From fas at smru.co.uk Tue May 3 07:02:25 2011 From: fas at smru.co.uk (Fiona Skilbeck) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 15:02:25 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Monitoring - Training Course Message-ID: There are still a couple of places available on the PAMGUARD training course that we will be running on 12th and 13th May in St Andrews, Scotland. This course will be lead by Dr Doug Gillespie of St Andrews University, one of the principle architects of the PAMGuard software. If you're interested in attending the course, then please see the PAMGuard website for further details: http://www.pamguard.org/training.shtml or email info at smru.co.uk 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: fas 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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URL: From animalmanager.iss at gmail.com Fri May 6 09:32:55 2011 From: animalmanager.iss at gmail.com (ISS Management) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 17:32:55 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] URGENT: Irish Seal Sanctuary Resident Volunteers Required for June onwards Message-ID: The Irish Seal Sanctuary is a registered charity dedicated to providing shelter, treatment and rehabilitation for rescued marine wildlife found in difficulty around Ireland?s coast. The ISS strives to improve the welfare and conservation of seals and other marine animals and create awareness and understanding of Ireland?s coastal environs and their wildlife communities. The ISS has been rescuing and rehabilitating seals since 1988 in Garristown, Co.Dublin. After many attempts to relocate and create a national marine conservation and education centre, the ISS is finally relocating to Courtown, Co.Wexford and building a facility that will be open to the public. To make the move a success, the ISS is urgently looking for full time volunteers to join our dedicated and experienced team to help run this first season in the public eye, and rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured seals. We are looking for volunteers, *UK, Northern Ireland, Ireland based*, who are able to come for a minimum of 3 months starting from June 2011. *Role description:* The resident volunteers will participate in hands-on daily animal rehabilitation; giving critical care to sick or injured seals, coordinating rescues and releases; keeping accurate detailed records; maintaining animal facilities, including hospital units and pools; maintaining and cleaning public facilities, including the visitors centre and public pathways; and giving tours and actively interacting with the public. The ISS rescues and rehabilitates from 60 to more than 80 seals a year. Harbour seals arrive in the summer months, usually from June to August/September and grey seals in the winter, usually from September until March/April. The work hours are long (9-12 hours) and physically demanding. The volunteers work 5 days a week, with two days off. The position is unpaid, there is a fee that helps towards shared accommodation and basic groceries. Volunteers are required to have an advanced level of English, in both speaking and comprehension. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Ireland. We require a police background check and an up to date TB and tetanus. *Responsibilities/duties will include (but are not limited to):* The volunteers will report to the managers and will be trained in - Food preparation - Safe animal handling and restraining - Tube feeding, force feeding, hand feeding seals - Knowledge of the natural history of harbour and grey seals - Record keeping - Administration of injections and oral medications - Assisting in rescues and releases nationwide - General cleaning duties of animal and public facilities - Hygiene and quarantine protocols to prevent the spread of disease etc. - Interacting and giving tours to the public through the sanctuary. *Qualifications:* 20 years or older, with a full driving licence, advanced level of English comprehension and speaking and have an avid interest in marine mammal care and rehabilitation. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in animal care. Skills/Experience: - Experience in handling wildlife preferred - Ability to get on well with others in a small team and shared accommodation, working and living within a small group in rural setting - Excellent organisational and communication skills - Ability to work under pressure - A commitment to wildlife, conservation and volunteer work - Flexible and reliable working attitude - Willingness to work long hours outdoors in Irish weather - Be self-motivated, show initiative and an ability to work with/without constant supervision - Experience in interacting with the public/ public speaking - Able to lift 20kg and be in good physical shape - Be enthusiastic and eager to help and learn If you require more information please email nicola_dutymanager at irishsealsanctuary.ie To apply for this position please fill out an application form, available at www.irishsealsanctuary.ie, and send to Nicola Davies nicola_dutymanager at irishsealsanctuary.ie For general information about the Irish Seal Sanctuary visit this website www.irishsealsanctuary.ie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From arserrano at uv.mx Tue May 3 21:26:31 2011 From: arserrano at uv.mx (Serrano Solis Arturo) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 23:26:31 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Recent Publication on Abundance of two populations of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in northern Veracruz, Mexico Message-ID: <731B2268C579D04E9F547DB412EA85780208F0ADF2B9@expruv01.pozarica.intra.uv.mx> Dear colleagues: we are pleased to announce the recent publication of the following paper: Valdes-Arellanes, M.P., Serrano, A., Heckel, G., Schramm, Y. and Mart?nez-Serrano, I. 2011. Abundance of two populations of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in northern Veracruz, Mexico. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad 82: 227-235 Abstract In Mexico, the population size of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is unknown, due to the fact that they are highly mobile, and occasionally there are exchanges of individuals between populations. The objective of this study was to determine the abundance of dolphins in the north of Veracruz. From March 2005 to December 2007 were 50 surveys with a total effort of 236.7 hours. The results of the photo-identification of dolphins were used in the Jolly-Seber model, and with this model we estimated a total of N = 302 ? 113 dolphins throughout the study area. For Tamiahua a population estimate of N = 177 ? 10 dolphins, and for Tuxpan N = 161 ? 68 dolphins. These results suggest that there is minimal exchange of dolphins between areas; therefore it is assumed that populations are not isolated but dolphins have a preference for certain areas, and confirms that there is fidelity to the site of 13 years from the photo-recapture of some individuals in the area of Tamiahua. The fidelity may be a consequence of the high primary productivity present in the area, therefore is an ideal place for breeding and shelter. Please feel free to contact me with questions and for reprints. Cheers, ____________________ Arturo Serrano, Ph.D. Coordinador Regional Coordinaci?n de Investigaci?n y Posgrado Universidad Veracruzana Regi?n Poza Rica - Tuxpan Tel.: (783) 834 4350 Ext. 46113 Cel.: (783) 112 0346 From clarencio.baracho at baleiajubarte.org.br Thu May 5 08:30:00 2011 From: clarencio.baracho at baleiajubarte.org.br (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Clarencio=20Baracho?=) Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 12:30:00 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] Equipment for remote biopsies Message-ID: <20110505153000.34FFA140066@mx01.locaweb.com.br> I would like the opinion of colleagues who work with remote biopsies. Currently, we have worked with crossbow to collect samples of skin and blubber of humpback whales, but I would like the opinion of those who work with rifles and other equipment to collect samples of skin and blubber of cetaceans. Especially as regards the range of darts. Colleagues who have used the two methods (crossbow and rifles), what felt better and why? Responses may be sent to my private email: clarencio.baracho at baleiajubarte.org.br All the best! Clar?ncio Baracho Bi?logo - Pesquisador Instituto Baleia Jubarte Tel.: 55-71-3676.1463 Av. do Farol, s/n? - Praia do Forte - Mata de S?o Jo?o- BA - Brasil From elliott.hazen at duke.edu Wed May 4 11:53:06 2011 From: elliott.hazen at duke.edu (Elliott Hazen) Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 14:53:06 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Ecology Progress Series theme session Message-ID: <51595.1304535186@duke.edu> Dear all, We wanted to bring to your attention an upcoming theme session in Marine Ecology Progress Series entitled "Tagging through the stages: ontogeny in biologging." If you have papers of interest that examine specific or ideally multiple life stages using tagging techniques, we welcome your submission from now until the 30th of June. The earlier you submit your manuscript the better chance it has at making the theme session. This theme session is a culmination of our workshop at Biologging IV in Tasmania but realize that not everyone was able to attend - attendance is not a prerequisite for submission. For more information on the theme session, to submit a manuscript, or to get more information about MEPS author guidelines, please visit: http://www.int-res.com/journals/meps/theme-sections/forthcoming-theme-sections/ and feel free to email with any questions. Sincerely, Elliott Hazen and Guest Editors -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emily at dolphins.org Fri May 6 06:52:24 2011 From: emily at dolphins.org (Emily Guarino) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 09:52:24 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internships - Fall Term (June Application Deadline) Message-ID: Dolphin Research Internships Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Fall term. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing behavioral and cognitive research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. Specific job duties include: * Collecting observational behavioral data * Preparing stimuli for cognitive research sessions * Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for cognitive research sessions * Operating video equipment * Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis * General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.) Publications: Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M. (2010). Blindfolded Imitation in a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 23, 671-688. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., Erb, L., & Trone, M. (2010). What do dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) understand about hidden objects? Animal Cognition, 13, 103-120. Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required. The deadline to apply is *** June 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 Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Hwy. 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This 10 day field course will be conducted in the area > of the Eastern Aegean Sea with participants based on the Island of Samos. > The field course will be composed of both lectures and field work on the > followings topics: > > *Lectures*: > - The biology, behaviour and ecology of cetaceans. > - Marine mammal populations within the area. > - Current conservation methods implemented within the Eastern Aegean. > - Threats to cetaceans. > - Theory of the survey methods, including acoustic surveying, used to > measure cetacean biodiversity. > - First aid and stranding response protocols for marine mammals. > > *Practical/ Field work:* > - Boat based visual census and surveying of marine mammal populations > within the region. > - Acoustic surveying. > - Bio acoustics. > - Photo identification of cetaceans. > - GIS analysis. > > The participants in the Marine mammal field course will also have the > option of getting involved in some of Archipelagos's additional research > activities, which include: > - Surveying for chameleons, carried out during the early evenings. > - Early morning fisheries data collection from local artisanal fishermen. > - Carrying out snorkeling surveys in a number of snorkeling sites in and > around Ormos, Samos. > > The cost is ?1000 which covers accommodation, full board meals each day and > use of equipment. > Further information can be found at www.archipelago.gr, or email > fieldcourses at archipelago.gr > Kind regards, Amy Griffin Field courses coordinator Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation > [image: email3v.jpg] > > > -- Amy Griffin Field Course Coordinator [image: archipelago] * Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation* P.O. Box. 152, *Ormos Marathokampou* 83102, *Samos* Greece Tel: *0030-22730 37533*, *0030-22730 31862* Fax: 0030-22730 37533 http://www.archipelago.gr fieldcourses at archipelago.gr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kristine.meise at uni-bielefeld.de Wed May 4 05:49:23 2011 From: kristine.meise at uni-bielefeld.de (Kristine Meise) Date: Wed, 04 May 2011 14:49:23 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Field assistant needed for a behavioural ecology and demography project in autumn 2011 Message-ID: <11819_1304513364_ZZh0q45h~cjhj.00_fc4cec804334c.4dc16773@uni-bielefeld.de> Field assistant needed for a behavioural ecology and demography project in autumn 2011! We are currently looking for a highly motivated field assistant to participate in our international field project on behavioural ecology and demography of Gal?pagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki). Since 2003, we are investigating a population of sea lions on a little islet (Caama?o), determining female and male reproductive success, pup growth, social structure and demography in a study population of about 1000 animals. The project is run by Kristine Meise, Paolo Piedrahita and Prof. Fritz Trillmich (Univeristy of Bielefeld, Germany). The field site is situated on a small (500m diameter), uninhabited islet off Santa Cruz. To investigate growth, reproductive success and social structure we run a regular recapture and resighting program. The field assistant will participate in all aspects of this program. Field work will be demanding. Participants have to live in tents the entire field season and share in all camp duties (cooking, cleaning, daily data entry, etc.). No sanitary facilities are available and we provide sweet water only for drinking and cooking. All gear needs to be transported to the islet via a difficult landing and camp conditions are primitive, including mostly tinned food. Due to the long stay in this rough situation volunteers need to be physically capable. Preferences will be given to candidates with prior field work experience, especially those who have worked with pinnipeds before. Field assistants are expected to stay for the entire field season (~ end of August until the middle of December). We cover travel and living expenses. The language at the camp will be English and Spanish. If you are interested, please send an application in English (including a letter of motivation, two references and your curriculum vitae) until June, 15th 2011 to the following address: kristine.meise at uni-bielefeld.de Kristine Meise Gal?pagos Sea Lion Project University of Bielefeld Department of Behavioural Biology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liste_esrg at eleseal.org Tue May 3 13:14:15 2011 From: liste_esrg at eleseal.org (Liste ESRG) Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 13:14:15 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer field helpers - Marine mammals research Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.2.20110503130929.024002c8@eleseal.org> PROJECT: Long term study of southern elephant seals breeding biology POSITION: Volunteer (unpaid) field helper DURATION: 3 months, early September to early December 2011 PLACE: Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, Southern Atlantic Various volunteer field helpers are required for the 2011 field season of a long term project on southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) carried out by the Elephant Seal Research Group. The field work site is Sea Lion Island (Falkland Islands). More details on the project are available on the research team web site: www.eleseal.org. Successful applicants will receive adequate training and will help with tagging, marking, counts, behavioral observations, handling of pups, and collection of biological samples. Volunteers will be supervised by the PIs and/or by trained technicians. Previous experience of field work is appreciated but not essential. The field season runs for approximately 3 months, from the beginning of September to the beginning of December. Only applicants who can stay for the whole season can be taken into consideration. Applicants should pay all expenses required to get to the field work site, and telephone/Internet expenses while at Sea Lion Island. Accommodation and food will be provided by the ESRG. Accommodation at Sea Lion Island is rather basic and self-catering. Applicants will be required to work for the whole length of the day, seven days per week (with half day per week of rest). The work is physically demanding, and it is often carried out in rather bad weather conditions. People without a good tolerance to cold are discouraged to apply. The island is a wonderful place with a rich and tame wildlife. To apply please send a cover letter describing your interest in the position and a CV or resume to Filippo Galimberti at fil_esrg at eleseal.org, and copy to fil_esrg at prodigy.net.mx. Contact information for one or more references is appreciated but not essential. Thanks. The ESRG team Filippo Galimberti, PhD Elephant Seal Research Group fil_esrg at eleseal.org www.eleseal.org From mps at rsmas.miami.edu Wed May 4 07:16:17 2011 From: mps at rsmas.miami.edu (MPS) Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 10:16:17 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] University of Miami - MPS Program Message-ID: <8665F872-5673-434B-8434-6366997A88E8@rsmas.miami.edu> Professional Master of Science We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to new, exciting graduate degree programs in Marine Science that will be offered this Fall (2011) at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS): the Professional Master of Science (MPS). The MPS is an innovative graduate degree at the University of Miami intended for students who seek advanced training in the marine science and conservation fields, as well as the development of workplace skills highly valued by employers. The MPS program prepares students for science careers in business, government, or non-profit organizations where employment demands are growing. The curriculum is structured to allow students to complete their degree in as little as 12 months, with the training and real-world experience necessary for employment in entry to mid-level positions in today's professional job market. The curriculum combines rigorous study in select areas of marine and atmospheric science with interdisciplinary coursework in business, public health, communications, law and other professional domains. In place of a research-based thesis, all MPS students complete a 3-6 month internship in a business, government, or public sector enterprise, where they learn to apply their skills in a "hands-on" setting. All MPS graduates must complete 30 credits, consisting of 24 credits of graduate coursework and 6 credits of internship training. Please be advised that this program is self-funded, and standard University of Miami tuition rates (i.e. per credit) apply. The deadline for applications for the Fall semester is June 1, 2011. Tracks to be offered in the Fall 2011 include: Marine Science * Marine Mammal Science * Marine Conservation * Coastal Zone Management * Fisheries Science * Aquaculture * Oceans and Human Health * Tropical Marine Ecology * Underwater Archeology For more information and application instructions, please visit our web page - http://mps.rsmas.miami.edu/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.wood at duke.edu Tue May 3 07:13:52 2011 From: katie.wood at duke.edu (Katie Wood) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 10:13:52 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] 2011 Duke Marine Lab Integrated Marine Conservation Program Message-ID: Duke Marine Lab Offers Conservation Biology and Policy Summer Term II (July 11 to August 12, 2011) at the Duke Marine Lab features Conservation Biology and Policy, which teaches principles of conservation and preservation of the coastal and oceanic environment. The focus is on interdisciplinary problem solving - using natural and social science theory to resolve real-world environmental problems. Students explore the origins of biodiversity and ecological mechanisms of biodiversity loss at genetic, species, and ecosystems levels. They also examine theory and practice of biodiversity conservation using socioeconomic, institutional, and ecological frameworks. Co-taught by Duke University Professors Doug Nowacek (conservation biology) and Mike Orbach (policy and marine affairs). Distinguished visiting speakers supplement regular course material. Current speakers include pioneering marine researchers, conservationists and communicators such as Lye Lyn Heng, Associate Professor of Law, National University of Singapore, Dr. Asbury Sallenger, Oceanographer, U.S. Geological Survey, and Dawn M. Martin, President, SEA WEB. Enrollment deadline is July 4, 2011 (participants will be accepted after the deadline if space is available). Tuition: $2,670. Tuition for an additional elective course (Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals, Marine Invertebrate Zoology or Marine Ecology): $3,560. Course details: www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/courses/summer2011-2 Costs: www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/summercosts Duke Marine Lab is a facility of Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment, located on Pivers Island in Beaufort, NC. It offers a year-round curriculum for undergraduate, professional graduate and doctoral students, as well as a full range of research, residential and teaching facilities. To learn more about the Duke Marine Lab and the courses it offers, go to www.dukemarinelab.net. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk Thu May 5 23:43:41 2011 From: ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk (ruth leeney) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 07:43:41 +0100 (BST) Subject: [MARMAM] new paper on acoustic monitoring of Heaviside's dolphins Message-ID: <629987.80232.qm@web29502.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Dear MARMAM community, The following paper has recently been published in Aquatic Mammals. Using Static Acoustic Monitoring to Describe Echolocation Behaviour of Heaviside?s Dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) in Namibia. Abstract - Static acoustic monitoring is a cost-effective, low-effort means of gathering large datasets on echolocation click characteristics and habitat use by odontocetes. Heaviside?s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) were monitored using an acoustic monitoring unit, the T-POD, in July 2008 at a site of known high abundance for this species in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The T-POD successfully detected clicks from Heaviside?s dolphins, and these clicks were detected in the 120 to 140 kHz frequency range. A distinct diel pattern to the hourly mean inter-click interval was observed, with higher values during daylight hours than at night, suggesting that click trains are produced at faster rates at night time. There was no apparent diel pattern in the proportion of buzz trains produced, however. A diel pattern in click activity was observed, with many more detection-positive minutes per hour recorded between dusk and dawn, and vocalization activity dropping to low levels in the middle of the day. This corresponded with visual observations made on abundance of dolphins in the study area. These results suggest that Heaviside?s dolphins use this site primarily during the night. Static acoustic monitoring proved to be an effective technique for monitoring patterns of habitat use by Heaviside?s dolphins. To request a pdf of this paper, please contact me at ruleeney at yahoo.co.uk . Best wishes, Ruth Also recently published by the Namibian Dolphin Project: Elwen & Leeney (2010) Injury and Subsequent Healing of a Propeller Strike Injury to a Heaviside?s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii). Aquatic Mammals 36: 382-387. Ruth H. 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To qualify for this grant, you need to: 1). Make sure you are a current ACS member at the time of submission. Application for membership to ACS may be completed at the following website: http://www.acsonline.org/aboutus/membership.html (Student membership is $25). 2) Be currently enrolled as a student at a recognized academic institution. 3) Be first author on an accepted oral or poster presentation. 4) Register for the conference by the early registration deadline (www.marinemammalogy.org ). 5).Currently reside and study within the Pacific Northwest region of the US and Canada (WA, OR, ID, AK, and British Columbia). To apply: 1). Submit a title and abstract (as submitted and accepted by the Society for Marine Mammalogy). 2). Give your name and school affiliation. 3). E-mail your application to: acspsgrants at yahoo.com Note: As an awardee, you will be asked to either present your poster or oral talk at a future ACS/PS general meeting in Seattle, or provide a summary report of your poster/spoken presentation for inclusion in a future issue of our ACS National newsletter, Spyhopper, and/or ACS/PS website Grants page. The student travel grant application period closes Friday, 8 July 2011 (11:59pm PST)! Notification of the student travel grant awards will be made by Friday, 5 August 2011. IMPORTANT: If you are selected for an award, you will need to make sure you register for the conference by the end of the early registration period (17 August 2011) or the award will be given to someone else. Questions? - Contact Stephanie Norman, ACS/PS Grants Chair: acspsgrants at acspugetsound.org -------------------------------------------------- Uko Gorter, president uko at ukogorter.com ---------------------------- American Cetacean Society/Puget Sound Chapter P.O. Box 2341 Kirkland, WA 98083-2341 acspsinfo at acspugetsound.org www.acspugetsound.org AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY Cheryl M. McCormick Ph.D., Executive Director acsoffice at acsonline.org www.acsonline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From zabramson at psi.ucm.es Sun May 8 07:48:49 2011 From: zabramson at psi.ucm.es (=?iso-8859-1?Q?=22Jos=E9_Francisco_Zamorano_Abramson=22?=) Date: Sun, 08 May 2011 10:48:49 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Recent Publication: Relative quantity judgments in South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens). Message-ID: Dear?Dear colleagues, we are pleased to announce the recent publication of the following paper: Relative quantity judgments in South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens). Abramson J.Z., Victoria Hern?ndez-Lloreda, Josep Call and Fernando Colmenares. The article is currently in press in Animal Cognition (doi: 10.1007/s10071-011-0404-7), and can be found at the journal website?http://www.springerlink.com/content/w4n55tq8v61356g1/ or by contacting: zabramson at psi.ucm.es Abstract There is accumulating evidence that a variety of species possess quantitative abilities although their cognitive substrate is still unclear. This study is the first to investigate whether sea lions (Otaria flavescens), in the absence of training, are able to assess and select the larger of two sets of quantities. In Experiment 1, the two sets of quantities were presented simultaneously as whole sets, that is, the subjects could compare them directly. In Experiment 2, the two sets of quantities were presented item-by-item, and the totality of items was never visually available at the time of choice. For each type of presentation, we analysed the effect of the ratio between quantities, the difference between quantities and the total number of items presented. The results showed that (1) sea lions can make relative quantity judgments successfully and (2) there is a predominant influence of the ratio between quantities on the subjects? performance. The latter supports the idea that an analogue representational mechanism is responsible for sea lions? relative quantities judgments. These findings are consistent with previous reports of relative quantities judgments in other species such as monkeys and apes and suggest that sea lions might share a similar mechanism to compare and represent quantities. Cheers, Jos? Fco. 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There are several high-level initiatives, the most significant probably the Comparative Genomics project funded and led by NIH in the US as well as the Genome 10k initiative, which, with the major sequencing facilities, is trying to coordinate overall efforts to ensure a broad phylogenetic coverage (across vertebrates) and to avoid duplication of efforts. The main sequencing facility in the US, funded mostly by NIH, is the Broad Institute at MIT. They will sequence several 100s (mainly) mammal and vertebrate genomes during the coming year. This is a tremendous opportunity to get some marine mammals on the "list" and have the genome sequences essentially done for free. The species priority was discussed under the last Genome 10k meeting in Santa Cruz in March. Three "marine mammal" folks were at this workshop, Terri Williams, Neil Gemmel and myself. Scott Baker was at the first Genome 10k meeting and made sure that marine mammals got the deserved attention then, and he has since stayed involved as well. In addition to Broad's efforts then there are also other genome sequencing projects "privately" funded or in the planning by individual labs and/or consortia. Although it is much, much less costly to get a genome sequence today, then it still ends up being a significant monetary and research effort to get to the final assembled stage. A final "genome" sequence today is probably not what most people envision, but mainly a bunch (10,000s) of very long (couple of million base pairs in average) DNA sequences (contigs), which we usually do not know how they go together on chromosomes. To get to something like chromosomal placement (mapping contigs) is another 60 - 100,000 USD. I attach the Genome 10k list as it looks right now. You will see some marine mammals on the list. One key issue is the appropriate amount and quality samples to sequence a genome. Even if the list states that Broad has samples then (upon talking with the people in charge) it turns out that is not the case. So ANY help in getting samples from the targeted species (or a close relative) will be of tremendous value. Basically 500 micrograms of exceedingly HQ DNA is needed. The tissue basically needs to be flash frozen in liquid nitrogen at the sampling, stored in liquid nitrogen or -80 degrees Celsius for a short time and shipped on dry ice to the sequencing facility. Oh... and the sample has to be from the one and same individual AND it has to be a female. We are, with Jooke Robbins and the UC Santa Cruz genome sequencing facility, finding out how much DNA is obtained from a whole standard skin biopsy collected in this manner as in many cases there are permit limitations upon the number and size of skin biopsies that may be collected. We will post the result. As far as I know (in addition to the attached list) then the following genome sequencing projects are done, funded or planned for marine mammals. Done (sort of): Bottlenose dolphin (in Genbank): x2 (how many times each part of the genome has been sequenced) Sanger (the "older" HQ sequencing methods, but too expensive by today's standard) sequencing genome done by the Baylor Sequencing facility several years back. Data consists of some 45,000 contigs and likely a rather incomplete coverage of the dolphin genome. Californian Sea lion (http://sealiongenome.org/): 454 based genome generated by students at San Diego State University. Probably also a rather incomplete coverage of the genome but new classes will continue sequencing thereby increasing coverage. Ongoing (funded "privately" and in addition to MIT/Broad): Narwhal Illumina sequencing of narwhal genome by UC Santa Cruz in collaboration with Terri Williams. North Atlantic humpback whale Illumina-based sequencing of a North Atlantic humpback whale at UC Santa Cruz with Jooke Robbins (Center for Coastal Studies), Carlo Maley (UC San Francisco) and Martine Berube/Per Palsboll (soon at CEES, Groningen University in Holland). Other initiatives I am aware of but unsure of their status; Australian humpback whale. Was contacted by Will Ditcham, from Murdoch University Marine Mammal Health Project, who seems to aim for sequencing a humpback whale genome. Korean minke whale. Was contacted by Dr. Hyung-Soon Yim, Marine Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute, and it appears they might sequence a minke whale North Atlantic harbor porpoise: Maley and Martine Berube and I will also sequence the harbor porpoise if we have sufficient funds after completing the North Atlantic humpback whale PROPOSAL to fellow MarMammers: It is obvious that we are already entering a phase of potential duplication of efforts. I think we stand a unique chance to get a really good coverage of the marine mammals, which makes sense as they are unique mammals. However, to maximize our community efforts I suggest we make some sort of web-site/group page where we can post plans and follow-ups on these to (a) avoid duplication, (b) maximize coverage (c) relay experiences, and (d) foster collaborations. Since most genome sequences will/should go on-line more or less right when completed, then it should be obvious that coordination is best for all involved and to spend our overall resources as optimally as possible. I will be happy to make and curate such a site/page IF people think this is the way to move forward and will post on the site? I would be most grateful for feedback on the above. Best regards, Per J. Palsboll During 2010/2011: Hrdy Fellow Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Harvard University BioLabs 4092 16 Divinity Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 U.S.A. Office location: 16 Divinity Ave., BioLabs 4092 Office phone: +1 (617) 495-1568 Cell phone: +1 (857) 544 5844 Otherwise; Untill September 1st, 2011: Stockholm University Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology 106 91 Stockholm Sweden Visiting address: Svante Arrheniusv?g 20, room 545 Office phone: +46 (0)8 16 1998 Mobile phone: +46 (0)73 518 2364 Thereafter; Marine Evolution and Conservation Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies Univesity of Groningen Centre for Life Sciences Postbox 11103 9700 CC Groningen The Netherlands -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Marine Mammal Science, 27: no. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00474.x http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00474.x/abstract Abstract Between 2007 and 2009, we witnessed three aggressive interactions between harbor porpoises and bottlenose dolphins in Monterey Bay, California. This is the first time such aggression has been documented in the Pacific, and the first time a harbor porpoise was collected immediately after witnessing its death, inflicted by bottlenose dolphins. Of the bottlenose dolphins present, 92% were males either confirmed (61%) or putative (31%). Since 2005, 44 harbor porpoise deaths inflicted by bottlenose dolphins were documented in California. Aberrant behavior was rejected as a cause of aggression, based on widespread documentation of similar behaviors in other populations of free-ranging bottlenose dolphins. The evidence for interspecies territoriality as a form of competition for prey was weak: there is little dietary overlap and there are differences in bottlenose dolphin and harbor porpoise distribution patterns in California. Object-oriented play was plausible as a form of practice to maintain intraspecific infanticidal skills or a form of play to maintain fighting skills between male associates. Contributing factors could be high-testosterone levels, as attacks occurred at the height of the breeding season, and/or a skewed operational sex ratio. Ultimately, we need more information about bottlenose dolphin social structure at the time of the aggression. Please feel free to contact me directly for a copy of the pdf. (markpcotter at hotmail.com) Best regards, Mark ----------------------------------- Mark P. Cotter Field Director Okeanis Moss Landing, CA 95039 Phone: 508-944-4664 markpcotter at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jamie at imms.org Mon May 9 10:11:48 2011 From: jamie at imms.org (Jamie Klaus) Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 12:11:48 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Fall 2011 Marine Mammal Research Internship Message-ID: <000601cc0e6c$565c2d00$03148700$@org> Marine Mammal Research Internship Program Description The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine mammal science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research and will participate in other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine mammal research. Principle Duties and Requirements Interns must: * Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. * Be available to work Mon-Fri from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and must be available for all boat trips. * Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes. * Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. * Principle Duties include: data entry, searching and cataloging journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), and boat based field research. * Secondary Duties involve: Working with animal care staff, attending marine mammal and sea turtle necropsies, responding to strandings, assisting with educational tours. * Field days: Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 ?F in summer to 30 ?F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur once or twice a week. May include overnight trips. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations. 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Commitment is required for a period of 3 months starting beginning of August 2011. Main tasks will be assisting in dolphin aerial surveys - being an observer in a small aircraft for dolphin abundance estimates. There are also opportunities to assist in biopsy sampling of dolphins from boats, data entry, data editing and molecular laboratory work, depending on interest. Experience in aerial survey work is desirable, but not mandatory. We are looking for people with a good research understanding that are flexible and willing to work long hours in the field. Availability to undertake field work on short notice is a must (including weekends) since much of the work depends on good weather conditions. Schedules will be flexible with days off on windy days rather than weekends. Volunteers will need to cover their own transport to Adelaide, SA and living expenses (food and accommodation). We are happy to assists applicants from overseas with visas and finding accommodation in Adelaide. This project provides an excellent opportunity for students and individuals interested in getting more experience in the field of marine mammal research. If interested, please send a ?letter of interest? to Kerstin.bilgmann at flinders.edu.au and attach a short CV listing relevant work experience. Best wishes, Kerstin -- Dr Kerstin Bilgmann Postdoctoral Fellow School of Biological Sciences Flinders University GPO Box 2100 Adelaide SA 5001 Australia Ph: +61 (0) 409134460 E-mail: kerstin.bilgmann at flinders.edu.au & Honorary Associate Marine Mammal Research Group Graduate School of the Environment Macquarie University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From e.godwin at uq.edu.au Wed May 11 21:18:26 2011 From: e.godwin at uq.edu.au (Elise Godwin) Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 14:18:26 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Second call for volunteers required for a behavioural response study on humpback whales in Australia Message-ID: <058CA7E36742AE4AA378180695ACE23E14A57C6A@UQEXMB08.soe.uq.edu.au> SECOND CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSE STUDY ON HUMPBACK WHALES IN AUSTRALIA The Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Lab at the University of Queensland is seeking applications from volunteers for a seven week behavioural response study (BRS) on humpback whales from September 7 to October 30 this year. The study will examine how humpback whale behaviour is affected by noise from seismic airguns. It is the second in a series of studies, known as the Behavioural Responses of Australian Humpback whales to Seismic Surveys (BRAHSS) project, that will examine this issue over four years in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Curtin University, and the Australian Marine Mammal Centre. The 2011 study will be conducted at Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane, and follows several successful studies of humpback whale vocalisations and behaviour at the same site during the Humpback whale Acoustic Research Collaboration (HARC) as well as a very successful first year of BRAHSS in 2010 (www.uq.edu.au/whale; www.sydney.edu.au/usims/brahss). Volunteers are required mainly to conduct land-based observations of the whales as they pass our study site. Approximately 3,000 whales should migrate southwards within 10km of Peregian Beach during the field period making the site ideal for land-based tracking and observations of behaviour. We will also have a fixed hydrophone array moored offshore allowing us to record ambient noise and whale vocalisations and acoustically track singing whales in real time as well a second array of acoustic recorders deployed in the area for propagation modelling and recording the airgun signals. Some whales will be tagged with Dtags or satellite tags. Although volunteers will be used to help out on the boats, opportunities for volunteers to participate in boat work are limited and most time will be spent doing land-based observations. Volunteers will also have opportunities to participate in the acoustic recording and tracking of whales. Individual volunteers will spend approximately five hours daily (in two shifts) counting and observing passing whales from the land. Volunteers will get at least one day off per week, usually during bad weather. Due to the complex nature of the study, volunteers will receive detailed training at the beginning of the project and therefore successful applicants must be available for the entire duration of the project. Volunteers must be sociable as they will be expected to work and live as part of teams with shared cooking and cleaning duties. We expect that there will be up to 60 people (researchers, staff and volunteers) at the site. Volunteers must organise and pay for their own transport to the study site (close to Brisbane international airport) but food and accommodation are provided once there. As meals are communal, fussy eaters are discouraged from applying! (vegetarians are fine). This project will suit people with a background in science (including recent graduates and graduate students as well as higher level undergraduate students) keen to gain experience in cetacean survey techniques, acoustics and behavioural response studies. Applicants should also be highly motivated and able to concentrate for several hours at a time. Those with previous survey experience of marine mammals or other taxa will be preferred. Applicants should reply with an email to Michael Noad (mnoad at uq.edu.au), Rebecca Dunlop (r.dunlop at uq.edu.au) and Elise Godwin (e.godwin at uq.edu.au) outlining why they would be suitable for this survey, why they would like to participate, an outline of previous relevant experience, and any other relevant details. The email should include an attached CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees. The closing date for applications is 31 May and successful applicants will be notified during June. A second call for volunteers will be placed on Marmam in early May. The research project is being funded by the Joint Industry Programme on E&P Sound and Marine Life (JIP) (www.soundandmarinelife.org ) and the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (www.boemre.gov ) as part of a broad investigation into the potential interaction between the sounds that are generated by the offshore petroleum industry and the marine environment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Noad BVSc PhD Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Anatomy Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory School of Veterinary Science The University of Queensland - Gatton Campus, Qld 4343, Australia. P. +61 (0)7 5460 1876 F. +61 (0)7 5460 1922 M. +61 (0)416270567 W. www.uq.edu.au/vetschool/cetacean-ecology-acoustic-laboratory W. www.uq.edu.au/whale ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elise Godwin | BSc. Marine Science | Research Assistant | Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory School of Veterinary Science | The University of Queensland - Gatton Campus, Qld 4343, Australia. P. (07) 5460 1877 | UQ internal 50877) | M. 0421 804 734 | http://www.uq.edu.au/whale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lille at haishu.org Wed May 11 07:45:33 2011 From: lille at haishu.org (Lille) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 10:45:33 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Research Vessel Message-ID: <4DCAA10D.4020301@haishu.org> Haishu, a fully crewed 40 foot research sailing vessel is now being equipped to do aquatic acoustic recordings. It is expected that the vessel will be in New England waters by the middle of June and will be available for use there for the remainder of the summer. Anyone who might be interested in utilizing Haishu this summer for any type of scientific data collection, at no cost, is invited to contact me at Lille at Haishu.org Thank you, S.L. di Lorenzo From Nadege.Laici at bbc.co.uk Thu May 12 07:14:12 2011 From: Nadege.Laici at bbc.co.uk (Nadege Laici) Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 15:14:12 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] The BBC Natural History Unit's new series on the trials of life - Survival Message-ID: Dear MARMAM subscribers, The BBC Natural History Unit's new series on the trials of life - Survival This groundbreaking new 6-part series for 2014 reveals the lengths that animals will go to in order to survive. We will follow individual animals as they tackle key life stages... from birth and growing up, reaching independence, finding a home, avoiding predation and forming social relationships, finding a mate, becoming a parent and passing on knowledge to the next generation. Cinematic new filming techniques will reveal in detail the life of animal characters from all over the world, in a way that is engaging, informative and new. We would love to hear about your spectacular, unexpected and intimate stories of animal behaviour. Please email nadege.laici at bbc.co.uk . We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you! Nadege Laici Nad?ge Laici Researcher | SURVIVAL BBC Natural History Unit Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LR Tel: +44 (0) 1179746970 Nadege.laici at bbc.co.uk P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail http://www.bbc.co.uk/ This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails sent or received. 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Foremost in the museum's mission is creating experiences embodied by the phrase 'where research and collections meet the visitor experience'. The desired candidate will have high level communication skills and an innate ability to engage and enthuse the public and stakeholders through his or her work. The museum houses and oversees a world-class collection of living and fossil marine mammals, ranked within the top 5 best collections in the world, with potential for a broad array of research and public programs both within and outside of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Research programs have in recent years focused on the description of many new types of fossil whales, seals, sea cows and extinct marine mammals, as well as documentation of modern cetacean strandings and whale systematics. A large collection of fossil whale material awaits preparation and description. The Museum maintains an extensive storage facility and laboratory specifically for research on modern marine mammals and a fully equipped vertebrate paleontology laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying forward a dynamic and productive program of research to build a growing scientific and public profile, overseeing the development and curation of this important collection, maintaining and strengthening the museum's presence in key professional and governmental networks, and developing active collaborations with other sections of the museum-especially to advance its efforts in educating and communicating research to the general public. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of published research with strengths in the field of evolutionary biology of living and/or extinct marine mammals and will be expected to develop an active and publicly engaging research program, develop working relationships with local universities, mentor students, and maintain research through obtaining competitive grants and/or funding from other sources. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D and a demonstrated track-record of peer-reviewed papers; having general publications for wider readership would be an advantage. The candidate must have a vision and capability to build the marine mammal program and shape the collections and research in ways that increase both its scientific and public appeal. The candidate should also have collections management experience relevant to the role. The ability to effectively communicate and engage with a wide variety of audiences, including the public and the museum's various stakeholders is paramount. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a broad range of museum activities, such as exhibits programs, educational outreach activities, and advancement activities and be involved with and maintain relationships with professional associations, educators and other relevant organizations within the scientific and general community. This is full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. The starting date is October 1st, 2011. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, & salary history to the Human Resources Office, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, via the museum web site at: http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/working-at-nhm/jobs-nhm The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer For further information contact John Long at jlong at nhm.org or 213/763-3367 From Per.Palsboll at gmt.su.se Tue May 17 10:41:01 2011 From: Per.Palsboll at gmt.su.se (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Per_Palsb=F6ll?=) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 19:41:01 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Web-site for marine mammal genomics is now up and running Message-ID: <5EE86FA83421D343BA6DFAADEDE31724E0A5B21F62@arwen.ad.big.su.se> Dear fellow marmammers, I have now made the marine mammal genomics web site publicly available and is at the following URL: https://sites.google.com/site/marinemammalgenomics/ The idea is for the site to serve as an information hub, hopefully fostering collaborations, discussions and help avoid duplications. If you have anything you want listed, if I missed anything etc., please let me know. It is the first time I make one of these Google Sites, so maybe things are not working smoothly - just let me know. All the best Per J. Palsboll Untill July 31st, 2011 Hrdy Fellow Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Harvard University BioLabs 4092 16 Divinity Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 U.S.A. Office location: 16 Divinity Ave., BioLabs 4092 Office phone: +1 (617) 495-1568 Cell phone: +1 (857) 544 5844 Untill September 1st, 2011, Stockholm University Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology 106 91 Stockholm Sweden Visiting address: Svante Arrheniusv?g 20, room 545 Office phone: +46 (0)8 16 1998 Mobile phone: +46 (0)73 518 2364 After September 1st, 2011 Marine Evolution and Conservation Laboratory Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies University of Groningen PO Box 11103 9700 CC Groningen The Netherlands Phone and email to be determined -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tursiope.ve at libero.it Tue May 17 06:37:57 2011 From: tursiope.ve at libero.it (Marta Azzolin) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 15:37:57 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Greek Summer Cetacean Research Field Courses Message-ID: Apologize for cross posting. Greek Summer Cetacean Research Field Courses The new dates of the Greek Cetacean Research Field Courses 2011 have been launched!! The Gaia Research Institute is a non-profit organization, dedicated to scientific research on biodiversity. More information on Gaia Research can be found at www.gaiaresearch.org. The Gaia Research Institute board members cooperate with the Italian universities, working as lecturers (DBAU, University of Torino) or being involved in a PhD (DBAU, University of Torino; University of Pavia). The Greek Cetacean Research Field Courses 2011 allows you to participate to our research activities in the Greek Ionian waters (Ionian Islands and Gulf of Corinth). Long-term behavioural research projects are carried out in order to study acoustic, social structure, habitat use and interaction with anthropogenic activities of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). The field courses include vessel-based surveys, practical training in field methodologies, data collection and analysis, direct participation to research activities (photo-identification, behavioural observations, acoustic recordings). Moreover you might follow the lectures given by our research team. Where: ? In the Ionian Islands: the course is boat-based. The routes covered will be between the North of Kerkyra Island and the South of Kefallinia. The accommodation would be in our 12m sailing boat. ? In the Gulf of Corinth: the surveys would be conducted by a zodiac. The accommodation would be in tents (provided by our team) / rooms (depending on the availability) in the Gaia Research base of Lakazeza (www.lakazeza.com). When: 7 days (from Sunday to Saturday) starting from the 5 of June to the 24 of September 2011 Cost: The cost vary from ?420 up to 620?, depending on the location and period. More information at: http://www.gaiaresearch.