From rsamaral at gmail.com Wed Dec 1 11:23:36 2010 From: rsamaral at gmail.com (Rodrigo Amaral) Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:23:36 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] recent paper on Amazonian manatees Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the following paper recently published in Marine Biodiversity Records. Body weight/length relationship and mass estimation using morphometric measurements in Amazonian manatees Trichechus inunguis (Mammalia: Sirenia) Rodrigo S. Amaral, Vera M.F. da Silva and Fernando C.W. Rosas Vol. 3, e105, 1-4. Abstract This study defined the body weight/length relationship and an equation for body mass estimation using morphometric measurements on Amazonian manatees Trichechus inunguis (Mammalia: Sirenia). Total length (TL), maximum girth (MG) and body mass (M) were obtained from 91 captive Amazonian manatees (46 males and 45 females) of different ages, and TL and M were obtained from eight free-ranging Amazonian manatees (6 males and 2 females). The data were analysed by linear and multiple linear regressions. The maximum length and mass measured were 266.5 cm and 379.5 kg, respectively. The equation for body weight/length relationship was M = 0.00001070 * TL^3.122 (r^2 = 0.984) (Equation I) and no differences between sexes and between captive and free-ranging animals were found (P > 0.05). We calculated two more equations for mass estimation (Equation II: M = 0.00003284 * TL^1.857 * MG^1.106, r^ 2 = 0.992; and Equation III: M = 1.506 + 0.00003477 * TL * MG^2, r^2 = 0.995), and the best equation (high correlation coefficient and low percentage of residues) was Equation III. Equation I provides the body condition of manatees, whereas Equation III is more accurate for estimating body mass. Both equations are important tools for management of captive and free-ranging Amazonian manatees. This article is now available online at: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?iid=7089132 or upon request; please email rsamaral at usp.br Best regards, Rodrigo Amaral ---- Rodrigo de Souza Amaral., M.V., M.Sc. Laborat?rio de Dosagens Hormonais - LDH Faculdade de Medicina Veterin?ria e Zootecnia - FMVZ Universidade de S?o Paulo - USP -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From MaSi at natur.gl Thu Dec 2 08:41:00 2010 From: MaSi at natur.gl (Malene J. Simon) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:41:00 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on fin whale song in Davis Strait Message-ID: <4C9B48EE7039974C923946C0385E2C2202813BBC@naturmail.natur.local> Dear Marmam subscribers The following paper has just been published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. For further details please contact Malene Simon, MaSi at natur.gl . Simon M, Stafford KM, Beedholm K, Lee CM and Madsen P.T. 2010. Singing behavior of fin whales in the Davis Strait with implications for mating, migration and foraging. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 128(5): 3200-3210. ABSTRACT: Most baleen whales undertake migrations between low-latitude breeding grounds and high-latitude feeding grounds. Though little is known about the timing of their migration from the Arctic, fin whales are assumed to undertake a similar migratory pattern. To address questions about habitat use and migrations, the acoustic activity of fin whales in Davis Strait, between Greenland and Canada, was monitored continuously for two years using three bottom-moored acoustic recorders. The acoustic power in the fin whale call frequencies peaked in November-December, showing that fin whales are present in Davis Strait much later in the year than previously expected. The closely timed peaks in song activity and conception time imply that not all fin whales migrate south to mate, but rather start mating at high latitudes rather than or before migrating. Singing activity was strongly linked to daylight hours, suggesting that fin whales might feed during the few daylight hours of the late fall and early Arctic winter. A negative correlation between the advancing sea ice front and power in fin whale frequencies indicates that future changes in sea ice conditions from global warming might change the distribution and migratory patterns of fin whales near the poles. Yours sincerely Malene Simon Institute of Biological Sciences * University of Aarhus C. F. M?llers All? * Build. 1131 * 8000 Aarhus C * Denmark Phone: (+299) 36 12 50 * Fax:(+299) 36 12 12 E-mail: masi at natur.gl * Web: http://www.marinebioacoustics.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From barthval at t-online.de Mon Dec 6 07:03:02 2010 From: barthval at t-online.de (Klaus Barthelmess) Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:03:02 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on German whale research in the 1930s Message-ID: Dear Marmamers, My 2009 [published 2010], 40-page, colorfully illustrated, German-language paper on "German whale research in the 1930s, its function in the national whaling policy, its scientific results and perception", which was published in: Historisch-meereskundliches Jahrbuch, 15, , pp. 53-92 is now availabe in an 8.1 MB zipped PDF download from our colleague Jan Hermann's website: http://www.cetacea.de/artikel/feature/2010/deutscher_walfang_1930er.php Click on the DOWNLOAD button on the right. It comes with an English summary, which, for your convenience, you'll also find below. Cheers Klaus Barthelmess barthval at t-online.de Summary: German whale research in the 1930s, its function within the national whaling policy, its scientific results and international perception. The article describes the background, purpose, organisation, scope, subjects, scientific merits and the international perception of German cetacean research conducted between 1936 and 1943, when Germany was the world?s third largest pelagic whaling nation, accounting for up to 12% of total Antarctic whale catches. Initially, as the leading consumer of whale oil, Germany had had a powerful position on the market, which had made whaling under her own flag unnecessary. This changed in 1935, when Norwegian whale oil producers substantially increased prices, making a bilateral trade clearing agreement dysfunctional. New German whaling figured prominently in the Nazi Four-Year-Plan. To put the new industry on a sound footing, its operational, logistic and technological aspects were from the start organized in a systematic and often innovative way. Aspects of international law relating to pelagic whaling in the Antarctic were dealt with by Germany signing (but not ratifying) the International Agreement for the Regulation of Whaling, negotiated in London in 1937. The London Agreement stipulated the collection of biological data relevant to age and reproduction patterns of whales. The industry had an interest in their migration patterns as well as their temporal and spatial distribution. Accordingly, a national whales? research institute was founded in Hamburg. Like several other whaling nations, Germany also despatched an Antarctic geographical research expedition in 1938/39 to ascertain her legal standing in case other nations proceeded to lay claims of sovereignty over parts of Antarctica and the adjoining, whale-rich waters. Whales were studied not only during this geographical research expedition, but also on board the seven German floating whale factory ships. 14 scientists conducted field research on the whaling grounds or worked in the research institute. The costs for whale research were budgeted with the ministry of food and agriculture. Besides systematic observations of whale presence, reliable catch statistics were kept on board the floating factories. Other research topics included anatomical and food studies of krill, the main food of several baleen whale species, plankton studies, relationships between diatom presence on whales? skins and their body conditions, hydrographical analyses of water bodies, whale blood morphology and embryology. There were no innovative trends in German whale research. Its topics continued previous British and Norwegian whale research, broadening their scope by adding data from ocean areas hitherto unstudied. Some preliminary results were published in two special issues of a fisheries research journal during the war. However, they were written in German and not in English. Furthermore, the inter-institutional exchange of publications was severed in those years. Finally, many biological samples collected were destroyed during the war, so that when peace was restored, the small volume of surviving samples permitted no analysis of scientific significance. For these reasons, the international scientific perception of German whale research was almost nil. However, the director of the whales? research institute had been commissioned to edit a whaling handbook for all those decision makers involved with the new industry in Germany. It covered historical, legal, scientific and technical aspects of whales and whaling. Unlike the scientific studies, this pioneering handbook was widely perceived and would become the prototype for similar handbooks published by Japanese, Dutch and Russian newcomers to Antarctic whaling. The article concludes with a brief outlook over German whale research interests in occupied Norway during Word War II and trends in national whale research after the war. From dylan at planetwhale.com Fri Dec 3 09:31:24 2010 From: dylan at planetwhale.com (Dylan Walker) Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:31:24 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: A Global Directory of Cetacean Conservation Organisations Message-ID: Dear Marmamers, The team at Planet Whale are delighted to announce the publication of 'A Global Directory of Cetacean Conservation Organisations'. This report can be viewed and downloaded at: http://www.planetwhale.com/community/opinion/the-first-global-directory-of-cetacean-conservation-organisations.html The report is, we believe, the first of its kind to summarise the status of the world's non-profit Cetacean Conservation Organisations (CCO's). Planet Whale has produced this report as a free downloadable resource for everybody to use, so please upload it to your own website, or link to it from your social network or blog so that your colleagues and members can read the report online. Packed with fascinating information and stunning images, this report includes an overview of nearly 100 CCO's worldwide and an easy-to-use directory of 95 CCO?s in 32 different countries. In addition, the report contains a summary of how Planet Whale plans to enhance the profile of CCO's among the whale watching public (see pages 18-20). Any CCO's wanting to be included in future reports should email amanda at planetwhale.com . 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URL: From editor at monachus-guardian.org Mon Dec 6 06:09:00 2010 From: editor at monachus-guardian.org (William M. Johnson) Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:09:00 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] THE MONACHUS GUARDIAN, DECEMBER 2010 Message-ID: Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Monk Seal This is to let you know that we have now published the December 2010 issue of The Monachus Guardian, the biannual electronic journal focusing on the Mediterranean, Hawaiian and Caribbean monk seals. The site can be accessed at http://www.monachus-guardian.org HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CURRENT ISSUE: Guest Editorial: Growing up with monk seals in Madeira, by Gil Pereira. International News: IUCN let down... Hawaiian News: Updates from Papahanaumokuakea and the Main Hawaiian Islands... Mediterranean News: Greece: Lazarus dies in rehab... Mauritania & Western Sahara: New productivity record... Turkey: Monk seal pup rescued in Aydincik, Mersin... Cover Story: Cave habitats used by Mediterranean monk seals in Sardinia, by Luigi Bundone. In Focus I: Mediterranean monk seal mortality in 2010 in Greece, by Marianna Psaradellis, Vangelis Paravas and Alexandros A. Karamanlidis. In Focus II: Three monk seal encounters in the Northern Gulf of Evia, Greece, by Giovanni Bearzi and Silvia Bonizzoni. Perspectives: A new healthcare facility for Hawaiian monk seals in Kona, Hawaii, by Jeff Boehm. Letters to the Editor: Including Genetic scepticism ? just how important is genetic research to the conservation of the Mediterranean monk seal? Recent Publications The current and back issues of The Monachus Guardian are also available from the Monk Seal Library http://www.monachus-guardian.org/library.htm. Should you have any comments on the web site or its contents, please contact us at: editor at monachus-guardian.org. Our sincere thanks to all the friends and colleagues who have made this issue possible. William M. Johnson editor at monachus-guardian.org _______________________________________________ William M Johnson editor at monachus-guardian.org website: http://www.monachus-guardian.org newsblog: http://www.monachus-guardian.org/wordpress Facebook: http://cli.gs/fb.tmg _______________________________________________ From michaelscheer at t-online.de Sun Dec 5 11:37:09 2010 From: michaelscheer at t-online.de (michaelscheer at t-online.de) Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:37:09 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New article - Review on cetacean behaviors during swim encounters with humans Message-ID: <1PPKOT-0HfntY0@fwd10.aul.t-online.de> Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication of the following article: Scheer, M. (2010). Review of self-initiated behaviors of free-ranging cetaceans directed towards human swimmers and waders during open water encounters. In: G?csi, M?rta and Adam Miklosi (eds.), Human?Animal Interaction: Special Issue of Interaction Studies 11:3 (2010), pp. 442?466. DOI: 10.1075/is.11.3.07sch For pdf requests please contact me at michaelscheer at t-online.de. ABSTRACT Open water encounters of swimming and wading humans with wild cetaceans have increased worldwide. Behaviors being self-initiated by cetaceans during encounters and addressed towards humans still have received little study and their structure and function mostly remain unclear. This study reviews the scientific literature describing such behaviors. Unhabituated, habituated, lone and sociable and food-provisioned cetaceans from 10 odontocete and one mysticete species were reported to show altogether 53 different behaviors which were affiliative (33 behaviors), aggressive/threatening (18) and sexual (2) in nature. Behaviors are listed in an ethogram. Due to varying research designs, observational biases cannot be excluded and comparability of results is sometimes hindered. Aggressive/threatening behaviors were reported mainly for food-provisioned and lone and sociable dolphins and these might be responses to inappropriate human behaviors. Sexual behaviors were only described for lone and sociable dolphins. A few swimmer-whale interaction videos can be seen here: http://pilot-whales.org/www/en/human_dolphin_swim_programs_whale_watching.php?WEBYEP_DI=4 For further publications visit http://www.pilot-whales.org/www/en/globicephala_publications.php?WEBYEP_DI=4 Kind regards Michael Scheer --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Scheer, Dipl. Biol. Brunnenstr. 15-16 28203 Bremen Germany T +49 - (0)421 - 731 87 F +49 - (0)421 - 764 82 M +49 - (0)173 - 238 61 56 www.pilot-whales.org www.pilotwale.de mscheer at uni-bremen.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From suearnold at linknet.com.au Fri Dec 3 13:51:56 2010 From: suearnold at linknet.com.au (arnold sue) Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:51:56 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] Transient Orca Predation Chukotka Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The California Gray Whale Coalition is researching transient orca predation on gray whales in Chukotkan waters and would be grateful to make contact with any Russian scientists who have data on predation. Many thanks, Sue Arnold California Gray Whale Coalition From jonashburner at googlemail.com Tue Dec 7 09:26:25 2010 From: jonashburner at googlemail.com (Jon Ashburner) Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:26:25 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] South Georgia Weddell Seal Photo ID Catalogue Message-ID: Dear Marmamers, I have recently been given a comprehensive photo ID catalogue for the weddell seal population based in Larsen Harbour, South Georgia. This is the most northerly breeding weddell seal colony, and the only weddell seals known to breed on land as opposed to ice.. The catalogue was compiled by Kicki Erikson, of the yacht Wanderer 3 which has been on South Georgia for 2 years, and conducted a census of the Larsen Harbour weddell seals during the 2010 breeding season. The catalogue includes 29 individuals, with 20 females and 9 males. Kicki has asked me if I know anyone who may be interested in the catalogue but no one springs to mind, so I thought I would post it on MARMAM. If anyone would like a copy of the catalogue (or knows of someone that might), please email me at jonashburner at gmail.com with a postal address and I will send a disc of the images to you (since it is too large to be sent electronically. Kind regards, Jon -- Jonathan Ashburner Zoological Field Assistant British Antarctic Survey King Edward Point South Georgia jonashburner at gmail.com From Simon.Childerhouse at aad.gov.au Tue Dec 7 20:03:22 2010 From: Simon.Childerhouse at aad.gov.au (Simon Childerhouse) Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:03:22 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] First announcement for a symposium and workshop - Living whales in the southern ocean: advances in methods for non-lethal cetacean research [Sec=Unclassified] Message-ID: <42C7503E0B99F248B06BC65E7D2B4E02019D566717E4@EX2K7-CCR.AAD.GOV.AU> Dear Colleagues, Please find below the first announcement for a symposium and workshop scheduled for September 2011 in Chile. This is a collaboration developed by the Southern Ocean Research Partnership (SORP); a working group of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission. While the focus of the symposium and workshop will be on application of existing and novel non-lethal research techniques to cetaceans in the Southern Ocean, it will provide an excellent forum for a more general discussion on advances in non-lethal research techniques for cetaceans. We welcome expressions of interest from those in the marine mammal research community interested in presenting papers or potentially convening sessions, supporting the symposium through financial support, or with suggestions about associated workshops. Please reply to sorp at aad.gov.au. More information is available at http://www.marinemammals.gov.au/sorp/living-whales-symposium. Regards Simon Childerhouse Coordinator of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership Australian Marine Mammal Centre, Australian Antarctic Division Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities 203 Channel Highway, Kingston 7050, Tasmania, Australia Ph. +61-3-6232-3146 Mob. +61-439-317-605 Email. simon.childerhouse at aad.gov.au Web. www.marinemammals.gov.au; www.aad.gov.au ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP LIVING WHALES IN THE SOUTHERN OCEAN: ADVANCES IN METHODS FOR NON-LETHAL CETACEAN RESEARCH Objectives. The focus of the symposium and accompanying workshop is to review the strengths and weaknesses of current and new methods for studying living whales in the Southern Ocean. Specifically, the objectives are to advance the synergies of non-lethal methods for investigations addressing three broad themes: 1) Population dynamics, health status and life history parameters of recovering whale species 2) Ecological linkages, functional roles and relationships of whales in their ecosystem(s) 3) The response of whales to climate change and anthropogenic impacts Presentations will focus on methodological, analytical or technological advances in non-lethal methodology, including those that are still under development. There will be a focus on presentations that integrate methods. The symposium and workshop are part of the work of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership. Key audience. The target audience for the workshop is scientists and managers interested in the application of new and developing non-lethal methods for understanding whales in the Southern Hemisphere and elsewhere. Given the multi-disciplinary nature of the symposium and workshop, it will have widespread appeal. Structure. A one-day symposium will be followed by a two-day workshop. Symposium. The symposium will have keynote speakers from a range of disciplines who will highlight advances in non-lethal research techniques. There will be presentations on specific research fields and also results from large-scale, multi-national programmes (e.g. IDCR/SOWER, SPLASH, SCANs, TOPP). In brief: * Keynote address (45 mins) - a presentation by an eminent scientist of non-lethal research providing an historical context for the development of non-lethal research, with a particular reference to Southern Hemisphere examples * Presentations of state of the art non-lethal research techniques (30 mins each) - summarising the latest developments and describing the applications to southern hemisphere whales * Selected case studies (45 mins each) - providing detailed description of methods and analyses Depending on interest, we may run concurrent sessions or possibly extend the symposium to 1.5 or 2 days to cover more material. Workshop. A two-day workshop will follow the symposium and will focus on presentations by experts with significant time for discussion of new and evolving techniques and their application to the themes of the workshop. Proposed location. To be confirmed but likely to be either Valparaiso or La Serena, Chile. Proposed dates. To be confirmed but likely to be September 2011. Steering Group. Scott Baker, Bob Brownell, Simon Childerhouse, Barbara Galletti, Ari Friedlander, and Nick Gales. Costs. A small registration fee will apply but there will be reduced fees for students and researchers from developing nations. Contact information: Living Whales Symposium, c/o Australian Marine Mammal Centre, Australian Antarctic Division, Channel Highway, Kingston, Tasmania 7050, AUSTRALIA. Email. sorp at aad.gov.au. 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Abstract This study describes the morphological, morphometric and ultrastructural characteristics of the Amazonian manatee *Trichechus inunguis* (Natterer, 1883) spermatozoon. The spermatozoa were obtained from a urine sample of an adult *T*. *inunguis* kept in captivity. The spermatozoa were analyzed by light and transmission electron microscopy. The head of Amazonian manatee spermatozoa had a flat oval shape and a well distinguishable midpiece. The mean dimensions of the spermatozoa were: head length, 7.49 ? 0.24 ?m; head width, 3.53 ? 0.19 ?m; head thickness, 1.61 ? 0.13 ?m; midpiece length, 11.36 ? 0.34 ?m; flagellum length, 40.91 ? 1.94 ?m; total tail length, 52.16 ? 1.06 ?m; total spermatozoon length, 60.08 ? 1.40 ?m. The Amazonian manatee spermatozoa were similar in shape to other sirenian spermatozoa; however, presenting a different size. This study describes, for the first time, the morphometric and ultrastructural characteristics of the Amazonian manatee spermatozoa, and also demonstrates the possible use of spermatozoa retrieved from urine samples for biological studies. KEY WORDS. Anatomy; reproduction; sirenians; spermatozoon; Trichechus inunguis. This article is now available online at: http://submission.scielo.br/index.php/zool/index or upon request; please email rsamaral at usp.br Best regards, Rodrigo Amaral ---- Rodrigo de Souza Amaral., M.V., M.Sc. Laborat?rio de Dosagens Hormonais - LDH Faculdade de Medicina Veterin?ria e Zootecnia - FMVZ Universidade de S?o Paulo - USP -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As one can read in the "Call for Presentations", "All topics related to marine mammal science and husbandries (including conservation, education, veterinarian medicine, operant conditioning, et cetera) are acceptable. For the 39th Annual Symposium, the EAAM will especially encourage presentations dedicated to any fields of work related to the conservation of wild populations of marine mammals. Students are particularly encouraged to submit presentations, apply for sponsorships and enroll on the Award for the Best Student Presentation". For further information (including the relevant forms: "Call for Presentations" and "Registration"), you can check the following websites: - www.eaambarcelona2011.net/ - www.zoobarcelona.cat - www.eaam.org We sincerely look forward to see you, again, in fantastic Barcelona! Kind regards, E. Vicente -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Two datasets for the workshop have been prepared, one for detection and classification and one for localization. These are for training DCL algorithms. As in past years, a challenge dataset will be presented later with which attendees can test and compare algorithms. Information about the venue, the workshop, and the tutorials, as well as a link to the datasets, are available on the conference web site: http://www.bioacoustics.us/dcl.html Abstract submission guidelines will also be presented shortly, as will registration procedures. The workshop is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (Michael Weise), the Navy's Environmental Readiness Division (Frank Stone), and the Acoustical Society of America. From travellingfools at hotmail.com Mon Dec 13 13:34:22 2010 From: travellingfools at hotmail.com (Kara Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:34:22 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] National Marine Educators Association annual meeting: Call for Papers Message-ID: Call For Papers: National Marine Educators Association Annual Conference June 29 ? July 3, 2011 Boston, MA Cape to Cape in the Hub of Marine Education Hosted by Massachusetts Marine Educators Calling all educators, scientists, swimmers, and all who love to learn and teach about the world of water! Come share your experiences, information, and ideas for lessons at the 2011 National Marine Educators Association Annual conference in Boston, MA. Please see strand topics listed below and note that each session must relate to one of the Ocean literacy principles. Email the completed form to: patharcourt at charter,net . Contact Pat Harcourt for more information 508 215-9641 See you in the Hub! Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 18, 2011. Strand themes for NMEA 2011 Audiences - Focus is on cultivating a global community of water conservationists. Presenters are invited to share strategies and programs that focus on connecting to underrepresented audiences. Breakthroughs - Focus is on scientific research and new technologies that enable us to better understand the ocean, including the role of freshwater is it applies to inland waterways and it so impact on the ocean. Partnerships - Focus is on successful partnerships and collaborations among educators, researchers, diverse audiences and communities as well as opportunities for teacher training, grants, awards and classroom funding. Research - Focus is on behavioral patterns of students and educators in schools, and other organ-izations as they relate to ocean literacy. Presenters are invited to share their specific projects. STEM - Focus is on combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in order to provide inquiry opportunities to enhance students? understandings of aquatic ecosystems. Sustainability - Focus is on conservation issues as they pertain to the well-being of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources. Specific topics may include global climate change, policy initiatives and local success stories. Teaching ? Focus is on successful classroom experiences using aquatic and marine themes. Presenters are invited to share their best practices. Traditional Knowledge ? Focus is on the long standing traditions, practices and cultures of regional, indigenous and local communities as they relate to freshwater and marine environments. Traditional ecological knowledge is cultural practice based on generations of place-based observations and empirical, experiential information. 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Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing behavioral and cognitive research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. Specific job duties include: * Collecting observational behavioral data * Preparing stimuli for cognitive research sessions * Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for cognitive research sessions * Operating video equipment * Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis * General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.) Publications: Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M. (2010). Blindfolded Imitation in a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 23, 671-688. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., Erb, L., & Trone, M. (2010). What do dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) understand about hidden objects? Animal Cognition, 13, 103-120. Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required. The deadline to apply is *** February 1st***. To apply, you must download the application available at www.dolphins.org. Click "Research", and then "Internship Information". The application, and all associated materials (resume, transcript, and letters of rec.) must be mailed to DRC. -------------------------------- Emily Guarino Administrative Director of Research emily at dolphins.org Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 www.dolphins.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ritter at m-e-e-r.de Fri Dec 10 02:03:40 2010 From: ritter at m-e-e-r.de (Fabian Ritter, MEER e.V.) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:03:40 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] M.E.E.R. field course, springtime 2011 Message-ID: <4D01FAFC.40300@m-e-e-r.de> Dear Fellow-Marmamers! The non-profit association M.E.E.R. would like to announce it's next field course in behavioural biology in the Canary Islands: "Field research of the project M.E.E.R. La Gomera" from 01-15 May 2011 The project M.E.E.R. La Gomera is conducting a study on the interactions between cetaceans and whale watching boats since many years. The participants of these 2-weeks practical courses will get an insight into the behavioural research conducted from whale watching boats operating off the island of La Gomera. In this area, 21 cetaceans species could be identified during the last years, representing one of the highest known species diversities in the world. A list of publications that resulted from this project is given below. The course includes a full training program: the theory and practice of behavioural research will be learned and profound background information on whale watching will be given. Research experience that will be gained includes sighting data recording, behavioural sampling, photo identification, data handling and more. The course is fully accepted for the study of Biology at the Humboldt-Universitaet Berlin (Germany) and the University of Vienna (Austria). Moreover, the research is embedded in conservation efforts aiming at the preservation and promotion of whale watching as a sustainable use of cetaceans and the establishment of a marine sanctuary in the waters off La Gomera. M.E.E.R. La Gomera was honoured in 2001 with the international environmental award "Tourismus und Umwelt" by the German Association of Travel Agencies and Travel Operators (DRV). As was said during the bestowal, the project "realises new ways of co-operation of research and tourism in an exemplary and innovative way". For further information (including downloads of a detailed brochure and a booking form) please visit http://m-e-e-r.de/index.php?id=208&L=2 The price is 899.- ? including 7 whale watching research excursions, accommodation, full training program, scientific supervision, donation to M.E.E.R. e.V., written working material, certificate of attendance and one year MEER e.V. membership. (The journey to and from La Gomera is not included in the price.) Early bookings are accepted until 31 January 2011 at a price of 849.- ? For further information, booking, etc., please send an e-mail to info at m-e-e-r.de _____________________________________ The non-profit association M.E.E.R. is registred and based in Berlin. The objectives of the association are conservation, research and education in order to protect cetaceans in their natural habitats. Our work aims at increasing the public awareness for the oceans and to present ways how humans can deal with nature in a responsible way. Our co-operation partners are the "Deutsche Umwelthilfe" (Radolfzell/Germany) "Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine" (Munich/Germany), and "Oceano Gomera" (whale watching operator/La Gomera). _____________________________________________ Publications in conjunction with the work of the project M.E.E.R. La Gomera: Ritter, F. & Ladner, U.A. 1996. Whale Watch Research on La Gomera: A new Interdisciplinary Approach. European Research on Cetaceans 9. Proc. 9th Ann. Conf. ECS, Lisbon 1996, 48ff. Ritter, F. 1996. Abundance, Distribution and Behaviour of Cetaceans off La Gomera (Canary Islands) and Their Interaction with Whale Watching-Boats and Swimmers. Diploma Thesis to the University of Bremen, Faculty of Biology. 114pp. Ritter, F. & Brederlau, B. 1998. First Report of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) Frequenting the Canary Island Waters. European Research on Cetaceans 12. Proc. 12th Ann. Conf. ECS, Monaco, 20-24th January 1998, 95-98. Ritter, F. & Brederlau, B. 1999. Abundance, Distribution and Behaviour of Dense Beaked Whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) off La Gomera (Canary Islands) and their Interactions with Humans. AQUATIC MAMMALS, 25.2, 55-61. Ritter, F. 2001. Twenty-one Cetacean Species off La Gomera (Canary Islands): Possible Reasons for an extraordinary Species Diversity. Poster presented at the 11th Annual Conference of the ECS, 5-7 May 2001, Rome, Italy. Ritter, F. 2002. Behavioural Observations of Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) off La Gomera (Canary Islands) with a special Reference to their Interactions with Humans. AQUATIC MAMMALS 28.1, 46-59. Smit, V., Ritter, F. & Neumann, K. 2003. Feasibility study: Land-based observations of cetaceans off La Gomera. Abstr. 14 Ann. Conf. ECS, Gran Canaria, Spain. Ritter, F. 2003. Boat-Related behaviours as a tool for the development of species-specific whale watching guidelines. Abstr. 14 Ann. Conf. ECS, Gran Canaria, Spain. Ritter, F. 2003. Interactions of Cetaceans with Whale Watching Boats - Implications for the Management of Whale Watching Tourism. M.E.E.R. e.V., Berlin, Germany, 91 pp. Mayr, I. & Ritter, F.: PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION OF ROUGH-TOOTHED DOLPHINS OFF LA GOMERA (CANARY ISLANDS) WITH NEW INSIGHTS INTO SOCIAL ORGANISATION. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the ECS, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Ritter, F. & Neumann, K. (2006): The Year of the Whale - Extraorbinary occurrence of Bryde's whales (Balaenoptera edeni) off La Gomera (Canary Islands). Poster presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the ECS in Gdynia, April 2006. Ritter, F. (2007): BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES OF ROUGH-TOOTHED DOLPHINS TO A DEAD NEWBORN CALF. Marine Mammal Science, 23(2): 429-433 Carrillo, M. & Ritter, F. (2008). Increasing Numbers of Ship Strikes in the Canary Islands: Proposals for Immediate Action to Reduce Risk of Vessel-Whale Collisions. IWC Document SC/60/BC6. Smit, V.; Ritter, F., Ernert, A. & Str?h, N. (2010): Habitat partitioning by cetaceans in a multi-species ecosystem around the oceanic island of La Gomera (Canary Islands). Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the ECS, Stralsund, Germany, March 2010 -- Fabian Ritter -Vorsitzender,President- M.E.E.R. e.V. Bundesallee 123 D-12161 Berlin NEUE RUFNUMMER/NEW NUMBER!- T/F: +49-(0)30-644 97 230 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) From disciara at gmail.com Tue Dec 14 05:57:54 2010 From: disciara at gmail.com (Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara) Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:57:54 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New book on cetacean conservation in the Mediterranean and Black Seas Message-ID: <4D0777E2.5000207@gmail.com> Dear MARMAMers, A new book on the conservation of cetaceans in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, authored by myself and Alexei Birkun and with a foreword by H.S.H. Albert II, Prince of Monaco, has been recently published by ACCOBAMS in the occasion of the fourth meeting of its Parties. The book presents an update on the presence and status of cetaceans in the ACCOBAMS area, including details about the occurrences of all recorded species, and how the threats to cetaceans in the region are evolving. The book also contains a discussion of the most needed measures to improve the conservation status of the region's cetaceans. We conclude recommending that a strategic update be undertaken by the Parties to the Agreement, stimulated by renewed political vigour, if the continued existence of cetaceans in the region is to be assured. Citation: Notarbartolo di Sciara G., Birkun A., Jr. 2010. Conserving whales, dolphins and porpoises in the Mediterranean and Black Seas: an ACCOBAMS status report, 2010. ACCOBAMS, Monaco. A pdf version of the book can be downloaded from: http://www.disciara.net/documents/NotarbartolodiSciara_Birkun_2010.pdf Best regards, Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara Tethys Research Institute, Milano, Italy giuseppe at disciara.net, www.disciara.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From phocid at aol.com Sat Dec 18 11:01:46 2010 From: phocid at aol.com (phocid at aol.com) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:01:46 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Seal Pup Rehabilitation Internships, BC Message-ID: <8CD6CFD26D4D7C3-1148-15180@web-mmc-d10.sysops.aol.com> Seal Pup Rehabilitation Internships Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a registered not for profit organization operating under permits from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air. Recipient of the Islands Trust Environmental Stewardship Award, IWNCC?s focus is on the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned Harbour Seals. This spring and summer we will be awarding 14 internships. Internships last eight weeks and run between late May to late October. In the peak of summer the hours are long. The work day begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues until well past midnight. A shift can be 10 - 12 hours per day, six days a week, with one day off. The internships are on a voluntary basis, however comfortable housing with shared cooking and bathroom facilities are provided as well as wireless internet and a shared vehicle. Interns are accepted internationally and are responsible for their own transportation to and from British Columbia. Interns will work directly under marine mammal rehabilitation specialists and can expect to learn or improve your skills in the following: Safe rescue and handling of Harbour Seal pups. Proper restraint techniques. Stabilizing critical patients and new arrivals. Food 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. Behavioral and medical observation and proper record keeping. Natural history of marine mammal species. Fundamentals of how, why and when to administer alternative remedies such as homeopathy and Chinese herbs. Response to the rescue hotline and public interface as well as the logistics of coordinating rescues from many remote locations. General care of many other indigenous avian and mammalian species. For more information and an application see our website at www.sealrescue.org E-mail 322 Langs Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K1N3 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jackie52smith at yahoo.co.uk Mon Dec 20 10:32:43 2010 From: jackie52smith at yahoo.co.uk (jackie smith) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:32:43 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?_PhD_Thesis_=27The_Ecology_of_Cuvier=E2=80=99s?= =?utf-8?q?_beaked_whale=2C_Ziphius_cavirostris_=28Cetacea=3A_Ziphiidae=29?= =?utf-8?q?=2C_in_the_Bay_of_Biscay=27=2E?= Message-ID: <123551.52451.qm@web27408.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Dear MARMAMers, A pdf of the following PhD Thesis: Smith, J.A. 2010. The Ecology of Cuvier?s beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris (Cetacea: Ziphiidae), in the Bay of Biscay. Is now available at: www.marine-life.org.uk/jackiesmith.html Abstract This dissertation introduces the habitat use and spatial-temporal distribution of Cuvier?s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris, Cuvier, 1823)in the Bay of Biscay, from surveys carried out by the Biscay Dolphin Research Programme between 1995 and 2007. I have analysed the spatio-temporal distribution of Cuvier?s beaked whale, using dedicated and opportunistic sightings and the interactions with fixed physical variables (depth, slope and aspect), non-fixed environmental variables (sea surface temperature) in the Bay of Biscay, northeast Atlantic. This study used a differing combination of environmental variables and modelling: GAM (General Additive Model), and ENFA (Ecological Niche Factor Analysis), and PCA (Principal Component Analysis). Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing were used to achieve this. The habitat preferences of Cuvier?s beaked whale showed strong correlations with water depths >1000m and <4000m and steep slopes, associated with the Capbreton canyon, in the southeast Bay of Biscay and the continental shelf slopes in northern Biscay. Areas of high suitability for Cuvier?s beaked whale were predicted for the Bay of Biscay and predictions showed high habitat suitability areas over continental shelf slopes and submarine canyons. The variety of modelling techniques used to identify the habitat preferences and to predict areas of high suitability for Cuvier?s beaked whale in the Bay of Biscay all proved advantageous. On a global scale, techniques such as these could be applied to help research worldwide for future implementations of protected areas to conserve and maintain this species. The abundance and distribution of Cuvier?s beaked whales varied between years and seasons, with an increase in sightings over time and a seasonal distribution shifting north during spring and summer. Stranding records were also analyzed and compared with the sightings data, which identified regional patterns in seasonal distribution between France, the UK and Ireland. In addition to Cuvier?s beaked whale, this study investigated other deep-diving cetaceans (Northern bottlenose whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus, Sowerby?s beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, Sperm whale, Physalus macrocephalus, Pilot whale, Globicephala melas) and non-deep diving cetaceans (Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, and Common dolphin, Delphinus delphis) observed in the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. The Bay of Biscay is the most northerly range of the Cuvier?s beaked whale in the eastern north Atlantic and with year round observations, it could be suggested the population may be resident.This raises the question, could Cuvier?s beaked whale act as a predictor of increasing water temperatures because of climate change by shifting their distribution further north. Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dr Jackie Smith. Email: jackie52smith at yahoo.co.uk Marinelife is a charity registered: No 1110884 ><((((o>...><((((o>...><((((o>...><((((o>...><((((o> Please consider the environment - do you really need to print this email? RESPECT OUR OCEANS!!! Don't flush things down the loo (other than loo paper) Buy local sustainably-caught fish (or through the Marine Stewardship Council - www.msc.org) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wendy.markowitz at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 13:33:08 2010 From: wendy.markowitz at yahoo.com (Wendy Markowitz) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:33:08 -0800 (PST) Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer positions available-Sperm Whales and Tourism New Zealand Message-ID: <571664.10919.qm@web44808.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> We are looking for volunteers to participate in the Sperm Whales and Tourism research project at Kaikoura, New Zealand.? Data are collected from multiple platforms including shore, tour vessels, aircraft, and research vessel based platforms.? Skills that will be obtained include behavioural and acoustic data collection from a research vessel, behavioural data collection from shore using a surveyor's theodolite, collection of photographic, video and behavioural data from aircraft and tour vessels, and additional research tasks and data entry and analyses. No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided by research team leaders.? You must be comfortable working in the field in a variety of conditions and with a large, international team of scientists and students. The next field season begins January 5th and runs through February 2011.? An additional field season begins April 1 and runs through June 2011.? Minimum duration to volunteer is one month, with a 3-month commitment preferred. Project funding is limited and you must be able to provide your own transportation to the field site, housing, food and cell phone.? Information on the cost of housing in New Zealand can be found at http://www.kaikoura.co.nz.? To apply, please provide a letter of interest, C.V. and contact information for 3 references to:? manuelpinguinhas at gmail.com with a copy to ophelie.sagnol at hotmail.fr. Thank you, Manuel Fernandes and Oph?lie Sagnol -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mcgeej at ufl.edu Mon Dec 20 19:25:05 2010 From: mcgeej at ufl.edu (Mcgee,Jennifer L) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:25:05 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Registration Deadline Extension for the SMM Florida Student Chapter Symposium Message-ID: Deadline Extension: All registration forms are now due by January 10, 2011. We are pleased to announce the first annual Florida student chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy?s research symposium on January 30, 2011 with an ice breaker January 29th. This year?s symposium will be hosted by the University of Florida?s Aquatic Animal Health Program in Gainesville, FL. We encourage all students (graduate, undergraduate, professional, etc.) actively involved or interested in marine mammal research to attend. This is an informal symposium which will give students the opportunity to present their research in a relaxed environment and to meet and exchange ideas with other students from the state of Florida and surrounding areas. We also have scheduled round table discussions with prominent marine mammal researchers from both the academic and government arena. Presentation slots will be 12 minutes with 3 minutes for questions. If you wish to present on your current or proposed research project please submit your abstract (300 word maximum) and registration form available at our website no later than January 10, 2011 to floridasmm at gmail.com. All registration forms for attendees are due by the January 10th date. Registration is FREE! In addition to the symposium, a marine mammal anatomy tutorial and dissection is planned for January 31st. Space is limited and filling fast! Also, you will have the unique opportunity to attend free-ranging manatee health assessment captures in Crystal River, Florida with Dr. Bob Bonde (USGS Sirenia Project) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on February 1 or 2, 2011. There are currently only 4 remaining spots available for Feb. 1st and 7 spots for Feb. 2nd, so register soon! To alleviate the cost of room and board, there will be limited free accommodations so again, please register early. Please check our website and Facebook event page for updates. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at floridasmm at gmail.com. Thank you and we look forward to meeting all of you! The committee of the Florida Student Chapter for the Society for Marine Mammalogy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jennifer L. McGee, M.Sc. Ph.D. Candidate University of Florida-College of Veterinary Medicine Aquatic Animal Health 2015 SW 16th Ave. PO Box 100126 Gainesville, Fl. 32610-0126 (716) 481-4750 "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." John Muir "What is man without the beast ? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beast, soon happens to man. All things are connected. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself" Attributed to - Chief Seattle of the Suguamish American Indians -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Whalewatcher, journal of the American Cetacean Society, Volume 39, No. 2. Climate Change: Challenges to Cetacean Conservation. In this issue: ? Climate Change Demands a New Approach to Cetacean Conservation, by Ian Dutton ? Climate Change: Effects on the Diversity of Whales and Dolphins, by Hal Whitehead ? Whales Facing Climate Change in the Pacific Arctic, by Sue E. Moore ? Feeling the Heat: Potential Climate Change Impacts on Bottlenose Dolphins, by Randall S. Wells ? Top Ten Percent of Cetaceans Affected by Climate-driven Shift in Human Behavior, illustrated plates by Uko Gorter ? The Biggest Threat of All, by Elin Kelsey ? Climate Change and European Cetaceans, by Mark Peter Simmonds and Sonja Eisfeld ? Freshwater-Dependant Cetaceans: Intergrating Climate Change-Related Impacts from Mountain to Sea, by Brian D. Smith and Randall R. Reeves ? Aerial Photo Gallery, by Laura Morse (NOAA Fisheries) ? Recent Research: Overview of Research on the Impact of Climate Change on Cetaceans, by Dominique Rossi and Ian Dutton To order your copy: Contact Kaye Reznick, American Cetacean Society, business manager. Email: acsoffice at acsonline.org Call: (310) 548-6279 Price: $ 6.00 within the U.S. and $10 International (includes shipping & handling) Have you credit card number ready if you're calling. Or, become an ACS member today! Note: We still have copies of our beaked whale issue, dedicated to the late John Heyning, and our Phocoenid issue on the Vaquita and its Relatives, available for purchase. Same pricing applies. Happy Holidays from all of us at ACS! Uko Gorter AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY Cheryl McCormick Ph.D., Executive Director P.O Box 1391 San Pedro, CA 90733-1391 www.acsonline.org acsoffice at acsonline.org (310) 548-6279 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Email: acsoffice at acsonline.org Call: (310) 548-6279 Price: $ 20 within the U.S. (includes shipping & handling). Extra charges apply internationally. Support ACS! NOTE: Within a week or so, orders can also be placed through my website (www.ukogorter.com) and a secure PayPal account. So, check often. Best wishes for 2011 to all of you... Uko Gorter Uko Gorter Natural History Illustration 12712 NE 91st Lane Kirkland, WA 98033 www.ukogorter.com uko at ukogorter.com 425-827-3437 Attached JPEG of Whales of the World poster: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: whale poster.jpg Type: image/jpg Size: 103309 bytes Desc: not available URL: From VBurgener at wwfint.org Tue Dec 21 01:02:25 2010 From: VBurgener at wwfint.org (Valerie Burgener) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:02:25 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Global Cetacean and Marine Turtle Programme Manager position Message-ID: <4D107B30.133B.0044.1@wwfint.org> WWF International, the global conservation organization, is seeking to recruit a Global Cetacean and Marine Turtle Programme Manager based at WWF International in Switzerland Location: This position is based at WWF International in Gland (near Geneva), Switzerland. Role: The Global Cetacean and Marine Turtle Programme Manager provides leadership and technical support for the development, funding and implementation of the WWF Global Marine Turtle Strategy (GMTS) and the WWF Global Cetacean Species Action Plan (Cetacean SAP) ? two critical elements of the Species conservation work of WWF. We are looking for: ? University degree in preferably natural resources management, biological sciences, zoology, or conservation biology; ? At least 5 years experience in wildlife conservation, conservation programme/project management or coordination. Experience coordinating international programmes desirable; ? Good technical knowledge of biodiversity conservation in general, and species and marine conservation in particular, with understanding of the major conservation issues affecting cetacean and marine turtle conservation a key asset; ? Experience developing fundraising proposals, and cultivating relationship with donors; ? Direct work experience with an international conservation NGO or government agency an advantage; ? Understanding of field-based activities essential. ? Good technical, organizational, interpersonal and team-building skills essential; ? Diplomatic and multi-cultural skills; ? Fluency in English (written and spoken); excellent presentation skills and ability to translate technical information for a non-technical audience. Other languages (particularly French and/or Spanish) an asset; ? Ability to travel to project sites is essential for this position. ? Adheres to WWF?s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. How to apply? For more information on the role and instructions for applying, please consult www.panda.org/jobs . Application deadline: 31 January 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mail at geomotive.net Wed Dec 22 08:33:43 2010 From: mail at geomotive.net (Geomotive) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:33:43 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] French Speaking MMO needed in Africa Message-ID: <1997814389.20101222173343@geomotive.net> French speaking MMO needed on 5 January to mobilise to a modern seismic vessel. Location: Western Africa Rotations: 5 weeks (January - June 2011) Day rate depending on experience: 260 - 300 GBP/day You will need: - Offshore medical (UKOOA, ENG1, Norwegian, etc) - Offshore survival (BOSIET or STCW with HUET) - Experience being an MMO on a seismic vessel - Conversational spoken French - JNCC certification OR the ability to be in UK (London area) to attend a JNCC course 4th January If you are interested, please send CV and availability for January - June 2011. Please also state your level of French in reading, writing and conversation. Also, if you are not already registered with Geomotive, please send us scanned copies of all your certs including JNCC qualification, vaccination card and passport. Please apply to: mail at geomotive.net Geomotive Tel +34 93 886 9095 Fax +34 93 550 7377 mailto:mail at geomotive.net http://www.Geomotive.net From mauricio.carrasquilla at gmail.com Sun Dec 19 19:48:41 2010 From: mauricio.carrasquilla at gmail.com (Mauricio Carrasquilla) Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:48:41 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Hydrophones Message-ID: <4d0ed221.08ad960a.5062.2a8e@mx.google.com> Greetings, I was asked about hydrophones and its prices for monitoring riverin dolphins in the Amazon. Could someone help me with good equipment for such use and costs of these apparatus. Thanks in advance. Mauricio Carrasquilla Marine Biologist Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Colombia, SA Masters in Natural Resources and Environment (C) Instituto Polit?cnico Nacional (MX) mauricio.carrasquilla at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Lance.Garrison at noaa.gov Wed Dec 29 14:58:59 2010 From: Lance.Garrison at noaa.gov (Lance.Garrison at noaa.gov) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:58:59 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement - Ecologist Message-ID: <97f81706647d6959.4d1b76e3@noaa.gov> Colleagues - The NMFS, Southeast Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Program is seeking a PhD level quantitative ecologist to work in our marine mammal assessment program. We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skills in spatial modeling, mark-recapture abundance estimation, line-transect surveys, and other methods used to assess the status of marine mammal stocks throughout the Southeastern United States. The job announcement is below. To apply, please go to www.usajobs.gov. The position is advertised as an interdisciplinary position Research Fishery Biologist, Research Ecologist, and Research Mathematical Statistician. The position is based in Miami, FL and is advertised until 4 January. Thank you - Lance Garrison _____________ This position will serve as a Research Ecologist in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), located in Miami, FL. The person in this position will conduct research in support of the SEFSC Marine Mammal Research unit within the Protected Resources and Biodiversity Division. Research activities will focus on improving assessments of marine mammal stocks in southeastern U.S. waters with a focus on stocks that are the subject of NMFS Take Reduction Team. Research responsibilities will include: designing, executing, and analyzing surveys for abundance estimation; developing models of population dynamics; improving the statistical estimation of human-caused mortality; characterizing species' spatial distribution and terrestrial/marine habitat use; and predictive modeling for population assessment and recovery efforts. Duties include: designing line-transect and mark-recapture surveys for abundance estimation; analyzing data and developing models to improve marine mammal stock assessments; design and develop studies on aspects of spatial distribution and other elements of marine mammal population ecology; participate in field studies as needed; provide scientific support to NMFS Take Reduction Teams and other management bodies; work with other scientists to product reports and scientific publications on the population assessment of cetaceans; prepare technical reports and publish in the scientific literature. From jessarah19 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 18:12:38 2010 From: jessarah19 at yahoo.com (Jessica Weiss) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:12:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: [MARMAM] Bottlenose Dolphin Photo-Id Research Internship Message-ID: <27287.38784.qm@web120701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Bottlenose Dolphin Photo-ID Research Internship for 2011 The Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research (OBXCDR)/Nags Head Dolphin Watch is currently accepting applications for the 2011 summer season. Two internship positions are available. The research season is May 15 ? September 30. Successful applicants must be able to commit through the end of August. The Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of bottlenose dolphins in the Outer Banks, NC. Our program?s goal is to gain an understanding of the population size, movement patterns, and behavioral ecology of coastal bottlenose dolphins in the sounds and coastal waters near the Outer Banks. The OBXCDR currently conducts a photo-identification monitoring study of bottlenose dolphins in Roanoke, Croatan, Albemarle, Pamlico and Currituck Sounds. Data is collected via dedicated small boat surveys as well as opportunistically from a local dolphin watch. This study is a continuation of the long-term study initiated by the Nags Head Dolphin Watch in 1997. Information from the current long-term study will provide a basis for initiation of studies involving habitat utilization, social associations, and anthropogenic effects on the dolphins. Interns will gain experience in field data collection, photo-identification of dolphins in the field/lab, and environmental education. For more information about the OBXCDR, please visit: obxdolphins.org The internship position will consist of field research, photo-identification, and environmental education. Responsibilities include: ? Photo-identification of dolphins in the lab, including photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, assist in maintenance of long-term photo-id catalog using the MS Access database FinBase ? Mate/naturalist duties aboard a local dolphin watch, including educating the general public on dolphins and the sound/marine environment, collecting opportunistic photo-id data, and additional mate duties ? Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys of bottlenose dolphins, including operating small vessel during surveys, collecting environmental, location, and behavioral data for dolphin groups This internship is a paid position. Applicants will receive an hourly salary for performing ecotours on the dolphin watch. This internship requires a minimum of 30 hours per week, consisting of ecotours, dedicated field surveys, and lab photo-identification. Each intern will conduct mate/naturalist duties and opportunistic photo-id aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch for 2-3 days per week throughout the field season. The remaining time will be spent aboard field surveys and building the photo-identification catalog in the lab. Housing: Although housing is not provided, we will assist you in finding housing accommodations in the Outer Banks. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Outer Banks as well as to and from the field site. The successful applicant would ideally have the following qualifications: ? Minimum of 18 years of age and currently or recently enrolled in a college-level program in marine biology, biology, zoology, or related field ? Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation ? Ability to swim ? Basic computer proficiency in MS Office Access ? Enthusiasm, attention to detail, responsible, and works well on a team ? Field research/small boat operation experience preferred but not required ? First AID/CPR certification preferred but not required NOTE: The United States Coast Guard requires all passenger vessels to be drug free work environments. In order to work aboard the dolphin ecotours, the intern will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and to participate in random drug testing during the period of the research season. Application Process: Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references via email to:obxcdr at hotmail.com Use ?Dolphin photo-id internship? in the subject line of the email. All applications will be reviewed; those received by February 15th will be given priority. Jessica Weiss Taylor, Scientific Advisor Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research 7517 Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959 From gecc at hotmail.fr Thu Dec 30 00:57:59 2010 From: gecc at hotmail.fr (Association GECC) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:57:59 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers needed for photo-identification work on bottlenose dolphins, Normandy, France Message-ID: Volunteers needed for photo-identification work on bottlenose dolphins, Normandy, France We are looking for several volunteers to help with photo-identification work at the office and field work on bottlenose dolphins from the beginning of April 2011 until November 2011.Context :The organization GECC (Groupe d?Etude des C?tac?s du Cotentin ? Cetacean study team of the Cotentin) aims at monitoring marine mammals in the french channel and at educating the public.The bottlenose dolphin is the most commonly observed species. Photo-identification work started in 2004, more than 600 individuals have been identified so far. We are also doing biopsy sampling since a few months. This year, a 3 year project on the study of the population is starting as well as a PhD work. Photo-identification enables us to estimate demographic parameters, analyze social structure and work on habitat use. Moreover, we will also work on genetics, trophic relationships and polluants thanks to biopsy samples. Position descriptionVolunteers will be mainly involved in photo-identification work at the office. Field work is weather dependent, so volunteers need to be prepared to spend several days in a row at the office, matching dolphin dorsal fins.Then, there are dolphin surveys whenever the weather forecast is good. You will help with collecting photos, as well as collecting data during biopsy sampling and acoustic recording (photos, behaviour).Surveys can be very long (up to 14 hours during summer), so you must be prepared to spend long days out at sea on a small boat, wake up very early, and do surveys the weekend if the weather is good. After the surveys, you will help with data entry (weather, samples, photos,...).The data collected and the photo-identification matching work will be used for a PhD work. Required qualifications- A background in environmental or biological sciences- Be enthusiastic and self-motivated- Conscentious, precise and patient (for photo-identification work, you?ll match a catalog of more than 600 individuals)- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office- Have previous experiences of work at sea or spend time on a boat- Ability to work as part of a small team- Basic french speaking skillsPreferred qualifications- Having a boat driving license and boat operation experience is a big advantage- Previous experiences with photo-idenfication and marine mammal monitoring surveys are a plusVolunteers are expected to stay for a minimum of 2 months between the beginning of April until the end of October (due the training involved for photo-identification and field work). Accomodation is provided in Cherbourg (Cotentin, Normandy, France) but you?ll be responsible for your own food (there?s a kitchen) and travel costs to Cherbourg.For more information and to apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to : gecc at hotmail.frA skype or a phone interview could then be arranged.Marie Louis -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From caroline.weir at ketosecology.co.uk Sun Dec 26 09:45:35 2010 From: caroline.weir at ketosecology.co.uk (Caroline Weir) Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:45:35 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean publications for Mauritania/Senegal - request for help Message-ID: <51603.1293385535@ketosecology.co.uk> Dear all, I have been having difficulty with trying to access copies of the following publications relating to cetaceans off the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania. I?ve been unable to source these via the British Library and consequently I was hoping some of you may have photocopies or even access to these journals and might be able to help? I would really appreciate it if anyone could help with copies/scans/PDFs of the following: 1. Maigret, J. (1977). Les mammif?res du S?n?gal II, Les mammif?res marins. Bull. Ass. Avanc. Sc. Nat. Senegal, 57, 13-30. 2. Maigret, J. (1980). Les mammif?res marins des c?tes de Mauritanie / Etat des observations en 1980. Bulletin du Centre National de Recherches Oc?anographiques et des P?ches, Nouadhibou, 9: 130-152. 3. Maigret, J. (1981). Les mammif?res marins des c?tes de Mauritanie. 2. Rapport annuel des observations signal?es en 1981. Bulletin du Centre National de Recherches Oc?anographiques et des P?ches, Nouadhibou, 10: 81-85. 4. Maigret, J. (1975). Echouage d?un rorqual commun Balaenoptera physalus en baie du L?vrier. Bulletin du Laboratoire des P?ches, Nouadhibou, 4: 109-110. 5. Maigret, J., Trotignon, J. and Duguy, R. (1976). Observations de c?tac?s sur les c?tes de Mauritanie (1971-1975). Conseil International pour l?Exploration de la Mer, Comit? des Mammif?res Marins C.M. 1976/No. 4: 1-6, 1 carte. 6. Maigret, J. (1990). Observations d?orques, Orcinus orca Linn?, 1758 sur les c?tes nord-ouest africaines. Bulletin de l'Institut Fran?ais d'Afrique Noire, 47A: 190-197. Thanks very much, Caroline *********************************************** Caroline Weir Ketos Ecology 44 Lord Hay's Grove Aberdeen AB24 1WS, U.K. Email: Caroline.Weir at ketosecology.co.uk www.ketosecology.co.uk From ehines at sfsu.edu Thu Dec 30 14:40:26 2010 From: ehines at sfsu.edu (Ellen M Hines) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:40:26 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Registration now open for the 2nd International Marine Conservation Congress Message-ID: <420FBCF28440F445AC7C05B401AD79524A560EC3@emx41.ad.sfsu.edu> Registration is open for the 2nd International Marine Conservation Congress. Please go to www.conbio.org/imcc2011 Early registration is open until February 15th. Information on Pre and post IMCC workshops and focus groups, special events, field trips, and accommodation are all available! Looking forward to seeing you in Victoria! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From researchdirector at pacificwhale.org Mon Dec 27 16:16:35 2010 From: researchdirector at pacificwhale.org (Daniela Maldini) Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:16:35 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Research Associate Position Message-ID: The Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Hawaii. It was founded in 1980 and, today, it has approximately 150 employees and the capability to tackle a wide range of issues, projects and programs in its ongoing efforts to promote marine conservation, research and education. We are seeking two highly motivated people to fill the full-time permanent position of Research Associate and assist with our ongoing humpback whale research in Eastern Australia and in Hawaii. The position is based on Maui, Hawaii with approximately 90 days of field work in Australia each year. The research team will be working from a small (6.25m), ridged hulled inflatable. Primary responsibilities include planning and overseeing the field season, driving the research vessel, taking photo-identification shots, managing data entry and organization, and leading the effort of cataloging photograph and matching flukes. When not in the field, the Research Associate will be responsible for data management and analysis, preparation of reports and co-authorship of publications. Other duties may apply from time to time according to the needs of the research department. Qualifications: an MS degree in Marine Ecology or comparable field. At least 3 years of experience working in the field with marine mammals, particularly humpback whales. Ability to handle long days in the field, rough sea conditions, cramped spaces and long travel times. Above average knowledge of GIS software, statistics, database management, photo-identification procedures and use of digital cameras are a must. Excellent scientific speaking and writing skills and some experience publishing preferable. Closing Date: 15 Jan 2011 Candidates should be US citizens or residents. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV and the names of three references to researchdirector at pacificwhale.org. -- Daniela Maldini, Ph.D. Director of Research Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: 808-856-8338 Fax: 808-243-9021 Email: dmaldini at pacificwhale.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Primary responsibilities are managing data entry and organization and analyzing large volumes of data both current and historical. Emphasis will be given to ecological parameters driving distribution and abundance of odontocetes, influence of anthropogenic factors, social structure and behavior. Responsibilities include managing data-entry work performed by interns and students. Work in the field will be secondary to the office responsibilities and will include assisting the Director of Research and other staff members when necessary. The Research Associate will also prepare reports and co-author publications under the supervision of the Director of Research. Other duties may apply from time to time according to the needs of the research department. Qualifications: an MS degree in Marine Ecology or comparable field. Excellent knowledge of GIS software and database management. Excellent knowledge of statistical software and current analytical methodologies. Some experience using SocProg, Distance, and Mark-Recapture software preferable. At least 3 years of experience working in the field with marine mammals, particularly odontocetes. Ability to handle long days in front of a computer entering and interpreting large volumes of data. Excellent scientific speaking and writing skills and some experience publishing preferable. Closing Date: 15 Jan 2011 Candidates should be US citizens or residents. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references to researchdirector at pacificwhale.org. -- Daniela Maldini, Ph.D. Director of Research Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: 808-856-8318 Cell: 808-214-8770 Fax: 808-243-9021 Email: dmaldini at pacificwhale.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Primary responsibilities include field work and data entry and help organizing and running the Research Department. Qualifications: a BS degree with experience in marine related topics. Excellent knowledge of MS Office software and data entry skills. Willingness to learn, be punctual, spend long hours in front of the computer or in the field. Superior organizational skills, self-direction and an eye for details. Excellent writing skills. Willingness to live on Maui at own expense for a period of time. Closing Date: 15 Jan 2011 Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references to researchdirector at pacificwhale.org. -- Daniela Maldini, Ph.D. Director of Research Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: 808-856-8318 Cell: 808-214-8770 Fax: 808-243-9021 Email: dmaldini at pacificwhale.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: