From Carol.Scarpaci at vu.edu.au Sun Mar 2 23:04:58 2014 From: Carol.Scarpaci at vu.edu.au (Carol Scarpaci) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 07:04:58 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Honours Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science in Victoria Australia Message-ID: Honours Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science Victoria University Honours Programs (2014) has Marine Mammal Science research projects open to Australian Citizens. Eligible candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Science and are interested in pursuing marine mega fauna research (marine mammals, sharks, turtles) in context to tourism . Students must be enrolled before the end of March 2014 and the Honour?s program is NOT associated with a scholarship. Please contact Dr Carol Scarpaci (carol.scarpaci at vu.edu.au) to discuss these research options with a brief CV. Dr Carol Scarpaci (PhD) Senior Lecturer - BSc (Specialisations in Biotechnology, Chemistry or Environmental Management) Stream Course Co-ordinator -Ecology and Environmental Management College of Engineering and Science Victoria University PO Box 14428 (Werribee Campus) MCMC 8001 Vic Australia Office: 2207 Werribee Campus Telephone: 61 3 9919 2571 Fax 61 3 9919 8284 This email, including any attachment, is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. It is confidential and may contain personal information or be subject to legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure, reproduction or storage of it is unauthorised. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender via return email and delete it from your system immediately. 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DOI: 10.3201/eid2003.131557 The PDF is available online at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/3/pdfs/13-1557.pdf Best regards, K?tia R. Groch =============================== K?tia R. Groch, DVM PhD. Candidate Laboratory of Wildlife Comparative Pathology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of S?o Paulo, Brazil kgroch at terra.com.br; katia.groch at usp.br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net Sat Mar 1 08:16:40 2014 From: lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net (Lyne Morissette) Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2014 11:16:40 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for abstracts - AFS symposium on Marine mammals & Fisheries interactions Message-ID: Dear Marmam colleagues, We are responsible of a special symposium on Marine mammals & fisheries interactions during the American Fisheries Society 144th annual meeting, August 17-21 2014 in Qu?bec City. A brief description of the symposia is provided below. Please send your abstract before March 7th, 2014 to lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net. Limited numbers of presentations are accepted, but we hope to have a wide variety of submissions so we can make this symposium and the discussions fruitful. For more information visit www.afs2014.org/symposia Hope to see you there! Lyne Marine mammal and fisheries interactions : management challenges in a changing world. Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries can be either direct (or operational), through bycatch, depredation and disturbance, or indirect (or ecological) through competition, trophic interactions, or habitat degradation. In both cases, this pose serious conservation challenges, and this has become an increasingly important topic in managing marine ecosystems and the species they support, resulting in new paradigms in fisheries management. Direct interactions between marine mammals and fisheries pose some of the most serious and immediate threats to the animals and thus represent some important conservation challenges. Giving the current status of global fisheries, the chances of having marine mammals interacting with fishing gear is increasing. There are various way marine mammals can directly interact with fisheries, such as bycatch and depredation, and a lot of research is done to mitigate the problem. Trophic interactions between marine mammals and fisheries have been the subject for considerable research during the last decade. However, the extent to which the issue is addressed in an ecosystem, a multi-species context, is still limited. Consequently, there is still a lack of unequivocal evidence for competition between marine mammals and fisheries on a global scale. This may be due to (1) the absence of appropriately scaled information on marine mammals? diet and ecology; (2) the lack of consideration of all trophic groups in the ecosystems where these interactions might happen or (3) the indirect effects being more important than initially thought in foodwebs. The aim of this symposia is to present an update on our knowledge of direct and indirect interactions between marine mammals and fisheries, to bring fisheries scientists and marine mammal experts together and discuss ideas on how to adapt to these issues in a time of changing marine ecosystems. Lyne Morissette, Ph.D. ?cologie des ?cosyst?mes & mammif?res marins Marine mammals & ecosystem ecology 418.750.5685 M at M-expertisemarine.com www.m-expertisemarine.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We invite you to provide feedback on the document until April 16, 2014. 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 Canadian Pacific waters. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the action planning process, please contact me at 1-604-666-2043 or by e-mail at: Sheila.Thornton at dfo-mpo.gc.ca. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Ensures accurate record keeping in spreadsheet, database, and word processing formats. 5. Assists with other research projects conducted at the Alaska SeaLife Center as requested. 6. Assists with studies in the field as assigned which may require extended stays in remote locations with few basic amenities. *Education/Training Requirements*: A bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, or related field with two years experience in a similar position is preferred. Experience in biological field studies, scientific writing, remote monitoring equipment, and photo identification of marine mammals preferred. *This is a seasonal position. * *Start date:* *May 17, 2014 * *End Date: September 5, 2014* *Apply by close of business:* *March 15, 2013* Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to HR at alaskasealife.org, or to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320. *Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer* * Cindy L. Ecklund Human Resources Director Alaska SeaLife Center Direct: (907) 224-6895 Fax: (907) 224-6320 P.O. Box 1329 * 301 Railway Ave * Seward, AK 99664 www.alaskasealife.org * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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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 Canadian Pacific waters. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the action planning process, please contact me at 1-604-666-2043 or by e-mail at: Sheila.Thornton at dfo-mpo.gc.ca. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carol.Scarpaci at vu.edu.au Mon Mar 3 14:33:43 2014 From: Carol.Scarpaci at vu.edu.au (Carol Scarpaci) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 22:33:43 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Honours Degree Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science (Australian Citizens) Message-ID: Honours Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science Victoria University Honours Programs (2014) has Marine Mammal Science research projects open to Australian Citizens. Eligible candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Science and are interested in pursuing marine mega fauna research (marine mammals, sharks, turtles) in context to tourism . Students must be enrolled before the end of March 2014 and the Honour?s program is NOT associated with a scholarship. Please contact Dr Carol Scarpaci (carol.scarpaci at vu.edu.au) to discuss these research options with a brief CV. Dr Carol Scarpaci (PhD) Senior Lecturer - BSc (Specialisations in Biotechnology, Chemistry or Environmental Management) Stream Course Co-ordinator -Ecology and Environmental Management College of Engineering and Science Victoria University PO Box 14428 (Werribee Campus) MCMC 8001 Vic Australia Office: 2207 Werribee Campus Telephone: 61 3 9919 2571 Fax 61 3 9919 8284 This email, including any attachment, is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. It is confidential and may contain personal information or be subject to legal professional privilege. 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URL: From sfrey at oceancare.org Mon Mar 3 14:59:27 2014 From: sfrey at oceancare.org (sfrey at oceancare.org) Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:59:27 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer courses on "Cetacean and sea turtle research and conservation" in Malta 2014 Message-ID: <20140303235927.Horde.EshQ2E3BIwyXwaKFuxbGNA6@www.premium-webmail.de> Dear MARMAMers KAI Marine Services (www.kaiexpeditions.com ) announces its 2014 courses on ?Cetacean and turtle research and conservation?, held in Malta ( Mediterranean Sea) during the months of July, August and September in the context of the European project LIFE+ MIGRATE. A financial contribution to survey cost of Euro 980 per Person and expedition is a requisite to join the crew. These courses are a unique opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the study of marine biodiversity, participating actively in a visual and acoustic survey of this project that will develop management guidelines and marine protected areas in the framework of the European Union Habitat Directive. Participants will learn basic concepts of navigation and shipboard surveys, participating in lookouts, cetacean sighting recording, acoustic recording, photo-identification image collection, sea turtle tagging, genetic sampling and recording data on human activities. During the seven day courses, lectures will be given by experienced researchers, to introduce participants to the methods implemented during the survey and the application to conservation of the results. For further information on available dates and course contents, or to download detailed information and application forms, please visit: www.kaiexpeditions.com or contact the office by mail: info at kaimarineservices.com Best regards, Sylvia ____________________________ OceanCare Director Science & Education From K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz Mon Mar 3 15:45:00 2014 From: K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz (Rankmore, Krista) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 23:45:00 +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 April 2014 to June 2014. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local dolphin watching 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 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/ 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/ Courier: Massey University, Bld 5, Gate 4, Old Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecm-parsons at earthlink.net Mon Mar 3 14:42:29 2014 From: ecm-parsons at earthlink.net (Chris Parsons) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:42:29 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] IMCC 2014 submission deadline imminent Message-ID: <001401cf3731$e88be080$b9a3a180$@earthlink.net> Abstract deadline this Friday 8th March ! The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress, Making Marine Science Matter, will be held from 14-18 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Abstracts for oral (spoken), speed (short spoken), and poster presentations will be welcomed beginning 25 January 2014. Marine mammal-related content content includes several sessions on sustainable whale-watching, marine noise, international treaties, by-catch and protected areas. For more details see: http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014 All abstracts must be submitted online by 5pm (GMT) on 8 March 2014. Decisions will be made by 22 March 2014. The selection process is highly competitive. Please read and follow the information below carefully. Congress Theme The overall theme of the congress is Making Marine Science Matter. For marine conservation to be effective, marine conservation science must matter to stakeholders, policy makers, and practitioners. To accomplish this, the congress will be organized around specific topics of interest for marine conservation in general, as well as for the local area. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but merely a guide for submissions. Other topics of interest are welcomed. . Food security and the oceans (e.g., sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and livelihoods) . Marine renewable and non-renewable energy . Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans . Advancing marine conservation through international agreements . Effective conservation planning (including EBM and MPAs, cumulative impacts) . Communicating marine conservation (marine conservation awareness and outreach, social media) . Participation in marine conservation science (e.g. citizen and indigenous science) . Marine tourism . Estuary restoration In addition, the SCB Marine Section developed a list of 71 research questions critical to the advancement of marine conservation. We encourage abstracts that address one or more of these questions, but welcome all abstracts related to marine conservation science and practice. The IMCC Steering Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From annacucknell at hotmail.com Tue Mar 4 04:08:46 2014 From: annacucknell at hotmail.com (Anna Cucknell) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 12:08:46 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] *ECS Workshop announcement: Estimating the probability of detection from passive acoustic data* CANCELLED Message-ID: Hello ECS and MARMAM readers Apologies for cross posting. 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URL: From info at cbmwc.org Tue Mar 4 04:44:36 2014 From: info at cbmwc.org (CBMWC) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 12:44:36 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Land-based bottlenose dolphin photo-ID volunteer position, Wales, UK Message-ID: <00ad01cf37a7$8089e2e0$819da8a0$@cbmwc.org> CBMWC logo without boarderWTSWW_high_res_logoCardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre New Quay Wales www.cbmwc.org Land-based bottlenose dolphin photo-ID officer 2014 Dedicating to conserving Cardigan Bay?s marine wildlife through education and research Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) is recruiting a volunteer to run our land-based bottlenose dolphin photo-ID project for the 2014 season (April to November).This role is responsible for conducting opportunistic land-based photo-ID of bottlenose dolphins from New Quay harbour and then sorting, matching and cataloguing the images. At the end of the project you will be expected to produce a detailed report. The successful applicant will receive full training in the form of a three day professional photography course being hosted by CBMWC. The course is run in association with Aberystwyth University?s School of Life Long Learning and is tailored to meet the requirements for this project. Please note that your costs of participating in the course will be covered. About CBMWC The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is based in New Quay, west Wales, UK and is the marine wing of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Since 1996 we have been dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment through education and research. Using boat-based and land-based surveys, photo-ID and acoustic studies we monitor bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and wider Irish Sea. We operate a busy visitor centre and also run an education and activity room which offers marine educational activities for families with young children. Role description: ? Be responsible for photographing the bottlenose dolphins (and other marine mammals) in the New Quay harbour survey area ? Be responsible for sorting, matching and cataloguing bottlenose dolphin photographs ? Supervise CBMWC volunteers taking part in the land-based photo-ID project, disseminating information gained during the photography training ? Assist with sorting, matching and cataloguing additional photographs of bottlenose dolphins ? Assist in training volunteers in the analysis of photo-ID images ? Maintain up to date procedures for all aspects of the photo-ID work ? Assist with compiling the CBMWC bottlenose dolphin photo-ID catalogue ? Provide regular project updates to CBMWC Science officer ? You may also be requested to help with other aspects of our work, such as research data collection and entry and staffing the visitor centre. Essential skills and qualifications: ? Fluency in English ? Mature and responsible attitude as you will be using expensive camera and computer equipment ? Proactive and ability to work independently and unsupervised ? Ability to work closely with others as part of a small team ? IT skills ? An interest in wildlife and conservation ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desirable skills ? Experience with digital SLR cameras and wildlife photography ? Experience using ArcGIS ? An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans ? A background in biology/marine biology/environmental science Commitment: The successful applicant must be available to start on 7th April and commit for the entire field season until 3rd November. Flexibility in working hours is essential as the photography work will need to be undertaken opportunistically when the dolphins are in the New Quay harbour area so you must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours. Accommodation and expenses: A double room with en suite is available in a private house in New Quay for ?60/week, including bills and wifi. You will be responsible for all accommodation, travel and other expenses incurred however it is relatively easy to find a part-time evening job. To apply: Please email a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and motivations for applying to volunteer at cbmwc.org by 17th March. Interviews will take place on 24th March at CBMWC. Contact: For further information and any queries, please contact Laura Mears, Project Officer Email: volunteer at cbmwc.org Tel: 01545 560224 Support our research - adopt a Cardigan Bay dolphin with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Raise money for CBMWC with each internet search you do - it doesn't cost you a penny http://sites.affilyon.co.uk/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS Wales, UK Ffon/Phone: 01545 560 224 E-bost/Email: info at cbmwc.org Website: www.cbmwc.org For all the latest news and sightings information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter and become a fan of our Facebook page www.cbmwc.org http://twitter.com/CBMWC http://facebook.com/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. 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It will consist of a series of background and practical sessions covering the use of GIS in cetacean and marine research. Practical elements will include learning how to collect field data at sea and how to import this data into a Geographic Information System to investigate the spatial and temporal distribution of identified species and analyse the home ranges of known individual animals. A combination of ESRI's ArcGIS 10.1 software and an open-source (and licence free) alternative will be used in this regard, and a uniquely numbered and verifiable certificate of completion for this GIS module of the course will be provided. Additional aspects of this course will include basic instruction in power boat handling, safety at sea and competent crew ability; cetacean identification, taxonomy and nomenclature; photo-identification procedures and mark capture-recapture analyses for bottlenose dolphins and minke whales; an introduction to relational databases and computer-assisted matching software; assessment, first aid administration and methods used in the care, transport and rescue of stranded cetaceans; and practical methods for the re-floatation of live stranded whales and dolphins In short, you will have the opportunity to learn about these mammals and their dynamic marine environment first hand, working closely alongside a dedicated and knowledgeable research team. As you participate in the CRRU's ongoing field studies, you will learn and apply the principles of field research design, data collection and analyses, undertake training in marine mammal rescue techniques, and gain a personal understanding of the conservation issues which drive current research, rescue and conservation activities by cetacean biologists. The cost for this internship course is ?1,250 [ for a currency converter, click here], which includes full board (i.e. all accommodation and food costs), your full equipment needs (immersion suits, wet boots etc for boat trips), associated course materials and hand-outs, and all associated field costs during your stay with the CRRU team. You will simply need to arrange your own travel itinerary to Banff in northeast Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1? hours from the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money. For further details and conditions, please visit http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp. Just 10 places are available for each of these exclusive GIS field teams, so immediate booking is advised. To request a booking form etc, email kev.robinson at crru.org.uk. Additional dates for standard CRRU courses (without the GIS element) are also available and are listed at http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp at a lower rate of ?895. Founded in 1997, the CRRU boasts over 70 scientific publications to date ( http://www.crru.org.uk/publications.asp). In cooperation with universities, research institutions and other environmental organisations, current studies focus on the key coastal cetacean species frequenting the outer Moray Firth in NE Scotland - namely the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and the minke whale -providing robust scientific data for the adoption of management measures and effective conservation strategies for their future protection. 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URL: From tbouveroux at gmail.com Tue Mar 4 04:57:26 2014 From: tbouveroux at gmail.com (Bouveroux Thibaut) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 13:57:26 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] ECS workshop "Exploring technologies for improved data capture from platform of opportunity surveys of marine mammals" Message-ID: <2CAF3167-C2F7-4D95-90ED-D4537EC33F09@gmail.com> Dear ECS and MARMAM readers, On Saturday 5th April 2014 at the upcoming European Cetacean Society conference in Liege the following workshop on ?Exploring technologies for improved data capture from platform of opportunity surveys of marine mammals" will be held in the Aquarium. This workshop is organized by the Atlantic Research Coalition (ARC) the largest European partnership of ferry surveying organisations and will run in the afternoon from 1400-1800. We still have few places remaining, but we are strongly interested by people able to present a short talk on the topic of new technologies for improving data capture (5-7mins). If you are interested could you please provide us a short abstract (<200 word), outlining your work. Short summary: In recent years, due to increasing development and decreasing cost, technologies for infield data capture of marine mammals has become widely available to many survey programmes. In particular the use of web and GIS enabled mobile devices, such as phones, tablets and PDAs, can help in improving data collection on platforms of opportunity (ferries, whale watching boats, fisheries vessels etc) where in the past data has suffered from issues relating to miscapture by surveyors or labour intensive transcription from paper records. Therefore, the aim of this workshop is to explore the recent development of these new technologies for wide implementation across networks of opportunistic platforms. This will be achieved through a combination of case studies from invited speakers trialling new approaches and guided discussion of the advantages and limiting factors of such technologies in application at different campaign scales. Outcomes of the workshop included increased efficiency of data collected via these networks and provide direct benefit and implication to policy demands for marine mammal monitoring (e.g. Marine Strategy Framework Directive, Habitats Directive) and other proposed survey programmes (i.e. SCANS III). So, if you would like to attend or offer to do a presentation at this workshop. please contact: thibaut.bouveroux at oceamm.org or rachel.davies at marine-life.org.uk http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/workshops Thank you very much for your attention and see you in Li?ge! 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Papahu taitapu, gen. et sp. nov., an Early Miocene stem odontocete (Cetacea) from New Zealand. 1.591 MB AI, WEI-MING; SHAO-BO CHEN; XIAO CHEN; XUE-JUAN SHEN and YONG-YI SHEN. FEBS LETTERS 588(3):450-454. 2014. Parallel evolution of IDH2 gene in cetaceans, primates and bats. 0.945 MB ALVES, FILIPE; A. DINIS; C. RIBEIRO; C. NICOLAU; M. KAUFMANN; C. M. FORTUNA and L. FREITAS. ARQUIPELAGO - LIFE AND MARINE SCIENCES 31: 8pp. 2013. Daytime dive characteristics from six short-finned pilot whales Globicephala macrorhynchus off Madeira Island. 0.365 MB ALVES, LUIZ C. P. S.; CAMILAH A. ZAPPES; RAFAEL G. OLIVEIRA; ARTUR ANDRIOLO and ALEXANDRE DE F. AZEVEDO. ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS 85(4):1577-1591. 2013. Perception of local inhabitants regarding the socioeconomic impact of tourism focused on provisioning wild dolphins in Novo Airao, Central Amazon, Brazil. 0.577 MB AMARAL, ANA R.; GRETCHEN LOVEWELL; MARIA M. COELHO; GEORGE AMATO and HOWARD C. ROSENBAUM. PLOS ONE 9(1) e83645. 8pp. 2014. Hybrid speciation in a marine mammal: The Clymene dolphin (Stenella clymene). 0.524 MB ANDERSEN, JULIE M.; METTE SKERN-MAURITZEN; LARS BOEHME; YOLANDA F. WIERSMA; AQQALU ROSING-ASVID; MIKE O. HAMMILL and GARRY B. STENSON. PLOS ONE 8(11) e80438. 13pp. 2013. Investigating annual diving behaviour by hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) within the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. 0.616 MB ANDERUNG, CECILIA; SILVIA DANISE; ADRIAN G. GLOVER; NICHOLAS D. HIGGS; LEIF JONSSON; RICHARD SABIN and THOMAS G. DAHLGREN. HISTORICAL BIOLOGY 26(1):58-68. 2014. A Swedish subfossil find of a bowhead whale from the late Pleistocene: Shore displacement, paleoecology in south-west Sweden and the identity of the Swedenborg whale (Balaena swedenborgii Liljeborg, 1867). 1.376 MB ARAGONES, LEMNUEL V.; LIANA TALAUE-MCMANUS; MARY ANNE A. ROQUE-BORIGAS; APPLE KRISTINE S. AMOR and EDWARD O. KEITH. SCIENCE DILIMAN 25(2):1-34. 2013. Dolphin watching in the Southern Tanon Strait Protected Seascape, Philippines: Issues and challenges. 0.366 MB ARCANGELI, A.; A. ORASI; S. P. CARCASSI and R. CROSTI. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 161(2):427-436. 2014. Exploring thermal and trophic preference of Balaenoptera physalus in the central Tyrrhenian Sea: A new summer feeding ground? 0.741 MB ARGADE, SULABHA; CYNTHIA R. SMITH; TIMOTHY SHAW; PAUL ZUPKAS; TODD L. SCHMITT; STEPHANIE VENN-WATSON and ROGER L. SUR. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 44(4):853-858. 2013. Solubility of ammonium acid urate nephroliths from bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.320 MB AU, WHITLOW W. L.; GIACOMO GIORLI; JESSICA CHEN; ADRIENNE COPELAND; MARC O. LAMMERS; MICHAEL RICHLEN; SUSAN JARVIS; RONALD MORRISSEY and DAVID MORETTI. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 135(1):521-530. 2014. Presence and seasonal variation of deep diving foraging odontocetes around Kauai, Hawaii using remote autonomous acoustic recorders. 2.160 MB AZZOLIN, MARTA; ALEXANDRE GANNIER; MARC O. LAMMERS; JULIE N. OSWALD; ELENA PAPALE; GIUSEPPA BUSCAINO; GASPARE BUFFA; SALVATORE MAZZOLA and CRISTINA GIACOMA. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 135(1):502-512. 2014. Combining whistle acoustic parameters to discriminate Mediterranean odontocetes during passive acoustic monitoring. 1.052 MB BAKER, C. SCOTT; DEBBIE. STEEL; JOHN CALAMBOKIDIS; ERIN FALONE; URSULA GONZALEZ-PERAL; JAY BARLOW; ALEXANDER M. BURDIN; PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM; JOHN K. B. FORD; CHRISTINE M. GABRIELE; DAVID MATTILA; LORENZO ROJAS-BRACHO; JANICE M. STRALEY; BARBARA L. TAYLOR; JORGE URBAN; PAUL R. WADE; DAVID WELLER; BRIANA H. WITTEVEEN and MANAMI YAMAGUCHI. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 494:291-306. 2013. Strong maternal fidelity and natal philopatry shape genetic structure in North Pacific humpback whales. 0.966 MB BALBUENA, JUAN ANTONIO and ANDREW SIMPKIN. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 108(1):83-89. 2014. Role of Crassicauda sp. in natural mortality of pantropical spotted dolphins Stenella attenuata: A reassessment. 0.236 MB BARENDSE, JACO; PETER B. BEST; INES CARVALHO and CRISTINA POMILLA. PLOS ONE 8(12) e81238. 14pp. 2013. Mother knows best: Occurrence and associations of resighted humpback whales suggest maternally derived fidelity to a Southern Hemisphere coastal feeding ground. 1.282 MB BARRETT, LOUISE and BERND WURSIG. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION 1(1):1-18. 2014. Why dolphins are not aquatic apes. 0.220 MB BATTAILE, BRIAN C. and ANDREW W. TRITES. PLOS ONE 8(11) e77389. 20pp. 2013. Linking reproduction and survival can improve model estimates of vital rates derived from limited time-series counts of pinnipeds and other species. 1.832 MB BAUMANN-PICKERING, SIMONE; MARIE A. ROCH; ROBERT L. BROWNELL, JR.; ANNE E. SIMONIS; MARK A. MCDONALD; ALBA SOLSONA-BERGA; ERIN M. OLESON; SEAN M. WIGGINS and JOHN HILDEBRAND. PLOS ONE 9(1) e86072. 17pp. 2014. Spatio-temporal patterns of beaked whale echolocation signals in the North Pacific. 2.631 MB BAUMGARTNER, MARK F.; NADINE S. J. LYSIAK; H. CARTER ESCH; ALEXANDRE N. ZERBINI; CATHERINE L. BERCHOK and PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 490:267-284. 2013. Associations between North Pacific right whales and their zooplanktonic prey in the southeastern Bering Sea. 0.805 MB BECKER, ELIZABETH A.; KARIN A. FORNEY; DAVID G. FOLEY; RAYMOND C. SMITH; THOMAS J. MOORE and JAY BARLOW. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 23(1):1-22. 2014. Predicting seasonal density patterns of California cetaceans based on habitat models. 4.755 MB BENKE, HARALD; STEFAN BRAGER; MICHAEL DAHNE; ANJA GALLUS; SOPHIE HANSEN; CHRISTOPHER G. HONNEF; MARTIN JABBUSCH; JENS C. KOBLITZ; KATHRIN KRUGEL; ALEXANDER LIEBSCHNER; INGO NARBERHAUS and URSULA K. VERFUB. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 495:275-290. 2014. Baltic Sea harbour porpoise populations: Status and conservation needs derived from recent survey results. 1.356 MB BERNAL-GUADARRAMA, MARIA JOSE; JOAN SALICHS; JAVIER ALMUNIA; DANIEL GARCIA-PARRAGA; NUHACET FERNANDEZ-GALLARDO; MARIA ANGELES SANTANA-MORALES; VICTOR PACHECO; RAQUEL N. AFONSO-LEHMANN; DANIEL DENIZ; JACOB LORENZO-MORALES; BASILIO VALLADARES and ENRIQUE MARTINEZ-CARRETERO. PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH 113(2):451-455. 2014. Development of an indirect immunofluorescence technique for the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in bottlenose dolphins. 0.208 MB BERNALDO DE QUIROS, YARA; JEFFREY S. SEEWALD; SEAN P. SYLVA; BILL GREER; MISTY NIEMEYER; ANDREA L. BOGOMOLNI and MICHAEL J. MOORE. PLOS ONE 8(12) e83994. 12pp. 2013. Compositional discrimination of decompression and decomposition gas bubbles in bycaught seals and dolphins. 1.768 MB BESSESEN, BROOKE L.; LENIN OVIEDO; LESLIE BURDETT HART; DAVID HERRA-MIRANDA; JUAN DIEGO PACHECO-POLANCO; LESLI BAKER; GUIDO SABORIO-RODRIGUEZ; LUIS BERMUDEZ-VILLAPOL and ALEJANDRO ACEVEDO-GUTIERREZ. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 107(3):173-180. 2013. Lacaziosis-like disease among bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus photographed in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica. 4.956 MB BIESINGER, ZY; BENJAMIN M. BOLKER; DOUGLAS MARCINEK; THOMAS M. GROTHUES; JOSEPH A. DOBARRO and WILLIAM J. LINDBERG. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 448:46-56. 2013. Testing an autonomous acoustic telemetry positioning system for fine-scale space use in marine animals. 1.109 MB BISI, TATIANA LEMOS; PAULO RENATO DORNELES; JOSE LAILSON-BRITO; GILLES LEPOINT; ALEXANDRE DE FREITAS AZEVEDO; LEONARDO FLACH; OLAF MALM and KRISHNA DAS. PLOS ONE 8(12) e82205. 8pp. 2013. Trophic relationships and habitat preferences of delphinids from the southeastern Brazilian coast determined by carbon and nitrogen stable isotope composition. 0.580 MB BODEWES, ROGIER; ANA RUBIO GARCIA; LIDEWIJ C. M. WIERSMA; SARAH GETU; MARTIJN BEUKERS; CLAUDIA M. E. SCHAPENDONK; PETER R. W. A. VAN RUN; MARCO W. G. VAN DE BILDT; MARJOLEIN J. POEN; NYNKE OSINGA; GUILLERMO J. SANCHEZ CONTRERAS; THIJS KUIKEN; SASKIA L. SMITS and ALBERT D. M. E. OSTERHAUS. PLOS ONE 8(11) e79259. 9pp. 2013. Novel B19-like parvovirus in the brain of a harbor seal. BODEWES, ROGIER; MARCO W. G. VAN DE BILDT; CORNELIS E. VAN ELK; PAULIEN E. BUNSKOEK; DAVID A. M. C. VAN DE VIJVER; SASKIA L. SMITS; ALBERT D. M. E. OSTERHAUS and THIJS KUIKEN. PLOS ONE 9(2) e89058. 3pp. 2014. No serological evidence that harbour porpoises are additional hosts of influenza B viruses. 0.140 MB BOESSENECKER, ROBERT W. GEODIVERSITAS 35(4):815-940. 2013. A new marine vertebrate assemblage from the Late Neogene Purisima Formation in Central California, part II: Pinnipeds and cetaceans 13.498 MB BOHORQUEZ-HERRERA, JIMENA; CLAUDIA JANETL HERNANDEZ-CAMACHO; DAVID AURIOLES-GAMBOA and VICTOR H. CRUZ-ESCALONA. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 89:31-38. 2014. Plasticity in the agonistic behaviour of male California sea lions, Zalophus californianus. 0.459 MB BORRELL, ASUNCION; ADRIANA VELASQUEZ VACCA; ANA M. PINELA; CARL KINZE; CHRISTINA H. LOCKYER; MORGANA VIGHI and ALEX AGUILAR. PLOS ONE 8(12) e82398. 10pp. 2013. Stable isotopes provide insight into population structure and segregation in eastern North Atlantic sperm whales. 1.441 MB BOSSART, GREGORY D.; TRACY A. ROMANO; MARGIE M. PEDEN-ADAMS; ADAM SCHAEFER; STEPHEN MCCULLOCH; JULI D. GOLDSTEIN; CHARLES D. RICE; PATRICIA A. FAIR; CAROLYN CRAY and JOHN S. REIF. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 108(1):71-81. 2014. 0.187 MB BROWNING, NICOLE E.; CHRISTOPHER DOLD; JACK I.-FAN and GRAHAM A. J. WORTHY. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 217(2):214-221. 2014. Isotope turnover rates and diet-tissue discrimination in skin of ex situ bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.391 MB BYRD, BARBIE L.; ALETA A. HOHN; GRETCHEN N. LOVEWELL; KAREN M. ALTMAN; SUSAN G. BARCO; ARI FRIEDLAENDER; CRAIG A. HARMS; WILLIAM A. MCLELLAN; KATHLEEN T. MOORE; PATRICIA E. ROSEL and VICTORIA G. THAYER. FISHERY BULLETIN 112(1):1-23. 2014. Strandings as indicators of marine mammal biodiversity and human interactions off the coast of North Carolina. 1.902 MB CITTA, J. J.; R. S. SUYDAM, L. T. QUAKENBUSH; K. J. FROST and G. M. O'CORRY-CROWE. ARCTIC 66(4):389-406. 2013. Dive behavior of eastern Chukchi beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas), 1998-2008. 4.943 MB CONSTANTINE, ROCHELLE; EMMA CARROLL; RAMARI STEWART; DON NEALE and ANTON VAN HELDEN. MARINE BIODIVERSITY RECORDS 7: e1. 3pp. 2014. First record of True's beaked whale Mesoplodon mirus in New Zealand. 0.220 MB COOK, PETER; ANDREW ROUSE; MARGARET WILSON and COLLEEN REICHMUTH. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY 127(4):412-427. 2013. A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) can keep the beat: Motor entrainment to rhythmic auditory stimuli in a non vocal mimic. 0.895 MB CRAY, CAROLYN; MAYA RODRIGUEZ; MERANDA DICKEY; LEAH BRINSON BREWER and KRISTOPHER L. ARHEART. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 44(4):911-917. 2013. Assessement of serum amyloid A levels in the rehabilitation setting in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). 0.200 MB CUNHA, HAYDEE A.; BRUNA V. MEDEIROS; LUPERCIO A. BARBOSA; MARTA J. CREMER; JULIANA MARIGO; JOSE LAILSON-BRITO; ALEXANDRE F. AZEVEDO and ANTONIO M. SOLE-CAVA. PLOS ONE 9(1) e85633. 8pp. 2014. Population structure of the endangered franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei): Reassessing management units. 1.737 MB CUSICK, JESSICA A. and DENISE L. HERZING. ETHOLOGY 120(3):287-303. 2014. The dynamic of aggression: How individual and group factors affect the long-term interspecific aggression between two sympatric species of dolphin. 0.957 MB DALTON, ALEX J. M.; DAVID A. S. ROSEN and ANDREW W. TRITES. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 452:125-136. 2014. Season and time of day affect the ability of accelerometry and the doubly labeled water methods to measure energy expenditure in northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus). 1.107 MB DAVIES, KIMBERLEY T. A.; CHRISTOPHER T. TAGGART and R. KENT SMEDBOL. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 497:69-85. 2014. Water mass structure defines the diapausing copepod distribution in a right whale habitat on the Scotian Shelf. 4.137 MB DAVIS, RANDALL W. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMICAL, SYSTEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 184(1):23-53. 2014. A review of the multi-level adaptations for maximizing aerobic dive duration in marine mammals: from biochemistry to behavior. 1.621 MB DE BOER, MARIJKE N.; MARK P. SIMMONDS; PETER J. H. REIJNDERS and GEERT AARTS. PLOS ONE 9(1) e86331. 15pp. 2014. The influence of topographic and dynamic cyclic variables on the distribution of small cetaceans in a shallow coastal system. 0.599 MB DE LA MARE, WILLIAM K. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 71(1):106-119. 2014. Estimating relative abundance of whales from historical Antarctic whaling records. 3.538 MB EL ADLI, JOSEPH J.; THOMAS A. DEMERE and ROBERT W. BOESSENECKER. ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 170(2):400-466. 2014. Herpetocetus morrowi (Cetacea: Mysticeti), a new species of diminutive baleen whale from the Upper Pliocene (Piacenzian) of California, USA, with observations on the evolution and relationships of the Cetotheriidae. 11.572 MB ERDSACK, NICOLA; GUIDO DEHNHARDT and WOLF HANKE. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 452:111-118. 2014. Thermoregulation of the vibrissal system in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and Cape fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). 0.918 MB FEARNBACH, HOLLY; JOHN W. DURBAN; DAVID K. ELLIFRIT; JANICE M. WAITE; CRAIG O. MATKIN; CHRIS R. LUNSFORD; MEGAN J. PETERSON; JAY BARLOW and PAUL R. WADE. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 161(2):459-472. 2014. Spatial and social connectivity of fish-eating "Resident" killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the northern North Pacific. 1.129 MB FERANEC, ROBERT S.; DAVID A. FRANZI and ANDREW L. KOZLOWSKI. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 34(1):230-235. 2014. A new record of ringed seal (Pusa hispida) from the Late Pleistocene Champlain Sea and comments on Its age and paleoenvironment. 0.359 MB FETTUCCIA, DANIELA DE C.; VERA M. F. DA SILVA and PAULO C. SIMOES-LOPES. IHERINGIA SERIE ZOOLOGIA 103(3):255-259. 2013. Osteological alterations in the tucuxi Sotalia fluviatilis (Cetacea, Delphinidae). 0.432 MB FISH, FRANK E.; PAUL LEGAC; TERRIE M. WILLIAMS and TIMOTHY WEI. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 217(2):252-260. 2014. Measurement of hydrodynamic force generation by swimming dolphins using bubble DPIV. 2.530 MB FOWLER, MELINDA A.; CATHY DEBIER; ERIC MIGNOLET; CLEMENTINE LINARD; DANIEL E. CROCKER and DANIEL P. COSTA. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMICAL, SYSTEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 184(1):125-135. 2014. Fatty acid mobilization and comparison to milk fatty acid content in northern elephant seals. 0.417 MB FRETWELL, PETER T.; IAIN J. STANILAND and JAUME FORCADA. PLOS ONE 9(2) e88655. 9pp. 2014. Whales from space: Counting Southern right shales by satellite. 1.574 MB FRIEDLAENDER, A. S.; R. B. TYSON; A. K. STIMPERT; A. J. READ and D. P. NOWACEK. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 494:281-289. 2013. Extreme diel variation in the feeding behavior of humpback whales along the western Antarctic Peninsula during autumn. 0.631 MB GARLAND, ELLEN C.; JASON GEDAMKE; MELINDA L. REKDAHL; MICHAEL J. NOAD; CLAIRE GARRIGUE and NICK GALES. PLOS ONE 8(11) e79422. 9pp. 2013. Humpback whale song on the Southern Ocean feeding grounds: Implications for cultural transmission. 1.035 MB GAVRILCHUK, KATHERINE; VERONIQUE LESAGE; CHRISTIAN RAMP; RICHARD SEARS; MARTINE BERUBE; STUART BEARHOP and GWENAEL BEAUPLET. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 497:285-301. 2014. Trophic niche partitioning among sympatric baleen whale species following the collapse of groundfish stocks in the Northwest Atlantic. 1.273 MB GERBER, LEAH R.; CHRISTOPHER COSTELLO and STEVEN D. GAINES. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 24(1):4-14. 2014. Conservation markets for wildlife management with case studies from whaling. 0.271 MB GERLACH, TREVOR J.; VALERIE M. SADLER and RAY L. BALL. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 44(4):996-1001. 2013. Conservative management of pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum in two Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris). 0.138 MB GERLINSKY, CARLING D.; ANDREW W. TRITES and DAVID A. S. ROSEN. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 217(5):769-778. 2014. Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) have greater blood volumes, higher diving metabolic rates and a longer aerobic dive limit when nutritionally stressed. 0.476 MB GINGERICH, PHILIP D. and HENRI CAPPETTA. JOURNAL OF PALEONTOLOGY 88(1):109-129. 2014. A new archaeocete and other marine mammals (Cetacea and Sirenia) from Lower Middle Eocene phosphate deposits of Togo. 1.803 MB GOMEZ, JONATAN J. and MARCELO H. CASSINI. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 161(2):481-487. 2014. Analysis of environmental correlates of sexual segregation in northern elephant seals using species distribution models. 0.393 MB GOODMAN HALL, APRIL; JOANNE BRAUN MCNEILL; PAUL B. CONN; ERIK DAVENPORT and ALETA A. HOHN. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(3):235-249. 2014. Seasonal co-occurrence of sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and commercial gill nets in southern Pamlico and northern Core Sounds, and adjacent coastal waters of North Carolina, USA. 2.084 MB GOTZ, THOMAS and VINCENT M. JANIK. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 492:285-302. 2013. Acoustic deterrent devices to prevent pinniped depredation: Efficiency, conservation concerns and possible solutions. 0.354 MB GREENHOW, DANIELLE; MICAH C. BRODSKY; ROBERT G. LINGENFELSER and DAVID A. MANN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 135(1):531-536. 2014. Hearing threshold measurements of five stranded short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). 0.439 MB GREGR, EDWARD J.; MARK F. BAUMGARTNER; KRISTIN L. LAIDRE and DANIEL M. PALACIOS. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(3):205-212. 2014. Marine mammal habitat models come of age: The emergence of ecological and management relevance. 0.220 MB HAMILTON, CHARMAIN D.; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; ROLF A. IMS and KIT M. KOVACS. PLOS ONE 9(1) e86055. 15pp. 2014. Haul-out behaviour of the world's northernmost population of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) throughout the year. 1.288 MB HANSON, NORA; DAVE THOMPSON; CALLAN DUCK; SIMON MOSS and MIKE LONERGAN. PLOS ONE 8(11) e80727. 8pp. 2013. Pup mortality in a rapidly declining harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) population. 0.463 MB HARMS, CRAIG A.; ERIC D. JENSEN; FORREST I. TOWNSEND; LARRY J. HANSEN; LORI H. SCHWACKE and TERESA K. ROWLES. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 44(4):972-981. 2013. Electrocardiograms of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) out of water: Habituated collection versus wild postcapture animals. 0.655 MB HARRIS, WILLIAM S. and TODD L. SCHMITT. PROSTAGLANDINS LEUKOTRIENES AND ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS 90(2-3):55-59. 2014. Unexpected similarity in RBC DHA and AA levels between bottlenose dolphins and humans. 0.254 MB HIGGINS, JENNIFER L. and DEAN A. HENDRICKSON. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 44(4):817-836. 2013. Surgical procedures in pinniped and cetacean species. 0.194 MB HOOPES, LISA A.; LORRIE D. REA; AARON CHRIST and GRAHAM A. J. WORTHY. PLOS ONE 9(1) e85339. 9pp. 2014. No evidence of metabolic depression in western Alaskan juvenile Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). 0.556 MB HOSKINS, ANDREW J. and JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD. PLOS ONE 8(11) e79484. 14pp. 2013. Temporal allocation of foraging effort in female Australian fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus). 1.902 MB HRBEK, TOMAS; VERA MARIA FERREIRA DA SILVA; NICOLE DUTRA; WALESKA GRAVENA; ANTHONY R. MARTIN and IZENI PIRES FARIAS. PLOS ONE 9(1) e83623. 12pp. 2014. A new species of river dolphin from Brazil or: How little do we know our biodiversity. 1.319 MB HUGGINS, JESSICA L.; CORINA L. LEAHY; JOHN CALAMBOKIDIS; DYANNA LAMBOURN; STEVEN J. JEFFRIES; STEPHANIE A. NORMAN and STEPHEN RAVERTY. NORTHWESTERN NATURALIST 94(3):198-208. 2013. Causes and patterns of harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pup mortality at Smith Island, Washington, 2004-2010. 0.285 MB KENNEDY, A. S.; A. N. ZERBINI; O. V. VASQUEZ; N. GANDILHON; P. J. CLAPHAM and O. ADAM. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 92(1):9-18. 2014. Local and migratory movements of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) satellite-tracked in the North Atlantic Ocean. 2.460 MB KERSHENBAUM, ARIK and MARIE A. ROCH. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(6):4435-4445. 2013. An image processing based paradigm for the extraction of tonal sounds in cetacean communications. 2.954 MB KERSULYTE, DANGERUTA; MIRKO ROSSI and DOUGLAS E. BERG. PLOS ONE 8(12) e83177. 15pp. 2013. Sequence divergence and conservation in genomes of Helicobacter cetorum strains from a dolphin and a whale. 1.885 MB KONISHI, KENJI; TAKASHI HAKAMADA; HIROSHI KIWADA; TOSHIHIDE KITAKADO and LARS WALLOE. POLAR BIOLOGY 37(2):205-215. 2014. Decrease in stomach contents in the Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) in the Southern Ocean. 0.443 MB KORETSKY, IRINA A. and DARYL P. DOMNING. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 34(1):224-229. 2014. One of the oldest seals (Carnivora, Phocidae) from the Old World. 0.221 MB KUBO, KEIKO; KATSUYUKI YAMAGUCHI; TSUYOSHI ISHINAZAKA; WAKANA YAMADA; KAORU HATTORI and SHUNITZ TANAKA. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 78(1-2):165-172. 2014. Maternal-to-fetal transfer and concentration profiles of PCB congeners for Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) from Hokkaido, Japan. 1.258 MB KUCZAJ, II, STAN A. and HOLLI C. ESKELINEN. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION 1(1):66-76. 2014. The "creative dolphin" revisited: What do dolphins do when asked to vary their behavior? 0.233 MB LARSEN, ANETT K.; INGEBJORG H. NYMO; BENJAMIN BRIQUEMONT; KAREN K. SORENSEN and JACQUES GODFROID. PLOS ONE 8(12) e84861. 11pp. 2013. Entrance and survival of Brucella pinnipedialis hooded seal strain in human macrophages and epithelial cells. 1.931 MB LOUIS, MARIE; AMELIA VIRICEL; TAMARA LUCAS; HELENE PELTIER; ERIC ALFONSI; SIMON BERROW; ANDREW BROWNLOW; PABLO COVELO; WILLY DABIN; ROB DEAVILLE; RENAUD DE STEPHANIS; FRANCOIS GALLY; PAULINE GAUFFIER; ROD PENROSE; MONICA A. SILVA; CHRISTOPHE GUINET and BENOIT SIMON-BOUHET. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 23(4):857-874. 2014. Habitat-driven population structure of bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, in the North-East Atlantic. 1.922 MB LUKSENBURG, JOLANDA A. and E. C. M. PARSONS. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 24(1):135-146. 2014. Attitudes towards marine mammal conservation issues before the introduction of whale-watching: A case study in Aruba (southern Caribbean). 0.322 MB MACGILLIVRAY, ALEXANDER O.; ROBERTO RACCA and ZIZHENG LI. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 135(1):EL35-EL40. 2014. Marine mammal audibility of selected shallow-water survey sources. 0.464 MB MACKEY, ANGELA D.; RADHIKA N. MAKECHA and STAN A. KUCZAJ, II. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION 1(1):19-35. 2014. The development of social play in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.406 MB MACLEOD, C. D.; M. B. SANTOS; F. BURNS; A. BROWNLOW and G. J. PIERCE. HYDROBIOLOGIA 725(1):125-136. 2014. Can habitat modelling for the octopus Eledone cirrhosa help identify key areas for Risso's dolphin in Scottish waters? 1.615 MB MARSHALL, CHRISTOPHER D.; SVEN WIESKOTTEN; WOLF HANKE; FREDERIKE D. HANKE; ALYSSA MARSH; BRIAN KOT and GUIDO DEHNHARDT. PLOS ONE 9(1) e86710. 11pp. 2014. Feeding kinematics, suction, and hydraulic jetting performance of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). 0.840 MB MATTHIOPOULOS, JASON; LINE CORDES; BETH MACKEY; DAVID THOMPSON; CALLAN DUCK; SOPHIE SMOUT; MARJOLAINE CAILLAT and PAUL THOMPSON. OECOLOGIA (BERLIN) 174(1):151-162. 2014. State-space modelling reveals proximate causes of harbour seal population declines. 0.842 MB MAZZILLO, FERNANDA F. M.; KAREN SHAPIRO and MARY W. SILVER. PLOS ONE 8(12) e82477. 12pp. 2013. A new pathogen transmission mechanism in the ocean: The case of sea otter exposure to the land-parasite Toxoplasma gondii. 1.037 MB MEIR, JESSICA U.; PATRICK W. ROBINSON; L. IGNACIO VILCHIS; GERALD L. KOOYMAN; DANIEL P. COSTA and PAUL J. PONGANIS. PLOS ONE 8(12) e83248. 6pp. 2013. Blood oxygen depletion is independent of dive function in a deep diving vertebrate, the northern elephant seal. 0.462 MB MERCHANT, NATHAN D.; ENRICO PIROTTA; TIM R. BARTON and PAUL M. THOMPSON. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 78(1-2):85-95. 2014. Monitoring ship noise to assess the impact of coastal developments on marine mammals. 3.354 MB MOLNAR, PETER K.; MARK A. LEWIS and ANDREW E. DEROCHER. PLOS ONE 9(1) e85410. 12pp. 2014. Estimating Allee dynamics before they can be observed: Polar bears as a case study. 0.807 MB MOONEY, T. 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Halogenated phenolic contaminants in the blood of marine mammals from Japanese coastal waters. 0.771 MB NOUSEK-MCGREGOR, ANNA E.; CAROLYN A. MILLER; MICHAEL J. MOORE and DOUGLAS P. NOWACEK. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 87(1):160-171. 2014. Effects of body condition on buoyancy in endangered North Atlantic right whales. 0.399 MB NYMO, INGEBJORG H.; MORTEN TRYLAND; ANNE KIRSTINE FRIE; TORE HAUG; GEOFFREY FOSTER; ROLF RODVEN and JACQUES GODFROID. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 106(3):187-196. 2013. Age-dependent prevalence of anti-Brucella antibodies in hooded seals Cystophora cristata. 0.293 MB OLIVEIRA, ELAINE C. DA S.; RODRIGO H. TARDIN; FABIANA R. POLETTO and SHEILA M. SIMAO. ZOOLOGIA 30(6):585-591. 2013. Coordinated feeding behavior of the Guiana dolphin, Sotalia guianensis (Cetacea: Delphinidae), in southeastern Brazil: A comparison between populations. 0.173 MB OLSEN, MORTEN T.; LISELOTTE W. ANDERSEN; RUNE DIETZ; JONAS TEILMANN; TERO HARKONEN and HANS R. SIEGISMUND. 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The contribution of stranding data to monitoring and conservation strategies for cetaceans: Developing spatially explicit mortality indicators for common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in the eastern North-Atlantic. 3.530 MB PEREIRA, A.; F. MARTINHO; C. BRITO and I. CARVALHO. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 35(4):501-510. 2013. Bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus at Sao Tome Island (Sao Tome and Principe) - relative abundance, site fidelity and social structure. 1.087 MB POSTMA, MARTIN; MARTHAN N. BESTER and P. J. NICO DE BRUYN. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE 25(6):731-740. 2013. Spatial variation in female southern elephant seal mass change assessed by an accurate non-invasive photogrammetry method. 0.442 MB PUSINERI, CLAIRE; CHRISTOPHER BARBRAUD; JEREMY KISZKA; SARAH CACERES; JUSTINE MOUGNOT; GABRIEL DAUDIN and VINCENT RIDOUX. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 23(1):23-33. 2014. Capture-mark-recapture modelling suggests an endangered status for the Mayotte Island (eastern Africa) population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. 0.959 MB Author's copy ROMERO, MARIA ALEJANDRA; MERCEDES FERNANDEZ; SILVANA L. DANS; NESTOR A. GARCIA; RAUL GONZALEZ and ENRIQUE A. CRESPO. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 108(1):61-70. 2014. Gastrointestinal parasites of bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus from the extreme southwestern Atlantic, with notes on diet composition. 0.139 MB ROWNTREE, VICTORIA J.; MARCELA M. UHART; MARIANO SIRONI; ANDREA CHIRIFE; MATIAS DI MARTINO; LUCIANO LA SALA; LUCIANA MUSMECI; NADIA MOHAMED; JULIAN ANDREJUK; DENISE MCALOOSE; JUAN EMILIO SALA; ALEJANDRO CARRIBERO; HEATHER RALLY; MARCELO FRANCO; FREDERICK R. ADLER; ROBERT L. BROWNELL, JR.; JON SEGER and TERI ROWLES. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 493:275-289. 2013. Unexplained recurring high mortality of southern right whale Eubalaena australis calves at Pen?nsula Valdis, Argentina. 0.394 MB RYAN, CONOR; SIMON D. BERROW; BRENDAN MCHUGH; CIARAN O'DONNELL; CLIVE N. TRUEMAN and IAN O'CONNOR. MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE 30(1):242-258. 2014. Prey preferences of sympatric fin (Balaenoptera physalus) and humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) whales revealed by stable isotope mixing models. 0.444 MB RYAN, CONOR; BRENDAN MCHUGH; BRIAN BOYLE; EVIN MCGOVERN; MARTINE BERUBE; PEDRO LOPEZ-SUAREZ; CRISTIANE T. ELFES; DARYLE T. BOYD; GINA M. YLITALO; GLENN R. VAN BLARICOM; PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM; JOOK ROBBINS; PER J. PALSBOLL; IAN O'CONNOR and SIMON BERROW. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(3):213-223. 2014. Levels of persistent organic pollutants in eastern North Atlantic humpback whales. 0.333 MB SARACCO, JAMES F.; CHRISTINE M. GABRIELE and JANET L. NEILSON. NORTHWESTERN NATURALIST 94(3):187-197. 2013. Population dynamics and demography of humpback whales in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait, Alaska. 0.499 MB SCAGLIONE, F. E.; E. BOLLO; P. PREGEL; L. CHIAPPINO; A. SERENO; W. MIGNONE; R. MOSCHI; F. GARIBALDI; C. TITTARELLI and F. GUARDA. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 107(1):31-36. 2013. Heart pathologies in dolphins stranded along the northwestern Italian coast. 0.993 MB SCHWACKE, LORI H.; CYNTHIA R. SMITH; FORREST I. TOWNSEND; RANDALL S. WELLS; LESLIE B. HART; BRIAN C. BALMER; TRACY K. COLLIER; SYLVAIN DE GUISE; MICHAEL M. FRY; LOUIS J. GUILLETTE, JR.; STEPHEN V. LAMB; SUZANNE M. LANE; WAYNE E. MCFEE; NED J. PLACE; MANDY C. TUMLIN; GINA M. YLITALO; ERIC S. ZOLMAN and TERESA K. ROWLES. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 48(1):93-103. 2014. Health of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Barataria Bay, Louisiana, following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. 1.776 MB SCOTT, SHIRLEY V. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 68(1):1-16. 2014. Australia's decision to initiate whaling in the Antarctic: Winning the case versus resolving the dispute. 0.131 MB SEGNIAGBETO, GABRIEL H.; KOEN VAN WAEREBEEK; JOSEPH E. BOWESSIDJAOU; KOFFIVI KETOH; TAKOUDA K. KPATCHA; KOTCHIKPA OKOUMASSOU and KOSSI AHOEDO. INTEGRATIVE ZOOLOGY 9(1):1-13. 2014. Annotated checklist and fisheries interactions of cetaceans in Togo, with evidence of Antarctic minke whale in the Gulf of Guinea. 0.765 MB SEYMOUR, J.; L. HORSTMANN-DEHN; C. ROSA and J. A. LOPEZ. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY 200(1-2):153-164. 2014. Occurrence and genotypic analysis of Trichinella species in Alaska marine-associated mammals of the Bering and Chukchi Seas. 1.341 MB SIERRA, EVA; ANTONIO FERNANDEZ; ANTONIO ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS; MANUEL ARBELO; JOSUE DIAZ-DELGADO; MARISA ANDRADA and PEDRO HERRAEZ. PLOS ONE 9(2) e88780. 8pp. 2014. Histopathological muscle findings may be essential for a definitive diagnosis of suspected sharp trauma associated with ship strikes in stranded cetaceans. 0.792 MB SILLS, JILLIAN M.; BRANDON L. SOUTHALL and COLLEEN REICHMUTH. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 217(5):726-734. 2014. Amphibious hearing in spotted seals (Phoca largha): Underwater audiograms, aerial audiograms and critical ratio measurements. 0.369 MB SLOOTEN, ELISABETH; JOHN Y. WANG; SARAH Z. DUNGAN; KARIN A. FORNEY; SAMUEL K. HUNG; THOMAS A. JEFFERSON; KIMBERLY N. RIEHL; LORENZO ROJAS-BRACHO; PETER S. ROSS; ASHLEY WEE; ROBIN WINKLER; SHIH-CHU YANG and CHAOLUN A. CHEN. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(2):99-114. 2014. Impacts of fisheries on the critically endangered humpback dolphin Sousa chinensis population in the eastern Taiwan Strait. 1.896 MB SMITH, MARTIN D.; FRANK ASCHE; LORI S. BENNEAR; ELIZABETH HAVICE; ANDREW J. READ and DALE SQUIRES. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 24(1):15-23. 2014. 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Primary cerebral T-cell lymphoma in a sea otter (Enhydra lutris). 1.378 MB TARNAWSKI, B. A.; G. H. CASSINI and D. A. FLORES. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 92(1):19-31. 2014. Skull allometry and sexual dimorphism in the ontogeny of the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina). 0.836 MB TEIXEIRA, ANTONIO; RUI VENANCIO and CRISTINA BRITO. PLOS ONE 9(1) e85971. 12pp. 2014. Exploitation of the North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis on the Portuguese coast (Peniche, West Iberia), 16th to 17th century. 1.520 MB TOMONAGA, MASAKI; YUKA UWANO and TOYOSHI SAITO. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS 4(3717). 7pp. 2014. How dolphins see the world: A comparison with chimpanzees and humans. 1.257 MB TRUMBLE, STEPHEN J.; ELEANOR M. ROBINSON; MICHELLE BERMAN-KOWALEWSKI; CHARLES W. POTTER and SASCHA USENKO. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 110(42):16922-16926. 2013. Blue whale earplug reveals lifetime contaminant exposure and hormone profiles. 0.939 MB TYNE, JULIAN A.; KENNETH H. POLLOCK; DAVID W. JOHNSTON and LARS BEJDER. PLOS ONE 9(1) e86132. 10pp. 2014. Abundance and survival rates of the Hawai'i Island associated spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) stock. 0.367 MB UHEN, MARK D. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 34(1):211-219. 2014. New specimens of Protocetidae (Mammalia, Cetacea) from New Jersey and South Carolina. 0.560 MB VAN BRESSEM, MARIE-FRANCISE; GIANNA MINTON; DIPANI SUTARIA; NACHIKET KELKAR; CINDY PETER; MOHAMMAD ZULKARNAEN; RUBAIYAT M. MANSUR; LINDSAY PORTER; LUZ H. RODRIGUEZ VARGAS and LEELA RAJAMANI. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 107(3):181-189. 2013. Cutaneous nodules in Irrawaddy dolphins: An emerging disease in vulnerable populations. 0.956 MB VON BENDA-BECKMANN, ALEXANDER M.; PAUL J. WENSVEEN; PETTER H. KVADSHEIM; FRANS-PETER A. LAM; PATRICK J. O. MILLER; PETER L. TYACK and MICHAEL A. AINSLIE. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 28(1):119-128. 2014. Modeling effectiveness of gradual increases in source level to mitigate effects of sonar on marine mammals. 0.784 MB WAUGH, COURTNEY A.; PETER D. NICHOLS; MARTIN SCHLABACH; MICHAEL NOAD and SUSAN BENGTSON NASH. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 94:24-31. 2014. Vertical distribution of lipids, fatty acids and organochlorine contaminants in the blubber of southern hemisphere humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). 0.815 MB WENSVEEN, PAUL J.; LEONIE A. E. HUIJSER; LEAN HOEK and RONALD A. KASTELEIN. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 217(3):359-369. 2014. Equal latency contours and auditory weighting functions for the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). 1.116 MB WENZEL, FREDERICK W.; PAMELA T. POLLONI; JAMES E. CRADDOCK; DAMON P. GANNON; JOHN R. NICOLAS; ANDREW J. READ and PATRICIA E. ROSEL. FISHERY BULLETIN 111(4):381-389. 2013. Food habits of Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens) taken in the pelagic drift gillnet fi shery of the western North Atlantic. 0.309 MB WEST, KRISTI L.; JAN RAMER; JANINE L. BROWN; JAY SWEENEY; ERIN M. HANAHOE; TOM REIDARSON; JEFFRY PROUDFOOT and DON R. BERGFELT. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 197:73-81. 2014. Thyroid hormone concentrations in relation to age, sex, pregnancy stage, and perinatal loss in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.494 MB WHITEHEAD, HAL and SHANE GERO. METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 5(1):27-36. 2014. Using social structure to improve mortality estimates; an example with sperm whales. 1.437 MB WILSON, BEN; STEVEN BENJAMINS and JIM ELLIOTT. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(2):125-143. 2014. Using drifting passive echolocation loggers to study harbour porpoises in tidal-stream habitats. 3.920 MB WOO, PATRICK C. Y.; SUSANNA K. P. LAU; CAROL S. F. LAM; ALAN K. L. TSANG; SUK-WAI HUI; RACHEL Y. Y. FAN; PAOLO MARTELLI and KWOK-YUNG YUEN. 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O'BRIEN; HANG LEE; JUMPEI KIMURA; DAE YEON MOON; ANDREA MANICA; JEREMY EDWARDS; BYUNG CHUL KIM; SANGSOO KIM; JUN WANG; JONG BHAK; HYUN SOOK LEE and JUNG-HYUN LEE. NATURE GENETICS 46(1):88-92. 2014. Minke whale genome and aquatic adaptation in cetaceans. 0.666 MB From l.weijs at uq.edu.au Tue Mar 4 15:26:19 2014 From: l.weijs at uq.edu.au (Liesbeth Weijs) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 23:26:19 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New developments in toxicological studies in marine mammals Message-ID: <82CF00F3CC95AC4D8F4B06BB243CE4AA7E3BDA@UQEXMDA3.soe.uq.edu.au> Dear ECS and MARMAM subscribers, A workshop about marine mammal toxicology will be organised on Sunday April 6th (am), 2014, at the European Cetacean Society conference held in Li?ge. There are still a few places left, so people that are willing to share their results (even if they are preliminary) or simply attend the workshop are more than welcome! If you are interested, please contact me at l.weijs at uq.edu.au Cheers, Liesbeth LIESBETH WEIJS, DR | POSTDOC FELLOW | UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY (ENTOX) 39 Kessels Road, Coopers Plains, QLD 4108 Australia p: +61 (0)7 3274 9113 | f: +61 (0)7 3274 9003 m: l.weijs at uq.edu.au w: www.entox.uq.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ctaylor at sea2shore.org Wed Mar 5 06:39:27 2014 From: ctaylor at sea2shore.org (Cynthia Taylor) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 09:39:27 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] REQUEST FOR ARTICLES - SIRENEWS Message-ID: <01db01cf3880$ba616c70$2f244550$@org> The editors of Sirenews, the newsletter of the IUCN Sirenia Specialist Group, would like to request articles for the upcoming edition. Updates on manatee and dugong research, management, education, and conservation activities from around the world are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is APRIL 1, 2014. Please submit articles to ctaylor at sea2shore.org. Thank you - Cynthia Taylor and James Powell Sea to Shore Alliance ___________________________ Cynthia R. Taylor Research Scientist Sea to Shore Alliance 941-232-4587 ctaylor at sea2shore.org www.sea2shore.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jo.wharam at fugroemu.com Wed Mar 5 03:54:30 2014 From: jo.wharam at fugroemu.com (Wharam, Jo [Fugro EMU]) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 11:54:30 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PAM operator positions Message-ID: [Fugro-for-advert-2012.jpg] PAM Operators Fugro EMU Limited forms part of Fugro's Offshore Survey Division and is a market leading Environmental Services company, providing a full range of environmental survey, consultancy, laboratory, metocean and geophysical support services in North West Europe and worldwide. To meet the growing demands of an extended fleet of Fugro's own vessels as well as the many client vessels used for survey operations, we require skilled, motivated and flexible personnel to add to our core staff of personnel within the Marine Ecology Department. The environmental work carried out by Fugro EMU Limited is undertaken for a variety of applications, both for the oil and gas industry and non O&G industry (renewables, aggregates, ports and harbours etc). Job Title: PAM Operator We have exciting opportunities for a number of experienced Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) operators to grow our PAM and MMO operations. Working almost solely offshore, there may be opportunities to work on environmental surveys as well as MMO/ PAM activities. In addition to offshore work, a key component of the role will be to identify and develop business development opportunities both within the international Fugro network and to Clients directly. This is a unique opportunity to the right individuals to assist in establishing Fugro's PAM and MMO operations on an international scale. The successful applicants will have a very good range and depth of experience in installing, configuring and operating PAM systems and be familiar with PAMGUARD software. Benefits include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment at fugroemu.com by 21 March 2014. For more information please visit www.fugroemu.com Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Kind regards, Jo. 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We currently have an opening for 2xFLOs in Norway from May/June. You will ideally be Norwegian. However, previous experience in Norwegian waters is essential. You must have valid safety and medical certificates along with NPD training for Fishery Liaison Officers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply with your CV and references. All other enquiries are welcomed but may not be replied to with haste. Kind regards, Emma Forrester Project Manager UK Mobile +44 (0)7730222001 Office +44 (0)1202 900078 Hydenlyne 1 Princes Court Princes Road Ferndown Dorset England BH22 9JG This email is confidential and for the intended recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended or authorised recipient, please maintain this confidentiality, notify the sender immediately and then delete it from your computer systems. 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The overall theme of the congress is Making Marine Science Matter. For marine conservation to be effective, marine conservation science must matter to stakeholders, policy makers, and practitioners. To accomplish this, the congress will be organized around specific topics of interest for marine conservation in general, as well as the local area. This list is not meant to be exhaustive but merely a guide for the conference. . Food security and the oceans (sustainable fisheries and aquaculture) . Marine renewable and non-renewable energy . Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans . Advancing marine conservation through international treaties . Effective conservation planning (including EBM and MPAs, cumulative impacts) . Communicating marine conservation (marine conservation awareness and outreach, social media) . Participation in marine conservation science (e.g. citizen and indigenous science) . Marine tourism . 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The afternoons are spent on the boat in search of wild dolphins. While on the boat, students assist in data collection, including surface observations and collecting underwater still photographs for DCP's photo-ID catalog (when we are able to observe the dolphins underwater). Fee: $1620; Non-refundable deposit of $325 is required to hold your space, with final payment due by 1 April The course includes 5 boat trips (weather dependent; no refunds), 6 nights' hotel accommodation (double or triple occupancy, fresh water shower, basic cable TV, A/C) and all group meals (students assist with meal prep and clean-up). Students are not required to register for academic credit, although DCP can provide documentation and assessment for your participation should you require it. The course fee does not include tuition credits or airfare to Bimini. Requirements: All students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed an college-level, introductory biology or psychology course. Students do not need to be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. All students must be able to swim. Comfort on a boat is recommended. Rental snorkel gear (mask, fins, snorkel) is available at no additional charge, however personal snorkel gear is recommended to ensure a proper fit. DCP looks at how dolphins communicate and attempts to shed more light on the meaning of their interactions. With research ongoing since 1991, our questions focus primarily on communication and behavior among dolphins. An abbreviated publication list is available at the end of this post. For more information, please contact Kelly Melillo Sweeting at kelly at dcpmail.org. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected Refereed Publications: (for a full list of publications by DCP researchers, please visit: http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/publications/scientific-publications.html) Dudzinski, K.M., Clark, C.W., W?rsig, B. 1995. A mobile video/acoustic system for simultaneously recording dolphin behavior and vocalizations underwater. Aquatic Mammals 21(3): 187-193. Dudzinski, K.M. 1998. Contact behavior and signal exchange among Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Aquatic Mammals 24(3): 129-142. Dudzinski, K.M., M. Sakai, M., Masaki, K., Kogi, K., Hishii, T., Kurimoto, M. 2003. Behavioral observations of adult and sub-adult dolphins towards two dead bottlenose dolphins (one female and one male). Aquatic Mammals 29(1): 108-116. Gregg, J.D., Dudzinski, K.M., Smith, H.V. 2007. Do dolphins eavesdrop on the echolocation signals of conspecifics? International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 20: 65-88 Dudzinski, K.M., Thomas, J. Gregg, J.D. 2008. Communication. In (W.F. Perrin, B. W?rsig, H.C.M. Thewissen, eds) Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, second edition. Academic Press, Inc. Melillo, K.E., Dudzinski, K.M., Cornick, L.A. 2009. Interactions between Atlantic spotted (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose (Tursiops truncatus) dolphins off Bimini, The Bahamas, 2003-2007. Aquatic Mammals, 35:281-291 Dudzinski, K.M., Gregg, J.D., Paulos, R.D., Kuczaj, S.A. 2010. A comparison of pectoral fin contact behaviour for three distinct dolphin populations. Behavioural Processes, 84: 559-567. Greene, W., Melillo-Sweeting, K., Dudzinski, K. 2011. Comparing object play in captive and wild dolphins. International Journal of Comparative Psychology 24(3):292-306. Dudzinski, KM, Gregg, JD, Melillo-Sweeting, K, Levengood, A, Seay, B., Kuczaj II, SA. 2012. Tactile contact exchanges between dolphins: self-rubbing versus inter-individual contact in three species from three geographies. International Journal of Comparative Psychology 25:21-43. Dudzinski, KM, Danaher-Garcia, N, Gregg, JD. 2013. Pectoral fin contact between dolphin dyads at Zoo Duisburg, with comparison to other dolphin study populations. Aquatic Mammals. 39(4): 335-343. Melillo-Sweeting, K, Turnbull, S and Guttridge, T. In press. Evidence of shark attacks on Atlantic spotted (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) off Bimini, The Bahamas. Marine Mammal Science. DOI: 10.1111/mms.12082 _______________________________ Kelly Melillo Sweeting Bimini Research Manager Dolphin Communication Project www.dolphincommunicationproject.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmaycollado at gmail.com Tue Mar 4 12:29:07 2014 From: lmaycollado at gmail.com (Laura J. May-Collado) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 16:29:07 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Invitation to join the Marine Mammal Network Specialist in Central America and the Caribbean Message-ID: This is an invitation to all marine mammalogists from Central America and the Caribbean and also to anyone regardless of their nationality working on the region to join the RED DE INVESTIGADORES PARA EL ESTUDIO DE LOS MAMIFEROS MARINOS DE CENTR0AMERICA Y EL CARIBE (RIEMMCCA) ( http://riemmcca.weebly.com/). This is an initiative to promote collaboration and communication among scientists, organizations, and students in the region. Membership fees are not required. We are only requesting contact information and a short description of your research. In addition, the website provides information on funding and academic opportunities for students, advice on how to publish (Spanish and English), relevant news, and other resources such as access to literature. Please send your information to the coordinator of this initiative: Laura J. May-Collado (lmaycollado at gmail.com) with subject line: RIEMMCCA. Esta es una invitaci?n para todos los especialistas en mam?feros marinos de Centroam?rica y el Caribe y aquellas personas que independientemente de su nacionalidad trabajan en la regi?n para unirse a la RED DE INVESTIGADORES PARA EL ESTUDIO DE LOS MAMIFEROS MARINOS DE CENTR0AMERICA Y EL CARIBE (RIEMMCCA) (http://riemmcca.weebly.com/). Esta es una iniciativa para fomentar la comunicaci?n, apoyo, y colaboraci?n entre cient?ficos y estudiantes dedicados al estudio de los mam?feros marinos de la regi?n. La pagina ofrece informaci?n sobre los individuos, organizaciones, proyectos, oportunidades de financiamiento y acad?micas, consejo de como publicar (espa?ol e ingles), noticias relevantes a la regi?n, y otros recursos como literatura. Por favor env?en su informaci?n a la coordinadora de esta iniciativa: Laura J. May-Collado (lmaycollado at gmail.com) con el tema de RIEMMCCA. The information we are requesting is the following: Nombre: Organizaci?n: Cargo: AREA: Email: Website Bio (short 10 sentences max): Photos of yourself and/or your project. We will appreciate your collaboration, -- Laura J. May-Collado, Ph.D. *Postdoctoral Research AssociateDepartment of Biology* *University of Vermont* *Email*: lmaycoll at uvm.edu *Personal Home Page*: LAURAMAY-COLLADO.COM *Project Website*: http://www.bocasdolphins.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The aim of this year?s student workshop is to give students advice on enhancing these skills throughout their scientific careers ? advice that can only be given by the experienced. A collection of experienced scientists will give talks on various topics (see below) and try and answer any questions the students may have. Presenters include: Mel Cosentino - Do's and don'ts of social networkingHanna Nuuttila - Networking at conferencesAndrew Wright - Tips and tricks on ExcelPeter Evans - Scientific writing and publishingPaddy Pomeroy - Applying for funding MORE TO BE CONFIRMED Workshop will start in the am and go on until after lunch. Please e-mail tvrdco at st-andrews to reserve a place on the workshop. Thank you for your attention, Toby Rosas da Costa OliverECS Student Representative -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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DOI: 10.1080/02724634.2013.799482 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02724634.2013.799482?journalCode=ujvp20#.UxjI6uN_vZE A new cetotheriid baleen whale, Brandtocetus chongulek, gen. et sp. nov., is described from the late Miocene of Crimea, Ukraine. The type series is represented by three partial skulls with periotic bones and tympanic bullae, one of the three belonging to a juvenile. Brandtocetus chongulek has transversely expanded squamosals, 'S'-shaped nuchal crests, an anterior margin of the occipital shield extending anterior to the center of the temporal fossa, and an elongated posterior process of the tympanoperiotic. The tympanoperiotic and postglenoid process of the squamosal are typical of cetotheriines (as opposed to herpetocetines). Comparison of the juvenile specimen with adults shows no differences in tympanoperiotic anatomy, moderate squamosal growth, and significant growth of the neurocranium after the age of at least 1 year. The phylogenetic analysis including 13 cetotheriids supports the monophyly of Cetotheriidae sensu stricto and suggests the monophyly of whales from the Eastern Paratethys (Brandtocetus, Cetotherium, Kurdalagonus, and possibly Eucetotherium). Brandtocetus and other cetotheriids from the Black Sea region possess cranial features hypothesized to be adaptations to a generalized filter feeding strategy combining different modes of suction feeding. Gladilina E. V., Gol'din P. E. 2014. New Prey Fishes in Diet of Black Sea Bottlenose Dolphins *Tursiops truncatus *(Mammalia, Cetacea). *Vestnik zoologii*. 48(1): 83-92. DOI: 10.2478/vzoo-2014-0009 We report 7 new prey fishes in diet of the Black Sea bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus (Montagu, 1821) and the fi rst records of 9 prey items from their stomach contents: herring (Alosa sp.), sand smelt (Atherina sp.), horse mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus), picarel (Spicara flexuosa), Mediterranean sand eel (Gymnammodytes cicerellus), Atlantic stargazer (Uranoscopus scaber), garfi sh (Belone belone), gobies (Gobiidae indet.) and blennies (Blenniidae indet.). The Atlantic stargazer was recorded as a prey species for the common bottlenose dolphin for the fi rst time. The horse mackerel and the picarel, formerly recorded in the diet of Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins, now were frequently found in the examined Black Sea dolphins. The list of prey fi shes for Black Sea bottlenose dolphins now includes 23 items, with many small pelagic and demersal fishes, and it is similar to that of Mediterranean dolphins. Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) is still an important prey species, as 50-70 years ago, whereas turbot (Psetta maeotica), not recorded by us, could lose its importance due to population decline. As before, red mullet (Mullus barbatus) is recorded in winter feeding. Feeding on mullets (Mugilidae) is not a universal trait, and it is possibly restricted to local geographical areas. Kerem, D., Kent, R., Roditi-Elasar, M., Goffman, O., Scheinin, A., Gol'din, P. 2014. Early physical maturation of female common bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus in the eastern Levantine Basin. *Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution*, DOI: 10.1080/15659801.2013.892297 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15659801.2013.892297#.UxjI3eN_vZF Regional resource limitation in the eastern Levantine Basin was predicted to protract the growth of members of the Israeli sub-population of the common bottlenose dolphin (CBD), compared to CBD sub-populations of similar adult size. Growth curves were fitted to length-at-age data available for 24 male and 26 female CBD stranded or incidentally caught along the Israeli coastline between 2000 and 2009. The obtained model growth constants were compared to those of other CBD subpopulations from the southeastern coast of the United States and a correlation to regional seawater primary productivity was sought. As in other sub-populations, local CBD females initially grow faster than males for approximately 3-4 years and remain longer until around eight years old, after which males surpass them in length. Yet the steep early growth of females as well as its high rate of decay was found to be extreme compared to other CBD sub-populations, with 99% of the asymptotic length being reached at the age of six years. A positive correlation between seawater primary productivity and early growth rate as well as growth decay constants could be demonstrated for CBD males from Texas, Florida and Israeli coasts. Females of the same sub-population presented a non-monotonic relationship to primary productivity. Early female attainment of physical maturity in an ultra-oligotrophic region was unpredicted and is not readily explained. It may accompany early reproductive maturation, selected for as partial compensation for lower lifelong reproductive success. Gol'din, P., Zvonok, E., Rekovets, L., Kovalchuk, A., Krakhmalnaya, T. 2014. Basilotritus (Cetacea: Pelagiceti) from the Eocene of Nagornoye (Ukraine): New data on anatomy, ontogeny and feeding of early basilosaurids. *Comptes Rendus Palevol* http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2013.11.002 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1631068313001930 A new specimen of early basilosaurid, now identified as Basilotritus sp., comes from thelate Middle Eocene of Ukraine. It has basilosaurid-type cheek teeth with cinguli, similar tothose of Zygorhiza, and roots resembling those of Georgiacetus vogtlensis and early Neoceti;an unusual feature of these teeth is the presence of accessory denticles of the second orderlocated on the crown denticles. The postcranial anatomy shows a mixture of primitive andadvanced basilosaurid traits. The phylogenetic position of the genus Basilotritus is confirmedto be near the base of Basilosauridae, between Supayacetus and Zygorhiza. The ontogeny ofthe specimen from Nagornoye is characterized by large body size, slow skeletal matura-tion and intensive pachyosteosclerosis that are interpreted as neotenic development. Rapidtooth wear with strong apical abrasion is the result of specialized diet, possibly feeding on sharks For details, please contact me at: pavelgoldin412 at gmail.com Kind regards, Pavel Pavel Gol'din Taurida National University Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marinebrit at gmail.com Thu Mar 6 12:52:38 2014 From: marinebrit at gmail.com (Andrew Wright) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2014 13:52:38 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Abstract Deadline Reminder for the 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress Message-ID: The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress will be held from 14-18 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. We are now accepting abstracts for oral (spoken), speed (short spoken), and poster presentations. All abstracts must be submitted online by 5pm (GMT) on 8 March 2014. Decisions will be made by 22 March 2014. Complete instructions for submitting proposals are available at the meeting website: www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014. The selection process is highly competitive. The overall theme of the congress is Making Marine Science Matter. For marine conservation to be effective, marine conservation science must matter to stakeholders, policy makers, and practitioners. To accomplish this, the congress will be organized around specific topics of interest for marine conservation in general, as well as for the local area. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but merely a guide for proposers. Other topics of interest are welcomed. * Marine renewable and non-renewable energy and their impacts on marine mammals and other species * Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans and their impacts on marine mammals and other species * Advancing marine conservation through international agreements * Effective conservation planning (including EBM and MPAs, cumulative impacts) * Communicating marine conservation (marine conservation awareness and outreach, social media) and the use of keystone species, such as marine mammals, for furthering conservation goals * Participation in marine conservation science (e.g. citizen and indigenous science) * Marine tourism, including whalewatching In addition, the SCB Marine Section developed a list of 71 research questions critical to the advancement of marine conservation ( http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014/registration-participation/71-questions). 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Effectiveness of mandatory vessel speed limits for protecting North Atlantic right whales. Endangered Species Research 23(2): 133-147. http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr_oa/n023p133.pdf ABSTRACT: To reduce right whale Eubalaena glacialis deaths caused by ship collisions along the US East Coast, a rule was implemented on 8 December 2008 requiring all vessels ?65 feet (19.8 m) to travel 10 knots (18.5 km h?1) or less in 10 seasonal management areas (SMAs). To evaluate the effectiveness of this rule, we plotted the locations of all right whale and humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae carcasses attributed to ship-strikes since December 1990 in US waters to determine their proximity to SMAs. In the 18 yr pre-rule period, 13 of 15 (87%) right whales and 12 of 26 (46%) humpback whales killed by ships were found inside later SMA boundaries or within 45 nmi (83 km) of their perimeters during later active dates. In the first 5 yr after the rule became effective, no ship-struck right whales were found inside or within 45 nmi of any active SMA. This was nearly twice as long as the longest pre-rule period without discovery of a ship-struck carcass in those areas during effective time periods. Based on the 18 yr pre-rule period, bootstrap resampling analyses revealed that the probability of finding no ship-struck whales in or near SMAs during the first 5 yr post-rule period would be a statistically significant reduction in such deaths (p = 0.031). The results suggest the rule has been effective at reducing right whale deaths. We suggest enlarging SMAs to include additional parts of the right whale migratory corridor. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From biodiversityofficer at hwdt.org Fri Mar 7 03:38:03 2014 From: biodiversityofficer at hwdt.org (Kerry Froud) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 11:38:03 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] HWDT Job Vacancy- Visitor Centre/Shop Manager Message-ID: <002301cf39f9$b4606590$1d2130b0$@hwdt.org> Visitor Centre/Shop Manager Dear All, The Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust wishes to appoint a Visitor Centre/Shop Manager based in Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Working as a member of the Trust?s small, dynamic team, the Shop Manager is primarily responsible for the smooth running of the Visitor Centre and the Shop on Tobermory Main Street. Overall purpose of the job: Management, maintenance and further development of the HWDT Visitor Centre and Shop, including the webshop. Key tasks and responsibilities: Visitor Centre: ? Management and maintenance of Visitor Centre equipment and display ? Show visitors around; explain content of exhibition space ? Contribute to further development of the content of scientific and awareness raising displays ? Organize off-venue stands and displays (e.g. at fairs and exhibitions) ? Ensure availability and quality of marketing materials; their distribution throughout the island and other appropriate locations Shop: ? Manage and develop inventory; ensure appropriate levels of stock ? Manage cash ? Keep shop window fresh and appealing to visitors ? Research and analyse customer needs ? Organize staffing, including him/herself and HWDT staff and volunteers ? Help recruit and train volunteers for the everyday operation of the shop ? Maintenance and cleanliness ? Develop growth strategy for shop Skills and experience: Required: ? Experience in managing a retail outlet, preferably selling souvenir and gift items ? Excellent communication and organizational skills; ? Computer proficient in Microsoft Office package; ? Excellent interpersonal skills; experience of working in a team; ? Ability to work independently; Desirable: ? Knowledge of Scottish, preferably Hebridean marine wildlife ? Knowledge of the West Coast and islands ? Experience with marketing similar retail outlets ? Experience of volunteer management; ? Full driving licence; ? Applicants should be self-motivated, organised and self-reliant. Conditions: This is a full-time post. Salary: This is a full time salaried post at ?19,400 gross per year, funded by the Coastal Communities Fund. It is based on 37 hours per week which may be worked in various work patterns. Overtime is not paid. The Visitor Centre/Shop Manager will be required to work evenings or weekends if necessary, in which case time will be given off en lieu. Length of contract: initially 2 years, possibly extendable subject to funding and performance Annual leave: 25 working days holiday and 12 statuary public holidays. Starting date and probationary period: The ideal starting date is May 1, 2014. The position is subject to satisfactory performance during the initial three-month probationary period. Location and travel: HWDT is based on the Isle of Mull, and the appointee will work mostly in the shop and HWDT offices in Tobermory. Any travel expenses are payable and a valid driving license is beneficial. No company car is provided. Application procedure: Send CV and Covering Letter with the names of two referees by e-mail to: Mark Whitaker at admin at hwdt.org or post to: HWDT, Clydesdale Bank Buildings, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU. Further information on HWDT and on this post are to be found on the HWDT website www.hwdt.org, or telephone 01688 302 620. Applications should be made by 7th April, 2014. Please note: candidates will only be contacted if short-listed, by 22nd April. Deadline for Applications: 7th April NB Interviews will be conducted preferably face-to-face on Mull or via phone/skype ----- Marine Biodiversity Officer Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust Clydesdale Bank Buildings Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU Tel: 01688 302620 biodiversityofficer at hwdt.org www.hwdt.org ----- The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotland?s whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within Hebridean communities as a basis for the lasting conservation of local species and habitats. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From biodiversityofficer at hwdt.org Fri Mar 7 03:38:06 2014 From: biodiversityofficer at hwdt.org (Kerry Froud) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 11:38:06 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] HWDT Job vacancy- Sightings and Strandings Officer Message-ID: <002801cf39f9$b52c4110$1f84c330$@hwdt.org> Sightings and Strandings Officer Dear All, The Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust wishes to appoint a Sightings and Strandings Officer based in Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Working as a member of the Trust?s small, dynamic research team, the Sightings Officer is primarily responsible for building and maintaining HWDT?s Community Sightings Programme ? the reporting network for local marine users to register their sightings of cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland (including strandings and photographs). Overall purpose of the job: The main responsibilities of the Sightings and Strandings Officer are to liaise with the local communities within Argyll and Bute, Western Isles, Highlands and Islands, Skye and Lochaber to facilitate the reporting of animal sighting and stranding records. He/she will be responsible for organizing the collected sightings and strandings data and producing regular reports. Key tasks and responsibilities: Community engagement: ? engage with members of targeted local communities (boat operators, eco-tours, ferries, fishermen, etc.) and tourists, and further expand the HWDT Community Sightings Network by recruiting new sightings volunteers/coordinators ? train volunteers in the communities in marine mammal surveying and provide resource packs at fifteen community-based 'hubs', which will be running the project locally ? ensure constant volunteer recruitment and provide ongoing comprehensive training and support to maintain the HWDT Community Sightings Network ? Maintain and develop relationships with key local and regional marine stakeholders, organisations and operators; represent HWDT on local marine stakeholder groups; ? Engage with local schools and lead a series of school visits to target the younger generation. Data management: ? collect and organize sightings, strandings and photographic data from the communities as well as HWDT?s own research surveys; manage the Community Sightings and Strandings database; including the Photo-Identification database ? update relevant sections of the HWDT website and write regular reports on sightings. Other tasks: ? The Sightings and Strandings Officer may also participate in cetacean surveys onboard HWDT?s research vessel Silurian; training will be provided, but experience of boat based surveying and use of PAM is desirable. ? Supervise HWDT interns working on sightings and strandings data ? Participate in commissioned research projects when appropriate; work with partners in data sharing and other arrangements ? Undertake science administration, dealing with general science-related enquiries, correspondence and consultations; Skills and experience: Required: ? A degree in biological or related sciences and familiarity with the west coast marine environment and its users ? Excellent communication and networking skills both written and oral; ? Confidence in working with databases and images ? Computer proficient including Excel and Access programs; ? Previous experience with Photo-ID analysis ? Experience of volunteer management; ? Experience of partnership working and working in a team; ? Ability to work independently; ? Experience in developing training material and delivering training Desirable: ? Knowledge of Scottish marine biology and nature conservation legislation; ? Knowledge of the West Coast and islands and their communities ? Past experience with community development projects ? Knowledge of LOGGER data collection program ? Full driving licence; ? Applicants should be self-motivated, organised and self-reliant. Conditions: This is a full-time post. Salary: This is a full time salaried post at ?19,400 gross per year, funded by the Coastal Communities Fund. It is based on 37 hours per week which may be worked in various work patterns. Overtime is not paid. The Sightings and Strandings Officer will be required to work evenings or weekends if necessary, in which case time will be given off en lieu. Length of contract: initially 2 years, possibly extendable subject to funding and performance Annual leave: 25 working days holiday and 12 statuary public holidays. Starting date and probationary period: The ideal starting date is May 1, 2014. The position is subject to satisfactory performance during the initial three-month probationary period. Location and travel: HWDT is based on the Isle of Mull, and the appointee will work both from its offices in Tobermory and Hebridean communities included in the projects carried out by the Trust. Expenses are payable and a valid driving license is desired. No company car is provided. Application procedure: Send CV and Covering Letter with the names of two referees by e-mail to: Mark Whitaker at admin at hwdt.org or post to: HWDT, Clydesdale Bank Buildings, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU. Further information on HWDT and on this post are to be found on the HWDT website www.hwdt.org, or telephone 01688 302 620. Applications should be made by 7th April, 2014. Please note: candidates will only be contacted if short-listed, by 22nd April. NB Interviews will be conducted face-to-face on Mull or via phone/skype ----- Marine Biodiversity Officer Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust Clydesdale Bank Buildings Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU Tel: 01688 302620 biodiversityofficer at hwdt.org www.hwdt.org ----- The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotland?s whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within Hebridean communities as a basis for the lasting conservation of local species and habitats. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dankerem at research.haifa.ac.il Thu Mar 6 23:00:46 2014 From: dankerem at research.haifa.ac.il (Dani Kerem) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 09:00:46 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on bottlenose dolphin growth in Israel Message-ID: <201403070700.s277068P020815@hobby.comp.uvic.ca> _____ _____ Dear MARMAM list members, The article below has just been published online: Dan Kerem, Rafi Kent, Mia Roditi-Elasar, Oz Goffman, Aviad Scheinin & Pavel Gol'din (2014): Early physical maturation of female common bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus in the eastern Levantine Basin. Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution, DOI: 10.1080/15659801.2013.892297 Abstract Regional resource limitation in the eastern Levantine Basin was predicted to protract the growth of members of the Israeli sub-population of the common bottlenose dolphin (CBD), compared to CBD sub-populations of similar adult size. Growth curves were fitted to length-at-age data available for 24 male and 26 female CBD stranded or incidentally caught along the Israeli coastline between 2000 and 2009. The obtained model growth constants were compared to those of other CBD sub-populations from the southeastern coast of the United States and a correlation to regional seawater primary productivity was sought. As in other sub-populations, local CBD females initially grow faster than males for approximately 3-4 years and remain longer until around eight years old, after which males surpass them in length. Yet the steep early growth of females as well as its high rate of decay was found to be extreme compared to other CBD sub-populations, with 99% of the asymptotic length being reached at the age of six years. A positive correlation between seawater primary productivity and early growth rate as well as growth decay constants could be demonstrated for CBD males from Texas, Florida and Israeli coasts. Females of the same sub-population presented a non-monotonic relationship to primary productivity. Early female attainment of physical maturity in an ultra-oligotrophic region was unpredicted and is not readily explained. It may accompany early reproductive maturation, selected for as partial compensation for lower lifelong reproductive success. If interested, the following Taylor & Francis link will last 50 free downloads, after which PDF copies may be requested from me. http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/PZAtiUyG6Xmn2MqerUyJ/full Cheers, Dani Dan H. Kerem, PhD IMMRAC (Israel Marine Mammal Research & Assistance Center) The Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies The Charney School for Marine Sciences The University of Haifa Mt. Carmel, Haifa 31905 Israel http://maritime2.haifa.ac.il/eng/DK.asp http://immrac.org Phone: 972-4-8249449 Fax: 972-4-9240493 e-mail: dankerem at research.haifa.ac.il -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kev.robinson at crru.org.uk Sat Mar 8 05:48:32 2014 From: kev.robinson at crru.org.uk (Dr Kevin Robinson) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2014 15:48:32 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] CRRU Summer Field Courses in Scotland Message-ID: <00cb01cf3ad5$192405f0$4b6c11d0$@robinson@crru.org.uk> 2014 field dates for the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit?s ?Whales and dolphins of the Moray Firth? project in northeast Scotland have recently been launched (see http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp). This year, dates for our 11 day field programme (arriving on a Monday and departing on a Thursday) will be: 1. Team I: 19 May - 29 May (3 places still available) 2. Team II: 2 Jun - 12 Jun (3 places still available) 3. Team III: 16 Jun - 26 Jun (3 place still available) 4. Team IV: 30 Jun - 10 Jul (3 places still available) 5. Team V: 14 Jul - 24 Jul (3 places still available) 6. Team VI: 28 Jul - 7 Aug (2 places still available) 7. Team VII: 11 Aug - 21 Aug (4 places still available) 8. Team VIII: 25 Aug - 4 Sep (3 places still available) 9. Team IX: 8 Sep - 18 Sep (5 places available) 10. Team X: 22 Sep - 2 Oct (5 places available) 11. Team XI: 6 Oct - 16 Oct* (10 places available) *GIS team - includes 3 day introduction to using GIS in marine mammal studies by GISinEcology The field teams are very much 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 (for publication list, see http://www.crru.org.uk/publications.asp). The cost for an 11 day internship in 2014 is 895 GBP, 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. You'll simply need to arrange your own travel itinerary to us in Banffshire, northeast Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1? hours from the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money. For further 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. We look forward to hearing from you On behalf of the CRRU team Dr. Kevin Robinson Director, CRRU kev.robinson at crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit, PO Box 11307, Banff, AB45 3WB, Scotland, UK | ( +44 (0)1261 851696 | www.crru.org.uk Whale and Dolphin Research | Environmental Educational Outreach | Marine Wildlife Rescue | Consultancy | MMO Services Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC 035473 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The role will include: * Engaging with the public * Minor Administration * Desk top research work on dolphins, for example photo-identification, data organisation * Production of education and outreach materials relating to marine life * Fundraising During April-May you will be expected to represent the Namibian Dolphin Project in Walvis Bay and attend to strandings and public concerns, as and when they arise. This volunteer position is well suited to someone with an interest in the environment who can work independently. It would suit a post graduate seeking extra work experience or (as the hours are mainly in the morning) a scientist looking for a quite place to gain inspiration while writing papers/grant applications etc. If interested, please contact Dr Tess Gridley on: nam.dolphin.project at gmail.com. For more information about the project please refer to the website:www.namibiandolphinproject.com or blog. http://namibiandolphinproject.blogspot.com/2014/01/opportunity-volunteer-office-manager.html Regards, The Namibian Dolphin Project Team -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Simon Elwen Ph.D. Research Fellow at the Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria Based in: Walvis Bay - Namibia. Phone: +264 81 421 4968 (mob Namibia) +27 71 139 5951 (Mob SA) Namibian Dolphin Project: www.namibiandolphinproject.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sarah at seiche.eu.com Mon Mar 10 04:18:27 2014 From: sarah at seiche.eu.com (Sarah Hancock) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:18:27 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Seiche PAM course Message-ID: <02b201cf3c52$767d6d30$63784790$@seiche.eu.com> Seiche Measurements - Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training 02nd ? 04th June 2014 ? Plymouth, UK For details email: sarah at seiche.eu.com Comprehensive ?hands-on? PAM training for delegates with a scientific background in biology and marine sciences. The two days of classroom sessions include practical work with Seiche equipment to enable delegates to get to familiar with a PAM system, it?s set up, operation and troubleshooting. There is an interactive PAMguard workshop where delegates work along with the instructor to build a functioning PAMguard data model. Simulated sources show how the effective use of detectors enables PAM operators to detect and localise vocalising marine mammals. The third day is a practical session on a vessel where delegates take an active role in set up, deployment, troubleshooting and real-time mitigation scenarios The Course Modules Day 1 (classroom) ? Sound In Water ? Marine Mammals ? Anthropogenic Noise in the Sea ? Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Marine Mammals ? Local Mitigation Guidelines ? PAM Principles & the Role of the PAM Operator Day 2 (classroom) ? PAM Hardware & Operations ? PAM Software ? PAMGuard Workshop Day 3 (on a vessel) ? Set up and deployment ? Troubleshooting ? Real-time mitigation Course Fees ?450 Sarah Hancock Training Co-Ordinator Description: cid:3383135004_1047591 Seiche Measurements Limited Bradworthy Industrial Estate, Langdon Road, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SF, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1409 404050 Fax: +44 (0)1409 240276 Mob: +44 7825544436 http://www.seiche.eu.com Registered in England & Wales No. 3475558, Registered Office: The Custom House, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The course combines structured lectures with fieldwork aboard a sailing vessel. Directed by a team of biologists from SUBMON (www.submon.org), participants will contribute to build knowledge on the abundance and distribution of cetaceans in the underwater canyons of Maresme and Palamos, while enjoying the beauty of Costa Brava and its deep blue Mediterranean waters. The cost of the 6-day Academic program is ?950 / ? 1150 and includes all lectures and field activities, as well as transfers, board and lodging during fieldwork aboard the vessel. For those who wish to further explore the city and summer life of Barcelona, an optional Cultural program is offered additionally for ?500 / ? 600 including accommodation and half-board during the Field Course and extended days (a total of 9 days), guided cultural visits to Sagrada Familia and Park Guell and other fun activities. Further information on the Field Course is available in our website: http://www.travelecoology.com/what-do-we-offer/courses-field-trips/courses-field-trips-en/building-baseline-data-on-cetaceans-en.html Please do not hesitate to contact us (info at travelecoology.com) for any further information. Thank you and looking forward! Julia Vera Prieto Director Travelecoology Tel: +34 646 512 514 Fax:+ 34 910 166 105 www.travelecoology.com Facebook.com/Travelecoology @Travelecoology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amy.kennedy at noaa.gov Mon Mar 10 09:07:35 2014 From: amy.kennedy at noaa.gov (Amy Kennedy - NOAA Federal) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:07:35 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on North Pacific humpback whale telemetry. Message-ID: I am pleased to announce the publication of the following paper detailing the fine-scale movement of humpback whales satellite-tracked in the eastern Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea: Kennedy AS, Zerbini AN, Rone BK, Clapham PJ. (2014). Individual variation in movements of satellite-tracked humpback whales (*Megaptera novaeangliae*) in the eastern Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. Endangered Species Research, 23, 187-195. ABSTRACT: Humpback whales utilize waters off the Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea as foraging grounds during summer months. Currently, the fine-scale movements of humpback whales within these feeding grounds are poorly understood. In the summers of 2007 to 2011, 8 humpback whales were tracked with satellite tags deployed near Unalaska Bay. Individuals were tracked for an average of 28 d (range = 8-67 d). Three whales remained within 50 km of their tagging locations for approximately 14 d, while 2 others explored areas near the northern shore of Unalaska Bay and Unimak Pass. Two whales moved west: one traveled to the Island of Four Mountains and returned to the northern side of Umnak Island, while the other moved through Umnak Pass and explored feeding areas on both sides of Umnak Island. Remarkably, 1 individual left Unalaska Bay soon after tagging and moved ~1500 km (in 12 d) along the outer Bering Sea shelf to the southern Chukotka Peninsula, Russia, then east across the Bering Sea basin to Navarin Canyon, where it remained until transmissions ceased. Most area-restricted search (i.e. foraging) was limited to waters shallower than 1000 m, while movement into deeper water was often associated with travel behavior. Tagged animals spent more time on the Bering Sea shelf and slope than the North Pacific. Movement patterns show individual variation, but are likely influenced by seasonal productivity. This study provides evidence that although humpbacks aggregate in well-known foraging areas, individuals may perform remarkably long trips during the feeding season. KEY WORDS: Humpback whale ? Satellite telemetry ? Aleutian Islands ? Feeding ground ? Movements A pdf of this manuscript can be downloaded from the Endangered Species Research website: *http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n2/p187-195/ * Cheers, Amy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amy S. Kennedy, Ph.D. Cetacean Research Biologist National Marine Mammal Laboratory Alaska Fisheries Science Center Seattle, WA 98115 tel (206) 526-4141 fax (206) 526-6615 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From KMathes at LBAOP.ORG Mon Mar 10 11:21:14 2014 From: KMathes at LBAOP.ORG (Kera Mathes) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:21:14 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Aquarium of the Pacific Marine Mammal Photo ID internship Message-ID: <549061F55D29C8429A9E71B4062EF932EFD0FE51FD@e2k7mbx> Join the Boats Coordinator on data collection for blue whales, fin whales, and humpback whales during our daily whale watching cruises, as well as interpreting data to guests at the Aquarium. This is a great opportunity for college students and recent graduates to gain valuable experience. Commitment: 15-20 hours/week for 15 weeks starting beginning on September Responsibilities include, but are not limited to * Taking dorsal fin photos of animals encountered during daily whale watching cruises (these are opportunistic sightings as we are a public whale watching boat) * Maintain detailed data logs of sightings and enter them into ACCESS databases * Answer questions and interpreting for guests on board. * Photo processing and IDing individual whales seen during daily trips * Create a project to display to Aquarium guests using whale data * Maintain Whale App database For more information and the online application, visit http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/volunteer/college_internships/ Application deadline is March 31, 2014 Kera Mathes Education Specialist Aquarium of the Pacific (562) 951-1651 KMathes at lbaop.org "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. 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Our specialised training is to ensure RESEARCH/INDUSTRY attains the best personnel they require for the specialised work, the outcome from our training, KNOWLEDGABLE, EFFICIENT and EFFECTIVE in the job and are prepared for ALL necessary actions. Each student is graded in their certificates to ensure the quality standard in the industry. Our training course dates are below and there are still places available for the APRIL course. *Please note you must register and pay at the same time*. NOTE: pre registering will NOT entitle you to a place on the course. 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URL: From mnoad at uq.edu.au Mon Mar 10 17:12:25 2014 From: mnoad at uq.edu.au (Michael Noad) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:12:25 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED IN AUSTRALIA FOR A BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSE STUDY ON HUMPBACK WHALES Message-ID: FIRST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSE STUDY ON HUMPBACK WHALES IN AUSTRALIA The Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Lab at the University of Queensland is seeking expressions of interest from volunteers for a five-and-a-half week behavioural response study (BRS) on humpback whales from September 19 to October 26 this year. The study will examine how humpback whale behaviour is affected by noise from seismic air guns. It is the fourth and last in a series of experiments, known as the Behavioural Responses of Australian Humpback whales to Seismic Surveys (BRAHSS) project, that has been examining this issue since 2010 in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Curtin University, the Australian Marine Mammal Centre, the University of Newcastle and Blue Planet Marine. The 2014 study will once again be conducted at Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane, and follows several successful studies of humpback whale vocalisations and behaviour at the same site during the Humpback whale Acoustic Research Collaboration (HARC) as well as the first two years of BRAHSS in 2010 and 2011 (http://www.brahss.org.au/ ; http://www.uq.edu.au/whale). Volunteers are required mainly to conduct land-based observations of the whales as they pass our study site. Approximately 4,000 whales should migrate southwards within 10km of Peregian Beach during the field period making the site ideal for land-based tracking and observations of behaviour. We will also have a fixed hydrophone array moored offshore allowing us to record ambient noise and whale vocalisations and acoustically track singing whales in real time as well a second array of acoustic recorders deployed in the area for propagation modelling and recording the air gun signals. Some whales will be tagged with Dtags. Although volunteers will be used to help out on the boats, opportunities for volunteers to participate in boat work are limited and most time will be spent doing land-based observations. Volunteers will also have opportunities to participate in the acoustic recording and tracking of whales. Individual volunteers will spend approximately five hours daily (in two shifts) counting and observing passing whales from the land. Volunteers will get at least one day off per week, usually during bad weather. Due to the complex nature of the study, volunteers will receive detailed training at the beginning of the project and therefore successful applicants must be available for the entire duration of the project. A high standard of safety will be maintained throughout the field work and volunteers will be trained in safety procedures. Volunteers must be sociable as they will be expected to work and live as part of teams with shared cooking and cleaning duties. We expect that there will be up to 90 people (researchers, staff and volunteers) at the site. Volunteers must organise and pay for their own transport to the study site (close to Brisbane International Airport) but food and accommodation are provided once there. As meals are communal, fussy eaters are discouraged from applying! (vegetarians are fine). This project will suit people with a background in science (including recent graduates and graduate students as well as higher level undergraduate students) keen to gain experience in cetacean survey techniques, acoustics and behavioural response studies. Applicants should also be highly motivated and able to concentrate for several hours at a time. Those with previous survey experience of marine mammals or other taxa will be preferred. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a leading interdisciplinary study of the effects of noise on whale behaviour. The research project is being funded by the Joint Industry Programme on E&P Sound and Marine Life (JIP) (www.soundandmarinelife.org) and the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (www.boem.gov) as part of a broad investigation into the potential interaction between the sounds that are generated by the offshore petroleum industry and the marine environment. Applicants should reply with an email to Michael Noad (mnoad at uq.edu.au), Rebecca Dunlop (r.dunlop at uq.edu.au) and Michael Williamson (m.williamson3 at uq.edu.au) outlining why they would be suitable for this survey, why they would like to participate, an outline of previous relevant experience, and any other relevant details. The email should include an attached CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees. The closing date for volunteer applications is 31 May and successful field applicants will be notified in June. A second call for volunteers will be placed on Marmam in early May. PhD possibility CEAL is also seeking expressions of interest for an available PhD project. This project will aim to determine the function of humpback whale social vocalisations (http://www.uq.edu.au/whale/acoustic-comms). To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria: * Successful applicant for BRAHSS field work * Hold an honours degree (preferably first class) and/or masters degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. animal communication, acoustic communication, animal behaviour, underwater acoustics) * If not from Australia or New Zealand, be competitive for an international research scholarship, i.e. having at least one published paper in a relevant area Potential candidates will take part in, and be interviewed during, the BRAHSS field season. If you wish to be considered for the PhD as well as volunteering for the field season, please put "BRAHSS 2014 field volunteer - consider for PhD" in the subject line of your BRAHSS volunteer application. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Noad BVSc PhD Associate Professor Co-Leader, Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory School of Veterinary Science The University of Queensland - Gatton Campus, Qld 4343, Australia. P. (07) 5460 1876 (UQ internal 50876) F. (07) 5460 1922 M. 0416270567 W. www.uq.edu.au/vetschool W. www.uq.edu.au/whale ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lucianaga_uff at yahoo.com.br Mon Mar 10 21:01:14 2014 From: lucianaga_uff at yahoo.com.br (=?utf-8?B?THVjaWFuYSBHdWltYXLDo2Vz?=) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:01:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] (Marmam) New paper on variation in Guiana dolphin whistles Message-ID: <1394510474.18341.YahooMailNeo@web163602.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Dear?list members, The authors are pleased to announce the online publication of the following article: ??Variation in Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) whistles: using a broadband recording system to analyze acoustic parameters in three areas of southeastern Brazil? ? Andrade L. G., Lima, I. M. S., Macedo, H. S., Carvalho, R. R., Lailson-Brito, J. Jr., Flach, L. and Azevedo, A. F. (2014). Acta Ethologica ? ? Abstract The Guiana dolphin produces a variable whistle repertoire related to different social contexts. The current study evaluates Guiana dolphin whistles at a microscale. Acoustic parameters of whistles were compared between three areas in southeastern Brazil using a recording system with sampling rate of 96 kHz. Previous studies that utilized a sampling rate of 48 kHz reported little variation between adjacent areas in Brazil. Nine acoustic parameters of the whistles (duration, start, end, minimum and maximum frequencies, delta frequency, frequency at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 of duration) were measured and whistles were classified into five contour forms. A total of 659 whistles were analyzed, of which 62.20 % showed an ascending contour form. The Guiana dolphin emitted whistles with a fundamental frequency reaching 44.9 kHz. Dolphin whistles from the three study areas varied significantly in nine acoustic parameters. The whistle duration was shorter (272.44?105.25 ms) in Guanabara Bay than those in Sepetiba (360.05?135.16 ms) and Paraty Bays (376.80?159.78 ms). The start and minimum frequencies of the whistles in Guanabara Bay was significantly higher than those in Sepetiba and Paraty Bays. The results of discriminant function analysis indicated a significant difference between Guanabara Bay and the other two areas. Comparisons of the ascending, descending?ascending, and multi whistles between areas showed differences in some acoustic parameters. In this study, by doubling the sampling rate in our recording systems, we were able to more accurately sample the whistle repertoire of Guiana dolphins in southeastern Brazil, and thereby detect differences in whistles between neighboring populations. ? Acta Ethologica http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10211-014-0183-7??????????? ? For any questions or pdf requests please contact me (andrade.uerj at gmail.com). ? Best Regards, Luciana ? Luciana Guimar?es de Andrade Programa de P?s-Gradua??o em Ecologia e Evolu??o - PPGEE - UERJ Laborat?rio de Mam?feros Aqu?ticos e Bioindicadores - MAQUA Faculdade de Oceanografia Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ Rua S?o Francisco Xavier, 524 4? andar sala 4002 bloco E Maracan?, Rio de Janeiro - RJ CEP 20.550-013 Tel: 21 23340065 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yvonne at scanningoceansectors.com Mon Mar 10 18:34:53 2014 From: yvonne at scanningoceansectors.com (Yvonne Miles - Scanning Ocean Sectors) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 11:34:53 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] We are pleased to announce our brand new Marine Mammal Observer training courses for 2014. Message-ID: *We are pleased to announce our brand new training courses for 2014.* *Scanning Ocean Sectors* specialises in training, consultancy and supply of *Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)* / *Marine Fauna Observer (MFO) *worldwide. We are JNCC recognised/approved course for industry and research for the UKCS and have been running for over 10 years. We have years of research behind the effective and consistent training of MMOs/MFOs including courses adapted/personalised to the requirements of our clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. Our staff are fully trained and experienced in all areas of the MMO/MFO line of work. Our specialised training is to ensure RESEARCH/INDUSTRY attains the best MMOs/MFOs they require for the specialised work, the outcome from our training, KNOWLEDGABLE, EFFICIENT and EFFECTIVE in the job and are prepared for ALL necessary actions. Each student is graded in their certificates to ensure the quality standard of the MMO/MFO industry is gaining. Our training course dates are below and there are still places available for the MARCH and APRIL courses. Please note you must register and pay at the same time. NOTE: pre registering will NOT entitle you to early price the price coding will be at time of full and final payment. For full prices please visit www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/prices/. *Australian MMO Training Course Dates in Hervey Bay, Queensland* ? March 10th - 13th 2014 ? June 2nd - 5th 2014 ? August 25th - 28th 2014 ? November 24th - 27th 2014 ? December 1st - 4th 2014 ? REGISTER NOW *United Kingdom MMO/MFO Training Course Dates in Poole, Dorset* ? April 7th - 10th 2014 ? July 14th - 17th 2014 ? September 29th - 1st 2014 ? 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URL: From denise.risch at noaa.gov Tue Mar 11 06:52:06 2014 From: denise.risch at noaa.gov (Denise Risch) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:52:06 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Individual calling behaviour of North Atlantic minke whales Message-ID: Dear list members, We are happy to announce our recent publication: Risch, D., Siebert, U. & Van Parijs, S.M. 2014. Individual calling behaviour and movements of North Atlantic minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Behaviour. doi: 10.1163/1568539X-00003187 Abstract: Information on individual calling behaviour and source levels are important for understanding acoustically mediated social interactions of marine mammals, for which visual observations are difficult to obtain. Our study, conducted in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SB- NMS), located in the Gulf of Maine, USA, used passive acoustic arrays to track North Atlantic minke whales and assess the sound production behaviour of individuals. A total of 18 minke whales were acoustically tracked in this study. Individual calling rates were variable, with a median intercall interval (ICI) of 60.3 s. Average source levels (SLrms ) for minke whales pulse trains ranged between 164 and 168 dB re 1 ?Pa, resulting in a minimum detection range of 0.4-10.2 km for these calls in this urban, coastal environment. All tracked animals were actively swimming at a speed of 5.0 ? 1.2 km/h, which matches swimming speeds of migrating minke whales from other areas and confirms SBNMS as part of the migration route of this species in the Western North Atlantic. Tracked minke whales produced 7 discrete call types belonging to 3 main categories, yet no individual produced all call types. Instead, minke whales produced 2 multisyllabic call sequences (A and B) by combining 3-4 different call types in a non-random order. While 7 of the trackedindividuals produced calling pattern A, 10 whales used calling pattern B, and only 1 animal combined call types differently. Animals producing different call sequences were in acoustic range of one another on several occasions, suggesting they may use these sequences for mediating social interactions. The fact that the same calling patterns were shared by several individuals suggests that these patterns may contain information related to sex, age or behavioural context. A PDF may be obtained from Behaviour: http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/1568539x/advance Or requests for reprints can be sent to: denise.risch at noaa.gov All the best, Denise _____________________________ Denise Risch, Ph.D. Passive Acoustic Research Group Protected Species Branch Northeast Fisheries Science Center 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 USA email: denise.risch at noaa.gov phone: + 1 508 495 2136 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Timothy.Frasier at smu.ca Tue Mar 11 08:55:04 2014 From: Timothy.Frasier at smu.ca (Timothy Frasier) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:55:04 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] M.Sc. Position on beluga genetics Message-ID: Dear all, I am looking for a M.Sc. student to start in September 2014 at Saint Mary?s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The research project will involve looking at genes involved in cancer susceptibility and reproductive success in the St. Lawrence beluga whale population (Delphinapterus leucas). Applicants should be highly motivated, independent, and have an excellent academic record. Students already with scholarships will be prioritized, but having funding is not a requirement. Our laboratory focuses on using genetic analyses to learn more about the biology of small populations (usually of whales). More can be learned at www.frasierlab.ca. Interested applicants should submit a CV and brief letter (< 1 page) explaining their interest in pursuing a M.Sc. in general, and in this project in particular, to Tim Frasier (timothy.frasier at smu.ca). Thanks! -Tim ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Timothy R. Frasier Department of Biology & Forensic Sciences Program Saint Mary's University 923 Robie Street Halifax, NS B3H 3C3 Canada Tel: (902) 491-6382 Fax: (902) 420-5046 E-mail: timothy.frasier at smu.ca www.frasierlab.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From trudi.webster at otago.ac.nz Tue Mar 11 13:10:53 2014 From: trudi.webster at otago.ac.nz (Trudi Webster) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:10:53 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Importance of squid as prey of NZ sea lions and NZ fur seals at The Snares, subantarctic NZ Message-ID: <534535C37F06264B9AA0A07AE08BA27B1D337A80@ITS-EXM-P06.registry.otago.ac.nz> Dear list members, We are happy to announce our recent publication: Lalas, C. and Webster, T. 2014. Contrast in the importance of arrow squid as prey of male New Zealand sea lions and New Zealand fur seals at The Snares, subantarctic New Zealand. Marine Biology, 161(3): 631-643. Abstract: New Zealand sea lions (Phocarctos hookeri) are threatened by incidental bycatch in the trawl fishery for southern arrow squid (Nototodarus sloanii). An overlap between the fishery and foraging sea lions has previously been interpreted as one piece of evidence supporting resource competition for squid. However, there is currently no consensus about the importance of squid in the diet of New Zealand sea lions. Therefore, we investigated this importance independently of spatial and temporal differences in squid availability through a simultaneous study with sympatric New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri), a species known to target arrow squid. Diet sampling at The Snares (48?01?S 166?32?E), subantarctic New Zealand, in February 2012 coincided with peak annual catch in the nearby squid fishery. Diets were deduced by analyses of diagnostic prey remains from scats (faeces) and casts (regurgitations). The contribution of each prey species to the diet was quantified using the per cent index of relative importance (% IRI) that combined frequency of occurrence, mass and number of prey items. Arrow squid was a minor component in sea lion scats (2 % IRI), and none was found in their casts. In contrast, arrow squid was the major component in fur seal scats and casts (93 and 99 % IRI, respectively). This study found that New Zealand sea lions ate minimal squid at a time when squid was clearly available as evidenced by the diet of New Zealand fur seals; hence, there was no indication of resource competition between sea lions and the squid fishery. A PDF may be obtained from Marine Biology: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-013-2366-6 or requests for reprints can be sent to: trudi.webster at otago.ac.nz Best wishes Trudi Marine Mammal Research Group Department of Marine Science University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand Ph: +64 (0)3 479 5476 Cell: +64 (0)21 264 4432 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From awatson at okstate.edu Wed Mar 12 10:41:39 2014 From: awatson at okstate.edu (Watson, Alastair) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:41:39 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Postage stamp of Nth Pacific Right Whale? Message-ID: <882D04F0F36301418330E4FB0DB243BA24A189D8@STWMB03.ad.okstate.edu> I am researching 17th Century Japanese narrative-picture handscrolls (and other materials) looking at the coastal whaling traditions around southern / eastern Japan, particularly Nagasaki/Kyushu. The North Pacific right whale, Eubalaena japonica, was a prime target. Would welcome information regarding postage stamps / cachets depicting a North Pacific right whale so that I might consider for inclusion in publication. Philatelic examples of the other right whales are abundant. Thank you very much. Best Wishes Alastair Watson Professor of Veterinary Anatomy ------------------------------------------ Department of Physiological Sciences 264 McElroy Hall Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078-2014 Email: awatson at okstate.edu Phone: 405-744-8083 Fax: 405-744-8263 P Be the Voice - - for those who have no voice -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be Thu Mar 13 03:16:12 2014 From: T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be (Thierry Jauniaux) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:16:12 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] ECS sweat Message-ID: Apologies for cross posting Dear ECS conference participant This year the ECS conference put Hoddies sweat up for sale. A unique dark blue color in 4 sizes will be available: small/medium/large/Xlarge (European standard). Initially, the sale price was 35 ?, discounted now for 30 euro according to the number of orders (sweat only available during the ECS conference and to be paid at the conference) Picture onhttp://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/content/photos-previous-years Only the orders sent to the address order.sweat.ecs2014 at gmail.com before March 17th will be taken into account. Thierry -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bruno at thebdri.com Thu Mar 13 01:52:28 2014 From: bruno at thebdri.com (Bruno Diaz Lopez) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:52:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] Internships announcement - Cetaceans research - Last vacancies Message-ID: <1394700748.30598.YahooMailNeo@web1207.biz.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Could you please post the following. Cetaceans research internships announcement and Masters opportunities - Summer-Fall 2014 Hi everyone, On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI), I am pleased to announce that we are currently accepting internship applications for Summer term 2014 (a minimum of 60 days of participation) for our research project along the North-western coast of the Iberian Pensinsula (Galician waters, Spain).?The BDRI offers the interns the chance to work during many steps of the research. Your participation means that you will not only be observing the studied animals at sea, but you will also be collecting different types of scientific data, using various research methods, and helping on board the research vessel in general. When back in the lab, you will participate in the transcription of the collected data, with the database work, you will use various software?s, perform photo-identification analysis, use of GIS and more.?An incredible diversity of cetaceans is present in these waters.?As an internship, you will be encouraged to work hard and gain an insight of what it is actually like to work as a marine mammal researcher. An academic background in biology or natural science, coupled with motivation, willingness to work hard and interest in marine mammal?s research make the most qualified individuals.?From resident populations of bottlenose dolphins, to harbour porpoises, risso?s dolphins, common dolphins, striped dolphins and pilot whales.? Undergraduate and postgraduate students could, as a part of one of BDRI?s projects, present a personal research project as their thesis work. In order to do so, this is requested within your internship application.? The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is no compensation for the internship positions. This means that in order for you to come and take a part of the project you will have to pay for a part of the expenses that are derived from your participation (the internship fee). The fee includes the accommodation in an apartment, and a small part of other expenses derived of your participation (use of equipment, use of boats). Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain).? There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! Start and end dates are flexible. Positions are open until filled. Prior field research experience is recommended but not required. Please download the internships general information and application form at: www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/internships.pdf www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/applicationinternships.doc Send the application form, resume, recommendation letters, and cover letter by email to the email: info at thebdri.com.? See you on site! Bruno Diaz Lopez Chief Biologist and Director Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) Av. Beiramar 192, O Grove CP. 36980 Pontevedra-Spain tel. 00 34 605 521441 Selected scientific articles by the BDRI: 1. Diaz Lopez B., 2012. Bottlenose dolphins and aquaculture: interaction and site fidelity on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). Marine Biology, 159:2161-2172.?DOI 10.1007/s00227-012-2002-x 2. Diaz Lopez B. ?Mari?o, F., 2011. A trial of acoustic harassment device efficacy on free-ranging bottlenose dolphins in Sardinia, Italy. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 2011, pp 44(4):197-208. 3. Diaz Lopez B., 2011. Aquaculture systems. In: Handbook of Models used in Ecosystem and Environmental Management, Sven Erik J?rgensen (Ed.), CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, FL.pp 241-256. 4. Diaz Lopez B., 2011. Whistle characteristics in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mediterranean Sea: influence of behaviour. Mammalian Biology 76: 180-189. 5. ?Diaz Lopez, B. & Shirai, J.A.B., 2010. Mediterranean common bottlenose dolphin's repertoire and communication use. In: Dolphins: Anatomy, Behavior, and Threats, (A.G. Pierce & L. Correa Eds.), Nova Science Publishers, New York. Pp 129 -148. 6. ?Diaz Lopez, B., 2009. The bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus foraging around a fish farm: Effects of prey abundance on dolphins' behaviour. Current Zoology 55(4):243-248. 7. ?Diaz Lopez, B., Bunke, M. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture off Sardinia Island (Italy): ecosystem effects evaluated through a trophic mass-balance model. Ecological Modelling 212: 292-303. 8. ?Diaz Lopez, B. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture and bottlenose dolphins social structure.Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 62 (6): 887-894. 9. ?Diaz Lopez, B., Shirai, J.A.B., Bilbao Prieto, A. & M?ndez Fern?ndez, P., 2008. Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Journal Marine Biological Association of U.K 88, Special Issue 06: 1153-1157. 10. ?Diaz Lopez, B & Bernal Shirai, J.A.B., 2007. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) presence and incidental capture in a marine fish farm on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)" Journal of Marine Biological Association of U.K 87: 113 ? 117.? 11. ?Diaz Lopez, B., 2006. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Predation on a Marine Fin Fish Farm: Some Underwater Observations". Aquatic Mammals 32 (3): 305 ? 310. 12. ?Diaz Lopez, B., 2006. "Interactions between Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and gillnets off Sardinia". ICES Journal of Marine Science 63: 944-951. 13. ?Diaz Lopez, B., Marini, L. and Polo, F. 2005. The Impact of a fish farm on a Bottlenose dolphin population in the Mediterranean Sea. Thalassas 21(1):53-58. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From blumenthal.ryan at gmail.com Thu Mar 13 16:03:23 2014 From: blumenthal.ryan at gmail.com (Ryan Blumenthal) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:03:23 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Experienced Seismic Marine Mammal Observers Needed Message-ID: Compass Personnel Services, Inc. is currently looking for a team of experienced Seismic MMO's for a 2 week project on the US East Coast, commencing next week. We are also looking to build up a database for future opportunities. Please send a CV and Cover letter to Mr. Phil Garrod at pgarrod at compassoffshore.com Best Regards, Phil Garrod Compass Personnel Services 21559 Provincial Boulevard Katy, TX 77450 This email was sent on behalf of Mr. Garrod with his permission. 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In addition, we will offer a series of specialized preconference workshops and cultural events. * This year we will offer simultaneous spanish-english translation (free of charge), *so we hope to host a good number of non-spanish speakers. SOMEMMA's meeting will be held in the historical city center of the beautiful city of Queretaro, famous for its quaint streets and plazas filled with cafes, bars, museums and theatres. In addition, our venue is close to Pe?a de Bernal, the wine and cheese route of Tequisquiapan and the historical Cerro de las Campanas. There will be a number of cultural and entertainment events, from hot air balloon rides to adventure tourism and ghost walks. Our banquet will be held at a restaurant famous for its typical food from the state of Oaxaca, and we will have live music for dancing. *You will definitely not regret coming to the meeting in Queretaro! * *Deadline for early* *(low cost) registration is 22 march 2014 *(40 USD for student that are SOMEMMA members, 72 USD for non member students; 80 USD for professionals that are SOMEMMA members, 114 USD for professionals that are not SOMEMMA members) Detailed information can be found at: http://kacevedow.wix.com/somemma34reunion#!english-version/cf8j You can also contact our member at large Sally Mizroch ( sally.mizroch at gmail.com) for more information. I hope to see you in Queretaro! Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse President of SOMEMMA 2012-2014 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I recently presented these results at the Society for Marine Mammalogy's Biennial Conference in Dunedin, New Zealand (December 2013). We think it adds valuable information to the interesting recent developments in the study of Cetacean Morbillivirus worldwide. Best Wishes, Nahiid. Nahiid Stephens BSc BVMS (Hons) MANZCVSc (VetPath) Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology School of Veterinary and Life Sciences Murdoch University Murdoch WA 6150 Phone: +61 8 9360 2666 Email: N.Stephens at murdoch.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This program has been developed in response to many of our marine biology students requesting a day of their field intensive courses be dedicated to creating effective communication via CVs, letter of interest, and email correspondence to potential employers and future graduate advisers. Please share the information below with your students or peers. CV Preparation for Marine Biologists Geared towards undergraduates and recent graduates of marine biology/marine science -A distance learning program : participate in a live classroom from your location prerequisites include a working computer with MS Word and reliable internet access -8 hours of instruction: one 4 hour block each week for two weeks - Classes limited to 10 students per session - Preparation of an effective curriculum vitae and letter of interest -Tips on how to introduce and market yourself through email to perspective employers and potential graduate advisers Session 1: (2 Saturdays) April 26 and May 03, 2014 8:00am -12:00pm CST Session 2: (2 Saturdays) April 26 and May 03, 2014 1:00pm -5:00pm CST Session 3: (2 Sundays) April 27 and May 04, 2014 8:00am -12:00pm CST Session 4: (2 Sundays) April 27 and May 04, 2014 1:00pm -5:00pm CST Session 5: (2 Wednesdays) April 30 and May 07, 2014 6:00pm -10:00pm CST Program fee: $100.00USD (MCERC program alumni receive a 10% discount!) Please email Lindsey at Marine-Eco.org, Mithriel at Marine-Eco.org, with questions or visit our website www.Marine-Eco.org for more information, Simple Application Form, a poster to share with your students, and a course description. *Your participation supports research and education programs at MCERC including the Humpback Whale PhD Dissertation research project.* -- *}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> * *}-wh^ale>* Mithriel M. MacKay Ph.D. Candidate Marine Mammal Research Program Department of Marine Biology Texas A&M University, Galveston (830) 688-9878 mithriel.mackay at gmail.com and Director of Research and Education Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center San German, Puerto Rico, USA and Pipe Creek, Texas 78063 www.Marine-Eco.org MCERC.mail at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Symposium speakers will address the theme in the context of marine mammal and fisheries management, ecosystem modeling, Bayesian statistics, ecological decision-making and population viability analysis, U.S. Endangered Species Act policy, scientific mentoring, and environmental monitoring. See our website for the full schedule of talks with abstracts. Attendees (both off- and on-site) can use #GoodmanSymposium2014 on Twitter to follow the backchannel conference conversation and post question and comments for the speakers. Thank you to our generous sponsors for allowing us to provide this live-stream! We hope you will join us! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The student will spend time at both the University of Florida in Gainesville and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St Petersburg, FL. The student would contribute to the development of a quantitative decision support tool to link the effects of potential management actions on 2 species of endangered marine mammals: manatees and North Atlantic right whales. Examples of analyses include: (1) statistical modeling (including spatial analysis) using Bayesian methods; (2) agent based modeling. In addition to being technically challenging, this project could have useful policy implications for management. Existing datasets available for analysis include: spatial databases of vessel traffic, GPS and radio telemetry data of manatees, time-depth recorders, capture mark recapture information, and aerial survey data of whales and manatees. Qualifications: We are looking for students who are interested in developing an expertise in quantitative ecology and decision making for conservation. Candidates with some knowledge of programming such as: R, MATLAB, Scilab, or Python will be given preference. Knowledge of Geographic Information System software (e.g., ArcGIS) desired, but not required. Ability to work in a team environment is required. Please, also check admission requirements at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/admission/requirements-for-all-applicants Stipend and benefits: The successful applicant will receive two years of research assistantship stipend ($19,660/year), tuition waiver (~$11,400/year), and fringe benefits including health insurance. Funds are also available for the student to participate at a scientific conference. 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The transformation of our view of gray whales over the past century from devilfish to gentle giants has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you are a casual whale watcher or an avid observer of these animals, this is the $10 gray whale resource you have been waiting for. Extensively illustrated with over 140 color photographs, maps and line drawings, this book makes information on the biology and human history of gray whales accessible to those unfamiliar with the published scientific literature on the species. Topics range from basic anatomy and migratory behavior of gray whales to the latest research on the genetics of western gray whales. This book also provides an overview of the scientific research on this species, while tracing the history of whaling activities, gray whales in captivity and the growth of modern whale-watching activities. Purchase and download information for most ereader devices are available at: www.thegraywhalebook.com. 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Volunteers are required to assist on a PhD study (supervised by Dr Karen Stockin and Dr Mat Pawley, Massey University and Prof Mark Orams, AUT University) to assess the behavioural ecology and conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. Bottlenose dolphins are classified as nationally endangered within New Zealand waters (Baker et al 2010), with a local population recently described (Tezanos-Pinto et al in press). This study builds upon earlier research undertaken by Tezanos-Pinto (2009) and Constantine (2002) and will among other things, reassess the status and effects of tourism interactions (a decade on from Constantine 2002). Volunteer activities: The field season runs year round and volunteers are required for all periods from April 2014 onwards. A minimum commitment of three months is preferred, with priority given to those who can commit for longer periods. The volunteer team will be required to fulfill several key roles: Assist on a 5.5m dedicated research vessel operating from the Bay of Islands. Surveys will involve daily return trips (not overnight) and be conducted in favorable conditions only. As such, no minimum or maximum number of research days onboard the research vessel can be guaranteed Assist with vessel of opportunity data collection in the Bay of Islands Assist with data processing and preliminary analysis on bad weather days Undertake additional responsibilities/roles as the season progresses Effort will placed into allowing all volunteers the opportunity to gain experience on each element. Volunteer requirements: Be adaptable and patient ? field work is highly weather dependent and could include long, consecutive days both on and off the water Be enthusiastic and team orientated (both in a living and working environment) A willingness to learn Possess a positive attitude Be polite to, and engage positively with, the local community Be physically fit and able to work in outdoor conditions Speak English Possess basic computer skills (excel, word, etc) Preferred (but not necessary) skills/traits: Be enrolled in, or have completed, a degree in a related field (Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Behaviour, etc) Have small boat experience Acoustic/video analysis experience Have previous (marine) field experience Enthusiasm and demonstrable commitment to the project will supersede formal qualifications. Volunteers will be expected to work and live as part of a team with shared cooking and cleaning duties. Unfortunately, monetary compensation cannot be provided, and volunteers will be required to pay for their own food and accommodation. However accommodation will be provided in the field research house at a reasonable rate. Volunteers must pay and organize for their own transport to the field site (3 hours North of Auckland). Information, prices and assistance can be provided to successful applicants. Application process: Applicants should send a short email cover letter, using ?volunteer opportunity? as the subject line, to c.peters at massey.ac.nz. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your availability and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference. Early application is recommended to avoid disappointment. Successful applicants will be notified ASAP. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and gain further experience, whilst working on an important research project. For more detailed information on the project please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest. Many thanks Catherine PhD Student Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore City 0745 Auckland New Zealand Tel: +64 (0) 9 414 0800 EXT 41196 Mob: +64 (0) 211 058040 Fax: +64 (9) 443 9790 Email: c.peters at massey.ac.nz http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cdmacleod at gisinecology.com Sun Mar 16 05:37:15 2014 From: cdmacleod at gisinecology.com (Colin D. MacLeod) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:37:15 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Course Announcement: An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology - Glasgow, UK, 23-25 June 2014 Message-ID: <6BC0C92BD2724146A662FACB040FE78D@House1> Course Announcement: An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology GIS In Ecology will be holding an introductory training course on using GIS for marine biological research in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 23rd to 25th of June 2014. It will be taught by Dr. Colin D. MacLeod, the author of ?An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology? (Pictish Beast Publications). It is aimed at those just starting to use GIS in their research and who have little or no existing knowledge of this subject area. More information about this course can be found at: http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_Glasgow_June_2014.htm. All the practical exercises will be done using a standard data set so you do not need to have your own data to do this course. Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 12 people. The course will cost ?395 per person (?300 for students, the unwaged and those working for registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, contact: info at GISinEcology.com. At the end of the course, all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and completion. Each certificate is embossed with the GIS In Ecology official stamp to prevent its fraudulent reproduction. In addition, each certificate has its own unique identification number that we will record, along with your name, meaning that we can verify the authenticity of the certificates we issue (and the course you have completed) on request. To attend this course, you must bring your own laptop computer and have a fully licensed copy of ArcGIS 9.3, 10, 10.1, 10.2 software (ArcGIS 10.2 is the preferred software), and a licence for the ArGIS Spatial Analyst extension pre-installed on it. You can find information about how to get this software package at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/gis-in-ecology-forum/NbFCsGwJ0e8. It addition, you will also need to have spreadsheet software, such as Excel, on your computer. Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by fast train links from most cities in the UK. For example, it can be reached in as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four hours. The course will be held in central Glasgow at the IET Glasgow Teacher Building (14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DB, UK). Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. However, Glasgow provides a wide range of accommodation options to fit most budgets. Information on hotels and hostels in Glasgow can be found by visiting the webpage for the course. This course will be followed by a second course running from the 26 ? 27th June at the same venue titled ?An Introduction To Species Distribution Modelling In The Marine Environment?. For more information on this course, visit http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_SDM_June_2014.htm. All the best, Colin ================================================================================== GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS In Ecology To help the environment, please do not print out this email unless it is unavoidable. ================================================================================== -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katherynpatterson at yahoo.com Sun Mar 16 11:43:28 2014 From: katherynpatterson at yahoo.com (Katheryn Patterson) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:43:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [MARMAM] D.C. Marine Celebration 03/27/2014, Barcode, 6-10pm In-Reply-To: <1394660709.34354.YahooMailNeo@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <27815cfed30f4916b79f96db3fd233e5@BLUPR01MB501.prod.exchangelabs.com>, <8981aa8b7dc64dbda4bbbfcf9321741d@BLUPR01MB501.prod.exchangelabs.com> <1394660709.34354.YahooMailNeo@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1394995408.73811.YahooMailNeo@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> 2014 D.C. Marine Celebration 6 ? 10pm, Thurs. 27March 2014 BAR-C?DE, 1101 17th Street NW, Washington D.C. ? Happy hour celebration with SCB, DCMC, WAN, GMU and SIN, bringing the area?s top marine and conservation networks together for the fourth time! ?With FREE appetizers (while they last)! ? It's time to dust-off your best Hawaiian shirt to encourage the arrival of spring!We hope you can attend this year's D.C. Marine Celebration - Thursday, 27 March 2014, from 6-9pm at Barcode (1101 17th Street NW, Washington DC), flyer attached. This is a greatly successful event in terms of student outreach and networking in the area. Come join in the fun with the area's top marine?and conservation?network anytime between 6-10pm. Please RSVP to Katheryn Patterson (kpatter3 at gmu.edu) by 25 March 2014. **APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTINGS** Katheryn W. Patterson, Ph.D. Candidate Environmental Science and Public Policy George Mason University Fairfax, VA kpatter3 at gmu.edu Twitter: @MarineKatPat -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This is a great opportunity for college students and recent graduates to gain valuable experience. * * *Commitment: 15-20 hours/week for 15 weeks starting beginning on September* * * *Responsibilities include, but are not limited to* * Taking dorsal fin photos of animals encountered during daily whale watching cruises (these are opportunistic sightings as we are a public whale watching boat) * Maintain detailed data logs of sightings and enter them into ACCESS databases * Answer questions and interpreting for guests on board. * Photo processing and IDing individual whales seen during daily trips * Create a project to display to Aquarium guests using whale data * Maintain Whale App database For more information and the online application, visit http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/volunteer/college_internships/ Application deadline is March 31, 2014 Kera Mathes Education Specialist Aquarium of the Pacific (562) 951-1651 KMathes at lbaop.org "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. 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Mammal Review.? ?doi:10.1111/mam.12021 Abstract below. PDFs available upon request, from Jaime Bola?os, bolanos.jimenez at gmail.com, Jolanda Luksenburg, j.luksenburg at yahoo.com and Antonio Mignucci, mignucci at manatipr.org Abstract 1. Killer whales Orcinus orca are found in all oceans of the world, but most of our knowledge on the species comes from studies conducted at higher latitudes. Studies on killer whales in the Caribbean have been scarce. 2. We compiled 176 records of killer whales from the Caribbean, including 95 previously unreported records and 81 records recovered from the literature, consisting of 27 capture or kill records, 4 stranding records and 145 sighting records. 3. Our results indicate that killer whales are widespread in the Caribbean Sea and can be found year-round in the region. Mean group size was 3.7 animals. A diversity of prey items was recorded, including sea turtles and marine mammals and possibly fish. We cannot exclude ecotype or morphotype-specific dietary specialization in the Caribbean population. A preliminary morphological analysis of 10 characters in 52 individuals from 21 different groups suggests that Caribbean killer whales do not represent any of the four Antarctic and subantarctic types, type 1 from the northwest Atlantic, or ?resident? and ?transient? killer whales from the northwest Pacific. Some Caribbean killer whales share a combination of characters typical of type 2 in the North Atlantic, whereas others share those typical of ?offshore? killer whales in the northwest Pacific. The significance of this is unclear. Comparison of Caribbean killer whales to previously described morphotypes and ecotypes is hampered by the lack of detailed, quantitative data on variation within other types, as well as by the lack of comparisons of genetic diversity. 4. Our study adds to the growing knowledge of the diversity of killer whales worldwide, but underscores that additional research is warranted in the tropics. With warm regards, Jaime Bola?os-Jim?nez -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From changqunz at gmail.com Sun Mar 16 22:20:05 2014 From: changqunz at gmail.com (=?GB2312?B?1cWzpMi6?=) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:20:05 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Papers request, Hello from Yangtze finless porpoises of China Message-ID: Dear MARMAMERS I am ZHANG Changqun who study behavior of Yangtze finless porpoises in Baiji Dolphinarium in Wuhan, china as a master student. What I did belongs to part of breeding project which aim to achieve artificial breeding success in this kin of riverine dolphin as well as to save unique freshwater dolphin inhabiting in Yangtze river from extinct as previous Baiji dolphin. Nowadays, I am looking for some papers as well as books which is important to my study, However, could not be got in china. the information of those wanted papers are put on the following list. I would be very grateful if you can contact me if you have any copy of the listed papers and sent to me by E-mail:changqunz at gmail.com. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards Zhang changqun Wanted literature: 1. Martinez, D. R. and Klinghammer, E. 1978. A partial ethogram of the killer whale. Carnivore1: 13-27 2. Community structure of Bottlenose Dolphins near Sarasota, Florida. Wells, R.S. (1995) 3. Weaver, A. C. 1987. An ethogram of naturally occurring behavior of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in southern Californian waters. Masters Thesis, San Diego State University 4. http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4533490?uid=3737800&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21103469150877 -- More respect, less attack! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From forums at marinemammalcare.org Mon Mar 17 11:08:19 2014 From: forums at marinemammalcare.org (forums at marinemammalcare.org) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:08:19 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Development Manager position open, Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur Message-ID: <20140317180819.50x59oi50k4wgcs4@hostingmail.earthlink.net> The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur (MMCC/FM), a hospital for sick and injured seals and sea lions, is seeking a Marketing and Development manager with a strong background in fundraising, outreach and non-profit management. A degree in marketing or business management is required, as well as four years experience working in non-profit fundraising. ? The ideal candidate will be adept at working with and balancing the needs of several affiliated organizations. Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of tax and nonprofit requirements, have the ability to maintain copious donation records and possess a track record of moving smaller organizations toward large-scale capital growth. This position may require travel throughout the Southern California area for networking and outreach duties. Individuals local to the San Pedro/Southern California area (or willing to relocate) are preferred. ? We are an equal employment opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. ? Please send cover letter and Cv to: ? Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur 3601 South Gaffey Street, #8 San Pedro, CA 90731 Attn: David Bard ? www.marinemammalcare.org ? ? ? From jlevenson at mac.com Mon Mar 17 12:24:14 2014 From: jlevenson at mac.com (jake levenson) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:24:14 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Registration for the 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress is Now Open Message-ID: <27A7AE80-FFD3-4F2E-B015-9C5D700879A8@mac.com> Registration for the 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress is Now Open Share with friends, colleagues, organizations & listservs! The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress will be held from 14-18 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Registration for the congress is now open, and information on registering can be found one the Meeting Registration page of the IMCC3 website: http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014/registration-participation/meeting-registration. (A pdf of registration fees is available here: http://www.conbio.org/images/content_conferences/IMCC3_VAT_Reg_Form_15_March_2014.pdf.) To take advantage of reduced early registration rates, you must register for IMCC3 by 22 April 2014. SCB Marine Section members received reduced rates on IMCC3 registration! In fact, the money you save from becoming an official member is greater than the cost of membership. Joining is easy and can be done at the SCB Membership website: http://www.conbio.org/membership/become-a-member. Check your membership renewal by logging in to yourmembership page. Click "Join a Section" under My Society Involvement to become an official member of the Marine Section. (You can be a member of up to two sections.) The review process is underway for submitted abstracts, and decisions are coming soon. Jacob Levenson Ecologist, Educator, All-Around Good Guy http://www.JacobLevenson.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hr at alaskasealife.org Mon Mar 17 14:43:39 2014 From: hr at alaskasealife.org (Human Resources) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:43:39 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Marketing, Sales & Events Manager/Director position Message-ID: The Alaska SeaLife Center generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems is seeking applications for the following: *Marketing, Sales and Events Manager/Director* This position is responsible for marketing, sales, communications, advertising and events at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Serves as co-chair of the cross-functional Visitor Team. Must believe in the core values of the ASLC and be driven by the mission. *Education and Experience Requirements:* Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years' experience in similar position (ten years preferred) with a minimum of three years supervisory experience (five years preferred) or the equivalent. *Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):* 1. Serves as the Center's lead on marketing and sales activities with various professional tourism companies and marketing associations. Develops annual sales initiatives, visitor projections and makes presentations to potential customers, both at the ASLC and in external venues. Monitors and provides analysis of marketing and sales effectiveness. Implements corrective measures, when necessary. Oversees the creation, placement and tracking of advertising as well as develops strategic plans, policies and advertising strategies. 2. Manages the "public face" of the Center and key interactions with media, members and friends - leads development of written materials for public relations events, press releases, feature articles, annual reports and all media-related requests. Communicates to the media and general public in a timely and positive manner. Oversees the Center photo and presentation database. Oversees the ASLC Facebook account and other social media programs (e.g. Twitter); establishes protocols for their use and limitations. Enhances branding and manages the use of the Center's logo. 3. Works with ASLC staff, within their areas of expertise, to help provide supporting materials for web updates, proposals, exhibits and communications. Ensures accuracy in all written and media representations of the Center's work and operations. 4. Coordinates with all departments to facilitate events, including fundraising events, member events, staff events, and facility rentals. Works closely with the Development Department to create a seamless plan for all fundraising events, maintaining primary responsibility for decorations, logistics, food & beverage, venue, and staffing. 5. Conducts VIP, media and FAM facility tours as needed. 6. Ensures proper control and administration of all assigned resources including annual budget allocations, capital improvements, fixed assets, equipment, supplies, and purchasing authorities. Maintains cost-effective oversight of expenditures. 7. Supervises personnel matters within the department. Assigns and checks work, establishes schedules, sets deadlines, and delegates authority. Sets performance standards for staff. Prepares annual performance evaluations. Makes department related personnel recommendations. 8. Ensures all department personnel are properly trained and equipped for their assigned tasks, and conducts or arranges for training as necessary to carry out the department's objectives. 9. Assists the President and CEO with formulating the Center's policies and procedures as they relate to Sales, Marketing and Events and ensures they are accurate, current, and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Reviews and updates policies as laws change. 10. Coordinates resources with the Development, Husbandry, Research, Education, Facilities and Operations Directors to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner to support the Center's mission and success. 11. When requested by the President and CEO, communicates with members of the Board of Directors and their assigned committees concerning matters affecting the Center. 12. Keeps the President and CEO informed of the Department's status and problems. 13. Innovates ways to enhance and improve Center operations, within budgetary resources. 14. Maintains official ASLC records in accordance with the current Records Retention Policy and Schedule. This is a full-time position. ASLC offers a competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. *Apply by:* Open until filled *Start Date:* ASAP Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to HR at alaskasealife.org. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. *EO/AA** Employer* Human Resources Alaska SeaLife Center -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at edmaktub.com Tue Mar 18 03:36:48 2014 From: info at edmaktub.com (info at edmaktub.com) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:36:48 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Summer cetacean surveys between Barcelona and Balearic Islands Message-ID: Dear all, EDMAKTUB Association is seeking volunteers for this year summer cetacean research trip in the Mediterranean Sea, Spain. Survey Date: From 21st to 27th of July 2014. DESCRIPTION: EDMAKTUB association for the study and disclosure of aquatic environment, specially focused in the study of cetaceans, offer places for volunteers for this year summer campaigns of ?BCNCET-CETCAT? project. The aim of the project is to study the cetacean species in the Mediterranean Sea (Catalan-Balearic area). The association catamaran will sail around the Balearic Sea, between the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. It will departure from the Barcelona harbour the 21st of July (early morning) and will arrive to Barcelona the 27th of July. Visual and acoustical surveys, studying the distribution, behaviour, and sound production of the sighted species will be conducted from early morning to evening during the 7 days on board. The assistants will be able to learn: species identification, environmental and behavioural data collection, sound collection, sound tracking and basic marine navigating skills (Equivalent to MMO and PAM practices). Moreover an innovative and non-invasive methodology based on the use of remote control model airplanes or drones (multicopters) for the cetacean study is going to be used, as they transmit real-time images of animals and allow to capture these images, as well as, use it for possible biological-sampling. Accommodation and food is provided by the association during the 7 days, but assistants are required to contribute with 800? for general campaign expenses. Travel expenses are not included. No previous experience is required, as the scientists present in the campaign will provide all the necessary information and teach assistants. If you are interested or would like to have more information, please write us sending your curriculum vitae at: info at edmaktub.com Thanks! All the Edmaktub team From eandreu at turmares.com Sat Mar 15 10:33:43 2014 From: eandreu at turmares.com (eandreu) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:33:43 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Course for whale watching guide in Tarifa, Spain Message-ID: Course for whale watching guide, Tarifa, Spain: Taught content: ? Legislation for cetacean observation and tourism; ? The role of a touristic guide; ? Technics for interpretation and communication: the dynamics of groups; ? The tourism of cetacean observation: origin and evolution; ? The Gibraltar strait: oceanographic, geologic, meteorological and socio-economic characteristics; ? Biogeography, ethology, ecology, threats and conservation status of cetaceans. Practical content: ? 4 on board practical sessions under the supervision of an experienced guide in the vessels of Turmares (guaranteed); ? 1 on board research session in the vessel Rainbow (if weather allows). Price: ? ? 350 per person ? ? 320 p/p for a group b/n 6 to 9 people ? ? 300 p/p for a group of 10 + *Prices include accommodation and the course?s taught and practical contents; 20 % discount is available for students, unemployed, pensioners and people with already arranged accommodation. In order for effective reservation to be done: 100 euro deposit p/p, necessary. Dates: ? March, 2014: 21st, 22nd , 23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th ? (Intensive) May, 2014: 1st- 4th ? May, 2014: 16th, 17th, 18th , 23rd,24th and 25th ? (Intensive) June: 5th-8th For more information contact: Ezequiel Andr?u, head of the research and environmental education department at Turmares: e-mail: eandreu at turmares.com; mob: +34600667061; stationary: + 34956680741 Website (updated version coming soon): http://www.turmares.com/ -- Ezequiel Andr?u Cazalla Dpto. Medio Ambiente Turmares Tarifa S.L. 650570668/956680741 eandreu at turmares.com turmares at turmares.com From philippeverborgh at yahoo.fr Tue Mar 18 08:13:05 2014 From: philippeverborgh at yahoo.fr (CIRCE Philippe Verborgh) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:13:05 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [MARMAM] Join CIRCE to work on cetaceans of the Strait of Gibraltar Message-ID: <1395155585.68676.YahooMailNeo@web133205.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Dear MARMAMers, The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.info) offers the possibility to take part in a field course on cetacean research techniques as a research assistant in the Strait of Gibraltar. ? CIRCE has been studying the seven species of cetaceans inhabiting the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar since 1999 and has already gained a lot of knowledge on these populations. ? The Strait of Gibraltar is an amazing place to study cetaceans since 4 species (long-finned pilot whales, bottlenose, common and striped dolphins) are resident and use a small area all year round at about 40 min from shore. In Spring-Summer killer and sperm whales also join the area for foraging purposes while fin whales are migrating through the Strait. ? We are offering you the opportunity to spend 12 days (or more) with our team of experts in the field and at the research station to learn all about the cetaceans of the Strait of Gibraltar. ? Activities will include but are not limited to: - Boat-based surveys and data collection at sea whenever the weather conditions are suitable - Personal work on photo-ID matching. - General presentations on the cetaceans inhabiting the Strait of Gibraltar - Presentation of the different methodologies to study these species (photo-ID, biopsy sampling, diet using stable isotopes, population genetics, satellite tracking?) - Presentation of the latest results from our research and their contribution to the conservation of the species of the Strait - Presentation of all the ongoing research projects ? No previous knowledge about cetacean and/or marine science is required as we will adapt the presentations and missions according to the level of knowledge of the participants. However a good mood and enthusiasm is welcome. ? Lectures will be available in English, French or Spanish. ? Prices are 990? per trip (800? for students) including housing, food, surveys at sea, training of research methods, transport and additional activities. This price does not include your trip to and from Algeciras or Tarifa, Spain. ? You will find all the information about dates, what is included in the price etc. on our website (available also in French and Spanish): http://www.circe.info/~circe/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=94&Itemid=200&lang=en ? Scientific publications can also be found on our website (available also in French and Spanish): http://www.circe.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=179&lang=en Don?t miss this unique opportunity to meet researchers in the field and to enjoy the amazing wildlife of the Strait of Gibraltar! ? For more information you can contact us at: philippe(at)circe.info ? Philippe VERBORGH CIRCE (Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans) C/ Cabeza de Manzaneda, 3 11390 Pelayo-Algeciras C?diz Spain www.circe.info facebook.com/Circe.org twitter.com/Circe_org philippe(at)circe.info -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anna.kopps at gmx.com Wed Mar 19 03:17:03 2014 From: anna.kopps at gmx.com (Anna Kopps) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:17:03 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on cultural hitchhiking in bottlenose dolphins Message-ID: <53296E9F.1070609@gmx.com> Dear Marmamers, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of our latest article "Cultural transmission of tool use combined with habitat specializations leads to fine-scale genetic structure in bottlenose dolphins" in Proceedings of the Royal Society, B. Abstract: Socially learned behaviours leading to genetic population structure have rarely been described outside humans. Here, we provide evidence of fine-scale genetic structure that has likely arisen based on socially transmitted behaviours in bottlenose dolphins (/Tursiops/ sp.) in western Shark Bay, Western Australia. We argue that vertical social transmission in different habitats has led to significant geographical genetic structure of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) haplotypes. Dolphins with mtDNA haplotypes E or F are found predominantly in deep (more than 10 m) channel habitat, while dolphins with a third haplotype (H) are found predominantly in shallow habitat (less than 10 m), indicating a strong haplotype--habitat correlation. Some dolphins in the deep habitat engage in a foraging strategy using tools. These 'sponging' dolphins are members of one matriline, carrying haplotype E. This pattern is consistent with what had been demonstrated previously at another research site in Shark Bay, where vertical social transmission of sponging had been shown using multiple lines of evidence. Using an individual-based model, we found support that in western Shark Bay, socially transmitted specializations may have led to the observed genetic structure. The reported genetic structure appears to present an example of cultural hitchhiking of mtDNA haplotypes on socially transmitted foraging strategies, suggesting that, as in humans, genetic structure can be shaped through cultural transmission. The abstract can be viewed here: http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/281/1782/20133245.abstract For any questions or requests for the PDF, please email corresponding author Dr. Anna Kopps at: anna.kopps at gmx.com . Best, Anna -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net Wed Mar 19 10:42:58 2014 From: lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net (Lyne Morissette) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:42:58 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] EXTENDED DEADLINE: Abstract submissions for AFS symposium on Marine mammals & Fisheries interactions Message-ID: <63954CEB-DACB-43D1-A022-1984A71F3809@globetrotter.net> Dear Marmam colleagues, We are responsible of a special symposium on Marine mammals & fisheries interactions during the American Fisheries Society 144th annual meeting, August 17-21 2014 in Qu?bec City. A brief description of the symposia is provided below. EXTENDED DEADLINE: you can submit your abstract through the AFS system online at www.afs2014.org/symposia, and by selecting the "marine mammals & fisheries interactions" tab. Exceptionally, the system will be opened March 20 & 21 for those of you who haven't got the time to submit before the 14th. For any question, please contact me at lyne.morissette at globetrotter.net Hope to see you there! Lyne Marine mammal and fisheries interactions : management challenges in a changing world. Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries can be either direct (or operational), through bycatch, depredation and disturbance, or indirect (or ecological) through competition, trophic interactions, or habitat degradation. In both cases, this pose serious conservation challenges, and this has become an increasingly important topic in managing marine ecosystems and the species they support, resulting in new paradigms in fisheries management. Direct interactions between marine mammals and fisheries pose some of the most serious and immediate threats to the animals and thus represent some important conservation challenges. Giving the current status of global fisheries, the chances of having marine mammals interacting with fishing gear is increasing. There are various way marine mammals can directly interact with fisheries, such as bycatch and depredation, and a lot of research is done to mitigate the problem. Trophic interactions between marine mammals and fisheries have been the subject for considerable research during the last decade. However, the extent to which the issue is addressed in an ecosystem, a multi-species context, is still limited. Consequently, there is still a lack of unequivocal evidence for competition between marine mammals and fisheries on a global scale. This may be due to (1) the absence of appropriately scaled information on marine mammals? diet and ecology; (2) the lack of consideration of all trophic groups in the ecosystems where these interactions might happen or (3) the indirect effects being more important than initially thought in foodwebs. The aim of this symposia is to present an update on our knowledge of direct and indirect interactions between marine mammals and fisheries, to bring fisheries scientists and marine mammal experts together and discuss ideas on how to adapt to these issues in a time of changing marine ecosystems. Lyne Morissette, Ph.D. ?cologie des ?cosyst?mes & mammif?res marins Marine mammals & ecosystem ecology 418.750.5685 M at M-expertisemarine.com www.m-expertisemarine.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From angela_martin85 at hotmail.com Thu Mar 20 04:32:15 2014 From: angela_martin85 at hotmail.com (angela martin) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:32:15 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for Expressions of Interest: GEF Dugong and Seagrass Project Message-ID: Greetings from the Dugong MoU Secretariat and The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund! This is a call for Expressions of Interest in the position of Project Coordinator for an international Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project. The Project Coordinator will lead the Project Coordination Team of the UNEP Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), entitled: Enhancing the Conservation Effectiveness of Seagrass Ecosystems Supporting Globally Significant Populations of Dugongs Across the Indian and Pacific Ocean Basins. Full details can be viewed on the vacancy page of the CMS website here: http://www.cms.int/secretariat/vacancies.htm, under ?Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund - Dugong & Seagrass Conservation Project?. Expressions of Interest should be sent to Ms Mariam Yacout: myacout at cms.int by the deadline of 14 April 2014. This project-based position will be based in the United Arab Emirates and hosted by the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. Many thanks and best regards, Angela Martin Team Associate Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi ? United Nations Environment Programme c/o Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi ? PO Box 45553 ? Abu Dhabi ? United Arab Emirates T +971 2 693 4500 ? F +971 2 499 7252 ? amartin at cms.int ? Skype: angela.martin885 ? www.cms.int Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From grgur.pleslic at blue-world.org Thu Mar 20 07:02:54 2014 From: grgur.pleslic at blue-world.org (=?iso-8859-2?Q?Grgur_Plesli=E6?=) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:02:54 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Internship at Adriatic Dolphin Project - North Dalmatia Message-ID: <000001cf4445$182edbb0$488c9310$@blue-world.org> INTERNSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE ADRIATIC DOLPHIN PROJECT - NORTH DALMATIA Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation, Croatia, is offering an internship position for the summer of 2014. The selected intern will participate in a boat-based study on bottlenose dolphins in the region of northern Dalmatia. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice field-work methods, including photo-identification, navigation and behaviour data collection, storage and analysis. Participation also presents an opportunity to use part of the dataset for writing a BSc or MSc thesis. The available period is from June to September 2014. Project background Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation runs Adriatic Dolphin Project (ADP) since 1999. This research project focuses on biology and ecology of the bottlenose dolphins and other cetaceans inhabiting the Adriatic Sea. In 2013 a new research project was initiated to include the region of North Dalmatia (ADP ND). The aim of this study is to gain insight into the status of local bottlenose dolphin population by investigating their abundance, homerange, association patterns, habitat use, survival rate and interactions with fisheries and aquaculture. To increase mobility, researchers, volunteers and interns are based on a 13 m wooden boat during 10-day trips. Daily area surveys in search for dolphins are conducted using a 5.2 m RIB. There is a 5-day period spent in homeport (island of Murter) between each 10-days boat trip. What you can expect: Daily procedures are strongly dependent on current weather conditions. During favourable weather (calm sea) the team is surveying the area in search for dolphins. During these surveys, intern will assist researchers in searching and collection of photo-identification, navigation and behavior data. Daily area surveys usually last between 3 and 5 hours, but can sometimes last up to 8 hours. Upon returning to the base (boat or land) intern helps out in storing and sorting the collected data, and general boat and equipment maintenance tasks. After the daily tasks are completed the whole team has time off. This internship also provides an opportunity to use part of the collected data set for writing a BSc or MSc thesis, under supervision of your respective menthor and in co-mentorship of Blue World Institute's researchers. Requirements: * Background in biology, ecology or related fields (currently studying or recently graduated) * Strong interest in cetacean research * Team spirit * Ability to work long hours in summer heat * No sea-sickness * English speaking * Readiness to live and work on a boat and share cabin with others Dates: Selected intern will receive a detailed training at the beginning of internship. Therefore, only candidates who can commit minimum of 30 days will be considered. Availability for longer period is prefered. Start date: 25th of May End date: 30th of September Costs: We are, unfortunately unable to provide financial support for participation. Therefore, selected inten will have to cover trip to and from Murter, living expenses and food during periods on land. In Murter, which is home port of the research boat, acommodation can be found from cca. 20 EUR. During the 10-day boat trips intern will have to compensate food, insurance and harbour fees costs at a fixed rate of 10 EUR per day. To apply: There is no deadline. Candidates will be selected based on their CVs and first come - first served basis. Please, send an e-mail with your CV and a short text expressing your interest to: grgur.pleslic at blue-world.org . You can find more details about the project here: http://www.blue-world.org/en/science/north_dalmatia/ Grgur Plesli? Senior Researcher Blue World Institute http://www.blue-world.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maria.camila.rosso at gmail.com Wed Mar 19 21:43:37 2014 From: maria.camila.rosso at gmail.com (Camila Rosso) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:43:37 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] =?iso-8859-1?q?16=AA_Reuni=F3n_de_Trabajo_de_Expertos_en?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_Mam=EDferos_Acu=E1ticos?= Message-ID: We are proud to invite the Marine Mammal community to the 16th RT Working Meeting of Experts on Southern Aquatic Mammals and Congress of the Latin American Specialists on Aquatic Mammals (SOLAMAC for its acronym in Spanish) to be conducted in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, from the 1st to the 5th of December, 2014. This event will be associated with the Colombian Congress of Zoology, which in the 2010 version had more than 2500 attendees. The main topic of this RT is impacts of human activities on aquatic mammals. In this event we will have keynote presentations, sessions for oral presentations, videoposter presentations, and symposiums related with interest topic related with our theme. You can find information in www.solamac.org, www.omacha.org and http://www.congresocolombianozoologia.org/index.php/el-congreso/eventos-invitados . He hope see you all there! La 16? Reuni?n de Trabajo de Expertos en Mam?feros Acu?ticos de Am?rica del Sur/10 Congreso de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Especialistas en mam?feros Acu?ticos (Solamac) se realizar? en el Centro de Convenciones de Cartagena, Colombia, entre los d?as 1 y 5 de diciembre del a?o 2014. Este evento estar? asociado al Congreso Colombiano de Zoolog?a, el cual en la versi?n del a?o 2010 cont? con m?s de 2.500 asistentes. El tema escogido para este evento es "Impactos de actividades humanas y la conservaci?n de mam?feros acu?ticos en Latino Am?rica". Se realizar?n mesas con actividades que incluyen minicursos, mesas de trabajo y presentaciones magistrales relacionadas con el efecto de iniciativas productivas que afectan los mam?feros acu?ticos, los m?todos para detectar y medir estas perturbaciones y formas de prevenir, controlar, disminuir o compensar los impactos. Para mas informaci?n consulten las paginas: www.solamac.org, www.omacha.org and http://www.congresocolombianozoologia.org/index.php/el-congreso/eventos-invitados . ?Pr?ximamente contaremos con m?s informaci?n! Informamos que a 16? Reuni?o de Trabalho de Especialistas em Mam?feros Aqu?ticos da Am?rica do Sul / 10? Congresso da Sociedade Latino americana de Especialistas em mam?feros Aqu?ticos (Solamac) ser? realizado no Centro de Conven??es de Cartagena, Col?mbia, entre os dias 1 e 5 de dezembro de 2014.O evento estar? associado ao Congresso Colombiano de Zoologia, cuja ?ltima edi??o em 2010 teve mais de 2.500 participantes. O tema escolhido para esta edi??o foi: "Impactos das atividades humanas e a conserva??o de mam?feros aqu?ticos na Am?rica Latina". O tema ser? abordado atrav?s de diferentes atividades como: mesas redondas, minicursos e apresenta??es orais relacionadas com o efeito de projetos produtivos que afetam os mam?feros aqu?ticos, m?todos para detectar e medir as perturba??es e maneiras de prever, controlar, diminuir ou compensar os impactos. Para m?s informa??o visite os sites: paginas: www.solamac.org, www.omacha.org and http://www.congresocolombianozoologia.org/index.php/el-congreso/eventos-invitados . -- MARIA CAMILA ROSSO LONDO?O Maestra en Sistemas Costeiros e Oce?nicos CEM/UFPR, Brasil Bi?loga Marina UJTL, Colombia Telefono: 57 1 3152241 Cel. (57) 3125731503 Bogot? - Colombia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marinemammalogy.southernafrica at gmail.com Thu Mar 20 04:00:32 2014 From: marinemammalogy.southernafrica at gmail.com (African Marine Mammal Colloquium) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:00:32 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] First Announcement - 5 day Workshop on Techniques for Estimating Marine Mammal Abundance - July 2014 Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The SAMSS/AMMC website is up and running - don't forget for this year's meeting you need to go through the full application process and costs for the SAMSS. The AMMC will be run as special sessions within the main meeting. http://samss2014.co.za/ Early registration ends soon! One of the reasons for running the AMMC is to take advantage of everyone already being in the same place to run some additional relevant workshops and meetings. I'm happy to announce that Prof Phillip Hammond of the Sea Mammal Research Institute will be coming to the Cape to run a workshop immediately following the AMMC/SAMSS meeting in July this year. *Dates*: 19-23 July 2014 (Immediately after SAMSS / AMMC) *Presenter*: Prof Phil Hammond, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK *Venue*: TBD (possibly Cape Town but somewhere near the SAMSS venue) *Cost*: TBD, but in the region of R2000. Discounts hopefully available for students We're looking into some funding options will will hopefully allow us to bring the costs down. ONLY *18 PLACES *AVAILABLE - PLEASE EMAIL THIS ADDRESS TO BOOK A SPACE. Workshop outline: *Estimating marine mammal abundance and life history parameters* Philip Hammond, Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews, UK This workshop will introduce participants to the methods used to estimate the abundance and life history parameters (primarily survival rates) of marine mammals, especially cetaceans. Methodology will be presented in a statistical framework but the focus will be on practical application of the methods and analysis of the data, and on understanding and dealing with potential biases that arise from applying the methodology in practice. Participants will spend much of the time doing practical exercises and will learn to use the analytical software DISTANCE for line transect sampling analysis and software MARK for mark-recapture analysis. The use of abundance estimates in trend analysis and population viability analysis will also be introduced. On successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to design, execute and analyse data from line transect and capture-recapture studies and understand how results can be used to inform conservation and management. Workshop outline: *Mark-recapture and photo-identification* ? Introduction to mark-recapture techniques, including assumptions of the methods ? Data collection: sampling design, photo-identification, turning photos into data ? Data analysis: using capture histories to estimate abundance (using closed and open population models); estimating survival rates ? *Practical*: two-sample abundance estimation in Excel ? Introduction to MARK: data entry, data analysis, interpretation of results ? *Practical*: using MARK to estimate abundance and survival rates ? Using RMark to run MARK *Line transect sampling and sightings surveys* ? Introduction to line transect sampling, including assumptions and survey design ? *Practical*: survey design using DISTANCE ? Data collection: running a survey ? *Practical*: line transect sampling data collection and data entry using DISTANCE ? Data analysis: selecting a detection function; abundance estimation; variance estimation ? Using DISTANCE to analyze data: interpretation of results ? *Practical*: analytical work using DISTANCE ? Accounting for animals missed on the transect line ? Introduction to density surface modelling of abundance *Population status, trends and population viability analysis (PVA)* ? Power analysis, trend analysis, PVA using software VORTEX ? *Practical*: trend analysis and population viability analysis *Dr Philip Hammond *moved from the Sea Mammal Research Unit in Cambridge to the University of St Andrews in 1996, becoming full Professor in 2005. His research focuses primarily on population dynamics and ecology, in particular the applied aspects of how seals and cetaceans interact with mankind. He is particularly interested in (a) studies of the habitat usage, foraging ecology and diet of marine mammals; (b) the estimation of abundance, survival and reproductive rates, and the modelling of marine mammal populations; and (c) studies of the management of whaling, cetacean bycatch in fisheries, seal-fishery interactions, and the conservation of vulnerable species. He has supervised more than 30 PhD students and published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He teaches courses on quantitative methods in biology, ecology, biology of marine organisms, conservation research methods, marine mammal biology and marine mammal conservation. Over the last few years, he has taught practical workshops to students, early career researchers and professional practitioners on estimating abundance and population parameters, and on spatial modelling of habitat usage and abundance, in Spain, Australia, Hong Kong and Thailand. -- __________________________________ African Marine Mammal Colloquium Mammal Research Institute Department of Zoology & Entomology University of Pretoria Pretoria 0002 South Africa http://www.up.ac.za/zoology/MRI/ _________________________________ *Please** consider the environment before printing this e-mail.* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A contour shape dissimilarity score was calculated between each sonar signal and the contours of 2556 social calls. For 2 of 12 experiments, which included upsweep and downsweep sonar signals, randomization tests indicated that the contour shapes of some calls were more similar to the sonar than expected by chance. Better understanding of acoustic signalling in this species is essential to estimate the impact of this relevant response to anthropogenic sound." For those with online access to Marine Mammal Science, the early view (DOI: 10.1111/mms.12099) can be downloaded from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12099/abstract Requests for pdfs can be sent to: rna at st-andrews.ac.uk Best Ricardo Antunes -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To plan your travel (travel and accommodation), please consult the ECS website. Thank you for your kind attention. Feel free to contact the Permanent Secretariat should you need any further information. Best regards, Fannie Dubois --- Fannie Dubois ? Executive Secretary PELAGOS SANCTUARY Palazzo Ducale - Piazza Matteotti, 9 16123 Genova (ITALIA) Tel: +39 010 570 22 01 / +33 9771 9771 4 Email: fanniedubois at sanctuaire-pelagos.org Website: www.sanctuaire-pelagos.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 6351 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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My students and me want to give thanks to the people of this list and institutions that give data for developing this activity such as: - NOAA and the web DOSITS (http://www.dosits.org/audio/marinemammals) - Macauly Library of Cornell University (http://macaulaylibrary.org/) - Acoustic laboratory of Oregon and the web Mobysound (http://www.mobysound.org) - Scripps institution and the web Voices in the Sea (http://cetus.ucsd.edu/voicesinthesea.org) Many people had contributed too like Mariana Melcon from Scripps Whale Acoustic Lab, Lorenzo Rojas Bracho from the National Institute of Ecology in Mexico, Jerome Sueur from the Museum of Natural History of Paris and Angelo Farina of Parma University. These excellent researches give useful comments and the paper had been published in the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2014.02.016). My students are completely crazy by this history that appear in a coffee session of brain-storming of a small group of MENSA of my University. We live to 300 km away from the sea but we are opened to any collaboration that need our knowledge on data analysis. Probably a good idea could be increase the list of species or explore the changes in Doppler shift of one specie in different behavioral activities. The list of species finally studied is: Balaenidae: Balaena mysticetus Eubalaena australis Eubalaena glacialis Eubalaena japonica Balaenoptera acutorostrata Balaenoptera borealis Balaenoptera edeni Balaenoptera musculus Balaenoptera physalus Megaptera novaeangliae Delphinidae: Cephalorhynchus commersonii Cephalorhynchus eutropia Cephalorhynchus heavisidii Cephalorhynchus hectori Delphinus capensis Delphinus delphis Feresa attenuata Globicephala macrorhynchus Globicephala melas Grampus griseus Lagenodelphis hosei Lagenorhynchus acutus Lagenorhynchus albirostris Lagenorhynchus obliquidens Lagenorhynchus obscurus Lissodelphis borealis Orcaella brevirostris Orcaella heinsohni Orcinus orca Pepenocephala electra Pseudorca crassidens Sotalia fluviatilis Sousa chinensis Stenella attenuata Stenella clymene Stenella coeruleoalba Stenella frontalis Stenella longirostris Steno bredanensis Tursiops aduncus Tursiops australis Tursiops truncatus Eschrichtiidae: Eschrichtius robustus Kogiidae: Kogia breviceps Kogia sima Lipotidae: Lipotes vexillifer Monodontidae: Delphinapterus leucas Monodon monoceros Neobalaenidae: Caperea marginata Phocoenidae: Neophocaena phocaenoides Phocoena phocoena Phocoena sinus Phocoenoides dalli Physeteridae: Physeter macrocephalus Platanistidae: Inia geoffrensis Platanista gangetica Pontoporia blainvillei Ziiphidae: Berardius bairdii Berardius arnuxii Hyperoodon ampulatus Indopacetus pacificus Mesoplodon bidens Mesoplodon carlhubbsi Mesoplodon densirostris Mesoplodon europaeus Mesoplodon ginkgodens Mesoplodon hectori Mesoplodon stejnegeri Ziphius cavirostris I hope give thanks personally to the specialists in the next Congress of the European Cetacean Society and I hope to continue learning on this amazing world of cetacean communication. Many regards to everybody, -- ******************************************************** Daniel Pat?n Dom?nguez Numerical Ecology. Ecology Unit Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences Faculty of Sciences. University of Extremadura Avda. Elvas s/n 06071 Badajoz (Spain) http://unex.academia.edu/DanielPatonDominguez https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Paton/ http://sites.google.com/site/numericalecologyuex/home ******************************************************** From p.strong at pembrokeshire.ac.uk Thu Mar 20 11:18:40 2014 From: p.strong at pembrokeshire.ac.uk (Powell Strong) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 18:18:40 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] WOW - Wildlife Observer Wales Courses, Pembrokeshire, 2014 Message-ID: <8BB5F92DDA65194B8075CD54C7FE9805774F8909@PCOV-EX1.pembrokeshire.ac.uk> Dear marmamers. This year's WOW (Wildlife Observer Wales) courses are as listed below. More details available via the web site http://coast.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/wow/. Successful completion of course gains a nationally recognized qualification. Courses include class room and field work, including practical work on the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion coasts, including areas currently of interest for marine renewable energy exploitation. Subsidised rates may apply. The WOW courses are a partnership between Pembrokeshire College and Seatrust http://seatrust.org.uk/default.aspx ? Seabird Observing for Beginners 2 Days 7-8 May ? Whale & Dolphin Observing for Beginners 2 Days 10-11 May ? Seabird Monitoring 3 Days 24-26 June ? Seashore Life 1 Day 20 August ? Seals 3 Days 30 September - 2 October ? Cetaceans 3 Days 29-31 October 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? This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Pembrokeshire College. 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The link to the website for the Secondary Adaptations of Tetrapods to Life in the Water 2014 meeting (or "SecAd") is at: http://events2.gmu.edu/secad2014/ There you can access all of the information needed to plan your travel, register, and submit an abstract for the meeting. Please register early and book your hotel room if you are sure you are going to attend the meeting, so that we can book more hotel rooms at the meeting rate if we run out. Lastly, please forward this message to anyone who you think might also be interested in attending. We look forward to seeing you at SecAdDC in June. Best, Nick Pyenson and Mark Uhen, co-chairs of SecAdDC SecAdDC Host Committee: Daryl P. Domning, Howard University Stephen Godfrey, Calvert Marine Museum Neil P. Kelley, Smithsonian Institution Nicholas D. Pyenson, Smithsonian Institution Nathan Smith, Howard University Mark D. Uhen, George Mason University Jorge Velez-Juarbe, Florida Museum of Natural History Maya Yamato, Smithsonian Institution __________________________________________ Nicholas D. Pyenson, Ph.D. Curator of Fossil Marine Mammals Department of Paleobiology National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution NHB, MRC 121, PO Box 37012 10th & Constitution NW Washington, DC 20013-7012 USA Tel: 202-633-1366 Fax: 202-786-2832 Email: PyensonN at si.edu Twitter: @PyensonLab Lab blog: http://nmnh.typepad.com/pyenson_lab/ Staff page: http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/pyenson.cfm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bm8 at st-andrews.ac.uk Fri Mar 21 07:45:39 2014 From: bm8 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Bernie McConnell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:45:39 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Vacancy: Science Manager at the Sea Mammal Research Unit. Message-ID: <4F6ADB7E3988A54A8ED667FD02ED89F461B9AB19@UOS-DUN-MBX3.st-andrews.ac.uk> Greetings There is vacancy for the new post of Science Manager at the Sea Mammal Research Unit. Applicants should have a proven track record of scientific project management, preferably in the field of marine mammal science. The applicant will work with the Director and the staff at SMRU to implement the Director's and Senior Staff's strategy and vision for the Unit. For example, they will facilitate the translation of SMRU science into government policy and policy requirements. They will project manage the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) statutory and National Capability funding commitments and the Scottish Government funded Marine Mammal Scientific Support research programme; undertake the day to day management of staff and budgets and interact with academic staff, SMRU Marine and the SOI group of companies to assist in successful grant applications and other income generating activities. Details available at https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/ or https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/ViewVacancy.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmPMhRmPPTYPY/EfG+0Gi7kQVKs7U7fPqc4u+FVis1fHa/0HTGFI/G6kWg/zuWzZQLIDD4JrN+9m4Egj6MCKAUqlaHFRYSjPT4B0kBcbyfsTx Dr Bernie McConnell Sea Mammal Research Unit, Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, Scotland. From cbutner at stanford.edu Fri Mar 21 14:02:21 2014 From: cbutner at stanford.edu (Cheryl Butner) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:02:21 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean stomach size data Message-ID: Good afternoon, I am looking for data on stomach size for as many cetacean species as possible, both toothed and baleen. Any possible physical parameter that describes the size of the stomach with or without food in it - weight, volume, length/width, etc. If you have data like this, know of publications that do, or could refer me to people who might, I would really appreciate it if you emailed me with any leads. Thank you in advance for your help! Best, Cheryl Butner Research Assistant - Micheli and Goldbogen Labs Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University Pacific Grove, CA, 93950 USA Tel: (831) 655-6251 cbutner at stanford.edu http://www-marine.stanford.edu Follow Hopkins Marine Station on Facebook & Twitter! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Course fee: ?90 (?80 concessions) Please note: Students will need to have their own digital camera, either a high-end digital compact with manual over-ride or a Compact System Camera or a Digital SLR. For all enquiries and bookings go to http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/sell/lifelong-learning/ or for further information contact Simon sit4 at aber.ac.uk Please note when looking on SELL?s webpages this course is under the Ecology section Laura Mears Project Officer Support our research - adopt a Cardigan Bay dolphin with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Raise money for CBMWC with each internet search you do - it doesn't cost you a penny http://sites.affilyon.co.uk/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS Wales, UK Ffon/Phone: 01545 560 224 E-bost/Email: info at cbmwc.org Website: www.cbmwc.org For all the latest news and sightings information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter and become a fan of our Facebook page www.cbmwc.org http://twitter.com/CBMWC http://facebook.com/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. 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PAM Module Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training Comprehensive 'hands-on' PAM training for delegates with a scientific background in biology and marine sciences who have successfully completed the certified PSO Module. Day 1 . Introduction to Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles . Legislation within the Gulf of Mexico and global oceans . Introduction to Seismic Surveys . Permitting Requirements . Role of the PSO . Data Collection and Reporting Day 2 . Clues & Search Methods for Marine Mammals& Sea Turtles . Species Identification . Testing & Certification Day 3 (classroom) . Sound In Water . Marine Mammals . Anthropogenic Noise in the Sea . Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Marine Mammals . Local Mitigation Guidelines . PAM Principles and the Role of the PAM Operator Day 4 (classroom) . PAM Hardware & Operations . PAM Software . PAMGuard Workshop Day 5 (on a vessel) . Set up and deployment of PAM systems and visual observer stations . Troubleshooting . 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Written comments may be submitted via the project website at www.NWTTEIS.com or by mail. All comments received by April 15, 2014, will be considered in the development of the Final EIS/OEIS. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Very Respectfully, Liane Nakahara Public Affairs Specialist Navy Region Northwest Phone: (360) 396-1630 Cell: (360) 340-5372 Fax: (360) 396-7127 liane.nakahara at navy.mil --------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2014 Release #14-008 NAVY EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR NORTHWEST TRAINING AND TESTING DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/ OVERSEAS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SILVERDALE, Wash. - The U.S. Navy is extending the public comment period for the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) until April 15, 2014, to allow the public more time to submit comments. The Navy prepared the Draft EIS/OEIS to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with military readiness training and testing activities conducted primarily within existing range complexes, operating areas and testing ranges in the NWTT Study Area. The Navy invites the public to submit comments on the Proposed Action and alternatives, and the accuracy and adequacy of the Draft EIS/OEIS analysis. The Draft EIS/OEIS is available for public review online at www.NWTTEIS.com and at the following locations: Washington: . Everett Main Library . Gig Harbor Library . Jefferson County Library - Port Hadlock . Kitsap Regional Library - Poulsbo . Kitsap Regional Library - Sylvan Way Library (Bremerton) . Oak Harbor Public Library . Port Angeles Main Library . Port Townsend Public Library . Timberland Regional Library - Aberdeen . Timberland Regional Library - Hoquiam Oregon: . Astoria Public Library . Driftwood Public Library . Newport Public Library . Tillamook Main Library Northern California: . Fort Bragg Branch Library . Humboldt County Public Library - Arcata Main Library . Humboldt County Public Library - Eureka Main Library . Redwood Coast Senior Center (Fort Bragg) Southeastern Alaska: . Juneau Public Library - Downtown Branch . Ketchikan Public Library The Navy is accepting comments throughout the extended public comment period, which began Jan. 24, 2014, and now runs until April 15, 2014. All comments must be postmarked or received online by April 15, 2014, for consideration in the Final EIS/OEIS. Written comments may be submitted via the project website at www.NWTTEIS.com or by mail to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest Attention: Ms. Kimberly Kler - NWTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager 1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203 Silverdale, WA 98315-1101 Eight public meetings were recently held in Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Southeastern Alaska to inform the public about the Navy's Proposed Action and findings in the Draft EIS/OEIS. Public comments on the environmental analysis were accepted during the public meetings. All comments received by April 15, 2014, will be considered in the development of the Final EIS/OEIS. The Navy's Proposed Action is to conduct training and testing activities, to include the use of active sonar and explosives, within the NWTT Study Area. The Proposed Action also includes pierside sonar maintenance and testing within the NWTT Study Area. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to ensure that the Navy accomplishes its mission to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. This mission is achieved in part by training and testing within the NWTT Study Area. The NWTT EIS/OEIS also supports the renewal of federal regulatory permits and authorizations for current training and testing activities and future activities requiring environmental analysis. The NWTT Study Area is composed of Navy training and testing range complexes, operating areas, testing facilities, and select Navy pierside locations in the Pacific Northwest. Aircraft training and testing activities that take place on or within established Navy airfields at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., or Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman, Ore., are not included in this NWTT EIS/OEIS. 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Koski WR, Stoltz Roi S, Sayegh AJ, Fossati C, Goldstein HH, Beland JA, MacLean S, Yin S (2013). Visual-Acoustic Survey of Cetaceans during a Seismic Study in the South-east Caribbean Sea, April-June 2004. Caribbean Journal of Science 47(2-3):273-283. *Abstract*: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory's monitoring and mitigation program during an academic seismic study in April-June 2004 was the largest cetacean survey undertaken to date in the southeast Caribbean Sea. A total of 10,007 km (904 h) of visual observations occurred from the seismic vessel R/V* Maurice Ewing* and from the support vessel R/V *Seward Johnson II*. In addition, 7375 km (846 h) of passive acoustic monitoring for vocalizing cetaceans occurred from the *Ewing* via a towed 250-m hydrophone array. Approximately 1293 cetaceans in 46 groups were seen from the two vessels, and 78 acoustic detections were made. Nine cetacean species were identified of which the long-beaked common dolphin (*Delphinus capensis*), Atlantic spotted dolphin (*Stenella frontalis*), and bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus*) were sighted most frequently. The striped dolphin (*S. coeruleoalba*), spinner dolphin (*S. **longirostris*), pantropical spotted dolphin (*S. **attenuata*), short-finned pilot whale (*Globicephala macrorhynchus*)*, *sperm whale (*Physeter macrocephalus*), and Bryde's whale (*Balaenoptera edeni*) were also identified during visual surveys. Only the sperm whale was positively identified by acoustic monitoring alone. At least 17 sperm whale detections (visual and/or acoustic) were made around the islands and atolls of the Venezuelan Archipelago near and beyond the 1000-m depth contour. Overall cetacean density in intermediate water (100 to 1000 m deep) was five times greater than in deep (>1000 m) water. This study addresses previous data gaps on the occurrence of cetaceans in shelf and offshore waters across a wide area of the southeast Caribbean Sea in spring. Requests for reprints can be sent to: Mari Smultea mari at smulteasciences.com or Cathy Bacon cathy at smulteasciences.com With warm regards, Cathy -- Cathy Bacon Marine Mammal Research Associate/Marine Biologist Smultea Environmental Sciences, LLC (SES) http://www.smulteasciences.com/# -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cathyebacon at gmail.com Sat Mar 22 07:33:37 2014 From: cathyebacon at gmail.com (Cathy Bacon) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 07:33:37 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Rare Mixed Species Assocations Message-ID: Hello MARMAMers: On behalf of the authors, I am very happy to announce our new note which is now available online: Smultea, M.A., C.E. Bacon, K. Lomac-MacNair, I. Visser, and J. Bredvik. (2014). Rare Mixed-Species Associations Between Sperm Whales and Risso's and Northern Right Whale Dolphins Off the Southern California Bight: Kleptoparasitism and Social Parasitism? Northwestern Naturalist 95(1):43-49. Abstract: Inter-specific behavioral interactions between large whales and small odontocetes are rarely described and little understood. Reasons for such associations have been proposed but are difficult to substantiate empirically given the challenges inherent with studying deep- and long-diving cetaceans at sea. Proposed reasons include some of those described for schooling fish, birds, ungulates, and primates, such as reduced predation through the dilution or predator startle effect, competition for resources, aggression, kleptoparasitism, social parasitism, and play and sociality Herein, we describe the first published social interactions of Sperm Whales (*Physeter macrocephalus*), Risso's Dolphins (*Grampus griseus*), and Northern Right Whale Dolphins (*Lissodelphis borealis*) as photo- and video-documented off southern California in spring 2011. A PDF may be obtained from http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1898/NWN13-11.1 Or requests for reprints can be sent to: Mari Smultea mari at smulteasciences.com or Cathy Bacon cathy at smulteasciences.com Best, Cathy -- Cathy Bacon Marine Mammal Research Associate/Marine Biologist Smultea Environmental Sciences, LLC (SES) http://www.smulteasciences.com/# -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This knowledge can then be applied to improve welfare and or to aid in efforts to conserve a species. Do you want to learn more about training animals for research projects with positive reinforcement? Do you want to learn about the theoretical and practical aspects and challenges one could encounter? This seminar is a combination of lectures, workshops, and animal training sessions specifically focused on the topic of research training. Lecturers include Dr. Magnus Wahlberg, Dr. Guido Dehnhardt, Dr. Elizabeth Henderson, Dr. Rebecca Singer, Sabrina Brando, Martina Schiestl, Kirstin Anderson Hansen, & Jakob H?jer - Kristensen. For more information: http://www.animalconcepts.eu/styled-4/styled-12/styled-3/index.html Best wishes, Sabrina Brando Sabrina Brando BSc. 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Kind regards, Emma Forrester Project Manager UK Mobile +44 (0)7730222001 Office +44 (0)1202 900078 Hydenlyne 1 Princes Court Princes Road Ferndown Dorset England BH22 9JG This email is confidential and for the intended recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended or authorised recipient, please maintain this confidentiality, notify the sender immediately and then delete it from your computer systems. Any unauthorised duplication, dissemination or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vanessa.trijoulet at strath.ac.uk Mon Mar 24 05:58:40 2014 From: vanessa.trijoulet at strath.ac.uk (Vanessa Trijoulet) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:58:40 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper modelling bottlenose dolphin biosonar Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the following paper is now available online: Cranford, T. W., Trijoulet, V., Smith, C. R., and Krysl, P. (2014). "Validation of a vibroacoustic finite element model using bottlenose dolphin simulations: The dolphin biosonar beam is focused in stages," Bioacoustics 23(2), 161-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09524622.2013.843061 Abstract: Psychoacoustic laboratory studies with live dolphins require considerable resources and are essential for assessing the validity of our models. Computerized numerical modelling methods are a reasonable approach to simulate the vibroacoustic functions of the dolphin biosonar apparatus. In order to validate this approach, we chose a vibroacoustic finite element model to simulate sound production and sound beam formation in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), based on computed tomography scans from live and postmortem dolphins. The right and left dorsal bursae were assumed to be potential sound sources. The simulations confirm several hypotheses: (1) the shape of the skull plays a role in the formation of the sound transmission beam; (2) the melon appears to concentrate the acoustic energy by a factor of four in the transmitted beam; (3) focusing the sound beam apparently occurs in a series of stages that include contributions from the skull, nasal diverticula, melon and connective tissue structures. An unexpected result is that adjustments to the focus and direction of the sound beam can result from small (millimetre scale) changes in the relative position of the anterior and posterior bursae within each sound generation complex. Comparing our results with those from dolphin psychoacoustic experiments establishes validation of our vibroacoustic model. The potential for varied effects from anthropogenic sound also emphasizes the importance of developing vibroacoustic modelling. These numerical modelling tools complement experimental data for determining exposure thresholds and may allow us to simulate exposure levels, from moderate to extreme, without impacting live animals. Corresponding author: Ted.W.Cranford at gmail.com Best regards, Vanessa Trijoulet PhD student Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Strathclyde Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow,G1 1XH, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)141 548 3385 http://www.strath.ac.uk/mathstat/staff/researchstudents/vanessatrijoulet/ From sjbuchan at gmail.com Mon Mar 24 08:15:20 2014 From: sjbuchan at gmail.com (Susannah Buchan) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:15:20 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on Chilean blue whale acoustics Message-ID: Dear MARMANers, We are pleased to announce the publication of our most recent paper: *"A new song recorded for blue whales in the Corcovado Gulf, Southern Chile, and an acoustic link to the Eastern Tropical Pacific" * by Susannah J. Buchan, Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete, Luke Rendell, and Kathleen M. Stafford. in Endangered Species Research 23:241-252 http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n3/p241-252/ ABSTRACT: The identity, distribution and movements of blue whales *Balaenoptera musculus* that forage in the Chiloense Ecoregion in Southern Chile remain unclear. Studies of blue whale songs have identified acoustic populations with distinct song types, geographic ranges, migration routes and seasonal residencies--information that is relevant to the conservation of this endangered species. Here, we characterized the song sequences of blue whales that use the Corcovado Gulf based on dipping hydrophone recordings from 3 austral summer field seasons (2008, 2009, 2011), and compare these data to previously described song types for the Southeast Pacific (SEP) in order to better understand meso-scale (versus basin-scale) variation in blue whale song. Two distinct songs, SEP1 and SEP2, emerged from our analysis. Neither of these songs is used by Antarctic blue whales. Although SEP1 was the first song recorded in the Corcovado Gulf area in 1970, we found SEP2 to be the more common song, despite never having been reported previously in this area. Our report of SEP2 adds a new song to the current description of the SEP blue whale repertoire. Our recording of SEP1 reaffirms the acoustic link already established between Chile and the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP); our recording of SEP2 establishes a new acoustic link for this song between Chile and the ETP. These findings provide the basis for future passive acoustic studies on the temporal and spatial distributions of endangered SEP blue whales and for understanding how these songs relate to the population structure. Requests for reprints can be sent to: sjbuchan at gmail.com. We would also like to highlight the *recent creation of the largest Marine Protected Area **in continental Chile* on the Eastern Edge of the Corcovado Gulf, which will boost the conservation of blue whales, other vulnerable cetaceans and their unique Patagonian habitat. More information at: http://wwf.panda.org/?216893/Blue-whale-conservation-gets-a-boost. Kind regards, Susannah -- Susannah J. Buchan, PhD(c) Department of Oceanography, Universidad de Concepci?n sbuchan at udec.cl http://oceanografia.udec.cl/personas/estudiantes/susannah-buchan/ http://aneartotheocean.blogspot.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The IRL, a 250 km long estuary running along the central-east coast of Florida (28.0? N, 80.6? W), is comprised of the Indian River Lagoon, Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and St. Lucie Estuary. Samples of skin and blubber were collected from dead stranded (n = 61, 1994-2004) and live dolphins (n = 153, 2002-2007, 2010, 2011) from throughout the IRL and surrounding environs. Using stable isotopes (SI), dolphins could be assigned to a Mosquito Lagoon subpopulation, a St Lucie Estuary subpopulation, and an Indian River Lagoon subpopulation. Fatty acid signature analysis (FASA) allowed for finer resolution, detecting Mosquito Lagoon and Banana River subpopulations, a separation of northern and southern IRL subpopulations, and a St Lucie Estuary subpopulation. Differences between sexes were detectable within subpopulations using FASA but not using SI. This may indicate that males and females are foraging in similar locations at a similar trophic level (detected using SI), but are varying in the types or proportions of specific prey (indicated by FASA). The combination of these complementary analyses results in a powerful tool for assessing fine-scale population substructure. -- ______________________________________________________ Graham A.J. Worthy, Ph.D. Provost's Distinguished Research Professor of Biology, Hubbs-Sea World Endowed Professor of Marine Mammalogy, and Director, Physiological Ecology and Bioenergetics Lab Department of Biology, University of Central Florida, 4110 Libra Dr, Room BIO402A Orlando FL 32816-2368 Graham.Worthy at ucf.edu http://worthy.cos.ucf.edu/PEBL/ 407-823-4701 office 407-823-5769 FAX skype: graham.worthy "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something" Plato ______________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The lack of knowledge is greater for South American species such as Sotalia guianensis (Van Ben?d?n, 1864). Our objective was to contextualize the behavioral events inside behavioral states using a Permutational Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). Three events occurred in the Feeding, Socio- Sexual and Travelling states (Porpoising, Side flop, Tail out dive), and five events occurred in the Feeding and Travelling states (Back flop, Horizontal jump, Lobtail, Spy-hop, Partial flop ahead). Three events (Belly exposure, Club, and Heading) occurred exclusively in the Socio-sexual state. Partial Back flop and Head flop occurred exclusively in the Feeding state. For the events that occurred in multiple states, we observed that some events occurred more frequently in one of the states (p < 0.001), such as Lobtail, Tail out dive horizontal Jump, Partial flop ahead and Side flop. Our multivariate analysis, which separated Socio-sexual behavior from Feeding and Travelling, showed that the abundance of behavioral events differs between states. This differentiation indicates that some events are associated with specific behavioral states. Almost 40% of the events observed were exclusively performed in one state, which indicates a high specialization for some events. Proper discrimination and contextualization of behavioral events may be efficient tools to better understand dolphin behaviors. Similar studies in other habitats and with other species, will help build a broader scenario to aid our understanding of the functions of dolphin behavioral events. Best regards, Rodrigo -- Rodrigo Tardin Doutorando em Ecologia e Evolu??o - IBRAG - UERJ M.Sc 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 blanca_morales_guerrero at hotmail.com Mon Mar 24 09:57:12 2014 From: blanca_morales_guerrero at hotmail.com (blanca morales guerrero) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:57:12 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean surface time behaviours In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Good morning, I am trying to gather information about the time that some odontocetes and mysticetes spend at sea surface between diving behaviours as a part of one of my thesis chapters. It is proving very diffucult to find such information for all cetacean species - even hunting literature that goes back more than 50 years, so If you have data like this, know of publications that do, or could refer me to people who might, I would really appreciate it if you emailed me with any leads. I thank you for your time and advice, Blanca Morales GuerreroPhd. Student in Dr. Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse's labQuer?taro (M?xico)blanca_morales_guerrero at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cathyebacon at gmail.com Mon Mar 24 19:26:05 2014 From: cathyebacon at gmail.com (Cathy Bacon) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:26:05 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Sokkia DT5A rental or purchase needed ASAP Message-ID: Hello MARMAMers, We are in need of renting or purchasing a Sokkia DT5A theodolite asap for a survey in Alaska. 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See the facebook *event *if you want to join. The International Court of Justice is the only court with general jurisdiction and universal character; its decisions are binding and without appeal. *The court procedures will be available **Online in the United Nations live streaming channel* *. **The **decision of March 31st** can be seen **LIVE* *from 10:00 am (Amsterdam UTC/GMT +1 hour). * *Help us raise awereness** and share **this information* *with your contacts.* *Remember that your **signature* * is important!* *And the Whales, Science and Peace in Antartic counts with your support!* *And join to the **delivery of the signatures * *in the Peace Palace next March 28th!* *GET INVOLVED, **SIGN **AND SHARE(!)* *THANKS!* *[image: Im?genes integradas 1] * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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ABSTRACT: Ontogeny of behavior in young humpback whale (*Megaptera novaeangliae*) calves likely reflects preparation for adulthood, including courtship and reproductive activities, predator avoidance, and prey capture. Reproductive strategies differ for males and females, with males competing aggressively for females, while females focus their energy on raising calves; thus, certain behaviors may develop differently in each sex. In addition to these forces driving behavioral development, ambient conditions, such as Beaufort sea state, may also impact behaviors by requiring adaptations to different environments, some of which are louder or more energetic. Herein, we examine the roles of sex, seasonal period, and sea state on Hawaiian humpback whale calf behavioral development. We used underwater video recordings to document when calves were (1) at the surface without their mothers, (2) in physical contact with or in close proximity to (within 5 m) of their mothers, (3) playing, (4) milling, (5) interacting with divers, or (6) vocalizing (social sounds). We analyzed foot- age of 199 groups (1,485.5 min) in which a calf was present using linear mixed effects models. Sex of the calf was determined in 107 groups (64 females, 43 males). Results indicate that males played or were surface active significantly more often than females, and that calves were at the surface with- out their mothers significantly more often during January and February than March, and significantly more during the end of January than the beginning of February, indicating that spatial proximity to the mother varies. There were no significant findings characterized by sea state though trends were evident. Behavioral differences by calf sex may be attributable to differences by sex in adult social roles--that is, males may need a higher level of fitness and ability to compete for access to females. Greater mother/calf separation midseason may drive development of motor skills, independence, and fitness in preparation for migration . KEY WORDS: Behavior ? Calf ? Humpback whale ? *Megaptera novaeangliae*? Ontogeny ? Underwater A pdf of this manuscript can be downloaded from the Aquatic Mammals website: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.40.1.2014.44 or requests for reprints can be sent to either: Ann Zoidis ann at cetosresearch.org or Kate Lomac MacNair at klomacmacnair at gmail.com Cheers, Maren ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maren Anderson Staff Scientist /Marine Biologist Cetos Research Organization http://www.cetosresearch.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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MMRP collaborates with research groups and animal care facilities all over the world to further our understanding of cetacean sensory systems both in natural and experimental conditions providing valuable information that can be used to mitigate threats to marine mammals. Interns will work directly with and provide essential support to animal care and training staff. Interns will shadow trainers in all aspects of daily care, including food preparation, sanitation, boat and facility maintenance, while assisting in and observing general husbandry, medical procedures, and bio-acoustic research experiments. This opportunity will provide interns with a foundation in animal behavior, animal husbandry, operant conditioning training, and a unique opportunity to gain experience in the highly competitive field of marine mammal science. Interns need to commit to a minimum of 20- 24 hours per week, which can be completed during a combination of full days and/or half days (all beginning at 7am). Each day begins in the fish prep kitchen at 7am at the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base. Positions are probationary and performance based and may be terminated at any point. Start and end dates may be negotiable, however May 15- August 15 (or longer) is preferred. There is no fee for this internship and interns are responsible for their own housing and airfare to Oahu. Some form of personal transportation is preferred. However, there may be opportunities for carpooling with staff to the facility each day and the Oahu bus system is extensive and reliable. Interns are free to seek outside employment on their days off as long as it does not interfere with their commitments to MMRP. Requirements: ? Major in psychology, animal science, biology, zoology, or related field is preferred. ? Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment and have good communication skills. ? Work can be physically demanding, interns must be comfortable working in the elements (rain or shine), be able to lift 60 lbs, and be able to swim. ? Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college professors and/or from supervisors of related work ? Must submit a cover letter describing your short-term and long-term interests and career goals and how they relate to this position, which part of our program interests you most, and how your interests, qualifications, and previous experiences will benefit our program. ? Must submit a resume listing your Major, cumulative GPA, Major GPA, expected graduation date, relevant coursework and letter grade received, and any related professional or volunteer experiences. Please submit application materials and any questions via email to Aliza Milette-Winfree: milette at hawaii.edu To be considered: your email subject line *must* read: *last name_Summer 2014 MMRP Application* -- Aliza Milette-Winfree Marine Mammal Research Program Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology PO Box 1106 Kailua, Hawai'i 96734 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From monica at uac.pt Tue Mar 25 13:55:20 2014 From: monica at uac.pt (=?iso-8859-1?Q?M=F3nica_Cordeiro_de_Almeida_e_Silva?=) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:55:20 -0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on performance of Bayesian State-Space Models fit to Argos data processed with Kalman Filtering Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The following paper entitled "Assessing Performance of Bayesian State-Space Models Fit to Argos Satellite Telemetry Locations Processed with Kalman Filtering" was recently published in PLOS ONE and is available online at http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0092277. Silva MA, Jonsen I, Russell DJF, Prieto R, Thompson D, et al. (2014) Assessing Performance of Bayesian State-Space Models Fit to Argos Satellite Telemetry Locations Processed with Kalman Filtering. PLoS ONE 9(3): e92277. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0092277 Abstract Argos recently implemented a new algorithm to calculate locations of satellite-tracked animals that uses a Kalman filter (KF). The KF algorithm is reported to increase the number and accuracy of estimated positions over the traditional Least Squares (LS) algorithm, with potential advantages to the application of state-space methods to model animal movement data. We tested the performance of two Bayesian state-space models (SSMs) fitted to satellite tracking data processed with KF algorithm. Tracks from 7 harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) tagged with ARGOS satellite transmitters equipped with Fastloc GPS loggers were used to calculate the error of locations estimated from SSMs fitted to KF and LS data, by comparing those to "true" GPS locations. Data on 6 fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) were used to investigate consistency in movement parameters, location and behavioural states estimated by switching state-space models (SSSM) fitted to data derived from KF and LS methods. The model fit to KF locations improved the accuracy of seal trips by 27% over the LS model. 82% of locations predicted from the KF model and 73% of locations from the LS model were <5 km from the corresponding interpolated GPS position. Uncertainty in KF model estimates (5.6?5.6 km) was nearly half that of LS estimates (11.6?8.4 km). Accuracy of KF and LS modelled locations was sensitive to precision but not to observation frequency or temporal resolution of raw Argos data. On average, 88% of whale locations estimated by KF models fell within the 95% probability ellipse of paired locations from LS models. Precision of KF locations for whales was generally higher. Whales' behavioural mode inferred by KF models matched the classification from LS models in 94% of the cases. State-space models fit to KF data can improve spatial accuracy of location estimates over LS models and produce equally reliable behavioural estimates. Kind regards, M?nica Almeida e Silva (Marine Biologist, PhD) ----------------------------------------------------- IMAR - Institute of Marine Research University of the Azores 9901-862 Horta Portugal Phone: (+351) 292200400 http://www.whales.uac.pt/ ----------------------------------------------------- Guest Investigator WHOI - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olivier.adam at upmc.fr Wed Mar 26 10:21:42 2014 From: olivier.adam at upmc.fr (Olivier ADAM) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:21:42 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] DCL Book: 10 years of internation reseach on Detection, Classification and Localization of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics Message-ID: <001d01cf4917$db738450$925a8cf0$@upmc.fr> Dear All, Passive acoustics is now a common tool used to observe cetacean species. The recordings of sounds emitted by whales and dolphins are used to detect the individuals, to classify their sounds and to localize them during their dives. A scientific workshop on these topics was created in 2003 and was called "International Workshop on Detection, Classification and Localization of Marine Mammals using Passive acoustics". Every 2 years since, regular sessions have brought together researchers specialized in marine biology, bioacoustics, underwater acoustics, signal processing, pattern recognition and mathematics. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this workshop, we take the opportunity to publish this book comprising chapters from scientific teams who have actively participated on the advanced international research of cetacean observations. Preface by (alphabetical order) Adam, Desharnais, Mellinger, Moretti, Pavan and Samaran Chapter 1 by Pavan, Fossati and Caltavuturo, Marine bioacoustics and computation bioacoustics at the University of Pavia (Italy) Chapter 2 by Roch, ?irovic and Baumann-Pickering, Detection, classification, and localization of cetaceans by groups at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego State University (2003-2013) Chapter 3 by Moretti, Morrissey, Jarvis and Shaffer, Passive acoustic monitoring on widely-spaced bottom-mounted hydrophones Chapter 4 by Glotin, Giraudet, Razik, Paris, Halkias, Chamrouki, Prevot, Patris, Benard, Monnin, Lelandais, Abeille, Doh, Dufour, Rabouy and Mishchenko, Tracking multiple marine mammals by shortly or widely spaced hydrophones Chapter 5 by Urazghildiiev, Hawthorne, Spaulding and Clark, Detection, classification, localization and tracking marine mammals Chapter 6 by Cholewiak, Risch, Valtierra and Van Parijs, Methods for passive acoustic tracking of marine mammals: estimating calling rates, depths and detection probability for density estimation Chapter 7 by Kandia, Detecting clicks in low SNR conditions Chapter 8 by Nosal, Model-based marine mammal localization methods Chapter 9 by Mouy, Oswald, Leary, Delarue, Vallarta, Rideout, Mellinger, Erbe, Hannay and Martin, Passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals in the Arctic Chapter 10 by Mathias, Thode, Straley, O'Connell and Wild, Studies of depredating sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) off Sitka, AK, using bioacoustics tags and long-range passive acoustic tracking Chapter 11 by J. Oswald, Rankin, Barlow, M. Oswald and Lammers, Real-time Odontocete Call Classification Algorithm (ROCCA): software for species identification of delphinid whistles Chapter 12 by Samaran, Gandilhon, Doh, Pace, Cazau, Laplanche, Lopatka, Glotin, White, Zarzycki, Motsch and Adam, Inside the sounds emitted by some cetacean species PRICE : 79 euros To order this book, 3 solutions : - send an email to dirac.ngo at gmail.com or - buy it on our website: http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/book%20DCL%202013.html or - go on the French Amazon site: http://www.amazon.fr/Detection-Classification-Localization-Mammals-Acoustics /dp/2746661187/ref=sr_1_1?s=english-books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395840447&sr=1-1&keyw ords=detection+classification+marine+mammals If you have any problem, feel free to send me an email: olivier.adam at u-psud.fr Sincerely, Olivier ADAM Bioacoustics Team, CNPS-CNRS UMR 8195 Universit? Paris Sud, Bat.446, 91405 Orsay, FRANCE Tel:(33-1).69.15.68.26 Fax:(33-1).69.15.77.26 Email: olivier.adam at u-psud.fr Website: http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From megster1983 at hotmail.com Wed Mar 26 05:16:52 2014 From: megster1983 at hotmail.com (Megan Whittaker) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:16:52 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Opportunity with Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik Message-ID: JOB OPPORTUNITY AS AN ON-BOARD NATURALIST FOR ELDING WHALE WATCHING REYKJAVIK, ICELAND SUMMER 2014. Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik is a family owned company and has been running since 2000. We are the original operator in Reykjavik, abide by IceWhale guidelines as well as integrating our own and are the first and only environmentally certified whale watching company in Iceland. Elding also provides a platform for marine biologists to study the cetaceans we encounter on our tours to help build our knowledge and understanding. For further information about our company please visit our website at www.whalewatching.is Elding is looking for a guide for the summer and maybe longer that can speak fluent English (main language guiding in) and French. Please specify if you speak other languages fluently too. All applicants must be National Residents of Iceland, have appropriate Working Visas or are from EEA countries. Duration: Positions will start from May to October at least. Shift work on a 2-2-3 schedule (two days on, two off etc. and you have every other weekend off Fri-Sun). Salary will be discussed at a later date but you are looking around 280,000ISK/month ? Narrating clearly and fluently to passengers the biology, conservation and ecology of the marine life found in Faxafloi Bay and other areas around Iceland. ? Spotting wildlife for passengers ? Cleaning ? the main cleaning is done at the end of the day or when cancelled due to bad weather and yes it also means cleaning up vomit and toilets. ? Looking after the welfare and security of passengers onboard. ? Bar work ? Each vessel has a bar where light refreshments are sold ? Hospitality ? this is done both onboard and in the office when needed ? Other work/tasks ? i.e. selling tickets, distributing brochures, answering the phone, translating documents etc? Important skills/qualifications ? A strong interest and education in marine science specifically cetaceans and marine birds ? A good knowledge of conservation issues related to marine life ? Confidence to narrate and interacted with large groups of the public ? Must be a quick learner, adaptive, a very good SENSE OF HUMOUR, hard working, outgoing and generally a very positive person (finding beauty in the little things) ? Be quite strong as there may be some heavy lifting. i.e. moving cases of drinks or working with heavy ropes. ? Be able to work calmly and politely under pressure and sometimes in stressful situations. ? Must have experience on boats preferably of boats above 17m and not acceptable to seasickness easily ? Good spotting skills ? Maritime safety and First Aid certified is an advantage but not necessary. ? Photography skills is desirable ? Willingness to work long hours outdoors in sometimes unfavorable weathers. Elding prides itself on team work, no job is too small or too big for any of our staff members. We work together to make sure everything is finished for the following day. So being a team player is also very important. How to apply: Please email your C.V. and a short description of experience in English specifying any relevant experience you may have with the contact details of at least two references to Megan Whittaker (megan at elding.is) by the 15th April 2014. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From malcolm.mccallum at herpconbio.org Thu Mar 27 10:51:47 2014 From: malcolm.mccallum at herpconbio.org (malcolm McCallum) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:51:47 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] survey for academic job-seekers (MS-PHD) Message-ID: If you were on the job market this year, please consider filling out the below survey. I will post the results to ecolog after they are collected if people are interested. It is part of an on-going study on academic job searches. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TZHKCMC Thank you for your help! -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - Allan Nation 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From Kabloona15 at comcast.net Wed Mar 26 17:01:58 2014 From: Kabloona15 at comcast.net (Steven Swartz) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:01:58 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] Now Available: Lagoon Time: Guide to Gray whales and Natural History of San Ignacio Lagoon In-Reply-To: <1471661793.781143.1395878410663.JavaMail.root@sz0090a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1482796207.781164.1395878518794.JavaMail.root@sz0090a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> NOW AVAILABLE ? JUST PUBLISHED ?Lagoon Time: A Guide to Gray Whales and the Natural History of San Ignacio Lagoon? A Project of The Ocean Foundation ?Lagoon Time? provides visitor and adventure traveler an accurate look into the human and natural history of San Ignacio Lagoon, as well as a handy field guide to gray whale behavior and the diverse botanical, mammal, and avian wildlife in the area. ?Lagoon Time? is a popular, first-hand account of the experiences and discoveries made by Mary Lou Jones, Steven Swartz and their colleagues during their initial study of gray whales wintering in Laguna San Ignacio between 1977 and 1982. Their initial studies were the first systematic research on gray whales that utilize the lagoon as a winter aggregation and breeding area, and contributed to the establishment by the Mexican government of a unique marine reserve for gray whales and other marine wildlife. ?Lagoon Time? also includes a history of 19 th century whalers that exploited the whales in their breeding lagoons, the biogeography of the lagoon and its flora and fauna, international conservation efforts in the 1990?s that halted the development of an industrial salt production facility within the lagoon, the establishment of sustained eco-tourism industry by the local community to ensure that this unique marine ecosystem will survive the inevitable tide of development, and the resurgence of an ongoing science based research and monitoring program to provide information on the biological and ecological health of the lagoon ecosystem. Guides to the common mammals, birds, and plants found at the lagoon are included in this comprehensive publication. The proceeds from the sales of ?Lagoon Time? provide on-going financial support for the research and conservation efforts of the Laguna San Ignacio Ecosystem Science Program, A Project of the Ocean Foundation. ?Lagoon Time? is available from: SUNBELT PUBLICATIONS P.O. Box 191126 San Diego, CA 92159-1126 Telephone 1-800-626-6579 Internet: www.sunbeltbooks.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From david.wu at noaa.gov Thu Mar 27 11:46:41 2014 From: david.wu at noaa.gov (David Wu - NOAA Affiliate) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:46:41 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Real-time PCR assays for detection of Brucella spp. and the identification of genotype ST27 in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the publication of our article is now available online: Qingzhong Wu, Wayne E. McFee, Tracey Goldstein, Rebekah V. Tiller and Lori Schwacke. 2014. Real-time PCR assays for detection of *Brucella* spp. and the identification of genotype ST27 in bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*). Journal of Microbiological Methods DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2014.03.001 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167701214000736 Abstract: Rapid detection of *Brucella* spp*.* in marine mammals is challenging. Microbiologic culture is used for definitive diagnosis of brucellosis, but is time consuming, has low sensitivity and can be hazardous to laboratory personnel. Serological methods can aid in diagnosis, but may not differentiate prior exposure versus current active infection and may cross-react with unrelated gram-negative bacteria. This study reports a real-time PCR assay for the detection of *Brucella* spp*.* and application to screen clinical samples from bottlenose dolphins stranded along the coast of South Carolina, USA. The assay was found to be 100% sensitive for the *Brucella* strains tested, and the limit of detection was 0.27 fg of genomic DNA from *B. ceti* B1/94 per PCR volume. No amplification was detected for the non-*Brucella* pathogens tested. *Brucella* DNA was detected in 31% (55/178) of clinical samples tested. These studies indicate that the real-time PCR assay is highly sensitive and specific for the detection of *Brucella *spp*.* in bottlenose dolphins. We also developed a second real-time PCR assay for rapid identification of *Brucella* ST27, a genotype that is associated with human zoonotic infection. Positive results were obtained for *Brucella* strains which had been identified as ST27 by multilocus sequence typing. No amplification was found for other *Brucella* strains included in this study. ST27 was identified in 33% (18/54) of *Brucella* spp. DNA-positive clinical samples. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the use of a real-time PCR assay for identification of *Brucella* genotype ST27 in marine mammals. Best regards, David -- Qingzhong (David) Wu, JHT, Inc. - Contractor Hollings Marine Laboratory National Ocean Service 331 Ft. Johnson Rd. Charleston, SC 29412 Office 843-762-8940david.wu at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu Wed Mar 26 15:24:16 2014 From: jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu (Jenifer Zeligs) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:24:16 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] One week summer classes on working with marine mammals Message-ID: California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 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 help with *housing and registration* contact Kim Tallent ktallent at csumb.edu and visit csumb.edu/summer. For further information on *class content* please contact: jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu *and see below*. For help with *internships* please contact: sskrovan at mlml.calstate.edu. *Classes: TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: Bio 348 **:* June 23-29, 2014 ( CRN 30259 section 30) 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 7-13, 2014) CRN 30258 section 30 *: *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 housing please contact ktallent at csumb.edu or visit csumb.edu/summer. *Enrollment for each class limited to 23*. *Summer registration for open enrollment begins April 7, 2014* for CSUMB students and *April 21 *for those outside of the CSUMB system, 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. Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA. -- Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. Extended Education, California State University Monterey Bay Director of SLEWTHS Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 8272 Moss Landing Road Moss Landing, CA 95039 v: (831)-771-4191(831)-771-4191 fax:(831)-632-4403 http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ http://www.animaltraining.us/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jcousins at earthwatch.org.uk Wed Mar 26 09:53:00 2014 From: jcousins at earthwatch.org.uk (Jenny Cousins) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:53:00 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Funded training opportunity for Protected Area staff - marine and terrestrial Message-ID: The Earth Skills Network: Funded training and mentoring in business planning and organisational management, for Protected Area staff. Please share this training opportunity within your Africa Protected Area network - terrestrial or marine protected areas. The Earth Skills Network (ESN) is a collaboration between Earthwatch Institute, UNESCO, IUCN and the business community, which connects business leaders and conservation managers through mentoring and skill-sharing opportunities. Protected areas are the cornerstone of international efforts to meet ambitious global conservation targets, yet they face numerous challenges. Most protected area site managers are trained biologists with several years of field experience, however effectively managing protected areas requires additional skill sets, which that are not always part of traditional staff training. Management challenges go beyond ecosystem health and include those related to running a site's organisational systems and processes. If a protected area lacks organisational effectiveness then it will be compromised in its ability to deliver on management objectives. By joining the Earth Skills Network Protected Area staff can: * Access a fully-funded, in-depth training programme in business planning and effective management. * Receive mentoring from an expert with significant business experience in an international organisation. * Support the professional development of staff, helping them to develop the leadership competencies required to put the skills they have developed into practise. * Network, connect with and support staff from other African protected areas. Training is available to Protected Areas, World Heritage Sites, protected area agencies or management authorities in Africa. The programme is structured around a 10 day residential training course, which (in 2014) takes place in Mpala, Kenya. The application period is open until the 28th March (extensions considered on request) and application materials are on the Earthwatch website: www.earthwatch.org/earth-skills-network. Please pass on to anyone who can benefit from this opportunity; or get in touch if you have any questions: jcousins at earthwatch.org.uk Jenny Cousins PhD Research Manager for Biodiversity Conservation Earthwatch Institute Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Oxford. OX2 7DE. UK T: +44 (0)1865 318 288 | earthwatch.org/europe Connect with Earthwatch on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. [Email signature.jpg] This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views, which are not the views of Earthwatch Institute Europe 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 Earthwatch Institute (Europe) monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. 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The paper is available to Marine Mammal Science subscribers at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12126/full, and PDF requests may be directed to me at j.e.stewart8 at gmail.com Title: Finescale ecological niche modeling provides evidence that lactating gray seals (*Halichoerus grypus*) prefer access to fresh water in order to drink. Abstract: Many phocids are capital breeders, relying on stored reserves to sustain energetic requirements while on land. Their large body size, high energy expenditure during lactation, and the insulative effects of the blubber layer can lead to thermal stress from overheating, especially in warm and temperate climates. Thermal stress can influence fine-scale site choice on breeding colonies, and behavioral thermoregulation has been proposed as an explanation for the clear preferences shown by breeding female gray seals for proximity to pools of water. However, anecdotal observations suggest that pools of water may also be preferred for drinking, though water intake is difficult to verify without real-time physiological monitoring. Here, an alternative approach demonstrates that gray seals also require access to water for drinking. Using Ecological Niche Factor Analysis to examine fine-scale physical determinants of pupping site choice at North Rona, Scotland, we found that lactating mothers showed preference for lower salinity pools. This is most pronounced early in the season, when ambient temperatures and presumably thermal stress are greatest. Given that the cooling effect of fresh and salt water should be equivalent, the most parsimonious explanation for this preference for fresh water pools is that lactating females use these pools for drinking. Citation: Stewart, J. E., Pomeroy, P. P., Duck, C. D. and Twiss, S. D. 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URL: From kerstin.bilgmann at mq.edu.au Fri Mar 28 19:03:09 2014 From: kerstin.bilgmann at mq.edu.au (Kerstin Bilgmann) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 10:03:09 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on management units of short-beaked common dolphins off southern and southeastern Australia Message-ID: Dear all, We are happy to announce our most recent publication in MEPS: Multiple management units of short-beaked common dolphins subject to fisheries bycatch off southern and southeastern Australia. Kerstin Bilgmann,*, Guido J. Parra, Nikki Zanardo, Luciano B. Beheregaray, Luciana M. Moller *Corresponding author: kerstin.bilgmann at flinders.edu.au ABSTRACT: Worldwide, fisheries bycatch remains one of the greatest immediate threats to cetacean populations. In Australia, short-beaked common dolphins are subject to bycatch mortality in 2 fisheries: the purse-seine fishery for sardines off central South Australia and the gillnet fishery for gummy sharks off southern Australia. The cumulative impact of bycatch from both fisheries on the dolphin population(s) in these regions are unknown. We used information from microsatellite markers and mitochondrial DNA to investigate population genetic structure and estimate contemporary migration rates in 332 biopsied and 15 stranded samples of common dolphins. Samples were collected from 11 locations along ~3500 km of coastline in southern and southeastern Australia. Bayesian and traditional analyses of population genetic structure revealed the presence of at least 6 management units of common dolphins, of which a minimum of 3 are potentially impacted by the 2 fisheries. These management units need to be managed separately for conservation purposes and for monitoring and mitigation of common dolphin fishery interactions off southern and southeastern Australia. We suggest that substructuring and migratory movements of common dolphins across these regions may be driven by spatial variations in oceanography, upwelling events and/or fish distribution. This study exemplifies how information on genetic substructuring in a neritic top predator can be valuable for fisheries bycatch management. KEY WORDS: Fine-scale structure ? Genetic structure ? Gillnet ? Purse seine ? Oceanography ? *Delphinus delphis* The pdf of the article can be accessed at http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/meps/v500/p265-279/ or by sending an email to kerstin.bilgmann at flinders.edu.au Kind regards, Kerstin -- Dr Kerstin Bilgmann Postdoctoral Research Fellow School of Biological Sciences Flinders University GPO Box 2100 Adelaide SA 5001 Australia & Honorary Associate Marine Predator Research Group Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia Email: kerstin.bilgmann at mq.edu.au Ph: +61 (0) 409134460 Fax: +61 (0) 08 8201 3015 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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PLoS ONE 9(3): e92633. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0092633 Abstract Cuvier's beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are known as extreme divers, though behavioral data from this difficult-to-study species have been limited. They are also the species most often stranded in association with Mid-Frequency Active (MFA) sonar use, a relationship that remains poorly understood. We used satellite-linked tags to record the diving behavior and locations of eight Ziphius off the Southern California coast for periods up to three months. The effort resulted in 3732 hr of dive data with associated regional movements - the first dataset of its kind for any beaked whale - and included dives to 2992 m depth and lasting 137.5 min, both new mammalian dive records. Deep dives had a group mean depth of 1401 m (s.d. = 137.8, n = 1142) and duration of 67.4 min (s.d. = 6.9). The group mean time between deep dives was 102.3 min (s.d. = 30.8, n = 783). While the previously described stereotypic pattern of deep and shallow dives was apparent, there was considerable inter- and intra-individual variability in most parameters. There was significant diel behavioral variation, including increased time near the surface and decreased shallow diving at night. However, maximum depth and the proportion of time spent on deep dives (presumed foraging), varied little from day to night. Surprisingly, tagged whales were present within an MFA sonar training range for 38% of days locations were received, and though comprehensive records of sonar use during tag deployments were not available, we discuss the effects frequent acoustic disturbance may have had on the observed behaviors. These data better characterize the true behavioral range of this species, and suggest caution should be exercised when drawing conclusions about behavior using short-term datasets. 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Your primary responsibility will be to assist with fieldwork, data input and image processing for our long-term boat-based bottlenose dolphin photo-identification project. During this busy fieldwork season there will also be scope for you to assist in our other research projects including passive acoustic monitoring, northern fulmar and harbour seal ecology. You must have experience of conducting boat-based marine field research on mammals or birds and provide evidence of excellent organisational skills, an attention to detail, and the ability to make clear and accurate field notes. You should also be competent in computer-based data and image handling, and have good communication skills with both the public and other researchers. Knowledge of photo-identification techniques, qualified boat handling and good photographic skills using an SLR camera is an advantage but not essential. Patience and a willingness to work the long and flexible hours required to carry out weather dependent boat-based fieldwork are essential requirements. The post will be based from the University of Aberdeen's Lighthouse Field Station in Cromarty (www.abdn.ac.uk/lighthouse). Salary will be at the rate of ?17,678 per annum, on Grade 3 of the University Salary Scales. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require a work permit to work in the UK. For further details and to apply for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs. Job Reference Number: YBS633S. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 10 April 2014. If you have any questions please contact me at b.cheney at abdn.ac.uk. __ Barbara Cheney Research Fellow Lighthouse Field Station University of Aberdeen George Street Cromarty Ross-shire IV11 8YL Tel: 01381 600548 www.abdn.ac.uk/lighthouse The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From neil.kelleyca at gmail.com Fri Mar 28 08:23:10 2014 From: neil.kelleyca at gmail.com (Neil Kelley) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:23:10 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] April 15 Deadline Extension for SecAd meeting in June 2014 Message-ID: Dear MARMAM members, On behalf of the Host Committee of the next "secondary adaptations" meeting in Washington, D.C. (June 2-4, 2014), we wish to announce that the deadline for submitting abstracts has been extended to 15 April 2014. The link to the website for the Secondary Adaptations of Tetrapods to Life in the Water 2014 meeting (or "SecAd") is at: http://events2.gmu.edu/secad2014/ There you can access all of the information needed to plan your travel, register, and submit an abstract for the meeting. Please register early and book your hotel room if you are sure you are going to attend the meeting, so that we can book more hotel rooms at the meeting rate if we run out. Lastly, please forward this message to anyone who you think might also be interested in attending. We look forward to seeing you at SecAdDC in June. Best, The SecAdDC Host Committee: Daryl P. Domning, Howard University Stephen Godfrey, Calvert Marine Museum Neil P. Kelley, Smithsonian Institution Nicholas D. Pyenson, Smithsonian Institution Nathan Smith, Howard University Mark D. Uhen, George Mason University Jorge Velez-Juarbe, Florida Museum of Natural History Maya Yamato, Smithsonian Institution From jipperim.orca at gmail.com Fri Mar 28 00:50:16 2014 From: jipperim.orca at gmail.com (Imogen Webster) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:50:16 +0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Survey volunteer for bottlenose dolphin study in Mauritius. Message-ID: May-July 2014. (2-3months) The Mauritius Marine Conservation Society (MMCS) is recruiting a volunteer to assist in data collection for a project using acoustic monitoring and boat based surveys to determine the presence of bottlenose dolphins around a fish farm on the south east coast of Mauritius. This will involve regular boat based surveys and some diving for the placement and retrieval of acoustic devices. Assisting the study leader with all data collection and entry, and equipment maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on the further development of the National Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin photo-ID catalogue. A primary goal of the project is to assess the area use by the dolphins and their interactions with the fish farm. There will also be the opportunity to assist with other MMCS work. The successful applicant will need to be in Mauritius by early May and be available for 2-3 months. Skills and experience: ? Previous cetacean survey experience ? Photo identification experience preferred - you will assist in the updating of bottlenose dolphin photo identification catalogues ? Previous acoustic experience would be an advantage ? Willingness to spend long hours on the sea in sometimes difficult conditions. ? Highly motivated and able to concentrate for several hours at a time. ? Diver, minimum 50+ dives or AOW ? Good people skills - you will be living in close quarters with others. ? Ability to work in a team environment maintaining focus on work quality. ? Preferably educated to at least degree level in marine science/biology. ? Knowledge of turtle and seabird identification for the western Indian Ocean is a bonus. Please note that this is an *unpaid* position, however, it is a great opportunity to gain valuable field experience while exploring the unique Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. The successful applicant will contribute 250GBP per week to cover accommodation, diving equipment, fish farm safety and diver training and some running/admin costs. *Food is the volunteers' responsibility* (allow 40-60GBP/week). You will need to cover your own airfares and insurance (including for diving). Airport transfers can be organized for an additional 65GBP (rtn). MMCS is a non-governmental organization existing for more than 30 years, working actively to promote awareness and appreciation of the rich marine life around Mauritius. 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We also take in occasional other Irish wildlife in need such as sea birds and Otters. ***Job description:*** The resident volunteer interns will participate in hands-on animal care of seals in rehabilitation; coordinating rescues and releases; keeping accurate detailed records; maintaining animal facilities, including hospital units and pools; maintaining and cleaning public facilities; and giving tours and actively interacting with the public. The work hours are long (9-12 hours) and physically demanding. The volunteers work 5 days a week, with two days off. Volunteers are required to have an advanced level of English, in both speaking and comprehension. *** Responsibilities/duties will include (but are not limited to)*** The volunteers will report to the seal managers and will be trained in: - Food preparation - Safe animal handling and restraining - Tube feeding, force feeding, hand feeding seals - Natural history of harbour and grey seals - Record keeping - Administration of injections and oral medications - Assisting in rescues and releases nationwide - General cleaning duties of animal and public facilities - Hygiene and quarantine protocols to prevent the spread of disease etc. - Assisting veterinarians in surgical and medical cases when required - Running the visitor's centre, providing guided tours and engaging with the public - Caring for other wildlife casualties when necessary ***Qualifications:*** 20 years or older, advanced level of English comprehension and speaking and have an avid interest in marine mammal care and rehabilitation. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in animal care. * **Skills/Experience:*** - Experience in handling wildlife preferred - Excellent organisational and communication skills - Ability to work under pressure - A commitment to wildlife, conservation and volunteer work - Flexible and reliable working attitude - Willingness to work long hours outdoors in Irish weather - Experience in interacting with the public / public speaking - Education experience - Able to lift 20kg and be in good physical shape - Be enthusiastic and eager to help and learn We are looking for dedicated, flexible, enthusiastic volunteers, who are able to work and live within a small team and who are self-motivated, show initiative and able to work without constant supervision. We provide accommodation and groceries, for which we request a contribution of EUR EURO 70 per week. Interns are accepted internationally and are responsible for their own transportation to and from Ireland. Collection from the airport and in country support is provided. *To apply for this position:* For further information and to receive an application form please contact sealrescueireland at gmail.com Or you can also download an application from our website ( http://www.sealrescueireland.org/volunteers/), and email the filled in form to above email address. *Deadline for applications is 4th April 2014.* Kind regards, Ally McMillan -- Seal Manager +353 (0)87 195 5393 www.sealrescueireland.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atonay at istanbul.edu.tr Wed Mar 26 16:36:52 2014 From: atonay at istanbul.edu.tr (Arda M. Tonay) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:36:52 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Strange wound on a stranded bottlenose dolphin Message-ID: <000001cf494c$44a91eb0$cdfb5c10$@istanbul.edu.tr> Dear All, Apologies for cross posting in the first place. A stranded dead bottlenose dolphin have been found in February on western Turkish Black Sea coast during regular coastal survey. There was a diagonal and shapely 14cm long wound on the middle lateral side of her body. When she was found, the intestines had come out completely from this wound. During necropsy also a hole was seen on her stomach. Please find the photos in the attachment. If anyone who has experienced a similar case, seen a similar wound on a marine mammal or have an idea about what the wound's source could be, we would appreciate any exchange of views. Thank you in advance. Arda Arda M. TONAY Ph.D Faculty of Fisheries, ?stanbul University Marine Biology Dep. Ordu Cad. No:200 Laleli, 34480 ?stanbul, Turkey Tel: ?+90 212 455 5700/16434 Fax: +90 212 514 0379 atonay at istanbul.edu.tr http://suurunleri.istanbul.edu.tr/ Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) P.O. 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Most agree that variation in mammalian social systems can be attributed to four main factors: predation pressure (Dunbar 1988; van Schaik and van Hooff 1983); distributions of resources (e.g. food, water, nesting sites, mates) and levels of competition for them (Clutton-Brock and Harvey 1977; Krebs and Davies 1993); sexual selection (Clutton-Brock and Parker 1995; Clutton-Brock 1989; Smuts and Smuts 1993; van Schaik and Janson 2000; van Schaik, et al. 2004); and inbreeding avoidance (Perrin and Mazalov 2000). While it is widely accepted that these four factors interact with each other to influence patterns of mammalian group living within and between species (Aureli, et al. 2008; Sueur, et al. 2011), we still know very little about whether and how the selective pressures resulting from these four factors influence the spatial and temporal nature of social interactions. To better understand the ecological basis of mammalian sociality, this PhD project will focus on the hypothesis that individuals within a population can ultimately use conspecifics to balance responses to the four main factors described above and thus increase their own fitness (Fr?re, et al. 2010). This hypothesis will be investigated using the long-term behavioural and genetic dataset (>27 years) from the bottlenose dolphin population found in the eastern gulf of Shark Bay, Western Australia. Shark Bay dolphins do not live in stable groups, but have a dynamic fission-fusion society characterized by frequent changes in group composition (e.g., Mann et al. 2000, 2012). Underlying these fluid relationships are very strong bonds, but these too vary. This longitudinal dataset provides us with the unique opportunity to investigate the ways by which female bottlenose dolphins temporally and spatially adapt their social networks to maximize their own fitness. The student will be based in the Genecolgy research centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Dr Celine Frere lab and will be co-supervised by Professor Janet Mann from Georgetown University. It is expected that the student will spend several months per year in Shark Bay to conduct field work. Please visit monkeymiadolphins.org for more information on the long term study. Applicants will need to have an extremely competitive academic record and obtain an Australian Postgraduate Award or International Research and Fee Remission Scholarships (for details and scholarship application forms http://www.usc.edu.au/research/research-students/hdr-scholarships). The main application deadlines for these scholarships are 11th of April (domestic only) and October (Domestic and International). Interested students are invited to email their CV to Celine Frere (cfrere at usc.edu.au). 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Students will learn about the flora and fauna of this area and conduct research on a chosen sea otter behavioral ecology or fisheries project. An overland day trip will be made to explore the Copper River Delta and visit Sheridan Glacier. There are no prerequisites. Field course fee is $2,150 (airfare to Anchorage and Cordova not included). You do not need to be a student at Texas A&M University to register for an internship. From kmatassa at pacificmmc.org Fri Mar 28 10:45:29 2014 From: kmatassa at pacificmmc.org (Keith Matassa) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:45:29 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Part Time Assistant Veterinary Position at Pacific Marine Mammal Center Message-ID: <003c01cf4aad$83896150$8a9c23f0$@org> Greetings! The Pacific Marine Mammal Center would like to post the attached job opportunity to the MARMAM list serve. Thank you for your assistance, I have attached the ad both below in the body of this email as well as attached the same job ad as a .doc PMMCLogo-open background.gif The Pacific Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking candidates for a part-time (20 hr/wk) position of Assistant Staff Veterinarian reporting to the Medical Director. The Assistant Veterinarian is responsible for the clinical care of marine mammals in rehabilitation; the candidate?s primary focus will be clinical practices, secondary focus on the pathology of the marine mammals at the center. The successful candidate will also educate and inform Animal Care Personal on new information, protocols and procedures, cross train animal care personal in the use of medical equipment, assist in the development of externship program to provide externships to veterinary students and residents and collaborate and coordinate research projects, and present case reviews/diagnostic reviews at peer reviewed conferences. In addition to clinical care, the staff veterinarian must have the knowledge, interest and ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, education and other staff members. To learn more about the Pacific Marine Mammal Center: http://pacificmmc.org/ Requires: 5 yrs experience in clinical marine mammal veterinary medicine/wildlife or zoo medicine or equivalent; knowledge of current marine mammal health and disease issues demonstrated through publication and presentation record, a doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) or equivalent and a higher degree (masters, doctorate, or board certification; and must be eligible for a California state license to practice veterinary medicine. This is a career position and has the potential to develop into a full time position after 2 years. ? Final candidate subject to background check. ? Salary will be based on education and experience, to apply: email resume and salary requirements to: Lorraine Reafsnyder at lorraine at hradvisors.com. Please let me know if this ad can be placed on the MARMAM List serve Thank you again for your assistance, Keith Keith A. Matassa Executive Director & Marine Biologist Pacific Marine Mammal Center | 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-494-3050, Extension #202 (p) | 949-494-2802 (f) | www.pacificmmc.org PMMCNewLogo2012Reduced The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates, releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education and collaboration. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11055 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2641 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information and how to apply check out the following link: https://jobs.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=16563&in_jnCounter=222485760&in_skills=science&in_location=%22Wellington%22 For more info on the Department and the work they do, check out www.doc.govt.nz Job description and information sheet provided below. Marine Species Science Advisor Information Sheet.pdf(PDF, 730KB) RD - Science Advisor E F Band.pdf(PDF, 254KB) -- Regards, Laura -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Further to our recent call for Expressions of Interest in the position of Project Coordinator for the Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project, we would like to update the web link to the Announcement and Job Description that was provided in our earlier email (below), as the Convention on Migratory Species have since launched their new website. We would be grateful if you could re-distribute the following throughout your networks as appropriate: This is a call for Expressions of Interest in the position of Project Coordinator for the international Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project. The Project Coordinator will lead the Project Coordination Team of the UNEP Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), entitled: Enhancing the Conservation Effectiveness of Seagrass Ecosystems Supporting Globally Significant Populations of Dugongs Across the Indian and Pacific Ocean Basins. Full details of the Project Coordinator Position Announcement and Job Description can be viewed on the Opportunities page of the CMS website, under ?Vacancies and other opportunities submitted by other organizations: The Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Coordinator - Dugong & Seagrass Conservation Project?, here: http://www.cms.int/en/about/organizational-structure/opportunities. Expressions of Interest should be sent to Ms Mariam Yacout: myacout at cms.int by the deadline of 14 April 2014. This project-based position will be based in the United Arab Emirates and hosted by The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. Many thanks for your understanding. Best regards, Angela Martin Team Associate Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi ? United Nations Environment Programme c/o Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi ? PO Box 45553 ? Abu Dhabi ? United Arab Emirates T +971 2 693 4500 ? F +971 2 499 7252 ? amartin at cms.int ? Skype: angela.martin885 ? www.cms.int Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carvalho.inesc at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 03:15:00 2014 From: carvalho.inesc at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?In=EAs_Carvalho?=) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:15:00 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on population structure of humpback whales on the coast of West Africa Message-ID: Dear all, We are happy to announce our most recent publication in Marine Biology, 161(4): 805-819: Does temporal and spatial segregation explain the complex population structure of humpback whales on the coast of West Africa? In?s Carvalho; Jacqueline Loo: Timothy Collins; Jaco Barendse; Cristina Pomilla; Mathew S. Leslie; Solange Ngouessono; Peter B. Best; Howard C. Rosenbaum *Corresponding author: carvalho.inesc at gmail.com ABSTRACT: Humpback whales (*Megaptera novaeangliae*) in the Southeastern Atlantic Ocean (International Whaling Commission 'Breeding Stock B'--BSB) are distributed from the Gulf of Guinea to Western South Africa. Genetic data suggest that this stock may be sub-structured, but it remains unknown if this is due to reproductive segregation. This paper evaluates the spatial and temporal population structure of BSB humpback whales using a combination of maternally and bi-parentally inherited markers. The genetic differentiation that we identify in this study could be due to a combination of (1) spatial and/or temporal segregation on breeding grounds in the greater Gulf of Guinea, (2) the possibility of maternally inherited site fidelity to specific feeding grounds and (3) the use of two generalized but exclusive migratory routes (coastal and offshore) between feeding and breeding areas. Further, photo-identification and genetic sampling efforts in other areas of the Sub-Saharan Western Africa winter range and targeted deployment of satellite tags would help to clarify some of the apparent complexity in the population structure of animals biopsied in this region. The pdf of the article can be accessed at http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-013-2379-1 or by sending an email to carvalho.inesc at gmail.com Kind regards, In?s Carvalho Population and Conservation Genetics Group Instituto Gulbenkian de Ci?ncia Rua da Quinta Grande, 6 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From u4476471 at anu.edu.au Mon Mar 31 20:50:53 2014 From: u4476471 at anu.edu.au (Natalie Schmitt) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 03:50:53 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication on Australian humpback whales Message-ID: <1df7418b8d554c4ea3555d407ce59b37@HKNPR06MB243.apcprd06.prod.outlook.com> Dear all, We are happy to announce our recent publication on Australian humpback whale population genetics in Marine Mammal Science: Low levels of genetic differentiation characterize Australian humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) populations Natalie T Schmitt*, Mike Double, Scott Baker, Debbie Steel, Curt Jenner, Michelline Jenner, David Paton, Rosemary Gales, Simon Jarman, Nick Gales, James Marthick, Andrea Polanowski and Rod Peakall *Corresponding author: natalie.schmitt at alumni.anu.edu.au ABSTRACT Humpback whales undertake long-distance seasonal migrations between low latitude winter breeding grounds and high latitude summer feeding grounds. We report the first in-depth population genetic study of the humpback whales that migrate to separate winter breeding grounds along the northwestern and northeastern coasts of Australia, but overlap on summer feeding grounds around Antarctica. Weak but significant differentiation between eastern and western Australia was detected across ten microsatellite loci (FST = 0.005, P = 0.001; DEST = 0.031, P = 0.001, n = 364) and mitochondrial control region sequences (FST = 0.017 and ?ST = 0.069, P = 0.001, n = 364). Bayesian clustering analyses using microsatellite data could not resolve any population structure unless sampling location was provided as a prior. This study supports the emerging evidence that weak genetic differentiation is characteristic among neighboring Southern Hemisphere humpback whale breeding populations. This may be a consequence of relatively high gene flow facilitated by overlapping summer feeding areas in Antarctic waters. Key words: mtDNA, microsatellites, population genetic structure, conservation, management, Megaptera novaeangliae. REFERENCE Schmitt, N.T., Double, M.C., Baker, C.S., Steel, D., Jenner, K.C.S., Jenner, M.-N.M., Paton, D., Gales, R., Jarman, S.N., Gales, N., Marthick, J.R., Polanowski, A.M. and Peakall, R. (2014) Low levels of genetic differentiation characterize Australian humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) populations. Marine Mammal Science 30:221-241. The PDF of this document can be downloaded from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12045/abstract, or by emailing the corresponding author. Best Wishes Natalie Dr. Natalie T. Schmitt natalie.schmitt at alumni.anu.edu.au ph. +61419032277 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: