From carvalho.inesc at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 02:26:45 2013 From: carvalho.inesc at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?In=EAs_Carvalho?=) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 10:26:45 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] =?windows-1252?q?Bottlenose_Dolphin=92s_Conservation_Wor?= =?windows-1252?q?kshop_Programme_-_ECS_Conference_2013?= Message-ID: Dear MARMAM list members, The following workshop entitled "Bottlenose dolphin?s conservation: what can we learn from different resident populations?", will be held at the upcoming Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society on Saturday, 6th April. The workshop will start at 09:30 and finish at 18.00. More information on http://www.escolademar.pt/ecs2013/workshops/. If you would like to participate and have not yet registered, please contact carvalho.inesc at gmail.com. *Programme*: *9.15-9.40h ? Registration* * * *9.40-10.00h - An Action Plan for the protection and monitoring of the resident population of bottlenose dolphins from the Sado * *Estuary (Portugal) ? Marina Sequeira - Institute for Nature Conservation and Forestry (ICNF)* * * *10.00-10.20h - A short story of a very small resident population ? Raquel Gaspar ? Associa??o Viver a Ci?ncia* ** *10.20-10.40h - Social structure, abundance and conservation of a population of bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, in the English Channel ? Marie Louis - Centre d?Etudes Biologiques de Chiz? (CEBC)* * * *10.40-11.00h - Diet and life history of bottlenose dolphins ? Graham Pierce - Aberdeen University and Aveiro University* ** *11.00-11.30h ? COFFEE BREAK* ** *11.30-11.50h - The bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus (Montagu, 1821) in Galicia and Norte Peninsular ? Alfredo Lopez - * *CEMMA (presented by Graham **Pierce - Aberdeen University and Aveiro University)* ** *11.50-12.10h - Movements, abundance, and population structure of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Pelagos * *Sanctuary (north?west Mediterranean Sea) ? Guido Gnone - Acquario di Genova* * * *12.10-12.30h - An integrative approach to population structureand social kin associations of sympatric coastal bottlenose * *dolphins (Portugal) with implications for their conservation ? In?s Carvalho ? Associa??o para as Ci?ncias do Mar and Instituto Gulbenkian Ci?ncia * ** *12.30-12.50h - Evaluation of the use of the Sado estuary (Set?bal, Portugal) by the resident bottlenose dolphin population. **Results from a new goniometric method - In?s Brito - Centro de Oceanografia ? Laborat?rio Mar?timo da Guia, Faculdade de Ci?ncias da Universidade de Lisboa* ** *12.50-14.00h ? LUNCH BREAK* * * *14.10-14.30h ? Monitoring bottlenose dolphins in SACs - the c ase of the Shannon estuary, Ireland ? Emer Rogan ? University * *College Cork*** * * *14.30-14.50h - Slovenian dolphin project: research and conservation of common bottlenose dolphins in Slovenia ? Tilen Genov - Morigenos ? Slovenian Marine Mammal Society * ** *14.50-15.10h - Potential impacts of artisanal fisheries on the bottlenose dolphin population of the Sado estuary, Portugal ? * *Marina Laborde ? Centro de Oceanografia, Faculdade de Ci?ncias da Universidade de Lisboa* ** *15.10-15.30h - Common bottlenose dolphins and marine fin-fish farms: co-existence or conflict? ? Bruno Diaz Lopez - * *Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI* ** *15.30 ? 16.00h ? COFFEE BREAK* * * *16.00-16.20h - Disappearing killer whales (Orcinus orca) and coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops **truncatus) in Europe: What?s causing the declines? ? Paul Jepson ? Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London* ** *16.20-16.40h- Coastal bottlenose dolphins off the Arr?bida and Tr?ia shores: Who are they? How many are there? ? Francisco * *Martinho ? Escola de Mar* ** *16.40-17.00h - Developing acoustic monitoring techniques using C-PODs for monitoring Annex II species in Special Areas of * *Conservation ? Joanne O?Brien - Marine Biodiversity Research Group Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology* * * *17.00-18.00h ? Discussion and Concluding Remarks * Thanks, In?s Carvalho Associa??o para as Ci?ncias do Mar Edif. ICAT - Campus da FCUL Campo Grande 1749-016 Lisboa Portugal Population and Conservation Genetics Group Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia Rua da Quinta Grande, 6 2780-156 Oeiras Portugal -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Stacie.Koslovsky at MyFWC.com Tue Apr 2 14:29:20 2013 From: Stacie.Koslovsky at MyFWC.com (Koslovsky, Stacie) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:29:20 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] OPS Biological Scientist I Position at Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Message-ID: <052552438E8CDF449F8082679BB5E85E0E30236058@FWC-TLEX10.fwc.state.fl.us> Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Section: Wildlife Research Subsection: Marine Mammals Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour. No paid benefits. Full-time (40 hours/week), with the option for part-time. EXPECTED START DATE: June 2013 DURATION: 8.5 months at 40 hours/week Job Description: This is a temporary, grant-funded technical position that supports Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) scientists in managing tabular and spatial (GIS) data for research on the Florida manatee and its habitat. The incumbent will specifically work with researchers on a project to summarize and analyze water temperature data in relation to cold-related manatee mortality. The main responsibilities for this position are entering and verifying tabular and spatial data; assisting with the maintenance, quality assurance and quality control of databases; developing cartographic products, descriptive statistics, graphs, and written summaries for use in reports and presentations and for management purposes; assisting with metadata documentation and data archival; and locating, retrieving and compiling biological and environmental data. The person in this position will communicate technical information to coworkers, while maintaining a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working units and with the Marine Mammal Program at FWRI. Minimum Required Education: A Bachelor's degree with a major in one of the life or physical sciences. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of GIS, relational databases and data management principles. * Knowledge of wildlife ecology, biology, or natural systems. * Skilled at using a personal computer, preferably including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and ArcGIS. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Qualified applicants will need to be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and adept at problem-solving and time management to succeed in this position. Preferred Experience: Applicants having experience with SQL Server, Python, and/or R may be given preference. Application Requirements: Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Form electronically in People First, by midnight on the closing date listed. Go to: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com (enter 77907338 in the keyword search field). Additionally, applicants are required to complete the additional application questions. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and three references with their application in People First by the closing date, but these do not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida Employment Application Form. If you experience technical difficulties during the application process or when attaching documents, call People First staffing at 1-877-562-7287. If unable to attach supporting documents to your application, they may be faxed to the People First Service Center at 1-888-403-2110. Be sure to include the Requisition number for the position to which you are applying on each page of your faxed documents. WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If a conditional offer of employment is made, you will be required to provide identification and proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States for the hiring authority to which application is made. E-Verify will be used to verify work authorization and identity. _________________________________________ Stacie Koslovsky Research Associate | Marine Mammals Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish & Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Ave. SE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-896-8626 x 4757 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From annittapayo at hotmail.com Wed Apr 3 08:06:23 2013 From: annittapayo at hotmail.com (ana payo) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:06:23 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on Effect of tissue decomposition on stable isotope signatures In-Reply-To: <001201ce29d7$46cf47e0$d46dd7a0$@org> References: <001201ce29d7$46cf47e0$d46dd7a0$@org> Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the following paper on Effect of tissue decomposition on stable isotope signatures of striped dolphins Stenella coeruleoalba and loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta is now available here. Payo-Payo A, Ruiz B, Cardona L, Borrell A (2013) Effect of tissue decomposition on stable isotope signatures of striped dolphins Stenella coeruleoalba and loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta. Aquat Biol 18:141-147 ABSTRACT: Marine mammals and turtles are often studied using the carcasses of stranded dead individuals. Since decomposition processes might modify the stable isotope ratios of tissues, the present study tested the effects of decomposition on carbon (?sup>13C) and nitrogen (?15N) stable isotope ratios in 2 tissue types of striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba and loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta. Decomposing carcasses of 3 dolphins and 3 turtles were sampled for muscle and skin for 62 d. Following lipid extraction, samples were analysed regularly using a continuous flow-isotope ratio mass spectrometer. Samples reached decomposition stage CC4 after 62 d at ambient temperature, but no statistical change in ?13C or ?15N was observed over that period for either tissue or species. These results imply that muscle and skin samples from carcasses decomposing out of water at stage CC4 or lower can be used as reliable material for stable isotope analysis in these 2 species, and probably in other marine mammal and marine turtle species. The effects of decomposition on the stability of stable isotope ratios in other tissues, in carcasses at stage CC5, or in carcasses decomposing underwater require further study. Ana Payo Payo PhD Student anapayopayo at gmail.com IMEDEA-CSIC Carrer Miquel Marqu?s, 21, 07190 Esporles, Islas Baleares -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From filipealves at museudabaleia.org Wed Apr 3 09:02:41 2013 From: filipealves at museudabaleia.org (Filipe Alves) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:02:41 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: population structure of short-finned pilot whales Message-ID: <515C52A1.5020504@museudabaleia.org> Hello, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper about the ecology of short-finned pilot whales: F Alves, S Qu?rouil, A Dinis, C Nicolau, C Ribeiro, L Freitas, M Kaufmann, C Fortuna (2013) Population structure of short-finned pilot whales in the oceanic archipelago of Madeira based on photo-identification and genetic analyses: implications for conservation. /Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems/ doi: 10.1002/aqc.2332 ABSTRACT: Pilot whales /Globicephala/ spp. are known to display a hierarchical social pattern, but longitudinal data to infer population structure of short-finned pilot whales /Globicephala macrorhynchus/ are rare. Using data collected between 2003-2011 in the oceanic archipelago of Madeira, the grouping structure of short-finned pilot whales was studied using photo-identification methods and mtDNA sequences and microsatellite markers to test the hypotheses that (1) there is at least one pelagic and one or more island-associated communities, and (2) groups are made of related individuals, with a matrilineal social structure. Pilot whales demonstrated a large degree of variability in site fidelity, including residents (up to 14-year interval), regular visitors and transients. The social and temporal analyses revealed a well-differentiated society with long-lasting relationships (of years). The genetic analyses suggested that individuals of the three residency patterns may not be genetically isolated, and that small groups are made up of related individuals, suggesting some degree of social philopatry, while large groups are probably temporary associations of smaller groups. It is proposed that the pilot whales encountered inMadeira belong to a single population encompassing several clans, possibly three clans of island-associated whales and others of transients, each containing two to three matrilineal pods, each with a mean of 15 individuals (SD=9, range: 4-29). We suggest that the clans interact formating purposes when they meet. For management decisions, it is considered that the island-associated whales should not be regarded as demographically independent populations, but instead as stable social entities to be included in governmental management plans and requiring periodic evaluation of their status. The high proportion of marked individuals and low rate of mark change encourages further research in this species. Please download from _http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aqc.2332/abstract_ or contact Filipe Alves on _filipealves at museudabaleia.org _ Best regard, Filipe Alves -- Filipe Alves Bi?logo Marinho Museu da Baleia da Madeira - Madeira Whale Museum Rua da Pedra D'Eira 9200-031 Cani?al, Madeira Portugal Tel.: +351 291 961 858/9 (ext. 214) Fax: +351 291 961 861 www.museudabaleia.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aileenj at centurytel.net Tue Apr 2 20:06:26 2013 From: aileenj at centurytel.net (Aileen) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:06:26 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Post: Statistician for Population Studies Message-ID: Job Post: Statistician for wildlife population studies Pacific Biodiversity Institute is recruiting a statistician for contract services relating to Experiment Design and Analysis. Experience in cetacean population studies desired. Ability to use multivariate design and analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis and regression modeling is required. Distance sampling is desirable. Work will assist with experiment design and analysis for population estimates from passive acoustic monitor data. The field work in based in the Puget Sound, Rosario Strait area. Proximity to this area is helpful. However, applicants can work from their home location. Please send a resume highlighting relevant experience to aileen at pacificbio.org. Indicate what date you are available to start. Applicants will be interviewed by phone initially. The recruitment will remain open until a suitable candidate is located. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From downeselizabeth1 at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 14:27:33 2013 From: downeselizabeth1 at gmail.com (Elizabeth Downes) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:27:33 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Fund to support young UK based researchers in Marine Conservation Message-ID: The Alasdair Downes Marine Conservation Fund We would like to bring your attention to a new marine conservation project-funding opportunity. The Alasdair Downes Marine Conservation Fund will be awarding several small project grants to support younger researchers/educationalists to carry out projects that contribute to marine conservation as well as contributing to their career and personal development. The researchers must be UK based but the research may take place throughout the world. The deadline for applications is 19th May 2013. Full details can be found at the Fund?s web sitehttp://www.alasdair-downes-fund.info/. including information from the recipients in 2012. If you know of a young person who could apply for this could you please pass the information on to them. with best wishes Elizabeth Downes -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From B.J.Godley at exeter.ac.uk Tue Apr 2 09:30:14 2013 From: B.J.Godley at exeter.ac.uk (Godley, Brendan) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:30:14 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Associate Research Fellow in Marine Vertebrate Ecology Message-ID: <4F6381C006A376409224CACE9A31053521657F@VMEXCHANGEMBS5A.isad.isadroot.ex.ac.uk> Dear Colleagues Some positions available working with us in Cornwall. Please share widely. If any of the functionality is lost in the pasting over, it can be accessed on web at: http://bit.ly/YOgFcL The College wishes to recruit up to three Associate Research Fellows to support the work of Professor Brendan Godley, Dr Annette Broderick and Dr Matthew Witt in the UK and overseas. These positions, funded by the Darwin Initiative, EU FP7 and NERC, are available immediately for up to 24 months. The main research focus of the of the posts will be Biodiversity Impacts of Marine Renewable Energy in the UK (involving at sea biodiversity monitoring) although successful candidates would be expected to interface with some of the other research areas of the group including Fisheries Bycatch, Marine Acoustics, Spatial Ecology and Conservation and Molecular Ecology. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and contribute to the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. Marine fieldwork in the UK a will be required, so experience of working at sea would be invaluable. Applicants will possess a PhD in a relevant discipline (or an MSc and extensive experience) and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. As the group works on international projects, languages other than English would be an asset. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. For further information please contact Alan Rees, e-mail: a.f.rees at exeter.ac.uk . To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please clickhere. Interviews are expected to take place in May/June 2013. The College is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Please send your CV, covering letter and the details of three referees, along with a completed application and equal opportunities form to Alan Rees, e-mail: a.f.rees at exeter.ac.uk quoting the reference number P45024 in any correspondence. To download the application and equal opportunities form please follow the below links; http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/ app_form.rtf http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/EO_form.rtf [Description: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/css/Athena_SWAN_Bronze_2.JPG] Prof. Brendan J. Godley Chair in Conservation Science Centre for Ecology & Conservation University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus TR10 9EZ, UK Tel: +44 1326 371 861 Twitter: @BrendanGodley http://biosciences.exeter.ac.uk/staff/index.php?web_id=brendan_godley http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/ [Description: cid:image003.gif at 01CE0AA5.105E7330] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 19823 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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All studied toothed whale species have evolved highly directional, high-amplitude ultrasonic clicks suited for long-range echolocation of prey in open water. Little is known about the biosonar signals of toothed whale species inhabiting freshwater habitats such as endangered river dolphins. To address the evolutionary pressures shaping the echolocation signal parameters of non-marine toothed whales, we investigated the biosonar source parameters of Ganges river dolphins (*Platanista gangetica gangetica*) and Irrawaddy dolphins (*Orcaella brevirostris*) within the river systems of the Sundarban mangrove forest. Both Ganges and Irrawaddy dolphins produced echolocation clicks with a high repetition rate and low source level compared to marine species. Irrawaddy dolphins, inhabiting coastal and riverine habitats, produced a mean source level of 195 dB (max 203 dB) re 1 ?Papp whereas Ganges river dolphins, living exclusively upriver, produced a mean source level of 184 dB (max 191) re 1 ?Papp. These source levels are 1?2 orders of magnitude lower than those of similar sized marine delphinids and may reflect an adaptation to a shallow, acoustically complex freshwater habitat with high reverberation and acoustic clutter. The centroid frequency of Ganges river dolphin clicks are an octave lower than predicted from scaling, but with an estimated beamwidth comparable to that of porpoises. The unique bony maxillary crests found in the Platanista forehead may help achieve a higher directionality than expected using clicks nearly an octave lower than similar sized odontocetes. ------------------------------------------------------ I hope you may find the paper interesting. Feel free to contact me for any questions. Frants H. Jensen -- Frants Havmand Jensen, Danish Council for Independent Research, Natural Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MA, USA Phone: (+1) 508 524 8436 Email: Frants.Jensen at gmail.com Web: http://www.whoi.edu/profile.do?id=fjensen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tilen.genov at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 13:00:53 2013 From: tilen.genov at gmail.com (Tilen Genov) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:00:53 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin Research Courses in Slovenia In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear all, apologies for cross-posting. *Dolphin Research Courses in Slovenia, north Adriatic Sea* *Morigenos ? Slovenian Marine Mammal Society* is announcing Dolphin Research Courses in Slovenia (north Adriatic Sea), where interested individuals can assist in the bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead turtle long-term research and conservation programme. For the 11th year in a row, the courses will be taking place in June, July, August and September 2013. Morigenos is a small research NGO that aims to combine scientific research, monitoring, education, public awareness, capacity building and management, to achieve effective conservation of the marine environment and biodiversity. More information about Morigenos work and its track record can be found at www.morigenos.org. The list of publications by Morigenos can be seen here: Publications . *Slovenian Dolphin Project* is a long-term research, monitoring and conservation programme, established in 2002 and focusing on bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*) in Slovenian and adjacent waters in the north Adriatic Sea. Bottlenose dolphins can be found in the area year-round and about 130 individuals have been photo-identified over the past 10 years. Research activities focus on dolphin distribution, abundance, behaviour, social structure, habitat use, feeding habits, fishery interactions and tourism impact, and aim to provide the scientific baseline for effective conservation of dolphins and their habitat. This research has been the basis for the implementation of Natura 2000 for bottlenose dolphins in Slovenia. Apart from dolphins, the research team also undertakes research on loggerheard turtles (*Caretta caretta*), which visit this area between April and October. *Morigenos Research Courses* offer interested people to join the research team for 10 days and participate in research activities. This includes boat surveys, land-based watches, theodolite tracking, photo-identification and behavioural observations. All the necessary training is provided through lectures, practical work in the field, and short workshops. Food and accommodation are included. Anyone above the age of 16 can participate, regardless of nationality, academic background or previous experience. This course enables you to participate in day-to-day research activities, as well as obtain background knowledge of marine mammal science, marine biology and conservation. It is equally suitable for students pursuing a career in marine mammal science and for those without an academic interest in this topic. By the end of this course, you will: - have a better understanding of current issues in marine mammal and turtle conservation; - obtain an overview of different methods for studying marine mammals in the wild; - acquire practical experience of pleasures and frustrations of marine mammal field research. Detailed information, dates and costs can be found here: Morigenos Research Courses *Applications* There is no selection. Applications are treated on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Please send an e-mail to morigenos(at)morigenos.org for registration or questions. *For those attending the ECS in Portugal * Morigenos team will be at the ECS conference in Setubal, Portugal. For those of you attending, please feel free to track down the team during the conference if you have questions regarding the courses. A good opportunity for that might be the Annual Student Meeting or the poster session (poster HI-10). Alternatively, you can send us an email and arrange a meeting, but please note that we might not have regular email access. ____________________________________________ Tilen Genov Head of Research MRes Marine Mammal Science Morigenos - Slovenian Marine Mammal Society Kidricevo nabrezje 4 6330 Piran Slovenia www.morigenos.org www.facebook.org/morigenos -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carolinaloch at yahoo.com.br Thu Apr 4 13:29:59 2013 From: carolinaloch at yahoo.com.br (Carolina Loch) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:29:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on dental erosion in dolphins Message-ID: <1365107399.97041.YahooMailClassic@web160802.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Dear MARMAM subscribers, ? We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in the current issue of Marine Mammal Science: Dental erosion in South Atlantic dolphins (Cetacea: Delphinidae): A macro and microscopic approach Carolina Loch, Liliane J. Grando, Donald R. Schwass, Jules A. Kieser, R. Ewan Fordyce and Paulo C. Sim?es-Lopes doi:10.1111/j.1748-7692.2012.00562.x Volume 29, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 338-347 Abstract Dental erosion is the demineralization of dental tissues independent of bacterial action, being related to ingestion of acidic substances or regurgitation of physiological acids. This condition has been documented and studied in humans and few other mammals, but only recently diagnosed in cetaceans. We analyzed teeth of 350 individuals from 10 species of South Atlantic delphinids. Specimens diagnosed with dental erosion were evaluated macroscopically and with light microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Micro-CT. Macroscopic characteristics and microscopic analysis revealed similar features as observed in humans. The overall low prevalence of erosion and higher incidence in the lingual faces of teeth is consistent with intrinsic acid reflux rather than dietary or environmental acids. Upper gastrointestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers and chronic gastritis are known to promote gastric reflux to the oral cavity. Dolphins reportedly may have severe parasite infection leading to gastric lesions, and may show positive biopsies for Helicobacter, bacteria related to occurrence of gastritis. Cetaceans present upper gastrointestinal disorders with potential to promote gastric reflux and generate dental erosion, but a clear connection among these factors requires further investigation. Keywords: Acid reflux, dolphin teeth, gastric lesions, Micro-CT, SEM. Full text is available at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2012.00562.x/full Or alternatively, a pdf can be requested at: carolinaloch at yahoo.com.br Best regards, MSc. Carolina Loch Silva PhD Candidate Geology Department, University of Otago Dunedin 9054, New Zealand http://www.otago.ac.nz/geology/people/students/loch/index.html & Laborat?rio de Mam?feros Aqu?ticos UFSCFlorian?polis, SC - Brasil -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lcornick at alaskapacific.edu Thu Apr 4 17:46:15 2013 From: lcornick at alaskapacific.edu (Leslie Cornick) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:46:15 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] FW: Important Dates for the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals! In-Reply-To: <3BA61FC8A40F73449CCD78A70D55E560827F2CD9@HAWK.alaskapacific.edu> References: <3BA61FC8A40F73449CCD78A70D55E560827F2CD9@HAWK.alaskapacific.edu> Message-ID: <3BA61FC8A40F73449CCD78A70D55E560827F2CF9@HAWK.alaskapacific.edu> Hello MARMAMers! Please note the following important dates for the upcoming Biennial! Workshop/Symposium Submission Deadline Extended to April 15 - if you would like to propose a workshop or symposium follow this link: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=558&Itemid=336 Abstract Submission Deadline is May 1 - if you would like to submit an abstract follow this link: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=679&Itemid=353 Also please see the Important Dates link for other important, well, DATES! http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=670&Itemid=334 Looking forward to seeing everyone in New Zealand! Cheers, Leslie Leslie A. Cornick, Ph.D. Department Chair, Environmental Science Associate Professor, Marine Biology lcornick at alaskapacific.edu 907.564.8885 Office 907.232.3112 Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From f.christiansen at live.se Thu Apr 4 03:04:12 2013 From: f.christiansen at live.se (Fredrik Christiansen) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:04:12 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] LAND BASED MINKE WHALE TRACKING IN ICELAND - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Message-ID: LAND BASED MINKE WHALE TRACKING IN ICELAND - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED I am looking for five volunteers to collect land based data on minke whale movement and diving behaviour in Iceland between the end of May (26th) and the end of August (31st) 2013. The project is part of a larger study looking at the effects of whalewatching on Minke whales in Iceland and the land based data constitutes the control (or natural) behaviour data of this project. 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 three seasons, showing that this project has great potential to be even better for 2013. 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 26th of May and the 31st of August 2013. 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 live.se Mobile: +44 78 18725081 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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However, the uniqueness of this mammal group means that it is proving more difficult than usual to obtain good-quality images showing the specific aspects mentioned above, especially underwater images. For this reason, we would please kindly ask that you send any photographic material that could be appropriate for your chapter bearing in mind the aim of the photo selection. The photographs must be in high-resolution electronic format, at least 300 dpi (or ppi) and 20 cm wide. Besides the technical requirements mentioned, it is important that they are close-up images of the species in question and that they are in focus. Please note that if the photos have not been taken in the wild, it is always better if the artificial components are not obvious. For some of the families included we have received few images, these are Pontoporiidae (Franciscana Dolphin), Ziphiidae, Phocoenidae, Platanistidae, Lipotidae, Iniidae, Monodontidae, Eschrichtiidae, Kogiidae and Neobalaenidae, so any image showing these species would be interesting. We offer for any picture published a fee of 120US$, or a free copy of the book, or any other volume of the HMW series (or Handbook of the Birds of the World series, for those also interested in birds). We pay for the use for only one time, non-exclusively, of each picture. That means we don't own the image, which is of course still owned by the photographer, who can sell it in the future as many times as wanted. I can send an Excel file with all the species considered (English and scientific names included) for those interested to collaborate. Please don't hesitate to write me to ask for any questions you should have regarding the photographic organization of the HMW series. With very best wishes, Jos? 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The Cetacean course includes the option of boat survey. Seabirds courses will hopefully include a Skomer Island visit. The Seabird Monitoring course will be led by former RSPB Ramsey Island Warden, Ian Bullock. Courses are based on the Pembrokeshire coast, West Wales, UK, with approximately half the course spent in the class room and half in the field. Courses cost range from ?100-150 per person. Pembrokeshire College and SeaTrust have been running WOW (Wildlife Observer Wales) short courses since 2007 These are not MMO courses, but do compliment a typical MMO course, by placing much greater emphasis on species identification and recording. Courses include the option of boat work and island visits at an additional cost. Funding may be available for persons employed in an associated field and based in the Wales area. More details on request. For more information see http://coast.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/wow/ or contact Powell Strong 01437 753 166 or p.strong at pembrokeshire.ac.uk To book on a course, contact admission at pembrokeshire.ac.uk Powell Strong Coastal Zone & Marine Environment Research Unit Pembrokeshire College Haverfordwest, Wales SA61 1SZ 00 44 1437 753 166/ 00 44 7917752207 http://coast.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/wow/ p.strong at pembrokeshire.ac.uk ________________________________ Mae'r e-bost hwn ac unrhyw ffeiliau atodedig yn gyfrinachol ac at sylw'r unigolyn neu'r sefydliad a enwir uchod. Bydd unrhyw farn neu sylwadau a fynegir yn perthyn i'r awdur yn unig ac ni chynrychiolant o anghenraid farn Coleg Sir Benfro. Os ydych chi wedi derbyn yr e-bost hwn ar gam, rhowch sylw i'r gweinyddwr ar y cyfeiriad canlynol: postmaster at pembrokeshire.ac.uk Cysidrwch yr amgylchedd - a oes wir angen argraffu'r ebost hwn? 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URL: From Holly.Raudino at dec.wa.gov.au Sun Apr 7 22:37:26 2013 From: Holly.Raudino at dec.wa.gov.au (Raudino, Holly) Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:37:26 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] SEEKING FIELD RESEARCH LEADERS for research on humpback whales, Western Australia Message-ID: SEEKING EXPERIENCED FIELD RESEARCH LEADERS for research on humpback whales, Pender Bay, Kimberley Western Australia Fieldwork dates: Commences 1 July 2013 for 4 months (ends late October 2013). Application deadline: Friday 26 April 2013 Project title: Monitoring of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) relative abundance, habitat use and movements in Pender Bay, southern Kimberley region, Western Australia Institutions: * Two Moons Whale and Marine Research Base (Goojarr Goonyool Aboriginal Corporation) * Western Australian Marine Science Institute * Department of Environment and Conservation Overview: We are seeking experienced field research leaders to assist with land-based monitoring of humpback whales a Pender Bay, Kimberley northern Australia for 4 months from 1 July 2013.We have two Block field periods to cover. * June 27th through to 30th August * August 27th through to 31st October Commitment to the full duration of the project is of course preferred, however a minimum commitment of 2 months will certainly be considered * This project aims to collect baseline information on the relative abundance, habitat use and movement patterns for Humpback whales in the southern Kimberley region . The project focuses on the utilisation of the Pender Bay region by Humpback mothers and calves and aims to document behavior such as resting and calving. The relationship will be explored between relative whale abundance and major environmental drivers [Sea temperatures and primary productivity, tidal state meteorological factors] as derived from satellites and weather stations. The project is funded by the Western Australian Marine Science Institute and is a collaboration between partners Goojarr Goonyool Aboriginal Corporation and Department of Environment and Conservation. This is an opportunity to gain experience in field techniques for large whale research and contribute to a project with very high conservation, cultural and management value. Furthermore, it provides research leaders the opportunity to conduct research in a unique, remote and pristine natural setting along the Kimberley Coast, a spectacular wilderness experience! Location: We will be based at the Two Moons Whale and Marine Research Base in northern Western Australia. We will be staying in shared caravan-style accommodation. The field site is approx 180km from Broome. The area enjoys Telstra Mobile coverage however there is no Optus reception. Duties: Daily Survey supervision of a team of 4, searching for whales with spotting scopes and binoculars, making and recording field observations, equipment cleaning and basic maintenance, data entry, minimal communal cooking and housekeeping duties, and generally working hard and having a great time in a beautiful and unique part of Western Australia. Expectations: Field assistants need to be available full-time, including weekends, and be prepared for early morning starts (6-7AM), long days (6-8 hours) for multiple consecutive days, and lengthy days entering and processing data. Expect few days off with the occasional excursion to surrounding areas. Prerequisites: ? Experience of field research on cetaceans (essential); ? Experience of working on land-based cetacean monitoring station (highly desirable); ? Experience of data entry and cetacean survey techniques (highly desirable); ? Demonstrated experience working at remote field sites for extended periods; ? Be team-oriented, patient, with a good sense of humour, self-motivated and willing to work hard, long hours and collect data on the natural environment (essential); ?Fluent in English (highly desirable). Expenses: This is an unpaid position. However, food , accommodation, internet and std phone and work related Mobile calls at the Two Moons field base are provided at no cost to Field Research Leaders. Travel assistance is included departing from Perth. Please send a CV, a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience, and contact details of a relevant referee to holly.raudino at dec.wa.gov.au by Friday 26th April 2013. Andrew.J. Bowles Chairperson Goojarr Goonyool Aboriginal Corporation Two Moons Whale and Marine Research Base, Western Australia Kelly Waples, PhD Principal Research Scientist, WAMSI Kimberley Marine Research Program Marine Science Program, Science Division Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia Relevant information: Blake, S., Dapson, I., Auge, O., Bowles, A.J., Marohn, E., Malatzky, L., & Granger, S.S., (2011) Monitoring of humpback whales in the Pender Bay, Kimberley region, Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 94: 393?405, http://www.wamsi.org.au/ http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/ http://twomoonswhales.com/ http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/09/21/3322744.htm This email, together with any attachments, is intended for the addressee only. It may contain confidential or privileged information. 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URL: From liste_esrg at eleseal.org Sun Apr 7 14:37:47 2013 From: liste_esrg at eleseal.org (liste_esrg at eleseal.org) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:37:47 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer field helpers - Marine mammals research Message-ID: PROJECT: Long term study of southern elephant seal breeding biology POSITION: Volunteer (unpaid) field helper DURATION: 3 months, early September to early December 2013 LOCATION: Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, Southern Atlantic; Google Maps link: http://maps.google.com/?q=Sea%Lion%Island,%20Falkland%Islands DUTIES: counts, marking, aGIS data collection, observation of behavior, pup handling, collection of samples DEADLINE: May 15, 2013 Volunteer field helpers are required for the 2013 field season of a long term project on southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) carried out by the Elephant Seal Research Group. The field work site is Sea Lion Island (Falkland Islands). More details on the project are available on the research team web site: www.eleseal.org. Successful applicants will receive adequate training and will help with tagging and marking, counts, mapping of seal positions by GPS, management of environmental data loggers, behavioral observations, handling (weighing) of pups, and collection of biological samples. Volunteers will be supervised by the PIs and/or by trained technicians. Previous experience of field work is appreciated but not essential. The field season runs for approximately 3 months, from the beginning of September to the beginning of December. Only applicants who can stay for the whole season can be taken into consideration. Applicants should pay all expenses required to get to the field work site, and telephone/Internet expenses while at Sea Lion Island. Accommodation and food at SLI will be provided by the ESRG. Accommodation on SLI is rather basic and self-catering. Applicants will be required to work for the whole length of the day, seven days per week (with half day per week of rest). The work is physically demanding, and it is often carried out in bad weather conditions. People without a good tolerance to cold are discouraged to apply. The island is a wonderful place with a very rich and tame wildlife, including large colonies of penguins and marine birds. To apply please send 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position, 2) a CV or resume, and 3) a copy of an identification document with picture, to Filippo Galimberti at fil_esrg at eleseal.org. Preferred format for attachments is PDF. Reference letters are appreciated but not essential, and should be sent directly to the same email address. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2013. Thanks. The ESRG team Filippo Galimberti, PhD Elephant Seal Research Group fil_esrg at eleseal.org www.eleseal.org From shoshanahjacobs at hotmail.com Fri Apr 5 06:41:03 2013 From: shoshanahjacobs at hotmail.com (shoshanah Jacobs) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:41:03 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Seeking photo contributions for book about polar bears Message-ID: Dear MARMAM members, Mechtild and Wolfgang Opel, published authors living in both Nova Scotia and Berlin, are starting a new project about polar bears. Their recent trips to the Canadian Arctic brought them in close contact with bears but they have few photos of the quality required for publication. They are searching for contributions of photographs of polar bears (high resolution) from the MARMAM community. For those of you with photographs to generously offer for use in their German language book, you will get full credit, and, by request, a hardcopy of the book (attention ? this book will be in German!) About the book: - It is an ?everything that you always wanted to know? approach to the polar bear. The text will include facts and figures from anatomy to ecology, with all the newest data, but will also explore other aspects including the human-bear realtionship over the centuries. They will present the Inuit perspective, the spiritual connections, the meanings of hunting, the myths and legends, the European view, sport hunting, zoo keeping, circus performing, cuddly pets and coke commercials, and include true accounts of close encounters with polar bears in the wild. It will really be a holistic representation of the species. The number of printed copies will be 2000 or 3000. Mechtild and Wolfgang have been working in other fields including travel writing, history ? for instance Germans in the Arctic, Labrador history including Moravians, and examples of their work include: Kanadas maritime Provinzen mit Newfoundland and Labrador (2008/2011), Das Kanada-Lesebuch (2013). 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Please download from http://asadl.org/jasa/resource/1/jasman/v133/i4/p2479_s1 or contact Zhitao Wang onwangzt at ihb.ac.cn, if you would like a copy of the PDF. ABSTRACT: Broadband recording systems were adapted to characterize the whistle characteristics of free-ranging Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in Sanniang Bay, China. A total of 4630 whistles were recorded, of which 2651 with legible contours and relatively good signal-to-noise ratios were selected for statistical analysis. Of the six tonal types (i.e., flat, down, rise, convex, Ushaped, and sine), flat (N=1426; 39.45%) was the most predominant, followed by down (N=754; 23.35%) and rise (N=489; 12.34%). The whistles showed a short duration (mean6SD: 370.196285.61 ms; range: 29?2923 ms), a broad frequency range (fundamental contour ranged from 0.52 to 33 kHz), and two harmonics (mean6SD: 1.9062.74, with the maximum frequency of harmonics beyond 96 kHz). Whistles without gaps and stairs accounted for 76.7% and 86.4%, respectively. No significant interspecies differences in frequency parameters were observed compared with S. teuszii, which is inconsistent with morphological taxonomies but confirms phylogenetic results, thus suggesting a close relation between Chinese S. chinensis and Atlantic S. teuszii. Significant intra- and interspecific differences in the genus Sousa were also observed, indicating that animal vocalization may not be limited by genetically determined traits but could also be a function of local habitat adaptation. ***************************************************************** Wang Zhitao, Doctoral candidate Institute of Hydrobiology, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Donghu East Road 5#, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China http://english.ihb.cas.cn/ Email: wangzt at ihb.ac.cn Tel: 86-27-87801331; Mobile: 86-15972986197 Fax: 86-27-87491267 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Society was founded in 1988 and since then has maintained a continued presence nationally and internationally as one of the most active NGOs in Greece. MOm is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and has more than 8,500 supporters in Greece and abroad. The goal of the Society is to protect Greek marine biodiversity by protecting the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal, along with a healthy marine environment for the present and future generations. Position description Volunteers are required to help with our research on the dolphin population of the Northern Aegean Sea in Greece. The study area is located in the area of Northern Sporades islands and within the National Marine Park of Alonissos, Northern Sporades. Volunteering at MOm is a fantastic opportunity for you to experiencing the unique marine biodiversity of Greece and make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation. The data you collect will contribute to a new research effort on bottlenose and common dolphin site usage, abundance, photo-identification and acoustic studies. Responsibilities/duties will include (but are not limited to): * Boat-based surveys * Data entry and checking * Updating sightings information Research assistant Training Following the boat surveys, the research staff of MOm will present research techniques and give specific training regarding the equipment used on the first day. Evening lectures by experts in the field will enrich volunteer knowledge regarding local ecology and marine mammals. In addition, the field station will be stocked with identification books, scientific literature, and other resources to assist with research. Participants will learn about topics such as: * Cetacean life history, behavior, and identification * Threats faced by marine mammals * Photo-identification techniques * Fisheries/marine mammal interactions * How the research data will be used for conservation and management purposes * Use of equipment (cameras, binoculars, GPS systems) * Data storage and computer software processing of digital photos for photo-identification of individuals Essential skills * An interest in wildlife and conservation * Positive, reliable, conscientious and mature attitude * Ability to work as part of a small team * Strong work ethic with an ability to work unsupervised * Adaptable and patient (particularly as boat work is weather dependent) * Fluency in English General requirements - Volunteer fee - How to apply For more information on volunteer/booking fees please visit: http://www.mom.gr/static/project-information.html For further information Visit http://www.mom.gr/static/northern-aegean-dolphins-project.html If you have any questions please email info at mom.gr with an appropriate subject line. ============================================ MOm, HELLENIC SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY AND PROTECTION OF THE MONK SEAL 18 Solomou Str. 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Gilbert The climatic changes of the glacial cycles are thought to have been a major driver of population declines and species extinctions. However, studies to date have focused on terrestrial fauna and there is little understanding of how marine species responded to past climate change. Here we show that a true Arctic species, the bowhead whale (*Balaena mysticetus*), shifted its range and tracked its core suitable habitat northwards during the rapid climate change of the Pleistocene?Holocene transition. Late Pleistocene lineages survived into the Holocene and effective female population size increased rapidly, concurrent with a threefold increase in core suitable habitat. This study highlights that responses to climate change are likely to be species specific and difficult to predict. We estimate that the core suitable habitat of bowhead whales will be almost halved by the end of this century, potentially influencing future population dynamics. 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Janiger) Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:37:02 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20130409233702.0166f570@pop.west.cox.net> Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please let me know of any mistakes. Make all requests to: janiger at cox.net Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger at cox.net djaniger at nhm.org Janiger Journals ACEVEDO, JORGE; MAGNUS O'GRADY and BEN WALLIS. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA 47(3):559-563. 2012. Sighting of the fin whale in the Eastern Subtropical South Pacific: Potential breeding ground? 0.627 MB ALBA, PATRICIA; GIULIANA TERRACCIANO; ALESSIA FRANCO; SERENA LORENZETTI; CRISTIANO COCUMELLI; GIANLUCA FISHI; CLAUDIA ELENI; MICHEL S. ZYGMUNT; AXEL CLOECKAERT and ANTONIO BATTISTI. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 164(1-2):158-163. 2013. The presence of Brucella ceti ST26 in a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) with meningoencephalitis from the Mediterranean Sea. 0.592 MB ALEXANDER, ALANA; DEBBIE STEEL; BETH SLIKAS; KENDRA HOEKZEMA; COLM CARRAHER; MATTHEW PARKS; RICHARD CRONN and C. SCOTT BAKER. GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 5(1):113-129. 2013. Low diversity in the mitogenome of sperm whales revealed by next-generation sequencing. 0.948 MB ARBELO, MANUEL; EDWIGE N. BELLIERE; EVA SIERRA; SIMONA SACCHINNI; FERNANDO ESPERON; MARISA ANDRADA; MIGUEL RIVERO; JOSUE DIAZ-DELGADO and ANTONIO FERNANDEZ. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH 8(1) Article 243. 7pp. 2012. Herpes virus infection associated with interstitial nephritis in a beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris). 2.887 MB BAJZAK, C. E.; W. BERNHARDT; A. MOSNIER; M. O. HAMMILL and I. STIRLING. POLAR BIOLOGY 36(4):477-491. 2013. Habitat use by harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in a seasonally ice-covered region, the western Hudson Bay. 0.972 MB BIANUCCI, GIOVANNI; ISMAEL MIJAN; OLIVIER LAMBERT; KLAAS POST and OCTAVIO MATEUS. GEODIVERSITAS 35(1):105-153. 2013. Bizarre fossil beaked whales (Odontoceti, Ziphiidae) fished from the Atlantic Ocean floor off the Iberian Peninsula. 2.907 MB BLANCHET, MARIE-ANNE; MARTIN BIUW; G. J. GREG HOFMEYR; P. J. NICO DE BRUYN; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN and KIT M. KOVACS. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 477:285-302. 2013. At-sea behaviour of three krill predators breeding at Bouvetoya-Antarctic fur seals, macaroni penguins and chinstrap penguins. 2.056 MB BOESSENECKER, ROBERT W. NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN 100(4):365-371. 2013. Pleistocene survival of an archaic dwarf baleen whale (Mysticeti: Cetotheriidae). 0.550 MB BOGDANOWICZ, WIESLAW; MALGORZATA; PILOT; MARTA GAJEWSKA; EWA SUCHECKA and MIKOLAJ GOLACHOWSKI. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 478:287-300. 2013. Genetic diversity in a moulting colony of southern elephant seals in comparison with breeding colonies. 1.738 MB BOOTH, C. G.; C. EMBLING; J. GORDON; S. V. CALDERAN and P. S. HAMMOND. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 478:273-285. 2013. Habitat preferences and distribution of the harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena west of Scotland. 1.636 MB BRANSTETTER, BRIAN K.; JENNIFER S. TRICKEY; KIMBERLY BAKHTIARI; AMY BLACK; HITOMI AIHARA and JAMES J. FINNERAN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(3):1811-1818. 2013. Auditory masking patterns in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with natural, anthropogenic, and synthesized noise. 0.339 MB BROADBENT, HEATHER A.; THOMAS P. KETTERL; ALEX M. SILVERMAN and JOSEPH J. TORRES. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:131-136. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Development of a CTD biotag: Challenges and pitfalls. 0.516 MB CABALLERO, SUSANA; MARCOS C. DE O. SANTOS; ALEXANDRA SANCHES; ANTONIO A. MIGNUCCI-GIANNONI. BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMATICS AND ECOLOGY 48:263-270. 2013. Initial description of the phylogeography, population structure and genetic diversity of Atlantic spotted dolphins from Brazil and the Caribbean, inferred from analyses of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. 0.554 MB CACERES, MANUEL O. and IRIS CACERES-SAEZ. ECOLOGICAL MODELLING 251:312-322. 2013. Calculating effective growth rate from a random Leslie model: Application to incidental mortality analysis. 0.539 MB CALKINS, DONALD G.; SHANNON ATKINSON; JO-ANN MELLISH; JASON N. WAITE and JAMES R. CARPENTER. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 441:55-61. 2013. The pollock paradox: Juvenile Steller sea lions experience rapid growth on pollock diets in fall and spring. 0.476 MB CASTELLOTE, MANUEL; RUTH H. LEENEY; GREGORY O'CORRY-CROWE; RAUNO LAUHAKANGAS; KIT M. KOVACS; WILLIAM LUCEY; VERA KRASNOVA; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; KATHLEEN M. STAFFORD and ROMAN BELIKOV. POLAR BIOLOGY 36(4):493-509. 2013. Monitoring white whales (Delphinapterus leucas) with echolocation loggers. 0.808 MB CHAMPAGNE, CORY D.; SEGAL M. BOAZ; MELINDA A. FOWLER; DORIAN S. HOUSER; DANIEL P. COSTA and DANIEL E. CROCKER. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART D: GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS 8(2):141-151. 2013. A profile of carbohydrate metabolites in the fasting northern elephant seal. 1.399 MB CHRISTIANSEN, FREDRIK; MARIANNE RASMUSSEN and DAVID LUSSEAU. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 478:239-251. 2013. Whale watching disrupts feeding activities of minke whales on a feeding ground. 0.452 MB CORREA SHOLL, THAIS G.; JAILSON FULGENCIO DE MOURA; PAULO HENRIQUE OTT; CIBELE R. BONVICINO; ESTEFANE C. REIS; DAVI CASTRO TAVARES and SALVATORE SICILIANO. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 6: e30. 4pp. 2013. Cytochrome b sequencing for the species identification of whale carcasses washed ashore in Brazil. 0.191 MB CURSACH, JAIME A.; JAIME R. RAU; FRANCISCO THER; JONNATHAN VILUGRON and CLAUDIO N. TOBAR. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA 47(3):593-597. 2012. Sinantropia y conservacion marina: El caso del chungungo Lontra felina en el sur de Chile. (Synanthropy and marine conservation: The case of the marine otter Lontra felina in southern Chile) 0.157 MB DANILEWICZ, DANIEL; PAULO H. OTT; EDUARDO SECCHI; ARTUR ANDRIOLO and ALEXANDRE ZERBINI. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 6: e6. 3pp. 2013. Occurrence of the Atlantic spotted dolphin, Stenella frontalis, in southern Abrolhos Bank, Brazil. 0.165 MB DAVIS, RANDALL W.; LEE A. FUIMAN; KIERSTEN M. MADDEN and TERRIE M. WILLIAMS. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:65-77. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Classification and behavior of free-ranging Weddell seal dives based on three-dimensional movements and video-recorded observations. 1.459 MB DAWSON, STEPHEN M. and DAVID M. LUSSEAU. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 478:301-302. 2013. Pseudo-replication confounds the assessment of long-distance detection of gillnets by porpoises: Comment on Nielsen et al. (2012). 0.050 MB DE STEPHANIS, RENAUD; JOAN GIMENEZ; EVA CARPINELLI; CARLOS GUTIERREZ-EXPOSITO and ANA CANADAS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 69(1-2):206-214. 2013. As main meal for sperm whales: Plastics debris. 1.515 MB DUNCAN, COLLEEN; TRACEY GOLDSTEIN; CAROL HEARNE; TOM GELATT and TERRY SPRAKER. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 49(1):163-167. 2013. Novel polyomaviral infection in the placenta of a northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) on the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA. 0.791 MB EISERT, REGINA; OLAV T. OFTEDAL and GRAHAM K. BARRELL. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 86(2):159-175. 2013. Milk composition in the Weddell seal Leptonychotes weddellii: Evidence for a functional role of milk carbohydrates in pinnipeds. 0.456 MB ELORRIAGA-VERPLANCKEN, FERNANDO; DAVID AURIOLES-GAMBOA; SETH D. NEWSOME and SERGIO F. MARTINEZ-DIAZ. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 160(3):641-652. 2013. d15N and d13C values in dental collagen as a proxy for age- and sex-related variation in foraging strategies of California sea lions. 0.691 MB ELWEN, S. H.; T. GRIDLEY; J.-P. ROUX; P. B. BEST and M. J. SMALE. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 6: e45. 8pp. 2013. Records of kogiid whales in Namibia, including the first record of the dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima). 0.204 MB ERBE, CHRISTINE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(4):EL326-EL330. 2013. Underwater noise of small personal watercraft (jet skis). 0.825 MB EVANS, K.; M.-A. LEA and T. A. PATTERSON. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:1-6. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Recent advances in bio-logging science: Technologies and methods for understanding animal behaviour and physiology and their environments. 0.159 MB FAIR, PATRICIA A.; TRACY ROMANO; ADAM M. SCHAEFER; JOHN S. FEIF; GREGORY D. BOSSART; MAGALI HOUDE; DEREK MUIR; JEFF ADAMS; CHARLES RICE; THOMAS C. HULSEY and MARGIE PEDEN-ADAMS. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 32(4):736-746. 2013. Associations between perfluoroalkyl compounds and immune and clinical chemistry parameters in highly exposed bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.140 MB FEDAK, M. A. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:7-13. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. The impact of animal platforms on polar ocean observation. 0.930 MB FINNERAN, JAMES J. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(3):1796-1810. 2013. Dolphin "packet" use during long-range echolocation tasks. 2.037 MB FINNERAN, JAMES J. and CAROLYN E. SCHLUNDT. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(3):1819-1826. 2013. Effects of fatiguing tone frequency on temporary threshold shift in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.498 MB FORD, JR., THOMAS J.; ALEXANDER J. WERTH and J. CRAIG GEORGE. ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 296(4):701-708. 2013. An intraoral thermoregulatory organ in the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), the corpus cavernosum maxillaris. 0.378 MB FOROUGHIRAD, VIVIENNE and JANET MANN. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 160:242-249. 2013. Long-term impacts of fish provisioning on the behavior and survival of wild bottlenose dolphins. 0.683 MB FORSTERRA, GUENTER and VERENA HAEUSSERMANN. SPIXIANA 35(2):237-245. 2012. Report on blue whales sightings (Balaenoptera musculus Linnaeus, 1758) in a narrow fjord during autumn-winter in southern Chile (Mammalia, Cetacea, Balaenopteridae). 1.806 MB FORTUNE, SARAH M. E.; ANDREW W. TRITES; CHARLES A. MAYO; DAVID A. S. ROSEN and PHILIP K. HAMILTON. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 478:253-272. 2013. Energetic requirements of North Atlantic right whales and the implications for species recovery. 0.434 MB GALLON, S.; F. BAILLEUL; J.-B. CHARRASSIN; C. GUINET; C.-A. BOST; Y. HANDRICH and M. HINDELL. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:14-22. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Identifying foraging events in deep diving southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, using acceleration data loggers. 0.476 MB GINGERICH, PHILIP D. PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY 156(3):309-323. 2012. Evolution of whales from land to sea. 2.587 MB GLADILINA, E. V.; O. A. KOVTUN; A. A. KONDAKOV; A. M. SYOMIK; K. K. PRONIN and P. E. GOL'DIN. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 6: e33. 6pp. 2013. Grey seal Halichoerus grypus in the Black Sea: The first case of long-term survival of an exotic pinniped. 0.315 MB GONZALEZ, LUIS MARIANO and PABLO FERNANDEZ DE LARRINOA. MAMMALIA 77(1):41-49. 2013. Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus distribution and fisheries interactions in the Atlantic Sahara during the second half of the 20th century. 0.392 MB GREAVES, ALANA K.; ROBERT J. LETCHER; CHRISTIAN SONNE and RUNE DIETZ. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 32(3):713-722. 2013. Brain region distribution and patterns of bioaccumulative perfluoroalkyl carboxylates and sulfonates in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.307 MB HAEUSSERMANN, VRENI; GUENTER FORSTERRA and EMMA PLOTNEK. SPIXIANA 35(2):247-262. 2012. Sightings of marine mammals and birds in the Comau Fjord, northern Patagonia, between 2003 and mid 2012 (Mammalia; Aves). 2.713 MB HEERAH, KARINE; VIRGINIA ANDREWS-GOFF; GUY WILLIAMS; EMANUELLE SULTAN; MARK HINDELL; TOBY PATTERSON and JEAN-BENOIT CHARRASSIN. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:23-33. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Ecology of Weddell seals during winter: Influence of environmental parameters on their foraging behaviour. 1.508 MB HOGUET, JENNIFER; JENNIFER M. KELLER; JESSICA L. REINER; JOHN R. KUCKLICK; COLLEEN E. BRYAN; AMANDA J. MOORS; REBECCA S. PUGH and PAUL R. BECKER. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 449:285-294. 2013. Spatial and temporal trends of persistent organic pollutants and mercury in beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) from Alaska. 0.535 MB HOUSER, DORIAN S.; STEVE W. MARTIN and JAMES J. FINNERAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 443:123-133. 2013. Exposure amplitude and repetition affect bottlenose dolphin behavioral responses to simulated mid-frequency sonar signals. 0.717 MB JANIK, VINCENT M. TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES 17(4):157-159. 2013. Cognitive skills in bottlenose dolphin communication. 0.871 MB JONSEN, I. D.; M. BASSON; S. BESTLEY; M. V. BRAVINGTON; T. A. PATTERSON; M. W. PEDERSEN; R. THOMSON; U. H. THYGESEN and S. J. WOTHERSPOON. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:34-46. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. State-space models for bio-loggers: A methodological road map. 0.683 MB KESSLER, MEGAN and ROBERT HARCOURT. MARINE POLICY 42:14-19. 2013. Whale watching regulation compliance trends and the implications for management off Sydney, Australia. 0.273 MB KRAUS, C.; B. MUELLER; K. MEISE; P. PIEDRAHITA; U. PORSCHMANN and F. TRILLMICH. OECOLOGIA (BERLIN) 171(4):893-903. 2013. Mama's boy: Sex differences in juvenile survival in a highly dimorphic large mammal, the Galapagos sea lion. 0.362 MB KUBO, KEIKO; KATSUYUKI YAMAGUCHI; MASAKI MITSUHASHI; KAORU HATTORI and SHUNITZ TANAKA. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 69(1-2):228-232. 2013. Concentration profiles of PCB congeners in the blubber and liver of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) from the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. 0.441 MB LAMBERT, OLIVIER; CHRISTIAN DE MUIZON and GIOVANNI BIANUCCI. ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 167(4):569-598. 2013. The most basal beaked whale Ninoziphius platyrostris Muizon, 1983: Clues on the evolutionary history of the family Ziphiidae (Cetacea: Odontoceti). 2.892 MB LAW, ROBIN J.; PHILIPPE BERSUDER; JON BARRY; JON BARBER; ROB DEAVILLE; JAMES BARNETT and PAUL D. JEPSON. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 69(1-2):238-242. 2013. Organochlorine pesticides and chlorobiphenyls in the blubber of bycaught female common dolphins from England and Wales from 1992-2006. 0.365 MB LIU, SONGZUO; GANG QIAO and ASIM ISMAIL. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(4):EL300-EL306. 2013. Covert underwater acoustic communication using dolphin sounds. 0.972 MB LOCH, CAROLINA and PAULO C. SIMOES-LOPES. ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY 58(2):134-141. 2013. Dental wear in dolphins (Cetacea: Delphinidae) from southern Brazil. 0.846 MB MACHADO, ALEX SANDER D.; ALFREDO LE BAS; MARIA ANGELICA MIGLINO; RUDOLF LEISER and PAULA DE CARVALHO PAPA. PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA 32(Supp.1):67-78. 2012. Genital morphology of the male South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) and biological implications. 0.809 MB MARTINS, C. C. A.; A. ANDRIOLO; M. H. ENGEL; P. G. KINAS and C. H. SAITO. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 75:63-71. 2013. Identifying priority areas for humpback whale conservation at eastern Brazilian coast. 0.736 MB MARX, FELIX G.; MONICA R. BUONO; R. EWAN FORDYCE and R. W. BOESSENECKER. NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN 100(3):257-261. 2013. Juvenile morphology: A clue to the origins of the most mysterious of mysticetes? 0.376 MB MASS, ALLA M.; ALEXANDER Y. SUPIN; ANDREY V. ABRAMOV; LEV M. MUKHAMETOV and ELENA I. ROZANOVA. BRAIN, BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION 81(1):1-11. 2013. Ocular anatomy, ganglion cell distribution and retinal resolution of a killer whale (Orcinus orca). 0.787 MB MCINTOSH, REBECCA R. and CLARENCE W. KENNEDY. AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY 35(1):93-100. 2013. Morphology, sex ratio and cause of death in Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) pups. 0.319 MB MCLAUGHLIN, RICHARD WILLIAM; JIN-SONG ZHENG; RUI RUAN; CHAO-QUN WANG; QING-ZHONG ZHAO and DING WANG. ANAEROBE 20:79-81. 2013. Isolation of Robinsoniella peoriensis from the fecal material of the endangered Yangtze finless porpoise, Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis. 0.306 MB MILLER, SARAH; CARMEN M. H. COLITZ; JUDY ST. LEGER and RICHARD DUBIELZIG. VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY 16(2):119-129. 2012. A retrospective survey of the ocular histopathology of the pinniped eye with emphasis on corneal disease. 0.860 MB MUELBERT, MONICA M. C.; RONALD B. DE SOUZA; MIRTHA N. LEWIS and MARK A. HINDELL. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:47-60. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Foraging habitats of southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, from the northern Antarctic Peninsula. 1.434 MB MURASE, HIROTO; TOSHIHIDE KITAKADO; TAKASHI HAKAMADA; KOJI MATSUOKA; SHIGETOSHI NISHIWAKI and MIKIO NAGANOBU. FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY 22(3):154-173. 2013. Spatial distribution of Antarctic minke whales (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) in relation to spatial distributions of krill in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. 1.035 MB NEW, LESLIE F.; JOHN HARWOOD; LEN THOMAS; CARL DONOVAN; JAMES S. CLARK; GORDON HASTIE; PAUL M. THOMPSON; BARBARA CHENEY; LINDESAY SCOTT-HAYWARD and DAVID LUSSEAU. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY 27(2):314-322. 2013. Modelling the biological significance of behavioural change in coastal bottlenose dolphins in response to disturbance. 0.504 MB NIELSEN, TORBEN P.; MAGNUS WAHLBERG and TORBEN DABELSTEEN. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 478:303-305. 2013. Assessment of long-distance detection of gillnets by porpoises: Reply to Dawson & Lusseau (2013). 0.047 MB NOGUCHI, KEITA; HIROSHI SHIMODA; YUTAKA TERADA; MASAYUKI SHIMOJIMA; KAORU KOHYAMA; YASUO INOSHIMA and KEN MAEDA. ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY 158(3):695-699. 2013. Isolation of a novel herpesvirus from a Pacific white-sided dolphin. 0.219 MB NORDSTROM, CHAD A.; BRIAN C. BATTAILE; CEDRIC COTTE and ANDREW W. TRITES. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:78-96. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Foraging habitats of lactating northern fur seals are structured by thermocline depths and submesoscale fronts in the eastern Bering Sea. 2.642 MB OBBARD, MARTYN E. and KEVIN R. MIDDEL. URSUS 23(2):134-144. 2012. Bounding the southern Hudson Bay polar bear subpopulation. 0.938 MB PARSONS, E. C. M. and L. A. CORNICK. MARINE POLICY 42:178-179. 2013. Politics, people and polar bears: A rebuttal of Clark et al. (2013). 0.113 MB PRADO, J. H. F.; E. R. SECCHI and P. G. KINAS. ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS 32:35-41. 2013. Mark-recapture of the endangered franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) killed in gillnet fisheries to estimate past bycatch from time series of stranded carcasses in southern Brazil. 0.636 MB PRAGER, K. C.; DENISE J. GREIG; DAVID P. ALT; RENEE L. GALLOWAY; RICHARD L. HORNSBY; LAUREN J. PALMER; JENNIFER SOPER; QINGZHONG WU; RICHARD L. ZUERNER; FRANCES M. D. GULLAND and JAMES O. LLOYD-SMITH. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 164(1-2):177-183. 2013. Asymptomatic and chronic carriage of Leptospira interrogans serovar Pomona in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.263 MB PRIETO, RUI; CHRISTOPHER KIM PHAM; CRISTINA BRITO and TELMO MORATO. FISHERIES RESEARCH (AMSTERDAM) 143:98-101. 2013. Biomass removal from shore-based whaling in the Azores. 0.289 MB PYENSON, NICHOLAS D.; JEREMY A. GOLDBOGEN and ROBERT E. SHADWICK. BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 108(3):586-599. 2013. Mandible allometry in extant and fossil Balaenopteridae (Cetacea: Mammalia): The largest vertebrate skeletal element and its role in rorqual lunge feeding. 1.034 MB QUIROZ, DANIEL and PAULA DE LA FUENTE. MAGALLANIA 40(2):23-40. 2012. Operaciones balleneras de la INDUS en aguas Patagonicas: Anos inciales (1936-1939). (INDUS whaling operations in Patagonian waters: Early years (1936-1939)) 0.627 MB RAKO, NIKOLINA; CATERINA MARIA FORTUNA; DRASKO HOLCER; PETER MACKELWORTH; MAJA NIMAK-WOOD; GRGUR PLESLIC; LINDA SEBASTIANUTTO; IVICA VILIBIC; ANNIKA WIEMANN and MARTA PICCIULIN. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 68(1-2):77-84. 2013. Leisure boating noise as a trigger for the displacement of the bottlenose dolphins of the Cres-Losinj Archipelago (northern Adriatic Sea, Croatia). 0.782 MB RASMUSSEN, M. H.; T. AKAMATSU; J. TEILMANN; G. VIKINGSSON and L. A. MILLER. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:97-105. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Biosonar, diving and movements of two tagged white-beaked dolphin in Icelandic waters. 1.019 MB REA, LORRIE D.; J. MARGARET CASTELLINI; LUCERO CORREA; BRIAN S. FADELY and TODD M. O'HARA. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 454-455:277-282. 2013. Maternal Steller sea lion diets elevate fetal mercury concentrations in an area of population decline. 0.436 MB REDFERN, J. V.; M. F. MCKENNA; T. J. MOORE; J. CALAMBOKIDIS; M. L. DEANGELIS; E. A. BECKER; J. BARLOW; K. A. FORNEY; P. C. FIEDLER and S. J. CHIVERS. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 27(2):292-302. 2013. Assessing the risk of ships striking large whales in marine spatial planning. 0.574 MB REKDAHL, MELINDA L.; REBECCA A. DUNLOP; MICHAEL J. NOAD and ANNE W. GOLDIZEN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(3):1785-1795. 2013. Temporal stability and change in the social call repertoire of migrating humpback whales. 0.485 MB RIET-SAPRIZA, FEDERICO G.; DANIEL P. COSTA; VALENTINA FRANCO-TRECU; YAMANDU MARIN; JULIO CHOCCA; BERNARDO GONZALEZ; GASTON BEATHYATE; B. LOUISE CHILVERS and LUIS A. HUCKSTADT. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:106-119. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Foraging behavior of lactating South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) and spatial-temporal resource overlap with the Uruguayan fisheries. 1.444 MB ROBINSON, KEVIN P. and GARY N. HASKINS. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 6: e23. 3pp. 2013. Rare sighting of an anomalously white harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the Moray Firth, north-east Scotland. 0.126 MB RODRIGUEZ, DIEGO H.; MARIELA DASSIS; ALBERTO PONCE DE LEON; CESAR BARREIRO; MARCELO FARENGA; RICHARD O. BASTIDA and RANDALL W. DAVIS. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:120-130. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Foraging strategies of Southern sea lion females in the La Plata River Estuary (Argentina-Uruguay). 0.925 MB ROSTON, RACHEL A.; DAVID LICKORISH and EMILY A. BUCHHOLTZ. ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 296(4):709-722. 2013. Anatomy and age estimation of an early blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) fetus. 0.921 MB SAVERY, LAURA C.; DAVID C. EVERS; SANDRA S. WISE; CAROLYNE FALANK; JAMES WISE; CHRISTY GIANIOS JR.; IAIN KERR; ROGER PAYNE; W. DOUGLAS THOMPSON; CHRISTOPHER PERKINS; TONGZHANG ZHENG; CAIRONG ZHU; LUCILLE BENEDICT and JOHN PIERCE WISE SR. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 450-451:59-71. 2013. Global mercury and selenium concentrations in skin from free-ranging sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). 1.044 MB SEGAWA, TAKAO; TORU OTSUKA; TAKUYA ITOU; MIWA SUZUKI; NANA KARATANI and TAKEO SAKAI. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY 152(3-4):218-224. 2013. Characterization of the circulating serum amyloid A in bottlenose dolphins. 0.389 MB SEPULVEDA, MARITZA; DORIS OLIVA; L. RENE DURAN; ALEJANDRA URRA; SUSANA N. PEDRAZA; PATRICIA MAJLUF; NATALIE GOODALL and ENRIQUE A. CRESPO. OECOLOGIA (BERLIN) 171(4):809-817. 2013. Testing Bergmann's rule and the Rosenzweig hypothesis with craniometric studies of the South American sea lion. 0.323 MB SOULE, DAX C. and WILLIAM S. D. WILCOCK. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(3):1751-1761. 2013. Fin whale tracks recorded by a seismic network on the Juan de Fuca Ridge, Northeast Pacific Ocean. 1.224 MB SUN, YAN-BO; WEI-PING ZHOU; HE-QUN LIU; DAVID M. IRWIN; YONG-YI SHEN and YA-PING ZHANG. GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 5(1):130-139. 2013. Genome-wide scans for candidate genes involved in the aquatic adaptation of dolphins. 0.403 MB TARDIN, RODRIGO H. O.; MARIANA A. ESPECIE; LILIANE LODI and SHEILA M. SIMAO. ZOOLOGIA 30(1):15-23. 2013. Parental care behavior in the Guiana dolphin, Sotalia guianensis (Cetacea: Delphinidae), in Ilha Grande Bay, southeastern Brazil. 1.821 MB THIEBOT, JEAN-BAPTISTE and HENRI WEIMERSKIRCH. JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY 154(2):441-453. 2013. Contrasted associations between seabirds and marine mammals across four biomes of the southern Indian Ocean. 0.393 MB TROUWBORST, ARIE; RICHARD CADDELL and ED COUZENS. TRANSNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 2(1):117-144. 2013. To free or not to free? State obligations and the rescue and release of marine mammals: A case study of 'Morgan the orca'. 0.197 MB VELEZ-JUARBE, JORGE; JORGE I. NORIEGA and BRENDA S. FERRERO. AMEGHINIANA 49(4):585-593. 2012. Fossil Dugongidae (Mammalia, Sirenia) from the Parana Formation (Late Miocene) of Entre Rios Province, Argentina. 1.801 MB WANG, ZHITAO; LIANG FANG; WENJING SHI; KEXIONG WANG and DING WANG. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(4):2479-2489. 2013. Whistle characteristics of free-ranging Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in Sanniang Bay, China. 0.873 MB WARD SHAFFER, JESSICA; DAVID MORETTI; SUSAN JARVIS; PETER TYACK and MARK JOHNSON. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 133(3):1770-1784. 2013. Effective beam pattern of the Blainville's beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) and implications for passive acoustic monitoring. 1.375 MB WEGGE, NJORD. ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS 22(2):255-273. 2013. Politics between science, law and sentiments: Explaining the European Union's ban on trade in seal products. 0.273 MB WEIR, CAROLINE R.; LUIS GONCALVES and DUNCAN MAY. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 6: e35. 4pp. 2013. New Gulf of Guinea (Africa) range state records for pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) and Fraser's dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei). 0.145 MB WERTH, ALEXANDER J. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 216(7):1152-1159. 2013. Flow-dependent porosity and other biomechanical properties of mysticete baleen. 0.504 MB WHITEHEAD, HAL. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 91(3):141-148. 2013. Trends in cetacean abundance in the Gully submarine canyon, 1988-2011, highlight a 21% per year increase in Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens). 0.464 MB WOMBLE, JAMIE N.; MARKUS HORNING; MARY-ANNE LEA and MICHAEL J. REHBERG. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 88-89:61-64. 2013. Fourth International Symposium on Bio-logging Science. Wrest Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 14-18 March 2011. Diving into the analysis of time-depth recorder and behavioural data records: A workshop summary. 0.132 MB From Michael.Daehne at tiho-hannover.de Wed Apr 10 06:44:08 2013 From: Michael.Daehne at tiho-hannover.de (=?utf-8?B?RMOkaG5lIE1pY2hhZWw=?=) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:44:08 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] new publication on pile-driving and porpoises Message-ID: <8FA848F65EE23649AE923C788C0C9B97162E8DC7@TIHO-MBX3.tiho.lan> Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Environmental Research Letters In the focus issue on the Environmental Impact of Wind Energy: Effects of pile-driving on harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) at the first offshore wind farm in Germany Michael D?hne, Anita Gilles, Klaus Lucke, Verena Peschko, Sven Adler, Kathrin Kr?gel, Janne Sundermeyer and Ursula Siebert, Environ. Res. Lett. 8 025002 doi:10.1088/1748-9326/8/2/025002 The article is downloadable free of charge (open access) under http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-9326/8/2/025002 Abstract: The first offshore wind farm 'alpha ventus' in the German North Sea was constructed north east of Borkum Reef Ground approximately 45 km north off the German coast in 2008 and 2009 using percussive piling for the foundations of 12 wind turbines. Visual monitoring of harbour porpoises was conducted prior to as well as during construction and operation by means of 15 aerial line transect distance sampling surveys, from 2008 to 2010. Static acoustic monitoring (SAM) with echolocation click loggers at 12 positions was performed additionally from 2008 to 2011. SAM devices were deployed between 1 and 50 km from the centre of the wind farm. During aerial surveys, 18?600 km of transect lines were covered in two survey areas (10?934 and 11?824 km2) and 1392 harbour porpoise sightings were recorded. Lowest densities were documented during the construction period in 2009. The spatial distribution pattern recorded on two aerial surveys three weeks before and exactly during pile-driving points towards a strong avoidance response within 20 km distance of the noise source. Generalized additive modelling of SAM data showed a negative impact of pile-driving on relative porpoise detection rates at eight positions at distances less than 10.8 km. Increased detection rates were found at two positions at 25 and 50 km distance suggesting that porpoises were displaced towards these positions. A pile-driving related behavioural reaction could thus be detected using SAM at a much larger distance than a pure avoidance radius would suggest. The first waiting time (interval between porpoise detections of at least 10 min), after piling started, increased with longer piling durations. A gradient in avoidance, a gradual fading of the avoidance reaction with increasing distance from the piling site, is hence most probably a product of an incomplete displacement during shorter piling events. I hope you find the article interesting. Best regards, Michael D?hne and Co-Authors --- Michael D?hne Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW) University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation Werftstra?e 6 25761 B?sum -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kimandrews at gmail.com Wed Apr 10 15:26:48 2013 From: kimandrews at gmail.com (kim andrews) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:26:48 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] new publication on spinner dolphin population genetics Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper: Andrews KR, Perrin WF, Oremus M, Karczmarski L, Bowen BW, Puritz JB, Toonen RJ (2013) The evolving male: spinner dolphin (*Stenella longirostris*) ecotypes are divergent at Y chromosome but not mtDNA or autosomal markers. *Molecular Ecology* DOI: 10.1111/mec.12193 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mec.12193/abstract Abstract The susceptibility of the Y chromosome to sexual selection may make this chromosome an important player in the formation of reproductive isolating barriers, and ultimately speciation. Here, we investigate the role of the Y chromosome in phenotypic divergence and reproductive isolation of spinner dolphin (*Stenella longirostris*) ecotypes. This species contains six known ecotypes (grouped into four subspecies) that exhibit striking differences in morphology, habitat and mating system, despite having adjacent or overlapping ranges and little genetic divergence at previously studied mtDNA and autosomal markers. We examined the phylogeographic structure for all six ecotypes across the species range (*n *=* *261, 17 geographic locations) using DNA sequences from three Y chromosome markers, two maternally inherited mitochondrial (mtDNA) markers, and a biparentally inherited autosomal intron. mtDNA and autosomal analyses revealed low divergence (most ?ST values <0.1) between ecotypes and geographic regions, concordant with previous studies. In contrast, Y intron analyses revealed fixed differences amongst the three most phenotypically divergent groups: * S. l. longirostris* vs. *S. l. roseiventris* vs. combined *S. l. orientalis* /*S. l. centroamericana*/Tres Marias ecotypes). Another ecotype (whitebelly), previously postulated to be a hybrid between the two phenotypically most divergent ecotypes, had Y haplotypes from both putative parent ecotypes, supporting a hybrid designation. Reduced introgression of the Y chromosome has previously been observed in other organisms ranging from insects to terrestrial mammals, and here we demonstrate this phenomenon in a marine mammal with high dispersal capabilities. These results indicate that reduced introgression of the Y chromosome occurs in a wide taxonomic range of organisms and support the growing body of evidence that rapid evolution of the Y chromosome is important in evolutionary diversification. Cheers, Kim -- Kim Andrews, PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow School of Biological Sciences Durham University South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmml2 at st-andrews.ac.uk Fri Apr 5 06:08:06 2013 From: lmml2 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Lucia Martina Martin Lopez) Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:08:06 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Information request for any Marine Mammal Stranding organization Message-ID: <515ECCB6.4070800@st-andrews.ac.uk> Dear colleagues, As part of my PhD research, I need to develop allometric equations for body length of some beaked whale species. I would be very grateful to get in contact with any *Marine Mammal Stranding organizations* who have collected, or may collect, such data and are willing to share it. Body length and weight are two parameters that influence the behavioural ecology of whales, by affecting their oxygen stores, metabolic rates, locomotor costs and their interaction with prey amongst others. Therefore their estimation in the field is crucial for understanding their behaviour. My aim is to*jointly *create *allometric equations* for several species of beaked whales in order to*estimate body length and weight *of free ranging animals in the field using photogrammetry. Species of primary interest are /Mesoplodon densirostris/, /Ziphius cavirostris, Hyperoodon ampullatus/ and/Berardius bairdii/ although I would be happy to expand to other species if sufficient data are available. Please contact me by email at lmml2 at st-andrews.ac.uk Thank you in advance for any collaborations. Kind regards Lucia Martin -- Luc?a Martina Mart?n L?pez, PhD student Sea Mammal Research Unit Scottish Oceans Institute University of St Andrews KY16 8LB, Fife Scotland, UK lmml2 at st-andrews.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mmoore at whoi.edu Thu Apr 11 04:19:33 2013 From: mmoore at whoi.edu (Michael Moore) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:19:33 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Pinniped and Cetacean Human Interaction Case Criteria Published Message-ID: <51669C45.7010708@whoi.edu> Title: Criteria and case definitions for serious injury and death of pinnipeds and cetaceans caused by anthropogenic trauma Editors:Michael Moore, Julie van der Hoop, Susan Barco, Alex Costidis, Frances Gulland, Paul Jepson, Kathleen Moore, Stephen Raverty, William McLellan Additional Authors: Michelle Barbieri, Michelle Berman, Yara Bernaldo de Quiros, Andrea Bogomolni, Elsa Cabrera, Tim Cole, Kerri Danil, Mendy Garron, Allison Henry, Amy Knowlton, Scott Landry, David Mattila, Janet Neilson, Ann Pabst, Heather Pettis, Jooke Robbins, David Rotstein, Teri Rowles. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms 103:229-264 (2013) doi: 10.3354/dao02566 http://www.int-res.com/articles/dao_oa/d103p229.pdf and http://www.int-res.com/articles/suppl/d103p229_supp/ This is Free Access so does not need a subscription to download. Trauma defined includes: Entrapment ? Entanglement ? Vessel strike ? Gunshot -- Michael Moore Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 508 289 3228 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ivlarkin at ufl.edu Fri Apr 12 08:54:34 2013 From: ivlarkin at ufl.edu (Larkin,Iskande (Iske)) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:54:34 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Aquatic Animal Health Summer and Fall online courses Message-ID: <2BB79AFC82480F4FB04E8807FD38B10C05235627@AHC-MB02.ad.ufl.edu> Hi All, At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters. Summer classes (2013) Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce 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. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-wildlife-health-issues/ Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/manatee-health-and-conservation/ Fall class (2013) Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-animal-conservation-issues/ For more information about these classes or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hendelj at ufl.edu). If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for Summer and Fall terms (2013). Sincerely, Dr Larkin [Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. 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We estimated the probability of a franciscana inciden-tally killed by the coastal gillnet fisheries in southern Brazil to wash ashore and used this as a correction factor to back-calculate fishing related mortality from a dataset of carcasses collected between 1979 and 1998. From November 2005 to January 2009, 145 franciscanas incidentally killed in nets were tagged and returned to the sea. Only 11 of the tagged animals were found during beach surveys. Generalized Linear Models were used to model the probability of a tagged franciscana reaching the shore as a function of the covariates wave period, wind direction and intensity, distance from coast and the target species of the fishery. The target species had a significant effect on the stranding probability. The stranding prob-ability of a tagged franciscana was higher in the fishery targeting white croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) (median = 0.105; 95% CI = 0.05?0.18) rather than weakfish (Cynoscion guatucupa) (0.013; 0.0003?0.069). As the stranding probability estimate for weakfish was imprecise (wide credible interval) we decided to hind cast the number of franciscanas incidentally killed for white croaker season only. The corrected esti-mate of franciscana mortality was approximately 10 times higher than previous estimates based solely on stranding data. Finally, this novel mark-recapture approach provides a useful correction factor to reduce the bias in incidental mortality estimates derived from stranding data. I hope you find the article interesting. Best regards, Jonatas Prado and Co-Authors ? M.Sc. Jonatas Henrique Fernandes do Prado? Doutorando do Programa de P?s Gradua??o em Oceanografia Biol?gica - FURG - Brasil Laborat?rio de Mam?feros Marinhos e Tartarugas Marinhas TEL: +55?(53) 81415681/3233 6537 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Point Reyes Peninsula, California, is one location where population increase has resulted in colony expansion. 2. Initial models identified suitable breeding haul-outs and suggested that human disturbance, geomorphology, mean wave height, and slope were important explanatory variables. Three sea-level rise (SLR) scenarios were run, which indicated that most current and potential haul-out sites would largely be inundated by 2050. Because the Point Reyes coast has limited suitable habitat for the seals to colonize, conservation measures may guide management responses to SLR. 3. The resulting analyses can be used to better understand local-scale seal responses to SLR and contribute to effective management of pinnipeds within Point Reyes National Seashore and elsewhere. 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URL: From BKatz at mbayaq.org Fri Apr 12 17:40:40 2013 From: BKatz at mbayaq.org (Brandi Katz) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:40:40 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Special Projects Volunteer or Internship- posting request Message-ID: <547668A09BBAB842BBD5FA5949E2CAF690A9091D6A@Hammerhead.mbayaq.org> Sea Otter Research and Conservation - Unpaid Field Observer Intern Organization: Monterey Bay Aquarium Location: Monterey, CA, United States Job or Internship: Special Projects Volunteer or Student Internship The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation program is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist staff with field observations and data collection of wild sea otters in the Monterey, Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing areas of coastal California Responsibilities include, but are not limited to data collection in the field from shore and on a small boat using radio telemetry equipment and visual observations with spotting scopes. Interns will be recording re-sights, movement patterns and forage and activity budget data on marked individual wild sea otter. Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment, must be able to work independently without direct supervision, and must have good communication skills. Requirements: * 6-month commitment of 24-32 hours each week. * Ability to lift 50 lbs. * Valid driver's license * Personal vehicle to use while in the field * Cell phone * Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and late nights * Boat handling skills appreciated but not necessary * Familiarity with data entry and Microsoft Access software Preference will be given to applicants who have at least 2 years towards a college degree in a biology or ecology related field. For more information and to apply, email: bkatz at mbayaq.org Brandi Katz Sea Otter Research and Conservation Volunteer Coordinator P 831-648-4866 F 831-648-4989 [cid:image001.gif at 01CE37A4.D95D2ED0] Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 www.montereybayaquarium.org Our mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This research forms part of a PhD study being conducted under the auspices of the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University, Auckland ( http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz). *Background:* The Marlborough Sounds, a region of embayments and estuaries is located in the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand. The study site, Queen Charlotte Sound, serves as the main passageway between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is utilized by a range of vessels. Several marine mammal species occur within Queen Charlotte Sound including bottlenose dolphins (*Tusiops truncatus*), Hector?s dolphins* *(*Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori*), common dolphins (*Delphinus *sp.), dusky dolphins (*Lagenorhynchus obscurus)* and killer whales (*Orcinus orca*). The aim of this project is to investigate the distribution and density of marine mammals occurring within the Sound in order to provide part of a baseline study of the region. Behaviour, inter-specific interactions and potential anthropogenic influences will also be investigated. *Dates:* Now until End of July 1, 2013 *Location:* Picton, New Zealand * * *Responsibilities:* Field work will involve data collection from two platforms of opportunity (13 m catamarans) Responsibilities will include: - Diligent searching for marine mammals, identification to species, recording of group size, group composition and behaviour - Collection of various environmental parameters - Utilization of GPS equipment to collect sighting location data and effort tracks - Data entry of all fieldwork undertaken - Opportunistic Photo-ID - Data processing and analyses - Additional responsibilities may be added as the project progresses *Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have a science background and previous marine mammal field experience. This internship is well-suited for recent graduates or graduate students of marine biology, zoology, ecology or similar fields. Preferred candidates will have some experience studying free-ranging dolphins. He or she must: - Possess basic computer skills including MS excel - Be comfortable working on boats - Be responsible, focused and motivated - Be personable, with strong communication skills, and fluent in English - Possess a strong interest in science and a mature attitude toward marine mammal research - Be patient as many hours are spent in search of marine mammals - Be flexible as scheduling is unpredictable and weather dependent - Be prepared to live in a small isolated town and to work independently - Make a minimum of a 3 month commitment to the project Unfortunately, no monetary compensation or compensation for housing is available for this position, so the candidate must be able to support living expenses for the extent of the internship period *Application Process*: If interested please email c.cross at massey.ac.nz with the subject line VOLUNTEER POSITION Please LIST the following in a CONCISE message: 1) Relevant experience or qualifications 2) The time frame that you are available over the next year 3) Reasons you want to help with this project 4) The contact info of at least one professional reference that can confirm work ethic and experience 5) Current place of residence Please also attach CV or resume to the email This is great opportunity to work in a unique environment while gaining further research experience and contributing to an important project. Priority will be given to placing applicants that are available immediately. Thank you for your interest! Sincerely, Cheryl L. Cross -- *Cheryl L. Cross* PhD Student Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904, North Shore 0745 Auckland, NZ Tel: +64 9 414 0800 EXT 41520 Mob: +64 21 022 93719 Fax: +64 9 443 9790 Email: c.cross at massey.ac.nz Web: http://www.coastalmarineresearchgroup.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From HEtter at conshelf.com Wed Apr 10 09:52:28 2013 From: HEtter at conshelf.com (Etter, Heidi) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:52:28 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Portuguese Marine mammal/ turtle ID book Message-ID: Dear Marmam, We are looking for a Portuguese marine mammal/marine turtle ID book specifically for Eastern South America but even a general marine mammal/ marine turtle ID book in Portuguese would help. If anyone could provide a reference it would be greatly appreciated. Send any references to Heidi Etter, hetter at conshelf.com. Thank you very much Heidi R. Etter M.Sc. Marine Wildlife Technician Marine Mammals Business Line 8502 SW Kansas Avenue Stuart, FL 34997 Office: (772) 219-3045 Cell: (703) 863-8523 hetter at conshelf.com www.csaocean.com [cid:DF3B550D-B4C7-43AA-AB00-A47D4DB2A974] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CSA-new-Logo-sm[1][18].png Type: image/png Size: 6342 bytes Desc: CSA-new-Logo-sm[1][18].png URL: From jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu Mon Apr 15 12:20:19 2013 From: jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu (Jenifer Zeligs) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:20:19 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Summer classes on working with marine mammals Message-ID: I would appreciate it if you could post the following summer classes and internship announcement. Please post responses to jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu Thank you. JZ California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ offer one-week intensive *summer classes* open to any one interested animal training or in pursuing careers in the marine mammal field. In addition, *hands-on internships *for people of all ages and levels of experience are also available at the lab working with marine mammals. The successful completion of both courses and a five-day internship will earn a *Certificate of Completion in Beginning Marine Mammalogy. *The classes' instructor, Dr. Jenifer Zeligs has over 30 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across diverse disciplines including research, public display, and studio and film work. For further information on class content and registration please contact: jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu *and see below*. For help with internships and housing please contact: sskrovan at mlml.calstate.edu. *Classes: TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: Bio 348 *(June 24-30, 2013) CRN 30926, Section 01 *: *This 3 credit interactive course provides students an in-depth understanding of the discipline of animal training across many different types of terrestrial and aquatic animals and techniques. It provides an exceptional background in relevant animal behavior and psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying animal behavior. These techniques will be demonstrated daily using trained sea lions at Moss Landing Marine Labs where the course is taught. Horses, birds, and other animals will also be used to demonstrate these techniques. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea lions. Topics covered will include:* *Captivity, Why Train? Communication, Motivation, Desensitization, Aggression, and Practical Training. *Tuition:* $735 + $39 campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE. An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class. *WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: Bio 347 *(July 8-14, 2013) CRN 30925 Section 01*: *This 3 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. It will provide practical information about marine mammals and working with them, drawing on the rich background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area. The course will include live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing Marine Labs. This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and current issues in marine mammalogy. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. They will also gain experience in developing a resume, job interviews, and public presentations. *Tuition:* $735 + $39 campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE. An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class. (If you book both classes- you will pay the $39 campus fee only once). *Registration: *For registration, enrollment and other logistical information please contact Cal State Monterey Bay http://extended.csumb.edu/ or call them at 831-582-4500. Attached you will find a registration form which can be mailed in asap to guarantee your space and enrollment (instructions are on the form). *Enrollment details and housing*: *Enrollment for each class limited to 17*. *Summer registration for open enrollment begins April 29, 2013*, but you can send in your enrollment form early to reserve your space. The classes are open for enrollment to *any high school graduate* regardless of age and there are *no prerequisites*, however no transportation or housing is included in the enrollment price. International students are welcome. For help with *housing* and *to schedule an internship* please contact sskrovan at mlml.calstate.edu . Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kev.robinson at crru.org.uk Tue Apr 16 09:11:35 2013 From: kev.robinson at crru.org.uk (Dr Kevin Robinson) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:11:35 +0300 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for volunteers in Scotland, CRRU Message-ID: <002d01ce3abd$12a5f8a0$37f1e9e0$@robinson@crru.org.uk> The field dates for the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit's 2013 "Whales and dolphins of the Moray Firth" project in Scotland this summer (running from May to October) are currently listed at: http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp Our field teams are run in the form of a training / educational programme, with formal lectures, seminars and presentations by the research team, practical training in field methodologies and data collection and analysis, and direct participation in the research, education and rescue work of this dynamic and outgoing conservation charity. The cost for an 11 day internship in 2013 is ?895, and this will cover you for full board (all your accommodation and food costs), your full equipment needs and ALL associated field costs during your stay with us in the heritage fishing village of Gardenstown in Banff, Aberdeenshire. You'll simply need to arrange your own travel itinerary to us in Banff, Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1? hours from the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money. For full details, please visit the CRRU project page at www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp, or email us directly at info at crru.org.uk for further information and a pdf copy of the project briefing and booking/application form. For a list of scientific publications and reports by the research team, please visit: www.crru.org.uk/publications.asp With all best wishes and thanks Dr. Kevin Robinson kev.robinson at crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit | Whale and Dolphin Research | Environmental Education | Wildlife Rescue | Marine Conservation | Consultancy | Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC 035473 PO Box 11307, Banff AB45 3WB, Scotland ( +44 (0)1261 851696 | 126 Suksamran Villas, 12/33 Moo 1 Sairee, Ban Koh Tao, Suratthani 84360, Thailand ( +66 (0) 844 651347 | www.crru.org.uk Check out our new Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/crru.org.uk P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pauline at circe.info Tue Apr 16 03:47:59 2013 From: pauline at circe.info (Pauline Gauffier) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:47:59 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers needed for large whale project in Gibraltar (Spain) Message-ID: Dear all, The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.info) is seeking applications from volunteers to help with fieldwork on fin whale research in the Strait of Gibraltar from 3 June to 15 July 2013 (2x3=6 weeks) 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 4 years both in summertime and wintertime from the Spanish coast of the Strait. Summer 2013 survey: Due to the economic situation in Spain, in summer 2013 we will run the last survey until further notice. Our main goal for this last survey is to deploy satellite tags on the migrating whales to identify their summer feeding grounds. This is why we need a motivated team of volunteers to detect and focal-follow the migrating whales from the land station to make the tagging possible. Conditions: Volunteers should be available for one entire period of 3 weeks (3-24th June or/and 24th June-15th July). You will be responsible for your transport to and from the main centre, but once here, we will provide accommodation near the research centre and transport to the land station. You will be responsible for your food expenses, but we will arrange communal shopping/cooking so that these expenses will be low (usually no more than 20?/week). The first day you will receive full training and then start operating as a team. Volunteers should be prepared to long working days (9-21h, in 2 shifts) under the sun and the wind at the LAND station 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?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=103) Successful applicants will: - have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research - be autonomous and quickly operational - be able to live and work constructively with others in a team - speak fluently Spanish and/or English Preference will be given to those who: - have previous experience in theodolite handling, including whale tracking - have previous relevant marine mammal field experience - can commit for the whole 6-week period Applicants should send an email introducing themselves. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your qualifications and previous experiences relevant to this project. Please also attach a brief CV, detailing your previous experiences, and download the MANDATORY registration form from http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=103 (also available in Spanish and French). Please remember that this will be the last survey until further notice. Applications will be accepted until 28 April 2013 and then your participation will be confirmed during the week (please make sure to check your email at that time to make the whole selecting process efficient). The email should have the object ?Land survey 2013?. Incomplete applications will not be considered (cover letter + CV + application form). For more information, do not hesitate to contact me. All the best Pauline ---------------------------- Pauline GAUFFIER CIRCE (Espa?a/Spain) http://www.circe.info https://facebook.com/Circe.org https://twitter.com/Circe_org ---------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz Tue Apr 16 12:07:17 2013 From: K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz (Rankmore, Krista) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:07:17 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand Message-ID: Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand A volunteer is required to assist with a PhD study investigating the abundance, social structure and site fidelity of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. This PhD project is part of the ongoing research of the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (NZCDP) and the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. (http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz). PROJECT BACKGROUND: The Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, is an important habitat for common dolphins that occur in the Gulf year round and use the region extensively for foraging and nursing. Common dolphins in this region consistently utilise inhabit coastal waters, making them vulnerable to the effect of tourism, pollution, and inshore recreational bycatch. DATES: While the field season runs year round, currently volunteers are needed from May to July 2013. A minimum commitment of two months is required and priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods. LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand FIELDWORK: The volunteer position entails assisting during field surveys and analysis of common dolphin fin photo identification. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in conducting marine mammal field research, identifying individuals based on dorsal fin characteristics, and the use of MS Access databases for archiving field data. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills (data analysis, photo-ID). Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Surveys will be conducted from both a 20m whale watch vessel as well as a small independent 5.3m research vessel. As such, applicants should be comfortable from working from a small platform in isolated areas. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local dolphin watching vessel, and small (<6m) independent research vessel, collecting environmental, location, and behavioural data for dolphin groups (25% of the time). . Subsequent analysis of photo-identification data in the lab, including assistance with photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, maintenance of long-term photo-id catalogue using a MS Access database and Finscan. Research assistants should be prepared to work long days in the office analysing of photographs and matching them with the photo-identification catalogue (75% of the time). As this is a volunteer position, there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa. PREREQUISITES: . Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means office based work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits. . Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research . Speak fluent English . Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude . Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation . Participants must be able to swim and should be comfortable working on boats including tour platforms and on small open vessels QUALIFICATIONS: . The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent grads and graduate students who have some background in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related fields . Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Access) Preferred qualifications but not required: . Field research including photo-identification experience . Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research . Prior experience working on small research vessels . Experience with Endnote . First AID/CPR certification APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should send a short email to k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz, using ?photo-id position? as the subject line. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, the dates when you are available to assist on the project, your qualifications and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference acknowledging your relevant experience. Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception. All the best, Krista ---------------------------------- Krista Rankmore PhD Candidate Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 (0)9 414 0800 Ext: 41520 (office) Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290 Email: k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Ingebjorg.Nymo at nvh.no Tue Apr 16 12:45:05 2013 From: Ingebjorg.Nymo at nvh.no (=?Windows-1252?Q?Nymo_Ingebj=F8rg_Helena?=) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:45:05 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: A protein A/G indirect ELISA for the detection of anti-Brucella antibodies in Arctic wildlife Message-ID: <4C83AC498DD9394896032F7792BCCB9407C3A50A@NVHEXMDB1.veths.no> Dear colleagues, We have recently published a new publication in Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation: A protein A/G indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of anti-Brucella antibodies in Arctic wildlife. Avaliable online at: http://vdi.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/03/28/1040638713485073.abstract The paper validates an serological method for anti-Brucella antibodies in Arctic wildlife, spesifically in hooded seal, various whales, polar bear and reindeer. We also present seroprevalences for the different species. Abstract: A species-independent indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA) based on chimeric protein A/G was established for the detection of anti-Brucella antibodies in Arctic wildlife species and compared to previously established brucellosis serological tests for hooded seals (Cystophora cristata), minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), sei whales (Balaenoptera borealis), fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), and polar bears (Ursus maritimus), as well as bacteriology results for reindeer and caribou (Rangifer tarandus sp.). The protein A/G iELISA results were consistent with the other serological tests with Cohen kappa values between 0.47 and 0.92, and the protein A/G iELISA can thus offer a technically simple method for these species yielding results consistent with established brucellosis serological tests. Receiver operator characteristics analysis proved that the reindeer and caribou protein A/G iELISA results were consistent with the bacteriological gold standard with an area under the curve of 0.99, and the protein A/G iELISA was thus validated as a sensitive and specific serological method for the detection of anti-Brucella antibodies in reindeer and caribou. The binding of the antibodies from the respective species to protein A and G were also evaluated in the iELISA. The antibodies from hooded seals and polar bears reacted stronger to protein A than to G. The sei whale, fin whale, reindeer, and caribou antibodies reacted stronger to protein G than to A. The minke whale antibodies reacted to both protein A and G. There was a strong correlation (rs = 0.88?0.98) between the optical density results obtained with the iELISA with protein A/G and protein A or G, showing that protein A/G is as well suited as protein A or G for the detection of anti-Brucella antibodies in these species with the iELISA. Best wishes from the north, Ingebj?rg H. Nymo (ingebjorg.nymo at nvh.no) The new e-mail domain name for The Norwegian School of Veterinary Science is @nvh.no. The former domain address @veths.no will still be in use, but it will be discontinued within 1-2 years. Please update your e-mail records. This message verifies that the e-mail has been scanned for virus, and deemed virus-free according to our scanengines. From Jonathan.Thar at dfo-mpo.gc.ca Wed Apr 17 15:11:12 2013 From: Jonathan.Thar at dfo-mpo.gc.ca (Thar, Jonathan) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:12 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] First Consultation on DFO's draft Large Whale Action Plan Message-ID: <91FF9132F917144DA8F5CF871F0BBCF1014A39A5@pacrhqex03.pac.dfo-mpo.ca> Dear colleagues, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is pleased to inform you that the draft Partial Action Plan for Blue, Fin, Sei, and North Pacific Right Whales in Pacific Canadian Waters is now undergoing regional consultations. It is considered a partial action plan because current best available information is insufficient to identify critical habitat. When sufficient information allows, critical habitat will be identified for one or more of the species in an updated recovery strategy or a later chapter of the action plan. The draft Partial Action Plan, background information and an online comment form are available through May 17, 2013, at the following URL: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/sara-lep/lgwhale-gdbaleine/index-eng.htm. We invite you to provide feedback on the document until May 17, 2013. Your input is valuable to the development of the plan, and will contribute to the overall recovery and long term survival of these whales in Pacific Canadian waters. This is the first of two public consultations on the draft Partial Action Plan. We will broadcast a similar message to the MARMAM community when the second consultation begins. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the action planning process, please contact me at +1-604-666-3811 or by e-mail at: Jonathan.Thar at dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Thank you. 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URL: From ecar026 at aucklanduni.ac.nz Thu Apr 18 15:15:33 2013 From: ecar026 at aucklanduni.ac.nz (Emma Carroll) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:15:33 +1200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on mark-recapture modelling when there is heterogeneity linked to reproductive state: application to southern right whales Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announced the publication of the following paper http://www.esajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1890/12-1657.1 Carroll, Emma, Simon Childerhouse, Rachel M. Fewster, Nathalie J. Patenaude, Debbie Steel, Glenn Dunshea, Laura Boren, and C. Scott Baker. In press. Accounting for female reproductive cycles in a superpopulation capture-recapture framework. Ecological Applications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/12-1657.1 Accounting for female reproductive cycles in a superpopulation capture-recapture framework Emma Carroll 1,*, Simon Childerhouse 2, Rachel M. Fewster 3, Nathalie J. Patenaude 4, Debbie Steel 5, Glenn Dunshea 6, Laura Boren 7, and C. Scott Baker 8 Superpopulation capture-recapture models are useful for estimating the abundance of long-lived, migratory species as they are able to account for the fluid nature of annual residency at migratory destinations. Here we extend the superpopulation POPAN model to explicitly account for heterogeneity in capture probability linked to reproductive cycles (POPAN-?). This extension has potential application to a range of species that have temporally variable life stages (e.g. non-annual breeders such as albatrosses and baleen whales) and results in a significant reduction in bias over the standard model. We demonstrate the utility of this model in simultaneously estimating abundance and annual population growth rate (?) in the New Zealand (NZ) southern right whale from 1995-2009. DNA profiles were constructed for the individual identification of more than 700 whales, sampled during two sets of winter expeditions in 1995-1998 and 2006-2009. Due to differences in recapture rates between sexes, only sex-specific models were considered. The POPAN-? models, which explicitly account for a decrease in capture probability in non-calving years, fit the female dataset significantly better than standard superpopulation models (?AIC>25). The best POPAN-? model (AIC) gave a superpopulation estimate of 1162 females for 1995-2009 (95% CL 921, 1467) and an estimated annual increase of 5% (95% CL -2%, 13%). The best model (AIC) gave a superpopulation estimate of 1007 males (95% CL 794, 1276) and an estimated annual increase of 7% (95% CL 5%, 9%) for 1995-2009. Combined, the total superpopulation estimate for 1995-2009 was 2169 whales (95% CL 1836, 2563). Simulations suggest that failure to account for the effect of reproductive status on the capture probability would result in a substantial positive bias (+19%) in female abundance estimates. Read More: http://www.esajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1890/12-1657.1 -- Emma Carroll PhD Postdoctoral Researcher Molecular Ecology and Evolution | School of Biological Sciences University of Auckland | phone 64 9 3737599 x 71762 From ecar026 at aucklanduni.ac.nz Thu Apr 18 15:21:14 2013 From: ecar026 at aucklanduni.ac.nz (Emma Carroll) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:21:14 +1200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on New Zealand southern right whales Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, we are please to announce the following publication presenting evidence for the re-establishment of the mainland New Zealand southern right whales http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12031/abstract Reestablishment of former wintering grounds by New Zealand southern right whales Emma L. Carroll* , William J. Rayment*, Alana M. Alexander, C. Scott Baker, Nathalie J. Patenaude, Debbie Steel, Rochelle Constantine, Rosalind Cole, Laura J. Boren, Simon Childerhouse *These two authors contributed equally to the data analysis and preparation of this manuscript. Historically, the range of the southern right whale (SRW) included winter calving grounds around the North and South Islands (mainland) of New Zealand (NZ) and in the NZ subantarctic Auckland and Campbell Islands. Due to extensive whaling in the 19th and 20th centuries, no SRW was seen around mainland NZ for nearly four decades (1928?1963). Here we present evidence for the regular use of the mainland NZ wintering ground, presumably from a remnant population that persisted in the NZ subantarctic Auckland and Campbell Islands. SRWs have been sighted every year around mainland NZ since 1988, with 125 sightings during the focus of this work: from 2003 to 2010. There were 28 cow-calf pairs sighted around mainland NZ from 2003 to 2010, compared with 11 sightings from 1991 to 2002. Furthermore, two females, identified by DNA profiles, were sighted with calves around mainland at 4 yr intervals: the first evidence of female site fidelity to the mainland NZ calving ground. Individual identification from photographs of natural markings and DNA profiles provided information on within-year movements and residency around the mainland, and further evidence for exchange between the mainland and subantarctic wintering grounds. Despite these promising signs, the distribution of NZ SRWs remains primarily concentrated in the NZ subantarctic. -- Emma Carroll PhD Postdoctoral Researcher Molecular Ecology and Evolution | School of Biological Sciences University of Auckland | phone 64 9 3737599 x 71762 From John.Moloney at jasco.com Tue Apr 16 12:53:31 2013 From: John.Moloney at jasco.com (John Moloney) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:53:31 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Acoustic Recorder Recovery - Barrow Strait, Canadian Arctic Message-ID: <20087aa40c654911b814f04e8afb7302@BY2PR07MB074.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> Hi All, I am searching for a vessel that will be in the North West Passage/Barrow Strait this year that would be capable of recovering an over-winter acoustic recorder designed specifically for long-duration marine mammal studies. The recorder was deployed in August 2012 on a one year recording mission. Our planned recovery vessel is no longer available this summer and we are now looking for alternatives to recover the instrument. Ideally we would piggy-back on some other planned research or deployment to this remote region. The device is in the vicinity of Gascoyne Inlet, Devon Island, Nunavut. Any and all suggestions and offers of assistance would be most appreciated. John John E Moloney Product Engineering Manager ___________________ JASCO APPLIED SCIENCES 202 - 32 Troop Ave. Dartmouth, NS, Canada, B3B 1Z1 T. +1.902.405.3336 ex. 1002 F. +1.902.405.3337 C. +1.902.402.1368 www.jasco.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email and any files transmitted with it contains proprietary information and, unless expressly stated otherwise, all contents and attachments are confidential. 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Martina Duras, DVM, PhD Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb Heinzelova 55 10000 Zagreb Croatia From scardenas at csa-upch.org Thu Apr 18 14:32:04 2013 From: scardenas at csa-upch.org (Susana Cardenas) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:32:04 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Course - Punta San Juan, Peru Message-ID: Dear MARMAMers, We are writing to introduce Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's* Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals of the Humboldt Upwelling Ecosystem* course in Peru. UPCH is the most prestigious Peruvian university dedicated to the biomedical sciences, with a longstanding history of successful alumni who have excelled in their fields. The University now offers international students the possibility to get a hands-on experience learning about the biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, behavior, population biology, management and conservation of marine mammals. This field-based course will take place August 3 through 12 in Lima and the government-protected natural reserve of Punta San Juan, Marcona, 500 kms south of Lima. The 6 academic credit program will be run completely in English, and it is aimed at undergraduate or graduate students, or anyone who is interested in having a front-row experience, learning more about the fascinating world of marine mammals from expert marine biologists. Registrations are now open. Please find more information enclosed. We hope to have you and your students joining our course! And do not hesitate to post widely! -- Susana C?rdenas Alayza, MSc. Directora Proyecto Punta San Juan Centro para la Sostenibilidad Ambiental Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Tlf. 51 1 626 9402 - Ext. 1138 Cel. 51 9 999 31218 (Claro) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants should have a strong background in math with an interest in applying that knowledge to biological systems. Preference will be given to applicants with strong signal processing knowledge, Matlab experience, and familiarity with R. U.S. citizenship is a requirement. The Graduate Program in Acoustics is a rolling admissions process and more information about the program and how to apply is found at: http://www.acs.psu.edu/. Technical questions should be directed to Jennifer Miksis-Olds at jlm91 at arl.psu.edu. Initial inquiries along with a CV and transcripts should be directed to Jennifer Miksis-Olds at the email address above. Jennifer L. Miksis-Olds, PhD Senior Research Associate, The Applied Research Laboratory Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Acoustics The Pennsylvania State University PO Box 30, Mailstop 3510D State College, PA 16804 (814) 865-9318 jlm91 at arl.psu.edu www.personal.psu.edu/jlm91/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liz.slooten at otago.ac.nz Sun Apr 21 13:14:22 2013 From: liz.slooten at otago.ac.nz (Elisabeth Slooten) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:14:22 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] 1 May - Abstract deadline for Biennial Marine Mammal Conference Message-ID: Don't forget to submit your abstracts for the Biennial Marine Mammal Conference ? to be held in New Zealand later this year. Everything you need is at: www.marinemammalscience.org The deadline for submitting an abstract is midnight 1 May (regardless of where on the planet you find yourself). See you at the Conference ! 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TABLE of CONTENTS EDITORIAL........................................................................................................................................................ pg 1 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR............................................................................................................................ pg 2 ANNOUNCEMENT ??????????????????????????????..........?? pg 2a INVITED COMMENTARY The mystery of the vampire squid. Ellis R???????????????????..? ................................................................................. pg 3-5 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS * BRIEF COMMUNICATION:* * * Competitive feeding behavior interaction between a Dogfish Shark (Squalus acanthias) and a pinniped (Phoca vitulina). Askin N, Belanger MP, Wittnich C ..................................................................................................... pg 6-8 * * * CASE REPORT:* Orca (*Orcinus orca*) captivity and vulnerability to mosquito-transmitted viruses Jett J, Ventre J. ........................................................................ ............................................... pg 9-16** * * * TECHNIQUE:* Biomedical health assessments of the Florida manatee in Crystal River - providing opportunities for training during capture, handling and processing of this endangered aquatic mammal. Bonde RK, Garrett A, Belanger MP, Askin N, Tan L, Wittnich C ............................................. pg 17-28 * * * SCIENTIFIC:* * * Skin disorders in common minke whales and white beaked dolphins off Iceland - a photographic assessment. Bertulli C. 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Martien, Ph.D. Southwest Fisheries Science Center 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Phone: 858-546-7058 Fax: 858-546-7003 Karen.Martien at noaa.gov http://swfsc.noaa.gov/prd-mmgenetics.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hpeltier at univ-lr.fr Tue Apr 23 00:32:39 2013 From: hpeltier at univ-lr.fr (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?H=E9l=E8ne_Peltier?=) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:32:39 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] new article on strandings as population indicators Message-ID: <51763917.3060502@univ-lr.fr> Dear colleagues, I am glad to inform you that a new article is now available online: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0062180 *The Stranding Anomaly as Population Indicator: The Case of Harbour Porpoise /Phocoena phocoena/ in North-Western Europe.* Helene Peltier, Hans J. Baag?e,Kees C. J. Camphuysen,Richard Czeck,Willy Dabin,Pierre Daniel,Rob Deaville,Jan Haelters,Thierry Jauniaux,Lasse F. Jensen,Paul D. Jepson,Guido O. Keijl,Ursula Siebert,Olivier Van Canneyt,Vincent Ridoux * *Abstract: Ecological indicators for monitoring strategies are expected to combine three major characteristics: ecological significance, statistical credibility, and cost-effectiveness. Strategies based on stranding networks rank highly in cost-effectiveness, but their ecological significance and statistical credibility are disputed. Our present goal is to improve the value of stranding data as population indicator as part of monitoring strategies by constructing the spatial and temporal null hypothesis for strandings. The null hypothesis is defined as: small cetacean distribution and mortality are uniform in space and constant in time. We used a drift model to map stranding probabilities and predict stranding patterns of cetacean carcasses under H_0 across the North Sea, the Channel and the Bay of Biscay, for the period 1990--2009. As the most common cetacean occurring in this area, we chose the harbour porpoise /Phocoena phocoena/ for our modelling. The difference between these strandings expected under H_0 and observed strandings is defined as the stranding anomaly. It constituted the stranding data series corrected for drift conditions. Seasonal decomposition of stranding anomaly suggested that drift conditions did not explain observed seasonal variations of porpoise strandings. Long-term stranding anomalies increased first in the southern North Sea, the Channel and Bay of Biscay coasts, and finally the eastern North Sea. The hypothesis of changes in porpoise distribution was consistent with local visual surveys, mostly SCANS surveys (1994 and 2005). This new indicator could be applied to cetacean populations across the world and more widely to marine megafauna. All the best Helene Peltier -- H?l?ne PELTIER -PhD Observatoire PELAGIS UMS 3462 Universit? de La Rochelle-CNRS 5, all?es de l'oc?an 17000 La Rochelle, France hpeltier at univ-lr.fr +33 (0) 16 49 67 82 /+33 (0) 6 82 74 08 41 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cselfsullivan at gmail.com Wed Apr 24 04:56:50 2013 From: cselfsullivan at gmail.com (Caryn Self-Sullivan) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:56:50 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Sirenews No. 59 & Archives Available Online at http://sirenian.org/sirenews.html Message-ID: <53540254-8ABB-408E-9D4F-285DDE510D8C@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, The latest issue of Sirenews is now available online: http://sirenian.org/sirenews/59APR2013.pdf Older issues are archived here: http://sirenian.org/sirenews.html Sirenews is the official newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Sirenia Specialist Group. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT Sirenews is an informal forum, not to be considered citable, formally-published literature; it is NOT "peer-reviewed", and contributions to it should not be quoted without the written permission of the author. The opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of IUCN or other organizations. Sirenews (ISSN 1017-3439) appears twice a year in April and October and is edited by Cynthia R. Taylor and James A. Powell, Sea to Shore Alliance. Sirenews is supported by the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission and archived online by Sirenian International. Submission deadlines are April 1 and October 1. Material may be submitted by e-mail to: Cynthia Taylor (ctaylor at sea2shore dot org). Cheers, Caryn Caryn Self-Sullivan, PhD President & Co-founder, Sirenian International 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... 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Yet the identification of priority areas for conservation is challenging both from socio-political and ecological perspectives, and differing approaches to setting priorities have led to constraints and inertia. Based on a review of existing and proposed conservation initiatives at various scales throughout the Mediterranean, a model process is presented for furthering marine protection based on conservation priorities set at a regional scale and already endorsed internationally. This article proposes implementing marine spatial planning within the eleven Ecological and Biological Sensitive Areas (EBSAs) of the Mediterranean Sea using an 8-step process designed for moving conservation forward in this particularly complex region. The proposed process combines tenets of professional urban/regional planning and systematic conservation planning. As shown with two specific examples, despite some conventional wisdom, there is enough information in the Mediterranean Sea to move forward with ecosystem-based marine spatial management for conservation purposes using the EBSAs as a starting point ? and the time is right to do so. A pdf copy of the paper can be requested from me. Regards, Giuseppe ____________________________________________________ Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, Ph.D. President, Tethys Research Institute Via Benedetto Marcello 43, 20124 Milano, Italy disciara at gmail.com ? +39 335 6376035 ? Skype: patmos1999 www.tethys.org ? www.disciara.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Therefore, our objectives were to 1) characterize the structure of the Sotalia guianensis groups in Ilha Grande Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and 2) investigate how both behavior and season influence the group structure of this population. This species is considered ?data deficient? by the IUCN. We conducted 28 boat trips using group focal procedures, and a total of 1,314 groups were observed. Of these groups, 1,268 (94.4%) contained calves, the largest percentage ever reported for the species. Groups with calves were larger than those without them, suggesting a strategy to protect these individuals with underdeveloped physiology. The mean group sizes reached 17.6 ? 18.3 individuals. Within these groups, we observed that both behavior (H = 112.5, d.f. = 2, P < 0.05) and season (number of simulations: 10,000; sample size of fall-winter = 544; sample size of spring-summer = 684; P < 0.05), demonstrated a statistically significant influence. The most common degree of cohesion was mixed, and cohesion also varied with behavior (?? = 10.1, P < 0.05) and season (?? = 31.0, P < 0.05). This paper contributes towards understanding the highly variable nature of S. guianensis group dynamics. These data may be important in understanding the structure of groups in a site that is being increasingly impacted by different human activities. Moreover, this area contains the largest aggregation ever observed for this species and may therefore represent an important source of genetic diversity for the species as a whole. For pdf copies please contact me or retrieve in the folowing website: http://www.lajar.cl/det_en.php?id=58 Best regards, Rodrigo -- Rodrigo Tardin Doutorando em Ecologia e Conserva??o - IBRAG - UERJ Mestre em Biologia Animal - PPGBA - UFRRJ Especialista em Doc?ncia do Ensino Superior - IAVM Laborat?rio de Bioac?stica e Ecologia de Cet?ceos - UFRRJ/ IF/ DCA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ja465 at st-andrews.ac.uk Fri Apr 26 04:02:51 2013 From: ja465 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Jenny Allen) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:02:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: Cultural Transmission of Lobtail Feeding in Humpback Whales Message-ID: <1366974171.48891.YahooMailNeo@web164701.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper today (April 26) in Science: Allen, J., Weinrich, M., Hoppitt, W. & Rendell, L. (2013). ?Network-Based?Diffusion Analysis Reveals Cultural Transmission of Lobtail Feeding in?Humpback Whales. Science Vol. 340 no. 6131 pp. 485-488 ??DOI:?10.1126/science.1231976 Abstract: We used network-based diffusion analysis to reveal the?cultural spread of a naturally occurring foraging innovation, lobtail?feeding, through a population of humpback whales (Megaptera?novaeangliae) over a period of 27 years. Support for models with a?social transmission component was 6 to 23 orders of magnitude greater?than for models without. The spatial and temporal distribution of sand?lance, a prey species, was also important in predicting the rate of?acquisition. Our results, coupled with existing knowledge about song?traditions, show that this species can maintain multiple independently?evolving traditions in its populations. These insights strengthen the?case that cetaceans represent a peak in the evolution of nonhuman?culture, independent of the primate lineage. The paper can be obtained from?http://www.sciencemag.org/content/340/6131/485?or by emailing Jenny?Allen at?ja465 at st-andrews.ac.uk ? Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. ? Best wishes, Jenny Allen and co-authors -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jacqattack33 at hotmail.com Thu Apr 25 18:53:07 2013 From: jacqattack33 at hotmail.com (Jacqueline Clare) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:53:07 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] SEACR Internship- Two positions left for August 2013 Message-ID: > Two Positions Still Available in August! > > SEACR MARINE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS ? SUMMER 2013 > > The Society for Ecological and Coastal Research - SEACR - is a non-profit organization, established in 1998, dedicated to scientific research on the ecology of near-shore marine systems. SEACR is sponsoring several long-term ongoing research projects on gray whale ecology in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, Canada. The projects are organized and run by members of the Whale Research Lab of the University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (http://www.geog.uvic.ca/whalelab/). > > > INTERNSHIPS > > Enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in nature and science are invited to discover the challenges of marine field research along Canada's coastal rainforest through SEACR's Marine Research Intern Program! > > MRIP is a volunteer program where Research Interns assist experienced and dedicated marine biologists and ecologists with their field research. Through MRIP, Research Interns will live and work at a remote research field-station in the coastal rainforest of Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, to aid researchers with ongoing field research related to coastal and marine ecology. > > Internships are offered on a competitive basis, at cost and provide invaluable exposure to boat based field work, the Pacific coastal ocean environment, marine mammal research, intensive training and mentoring in marine ecology, and encouragement to work and play hard! > > We are offering 2 or 4 week Marine Research Internships from June 1rst to August 30th 2013. There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. > > > 2 Week Option: August 1-August 15, August 16-August 30 > > 4 Week Option: July 17-August 14, or August 1-30 > > > > QUALIFICATIONS > > This internship is an excellent opportunity for an individual working toward a career in marine science to gain practical experience in the field. Ideal candidates possess a personal interest in marine ecology and a commitment to conservation research. > > Marine research is difficult and challenging work, so being a Research Intern is not for everyone! Those who wish to participate in MRIP must be in good physical health, especially free of back and leg injuries, as the field hours (in the boat and in the lab) can be long - though very satisfying! This is not a program that certifies individuals in field research. It is, however, an experience that delivers a unique opportunity for education, development of field ecology research skills, travel, and enjoyment of wildlife. > > > > THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT > > Flores Island is the home of the Ahousaht First Nations peoples and is nestled in world-famous Clayoquot Sound, in the Pacific Coast rainforest. Flores is an excellent place to learn about marine ecology and the study of nature. Along with learning field and technical skills during the course of work, when the opportunity arises Research Interns may engage in informal talks with graduate students, take hikes along the Wild Side Trail, have beach campfires, and interact with the Ahousaht First Nations peoples. Professors from the University of Victoria, local scientists and previous MRIP researchers will be frequent visitors to the field research station. > > Flores Island's natural beauty, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife will keep you enthralled. Being here is the experience of a lifetime. > > > > APPLICATION PROCESS & COSTS > > To qualify as a candidate for the MRIP, see the pre-application process on our website: http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/MRIPapply > > Unlike many other volunteer internship opportunities, SEACR provides and organizes the room and board for our interns at cost. The internship package includes basic accommodations and three meals per day at the research station. Interns and research staff live together and are responsible for cooking and cleaning duties. Rooms are shared with at least one other person. The internship costs do not include transportation to and from the research camp on Flores Island, personal items, or special dietary requirements. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required upon acceptance to MRIP. > > > > Two week Internship - $ 2200 Cdn > > Four week Internship - $ 3400 Cdn > > > > If you are interested in applying for a position, please see the details of our application process on our http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/MRIPapply > > Questions regarding the MRIP application or internships can be directed by email to: whalelab at gmail.com > > > > **************************** > > Society for Ecological and Coastal Research > > P.O. Box 35052 > > Victoria, British Columbia > > CANADA V8T 5G2 > > whalelab at gmail.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anna.meissner at gmail.com Thu Apr 25 16:01:26 2013 From: anna.meissner at gmail.com (Anna Meissner) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:01:26 +1200 Subject: [MARMAM] Research assistant position - common dolphin photoID study, Tauranga, New Zealand In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Two research assistants are required to assist with a PhD study investigating common dolphin ecology (*Delphinus* sp.) in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. This PhD project is part of the ongoing research of the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (NZCDP) and the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. ( http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz). PROJECT BACKGROUND: Growing interest in observing and swimming with free-ranging cetaceans has contributed to a rapid growth of dolphin-based tourism operations. The PhD project aims to examine distribution and habitat use of common dolphins in the East Coast Bay of Plenty and assess the effects of interacting activities on both populations. Part of the study focuses on photo-identification in order to assess common dolphin site fidelity in the Bay of Plenty. DATES: May-September 2013. A minimum commitment of 1 month is required. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit for longer periods. LOCATION: Tauranga, New Zealand RESPONSIBILITIES & FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITY: Analysis of photo-identification data, including assistance with photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, maintenance of long-term photo-id catalogue using a MS Access database. Research assistants should be prepared to work long days analysing photographs and matching them with the photo-identification catalogue. Opportunistically, the candidate will be able to join the team on the field and learn environmental and behavioural data collection for cetaceans. Surveys will be conducted from tourism boats. Surveys will be carried out in the coastal waters of Tauranga. Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available FULL-TIME and be prepared to work on computer 6 hours per day on average. PREREQUISITES: . Be meticulous, reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient. . Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research. . Speak fluent English . Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude . Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation . Previous experience in photo-ID on small cetaceans will be considered. QUALIFICATIONS: . The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent grads and graduate students who have some background in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related fields. . Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Access) Preferred qualifications but not required: . Field research including photo-identification experience . Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research APPLICATION PROCESS: This is a volunteer position, so there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. However, help can be provided to find accommodation. Assistants will be responsible for travel to Tauranga and their own living expenses. Applicants should email a letter of interest outlining relevant experience and motivation for participation, as well as a CV and the contacts for referees to Anna Meissner a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception. Kindest regards, Anna Meissner ------------------------------------------------- Anna M. Meissner PhD student Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore City, 0745 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 9 414 0800 ext 41520 Cell: +64 22 603 6646 Fax: +64 9 443 9790 Email: a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz ------------------------------------------------- 2013/2/4 Anna Meissner > Two research assistants are required to assist with a PhD study > investigating common dolphin ecology (*Delphinus* sp.) in the Bay of > Plenty, New Zealand. This PhD project is part of the ongoing research of > the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (NZCDP) and the Coastal-Marine > Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. ( > http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz). > > > > > PROJECT BACKGROUND: > > > Growing interest in observing and swimming with free-ranging cetaceans has > contributed to a rapid growth of dolphin-based tourism operations. The > PhD project aims to examine distribution and habitat use of common > dolphins in the East Coast Bay of Plenty and assess the effects ofinteracting activities on both populations. Part of the study focuses on > photo-identification in order to assess common dolphin site fidelity in the > Bay of Plenty. > > > > DATES: > > > March - September 2013. A minimum commitment of 3 months is required. > Priority will be given to candidates who can commit for longer periods. > > > > LOCATION: > > > Tauranga, New Zealand > > > RESPONSIBILITIES & FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITY: > > Analysis of photo-identification data, including assistance with photo > sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, maintenance of > long-term photo-id catalogue using a MS Access database. Research > assistants should be prepared to work long days analysing photographs and > matching them with the photo-identification catalogue. > > Opportunistically, the candidate will be able to join the team on the > field and learn environmental and behavioural data collection for > cetaceans. Surveys will be conducted from tourism boats. Surveys will be > carried out in the coastal waters of Tauranga. Fieldwork is weather > dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. > > Assistants need to be available FULL-TIME (including WEEKENDS and PUBLIC > HOLIDAYS if on the field) and be prepared to work on computer 6-8 hours per > day. > > This position is suitable in the framework of a degree, with the > opportunity to write up a report/thesis for the candidate university/school. > > > PREREQUISITES: > > > . Be meticulous, reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient. > > . Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research. > > . Speak fluent English > > . Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude > > . Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation > > . Previous experience in photo-ID on small cetaceans will be considered. > > QUALIFICATIONS: > > . The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent grads and > graduate students who have some background in Biology, Marine Biology, > Ecology, Zoology or related fields. > > . Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and > Access) > > > Preferred qualifications but not required: > > . Field research including photo-identification experience > > . Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal > research > > . Prior experience working on small research vessels > > > > > APPLICATION PROCESS: > > > > This is a volunteer position, so there is unfortunately no monetary > compensation or living provisions. However, help can be provided to find > accommodation. Assistants will be responsible for travel to Tauranga and > their own living expenses. > > Applicants should email a letter of interest outlining relevant experience > and motivation for participation, as well as a CV and the contacts for > referees to Anna Meissner > > a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz > > > Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order > of reception. > > Kindest regards, > > > Anna Meissner > > ------------------------------------------------- > Anna M. Meissner > PhD student > Coastal-Marine Research Group > Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences > Massey University > Private Bag 102 904 > North Shore City, 0745 > Auckland, New Zealand > > Tel: +64 9 414 0800 ext 41520 > Cell: +64 22 603 6646 > Fax: +64 9 443 9790 > > Email: a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz > Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz > ------------------------------------------------- > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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So, to take advantage of these great airfares, please reserve your seat as soon as possible! Note to our members in UK and Europe: We are close to finalizing discounted airfares out of London for you - stay tuned for an update in the next week. Kind regards, Alana Alana V. Phillips ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Membership Chair, Society for Marine Mammalogy http://www.marinemammalscience.org Victoria, BC, Canada alana.phillips at me.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.ca/in/alanaphillips (apologies for cross-postings) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ccrawley at nimbios.org Mon Apr 29 08:05:32 2013 From: ccrawley at nimbios.org (Catherine Crawley) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:05:32 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for Applications: Analyzing Animal Vocal Communication Sequences, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop Message-ID: <517E8C3C.7050902@nimbios.org> The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, "Multidisciplinary Approaches to Analyzing Animal Vocal Communication Sequences," to be held October 21-23, 2013, at NIMBioS. *Objectives:* The aim of this workshop is to bridge the gap between mathematical and biological researchers with an interest in the quantitative analysis of animal vocal sequences. Recent developments in the mathematical analysis of complex animal communication have generated opportunities to understand the functional aspects of animal vocalizations, their role in social organization, and ultimately to explore the origins and evolution of human language. Until now, however, the collaboration between mathematicians/computer scientists and biologists/zoologists in this field has been very limited. We aim to define the state of the art in this field, explore new horizons for collaboration, and provide new techniques through a synthesis of the mathematical and biological approaches to communication analysis. We will also use this unique gathering to define some of the key questions that need to be posed to address ultimate and proximate hypotheses about behavior, in the context of animal vocal communication systems. *Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville *Co-Organizers: *Dan Blumstein, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Univ. of California, Los Angeles; Marie A. Roch, Computer Science, San Diego State Univ.; and Arik Kershenbaum, NIMBioS, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville For more information about the workshop and a link to the online application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/WS_vocal Participation in the workshop is by application only. Individuals with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals, and lodging is available for workshop attendees. *Application deadline:* June 24, 2013 The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. ***************************** Catherine Crawley, Ph.D. Communications Manager National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) University of Tennessee 1122 Volunteer Blvd, Ste. 106 Knoxville, TN 37996 e ccrawley at nimbios.org t +1 865 974 9350 f +1 865 974 9461 http://www.nimbios.org http://www.facebook.com/nimbios http://twitter.com/nimbios To receive email notifications of blog updates, click here To subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter, click here -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org Mon Apr 29 12:47:30 2013 From: danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org (Daniela Silvia Pace) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:47:30 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Occurrence of bottlenose dolphins in natural gas fields of the northwestern Adriatic Sea Message-ID: Dear colleagues, we are pleased to announce the recent publication of the following paper on bottlenose dolphin: Triossi F, Willis TJ & Pace DS (2013). Occurrence of bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus in natural gas fields of the northwestern Adriatic Sea. Marine Ecology. doi: 10.1111/maec.12020 Abstract Common bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, were surveyed in offshore gas fields off Ravenna, Italy, between Spring and Autumn, 2001?2005. These visual surveys provide the first density estimates of bottlenose dolphins in the Northwestern Adriatic Sea south of the Po River. Since no study has examined the distribution of bottlenose dolphins relative to gas platforms, when dolphins were encountered, their distance from the nearest gas platform was estimated and behaviour was assessed. Dolphins were sighted on ca. 36% of survey trips, which varied in duration from 1 to 6 h. Group size ranged from 1 to ~50 individuals, with no seasonal trend evident in the likelihood of encounter. Dolphin density was estimated to be approximately 80% higher within 750 m of gas platforms, relative to densities >750 m from platforms, although variability around the estimates was high. From a limited number of behavioural observations, slightly higher frequencies of feeding and milling behaviour were observed closer to gas platforms, whereas dolphins observed further away exhibited higher frequencies of socialising and travelling. Gas platforms are known to provide habitat for demersal fishes and act as aggregation points for pelagic fishes, and these data provide some support for the idea that bottlenose dolphins may utilise gas platforms opportunistically as feeding sites. For pdf copies please contact: fra.willis at hotmail.com or danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org Cheers, Daniela Silvia Pace ======================== Daniela Silvia Pace President Oceanomare Delphis Onlus www.oceanomaredelphis.org danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org Registered office: Via Guglielmo Oberdan 27, 47921 Rimini (Italy) Operating offices: Via G. Marinuzzi 74, 00124 Rome (Italy) tel&fax +39 06 50910791 Via Zaro 22, 80075 Forio d'Ischia (NA, Italy) tel&fax +39 081 989578 Piazza Bisio 31 15040 Valmacca (AL, Italy) tel&fax 0142 410156 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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So for the iPad I've created a new app called "Sight Resight", which allows you to take galleries of images and compare, as well as overlaying images. The app can be downloaded from here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sight-resight/id637379231?ls=1&mt=8 Right now I'm just focusing on the way that our lab normally does photo-id, but I'd like to get feedback from community on what kind of features you'd like implemented. If you're interested, give the app a try, and send feedback to byrskov+appvaerk(at)gmail.com. Best regards Ren? Byrskov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tishklein at cornell.edu Mon Apr 29 05:17:23 2013 From: tishklein at cornell.edu (Tish Klein) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:17:23 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] List serv posting Message-ID: Good morning, Please post the below information to your list serv. If you have any questions or I have not done this correctly, please contact me. This is my first time posting to your list serv. Thank you, Tish Klein ******************************************** Executive Assistant to Dr. Christopher W. Clark, MSEE, Ph.D. Sr. Scientist I.P Johnson Director of Bioacoustics Research Program Cornell University 159 Sapsucker Wood Rd. Ithaca, NY 14853 T. 607.254.6260 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Workshop on Machine Learning for Bioacoustics - 30th International Conference on Machine Learning WBIOAC ICML 2013 20-21 June 2013, Atlanta http://icml.cc/2013/?page_id=41 http://sabiod.univ-tln.fr/icml2013/index.html Machine Learning (ML) will become central in biodiversity assessment. This is a highly complex & challenging task, which involves the application of both discriminative & generative approaches. We are pleased to announce the CFP for the workshop Machine Learning for Bioacoustics under the ICML conference, which is an annual, highly regarded conference in the machine learning community. The workshop is comprised of : 1. A regular paper submission regarding common bioacoustics topics such as classification, localization, detection and others. 2. A technical challenge on avian and/or marine mammal data, including a prize for the winners! Important Dates : Regular paper deadline: 4/30 Author notification: 5/10 Technical Challenge deadline: 5/15 Publication of results: 5/22 Submission of working notes: 5/30 Keynote speakers will provide informative presentations regarding state of the art methodologies in both the bioacoustic and machine learning fields. The workshop organizers are : Pr. Y. LeCun - Computational and Biological Learning Lab at New York University, USA Pr. C. Clark - Director of Bioacoustics Research Program at Cornell University, NY, USA Pr. H. Glotin - Institut Universitaire de France, CNRS LSIS and USTV, FR Dr. X. Halkias - CNRS LSIS and USTV, FR Dr. Peter Dugan - Cornell University, NY, USA Dr. J?r?me Sueur, - Mus?um National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, FR For additional information please visit the website or contact us at icml4b at gmail.com If you hav -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Sophie.Meyjes01 at bbc.co.uk Wed Apr 24 09:40:56 2013 From: Sophie.Meyjes01 at bbc.co.uk (Sophie Meyjes) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:40:56 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] BBC request for help Message-ID: Dear all, I am sorry for the mass email but I am working on a program for the BBC revealing the weird and wonderful operations carried out on wild animals ?Operation Wild?. We are looking to get in touch with as many Cetacean Veterinarians in North America as possible and any cetacean sanctuaries/ reserves/ rescue units worldwide. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to message me on contact me on the details below. Many thanks, Sophie Sophie Meyjes Production Management Assistant- Operation Wild Assistant to Helen Thomas and Jonathan Renouf Tel: +44 (0)7734978851/ +44 (0)7792813278 Sophie.Meyjes01 at bbc.co.uk W1 NBH 07C BBC Broadcasting House Portland Place London W1A 1AA ---------------------------- http://www.bbc.co.uk This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. --------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Could you please advise if you have any footage or photographs that might be appropriate and who it would be best to speak to about this? Alternatively, if you know of any other sources for this footage/stills it would be wonderful to hear >from you. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have any other questions about this series at this time. Thank you in advance and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jade -- Jade van der Lei Production Coordinator Wild Fury Pty Ltd PO Box 153 Coorparoo QLD Australia 4151 P: +61 (0) 7 3891 7779 F: +61 (0) 7 3891 7717 M: +61 (0) 403 742 266 E: jade at wildfury.com.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ivlarkin at ufl.edu Tue Apr 30 13:13:18 2013 From: ivlarkin at ufl.edu (Larkin,Iskande (Iske)) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:13:18 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Reminder - Aquatic Animal Health Summer and Fall online courses Message-ID: <2BB79AFC82480F4FB04E8807FD38B10C0525A60B@AHC-MB02.ad.ufl.edu> Hi All, I just wanted to send out a reminder: At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters. Summer classes begin May 13th. Fall classes begin August 21st. Summer classes (2013) Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce 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. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-wildlife-health-issues/ Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/manatee-health-and-conservation/ Fall class (2013) Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-animal-conservation-issues/ For more information about these classes or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hendelj at ufl.edu). If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for Summer and Fall terms (2013). Sincerely, Dr Larkin [Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. 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Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From wj_strietman at hotmail.com Mon Apr 22 11:17:03 2013 From: wj_strietman at hotmail.com (Wouter Jan Strietman) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:17:03 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] The new ECS group page on Linkedin In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear all, One of the outcomes of the last ECS meeting has been the creation of a European Cetacean Society Linkedin group page and several subgroups. These are now open for everyone with a linkedin profile to join. The aim of this group is to disseminate information about cetaceans to members of the ECS and the public at large in an interactive and professional way. By being an open platform it may serve not only as a European but also as an international platform to exchange knowledge and expertise between people and organisations in the field of cetaceans. In comparison to our ECS mailing list, we intend this group to be a more informal platform and better suited for interaction and discussion between both members and non-members on a vast range of topics. In comparison with the facebook page it's more aimed at professional interaction (and some people like to keep their professional and private life separate). This group is still in its infancy and a work in progress, but it can be developed in such a way that it includes more subgroups than the current two. If you'd like to start a new group on a specific topic (i.e. strandings, Risso's Dolphins, genetics, MPA's, etc, etc), either for the public at large or for a selected group only, and either within or separate of a current subgroup, please contact one of the moderators. We hope you will all enjoy this new group and are looking forward to your posts and comments. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to post in the comments below or on the group page itself. Hope to see you all there. With kind regards, Wouter Jan Strietman, Francesca Zardin, Aviad Scheinin, Tilen Genov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From moidjio at hotmail.com Mon Apr 22 14:54:51 2013 From: moidjio at hotmail.com (Moidjio CRCAD) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:54:51 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer and Research get some experience and knowledge Message-ID: Dear all. Moidjio CRCAD is proud to launch a new season of whales, dolphins and turtles monitoring. August-October 2013.We have the chance to operate in one of the most remote and beautiful islands of East Africa. We are now recruiting volunteers to help out with ongoing research on the Comoros islands. We are looking for people of any horizons to help us with data collection on behaviour, photo-ID and marine mammal, turtle spotting and conservation. We are running this project for 4 years now and we encounter on a daily basis Humpback whales, spinner dolphins and pan-tropical spotted dolphins, occasionally False killer whales, melon headed, Fraser's dolphins and bottlenose, We are also protecting and studying nesting green turtles and hawks bills. Our programme is very exciting and run by passionate and expert in there field. Positions are available for anybody interested in research and conservation of these fantastic species. We are a small organisation very well organised and established in the area, composed of scientists, specialist on marine mammals and turtles and of local knowledge.We are working independently of any ?gap year company? that will overcharge you for volunteering for a good cause. We are serious but still have fun! Our research aims to have a better understanding of the marine mammal populations around Comoros, help authorities to set up laws for marine conservation against tourism and oil and gas development and preserve a capital breeding ground for humpbacks and green turtles. We charge you what it cost us to welcome you. We are a non profit organisation, working hand in hand with locals and in partnership with Marine national parks of Comoros. We?ve been contracted to work for the BBC in 2010 for the making of the series ?AFRICA, the Cape? and are very reliable and an ethical charity registered on the Comoros islands and France. In addition to marine mammals surveys, we will conduct marine turtles surveys, sea-grass meadows surveys, mangrove surveys and conservation, coral reef and it biodiversity surveys.It is an amazing occasion to get experience in research and conservation.The cost is of 300? per week and for 4 weeks spent you pay 3. Groups are welcomed and additional deduction would apply. We remind you that we are not doing it for profit, none of us get paid, we give our knowledge to people for the new generation of conservationists!We will provide you with a substantial training in cetaceans research, share our experience and joy of life and give you the opportunity to observe cetaceans in one of the most remote island of Africa. Moheli and Grande Comores are the forgotten islands of Africa with a phenomenal natural heritage. Cetaceans behaviour is very unusual and approaches with our experts are always smooth and ethical. So if you planned to do something good this summer/autumn between August and October please come and help us to research these unknown populations of animals. Please visit our website for more details and do not to hesitate to ask any questions.You can discover us on facebook " Moidjio CRCAD Moheli Comoros" or please visit our website. thank you for coming, your help will be much appreciated. Benjamin Wambergue Project Coordinator and head Scientist,Moidjio C.R.C.A.D (Comoros)Centre for Research, Conservation And Development 19 Rue de Notre Dame59670 Cassel, Francehttp://sites.google.com/site/moidjio -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From researchdirector at pacificwhale.org Fri Apr 26 19:16:02 2013 From: researchdirector at pacificwhale.org (PWF Research Director) Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:16:02 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Fluke Matching Internships in Hawai'i Message-ID: <0aa901ce42ed$2993fd90$7cbbf8b0$@pacificwhale.org> Aloha, Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) -based in Maui, Hawai'i- is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through research, education, and conservation. Our researchers have studied whales and dolphins throughout the Pacific for over 30 years and currently conduct projects in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. PWF is offering two summer internships. Commitment PWF seeks performance-driven and dedicated individuals for a 3-month internship (June-August) to assist with our humpback whale fluke matching project. Successful applicants are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours per week on a flexible schedule. Responsibilities Interns will work alongside Research Staff at PWF's headquarters in Ma'alaea, Maui. Primary responsibilities will include processing and matching humpback whales' flukes with PWF existing catalogs as well as data entry and archival tasks. Occasionally, interns may be asked to assist staff in other projects as the need arises. Requirements Ideal applicants should: Be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates in biology, zoology, marine biology, ecology, or a related field; Possess fluke matching experience and be familiar with the SPLASH score system; Have a mature attitude towards research, i.e. be willing and able to work long hours in office environment and in adverse field conditions; Be proficient with computers and data entry; Have strong work ethics and superior organizational skills; Be independent, adaptable, and a fast-learner; Be enthusiastic and possess a positive attitude; Be sociable and team-oriented; Speak English fluently. Compensation There is no financial compensation for these positions and interns are responsible for their own living and transportation expenses. This is, however, an excellent opportunity to gain experience in marine mammal research. Application process Applicants must be authorized to legally remain in Hawai'i if they are not a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. Interested candidates should submit an application by May 17th (1700, HI time) with the following: A cover letter, including your availability; A resume/CV describing training and relevant experience; Names and contact information of three references. Please send these items as e-mail attachments to Dr. Emmanuelle Martinez researchdirector at pacificwhale.org. No phone calls, please! If electronic submission is not possible, hard copies can be mailed to: Pacific Whale Foundation Research Department 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793, USA Mahalo! Dr Emmanuelle Martinez Senior Research Scientist Pacific Whale Foundation http://www.pacificwhale.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: