From DoreteB at ngs.fo Mon Feb 1 00:47:44 2010 From: DoreteB at ngs.fo (Dorete Bloch) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:47:44 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] A new paper on the white-sided dolphin in the Faroes Message-ID: <4B66953002000015000B7598@mail.elektron.fo> Dear colleagues, Apologies for cross posting! The following paper has recently been published: Bloch, D. and Mikkelsen, B. 2009. Catch history and distribution of White-sided dolphin, Lagenorhynchus acutus, in the Faroe Islands. Fr??skaparrit 57: 190-199. Abstract Since 1872, the catch data informs about 9,435 whitesided dolphins taken in 158 drives, an annual average of 68.4 whales and 1.1 pod, and 168 whales and 2.8 pods for only the years containing a catch. The annual catch has ranged 0-774 whales in 1-10 pods. The pod size has ranged 1-544 (avg. 60 whales) with 74% < 50 whales/pod.Most white-sided dolphins were observed south off Su?uroy and 37% dolphins from20 pods has been killed in V?gur and Hvalba. The drives peak in September and none has occurred in March and December. Offshore the whale has been reported all year round. A discoloured whale occurred in two catches. If you wqnt a pdf copy, don't hesitate to aks me regards dorete bloch doreteb at ngs.fo NB: New phone numbers Dorete Bloch, Professor, PhD. Head of Zool. Dept. Faroese Museum of Natural History F?tal?g 40 FO-100 T?rshavn Faroe Islands T: +298 35 23 09 M: +298 29 23 09 F: +298 35 23 21 M: +298 21 81 45 - private E: doreteb at ngs.fo Visit the Museum website: www.ngs.fo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From adrian.shephard at marine-life.org.uk Mon Feb 1 14:32:11 2010 From: adrian.shephard at marine-life.org.uk (Adrian Shephard) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:32:11 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New White-Beaked Dolphin Project in Northumberland, UK Message-ID: EXCITING NEW DOLPHIN PROJECT OFF NORTH EAST COAST Marinelife and Natural England launch a new project to monitor White-Beaked Dolphins and other marine wildlife in the waters off the Northumberland coast with Northern Experience Wildlife Tours. The White-Beaked Dolphin is a little studied species which occurs around the coast of the UK and is vulnerable to the effects of global warming. It lives in the cold waters of the northern Atlantic and its available habitat is thought to be shrinking. There is little detailed information on the status of the species around the UK and the charity Marinelife has been studying these dolphins as well as other marine mammal species and seabirds off the south west coast of the UK for a number of years. Now thanks to funding from Natural England (£17,700) and the Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club (£1000), a new project starts this month to discover more about White-Beaked Dolphins and other species in the rarely studied Farne Deeps off the Northumberland coast. The partnership includes Marinelife, Natural England, the Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club, the University of Aberdeen, and Northern Experience Wildlife Tours - who will coordinate the winter surveys in the Farne Deeps and surrounding waters. Dr. Tom Brereton, Research Director for Marinelife commented: “Our work along the coast of the south west has provided useful information on the distribution of White-Beaked Dolphins and their preferred habitats and this project will help complement and extend the existing work. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the area around the Farne Deeps will be important not only for White-Beaked Dolphins, but also for wintering seabirds”. As with the project along the south west coast, the aim is to engage the local community in the conservation work and the value of safeguarding this species. It is believed the work can also raise the profile of Northumberland as an eco-tourism destination. A sightings website and postcard survey will be launched for local fishermen, recreational dive and angling boats, and yachtsmen to submit any sightings of White-beaked Dolphin and other cetacean species. Dr. Catherine Scott, Marine Advisor for Natural England North East added: “Natural England is delighted to be supporting this exciting project. The survey will help us understand more about the importance of the sea off Northumberland for these little-known marine mammals, which are a priority species for wider marine protection. This is a great way for the North East to mark the start of the International Year of Biodiversity and it’s possible that this survey will discover that we have a nationally important stronghold for White-Beaked Dolphins off the coast of Northumberland. Through this new project, the North East is playing a vital role in identifying the areas which need protection to safeguard the future for this species around the UK.” Dr. Martin Kitching, lead surveyor from Northern Experience said: "We have been recording White-Beaked Dolphins and other wildlife along the coast of Northumberland for seven years, and now systematically investigating the off-shore waters during the winter months, and engaging with the local community, provides a real opportunity to define the North Sea off Northumberland as an important area for conservation efforts". The project also involves setting up a photographic database of dolphins that will help experts to identify individual animals. In future, the ‘photo fits’ taken of dolphins in waters off South West and North East England will help find out how wide ranging the animals are and whether the two populations are linked. White-Beaked Dolphins are a species limited in distribution to the colder waters of the Atlantic. The North Sea represents some of the coldest waters around the UK coastline and this new project will strengthen the scientific data about this and other species in this area and help support conservation efforts for this vulnerable species. For further information please contact: Adrian Shephard PR & Publicity Officer Tel: +44 (0) 7789 657617 E: adrian.shephard at marine-life.org.uk Dr Tom Brereton Research Director Tel: +44 (0) 7816 786173 E: tom.brereton at biscay-dolphin.org.uk Martin Kitching Northern Experience Tel: +44 (0) 1670 827465 E: martin at newtltd.co.uk Natural England David Hirst Press Officer, Natural England North East Tel: 03000 601720 E: david.hirst at naturalengland.org.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dcagna10 at scu.edu.au Tue Feb 2 00:41:54 2010 From: dcagna10 at scu.edu.au (Daniele Cagnazzi) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:41:54 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] Voloubteers and Research Assistant poistion for Capricorn Cetacean Project Message-ID: <000601caa3e3$92df4590$b89dd0b0$@edu.au> The Capricorn Cetaceans Project is currently accepting applications for volunteers, interns and research assistants for the Australian winter season from June to September 2010. The Capricorn Cetacean Project started in 2006 as part of Cagnazzi Daniele PhD study. The primary aim of this project was to study inshore dolphin species primarily on two threatened species the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin and the Australian snubfin dolphin in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, from Gladstone to Shoalwater Bay, Queensland Australia. With the years this project evolved including studies more species. Field work include daily coastal surveys, coastal expedition and reef expeditions. Coastal daily surveys will be conducted on a 6m center console vessel, due to the extension of the study area launching points vary depending on the weather and surveys needs. Costal expeditions will be organized to survey the most remote areas, several hundred km away from any human activity. These expeditions will last between 4 and 5 days, during which we will sleep in a camp set up on unexploited beaches where with some luck we will fish our dinner. Reef expedition (50 miles away from the coast) will be done with a 13m long 5 star powered catamaran with all the comforts. Nights will be spent within the lagoons of breath taking coral islands (Lady Musgrove, Lady Elliot, Heron Island and Fitzroy Reef) that will be possible to explore during the afternoon at the end of the work day. Snorkeling is also possible and worthwhile, and as I am a diving instructor upon interest we can organize some dives too. During field work we will applied standard technique normally used in cetaceans studies and we will also collect skin samples using a biopsy pole and a PAXARM biopsy system. These are the major projects on which we will be working: . Modelling habitat suitability of coastal dolphins along the QLD coast . Population genetics and phylogeography of Australian snubfin and humpback dolphins in Australian waters: defining appropriate management units for conservation . Taxonomic status and ecology of a undescribed form of spinner dolphin "pigmy spinner dolphin" (Stenella spp) from the Capricorn Bunker group, Southern Great Barrier Reef. . Use of non-destructive toxicology biomarkers and residue analysis to assess the toxicology status of humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) and snubfin dolphins (Orcaella heinsohni) in Australian coastal waters . Estimating population size of inshore dolphins species in Central Queensland using DISTANCE techniques. Furthermore we will continue with the collection of data from all cetaceans species sighted during our surveys, such as dugongs, offshore bottlenose dolphins, inshore bottlenose dolphins, spinners dolphins, humpback whale, Minke whales and False killer whales. We will also continue collecting photo-id data on humpback and snubfin dolphins to increase accuracy of population estimates and to estimate population trend. While on land the team will share a house in Yeppoon a nice costal town in Central Queensland, accommodation including internet and power is free, while we will share the shopping costs for the food. The possibility of an internship will be evaluated directly with the interested person. Volunteers are not required to have any previous experience except for a profound interest in cetaceans and a background in marine studies or similar. Application from volunteers for less than 2 months will not be considered. One research assistant position is also available potential candidate are required to stay for the full four months. Research Assistant need to have previous experience with boat handling and field work studies. The successful applicant will have the food costs plus a weekly reimbursement to discuss directly with me. Interested applicants should forward a letter and their CV directly to me dcagna10 at scu.edu.au For more detailed information do not hesitate to contact me Daniele Cagnazzi PhD Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre Southern Cross University 2480 Lismore NSW Australia PH: +61 0266203815 FAX: +61 0266212669 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From minnes at mmc.gov Tue Feb 2 14:48:52 2010 From: minnes at mmc.gov (Mina Innes) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:48:52 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Commission Vacancy Announcement- Permit Analyst Message-ID: <006901caa459$e48cae70$ada60b50$@gov> The Marine Mammal Commission is currently seeking applicants for a biologist (GS-0401, grade 12/13) to review and evaluate applications for permits and incidental harassment authorizations involving marine mammals. The position is open to all applicants, both those in the federal service, and those in the private sector, but application procedures differ. Current federal employees should click here for additional information and application instructions. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86016138 &JobTitle=Biologist&q=MM-10-02(MP)&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3 876&pp=50&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2010-02-0 1+13%3a10%3a00#duties Control Number: 1786218 Interested persons who are not federal employees should click here . http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=85983090 &JobTitle=BIOLOGIST&q=marine+mammal+commission&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units =miles&brd=3876&pp=50&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVS DM=2010-02-01+12%3a57%3a00 Control Number: 1799117 The deadline for submission of applications is 1 March 2010. If you have any questions about the application procedure please contact Cathy Jones at 301-504-0087. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The deadline for applications is February 28th 2010. http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/280 Kind regards Rachael DR RACHAEL GRAY | Lecturer Faculty of Veterinary Science THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY JD Stewart Building/B01 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2643 E rachael.gray at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this e-mail if necessary. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janiger at cox.net Fri Feb 5 19:01:43 2010 From: janiger at cox.net (David S. Janiger) Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:01:43 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20100205190143.00da33b0@pop.west.cox.net> Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Make all requests to: janiger at cox.net 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 cox.net djaniger at nhm.org Janiger Journals ABDEL-FATTAH, ZAKI A.; MURRAY K. GINGRAS; MICHAEL W. CALDWELL and S. GEORGE PEMBERTON. SEDIMENTOLOGY 57(2):446-476. 2010. Sedimentary environments and depositional characteristics of the Middle to Upper Eocene whale-bearing succession in the Fayum Depression, Egypt. 4.090 MB ATEM, ANA CAROLINA G.; MARIANNE H. RASMUSSEN; MAGNUS WAHLBERG; HANS C. PETERSEN and LEE A. MILLER. BIOACOUSTICS 19(1-2):49-65. 2009. 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Environmental characterization of seasonal trends and foraging habitat of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in northern Gulf of Mexico bays. 0.196 MB MOUY, XAVIER; MOHAMMED BAHOURA and YVAN SIMARD. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 126(6):2918-2928. 2009. Automatic recognition of fin and blue whale calls for real-time monitoring in the St. Lawrence. 0.776 MB MYERS, MATTHEW J.; BEATE LITZ and SHANNON ATKINSON. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 165(1):72-77. 2010. The effects of age, sex, season and geographic region on circulating serum cortisol concentrations in threatened and endangered Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). 0.281 MB NEMIROFF, LEAH and HAL WHITEHEAD. BIOACOUSTICS 19(1-2):67-92. 2009. Structural characteristics of pulsed calls of long-finned pilot whales Globicephala melas. 1.684 MB OOSTHUIZEN, W. C.; M. N. BESTER; P. J. N. DE BRUYN and G. J. G. HOFMEYR. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 31(3):457-462. 2009. Intra-archipelago moult dispersion of southern elephant seals at the Prince Edward Islands, southern Indian Ocean. 0.191 MB PEARSON, MICHAEL; RUBEN STEHBERG; ANDRES ZARANKIN; M. XIMENA SENATORE and CAROLINA GATICA. POLAR RECORD 46(1):57-64. 2010. Conserving the oldest historic sites in the Antarctic: The challenges in managing the sealing sites in the South Shetland Islands. 0.617 MB PILSNER, J. RICHARD; ALICIA L. LAZARUS; DONG-HA NAM; ROBERT J. LETCHER; CHRSTIAN SONNE; RUNE DIETZ and NILADRI BASU. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 19(2):307-314. 2010. Mercury-associated DNA hypomethylation in polar bear brains via the Luminometric Methylation Assay: a sensitive method to study epigenetics in wildlife. 0.201 MB RICHARDSON, EVAN. ARCTIC 62(4):491-494. 2009. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) life history and population dynamics in a changing climate. 0.760 MB RICHMOND, JULIE P.; TENAYA NORRIS and STEVEN A. ZINN. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 165(2):286-292. 2010. Re-alimentation in harbor seal pups: Effects on the somatotropic axis and growth rate. 0.475 MB ROUTTI, HELI; BJORN MUNRO JENSSEN; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; CHRISTINA BACKMAN; AUGUSTINE ARUKWE; MADELEINE NYMAN; KIT M. KOVACS and GEIR WING GABRIELSEN. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 155(1):70-76. 2010 Hormone, vitamin and contaminant status during the moulting/fasting period in ringed seals (Pusa [Phoca] hispida) from Svalbard. 0.317 MB RUEGG, KRISTEN C.; ERIC C. ANDERSON; C. SCOTT BAKER; MURDOCH VANT; JENNIFER A. JACKSON and STEPHEN R. PALUMBI. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 19(2):281-291. 2010. Are Antarctic minke whales unusually abundant because of 20th century whaling? 0.340 MB SIMARD, PETER; ASHLEY L. HIBBARD; KIMBERLY A. MCCALLISTER; ADAM S. FRANKEL; DAVID G. ZEDDIES; GEOFFREY M. SISSON; SHANNON GOWANS; ELIZABETH A. FORYS and DAVID A. MANN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 127(1):568-578. 2010. Depth dependent variation of the echolocation pulse rate of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.571 MB SKERN-MAURITZEN, M.; S. P. KIRKMAN; E. OLSEN; A. BJORGE; L. DRAPEAU; M. A. MEYER; J.-P. ROUX; S. SWANSON and W. H. OOSTHUIZEN. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 31(3):399-408. 2009. Do inter-colony differences in Cape fur seal foraging behaviour reflect large-scale changes in the northern Benguela ecosystem? 0.973 MB SOLDEVILLA, MELISSA S.; SEAN M. WIGGINS and JOHN A. HILDEBRAND. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 127(1):124-132. 2010. Spatial and temporal patterns of Risso's dolphin echolocation in the Southern California Bight. 0.360 MB SPAULDING, MICHELLE; MAUREEN A. O'LEARY and JOHN GATESY. PLOS ONE 4(9) e7062. 14pp. 2009. Relationships of Cetacea (Artiodactyla) among mammals: Increased taxon sampling alters interpretations of key fossils and character evolution. 1.019 MB SVARD, C.; A. FAHLMAN; D. A. S. ROSEN; R. JOY and A. W. TRITES. AQUATIC BIOLOGY 8(1):71-82. 2009. Fasting affects the surface and diving metabolic rates of Steller sea lions Eumetopias jubatus. 0.298 MB TAVARES, MAURICIO; IGNACIO B. MORENO; SALVATORE SICILIANO; DIEGO RODRIGUEZ; MARCOS C. DE O. SANTOS; JOSE LAILSON-BRITO, JR. and MARTA E. FABIAN. MAMMAL REVIEW 40(1):40-64. 2010. Biogeography of common dolphins (genus Delphinus) in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. 0.402 MB VALSECCHI, ELENA; PETER J. CORKERON; PAOLO GALLI; WILLIAM SHERWIN and GIORGIO BERTORELLE. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 398:275-286. 2010. Genetic evidence for sex-specific migratory behaviour in western South Pacific humpback whales. 0.219 MB VELGUTH, KAREN E.; MARK C. ROCHAT; JENNIFER N. LANGAN and KAY BACKUES. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 40(4):767-772. 2009. Acquired umbilical hernias in four captive polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.205 MB VETTER, WALTER; ROLAND VON DER RECKE; PATRIZIA OSTROWICZ and NATALIE ROSENFELDER. CHEMOSPHERE 78(2):134-138. 2010. Liquid chromatographic enantioseparation of the brominated flame retardant 2,3-dibromopropyl-2,4,6-tribromophenyl ether (DPTE) and enantiomer fractions in seal blubber. 0.376 MB WEIR, C. R. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 31(3):319-331. 2009. Distribution, behaviour and photo-identification of Atlantic humpback dolphins Sousa teuszii off Flamingos, Angola. 0.973 WEIR, CAROLINE R. MAMMAL REVIEW 40(1):2-39. 2010. A review of cetacean occurrence in West African waters from the Gulf of Guinea to Angola. 0.387 MB WELLS, RANDALL S. ZOO BIOLOGY 28(6):635-651. 2009. Learning from nature: Bottlenose dolphin care and husbandry. 0.223 MB YLITALO, GINA M.; ROBIN W. BAIRD; GLADYS K. YANAGIDA; DANIEL L. WEBSTER; SUSAN J. CHIVERS; JENNIE L. BOLTON; GREGORY S. SCHORR and DANIEL J. MCSWEENEY. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 58(12):1932-1937. 2009. High levels of persistent organic pollutants measured in blubber of island-associated false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) around the main Hawaiian Islands. 0.174 MB YOUNG, B. G.; L. L. LOSETO and S. H. FERGUSON. POLAR BIOLOGY 33(2):153-162. 2010. Diet differences among age classes of Arctic seals: Evidence from stable isotope and mercury biomarkers. 0.317 MB From Ursula.Verfuss at meeresmuseum.de Fri Feb 5 03:22:48 2010 From: Ursula.Verfuss at meeresmuseum.de (Verfuss Ursula Dr.) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:22:48 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] ECS abstracts Message-ID: 24th conference of the European Cetacean Society, March 20th-25th 2010, Stralsund, Germany Dear ECS community, Over the last weeks we have been made aware of a few people having difficulties with web submission of abstracts this year and we would like to ensure that no-one misses out presenting their work due to such issues. Hence if anyone has not received a response to their abstract (rejection or confirmation for poster or oral presentation), they need to contact the conference Scientific Committee now (ecs2010.sc at gmail.com, deadline Monday, February 8th) since the programme will shortly be finalised. Thanks for you help and hope to see you soon in Stralsund! Meike Scheidat Wageningen IMARES Institute for Marine Resources & Ecosystem Studies Dr. Meike Scheidat Wageningen IMARES Location Texel Landsdiep 4, 1797 SZ 't Horntje Postbus 167, 1790 AD Den Burg The Netherlands e-mail: web: meike.scheidat at wur.nl http://www.imares.wur.nl phone: fax: mobile: +31 (0) 3174 87108 +31 (0) 3174 87362 +31 (0) 6 30459335 This message is intended exclusively for the addressee. It may contain information that is confidential. Any use or publication of this e-mail message without permission of the sender is not allowed. 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A land based station, a 27m high lighthouse, will be used to track Minke whale movement and diving behaviour in the absence of tourist boats, by using theodolite and the software Cyclops. Whale-watching boats will be used as platforms to collect the same data during interactions with Minke whales, using range finder and GPS. Another volunteer assistant is requested to partake in a second project investigating residency and site fidelity of Minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and humpback whales in Faxafl?i bay, Reykjavik, Iceland. Cutaneous disorders of all three species will be also investigated. WHERE: Faxafl?i Bay is a bay facing Reykjav?k city where both whale-watching and whaling is currently taking place. Daily whale-watching tours are arranged from Reykjavik to spot feeding Minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, Humpback whales and harbour porpoises. Reykjavik Whale-watching Company has been running whale-watching trips since 1998, with special interest in all whales visiting the bay. The company is member of Green Globe 21 and tries to fulfil environmental standards as well as certain whale-watching guidelines. Since 2007, the Company started as well a Research project aiming to: - recognize individually Minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and humpback whales photographed - investigate the distribution of Minke whales and dolphins in association with underlying environmental variables - analyse the feeding behaviour of Minke whales and white-beaked dolphins and data collected on associated bird species - assess cutaneous disorders on Minke whales and white-beaked dolphins during photo-identification surveys WHEN: Tracking project: 10th of May to 15th of September 2010 Photo-ID: 15th April to 15th September 2010 CONDITIONS: The lighthouse that will be used for the land based tracking is located in Gardur, about 30km west of Reykjavik, north of Keflavik, and overlooks the southern part of Faxafl?i Bay. Volunteers working from the land based station in Gardur will be living in a shared apartment close to Keflavik. This is a two bedroom apartment with bathroom and kitchen, and volunteers will need to share their bedroom with one other volunteer. Transportation to and from the lighthouse in Gardur will be done by car or bus, which is covered by the project. There are also free buses going between Keflavik and Reykjavik regularly. For the boat based work, two whale-watching motor vessels will be used as research platform: Elding and Hafs?lan each approx 30m long. Living space for the boat based people is located on a former fishing boat in the old harbour, with 3 single rooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and internet access (25 square metres); 10 min walking distance to the city centre. Because of the training required, applicants must be willing to commit to the project a minimum of two months. Applicants willing to participate for the whole working period will be given preference. Unfortunately, neither of these positions are paid and the successful candidates must be able to cover their own travel expenses, travel insurance, food and other personal expenses. Accommodation will be provided. DUTIES: Applicants should be ready to work long hours (07:00 to 17.00 or to 20.00 hours depending on weather conditions) and be expected to participate in the following duties: Tracking project: - collect Minke whale track data from land with theodolite - enter track data into Cyclops software in real time - collect Minke whale track data from whale-watching boat - data entry Photo-ID project: - collect photographic material on whales and dolphins - photo-identification work/fin matching - recognition of skin marks Above this, cleaning, painting and other maintenance tasks is part of staying at the fishing boat in the old harbour as a gratitude to the free accommodation provided by Elding. QUALIFICATIONS: - have a strong background in Marine biology/Oceanography, with knowledge and experience of marine mammal behaviour and/or sea birds - have previous wildlife field experience and ability to stand long working days, sometimes in rough sea conditions - have previous cetacean photo-identification skills (relevant for the ID assistant position) - have previous theodolite tracking skills (relevant for the land based positions) - have previous experience working with Cyclops software (relevant for the land based positions) - be computer literate with a working knowledge PC operating system and proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel. Familiarity with software including MS Access and Photoshop is very helpful. Possibility to bring your own Laptop is much preferred - be enthusiastic, hard-working, team oriented, able to share small living space on board - be adaptable, flexible and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent - have good English language skills - bring your own digital reflex camera and zoom lens (pre-requisite for the ID assistant position) - have a valid European driving license (pre-requisite for the land based positions) HOW TO APPLY: CV or resume should include the following: - details of your availability - contact details of two referees - a brief description of yourself including your interest in marine mammals and what you hope to gain from this experience - specify if you have any preference for the "tracking" project or the "photo-ID" project. - any dietary requirements (i.e. carnivore, vegetarian, vegan, etc.) Send applications both to Chiara Bertulli and Fredrik Christiansen (see below): Chiara Bertulli (MSc Student) Marine biologist/Research Coordinator c/o Reykjav?k Whale-watching Company ?gisgardur 7 101 Reykjav?k www.elding.is University of Iceland Biology Department N?tt?rfr??ah?s/Askja Sturlugata 7 101 Reykjavik Iceland E-mail: cgb1 at hi.is / ciarabertulli at yahoo.it Mobile: +354-8618307 Skype: chiara.giulia.bertulli and Fredrik Christiansen (PhD Student) University of Aberdeen Institute of Biological Sciences Tillydrone Ave Aberdeen AB24 2TZ United Kingdom E-mail: f.christiansen at abdn.ac.uk Mobile: +44 78 18725081 The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Phocid at aol.com Fri Feb 5 11:10:26 2010 From: Phocid at aol.com (Phocid at aol.com) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:10:26 EST Subject: [MARMAM] Position opening: HARBOUR SEAL NURSE Message-ID: Position opening: HARBOUR SEAL NURSE (seasonal/5-6 months) Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a nonprofit society dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of regional wildlife, with an emphasis on Harbour Seals and avian species. We are seeking a candidate for the seasonal position of Harbour Seal Nurse. IWNCC is located in the Pacific Northwest, on Salt Spring Island, in the Canadian Gulf Islands. We are a small but very busy centre, situated in an outdoor setting on a forested 4-acre property. We treat about 500 avian and terrestrial animals per year and rescue and rehabilitate an average of 80-100 Harbour Seal pups each summer. Seasonal work hours are long and the work is fast-paced and physically demanding. The position reports to the Seal Team Leader, Marielle Bonnet, and will participate in coordinating rescues; hands-on daily animal husbandry and critical care; the leadership, training, supervision and scheduling of interns and volunteers; keeping accurate detailed records. ???? This position runs from July 1 - December. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on marine mammal rehabilitation experience at a senior level. She/he must be experienced in all phases of the rehabilitation process including examinations, diagnosis, critical care and have proven supervisory and communications skills and be physically fit. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes on-site housing. ???? Email your CV & references to Jeff Lederman For more information regarding Island Wildlife visit our website at www.sealrescue.org Internship applications are also still being accepted for this summer, deadline March 1st. 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These are among the findings of a report launched today on the website of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS). A corresponding poster available online shows for the first time all toothed whale species sorted according to their conservation status as defined by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (tm). This encyclopaedia on all 72 species of toothed whales includes the most recent scientific findings on the distribution, migration, behaviour and threats to this group of whales. Maps showing the currently known distribution of each species were provided by IUCN and the Global Mammal Assessment. UNEP/CMS Executive Secretary Elizabeth Mrema said: "During the International Year of Biodiversity, the Convention on Migratory Species continues to address major threats such as by-catch, ship strikes, ocean noise impacts and climate change to safeguard these charismatic marine mammals. Governments need to enhance their efforts towards implementing targeted action plans under the Convention." Toothed whales occur in a wide range of marine and freshwater habitats, from the Arctic to the tropics. Some species live in large river systems such as the Amazon, Ganges, Indus and Yangtze. For 41 of all toothed whales species, our knowledge is too limited to even know if they are threatened or not. At the same time 6 species of toothed whales that are listed on Appendix I of the Convention are on the brink of extinction. Many populations of toothed whales were hunted almost to extinction and 50 species continue to be hunted, often at unsustainable levels. Ingestion of plastic debris or the effects of pollution by an ever increasing cocktail of chemicals have been reported for 48 species. Habitat degradation from dams and withdrawal of water from rivers and lakes threatens 18 species while ship strikes have a serious impact on 14 species. Noise caused by seismic explorations, marine construction projects as well as military sonar pose ever increasing threats to these marine mammals. Based on the Review of Small Cetaceans published by CMS in 2003, this report includes the Sperm Whale as the only large toothed whale as well as the Australian Snubfin Dolphin and the Guiana Dolphin as new species. Since 2003, the conservation status of the toothed whales has worsened dramatically. The Baiji River Dolphin, which used to live in the Yangtze River, is now probably extinct as no living specimens have been documented in the wild since 2002. With only 150 individuals remaining in the wild, the Vaquita, a porpoise living in the northern Gulf of California, is facing the same destiny. Entanglement in fishing gear claimed an unsustainably high death toll on both species. Data collection on the distribution, behaviour and migration of toothed whales, as reflected in research for the CMS can facilitate the development and implementation of action plans that can help reduce the threats to many whale species. Being an official partner of the International Year of Biodiversity, the Convention on Migratory Species has joined the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity on a global scale. CMS, which has been recognized as CBD's lead partner on issues regarding migratory species, continues to take steps to stress the importance of biodiversity for our well-being and enhance efforts to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss. Notes to Editors: The full species reports for the toothed whales authored by Boris Culik from Kiel University, Germany, can be downloaded from www.cms.int. The publication is a joint effort of CMS, ACCOBAMS, ASCOBANS, IUCN, WWF and Loro Parque Foundation. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, also known as the Bonn Convention, works for the conservation of a wide array of endangered migratory animals such as whales and dolphins worldwide through the negotiation and implementation of agreements and species action plans. With currently 113 member countries, many of them in Africa, CMS is a fastgrowing convention with special importance due to its expertise in the field of migratory species. Under the Convention, the following regional treaties were concluded to protect whales and dolphins: Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area (ACCOBAMS), Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS), Memorandum of Understanding for the Conservation of Cetaceans and their Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region and the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Conservation of the Manatee and Small Cetaceans of Western Africa and Macaronesia. For more information please contact: Veronika Lenarz, Public Information, UNEP/CMS Secretariat, on Tel.: +49 228 815 2409 or e-mail: vlenarz at cms.int, www.cms.int UNEP/CMS Secretariat Public Information Herrman-Ehlers-Str. 10 53113 Bonn, Germany T. +49 228 815-2409 F. +49 228 815-2449 www.cms.int -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would be grateful if you could send me photos of marine mammals such as Balaenoptera edeni, Globicephala macrorhynchus, Kogia sima and Physeter macrocephalus. We will respect and protect the authors? rights on any photos or other information you are able to send. In addition, we will be delighted to send a Guide to each author who helps in collaboration on this work. Thank you for taking the time to answer my request. I look forward to your response. Yours faithfully, MSc. Alexandra Costa Biologist, Caju Island Institute (NGO) costaf2008 at hotmail.comSkype: alexandrafcosta _________________________________________________________________ Voc? sabia que o Windows 7 inicia e desliga mais r?pido? Clique e conhe?a mais. http://www.microsoft.com/brasil/windows7/default.html?WT.mc_id=1539 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk Tue Feb 9 04:26:00 2010 From: emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk (Emma Webb) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:26:00 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean & Seabird Identification Workshops Message-ID: <004201caa983$0a9fdfa0$1fdf9ee0$@webb@biscay-dolphin.org.uk> Cetacean & Seabird Identification Workshops Biscay Dolphin Research Programme is delighted to announce that following on from the success of our 2009 workshops, we will be running 7 Cetacean & Seabird Identification Workshops on the P&O cruiseferry ?Pride of Bilbao? in summer 2010. Biscay Dolphin Research Programme (BDRP) has been conducting whale, dolphin and seabird surveys of the English Channel and Bay of Biscay each month, year-round continuously since 1995. BDRP is an award-winning project within the established charity Marinelife that aims to further the conservation of whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life through scientific study and educational activities. Because of the work we have undertaken, the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay is now recognised as one of the most important areas in the world for whales and dolphins! Come and join some of the most experienced cetacean and seabird researchers in the UK for a fully interactive workshop where you will learn all the basic skills needed to observe and identify these fantastic animals at sea. This workshop is ideal for anyone with a general interest in marine wildlife, students studying Marine Biology or similar subjects, people who want some firsthand experience of field work as well any prospective Marine Mammal Observers (MMO?s). Workshop Dates: 3-6 June 2010 12-15 June 2010 18-21 June 2010 3-6 July 2010 13-16 September 2010 22-25 September 2010 25-28 September 2010 Cost is ?145 per person based on two people sharing a 2 bunk inside cabin. For more information or to book a place, please visit our website at www.biscay-dolphin.org.uk/blueoceansafaris/biscay.php#IDWorkshops or email us on info at biscay-dolphin.org.uk Kind Regards Emma Webb Community & Operations Officer Visit us at: www.marine-life.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1110884 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SGBarco at virginiaaquarium.com Mon Feb 8 07:35:05 2010 From: SGBarco at virginiaaquarium.com (Susan Barco) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:35:05 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] SEAMAMMS abstract deadline Message-ID: <3C2595E672428D4BB877140E48A17BFB0B7E7B1C6E@VBMSMBX01.vbgov.com> Please forward this message to interested parties Abstracts for the SEAMAMMS conference held in Virginia Beach, VA on March 26-28 are due Feb 10, 2010. For details please visit the website http://uncw.edu/seamamms/ Susan G. Barco Stranding Response Coordinator &Senior Scientist Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation 757.437.7765 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From RWBaird at cascadiaresearch.org Tue Feb 9 10:25:36 2010 From: RWBaird at cascadiaresearch.org (Robin W Baird) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:25:36 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Abstract: false killer whale movements and habitat use in Hawaii References: <21701FB12DB4B648921199BC4614914CA9FBC8@server1.cascadia.local> <21701FB12DB4B648921199BC4614914CA9FBCC@server1.cascadia.local> Message-ID: <21701FB12DB4B648921199BC4614914CA9FBCD@server1.cascadia.local> New publication. PDF available from http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/esr-specials/tracking-vertebrates-for-conservation-ii/ or from www.cascadiaresearch.org Baird, R.W., G.S. Schorr, D.L. Webster, D.J. McSweeney, M.B. Hanson and R.D. Andrews. 2010. Movements and habitat use of satellite-tagged false killer whales around the main Hawaiian Islands. Endangered Species Research doi:10.3354/esr00258. ABSTRACT: There are 2 recognized stocks of false killer whales Pseudorca crassidens in the US Exclusive Economic Zone surrounding Hawai'i, a small demographically isolated population around the main Hawaiian Islands and a larger offshore ('pelagic') population. Recent evidence suggests the insular population may have declined precipitously over the last 20 yr, and one possible contributing factor is interactions with offshore longline fisheries or other hook and line fisheries. To assess movements and habitat use, satellite tags were remotely deployed on individuals in 3 groups from the insular population and one from the offshore population. Although tagged off the leeward side of the island of Hawai'i, individuals from the insular population regularly moved to the windward sides of the islands. Some insular individuals moved extensively and rapidly among islands, while other individuals remained associated with the island of Hawai'i for extended periods before moving among the islands. Comparisons of distances between tagged individuals indicated that individuals within groups disassociated and re-associated over periods of days, occasionally moving more than 100 km apart before re-associating. The offshore individual, tagged 123.8 km offshore, approached to within 62 km of land, inshore of the longline fishery exclusion boundary. The 3 insular groups moved a maximum of 83, 87 and 96 km offshore, indicating that the distance from shore cannot be used as a strict boundary between the populations, and that individuals from the insular population may overlap with the longline fishery. Combined with photo-identification the results suggest that boundaries between these 2 stocks should be revised. ======================================================== Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Research Biologist Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue Olympia, WA 98501 USA Fax 1-360-943-7026 e-mail: rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/hawaii.htm www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/kwindex.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at scanningoceansectors.org Tue Feb 9 22:02:34 2010 From: info at scanningoceansectors.org (Yvonne Miles - Scanning Ocean Sectors) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:02:34 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Final call for March Marine mammal observer and passive acoustic operator course 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. 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The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education programs. In addition to internship positions, we are currently looking to fill research volunteer positions for the summer (May 24-August 20) semester of 2010. Start and end dates may be flexible for the volunteer position. The Whale Center of New England volunteer position provides experience needed to further pursue fields in marine biology and animal behavior. It is our goal to provide college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine mammal field and to see how this information is used in management and conservation efforts in this area. These duties may include, but are not limited to: extensive photo-identification and computer work (training provided), field data collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels and our 42' research vessel The Mysticete, attendance at necropsies (whale autopsies), marine mammal stranding response, and attendance at conferences and meetings. There is no fee required for the volunteer position. The volunteer is required to find their own housing and provide a means of transportation to the boats we work on in Boston and Gloucester, MA (the Whale Center will not be providing any means of financial assistance). Volunteer applicants should have the following: * A background in biology, zoology, or related field * Some knowledge of research methods and design * An ability to work, live and communicate well with others * Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab * Completed their freshmen year at the time of application In order to apply for the volunteer position: please send a resume, a cover letter detailing your reason(s) for applying, one letter of reference, an updated transcript, and the application form found on our website. Once your application has been received, an interview will be arranged. In-person interviews are preferred, necessitating travel to Gloucester, MA, during a weekend in March 2010 (to be determined at a later date). All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2010. Applicants should note that they are interest in the volunteer position rather then the internship position. 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Mitarbeiter FB Wissenschaft Deutsches Meeresmuseum Museum f?r Meereskunde und Fischerei ? Aquarium Stiftung des b?rgerlichen Rechts Katharinenberg 14-20 18439 Stralsund Tel.: +49 (3831) 2650-390 Fax: + 49 (3831) 2650-209 ursula.verfuss at meeresmuseum.de www.meeresmuseum.de Der Direktor Dr. Harald Benke Ust. ID Nr.: DE 162 772 269 Steuernr.: 082/141/02545 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mjasny at nrdc.org Thu Feb 11 06:11:29 2010 From: mjasny at nrdc.org (Jasny, Michael) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:11:29 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] false killer whale comments due Message-ID: Dear all, This is just a reminder that comments on the scope of NMFS' take reduction team for Hawaiian false killer whales are due February 18th. NMFS has announced that the take reduction team will address interactions between the Hawaii pelagic, Hawaii insular, and Palmyra Atoll stocks of false killer whales (FKWs) with Hawaii's two longline fisheries (deep-set and shallow-set). As many of you know, these teams are essential for helping reduce bycatch in vulnerable populations. Hawaii pelagic FKWs are listed as a "strategic stock" under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and NMFS recently found that listing the insular population under the Endangered Species Act may be warranted. As presently conceived, however, the new take reduction team would not address several other fisheries that are very likely to interact with at least the insular population of FKWs: Hawaii's shortline and kaka fisheries, which often work within the population's range and target its typical prey species. Comments should be (1) submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov (regulation number 0648-XT76), or else (2) mailed to: Assistant Regional Administrator, Protection Resources, NMFS, Pacific Islands Regional Office, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814. More information is available at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/fr/fr75-2853.pdf. Again, the deadline for receipt of comments is February 18th. Thanks, Michael Michael Jasny Senior Policy Analyst Natural Resources Defense Council 4479 W. 5th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R1S4 tel. 604-736-9386 mob. 310-560-5536 fax. 310-434-2399 PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law as attorney-client and work-product confidential or otherwise confidential communication. 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URL: From l.brits at oceans-initiative.com Fri Feb 12 04:48:11 2010 From: l.brits at oceans-initiative.com (Lezanne Brits) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:48:11 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Whale and Dolphin Internship Opportunities Message-ID: <20100212124809.30FAE4F3B@rrba-ip-smtp-4-1.saix.net> Dear Marmammers On behalf of Oceans Research ( www.oceans-research.com) , I am pleased to announce that we are currently accepting internship applications for our dolphin and whale project for 2010 on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Background Skeleton Coast Marine Lab was established to formalise the ongoing marine mammal research of Dr. Simon Elwen of the University of Pretoria and Dr Ruth Leeney of Provincetown Centre for Coastal Studies. The laboratory is situated along the desert coast of Namibia at Walvis Bay, a world wide mecca of dolphin watching and desert tourism. The cool Benguela current is the driving force behind one of the world's most abundant marine environments and attracts dense populations of marine mammals such as the Heaviside's dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Cape fur seal and humpback whale. The Namibian coast line is considered one of the most undeveloped and beautiful places in the world. The Namib is the oldest desert in the world and is characterised by the conjunction of large fields of sand dunes meeting one of the world's richest marine environments, the cold currents of the Benguela ecosystem. The opportunity to conduct marine research here is a rare privilege that is made possible only through this project's dedicated association and work in Namibia. Research Projects - Use of photographic identification to estimate the abundance of bottlenose and Heaviside's dolphins in the bay. - Use of visual surveys and moored hydrophones to investigate distribution and behaviour of bottlenose dolphins relative to environmental variables and human impacts including aquaculture and harbour traffic. - Use of moored acoustic recorders (C-PODs) to investigate the acoustic behaviour, distribution and attendance patterns of Heaviside's dolphins and bottlenose dolphins at key sites. - Collection of skin and blubber samples from dolphin species to investigate population structure and dietary variation across sites and seasons using stable isotope and fatty acid analysis. Intern activities Assisting in running research vessels and research station Above water photo identification of dolphin species Above water focal behavioural follows of bottlenose dolphins Above water photo-identification of humpback whales. 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Subjects range from Ecosystem studies to Marine Mammal research plus some internships have exciting field components. *Deadline:* Completed applications must be received by* March 19th, 2010* For more information follow the link at: http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Sharon_Melin.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 290 bytes Desc: not available URL: From nikolina.rako at gmail.com Sat Feb 13 08:51:40 2010 From: nikolina.rako at gmail.com (nikolina.rako@plavi-svijet.org) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:51:40 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] new paper on the long term inshore observation of a solitary striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) Message-ID: <000001caaccc$d28a3820$2001a8c0@PC301429866185> Dear colleagues, The following paper has been published: Rako, N., Holcer, D. & Fortuna, C. M. (2009): Long-term inshore observation of a solitary striped dolphin, Stenella coeruleoalba, in the Vinodol Channel, Northern Adriatic Sea (Croatia). Nat. Croat., Vol. 18, No. 2., 427-436. Abstract: The striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is not a common cetacean species in the northern Adriatic Sea. Its presence is generally related to deeper offshore areas beyond the continental shelf. Despite this fact, the analysis of data collected over the past 5 years indicates unusual site fidelity of a single individual in the relatively shallow Vinodol Channel of the northern Croatian Adriatic Sea. Summarizing the available data on its recent occurrence, this paper contributes to the current limited knowledge on striped dolphin presence and associations not only in this region. Please note that the full article is available open access at the following link: http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=70132 Kind regards, Nikolina Rako Adriatic Dolphin Project, Head researcher Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From akaramanlidis at gmail.com Mon Feb 15 09:53:23 2010 From: akaramanlidis at gmail.com (Alexandros A. Karamanlidis) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:53:23 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on Mediterranean monk seals Message-ID: <1A8103500C3A451E9494324F35CD17EC@AlexandrosPC> Dear all We would like to draw your attention on a new publication regarding parturition in Mediterranean monk seals: Karamanlidis, A.A., V. Paravas, F. Trillmich, P. Dendrinos. 2010. First Observations of Parturition and Postpartum Behavior in the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) in the Eastern Mediterranean. Aquatic Mammals, 36(1), 27-32. DOI 10.1578/AM.36.1.2010.27 Abstract: Understanding reproductive behavior, especially the circumstances surrounding parturition and the events following the first days postpartum, is essential in developing effective conservation strategies for endangered pinnipeds. In the case of the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus), difficulties in documenting events, such as parturition, are compounded by the very low population numbers and the inaccessibility of the habitat occupied by the species. In this study, the authors report the first observations of parturition for the species from the central Aegean Sea, Greece in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Using a state-of-the-art infrared remote-monitoring system two births were documented and important information on the total duration of the events, the total duration of attempted suckling, as well as, information on the presentation of the pups, their sex and habitat were recorded. This new information on the reproductive biology of the species in this part of its range outline the importance of suitable reproductive caves for the conservation of the species and the urgency of protecting them. In addition, considering the high cost and logistics of the study, monitoring the species on a large scale to effectively protect it, will require the development of new, low-cost and time-efficient methodologies. For reprints please contact: Alexandros A. Karamanlidis, PhD Wildlife Biologist MOm/Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal akaramanlidis at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The female has been seen swimming inside Herzliya Marina, and was photographed sleeping in a small alcove on the sea side of its breakwater, until disturbed. Other images that we have gotten since this sighting were not clear enough in order to ascertain whether there are more than one seal along the coast. However the locations and the timings of some of the sightings suggest at least 2 animals. Monk seals have not been observed in the Israeli coast for the last 50 years. In the case that seals are indeed showing re-colonization attempts, it may indicate a shift in their habitat or that the colony in the north (south-east Turkey) acts as a nursery as suggested by Ali Cemal Gucu from Middle East Technical University Institute of Marine Sciences, Turkey. Aviad Scheinin, Oz Goffman, Dani Kerem IMMRAC - Israeli Marine Mammal Research & Assistance center ( http://immrac.haifa.ac.il/) scheinin at 013.net.il -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From leelarajamani at myjaring.net Tue Feb 16 07:18:44 2010 From: leelarajamani at myjaring.net (LEELA RAJAMANI A/P RAMNATH RAJAMANI) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:18:44 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] PhD Thesis,Malaysia Message-ID: <1266333524.4b7ab754455c3@webmail.jaring.my> Dear Colleagues, A PDF copy of my thesis is available on dugongs in Sabah,Malaysia Rajamani L.2009. The Conservation biology of the dugong (Dugong dugon) in Sabah,Malaysia : a basis for conservation planning. PhD Thesis.Borneo Marine Research Institute.Universiti Malaysia Sabah.288 pp. ABSTRACT : Prior to 1999, dugongs were rarely observed in Malaysia. This first comprehensive study of dugongs and their related seagrass habitats in Sabah, investigated the local stakeholder environment, the abundance and distribution of dugongs, identified and monitored threats to dugongs, and mapped seagrass habitats relevant to dugongs. The study was conducted in two spatial scales namely, 1) Regional (to determine dugong distribution in Sabah) (excluding Tawau) 2) Local - to determine local dugong abundance, conduct seagrass mapping and community surveys at two study sites Banggi island and Mantanani island. Community surveys consisted of a census, interview surveys, a dugong monitoring programme and participant observation. This information was used to determine stakeholder characters, and their perceptions of the researcher, research project, dugongs and seagrasses. Local ecological knowledge (LEK) of dugongs and seagrasses was also sought. The abundance, composition and habitat area of seagrass was assessed using a method of visually estimating above-ground seagrass biomass at sites along one kilometre transects perpendicular to the coast. Biomass was estimated every 50 metres in shallow areas (up to 5 metres depth) and every 100 metres in deep areas (greater than 5 metres depth). These sites later form the basis of seagrass meadows using GIS applications. Standardised aerial surveys were conducted regionally for the coastal waters of Sabah to determine dugong distribution patterns. The communities of Banggi and Mantanani are economically disadvantaged, practise destructive fishing and have little understanding of ecological processes and concepts of conservation. However, the reasons for dugong decline are known. Appreciation of the aesthetic value of dugongs within the communities is varied. However, the community appears to have adequate local knowledge of the dugong having cultural linkages through a dugong myth. Approximately, 70% of the total population is young below the age of 30, who could be receptive to new ideas. Outside influences from the media is widely available to the community. The community is able to develop a relationship with the researcher and participate cordially in research activities. Dugong numbers are very low in Sabah. Fifty two dugongs were sighted in Sabah excluding Tawau. Based on these results, crude estimates of minimal count are between 688 and 1376 dugongs residing in coastal Sabah. Key dugong areas were identified to be Brunei Bay, Labuan Island, and Sandakan Bay. Banggi Island and Mantanani Island supports a small population of dugongs respectively. Based on this study, dugongs were subject to threats, which were mostly anthropogenic. They were 1) blast fishing, 2) incidental entangling in nets and 3) unsupervised tourism and vessel strikes. The number of mortalities in Sabah (especially in Banggi Island), are high compared to dugong abundance results obtained in this study. When Potential Biological Removal (PBR) estimates were compared to crude estimates of yearly mortality, it is confirmed that dugong populations are declining. Ten species of seagrass from two families were found in Banggi Island and Mantanani Island. These include Halophila ovalis, Halodule uninervis (broad and thin variety), Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata, Halophila decipiens, Halophila spinulosa, Cymodocea serrulata, Syringodium isoetifolium, and Enhalus acoroides. A new unidentified species of Halophila was collected in Molleangan Island, west of Banggi Island. Approximately, 415 ha and 112 ha of seagrass meadows were mapped in Banggi island and Mantanani island respectively giving a total of 527 ha of seagrass available for dugong consumption. The information obtained on the local communities, seagrass and dugong provided the basis to inform a comprehensive conservation plan in Sabah. Key conservation strategies include a dialogue and community education programme, provision of alternative livelihoods, improving enforcement to prevent illegal fishing methods, co-management of dugong and seagrass resources, stringent controls on ecotourism and vessel strikes, zoning of seagrass in marine protected areas and further research. As the dugong is a migratory species, conservation management at an international level with the neighbouring state of Sarawak, and countries of Brunei, the Philippines and Indonesia is necessary. Please let me know if you are interested in reading it and I will send a copy. Best Regards Leela Leela Rajamani, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88999 Kota Kinabalu Malaysia. Skype address: leela.rajamani ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail has been sent via JARING webmail at http://www.jaring.my From smith.court.e at gmail.com Tue Feb 16 14:12:46 2010 From: smith.court.e at gmail.com (Courtney Smith) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:12:46 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Behavior & Cognition Lab Internships Message-ID: <2d6fbf081002161412x5bb8d156t141289a6b0aa3095@mail.gmail.com> The Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Labat the University of Southern Mississippi offers an internship to college juniors, seniors and recent graduates. There are three available internship periods each year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Interns work on research projects being conducted by faculty members and graduate students, and will gain experience in both behavioral and acoustic data collection and analyses. Specific experiences depend on the research projects that are ongoing at the time of the internship. *Summer 2010 Internship: *We will be accepting two interns for this internship period. The primary research being conducted at this time involves field abundance surveys and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins in Mississippi Sound. *Applications due March 15th. Anticipated start date is May 1st.*** This internship is an unpaid voluntary position, and interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. Interns are also required to receive college credit for the internship; enrollment may be with The University of Southern Mississippi or an academic institution of their choice. Students interested in applying for the internship are required to send: - Complete application form (pdfor word ) - CV or R?sum? - Letter of intent describing your career goals, reason(s) for wanting the internship, and what you expect to contribute to and gain from the internship - Unofficial or official copy of your transcripts - At least two letters of recommendation (preferably from those who can attest to your academic and scientific abilities) All materials should be sent to: Internship Coordinator: Courtney Smith Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Internship Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 Materials may arrive separately or together, all materials must be postmarked by the pertinent deadline: Fall - July 1st; Spring - December 1st; Summer - March 15th Please direct all information requests and related materials to Courtney Smith at *kuczaj_laboratory at yahoo.com.* Best, Courtney -- Courtney Smith MA,PhD Student Internship Coordinator Marine Mammal Behavior & Cognition Lab Experimental Psychology Program University of Southern Mississippi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Summer 2010 Internship: We will be accepting two interns for this internship period.The primary research being conducted at this time involves field abundance surveys and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins in Mississippi Sound. Applications due March 15th. Anticipated start date is May 1st. This internship is an unpaid voluntary position, and interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. Interns are also required to receive college credit for the internship; enrollment may be with The University of Southern Mississippi or an academic institution of their choice. Students interested in applying are required to send: * Complete application form (pdf or word) * CV or R?sum? * Letter of intent describing your career goals, reason(s) for wanting the internship, and what you expect to contribute to and gain from the internship * Unofficial or official copy of your transcripts * At least two letters of recommendation (preferably from those who can attest to your academic and scientific abilities) All materials should be sent to: Internship Coordinator: Courtney Smith Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Internship Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 Materials may arrive separately or together, but all materials must be postmarked by the pertinent deadline: Fall - July 1st; Spring - December 1st; Summer - March 15th Please direct all information requests and related materials to Courtney Smith at kuczaj_laboratory at yahoo.com. -- Courtney Smith MA,PhD Student Internship Coordinator Marine Mammal Behavior & Cognition Lab Experimental Psychology Program University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Dr. #5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A deposit of $500.00 is required as soon as possible to hold a seat in the class. For more information about the academic requirements of this course or the syllabus contact Professor Chris Parsons ( ecm-parsons at earthlink.net). For more details about the class, and the course application process email cfs at gmu.edu or gjustice at gmu.edu (or call (1) 703-993-1740 Monday through Friday 9am to 4:30pm). Department of Environmental Science & Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, USA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at scanningoceansectors.org Tue Feb 16 20:56:11 2010 From: info at scanningoceansectors.org (Yvonne Miles - Scanning Ocean Sectors) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:56:11 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Observers and Passive Acoustic Monitoring MARCH Courses - LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION 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. With fully trained and experienced MMOs teaching. Our training is to ensure INDUSTRY gets the MMOs they want, that they are HIGHLY trained, Efficient and EFFECTIVE in the job, and they are prepared for all necessary actions. Our Passive Acoustic Monitoring course is run by professionals in the Acoustics field for over 25 years. The course is specialised for ALL aspects of working as a PAM operator not just one system. We teach you how to be a PAM operator and we are non-biased towards any one working system. If you have requirements to one particular system we can train you in that area, we have the technology and the right people! 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URL: From kmchugh at mote.org Wed Feb 17 06:26:53 2010 From: kmchugh at mote.org (kmchugh at mote.org) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:26:53 -0500 (EST) Subject: [MARMAM] =?iso-8859-1?q?In_Memory=3A_N=E9lio_Baptista_Barros=2C_1?= =?iso-8859-1?q?960-2010?= Message-ID: <52662.12.174.211.98.1266416813.squirrel@mail.mote.org> In Memory: N?lio Baptista Barros, 1960-2010 Dr. N?lio Baptista Barros passed away on Feb 10, 2010 in Tillamook, Oregon after a battle with cancer. He was born in Vila Velha, ES, Brazil on Jan 23, 1960. He received his BSc in Biological Oceanography in 1982 (Brazil) and then moved to the United States where he received his Master?s degree from Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami in Biological Oceanography in July 1987, and earned his PhD from RSMAS under Dr. Dan Odell in 1993. He worked as a marine mammal consultant at SeaWorld in Orlando during 1991-1999, and as a Research Biologist and Senior Research Biologist at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute during 1994-2000. He joined Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, and served as Program Manager for Mote?s Stranding Investigations Program during 2000-2006, creating a model stranding response program for the southeastern U.S., and developing a laboratory for cetacean stomach content analyses. Dr. Barros then moved to Oregon and worked with Portland State University as a coordinator for the northern Oregon and southern Washington Stranding Network. He was an expert in feeding ecology of small and large cetaceans using stomachs and tissue samples to examine prey and trophic level interactions. He contributed to field studies throughout the world including the southeast coast of the United States, Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa and the western United States. He authored or co-authored 34 peer-reviewed papers or book chapters, and helped many others with their publications, especially Latin American colleagues, through his constructive reviews and by serving as Editor of The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals. He was called upon often by institutions and government wildlife management agencies to provide information on the feeding habits of cetaceans and pinnipeds during Unusual Mortality Events and mass stranding events. He examined small structures including fish otoliths and cephalopod parts to determine ingested prey in stranded animals and later expanded this work by utilizing tissue samples for stable isotope analysis to determine longer term trends in trophic food webs. He contributed significantly to our understanding of the importance of sound-producing fish in the diets of bottlenose dolphins, and filled in many gaps in our knowledge of the biology and ecology of difficult-to-study pygmy and dwarf sperm whales. Dr. Barros was an avid organic gardener and loved to harvest eggs from his flock of free-range chickens (?his girls?). He was also a remarkable baker often surprising colleagues and friends with warm chocolate chip cookies hot from the oven. He travelled often for both work and pleasure. Along with his native Portuguese, he was fluent in English, Spanish and French and had been studying Russian. He was a remarkable friend and mentor to many and will always be remembered for his smile, generous spirit and his diligent work on behalf of marine mammals all over the globe. He is survived by his life partner Fred Casey, and his mother, father, brother and sister in Brazil. A reception in honor of N?lio will be held at the Jean Hendry Conference Hall of Mote Marine Laboratory?s Marine Mammal Center at 3:00 pm on Saturday, 27 February, followed by a potluck celebration of his life at the home of Randall and Martha Wells in Sarasota, Florida. Please contact Randy Wells at rwells at mote.org or (941) 388-2705 if you are able to attend, and to get details and directions. If you are unable to attend, but wish to provide a video message, please prepare it in Windows Media (preferred) or QuickTime format, and embedded into a PowerPoint 2004 slide (please include both kinds of files in the same folder and send on CD; do not send in PowerPoint 2007). Audio recordings may be sent in MP3 or Wav formats on CD. Video messages should be sent to Randy Wells at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236. In lieu of flowers, contributions in N?lio?s name may be made to help repair the vandalized Cape Meares Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge, near his home in Oregon. To donate, please go to: http://capemeareslighthouse.org/index.html. Alternatively, donations may be made to help support the operations of Mote Marine Laboratory?s Stranding Investigations Program. Checks may be sent to Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, with a notation: ?In memory of N?lio Barros.? Submitted in loving memory by: Megan Stolen Ruth DeLynn Debbie Duffield Randall Wells From nicola.hodgins at wdcs.org Thu Feb 18 13:51:53 2010 From: nicola.hodgins at wdcs.org (Nicola Hodgins) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:51:53 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] WDCS online Species Guide Message-ID: Dear MARMAM?ers, WDCS has launched its new online species guide (see below) and would like to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK-YOU to all of you who kindly donated images to be used within!! We couldn?t have done it without you and greatly appreciate your help! And so my next request is for Phase 2 ? we?re going to be looking for acoustics and video ... So if you have any then you know who to get in touch with!! Thanks again and we hope you enjoy the new Guide! ---------------------------------- Launch of world?s most comprehensive guide to whales and dolphins highlights the many mysteries that still remain The most comprehensive on-line guide to whales and dolphins is launched this week following over a year?s painstaking work by researchers at the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), which ironically, along with a number of fascinating facts, has revealed exactly how little we humans still know about these magnificent creatures. The guide, which is of particular use to students, researchers, the tourist trade, and journalists comes in three languages, and provides interesting and easy to use insights into the creature?s habitats, behaviour, and where to find them. It also features 80 maps, over 400 images, a threat index (which highlights the level of danger facing each species). To have a look for yourself, go to http://www2.wdcs.org/species/index.php Nicola Hodgins International Projects Co-ordinator WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Phone: - +441249 449 537 Mobile: - +447841497597 http://www.wdcs.org *** WDCS International Brookfield House 38 St Paul Street Wiltshire SN15 1LJ UK Since commercial whaling was ?banned? more than 30,000 whales have been killed. Help us Stop Whaling. www.whales.org WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment. > Please consider the environment before printing this email. This e-mail's contents are confidential to the intended recipient(s) at the e-mail address to which it has been sent. It may not be disclosed, copied to, circulated or used by anyone other than the intended addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or have received this transmission in error please telephone the originator immediately or ring +44 (0)1249 449500. Any opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of WDCS. Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (?WDCS?): Registered in England and Wales No. 2737421 WDCS, Brookfield House, 38 St. Paul street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN!5 1LJ. Registered Charity No. 1014705. Tel: 01249 449500 Fax: 01249 449501 WDCS Shop is a trading name of WDCS (Trading) Limited (Registered in England No. 2593116) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (Charity No. 1014705) and gift aids all post tax profits to the charity. WDCS Wildlife Centre: Spey Bay, Moray, IV32 7PJ. Tel: 01343 820339 Fax: 01343 829065 WDCS Australasia: WDCS, PO Box 720, Port Adelaide Business Centre, South Australia, Australia 5015. Tel: 1300 360 442 Fax: 08 8242 1595 WDCS Deutschland: WDCS, Altostra?e 43, D-81245, M?nchen. Tel: 089 6100 2393 Fax: 089 6100 2394 WDCS (North America): 7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA 02360-4044 Tel: 1.888.MYWHALE (1.888.699.4253) WDCS (South America): Potosi 2087, B1636BUA, Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel-Fax + 5411- 4796-3191 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pauline at circe-asso.org Fri Feb 19 05:36:13 2010 From: pauline at circe-asso.org (Pauline Gauffier) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:36:13 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers required for killer whale research in Spain Message-ID: Dear all, The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.biz) is seeking applications from volunteers to help with fieldwork on killer whale energetic budget in the Strait of Gibraltar. Fieldwork will take place from 5 April to 31 May 2010. Killer whale project: The killer whale population of the Strait of Gibraltar has a diet mainly based on Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus). This population is believed to be in danger due to the rapid decrease of their prey under human fishing. They usually feed on tuna using an ?endurance-exhaustion? technique. This behaviour can be easily observed from 2 land based stations on top of the cliffs off La Bre?a national park, Andalusia, South of Spain. We wish to collect behavioural and positional data (using binos and theodolite) from these land stations as well as blow rates to assess the energetic budget of this foraging technique. Volunteers should be available at least for one week study (see http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=103 and http://circe-volunteers-2009.blogspot.com for last year project blog) but long period availability is possible. You will be responsible for your transport to and from the main centre, but once there, we will provide accommodation and transport to the land stations. Food will be at your own expenses. Successful applicants will: - have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research - be autonomous and quickly operational - be able to live and work constructively with others in a team - speak fluently English and/or Spanish Preference will be given to those who: - have previous experience in theodolite handling, including whale tracking - have previous relevant marine mammal field experience Applicants should send an email introducing themselves to ruth/circe-asso.org. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your qualifications and previous experience. Please also attach a brief CV. Applications will be accepted until 15 March although early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception. For more information, see http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=103 (also available in Spanish and French) or contact ruth/circe-asso.org. All the best Pauline From Brandon.Southall at sea-inc.net Fri Feb 19 14:21:19 2010 From: Brandon.Southall at sea-inc.net (Brandon Southall) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:21:19 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] In Memoriam: Dr. Ronald J. Schusterman Message-ID: <4B7F0EDF.2060309@sea-inc.net> All, On behalf of his closest colleagues, we are saddened to inform you that the marine mammal community has lost one of the true pioneers in our field with the passing of Ronald J. Schusterman on February 11th 2010. Many of you either knew Ron personally, especially if you liked to dance and have a good time at conferences, or through his outstanding contributions to many areas of marine mammal science, most notably sensory systems and cognition. Ours is a young and rapidly growing field of study, but Ron was part of a small, and, sadly, declining number of ?pre-Act? marine mammal researchers who laid the foundations for our Society?s current appreciation of marine mammals, the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972, and the foundation of what was to become the Society for Marine Mammalogy, of which he was a founding member. Ron was a native of New York City, specifically the Bronx, and proudly cherished his Big Apple heritage throughout his life; anyone who knew him quickly detected the unquenchable brash exuberance of a true New Yorker. After serving in the U.S. Army, Ron attended Brooklyn College, where his interest in psychology was kindled by Professor Mort Feinberg. After graduating from Brooklyn College, Ron, on the recommendation of Feinberg, began graduate studies with Winthrop Kellogg at Florida State University, where Ron received his Ph.D. in 1961. It may surprise some folks who knew Ron as a marine mammal scientist, and know of Winthrop Kellogg from his work on dolphin biosonar, that Ron went to work with Kellogg to study primates. Ron maintained a lifelong interest in primatology, especially gibbons and chimps, and was remarkably conversant with the literature on primate behavior, cognition and development. Like Bill Mason, his friend and famed primatologist who studied howler monkeys, Ron could produce startlingly realistic calls of gibbons, howler monkeys and other primates. His skills produced dramatic effects, both on his students and the resident primates, during field trips to the local zoo and to the UC Davis Primate Center. Ron did not transition into marine mammal studies until recruited to the Stanford Research Institute by Tom Poulter and Kellogg. Poulter was a well-known scientist and adventurer, having rescued Admiral Byrd during Byrd?s famous Antarctic overwintering expedition in 1934. Poulter was trained as a physicist and served as Byrd?s meteorologist, but he had become convinced that seals and sea lions possessed echolocation capabilities like those that had only recently been discovered in dolphins. Poulter hired Ron to help him prove that seals had sonar. He had not reckoned with Ron?s meticulous thoroughness as a researcher, nor Ron?s profound capacity for rigorous critical thinking. Ron, through a series of incisive and ingenious experiments, was unable to find a specialized sonar sense in seals or sea lions, though he did discover very intelligent animals with remarkable visual, auditory and cognitive capabilities that were sufficient to account for the behavior of these remarkable marine predators, even without active echolocation. In spite of considerable certainty by Poulter that biosonar must be there somewhere, Ron stood by his work, which led to some storied battles at what Ken Norris referred to as the ?Poultergeist? meetings at Stanford Research Institute ? annual gatherings of the small marine mammal scientific community in the late 1960s and early 70s that eventually led to the current biennial conferences. The search for specialized sonar capabilities in seals and sea lions continues, as it should ? in science negative findings are never taken as proven ? but it is a testament to Ron?s unequaled scientific skills that no one else has been able to find what Ron could not find 45 years ago. Ron continued to focus on both sensory biology and cognitive capabilities of marine mammals, first at Stanford Research Institute, then at California State University at Hayward (now Cal State East Bay), where Ron held joint appointments in the Psychology and Biology Departments and co-taught one of the first Marine Mammal Biology courses with Sam McGinnis, beginning around 1972. In 1985 Ron moved his research program to Long Marine Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz where it continues as a strong, vital center of pinniped sensory and cognitive research under the very capable direction of his former student and beloved colleague, Colleen Reichmuth. Ron?s nearly 50-year career in marine mammal science was overwhelmingly productive, with pioneering work in many different areas of sensory perception and learning. Ron is also extremely well known in the field of Comparative Psychology for his experimental work on language learning and the foundations of complex cognition in animals, as well as for studies of mother-offspring bonding during early development and into adulthood, and studies of reward expectancies and contingencies in children, non-human primates, and marine mammals. Many in the community may know that he used his extensive knowledge of conditioning and learning theory to develop some of the first, most creative, and most enduring approaches to training marine mammals in captivity. He was a founding member of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, and an Honorary Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society, the Acoustical Society of America, the American Psychological Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and just a few months ago, he was inducted into the California Academy of Sciences. Ron had just completed a historical perspectives article for Aquatic Mammals that will be posthumously published in the next issue of that journal. Perhaps even more important than the hundreds of papers, books, articles, lectures, and honors was the effect on the field he had through the students he mentored and colleagues he helped, too numerous to mention individually. Ron leaves a profound legacy in the form of a very close-knit family of colleagues, spanning multiple generations and disciplines. He influenced many of the most productive scientists in our community. We share in common the enduring imprint of an exceptional scientist and a compassionate optimist who was also a passionate lover of music, art, and baseball, dancing and dining with good friends, and of course, a zealous observer of the behavior of all creatures. Ron will surely be deeply missed by many, but his contributions will continue to enrich our science and our lives. Ron is survived by his wife Francie, his daughters Marisa, Nikki, and Lesli, his beloved grandchildren, Danielle, Max, Nacho, Alyssa, and his grandchildren by marriage, Isabella, Shawn, and Talia. A small funeral service was held in Santa Cruz, California on Monday the 15th of February, 2010 and a celebratory memorial is planned for Sunday the 28th of February in La Selva Beach, California - all are welcome! Additionally, several memorial funds are being established in his honor. For more information please contact: info at pinnipedlab.org . Brandon Southall Colleen Reichmuth Bob Gisiner Brandon L. Southall, Ph.D. President, Senior Scientist, SEA, Inc. Research Associate, University of California, Santa Cruz 911 Center Street, Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA 831.427.9529 (office); 831.427.9542 (fax) Brandon.Southall at sea-inc.net; www.sea-inc.net From nick.robinson at gardline.com Tue Feb 23 08:34:20 2010 From: nick.robinson at gardline.com (Nick Robinson) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:34:20 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Scientist Vacancy In-Reply-To: <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF18A0A7E98E1@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> References: <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF18A0A7E98E1@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> Message-ID: <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF194789AC5CD@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> Gardline Environmental Ltd is a member of the Gardline Marine Sciences Limited Group of Companies and are a successful Environmental contractor, operating a fleet of inshore boats, conducting major integrated offshore projects on a worldwide basis and inshore projects for major clients in the UK and overseas. As part of our continued growth there is an immediate vacancy for the following position: MARINE MAMMAL SCIENTIST Reporting to the current Marine Wildlife Business Manager, you will be expected to undertaken and develop the application of marine mammal observations, monitoring and recording systems, the compilation and preparation of reports and the processing of observational data and possess a sound knowledge of marine mammals, their biology and identification. Ideally you will be of Masters Degree calibre or equivalent, and demonstrate an ability to lead and develop projects from implementation to completion and illustrate sound commercial awareness. You will need to be a confident individual with a can do attitude and enjoy being challenged. Previous relevant marine oil and gas or renewable energy industry experience is advantageous. This positions is office based (Great Yarmouth). As well as a competitive salary, this role includes a range of employee benefits, such as; personal and professional development, a further range of employee benefits and world wide travel opportunities. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. To apply for this position please email your CV and covering letter to Allan Tucker, Recruitment Officer on recruitment at gardline.com. Closing date: 5th March 2010 Thanks. Nick Robinson ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. 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The workshop, entitled "Research, Management, Conservation and Policy in Monk seal recovery: A global Perspective" provided an excellent opportunity for monk seal researchers and conservationists from around the world to meet and discuss latest advances and achievements in the field. Overall, more than 15 presentations and posters were made, being evidence of the growing efforts to understand and protect these endangered species. Moving in the direction of promoting monk seal recovery through the widest possible dissemination of information and in cooperation with the peer-reviewed, scientific journal Aquatic Mammals, we are launching an effort to prepare a special issue of the journal dedicated to all species of monk seals. We would therefore like to invite monk seal researchers and conservation practitioners interested in contributing to this issue to contact us, no later than April 30, 2010. Prospective authors would then have six months time to prepare a manuscript and submit to Aquatic Mammals, indicating that the manuscript is for consideration in the special issue on monk seals, for peer-review by October 30, 2010. According to a tentative time plan, the special issue would be published early in 2011 - publishing procedures would follow the general guidelines of the journal. In order to speed the process, authors interested in submitting an article related to either the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) or the Caribbean monk seal (Monachus tropicalis) should contact Dr. Alexandros A. Karamanlidis (akaramanlidis at gmail.com); authors interested in submitting an article related to the Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) should contact David Schofield (David.Schofield at noaa.gov). We look forward to hearing from you! On behalf of the organizers: Dr. Alexandros A. 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Young, Ph.D.5 DATES: May 26 - June 8, 2010 (inclusive of travel) Become totally immersed into island living, the study of animal behavior, ecology, and conservation of manatees and dolphins through lectures and learning activities, literature review, debate, projects, and field research. This unique field course combines an overview of the ecology, behavior, and conservation of sirenians and cetaceans, and other marine animals, with hands-on manatee & dolphin research in the Drowned Cayes, Belize. You'll spend 3-4 hours on the water each day learning about the environment as we explore a labyrinth of mangrove islands, seagrass beds, and coral patches searching for elusive manatees and charismatic dolphins. You'll collect behavioral and environmental data and learn about photo-id techniques; you'll conduct a mini-research project on the behavior of an animal easily observed on our remote mangrove island and develop a Fact Sheet or Activity Booklet about a related topic to be published by the Hugh Parkey Foundation for Marine Awareness & Education and/or Sirenian International. Extra-curricular activities include diving or snorkeling at Turneffe Atoll, and exploring an ancient Maya City. LOCATION: Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center at Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge, http://belizeadventurelodge.com/ COSTS: $2595 includes, housing, meals, field trips, ground & water transfer fees, research & materials fees; DOES NOT include airfare, books, tips, or credit hours DEADLINES: Early Registration ($50-$100 Discount) due March 1st, 2010; Regular Registration due April 1st, 2010 MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 8-24 students REGISTRATION: http://sirenian.org/RegistrationForm2010.pdf Detailed Syllabus: http://sirenian.org/CourseSyllabus2010.pdf Course Policy and Liability Form: http://sirenian.org/CoursePolicy2010.pdf Course Briefing Document: http://sirenian.org/CourseBriefing2010.pdf For more information on the course, please email caryns at sirenian.org or cselfsullivan at georgiasouthern.edu 1 Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 4 Dr. Bruce Schulte is a Professor and Department Head at Western Kentucky University. 3 Katherine LaCommare is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and an instructor at Lansing Community College in Michigan. 5 Dr. Jessica Young is a Professor at Western State College of Colorado. 2 Caryn and Katie are the co-founders of Sirenian International. For more information on the instructors, please visit http://sirenian.org/caryn.html and http://bioweb.wku.edu/faculty/Schulte/Default.asp and http://www.western.edu/faculty/jyoung/ For more information on the facilities, please visit http://belizeadventurelodge.com/ Download a Course Flyer at http://sirenian.org/CourseFlyer2010.pdf -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stefan.kolle at archipelago.gr Fri Feb 26 02:17:40 2010 From: stefan.kolle at archipelago.gr (stefan kolle) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:17:40 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine mammals & artificial recruitment reef relations Message-ID: <5da3f921002260217x2dd2d2f2y7856c32c651cea92@mail.gmail.com> Hello, My name is Stefan Kolle and I am currently working with the NGO Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation in Greece. We are currently running a feasibility study for site selection on artificial recruitment reef application in the eastern Aegean Sea. As we have several marine mammal populations in the area of interest, we are looking for literature describing the relationship between marine mammals and artificial reef projects. On the one hand our project is intended to help with rebuilding the local fisheries stocks, thereby increasing the availability of food fish for local monk seal and dolphin populations. Based on this we consider that it would be beneficial having an artificial recruitment reef in the distribution area of our local marine mammal populations. On the other hand, artificial reef programs in Scotland have explicitly avoided placing recruitment reefs in the main distribution of local cetacean populations. The OSPAR guidelines for artificial reef development mentioned that careful consideration should be given to ?known migration routes of fish and marine mammals?, however not specifying any exact measures. We are therefore wondering if the placement of artificial recruitment reef systems in the distribution areas of marine mammal populations should be considered beneficial (increased food fish availability) or detrimental (possible displacement effects?), considering that the artificial reef structures in mind would serve as a protected areas with no direct fishing activity allowed at the sites. Best regards, Stefan Kolle. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From taylor at wildlifetrust.org Fri Feb 26 09:29:34 2010 From: taylor at wildlifetrust.org (Cynthia Taylor) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:29:34 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] REQUEST FOR ARTICLES - SIRENEWS Message-ID: <01f901cab709$435d0a00$ca171e00$@org> The editors of Sirenews, the newsletter of the IUCN Sirenia Specialist Group, would like to request articles for the upcoming edition. Updates on manatee and dugong research, management, education, and conservation activities from around the world are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is APRIL 1, 2010. Please submit articles to taylor at wildlifetrust.org. Thank you - Cynthia Taylor, Aquatic Conservation Program, Wildlife Trust, 941-232-4587, taylor at wildlifetrust.org, www.wildlifetrust.org James A. Powell Ph.D., Executive Director, Sea to Shore Alliance, 941-322-8809 (office), 941-661-2941 (cell), jpowell at sea2shore.org, www.sea2shore.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From William.Perrin at noaa.gov Thu Feb 25 10:55:24 2010 From: William.Perrin at noaa.gov (William Perrin) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:55:24 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Report on cetacean subspecies Message-ID: <4B86C79C.6050202@NOAA.Gov> A new report on cetacean taxonomy is available: Perrin, W. F., J. G. Mead and R. L. Brownell, Jr. 2009. Review of the evidence used in the description of currently recognized cetacean subspecies. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS NOAA_TM_NMFS-SWFSC-450, 38pp. A pdf is available at https://swfsc.noaa.gov/publications/TM/SWFSC/NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-450.pdf Corresponding author is Bill Perrin (william.perrin at noaa.gov). From Phillip.Clapham at noaa.gov Fri Feb 26 13:45:48 2010 From: Phillip.Clapham at noaa.gov (Phillip.Clapham at noaa.gov) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:48 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper Message-ID: <76cc6a36.6a3676cc@noaa.gov> The following paper was just published: Zerbini, A.N., Clapham, P.J. and Wade, P.R. 2010. Assessing plausible rates of population growth in humpback whales from life-history data. Marine Biology DOI 10.1007/s00227-010-1403-y. ABSTRACT The rate of growth of any population is a quantity of interest in conservation and management and is constrained by biological factors. In this study, recent data on life-history parameters influencing rates of population growth in humpback whales, including survival, age at first parturition and calving rate are reviewed. Monte Carlo simulations are used to compute a distribution of rates of increase (ROIs) taking into account uncertainty in biological parameter estimates. Two approaches for computing juvenile survival are proposed, which taken into account along with other life-history data, resulted in the following estimates of the rate of population growth: Approach A: mean of 7.3%/year (95% CI = 3.5?10.5%/year) and Approach B: mean of 8.6%/year (95% CI = 5.0?11.4%/year). It is proposed that the upper 99% quantile of the resulting distribution of the ROI for Approach B (11.8%/year) be established as the maximum plausible ROI for humpback whales and be used in population assessment of the species. Possible sources of positive and negative biases in the present estimates are presented and include measurement error in estimation of life-history parameters, changes in the environment within the period these quantities are measured, density dependence or other natural factors. However, it is difficult to evaluate potential biases without additional data. The methods presented in this study can be applied to other species for which life history parameters are available and are useful in assessing plausibility in the estimation of population growth rates from time series of abundance estimates. Reprints (pdf) available from the first author (alex.zerbini at noaa.gov). Phillip J. Clapham, Ph.D. Leader, Cetacean Assessment & Ecology Program U.S. National Marine Mammal Lab Alaska Fisheries Science Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 phillip.clapham at noaa.gov From mb41 at hw.ac.uk Fri Feb 26 07:11:42 2010 From: mb41 at hw.ac.uk (Mohammad, Bashar) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:11:42 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Dispersive Bowhead up calls Message-ID: <9D12E3B7122E214F92BE5E82ABACAC46035AE879@ex5.mail.win.hw.ac.uk> Dear Marmammers, The subjective of my thesis is about detecting and characterizing dispersive North Atlantic Right whale up calls. I am writing the future work section and I am looking for other dispersive shallow-water calls from different species to validate the proposed technique. Does anybody have some examples ( sound files or spectrogram images) of dispersive low frequency calls ( for example from Bowhead whales)? Your help is highly appreciated Regards, Bashar Mohammad E-mail: mb41 at hw.ac.uk -- Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mnoad at uq.edu.au Sun Feb 28 22:50:16 2010 From: mnoad at uq.edu.au (Michael Noad) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:50:16 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers required for a humpback whale survey in Australia Message-ID: <6C62167D152FAD4F91D2D6C8392D1DF0072633BC@UQEXMB1.soe.uq.edu.au> VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A HUMPBACK WHALE SURVEY IN AUSTRALIA The Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Lab at the University of Queensland is seeking applications from volunteers for an 8 week survey of humpback whales from May 30 to July 24 this year. The survey will be conducted at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Is, near Brisbane. It will continue the series of surveys of the east Australian migratory population of humpbacks that commenced in the early 1980s and which is one of the longest and most consistent whale surveys in the world. This year the survey will continue the land-based count of passing whales during their northward migration to estimate relative abundance. During the peak of the migration there is likely to be approximately 60 groups of whales passing the headland daily. Individual volunteers will spend approximately five hours daily (in two shifts) counting and observing passing whales from the headland. Volunteers will get at least one day off per week, usually during bad weather. Volunteers must be sociable as the will be expected to work and live as part of a team of 10 to 20 people with shared cooking and cleaning duties. Volunteers must organise and pay for their own way to the study site (close to Brisbane international airport) but food and accommodation (beach houses) are provided once there. As meals are communal, fussy eaters are discouraged from applying (vegetarians are fine). Volunteers will need to be available either for the period 30 May to 10 July (6 weeks), or from 20 June to 24 July (5 weeks). (The middle part of the survey will include counts from two sites, hence the requirement for a larger number of volunteers.) This project will suit people with a background in science (including recent graduates and graduate students as well as higher level undergraduate students) keen to gain experience in cetacean survey techniques. Applicants should also be highly motivated and able to concentrate for several hours at a time. Those with previous survey experience, particularly of marine mammals, or a strong mathematical or modelling background with an interest in distance sampling techniques, will be preferred. Applicants should reply with an email to Michael Noad outlining why they would be suitable for this survey, why they would like to participate, and any other relevant details. The email should include an attached CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees, and should be cc-ed to Rebecca Dunlop (r.dunlop at uq.edu.au). We will start to offer places after March 28 although outstanding applications will continue to be accepted after this date. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Noad BVSc PhD Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Anatomy Leader, Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory School of Veterinary Science The University of Queensland - Gatton Campus, Qld 4343, Australia. P. +61 (0)7 54601876 M. 0416270567 W. http://www.uq.edu.au/vetschool/ceal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From William.Perrin at noaa.gov Fri Feb 26 12:03:44 2010 From: William.Perrin at noaa.gov (William Perrin) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:03:44 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] error in posting Message-ID: <4B882920.7080303@NOAA.Gov> In my recent posting, "A new report on cetacean taxonomy is available:" the url should include "http", not "https" Bill Perrin