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=59 Applications: No previous experience is required. For further details and any question please send us an email at info at gaiaresearch.org On behalf of the Gaia Research team Marta Azzolin, PhD. Field courses coordinator **************************** Gaia Research Institute, Corso Moncalieri 68 10123 Torino Italy www.gaiaresearch.org info at gaiaresearch.org http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Gaia-Research/181256638573389 From wally at oceania.org.au Tue May 17 17:41:34 2011 From: wally at oceania.org.au (Wally Franklin) Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 10:41:34 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay, Australia - Internship/Eco-Volunteer Opportunity Message-ID: Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay, Australia - Internship/Eco-Volunteer Opportunity The Oceania Project, during August-October 2011, is conducting vessel based fieldwork for a long-term study of the behaviour and social organisation of humpback whales in Hervey Bay. See recent publications below. The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is a 12m-power catamaran. [ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ] (Right Click to open links) The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre (SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG) and is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium (SPWRC). [ http://www.oceania.org.au/footer_stuff/about_us.html ] The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the social behaviour and social organisation of humpback whales and the social & ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V (E1) humpback whale group. In addition we are investigating population dynamics, including birthing rates, survivorship, abundance, temporary immigration and migratory interchange. There is an opportunity for up to four Interns to participate in the research expedition each week during August-October 2011. Interns live aboard the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and budget constraints. The cost per week is $1950 Australian which includes accommodation aboard the expedition vessel and food. Interns are responsible for all costs associated with travel to and from Hervey Bay. Fieldwork involved is assistance with photo identification/behavioural observation field notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection and general data entry. Interns also assist with vessel operations including food preparation & galley duties. Sea time can be validated towards a marine qualification. [ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/internship.html ] No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions as well as members of the General Public. Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order registrations are received. General information about The Oceania Project and the Research Expedition is online at: [ http://www.oceania.org.au ] Experiences with the humpbacks in Hervey Bay aboard the Whale Research Expedition can be viewed at: [ iWhales.org ] (Put mouse over screen and click play button) If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research Expedition as an Intern you can register online. If you have questions or queries please email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a brief CV [ mailto:trish.wally at oceania.org.au ]. Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University Recent publications: Franklin, T., W. Franklin, L. Brooks, P. Harrison, P. Baverstock and P. Clapham. 2010. Seasonal changes in pod characteristics of eastern Australian humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hervey Bay 1992-2005. Marine Mammal Science. DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2010.00430.x. Franklin, W., T. Franklin, N. Gibbs, S. Childerhouse, C. Garrigue, R. Constantine, L. Brooks, D. Burns, D. Paton, M. M. Poole, N. Hauser, M. Donoghue, K. Russell, D. K. Mattila, J. Robbins, M. Anderson, C. Olavarria, J. Jackson, M. Noad, P. Harrison, P. Baverstock, R. Leaper, S. C. Baker and P. Clapham. (In press). Photo-identification confirms that humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from eastern Australia migrate past New Zealand but indicates low levels of interchange with breeding grounds of Oceania. J. CETACEAN RES. MANAGE. Franklin, W., T. Franklin, L. Brooks, N. Gibbs, S. Childerhouse, F. Smith, D. Burns, D. Paton, C. Garrigue, R. Constantine, M. M. Poole, N. Hauser, M. Donoghue, K. Russell, D. K. Mattila, J. Robbins, A. Ooseterman, R. Leaper, P. Harrison, S. C. Baker and P. Clapham. (In press). Antarctic waters (Area V) near the Balleny Islands are a summer feeding area for some Eastern Australian (E (i) breeding group) Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). J. CETACEAN RES. MANAGE. .................................................................................................................. Trish & Wally Franklin The Oceania Project PO Box 646 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630 Phone: + 61 2 6685 8128 Mobile: 0418 797 326 Skype: oceania.org.au Email: trish.wally at oceania.org.au Web: The Oceania Project iWhales.org The Oceania Project | YouTube The Oceania Project | Facebook Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Our goals and mission are to generate awareness of the vaquita and to promote a healthy Upper Gulf of California ecosystem. Ultimately, we aim to help save the vaquita from extinction, and to do so in a way that also provides long-term benefits to the fisherman and other residents of Baja California, Mexico. We have so far raised over $2,300 for vaquita conservation from such sales. We see this as a win/win situation, where we get books and literature into the hands of those who can use it best, and in the process help the vaquita ? Donations are tax-deductible. If you have any books or other literature that you might be willing to donate or sell to us, please contact us so that we may discuss arrangements. We can pay for postage, and may even be able to arrange to pick up the literature. Thank you in advance, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Tom ********************************************************************* Thomas A. Jefferson, Ph.D. ?VIVA Vaquita! 5495 Camino Playa Malaga San Diego, CA 92124 Tel. (858) 278-4240 Email: sclymene at aol.com Web: http://www.vivavaquita.org ********************************************************************* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it Wed May 18 21:22:39 2011 From: sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it (Sandro Mazzariol) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 06:22:39 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] article on sperm whale mass stranding in Italy Message-ID: <4DD49B0F.6090507@unipd.it> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the recent online publication of the following paper: Mazzariol S, Di Guardo G, Petrella A, Marsili L, Fossi CM, et al. (2011) Sometimes Sperm Whales (/Physeter macrocephalus/) Cannot Find Their Way Back to the High Seas: A Multidisciplinary Study on a Mass Stranding. PLoS ONE 6(5): e19417. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0019417 Background Mass strandings of sperm whales (/Physeter macrocephalus/) remain peculiar and rather unexplained events, which rarely occur in the Mediterranean Sea. Solar cycles and related changes in the geomagnetic field, variations in water temperature and weather conditions, coast geographical features and human activities have been proposed as possible causes. In December 2009, a pod of seven male sperm whales stranded along the Adriatic coast of Southern Italy. This is the sixth instance from 1555 in this basin. Methodology/Principal Findings Complete necropsies were performed on three whales whose bodies were in good condition, carrying out on sampled tissues histopathology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, and screening of veins looking for gas emboli. Furthermore, samples for age determination, genetic studies, gastric content evaluation, stable isotopes and toxicology were taken from all the seven specimens. The animals were part of the same group and determined by genetic and photo-identification to be part of the Mediterranean population. Causes of death did not include biological agents, or the "gas and fat embolic syndrome", associated with direct sonar exposure. Environmental pollutant tissue concentrations were relatively high, in particular organochlorinated xenobiotics. Gastric content and morphologic tissue examinations showed a prolonged starvation, which likely caused, at its turn, the mobilization of lipophilic contaminants from the adipose tissue. Chemical compounds subsequently entered the blood circulation and may have impaired immune and nervous functions. Conclusions/Significance A multi-factorial cause underlying this sperm whales' mass stranding is proposed herein based upon the results of/postmortem/investigations as well as of the detailed analyses of the geographical and historical background. The seven sperm whales took the same "wrong way" into the Adriatic Sea, a potentially dangerous trap for Mediterranean sperm whales. Seismic surveys should be also regarded as potential co-factors, even if no evidence of direct impact has been detected. Please feel free to contact me directly for any question (sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it Best regards, Sandro -- Dr. Sandro Mazzariol, DVM, PhD Coordinator of the Italian Emergency Task Force for Cetacean Unusual Strandings Dept. of Public Health, Comparative Pathology and Veterinary Hygiene Universiy of Padova AGRIPOLIS Viale dell'Universit?, 16 35020 -- Legnaro (PD) ITALY tel.: +39 049 827 2963 fax: +39 049 827 2973 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Tak, tak, tack, kiitos, danke, thanks. Morten Jorgensen, Broagergade 1, 3.th., 1672 Kobenhavn V, DK - Denmark, Tel: (+45) 22902811 *** ?VIVA Vaquita! is seeking donations or sales of books, reprints, and scientific journals on marine mammals. Our intent is to collect literature that may not be in use anymore, and distribute it to colleagues who can most effectively put it to use. The money raised from this effort will be used directly in research, conservation, and public awareness efforts directed at the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), seen by most as the Worlds most endangered marine mammal species. ?VIVA Vaquita! < http://www.vivavaquita.org > is a collaboration of concerned researchers and educators from three 501(3)c nonprofit organizations: Cetos Research Organization, Save The Whales, and the American Cetacean Society. Our goals and mission are to generate awareness of the vaquita and to promote a healthy Upper Gulf of California ecosystem. Ultimately, we aim to help save the vaquita from extinction, and to do so in a way that also provides long-term benefits to the fisherman and other residents of Baja California, Mexico. From Cheryl.Bonnes at noaa.gov Fri May 20 09:18:06 2011 From: Cheryl.Bonnes at noaa.gov (Cheryl Bonnes) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 12:18:06 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Final Call for Abstracts --19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (Tampa, Florida) Message-ID: <4DD6943E.8030107@noaa.gov> **19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals FINAL Call for Abstracts* ** **Abstract submission deadline for the 19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals is MAY 31, 2011; midnight EDT (GMT -4:00). The meeting will be held in Tampa, FL from 26 November to 2 December 2011. 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This is a field and laboratory-intensive course designed to provide first-hand experience with research techniques such as photo-identification and mark-recapture analysis, line transect surveys and distance sampling, sampling prey distribution and abundance, behavioral sampling techniques, acoustic recording and analysis, and necropsy techniques. The course is taught by Dr. David Johnston. As part of Summer Term II Integrated Marine Conservation Program, a core course Biology/ Environment 109/Environ 209 (Conservation Biology and Policy) may be taken with Marine Mammals. Students are encouraged (but not required) to take both courses. Experience the beautiful North Carolina coast! Join students from all over the world in participating in this unique summer session experience. Enrollment is limited, apply early! For more information: ml_admissions at nicholas.duke.edu (Tel:252.504.7502). http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/enrollment_forms/index.html http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/summeraid http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/courses/summer2011-2 If you don't receive an answer in a timely manner please feel free to phone. Helen Nearing Duke Marine Lab Admissions Office 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd Beaufort NC 28516 Ph 252 504 7502 Fax 252 504 7848 ml_admissions at nicholas.duke.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For the Atlantic, this session will focus on the North Sea, the intersection of the Gulf Stream and Labrador Current, in addition to tidally driven systems such as the Gulf of Maine and Gulf of St. Lawrence. ?Hotspots? can broadly be defined as areas encompassing high species diversity, high abundance of individuals, especially of important indicator species, or areas of high economic value. Interdisciplinary contributions on physical-biological coupling and resulting seasonal or year-round ?hotspots? in primary to tertiary productivity are invited. This includes data on physics, phyto- and zooplankton, forage fish, and upper trophic level predators (e.g., fish, seabirds, mammals, humans). We are particularly interested in simultaneous multi-species multi-use hotspots (i.e., sites of ecological importance that overlap highly with sites of economic value) and potential changes in hotspots under future climate change scenarios building upon the 2004 PICES theme session on hotspots. Modeling and empirical studies are encouraged. We will solicit a special publication in the primary literature pending subscription to the session. The PICES annual meeting will take place on October 14-23rd, 2011 in Khabarovsk, Russia (http://www. pices.int/meetings/annual/PICES-2011/2011-background.aspx). If you would like to submit a presentation for this theme session, please submit an abstract (limit 250 words) via the link above that summarizes the work you are planning to present. Travel support for early career scientists (35 years of age or younger), and scientists from countries with ?economies in transition? is available from the PICES Trust Fund (for detail see http://www.pices.int/meetings/annual/PICES-2011/2011-fin-sup.aspx). Additional funding from NSF is available for researchers from U.S. academic institutions, who may ultimately become involved in PICES activities (for details, questions and applications please contact Dr. George Boehlert at george.boehlert at oregonstate.edu). The deadline for all abstracts is 20 June, 2011. Thank you for your interest and consideration. Sincerely, Elliott Hazen, Ju?rgen Alheit, Oleg Katugin, Robert Suryan, Yutaka Watanuki, and Ichiro Yasuda http://www.duke.edu/~eh23/PICES2011_TS.pdf -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From zardusj1 at citadel.edu Mon May 23 11:35:22 2011 From: zardusj1 at citadel.edu (John Zardus) Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 14:35:22 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] seeking Xenobalanus dolphin barnacle samples Message-ID: <99CC4F739DCD4244957775EF32358A9D0F283047@EVS01.nation.citadel.edu> Dear Marmam members, I am seeking a worldwide sampling of the barnacle Xenobalanus globicipitis that lives attached to dolphins and occasionally other cetaceans. The samples are for genetic studies so need to be preserved in a way suitable to preserve DNA. Fresh samples are best but archived material is also desirable if suitably prepared. Formaldehyde-preserved samples and samples preserved in rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) unfortunately are not usable. Ideally, samples would be preserved in ethanol (ethyl alcohol) at a concentration of 70-100% but could also be frozen or dehydrated (either air dried or cured in salt). Samples are not needed in large numbers and specimens do not need to be large. Two or three specimens each from many localities would be ideal. Please contact me directly about preserving and shipping or with any other related questions. Many thanks and best wishes, John Zardus john.zardus at citadel.edu _________________________ John D. Zardus, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biology The Citadel 171 Moultrie Street Charelston, SC 29407 U.S.A. off. 219 Duckett Hall tel. (843) 953-7511 fax (843) 953-7264 email john.zardus at citadel.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carolinaloch at yahoo.com.br Mon May 23 16:53:41 2011 From: carolinaloch at yahoo.com.br (Carolina Loch) Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 16:53:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on Dental pathology in dolphins Message-ID: <98793.32774.qm@web110805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Dear MARMAM subscribers: ? We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Diseases of Aquatic Organisms: ?Dental pathology in dolphins (Cetacea: Delphinidae) from the southern coast of Brazil Carolina Loch, Liliane J. Grando, Jules A. Kieser, Paulo C. Sim?es-Lopes doi:10.3354/dao02339 ABSTRACT: Pathological processes observed in the stomatognathic systems of mammalian species are a useful source of information about the habits, evolution and general health of such animals. Studies of pathological conditions on teeth are common in humans and other primates, but rare in wild animals in general and marine mammals in particular. For cetaceans, previous studies provided scanty records of dental anomalies in a few species. This is the first broad and systematic inventory of dental pathology in dolphins. Specimens stored at scientific collections from the southern coast of Brazil were visually inspected under a stereoscopic microscope using a dental explorer. Diagnosis of lesions and anomalies followed literature descriptions. Abnormalities such as caries-like lesions, mineralized calculus deposits, dental erosion, enamel anomalies (hypoplasia and exogenous pigmentation), root resorption, germination and other shape anomalies, were diagnosed in the delphinids Sotalia guianensis, Delphinus capensis, Stenella frontalis, Stenella coeruleoalba, Lagenodelphis hosei, Pseudorca crassidens, Orcinus orca, Steno bredanensis and Tursiops truncatus. Endogenous causes may be related to the occurrence of certain conditions, but the aetiology of caries-like lesions and calculus accumulation is still unknown for cetaceans. The diagnosis of alveolar anomalies and other bone lesions in specimens with dental pathology lead us to believe these lesions modify the integrity of the periodontal ligament and bony tissues, adding to the burden of morbidity of affected animals. KEY WORDS: Caries-like lesions ? Dental calculus ? Erosion ? Geminated teeth ? Marine mammals ?For subscribers to Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, it can be downloaded from: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/dao/v94/n3/p225-234/ Or if you are interested in a pdf, please email request to: carolinaloch at yahoo.com.br Best regards, ? MSc. Carolina Loch Silva PhD Candidate Geology Department, University of Otago Dunedin 9054, New Zealand http://www.otago.ac.nz/geology/people/students/loch/index.html & Laborat?rio de Mam?feros Aqu?ticos UFSCFlorian?polis, SC - Brasil -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Kristin.Kaschner at biologie.uni-freiburg.de Tue May 24 02:41:45 2011 From: Kristin.Kaschner at biologie.uni-freiburg.de (Kristin Kaschner) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 11:41:45 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper Current and future patterns of global marine mammal biodiversity Message-ID: Dear list members The paper below has just been published in PlosOne Kaschner K, Tittensor DP, Ready J, Gerrodette T, Worm B, 2011 Current and Future Patterns of Global Marine Mammal Biodiversity. PLoS ONE 6(5): e19653. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0019653 Abstract Quantifying the spatial distribution of taxa is an important prerequisite for the preservation of biodiversity, and can provide a baseline against which to measure the impacts of climate change. Here we analyse patterns of marine mammal species richness based on predictions of global distributional ranges for 115 species, including all extant pinnipeds and cetaceans. We used an environmental suitability model specifically designed to address the paucity of distributional data for many marine mammal species. We generated richness patterns by overlaying predicted distributions for all species; these were then validated against sightings data from dedicated long-term surveys in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, the Northeast Atlantic and the Southern Ocean. Model outputs correlated well with empirically observed patterns of biodiversity in all three survey regions. Marine mammal richness was predicted to be highest in temperate waters of both hemispheres with distinct hotspots around New Zealand, Japan, Baja California, the Galapagos Islands, the Southeast Pacific, and the Southern Ocean. We then applied our model to explore potential changes in biodiversity under future perturbations of environmental conditions. Forward projections of biodiversity using an intermediate Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) temperature scenario predicted that projected ocean warming and changes in sea ice cover until 2050 may have moderate effects on the spatial patterns of marine mammal richness. Increases in cetacean richness were predicted above 40? latitude in both hemispheres, while decreases in both pinniped and cetacean richness were expected at lower latitudes. Our results show how species distribution models can be applied to explore broad patterns of marine biodiversity worldwide for taxa for which limited distributional data are available. The paper can be downloaded from PlosOne: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0019653 best regards Kristin ************************************* Kristin Kaschner, Ph.D. Evolutionary Biology & Ecology Lab Institute of Biology I (Zoology) Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany ph: ++ 49 178 547 7760 email: Kristin.Kaschner at biologie.uni-freiburg.de http://www.biologie.uni-freiburg.de/data/bio1/kaschner/index.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shelley.lang at dal.ca Tue May 24 09:18:55 2011 From: shelley.lang at dal.ca (Shelley Lang) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 13:18:55 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: The influence of reproductive experience on lactation performance in the grey seal Message-ID: <000f01cc1a2e$477af500$d670df00$@lang@dal.ca> Dear MARMAM subscribers: The paper below has just been published in PLoS ONE: Lang, S. L. C., S. J. Iverson, and W. D. Bowen. 2011. The influence of reproductive experience on milk energy output and lactation performance in the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). PLoS ONE 6:e19487. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0019487 http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0019487 Abstract: Although evidence from domestic and laboratory species suggests that reproductive experience plays a critical role in the development of aspects of lactation performance, whether reproductive experience may have a significant influence on milk energy transfer to neonates in wild populations has not been directly investigated. We compared maternal energy expenditures and pup growth and energy deposition over the course of lactation between primiparous and fully-grown, multiparous grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) females to test whether reproductive experience has a significant influence on lactation performance. Although there was no difference between primiparous females in milk composition and, thus, milk energy content at either early or peak lactation primiparous females had a significantly lower daily milk energy output than multiparous females indicating a reduced physiological capacity for milk secretion. Primiparous females appeared to effectively compensate for lower rates of milk production through an increased nursing effort and, thus, achieved the same relative rate of milk energy transfer to pups as multiparous females. There was no difference between primiparous and multiparous females in the proportion of initial body energy stores mobilized to support the costs of lactation. Although primiparous females allocated a greater proportion of energy stores to maternal maintenance versus milk production than multiparous females, the difference was not sufficient to result in significant differences in the efficiency of energy transfer to pups. Thus, despite a lower physiological capacity for milk production, primiparous females weaned pups of the same relative size and condition as multiparous females without expending proportionally more energy. Although reproductive experience does not significantly affect the overall lactation performance of grey seals, our results suggest that increases in mammary gland capacity with reproductive experience may play a significant role in the age-related increases in neonatal growth rates and weaning masses observed in other free-ranging mammals. Shelley Lang Department of Biology Dalhousie University Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Canada shelley.lang at dal.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From boto at live.co.uk Wed May 25 16:26:37 2011 From: boto at live.co.uk (Tony Martin) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 23:26:37 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] River dolphin internships in Brazil Message-ID: RIVER DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN BRAZIL STARTING SOON Once again, Projeto Boto is recruiting for 9-month internships in the Mamirau? Reserve, Brazil. We require fit, enthusiastic, hard-working fieldworkers who will carry forward our long-term study of botos (Amazon river dolphins). Due to close involvement with local communities, interns are required to have at least moderate Portuguese language skills, or to speak fluent Spanish, in addition to English. There are no exceptions. Projeto boto was established in 1994. To date it has hosted more than 50 interns of many different nationalities. The Project's objective is to conserve the boto, and the sympatric tucuxi, through research leading to greater understanding of the biology and ecology of these dolphins. In recent years we have also spent considerable time investigating the impacts of fisheries on these species, and especially the relatively new harpoon hunt, in which thousands of botos are killed each year for fish bait. We are seeking 2 people to commence work as soon as possible, ideally in July or Aug 2011. But we would also like to hear from people available later in 2011 or early 2012. Our work is centred on a floating lab/accommodation base, moored in the flooded forest. The research team comprises 3-5 people, who maintain daily observational boat-based research effort year-round. The basis of the work is the piecing together of the lives of over 450 individually recognisable dolphins, to provide publishable information on such diverse topics as growth, reproduction, habitat use, social system, seasonal movements, survival rates, causes of mortality etc. Interns are provided with free accommodation and food, and receive a small monthly stipend. Transportation to the fieldsite (near the town of Tef?, Amazonas) from Manaus is provided, but interns must arrange and pay for their own transportation to Manaus. All necessary training is provided on site. Further information on all aspects of the work is available at www.projetoboto.com Successful applicants will: be aged 21-35 speak at least moderate Portuguese or fluent Spanish, in addition to English be available for 9-12 months have completed a university degree, preferably in zoology or biology preferably have some fieldwork experience Applicants should please provide: Full CV, complete with age, nationality, linguistic skills, educational and fieldwork experience A letter explaining why you are prepared to dedicate 9 months of your life to this study. The names and email addresses of 3 referees who are familiar with you and your work. The date on which you would be available to start work in the Amazon. Send this information by email to both of the Project co-ordinators, Prof. Tony Martin (boto at live.co.uk) and Dr Vera da Silva (vmfdasilva at gmail.com). Closing date is 6 June 2010. Applications fulfilling the above criteria will be acknowledged within 3 days, but there will be no further communication unless the applicant is short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be notified by 11 June latest. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lish at ihb.ac.cn Wed May 25 12:24:26 2011 From: lish at ihb.ac.cn (=?utf-8?B?U29uZ2hhaSBMaQ==?=) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 09:24:26 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?New_publication_in_JEB?= Message-ID: <201105250924226564665@ihb.ac.cn> Dear Colleagues: The paper below has just been published in JEB: Songhai Li, Paul E. Nachtigall and Marlee Breese. 2011. Dolphin hearing during echolocation: evoked potential responses in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). The Journal of Experimental Biology 214, 2027-2035. doi:10.1242/jeb.053397 SUMMARY Auditory evoked potential (AEP) responses were recorded during echolocation in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) trained to accept suction-cup EEG electrodes and detect targets by echolocation. AEP recording was triggered by the echolocation clicks of the animal. Three targets with target strengths of ?34, ?28 and ?22?dB were used at a target distance of 2 to 6.5?m for each target. The results demonstrated that the AEP appeared to both outgoing echolocation clicks and echoes during echolocation, with AEP complexes consisting of alternative positive and negative waves. The echo-related AEP amplitudes were obviously lower than the outgoing click-related AEP amplitudes for all the targets at the investigated target distances. However, for targets with target strengths of ?22 and ?28?dB, the peak-to-peak amplitudes of the echo-related AEPs were dependent on the target distances. The echo-related AEP response amplitudes increased at further target distances, demonstrating an overcompensation of echo attenuation with target distance in the echo-perception system of the dolphin biosonar. Measurement and analysis of outgoing click intensities showed that the click levels increased with target distance (R) by a factor of approximately 10 to 17.5?logR depending on target strength. The results demonstrated that a dual-component biosonar control system formed by intensity compensation behavior in both the transmission and receiving phases of a biosonar cycle exists synchronously in the dolphin biosonar system. If anybody is interested in getting a pdf copy, please email Dr. Songhai Li at songhai at hawaii.edu Aloha Songhai 2011-05-25 ------------------------------------------------------------- Songhai LI, Ph.D http://www2.hawaii.edu/~songhai/ From nikolina.rako at gmail.com Thu May 26 02:44:26 2011 From: nikolina.rako at gmail.com (Nikolina Rako) Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 11:44:26 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Experience the Adriatic dolphins Message-ID: <76A5898A-4F93-4C15-8332-2FF4BFC02955@gmail.com> Adriatic Dolphin Project Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation Island of Lo?inj, northern Adriatic Sea, Croatia The Adriatic Dolphin project is the main scientific project of the Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation, a non - profit organization dedicated to research and conservation of the Adriatic bottlenose dolphins with field bases on Croatian islands of Lo?inj (Northern Adriatic, Kvarneri?) and Vis (Central Adriatic, Dalmatia). ADP Lo?inj has a long tradition with eco - volunteering program that offers a unique opportunity to experience encounters with dolphins in their natural surroundings actively participating in the research. This includes boat - based surveying, gaining knowledge in data collection at sea, data entry and participation in preliminary analysis of collected data. The research activities include application of photo - identification techniques, behavioural observations, diet study and acoustic sampling. The eco - volunteers are also invited to participate in various lectures on dolphin research and marine biology offered by the research team. Stages are now available for the month of July 2011, with the last minute prices that include a discount of 20% to the current stage prices you may find on Blue World web site www.blue-world.org http://www.blue-world.org/en/get-involved/volunteer/ For further details and any question please contact us at info at blue-world.org or adp.losinj at gmail.com On behalf of Blue World Research team Nikolina Rako Adriatic Dolphin Project, Head researcher -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sherwood at wildlifeacoustics.com Fri May 27 07:35:14 2011 From: sherwood at wildlifeacoustics.com (Sherwood Snyder) Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:35:14 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Wildlife Acoustics Announces the Song Meter SM2M Marine Recorder Message-ID: <4DDFB6A2.1040203@wildlifeacoustics.com> Dear Colleagues, Please find below an announcement of our new SM2M passive underwater acoustic recorder. 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The Song Meter SM2M Marine Recorder will be July/August 2011 starting at US$4,999. Pre-orders can be made via our online ordering system or by calling +1 (978) 369-5225. From janiger at cox.net Sat May 28 18:54:11 2011 From: janiger at cox.net (David S. Janiger) Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 18:54:11 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20110528185411.011ddb48@email.usc.edu> Hi, All This was a very hurry up message. Let me know of any mistakes. Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Make all requests to: janiger at cox.net Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger at cox.net djaniger at nhm.org Janiger Journals ACEVEDO, JORGE; RICARDO MATUS; DANIELA DROGUETT; ALEJANDRO VILA; ANELIO AGUAYO-LOBO and DANIEL TORRES. POLAR BIOLOGY 34(6):939-943. 2011. Vagrant Antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus gazella, in southern Chile. 0.304 MB ACEVEDO-GUTIERREZ, ALEJANDRO; LISA ACEVEDO; OLGA BELONVICH and LAURA BOREN. TOURISM IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 7(1):39-41. 2011. How effective are posted signs to regulate tourism? An example with New Zealand fur seals. 0.253 MB ACEVEDO-GUTIERREZ, ALEJANDRO; LISA ACEVEDO and LAURA BOREN. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 25(3):623-627. 2011. Effects of the presence of official-looking volunteers on harassment of New Zealand fur seals. 0.390 MB AGUSA, TETSURO; SHIN-YA YASUGI; ASAMI LIDA; TOKUTAKA IKEMOTO; YASUMI ANAN; THIJS KUIKEN; ALBERT D. M. E. OSTERHAUS; SHINSUKE TANABE and HISATO IWATA. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 64(5):963-975. 2011. Accumulation features of trace elements in mass-stranded harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in the North Sea coast in 2002: The body distribution and association with growth and nutrition status. 0.665 MB ALAVA, JUAN JOSE; PETER S. ROSS; MICHAEL G. 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Studies of the structure of the Solovetsky reproductive gathering of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in the White Sea using the photo identification method. 0.576 MB CLEMENTZ, MARK T. and JACOB O. SEWALL. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 332(6028):455-458. 2011. Latitudinal gradients in greenhouse seawater delta O-18: Evidence from Eocene sirenian tooth enamel. 1.243 MB DA SILVA, ANA PAULA; RODRIGO GODOI SILVA; BRUNO COGLIATI; ALEX SANDER MACHADO DIAS; ALFREDO E. LE BAS and FRANCISCO JAVIER HERNANDEZ-BLAZQUEZ. PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA 31(3):267-270. 2011. Bleaching of melanin in the epidermis of South American fur seal and its application on enzyme immunohistochemistry. 2.242 MB DAURA-JORGE, FABIO G.; LEONARDO L. WEDEKIN and PAULO C. SIMOES-LOPES. SCIENTIA MARINA 75(1):163-169. 2011. Feeding habits of the Guiana dolphin, Sotalia guianensis (Cetacea: Delphinidae), in Norte Bay, southern Brazil. 0.334 MB DAUVERGNE, PETER and KATE J. NEVILLE. 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Inter-basin movements of Mediterranean sperm whales provide insight into their population structure and conservation. 0.334 MB FRASIER, TIMOTHY R.; SHARLENE M. KOROSCIL; BRADLEY N. WHITE and JAMES D. DARLING. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 14(1):39-48. 2011. Assessment of population substructure in relation to summer feeding ground use in the eastern North Pacific gray whale. 0.393 MB GALOV, ANA; IVNA KOCIJAN; GORDAN LAUC; MARTINA DURAS GOMERCIC; TOMISLAV GOMERCIC; HAIDI ARBANASIC; ZLATKO SATOVIC; BRANKA SEOL; SNJEZANA VUKOVIC and HRVOJE GOMERCIC. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY: ZEITSCHRIFT FUER SAUGETIERKUNDE 76(3):339-344. 2011. High genetic diversity and possible evidence of a recent bottleneck in Adriatic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.232 MB GARLAND, ELLEN C.; ANNE W. GOLDIZEN; MELINDA L. REKDAHL; ROCHELLE CONSTANTINE; CLAIRE GARRIGUE; NAN DAESCHLER HAUSER; M. MICHAEL POOLE; JOOKE ROBBINS and MICHAEL J. NOAD. CURRENT BIOLOGY 21(8):687-691. 2011. Dynamic horizontal cultural transmission of humpback whale song at the ocean basin scale. 0.589 MB GOLDSTEIN, T.; K. M. COLEGROVE; M. HANSON and F. M. D. GULLAND. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 94(3):243-248. 2011. Isolation of a novel adenovirus from California sea lions Zalophus californianus. 1.316 MB GOMEZ-CAMPOS, ENCARNA; ASUNCION BORRELL and ALEX AGUILAR. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY 25(9):1343-1347. 2011. Nitrogen and carbon stable isotopes do not reflect nutritional condition in the striped dolphin. 0.389 MB GOTTSCHLING, MARC; IGNACIO G. BRAVO; ERIC SCHULZ; MARIA A. BRACHO; ROB DEAVILLE; PAUL D. JEPSON; MARIE-FRANCOISE VAN BRESSEM; EGGERT STOCKFLETH and INGO NINDL. MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION 59(1):34-42. 2011. Modular organizations of novel cetacean papillomaviruses. 1.241 MB GRECH, ALANA; JAMES SHEPPARD and HELENE MARSH. PLOS ONE 6(3) e17993. 8pp. 2011. Informing species conservation at multiple scales using data collected for marine mammal stock assessments. 0.383 MB GRIMM, DAVID. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 332(6029):526-529. 2011. Are dolphins too smart for captivity? 0.839 MB GUR, M. BERKE and CHRISTOPHER NIEZRECKI. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 129(4):2059-2067. 2011. A wavelet packet adaptive filtering algorithm for enhancing manatee vocalizations. 0.579 MB HAGIHARA, RIE; RHONDDA E. JONES; JAMES K. SHEPPARD; AMANDA J. HODGSON and HELENE MARSH. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 399(2):173-181. 2011 Minimizing errors in the analysis of dive recordings from shallow-diving animals. 0.785 MB HAZEN, ELLIOTT L.; DOUGLAS P. NOWACEK; LOUIS ST. LAURENT; PATRICK N. HALPIN and DAVID J. MORETTI. PLOS ONE 6(4) e19269. 10pp. 2011. The relationship among oceanography, prey fields, and beaked whale foraging habitat in the Tongue of the Ocean. 0.634 MB HOLLATZ, CLAUDIA; LEONARDO FLACH; C. SCOTT BAKER and FABRICIO R. SANTOS. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 158(4):927-933. 2011. Microsatellite data reveal fine genetic structure in male Guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianesis) in two geographically close embayments at south-eastern coast of Brazil. 0.226 MB HOLLATZ, CLAUDIA; SIBELLE TORRES VILACA; RODRIGO A. F. REDONDO; MIRIAM MARMONTEL; C. SCOTT BAKER and FABRICIO R. SANTOS. BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 102(4):812-827. 2011. The Amazon River system as an ecological barrier driving genetic differentiation of the pink dolphin (Inia geoffrensis). 0.672 MB ISHIBASHI, HIROSHI; EUN-YOUNG KIM and HISATO IWATA. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 45(7):3123-3130. 2011. Transactivation potencies of the Baikal seal (Pusa sibirica) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha by perfluoroalkyl carboxylates and sulfonates: Estimation of PFOA induction equivalency factors. 1.101 MB KERN, A.; U. SIEBERT; B. COZZI; P. R. HOF and H. H. A. OELSCHLAEGER. 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Deep-water life cycle of Anisakis paggiae (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in the Irminger Sea indicates kogiid whale distribution in North Atlantic waters. 0.286 MB KUCKLICK, JOHN; LORI SCHWACKE; RANDY WELLS; ALETA HOHN; AURORE GUICHARD; JENNIFER YORDY; LARRY HANSEN; ERIC ZOLMAN; RACHEL WILSON; JENNY LITZ; DOUG NOWACEK; TERI ROWLES; REBECCA PUGH; BRIAN BALMER; CARRIE SINCLAIR and PATRICIA ROSEL. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 45(10):4270-4277. 2011. Bottlenose dolphins as indicators of persistent organic pollutants in the western North Atlantic Ocean and northern Gulf of Mexico. 0.863 MB LAGUEUX, KERRY M.; MONICA A. ZANI; AMY R. KNOWLTON and SCOTT D. KRAUS. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 14(1):69-77. 2011. Response by vessel operators to protection measures for right whales Eubalaena glacialis in the southeast US calving ground. 1.136 MB LANG, SHELLEY L. C.; SARA J. IVERSON and W. DON BOWEN. PLOS ONE 6(5) e19487. 11pp. 2011. 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Paleoclimatic inference of the mid-Holocene record of monk seal (Monachus monachus) in the Cantabrian Coast. 1.049 MB MARTINEZ-LEVASSEUR; LAURA M.; DIANE GENDRON; ROB J. KNELL; EDEL A. O'TOOLE; MANURAJ SINGH and KARINA ACEVEDO-WHITEHOUSE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 278(1711):1581-1586. 2011. Acute sun damage and photoprotective responses in whales. 0.867 MB MARX, FELIX G. JOURNAL OF MAMMALIAN EVOLUTION 18(2):77-100. 2011. The more the merrier? A large cladistic analysis of mysticetes, and comments on the transition from teeth to baleen. 0.778 MB MARX, FELIX G.; JOHANNES ALBERS and BJOERN BERNING. PALAEONTOLOGY 54(2):303-307. 2011. Lost in translation - a history of systematic confusion and comments on the type species of Squalodon and Patriocetus (Cetacea, Odontoceti). 0.148 MB MCGOWEN, MICHAEL R.; STEPHEN H. MONTGOMERY; CLAY CLARK and JOHN GATESY. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 11(98): 13pp. 2011. Phylogeny and adaptive evolution of the brain-development gene microcephalin (MCPH1) in cetaceans. 0.480 MB MEEGAN, JENNY; CARA FIELD; INGA SIDOR; TRACY ROMANO; SANDRA CASINGHINO; CYNTHIA R. SMITH; LIZABETH KASHINSKY; PATRICIA A. FAIR; GREGORY BOSSART; RANDALL WELLS and J. LAWRENCE DUNN. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION 22(6):856-862. 2010. Development, validation, and utilization of a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of antibodies against Brucella species in marine mammals. 0.349 MB MELIN, SHARON R.; ANTHONY J. ORR; JEFFREY D. HARRIS; JEFFREY L. LAAKE; ROBERT L. DELONG; FRANCES M. D. GULLAND and SHELBI STOUDT. CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE OCEANIC FISHERIES INVESTIGATIONS REPORTS 51:182-194. 2010. Unprecedented mortality of California sea lion pups associated with anomalous oceanographic conditions along the central California coast in 2009. 0.513 MB MELLINGER, DAVID K.; SHARON L. NIEUKIRK; KAROLIN KLINCK; HOLGER KLINCK; ROBERT P. DZIAK; PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM and BRYNDIS BRANDSDOTTIR. BIOLOGY LETTERS 7(3):411-413. 2011. Confirmation of right whales near a nineteenth-century whaling ground east of southern Greenland. 0.192 MB MILLER, L. J.; J. MELLEN; T. GREER and S. A. KUCZAJ II. ANIMAL WELFARE 20(2):159-172. 2011. The effects of education programmes on Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) behaviour. 0.138 MB MORRIS, PAMELA J.; WESLEY R. JOHNSON; JOHN PISANI; GREGORY D. BOSSART; JEFF ADAMS; JOHN S. REIF and PATRICIA A. FAIR. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 148(2-4):440-447. 2011. Isolation of culturable microorganisms from free-ranging bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the southeastern United States. 0.223 MB NAKAHARA, FUMIO and NOBUYUKI MIYAZAKI. JOURNAL OF ETHOLOGY 29(2):309-320. 2011. Vocal exchanges of signature whistles in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.620 MB NEGRETE, JAVIER; ESTEBAN SOIBELZON; EDUARDO P. TONNI; ALEJANDRO CARLINI; LEOPOLDO H. SOIBELZON; SEBASTIAN POLJAK; ROBERTO A. HUARTE and JORGE E. CARBONARI. RADIOCARBON 53(1):161-166. 2011. Antarctic radiocarbon reservoir: The case of the mummified crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) in Bodman Cape, Seymour Island, Antarctica. 0.691 MB NEMIROFF, LEAH; TONYA WIMMER; PIERRE-YVES DAOUST and DONALD F. MCALPINE. CANADIAN FIELD-NATURALIST 124(1):32-44. 2010. Cetacean strandings in the Canadian Maritime Provinces, 1990-2008. 0.412 MB NOWACEK, DOUGLAS P.; ARI S. FRIEDLAENDER; PATRICK N. HALPIN; ELLIOTT L. HAZEN; DAVID W. JOHNSTON; ANDREW J. READ; BORIS ESPINASSE; MENG ZHOU and YIWU ZHU. PLOS ONE 6(4) e19173. 5pp. 2011. Super-aggregations of krill and humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctic Peninsula. 0.509 MB OSBORNE, AMY J.; RUDIGER BRAUNING; JENNIFER K. SCHULTZ; MARTIN A. KENNEDY; JON SLATE NEIL J. GEMMELL. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES 11(3):503-513. 2011. Development of a predicted physical map of microsatellite locus positions for pinnipeds, with wider applicability to the Carnivora. 0.710 MB OSTERRIEDER, SYLVIA K. and RANDALL W. DAVIS. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 91(4):883-892. 2011. Sea otter female and pup activity budgets, Prince William Sound, Alaska. 0.551 MB POSTMA, M.; M. WEGE; M. N. BESTER; D. S. VAN DER MERWE and P. J. N. DE BRUYN. AFRICAN ZOOLOGY 46(1):188-193. 2011. Inshore occurrence of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) at subantarctic Marion Island. 1.171 MB PRACA, EMILIE; SOPHIE LARAN; GILLES LEPOINT; JEAN-PIERRE THOME; ANTONI QUETGLAS; PAOLA BELCARI; PAOLO SARTOR; FRANK DHERMAIN; DENIS ODY; NATHALIE TAPIE; HELENE BUDZINSKI and KRISHNA DAS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 64(5):1058-1065. 2011. Toothed whales in the northwestern Mediterranean: Insight into their feeding ecology using chemical tracers. 0.354 MB REIF, JOHN S. PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS 126(Suppl 1):50-57. 2011. Animal sentinels for environmental and public health. 0.206 MB REISINGER, RYAN R.; P. J. NICO DE BRUYN and MARTHAN N. BESTER. AQUATIC BIOLOGY 12(2):177-185. 2011. Abundance estimates of killer whales at subantarctic Marion Island. 0.813 MB ROCKWELL, ROBERT F.; LINDA J. GORMEZANO and DAVID N. KOONS. OIKOS 120(5):696-709. 2011. Trophic matches and mismatches: Can polar bears reduce the abundance of nesting snow geese in western Hudson Bay? 0.684 MB ROMAN, JACINTO. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY: ZEITSCHRIFT FUER SAUGETIERKUNDE 76(2):237-239. 2011. Short communication What do otters eat where there is no fish? 0.188 MB SAKAI, MAI; KAGARI AOKI; KATSUFUMI SATO; MASAO AMANO; ROBIN W. BAIRD; DANIEL L. WEBSTER; GREGORY S. SCHORR and NOBUYUKI MIYAZAKI. MAMMAL STUDY 36(1):55-59. 2011. Swim speed and acceleration measurements of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in Hawai'I. 0.834 MB SCHEININ, AVIAD P.; DAN KEREM; COLIN D. MACLEOD; MANEL GAZO; CARLA A. CHICOTE and MANUEL CASTELLOTE. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 4: e28. 5pp. 2011. Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in the Mediterranean Sea: Anomalous event or early sign of climate-driven distribution change? 0.229 MB SCHULTZ, JENNIFER K.; BRENDA L. BECKER; THEA C. JOHANOS; JESSICA U. LOPEZ and LIZABETH KASHINSKY. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 92(2):336-341. 2011. Dizygotic twinning in the Hawaiian monk seal. 0.138 MB SEURONT, LAURENT and NARDI CRIBB. PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS 390(12):2333-2339. 2011. Fractal analysis reveals pernicious stress levels related to boat presence and type in the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops aduncus. 0.420 MB SHAUGHNESSY, PETER D.; SIMON D. GOLDSWORTHY; DEREK J. HAMER; BRAD PAGE and REBECCA R. MCINTOSH. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 13(2):87-98. 2011. Australian sea lions Neophoca cinerea at colonies in South Australia: Distribution and abundance, 2004 to 2008. 0.444 MB SONNE, CHRISTIAN; TINE IBURG; PALL S. LEIFSSON; ERIK W. BORN; ROBERT J. LETCHER and RUNE DIETZ. TOXICOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 93(4):789-805. 2011. Thyroid gland lesions in organohalogen contaminated East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 1.544 MB STAVROS, HUI-CHEN W.; MEGAN STOLEN; WENDY NOKE DURDEN; WAYNE MCFEE; GREGORY D. BOSSART and PATRICIA A. FAIR. CHEMOSPHERE 82(11):1649-1661. 2011. Correlation and toxicological inference of trace elements in tissues from stranded and free-ranging bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.916 MB STENSON, GARRY B.; STEVEN BENJAMINS and DAVID G. REDDIN. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 68(5):937-946. 2011. Using bycatch data to understand habitat use of small cetaceans: Lessons from an experimental driftnet fishery. 0.465 MB SVEEGAARD, SIGNE; JONAS TEILMANN; PER BERGGREN; KIM N. MOURITSEN; DOUGLAS GILLESPIE and JAKOB TOUGAARD. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 68(5):929-936. 2011. Acoustic surveys confirm the high-density areas of harbour porpoises found by satellite tracking. 0.455 MB TRIMBLE, MICAELA and ISABELLE CHARRIER. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY: ZEITSCHRIFT FUER SAUGETIERKUNDE 76(2):208-216. 2011. Individuality in South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) mother-pup vocalizations: Implications of ecological constraints and geographical variations? 0.651 MB VAZQUEZ-MEDINA, J. P.; N. O. OLGUIN-MONROY; P. D. MALDONADO; A. SANTAMARIA; M. KONIGSBERG; R. ELSNER; M. O. HAMMILL; J. M. BURNS and T. ZENTENO-SAVIN. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 89(3):206-212. 2011. Maturation increases superoxide radical production without increasing oxidative damage in the skeletal muscle of hooded seals (Cystophora cristata). 0.443 MB VERRIER, DELPHINE; RENE GROSCOLAS; CHRISTOPHE GUINET and JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY 25(3):704-717. 2011. Development of fasting abilities in subantarctic fur seal pups: Balancing the demands of growth under extreme nutritional restrictions. 0.556 MB VIANNA, JULIANA A.; GONZALO MEDINA-VOGEL; CLAUDIO CHEHEBAR; WALTER SIELFELD; CARLOS OLAVARRIA and SYLVAIN FAUGERON. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 11(53): 12pp. 2011. Phylogeography of the Patagonian otter Lontra provocax: Adaptive divergence to marine habitat or signature of southern glacial refugia? 0.547 MB VILLANGER, GRO D.; BJORN M. JENSSEN; RITA R. FJELDBERG; ROBERT J. LETCHER; DEREK C. G. MUIR; MAJA KIRKEGAARD; CHRISTIAN SONNE and RUNE DIETZ. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 37(4):694-708. 2011. Exposure to mixtures of organohalogen contaminants and associative interactions with thyroid hormones in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.718 MB VILLANGER, G. D.; C. LYDERSEN; K. M. KOVACS; E. LIE; J. U. SKAARE and B. M. JENSSEN. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 409(13):2511-2524. 2011. Disruptive effects of persistent organohalogen contaminants on thyroid function in white whales (Delphinapterus leucas) from Svalbard. 0.607 MB VILSTRUP, JULIA T.; SIMON Y. W. HO; ANDREW D. FOOTE; PHILLIP A. MORIN; DANIELLE KREB; MICHAEL KRUETZEN; GUIDO J. PARRA; KELLY M. ROBERTSON; RENAUD DE STEPHANIS; PHILIPPE VERBORGH; ESKE WILLERSLEV; LUDOVIC ORLANDO and M. THOMAS P. GILBERT. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 11(65): 10pp. 2011. Mitogenomic phylogenetic analyses of the Delphinidae with an emphasis on the Globicephalinae. 2.128 MB VOLLMER, NICOLE L.; AMELIA VIRICEL; LYNSEY WILCOX; M. KATHERINE MOORE and PATRICIA E. ROSEL. CURRENT GENETICS 57(2):115-131. 2011. The occurrence of mtDNA heteroplasmy in multiple cetacean species. 0.551 MB VOLOKHOV, DMITRIY V.; TENAYA NORRIS; CARLOS RIOS; MAUREEN K. DAVIDSON; JOANNE B. MESSICK; FRANCES M. GULLAND and VLADIMIR E. CHIZHIKOV. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 149(1-2):262-268. 2011. Novel hemotrophic mycoplasma identified in naturally infected California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.301 MB WADE, P. R.; A. DE ROBERTIS; K. R. HOUGH; R. BOOTH; A. KENNEDY; R. G. LEDUC; L. MUNGER; J. NAPP; K. E. W. SHELDEN; S. RANKIN; O. VASQUEZ; C. WILSON. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 13(2):99-109. 2011. Rare detections of North Pacific right whales in the Gulf of Alaska, with observations of their potential prey. 2.026 MB WANG, KEXIONG and DING WANG. JOURNAL OF ETHOLOGY 29(2):343-349. 2011. Variations in independent areas of activity of captive Yangtze finless porpoises, Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis, during the acclimation period after wild capture. 0.350 MB WAUGH, COURTNEY A.; WILHELMINA M. HUSTON; MICHAEL J. NOAD and SUSAN BENGTSON NASH. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 62(4):758-761. 2011. Cytochrome P450 isozyme protein verified in the skin of southern hemisphere humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae): Implications for biochemical biomarker assessment. 0.312 MB WIESKOTTEN, SVEN; BJORN MAUCK; LARS MIERSCH; GUIDO DEHNHARDT and WOLD HANKE. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 214(11):1922-1930. 2011. Hydrodynamic discrimination of wakes caused by objects of different size or shape in a harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). 1.000 MB WILLIAMS, ROB; SHARON L. HEDLEY; TREVOR A. BRANCH; MARK V. BRAVINGTON; ALEXANDRE N. ZERBINI and KEN P. FINDLAY. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 25(3):526-535. 2011. Chilean blue whales as a case study to illustrate methods to estimate abundance and evaluate conservation status of rare species. 0.403 MB ZAPPES, CAMILAH ANTUNES; ARTUR ANDRIOLO; PAULO CESAR SIMOES-LOPES and ANA PAULA MADEIRA DI BENEDITTO. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 54(5):427-432. 2011. 'Human-dolphin (Tursiops truncatus Montagu, 1821) cooperative fishery' and its influence on cast net fishing activities in Barra de Imbe/Tramandai, Southern Brazil. 0.344 MB The Special issue of International Journal of Comparative Psychology 23(4). Research with Captive Marine Mammals is Important Part II. Can be downloaded at: http://www.comparativepsychology.org/ From caryns at sirenian.org Mon May 30 05:02:46 2011 From: caryns at sirenian.org (Caryn Self-Sullivan) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 08:02:46 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Study Manatees and Dolphins in Belize: Deadline Extended to June 3rd Message-ID: Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation of Antillean Manatees, Bottlenose Dolphins in the Belize Barrier Reef Lagoon System: A Unique Experiential Learning Field Course in Belize, Central America Dates: 30 July ? 12 August 2011 (inclusive of travel) Website: http://sirenian.org/2011FieldCourse.html PI & Co-PI: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D.(1, 2) & Katie S. LaCommare, Ph.D.(1, 3, 4) Visiting Scientist: Heather J. Kalb, Ph.D. (5) Location: Drowned Cayes, Belize, Host: Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge http://belizeadventurelodge.com (passport required) + secondary field site TBA dependent on course enrollment. Want to learn more about Marine Biology? Interested in Marine Mammals, Animal Behavior, Ecology, or Conservation Biology? Join our research team for two intense weeks of total immersion into the world of animal behavior, ecology & conservation, Antillean manatees, bottlenose dolphins, coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds in Belize! Course Overview: This is a total immersion, experiential learning field course where you will live, work, and study from a marine science field station on a pristine, private island within the Belize Barrier Reef Lagoon System. Data collected during the course will contribute to our long-term manatee & dolphin research project established in 1998. You will learn through a variety of learning activities, literature review and discussion, independent and team projects, and actual field research. Be prepared to rise with the sun and spend 8-10 hours outdoors, including 3-4 hours on the water each day learning about the tropical Caribbean environment as we explore a maze of mangrove islands, seagrass beds, coral patches, and the Belize Barrier Reef. Extra-curricular activities are included: (1) diving or snorkeling at Turneffe Atoll, and (2) exploring an ancient Maya City. Additional, optional SCUBA dives are available as time and weather permits, but additional costs are involved. Note: You do not need to have your SCUBA certification to enroll in this course. Optional Credit Hours: The course provides 100 experiential learning and lecture hours in the field, plus approximately 35 hours of pre- field reading, research, and preparation; approximately 50 of the 135 total hours include direct instruction by faculty. This is comparable to a 3 credit hour university course and meets the US DOE criteria in 34 CFR, SS600.2. You must make arrangements IN ADVANCE with BOTH your advising faculty and Dr. Self-Sullivan for credit to be earned through your home university. Credit hour fees must be paid directly to your school and you must fulfill any study abroad requirements of your school. This course is divided into 4 major components: lectures and learning activities (~1 hour per day), independent reading and assignments (~2 hour per day), data collection in the field (~3 hours per day), project development & implementation (~2 hours per day), presentation of pre-field research (~1 hour per day), and debate/group discussion of reading materials (~1 hour per day). Deadlines: Early registration & and deposit due May 1st, 2011; regular registration & deposit due June 1st, 2011; balance due July 1st, 2011. Late registration (after July 1st--if space available) incurs a $100 late fee. Minimum/Maximum Class Size: 8-24 students Costs: $2995 includes all expenses for lodging, meals, field trips, ground & water transfer fees, research & materials fees; DOES NOT include airfare, books, restaurant/bar/dive/tour tips, or credit hour fees. Up to two (2) $500 Scholarships are available for students from low-income countries. Recruit a Friend! Email caryns at sirenian.org or call 540.287.8207 to learn about registration discounts for groups of two (2) or more students! Deadlines: Regular Registration & $500 Deposit Due 1 June 2011; Balance Due 1 July 2011 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 3RD! Registration Form: http://sirenian.org/2011BelizeRegistration.pdf Detailed Syllabus: http://sirenian.org/2011BelizeSyllabus.pdf Policy & Liability Form: http://sirenian.org/2011BelizePolicy.pdf Recruit a Friend Flyer: http://sirenian.org/2011BelizeFlyer.pdf Download a Complete Field Expedition Briefing (9MB): http://sirenian.org/2011BelizeBriefing.pdf ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact Dr. C: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D. at caryns at sirenian.org or 540.287.8207 Visit our Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=370432825564 Faculty Affiliations: 1. Sirenian International, 200 Stonewall Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 2. Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education, Oceanographic Center, North Miami, Florida 3. University of Massachusetts-Boston, Department of Biology 4. Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan 5. West Liberty University, Department of Biology, Wheeling, West Virginia Posted by: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D. Consultant: Animal Behavior & Wildlife Conservation Primary Email: caryns at sirenian.org Mailing Address: 200 Stonewall Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-2110 Mobile: 540.287.8207 | Fax: 888.371.4998 Adjunct Faculty, Nova Southeastern University NSU Email: cs1733 at nova.edu http://www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/ http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ President & Co-founder, Sirenian International, Inc. http://sirenian.org/caryn.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From souvignon at gmail.com Tue May 31 02:21:14 2011 From: souvignon at gmail.com (Vadim Pavlov) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 11:21:14 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] new publication on novel tag design for dolphins Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The paper below has just been published online in Marine Mammal Science journal: Pavlov, V. V. and Rashad, A. M. (2011), A non-invasive dolphin telemetry tag: Computer design and numerical flow simulation. Marine Mammal Science, 27: no. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00476.x Abstract The impact of devices attached to animals remains a challenge in telemetry studies of dolphins. It was hypothesized that the hydrodynamic design of a tag could provide stable attachment to the dorsal fin by means of resultant hydrodynamic force appearing when a dolphin is swimming. To verify this hypothesis the computer fluid dynamics (CFD) study of tag performance was carried out. A virtual model presenting authentic geometry of a dolphin with tag attached to the dorsal fin was constructed. The same model without tag was used as a reference object to calculate tag impact as regards drag, lift, and moments coefficients. Flow around the models was simulated for the range of velocities as well as the ranges of pitch and yaw angles. It was shown that in 33 of 35 CFD scenarios the streamlined shape of a tag generates the lift force that facilitates keeping a tag attached to the fin. Throughout the set of calculations the tag-associated drag coefficient does not exceed 4%, which indicates low impact. Data obtained present a baseline for the further development of non-invasive dolphin telemetry tags. Please note that this is correct version of the article. If you have downloaded previous version (with low-resolution pictures) posted on the MMS website at 2 May 2001 please download it again or contact me directly for the pdf of the article at pavlov.v.v at gmail.com Best regards, Vadim -- Vadim Pavlov, Ph.D Research and Technology Center Westcoast Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel Werftstr. 6 25761 B?sum Tel: 49-4834-604-121 Fax: 49-4834-604-199 e-mail: pavlov.v.v at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lister at beamreach.org Sat May 28 07:59:05 2011 From: lister at beamreach.org (Scott Veirs, Beam Reach) Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 14:59:05 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] Study endangered killer whales this fall Message-ID: <14203020.23185.1306594745028.JavaMail.sfdc@na2-app3-14-sjl.ops.sfdc.net> Please forward this under/graduate field research opportunity to your students and peers: Get off-campus for 10 weeks this fall or next year to study endangered killer whales, their ecosystem, and marine conservation. Apply now to conduct your own research with the Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School. Beam Reach is for you if you want to: ? -- study endangered orcas and their ecosystem, from salmon to phytoplankton ? -- use advanced bioacoustic tools in your own project ? -- network with experts in killer whale conservation ? -- learn to sail a biodiesel-electric catamaran ? -- explore the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest ? -- earn 18 credits from the University of Washington Learn more (audio/video/photos) at our web site: http://beamreach.org Or hear all about it from the student blogs! http://beamreach.org/blog We are currently accepting applications for the fall 2011 program (August 22 ? October 28) and the spring and fall 2012 programs.? To apply you should have completed your first year of college, be interested in the marine environment, and want to spend 10 weeks off-campus in an intensive field research experience. To start your adventure just complete this simple application form.? Upcoming reviews are December 6 and January 3. Let us know if you have any questions! Dr. Scott Veirs info at beamreach.org Recent publications and presentations: Acoustical Society of America Killer Whale Acoustics session http://www.beamreach.org/2011/05/28/killer-whale-session-asa-meeting Holt, et al. (2009) Killer whales increase their call amplitude in response to vessel noise -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From allavonav at yahoo.es Mon May 30 15:06:02 2011 From: allavonav at yahoo.es (=?iso-8859-1?Q?=C1ngela_Llavona?=) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 23:06:02 +0100 (BST) Subject: [MARMAM] A question about a marked fin whale at North Atlantic Message-ID: <156450.73422.qm@web29719.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Dear Marmamers, ?????????????????????????? last week fishermen from Galicia (NW Spain) told us that they saw a whale around 10 - 12m length with a yellow label/mark at its back swimming to the North Atlantic. We can't confirm the identification of the species but as 15 days before a fin whale calve of more or less the same length stranded at the coast, we suppose that it could be also a calve or a juvenile of this species. ???? Somebody is using this yellow marks for the identification of fin whales or tracking them? ???? Thank you! ???? Cheers, ???????????????????? ?ngela Llavona???? ________________________________ ? C.E.M.MA. www.cemma.org ________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jrc135 at uclive.ac.nz Mon May 30 20:38:45 2011 From: jrc135 at uclive.ac.nz (Jenipher Cate) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 03:38:45 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer request for research project on New Zealand fur seals Message-ID: <2FA7C3868789E249A4224CE5CF49E76712866FDB@SN2PRD0202MB117.namprd02.prod.outlook.com> Marine Mammal List Serve Volunteer request Date: November 2011 through March 2012 Tourism impacts on the New Zealand fur seal at differing breeding colonies throughout New Zealand. Project Summary: We are looking for volunteers to participate in the New Zealand fur seal and tourism research project at four focal breeding colonies along the south island of New Zealand (Banks Peninsula, Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, and Cape Foulwind). This is a joint research effort by the New Zealand Department of Conservation and the University of Canterbury. Data are collected from multiple platforms including shore, tour vessels and kayak. Skills that will be obtained include behavioural data collection from a research vessel, behavioural data collection from shore, collection of photographic and behavioural data from shore and tour vessels. Additional research tasks will include and data entry. We are seeking candidates with previous experience working with pinnipeds or animal behaviour, although prior experience is not required. Applicants should be comfortable working on boats. You must be comfortable working in the field in a variety of conditions and with a small group of international scientists and students. As travel to field sites requires hiking, applicants should be comfortable working outside for up to 8 hours, walking on steep, unstable terrain, and able to hike for up to an hour each way. A typical work week will consist of 4 days in the field, two days on a boat, and one day off. A portion of this project may require camping and kayaking for up to a week at a time, however that is subject to funding. The next field season begins November 1st 2011 and runs through the beginning of March 2012 (4 months). Minimum duration of volunteer positions is three months, with preferred commitment of the whole field season (4 months). Project funding is limited and you must be able to provide your own transportation to New Zealand, housing, food and cell phone. Base of operation will be located in Akaroa, New Zealand. All travel expenses to field sites within the field season will be covered by the project. This is a great volunteer opportunity for university credit, obtaining field experience, or personal interest. To apply, please provide a letter of interest, C.V. available dates and contact information for 3 references to: Jenipher Cate at jrc135 at uclive.ac.nz . Please refer all questions/inquiries to the above email address. Thank you Jenipher Cate, PhD candicate University of Canterbury Marine Mammal Behaviour Private Bag 4800 Ilam, Christchurch New Zealand Jenipher Cate, MSc Marine Mammal Behaviour University of Canterbury, New Zealand -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org Mon May 30 09:55:11 2011 From: kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org (Kathleen M. Dudzinski) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 12:55:11 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Aquatic Mammals 37.2 now available online Message-ID: <579A8489-89C3-44F5-9F3D-CBE26172EBEC@dolphincommunicationproject.org> Dear MARMAM and ECS-talk subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following titles represent the contents of the most recent issue (Volume 37, issue 2, 2011) of Aquatic Mammals. The online issue is now available. For individuals with a print subscription, the joint hard copy of 37.1/37.2 will be mailed in early July. 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 the journal web site and sign in to download all articles from this volume: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ 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. Please see list below for Volume 37, issue 2 contents 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 ******************* Witteveen, B.H., Worthy, G.A.J., Wynne, K.M., Hirons, A.C., Andrews III, A.G., Markel, R.W. 2011. Trophic Levels of North Pacific Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Through Analysis of Stable Isotopes: Implications on Prey and Resource Quality. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 101-110, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.101 Trophic levels of 1,105 humpback whales from six geographically and isotopically distinct North Pacific feeding groups were calculated using ?15N of humpback whales and regional primary consumers. The overall mean trophic level for North Pacific humpback whales was 3.6 ? 0.02, indicating a diet of both fish and zooplankton, and, thus, supporting assumptions of humpback whales as generalist predators. The highest mean trophic level was calculated for the north Gulf of Alaska group (4.0 ? 0.03), while the lowest was found for the Russian and the western Aleutian Islands group (3.3 ? 0.08). Differences in mean trophic levels suggest that feeding groups differ in the proportion of fish and zooplankton in their diets. Dwyer, S.L., Visser, I.N. 2011. Cookie Cutter Shark (Isistius sp.) Bites on Cetaceans, with Particular Reference to Killer Whales (Orca) (Orcinus orca). Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 111-138, DOI 10.1578/AM. 37.2.2011.111 Forty-nine species of cetaceans have been recorded in the literature with cookie cutter shark (Isistius sp.) bites. The first record of a cookie cutter shark bite mark on orca (Orcinus orca) was from New Zealand waters in 1955. We present 37 unpublished records of cookie cutter shark bite marks on orca in tropical to cold waters; a further six published records were collated, and additionally 35 individuals with bite marks were noted in photo-identification catalogues. A total of 120 individuals and 198 bite marks were recorded, with the northernmost at 70? 44' N and the southernmost at 77? 14' S. We provide the first healing rate of a cookie cutter shark bite mark on an orca in New Zealand waters, with a maximum of 150 d between open wound and healed scar. Longevity of scars is considered, with one particular bite mark still visible as a dark grey oval/elliptic mark 1,158 d post photographing the open wound. Open cookie cutter shark bite marks were not observed on orca photo-graphed in Antarctic waters, despite the majority of bite marks being recorded on Antarctic orca. This suggests a high level of movement outside the Antarctic cold water regions as the known distribution of cookie cutter sharks is in warm temperate to tropical waters. Supporting evidence for these movements is given by records of Antarctic orca in New Zealand waters with open cookie cutter shark bite marks. Holst, M., Greene Jr., C.R., Richardson, W.J., McDonald, T.L., Bay, K., Schwartz, S.J., Smith, G. 2011. Responses of Pinnipeds to Navy Missile Launches at San Nicolas Island, California. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 139-150, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.139 To document the responses of pinnipeds to launches of missiles and similar aerial vehicles, three species of pinnipeds were observed during 77 launches from Navy-owned San Nicolas Island off California from August 2001 to October 2008. Pinniped behavior and flight sounds during each launch were recorded by unattended video cameras and acoustic recorders set up around the island?s periphery, usually in pairs, as vehicles flew over or near haul-out sites. Multiple logistic regression was used to assess dependence of pinniped responses on received sound, distance from flight path, type of vehicle, and natural factors. The majority of observed California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) startled and showed increased vigilance up to 2 min after each launch; responses often included movement on the beach or into the water and were significantly related to received sound level and distance from the vehicle?s closest point of approach. Most observed northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) showed little reaction to launches and merely raised their heads briefly. Nonetheless, their responses were also related to received sound level and distance from vehicle trajectory. The harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) was the most responsive species. During the majority of launches, most (average 68%; range 7 to 100%) observed harbor seals within ~4 km of the launch trajectory left their haul-out site by entering the water; harbor seals hauled out again at the same site several hours after a launch. Within the range of conditions studied, there was no clear correlation between harbor seal response and received sound level or distance from the closest point of approach of the vehicle. Despite these short-term behavioral reactions, the effects of launch operations are likely to have been minor and localized, with no consequences for local pinniped populations as pinniped population sizes on San Nicolas Island are stable or increasing. Leeney, R.H., Carslake, D., Elwen, S.H. 2011. Using Static Acoustic Monitoring to Describe Echolocation Behaviour of Heaviside?s Dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) in Namibia. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 151-160, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.151 Static acoustic monitoring is a cost-effective, low-effort means of gathering large datasets on echolocation click characteristics and habi tat use by odontocetes. Heaviside?s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) were monitored using an acoustic monitoring unit, the T- POD, in July 2008 at a site of known high abundance for this species in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The T-POD successfully detected clicks from Heaviside?s dol phins, and these clicks were detected in the 120 to 140 kHz frequency range. A distinct diel pattern to the hourly mean inter-click interval was observed, with higher values during daylight hours than at night, suggesting that click trains are produced at faster rates at night time. There was no apparent diel pattern in the proportion of buzz trains produced, however. A diel pattern in click activity was observed, with many more detection-positive minutes per hour recorded between dusk and dawn, and vocalization activity dropping to low levels in the middle of the day. This corresponded with visual observations made on abundance of dolphins in the study area. These results suggest that Heaviside?s dolphins use this site primarily during the night. Static acoustic monitoring proved to be an effective technique for monitoring patterns of habitat use by Heaviside?s dolphins. Dennison, S.R., Boor, M., Fauquier, D., Van Bonn, W., Greig, D.J., Gulland, F.M.D. 2011. Foramen Ovale and Ductus Arteriosus Patency in Neonatal Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Pups in Rehabilitation. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 161-166, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.161 Twenty neonatal harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in rehabilitation following maternal separation underwent serial echocardiographic studies to assess patency and subsequent age of functional closure of the ductus arteriosus (d.a.). B-mode, color-flow Doppler, and pulse and continuous wave Doppler were utilized to identify the d.a. and determine patency and directionality of blood flow. Seals were also evaluated for evidence of foramen ovale (f.o.) patency. B-mode ultrasound was used to evaluate the inter-atrial septum for abnormal (aneurismal) motion, a sign of f.o. patency in other species. In one harbor seal, this motion was confirmed as being consistent with f.o. patency by contrast echocardiography. Closure of the f.o. was not confirmed in any harbor seal prior to release back into the free- ranging population. Data acquired indicate that there is patency of the f.o. and d.a. after birth for a longer period in phocids than in described terrestrial mammals. The f.o. may be patent up to 7 wks of age, and the d.a. may be patent up to 6 wks of age without evidence of clinical consequence. This difference in ontogeny between terrestrial mammals and harbor seals is presumptively a diving adaptation. Such an adaptation is counterintuitive given that humans with f.o. patency are at increased risk of stroke following the introduction or formation of intravascular gas bubbles and suggests that con-current protective mechanisms may be present. Acevedo-Guti?rrez, A., Cendejas-Zarelli, S. 2011. Nocturnal Haul-Out Patterns of Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) Related to Airborne Noise Levels in Bellingham, Washington, USA. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 167-174. DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.167 Given their distribution, harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are likely to interact with human activities and potentially be disturbed. However, it is unclear how human development affects the haul-out behavior of harbor seals near urban areas. Because disturbance related to human development may increase noise levels in air, one might expect seals to haul-out at times when airborne noise levels are low. This study examined the number of harbor seals hauled-out relative to time of day, noise levels in air, and tide level at two haul-out sites in the city of Bellingham, Washington, USA. Harbor seals were observed from May 2008 to April 2009. Two surveys were conducted every 1 to 2 wks? one during the day and one at night. Harbor seal counts and in-air noise levels were recorded approximately 100 m from each haul-out site with binoculars and a sound level meter, respectively. Given the strong correlation between time of day and noise levels, one set of linear mixed effects models examined the interactive influence of time of day and tide level on harbor seal numbers. Another set of models examined the effect of noise level and tide level on harbor seal numbers. Despite fluctuations in harbor seal num bers in relation to time of year and haul-out site, more harbor seals hauled-out during the night than during the day. The best model for the number of harbor seals hauled-out included an interaction between time of day and tide level, and an interac tion between noise level and tide level. This study indicated that numbers of harbor seals hauling-out in Bellingham were correlated with time of day and in-air noise levels. However, it is unclear if the nocturnal haul-out behavior of harbor seals was a consequence of human development. It is still possible that an unknown factor associated with time of day was responsible for the observed results. To tease out the correlation between time of day and in-air noise levels, a future comparative study between nearby haul-out sites ?one close to human activities and one away from them?is recommended. Noke Durden, W., Stolen, E.D., Stolen, M.K. 2011. Abundance, Distribution, and Group Composition of Indian River Lagoon Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 175-186, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.175 Information on the abundance and distribution of cetaceans is essential to management and conservation and necessary to assess mortality trends and anthropogenic impacts for stock assessment. Line- transect aerial surveys (n = 45) were conducted to assess bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) abundance, distribution, and group composition in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) estuary system, Florida, from 2002 to 2004. Calves composed 9.41% of all known age class animals sighted. Multiple covariate distance sampling was used to estimate abundance. Abundance estimates varied seasonally, ranging between 362 (95% CI = 192 to 622; summer 2003) and 1,316 dolphins (95% CI = 795 to 2,061; winter 2002-2003), with a mean abundance of 662 dolphins (95% CI = 544 to 842). Abundance estimates for the Mosquito Lagoon sub-basin exhibited the greatest seasonal variability. Seasonal differences in abundance within strata suggest seasonal movement patterns. This study provides the first abundance estimate for IRL dolphins in over 30 y. Further studies that investigate evidence of influx/efflux are needed to better under-stand the population biology of IRL dolphins. Short Notes Balmer, B.C., Wells, R.S., Schwacke, L.H., Rowles, T.K., Hunter, C., Zolman, E.S., Townsend, F.I., Danielson, B., Westgate, A.J., McLellan, W.A., Pabst, D.A. 2011. Evaluation of a Single-Pin, Satellite-Linked Transmitter Deployed on Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Along the Coast of Georgia, USA. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 187-192, DOI 10.1578/ AM.37.2.2011.187 von Streit, C., Udo Ganslosser, U., von Fersen, L. 2011. Ethogram of Two Captive Mother-Calf Dyads of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): Comparison with Field Ethograms. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 193-197, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.193 Haelters, J., Everaarts, E. 2011. Two Cases of Physical Interaction Between White-Beaked Dolphins (Lagenorhynchus albirostris) and Juvenile Harbour Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in the Southern North Sea. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 198-201, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.198 Silveira, L., Furtado, M.M., Rosas, F.C.W., Silva, L.C.L.C., Cabral, M.M.M, T?rres, N.M., Sollmann, R., Kouba, A., J?como, A.T.A. 2011. Tagging Giant Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae) for Radio-Telemetry Studies. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 208-212, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.208 Piwetz, S., Heidi R. Whitehead, H.R., Godlove, L.R., Cowan, D.F. 2011. An Underwater Recording Stethoscope Based on an Omnidirectional Hydrophone for Use in Dolphin Rehabilitation and Diagnosis. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 202-204, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.20 McCafferty, D.J., Parsons, E.C.M. 2011. Marine Mammal Ecotypes: Implications for Otter Conservation and Management. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 205-207, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.205 Historical Perspectives Essay Defran, R.H. 2011. Historical Perspectives. Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 213-221, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.213 Book Review Johnson, M. 2011. TAGGING AND TRACKING OF MARINE ANIMALS WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES. Editors: J. L. Nielsen, H. Arrizabalaga, N. Fragoso, A. Hobday, M. Lutcavage, & J. Sibert. (Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4020-9639-6, 452 pp.) Aquatic Mammals 37(2), 222-224, DOI 10.1578/AM.37.2.2011.222 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jrc135 at uclive.ac.nz Tue May 31 16:28:13 2011 From: jrc135 at uclive.ac.nz (Jenipher Cate) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 23:28:13 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Updated Volunteer request for research project on New Zealand fur seals Message-ID: <2FA7C3868789E249A4224CE5CF49E7671286708D@SN2PRD0202MB117.namprd02.prod.outlook.com> :Updated request Please note the due date for all applications is June 18, 2011. Candidates will be chosen by late June. Volunteer request Date: November 2011 through March 2012 Applications due by June 18, 2011 Tourism impacts on the New Zealand fur seal at differing breeding colonies throughout New Zealand. Project Summary: We are looking for volunteers to participate in the New Zealand fur seal and tourism research project at four focal breeding colonies along the south island of New Zealand (Banks Peninsula, Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, and Cape Foulwind). This is a joint research effort by the New Zealand Department of Conservation and the University of Canterbury. Data are collected from multiple platforms including shore, tour vessels and kayak. Skills that will be obtained include behavioural data collection from a research vessel, behavioural data collection from shore, collection of photographic and behavioural data from shore and tour vessels. Additional research tasks will include and data entry. We are seeking candidates with previous experience working with pinnipeds or animal behaviour, although prior experience is not required. Applicants should be comfortable working on boats. You must be comfortable working in the field in a variety of conditions and with a small group of international scientists and students. As travel to field sites requires hiking, applicants should be comfortable working outside for up to 8 hours, walking on steep, unstable terrain, and able to hike for up to an hour each way. A typical work week will consist of 4 days in the field, two days on a boat, and one day off. A portion of this project may require camping and kayaking for up to a week at a time, however that is subject to funding. The next field season begins November 1st 2011 and runs through the beginning of March 2012 (4 months). Minimum duration of volunteer positions is three months, with preferred commitment of the whole field season (4 months). Project funding is limited and you must be able to provide your own transportation to New Zealand, housing, food and cell phone. Base of operation will be located in Akaroa, New Zealand. All travel expenses to field sites within the field season will be covered by the project. This is a great volunteer opportunity for university credit, obtaining field experience, or personal interest. To apply, please provide a letter of interest, C.V. available dates and contact information for 3 references to: Jenipher Cate at jrc135 at uclive.ac.nz . Please refer all questions/inquiries to the above email address. Thank you Jenipher Cate, PhD candicate University of Canterbury Marine Mammal Behaviour Private Bag 4800 Ilam, Christchurch New Zealand Jenipher Cate, MSc Marine Mammal Behaviour University of Canterbury, New Zealand -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From chsalvadeo at yahoo.com.mx Tue May 31 18:33:10 2011 From: chsalvadeo at yahoo.com.mx (christian salvadeo) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 18:33:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?Bryde=E2=80=99s_whale_relationship_with_ENSO_a?= =?utf-8?q?nd_prey_availability?= Message-ID: <20454.82844.qm@web125702.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Hito all, The followingpaper just being published in English and Spanish, this paper shows evidence of the indirect effects of ENSO on cetaceans in the Northeast Pacific Ocean. Make all requests to: chsalvadeo at yahoo.com.mx CJ Salvadeo, S Flores-Ram?rez, A G?mez-Gallardo U, C MacLeod, D Lluch-Belda,S Jaume-Schinkel, J Urb?n R.2011. Bryde?s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) in the southwestern Gulf of California: Relationship with ENSO variability and prey availability. Ciencias Marinas, 37(2): 215?225 ? ABSTRACT. Interannual changes in the occurrence of Bryde?s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) have been observed in La Paz Bay (southwestern Gulf of California, Mexico) over the last 20 years. We suggest that these changes could be driven by natural fluctuations in food resources that are related to climate variability. We compared monthly Bryde?s whale occurrence in La Paz Bay from 1988 to 2006 to climate variability at seasonal and interannual time scales and its effect on prey availability. The results showed that Bryde?s whales do not have a well-defined pattern of seasonal occurrence; however, large numbers of whales were consistently recorded during La Ni?a conditions when the Gulf of California sardine population is distributed further south within the gulf. In contrast, fewer whales were recorded during El Ni?o and neutral conditions. This indicates that changes in the occurrence of Bryde?s whales at La Paz Bay are driven by the El Ni?o-Southern Oscillation interannual variability and are probably mediated by their prey availability. ? Key words: climate variability, Pacific sardine, sardine distribution, cetacean occurrence. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: