From GormleyA at landcareresearch.co.nz Sun Apr 1 20:23:44 2012 From: GormleyA at landcareresearch.co.nz (Andrew Gormley) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:23:44 +1200 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: First evidence marine protected areas can work for marine mammals Message-ID: Hi all, The following paper has just been published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, and is free to download from the journal website (see link). Gormley, A.M., Slooten, E., Dawson, S., Barker, R.J., Rayment, W., du Fresne, S., Br?ger, S. (2012) First evidence that marine protected areas can work for marine mammals. Journal of Applied Ecology 49: 474-480. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2012.02121.x/abstract Summary 1.?Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been advocated for the protection of threatened marine mammals, but there is no empirical evidence that they are effective. In 1988, the Banks Peninsula Marine Mammal Sanctuary was established to reduce gillnet mortalities of Hector?s dolphin Cephalorhynchus hectori, an endangered dolphin species endemic to New Zealand. This study assesses the effectiveness of the MPA in improving the survival rate of Hector?s dolphin at Banks Peninsula. 2.?Over 21 years, we undertook photo-identification surveys of Hector?s dolphins along standardized transects from small outboard-powered boats. From 1986 to 2006, we photographically captured 462 reliably marked individuals. We estimated mean annual survival during the pre-sanctuary and post-sanctuary periods by applying a Bayesian random effects capture-recapture model to the data. Population growth was estimated from population simulations using a stage-structured matrix model. 3.?We estimate a 90% probability that survival has improved between the pre-sanctuary and post-sanctuary periods, with estimates of mean survival probability increasing by 5.4% (from 0.863 to 0.917). This improvement in survival corresponds to a 6% increase in mean annual population growth (from 0.939 to 0.995). 4.?Synthesis and applications. Our study demonstrates improvement in a demographic parameter of an endangered marine mammal species following conservation action. Our results provide evidence that area-based protection measures can be effective for marine mammals. We note that estimating demographic parameters in marine mammals requires many years of data to achieve sufficient precision to detect biologically meaningful change. MPAs should be established with a commitment to long-term monitoring. 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URL: From cvincent at univ-lr.fr Mon Apr 2 00:14:37 2012 From: cvincent at univ-lr.fr (Cecile Vincent) Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:14:37 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] web site for marine vertebrate dive records Message-ID: <4F7951DD.2090205@univ-lr.fr> Dear all, After many months of development, the Penguiness Book 2 is now online at http://penguinessbook.scarmarbin.be/. This database compiles the diving performances of all air-breathing animals (reptiles, aquatic mammals, birds...) using published results from the scientific literature, ensuring that these data are the most reliable on the Net. We are still in the process of checking the database following the transfer from the old version (hosted in Japan) to the new one (now hosted in Belgium by SCAR-marBIN), so we apology if you spot any mistakes. We would be very happy if you could send us your feedback (e.g. if, for instance, the page does not display well on some browsers) or information/data/photos. We will try to keep the page as up-to-date as we can. Please feel free to advertise the page. Best Yan Ropert-Coudert et Akiko Kato + the development team From mchambellant at hotmail.com Mon Apr 2 03:22:36 2012 From: mchambellant at hotmail.com (Magaly Chambellant) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 10:22:36 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] new papers on ringed seal ecology Message-ID: I'm pleased to announce the publication of the following papers on ringed seal ecology: Temporal variations in Hudson Bay ringed seal (Phoca hispida) life-history parameters in relation to environmentMagaly Chambellant, Ian Stirling, William A. Gough, and Steven H. Ferguson We related temporal variation in the environment to demographic parameters and body condition of ringed seals (Phoca hispida) in Hudson Bay, near the southern limit of the species' geographic range. Ringed seals harvested by Inuit hunters for subsistence purposes in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada, from 1991 to 2006 were measured and sampled. Ringed seal ovulation rate did not change over time, but pregnancy rate and percent pups in the fall harvest increased in the 2000s, compared to the 1990s. Ringed seals grew faster and attained sexual maturity earlier in life, and the population age structure shifted to younger age classes in the 2000s compared to the 1990s. Ringed seal demographic parameters were characteristic of a population in decline in the 1990s and a growing population in the 2000s. A quadratic polynomial regression best described the relationship between percent pups in the harvest and snow depth, and between pup and adult female body condition index and date of spring breakup, suggesting that ringed seals have evolved to do best within a relatively limited range of environmental conditions. We propose that the decline of ringed seal reproductive parameters and pup survival in the 1990s could have been triggered by unusually cold winters and heavy ice conditions that prevailed in Hudson Bay in the early 1990s, through nutritional stress and increased predation pressure. The recovery in the 2000s may have been augmented by immigration of pups, juveniles, and young adult ringed seals into the study area. We discuss the possibility of a decadal-scale biological cycle that reflects fluctuations in climatic variables, and particularly in the sea ice regime. Journal of Mammalogy 93(1):267-281. 2012 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-253.1 ---------- Temporal variation in distribution and density of ice-obligated seals in western Hudson Bay, Canada Magaly Chambellant, Nicholas J. Lunn and Steven H. Ferguson Recent unidirectional climatic trends and changes in top predator population ecology suggest that long-term modifications may be happening in Hudson Bay, Canada. Effects of such changes on ice-obligated seal populations are expected but long-term studies are required to differentiate climate-induced changes from natural variation. We conducted strip-transect surveys in late spring in 1995?1997, 1999?2000 and 2007?2008 to estimate distribution, density and abundance of ice-obligated ringed (Phoca hispida) and bearded (Erignathus barbatus) seals in western Hudson Bay. When hauled out, ringed seals preferred land-fast and consolidated pack ice, whereas bearded seals preferred unconsolidated pack ice. Bearded and ringed seal density estimates varied from 0.0036 to 0.0229 seals/km2 of ice and from 0.46 to 1.60 seals/km2 of ice, respectively. Strong inter-annual variations were recorded in the abundance estimates of both species, with the largest abundance estimates in 1995 (104,162 and 1,494 ringed and bearded seals, respectively) and the lowest in 2008 for ringed seals (33,701) and 1997 for bearded seals (278). A sine function best described seal density estimates in western Hudson Bay and suggested a decadal cycle. Previous studies that reported low ringed seal demographic parameters in the 1990s and a recovery in the 2000s supported our interpretation of the survey results. We discuss our results in the context of climate warming and suggest that a long-term decline in ice-obligated seal density estimates may overlay a possible natural decadal cycle. Polar Biology DOI: 10.1007/s00300-012-1159-6 (online first) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cathyebacon at gmail.com Mon Apr 2 17:55:41 2012 From: cathyebacon at gmail.com (Cathy Bacon) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:55:41 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Publication Request Message-ID: Hello All, I am in need of a report and was hoping that someone on the list would have it or has access to it. NMML and ARLIS do not have it. We have explored other possibilities as well. The report I need is: Hall, J.D., M.L.Gallagher, K.D. Brewer, and D.K. Ljungblad. 1991. Passive acoustic monitoring program at the ARCO Alaska, Inc. "Fireweed" prospect September-October 1990. Report from Coastal & Offshore Pacific Corporation,Walnut Creek, CA for ARCO Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, AK. Please send to cathyebacon at gmail.com Thank you in advance, Cathy -- Cathy Bacon Marine Mammal Research Assistant/Marine Biologist Smultea Environmental Sciences, LLC (SES) www.smultea.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From calvarez at okeanos-oceanides.org Mon Apr 2 11:42:12 2012 From: calvarez at okeanos-oceanides.org (Carlos Alvarez) Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:42:12 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Curso/Course: Evaluacion Poblacional/Stock Assessment Message-ID: <4F79F304.3060401@okeanos-oceanides.org> I'd appreciate posting the following announcement in the MARMAM list, thank you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For English see below -------------------------------- El Comit? Organizador de la Reunion Bianual de la Sociedad Mexicana de Mastozoologia Marina los invita al curso "M?todos de evaluaci?n poblacional aplicados a la conservaci?n, manejo de vida silvestre y pesquer?as", del 02 al 06 de mayo del 2012, en el Departamento de Estudios para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Zonas Costeras de la Universidad de Guadalajara, en San Patricio Melaque, Jalisco, Mexico. Pida informes a: Christian Ortega Vea los detalles en: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Organizing Committee of the Biennial Meeting of the Mexican Society for Marine Mammalogy invites to the course: "Stock assessment methods applied to conservation, wildlife management and fisheries". The course will take place from the 2nd to the 6th of May at the Department of Studies for the Sustainable Development of Coastal Zones of the University of Guadalajara in San Patricio Melaque, Jalisco, Mexico. Contact Christian Ortega Further details: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of message -- Dr. Carlos Alvarez Flores Okeanos - Oceanides Consorcio para la Conservaci?n y el Desarrollo Marino Playa Alta 485. Col. Ver Mar Ensenada, B.C. M?xico. 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The goal of this training course is to provide individuals with the necessary tools and basic skills to prepare them for work as bio-acoustic field technicians. This five day course will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, La Jolla, California. If enough interest is shown, there will also be an at-sea day on Saturday, May 5th so that participants can test towed-array operations underway. This sea day is offered at a higher cost to the instruction only option, and is dependent upon a required minimum number of participants selecting this option (confirmation of the sea day will only be available when the minimum has been met). This Passive Acoustic Technician Training course provides information and practical training related to the following subjects: -the physics of underwater sound -instruction on the setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays -software used to detect, localize and classify sounds produced by marine mammals -guidelines for effective acoustic data collection and management. At the conclusion of this intensive hands-on course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of practical aspects of towed hydrophone array system design, maintenance and operations. All participants will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit www.bio-waves.net. Please contact education at bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the end of the month! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anurag.kumar at navy.mil Tue Apr 3 13:27:53 2012 From: anurag.kumar at navy.mil (Kumar, Anurag CIV NAVFAC LANT, EV) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:27:53 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Potential Job Opportunity - Norfolk, VA Message-ID: All, Potential Job Opportunity - Norfolk, VA Seeking qualified candidates with educational emphasis in marine species biology/ecology (marine mammals, sea turtles, fish, seabirds, etc.), underwater acoustics and skills in research, written and oral communication. Job Duties: The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, Conservation Division in Norfolk, Virginia is currently seeking potential candidates with outstanding research, written and oral communication skills for a career position in the Marine Resources Section in the Environmental Business Line. The person selected for this position will directly support Navy training for the U.S. Fleet Forces and the U.S. Pacific Fleet around the world. Duties will include preparation, management, and review of marine resources assessments; essential fish habitat (EFH) assessments, marine species density estimates; marine mammal, sea turtle, and sea bird surveys; technical reports; Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 documentation; Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requests; marine species mitigation and monitoring plans; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation; and environmental studies assessing the environmental impacts of proposed Navy/Marine Corps training operations and homeporting/home basing actions. The person selected will be expected to participate in consultations with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), coordinate projects with a multi-disciplinary team, and participate in project management for research and compliance documents. Experience or knowledge of the following is highly desirable: marine mammal, sea turtle, seabird or fisheries biology; scientific study design; principals of underwater acoustic analysis; statistical principles and methods; ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS) products; environmental legislation and DoD/Navy policy. Position level is a GS-401-12 (Salary Range: $68,809 to $89,450 depending on education and experience.) Applicants are encouraged to send a resume (no more than 2 pages long) to Erin Swiader (jennifer.swiader at navy.mil) by April 15. r/Anu Kumar -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Highlights of the meeting: * Student presentations * Plenary presentations * Saturday night potluck dinner (optional) * Sunday morning tour (optional) Registration and abstract submission: Registration for the 2012 NW Student Chapter meeting for the Society of Marine Mammalogy is now open. The deadline for registration will be the 15 April. This year we have produced an online form in order to make the process of registration quicker and easier for you. Please ensure you click the ?done? button when you have completed the survey or it will not submit your response. Please follow the link below for registration. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L8NTW83 The registration fee for the meeting will be finalized after all registrations have been received, but in the past has ranged between $15 and $20. This registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks, but does not cover additional costs for the Saturday dinner, Sunday event, or accommodations in Vancouver. We do have limited accommodations available with students, and we will be able to offer these preferentially to those who are presenting or participating in the optional social events. While we encourage everyone working with or interested in marine mammal research to attend, only students are eligible to present at the meeting. All students are encouraged to present their work, whether this be a completed project, an update, a side-project, or a proposal. Due to the growing numbers of attendees over recent years we are trying something new this year. We would like to include a poster session in order to provide an opportunity to everyone that wishes to share their work at the meeting. If you are interested in presenting, please include the title of your presentation and an abstract (approximately 250 words) on your registration form, and indicate whether you would prefer an oral or poster presentation. We will do our best to accommodate everyone?s preferences. If you are interested in a list of presentations given at previous chapter meetings, go to http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=163 Social Events: On Saturday evening, we will be hosting a potluck dinner. Food will be provided by the students of the Marine Mammal Research Unit. We just ask that attending guests provide beverages. On Sunday morning, we will be hosting a tour of behind-the-scenes tour of the Steller sea lion and Northern fur seal research facility at the Vancouver Aquarium (http://www.vanaqua.org/). Event details will be confirmed prior to the meeting and will depend on the number of registrants. There will be no fee for this event, however, there may be a small cost associated with transportation and parking. We look forward to seeing you at this year?s meeting and hearing of your work. Further details will be sent out closer to the meeting. Should you have any questions regarding the registration and/or abstract submission, feel free to email f.robertson at fisheries.ubc.ca, m.wong at fisheries.ubc.ca or b.wright at fisheries.ubc.ca Cheers, Frances, Mandy and Brianna Northwest Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy ________________________________ Frances C. Robertson PhD Candidate Marine Mammal Research Unit Fisheries Centre University of British Columbia Canada: 604 339 4967 US: 360 420 4403 www.distantfin.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From randics at gmail.com Wed Apr 4 03:19:08 2012 From: randics at gmail.com (Srdan Randic) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:19:08 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: A novel mammalian social structure in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.): complex male alliances in an open social network Message-ID: Dear Marmam readers, The following paper has recently been published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Randic, S., Connor, R. C., Sherwin, W. B., and Krutzen, M. (2012) A novel mammalian social structure in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops*sp.): complex male alliances in an open social network. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2012.0264 ABSTRACT: Terrestrial mammals with differentiated social relationships live in ?semi-closed groups? that occasionally accept new members emigrating from other groups. Bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops* sp.) in Shark Bay, Western Australia, exhibit a fission?fusion grouping pattern with strongly differentiated relationships, including nested male alliances. Previous studies failed to detect a group membership ?boundary?, suggesting that the dolphins live in an open social network. However, two alternative hypotheses have not been excluded. The *community defence model* posits that the dolphins live in a large semi-closed ?chimpanzee-like? community defended by males and predicts that a dominant alliance(s) will range over the entire community range. The *mating season defence* model predicts that alliances will defend mating-season territories or sets of females. Here, both models are tested and rejected: no alliances ranged over the entire community range and alliances showed extensive overlap in mating season ranges and consorted females. The Shark Bay dolphins, therefore, present a combination of traits that is unique among mammals: complex male alliances in an open social network. The open social network of dolphins is linked to their relatively low costs of locomotion. This reveals a surprising and previously unrecognized convergence between adaptations reducing travel costs and complex intergroup?alliance relationships in dolphins, elephants and humans. The paper can be accessed via the website: http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/early/2012/03/20/rspb.2012.0264 or via email requests to: Richard Connor (rconnor at umassd.edu) or Sr?an Randi? (srdan.randic at u-psud.fr) Best wishes, Sr?an ------------------------- Srdan Randic Laboratoire Ecologie, Syst?matique et Evolution Universit? Paris-Sud XI Batiment 362 F-91405 Orsay Cedex France -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ehazen at alumni.duke.edu Tue Apr 3 11:53:15 2012 From: ehazen at alumni.duke.edu (Elliott Hazen) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 11:53:15 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] MEPS theme session: Mechanisms of Physical-Biological Coupling Forcing Biological "Hotspots" Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are planning a theme section in Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS) on the topic of "Mechanisms of Physical-Biological Coupling Forcing Biological Hotspots" based on a PICES 2011 topic session. We intend thisMEPS theme section will examine variability in physical processes that result in marine hotspots and also examineissues of spatial and temporal scale in the formation and persistence of biological hotspots. We recognize the term hotspot can be defined in multiple ways and feel this theme section can help narrow down the concept of a marine hotspot. Manuscripts that pass peer review will be accepted for publication in MEPS regardless of whether we have sufficient manuscripts for a theme section or not. Please contact Elliott Hazen (ehazen at alumni.duke.edu) and Rob Suryan (rob.suryan at oregonstate.edu) if you are interested in submitting manuscripts. We anticipate all manuscripts to be submitted by 1 July 2012. If interested, please respond to the following questions by 15 April: 1) Will you submit a manuscript, and if so please send along the topic and title (and abstract if you have it)? 2) Can your manuscript be ready for a July 1st submission deadline? It is not necessary to have been a part of the PICES S2 session to contribute, so please post the attached notice or forward to colleagues who might be interested in submitting a manuscript to the MEPS theme section. Thank you. 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DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-8238.2011.00757.x http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1466-8238.2011.00757.x/abstract Please see abstract below/contact me if you are interested in receiving a PDF copy of this manuscript. Abstract: Aim Tracking technologies are often proposed as a method to elucidate the complex migratory life histories of migratory marine vertebrates, allowing spatially explicit threats to be identified and mitigated. We conducted a global analysis of foraging areas of adult green turtles (Chelonia mydas) subject to satellite tracking (n= 145) and the conservation designation of these areas according to International Union for Conservation of Nature criteria. Location The green turtle has a largely circumtropical distribution, with adults migrating up to thousands of kilometres between nesting beaches and foraging areas, typically in neritic seagrass or algal beds. Methods We undertook an assessment of satellite tracking projects that followed the movements of green turtles in tropical and subtropical habitats. This approach was facilitated by the use of the Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (http://www.seaturtle.org) and the integration of publicly available data on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Results We show that turtles aggregate in designated MPAs far more than would be expected by chance when considered globally (35% of all turtles were located within MPAs) or separately by ocean basin (Atlantic 67%, Indian 34%,Mediterranean 19%, Pacific 16%). Furthermore,we show that the size, level of protection and time of establishment of MPAs affects the likelihood of MPAs containing foraging turtles, highlighting the importance of large, well-established reserves. Main conclusions Our findings constitute compelling evidence of the worldwide effectiveness of extant MPAs in circumscribing important foraging habitats for a marine megavertebrate Best wishes, Rebecca Scott, NERC funded PhD student, Supervisors: Professor Graeme Hays, Professor Rory Wilson and Dr Robert Marsh School of Bioscience, Swansea University, Singleton Park Swansea, SA2 8PP Websites: http://www.wix.com/beckyscott130/rebeccascott http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/rebecca-scott/36/612/49 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From f.robertson at fisheries.ubc.ca Wed Apr 4 11:07:31 2012 From: f.robertson at fisheries.ubc.ca (Robertson, Frances) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 18:07:31 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] 16th Northwest Student Chapter Meeting - fixed link Message-ID: Hello, There appears to be a problem with the registration link for the 16th NW Student Chapter Meeting. This link has been tested and should work, please do contact me at f.robertson at fisheries.ubc.ca if you experience any further problems with the registration process. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L8NTW83 Apologies for the inconvenience, Best regards Frances Frances C. Robertson PhD Candidate Marine Mammal Research Unit Fisheries Centre University of British Columbia Canada: 604 339 4967 US: 360 420 4403 www.distantfin.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rwriesch.evolutionarybiology at gmail.com Wed Apr 4 10:22:55 2012 From: rwriesch.evolutionarybiology at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?R=FCdiger_Riesch?=) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 13:22:55 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on speciation patterns in killer whales Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the following review on speciation patterns in killer whales (*Orcinus orca*), published in the May issue of the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society: Riesch R, Barrett-Lennard LG, Ellis GM, Ford JKB and Deecke VB (2012) Cultural traditions and the evolution of reproductive isolation: ecological speciation in killer whales? *Biol J Linn Soc **106(1)*:1?17, DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01872.x ABSTRACT Human evolution has clearly been shaped by gene-culture interactions, and there is growing evidence that similar processes also act on populations of non-human animals. Recent theoretical studies have shown that culture can be an important evolutionary mechanism because of the ability of cultural traits to spread rapidly vertically, obliquely, and horizontally, resulting in decreased within-group variance and increased between-group variance. Here, we collate the extensive literature on population divergence in killer whales (*Orcinus orca*), and argue that they are undergoing ecological speciation as a result of dietary specializations. Although we cannot exclude the possibility that cultural divergence pre-dates ecological divergence, we propose that cultural differences in the form of learned behaviours between ecologically divergent killer whale populations have resulted in sufficient reproductive isolation even in sympatry to lead to incipient speciation. KEYWORDS: Cetacea, culture, cultural evolution, gene-culture coevolution, vocal dialects Please feel free to contact me with any questions about this review ( rwriesch.evolutionarybiology at gmail.com). Best regards R?diger ----------------------------- R?diger Riesch, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher North Carolina State University Department of Biology & W. M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology Raleigh, NC 27695-7617 USA Phone: 919-513-7552 Email: rwriesch.evolutionarybiology at gmail.com homepage: http://gambusia.zo.ncsu.edu/riesch/Home.html "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not "Eureka" but "That's funny..." ??Isaac Asimov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org Thu Apr 5 19:30:48 2012 From: rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org (William Rossiter) Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:30:48 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Unprecedented dolphin UME in Peru Message-ID: <4F7E5558.5040502@csiwhalesalive.org> This 4 April report concerning the ongoing mass stranding of hundreds of long beaked common dolphins and Burmeister?s porpoises is being forwarded on behalf of Dr. Carlos Yaipen-LLanos, President - Science Director, ORCA Peru . He is working with Hardy Jones, who has posted a video and blogs athttp://bluevoice.org/webfilms_catastropheperu.php. Dr. Yaipen-LLanos reports ...Situation is worse than imaginable. The whole situation is a UME effectively, and needs to be address in detail. You probably read Hardy?s blog, so here some more field information: 1. On March 25th, we received a communication from an ORCA sentinel volunteer located on site indicating the presence of hundreds of stranded dolphins. ORCA and Bluevoice decided to execute this survey of 135 Km from San Jose in Lambayeque state to the southern border of Illescas National Park, in Piura state, to collect visual and sample evidence. Our survey was in coordination with the Police of the Environment Protection (Ecological Police). 2. As previously reported, two species have been affected: Long beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis) and Burmeister?s porpoise (Phocoena spinipinnis). We counted 615 common dolphins. All age classes were affected: Adult males, females, lactating females, juveniles, calves and newborns. We counted 19 porpoises, only females and calves. 3. There are carcasses in different degrees of decomposition and every 10 to 30 meters, none of them older than 5 weeks. This matches with the fact that these strandings happened right after our previous survey. We found animals recently dead (no more than 12 hours) and several carcasses of juveniles and calves showed ?rigor mortis? as being dead on land, then stranded alive (stiff arc position, beak open, belly down, transversal to tide line, no more than 3 days dead). 4. Necropsies were performed on site. Macroscopic findings include: hemorrhagic lesions in the middle including the acoustic chamber, fractures in the periotic bones, bubbles in blood filling liver and kidneys (animals were diving, so the main organs were congested), lesions in the lungs compatible with pulmonary emphysema, sponge-like liver. So far we have 12 periotic samples from different animals, all with different degree of fractures and 80% of them with fracture in the right periotic bones, compatible with acoustic impact and decompression syndrome. 5. Histopathology analysis in under process at this point from 30 tissues collected. We hope to have results by Monday. We will assess septic evidence, viral inclusion bodies, and microscopic confirmation of decompression syndrome. These samples will be compared with samples collected from previous surveys in the area. After these results are acquired, we will continue testing collected tissues. 6. At this point, the evidence points towards acoustic impact and decompression syndrome. However, the large aggregation of dolphins is leading towards a potential epidemic outbreak of morbillivirus, brucella or both. We have recorded morbillivirus in South American sea-lions and the Peruvian population of common dolphins is a migratory part of that at Costa Rica, so chances are high. Also, evidence of previous mass stranding of this magnitude was associated to morbillivirus outbreak in Europe during the 90?s also in common dolphins and porpoises. 7. That lead us to believe the event started close to shore are: a) Carcasses found fresh or with little decomposition, and those in moderate decomposition retain skin. Normally is lost when carcasses drift off shore for some time, so the animals died not too far from shore. b) Lactating females, calves and newborns were found. This indicated breeding season and matches with the fact that many cetacean species use coastal waters to protect the off-spring from predators and provide more secure shallows. c) Dolphins search for high-productivity areas to feed large pods and this is more important during breeding season. The coastal northern Peru has been a hot spot for fishermen this season. 8. Fishermen leader in San Jose requested my advice towards the issue of the acoustic impact upon fisheries a year ago, when an oil company invited him on board a vessel for him to witness that seismic surveys with compressed air do not produce effects upon marine life. Of course, little he knew that the effects are not visible immediately, and that species are affected depending on the intensity of the high frequency used. It is for the Attorney for Environmental Affairs of Piura to determine the source of the acoustic impact. 9. We are aware that dolphins continue stranding. For that reason, we are to return to the stranding site for another survey with the Ecological Police and to run test on site and to collect more samples for lab analysis. We know that the Institution for the Sea of Peru has collected samples for analysis, but we don?t know the sort of samples nor the results so far. 10. Also, we had testimonial on the San Jose beaches that stranded dolphins were ?harvested? for human consumption, burying the carcasses. We did find one of them not too far from the fishermen boats. We also interviewed the Manager for the Medical Post, and confirmed to us that the rate of diabetes in humans, mainly fishermen, have tripled over the past 6 years. We are in coordination with her to develop an education campaign on information and research on the potential relationship of diabetes and dolphin meat consumption. 11. Under the current circumstances and after a long assessment of our Stranding Network, all the dolphins and porpoises stranded respond to one sole UME that started in middle January, and continues today. With all available count in an area of 350 Km of coastline with reported strandings from northern Piura to northern Lambayeque, we estimate around 3,000 dead dolphins so far. This is the largest mass stranding ever recorded in the coast of Peru and with no precedent in the South American region. Situation has is overwhealming. Even children have been involved in collecting dolphin meat at the southern end of the stranding site (Lambayeque), and have been trying to rescue agonic dolphins at the northern range (Piura). We need financial support to be available for trip, sampling, testing, equipment and educational campaign. additional images: http://peru.com/actualidad/fotos-varamiento-delfines-mas-grande-registrado-peru-noticia-49734/7 ************************** Dr. Carlos Yaipen-LLanos President - Science Director ORCA Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals Tel. (511) 99938-9430 E-mail:orcarlos at orca.org.pe /orca.peru at gmail.com Web site:www.orca.org.pe Youtube:www.youtube.com/ORCAPERU Facebook: Orca Peru "Rescue, Education, Science and Conservation Saving Marine Life in the South Pacific" ORCA is a non-profit organization based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to do research, rescue and rehabilitation of sea-lions, dolphins, whales and marine otters to be release in the wild, promoting long term education programs and the development of strategies for the conservation of the ocean. From vjs at ufl.edu Wed Apr 4 09:08:28 2012 From: vjs at ufl.edu (Mintzer,Vanessa J) Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:08:28 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?Florida_Student_Chapter_of_the_Society_for_Mar?= =?utf-8?q?ine_Mammalogy=E2=80=99s_2nd_Annual_Research_Symposium_=E2=80=93?= =?utf-8?q?_Registration_and_Abstract_Deadline_April_10!?= Message-ID: <743142aa10b909122e9f48197beb63c8@ufl.edu> The Florida Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (FSCSMM) 2nd Annual Research Symposium - Registration and Abstract Deadline is April 10! Please go to the FSCSMM's website to find the registration form, flyer, and updated information regarding the FSCSMM?s second annual research symposium on April 27-28, 2012 at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL. The website can be found by clicking on the following link: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=125 . If you have any questions about the symposium please email us at floridasmm at gmail.com. We are very excited about this upcoming event, and we hope to see you there! Your Florida Student Chapter Representatives, Michelle Davis Jason Ferrante Mary Gryzbek Vanessa Mintzer -- Vanessa J. Mintzer PhD Candidate School of Natural Resources and Environment University of Florida vjs at ufl.edu From hpaves at gmail.com Tue Apr 3 18:54:43 2012 From: hpaves at gmail.com (Hector Paves) Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:54:43 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] computer assisted pectoral flipper matching software programs In-Reply-To: <1311509483.51763.YahooMailNeo@web39313.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <1311195618.33235.YahooMailRC@web39320.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <1311509483.51763.YahooMailNeo@web39313.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4F7BA9E3.7090708@gmail.com> Greetings list members, I am interested in a computer assited sealion pectoral flipper software programs. Any information regarding the efficacy as well as pros and cons of such programs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Hector -- ><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Dr. Hector Paves Hernandez, Bio. Marino Doctor en Ciencias, M/Sist& Ecologia Profesor Adjunto, LECMAA, Laboratorio de Estudios en Biologia y Conservacion de Mamiferos y Aves Acuaticas Investigador Postdoctorante Fondecyt, LOCEB, Laboratorio de Oceanografia Biologica Instituto de Ciencias Marinas y Limnologicas, Universidad Austral de Chile, Campus Isla Teja, Casilla 567, Valdivia, Chile E-mail: hectorpaves at uach.cl / hpaves at gmail.com , http://lecmaa.blogspot.com/ http://www.icml.uach.cl/?page_id=2120 http://cl.linkedin.com/pub/dr-hector-paves/13/213/93a _____________________________________________ Nota. se omiten los acentos, Nota: No imprimas este correo a menos que sea realmente necesario, Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. From akkayaaylin at yahoo.com Fri Apr 6 22:25:03 2012 From: akkayaaylin at yahoo.com (aylin akkaya) Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 22:25:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] More research assistants are needed on a behavioral study of dolphins in the Istanbul Striat Message-ID: <1333776303.32808.YahooMailNeo@web161606.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Dear Marmam readers, ? I am seeking more research assistants to help a PhD thesis on a behavioural study of dolphins in the?Istanbul?Strait. This is a project under the Istanbul University-Turkey under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Bayram ?zt?rk and Dr. Ayaka Amaha ?zt?rk. The project aims to determine the critical habitats and investigate the?interactions between cetaceans and marine traffic. ? In the Istanbul Strait, there are three different species of dolphins which are common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise. The strait is one of the narrowest straits in the world and has a vital importance on the international marine transportation (around 50.000 transit ships uses this passage annually). During the project, theodolite will be used for the purpose of determining the travel speed and diving interval as well as the distance between the dolphins and vessels. Moreover we will collect various behavioural data. Computer based photo-id studies will also be carried out. ? The research assistants will have the opportunity to take part in data collection during the land and boat based fieldwork in the Istanbul Strait.?Research assistants should be prepared to long working days in the field under the hot and cold weathers. Now, the highest season for the dolphins are coming so we need more research assistants in the field. ?The field work will take 3-4 days in a week and office work will take a day or two. So you will have heaps of time for seeing around in Turkey as well. ? Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from?Istanbul-Turkey. I know most of the students are short of money but applicants should contribute 400$ to the project. Commitment is required for a period of 2 months. ? Successful applicants will: - be able to live and work with others in a team - be available for at least 2 months -and most important should have a strong desire to work with marine mammals under the difficult conditions. ? This project provides an excellent opportunity for students and individuals interested in getting more experience in the field of marine mammal research. ? Applicants should send a short email introducing themselves to?akkayaaylin at yahoo.com.? The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project. Please also attach a brief CV.? ? There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Start and end dates are flexible. ? 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McCormick) Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:44:32 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] ACS accepting nominations for John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammal Science Message-ID: <612adb9fc4ec6c4548a33b47f385015e.squirrel@QuestMail.FutureQuest.net> The American Cetacean Society is accepting nominations for the John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammal Science. 2012 Guidelines ACS established the John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammal Science in 2010 to recognize those who have advanced our knowledge and understanding of cetaceans and their habitats, and to honor those who have made significant contributions to the field of marine mammalogy and/or in the development of novel concepts or methodologies that have advanced marine mammalogy research, conservation, or education. The John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammalogy will be presented at the biennial ACS conference and consists of an inscribed plaque, a piece of marine mammal artwork, and all expenses paid to the meeting. The primary award criteria shall be as follows: * Significant contribution to the development and/or understanding of marine mammalogy that historically has and will continue to distinguish their professional contributions. * A demonstrated ability to synthesize and apply their work to the conservation of marine mammals and their environments. * A willingness, enthusiasm, and proven track record of applying their professional contributions in novel ways that advances marine mammal education within a variety of audiences, including the lay public, students in the field, peer-to-peer development, or any combination thereof. * A history of involvement with the American Cetacean Society (ACS), either at the chapter (board member, regular presenter, etc.) or National (Board member, Scientific Advisory Panel, speaker) level, or who has had formative and influential contact with ACS at the beginning of his/her career. A ?Call For Nominations? to the marine mammal scientific and conservation community will be submitted for a period of 60 days, beginning at least seven months prior to the conference date. The ACS Nominations Committee will make their recommendations to the National Board, and a recipient will be announced within 60 days of the close of the nomination period. Nominating letters should address the nominee's qualifications for this award and contributions to the profession of marine mammalogy. Nominating letter must include at least two supporting letters from members of the marine mammal scientific and conservation community who qualify the importance of the nominee?s contribution. Please contact ACS Headquarters with suggested nominations and requests for information at: acsoffice at acsonline.org. Nomination Process begins: Friday, April 6th, 2012 Nomination Process ends: Monday, June 4th, 2012 Award Recipient Announcement: On or before Monday, July 30th, 2012 American Cetacean Society P.O. Box 1391, San Pedro, CA 90733-1391 310-548-6279 (Office) 310-548-6950 (fax) acsoffice at acsonline.org From robertrankin at pacificwhale.org Fri Apr 6 13:53:30 2012 From: robertrankin at pacificwhale.org (Robert Rankin) Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:53:30 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Data Technician (job opportunity) - Maui, Hawai'i, USA Message-ID: DATA TECHNICIAN Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) has an immediate opening for Data Technician. Description: ?- This position will assist the PWF Research Department to digitize and organize its large catalogue of cetacean data. The goal of the position will be to integrate disparate data (photographs, attribute data, and geospatial information) into a relational database (e.g., Discovery, SQL). The position is mostly computer/office based, although some fieldwork may be available. The position may include training in advanced statistical modeling and the chance to contribute to scientific publications, should the candidate have an acceptable background in science-based analyses, or be a fast learner in this area. Attitude: ?detail oriented; organized; quantitative.? Duties: - Digitize photos/slides for a large, multi-decade catalogue of cetaceans - Ensure data quality and consistency between electronic files and original copies - Follow data protocols to transfer existing electronic files into a relational database - Identify and match individual whales from a large fluke-ID catalogue - Assist in writing science publications - Assist in the management of a Remote Sensing database Skills / Background: - B.Sc. in Science, preferably in biology/ecology/environmental science, or especially marine sciences - Familiar with ecological and marine research, with some experience following rigorous field protocols - Experience manipulating, summarizing, and querying large datasets. - Superior grasp of excel functions (VB Macro writing a plus) - GIS experience a plus (e.g., ESRI products) - Some basic familiarity with programming, or at least the desire to learn. Experience writing code in Python, SQL, or R for efficient workflows will be highly prized. Pacific Whale Foundation checks references, conducts background and drug screens and is an equal opportunity employer. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITH PHOTOS, PERSONAL INFORMATION (SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MEDICAL HISTORY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, ETC.), OR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE. TO APPLY:? Please email a cover letter and resume to applications at pacificwhale.org detailing your relevant work experience. Please include the position title in the subject line of the email. You may also send a hard copy to Pacific Whale Foundation, Attn: Human Resources, 300 Ma?alaea Rd, Suite 211, Wailuku, HI? 96793 Please, no phone calls! MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. ALOHA! From robertrankin at pacificwhale.org Fri Apr 6 16:39:19 2012 From: robertrankin at pacificwhale.org (Robert Rankin) Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:39:19 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Conservation Manager (job opportunity) - Maui, Hawai'i Message-ID: Conservation Manager ? Maui, Hawaii, USA Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking an individual with proven experience in planning, implementing and supporting conservation campaigns, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, to serve as our Conservation Manager and lead our conservation programs. The ideal candidate must have at least an undergraduate degree and 5 years experience in an ocean or marine related field. Experience with budgeting. planning and departmental management, as well as an understanding of the legislative process and managing multiple priorities, will be viewed favorably. To apply, write to applications at pacificwhale.org. No phone calls please. Full Time, Salaried Position. Salary DOE. Pacific Whale Foundation checks references, conducts background and drug screens and is an equal opportunity employer. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITH PHOTOS, PERSONAL INFORMATION (SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MEDICAL HISTORY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, ETC.), OR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE. Come join our team! TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume to applications at pacificwhale.org detailing your relevant work experience. You may also send a hard copy to: Pacific Whale Foundation Attn: Human Resources 300 Ma?alaea Rd, Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793 Please, no phone calls! MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. ALOHA! From marshalc at tamug.edu Mon Apr 9 09:49:36 2012 From: marshalc at tamug.edu (Chris Marshall) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:49:36 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Recent Paper on Comparative Pinniped Whisker Morphology Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I'd like to draw your attention to a recent paper published by Ginter, DeWitt, Fish, and Marshall in PLoS ONE on the comparative morphology of pinniped whiskers. This work fuses traditional morphometrics with geometric morphometrics to provide new comparative data that demonstrates species specific differences in the morphology of pinniped hair shafts of their vibrissae (whiskers). Ginter CC, DeWitt TJ, Fish FE, Marshall CD (2012) Fused Traditional and Geometric Morphometrics Demonstrate Pinniped Whisker Diversity. PLoS ONE 7(4): e34481. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0034481 Abstract Vibrissae (whiskers) are important components of the mammalian tactile sensory system, and primarily function as detectors of vibrotactile information from the environment. Pinnipeds possess the largest vibrissae among mammals and their vibrissal hair shafts demonstrate a diversity of shapes. The vibrissae of most phocid seals exhibit a beaded morphology with repeating sequences of crests and troughs along their length. However, there are few detailed analyses of pinniped vibrissal morphology, and these are limited to a few species. Therefore, we comparatively characterized differences in vibrissal hair shaft morphologies among phocid species with a beaded profile, phocid species with a smooth profile, and otariids with a smooth profile using traditional and geometric morphometric methods. Traditional morphometric measurements (peak-to- peak distance, crest width, trough width and total length) were collected using digital photographs. Elliptic Fourier analysis (geometric morphometrics) was used to quantify the outlines of whole vibrissae. The traditional and geometric morphometric datasets were subsequently combined by mathematically scaling each to true rank, followed by a single eigendecomposition. Quadratic discriminant function analysis demonstrated that 79.3, 97.8 and 100% of individuals could be correctly classified to their species based on vibrissal shape variables in the traditional, geometric and combined morphometric analyses, respectively. Phocids with beaded vibrissae, phocids with smooth vibrissae, and otariids each occupied distinct morphospace in the geometric morphometric and combined data analyses. Otariids split into two groups in the geometric morphometric analysis and gray seals appeared intermediate between beaded- and smooth-whiskered species in the traditional and combined analyses. Vibrissal hair shafts modulate the transduction of environmental stimuli to the mechanoreceptors in the follicle-sinus complex (F-SC), which results in vibrotactile reception, but it is currently unclear how the diversity of shapes affects environmental signal modulation. Since PLoS ONE is an open access journal, PDF's of the paper should be easily obtained through their website. Thanks, Christopher Marshall ------------------------------ Christopher D. Marshall, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Marine Biology, and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences 200 Seawolf Parkway Building 3029, Room 253 Texas A&M University Galveston, Texas 77553 Phone: (409) 740-4884 Fax: (409) 740-5001 Email: marshalc at tamug.edu (please note the difference in the spelling of my last name) Website: www.marinebiology.edu/Marshall -- Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. - Vincent van Gogh From vergara at zoology.ubc.ca Tue Apr 3 11:09:30 2012 From: vergara at zoology.ubc.ca (Valeria) Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:09:30 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] KAI Marine Services Program of Internships for Applied Research - 2012 Message-ID: <4F7B3CDA.7040805@zoology.ubc.ca> KAI Marine Services will undertake 4 marine research campaigns in the Mediterranean Sea in the summer of 2012. KAI offers an Internship Program for Applied Research to grant students the opportunity of conducting field work related to the scientific objectives of these campaigns (observation and tracking of cetaceans and marine turtles, measurement of underwater noise, and improvement of fishing techniques to reduce sea turtle by-catch). The research campaigns will depart from Mah?n (Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain) and will be conducted on the following dates: . Toftevaag I: July 14th- 21st 2012 . Toftevaag II: July 22nd- 29th 2012 . Toftevaag III: August 4th - 11th 2012 . Toftevaag IV: August 12th - 19th 2012 The research work conducted on board the Toftevaag since 1990 has constituted a very significant contribution to national, regional and international marine biodiversity strategies and more specifically the conservation of cetaceans. The campaigns to be conducted in 2012 are part of the EC LIFE+ NATURE Project INDEMARES. The system of volunteering and cost sharing which requires a contribution of 1800 Euros per participant constitutes the matching fund to make shipboard surveys possible. The Toftevaag has used this method since 1992, allowing for the training of many students and the participation of over 2200 volunteers from 63 nations. Selected publications resulting from these campaigns: * Gregory K. Silber, Angelia S.M. Vanderlaan, AnaT. Arceredillo, Lindy Johnson, Christopher T. Taggart, Moira W. Brown, Shannon Bettridge, Ricardo Sagarminaga. In press. The role of the maritime organization in reducing vessel threat to whales: Process, options, actions and effectiveness: Journal of Marine Policy. * Eckert, S.A., Moore, J.E., Dunn, D.C., Sagarminaga, R., Eckert, K.L. and Halpin, P.N. 2007. A hierarchical state-space model of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) movement behavior in relation to oceanography in the Alboran Sea. * Ca?adas, A., R. Sagarminaga, R. de Stephanis, E. Urquiola and P.S. Hammond. 2005. Habitat selection models as a conservation tool: proposal of marine protected areas for cetaceans in Southern Spain. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 15:495-521. For more information contact Valeria Vergara + 604 220 7593, valeria at kaimarineservices.com (North America) or Ricardo Sagarminaga and Ana Tejedor Arceredillo +34 619108797, ric at kaimarineservices.com (Spain) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carolecarlson123 at gmail.com Mon Apr 9 14:41:03 2012 From: carolecarlson123 at gmail.com (Carole Carlson) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 17:41:03 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Request for info on whalewatching in Central America Message-ID: Dear MARMAMERS, I am in the process of preparing a table on whalewatching in Central America for the upcoming meeting of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commisssion in Panama. I would greatly appreciate receiving the information listed below, where available, for the report. INFO REQUEST: - Country - Community/town/area - Patform (type of vessel/land-based) - Number of vessels - Species observed - Research conducted? (Y/N) - Regulation/guidelines/none (R/G/N) - Other (additional comments) Many thanks! Carole Carlson science at whalewatch.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olivia_harries at hotmail.com Tue Apr 10 06:14:00 2012 From: olivia_harries at hotmail.com (Olivia Harries) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:14:00 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Join a cetacean research survey in the Scottish Hebrides - REDUCED RATES Message-ID: The Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (HWDT) are recruiting participants to join a boat based research expedition off the west coast of Scotland running from 16th ? 22nd May 2012. The berths are being offered at an exclusive cost of ?600 (usually ?850). Itinerary Rendezvous location is in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. You will spend 7 days onboard, with 5 full days at sea on survey effort. Full training in survey methods will be provided before and during the research survey. The area surveyed will depend largely on recent sightings, weather and at the Science Officer and Skippers discretion. Departure from the vessel will be from Tobermory. Research Aims The data collected by HWDT is vital for the effective monitoring of marine life within the survey area. Research methodology involves systematic line-transect surveys and passive acoustic monitoring using a towed hydrophone. The data that HWDT gathers is used to estimate relative abundance, describe fine-scale spatial and temporal distribution, identify high-use habitats and monitor anthropogenic impacts. The visual and acoustic data collected during the research survey contributes to HWDT?s extensive dataset. HWDT works closely with conservation and management agencies to identify species and their habitats that are suitable for protection. Research Area A combination of complex water mixing and varied seabed topography, as well as the influence of the Gulf Stream, has resulted in the Hebrides being one of the most productive areas in Europe. However, despite the diversity of cetacean species in the region, management strategies allowing for the conservation of priority species have yet to be implemented. There are resident populations of bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and a small, unique population of orca which frequent the area. Commonly sighted species are minke whales, common dolphins, white beaked dolphins and basking sharks. Other wildlife regularly encountered includes grey and common seals, otters and numerous sea bird species. White-sided, Risso's dolphins and humpback whales have also been sighted from onboard Silurian. The Vessel Silurian, HWDT?s research vessel, has been owned and operated by HWDT since 2001, and was previously used in the filming of The Blue Planet. Large and sturdy, this is the perfect vessel for conducting scientific surveys in the Hebrides. She is 16 metres long and can sleep 10 people comfortably. There are three participant cabins in the forward section of the vessel. Each of these contains two berths and a small amount of storage space for personal belongings. There are two bathrooms onboard, crew quarters, a galley and a saloon. Participant Requirements and Duties This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain experience in the field; invaluable if you wish to pursue a career studying cetaceans. Past experience isn?t a prerequisite, although would be favourable. Good eyesight and hearing is required to run an efficient survey, as is a good pair of sea legs. Participants will gain experience in marine mammal and seabird identification, visual and acoustic data collection including software use (Logger, PAMGUARD and Rainbow Click), photo identification training and the skills acquired from living and working aboard a yacht. The research expedition will involve early starts and late finishes, optimising the daylight hours available. Participant tasks are rotated on an hourly basis. All participants are required to help out with the day to day running of the vessel, sharing cooking and cleaning duties. Evenings will be spent anchored in a remote bay, where you may have the opportunity to venture ashore. In the event of foul weather, contingency activities will be provided. For more information, please contact Morven Summers: volunteercoordinator at hwdt.org or 01688 302620 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smussoline at whoi.edu Thu Apr 12 06:19:06 2012 From: smussoline at whoi.edu (Sarah Mussoline) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:19:06 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on seasonal and diel variation in North Atlantic right whale up-calls Message-ID: Colleagues, The following paper was recently published in Endangered Species Research and I thought some of you may be interested. The article is freely available for download at http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n1/ or by request to me. Kind regards, Sarah Mussoline Mussoline SE, Risch D, Hatch LT, Weinrich MT, Wiley DN, Thompson MA, Corkeron PJ, Van Parijs SM. 2012. Seasonal and diel variation in North Atlantic right whale up-calls: implications for management and conservation in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. Endangered Species Research 17: 17-26. Abstract: Ship strikes are a major cause of anthropogenic mortality for the endangered North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis. Year-round data on animal presence are critical to managing ship strike mortality. Marine autonomous recording units were deployed throughout the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS, Massachusetts Bay, USA) for 13 mo from January 2006 to February 2007 and on Jeffreys Ledge (JL, Gulf of Maine, USA) for 7 mo from November 2004 to May 2005 to determine whether passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) can improve information on right whale occurrence. Automated detection and manual review were used to determine presence and absence of right whale up-calls. In SBNMS, up-calls were detected year round, except during July and August, and calling rates were highest from January through May, peaking in April. In JL, up-calls occurred throughout all recording months, with the highest numbers from November through February. Up-calls were heard extensively in the wintertime throughout SBNMS and JL, suggesting that these areas are important overwintering grounds for right whales. Additionally, up-calls showed a strong diel trend in both areas, with significantly more calls occurring during twilight than dark and light periods. These data indicate that right whales are present more often and over longer time periods in the western Gulf of Maine than previously thought using conventional visual techniques. Finally, this study demonstrates the utility of PAM in providing a detailed and long-term picture of right whale presence in an area that poses a significant risk of anthropogenic mortality. Sarah Mussoline Research Assistant Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution MS #33, Redfield 256 Woods Hole, MA 02543 smussoline at whoi.edu (508)289-3479 phone From samantlc at usc.edu Wed Apr 11 22:40:16 2012 From: samantlc at usc.edu (Samantha Christopher) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:40:16 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Request for Script Reader Message-ID: <6dd0a7d227d2.4f860850@usc.edu> Dear Marmam reader, My name is Sam Christopher, and I am a master's candidate in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. I am currently writing a movie script for submission to the Sloan Foundation scholarship competition (http://cinema.usc.edu/sloan/), which looks for scientifically accurate scripts. I'm looking for a reader who is a "professor or working professional in the science field related to the material" to read the script and confirm that the material is scientifically accurate. The script is called "Fluke," and is about an aspiring marine biologist who gets a job on a sailboat. I?ve worked on sailboats before, so I feel very comfortable with the ?boat life? aspects of the story?but I am looking for help whenever my main character talks about whales (specifically, North Atlantic Right Whales). As far as the timeline, is concerned, I'll have it ready to get to you on Monday (the 16th), and I'd need it back in order to revise by Sunday (the 22nd) The script itself is about 110 pages long (but scripts have far fewer words per page than, say, books?100-120 is the page range for average movie scripts). If interested, please contact samantlc at usc.edu. I really appreciate anyone who's willing to take a look at my work. Thank you so much! Sam Christopher samantlc at usc.edu MFA, Writing for Screen and Television '13 USC From mbearzi at earthlink.net Mon Apr 9 10:09:21 2012 From: mbearzi at earthlink.net (Maddalena Bearzi) Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:09:21 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] new book: DOLPHIN CONFIDENTIAL: CONFESSIONS OF A FIELD BIOLOGIST In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the release of my new book: DOLPHIN CONFIDENTIAL: CONFESSIONS OF A FIELD BIOLOGIST (216 pages | 71 line drawings | Chicago University Press ? 2012) Review Quotes ?Maddalena Bearzi impresses me with her capabilities and passion as a marine mammal scientist and her clear and erudite manner of expressing the interface between science and an emotional sense of the animals she studies. I recommend this beautifully illustrated book to the starry-eyed juvenile would-be marine biologist, to those of us beginning our twilight years who may need a reminder of how we started and what this should mean in a larger sense of helping fragile Earth, and to all those academically and environmentally minded in between.??Bernd W?rsig, Texas A&M University at Galveston ?I simply love this book. In Dolphin Confidential, renowned scientist Maddalena Bearzi tells us what it is like to be a field researcher and what it is like to be a dolphin, the ups and downs of daily life, and her excitement about learning just who these fascinating animals are. Bearzi?s science is impeccable, and her book is an easy read for those who want to share her and the dolphin?s lives.??Marc Bekoff, author of Wild Justice ?This is a delightful chronicle of a young ocean lover?s journey to turn her passion into a career in science, and that scientist?s coming-of-age as she observes an ocean changing around her and the creatures she has come to love and defend. I found it both relaxing and energizing, all at the same time.??Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean You can check the Chicago University Press website for more information about this book: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/D/bo10896892.html Now available in Amazon (US and Europe): http://www.amazon.com/Dolphin-Confidential-Confessions-Field-Biologist/dp/02 26040151/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321726449&sr=1-1 Sincerely, Maddalena Bearzi, Ph.D. Ocean Conservation Society, President P.O. 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Knowledge of or experience with marine mammal biology, statistics, GIS and stable isotope ecology ideal, but not required. *Support in the form of tuition and a stipend is provided for the first year of the program only.* The student, with assistance from faculty advisor, will be required to secure any additional funding required until project competition. The student will pursue an MSc in Oceanography or Marine Biology through the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. Program specifics are described here: http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/prospective/graduate/marinebio.php http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/prospective/graduate/oceanography.php Please submit a letter of interest and a CV to Dr. Bree Witteveen bree.witteveen at alaska.edu . Due to UAF application deadlines, applications will only be considered until April 23rd, 2012. -- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Summer & Fall 2012 Courses: * Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues (Summer) Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is a 3 credit course which introduces students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. >Registration ends May 11th * Manatee Health and Conservation (Summer) Manatee Health and Conservation is a 3 credit course that provides students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings and explores conservation issues. >Registration ends May 11th * Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues (Fall) Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is a 3 credit course that will expose students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to some of the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. >Registration is Now Open! For more information contact us: Iske Larkin, PhD Education Coordinator (352) 294-4095 ivlarkin at ufl.edu AAH Distance Learning Webpage http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/ AAH Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/UFAquatic [Description: Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. Larkin, PhD Research Assistant Professor & Education Coordinator Aquatic Animal Health Program Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida PO Box 100136 2015 SW 16th Ave Gainesville, Florida 32610 For packages 32608 Office phone - 352-294-4095 Work cell - 352-494-1742 Fax - 352-392-8289 Program web page: http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 131(3):2306-2314. 2012. Assessing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact on marine mammal population through acoustics: Endangered sperm whales. 0.386 MB ANDERSEN, MAGNUS; ANDREW E. DEROCHER; OYSTEIN WIIG and JON AARS. POLAR BIOLOGY 35(4):499-508. 2012. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) maternity den distribution in Svalbard, Norway. 0.589 MB ANDERSEN, S. M.; J. TEILMANN; R. DIETZ; N. M. SCHMIDT and L. A. MILLER. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 22(1):113-121. 2012. Behavioural responses of harbour seals to human-induced disturbances. 0.195 MB ANDERWALD, PIA; PETER G. H. EVANS; RONNIE DYER; ANDREW DALE; PETER J. WRIGHT and A. RUS HOELZEL. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 450:259-274. 2012. Spatial scale and environmental determinants in minke whale habitat use and foraging. 1.149 MB ASARO, MICHAEL J. MARINE POLICY 36(4):915-921. 2012. Geospatial analysis of management areas implemented for protection of the North Atlantic right whale along the northern Atlantic coast of the United States. 0.773 MB AUTHIER, MATTHIEU; ILHAM BENTALEB; AURORE PONCHON; CELINE MARTIN and CHRISTOPHE GUINET. PLOS ONE 7(4) e30218. 11pp. 2012. Foraging fidelity as a recipe for a long life: Foraging strategy and longevity in male southern elephant seals. 0.486 MB AVILA-FORCADA, SARA; ADAN L. MARTINEZ-CRUZ and CARLOS MUNOZ-PINA. MARINE POLICY 36(3):613-622. 2012. Conservation of vaquita marina in the northern Gulf of California. 0.253 MB BEARZI, MADDALENA. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 60:56-59. 2012. Cetaceans and MPAs should go hand in hand: A case study in Santa Monica Bay, California. 0.130 MB BECK, SUZANNE; SANNA KUNINGAS; RUTH ESTEBAN and ANDREW D. FOOTE. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY 23(2):246-253. 2012. The influence of ecology on sociality in the killer whale (Orcinus orca). 0.613 MB BELLANTE, A.; M. SPROVIERI; G. BUSCAINO; G. BUFFA; V. DI STEFANO; D. SALVAGIO MANTA; M. BARRA; F. FILICIOTTO; A. BONANNO; C. GIACOMA and S. MAZZOLA. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 79(1):151-160. 2012. Stranded cetaceans as indicators of mercury pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. 0.545 MB BENSON, ETIENNE. HISTORICAL STUDIES IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES 42(1):30-61. 2012. Endangered science: The regulation of research by the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection and Endangered Species Acts. 0.216 MB BISCHOFF, NICOLE; BENJAMIN NICKLE; THOMAS W. CRONIN; STEPHANI VELASQUEZ and JEFFREY I. FASICK. VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE 29(2):95-103. 2012. Deep-sea and pelagic rod visual pigments identified in the mysticete whales. 0.936 MB BLOIS-HEULIN, CATHERINE; MELODIE CREVEL; MARTIN BOEYE and ALBAN LEMASSON. BMC NEUROSCIENCE 13(9): 8pp. 2012. Visual laterality in dolphins: Importance of the familiarity of stimuli. 0.301 MB BRAJE, TODD J.; TORBEN C. RICK; JON M. ERLANDSON; MEGAN ANDERSON and ROBERT L. DELONG. JOURNAL OF FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY 36(4):312-321. 2011. Conflicts in natural and cultural resource management: Archaeological site disturbances by seals and sea lions on California's Northern Channel Islands. 0.643 MB BUTLER, J. R. A. ANIMAL CONSERVATION 14(6):599-601. 2011. Commentary. The challenge of knowledge integration in the adaptive co-management of conflicting ecosystem services provided by seals and salmon. 0.127 MB BYTINGSVIK, JENNY; ELISABETH LIE; JON AARS; ANDREW E. DEROCHERE; OYSTEIN WIIG and BJORN M. JENSSEN. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 417-418:117-128. 2012. PCBs and OH-PCBs in polar bear mother-cub pairs: A comparative plasma levels in 1998 and 2008. 0.807 MB CABALLERO, S.; V. ISLAS-VILLANUEVA; G. TEZANOS-PINTO; S. DUCHENE; A. DELGADO-ESTRELLA; R. SANCHEZ-OKRUCKY and A. A. MIGNUCCI-GIANNONI. ANIMAL CONSERVATION 15(1):95-112. 2012. Phylogeography, genetic diversity and population structure of common bottlenose dolphins in the Wider Caribbean inferred from analyses of mitochondrial DNA control region sequences and microsatellite loci: Conservation and management implications. 0.919 MB CASTELLOTE, MANUEL; CHRISTOPHER W. CLARK and MARC O. LAMMERS. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 147(1):115-122. 2012. Acoustic and behavioural changes by fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in response to shipping and airgun noise. 0.564 MB CHOUDHARY, SUNIL; SUSHANT DEY; SUBHASHISH DEY; VIVEKSHEEL SAGAR; TARUN NAIR and NACHIKET KELKAR. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 22(1):11-25. 2012. River dolphin distribution in regulated river systems: Implications for dry-season flow regimes in the Gangetic basin. 3.458 MB CROCKER, DANIEL E.; RUDY M. ORTIZ; DORIAN S. HOUSER; PAUL M. WEBB and DANIEL P. COSTA. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART A: MOLECULAR AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 161(4):388-394. 2012. Hormone and metabolite changes associated with extended breeding fasts in male northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris). 0.340 MB DA SILVA, VERA M. F.; A. R. MARTIN and NIVIA A. S. DO CARMO. ICUN SPECIES MAGAZINE OF THE SPECIES SURVIVAL COMMISSION 53:10-11. 2011. Boto bait. Amazonian fisheries pose threat to elusive dolphin species. 0.125 MB DALLA ROSA, LUCIANO; FERNANDO FELIX; PETER T. STEVICK; EDUARDO R. SECCHI; JUDITH M. ALLEN; KIM CHATER; ANTHONY R. MARTIN and MANUELA BASSOI. POLAR RESEARCH 31. 4pp. 2012. Feeding grounds of the eastern South Pacific humpback whale population include the South Orkney Islands. 0.601 MB DALLA ROSA, LUCIANO; JOHN K. B. FORD and ANDREW W. TRITES. CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH 36:89-104. 2012. Distribution and relative abundance of humpback whales in relation to environmental variables in coastal British Columbia and adjacent waters. 2.658 MB DANERI, G. A.; A. R. CARLINI; A. NEGRI; A. L. ALLCOCK and A. CORBALAN. POLAR BIOLOGY 35(4):585-592. 2012. Predation on cephalopods by Weddell seals, Leptonychotes weddellii, at Hope Bay, Antarctic Peninsula. 0.600 MB DAVIDSON, ANA D.; ALISON G. BOYER; HWAHWAN KIM; SANDRA POMPA-MANSILLA; MARCUS J. HAMILTON; DANIEL P. COSTA; GERARDO CEBALLOS and JAMES H. BROWN. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 109(9):3395-3400. 2012. Drivers and hotspots of extinction risk in marine mammals. 1.147 MB DE MIRANDA, JR., MICHAEL A.; AMBER E. SCHLATER; TODD L. GREEN and SHANE B. KANATOUS. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 215(5):806-813. 2012. In the face of hypoxia: Myoglobin increases in response to hypoxic conditions and lipid supplementation in cultured Weddell seal skeletal muscle cells. 0.555 MB DENNISON, S.; M. J. MOORE; A. FAHLMAN; K. MOORE; S. SHARP; C. T. HARRY; J. HOPPE; M. NIEMEYER; B. LENTELL and R. S. WELLS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 279(1732):1396-1404. 2012. Bubbles in live-stranded dolphins. 0.326 MB DIAZ-AGUIRRE, FERNANDO; CARLA SALINAS; SERGIO NAVARRETE; VICTOR CASTILLO and CONSUELO CASTILLA. AQUATIC MAMMALS 38(1):76-80. 2012. Short note First record of the commensal barnacle (Xenobalanus globicipitis) on common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Chile. 0.676 MB DIETZ, RUNE; FRANK F. RIGET; ANDERS GALATIUS; CHRISTIAN SONNE; JONAS TEILMANN and ROSSANA BOSSI. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 414:732-737. 2012. Spatial trends of perfluorochemicals in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from Danish waters. 1.030 MB DOIRON, ELYSE E.; PHILIPPE A. ROUGET and JOHN M. TERHUNE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 90(2):237-247. 2012. Proportional underwater call type usage by Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) in breeding and nonbreeding situations. 0.322 MB DUNCAN, COLLEEN; GILBERT J. KERSH; TERRY SPRAKER; KELLY A. PATYK; KELLY A. FITZPATRICK; ROBERT F. MASSUNG and TOM GELATT. VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES 12(3):192-195. 2012. Coxiella burnetii in northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) placentas from St. Paul Island, Alaska. 0.385 MB DUNGAN, SARAH Z.; KIMBERLY N. RIEHL; ASHLEY WEE and JOHN Y. WANG. JOURNAL OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ECOLOGY 4(2):3-9. 2011. A review of the impacts of anthropogenic activities on the critically endangered eastern Taiwan Strait Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis). 0.704 MB DURBAN, J. W. and R. L. PITMAN. BIOLOGY LETTERS 8(2):274-277. 2011. Antarctic killer whales make rapid, round-trip movements to subtropical waters: Evidence for physiological maintenance migrations? 0.588 MB FIELD, CARA L.; ALLISON D. TUTTLE; INGA F. SIDOR; AKINYI NYAOKE; KATHLEEN M. DEERING; KELLY GILBERT-MARCHETERRE; GUILLERMO RISATTI; TRACEY SPOON; JENNY MEEGAN; TRACY A. ROMANO; SALVATORE FRASCA, JR. and J. LAWRENCE DUNN. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):144-152. 2012. Systemic mycosis in a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with detection of Cystofilobasidiales DNA. 0.447 MB FOSTER, EMMA A.; DANIEL W. FRANKS; LESLEY J. MORRELL; KEN C. BALCOMB; KIM M. PARSONS; ASTRID VAN GINNEKEN and DARREN P. CROFT. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 83(3):731-736. 2012. Social network correlates of food availability in an endangered population of killer whales, Orcinus orca. 0.505 MB FRIE, ANNE KIRSTINE; GARRY B. STENSON and TORE HAUG. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 90(3):376-392. 2012. Long-term trends in reproductive and demographic parameters of female Northwest Atlantic hooded seals (Cystophora cristata): Population responses to ecosystem change? 0.440 MB FROUIN, HELOISE; MICHEL LEBEUF; MIKE HAMMILL and MICHEL FOURNIER. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 417-418:98-107. 2012. Transfer of PBDEs and chlorinated POPs from mother to pup during lactation in harp seals Phoca groenlandica. 0.841 MB GAGE, LAURIE J. JOURNAL OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ECOLOGY 4(2):25-28. 2011. Captive pinniped eye problems, we can do better! 0.379 MB GEISLER, JONATHAN H. ; STEPHEN J. GODFREY and OLIVIER LAMBERT. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 32(1):198-211. 2012. A new genus and species of Late Miocene inioid (Cetacea, Odontoceti) from the Meherrin River, North Carolina, U.S.A. 0.835 MB GRAHAM, I. M.; R. N. HARRIS; I. MATEJUSOVA and S. J. MIDDLEMAS. ANIMAL CONSERVATION 14(6):587-598. 2011. Do 'rogue' seals exist? Implications for seal conservation in the UK. 0.345 MB GRAHAM, I. M.; R. N. HARRIS and S. J. MIDDLEMAS. ANIMAL CONSERVATION 14(6):604-607. 2011. Response Seals, salmon and stakeholders: Integrating knowledge to reduce biodiversity conflict. 0.538 MB GREGGOR, ALISON LINDA. CURRENT ZOOLOGY 58(2):271-286. 2012. A functional paradigm for evaluating culture: An example with cetaceans. 0.282 MB GROWCOTT, ABRAHAM; PASCAL SIRGUEY and STEPHEN M. DAWSON. PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING AND REMOTE SENSING 78(3):237-246. 2012. Development and assessment of a digital stereo photogrammetric system to measure cetaceans at sea. 5.472 MB HARRINGTON, LAUREN A.; GRAEME C. HAYS; LAURA FASOLA; ANDREW L. HARRINGTON; DAVID RIGHTON and DAVID W. MACDONALD. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 93(1):198-210. 2012. Dive performance in a small-bodied, semi-aquatic mammal in the wild. 1.008 MB HEIDE-JORGENSEN, MADS PETER; KRISTIN L. LAIDRE; LORI T. QUAKENBUSH and JOHN J. CITTA. BIOLOGY LETTERS 8(2):270-273. 2011. The Northwest Passage opens for bowhead whales. 0.477 MB HOFFMAN, JOSEPH IVAN and JAUME FORCADA. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY: ZEITSCHRIFT FUER SAUGETIERKUNDE 77(1):71-73. 2012. Extreme natal philopatry in female Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella). 0.135 MB HOOKER, S. K.; A. FAHLMAN; M. J. MOORE; N. AGUILAR DE SOTO; Y. BERNALDO DE QUIROS; A. O. BRUBAKK; D. P. COSTA; A. M. COSTIDIS; S. DENNISON; K. J. FALKE; A. FERNANDEZ; M. FERRIGNO; J. R. FITZ-CLARKE; M. M. GARNER; D. S. HOUSER; P. D. JEPSON; D. R. KETTEN; P. H. KVADSHEIM; P. T. MADSEN; N. W. POLLOCK; D. S. ROTSTEIN; T. K. ROWLES; S. E. SIMMONS; W. VAN BONN; P. K. WEATHERSBY; M. J. WEISE; T. M. WILLIAMS and P. L. TYACK. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 279(1731):1041-1050. 2012. Deadly diving? Physiological and behavioural management of decompression stress in diving mammals 0.571 MB HORNING, MARKUS and JO-ANN E. MELLISH. PLOS ONE 7(1) e30173. 10pp. 2012. Predation on an upper trophic marine predator, the Steller sea lion: Evaluating high juvenile mortality in a density dependent conceptual framework. 0.309 MB HUBER, SANDRA; LUTZ AHRENS; BARD-JORGEN BARDSEN; URSULA SIEBERT; JAN OVE BUSTNES; GISLI A. VIKINGSSON; RALF EBINGHAUS and DORTE HERZKE. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 419:216-224. 2012. Temporal trends and spatial differences of perfluoroalkylated substances in livers of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) populations from Northern Europe, 1991-2008. 0.527 MB HURD, IAN. ETHICS & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 26(1):103-112. 2012 Almost saving whales: The ambiguity of success at the International Whaling Commission. 0.065 MB JEFFERSON, THOMAS A. JOURNAL OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ECOLOGY 4(2):29-36. 2011. Saving the vaquita: Are we doing all we can? Workshop report summary. 0.546 MB JOHNSTON, DAVID W.; MATTHEW T. BOWERS; ARI S. FRIEDLAENDER and DAVID M. LAVIGNE. PLOS ONE 7(1) e29158. 8pp. 2012. The effects of climate change on harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus). 0.754 MB KASTELEIN, RONALD A.; NELE STEEN; ROBIN GRANSIER; PAUL J. WENSVEEN and CHRIST A. F. DE JONG. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 131(3):2325-2333. 2012. Threshold received sound pressure levels of single 1-2 kHz and 6-7 kHz up-sweeps and down-sweeps causing startle responses in a harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) 0.979 MB KEENER, WILLIAM; ISIDORE SZCZEPANIAK; ADAM ; MARC WEBBER and JONATHAN STERN. JOURNAL OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ECOLOGY 4(2):19-24. 2011. First records of anomalously white harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the Pacific Ocean. 0.492 MB KINOSHITA, K.; M. KIWATA; R. KUWANO; N. SATO; T. TANAKA; M. NAGATA; H. TAIRA and H. KUSUNOKI. THERIOGENOLOGY 77(5):933-939. 2012. Temporal association of serum progesterone concentrations and vaginal cytology in walruses (Odobenus rosmarus). 1.728 MB KLOEPPER, LAURA N.; PAUL E. NACHTIGALL; MEGAN J. DONAHUE and MARLEE BREESE. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 215(8):1306-1312. 2012. Active echolocation beam focusing in the false killer whale, Pseudorca crassidens. 0.778 MB KOBLITZ, JENS C.; MAGNUS WAHLBERG; PETER STILZ; PETER T. MADSEN; KRISTIAN BEEDHOLM and HANS-ULRICH SCHNITZLER. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 131(3):2315-2324. 2012. Asymmetry and dynamics of a narrow sonar beam in an echolocating harbor porpoise. 0.450 MB KOT, BRIAN C. W.; MICHAEL T. C. YING and FIONA M. BROOK. PLOS ONE 7(1) e30218. 10pp. 2012. A comparison of portable ultrasound and fully-equipped clinical ultrasound unit in the thyroid size measurement of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin. 0.561 MB KOT, BRIAN C.; MICHAEL T. C. YING; FIONA M. BROOK and REIMI E. KINOSHITA. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):33-49. 2012. Evaluation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasound in the assessment of thyroid volume of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). 0.767 MB LANYON, JANET M.; HELEN L. SNEATH and TREVOR LONG. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):20-32. 2012. Evaluation of exertion and capture stress in serum of wild dugongs (Dugong dugon). 0.359 MB LASKA, DEBORAH; TODD SPEAKMAN and PATRICIA A. FAIR. JOURNAL OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ECOLOGY 4(2):10-18. 2011. Community overlap of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) found in coastal waters near Charleston, South Carolina. 1.023 MB LEAPER, REBECCA and CARA MILLER. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE 23(6):503-529. 2011. Management of Antarctic baleen whales amid past exploitation, current threats and complex marine ecosystems. 0.420 MB LECLERC, LISA-MARIE; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; TORE HAUG; KEVIN A. GLOVER; AARON T. FISK and KIT M. KOVACS. POLAR RESEARCH 30. 4pp. 2011. Greenland sharks (Somniosus microcephalus) scavenge offal from minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) whaling operations in Svalbard (Norway). 0.376 MB LEE, YUONG-NAM; HIROTO ICHISHIMA and DUCK K. CHOI. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 32(1):231-234. 2012. First record of a platanistoid cetacean from the Middle Miocene of South Korea. 0.918 MB LEMIEUX LEFEBVRE, SEBASTIEN; ROBERT MICHAUD; VERONIQUE LESAGE and DOMINIQUE BERTEAUX. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 450:243-257. 2012. Identifying high residency areas of the threatened St. Lawrence beluga whale from fine-scale movements of individuals and coarse-scale movements of herds. 1.620 MB LIANG, ZHANG; GUO LONGXIANG and MEI JIDAN. PROCEDIA ENGINEERING 29:2922-2926. 2012. Analysis and identification of cetacean sounds based on time-frequency analysis. 0.215 MB LOWTHER, A. D.; R. G. HARCOURT; S. D. GOLDSWORTHY and A. STOW. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 83(3):691-701. 2012. Population structure of adult female Australian sea lions is driven by fine-scale foraging site fidelity. 0.562 MB MADSEN, P. T.; F. H. JENSEN; D. CARDER and S. RIDGWAY. BIOLOGY LETTERS 8(2):211-213. 2011. Dolphin whistles: A functional misnomer revealed by heliox breathing. 0.315 MB MATHEWS, PATRICK D.; VERA M. F. DA SILVA; FERNANDO C. W. ROSAS; JOSE A. D'AFFONSECA NETO; STELLA M. LAZZARINI; DANIELLA C. RIBEIRO; JITENDER P. DUBEY; SILVIO A. VASCONCELLOS and SOLANGE M. GENNARI. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):85-88. 2012. Occurrence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii and Lepstospira spp. In manatees (Trichechus inunguis) of the Brazilian Amazon. 0.187 MB MATKIN, CRAIG O.; JOHN W. DURBAN; EVA L. SAULITIS; RUSSEL D. ANDREWS; JANICE M. STRALEY; DENA R. MATKIN and GRAEME M. ELLIS. FISHERY BULLETIN 110(2):143-155. 2012. Contrasting abundance and residency patterns of two sympatric populations of transient killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the northern Gulf of Alaska. 1.161 MB MCDONALD, BIRGITTE I.; MICHAEL E. GOEBEL; DANIEL E. CROCKER and DANIEL P. COSTA. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 85(2):134-147. 2012. Biological and environmental drivers of energy allocation in a dependent mammal, the Antarctic fur seal pup. 0.556 MB MCDONALD, BIRGITTE I.; MICHAEL E. GOEBEL; DANIEL E. CROCKER and DANIEL P. COSTA. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 85(3):243-254. 2012. Dynamic influence of maternal and pup traits on maternal care during lactation in an income breeder, the Antarctic fur seal. 0.349 MB MIRALLES, RAMON; GUILLERMO LARA; JOSE ANTONIO ESTEBAN and ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 131(3):2173-2179. 2012. The pulsed to tonal strength parameter and its importance in characterizing and classifying beluga whale sounds. 0.255 MB MOLLER, LUCIANA M. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 21(3):745-764. 2012. Sociogenetic structure, kin associations and bonding in delphinids. 0.177 MB MOON, HYO-BANG; YONG-ROCK AN; SEOK-GWAN CHOI; MINKYU CHOI and HEE-GU CHOI. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 31(3):477-485. 2012. Accumulation of PAHs and synthetic musk compound in minke whales (Balanoptera acutorostrata) and long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) from Korean coastal waters. 0.179 MB MOORE, SUE E.; RANDALL R. REEVES; BRANDON L. SOUTHALL; TIMOTHY J. RAGEN; ROBERT S. SUYDAM and CHRISTOPHER W. CLARK. BIOSCIENCE 62(3):289-295. 2012. A new framework for assessing the effects of anthropogenic sound on marine mammals in a rapidly changing arctic. 0.308 MB MOORE, SUE E.; KATHLEEN M. STAFFORD; HUMFREY MELLING; CATHERINE BERCHOK; OYSTEIN WIIG; KIT M. KOVACS; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN and JACKIE RICHTER-MENGE. POLAR BIOLOGY 35(3):475-480. 2012. Comparing marine mammal acoustic habitats in Atlantic and Pacific sectors of the High Arctic: Year-long records from Fram Strait and the Chukchi Plateau. 0.731 MB NEWHALL, ARTHUR E.; YING-TSONG LIN; JAMES F. LYNCH; MARK F. BAUMGARTNER and GLEN G. GAWARKIEWICZ. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 131(2):1814-1825. 2012. Long distance passive localization of vocalizing sei whales using an acoustic normal mode approach. 0.864 MB NIEUKIRK, SHARON L.; DAVID K. MELLINGER; SUE E. MOORE; KAROLIN KLINCK; ROBERT P. DZIAK and JEAN GOSLIN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 131(2):1102-1112. 2012. Sounds from airguns and fin whales recorded in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, 1999-2009. 0.649 MB OOSTHUIZEN, W. CHRIS; MARTHAN N. BESTER; CHERYL A. TOSH; CHRISTOPHE GUINET; DOMINIQUE BESSON and P. J. NICO DE BRUYN. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE 23(6):567-577. 2011. Dispersal and dispersion of southern elephant seals in the Kerguelen province, Southern Ocean. 0.329 MB ORTEGA-ORTIZ, JOEL G.; DANIEL ENGELHAUPT; MARTHA WINSOR; BRUCE R. MATE and A. RUS HOELZEL. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 21(3):732-744. 2012. Kinship of long-term associates in the highly social sperm whale. 1.122 MB OSBORN, STEVEN; LES DALTON; CHRISTOPHER DOLD and TODD ROBECK. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):193-196. 2012. Management of twin pregnancy and perinatal concerns in a belgua (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.367 MB PACE, DANIELA SILVIA; MARINA PULCINI and FRANCESCA TRIOSSI. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY 23(2):254-264. 2012. Anthropogenic food patches and association patterns of Tursiops truncatus at Lampedusa island, Italy. 0.448 MB PANEBIANCO, MARIA VICTORIA; MARIA FERNANDA NEGRI and HUMBERTO LUIS CAPPOZZO. ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE 131(1-2):41-48. 2012. Reproductive aspects of male franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) off Argentina. 0.908 MB PANOVA, E. M.; R. A. BELIKOV; A. V. AGAFONOV and V. M. BEL'KOVICH. OCEANOLOGY 52(1):79-87. 2012. Originally published in Okeanologiya Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 85-94. 2012. The relationship between the behavioral activity and the underwater vocalization of the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.562 MB PITCHER, BENJAMIN J.; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and ISABELLE CHARRIER. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 83(3):681-690. 2012. Individual identity encoding and environmental constraints in vocal recognition of pups by Australian sea lion mothers. 1.085 MB PONNAMPALAM, LOUISA S. RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY 60(1):221-231. 2012. Opportunistic observations on the distribution of cetaceans in the Malaysian South China, Sulu and Sulawesi Seas and an updated checklist of marine mammals in Malaysia. 0.139 MB PONNAMPALAM, LOUISA S. TOURISM IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 7(2):81-93. 2011. Dolphin watching in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman: Tourist perceptions and actual current practice. 0.149 MB PUGLIESE, MARK C.; STEFANIE ANNE BOETTGER and FRANK E. FISH. JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY 273(4):453-459. 2012. Barnacle bonding: Morphology of attachment of Xenobalanus globicipitis to its host Tursiops truncatus. 1.182 MB RIOFRIO-LAZO, MARJORIE; DAVID AURIOLES-GAMBOA and BURNEY J. LE BOEUF. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 450:229-241. 2012. Ontogenetic changes in feeding habits of northern elephant seals revealed by d15N and d13C analysis of growth layers in teeth. 0.641 MB RISCH, DENISE; PETER J. CORKERON; WILLIAM T. ELLISON and SOFIE M. VAN PARIJS. PLOS ONE 7(1) e29741. 6pp. 2012. Changes in humpback whale song occurrence in response to an acoustic source 200 km away. 0.365 MB ROTANDER, ANNA; BERT VAN BAVEL; FRANK RIGET; GUOJON ATLI AUOUNSSON; ANUSCHKA POLDER; GEIR WING GABRIELSEN; GISLI VIKINGSSON; BJARNI MIKKELSEN and MARIA DAM. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 164:118-124. 2012. Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) in sub-Arctic and Arctic marine mammals, 1986-2009. 0.792 MB ROTANDER, ANNA; BERT VAN BAVEL; FRANK RIGET; GUOJON ATLI AUOUNSSON; ANUSCHKA POLDER; GEIR WING GABRIELSEN; GISLI VIKINGSSON; BJARNI MIKKELSEN and MARIA DAM. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 416:482-489. 2012. Methoxylated polybrominated diphenyl ethers (MeO-PBDEs) are major contributors to the persistent organobromine load in sub-Arctic and Arctic marine mammals, 1986-2009. 1.120 MB RUSH, ELIZABETH M.; ANNA L. OGBURN and MICHAEL M. GARNER. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):110-119. 2012. Multicentric neurofibromatosis with rectal prolapse in a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). 0.698 MB SANTORA, JARROD A. POLAR BIOLOGY 35(5):801-806. 2012. Habitat use of hourglass dolphins near the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. 0.390 MB SCHMITT, TODD L. and ROGER L. SUR. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 43(1):101-109. 2012. Treatment of ureteral calculus obstruction with laser lithotripsy in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 0.295 MB SHAPIRO, KAREN; MELISSA MILLER and JONNA MAZET. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 48(2):394-404. 2012. Temporal association between land-based runoff events and California sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) protozoal mortalities. 0.572 MB SHIANG-LIN HUANG; LESZEK KARCZMARSKI; JIALIN CHEN; RUILIAN ZHOU; WENZHI LIN; HAIFEI ZHANG; HAIYAN LI and YUPING WU. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 147(1):234-242. 2012. Demography and population trends of the largest population of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. 2.182 MB SHIXIA XU; JIANFENG JU; XUMING ZHOU; LIAN WANG; KAIYA ZHOU and GUANG YANG. PLOS ONE 7(1) e30423. 9pp. 2012. Considerable MHC diversity suggests that the functional extinction of baiji is not related to population genetic collapse. 0.359 MB SILVA, MONICA A.; RUI PRIETO; SARA MAGALHAES; MARIA I. SEABRA; MIGUEL MACHETE and PHILIP S. HAMMOND. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 22(1):122-133. 2012. Incorporating information on bottlenose dolphin distribution into marine protected area design. 0.327 MB SINISCALCHI, MARCELLO; SALVATORE DIMATTEO; ANNA MARIA PEPE; RAFFAELLA SASSO and AGNELO QUARANTA. PLOS ONE 7(1) e30001. 6pp. 2012. Visual lateralization in wild striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) in response to stimuli with different degrees of familiarity. 0.338 MB SKEATE, ELEANOR R.; MARTIN R. PERROW and JAMES J. GILROY. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 64(4):872-881. 2012. Likely effects of construction of Scroby Sands offshore wind farm on a mixed population of harbour Phoca vitulina and grey Halichoerus grypus seals. 0.791 MB SONGHAI LI; PAUL E. NACHTIGALL; MARLEE BREESE and ALEXANDER YA. SUPIN. PLOS ONE 7(1) e29793. 13pp. 2012. Hearing sensation levels of emitted biosonar clicks in an echolocating Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. 1.510 MB STONE, BRETT M.; DAVID J. BLYDE; JEREMIAH T. SALIKI and JOHN M. MORTON. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 48(1):47-55. 2012. Morbillivirus infection in live stranded, injured, trapped, and captive cetaceans in southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia. 0.091 MB THOMAS, AUSTEN C.; MONIQUE M. LANCE; STEVEN J. JEFFRIES; BENJAMIN G. MINER and ALEJANDRO ACEVEDO-GUTIERREZ. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 441:225-239. 2011. Harbor seal foraging response to a seasonal resource pulse, spawning Pacific herring. 1.540 MB TORRES, DANIEL; JORGE ACEVEDO; DANIEL E. TORRES; ROMEO VARGAS and ANELIO AGUAYO-LOBO. POLAR BIOLOGY 35(3):469-473. 2012. Vagrant subantarctic fur seal at Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island, Antarctica. 0.371 MB VALQUI, JUAN. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY: ZEITSCHRIFT FUER SAUGETIERKUNDE 77(2):75-83. 2012. The marine otter Lontra felina (Molina, 1782): A review of its present status and implications for future conservation. 0.645 MB VELEZ-JUARBE, JORGE and NICHOLAS D. PYENSON. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 32(2):476-484. 2012. Bohaskaia monodontoides, a new monodontid (Cetacea, Odontoceti, Delphinoidea) from the Pliocene of the western North Atlantic Ocean. 0.470 MB VERYERI, NURAY GUVEN. ZOOLOGY IN THE MIDDLE EAST 55:129-132. 2012. Short communications. Postmortem examinations of stranded dolphins found on the Black Sea coast near Ordu, Turkey (Mammalia: Cetacea). 0.665 MB WILEY, DAVID; COLIN WARE; ALESSANDRO BOCCONCELLI; DANIELLE CHOLEWIAK; ARI FRIEDLAENDER; MICHAEL THOMPSON and MASON WEINRICH. BEHAVIOUR 148(5-6):575-602. 2011. Underwater components of humpback whale bubble-net feeding behaviour. 0.525 MB WISZNIEWSKI, JOANNA; SHANNON CORRIGAN; LUCIANO B. BEHEREGARAY and LUCIANA M. MOLLER. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 81(2):423-431. 2012. Male reproductive success increases with alliance size in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). 0.210 MB WITTNICH, CARIN. JOURNAL OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ECOLOGY 4(2):1-2. 2011. Editorial Conservation through education - Will it work for marine mammals? 0.175 MB XU, XINRONG; ZHENHUA ZHANG; LIGE MA; PENG MA; PENG LI; GUANG YANG and KAIYA ZHOU. ACTA THERIOLOGICA 57(2):99-109. 2012. Site fidelity and association patterns of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins off the east coast of Zhanjiang, China. 0.659 MB From jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov Fri Apr 13 13:23:25 2012 From: jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov (Jonathan Shannon) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:23:25 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Reminder: Comment by April 20th, 5-Year Review for North Pacific and North Atlantic Right Whales under ESA Message-ID: Greetings MARMAM members, NOAA Fisheries Service is conducting a 5-year review of the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) and North Pacific right whale (Eubalaena japonica) under the Endangered Species Act. We request your submission of the best available scientific and commercial data since our last review in 2006 by April 20, 2012. You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2012-0057, by any of the following: ? Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal www.regulations.gov. To submit comments via the e-Rulemaking Portal, first click the ?submit a comment? icon, then enter NOAA-NMFS-2012-0057 in the keyword search. Locate the document you wish to comment on from the resulting list and click on the ?Submit a Comment? icon to the right of that line. ? Mail or hand-delivery: Angela Somma, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Best Regards, Jonathan Shannon NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources http://nmfs.noaa.gov/pr Outreach Specialist 301.427.8431 jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.lukacs at cfc.umt.edu Fri Apr 13 09:36:29 2012 From: paul.lukacs at cfc.umt.edu (Paul Lukacs) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:36:29 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] PhD oppurtunity on humpback whales Message-ID: Ph.D. Research Assistantship is available in the Wildlife Biology Program at The University of Montana. Research will focus on the conservation and management of humpback whales relative to shipping and cruise tourism in Alaska. The study will utilize a variety of field-based efforts with spatial modeling to better understanding the dynamics between ships and whales. Student will conduct surveys of whales from the bow of cruise ships as part of a long-term study in and near Glacier Bay National Park, and utilize a variety of data sets and simulations to make inferences and predictions regarding best management and operation conditions of ships. Student should have strong quantitative skills (spatial modeling using GIS, R, ADMB or other relevant software is preferred), an interest in wildlife conservation, and an ability to work independently. The student should also meet the minimum requirements for admission to the graduate degree program in Wildlife Biology at The University of Montana. Interested students should send a cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Paul Lukacs (paul.lukacs at umontana.edu). For more information about the Wildlife Biology Program at UM see http://www.cfc.umt.edu/WBIO and for Dr. Lukacs' lab see http://www.cfc.umt.edu/lukacslab. _________________________________________ Paul M. Lukacs Assistant Professor Wildlife Biology Program College of Forestry and Conservation University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 Phone: (406) 243-5675 Website: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/LukacsLab _________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Hal.Whitehead at Dal.Ca Sat Apr 14 07:37:21 2012 From: Hal.Whitehead at Dal.Ca (Hal Whitehead) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:37:21 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] ABSTRACT: Multilevel Societies of Female Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in the Atlantic and Pacific: Why Are They So Different? Message-ID: <20120414113721.18327g8goiy4n68s@wm1.dal.ca> Just published in the International Journal of Primatology: Multilevel Societies of Female Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in the Atlantic and Pacific: Why Are They So Different? Hal Whitehead, Ricardo Antunes, Shane Gero, Sarah N. P. Wong, Daniel Engelhaupt & Luke Rendell. 2012. Int. J. Primatol. Abstract: We can examine the evolution of multilevel societies using comparative studies. Intraspecific comparisons are valuable because confounding factors are reduced. Female sperm whales live in multilevel societies. However, studies at several locations have found substantial and consistent differences in social structure between the eastern Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans, even though nuclear DNA shows no significant differentiation between the populations. In the Pacific, female sperm whales live in nearly permanent social units that typically contain about 11 females and immatures of multiple unrelated matrilines. These units form temporary groups with other units for periods of days, apparently exclusively with other units from the same cultural clan. Clans contain thousands of females, are not distinct in nuclear DNA, but are sympatric and have distinctive culturally determined vocalizations and movement patterns. In the North Atlantic social units rarely group with other units, and there is no evidence for sympatric cultural clans. Possible drivers of these contrasts include oceanographic differences, predation, the effects of whaling, and culture. We suggest that protection against predation by killer whales is the primary reason for grouping in the Pacific, and as killer whales do not seem such a threat in the Atlantic, social units there rarely form groups, and have not evolved the clans that primarily function to structure interunit interactions. This analysis highlighted several factors that may influence the evolution of multilevel societies, ranging from the attributes of resources, to predation, anthropogenic effects, culture, and even the cultures of other species. Available at: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/labpub.htm Hal Whitehead, Dalhousie University: hwhitehe at dal.ca From van.den.broeck.eline at gmail.com Fri Apr 13 06:25:14 2012 From: van.den.broeck.eline at gmail.com (Eline Van den Broeck) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:25:14 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Thesis on the protection of whales in international law Message-ID: Hi all! I am a first year master law student at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium - http://www.vub.ac.be . This year I am preparing my master thesis concerning the protection of whales in international law. Purpose of this preparation is to start writing my thesis with a decent background on the subject. I have already found numerous articles but, like in all researches, it can always be more! So, I am looking for articles subjecting whales in a juridical manner and/or people who can teach me more about whaling approaches. Some examples: information about the relation between the IWC and the ICRW, articles on the case "Whaling in the Antarctic - Australia v. Japan" brought before the ICJ and any other previous cases concerning whales (in an international context), actions of conservation groups, texts about whaling practices in Norway and Iceland, the moratorium v. revised management,.... One little disadvantage is that it is mandatory to write my thesis in Dutch. Although, if many people are interested in the outcome (expected at the end of June 2013), I am willing to translate it in English in the second half of 2013). Anyone who is interested in helping me can reach me at following address: van.den.broeck.eline at gmail.com Hopeful and with kindest regards, Eline Van den Broeck -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cselfsullivan at sirenian.org Sun Apr 15 10:16:21 2012 From: cselfsullivan at sirenian.org (Caryn Self-Sullivan) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:16:21 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Last Call for 2012 Manatee/Dolphin Field Course in Belize! Message-ID: <8DBC0BAF-1748-4EEA-828B-E4E2977F446D@sirenian.org> Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation of Manatees & Dolphins A Unique Field Course in the Belize Barrier Reef Lagoon System 2012 Session III: ~ 4-17 August 2012 http://www.sirenian.org/2012FieldCourse.html REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1st, 2012 Lead Instructor & Principal Investigator: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D. Want to be a Conservation Biologist, Behavioral Ecologist or Marine Mammalogist? Here's your chance to 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, mangroves and seagrass beds in Belize! Course Overview: This is an experiential learning field course where you will live, work, and study from a marine science field station on a pristine, private island off the coast of Belize. Additionally, you will visit one or more Community Conservation Sites in Belize. Data collected during the course will contribute to our long-term manatee/ dolphin research project. You will learn through a variety of learning activities, literature review and discussion, independent research 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, and coral patches searching for elusive manatees and charismatic dolphins. Location: Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center at Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge, http://belizeadventurelodge.com/ and Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation & Development, http://sartenejaconservation.org/ . Passport required, immunizations as recommended by CDC Your Share of the Costs: US$2995 includes housing, meals, ground & water transfer fees, research & materials fees; DOES NOT include airfare, books, tips, and credit hours. 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; at least 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: Registration & deposit due May 1st, 2012; balance due at least 60 days prior to field dates. Late payments and late registrations (if space available) incur a $100 late fee. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D. | cselfsullivan at sirenian dot org OR cselfsullivan at gmail dot com | +1.540.287.8207 Visit our Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=370432825564 Registration Form: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeRegistration.pdf Detailed Syllabus: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeSyllabus.pdf Policy & Liability Form: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizePolicy.pdf Recruit a Friend: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeFlyer.pdf Field Course Expedition Briefing (Be patient, it's 11MB): http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeBriefing.pdf Caryn Self-Sullivan, PhD, KPA CTP President & Co-founder, Sirenian International, Inc. Email: cselfsullivan at sirenian.org Phone: +1.540.287.8207 Website: http://sirenian.org Blog: http://mermaidsandmermen.blogspot.com/ Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/sirenianinternational Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sirenian/ The mission of Sirenian International is to promote the long-term conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world through research, education, and inter-cultural collaboration. Please remember us when budgeting for your charitable donations. Donate online at http://sirenian.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From isilaytemiz at yahoo.com Tue Apr 17 08:18:09 2012 From: isilaytemiz at yahoo.com (isil aytemiz) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:18:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] article needed Message-ID: <1334675889.23913.YahooMailClassic@web161403.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> ? Dear all, ? I'm a PhD student from Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. We are preparing a study about stomach content parasites of striped dolphins in Eastern Mediterranean?and?looking for articles about previous striped dolphin stomach content parasites especially in Mediterranean. we have the articles below: -Aznar, F.J., Fognani, P., Balbuena, J.A., Pietrobelli, M. and Raga, A. (2006) distribution of Pholeter gastrophilus (Digenea) within the stomach of four odontocete species: the role of the diet and digestive physiology of hosts. Parasitology, 133: 369-380. -Duignan, P.J., Geraci R.J., Raga J.A., and Calzada N. (1992) Pathology of morbillivirus infection in striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) from Valencia and Murcia, Spain. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 56: 242-248. -Cornaglia, E., Rebora, L., Gili, C., and Guardo, Di G. (2000) Histopathological and Immunohistochemical studies on cetaceans found stranded on the coast of Italy between 1990 and 1997. J. Vet. Med. A., 47:129-142. Anyone can help us please contact isilaytemiz at yahoo.com.? Thank you:) ? Isil AYTEMIZ, PhD Student Istanbul University? Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Dept. of Pathology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.mccormick at acsonline.org Tue Apr 17 14:12:55 2012 From: c.mccormick at acsonline.org (Cheryl M. McCormick) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:12:55 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] ACS Small Grants-In-Aid of Research Message-ID: <3729b23534dd88d3024d1101dddbbac4.squirrel@QuestMail.FutureQuest.net> Award Range: $100 ? $1,000 annually The American Cetacean Society Grants-in-Aid of Research fund offers small research grants for direct costs of scientific, field-based projects focusing on cetaceans. The Society invites proposals from all cetacean-related disciplines, including the social sciences, which focus on cetaceans and/or their habitats. ACS particularly welcomes applications from early-career researchers such as graduate students and researchers with less than 10 years? post-doctoral experience, and researchers whose work focuses on small cetaceans. The American Cetacean Society has a long-standing commitment to providing young scientists with ?seed money? for research projects in cetacean-related disciplines. Currently, ACS grant awards range from $100 to $1,000; the Society highly encourages funds to be used in a ?match? program to maximize funding potential. Funding is available to applicants who are themselves active (dues-paying) ACS members or whose faculty advisors are active members. ACS funds are intended to strengthen conservation efforts through applied field-based research and opportunities outside of the laboratory. Funds may not be used for salaries, stipends, honoraria, or other compensatory expenses. Chapters of the American Cetacean Society also participate in grant-making initiatives and will also submit Request For Proposals (RFPs) coincident with their funding cycles. For information about specific chapters and their grant-making programs, please visit the Chapter page our website. Proposals should include: 1. Application cover sheet, with title of proposal, field research group, contact information (email, phone and departmental contacts) for the faculty lead or principle investigator (PI), second PI (if applicable) and any proposed graduate student participant list (with contact information). 2. A brief narrative (1-2 pages, single-spaced) describing the research program, overall purpose, specific research objectives/questions, study timeline and benchmarks, significance of the research in advancing our understanding the biology and conservation of cetaceans and/or their habitats, and how the research can or does advance conservation efforts aimed at a particular taxa, species, or habitat. 3. An itemized, one-year budget, including estimated costs for supplies, equipment, travel, etc. Costs should be kept reasonable. A budget justification should be included. Budget should not exceed requested funding amount; however, details of additional funding sources supporting the research and how those funds will be used are helpful in evaluating applications. 4. Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each principle investigator. The application deadline for the 2012 American Cetacean Society Small Grants-in-Aid of Research Program is Monday, May 21st, 2012, and will cover proposed field work to be undertaken through summer of 2012. Funding is limited and proposals will be peer-reviewed for scientific rigor, conservation benefit and cost effectiveness. Awards will be announced on Friday, July 6th, 2012. Applications should be sent by email to Cheryl McCormick, Executive Director, at c.mccormick at acsonline.org. Questions regarding the program may also be directed to her. Respectfully, Cheryl Cheryl M. McCormick, Ph.D. Executive Director American Cetacean Society P.O. Box 1391 San Pedro, CA 90733-1391 (310) 548-6279 (office) c.mccormick at acsonline.org From dylan at planetwhale.com Mon Apr 16 14:16:54 2012 From: dylan at planetwhale.com (Dylan Walker) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:16:54 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer internship: Whale & Dolphin Education Officer Message-ID: Dear all, Planet Whale is looking for a volunteer Whale & Dolphin Education Officer to work on a three month internship beginning 10th May in Brighton, UK. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing Planet Whale?s educational outreach programme, including attending events and schools and delivering inspirational talks about cetaceans. A key part of the role will be the development and delivery of Planet Whale?s ?Virtual Whale Watch experience? ? an engaging and interactive indoor whale watching trip that highlights marine conservation issues and raises awareness about responsible whale and dolphin watching. Applicants must be enthusiastic and passionate about cetaceans and the marine environment, with excellent communication, organisational, and written skills. Previous experience of working with cetaceans will be considered an advantage, but not essential, to the post. Applicants will be required to be based in Brighton for the duration of the internship and will form part of a dynamic team of volunteers developing Planet Whale?s projects and events. If the successful applicant does not already live locally, a ?600 (EUR 720) grant will be made available to help cover living expenses over the three month period. To apply for the post please send a CV and covering letter by electronic mail to: dylan at planetwhale.com Kind regards, Dylan Walker Planet Whale www.planetwhale.com +44 (0)1273 355011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From GroningerH at TMMC.org Tue Apr 17 12:49:36 2012 From: GroningerH at TMMC.org (Heather Groninger) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:49:36 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] FW: The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA is hiring a Marine Mammal Pathobiologist Message-ID: A reminder of this recruitment effort. Applications are due this Friday 4/20. Heather Groninger Human Resources and Operations Manager The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965 415-289-7348 Fax: 415-754-4048 groningerh at tmmc.org www.tmmc.org Adopt-a-Seal! [cid:image001.jpg at 01CD0D00.6E13E0D0] Adopt a past patient like Garnett and you'll give future patients a second chance at life. Adopt-a-Seal today! From: Heather Groninger Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:35 PM To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca Subject: The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA is hiring a Marine Mammal Pathobiologist The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA is recruiting for the following role: MARINE MAMMAL PATHOBIOLOGIST The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking a Marine Mammal Pathobiologist to join our team. The Marine Mammal Center's mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals-their health and that of their ocean environment-and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community. The Marine Mammal Pathobiologist is responsible for leading original research in The Marine Mammal Center's Veterinary Science Department, supporting and guiding other department members in assisting with research and coordinating research with external investigators. The Pathobiologist conducts original research into aspects of marine mammal biology pertinent to health and disease of Center patients and their rehabilitation. In addition to providing oversight to the research agenda, this position directly supports research efforts by other TMMC staff and collaborators by ensuring regulatory compliance, assisting with sampling of animals for research studies, necropsy examinations, data management and evaluation, and manuscript preparation. The Pathobiologist reports to the Director of Veterinary Science, with additional support and guidance provided by the Senior Scientist. This position supervises the Research Associate(s), Necropsy Manager and the Laboratory Manager/Medical Technologist. The Pathobiologist is also expected to be an active member of cross-departmental teams supporting the mission and directives of the Center Executive Director and TMMC Board of Directors. Major Responsibilities: * Develop an annual plan with measurable outcomes. * Manage staff, including providing performance evaluations tied to measures, and in conjunction with the Department of Human Resources, hiring and firing. * Conduct original research into marine mammal health and disease. * Ensure all research complies with all pertinent regulations. * Manage the Center's tissue and serum bank. * Contribute to Center grants management including drafting proposals, tracking expenses and reporting results. * Manage post release monitoring program of animals after rehabilitation * Assist veterinary science staff with data analysis Core Competencies -- Knowledge and Skills: * Knowledge of marine mammal biology, and current marine mammal health and disease issues * Knowledge of existing methodologies for tracking marine mammals * Knowledge of current regulations regarding marine mammal take and specimen handling * Ability to record, manage and analyze data, and perform statistical analyses * Ability to write scientific papers for publication in a peer reviewed journals * Ability to represent The Center before large and small groups * Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate shared and extra-mural projects, and monitor health and disease in marine mammals * Ability to supervise and train visiting interns and volunteers in marine mammal biology pertinent to the mission of The Center * Experience in multiple media venues Qualifications: * Significant and relevant experience with marine mammals in field research, clinical research, or both * Advanced degree in relevant field of study (e.g., PhD, DVM) * Demonstrated management experience To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume attention Human Resources and Operations Manager to admin at tmmc.org. Please put "Marine Mammal Pathobiologist" in the subject line. Deadline for applications is April 20, 2012. Please no phone calls or faxed submissions. Heather Groninger Human Resources and Operations Manager The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965 415-289-7348 Fax: 415-754-4048 groningerh at tmmc.org www.tmmc.org Adopt-a-Seal! [cid:image001.jpg at 01CD0D00.6E13E0D0] Adopt a past patient like Garnett and you'll give future patients a second chance at life. Adopt-a-Seal today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I am trying to compile sufficient evidence to determine the feasibility of using passive aoustic monitoring on Hawaiian Monk seal populations. However, the availability and/or accessilibity of existing recordings or studies containing or pretaining to underwater monk seal vocalizations is minimal. If anyone has information or could help in any way, please contact me at shindelm at onid.orst.edu. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. Marci Shindel From mdortche at searesearch.org Wed Apr 18 12:00:06 2012 From: mdortche at searesearch.org (Dortche, Mary) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:00:06 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Posting for a Research Scientist Message-ID: <6BB218A17558A045930D58057B0B3A60730C0D5C@EX2010.searesearch.local> POSITION: Research Scientist DEPARTMENT: Research & Veterinary Services IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Vice President of Research and Veterinary Services EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Full time, Exempt JOB SUMMARY: Demonstrate excellent representation of the aquarium at all times through a positive, can-do attitude and a team work focused work ethic. Writes grants for secures finds funding for animal health related research projects focused on but not limited to immunology, neuroendocrinology, molecular and cell biology. Carries out the research in the field and laboratory and performs appropriate laboratory and statistical analyses. Relays findings in the form of scientific reports and presentations. Offers and carries out diagnostic services related to the research analyses. Serves on graduate student committees and as adjunct faculty at other institutions. REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Must have at least1- 2 years postdoctoral traineeship(s). Supervisory experience a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Working knowledge of statistical, graphics and database programs desired. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, have a willingness to learn, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform appropriate research techniques in the laboratory unsupervised. * Develop new assays in conjunction with research projects. * Perform data entry and analysis and literature searches. * Relay research objectives, progress and results in formats such as written scientific abstracts, manuscripts, reports, statistics, graphs and presentations. * Supervise students who are assisting in the laboratory. * Assist with organization and maintenance of the laboratory. * Serve on graduate student committees. * Serve as adjunct faculty at other institutions. * Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor. 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Fall 2012 Internship: The primary research being conducted at this time involves field surveys and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins in Mississippi Sound. Applications are due June 1st. Anticipated start date is in mid August and will last until mid December. This internship is an unpaid voluntary position, and interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. Interns are also required to receive college credit for the internship; enrollment may be with The University of Southern Mississippi or an academic institution of their choice. Students interested in applying for the internship are required to send: ?Completed application (available at our website: http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/Internships.html) ?CV ?Personal statement describing your career goals, reason(s) for wanting the internship, and what you expect to contribute to and gain from the internship ?Unofficial or official copy of your transcripts ?At least two letters of recommendation (preferably from those who can attest to your academic and scientific abilities). Recommenders should mail or email their letters directly to the intern coordinator. *International applicants have a more intensive application process and are required to obtain a visa if selected. Please contact the intern coordinator for more information. All materials should be sent to the internship coordinator: Shauna McBride Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Internship Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 Materials may arrive separately or together, all materials must be postmarked by the pertinent deadline: Fall - June 1st; Spring - November 1st; Summer - March 1st Please direct all information requests and related materials to Shauna McBride at shauna.mcbride at eagles.usm.edu. -- Shauna McBride MA/PhD Student,Internship Coordinator Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 From keith.d.mullin at noaa.gov Fri Apr 20 11:25:26 2012 From: keith.d.mullin at noaa.gov (Keith Mullin) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:25:26 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Photo-ID Positions, northern Gulf of Mexico Message-ID: <4F91AA16.9080506@noaa.gov> The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center will be conducting bottlenose dolphin photo-identification surveys in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas from mid-May to mid-September 2012. Two people with significant photo-ID experience will be needed to support this work. Photo-ID experience includes bottlenose dolphin dorsal fin photography from small boats and photo processing (i.e., sorting, matching) as well as database management. FinBase will be used but specific FinBase experience is not required. In addition to photo-ID experience, a current First Aid and CPR rating, and a U.S. Coast Guard approved boater safety course are required. The work will be evenly split between fieldwork and lab work and will be based from the NMFS lab in Pascagoula, Mississippi with travel to Louisiana and Texas. If you are a U.S. citizen and qualified, please contact Keith.D.Mullin at noaa.gov for more details. These positions will be with IAP World Services and will be posted by 24 April 2012 at IAPWS.COM. To apply go the Careers link and search under scientific positions. 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A land based station, a 27m high lighthouse, will be used as a platform from which Minke whale movement and diving behaviour will be collected in the absence of tourist boats, by using a theodolite and computer. FIELD WORK DESCRIPTION Continuous focal follows of individual Minke whales will be conducted from land. One person will use a theodolite to measure the position of the Minke whale every time it surfaces, as well as the orientation of the animal and any conspicuous surface behaviours (e.g. feeding). A second person with binoculars will assist the theodolite tracker and make sure that no surfacing is missed or that no other Minke whales enter the study area which might confuse the theodolite tracker. A third person will enter all the data into a computer in real time, together with environmental data etc. Volunteers will rotate between these positions, but if a person is really skilled with theodolite tracking they might be given priority for tracking when weather conditions are particularly favourable. The work schedule for the lighthouse will be between 06:00 and 18:00 (depending on the weather) and volunteers will rotate on a two hours basis, rotating between theodolite tracking, binocular tracking, computer entry and being off duty. Tourist will regularly come up to the lighthouse and ask what you are working with, during which time you have to be polite and informative. The major of Gar?ur is keen on advertising our work to locals and tourists, and you should assist him with this task as much as possible. As in any cetacean work, there will be days when work will be very intense due to favourable weather conditions, when you will be expected to work up to 10h in the field. Other days will have bad weather and no work, or half a day?s work or less, so you have to be flexible and work according to the weather. When you are not working in the field there will be data entry work to do, as well as everyday equipment cleaning work etc. You also need to help out with everyday tasks of cooking, cleaning etc. LOCATION The lighthouse and accommodation is located in Gar?ur, about 30km west of Reykjavik, north of Keflavik, and overlooks the southern part of Faxafl?i Bay. It?s a small town consisting of about 1400 people and facilities are limited. There is a supermarket, swimming hall and a cafe. A few times per day there is a free shuttle bus between Gar?ur and Keflavik, which is a slightly bigger city (8000 people). Accommodation will consist of a shared house in Gar?ur with bathroom and kitchen, provided by the municipality of Gar?ur. Volunteers need to live and cook together. The house will most likely have internet connection. COSTS Regarding costs, unfortunately this is an unpaid volunteer position and you would have to cover your own travel expenses to and from Iceland, your travel insurance (required!), as well as your food expenses during the project. Accommodation will be provided for free by the project. QUALIFICATION As theodolite tracking of Minke whales is difficult and takes a long time to learn, priority will be given to people with PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THEODOLITE TRACKING. If you have this sort of experience, please specify in your application when and where you worked with this, what species you were studying and what sort of data you collected (did you collect positional data for every surfacing or just one fix per surfacing bout?). How many hours of theodolite tracking (actively working with the theodolite) do you have roughly? As the feasibility of this project is relying strongly on assistants, the successful candidate will need to be able to STAY FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. A departure in the middle of the project would be very difficult to accommodate for, and therefore I wish you to really consider your availability for this summer before you decide to apply for this position. Apart from setting up the project for the first week, I will personally not be stationed in Gar?ur or Iceland this summer due to other commitments. For this reason, the successful candidates would have to be GOOD AT WORKING INDEPENDENTLY and taking their own initiatives. My Icelandic supervisor will be available in Iceland, but up in H?savik, meaning that smaller logistical tasks would have to be sorted out by the research team themselves. Of course, any costs related to the research project would be paid by me. The successful applicant will need to both work and live together with people from different countries and backgrounds and therefore needs to be a very tolerant and flexible person. During time periods of bad weather, or periods when whales are not seen for a long time, you might become very frustrated, but it?s important to remain polite and respectful in all situations. EXPECTATIONS As I mentioned, when the weather is bad there won?t be any field work, so those days can also be used to relax. As the field season is relatively short (3 months) and bad weather will prevent work for roughly half of these days, days off will not be scheduled, but rather taken opportunistically during days when the weather is bad. Therefore you will need to be stationed in Gar?ur throughout these three months, so any plans to travel around Iceland should be done prior to or after this project. As Gar?ur is small and geographically isolated, there isn?t much to do when you are not working, so if you are a person that needs a lot of stimulation then this project isn?t for you. There is a lot of beautiful nature around Gar?ur to where you can walk, and many species of birds for bird lovers or photographers. Apart from Minke whales you can also sometimes see white beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, basking sharks and seals from the coast. But for time periods when the weather is bad (sometimes for weeks) and there is no data processing to be done, I recommend that you bring along books, movies etc or whatever you like doing at your spare time basically. You should expect that the weather will be bad roughly half of the time you are in Iceland and prevent you from working. There will also be periods (sometimes weeks) when few or no Minke whales are sighted. For those periods it is important not to give up, and to keep working from the lighthouse, as the animals can return at any time. This is a rather difficult project, but to observing this species without disturbing it, and to see its natural behaviours is very rewarding. And even though being difficult, we managed to get a lot of data from last two seasons, showing that this project has great potential to be even better for 2012. I hope this project description hasn?t scared you off already, but I wanted to emphasize what the difficulties with this project are and that I am looking for people that can handle this sort of work and living conditions. This project will give you a great chance to work with an amazing species in an amazing place, and you will be able to learn some skills that are frequently practised in cetacean research and therefore really useful to know for anyone that wants to pursue a career in this field. Also you will have the opportunity to work with other like minded people from different countries and local Icelanders. WORK PERIOD: The tracking project is planned between the 25th of May and the 31st of August 2012. DAILY DUTIES: - collect Minke whale track data from land with theodolite - enter track data into computer in real time - data entry and processing - equipment cleaning and maintenance - talk and inform tourists and locals about the Minke whales and our work QUALIFICATIONS: - background in Marine biology/Oceanography preferable, but not necessary - previous wildlife field experience and ability to stand long working days - previous theodolite tracking skills - working knowledge of computers and MS Excel. Possibility to bring your own Laptop is much preferred - be hard-working, team oriented, able to share small living space - be adaptable, flexible and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent - good English language skills HOW TO APPLY: Send CV and resume. The resume should include the following: - details of your availability (ONLY APPLICANTS THAT CAN COMMIT FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE PROJECT WILL BE CONSIDERED) - contact details of two referees (no letters of recommendation needed) - a brief description of yourself including your interest in biology and what you hope to gain from this experience - any previous experience in theodolite tracking - any dietary requirements (i.e. vegetarian, vegan, etc.) Send applications to: Fredrik Christiansen (PhD Student) University of Aberdeen Institute of Biological Sciences Tillydrone Ave Aberdeen AB24 2TZ United Kingdom E-mail: f.christiansen at abdn.ac.uk Mobile: +44 78 18725081 The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ctaylor at sea2shore.org Mon Apr 23 20:03:38 2012 From: ctaylor at sea2shore.org (Cynthia Taylor) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:03:38 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Sirenews No. 57 Now Available Message-ID: *Sirenews No. 5**7*, April 2012, is now available online at http://www.sea2shore.org/newslettersand http://sirenian.org/sirenews/57APR2012.pdf *The current IUCN Sirenian Specialist Group (SSG) will be dissolved and re-established to coincide with the new quadrennial cycle (2013-2016). This edition of the newsletter includes a request from the SSG co-chairs for nominees for SSG membership for the 2013-2016 quadrennial cycle. The form provided in the newsletter should be completed and submitted by 15 May 2012. *** *Sirenews* is the newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Sirenia Specialist Group The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is a science-based network of volunteer experts working together towards achieving the vision of "A world that values and conserves present levels of biodiversity." The Sirenia Specialist Group is focused on the conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world. Cynthia Taylor and James Powell, co-editors Sea to Shore Alliance www.sea2shore.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fabribarbieris at gmail.com Mon Apr 23 18:04:49 2012 From: fabribarbieris at gmail.com (fabricia barbieri) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:04:49 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] MARMAM Interactions between the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) and gillnet fishery in the southern Brazilian coast. Message-ID: The following article has become available online: * * Interactions between the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) and gillnet fishery in the southern Brazilian coast. Fabricia Barbieri, Rodrigo Machado, Camilah Antunes Zappes and Larissa Rosa de Oliveira Ocean & Coastal Management 63 (2012) 16 - 23 ABSTRACT The Neotropical otter (*Lontra longicaudis*) is an aquatic carnivore that interacts with fisheries activities and competes with fisherman for resources. Information about the biology and conservation issues of a species can be obtained from traditional ecological knowledge collected from the communities that share the same resources. In this sense, the objective of this study was to describe conflicts between the otters and two fishing communities (Imb? and Tramanda?) in the Tramanda? Lagoon (29?57?S; 50?11?W), in southern Brazil. We conducted 36 interviews that represented 72% of the local fishermen that use gillnets in the lagoon. All fishermen reported that otters interfered with fishing activities, by feeding on fish in the gillnets, and 75% of those interviewed reported gear damage. Fifty percent of the fishermen reported that observed the otters used the lagoon daily. Many fishermen (41.6%) also reported that the amount of damage attributed to the otters was considered ?small?, but the depredation was reported as occurring daily (55.5%). Fishermen from Imb? have a more negative perception of the interaction with otters, probably because they usually fish near to the area most frequently used by otters. This amplifies the magnitude of the conflict and damage. In order to minimize the depredation of fish by otters directly on the gillnets, we suggested some measures to fishery management, as well as additional studies about the potential prey overlap between the Neotropical otter and the fishery. --- A pdf copy can be obtained from the journal's web site (subscribers only): http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964569112000543 or from me: fabribarbieris at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jamie at imms.org Mon Apr 23 11:53:21 2012 From: jamie at imms.org (Jamie Klaus) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:53:21 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Fall 2012 IMMS Marine Mammal Research Internship Message-ID: <004501cd2182$5aea6bf0$10bf43d0$@imms.org> Marine Mammal Research Internship at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) 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. To Apply Please visit our website at http://imms.org/internship.php -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be Tue Apr 24 07:46:00 2012 From: T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be (Thierry Jauniaux) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:46:00 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Fwd: 6th marine mammals necropsy workshop References: Message-ID: A marine mammal necropsy workshop is organized by the Department of Veterinary Pathology (University of Liege), the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics LAB (Universitat Polit?cnica de Catalunya) and the Marine Mammal Research Center (University of La Rochelle). The session will be held at the Veterinary College on the Sart Tilman campus (Li?ge, Belgium) on July 10 and 11, 2012. An extra-day is scheduled for the exam and ECTS certification (see below). During the workshop, 20 marine mammals will be extensively necropsied and sampled, based on a standard procedure (Proceedings of the first European Cetacean Society workshop on cetacean pathology: dissection techniques and tissue sampling. ECS Newsletter #17 special issue: 1991, 39 p. by Kuiken T. and Garcia Hartmann M.) adapted in previous European Cetacean Society necropsy workshops. An updated protocol will be available at the beginning of the 2-day workshop. A special attention will be the extraction and fixation (injection) of the inner ear. A morning session will be devoted to dissection, sampling and tissues banking procedures (Jauniaux T.), another one will be reserved for acoustics and inner ear extraction and fixation (Andr? M.); afternoons will be dedicated to necropsies, mostly harbor porpoises. The number of attendees is limited to 20, in order to pair off participants under the supervision of a veterinary pathologist and a specialist of the inner ear dissection. The workshop is open to scientists (post-graduate students and specialists) in biology, toxicology, veterinary medicine involved in marine mammal research, with a maximum of 20 participants. Necropsy and sampling equipment will be available and rubber boots, latex gloves and adequate laboratory coats will be provided. The aim of the workshop is to improve the participants? proficiency in: (1) dissection and sampling procedures on marine mammals mostly cetaceans, (2) anatomy and gross pathology of marine mammals; (3) skull morphology, extraction and fixation of the cetacean inner ear. Registration fees is 100 euro, including necropsy equipment and protective clothes, documentation (updated necropsy protocol, emphasizing on the inner ear dissection and fixation) and coffee breaks. Payment will be done directly the first day. Attests (payment and participation) will be sent on request. More information, contact Thierry Jauniaux: t.jauniaux at ulg.ac.be Regards T. Jauniaux Thierry Jauniaux, DMV, PhD Chair of the ECS http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/home.php Premier Assistant Universit? de Li?ge Pathologie V?t?rinaire Assistant Professor, University of Liege Veterinary Pathology T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be Cell phone: 0032477252302 MARIN Marine Animals Research & Intervention Network -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mel5 at st-andrews.ac.uk Tue Apr 24 04:58:47 2012 From: mel5 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Mike Lonergan) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:58:47 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] A brief exchange on modelling small datasets (of vaquita) In-Reply-To: <4F966493.4000901@st-andrews.ac.uk> References: <4F966493.4000901@st-andrews.ac.uk> Message-ID: <4F969577.60505@st-andrews.ac.uk> Marine Mammal Science has kindly published (currently Online Early) a comment I wrote: Lonergan, M. 2012. Insufficient data are available to predict the success of protected areas for the vaquita (Phocoena sinus): A critique of Gerrodette and Rojas-Bracho (2011). Marine Mammal Science. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00537.x/pdf It was querying this paper: Gerrodette, T., and L. Rojas-Bracho. 2011. Estimating the success of protected areas for the vaquita, Phocoena sinus. Marine Mammal Science 27:E101?E125. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2010.00449.x/pdf And elicited this response (also currently Online Early): Gerrodette, T., and L. Rojas-Bracho. 2012. Inference from limited data: A response to Lonergan. Marine Mammal Science. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2012.00569.x/pdf The Comments have no abstracts, but my (probably biassed) summary of the exchange is: I was surprised at a claim that vaquita abundance in 2008 could be estimated much more precisely from a model based on limited historic data than from a survey carried out in that year. I concluded that the model understated some sources of uncertainty, and listed examples. Gerrodette and Rojas-Bracho responded to some of my detailed points, and said that their analysis "demonstrated the remarkable power of modern statistical methods". Essentially we differ on which intuition to favour when unexpected results arise from a plausible representation of a small dataset. Simulation can't entirely answer that question since results should hold up if all their assumptions and priors are taken as correct but will fail if there are sufficiently gross violations - that then leaves the issue of how well the model structure approximates reality. I believe this to be a contained example of the more general practical problem of interpreting limited datasets and appropriately expressing both the strength of the evidence they provide and the assumptions that interpretations depend on. It matters because we mislead if we overstate results but waste information if we overemphasise uncertainty. The pdfs are on the MMS website. I (mel5 at st-and.ac.uk) am happy to send my Comment to interested individuals; Tim Gerrodette (tim.gerrodette "at" noaa.gov) is listed as corresponding author on the other papers. I would like to hear people's opinions of the wider issue. Regards, Mike. -- Mike Lonergan NERC Sea Mammal Research Unit, Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews ________________________________________________________________________________ "The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532" From jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov Tue Apr 24 10:37:00 2012 From: jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov (Jonathan Shannon) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:37:00 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] NOAA Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program funding opportunity, 1st deadline May 4th Message-ID: The NOAA Fisheries Service Office of Sustainable Fisheries announces the availability of funds for projects supporting the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP). A Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) document is associated with this competition is available at www.grants.gov (*FFO# - NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2012-2003362*) along with the full application for download. The FFO provides important information for grant applicants, including program priorities, eligibility requirements, amount of available funding, instructions for submitting proposals, review criteria and review process, and more. Prior to submitting proposals, the FFO should be read in its entirety. Deadline for Applications Letters of Intent for the FY2012 BREP competition are due by *May 4, 2012*to derek.orner at noaa.gov. Full Applications for the FY 2012 BREP competition are due *May 25, 2012*. *For More Information* For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact Lee Benaka at lee.benaka at noaa.gov -- or -- Derek Orner at Derek.Orner at noaa.gov. Additional contact information can be found within the Agency Contacts section of the FFO document. 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If you have such an opportunity, please contact me. Thank you, Vadim Pavlov Here are some examples of 3D models of dolphins and porpoises: http://www.tiho-hannover.de/kliniken-institute/institute/institut-fuer-terrestrische-und-aquatische-wildtierforschung/aquatische-wildtierforschung-buesum/forschung/aktuelle-projekte/lernen-von-der-haut-eines-delphins-analyse-der-beziehung-zwischen-hautmorphologie-und-den-lokalen-stroemumgsbedingungen-eines-schnell-schwimmenden-delphins/ http://www.tiho-hannover.de/kliniken-institute/institute/institut-fuer-terrestrische-und-aquatische-wildtierforschung/aquatische-wildtierforschung-buesum/forschung/aktuelle-projekte/innovatives-tag-design-fuer-delphin-telemetrie/ -- Dr. Vadim Pavlov Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation Werftstr. 6 25761 B?sum Germany Tel: 49 511 856 8162 Fax: 49 511 856 8181 From pauline at circe.info Wed Apr 25 01:27:54 2012 From: pauline at circe.info (Pauline Gauffier) Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:27:54 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Need volunteers for large whale research in the Strait of Gibraltar Message-ID: Dear all, Due to cancellations, I'm resending this announcement. The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.info) is seeking applications from volunteers to help with fieldwork on fin/sperm whale research in the Strait of Gibraltar from May 21th to July 23rd 2012. Fin whale project: The fin whales observed in the Strait of Gibraltar are in migration between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and are still recovering from years of hunting. Due to the high and increasing maritime traffic in the Strait, at least 3 ship strikes have been observed with fin whales since 1999 and probably more remain unknown. Therefore, we need to assess for this population the risk of collision with merchant ships or ferries. We will use theodolite tracking from a land station to find the main routes for the fin whales as well as any behavioural changes in relation to boat movements. This project has been running for 3 years both in summertime and wintertime. During this next summer survey we are planning to deploy satellite tags on the migrating whales to identify their summering grounds. Volunteers should be available for one or more of the 3 periods of 3 weeks. 21 May-11 June / 11 June-2 July / 2-23 July (See http://www.circe.biz/index.php/components/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=236&lang=en for more information). You will be responsible for your transport to and from the main centre, but once here, we will provide shared-room accommodation near the research centre and daily transport to the land station. You will be responsible for your food expenses, but we will arrange communal shopping/cooking so that these expenses will be low. Volunteers should be prepared to long working days (9-15h/15-21h) under the sun, the wind and quickly changing hot/cold weather and to help with data entry when bad weather. For more information, a video and the blog of the project, see http://www.circe.biz/index.php/components/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=236&lang=en) Successful applicants will: - have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research - be autonomous and quickly operational - be able to live and work constructively with others in a team - speak fluently Spanish or English - be available for one (or more) of the 3-week periods Preference will be given to those who: - have previous experience in theodolite handling, including tracking - have previous relevant marine mammal field experience Applicants are asked to send an email introducing themselves. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your qualifications and previous experience. Please also attach a brief CV, detailing your previous experiences relevant to this project, and download and attach the registration form from http://www.circe.biz/index.php/components/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=236&lang=en (also available in Spanish and French). Applications should be sent as soon as possible as they will be examined in order of reception. For more information, do not hesitate to contact me. All the best Pauline ---------------------------- Pauline GAUFFIER CIRCE (Espa?a/Spain) http://www.circe.info (+34) 658 199 045 ---------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From thomas.f.norris at cox.net Fri Apr 27 11:07:56 2012 From: thomas.f.norris at cox.net (thomas.f.norris at cox.net) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:07:56 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Passive (Bio)Acoustics Technician course Message-ID: <20120427140756.Z627J.514811.root@fed1rmwml105> This is the final announcement for the Passive Acoustic Technician Training course/workshop being held next week (Monday April 30ththrough Friday May 4th, 2012) on the University of California, San Diego campus in La Jolla, California. The workshop is hosted and run by Bio-Waves Inc., located in the San Diego area (www.bio-waves.net) There are still 2-3 spots remaining. If you are interested please contact us immediately at: education at bio-waves.net or call 760-230-2266 (Serious inquiries for next week?s course ONLY if calling the phone number) The course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations and training to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring hardware, software and data management and data-review/analysis. The goal of this training course is to provide individuals with the necessary tools and basic skills to prepare them for work as bio-acoustic field technicians. This five day course will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, located on the UCSD campus in La Jolla, California. This Passive Acoustic Technician Training course will include lectures, demonstrations and activities on the following subjects: - An introduction to the physics of underwater sound - how to setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays - software used to detect, localize and classify sounds - acoustic data collection and management. - how to splice an underwater (hydrophone array) cable. All participants will receive a set of materials (handbook and electronic copies of presentations, software and activities) for future reference. At the conclusion of this intensive hands-on course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of practical aspects of towed hydrophone array system design, maintenance and operations. College credit is available upon successful completion of the course through UCSD?s extensions. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit: http://www.bio-waves.net/upcoming.html Please contact education at bio-waves.net if you have questions. Thank you, Bio-waves Education Department. From biowezddy at gmail.com Fri Apr 27 11:21:32 2012 From: biowezddy at gmail.com (Wezddy Del Toro) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:21:32 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] GIS In Ecology-approved course 'An Introduction To Using GIS In Cetacean Research' Message-ID: Dear all, A *GIS In Ecology**-approved course* titled *'An Introduction To Using GIS In Cetacean Research'* will be held in San Patricio-Melaque, Jalisco, M?xico on the 5th and 6th of May 2012. You can download the flyer, the course timetable and contents by going to the link http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_Mexico_May_2012.htm. This is a pre-meeting course that has been organised in association with the XXXIII International Meeting For The Study Of Marine Mammals ( http://www.somemma.org/somemma/XXXIIIReunion/programa.html) of La SOCIEDAD MEXICANA DE MASTOZOOLOG?A MARINA (SOMEMMA, A.C.) ( http://www.somemma.org/somemma/). The course will be taught by GIS In Ecology-trained instructors Wezddy Del Toro Orozco and Carlos Troche Souza based on materials provided by GIS In Ecology (http://www.gisinecology.com/index.htm), and all participants will receive a GIS In Ecology-registered certificate of completion. The course will be based around ArcGIS 10 software, although it will also cater for users of ArcGIS 9.3. Participants are required to bring along their own laptop with a working version of one of these software packages already installed on it. Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 12 people to ensure that each participant can receive individual attention from the instructors when required. 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URL: From applications at pacificwhale.org Tue Apr 24 18:22:24 2012 From: applications at pacificwhale.org (PWF Applications) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:22:24 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Chief Scientist Position Message-ID: *CHIEF SCIENTIST ? MAUI* The position is based on Maui, Hawaii with Pacific Whale Foundation. Primary responsibilities: Develops, designs and conducts Pacific and Indian Ocean-based research projects in cetacean and marine population biology or ecology. Directs the Foundation?s overall scientific programs, provides oversight of all research/science programs, with a focus on the applicability of research to conservation and management issues, and the quality of science. Qualifications: PhD degree in Marine Ecology or relevant field. At least five years of experience working in the field with marine mammals, particularly humpback whales and tropical odontocetes. Demonstrated history of peer-reviewed publication, excellent organizational and technological skills (i.e., database management, ARC-GIS), budgeting, grant writing and fundraising. Must be a leader and team builder with extensive department, project and staff management experience (including interns, volunteers and grad students). Excellent scientific speaking and community outreach skills a must. Pacific Whale Foundation checks references, conducts background checks and drug screens and is an equal opportunity employer. WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITH PHOTOS, PERSONAL INFORMATION (SUCH AS MEDICAL HISTORY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, ETC.), OR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE. TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume to applications at pacificwhale.orgdetailing your relevant work experience. Please include the EXACT position title in the subject line of the email. You may also send a hard copy to Pacific Whale Foundation, Attn: Human Resources, 300 Ma?alaea Rd, Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793. Please, no phone calls! MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. Come join our team! Aloha! * Human Resources Manager * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From applications at pacificwhale.org Fri Apr 27 11:49:34 2012 From: applications at pacificwhale.org (PWF Applications) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:49:34 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Research Associate Australia: Humpback Whales Message-ID: Research Associate Australia: Humpback Whales Research Associate position based in Maui, Hawaii with approximately 90 -120 days of field work in Australia each year. Primary responsibilities include planning and overseeing Pacific Whale Foundation?s field efforts in Australia (July - Nov), driving a research vessel, collecting photo-identification images and acoustical recordings, managing data entry and organization, and leading the effort of cataloging and matching fluke and lateral body ID?s. When not in the field, the Research Associate will be responsible for data management and analysis, preparation of reports and co-authorship of publications and permit reports for Australia. Other duties may apply from time to time according to the needs of the research department. Qualifications: PhD or MS degree in Marine Ecology or comparable field experience. At least three years of experience working in the field with marine mammals, particularly humpback whales. Ability to handle long days in the field, rough sea conditions, cramped spaces and long travel times. Above average knowledge of GIS software, statistics, database and photo management, photo-identification procedures and use of digital cameras are a must. Excellent scientific speaking and writing skills and some experience publishing preferable. Pacific Whale Foundation checks references, conducts background checks and drug screens and is an equal opportunity employer. WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITH PHOTOS, PERSONAL INFORMATION (SUCH AS MEDICAL HISTORY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, ETC.), OR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE. TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume to applications at pacificwhale.orgdetailing your relevant work experience. You may also send a hard copy to Pacific Whale Foundation, Attn: Human Resources, 300 Ma?alaea Rd, Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793. Please, no phone calls! MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. Come join our team! Aloha! -- * Human Resources Manager * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From applications at pacificwhale.org Fri Apr 27 11:50:44 2012 From: applications at pacificwhale.org (PWF Applications) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:50:44 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Research Associate Maui: Odonotocete Surveys Message-ID: Research Associate Maui: Odonotocete Surveys Research Associate position based in Maui, Hawaii. Primary responsibilities include planning and overseeing Pacific Whale Foundation?s odontocete field and survey efforts, driving the research vessel, collection and photo-identification of images and behaviors, managing data entry and organization, and leading the effort of cataloging and matching ID images. When not in the field, the Research Associate will be responsible for data management and analysis, preparation of reports and co-authorship of publications and permit reports. Other duties may apply from time to time according to the needs of the research department. Qualifications: PhD or MS degree in Marine Ecology or comparable field experience and at least three years of experience working in the field with marine mammals, particularly humpback whales. Ability to handle long days in the field, rough sea conditions, cramped spaces and long travel times. Above average knowledge of GIS software, statistics, database and photo management, photo-identification procedures and use of digital cameras are a must. Excellent scientific speaking and writing skills and some experience publishing preferable. Pacific Whale Foundation checks references, conducts background checks and drug screens and is an equal opportunity employer. WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITH PHOTOS, PERSONAL INFORMATION (SUCH AS MEDICAL HISTORY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, ETC.), OR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE. TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume to applications at pacificwhale.orgdetailing your relevant work experience. You may also send a hard copy to Pacific Whale Foundation, Attn: Human Resources, 300 Ma?alaea Rd, Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793. Please, no phone calls! MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. Come join our team! Aloha! -- * Human Resources Manager * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mmo at iwdg.ie Fri Apr 27 04:10:27 2012 From: mmo at iwdg.ie (Patrick Lyne MMO) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:10:27 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] RV Celtic Mist MMO/PAM training Message-ID: <006001cd2466$5a1915f0$0e4b41d0$@ie> Dear All This is a short note to any who may be interested in the opportunity to gain experience with marine mammal observation and passive acoustics in the newly refitted RV Celtic Mist off the South West of Ireland. 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URL: From nikolina.rako at gmail.com Wed Apr 25 05:47:50 2012 From: nikolina.rako at gmail.com (Nikolina Rako) Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:47:50 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteering opportunities Message-ID: <93F47D22-C2CD-4E79-A606-8E5C00FF130F@gmail.com> Adriatic Dolphin Project Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation Island of Lo?inj, northeastern 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 period May to September 2012, with the prices that include a discount of 10% for students. Late bookings for volunteer stages in May are now with extra 20% discount. More information 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 Lo?inj, Head researcher -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From peter.evans at bangor.ac.uk Mon Apr 30 06:44:30 2012 From: peter.evans at bangor.ac.uk (Peter G.H. Evans) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:44:30 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] ANNOUNCEMENT: Marine Mammals: Biology & Conservation course, 3-7 Sept 2012 Message-ID: Apologies for cross posting ECS members are invited to participate in the Ninth European Seminar on Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation which will be held in Valencia, Spain on 3-7 September. Details are given below. There are a limited number of grants available. Applications should be made as soon as possible. kind regards, Peter Evans UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL MENENDEZ PELAYO Ninth European Seminar on Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation Valencia (Spain), 3-7 September 2012 DIRECTORS: J.A. Raga (University of Valencia) & P.G.H. Evans (Sea Watch Foundation & University of Bangor) SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY: F.J. Aznar & M. Fernandez (University of Valencia) PROGRAMME: Over the five-day course, senior marine mammal specialists from Europe and North America will lecture on a wide variety of topics in marine mammal science and conservation. There will also be a day of practicals, discussion fora, and opportunities to interact directly with the lecturers outside the lecture periods. The programme for 2012 will include lectures from Alex Aguilar, Arne Bj?rge, Mariano Domingo, Greg Donovan, Peter Evans, Philip Hammond, Christina Lockyer, Graham Pierce, Peter Tyack, and Juan Antonio Raga, and topics include life history strategies, behavioural ecology, dietary studies, acoustics, survey techniques, statistics & modelling, pathology, contaminant studies, management of marine mammal populations, and various aspects of conservation (with practicals on some of these topics). ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY: Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo Student Office Plaza del Carmen, 4 E-46003 Valencia, Spain Phone +34. 963. 108 020; Fax +34.963 108 017 E-mail secretaria_valencia at uimp.es LANGUAGE: English (with simultaneous Spanish translation) REGISTRATION: This is limited to a maximum of 100 participants and is subjected to current availability and order of receipt. Students and other interested persons from around Europe and beyond are invited to attend. FORMS: www.uimp.es/blogs/valencia/actividades/marine_mammals/ GRANTS: A limited number of grants are available for the course. Applications should be submitted from 1 May to 31 May 2012. REGISTRATION FEES: c. 130 Euros DEADLINE: 3rd September 2012 (if places are available) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be university students or post-graduates. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION: A registration form will be provided by the Student Office. Once this has been completed, it should be handed into the same office together with the following documentation: a) Photocopy of the passport b) Evidence that the applicant is at least a university or graduate student c) Original receipt showing payment of registration fees. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE STUDENT OFFICE IS NOT POSSIBLE IN AUGUST DURING UNIVERSITY VACATION TIMES -- Dr Peter G.H. Evans Director Sea Watch Foundation, Ewyn y Don, Bull Bay, Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey Wales LL68 9SD Hon. Senior Lecturer School of Ocean Sciences, University of Bangor, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales LL59 5AB Tel: 01407-832892 Mobile: 0776-556-6102 E-mail: peter.evans at bangor.ac.uk> -- Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig / Registered Charity No. 1141565 Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). Os ydych wedi derbyn y neges e-bost hon trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr ar unwaith a dil?wch y neges. Os na fwriadwyd anfon y neges atoch chi, rhaid i chi beidio ? defnyddio, cadw neu ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth a gynhwysir ynddi. Mae unrhyw farn neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Bangor. Nid yw Prifysgol Bangor yn gwarantu bod y neges e-bost hon neu unrhyw atodiadau yn rhydd rhag firysau neu 100% yn ddiogel. Oni bai fod hyn wedi ei ddatgan yn uniongyrchol yn nhestun yr e-bost, nid bwriad y neges e-bost hon yw ffurfio contract rhwymol - mae rhestr o lofnodwyr awdurdodedig ar gael o Swyddfa Cyllid Prifysgol Bangor. www.bangor.ac.uk This email and any attachments may contain confidential material and is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you must not use, retain or disclose any information contained in this email. Any views or opinions are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Bangor University. Bangor University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. 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Evans (Sea Watch Foundation & University of Bangor) SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY: F.J. Aznar & M. Fernandez (University of Valencia) PROGRAMME: Over the five-day course, senior marine mammal specialists from Europe and North America will lecture on a wide variety of topics in marine mammal science and conservation. There will also be a day of practicals, discussion fora, and opportunities to interact directly with the lecturers outside the lecture periods. The programme for 2012 will include lectures from Alex Aguilar, Arne Bj?rge, Mariano Domingo, Greg Donovan, Peter Evans, Philip Hammond, Christina Lockyer, Graham Pierce, Peter Tyack, and Juan Antonio Raga, and topics include life history strategies, behavioural ecology, dietary studies, acoustics, survey techniques, statistics & modelling, pathology, contaminant studies, management of marine mammal populations, and various aspects of conservation (with practicals on some of these topics). ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY: Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo Student Office Plaza del Carmen, 4 E-46003 Valencia, Spain Phone +34. 963. 108 020; Fax +34.963 108 017 E-mail secretaria_valencia at uimp.es LANGUAGE: English (with simultaneous Spanish translation) REGISTRATION: This is limited to a maximum of 100 participants and is subjected to current availability and order of receipt. Students and other interested persons from around Europe and beyond are invited to attend. FORMS: www.uimp.es/blogs/valencia/actividades/marine_mammals/ GRANTS: A limited number of grants are available for the course. Applications should be submitted from 1 May to 31 May 2012. REGISTRATION FEES: c. 130 Euros DEADLINE: 3rd September 2012 (if places are available) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be university students or post-graduates. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION: A registration form will be provided by the Student Office. Once this has been completed, it should be handed into the same office together with the following documentation: a) Photocopy of the passport b) Evidence that the applicant is at least a university or graduate student c) Original receipt showing payment of registration fees. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE STUDENT OFFICE IS NOT POSSIBLE IN AUGUST DURING UNIVERSITY VACATION TIMES -- Dr Peter G.H. Evans Director Sea Watch Foundation, Ewyn y Don, Bull Bay, Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey Wales LL68 9SD Hon. Senior Lecturer School of Ocean Sciences, University of Bangor, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales LL59 5AB Tel: 01407-832892 Mobile: 0776-556-6102 E-mail: peter.evans at bangor.ac.uk> -- Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig / Registered Charity No. 1141565 Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). Os ydych wedi derbyn y neges e-bost hon trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr ar unwaith a dil?wch y neges. Os na fwriadwyd anfon y neges atoch chi, rhaid i chi beidio ? defnyddio, cadw neu ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth a gynhwysir ynddi. Mae unrhyw farn neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Bangor. Nid yw Prifysgol Bangor yn gwarantu bod y neges e-bost hon neu unrhyw atodiadau yn rhydd rhag firysau neu 100% yn ddiogel. Oni bai fod hyn wedi ei ddatgan yn uniongyrchol yn nhestun yr e-bost, nid bwriad y neges e-bost hon yw ffurfio contract rhwymol - mae rhestr o lofnodwyr awdurdodedig ar gael o Swyddfa Cyllid Prifysgol Bangor. www.bangor.ac.uk This email and any attachments may contain confidential material and is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. 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