals of various species are known to feed on penguins. This has been ascertained primarily from scat analyses and occasionally from behavioural observations. In February 2007, five cases of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) predating on Ad?lie (Pygoscelis adeliae) and Chinstrap penguins (P. antarctica) were observed. These observations might indicate an increase in fur seal predation on seasonally abundant penguins or simply might reflect a biased sample of a few individuals who specialize in this type of foraging. Stockin, K.A.*, G.J. Pierce, V. Bindell, N. Wiseman, and M.B. Orams. 2008. Factors affecting the occurrence and demographics of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. Aquatic Mammals 34(2):200-211. *Coastal-Marine Research Group, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Private Ba 102 904, North Shore MSC, New Zealand; email: K.A.Stockin at massey.ac.nz The common dolphin (Delphinus sp.) is the most frequently observed cetacean species in the Hauraki Gulf, a large shallow body of water on the northeastern coastline of North Island, New Zealand. Herein, we present the first data relating to the occurrence and distribution of common dolphins in this region and assess the possible effects of abiotic parameters on the demographics of this population. The presence of associated marine species is quantified, and differences in the occurrence and demographics of single and multi-species groups are examined. Sightings data were collected between February 2002 and January 2005 during boat-based surveys. We recorded 719 independent encounters with common dolphins, involving 1 to > 300 animals. Dolphin presence was significantly affected by month, latitude and depth. Group size varied significantly by month, season, depth, sea surface temperature (SST) and latitude, and was highly skewed towards smaller groups made up of < 50 animals. Larger aggregations were most frequent during the austral winter when nutrient upwelling typically leads to increased prey availability within the region. Over 70% of groups encountered contained immature animals and 25% of groups included neonates. Calves were observed throughout the year but were most prevalent in the austral summer months of December and January. Month, season, depth, and SST significantly affected group composition. Common dolphins were observed in association with four cetacean and eight avian species, most frequently with the Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) and the Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera brydei). The distribution of dolphin-only groups differed significantly from that of dolphin-whale groups, with mono-specific groups found on average in waters that were 3.6 m shallower and 3.1?C warmer. The year-round occurrence and social organisation of common dolphins in Hauraki Gulf waters suggest this region is important both as a calving and nursery ground. Hasselberg, B.A.*, and J.A. Thomas. 2008. Using an infrared temperature sensor to study microhabitat selection in captive California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). Aquatic Mammals 34(2):212-228. *Department of Biological Sciences, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3561 60th Street, Moline, IL 61265, USA; email: bhasselb at uiuc.edu and jeanettethomaswiu at gmail.com We used the Professional Equipment T7350 Series Infrared Thermometer to measure the temperature of haulout areas and pool water available to three adult California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) at the Peoria Zoo. The handheld, battery-operated sensor was pointed at a surface, a red laser light indicated the location of the reading, and the temperature was read on the digital display. To test its reliability over distance, repeated measurements were taken on each sea lion held at station by a trainer in an indoor enclosure at 1 and 3 m away. Ambient air temperature and the temperature of eight haulout areas, as well as the water temperature in the three pools, were taken at 15-min intervals during zoo operating hours each week over a 10-mo period; weather conditions ranged from cold winter (?2.8? C [27.0? F]) to hot summer (37.8? C [100.0? F]) days. At the same intervals, each of the sea lion's skin temperatures (at the dorsal torso, fore-flipper, and hind-flipper) were measured and their location in the exhibit was noted. In addition, each sea lion's behavior was scored into one of eight classes when the measurements were taken. The sensor could not measure the body temperature of a submerged sea lion, only the water temperature. However, the infrared thermometer accurately measured the sea lion's skin temperature while on land, exposed skin when the animal was partially submerged, and the temperature of the substrate. Since the unit is inexpensive, non-invasive, portable, and takes readings at a reasonable distance, the infrared temperature sensor is a useful tool to help zookeepers monitor the temperatures of the microhabitats of the captive animals. In addition, the sensor could have applications for studies of thermoregulation or health in captive and wild pinnipeds. Some topics for further research are identified, which would help clarify the overall usefulness of this infrared sensor. Historical Perspectives Scheffer, V.B. 2008. Reflections on the human condition. Aquatic Mammals 34(2):231-254. Book Reviews Osinga, N. and P. ?t Hart. 2008. Book Review: Whales, Dolphins and Seals: A Field Guide to the Marine Mammals of the World. Hadoram Shirihai (Author) and Brett Jarrett (Illustrator). A&C Black Publishers Ltd., London. 2006. 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ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 291(7):781-789. 2008. Neuronal fiber composition of the corpus callosum within some odontocetes. 0.665 MB KINGHORN, APRIL; MURRAY M. HUMPHRIES; PETER OUTRIDGE and HING MAN CHAN. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 402(1):43-50. 2008. Teeth as biomonitors of selenium concentrations in tissues of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.475 MB LEDUC, RICHARD G.; KELLY M. ROBERTSON and ROBERT L. PITMAN. BIOLOGY LETTERS 4(4):426-429. 2008. Mitochondrial sequence divergence among Antarctic killer whale ecotypes is consistent with multiple species. 0.120 MB LYDERSEN, CHRISTIAN; JON AARS and KIT M. KOVACS. ARCTIC 61(2):119-128. 2008. Estimating the number of walruses in Svalbard from aerial surveys and behavioural data from satellite telemetry. 5.118 MB MANCIA, A.; G. W. WARR and R. W. CHAPMAN. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 17(11):2581-2589. 2008. A transcriptomic analysis of the stress induced by capture-release health assessment studies in wild dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.238 MB MITCHELL, MARK A.; MOBY A. SOLANGI; CONNIE L. CLEMONS-CHEVIS; DELPHINE VANDERPOOL; MARCI ROMAGNOLI; TIM HOFFLAND and PETER JOWETT. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH 69(7):900-903. 2008. Relationship between plasma iron concentration and gastric pH in captive adult bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.612 MB MORALES-VELA, BENJAMIN; EDUARDO SUAREZ-MORALES; JANNETH PADILLA-SALDIVAR and RICHARD W. HEARD. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 88(3):591-596. 2008. The tanaid Hexapleomera robusta (Crustacea: Peracarida) from the Caribbean manatee, with comments on other crustacean epibionts. 0.270 MB MOURA, J. F.; S. SICILIANO; P. N. SARCINELLI and S. HACON. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 3pgs. 2008. Several organochlorine pesticides in the milk of a marine tucuxi dolphin incidentally captured with its calf in Barra de Sao Joao, east coast of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. 0.344 MB NICHOLS, OWEN C.; ROBERT D. KENNEY and MOIRA W. BROWN. FISHERY BULLETIN 106(3):270-280. 2008. Spatial and temporal distribution of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in Cape Cod Bay,and implications for management. 2.870 MB ORPHANIDES, CHRISTOPHER D. and DEBRA L. PALKA. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Reference Document 08-09. iii + 8p. 2008. Bycatch of harbor porpoises in three U.S. Gillnet Management Areas: Southern Mid-Atlantic, Offshore, and Western Gulf of Maine. 0.708 MB PACE III, RICHARD M. and RICHARD L. MERRICK. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Reference Document 08-07. iv + 24p. 2008. Northwest Atlantic Ocean habitats important to the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). 5.573 MB PALKA, DEBRA L. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Reference Document 08-13. iv + 4p. 2008. Predicted harbor porpoise bycatch under potential mitigation measure scenarios. 0.540 MB PALKA, DEBRA L. and CHRISTOPHER D. ORPHANIDES. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Reference Document 08-10. v + 13p. 2008. Harbor porpoise bycatch rates that indicate compliance with pinger regulations for the northeast gillnet fishery. 1.903 MB PARKER, P.; J. T. HARVEY; J. M. MANISCALCO and S. ATKINSON. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 86(8):826-833. 2008. Pupping-site fidelity among individual Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) at Chiswell Island, Alaska. 0.816 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > PARRISH, FRANK A.; GREG J. MARSHALL; BIRGIT BUHLEIER and GEORGE A. ANTONELIS. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(3):299-308. 2008. Foraging interaction between monk seals and large predatory fish in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands. 1.916 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > PARSONS, E. C. M.; SARAH J. DOLMAN; ANDREW J. WRIGHT; NAOMI A. ROSE and W. C. G. BURNS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 56(7):1248-1257. 2008. Navy sonar and cetaceans: Just how much does the gun need to smoke before we act? 0.246 MB PETILLON, JEAN-MARC. JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION 54(5):720-726. 2008. First evidence of a whale-bone industry in the western European Upper Paleolithic: Magdalenian artifacts from Isturitz (Pyrenees-Atlantiques, France). 1.618 MB RAMSDELL, JOHN S. and TANJA S. ZABKA. MARINE DRUGS 6(2):262-290. 2008. In utero domoic acid toxicity: A fetal basis to adult disease in the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). 7.656 MB REDFERN, J. V.; J. BARLOW; L. T. BALANCE; T. GERRODETTE and E. A. BECKER. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 363:1-14. 2008. Absence of scale dependence in dolphin-habitat models for the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. 0.802 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > REIF, JOHN S.; PATRICIA A. FAIR; JEFFREY ADAMS; BRIAN JOSEPH; DAVID S. KILPATRICK; ROBERTO SANCHEZ; JULI D. GOLDSTEIN; FORREST I. TOWNSEND, JR.; STEPHEN D. MCCULLOCH; MARILYN MAZZOIL; ERIC S. ZOLMAN; LARRY J. HANSEN and GREGORY D. BOSSART. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 233(2):299-307. 2008. Evaluation and comparison of the health status of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, and Charleston, South Carolina. 0.698 MB RIJKS, J. M.; F. L. READ; M. W. G. VAN DE BILDT; H. G. VAN BOLHUIS; B. E. E. MARTINA; J. A. WAGENAAR; K. VAN DER MEULEN; A. D. M. E. OSTERHAUS and T. KUIKEN. VETERINARY PATHOLOGY 45(4):516-530. 2008. Quantitative analysis of the 2002 phocine distemper epidemic in the Netherlands. 3.601 MB ROBINSON, KEVIN P. and COLIN D. MACLEOD. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 3pgs. 2008. First stranding report of a Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) in the Moray Firth in north-east Scotland. 0.511 MB ROSA, CHERYL; JOHN E. BLAKE; GERALD R. BRATTON; LARISSA-A. DEHN; MATTHEW J. GRAY and TODD M. O'HARA. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 399(1-3):165-178. 2008. Heavy metal and mineral concentrations and their relationship to histopathological findings in the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). 0.864 MB SCHLIEBE, S.; K. D. RODE; J. S. GLEASON; J. WILDER; K. PROFFITT; T. J. EVANS and S. MILLER. POLAR BIOLOGY 31(8):999-1010. 2008. Effects of sea ice extent and food availability on spatial and temporal distribution of polar bears during the fall open-water period in the Southern Beaufort Sea. 0.572 MB SERRAN, MARTIN; NESTOR CENTENO; NILDA WEILER and JULIETA GOMEZ OTERO. QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL 183:135-142. 2008. Massive death of pinnipeds 1200 years ago: Taphonomic history of the "Lobos site" (Golfo Nuevo, Patagonia, Argentina). 0.860 MB SHAUGHNESSY, PETER D.; ANTHONY O. NICHOLLS and SUE V. BRIGGS. TOURISM IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 5(1):15-27. 2008. Do tour boats affect fur seals at Montague Island, New South Wales? 0.182 MB SIMARD, YVAN; NATHALIE ROY and CEDRIC GERVAISE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(6):4109-4117. 2008. Passive acoustic detection and localization of whales: Effects of shipping noise in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. 1.282 MB STEIGER, G. H.; J. CALAMBOKIDIS; J. M. STRALEY; L. M. HERMAN; S. CERCHIO; D. R. SALDEN; J. URBAN-R.; J. K. JACOBSEN; O. VON ZIEGESAR; K. C. BALCOMB; C. M. GABRIELE; M. DAHLHEIM; S. UCHIDA; J. FORD; P. LADRON DE GUEVARA-P.; M. YAMAGUCHI and J. BARLOW. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(3):247-256. 2008. Geographic variation in killer whale attacks on humpback whales in the North Pacific: Implications for predation pressure. 0.459 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > STEVICK, PETER T.; LEWIS S. INCZE; SCOTT D. KRAUS; SHALE ROSEN; NICHOLAS WOLFF and ADAM BAUKUS. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 363:15-28. 2008. Trophic relationships and oceanography on and around a small offshore bank. 0.635 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > STOCKIN, KAREN A.; GRAHAM J. PIERCE; VICKY BINEDELL; NICOLA WISEMAN and MARK B. ORAMS. AQUATIC MAMMALS 34(2):200-211. 2008. Factors affecting the occurrence and demographics of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. 0.625 MB STRANDBERG, URSULA; ANNE KAKELA; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; KIT M. KOVACS; OTTO GRAHL-NIELSEN; HEIKKI KYVARINEN and REIJO KAKELA. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 81(4):473-485. 2008. Stratification, composition, and function of marine mammal blubber: The ecology of fatty acids in marine mammals. 0.499 MB TAKAHASHI, ERI M.; KAREN E. ARTHUR and GLEN R. SHAW. HARMFUL ALGAE 7(4):430-437. 2008. Occurrence of okadaic acid in the feeding grounds of dugongs (Dugong dugon) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Moreton Bay, Australia. 0.299 MB TAYLOR, MITCHELL K.; JEFF LAAKE; PHILIP D. MCLOUGHLIN; H. DEAN CLUFF and FRANCOIS MESSIER. ARCTIC 61(2):143-152. 2008. Mark-recapture and stochastic population models for polar bears of the High Arctic. 0.287 MB TETLEY, M. J.; E. G. MITCHELSON-JACOB and K. P. ROBINSON. REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 112(8):3449-3454. 2008. The summer distribution of coastal minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in the southern outer Moray Firth, NE Scotland, in relation to co-occurring mesoscale oceanographic features. 0.861 MB THOMTON, JAMIE D.; JO-ANN E. MELLISH; DANIEL R. HENNEN and MARKUS HORNING. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(1-2):195-203. 2008. Juvenile Steller sea lion dive behavior following temporary captivity. 0.457 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > TOUGAARD, JAKOB; JONAS TEILMANN and SVEND TOUGAARD. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(1-2):113-122. 2008. Harbour seal spatial distribution estimated from Argos satellite telemetry: Overcoming positioning errors. 1.165 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > TRIPOVICH, J. S.; I. CHARRIER; T. L. ROGERS; R. CANFIELD and J. P. Y. ARNOULD. BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES 79(1):74-80. 2008. Acoustic features involved in the neighbour-stranger vocal recognition process in male Australian fur seals. 0.837 MB VANDERLAAN, ANGELIA S. M.; CHRISTOPHER T. TAGGART; ANNA R. SERDYNSKA; ROBERT D. KENNEY and MOIRA W. BROWN. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(3):283-297. 2008. Reducing the risk of lethal encounters: Vessels and right whales in the Bay of Fundy and on the Scotian Shelf. 1.994 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > VIAUD-MARTINEZ, KARINE A.; ROBERT L. BROWNELL, JR.; ANASTASIA KOMNENOU and ANDREW J. BOHONAK. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 141(6):1600-1611. 2008. Genetic isolation and morphological divergence of Black Sea bottlenose dolphins. 0.906 MB VILLEGAS-AMTMANN, STELLA; DANIEL P. COSTA; YANN TREMBLAY; SANDIE SALAZAR and DAVID AURIOLES-GAMBOA. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 363:299-309. 2008. Multiple foraging strategies in a marine apex predator, the Galapagos sea lion Zalophus wollebaeki. 0.372 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > VORKAMP, KATRIN; FRANK F. RIGET; MARIANNE GLASIUS; DEREK C. G. MUIR and RUNE DIETZ. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 34(4):499-508. 2008. Levels and trends of persistent organic pollutants in ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from central west Greenland, with particular focus on polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). 0.561 MB WANG, J. Y.; T. R. FRASIER; S. C. YANG and B. N. WHITE. HEREDITY 101(2):145-155. 2008. Detecting recent speciation events: The case of the finless porpoise (genus Neophocaena). 0.248 MB WHITEHEAD, HAL; AMANDA COAKES; NATHALIE JAQUET and SUSAN LUSSEAU. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 361:291-300. 2008. Movements of sperm whales in the tropical Pacific. 0.214 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > WOLKERS, HANS; BJORN A. KRAFFT; BERT VAN BAVEL; LISA B. HELGASON; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN and KIT M. KOVACS. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PART A-CURRENT ISSUES 71(15):1009-1018. 2008. Biomarker responses and decreasing contaminant levels in ringed seals (Pusa hispida) from Svalbard, Norway. 0.435 MB YOUSUF, K. S. S. M.; A. K. ANOOP; B. ANOOP; V. V. AFSAL; E. VIVEKANANDAN; R. P. KUMARRAN; M. RAJAGOPALAN; P. K. KRISHNAKUMAR and P. JAYASANKAR. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 6pgs. 2008. Observations on incidental catch of cetaceans in three landing centres along the Indian coast. 0.567 MB ZAITSEVA, K. A.; V. I. KOROLEV and A. V. AKHI. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 44(2):230-236. 2008. Original Russian text published in Zhurnal Evolyutsionnoi Biokhimii I Fiziologii 44(2):194-199. 2008. Recognition of classes of noise-like signals by dolphins Tursiops truncatus. 0.169 MB From kopelman at optonline.net Wed Jul 30 07:46:43 2008 From: kopelman at optonline.net (Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.) Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:46:43 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Skinny fin whales: Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <8CABF2E1C1F3486-DB8-CD6@webmail-db20.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CABF2E1C1F3486-DB8-CD6@webmail-db20.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <009801c8f253$157bee70$4073cb50$@net> I?ve seen about 24 fin whales feeding (including 6 mother/calf pairs), south of Block island RI last week, and have had reports of fins feeding nearer to Montauk recently. None that I saw were thin. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. President Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island president at cresli.org www.cresli.org (all e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again" William Beebe From: marmam-bounces at lists.uvic.ca [mailto:marmam-bounces at lists.uvic.ca] On Behalf Of mjtetley at aol.com Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:04 PM To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca Subject: [MARMAM] Skinny fin whales: Nova Scotia I?ve been collecting data over the past four weeks on the distribution of rorqual whales off the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. During this time I have encountered a lot of rather skinny looking fin whales. Almost all sighted displayed distinct signs of the vertebrae being discernable, with approximately eight individuals showing concave depressions along their flanks. I was wondering if any other researchers or naturalists working along the East Coast of Canada or the US have noticed this recently as well ? Any information would be most appreciated. Regards Mike Tetley Please address all responses to m.j.tetley at bangor.ac.uk _____ AOL Email goes Mobile! You can now read your AOL Emails whilst on the move. Sign up for a free AOL Email account with unlimited storage today. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ajmilette at gmail.com Wed Jul 30 12:07:46 2008 From: ajmilette at gmail.com (aliza milette) Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:07:46 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship Opportunity Message-ID: <3b7ea6980807301207o3a2a22adhf4cfba7c1b689369@mail.gmail.com> Internship Opportunity: The Dolphin Institute (TDI), Ko Olina, Hawai'i is offering a limited number of internships for college-level students to assist in field surveys of dolphins, in processing of obtained data, and in development and presentation of marine conservation education programs for local students and the general public. TDI is a marine mammal science and education center located at Ko Olina in leeward Oahu that focuses on whales and dolphins in Hawaiian waters. It is directed by Dr. Adam Pack, Assistant Professor at University of Hawai'i at Hilo, and Dr. Louis Herman, an emeritus professor at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Further information on TDI can be found at www.dolphin-institute.org. During the fall of 2008, TDI will continue to focus on surveys of dolphins off the Leeward Coast of Oahu, on processing and analyzing our archives of dolphin and humpback whale data, and on public education programs. The internship is part time and unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to Ko Olina. On-water research will be conducted aboard our 19 or 21 foot outboard boats. Data processing and analysis will take place at the Ko Olina lab. Public education may take place at our learning center at the Ko Olina lab, at public venues, or at local schools. Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of marine mammal research including: Photo-identification Digitizing and enhancing identification photographs Behavioral recording Data entry and analysis Conservation Boat safety Familiarity with cetacean research and literature Public education We are accepting applicants immediately. Interns must complete at least one full day and either a second full day or two half days a week for a three-month period. Interns who are interested in staying longer will be evaluated at the end of the three-month period. The internship period begins the first week of September and ends the last week of November, 2008. Requirements: College or post-college education preferred; experience in research; two letters of recommendation; ability to work closely and harmoniously in a team atmosphere; self-motivation. Desirable qualifications: Marine mammal experience, experience with computer programs such as Aperture, Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, digital photography experience. Send cover letter indicating why you are seeking this internship and why you feel you are qualified, complete resume, college transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Send applications or inquiries by email to the Field Project and Education Coordinator, Aliza Milette, at AJMilette at gmail.com. Positions are open until filled. -- Aliza J. Milette Field Project & Education Coordinator Cetacean Project The Dolphin Institute AJMilette at gmail.com cell: 808-284-7428 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Phocid at aol.com Tue Jul 29 12:09:25 2008 From: Phocid at aol.com (Phocid at aol.com) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:09:25 EDT Subject: [MARMAM] Seal Pup Rehabilitation Internship Message-ID: Seal Pup Rehabilitation Internship Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a registered not for profit organization located on Salt Spring Island off the west coast BC, Canada. We are one of only two marine mammal rehabilitation facilities in the country and operate under permits from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air. IWNCC's focus is on the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned, sick and injured Harbour Seal pups. We have one immediate internship opening from mid-August until end October, 2008. This is a volunteer position with housing and a grocery allowance. Interns are accepted internationally and are responsible for their own transportation to and from British Columbia. Interns work directly under marine mammal rehabilitation specialists and can expect to learn and/or improve their skills in the following: Safe rescue and handling of Harbour Seal pups; stabilizing critical patients and new arrivals; diet preparation through all stages of the rehabilitation process; gavage (tube) feeding, force feeding and hand feeding techniques; proper hygiene and isolation protocols to prevent the spread of disease; administration of oral medications; behavioural and medical observation and proper record keeping; general care of many other indigenous avian and terrestrial species. For more information see our website at www.sealrescue.org. To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest with dates available and your resume. E-mail to iwncc at aol.com. Jackie Ballerone Program Director 322 Langs Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1N3 (250) 537-0777 ************** Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net Thu Jul 31 06:06:27 2008 From: lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net (Lyne Morissette) Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:06:27 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: interactions between marine mammals and cod fishery Message-ID: <9413F32B-915B-43D6-8BFE-477F95B51E2D@globetrotter.net> Dear colleagues, A new paper was recently published in the book "Ecosystem Ecology Research Trends" (Editors J. Chen and C. Guo, ISBN: 97816041838): "Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries: implications for cod recovery" by: Claude Savenkoff Lyne Morissette Martin Castonguay Douglas P. Swain Mike O. Hammill Denis Chabot J. Mark Hanson ABSTRACT: Abundance of many Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and groundfish stocks in the Northwest Atlantic declined to low levels in the early 1990s, resulting in cessation of directed fishing for these stocks, thus ending one of the largest and longest running commercial groundfish fisheries in the world. The stocks of the northern (nGSL) and southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (sGSL) were closed to directed cod fishing from 1994 to 1996 for the nGSL and from 1993 to 1997 for the sGSL, followed by the opening of a small directed fishery in the two systems. In the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence, the ecosystem biomass structure shifted dramatically from one dominated by demersal fish predators (Atlantic cod Gadus morhua, redfish Sebastes spp.) and small-bodied forage species (capelin Mallotus villosus, mackerel Scomber scombrus, herring Clupea harengus, northern shrimp Pandalus borealis) to one now dominated by only small-bodied forage species. The decline of large predatory fishes has left only marine mammals as top predators during the mid-1990s, and marine mammals and Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides during the early 2000s. Large changes also occurred in the biomass structure and ecosystem functioning of the adjacent southern Gulf of St Lawrence (sGSL) but they were not as dramatic. Although predatory fishes decreased between the mid-1980s and mid-1990s, and prey consumption by seal species increased considerably, large cod remained among the most important single predators on fish in the sGSL. The changes in top- predator abundance driven by human exploitation of selected species resulted in a major perturbation of the structure and functioning of both Gulf ecosystems and represent a case of fishery-induced regime shift. Overfishing influenced community biomass structure directly through preferential removal of larger-bodied fishes and indirectly through predation release. Species interactions are central to ecosystem considerations. In marine ecosystems, predation can be the major ecological process affecting fish populations and piscivory is often the largest source of fish removal, usually larger than fishing mortality. In both northern and southern Gulf ecosystems, predation mortality exceeded fishing mortality for most groups in recent years because fishing mortality was intentionally reduced by fisheries closures. Seals have benefited from reduced hunting (harvesting and culling/bounties) since the 1970s. Consumption of fish by marine mammals exceeded consumption by predatory fishes in the two ecosystems in the recent time periods. Since the collapse of groundfish stocks, commercial fisheries and seals have become important predators on predatory fishes possibly slowing their recovery. In recent years, consumption by seals shifted towards species at lower trophic level (forage fishes and invertebrates), which were also the main target of fisheries. Thus, commercial fisheries and seals may have become important competitors of predatory fishes for the same resource. PDF is available upon request to Lyne Morissette: lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net Lyne Morissette, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Arizona State University & Fisheries Centre University of British Columbia Lenfest Ocean Program http://www.lenfestocean.org/whales_fisheries.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tonifontg at gmail.com Tue Jul 29 06:20:08 2008 From: tonifontg at gmail.com (toni font gmail) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:20:08 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Science vs Cost References: <488C85AB.6090509@csiwhalesalive.org> Message-ID: <0fbf01c8f17d$d3895d20$210010ac@ECOLOGIC> Dear william and others in the list I would like to make a contribution to your request of 'better communication', in an era of shrinkink funds and much needed reduction in CO2 emissions caused by travel. As you say, there is plenty of room to improve our capacity of communication without spending the money in physical travel (that, of course will always be desirable!) Let me share an experience: I have recently been involved in the organisation of a very specific Seminar framed under Art and Science relationships (2007 year of the science). The meeting was about fishes and marine life illustration and painting. A limited number of people was attending the meeting due to its specificity and venue limitations. It was held in spanish or catalan plus simultaneous translation to english. The organizers (General Direction for Research Innovation of the Balearic Islands Local Government) decided to register all the conferences with a dual digital camera video system, picking simultaneously both voice channels and the video channels of speaker and the translator. In fact, in a time of High definition videocameras recording not in tape but in hard disks in compressed mode, today that means 'low cost video edition' After some postproduction, the Seminar has been uploaded in the Internet and can be seen by anyone interested. http://seminaris.balearsfaciencia.org/seminari07/ponencias.htm http://seminaris.balearsfaciencia.org/seminari07/1M2_Kent_Carpenter.htm The site shows two screens with the speaker and the synchronized powerpoint. Advantages? Many people that has been unable to attend the Seminar had the opportunity to comfortably 'attend' on demand speeches Some attendants have revisited interesting passages of the conference of some colleague. (Myself, too involved in the 'kitchen' of the Seminar to be able of attending every speech have been able to revisit missed conferences) Depending on the video compression you can pack up tp 10 hour of video in a single dvd (to be played as divx in a computer or in a specific dvd plauer) and ship it cheaply (or give to the attendants to bring home) Shortages? Of course it is not a bidirectional system, but allows longer lasting of the message and experiences of a meeting... toni font environmental consultant Producciones Organicas Balearic Islands Spain ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Rossiter" To: Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 4:26 PM Subject: [MARMAM] Science vs Cost > > The advancement of your science is being impeded by the increasing cost > of attending marine mammal-related conferences, workshops, and meetings. > An increasing number of professionals and students are unable to find or > justify the funds to attend. This should be of concern whether you are > one of the few who can attend or one of the many who cannot. You are all > missing out here. > > The overall problem facing your profession is perhaps more apparent to > Cetacean Society International because we are one of the few sources for > travel funds available to scientists, particularly entry-level students. > A recent "helpful" post to MARMAM attracted worldwide requests from > everywhere between the Ukraine, the Phillipines, and Tierra del Fuego, > for at least five worthy events. > > The problem is also apparent to CSI because we see the talent in the > emerging generation that you need to foster if your science is to > prosper...face it, many of you are getting "mature", and you know it > makes no sense to limit the next generation to those who can afford to > travel. > > Does anyone on this list know enough about teleconferencing to work with > CSI to develop a way to enable people to participate in your events from > anywhere? > > Does anyone on this list know of foundations or other primary funders > willing to use CSI, or any appropriate medium, to facilitate the > application of teleconferencing to future events? > > The goal would be to enable organizers to provide significant benefits > to distant participants, at little or no cost to either. An additional > goal would be to allow events to benefit, for example, from plenary > presentations by eminent people who cannot travel, perhaps for health > reasons. > > Without better communications your science will suffer. Solutions are > available, and I hope this stirs the pot enough to get something started. > > Thank you, > Bill > > William W. Rossiter > President > Cetacean Society International > P.O.Box 953, Georgetown, CT 06829 USA > ph 203-770-8615, fx 860-561-0187 > rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org > www.csiwhalesalive.org > > > _______________________________________________ > MARMAM mailing list > MARMAM at lists.uvic.ca > https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam From PeimerER.ctr at Npt.NUWC.Navy.Mil Thu Jul 31 06:37:34 2008 From: PeimerER.ctr at Npt.NUWC.Navy.Mil (Peimer Elizabeth Ann R CONT NPRI) Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:37:34 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Scientist Vacancy Announcement, Newport RI Message-ID: <9D7F8BF1DCA9D411B0850008C75D89C529B0B4CD@npri54exc16.npt.nuwc.navy.mil> Marine Scientist Vacancy Announcement Position: Marine Scientist Location: Newport, Rhode Island Position Description: Successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of marine biologists and environmental planners to provide technical expertise in support of Navy at-sea environmental planning projects. Candidate will support development of NEPA, MMPA, ESA, or other policy-driven projects. Successful candidate will have a strong background in marine science, with demonstrated experience supporting or leading projects involving assessment of effects to marine species. Candidate will be required to communicate with staff scientists and engineers, government personnel, and academic researchers and independently prepare and provide timelines, briefs, and presentations to sponsors. Candidate will also travel to and participate in scientific and industry-specific conferences. Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance. Required Skills: Minimum 3 years supporting marine science or environmental planning projects. Initiative; willingness to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules; experience multi-tasking and managing multiple, simultaneous, and diverse projects; ability to take ownership and accountability for a project and follow through to ensure completion of tasks. Successful candidate will be motivated and eager to address complex environmental issues involving biological, physical, and acoustic oceanography. Efficient computer skills for writing and reviewing documents are also necessary. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are absolutely necessary. Preferred Skills: Experience applying the NEPA process to Navy environmental planning projects. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS (9.x), EndNote and familiarity with Federal environmental law is highly preferred. Education: BS/BA (M.S. or advanced degree preferred) in marine science, oceanography, environmental science, biology, or related field. Contact: Send resume, writing sample, and contact information for at least 3 professional/academic references to: McLaughlin Research Corporation 132 Johnnycake Hill Middletown, RI 02842 Email (preferred): Ccole at mrcds.com MRC offers a competitive wage and benefit package. Please visit the Human Resources section of our web site (www.mrcds.com) for information on benefits. Elizabeth Ann R. Peimer McLaughlin Research Corporation NUWC Newport, Environmental Division T 401.832.3568 F 401.832.4747 peimerer.ctr at npt.nuwc.navy.mil -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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POSITION SUMMARY The Marine Conservation Planner / GIS Analyst will support The Nature Conservancy's Bering Sea and Polar Marine conservation programs, focusing initially on the coastal, estuarine, and continental shelf habitats of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. S/He will be instrumental in developing science-based conservation plans for these regions through data collection, development, analysis, and mapping and through conservation approaches including regional planning, policy, protected-area designation, and market-based strategies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Marine Conservation Planner/GIS Analyst will: * work collaboratively with the Bering Sea / Polar Marine director to develop multi-faceted regional and community-based collaborative initiatives with partners; * be part of a team that works on the design of marine protected areas, approaches and tools for ecosystem-based management, gap analyses, ecoregional assessments, and conservation action plans; * serve as a primary point of contact for marine planning and will be expected to enhance strategic partnerships both within and outside the Conservancy to improve the development and implementation of plans; * report the advancement of marine science in planning, tools, and training; * engage relevant local communities, government agencies, academic institutions, and other private non-profit organizations by building connections and collaborative undertakings; * organize and oversee a variety of program activities; * recognize and develop new opportunities to advance program goals, communicate regularly and effectively with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds and perspectives; * develop and manage spatial and non-spatial data and databases; * be the primary marine species and habitat analyst; * contribute to the Conservancy's global and regional marine conservation goals by coordinating with marine staff across the organization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * MS degree in a field relevant to marine science and marine resource conservation and 3-5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; * Experience with Geographic Information Systems technology and software such as ArcGIS, but also including graphics, and database software packages such as Microsoft Access; * Demonstrated conservation planning experience, including the design and implementation of conservation planning projects involving GIS data development and management, map production, and spatial analysis. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION * Experience with tools for conservation planning such as Marxan is desired. * Demonstrated ability to take initiative when working independently or as part of a group. * Ability to work effectively in a lead or support position within a team. * Excellent creative problem-solving skills, ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly and to train others in their use. * Comfort with uncertainty. * Advanced analytical skills including manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data for marine ecosystems * Knowledge of marine species and ecosystems and their conservation needs * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. * Ability and willingness to travel frequently and occasionally on evenings and weekends BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please consider the environment before printing this email ________________________________ Steve A. MacLean Bering Sea Program Director smaclean at tnc.org (907) 276-3133 Ext. 101 (Phone) (907) 276-2584 (Fax) nature.org The Nature Conservancy Alaska Field Office 715 L Street Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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