From doridick14 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 11:00:02 2010 From: doridick14 at gmail.com (Dori Dick) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:00:02 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Deadline extended for 2nd International Marine Conservation Congress workshop, symposia and focus group proposals to 14 September Message-ID: -------------See Below----------------- The deadline for proposals for symposia, workshops, and focus groups for the 2nd International Marine Conservation Congress/Making Marine Science Matter/, which will be held from 14-18 May 2011 at the Victoria Convention Centre, Victoria BC, Canada, has been extended. All proposals must be submitted by 5pm (GMT) on 14 September 2010. You can find the proposal guidelines and link to the electronic submission page on the IMCC web site: http://www.conbio.org/IMCC2011/. For additional information contact the program committee at IMCCprogram at gmail.com. We appreciate your support and look forward to working with you on this very exciting conference. Sincerely, Dr. Ellen Hines Conference Chair IMCC2Chair at gmail.com Ms. Laura Joan Feyrer, Local Secretariat IMCC.Victoria at gmail.com cc: Dr. Chris Parsons, and Dr. John Cigilano Scientific Programme Chairs From sotalia at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 13:15:11 2010 From: sotalia at gmail.com (Marcos Santos) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:15:11 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] new publication on cetacean records in Brazil Message-ID: Dear Marmamers: A new manuscript on cetacean records in southeastern Brazil is available. Requests promptly attended at: sotalia at gmail.com Santos, M.C. de O., Siciliano, S.; Vicente, A.F. de C.; Alavarenga, F.S.; Zampirolli, E.; de Souza, S.P. & Maranho, A. 2010. Cetacean records along Sao Paulo state coast, southeastern Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, 58(2): 123-142. Abstract: The S?o Paulo state (SP) coast (23?18'S, 44?42'W; 25?14'S, 48?01'W) is of approximately 600 km in length, bordering the Western Atlantic Ocean, in southeastern Brazil. Cetacean sightings and strandings have long been observed throughout this area. Scattered data from scientific publications, skeletal remains in museums, photographs and articles from newspaper files, universities and aquaria have been organized and updated since 1993. Field investigations on strandings and sightings have also been conducted. A total of 29 cetacean species have been recorded, including 7 baleen whales (Mysticeti) and 22 toothed whales (Odontoceti), as follows: *Balaenoptera physalus, B. borealis, B. edeni, B. acutorostrata, B. bonaerensis*, *Megaptera novaeangliae, Eubalaena australis, Physeter macrocephalus, Kogia breviceps, K. sima, Berardius arnuxii, Mesoplodon europaeus, M. mirus, Ziphius cavirostris, Orcinus orca, Feresa attenuata, Globicephala melas, G. macrorhynchus, Pseudorca crassidens, Delphinus capensis, Lagenodelphis hosei, Steno bredanensis, Tursiops truncatus, **Stenella frontalis, S. longirostris, S. coeruleoalba, Lissodelphis peronii, Sotalia guianensis *and *Pontoporia blainvillei*. Several species have been observed only once and include strays from their areas of common distribution, as well as species with known preferences for offshore distribution. Others, such as *P. blainvillei *and *S. guianensis*, are common coastal dwellers year-round. *Z. cavirostris, P. crassidens *and *L. hosei *are reported for the first time on the SP coast. -- Dr. Marcos Cesar de Oliveira Santos Projeto Atlantis, Laboratorio de Biologia da Conservacao de Cetaceos PROGRAMA JOVEM PESQUISADOR EM CENTROS EMERGENTES- FAPESP Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Zoologia, Departamento de Zoologia, Instituto de Biociencias, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), Campus Rio Claro Av 24-A, 1515, Bela Vista, Rio Claro, SP, Brasil, 13506-900. Tel: 55-19-3526-4296 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.wood at duke.edu Wed Sep 1 06:34:36 2010 From: katie.wood at duke.edu (Katie Wood) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:34:36 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Duke University Marine Lab undergraduate fellowship (spring 2011) Message-ID: <00e401cb49da$6b652500$422f6f00$@wood@duke.edu> Reminder: Duke Undergraduate Fellowship deadline is Sept. 15 - please distribute The Duke University Marine Laboratory is pleased to announce two undergraduate fellowships for a full semester of study in Spring 2011. Factors considered in the evaluation process include whether an applicant identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in marine science and has demonstrated interest in marine science and its impact on society. Complete fellowship information can be found at : www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/fellowship This is an all-expenses-paid semester (i.e., the fellowship includes tuition, room, board, fees, RT travel to the Duke Marine Lab, and costs for a Beaufort Signature Travel Course) for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a PhD in marine science. Katie Wood Undergraduate Program Coordinator Duke University Marine Lab www.dukemarinelab.net (252) 504-7586 (252) 504-7648 fax -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mithriel.mackay at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 17:05:44 2010 From: mithriel.mackay at gmail.com (Mithriel MacKay) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:05:44 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Field Intensive opportunities in Puerto Rico Message-ID: We would like to announce a 10 day field intensive focused on cetacean behavioral ecology in Puerto Rico. Join our research team studying Humpback Whales *(Megaptera novaeangliae)* Wintering off Puerto Rico. This field intensive training program is well suited for students (undergraduate and graduate) of all skill levels interested in cetacean behavioral ecology, and conservation. The field intensive culminates in a certificate acknowledging training including: research experience in data collection and recording, photographic techniques under a variety of conditions, photo identification of individual humpbacks and dolphins, theodolite tracking and computer interface, passive acoustic sampling, scanning for marine mammals from a land based field station, estimating group size, distinguishing between calf, juveniles and adults, assessing environmental factors including sea state, permit requirements for marine mammal research involving endangered species, and overview of ecology on this island bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The price is $1500.00 per student and includes travel between field stations, training program in scientific methods, scientific supervision, room and board at the project base station, reference materials related to the project, including field methods, and a certificate of completion. Fees do not include travel to and from the base station in Puerto Rico and compulsory insurance. 100% of fees support this research project and associated lectures. To apply for this field intensive, send a request for an application and information packet to mithriel.mackay at gmail.com. The application packet includes a description of the project, dates for each field intensive 10 day session, the base station where students will sleep during this field intensive, and an application check list. Space is limited to 2 interns for each 10 day field intensive. Sessions begin January 2011 and continue through the end of March 2011. -- Mithriel M. 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The dolphins were trapped in an area of 1 km by 18m wide; it seems difficult to think such error on the counts. So I think it would be interesting to discuss the methods of evaluation.. we used the modified strip transect (counting around 8 times, while we were monitoring the general status of the area, or looking for possible mortality). If there is the possibility that generally we are underestimating river dolphin populations?. Because of the logistic we release them in 3 areas of the same river (rio Grande) 9 individuals 20 km from the blocked area; 7 individuals 10 km (after some rapids), and 4 individuals were released in the blocked area (were the Pailas river used to flow to the Rio Grande).. During this season (dry season) these 3 areas are divided by rapids or shallow waters, but during rising and high season the water level wont be a obstacle for the dolphins to reunite. There were several females, 2 of them pregnant, 2 of them have newborns (both were released close to their mothers) and we saw them days later swimming together. One male dolphins surprised us because he did not have the left pectoral fin.. probably this happened long time ago,this area was completely healed (it seems that it was cut by a net), I dont know this is an frequent situation. None of them showed signs of physical damage from the rescue, of course they showed some signs of stress and some scratches from the capture but we think they are fine. Thank you for all your advise, comments, suggestions and interest. Sincerely Enzo Aliaga-RosselPhD CandidateUniversity of HawaiiEECB Program Associate ResearcherInstituto de Ecologia- UMSALa Paz-Bolivia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From danb at alaskasealife.org Thu Sep 2 17:20:54 2010 From: danb at alaskasealife.org (Daniel Barth) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:20:54 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Sea Lion Research Technician position available, The Alaska SeaLife, Seward, AK Message-ID: <7274DF643A32FC4DB3A725D264ABFCD3D38E86@SEAOTTER.ALASKASEALIFE.ORG> The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization generating and sharing scientific knowledge that promotes understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems is seeking applications for the following: Sea Lion Research Technician This position is responsible for supporting a broad range of both captive and field related activities specific to the Research Program at ASLC. Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with two years of field or animal handling experience. Individuals with pinniped experience preferred. Minimum of two years experience with boat driving and rigging. Experience boating with divers desired. Experience with boat maintenance beneficial. SCUBA certification (NAUI / PADI) to Advanced Open Water level preferred. Experience with permits or report writing beneficial. Position requires captive and fieldwork dealing with large, potentially dangerous animals. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to): 1. Participate in captive Steller sea lion research procedures, including preparation, scheduling, communication to offsite collaborators, and ensure collection completion. 2. Support the sea lion Chiswell and Transient Juvenile Programs under direction of the Principal Investigator or Research Associate, including preparation for, and participation in, fieldwork, scheduling research and related activities, skiff driving, and animal handling and sampling in coordination with Vet Services, Husbandry, and Facilities personnel. 3. Support boat operations for the program, and actively participate in selecting, purchasing, rigging, testing and operating assorted boats utilized in the program. Assist in safety training for vessel operators and crew. Assist Vessel Safety Officer (VSO) in ensuring ASLC vessels are seaworthy and safe. 4. Assist in drafting permit applications and reports for captive Steller sea lions and other permitting-related activities. 5. Assist with grant proposal submission to support various field and captive projects. 6. Support and assist in the design and construction of facilities or technologies for Steller sea lions. 7. Provide support for research that may include beluga, harbor seal, eider, sea otter, and other programs, and may include permitting, camera installation, and data collection, diving operations and physical plant activities. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak and write effectively and be comfortable meeting and interfacing with new people with diverse interests. Ability to be organized and self-motivated, and possess a strong desire to see the completion of projects. Individual must be self-motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. Proficiency in computer skills, including the use of the most recent versions of the Windows operating system and MS Office. This is a regular, full-time position. ASLC offers a competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. Start Date: October 14, 2010 Apply by: September 25, 2010 Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org ) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320, or email to HR at alaskasealife.org . www.alaskasealife.org The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Affirmative Action Employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Marine Mammal Science DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2010.00409.x Summary: Bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay exhibit a remarkable array of foraging tactics within a single population. Those described in some detail include: ?kerplunking,? whereby dolphins scare fish out from vegetative cover with a percussive, bubble forming tail slap in shallow waters; ?beaching,? involving intentional stranding on beaches in the pursuit of fish; and, ?sponging,? in which dolphins use marine sponges as protective shields over their rostra when foraging in the benthos. Here, we add a new behavior to this extensive list referred to as ?conching.? Over the last 13 yr, researchers in disparate locations in Shark Bay have observed individual dolphins lifting sizeable conch shells out of the water. The conches are lifted by the action of the dolphin?s rostrum inserted into the shell?s aperture. Determining the function of this unusual behavior has been difficult, largely due to its infrequent occurrence and the relatively fleeting glimpses obtained when it has occurred. Functional hypotheses include feeding on the flesh of the living conch mollusk, play behavior, and use of the conch as a socio-sexual display item. During surveys in the Western Gulf of Shark Bay, we obtained a photographic sequence that revealed the function of the conch-carrying behavior. ---------- Please drop one of us a line should you wish to peruse the PDF. 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URL: From education at hwdt.org Fri Sep 3 02:53:36 2010 From: education at hwdt.org (education officer) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:53:36 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust job vacancy Message-ID: <002201cb4b4d$e1bf80a0$a53e81e0$@org> Job Vacancy: Marine Biodiversity Officer The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of whales, dolphins and the Hebridean marine environment through research and education. HWDT is currently looking for a Marine Biodiversity Officer to be based on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. HWDT's marine biodiversity officer will work on its boat and land based projects and will undertake the running of the science programme. A substantial part of the job involves being the main monitoring officer onboard "Silurian": undertaking a variety of marine mammal surveys and overseeing land-based monitoring projects. He/she will work with and supervise volunteers on most projects. An additional role involves representing the Trust on local and regional forums. The appointee must be a qualified marine biologist with appropriate field and analytical experience. The successful applicant will be recruited early in 2011 however there may be an opportunity for suitably qualified early applicants to shadow the current Marine Biodiversity Officer onboard Silurian, HWDT's research vessel towards the end of the 2010 field season in late September. We are therefore interested in receiving early notices of interest, however the closing date for formal applications is 31 October 2010. To Apply: View the Job Description for this post on our website. Please send your CV and a covering letter to admin at hwdt.org. For further information about HWDT, please see our website www.hwdt.org or contact the main office on 01688 302 620. HWDT is based in Tobermory on the Hebridean Isle of Mull. HWDT's research and education work takes place in and around the islands of the Hebrides and West Scotland. Using study techniques that neither harm nor seriously disturb the animals, HWDT conducts long-term studies into the distribution, behaviour and ecology of the cetaceans in our waters, as well as collecting detailed information about their environment. An important aim of the research work HWDT undertakes is to provide those who manage Scotland's wildlife and habitats with information they need to achieve effective conservation. The research also provides the materials for our work in environmental education, helping to raise public awareness around the UK and educate visitors to this outstanding area about the wildlife which exists right on our doorstep. 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URL: From williams at biology.ucsc.edu Fri Sep 3 03:03:48 2010 From: williams at biology.ucsc.edu (Terrie Williams) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:03:48 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Extreme physiology and climate change in narwhals Message-ID: <4C80C804.1010307@biology.ucsc.edu> Dear Marmamers: We have a new, exciting manuscript online at Marine Mammal Science. In addition to describing the physiological limitations of a unique cryptic Arctic species (the narwhal), this paper presents a "Biological Achilles Heel" approach for assessing the vulnerability of marine mammals to climate change. Often we examine the behavioral response of wild animals and subsequently try to infer the impact of environmental perturbation. Here we first examine the physiological capacity of the animal and use it to predict the species ability to respond. Such a method enables investigators to predict rather than just react to the effects of environmental disturbance on an animal population. The paper is online at Marine Mammal Science 26 Aug, 2010. DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2010.00408.x and will be in print in October. Best Regards, Terrie M. Williams McMurdo, Antarctica Extreme Physiological Adaptations as Predictors of Climate-Change Sensitivity in the Narwhal, Monodon monoceros Terrie M. Williams*1, Shawn R. Noren1 and Mike Glenn2 ABSTRACT Rapid changes in sea ice cover associated with global warming are poised to have marked impacts on polar marine mammals. Here we examine skeletal muscle characteristics supporting swimming and diving in one polar species, the narwhal, and use these attributes to further document this cetacean?s vulnerability to unpredictable sea ice conditions and changing ecosystems. We found that extreme morphological and physiological adaptations enabling year-round Arctic residency by narwhals limits behavioral flexibility for responding to alternations in sea ice. In contrast to the greyhound-like muscle profile of acrobatic odontocetes, the longissimus dorsi of narwhals is comprised of 86.8 ? 7.7% slow twitch oxidative fibers, resembling the endurance morph of human marathoners. Myoglobin content, 7.87 ? 1.72 g (100 g wet muscle)-1, is one of the highest levels measured for marine mammals. Calculated maximum aerobic swimming distance between breathing holes in ice is <1450 m, which permits routine use of only 2.6 - 10.4% of ice-packed foraging grounds in Baffin Bay. These first measurements of narwhal exercise physiology reveal extreme specialization of skeletal muscles for moving in a challenging ecological niche. This study also demonstrates the power of using basic physiological attributes to predict species vulnerabilities to environmental perturbation before critical population disturbance occurs. From info at cbmwc.org Thu Sep 2 01:44:03 2010 From: info at cbmwc.org (CBMWC) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:44:03 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] URGENT - Bottlenose dolphin research assistants required for end September through October Message-ID: <715B0DF52E774A82969ECD3320EAA462@CBMWCLT1> Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, Wales www.cbmwc.org Two positions have unexpectedly become available for bottlenose dolphin research and wildlife centre assistants at the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, Wales, UK from the end of September until the end of October. The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting public awareness of the marine species, habitats and conservation of the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay through research and education. We are looking for committed volunteers available between 27th September and the end of October 2010 for a minimum of 4 weeks. Volunteers need to be reliable and enthusiastic to help with our ongoing research, education and interpretation programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. We primarily study the bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification, and also monitor harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations. Volunteers play a vital role in the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre?s work. The centre relies on the generous help of volunteers to undertake its work and greatly appreciates your time. Please note enthusiasm for our work and the marine environment is as valued as experience, since training is provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay. It?s also a great chance to gain experience of field work, research methods and public awareness and education programmes, equipping you with essential skills for a career in the environment or conservation. There are also opportunities to develop your fundraising, interpersonal and data processing skills as well as meeting and socialising with people who share your interests. Accommodation is available in a shared house for ?55/week Volunteers are required to assist with: Boat-based work: * Photo identification surveys * Collection of data on marine mammals & other wildlife in Cardigan Bay * Act as a marine mammal ?lookout? * Educate passengers about the wildlife in Cardigan Bay * Assist with other ongoing projects at our centre including opportunistic jellyfish surveys and sunfish surveys amongst others * Help crew research vessel, Sulaire. Land-based work: * Day-to-day operation of our Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife visitor centre, including staffing the front desk, taking boat bookings and answering enquiries * Advise visitors to the centre and the public about the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay and the work that is being conducted * Help develop the facilities at the Marine Wildlife Centre * Regular updating of our website pages with sightings and other information * Conduct land-based surveys from New Quay in conjunction with Ceredigion County Council * Record sightings information, update sightings boards in our centre and central database with information gained from our boat and land based research surveys * Assist with analysis and cataloguing of photo identification of the bottlenose dolphins * Assist with research and production of our education programme and interpretational materials Essential skills/qualifications: * Fluency in English * Ability to work in a conscientious, responsible and reliable manner * Enthusiastic and hard working * An interest in wildlife and conservation * Experience working with the public * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * IT skills Desirable skills/qualifications: * An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans * A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental science * A background in environmental interpretation or education and experience working with children To apply: Either download an application form from our website or email volunteer at cbmwc.org to request a form. Completed applications should be returned to volunteer at cbmwc.org or post to: Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS West Wales (UK) For more information please visit our website www.cbmwc.org , call Laura on +44 (0)1545 560032 or email volunteer at cbmwc.org __________________________________________________________________ Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS West Wales, UK Ffon/Phone: 01545 560032 E-bost/E-mail: info at cbmwc.org Website: www.cbmwc.org For all the latest news and sightings information, check out our website, follow us on Twitter or become a fan of our Facebook page www.cbmwc.org http://twitter.com/CBMWC http://facebook.com/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a Marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Helping to conserve Cardigan Bay's Marine Wildlife through education, interpretation and research. Cynorthwyo i gadw Bywyd gwyllt Moral Bae Aberteifi trwy addysg as ymchwil. __________________________________________________________________ The contents of this email are confidential and are soley for the use of the intended recipient. If you receive this email in error please delete it and notify us either by email or telephone. It is prohibited to copy, forward or otherwise disclose the contents of this email. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk Fri Sep 3 03:03:05 2010 From: emma.webb at biscay-dolphin.org.uk (Emma Webb) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:03:05 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean Identification Workshops Message-ID: Cetacean & Seabird Identification Workshops ? LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING MARINElife is delighted to announce that we still have had a small number of places come available for our September 2010 Cetacean & Seabird Identification Workshops on the P&O cruiseferry ?Pride of Bilbao? travelling across the fantastic Bay of Biscay. This is your last opportunity to travel on the Pride of Bilbao as she goes out of service at the end of September. 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: 13-16 September ? 2 cabins 22-25 September ? 4 cabins 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 or call Emma on 01621 856536. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT BOOKINGS FOR BOTH TRIPS CLOSE ON THURSDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2010 Kind Regards Emma Webb Community & Operations Officer Conserving Marine Wildlife through Research & Education Marinelife Ltd Email: emma.webb at marine-life.org.uk Visit us at: www.marine-life.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1110884 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jenny at whalemuseum.org Thu Sep 2 11:05:00 2010 From: jenny at whalemuseum.org (Jenny Atkinson) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:05:00 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Deadline extended for Research Director applications Message-ID: <009101cb4ac9$5cad6320$16082960$@org> Position: Research Director Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington, USA RE: Application Deadline extended until Sept. 13 The Whale Museum is seeking a Research Director. Year-round FT. Established in 1979 as the first U.S. museum dedicated to whales living in the wild, The Whale Museum promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. While The Whale Museum has conducted a large amount of research on killer whales and other marine mammals, there is ample room for the Museum's research program to grow. The main focus of our work are the endangered Southern Resident killer whales but there are other marine mammal species of importance in our region, including Minke whales, harbor porpoise, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and other species. Current department projects focus on: acoustics, vessel effects and marine mammal health. Partnerships with other organizations and researchers are critical to our work. Current partnerships include, but are not limited to, NOAA-NWR (regional marine mammal sightings database), The SeaDoc Society (the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network and marine mammal diseases), and Beam Reach Marine Science & Sustainability School (SeaSound and www.orcasound.net; includes maintenance of a significant hydrophone array on the westside of the Island). The Research Director is expected to actively engage in research as well as track research in the region in order to translate scientific work into public educational exhibits for display in The Whale Museum. The Research Director reports to the Museum Executive Director, overseeing a department which includes one part-time staff member, summer interns and volunteers. The Research Director maintains an in-town office as well as one at the Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse Research Facility. The successful candidate will have understanding of and experience with research priorities related to the endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The Research Director is expected to grant write for a portion of their salary. Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant field, demonstrated history of peer-reviewed publication, excellent technological skills (i.e., database management, ARC-GIS), grant writing, and department & project management experience. Electronic submissions are encouraged. It is suggested that a PDF compiled with the requested information be submitted. Send cover letter, resume and up to five references (either reference letter or contact information for each reference) by Sept. 13 to: Jenny L. Atkinson Executive Director The Whale Museum (voted Best Museum in the Northwest 2009) P. O. 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Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing behavioral and cognitive research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. Specific job duties include: * Collecting observational behavioral data * Preparing stimuli for cognitive research sessions * Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for cognitive research sessions * Operating video equipment * Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis * General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.) Publications: Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., Erb, L., & Trone, M. (2010). What do dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) understand about hidden objects? Animal Cognition, 13, 103-120. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M. (In press). Blindfolded Imitation in a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). International Journal of Comparative Psychology. Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required. The deadline to apply is *** October 1st***. To apply, you must download the application available at www.dolphins.org. Click "Research", and then "Internship Information". The application, and all associated materials (resume, transcript, and letters of rec.) must be mailed to DRC. -------------------------------- Emily Guarino Administrative Director of Research emily at dolphins.org Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 www.dolphins.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From elanorjh at gmail.com Wed Sep 8 22:33:49 2010 From: elanorjh at gmail.com (Elanor Hutchison) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:33:49 +1200 Subject: [MARMAM] =?windows-1252?q?Volunteer_Request_-_Hector=92s_dolphin_?= =?windows-1252?q?research=2C_Banks_Peninsula_NZ?= Message-ID: Subject: Volunteer Request - Hector?s dolphin research, Banks Peninsula NZ A position is now open for a volunteer to assist in Hector?s dolphin habitat surveys at Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. I am conducting my PhD studies on the habitat selection of Hector?s dolphins, involving boat-based dolphin surveys up to four nautical miles from shore with concurrent prey and oceanographic sampling. As a volunteer you will live and work in a beautiful coastal area. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in visual and acoustic marine mammal surveying, photo-identification, habitat sampling and general data collection and practical skills obtained from participating in marine fieldwork. Based from a small research vessel (6m), this research is carried out whenever weather conditions allow. Daily trips are up to 12 hours long, but we are typically on the water for up to 8 hours a day, with at least one day off per week due to unfavourable weather conditions. Volunteers must be available full-time including weekends, and must be comfortable on a small vessel in moderate sea states (up to Beaufort 4 with 2m swell). The next two field season will take place between October 1st and December 9th 2010 (10 weeks), and January 3rd to February 28th 2011 (8 weeks). Priority will be given to those willing to assist for at least four weeks due to the training involved, but all applicants will be considered. This is a volunteer position, but accommodation, including bed/bedding, laundry and cooking facilities, will be provided. Volunteers will need to arrange their own travel to Christchurch, but travel between the city and the field site will be provided on arrival and departure. Volunteers will be required to pay for their own food, contribute to the cost of power/phone/internet (20 NZD per week) and pay for any personal phone calls. As we will be working and living in close quarters in a rural setting, volunteers must be sociable, hardworking team players. Cooking and cleaning duties will be shared. Preferred skills and qualities include: - BSc or studying at senior undergraduate level in biology (or similar field) - Interest in ecology and marine science - A full driving license (manual transmission) - Boat driving and trailer backing skills - Marine mammal survey experience Please send a letter of interest, a CV and e-mail contacts for two referees to elanorjh at gmail.com Kind regards, Elanor Hutchison -- PhD Candidate Marine Science Department Otago University Dunedin, New Zealand -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From srichardson at coastalstudies.org Fri Sep 10 08:09:12 2010 From: srichardson at coastalstudies.org (Stephanie Richardson) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:09:12 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Right Whale Internship - Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Message-ID: Right whale Internship posting: Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies located in Provincetown, MA USA, is seeking an intern for the upcoming 2011 right whale survey season. This person will work with both the aerial survey and habitat survey teams, who operate between January and May every year, documenting the abundance, distribution and behavior of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay. The intern will primarily assist the habitat survey team, carrying out boat-based photography of right whales and collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites in Cape Cod Bay. The successful applicant will also be responsible for a number of lab-based photo-identification tasks, such as downloading images, database entry, and matching images to known animals using an online catalog. He/ she will be required to work a minimum of four full days per week. The intern will often collect data independently in the field, thus responsible, detail-oriented applicants are encouraged to apply. Fieldwork will likely involve one to two surveys per week, between February and May 15. Applicants must be available for the full field season. *Requirements:* - A degree, preferably in biological/ environmental sciences. - Experience with digital SLR cameras. - Experience in photo-identification of marine mammals, and matching of photographs. - Data entry; basic computer skills in programs such as Excel and Word. - Experience of working on boats. Must not suffer from seasickness. - Must work well in a team. Field hours can be long and the winter fieldwork conditions are cold and often uncomfortable. - Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab based research methods. - A valid US drivers license would be beneficial but is not essential. Housing will be provided. There is a $1000 stipend for this position. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to expand their skills in marine mammal survey techniques, and will offer the successful applicant the unique chance to work with one of the world?s most endangered cetacean species, the North Atlantic right whale. PCCS has a long history of conservation and research work with the North Atlantic right whale. This internship will afford the successful applicant an invaluable opportunity to work within a well-established institution, with highly-qualified scientists, and to gain experience in photo-identification, matching, data entry and analysis. Some experience in plankton sampling may also be gained. Details of our work can be found at the following links: Habitat program: http://www.coastalstudies.org/what-we-do/right-whales/vbhabstudies.htm Aerial program: http://www.coastalstudies.org/what-we-do/right-whales/aerialsur.htm *Application process: * Please submit your cover letter, resume, college transcripts (unofficial are sufficient), and the contact information for three references via email to srichardson at coastalstudies.org . The closing date for applications is September 30, 2010. Please use "Right whale internship position" in the subject line of your email. -- Stephanie Richardson Human Resource Manager Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02652 t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113 f. (508) 487-4495 Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00-12:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carolyn.Binder at drdc-rddc.gc.ca Fri Sep 10 06:22:35 2010 From: Carolyn.Binder at drdc-rddc.gc.ca (Carolyn Binder) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:22:35 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] Request for information on vocalization behaviour of bowhead, humpback and right whales. Message-ID: Subject Heading: Request for information on vocalization behaviour of bowhead, humpback, and right whales. Hi All, I am just starting a M.Sc. in Physics at Dalhousie University. My research is focused on automatic classification of marine mammal vocalizations. Four cetacean species have been selected for initial work: bowhead whale, humpback whale, sperm whale, and the northern right whale. Audio files containing vocalizations from these species were acquired from the MobySound website. As my background is in Physics, I lack some of the knowledge of marine mammals required for this project. After a literature review I have come up with some questions which I believe are important to my classification research, and may be best answered by experts in the field. These questions focus mostly on bowhead and humpback whales. Bowhead: MobySound audio files contain only the endnotes of the bowhead song, and states that this part of the bowhead song remains relatively invariant with time. How rapidly do other parts of the bowhead song change? How long is a typical bowhead song (thinking from an automatic classification viewpoint, if we choose to classify based only on the endnotes of the song how long will passive acoustic systems need to acquire the song before the endnotes are obtained)? Humpback: Many scientific papers discuss the temporal variation in humpback song - how much does this affect individual song units as opposed to how units are arranged into a song? We have chosen to classify humpback vocalizations based on individual units - are there certain song units that change less with time? I have read that humpbacks only produce song when on their wintering grounds or while transiting from summer grounds to winter grounds. What sounds, if any, do humpbacks make while on their summer feeding grounds? What is the extent of spatial variation in humpback song/song units, e.g. how different does a humpback in the Atlantic sound from one in the Pacific? Right: I have gathered from my reading that some taxonomists believe that there are several different species of the right whale: North Atlantic right whale, southern right whale, and North Pacific right whale. How differently do the vocalizations from each of these right whale species sound from the others? Bowhead and humpback whales were chosen because of the challenges presented by the similarities of the duration and frequency range of their vocalizations. I am aware that in the summer bowheads tend to migrate into ice fields, whereas humpbacks seem to limit their migration to the edge of the pack ice; however, is there significant overlap in their habitat/migratory routes to make this classification relevant in a real-world situation? If you are able to answer any of the questions that I have posed, can suggest some papers that I should read, or have any additional comments, please send a response to carolyn.binder at drdc-rddc.gc.ca Thank you in advance for any insight you are able to provide, Carolyn Binder From A.Steffen at eggeling-partner.de Thu Sep 9 04:34:09 2010 From: A.Steffen at eggeling-partner.de (Andrea Steffen) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:34:09 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Subject:Belugaskin Virus in Hudson River Churchill ( Andrea Steffen ) Message-ID: <73792E73743C5A49986ACB47D89DDD873717E1@w2000srv.kanzlei.local> Dear all. On Belugas of the Churchill river estuary, Manitoba, Canada we saw some animals with a lot of skin damages. In the websites: http://www.medvet.umontreal.ca/pathologie_microbiologie/beluga/anglais/virus_ang.asp we found a report about herpes like virus found on Belugas in the St. Lawrence estuary. We were wondering, whether the skin marks of these Churchill Belugas caused of the same virus or could it have other reasons? For photos please use this address: http://www.pottwale.de/belugaskin For contact please use Email: Andrea.Steffen at wale-delfine.de Sincerely Andrea Steffen Projektleiterin Dominika Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delfine e.V Hansa-allee 44 40547 D?sseldorf Tel: 0211/ 55 95 70 Email: Andrea.Steffen at wale-delfine.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From d.w.smith at hotmail.co.uk Thu Sep 2 03:48:00 2010 From: d.w.smith at hotmail.co.uk (David Smith) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:48:00 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Vacancy for Charity Director In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi all, Details of the Director role are provided below. The role is funded by the Esm?e Fairbairn Foundation and we have secured monies for salary, payroll and some expenses for the next three years. (We have also secured 2 years worth of funding for an Administration Manager - the post of which will be advertised shortly). ............................................... Charity Director ORCA (Organisation Cetacea) Location Portsmouth Full Time Contract Salary ?38-40k dependent on experience ORCA is the marine conservation charity dedicated to forging links between people and the sea. ORCA is committed to the study of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and promoting their conservation through enthusing, inspiring and educating others. We are seeking a Director, based in Portsmouth, to build on the successful growth over the last few years and to take the Charity to the next level. A wide range of skills will be required, including strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, communication, grant funding experience and general management. As the main ambassador of the Charity, they will provide support to the Board and manage a small team to ensure high quality delivery, robust financial management and growth through the achievement of strategic goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will; ? be a creative self-starter, a motivator with proactive entrepreneurial skills, capable of building on established successes ? be a strong communicator, able to liaise successfully at all levels with Charity stakeholders including conservation partners, funders, staff, members and volunteers, as well as the wider community ? possess the business and management acumen required to manage a growing charity through an exciting period of change ? have proven project management and fundraising success as well as experience of managing budgets ? ideally have experience of the voluntary sector and be a committed conservationist with an interest in the marine habitat A full Job Description and Application form can be downloaded at http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/vacancies.htm To apply please complete the Application Form and e-mail it along with your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are the ideal person to fill this role to information at .... Please state ORCA Charity Director in the subject line. All applications will be acknowledged, but feedback can only be given to those called for interview. The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 13th September 2010, with interviews being held week commencing October 4th 2010. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Ilse.van.Opzeeland at awi.de Tue Sep 14 02:36:58 2010 From: Ilse.van.Opzeeland at awi.de (Ilse van Opzeeland) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:36:58 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: Acoustic ecology of Antarctic pinnipeds Message-ID: <514E04DCB4C1448D9C104A45A9C71C62@dmawi.de> Dear Colleagues, We would like to inform you of a new publication, available online (open access) at Marine Ecology Progress Series (see link below): Van Opzeeland I, Van Parijs S, Bornemann H, Frickenhaus S, Kindermann L, Klinck H, Pl?tz J, Boebel O (2010) Acoustic ecology of Antarctic pinnipeds MEPS 414:267-291 http://www.int-res.com/articles/meps_oa/m414p267.pdf Abstract: In aquatic-mating pinnipeds, acoustic communication plays an important role in male competition and mate attraction. Vocal repertoire size and composition during the breeding season varies between species and is presumed to be a product of interspecific differences in sexual selection. In this study, we examine seasonal and diel patterns in acoustic repertoire size, composition and call activity of 4 Antarctic pinniped species: Weddell seal Leptonychotes weddellii, leopard seal Hydrurga leptonyx, Ross seal Ommatophoca rossii and crabeater seal Lobodon carcinophaga. An 11 mo (Jan 2006 ? Jan 2007, no recordings Jul and Nov 2006) near-continuous dataset was collected from the Perennial Acoustic Observatory in the Antarctic Ocean (PALAOA) located on the Ekstr?m Iceshelf. The Weddell seal vocal repertoire consisted of 14 call types. Calls were present throughout the year except in February (11 mo), while repertoire composition varied considerably between months. The leopard seal vocal repertoire consisted of 7 call types. Calls were present between October and January (4 mo). All call types were used in a uniform manner throughout the entire call period. The Ross seal vocal repertoire consisted of 5 call types. Ross seal vocalizations were present from December until February (3 mo). Repertoire composition varied little between months. Crabeater seals produced one vocalization type, present from August to December (5 mo). Vocalizations in these species are likely produced in a breeding context. Inter-specific differences in behavioral ecology and interactions with abiotic and biotic environmental factors shape vocal behavior resulting in each species filling its own acoustic ecological niche. Best Regards, I.C. Van Opzeeland Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research Ocean Acoustics Lab Am Alten Hafen 26 27568 Bremerhaven GERMANY Phone: +49-471-4831-1169 Fax: +49-471-4831-1149 Web: www.awi.de/acoustics From Charles.Littnan at noaa.gov Fri Sep 17 15:10:59 2010 From: Charles.Littnan at noaa.gov (Charles Littnan) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:10:59 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Application Window for Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Winter and Summer Field Camps NOW OPEN: Application Deadline SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 Message-ID: <693E7932-8811-42AF-AF67-D85F8744C6B5@noaa.gov> Aloha All- Below is the announcement for several positions for seasonal Hawaiian monk seal field research. Please note, the duties and timing of applications are different from previous years. Please read the announcement carefully and provide as complete a cover letter and application as possible. Contact the JIMAR staff listed below with any questions you might have. Cheers, Charles ____________________________ Charles Littnan Lead Scientist, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program NOAA Fisheries 1601 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1100 Honolulu HI 96814 P: 808-944-2171 F: 808-941-0307 The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) works closely with The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center through a cooperative agreement with the University of Hawaii, and will be accepting applications for the upcoming 2011 field research season to study the endangered Hawaiian monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This work is part of a long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation program by NMFS which includes: conducting trend counts; tagging seals; identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied bleach marks; monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements, migration, performing necropsies; collecting scat & spew samples for food habitat, parasite load, and hormonal analysis; collecting tissue samples for DNA analysis; collecting & removing debris capable of entangling seals and other wildlife. Behavior data are also collected at some sites. In addition, some researchers will periodically handle, weigh, and administer de-worming medication to immature seals at some sites in an effort to increase seal condition and survival by removing parasite loads. For general information about the program, visit this website: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/psd/ Employment opportunities will be for two different field periods: The first will be for the second half of our ?winter? field camp and will be from early January to early May. Work for this camp will be solely at Laysan Island. The second will be for our standard summer field camps from mid-March to early September, though some positions will continue until mid/ late September. The number of positions and/or continuation of the program is subject to funding. These positions will be for all 6 major sub-populations in the NWHI. The first 2-3 weeks of employment are spent in Honolulu training and packing, and the final weeks are also spent in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize data. Travel to Honolulu and food and lodging while in Honolulu are not provided; a listing of potential housing options is available. Transportation between Honolulu and the field site, and food and lodging in the field are provided. Fieldwork is accomplished by 2-5 member teams in remote camps. Researchers live in either wall tents or buildings at the various sites. All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and two are accessible by plane. Few supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited. Employment will be provided by JIMAR, which hires its program and scientific staff through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH). To search and apply for RCUH positions, refer to the following website: http://www.rcuh.com/ *NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 27 * ****************************IMPORTANT**************************: Please specify in your cover letter: 1) Which field season winter and/or summer you are available 2) The period you are available 3) Your remote field experience 4) Your animal handling experience 5) Your boating skills. 6) Any other skills that are mentioned in the position descriptions or you feel make you a strong candidate for these jobs. The job postings for the JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Assistant recruitment (for Field Camp Assistant) and JIMAR PIFSC Biological Technician recruitment (for Field Camp Leader) are below. Each position needs to be applied for separately. Please apply directly to RCUH Human Resources following the methods stated in the posting by the appropriate closing date. _____________________________________________________________________ JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT ? ID#10514. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (11) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $1,730/Mo. DUTIES: Under guidance of field camp leader and/or NMFS personnel, assists in camp preparations, daily maintenance and operation of field camp, and collection of census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Assists with return, repair, and clean-up of field equipment and supplies at the end of camp and with the processing of field data. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience with handling of wildlife. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good communication and team skills. Ability to perform data entry. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds). Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/ or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience. Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess prior experience operating small boats and/or the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. Possess NOAA certification for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training) to work at multiple-island atolls. INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our online application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on ?Employment? and navigate to ?Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.? However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2010. EEO/AA Employer. JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ? ID#10515. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (7) Regular, Full- Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $1,871/Mo. DUTIES: Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Required to lead other field personnel. Responsible for returning and storing all field equipment and supplies at the end of camp. Collaborates with scientists within NMFS to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian monk seal. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Associate's Degree from an accredited community college in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries Oceanography or other related field. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience conducting research on Hawaiian monk seals. Experience handling monk seals. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good communications skills (both written and oral). Leadership and decision-making skills. Ability to perform data entry. For positions requiring travel between multipleisland atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training). Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must meet the US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration security requirements for working in a federal facility which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed. Must be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote island. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/ working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience, prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. Ability to perform basic data analysis. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferredmethod of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on ?Employment? and navigate to ?Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.? However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/ transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand- delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808) 956-3100. CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2010. EEO/AA Employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jason.Gedamke at aad.gov.au Mon Sep 13 17:59:37 2010 From: Jason.Gedamke at aad.gov.au (Jason Gedamke) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:59:37 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Acoustician position at the Australian Antarctic Division [Sec=Unclassified] Message-ID: <42C7503E0B99F248B06BC65E7D2B4E020187DD75BAB7@EX2K7-CCR.AAD.GOV.AU> A marine mammal acoustician position is opening at the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), based in Hobart, Tasmania. It will be advertised shortly, but in the meantime, I'll be happy to answer any questions regarding the job in my last few weeks here. A more detailed description follows, but essentially the applicant would need good technical, fieldwork, and analytical skills for: 1) flexible analyses of various long-term acoustic datasets (e.g. matlab or similar skills to deal with multiple acoustic datatypes); 2) technical development of long-term autonomous sea-floor recorders; 3) running a multi-year, international program of autonomous recorder deployments; 4) conducting vessel based sonobuoy surveys localizing whales; plus 5) an ability to do impacts of noise assessments/interpretation for policymakers. It is really a fantastic position (I've been here 6 years), with obvious opportunities to go on voyages down south, and working with a great group of people in the Australian Marine Mammal Centre. If you happen to know anyone who might be interested, please pass this on to them. cheers, Jason jason.gedamke at aad.gov.au FUNCTION OF THE POSITION The marine mammal acoustician will work within the Australian Marine Mammal Centre, which is part of the Australian Antarctic Division's Southern Ocean Ecosystems Programme in the Science Branch. The acoustician will work within a leadership team dealing with all issues in the Marine Mammal Centre and will take primary responsibility for all cetacean acoustic research in addition to policy advice related to interactions between marine mammals and noise. The scientist will conduct strategic and focused research relevant to the priorities of the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan and other agreed priorities of the Marine Mammal Centre. This work will include a key role working in the International Whaling Commission, taking responsibility for the Australian Government's Southern Ocean cetacean acoustics research program, and its contribution to the multinational collaborative Southern Ocean Research Partnership. The appointee will have a keen interest and experience in delivering science into policy and management, and will work closely with policy colleagues within the Australian Antarctic Division, within DEWHA in Canberra, as well as with key industry and science stakeholders. The appointee will also work closely with the Australia-wide cetacean acoustics science and stakeholder communities that interact with the Centre, and will be expected to participate actively in international fora relevant to applied cetacean acoustics issues.. KEY ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The marine mammal acoustician will be required to design and conduct marine mammal acoustic research relevant to the goals of the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan and other agreed priorities of the Australian Marine Mammal Centre. In particular: Take a leadership role in an integrated cetacean acoustics research program to be conducted around Antarctica as a part of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership Participate in approved research projects that might lead to improvements in the management of interactions between marine mammals and noise Participate in relevant multidisciplinary Southern Ocean research projects and programs Support the leader and coordinator of the Australian Marine Mammal Centre in a senior role in the administration and management of the Centre, its staff and its stakeholder communities. Work collegially within a team of scientists at the Australian Marine Mammal Centre and more broadly within the AAD's Science Branch. Represent the Australian government and the AAD at national and international fora, as required. Provide clear and relevant technical advice and support to policy colleagues in DEWHA on issues of marine mammal conservation and management, with a particular focus on the applied aspects of acoustics and noise. Write scientific reports and papers. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A PhD in a relevant discipline from an Australian University or qualification of equivalent standard from an Australian or overseas university, or other qualifications appropriate to the duties of the position. JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Proven and established research background working on all aspects of large whale acoustics programs. Experience should include electronics and technical capability to oversee development and handling of autonomous underwater recording units, as well as all aspects of vessel based acoustic surveys to localize vocalizing whales using DIFAR sonobuoys. (40%) An ability to conduct acoustic analyses on a wide range of acoustic datasets. This should include experience with Matlab or other similarly flexible programming language, and manipulation of various sound file formats. (30%) Strong technical, analytical and interpretive skills to provide understandable, non-technical strategic advice to managers on the potential impacts of noise on marine mammals. This should include experience working on the delivery of technical acoustic research and other marine mammal science into the policy and management arena. (20%) Demonstrated organisational and leadership skills, and ability to work well with teams. (10%) ____________________________ Jason Gedamke, PhD Australian Marine Mammal Centre Australian Antarctic Division 203 Channel Highway Kingston, TAS 7050 ph: +61 (0)3 6232 3153 mob: +61 (0)4 0938 8990 fax: +61 (0)3 6232 3449 ___________________________________________________________________________ Australian Antarctic Division - Commonwealth of Australia IMPORTANT: This transmission is intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited by Commonwealth law. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail or by telephoning +61 3 6232 3209 and DELETE the message. Visit our web site at http://www.antarctica.gov.au/ ___________________________________________________________________________ From julie.richmond at unf.edu Sat Sep 18 12:30:43 2010 From: julie.richmond at unf.edu (Richmond, Julie) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:30:43 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Post-Doc Opportunity Message-ID: <7F02A1B965A5B346B909C3844C1E027C036406E87E@SATURN.unfcsd.unf.edu> Post-Doc Opportunity in Behavioral or Physiological Ecology of Marine Mammals The Coastal Biology Flagship Program of the Department of Biology at the University of North Florida (UNF) invites applications for a 12-month (possible extension to 24 months) Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Marine Mammal Behavioral or Physiological Ecology. UNF is located in close proximity to populations of manatee and dolphin as well as Right Whale calving grounds. The surrounding aquatic habitats of our community provide diverse and exceptional opportunities for research in this field. We are seeking a self-motivated, creative individual to take advantage of the proximity of UNF to these unique habitats and assist in developing an interdisciplinary marine mammal research program. Qualified applicants must possess a Ph.D. in biology, fisheries, ecology, physiology, or related discipline from an accredited university by the time of hire, must be proficient in English, have university-level teaching ability, demonstrate the ability to conduct creative, independent research, and have a strong publication record. Experience Required * Recent Ph.D. in biology, fisheries, ecology, physiology, or related discipline from an accredited university. * A record of achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. * Demonstrated ability to conduct creative, independent research. * Proficiency with marine mammal capture, restraint, and specimen collection. * A valid US driver's license and the ability to obtain a valid Florida drivers license upon hire. Experience Desired * Enthusiasm and willingness to assist in development of an interdisciplinary research program including project development and implementation, grant writing, and publication of research. * Proficiency in field and lab based research methods commonly employed for marine mammal research. * Experience in photo-identification and populations surveys of marine mammals. * Experience working on boats. * Clear understanding of the permitting process required for marine mammal research in the United States. Submit a complete application packet (e-mail preferred) consisting of: a letter of application, statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and submit names of three references. Competitive salary, commiserate with training and experience. Application review will begin October 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please mail application materials to: Dr. Julie Richmond Department of Biology University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645 Email: julie.richmond at unf.edu P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From majohnson at whoi.edu Fri Sep 17 10:19:37 2010 From: majohnson at whoi.edu (majohnson at whoi.edu) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:19:37 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Workshop Announcement for Biologging'4 Message-ID: <1284743977.4c93a32972e2a@webmail.whoi.edu> The Marine Mammal Center of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is pleased to announce a workshop at the up-coming Biologging'4 Symposium in Hobart, Tasmania on: Fine-scale on-animal movement sensing: methods, performance and limitations. Sunday, 13th March, Centenary Lecture Theatre, Univ. of Tasmania, 8:30am - 5:30pm The fine-scale movements of wild animals are of fundamental interest in studies of foraging, energetics, social interactions and effects of disturbance. Many animal tags now incorporate a variety of movement and orientation sensors and methods to exploit these data are being developed. However, data from these sensors is often challenging to analyse and the opportunities for misinterpretation are substantial. As these sensors become more widely used, it is increasingly important to share and standardize methods so that data can be compared across studies, species and devices. The objectives of this workshop are to critically evaluate the methods used to sense fine-scale animal movement and orientation, and to explore the challenges and limitation of these methods. The full-day workshop will begin with a tutorial orientation followed by invited and contributed talks, and a round-table discussion. Talks will cover (i) estimating orientation, speed and thrust with on-animal sensors, (ii) visualizing, quantifying, and interpreting orientation and movement data, and (iii) accuracy and calibration of sensors. A test data set will be available prior to the workshop. Presentation proposals are welcome. Please email the organiser to reserve a place and include a short abstract if you would like to present a talk. Cost: TBD (to cover refreshments) Organiser: Mark Johnson, email: majohnson at whoi.edu N.B. Please remember that abstracts for the main conference are due on Sept. 30th. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. From christophe.johnson at mac.com Wed Sep 15 06:05:01 2010 From: christophe.johnson at mac.com (Chris Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:05:01 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Vaquita - Last Chance for the Desert Porpoise Message-ID: <121BEF31-3598-45F3-ADC9-78434E4C75FF@mac.com> Dear Marmam readers, I am pleased to announce a new documentary film and social media project that investigates the critical status of the world?s rarest porpoise - the Vaquita. The film entitled, ?Vaquita ? Last Chance for the Desert Porpoise,? is available for free online in english and spanish at - http://www.vaquita.tv We had two goals for the project. The first, to share the complex story of vaquita with the global community, while documenting extraordinary efforts over the past three years to save it. The second and most important, was to create a much-needed, bilingual tool for outreach efforts to communicate scientific findings and conservation recommendations for Vaquita, while addressing the challenges faced by people in local communities affected by these programs. What we hope is that the website is used by stakeholders to measure and communicate issues in ?real-time? via blogs and social media in a meaningful, transparent way to facilitate meaningful solutions. In late September, earthOCEAN will freely distribute DVDs of the documentary with an education booklet through partners to local communities of El Golfo de Santa Clara and San Felipe, Mexico so people with limited internet access can watch this story, and make a decision about the importance of the Vaquita to the unique biodiversity of the Upper Guif of California, Mexico. ?Vaquita ? Last Chance for the Desert Porpoise? was funded by grants from The Ocean Foundation and United States Marine Mammal Commission with support from scientific and conservation partners; NOAA Fisheries - Southwest Fisheries Science Center in the United States and in Mexico, Instituto Nacional de Ecolog?a (INE), Noereste Sustentable (NOS), CEDO - Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans, and WWF Mexico. There were many people involved in the production of the film, giving much time, expertise and advice in its making, including - Lorenzo Rojas Bracho, Lisa Ballance, Bob Pitman, Catalina Lopez, Alejandro Robles, Jay Barlow, Barb Taylor, Tim Gerrodette, Sarah Mesnick, Armando Jarmillo, Jonathan Gordon, Tom Jefferson, Paula Olson, Tom Keikeffer, Annette Henry, Shannon Rankin, Rene Swift, Genevieve Johnson, Mina Innes, Hans Herrmann and Tim Ragen. For more information or any questions, feel free to contact me via email or follow updates about vaquita via facebook - http://www.facebook.com/vaquita.tv Sincerely, Chris CHRIS JOHNSON Director - earthOCEAN media Melbourne, Australia www.earthocean.tv www.whaletrackers.com www.chrisjohnsonimages.com em. christophe.johnson at mac.com cj at earthocean.tv mob. +61 450 909 102 "Vaquita - Last Chance for the Desert Porpoise" is now on iTUNES - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vaquita-last-chance-for-desert/id386943067 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From taylor at wildlifetrust.org Wed Sep 15 07:32:30 2010 From: taylor at wildlifetrust.org (Cynthia Taylor) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:32:30 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] REQUEST FOR ARTICLES - SIRENEWS Message-ID: <013301cb54e2$d3f482b0$7bdd8810$@org> The editors of Sirenews, the newsletter of the IUCN Sirenia Specialist Group, would like to request articles for the upcoming edition. 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URL: From Pierre.Richard at dfo-mpo.gc.ca Tue Sep 14 12:47:18 2010 From: Pierre.Richard at dfo-mpo.gc.ca (Richard, Pierre) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:47:18 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Belugaskin Virus in Hudson River Churchill (Andrea Steffen ) In-Reply-To: <73792E73743C5A49986ACB47D89DDD873717E1@w2000srv.kanzlei.local> References: <73792E73743C5A49986ACB47D89DDD873717E1@w2000srv.kanzlei.local> Message-ID: Regarding Andrea Steffen's earlier post: I have been working on Canadian Arctic belugas for three decades and I have never seen lesions as severe as the ones she shows on http://www.pottwale.de/belugaskin. Belugas often have small pox-like lesions, about the size of a sliver dollar, but I personally have not seen such large lesions in the Churchill River belugas or elsewhere in their world range. I am told that similar lesions have been seen in the Saint-Lawrence, but rarely. Anyway, I enquired with veterinary pathologists that are familiar with cetacean skin diseases, and the consensus so far is that, without a skin sample of one of the lesions, it is impossible to say what microbe is at fault. The lesions could be a severe case skin herpes, pox, Lacoziosis (aka Lobo), or something related. Dr Daniel Martineau (DVM, Professor Universit? de Montr?al) has kindly volunteered a list of relevant papers. PDFs are downloadable from the link: https://www.webdepot.umontreal.ca:443/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-1347022_1-t_06Vlg5ao Click on a PDF title to download it and then save it on your local disk. Thanks to Andrea for her report. We will try to get samples if the opportunity arises. But, upon close inspection of your pictures, I think that the photos you have may be of a single animal taken at different angles. So I wonder how prevalent this really is and if indeed such an opportunity will present itself. Regards, Pierre Richard 204 983 5130 | facsimile 204 984-2403 Pierre.Richard at dfo-mpo.gc.ca Research Scientist/ Chercheur scientifique Marine Mammal Research Program/ Programme de recherche sur les mammif?res marins Arctic Research Division / Division de la recherche sur l'Arctique Central & Arctic Region / R?gion du Centre et de l'Arctique Fisheries and Oceans Canada / P?ches et Oc?ans Canada 501 University Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N6 Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada ________________________________ From: marmam-bounces at lists.uvic.ca [mailto:marmam-bounces at lists.uvic.ca] On Behalf Of Andrea Steffen Sent: September 9, 2010 6:34 AM To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca Subject: [MARMAM] Subject:Belugaskin Virus in Hudson River Churchill ( Andrea Steffen ) Dear all. On Belugas of the Churchill river estuary, Manitoba, Canada we saw some animals with a lot of skin damages. In the websites: http://www.medvet.umontreal.ca/pathologie_microbiologie/beluga/anglais/virus_ang.asp we found a report about herpes like virus found on Belugas in the St. Lawrence estuary. We were wondering, whether the skin marks of these Churchill Belugas caused of the same virus or could it have other reasons? For photos please use this address: http://www.pottwale.de/belugaskin For contact please use Email: Andrea.Steffen at wale-delfine.de Sincerely Andrea Steffen Projektleiterin Dominika Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delfine e.V Hansa-allee 44 40547 D?sseldorf Tel: 0211/ 55 95 70 Email: Andrea.Steffen at wale-delfine.de From David.Mellinger at oregonstate.edu Wed Sep 15 12:35:05 2010 From: David.Mellinger at oregonstate.edu (Dave Mellinger) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:35:05 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] job opening - Bioacoustic Software Specialist (revised) Message-ID: <4C911FE9.9060403@oregonstate.edu> This position was previously announced, but the "full consideration" date was wrong. The correct date is Sept. 30. -Dave Mellinger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Faculty Research Assistant/Research Associate - Bioacoustic Software Specialist Institution: Oregon State University, Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR OSU's Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies offers support for a researcher on a project studying passive acoustic monitoring of large whales and other marine mammals under the direction of Dr. David Mellinger. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month-per-year, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Individuals with a Ph.D. may be appointed as a Research Associate (Postdoc). US citizens only. For full details and to apply, see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Search for posting #0006178 (the leading zeros are necessary). For questions, please email Jessica.Waddell at oregonstate.edu or David.Mellinger at oregonstate.edu. For full consideration, please apply by Sept. 30, 2010. OSU is an AA/OEO. -------------------------------------------------- David K. Mellinger Associate Professor, Senior Research Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies Oregon State University 2030 S. Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 USA +1-541-867-0372 http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/staff/mellinger.html David.Mellinger at oregonstate.edu From Andy.Garrett at MyFWC.com Mon Sep 20 05:57:23 2010 From: Andy.Garrett at MyFWC.com (Garrett, Andy) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:57:23 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement - Florida In-Reply-To: <4F5FF9AB3D1CC94DBB300D025C8C4A3B02AC1F06CA@FWC-TLEX10.fwc.state.fl.us> References: <4F5FF9AB3D1CC94DBB300D025C8C4A3B02AC1F0683@FWC-TLEX10.fwc.state.fl.us> <4F5FF9AB3D1CC94DBB300D025C8C4A3B02AC1F06CA@FWC-TLEX10.fwc.state.fl.us> Message-ID: <4F5FF9AB3D1CC94DBB300D025C8C4A3B02ACF000DC@FWC-TLEX10.fwc.state.fl.us> Working Title: FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-02 Position Number: 77071751 Annual Salary Range: $1,267.14 biweekly Announcement Type: Open Competitive Facility: FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB008 Closing Date: 10/01/2010 Section: Wildlife Research Sub-Section: Marine Mammals Headquarters: Saint Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County) Starting Salary: $1267.14 biweekly. This is a full-time position with benefits. Brief Description of Job Duties: Successful candidate will assist in the coordination of salvage and recovery efforts of marine mammal carcasses for the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory. The incumbent will serve as member of FWC's manatee necropsy team conducting field and laboratory necropsies on manatee and other marine mammal carcasses, record observations and complete associated necropsy reports. He/she will recover marine mammal carcasses for necropsy from the Northwest region (coastal and inland waterways of Manatee County to Escambia County) of Florida and assist in manatee rescue and transport operations in the Northwest region as well as assist with manatee rescue and capture operations away from designated area as needed. He/she will serve in regional on-call status between 8am and 5pm on weekends and holidays in rotation with other MMPL staff members for the purpose of responding to manatee emergencies as needed or assigned and serve in statewide on-call status between 5pm and 8 am Friday through Thursday and all day for state holidays during assigned week in a weekly rotation with four other FWRI field staff. The incumbent will oversee repairs and general maintenance of MMPL vessels, vehicles, trailers, laboratory and field equipment and will be responsible for monitoring and restocking laboratory and field consumables as well as other purchases, as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree with a major in a life or physical sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or lab research program; or a master's degree in one of the life or physical sciences. Experience in capturing, handling, transporting and necropsy of marine mammals. Valid driver's license is required. REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: methods of data collection; principles and techniques of research and analysis; marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques. Skills: Facility with database, spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; use of scientific biomedical field equipment such as portable ultrasound, PIT tags, venipuncture kits, and biopsy equipment. Familiarity with capture, handling, and transport of manatees and other marine mammals. Abilities to: conduct marine mammal necropsies; serve in on-call status nights and weekends, write reports and scientific manuscripts; to supervise people, establish and maintain effective working relationships; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 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URL: From janiger at cox.net Mon Sep 20 09:05:53 2010 From: janiger at cox.net (David S. Janiger) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:05:53 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20100920090553.023799d0@pop.west.cox.net> Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. The one at the bottom is pretty large and will need to be downloaded from the FTP server. 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 ALVAREZ-PEREZ, S.; A. MATEOS; L. DOMINGUEZ; E. MARTINEZ-NEVADO; J. L. BLANCO and M. E. GARCIA. VETERINARNI MEDICINA 55(6):297-301. 2010. Isolation of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa from skin lesions in a southern sea lion (Otaria flavescens): A case report. 0.329 MB ASTIBIA, H.; N. BARDET; X. PEREDA-SUBERBIOLA; A. PAYROS; V. DE BUFFRENIL; J. ELORZA; J. TOSQUELLA; A. BERRETEAGA and A. BADIOLA. GEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE 147(5):665-673. 2010. New fossils of Sirenia from the Middle Eocene of Navarre (Western Pyrenees): The oldest West European sea cow record. 1.062 MB BACHER, K.; S. ALLEN; A. K. LINDHOLM; L. BEJDER and M. KRUETZEN. BEHAVIOR GENETICS 40(5):706-714. 2010. Genes or culture: Are mitochondrial genes associated with tool use in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.)? 0.267 MB BARCO, SUSAN G.; LINDA R. D'ERI; BECKY L. WOODWARD; JEREMY P. WINN and DAVID S. ROTSTEIN. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 60(9):1477-1481. 2010. Spectra? fishing twine entanglement of a bottlenose dolphin: A case study and experimental modeling. 0.533 MB BEARZI, MADDALENA and KATALIN PATONAI. BULLETIN OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 109(2):37-44. 2010. Occurrence of the barnacle (Xenobalanus globicipitis) on coastal and offshore common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Santa Monica Bay and adjacent areas, California. 0.385 MB BECKER, E. A.; K. A. FORNEY; M. C. FERGUSON; D. G. FOLEY; R. C. SMITH; J. BARLOW and J. V. REDFERN. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 413:163-183. 2010. Comparing California Current cetacean-habitat models developed using in situ and remotely sensed sea surface temperature data. 2.293 MB BIANCANI, BARBARA; GERALDINE LACAVE; GIAN ENRICO MAGI and GIACOMO ROSSI. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 46(3):1012-1016. 2010. Ovarian interstitial cell tumor in a South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) 0.664 MB BYARD, ROGER W.; AARON MACHADO; KERRY BRAUN; LUCIAN B. SOLOMON and WAYNE BOARDMAN. FORENSIC SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND PATHOLOGY 6(3):217-220. 2010. Mechanisms of deaths in captive juvenile New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri). 0.361 MB BYARD, ROGER W.; IKUKO TOMO; CATHERINE M. KEMPER; SUSAN E. GIBBS; MIKE BOSSLEY; AARON MACHADO and MARK HILL. FORENSIC SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND PATHOLOGY 6(3):207-210. 2010. Unusual causes of fatal upper aerodigestive tract obstruction in wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). 0.363 MB CANINO, WENDY and DAVID POWELL. ZOO BIOLOGY 29(4):503-508. 2010. Formal behavioral evaluation of enrichment programs on a zookeeper's schedule: A case study with a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) at the Bronx Zoo. 0.084 MB CARVALHO, VITOR LUZ; CLAUDIA MARIA LEAL BEVILAQUA; ALENA MAYO INIGUEZ; HELENA MATHEWS-CASCON; FELIPE BEZERRA RIBEIRO; LOURDES MARINA BEZERRA PESSOA; ANA CAROLINA OLIVEIRA DE MEIRELLES; JOAO CARLOS GOMES BORGES; JULIANA MARIGO; LAIZA SOARES and FLAVIO JOSE DE LIMA SILVA. Metazoan parasites of cetaceans off the northeastern coast of Brazil. 0.204 MB CISNEROS-MONTEMAYOR, A. M.; U. R. SUMAILA; K. KASCHNER and D. PAULY. MARINE POLICY 34(6):1273-1278. 2010. The global potential for whale watching. 0.266 MB COLITZ, CARMEN M. H.; WILLIAM J. A. SAVILLE; MICHAEL S. RENNER; JAMES F. MCBAIN; THOMAS H. REIDARSON; TODD L. SCHMITT; ELIZABETH C. NOLAN; STEVEN J. DUGAN; FELICIA KNIGHTLY; MAYA M. RODRIGUEZ; JOHANNA C. MEJIA-FAVA; STEVEN D. OSBORN; PATRICIA L. CLOUGH; SCOTT P. COLLINS; BEVERLY A. OSBORN and KIMBERLY TERRELL. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 237(4):429-436. 2010. Risk factors associated with cataracts and lens luxations in captive pinnipeds in the United States and the Bahamas. 0.943 MB DRAGO, MASSIMILIANO; LUIS CARDONA; ENRIQUE A. CRESPO; NESTOR GARCIA; SANTIAGO AMEGHINO and ALEX AGUILAR. SCIENTIA MARINA 74(3):589-598. 2010. Change in the foraging strategy of female South American sea lions (Carnivora: Pinnipedia) after parturition. 0.720 MB DRAHEIM, MEGAN; IDELISA BONNELLY; TOBY BLOOM; NAOMI ROSE and E. C. M. PARSONS. TOURISM IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 6(4):175-183. 2010. Tourist attitudes towards marine mammal tourism: An example from the Dominican Republic. 0.073 MB ELWEN, S. H.; M. THORNTON; D. REEB and P. B. BEST. AFRICAN ZOOLOGY 45(1):78-91. 2010. Near-shore distribution of Heaviside's (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) and dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) at the southern limit of their range in South Africa. 1.656 MB FINNERAN, JAMES J. and CAROLYN E. SCHLUNDT. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 128(2):567-570. 2010. Frequency-dependent and longitudinal changes in noise-induced hearing loss in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 0.130 MB FRERE, C. H.; M. KRUETZEN; J. MANN; J. J. WATSON-CAPPS; Y. J. TSAI; E. M. PATTERSON; R. CONNOR; L. BEJDER and W. B. SHERWIN. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 80(3):481-486. 2010. Home range overlap, matrilineal and biparental kinship drive female associations in bottlenose dolphins. 0.221 MB FRERE, CELINE H.; EWA KRZYSZCZYK; ERIC M. PATTERSON; SUE HUNTER; ALISON GINSBURG and JANET MANN. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12299. 5pp. 2010. Thar she blows! A novel method for DNA collection from cetacean blow. 1.151 MB GERBER, LEAH R.; MANUELA GONZALEZ-SUAREZ; CLAUDIA J. HERNANDEZ-CAMACHO; JULIE K. YOUNG and JOHN L. SABO. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12230. 8pp. 2010. The cost of male aggression and polygyny in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.304 MB GOMEZ, JONATAN J. and MARCELO H. CASSINI. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA 45(2):365-370. 2010. Uso de pelos de guardia para la identificaci?n de must?lidos costeros en la Patagonia. (Use of guard hairs to identify coastal mustelids in Patagonia) 0.161 MB GONZALEZ-FUENTES, MARIO; FADUA LATIF; FABIOLA FERNANDEZ; MARIA P. VILLANUEVA; JORGE ULLOA and HERIBERTO FERNANDEZ. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA 45(2):331-334. 2010. Especies de la familia Enterobacteriaceae en heces de lobo marino comun, Otaria flavescens establecido en el rio Valdivia. (Species of the family Enterobacteriaceae in feces of South American sea lion Otaria flavescens settled in the Valdivia River) 0.120 MB GOTZ, THOMAS; RICARDO ANTUNES and SONJA HEINRICH. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 128(2):563-566. 2010. Echolocation clicks of free-ranging Chilean dolphins (Cephalorhynchus eutropia). 0.105 MB HARWELL, MARK A.; JOHN H. GENTILE; CHARLES B. JOHNSON; DAVID L. GARSHELIS and KEITH R. PARKER. HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT 16(4):727-761. 2010. A quantitative ecological risk assessment of the toxicological risks from Exxon Valdez subsurface oil residues to sea otters at northern Knight Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska. 1.235 MB HAWKINS, E. R. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 128(2):924-935. 2010. Geographic variations in the whistles of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) along the east and west coasts of Australia. 0.379 MB HINDLE, ALLYSON G. and MARKUS HORNING. JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY 264(3):673-682. 2010. Energetics of breath-hold hunting: Modeling the effects of aging on foraging success in the Weddell seal. 0.472 MB HOLT, MARLA M.; BRANDON L. SOUTHALL; STEPHEN J. INSLEY and RONALD J. SCHUSTERMAN. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 80(3):351-361. 2010. Call directionality and its behavioural significance in male northern elephant seals, Mirounga angustirostris. 0.432 MB KERSH, GILBERT J.; DYANNA M. LAMBOURN; JOSHUA S. SELF; ADRIANNE M. AKMAJIAN; JAMES B. STANTON; TIMOTHY V. BASZLER; STEPHEN A. RAVERTY and ROBERT F. MASSUNG. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 48(9):3428-3431. 2010. Coxiella burnetii infection of a Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) found in Washington state. 1.065 MB KESSLER, MEGAN and ROBERT HARCOURT. MARINE POLICY 34(6):1350-1356. 2010. Aligning tourist, industry and government expectations: A case study from the swim with whales industry in Tonga. 0.233 MB LAETA, MAIRA; SHEILA M. F. M. SOUZA and SALVATORE SICILIANO. PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA 30(6):484-490. 2010. Anomalias osseas congenitas em Sotalia guianensis (Mammalia, Cetacea, Delphinidae) da costa centro-norte do estado do Rio de Janeiro. (Congenital bone defects in Guiana dolphin, Sotalia guianensis (Mammalia, Cetacea, Delphinidae) in the north-central coast of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil) 0.459 MB LUNDSTROM, KARL; OLLE HJERNE; SVEN-GUNNAR LUNNERYD and OLLE KARLSSON. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 67(6):1230-1239. 2010. Understanding the diet composition of marine mammals: Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) in the Baltic Sea. 0.484 MB MADSEN, P. T.; D. WISNIEWSKA and K. BEEDHOLM. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 213(18):3105-3110. 2010. Single source sound production and dynamic beam formation in echolocating harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena). 0.483 MB NEGRO, SANDRA S.; ABIGAIL K. CAUDRON; MICHEL DUBOIS; PHILIPPE DELAHAUT and NEIL J. GEMMELL. PLOS ONE 5(9) e12507. 8pp. 2010. Correlation between male social status, testosterone levels, and parasitism in a dimorphic polygynous mammal. 0.268 MB NIKOLOV, PAVEL N.; H. LUIS CAPPOZZO; BARBARA BERON-VERA; ENRIQUE A. CRESPO; J. ANTONIO RAGA and MERCEDES FERNANDEZ. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 96(4):746-751. 2010. Cestodes from Hector's beaked whale (Mesoplodon hectori) and spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica) from Argentinean waters. 1.685 MB O'HARA, TODD M.; DARCE HOLCOMB; PHILIP ELZER; JESSICA ESTEPP; QUINESHA PERRY; SUE HAGIUS and CASSANDRA KIRK. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 46(3):687-694. 2010. Brucella species survey in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) of northern Alaska. 0.211 MB PACINI, A. F.; P. E. NACHTIGAL; L. N. KLOEPPER; M. LINNENSCHMIDT; A. SOGORB and S. MATIAS. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 213(18):3138-3143. 2010. Audiogram of a formerly stranded long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) measured using auditory evoked potentials. 0.688 MB PANTOJA, T. M. A.; F. C. W. ROSAS; V. M. F. DA SILVA and A. M. F. DOS SANTOS. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY 70(3):607-615. 2010. Urinary parameters of Trichechus inunguis (Mammalia, Sirenia): Reference values for the Amazonian manatee. 0.390 MB PARSONS, E. C. M.; I. BONNELLY DE CALVENTI; A. WHALEY; N. A. ROSE and S. SHERWIN. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE LAW AND POLICY 13(3):240-244. 2010. A note on illegal captures of wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the coastal waters of the Dominican Republic. 0.044 MB PERSHING, ANDREW J.; LINE B. CHRISTENSEN; NICHOLAS R. RECORD; GRAHAM D. SHERWOOD and PETER B. STETSON. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12444. 9pp. 2010. The impact of whaling on the ocean carbon cycle: Why bigger was better. 0.389 MB PITCHER, BENJAMIN J.; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and ISABELLE CHARRIER. ANIMAL COGNITION 13(5):771-776. 2010. The memory remains: Long-term vocal recognition in Australian sea lions. 0.294 MB PITCHER, BENJAMIN J.; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and ISABELLE CHARRIER. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12195. 7pp. 2010. Rapid onset of maternal vocal recognition in a colonially breeding mammal, the Australian sea lion. 0.301 MB RAMP, CHRISTIAN; WILHELM HAGEN; PER PALSBOLL; MARTINE BERUBE and RICHARD SEARS. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 64(10):1563-1576. 2010. Age-related multi-year associations in female humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). 0.577 MB ROUTTI, HELI; AUGUSTINE ARUKWE; BJORN MUNRO JENSSEN; ROBERT J. LETCHER; MADELEINE NYMAN; CHRISTINA BACKMAN and GEIR WING GABRIELSEN. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY 152(3):306-312. 2010. Comparative endocrine disruptive effects of contaminants in ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from Svalbard and the Baltic Sea. 0.627 MB SIEBERT, U.; I. HASSELMEIER and P. WOHLSEIN. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY 143(2-3):179-184. 2010. Immunohistochemical characterization of a squamous cell carcinoma in a harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from German waters. 1.664 MB TRIMBLE, M. and S. J. INSLEY. ETHOLOGY, ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION 22(3):233-246. 2010. Mother-offspring reunion in the South American sea lion Otaria flavescens at Isla de Lobos (Uruguay): Use of spatial, acoustic and olfactory cues. 0.362 MB VAN OPZEELAND, ILSE; SOFIE VAN PARIJS; HORST BORNEMANN; STEPHAN FRICKENHAUS; LARS KINDERMANN; HOLGER KLINCK; JOACHIM PLOTZ and OLAF BOEBEL. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 414:267-291. 2010. Acoustic ecology of Antarctic pinnipeds. 1.861 MB WALLACE, RICHARD L. and KATHRYN A. SEMMENS. POLICY SCIENCES 43(3):203-228. 2010. Social and institutional challenges in species and ecosystem conservation: An appraisal of the US Marine Mammal Commission. 0.234 MB YAGODINA, O. V. and I. N. BASOVA. DOKLADY BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS 433(1):160-163. 2010. (Original Russian text published in Doklady Akademii Nauk 433(1):134-137. 2010) The nature of mitochondrial monoamine oxidase from the seal (Phoca hispida ladogensis) liver. 0.156 MB Due to the large file size, you will need to download this PDF from our FTP server. Just email for the logon info. QUAKENBUSH, LORI T.; JOHN J. CITTA; JOHN C. GEORGE; ROBERT J. SMALL and MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN. ARCTIC 63(3):289-207. 2010. Recent developments in the commerce in narwhal ivory from the Canadian Arctic (Monodon monoceros). 11.878 MB From cameirelles at yahoo.com.br Mon Sep 20 05:57:13 2010 From: cameirelles at yahoo.com.br (Ana Carolina Meirelles) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:57:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] Water quality in manatee rehabilitation tanks Message-ID: <4765.99143.qm@web38201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Colleagues, We are building a new rehabilitation center for manatees in Brazil. All the effluent from the rehabilitation tanks will be treated before being correctly discharged. However to properly size the treatment plant effluent, we need some information about the effluent from the water quality in a manatee tank of , as the concentration of coliforms, biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, oils and greases and suspended solids. We're having some diffuclts finding this information, so if a colleague working with manatees can send us these data, along with the volume of water tank and the number of animals, we would appreciate very much. Thank you very much for your attention. Carol Ana Carolina Oliveira de Meirelles cameirelles at yahoo.com.br Ana Carolina Oliveira de Meirelles Coordenadora do Programa de Mam?feros Marinhos Associa??o de Pesquisa e Preserva??o de Ecossistemas Aqu?ticos - AQUASIS SESC Iparana, Praia de Iparana s/ no. CAUCAIA-CEAR? BRASIL CEP: 61600-000 55 085 3318 4911 www.aquasis.org From michael.j.weise at navy.mil Mon Sep 20 10:55:02 2010 From: michael.j.weise at navy.mil (Weise, Michael) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:55:02 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] NOPP BAA - Marine Mammal Monitoring & Detection Message-ID: Funding Opportunity - National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Marine Mammal Monitoring & Detection Please be aware of and pass along announcement of BAA 10-024 - Marine Mammal Monitoring and Detection. We have a strong partnership among agencies and groups with approximately $1.25M/year to support one to three year projects from $100,000 to $350,000 per year per project. Subtopics include: Subtopic 1 Detection, Classification, and Localization Algorithms Subtopic 2 Active Acoustic Monitoring Subtopic 3 Database Services & Computational Capacity Subtopic 4 Novel Use of Existing Technologies Remember for NOPP BAAs that team efforts are required among at least two of the following three sectors: . academia (including foreign universities) . industry (including Non-Governmental Organizations - NGOs), and . government (including State and Local; this DOES include foreign governments, although can NOT be lead institution) Please remember, this is a NOPP BAA solicitation, and as such, NOPP rules apply. The deadline is hard and fast - NO exceptions. The due date for receipt of Full Proposals is 2:00 p.m. (Eastern [Daylight or Standard] Time) on 23-NOV-2010. BAA, cost proposal spreadsheet, and proposal checklist can be found at: http://www.nopp.org/ http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Broad-Agency-Announcements.aspx (3rd from bottom) If you have question, feel free to contact me: Michael J. Weise Marine Mammals & Biological Oceanography Program Office of Naval Research - Code 32 One Liberty Center - Rm 1068 875 N. Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995 703.696.4533 office 703.696.2007 fax michael.j.weise at navy.mil http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Science-Technology/Departments/Code-32/All-Programs/Atmosphere-Research-322/Marine-Mammals-Biology.aspx -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: smime.p7s Type: application/x-pkcs7-signature Size: 4918 bytes Desc: not available URL: From kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org Tue Sep 21 05:37:18 2010 From: kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org (Kathleen M. Dudzinski) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:37:18 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Aquatic Mammals 36.3 now available online Message-ID: Dear MARMAM and ECS-talk subscribers, The following are abstracts from the most recent issue (Volume 36, issue 3, 2010) of Aquatic Mammals. Aquatic Mammals is the longest running peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research on aquatic mammals and is published quarterly with manuscripts available as published PDFs in real time. Further information about the journal can be found at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ Instructions for authors and formatting guidelines can be found in the first volume of each issue and at this link: http://tinyurl.com/AMauthorinstructions To submit a manuscript for publication consideration, please visit: http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php If you subscribe to Aquatic Mammals online, you can visit Ingenta Connect to download all articles from this volume: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/eaam/am Please do not contact the listserve editors for PDFs or copies of the articles. To obtain a PDF, please subscribe to Aquatic Mammals http://tinyurl.com/AMsubscribe or contact the corresponding author for reprints. Thank you for your continued interest in the journal and abstract postings. With regards, Kathleen Dudzinski, Ph.D. Editor, Aquatic Mammals aquaticmammals at gmail.com Aragones, L. V., Roque, M. A., Flores, M. B., Encomienda, R. P., Laule, G. E., Espinos, B. G., et al. (2010). The Philippine marine mammal strandings from 1998 to 2009: Animals in the Philippines in peril? Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 219-233. E-mail: lemdva2001 at yahoo.com Abstract A well-maintained marine mammal stranding database can be an invaluable tool in understanding not only strandings but also changes in the marine environment. This study aimed to examine the following aspects of marine mammal strandings in the Philippines: species composition, temporal (i.e., frequency of stranding per year and seasonality) and spatial (i.e., frequency of stranding per region and province) variation, proportions of alive or dead specimens, and stranding hotspots. In 2008, a systematic collection of data on strandings, including out-of-habitat incidents, resulted in an initial 12-year database?from 1998 to 2009. A total of 178 stranding events were recorded: 163 single, 10 mass, and 5 out-of-habitat strandings, with an average of 15 observed stranding events annually. Twenty-three of the 28 confirmed species of marine mammals in the Philippines were recorded to strand, including first-recorded specimens for the Indo- Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps), and Longman?s beaked whale (Indopacetus pacificus). The top five most frequent species to strand included spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) (n = 26), short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) (n = 14), melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra) (n = 13), Risso?s dolphin (Grampus griseus) (n = 11), and common bottlenose dolphin (T. truncatus) (n = 10). Dugongs (Dugong dugon) stranded seven times since 2001. Strandings occurred throughout the year with frequency significantly peaking during the northeast (NE) monsoon (November to March) season. Overall, Regions III (Central Luzon) and VII (Central Visayas) had the highest number of strandings (both n = 27) followed by Regions I (Ilocos) (n = 22) and V (Bicol) (n = 18). The following provinces or local government units were considered hotspots based on high number of strandings observed at each area: Zambales, Cagayan, Zamboanga City, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Pangasinan, and Bataan. Sixty-five percent of all documented stranding events involved live (n = 116) animals. This high percentage might be linked to dynamite fishing (causing acoustic trauma), fisheries interactions, or biotoxins from harmful algal blooms coupled to their foodweb. These strandings in general validate the diverse marine mammal assemblage in the Philippines and reveal the various environmental threats with which they deal. Twiss, S. D., & Franklin, J. (2010). Individually consistent behavioural patterns in wild, breeding male grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 234-238. E-mail: s.d.twiss at durham.ac.uk Abstract Recent research demonstrates remarkable consistency in interindividual differences in behaviour patterns across time or across situations indicating that within populations, individuals have different behavioural types or personalities. Examples of behavioural consistency have been shown in taxa ranging from molluscs to mammals. However, there remain few such studies of wild populations and none of pinnipeds. This study presents preliminary evidence of behavioural types in wild male grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Activity budget analyses revealed highly repeatable individual patterns of alertness across successive breeding seasons unrelated to local environmental context. While field studies of behavioural types can be challenging, it is essential to develop techniques for identifying behavioural types in natural populations in order to begin to understand the ecological and evolutionary relevance of animal personalities. Kvadsheim, P. H., Sevaldsen, E. M., Folkow, L. P., & Blix, A. S. (2010). Behavioural and physiological responses of hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) to 1 to 7 kHz sonar signals. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 239-247. E-mail: phk at ffi.no Abstract Controlled exposure experiments on captive hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) were made to examine behavioural and physiological effects of sonar signals. The animals were instrumented with data loggers recording heart rate, dive depth, and swimming activity, and then released into a 1,200 m3 net-cage in the ocean. The exposure consisted of three different 1-s sonar signals covering the 1 to 7 kHz band transmitted either by using 10-s inter-ping intervals and gradually increasing source level from 134 to 194 dBRMS (re 1 ?Pa @1 m) within 6 min, or using the maximum source level of 194 dBRMS from the first ping but gradually decreasing the inter-ping intervals from 100 s to 10 s within 10 min (duty cycle increasing from 1 to 10%). Transmission loss from the source to the animal varied from 10 to 27 dB, depending on the exact location within the net-cage and the transmitted frequency. The animals responded to the initial (10% duty cycle) exposure with avoidance to signals above 160 to 170 dBRMS (re 1 ?Pa) received levels. This involved reduced diving activity, commencement of rapid exploratory swimming at surface, and eventually displacement to areas of least sound pressure level. However, already upon the second exposure, the initial rapid swimming activity was absent, while the reduction in diving activity became even more pronounced. No differences were found in behavioural response to different transmitted frequencies. Increased heart rate at the surface indicates emotional activation during sonar exposure, but lack of effect of sonar exposure on heart rate during diving indicates that physiological responses to diving remain intact. Sweeney, J. C., Stone, R., Campbell, M., McBain, J., St. Leger, J., Xitco, M., et al. (2010). Comparative survivability of Tursiops neonates from three U.S. institutions for the decades 1990-1999 and 2000-2009. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 248-261. E-mail: jsweeney at dolphinquest.com Abstract Animal managers from three institutions that hold Tursiops truncatus participated in a workshop directed at documenting survivability of Tursiops neonates (birth to 30 d of age) in their managed populations. Key information was generated for the period 1990 through 2009 for the three organizations. Included in the findings are (1) documentation of the total live births, total fatalities, and causal factors of neonate losses; (2) recommendations for optimizing animal management procedures through standardized monitoring and husbandry intervention techniques, resulting in the best possible survivability of neonates; and (3) comparison of neonate survivability between the years 1990 to 1999 (78.2% of live births) and 2000 to 2009 (90.6% of live births), the latter decade representing progressing improvements in survivability resulting from recommended animal management procedures. Jeglinski, J. W. E., Mueller, B., P?rschmann, U., & Trillmich, F. (2010). Field-based age estimation of juvenile Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) using morphometric measurements. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 262-269. E-mail: jjeglinski at uni-bielefeld.de Abstract Information about the age of juvenile pinnipeds is necessary for an understanding of ontogeny-specific patterns and strategies. Exact age determination of juvenile cohorts from wild populations is best achieved through birth observations and subsequent marking, but this involves a considerable time lag during which juveniles mature. A combination of body and teeth measurements of known-age Galapagos sea lion juveniles taken during brief routine captures in the field was used to create age prediction models. Several general linear models (GLMs) produced reliable age estimates for male and female juveniles up to an age of 2 y. Teeth measurements were important predictors of age: male age was best estimated using upper canine length (CL), mass, and girth, while the best predictors for female age were CL, canine width (CW), body length (SL), body mass, and an interaction between CL and CW. The presented method of aging wild unmarked juveniles in the field is applicable during routine captures, requires little equipment, and yields a considerable increase of information for studies involving brief sampling periods in the field. We suggest its adjustment, testing, and application in studies of juveniles of other species. Schreer, J. F., Lapierre, J. L., & Hammill, M. O. (2010). Stomach temperature telemetry reveals that harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pups primarily nurse in the water. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 270-277. E-mail: schreejf at potsdam.edu Abstract Research on a captive harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) mother-pup pair showed that ingestion of milk caused a decrease in stomach temperature (Hedd et al., 1995). Herein the feasibility of stomach temperature telemetry for measuring nursing behavior was tested in wild harbor seal pups from the St. Lawrence River Estuary. Fifteen pups were outfitted with time-depth recorders, stomach temperature transmitters (STT), and stomach temperature recorders in 2002 and 2003. Twelve pups were recaptured, and seven yielded usable stomach temperature data. Excluding a mortality that lost its transmitter the day of release, transmitter retention time ranged from at least 7 to 22 d (12.5 ? 1.45 d) based on a STT signal at recapture. Pups that gained more weight had a higher frequency of decreases in stomach temperature (DST) (R2 = 0.954, p < 0.001). Depth and external temperature data showed that most DST occurred while pups were ?in the water? (57%) followed by ?just before or after hauling out? (19%), ?just before or after entering the water? (15%), and ?hauled out? (9%) (?2 = 56.376, p < 0.001). The frequency DST did not change with age, and there was no diel pattern of DST, which also did not change with age. These findings indicate that transmitter retention times are sufficient to monitor most of the nursing period for harbor seals, that stomach temperature can be used to quantify nursing characteristics in the field, and that a telemetric technique is needed for harbor seals as most nursing events occur in the water. Short Notes - No abstracts Yoshida, H., Higashi, N., Ono, H., & Uchida, S. (2010). Finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) discovered at Okinawa Island, Japan, with the source population inferred from mitochondrial DNA. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 278-283. E-mail: hideka at fra.affrc.go.jp Aliaga-Rossel, E., Beerman, A. S., & Sarmiento, J. (2010). Stomach content of a juvenile Bolivian river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis boliviensis) from the Upper Madeira Basin, Bolivia. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 284-287. E-mail: enzo at hawaii.edu Olavarr?a, C., Acevedo, J., Vester, H. I., Zamorano-Abramson, J., Viddi, F. A., Gibbons, J., et al. (2010). Southernmost distribution of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Eastern South Pacific. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 288-293. E-mail: carlitos.olavarria at gmail.com Di Francesco, C. E., Marsilio, F., Proietto, U., Mignone, W., Casalone, C., & Di Guardo, G. (2010). Anti-morbillivirus antibodies in stranded striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba): Time and temperature dependent fluctuations. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 294-297. E-mail: gdiguardo at unite.it Lanyon, J. M., Sneath, H. L., & Long, T. (2010). Three skin sampling methods for molecular characterisation of free-ranging Dugong (Dugong dugon) populations. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 298-306. E-mail: j.lanyon at uq.edu.au Naito Y. (2010). What is ?bio-logging?? (Historical Perspectives). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 307-322. Obituary for Kenneth Lee Marten, Ph.D. (2010). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 323-325. Letter to the Editor Baird, R. W. (2010). Pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata) or false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens)? Identification of a group of small cetaceans seen off Ecuador in 2003 (Letter to the Editor). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 326-327. From: Kathleen M. Dudzinski [mailto:kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org ] Sent: maandag 20 september 2010 22:21 To: Justin Gregg Ph.D., Ph.D. Subject: Aquatic Mammals 36.3 available online J - please look through below and let me know if you see any glitches. Otherwise, I will send it out to MARMAM and ECSTalk Thanks K Dear MARMAM and ECS-talk subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following are abstracts from the most recent issue (Volume 36, issue 3, 2010) ofAquatic Mammals. Aquatic Mammals is the longest running peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research on aquatic mammals and is published quarterly with manuscripts available as published PDFs in real time. Further information about the journal can be found at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ Instructions for authors and formatting guidelines can be found in the first volume of each issue and at this link: http://tinyurl.com/AMauthorinstructions To submit a manuscript for publication consideration, please visit: http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php If you subscribe to Aquatic Mammals online, you can visit Ingenta Connect to download all articles from this volume: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/eaam/am Please do not contact the listserve editors for PDFs or copies of the articles. To obtain a PDF, please subscribe to Aquatic Mammals http://tinyurl.com/AMsubscribe or contact the corresponding author for reprints. Thank you for your continued interest in the journal and abstract postings. With regards, Kathleen Dudzinski, Ph.D. Editor, Aquatic Mammals aquaticmammals at gmail.com Aragones, L. V., Roque, M. A., Flores, M. B., Encomienda, R. P., Laule, G. E., Espinos, B. G., et al. (2010). The Philippine marine mammal strandings from 1998 to 2009: Animals in the Philippines in peril? Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 219-233. E-mail: lemdva2001 at yahoo.com Abstract A well-maintained marine mammal stranding database can be an invaluable tool in understanding not only strandings but also changes in the marine environment. This study aimed to examine the following aspects of marine mammal strandings in the Philippines: species composition, temporal (i.e., frequency of stranding per year and seasonality) and spatial (i.e., frequency of stranding per region and province) variation, proportions of alive or dead specimens, and stranding hotspots. In 2008, a systematic collection of data on strandings, including out-of-habitat incidents, resulted in an initial 12-year database?from 1998 to 2009. A total of 178 stranding events were recorded: 163 single, 10 mass, and 5 out-of-habitat strandings, with an average of 15 observed stranding events annually. Twenty-three of the 28 confirmed species of marine mammals in the Philippines were recorded to strand, including first-recorded specimens for the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps), and Longman?s beaked whale (Indopacetus pacificus). The top five most frequent species to strand included spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) (n = 26), short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) (n = 14), melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra) (n = 13), Risso?s dolphin (Grampus griseus) (n = 11), and common bottlenose dolphin (T. truncatus) (n = 10). Dugongs (Dugong dugon) stranded seven times since 2001. Strandings occurred throughout the year with frequency significantly peaking during the northeast (NE) monsoon (November to March) season. Overall, Regions III (Central Luzon) and VII (Central Visayas) had the highest number of strandings (both n = 27) followed by Regions I (Ilocos) (n = 22) and V (Bicol) (n = 18). The following provinces or local government units were considered hotspots based on high number of strandings observed at each area: Zambales, Cagayan, Zamboanga City, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Pangasinan, and Bataan. Sixty-five percent of all documented stranding events involved live (n = 116) animals. This high percentage might be linked to dynamite fishing (causing acoustic trauma), fisheries interactions, or biotoxins from harmful algal blooms coupled to their foodweb. These strandings in general validate the diverse marine mammal assemblage in the Philippines and reveal the various environmental threats with which they deal. Twiss, S. D., & Franklin, J. (2010). Individually consistent behavioural patterns in wild, breeding male grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 234-238. E-mail: s.d.twiss at durham.ac.uk Abstract Recent research demonstrates remarkable consistency in interindividual differences in behaviour patterns across time or across situations indicating that within populations, individuals have different behavioural types or personalities. Examples of behavioural consistency have been shown in taxa ranging from molluscs to mammals. However, there remain few such studies of wild populations and none of pinnipeds. This study presents preliminary evidence of behavioural types in wild male grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Activity budget analyses revealed highly repeatable individual patterns of alertness across successive breeding seasons unrelated to local environmental context. While field studies of behavioural types can be challenging, it is essential to develop techniques for identifying behavioural types in natural populations in order to begin to understand the ecological and evolutionary relevance of animal personalities. Kvadsheim, P. H., Sevaldsen, E. M., Folkow, L. P., & Blix, A. S. (2010). Behavioural and physiological responses of hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) to 1 to 7 kHz sonar signals. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 239-247. E-mail: phk at ffi.no Abstract Controlled exposure experiments on captive hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) were made to examine behavioural and physiological effects of sonar signals. The animals were instrumented with data loggers recording heart rate, dive depth, and swimming activity, and then released into a 1,200 m3 net-cage in the ocean. The exposure consisted of three different 1-s sonar signals covering the 1 to 7 kHz band transmitted either by using 10-s inter-ping intervals and gradually increasing source level from 134 to 194 dBRMS (re 1 ?Pa @1 m) within 6 min, or using the maximum source level of 194 dBRMS from the first ping but gradually decreasing the inter-ping intervals from 100 s to 10 s within 10 min (duty cycle increasing from 1 to 10%). Transmission loss from the source to the animal varied from 10 to 27 dB, depending on the exact location within the net-cage and the transmitted frequency. The animals responded to the initial (10% duty cycle) exposure with avoidance to signals above 160 to 170 dBRMS (re 1 ?Pa) received levels. This involved reduced diving activity, commencement of rapid exploratory swimming at surface, and eventually displacement to areas of least sound pressure level. However, already upon the second exposure, the initial rapid swimming activity was absent, while the reduction in diving activity became even more pronounced. No differences were found in behavioural response to different transmitted frequencies. Increased heart rate at the surface indicates emotional activation during sonar exposure, but lack of effect of sonar exposure on heart rate during diving indicates that physiological responses to diving remain intact. Sweeney, J. C., Stone, R., Campbell, M., McBain, J., St. Leger, J., Xitco, M., et al. (2010). Comparative survivability of Tursiops neonates from three U.S. institutions for the decades 1990-1999 and 2000-2009. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 248-261. E-mail: jsweeney at dolphinquest.com Abstract Animal managers from three institutions that hold Tursiops truncatus participated in a workshop directed at documenting survivability of Tursiops neonates (birth to 30 d of age) in their managed populations. Key information was generated for the period 1990 through 2009 for the three organizations. Included in the findings are (1) documentation of the total live births, total fatalities, and causal factors of neonate losses; (2) recommendations for optimizing animal management procedures through standardized monitoring and husbandry intervention techniques, resulting in the best possible survivability of neonates; and (3) comparison of neonate survivability between the years 1990 to 1999 (78.2% of live births) and 2000 to 2009 (90.6% of live births), the latter decade representing progressing improvements in survivability resulting from recommended animal management procedures. Jeglinski, J. W. E., Mueller, B., P?rschmann, U., & Trillmich, F. (2010). Field-based age estimation of juvenile Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) using morphometric measurements. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 262-269. E-mail: jjeglinski at uni-bielefeld.de Abstract Information about the age of juvenile pinnipeds is necessary for an understanding of ontogeny-specific patterns and strategies. Exact age determination of juvenile cohorts from wild populations is best achieved through birth observations and subsequent marking, but this involves a considerable time lag during which juveniles mature. A combination of body and teeth measurements of known-age Galapagos sea lion juveniles taken during brief routine captures in the field was used to create age prediction models. Several general linear models (GLMs) produced reliable age estimates for male and female juveniles up to an age of 2 y. Teeth measurements were important predictors of age: male age was best estimated using upper canine length (CL), mass, and girth, while the best predictors for female age were CL, canine width (CW), body length (SL), body mass, and an interaction between CL and CW. The presented method of aging wild unmarked juveniles in the field is applicable during routine captures, requires little equipment, and yields a considerable increase of information for studies involving brief sampling periods in the field. We suggest its adjustment, testing, and application in studies of juveniles of other species. Schreer, J. F., Lapierre, J. L., & Hammill, M. O. (2010). Stomach temperature telemetry reveals that harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pups primarily nurse in the water. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 270-277. E-mail: schreejf at potsdam.edu Abstract Research on a captive harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) mother-pup pair showed that ingestion of milk caused a decrease in stomach temperature (Hedd et al., 1995). Herein the feasibility of stomach temperature telemetry for measuring nursing behavior was tested in wild harbor seal pups from the St. Lawrence River Estuary. Fifteen pups were outfitted with time-depth recorders, stomach temperature transmitters (STT), and stomach temperature recorders in 2002 and 2003. Twelve pups were recaptured, and seven yielded usable stomach temperature data. Excluding a mortality that lost its transmitter the day of release, transmitter retention time ranged from at least 7 to 22 d (12.5 ? 1.45 d) based on a STT signal at recapture. Pups that gained more weight had a higher frequency of decreases in stomach temperature (DST) (R2 = 0.954, p < 0.001). Depth and external temperature data showed that most DST occurred while pups were ?in the water? (57%) followed by ?just before or after hauling out? (19%), ?just before or after entering the water? (15%), and ?hauled out? (9%) (?2 = 56.376, p < 0.001). The frequency DST did not change with age, and there was no diel pattern of DST, which also did not change with age. These findings indicate that transmitter retention times are sufficient to monitor most of the nursing period for harbor seals, that stomach temperature can be used to quantify nursing characteristics in the field, and that a telemetric technique is needed for harbor seals as most nursing events occur in the water. Short Notes - No abstracts Yoshida, H., Higashi, N., Ono, H., & Uchida, S. (2010). Finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) discovered at Okinawa Island, Japan, with the source population inferred from mitochondrial DNA. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 278-283. E-mail: hideka at fra.affrc.go.jp Aliaga-Rossel, E., Beerman, A. S., & Sarmiento, J. (2010). Stomach content of a juvenile Bolivian river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis boliviensis) from the Upper Madeira Basin, Bolivia. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 284-287. E-mail: enzo at hawaii.edu Olavarr?a, C., Acevedo, J., Vester, H. I., Zamorano-Abramson, J., Viddi, F. A., Gibbons, J., et al. (2010). Southernmost distribution of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Eastern South Pacific. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 288-293. E-mail: carlitos.olavarria at gmail.com Di Francesco, C. E., Marsilio, F., Proietto, U., Mignone, W., Casalone, C., & Di Guardo, G. (2010). Anti-morbillivirus antibodies in stranded striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba): Time and temperature dependent fluctuations. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 294-297. E-mail: gdiguardo at unite.it Lanyon, J. M., Sneath, H. L., & Long, T. (2010). Three skin sampling methods for molecular characterisation of free-ranging Dugong (Dugong dugon) populations. Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 298-306. E-mail: j.lanyon at uq.edu.au Naito Y. (2010). What is ?bio-logging?? (Historical Perspectives). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 307-322. Obituary for Kenneth Lee Marten, Ph.D. (2010). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 323-325. Letter to the Editor Baird, R. W. (2010). Pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata) or false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens)? Identification of a group of small cetaceans seen off Ecuador in 2003 (Letter to the Editor). Aquatic Mammals, 36(3), 326-327. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From awetzler at nrdc.org Wed Sep 22 14:14:58 2010 From: awetzler at nrdc.org (Wetzler, Andrew) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:14:58 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement: Arctic Science Fellowship In-Reply-To: <4C72AACC.5020508@noaa.gov> References: <4C72AACC.5020508@noaa.gov> Message-ID: ARCTIC SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a national nonprofit conservation organization, has an opening for a one-year, full-time, Arctic ecologist in our Washington, DC office effective immediately. The Fellow will work with NRDC's Arctic Project as part of a team focusing on the impacts of global warming, oil and gas activities, and other environmental stressors on all forms of Arctic life. He/she will also collaborate with other science fellows in NRDC's Science Center. This position is modeled after the AAAS Environmental Fellowship program and is designed as an opportunity to make practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical information in environmental policy decision-making. We are preferably looking for a post graduate ecologist/environmental engineer/conservation biologist, with strong data analysis skills and a specialty in ecology, oceanography, wildlife or related field. Prior field experience in the Arctic and/or experience with oil and gas drilling issues could be very helpful, but not required. Policy expertise is desirable so long as there is a very strong science background. Familiarity with multi-spatial ocean planning would be a plus. The Arctic science fellow's principle project will be to develop a protection strategy or conservation framework for America's Arctic. The fellow will assess and analyze scientific literature across several fields requiring quantitative and qualitative skills. The fellow also needs strong speaking and writing skills to present his/her work in a credible manner. Specific tasks may include some of the following projects: identification of the biological "hot spots" and how best to protect them as part of an America's Arctic protection strategy, prepare a peer reviewed paper outlining the protection strategy, write a summary report from the scientific literature on the impacts from global warming on America's Arctic for opinion-leaders and decision-makers, review and evaluate BLM and BOEMR&E EIS's and other documents regarding oil and gas activities, and work with NRDC's communications, online, membership and advocacy people to develop materials based on scientific information to inform policy makers, our members and the general public. Applicants preferably should have a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level degree in ecology or oceanography or related field, with experience in modeling or statistics; an excellent scientific or technical background; and a strong interest in applying scientific knowledge to environmental problems. The successful applicant will also have excellent writing skills and enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team with people from different professional backgrounds. He/she should thrive under a fast-paced environment, with well-honed abilities to manage and prioritize work. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. NRDC is an equal opportunity employer, and we particularly encourage women and people of color to apply. Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest, which addresses the following: (a) why the fellowship is desired, (b) how the candidate is qualified, (c) what issues interest the candidate, and (d) how the candidate hopes the fellowship will affect his/her career goals. Applicants should also submit a resume and a writing sample. Applications will be received until the position is filled. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to HR_DC at NRDC.org. No phone calls or faxes, please. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org. From isabelle.charrier at u-psud.fr Wed Sep 22 07:17:11 2010 From: isabelle.charrier at u-psud.fr (Isabelle Charrier) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:17:11 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] IBAC 2011, La Rochelle, France Message-ID: <20100922142048.487127EC47@smtps.u-psud.fr> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janiger at cox.net Tue Sep 21 10:42:33 2010 From: janiger at cox.net (David S. Janiger) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:42:33 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles correction Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20100921104233.024b2ec8@pop.west.cox.net> Sorry, folks One correction to this month's message. QUAKENBUSH, LORI T.; JOHN J. CITTA; JOHN C. GEORGE; ROBERT J. SMALL and MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN. ARCTIC 63(3):289-207. 2010. Fall and winter movements of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) in the Chukchi Sea and within a potential petroleum development area. not Recent developments in the commerce in narwhal ivory from the Canadian Arctic (Monodon monoceros). My apolgies to the authors (and Dr. Reeves) for the mix-up. My bad. Dave 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 From emontie at MARINE.USF.EDU Thu Sep 23 17:24:20 2010 From: emontie at MARINE.USF.EDU (Eric Montie) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:24:20 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] MRI comparison of live and postmortem sea lions with domoic acid toxicosis Message-ID: <4C9BEFB4.9060407@marine.usf.edu> Dear Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the following paper, "Magnetic resonance imaging quality and volumes of brain structures from live and postmortem imaging of California sea lions with clinical signs of domoic acid toxicosis". This manuscript was published in Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. It is available as an open access document on the following web page: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/dao/v91/n3/. ABSTRACT: Our goal in this study was to compare magnetic resonance images and volumes of brain structures obtained alive versus postmortem of California sea lions Zalophus californianus exhibiting clinical signs of domoic acid (DA) toxicosis and those exhibiting normal behavior. Proton density- (PD) and T2-weighted images of postmortem-intact brains, up to 48 h after death, provided similar quality to images acquired from live sea lions. Volumes of gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM) of the cerebral hemispheres were similar to volumes calculated from images acquired when the sea lions were alive. However, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volumes decreased due to leakage. Hippocampal volumes from postmortem-intact images were useful for diagnosing unilateral and bilateral atrophy, consequences of DA toxicosis. These volumes were similar to the volumes in the live sea lion studies, up to 48 h postmortem. Imaging formalin-fixed brains provided some information on brain structure; however, images of the hippocampus and surrounding structures were of poorer quality compared to the images acquired alive and postmortem-intact. Despite these issues, volumes of cerebral GM and WM, as well as the hippocampus, were similar to volumes calculated from images of live sea lions and sufficient to diagnose hippocampal atrophy. Thus, postmortem MRI scanning (either intact or formalin-fixed) with volumetric analysis can be used to investigate the acute, chronic and possible developmental effects of DA on the brain of California sea lions. If you have any questions about the paper or have trouble accessing this website, please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Eric Montie From jimena.belgrano at cethus.org Thu Sep 23 08:21:06 2010 From: jimena.belgrano at cethus.org (Jimena Belgrano) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:21:06 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication On the Occurrence of sei whales, Balaenoptera borealis, in the South-western Atlantic Message-ID: <004601cb5b32$f1b7ad30$0a08000a@notejime> Dear Marmamers: We're pleased to announce the publication of: Marine Biodiversity Records, page 1 of 6. # Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 2010 doi:10.1017/S1755267210000576; Vol. 3; e68; 2010 Published online On the Occurrence of sei whales, Balaenoptera borealis, in the South-western Atlantic MIGUEL I??GUEZ1,2, JUAN F. MASELLO3, C?SAR GRIBAUDO4, D?BORA ARCUCCI1, FLORENCIA KROHLING1 AND JIMENA BELGRANO1 1Fundaci?n Cethus, Potos? 2087, (B1636BUA), Olivos, Prov. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, Brookfield House, 38 St Paul Street, Chippenham, SN15 1LJ, United Kingdom. 3 Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Vogelwarte Radolfzell, Germany. 4 Direcci?n de Museos de Caleta Olivia, Prov. Santa Cruz, Argentina. e.mail: miguel.iniguez at cethus.org Abstract This paper reports on the occurrence of the Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) in the South-western Atlantic. Only in recent years Sei whale sightings have been reported regularly within the surveyed area. In a total of 20 sightings, 65% were reported from August to September. Group size was small, averaging 1.94 (SD=1.21) individuals per group. During this study, feeding behavior and interactions with sea birds were observed and are here described. Comparison of our results with historical data from the whaling industry showed that whales were observed where expected based on past catches. Further studies are necessary in order to assess the status of Sei whales in the southwestern Atlantic. However, our data might indicate a slow recovery in the region. This information will be useful for the conservation of the species in this area and in the Southern Hemisphere. A pdf copy can be asked to miguel.iniguez at cethus.org Alll the best Jimena Belgrano Fundaci?n Cethus www.cethus.org Argentina -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mctferreira at gmail.com Fri Sep 24 10:54:07 2010 From: mctferreira at gmail.com (Marisa Ferreira) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:54:07 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Accidental capture of a satellite tagged common dolphin in a Portuguese purse seiner Message-ID: Dear all Fishermen from a purse-seiner reported an accidental capture of 11 common dolphins on 28th of August in central Portuguese coast. They also reported that one of these dolphins had and device attached to the dorsal fin that they described as white and red with an antenna. The fishermen released this animal alive. If anyone has information regarding any tagged common dolphin around Portuguese waters and wants additional information referring this event please contact mctferreira at bio.uminho.pt Cheers, Marisa Ferreira -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From V.Buchanan at murdoch.edu.au Thu Sep 23 23:11:23 2010 From: V.Buchanan at murdoch.edu.au (Valissa Buchanan) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:11:23 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN RESEARCH ASSISTANTS, needed from now until 20th November 2010, Tursiops sp., based in Bunbury, Western Australia Message-ID: I am seeking a research assistant for field work from ASAP until the 20th of November, assistants that can stay and help for the whole period will be preferred. Assistants will help me in collecting behavioural data in the field on the bottlenose dolphin population off the southwest coast of Western Australia. The field work began in June 2009 and will continue to June 2011. Fieldwork will be based just north of the coastal town of Bunbury, approximately 2hr drive south of Perth. PROJECT SUMMARY: The project aims to ascertain the population abundance of the dolphin population in the Binningup region and determine the residency/movement patterns of the population. It will hopefully also identify critical habitats for dolphins for particular behavioural activity states and possibly determine drivers of these. This area is zoned for the construction of a desalination plant. This research will assist in establishing the long-term viability of the population. FIELD WORK: All observations and data collection will be conducted from a 5.9m centre console boat equipped with a 100HP engine. Assistants should be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Aboard the research boat assistants will be required to assist in boat handling and data collection and be expected to participate in the following duties in the lab: data entry, fin-matching, and database/catalogue maintenance. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but you will have the opportunity to observe and gain hands-on experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations and improve existing skills. This experience will be most useful to students or anyone hoping to pursue a career in behavioural ecology or population biology. PREREQUISITES: 1. Be enthusiastic, team oriented, have a positive attitude and good sense of humour as well as a genuine interest in marine mammal science. 2. Be adaptable and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means office based work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits and fieldwork will vary between weekends and weekdays. For every day on the water there are approximately 3 days in the office data processing. The days you work are very inflexible as it is weather dependant and having a job while you are assisting is not recommended unless they are very flexible. 3. Be prepared to work long days in a small vessel in small team of 3 people approximately 40 hours per week. Regrettably I am unable to provide monetary compensation or living provisions and research assistants will be responsible for travel to Perth or Bunbury and their own living expenses. Pickup from Perth may be possible but is dependent on arrival time. Perth is the closest airport. We are 2hrs drive south of Perth in Bunbury. There are trains and buses to Bunbury. Transport within Bunbury is not provided and is via Bus/Walking/Bicycle. If you are interested please email Valissa on v.buchanan at murdoch.edu.au and include the dates you are available, a copy of your CV and a couple of references. Cheers, Valissa Buchanan Research Assistant - Murdoch University Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit 447 Koombana Drive Bunbury WA 6230 Australia PS For scuba opportunities see www.coastalwaterdive.com.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecs2011cadiz at gmail.com Mon Sep 27 02:51:25 2010 From: ecs2011cadiz at gmail.com (ECS ECS) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:51:25 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] First Announcement of the 25th Conference of the European Cetacean Society Message-ID: Dear MARMAMers, This is the First Announcement of the 25th Conference of the European Cetacean Society! CIRCE, Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans and the "Estaci?n Biol?gica de Do?ana" of the CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cient?ficas) is proud to announce the 25th Conference of the European Cetacean Society (ECS). The conference will be held from 21st to 23th of March 2011 in C?diz, Spain. The accompanying workshops will take place on the 19th and 20th of March 2011, and an excursion to look for killer and sperm whales in the Gulf of Cadiz will be offered on the 24th of March. Submission of abstracts will be available soon on www.europeancetaceansociety.eu, and general information is already available on www.circe.info Further information will be provided in the second announcement. If you have any questions, please contact ecs2011cadiz at gmail.com We are looking forward to welcoming you in C?diz in March 2011! -- Dr Renaud de Stephanis CIRCE, Conservaci?n, Informaci?n y estudio sobre Cet?ceos. www.circe.info +34 605998195 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fas at smru.co.uk Wed Sep 29 05:26:34 2010 From: fas at smru.co.uk (Fiona Skilbeck) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:26:34 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) - Training Course Message-ID: The use of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) is becoming an increasingly important tool in both marine mammal research and applied in industry. It is important that individuals using any passive acoustic monitoring software are properly trained to use the software to maximise its full potential. Feedback from users is also important in the ongoing development of such software. PAMGUARD is currently funded by the OGP E&P Sound and Marine Life Joint Industry Program and has been established to address the fundamental limitations of existing cetacean passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) software capabilities. PAMGUARD seeks to provide open-source PAM software based on a platform-independent (e.g. Windows or Linux), flexible, modular architecture. The open-source aspect of software development is facilitated through the project's presence on SourceForge, where a community of altruistic developers provides extra resources. This community currently includes developers with proven PAM experience from both the UK and the USA. Open development means that the software is free and access to the code is easy and assured. It also allows the code's copyright to be protected in perpetuity so that it cannot readily be closed and commercialised to the detriment of its users. It ultimately means that more people have access for development. This generally speeds up innovations and improves the performance and maintainability of the code. SMRU Ltd are running a PAMGUARD training course on 25th and 26th November 2010 in St Andrews. The course will be lead by Dr Doug Gillespie of St Andrews University, one of the principle architects of the Pamguard software. If you are interested in attending the course please see the Pamguard website for further details: http://www.pamguard.org/training.shtml and to register your interest in attending the course, please email info at smru.co.uk Best wishes Fiona Fiona Skilbeck Office Manager SMRU Limited Scottish Oceans Institute New Technology Centre North Haugh ST ANDREWS Fife KY16 9SR T: + 44 (0)1334 479100 F: + 44 (0)1334 477878 E: info at smru.co.uk W: www.smru.co.uk http://soi.st-andrews.ac.uk P Please consider whether you really need a hard copy of this email before printing it - thank you. 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The role will require a dynamic individual who is a team player and willing to travel and operate in an international environment with clients who can vary from national governments to multi-national corporations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to explore the conceptual and practical development of applied research in their field We seek individuals with a specific knowledge of marine mammal biology, but we would also be interested in individuals whose specialist qualifications lie in statistics, computing, applied mathematics or environmental risk management. Individuals must be conscientious, with attention to detail, willing to build and sustain strong customer-client relations and take a strong interest in the development of the business. They must also be able to learn and apply new techniques. A full Job Description can be downloaded at http://www.smru.co.uk/vacancies.aspx. To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are the ideal person to fill this role to recruitment at smru.co.uk. All applications will be acknowledged, but feedback can only be given to those called for interview. The closing date for completed applications is Monday, 18th October 2010, with interviews taking place in St Andrews on Monday, 15th November 2010. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From HFrisch at cms.int Tue Sep 28 10:14:01 2010 From: HFrisch at cms.int (Heidrun Frisch) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:14:01 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Open Tender for Global Assessment of Bycatch in Gill Net Fisheries Message-ID: Open Tender for Assessment of Bycatch in Gill Net Fisheries - deadline for offers 25 October 2010 The CMS Secretariat has issued a tender notice for a global assessment of bycatch in gill net fisheries. The contractor will be required to carry out a comprehensive review of gill net fisheries to assess the available information on the bycatch of seabirds, marine turtles, sharks and marine mammals, under the stewardship of the CMS Conference-appointed Scientific Councillor for Bycatch. While there is a general interest in all migratory species, of particular concern are species listed on the CMS appendices, many of which are threatened with extinction. The review should also identify mitigation measures aimed at reducing mortalities of migratory species due to interactions with gill net fishing gear, and assess their effectiveness. Please refer to the Tender Notice (available at http://www.cms.int/secretariat/vacancies/gillnetbycatch.pdf) for details. 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Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5071 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: From lister at beamreach.org Fri Sep 24 13:37:52 2010 From: lister at beamreach.org (Scott Veirs, Beam Reach) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:37:52 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] Teach killer whale bioacoustics with Beam Reach Message-ID: <27611325.13855.1285360672022.JavaMail.sfdc@na2-app3-7-sjl.ops.sfdc.net> Please circulate this job description to interested, qualified applicants. Position: Faculty member Organization: Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School ? http://beamreach.org Location: San Juan Island, WA Date posted: September 24, 2010 Application deadline: October 08, 2010, 5pm PDT To apply: send cover letter, CV, two letters of reference, and a teaching portfolio, all in digital format to Scott Veirs, scott at beamreach.org Description of position: As a Beam Reach faculty member, you'll get to split your time between instructing under/graduates and conducting your own research. If you'd like to blend innovative teaching of marine science and sustainability with field research on southern resident killer whales, it doesn't get any better than this. Being a Beam Reach instructor is your chance to co-teach an established under/graduate marine science curriculum ( http://beamreach.org/curric ) with leeway to pursue your own interests and your students' curiosities. Our 10-week programs in the spring and fall allow you to guide classes of 5-12 students though a bioacoustic exploration of Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs) and their environment, spending about half your time on land and half at sea. You'll enjoy residing in the San Juan Islands, teaching at the University of Washington's Friday Harbor Labs (FHL), and conducting research with your students aboard our 42' sailing research catamaran during week-long cruises. Occasionally, additional teaching engagements occur in the summer, like participation in the graduate-level bioacoustics course at FHL coordinated by Chuck Greene. During the summer and winter, Beam Reach provides you with the resources to implement your own research program. During the summer months when killer whales inhabit the Salish Sea, you'll have access to Beam Reach instrumentation deployed at Lime Kiln State Park (the best land-based killer whale observing in the world) through a collaborative project with The Whale Museum, as well as our at-sea equipment and archived data from the spring and fall programs. While your funding outside of the 10-week programs will depend on your grant-writing success, Beam Reach will assist you year-round: preparing proposals under our non-profit status; grant budgeting, expense tracking, invoicing, and payroll support; providing Foundation and Government grant contacts; maintaining access to University of Washington libraries; and inclusion in relevant permits and existing research contracts like the Northeast Pacific Hydrophone Network ( http://orcasound.net ) funded by NOAA, WDFW, and others. We also anticipate your involvement in and instigation of new collaborative research efforts (most immediately related to renewable marine power prospecting) with our partners, including The Whale Museum, Orca Network, the Center for Whale Research, Sea Mammal Research Unit Ltd., as well as other hydrophone network members. While the interplay of your students' research projects and your own research and teaching can be surprisingly synergistic, an additional career benefit of teaching with Beam Reach arises from our practice of marine sustainability science ? helping to solve the environmental problems that most researchers would just study. This attention to applied research and technology, along with class focus on the interaction of science and policy, means that you will rapidly be immersed in the community of researchers, stewards, and business people working on the recovery of the SRKW population. Whether through arranging guest lecturers or attending public comment meetings, you will network with many experts and leaders in the field: employees of the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center or the Northwest Regional Office, members of the National Marine Mammal Laboratory, and leaders of the diverse non-profit organizations involved in the recovery of both the SRKWs and Puget Sound. Our current primary instructor, Jason Wood, illustrates the career benefit of working for Beam Reach: in just four years of teaching with Beam Reach, he went from specializing in African elephant bioacoustics to presenting at International conferences on his work with SRKWs to a full-time job working on marine mammal impact assessment contracts. The fundamental reason to work with Beam Reach is to affect the lives of your students. Before you apply you should read through our student blog posts (like this recent one -- http://www.beamreach.org/2010/09/16/day-3 ) and be sure that teaching with Beam Reach is for you. The 10-week program is an intense, but rewarding one. As you consider applying, remember that you'll be joining an experienced team of teachers who are deeply committed to our students and alumni, and who will be ready to help you improve as an educator: Val Veirs, Scott Veirs, and Jason Wood (who will continue to reside on-Island and assist with Beam Reach). Responsibilities: -- coordinate with other faculty to teach science, sustainability, and sailing in accordance with the Beam Reach curriculum and policies (see the Beam Reach Student Field Guide ? http://beamreach.org/guide.pdf ); -- mentor students and help assess their progress in attaining learning outcomes (see curriculum description); -- guide the safe operation and maintenance of scientific equipment and sustainable technology; -- work with students, guests, and captains to achieve their respective educational, scientific, and safety goals. Qualifications: Required -- PhD or Masters in science relevant to bioacoustic exploration of killer whales and their environment; -- at least 2 years effective teaching and advising of under/graduate science students; -- leadership role in at least two successful field research projects; -- quantitative skills to teach and study marine bioacoustics; -- interpersonal skills to counsel students and manage small-group dynamics; -- strong environmental ethic and active contributions to sustainability. Preferred -- specialization in bioacoustics of marine mammals, ideally killer whales or other cetaceans; -- sailing and other boat-based experiences; -- expertise in marine environmental issues of the Northeast Pacific: specifically the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Baja, and/or Hawaii. -- U.S. citizen, but International candidates will be considered (and hired through an H-1B visa). Compensation: --Spring and fall: $10k-15k per 10-week program, based on experience -- Winter and summer: Logistical support for acquiring and managing your own research grants (5% overhead rate) Background: Beam Reach ( http://beamreach.org ) is marine science and sustainability school that has educated under/graduates about the oceans and conducted research on the endangered southern resident killer whales since fall, 2005. Our 10-week off-campus study programs offer intensive field-based experiences in marine conservation science. Students of all majors begin ashore at the Friday Harbor Laboratories with academic coursework in marine science, then plan and conduct their own research, including data collection during 4-5 weeks aboard our research catamaran (powered by a biodiesel-electric system that enables silent towing of hydrophone arrays). Successful students earn 18 quarter credits from the University of Washington. ______________________________________________________________ Beam Reach | Marine Science and Sustainability School www.beamreach.org | 206.251-5554 7044 17th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 If you don't want to receive emails from us, please reply with unsubscribe in the subject line and we'll remove you right away. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Patricia.Gozalbes at uv.es Wed Sep 22 03:12:23 2010 From: Patricia.Gozalbes at uv.es (Patricia.Gozalbes at uv.es) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:12:23 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [MARMAM] humpback whale in Alicante Message-ID: <2299442776pagoa@uv.es> Dear all, We would like to inform about another sighting of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaengliae) in the Mediterranean Sea. After the message sent by Davide Bedocchi to MARMAM the 28th of august of a sighting in Tuscany, we have a new record of 1-2 humpack whales seen 1 nm from Cabo San Antonio (Denia, Alicante). The sighting was made by the personnel of the Natural Reserve Cap de Sant Antoni. If you wish more information, please contact: Parc Natural del Montg? Generalitat Valenciana Conselleria de Medi Ambient, Aigua, Urbanisme i Habitatge Cam? de Sant Joan s/n. Finca del Bosc de Diana. Aptdo. 492. C.P.:03700. D?nia. Alicante. Telf.: 966423205 Fax: 966432511 e-mail: parque_montgo at gva.es web: http://parquesnaturales.gva.es Regards, From Stacie.Koslovsky at MyFWC.com Mon Sep 27 13:03:02 2010 From: Stacie.Koslovsky at MyFWC.com (Koslovsky, Stacie) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:03:02 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] FWRI Florida Manatee GIS Research Internship - Spring 2011 Message-ID: <052552438E8CDF449F8082679BB5E85E02A96441BC@FWC-TLEX10.fwc.state.fl.us> The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Manatee Geographic Information System (GIS) section is looking for a detail-oriented intern or volunteer to work in St. Petersburg, Florida. The intern's primary responsibilities will involve assisting staff members in GIS tasks such as digitization; creation and modification of shapefiles and geodatabases; database management and development; and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of spatial data. Other responsibilities may include data entry and special projects. Qualifications: * Working knowledge of ArcGIS 8.x, 9.x, or 10.x * Knowledge of GIS theories and methods, as demonstrated by coursework or training * Basic database knowledge; Microsoft Access literacy preferred * Ability to work independently and as part of a group Application Process: We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2011 (Jan - May). Internships require a minimum two-month commitment. Starting and ending dates are flexible; hours are also somewhat flexible. Please indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are applying. Send a hard copy of your resum? with your cover letter, college transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient if not applying for internship credit), a list of three references, and contact information to the following address: Robin Allen Internship Coordinator Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020 Applications may also be submitted as an e-mail attachment to: Interns at MyFWC.com This intern position is open until filled. All positions are unpaid. Housing and transportation are NOT provided. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Thea.Johanos-Kam at noaa.gov Mon Sep 27 14:31:00 2010 From: Thea.Johanos-Kam at noaa.gov (Thea.Johanos-Kam at noaa.gov) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:31:00 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Application Window for Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Winter and Summer Field Camps NOW OPEN: Application Deadline extended to OCTOBER 11, 2010 Message-ID: <540cb29e6cd85efc.4ca08074@noaa.gov> Aloha - The announcement for several positions for seasonal Hawaiian monk seal field research has been extended until October 11, 2010. Please note, the duties and timing of applications are different from previous years. Please read the announcement carefully and provide as complete a cover letter and application as possible. Contact the JIMAR staff listed below with any questions you might have. Cheers, Thea ____________________________ Thea Johanos Lead, Monk Seal Population Assessment Program Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 1601 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1110 Honolulu, HI 96814-4700 808-944-2174 office 808-941-0307 fax The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) works closely with The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center through a cooperative agreement with the University of Hawaii, and will be accepting applications for the upcoming 2011 field research season to study the endangered Hawaiian monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This work is part of a long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation program by NMFS which includes: conducting trend counts; tagging seals; identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied bleach marks; monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements, migration, performing necropsies; collecting scat & spew samples for food habitat, parasite load, and hormonal analysis; collecting tissue samples for DNA analysis; collecting & removing debris capable of entangling seals and other wildlife. Behavior data are also collected at some sites. In addition, some researchers will periodically handle, weigh, and administer de-worming medication to immature seals at some sites in an effort to increase seal condition and survival by removing parasite loads. For general information about the program, visit this website: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/psd/ Employment opportunities will be for two different field periods: The first will be for the second half of our ?winter? field camp and will be from early January to early May. Work for this camp will be solely at Laysan Island. The second will be for our standard summer field camps from mid-March to early September, though some positions will continue until mid/late September. The number of positions and/or continuation of the program is subject to funding. These positions will be for all 6 major sub-populations in the NWHI. The first 2-3 weeks of employment are spent in Honolulu training and packing, and the final weeks are also spent in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize data. Travel to Honolulu and food and lodging while in Honolulu are not provided; a listing of potential housing options is available. Transportation between Honolulu and the field site, and food and lodging in the field are provided. Fieldwork is accomplished by 2-5 member teams in remote camps. Researchers live in either wall tents or buildings at the various sites. All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and two are accessible by plane. Few supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited. Employment will be provided by JIMAR, which hires its program and scientific staff through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH). To search and apply for RCUH positions, refer to the following website: http://www.rcuh.com/ *NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 11* ****************************IMPORTANT**************************: Please specify in your cover letter: 1) Which field season winter and/or summer you are available 2) The period you are available 3) Your remote field experience 4) Your animal handling experience 5) Your boating skills. 6) Any other skills that are mentioned in the position descriptions or you feel make you a strong candidate for these jobs. The job postings for the JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Assistant recruitment (for Field Camp Assistant) and JIMAR PIFSC Biological Technician recruitment (for Field Camp Leader) are below. Each position needs to be applied for separately. Please apply directly to RCUH Human Resources following the methods stated in the posting by the appropriate closing date. _____________________________________________________________________ JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT ? ID#10514. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (11) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $1,730/Mo. DUTIES: Under guidance of field camp leader and/or NMFS personnel, assists in camp preparations, daily maintenance and operation of field camp, and collection of census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Assists with return, repair, and clean-up of field eq uipment and supplies at the end of camp and with the processing of field data. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience with handling of wildlife. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good communication and team skills. Ability to perform data entry. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds). Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience. Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess prior experience operating small boats and/or the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. Possess NOAA certification for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training) to work at multiple-island atolls. INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our online application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on ?Employment? and navigate to ?Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.? However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. CLOSING DATE: October 11, 2010. EEO/AA Employer. _____________________________________________________________________ JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ? ID#10515. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (7) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $1,871/Mo. DUTIES: Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Required to lead other field personnel. Responsible for returning and storing all field equipment and supplies at the end of camp. Collaborates with scientists within NMFS to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian monk seal. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Associate's Degree from an accredited community college in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries Oceanography or other related field. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience conducting research on Hawaiian monk seals. Experience handling monk seals. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good communications skills (both written and oral). Leadership and decision-making skills. Ability to perform data entry. For positions requiring travel between multipleisland atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training). Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must meet the US Depar tment of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration security requirements for working in a federal facility which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed. Must be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote island. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or labor atory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience, prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. Ability to perform basic data analysis. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferredmethod of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on ?Employment? and navigate to ?Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.? However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 95 6-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. CLOSING DATE: October 11, 2010. EEO/AA Employer. From A.M.Meissner at massey.ac.nz Thu Sep 30 19:46:58 2010 From: A.M.Meissner at massey.ac.nz (Meissner, Anna) Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:46:58 +1300 Subject: [MARMAM] Field assistant opportunity, Tursiops and Delphinus, Bay of Plenty-New Zealand, November 2010-April 2011 Message-ID: <222EC917D7D39047B95749A8411C2BE8682BB70BB8@TUR-EXCHMBX.massey.ac.nz> KiaOra! A position is open for volunteers to assist with bottlenose and common dolphin field surveys in the East Coast Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, from November 2010 to April 2011. PROJECT BACKGROUND: Growing interest in observing and swimming with free-ranging cetaceans has contributed to a rapid growth of dolphin-based tourism operations. The present study aims to assess the effects of interacting activities on common and bottlenose dolphin behaviour within the East Coast Bay of Plenty waters. FIELD WORK: Observations and data collection will mainly be conducted from a 5.5m research boat equipped with an outboard engine. Surveys will be carried out in the coastal waters of the East Coast Bay of Plenty, starting from Tauranga. Fieldwork will be weather dependent and may vary between weekdays and weekends, so volunteers should be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Aboard the research boat assistants will be required to assist in boat handling and data collection (photo-identification, behaviour monitoring). Volunteers are also expected to participate in data entry and database/catalogue maintenance duties. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioral observations, and improve practical skills. PREREQUISITES: - Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means office based work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits. - Be prepared to work long days with early start in a small vessel. - Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - A background in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related field - Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Access) + ArcGIS - Field research experience with marine mammals (preferred but not required) - Must be able to swim - A full driving license (manual transmission) - Boat operation experience (preferred but not required) - An ability to work, live and communicate well with others Priority will be given to volunteers available for a minimum of 2 months, however all applicants will be considered. This is a volunteer position, so there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. Volunteers will be responsible for travel to Tauranga and their own living expenses. Pick up from Auckland may be possible but will be dependent on arrival time. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest, a CV (with photo) and contacts for referees to a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz Cheers, Anna ------------------------------------------------- Anna M. Meissner PhD student Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore City, 0745 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 9 414 0800 ext 41520 Cell: +64 22 603 6646 Fax: +64 9 443 9790 Email: a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz ------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pauline at circe.biz Thu Sep 30 05:47:32 2010 From: pauline at circe.biz (Pauline Gauffier) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:47:32 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers needed to help with fin whale fieldwork in South of Spain (Andalusia) Message-ID: The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.info) is seeking applications from 5 volunteers to help with fieldwork on fin whale research in the Strait of Gibraltar from 14 November to 19 December 2010 (5 weeks) Project summary The fin whales observed in the Strait of Gibraltar are in migration between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and are still recovering from years of hunting. Due to the high and increasing maritime traffic in the Strait, at least 3 ship strikes have been observed with fin whales since 1999 and probably more remain unknown. Therefore, we need to assess for this population the risk of collision with merchant ships or ferries. We will use theodolite tracking from a land station to find the main routes for the fin whales as well as any behavioural changes in relation to boat movements. Volunteers should be available for the entire period of 5 weeks. You will be responsible for your transport to and from the main centre, but once here, we will provide accommodation at the research centre and transport to the land station. You will be responsible for your food expenses, but we will arrange communal shopping/cooking so that these expenses will be low. Theoritical and practical training will be provided. Activities will include land survey from 9am to 6pm whenever the weather is good and helping with data management (data entry, photo-ID?) on rainy days. 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 Spanish and/or English - be available for the entire 5-week period Preference will be given to those who: - have previous experience in theodolite handling, including tracking - have previous relevant marine mammal field experience Applicants should send an email introducing themselves. 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 October 2010 and then your participation will be confirmed as soon as possible. For more information, do not hesitate to contact me. All the best Pauline ------------------------- Pauline GAUFFIER CIRCE (Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans), SPAIN http://www.circe.info ------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rohan.currey at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 00:21:47 2010 From: rohan.currey at gmail.com (Rohan Currey) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:21:47 +1300 Subject: [MARMAM] Publication on inferring causal factors for declining dolphin populations Message-ID: <7EB30FC6-4AE7-4AEE-B82B-DEA6E3379F4E@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, The following article was recently published online: Currey, R. J. C., Dawson, S. M., Schneider, K., Lusseau, D., Boisseau, O. J., Haase, P. A., & Slooten, E. 2010. Inferring causal factors for a declining population of bottlenose dolphins via temporal symmetry capture-recapture modelling. Marine Mammal Science. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2010.00417.x We applied temporal symmetry capture?recapture (TSCR) models to assess the strength of evidence for factors potentially responsible for population decline in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand from 1995 to 2008. Model selection was conducted to estimate recruitment and population growth rates. There were similar levels of support for three different models, each reflecting distinct trends in recruitment. Modeling yielded low overall estimates of recruitment (0.0249, 95% CI: 0.0174?0.0324) and population growth rate (0.9642, 95% CI: 0.9546?0.9737). The TSCR rate of population decline was consistent with an estimate derived from trends in abundance (lambda = 0.9632, 95% CI: 0.9599?0.9665). The TSCR model selection confirmed the influence of a decline in the survival of calves (<1 yr old) since 2002 for population trends. However, TSCR population growth rates did not exceed 1 in any year between 1995 and 2008, indicating the population was declining prior to 2002. A separate reduction in juvenile survival (1?3 yr old) prior to 2002 was identified as a likely contributing factor in the population decline. Thus, TSCR modeling indicated the potential cause of the population decline in Doubtful Sound: cumulative impacts on individuals <3 yr old resulting in a reduced recruitment. A PDF copy of the article is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2010.00417.x Alternatively, please send requests to rohan.currey at gmail.com. Best wishes, Rohan Currey -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: