From kshaffer at nmlc.org Wed Oct 1 09:35:38 2014 From: kshaffer at nmlc.org (Kate Shaffer) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 12:35:38 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] National Marine Life Center Position Announcement Message-ID: <040201cfdd95$bc3529a0$349f7ce0$@nmlc.org> The National Marine Life Center, a marine animal rehabilitation and education facility in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts is seeking qualified applicants for a part time (0.6 FTE) Animal Care and Programs Assistant position ( http://nmlc.org/about/staff/job-opportunities/ ). This is a one-year, grant funded position. Continuation and/or expansion of the position depends on successful funding. The position description and details on how to apply are outlined below. SUMMARY: Working with the Animal Care Coordinator and Veterinarian(s), the Animal Care & Programs Assistant is responsible for all aspects of animal care and husbandry, including maintaining the facility and life support systems and helping to train and supervise animal care volunteers. The position also delivers education programs, represents the organization at events, writes grants, and assists with all aspects of fundraising. RESPONSIBILITIES - ANIMAL CARE & FACILITIES: * With the Animal Care Coordinator, manages all aspects of animal husbandry at the National Marine Life Center; * Manage the facilities and life support systems, including tank maintenance, hospital equipment maintenance, daily cleaning and upkeep of filtration systems, and general cleaning and restocking; * Handle and restrain animals, including seals, sea turtles, native turtles, etc. * Prepare animal diets, feed, and clean; * Assist with medical care of patients, including administering medications, vitamins and fluids; treating wounds; and helping with routine medical exams, blood work, radiographs, surgeries; and necropsy; * Perform animal-related and facility-related laboratory work, including water quality testing, in-house blood and sample testing, and sending samples out for analysis to outside laboratories per established protocols; * Ensure proper record-keeping, including on-line and paper animal medical charts, facility logs, drug logs, volunteer logs, and other necessary documentation; * Assist with miscellaneous facility projects (e.g., painting, landscaping, building); * Train, supervise, manage, and maintain good relations with and communication with animal care volunteers and interns. RESPONSIBILITIES - EDUCATION, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING: * Schedule, organize, and deliver on- and off-site educational programs to the public and to community groups; * Train, supervise, manage, and maintain good relations with and communication with education volunteers and interns; * Develop educational programming; * Participate in fundraising activities such as grant writing, special events (e.g., Feet, Fins & Flippers 5K, Mermaid Ball, Spectacle of Trees), and solicitation of donations; * Assist with managing NMLC's social media, newsletters, and other marketing channels; * Assist with general office and building duties, including cleaning chores; and * Additional duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: * Must demonstrate ability to work well with others, including staff, board, & volunteers. * Must be available and willing to work weekends and holidays. * Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. * Must maintain good relationships with the Animal Care Coordinator and staff Veterinarian(s) and provide frequent and sometimes daily updates in person or by phone on issues of animal health so that the entire team is current on the status of all animals. * Must be able to calculate drug doses and perform medical treatments and follow established medical protocols, collect diagnostic samples, and data. * Must be able to endure some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as medical equipment and boxes of medical supplies. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, above-average agility, and dexterity. * Must possess a valid driver's license. * Experience with target species (seals, sea turtles, and cetaceans) and life support system maintenance a plus. * Experience with education and fundraising a plus. * A Bachelor's degree in related field and/or veterinary technician experience preferred. * Must be comfortable using standard office computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, databases, and internet). TO APPLY: Please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references that we have permission to contact. Applications can be submitted to Kate Shaffer, Animal Care & Facilities Coordinator via email to kshaffer at nmlc.org or via mail to National Marine Life Center PO Box 269 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Submissions must be received by Thursday October 23, 2014. Kate Shaffer Animal Care & Facilities Coordinator National Marine Life Center PO Box 269, 120 Main St Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 P (508)743-9888 F (508)7595477 kshaffer at nmlc.org --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kurousagi0914 at gmail.com Wed Oct 1 18:53:16 2014 From: kurousagi0914 at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?B?5bGx5pys55+l6YeM?=) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 10:53:16 +0900 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on object manipulation using water flow in captive dolphins Message-ID: Dear MARMAM subscribers, I'm pleased to announce the following paper on object manipulation using water flow in captive dolphins: Yamamoto C, Furuta K, Taki M, Morisaka T (2014) Captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) spontaneously using water flow to manipulate object. PLos ONE 9 (9): e107796. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0107796 [Abstract]?Several terrestrial animals and delphinids manipulate objects in a tactile manner, using parts of their bodies, such as their mouths or hands. In this paper, we report that bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) manipulate objects not by direct bodily contact, but by spontaneous water flow. Three of four dolphins at Suma Aqualife Park performed object manipulation with food. The typical sequence of object manipulation consisted of a three step procedure. First, the dolphins released the object from the sides of their mouths while assuming a head-down posture near the floor. They then manipulated the object around their mouths and caught it. Finally, they ceased to engage in their head-down posture and started to swim. When the dolphins moved the object, they used the water current in the pool or moved their head. These results showed that dolphins manipulate objects using movements that do not directly involve contact between a body part and the object. In the event the dolphins dropped the object on the floor, they lifted it by making water flow in one of three methods: opening and closing their mouths repeatedly, moving their heads lengthwise, or making circular head motions. This result suggests that bottlenose dolphins spontaneously change their environment to manipulate objects. The reason why aquatic animals like dolphins do object manipulation by changing their environment but terrestrial animals do not may be that the viscosity of the aquatic environment is much higher than it is in terrestrial environments. This is the first report thus far of any non-human mammal engaging in object manipulation using several methods to change their environment. This is an open-access and everyone can download this paper from the following site: http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107796 Please email me at "kurousagi0914 at gmail.com" if you have any trouble to download it. All the best, Chisato Yamamoto From kcr at ammcf.org.au Wed Oct 1 20:02:06 2014 From: kcr at ammcf.org.au (Kate Charlton-Robb) Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:02:06 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Population genetics of Tursiops australis (Burrunan dolphin) in south-eastern Australia Message-ID: <542CC02E.80609@ammcf.org.au> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the recent publication in Conservation Genetics, describing the genetic population structure of /Tursiops australis/ in south-eastern Australia. Charlton-Robb, K., Taylor, A.C., McKechnie, S.W. (2014) Population genetic structure of the Burrunan dolphin (/Tursiops australis/) in coastal waters of south-eastern Australia: conservation implications. Conservation Genetics. DOI 10.1007/s10592-014-0652-6 Abstract The Burrunan dolphin, /Tursiops australis/, is a newly described species endemic to southern Australian coastal waters. The current distribution ranges from South Australia, east to Victoria and south to Tasmania. In the eastern region of their range, only two known resident populations of /T. australis/ occur, Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes. Little else is known about the population status and migration patterns of the species. Here we examine population genetics of /T. australis/ using ten microsatellite loci and two sequences of mitochondrial DNA, the control region (~450 bp) and cytochrome b (~1,200 bp). A total of 163 /T. australis/ samples were collected from various locations across the Victorian and Tasmanian coastlines. Genetic data showed the highest differentiation between the Port Phillip Bay and both Gippsland Lakes and Tasmanian samples. Network analysis, using concatenated mtDNA sequences, showed geographic segregation and Bayesian analysis, using microsatellite data, also supported the presence of two genetic clusters. Both microsatellite and mtDNA data indicated low genetic diversity when compared to levels reported for other dolphins. Maternal philopatry was suggested for Port Phillip Bay in particular. Our data suggest that /T. australis/ from coastal waters of south-eastern Australia consists of two populations with little or no contemporary gene ?ow; one occurs in Port Phillip Bay; the second extends from the east coast of Tasmania across Bass Strait to Gippsland Lakes. /Tursiops australis/ appears to be characterised by small, localised, genetically distinct populations and should thus be further assessed under local, national and international threatened species criteria. The publication is available ?Online First? via http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10592-014-0652-6 Kind Regards, Kate Charlton-Robb -- Dr Kate-Charlton-Robb Principal Researcher Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation PO Box 2046 Hampton East VIC 3188 e: kcr at ammcf.org.au m: 0416227575 w: ammcf.org.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From michael.fontaine at nd.edu Wed Oct 1 13:57:17 2014 From: michael.fontaine at nd.edu (Michael GMAIL) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 22:57:17 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Graduate position: Marine mammal ecological and evolutionary genomics at University of Groningen Message-ID: (Sorry for the duplicate. Here is the PhD advertise with the correct link to apply) The Marine Evolution and Conservation (MarECon) group at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES) has a vacancy for a (funded) PhD position. CEES is placed within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Groningen (RUG) in The Netherlands. The research conducted by the members of MarECon is primarily aimed at understanding the ecological and evolutionary genomics of pelagic marine organisms, in particular marine mammals. Our primary research approach is to leverage population genetics and genomics techniques to uncover the processes that partition genetic variation within the species that inhabit this comparatively open marine environment. This research is conducted with a global network of collaborators who collect data and tissue samples in the field. Job description The research project is flexible and the successful candidate will have the choice to focus on some ongoing projects in the lab. Most of these projects include a major component of (genetic) data analyses and bioinformatics, some include the production of genomic data in the lab (using Next Generation Sequencing Technologies, NGS), and on rare occasion field sampling trips. Comparative genomics in marine mammals Our lab is actively engaged in the production and analyses of whole genomes from marine mammals using NGS technologies. The ultimate goal is to analyze the molecular evolution of genes across the genome of the three marine lineages of mammals that came back to an aquatic existence and identify candidate genomic regions that could have been involved in this major transition. This project will consist of primarily bioinformatic, population genetic and genomic approaches. Evolution of marine trophic networks Climate change and human activities have deeply impacted the evolution and functioning of marine ecosystems. Using a number of model systems, we are exploring how environmental and human perturbations have actually impacted various species at different trophic levels, and further understand the link between them. To make inferences about past and recent evolution of these ecosystems, and make predictions about their future evolution we will be combining ecological, historical and population genetic modeling. Statistical phylogeography, demographic history and evolution in marine mammals Our lab has a long standing interest in understanding the factors and processes involved in the partitioning of individuals and thus the genetic variation within and among populations, ecotypes and subspecies. This is fundamental to understand key evolutionary and ecological processes, such as adaptation, behaviour, and speciation. This is also crucial for many conservation issues. Therefore, our approach is multidisciplinary and combines population genetics/genomics, geo-statistical probabilistic modeling with ecological approaches such as (paleo-) habitat modeling, feeding ecology, etc. Our research focuses on various (pelagic) species, particularly for marine mammals. For example, we are currently developing projects on the demographic history and evolutionary genomics of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) and the comparative phylogeography of marine mammals, among other projects. Qualifications We seek a bright and highly motivated and enthusiastic person able to work both as part of a team and independently. The ideal candidate would have a master degree in ecology and evolutionary biology, with good background in population genetics, bioinformatics, genomics and computational biology. Candidates from other programs such as computational sciences, bioinformatics, and mathematics with a strong interest in ecology and evolution are also invited to apply. Proficiency with R statistical language, Linux/UNIX shell scripting, and (at least) a high level programming language (e.g. Python) is recommended. Experience with NGS technologies, Geographic Information System, SQL data bases is a plus, but full training will be provided. The language in the lab is English. A high standard of spoken and written English is required. Conditions of employment The University of Groningen offers a salary of ? 2,083 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of ? 2,664 gross per month in the final year (salary scale Dutch Universities). Initially, the position will be for 1 year with possible extension of another 3 years, depending on performance during the first year. The PhD candidate will be evaluated after the first year in order to determine the likelihood of a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the following three years. If a successful completion is deemed unlikely, the employment will not be extended. The main objective of the position is to conduct original research published as research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. These publications will form the basis of the doctoral thesis that will lead to obtaining a PhD degree (Dr) at the University of Groningen. The candidate will be enrolled in the RUG Graduate School of Science, and attend graduate courses within the Research School Ecology and Evolution. The PhD student will be supervised by Dr Michael C. Fontaine. Application To apply for the position, please provide: (i) a letter of maximum 2 pages describing your personal motivation for applying for this position, outlining skills and experience pertinent to the position and past experience. In addition, please include a brief explanation of what you think the main research questions in evolution and conservation are today for marine mammals and that you would like to develop during your PhD; (ii) a complete curriculum vitae including publication list; and (iii) names and contact details (addresses, emails, and telephone numbers) for three referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation. Complete applications should be submitted before 14 November 2014, Dutch local time by means of the application form (?Apply? link) on the university website : http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/overview?details=00347-02S00048SP&cat=phd Interviews will be planned shortly after November 2014. The ideal starting date would be around January 2015. Information Advertise and ?apply? link for the application on the university website: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/overview?details=00347-02S00048SP&cat=phd Information on the PhD, contact Dr Michael C. Fontaine (m.c.fontaine at rug.nl, do not use for applications) Groningen, Netherlands: http://www.rug.nl/education/why-choose-groningen The University of Groningen (RuG): http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us CEES: http://www.rug.nl/research/cees MarECon: http://www.rug.nl/research/marine-evolution-and-conservation -- ><((((?>`?.??.???`?.?.???`?...?><((((?>?. `?.??.???`?.?????`?.. ><((((?>`?.??.???`?.?.???`?...?><((((?> Marine Evolution and Conservation Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands Email: m.c.fontaine at rug.nl Google scholar profile: http://scholar.google.nl/citations?hl=en&user=rvFE0t4AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate http://michaelcfontaine.wordpress.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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[image: Inline image 1] The 4-day Passive Acoustic Technology training course combines lectures covering concepts, theory and methods with hands-on hardware demonstrations and computer training. The aim of the course is to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic hardware, software and methods used to study and monitor marine mammals. The training course will familiarize individuals with passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment and best practices, as well as offer instruction on troubleshooting and field repairs. We will teach the basic skills required to prepare individuals for work in the field as well as post processing in the lab. We will cover methods used for research as well as mitigation and monitoring. This course will be held at the University of California, San Diego Supercomputer Center in La Jolla, California. The training course will include the following: - An introduction to the physics of underwater sound (lectures) - An introduction to marine mammal acoustics (lectures) - An introduction to PAM hardware such as hydrophones, sonobuoys and autonomous recorders (lectures and demo) - Instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone array systems (Demo and hands-on training) - Training in software used to detect, localize, and classify sounds produced by marine mammals (lectures, computer laboratory work and demos) - Training in software used to review and post-process acoustic data (lectures and computer laboratory work) - Lectures on the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring - Lectures on best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management - Guest lectures from subject area experts (e.g., scientists from local research institutes such as UCSD?s Scripps Institution of Oceanography) At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of passive acoustic system design, operation, and maintenance. They will have had hands-on experience with a variety of software programs commonly used during real-time field operations and for data review and analysis. Additionally, participants will have performed specific hardware tasks (e.g. repairing cables, troubleshooting acoustic systems etc.), and will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Four quarter units are available via a separate UCSD application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit *www.bio-waves.com * and click on the "Passive Acoustic Technology Training Course" button on the bottom of the main page. A $300 non-refundable deposit towards the $1,450 total fee will be required to secure your position in the course. This cost includes a light breakfast and catered lunch each day. Early registration ends on *Wednesday October 8th*, after which a $100 late registration fee will be applied to the total. Limited space is available at a discounted rates for groups of three or more or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first served basis. Also, while lodging is not available on UCSD campus, we have a list of local hotels, some of which provide discounts if attending events on campus, and will assist in coordinating room and ride share between registrants via email prior to the training. Please contact education at bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this fall! -- "If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore" -Apsley Cherry-Garrard -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Entries are initially screened and evaluated by a team of science and communication experts to determine the top ten finalists, but the winners are ultimately selected by student judges from 6th-8th grade classrooms around the world. Over 22,000 students in 16 countries will participate in evaluating the finalists this year, selecting the videos they feel best communicate the results and implications of the research. A total of $9,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winning entries. This is a fantastic way to practice your communication skills and provides a significant opportunity to broaden the impact of your research efforts. We hope to see your entry submitted to Ocean 180 this fall! Submissions will be accepted until December 1, 2015 (11:59pm PST) using our online form here: http://ocean180.org/for-scientists/video-abstract-submission.html Information, previous winners, and full contest guidelines can be found at http://ocean180.org All questions may be directed to info at ocean180.org Who is eligible to submit an entry? Ocean scientists of all career stages, including undergraduate and graduate students, are eligible to submit. Entries can be submitted by individuals or teams. Individual entrants or team leaders must be (1) a coauthor of the original published paper and (2) affiliated with a U.S.-based institution at the time of submission and/or a U.S. citizen. There are no restrictions on the affiliations and nationalities of the remaining team members. There is no limit to the number of entries that may be submitted by a single scientist, but an individual entrant cannot submit more than one video entry per publication. Mallory Watson COSEE Florida Scientist Florida Institute of Technology 150 West University Boulevard Melbourne, Florida 32901 Phone: 732-996-5312 Email: mwatson at fit.edu Twitter: @Ocean180Video -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mwatson at fit.edu Thu Oct 2 08:11:24 2014 From: mwatson at fit.edu (Mallory Watson) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 15:11:24 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Correction: Ocean 180 Video Challenge Deadline Message-ID: <580931D21DE9A04E92D77EB848A3FFC36162F7D7@EX10-BE1.fit.edu> Please note the message regarding the 2015 Ocean 180 Video Challenge posted on October 2nd listed an error. The correct deadline for video abstract submission is: December 1, 2014 (11:59pm PST) Thank you in advance for your understanding. We sincerely apologize for the mistake. 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Fishery Bulletin 112:297-310. doi:10.7755/FB.112.4.6 This publication is available for open download and distribution via Fishery Bulletin: http://fishbull.noaa.gov/1124/horning.pdf Abstract?Temperature data received post mortem in 2008?13 from 15 of 36 juvenile Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) that had been surgically implanted in 2005?11 with dual life history transmitters (LHX tags) indicated that all 15 animals died by predation. In 3 of those 15 cases, at least 1 of the 2 LHX tags was ingested by a cold-blooded predator, and those tags recorded, immediately after the sea lion?s death, temperatures that corresponded to deepwater values. These tags were regurgitated or passed 5?11 days later by predators. Once they sensed light and air, the tags commenced transmissions as they floated at the ocean surface, reporting temperatures that corresponded to regional sea-surface estimates. The circumstances related to the tag in a fourth case were ambiguous. In the remaining 11 cases, tags sensed light and air immediately after the sea lion?s death and reported temperatures that corresponded to estimates of regional sea-surface temperatures. In these 11 cases, circumstances did not allow for inferences on the species of predator. Among reported poikilotherm predators of Steller sea lions, only the Pacific sleeper shark (Somniosus pacificus) is known to have body core temperatures that are near ambient. The data from this study indicate that Pacific sleeper sharks need to be considered as a possible source of mortality of juvenile Steller sea lions in the region of the Gulf of Alaska. Best Regards, Markus Horning __________________________________________________ Dr. Markus Horning, Pinniped Ecology Applied Research Lab Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365, USA Tel. 541.867.0202 Fax 541.867.0128 markus.horning at oregonstate.edu http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/pearl/ www.sealtag.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From viglinomariana at yahoo.com.ar Fri Oct 3 12:23:20 2014 From: viglinomariana at yahoo.com.ar (Mariana Viglino) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 12:23:20 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication Message-ID: <1412364200.9736.YahooMailNeo@web140702.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article: Viglino, M., Flores, D. A., Ercoli, M. D. and ?lvarez, A. (2014), Patterns of morphological variation of the vertebral column in dolphins. Journal of Zoology. doi: 10.1111/jzo.12177 Abstract Cetaceans swim by the alternate action of their epiaxial and hypaxial muscles and their propulsive movements are confined to the vertical plane. Changes in the shape and mechanical properties of vertebrae strongly affect their function during oscillatory swimming. The first objective of this study was to provide a quantitative characterization of vertebral morphology in representatives of the Delphinidae and Pontoporiidae families. A novel morphometric approach was applied, using nine vertebral measurements and three indices. The second objective was to assess the relationship between morphology and both habitat and size through regression analyses. The phylogenetic structure of the distribution of characters was also explored by estimating phylogenetic signal. No relationship was found between morphology and habitat or size, but vertebral measurements and indices showed a significant phylogenetic signal. Morphological profiles indicated that coastal and oceanic delphinid species had a conservative regionalization of the vertebral column. All delphinid species showed discoidal centra morphology, while Pontoporia blainvillei presented a spool-shaped morphology. Differences in vertebral morphology and inferred muscular architecture between P.?blainvillei and delphinids could indicate distinct dynamics of vertebral movement during swimming. However, other complex and specific functional relationships and life-history traits may also be influencing vertebral morphology. The detailed study of the complex evolutionary history of lineages could bring to light other clarifying dimensions for understanding morphological evolution in odontocetes. The article can be access via http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jzo.12177/pdf or by requesting an electronic reprint from viglinomariana at yahoo.com.ar Thank you! Mariana Viglino Lic. Mariana Viglino Laboratorio de Paleontolog?a Centro Nacional Patag?nico - CONICET Boulevard Brown 2915 - U9120ACD Puerto Madryn - Chubut Argentina Tel: (+54) 0280-4883184 - Int: 1327 Fax: (+54) 0280-4883543 viglinomariana at yahoo.com.ar viglino at cenpat-conicet.gob.ar -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jlsumich1 at gmail.com Fri Oct 3 10:38:47 2014 From: jlsumich1 at gmail.com (James Sumich) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 10:38:47 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] new print book on gray whales Message-ID: <3D07421C-E17A-482B-91E4-02C439D75059@gmail.com> Dear Colleagues, I?m pleased to announce the publication of the print edition of my new book on gray whales to complement the digital edition released in early 2014. Title: E. robustus: The biology and human history of gray whales Format: 6?x9?, 199 pp. paperback 140 color photographs, maps and drawings Description: 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, there is something in this book for you. Extensively illustrated with color photographs, maps and line drawings, this book makes information on the biology and human history of gray whales accessible to readers unfamiliar with the scientific literature on the species. Topics range from early whaling activities and basic anatomy and migratory behavior of gray whales to the latest research on the radio-tracking and genetics of western gray whales, gray whales in captivity and the growth of modern whale-watching activities along the North American west coast. ISBN: 978-0-692-22542-4 LoC catalog #: QL737.C425 S82 2014 More information can be seen and it can be ordered from the publisher at http://www.thegraywhalebook.com I have also listed it (reluctantly) on Amazon (amazon.com). Search by title. Regards, Jim Sumich Oregon State University jlsumich1 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dhrodri at gmail.com Sat Oct 4 11:49:16 2014 From: dhrodri at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?Q?Diego_Rodr=C3=ADguez?=) Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 15:49:16 -0300 Subject: [MARMAM] Twigg, G. I. "Marking mammals." Mammal Review 5.3 (1975): 101-116. Message-ID: Hi! I am trying to locate a pdf version of the classic: Twigg, G. I. "Marking mammals." Mammal Review 5.3 (1975): 101-116. I'll appreciate if someone can help me with that. Thanks! Diego -- Dr.Diego Rodr?guez Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata-CONICET. Casilla de Correos 1260 (Correo Central) (7600) Mar del Plata, Argentina TE + 54 (0) 223 4754060 (Int.244) FAX +54 (0) 223 4753150 Skype: diego291162 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/136323163081610/ Website: http://mdp.academia.edu/DiegoRodriguez Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Diego_Rodriguez16 "Si los pueblos no se ilustran, si no se divulgan sus derechos, si cada hombre no conoce lo que puede, vale, debe, nuevas ilusiones suceder?n a las antiguas y ser? tal vez nuestra suerte cambiar de tiranos sin destruir la tiran?a" (Mariano Moreno) From TBohuszewicz at conshelf.com Sun Oct 5 06:23:48 2014 From: TBohuszewicz at conshelf.com (Bohuszewicz, Teresa) Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 13:23:48 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] potential work near Europe Message-ID: <07734DFF84B4E948824ED1786835FC518C038B25@EXCH01.csa05.local> MMO needed for potential job in the Mediterranean. Mob may be as soon as a few days. Expected length of job 2-3 weeks. 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Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 2961 bytes Desc: image001.gif URL: From Leigh.Torres at oregonstate.edu Sun Oct 5 10:58:07 2014 From: Leigh.Torres at oregonstate.edu (Torres, Leigh) Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 17:58:07 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] =?windows-1252?q?Master=92s_student_opportunity_in_spati?= =?windows-1252?q?al_ecology_of_California_sea_lions?= Message-ID: <0A96D5B1A6CD6147B3783C772A04FEB701375A0F@EX3.oregonstate.edu> Dear marine mammal community, I am seeking a qualified and competent master?s student to assist with a research project assessing the spatial ecology of California sea lions and their prey in response to climate change. I lead the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Lab (GEMM Lab) at Oregon State University (http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/gemm-lab). This project is funded by the Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (www.umes.edu/lmrcsc). The mission of the LMRCSC is to conduct research congruent with the mission of NOAA fisheries. The Center aims to recruit students from under-represented groups and train them in marine and fisheries science for careers in research and management. Therefore, qualified candidates must be US citizens from an underrepresented group. Interested students should read the attached PDF flyer carefully and visit the LMRCSC, GEMM Lab and OSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife websites (http://fw.oregonstate.edu/content/ms-fisheries-science-or-wildlife-science) to determine if the graduate program and research project are suitable matches for your interests and skills. Candidates are encouraged to submit a well thought-out application package to leigh.torres at oregonstate.edu. Thank you for your time and interest. Sincerely, Leigh Torres, Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Oregon Sea Grant Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Institute Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365, U.S.A 541-867-0895 http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/gemm-lab -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: TAB flyer L Torres.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 381389 bytes Desc: TAB flyer L Torres.pdf URL: From annalisa.zaccaroni at unibo.it Mon Oct 6 02:28:14 2014 From: annalisa.zaccaroni at unibo.it (Annalisa Zaccaroni) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 09:28:14 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Special Issue invitation Message-ID: <2749B4B8DA99834CAFA461354445D547013E43A67B@E10-MBX4-DR.personale.dir.unibo.it> A Special Issue entitled 'New developments and perspectives in marine mammal toxicology' will be published in Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (ISSN 0090-4341 (print version), ISSN 1432-0703 (electronic version), http://www.springer.com/environment/environmental+toxicology/journal/244). As guest editors, we would like to invite you to contribute a full length research paper or mini-review (<5,000 words including references) for potential publication. Special issue: New developments and perspectives in marine mammal toxicology Deadline: 1 March 2015 Special Issue Description As apex predators in aquatic ecosystems with relatively long life spans and considerable fat deposits, many marine mammals undergo contaminant accumulation and related effects. It is widely recognized that marine mammals are exposed to a wide variety of pollutants, with a weight of evidence indicating impacts on their health through endocrine disruption. Since hundreds of new chemicals enter the global market every year, the methods, approaches and technologies used to characterize pollution levels or impacts are also in a constant state of flux. However, legal and ethical constraints often limit the type and extent of toxicological research being carried out in marine mammals. Nevertheless, new and emerging in vivo, in vitro as well as in silico research opportunities abound in the field of marine mammalogy. In the application of findings to population-, species-, or habitat-related risk assessments, the identification of causal relationships which inform source apportionment is important. This, in turn, is informed by a comprehensive understanding of contaminant classes, profiles and fate over space and time. Such considerations figure prominently in the design and interpretation of marine mammal (eco)toxicology research. This Special Issue will showcase new developments in marine mammal toxicology, approaches for exposure-effect research in risk assessment, and future perspectives. This Special Issue will welcome all contributions towards: ? Biomonitoring studies that have investigated temporal or spatial trends in marine mammals worldwide; ? Biomonitoring studies of new and emerging contaminants in marine mammals; ? Biological effect studies on the development, validation and application of new contaminant-related biomarker approaches in marine mammal; ? Studies developing in vitro and in silico methods for the study of the mode of action of pollutants in marine mammals; ? Studies which inform the identification of contaminants of concern in marine mammals and their habitat. You may send your manuscript to us at any time before the deadline. All submissions are subject to the regular peer review process at AECT and need to be written and formatted according to the Aims and Scopes of AECT. Full-length reviews are not allowed as this remains the prevue of Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (RECT), but we may accept mini-reviews (<5,000 words including references). The final deadline for MS submission has been set on January 31st 2015. If you are interested in submitting your MS, please remember to specify in the submission process that you are applying for the Special issue: New developments and perspectives in marine mammal toxicology We are looking forward to receiving your valuable contribution and to hearing from you soon! Kind regards, Liesbeth and Annalisa Dr. Liesbeth Weijs National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology (Entox) The University of Queensland QHFSS, 39 Kessels Road Coopers Plains Queensland, 4108 Australia Website: http://www.entox.uq.edu.au/ E-Mail: l.weijs at uq.edu.au and Dr. Annalisa Zaccaroni Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences University of Bologna Viale Vespucci 2 Cesenatico (FC) 47042 Italy Website: http://www.scienzemedicheveterinarie.unibo.it/it E-Mail: annalisa.zaccaroni at unibo.it Dr. Annalisa Zaccaroni Dept. 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Additional information about the OneNOAA Science Seminars, and how to subscription info is at the bottom of this email. One NOAA Science Seminars may be updated at anytime, so please check the OneNOAA Science seminar calendar often for the latest seminar information. For general questions about the seminars, contact Tracy.Gill at noaa.gov or Hernan.Garcia at noaa.gov ? OneNOAA Seminar Series *All seminar times are given in Eastern Time* October 7, 2014Title:*Making progress on food security in the North American North: Building on 15 years of research * Presenter(s):Dr. Phil Loring, Assistant Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability, University of SaskatchewanDate & Time:October 7, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:930 Koyukuk Drive in 405 Akasofu Building, Fairbanks, AK - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 8, 2014Title:*The International Trade Data System (ITDS): In Support of International Seafood Sustainability and Global Seafood Trade - One Piece * Presenter(s):Dale Jones, NMFS Office of Science and TechnologyDate & Time:October 8, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 9, 2014Title:*A Cultural Resources Toolkit for MPA Managers * Presenter(s):Valerie Grussing - NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center Cultural Resources CoordinatorDate & Time:October 9, 2014, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location:Remote Access and SSMC4, Rm. 10153 See Registration Information Below - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] Title:*Robots, lasers, and rockfish - oh my! Using an ROV to assess Puget Sound bottomfish * Presenter(s):Davy Lowry, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Puget Sound Groundfish and Forage Fish, Washington State Department of Fish & WildlifeDate & Time:October 9, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle, WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 10, 2014Title:*Measuring surface temperature in the cryosphere from space * Presenter(s):Dr. Dorothy Hall, Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory, NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MDDate & Time:October 10, 2014, 10:30am - 11:30amLocation:Lake Superior Hall, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, 4840 South State Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 14, 2014Title:*SeaSketch: Helping NOAA Collaborate One Site at a Time * Presenter(s):Will McClintock, University of California Santa Barbara and Ashley Chappell, NOAA's Office of Coast SurveyDate & Time:October 14, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] Title:*Seasonal Prediction: Achievements and New Frontiers * Presenter(s):Lisa Goddard, Columbia University, Eric Guilyardi, LOCEAN/IPSL and NCAS-Climate, Ben Kirtman, University of MiamiDate & Time:October 14, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Virtual access recommended (see event description for details). Limited seating in SSMC3, 12th floor fishbowl. - ( map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 15, 2014Title:*Thoughts on Restoring Chesapeake Bay Water Quality and How Septic Systems Became an Issue * Presenter(s):Glynn Rountree - recently retired from the National Association of Home BuildersDate & Time:October 15, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 16, 2014Title:*PSEMP sediment monitoring: An overview of the program and what's new at the bottom * Presenter(s):Margaret Dutch, M.S., Valerie Partridge, M.S., Sandra Weakland, M.S., Environmental Assessment Program, Marine Monitoring Unit, WA State Dept. of EcologyDate & Time:October 16, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 20, 2014Title:*Is there a fourth meridional cell in the general circulation of the atmosphere? * Presenter(s):Dr. Qian, Beijing UniversityDate & Time:October 20, 2014, 12:30pm - 1:30pmLocation:The NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) Rm 2155 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 21, 2014Title:*Wind turbine wake characterization with remote sensing and computational fluid dynamics * Presenter(s):Matthew Aitken, PhD, ORISE Research Fellow with the U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NCDate & Time:October 21, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NOAA Central Library, SSMC#3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 22, 2014Title:*Nuisance flooding, tipping points and sea level rise along the U.S. Coast * Presenter(s):Dr. William Sweet, Oceanographer, NOAA/NOS CO-OPSDate & Time:October 22, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] Title:*Volcanic Ocean Acidification and Coral Reef Ecosystem Study at Maug, Northern Mariana Islands * Presenter(s):David Butterfield, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, University of Washington and Pacific Marine Environmental Lab, SeattleDate & Time:October 22, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NOAA Central Library, SSMC#3, 2nd floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 23, 2014Title:*Seminar: Physics to Fisheries in the California Current Ecosystem * Presenter(s):Cisco Werner, PhD. Acting Director, NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and TechnologyDate & Time:October 23, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NMFS - HQ - ST4 Conf Line, SSMC3 - Conference Room 10836 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] Title:*Long term shifts in the dynamics of the lower trophic food web in an urban fjord (Puget Sound, WA): Is eutrophication the only culprit? * Presenter(s):Christopher Krembs, Ph.D., Environmental Assessment Program, Marine Monitoring Unit, Washington State Department of EcologyDate & Time:October 23, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 29, 2014Title:*Use of the Social Values of Ecosystem Services in Managing Marine Protected Areas * Presenter(s):Jarrod Loerzel, JHT NOAA/NCCOS, Hollings Marine Lab, Charleston, SCDate & Time:October 29, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] October 30, 2014Title:*Does the driest part of the Sahara Desert have a rainy season? * Presenter(s):Owen Kelly, Precipitation Processing System at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MarylandDate & Time:October 30, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA Central Library, SSMC#3, 2nd floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] Title:*What does Winter have in store for us? * Presenter(s):Ted Buehner, B.S., Weather Forecasting Office, Western Region, NOAA National Weather ServiceDate & Time:October 30, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 5, 2014Title:*The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network, a Model Partnership Network * Presenter(s):James Rizzo, Texas A&M University, Corpus ChristiDate & Time:November 5, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 east West Hwy, Rm 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 6, 2014Title:*Humans and climate and oceans: Relative influences on dissolved oxygen in the Salish Sea through 2070 * Presenter(s):Mindy Roberts, Ph.D., P.E., Environmental Assessment Program, Washington State Department of EcologyDate & Time:November 6, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 10, 2014Title:*Correcting for position errors in variational data assimilation * Presenter(s):Thomas Nehrkorn and Ross Hoffman, AER, Inc.Date & Time:November 10, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:NCWCP Conference Center, 5830 University Research Ct., College Park, MD - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 12, 2014Title:*NOAA Environmental Cooperative Science Center * Presenter(s):Lonnie Gonsalves, Research Ecologist, NOAA/NCCOS/CCHEBR/ Marine Disease and Restoration Ecology BranchDate & Time:November 12, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 13, 2014Title:*How does eelgrass affect carbonate chemistry in the nearshore and what does it mean for thinking about ocean acidification in Puget Sound? * Presenter(s):Brooke Love, Ph.D., Environmental Science, Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University and Shannon Point Marine CenterDate & Time:November 13, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 18, 2014Title:*Marine Ecosystems: Forecasting and Projecting Health and Resource Availability * Presenter(s):Anne Hollowed, NOAA PMEL, Charlie Stock, NOAA GFDLDate & Time:November 18, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Virtual access recommended (see event description for details). Limited seating in SSMC3, 12th floor fishbowl. - ( map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 19, 2014Title:*A Movie - Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining the Sea * Presenter(s):Karen Anspacher-Meyer, Executive Director of Green Fire Productions,Date & Time:November 19, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Rm 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Remote access info below - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] Title: *One of these is not like the other: Variability in PDO teleconnections to North America?s winter climate ?* Presenter(s):Dr. Stephanie McAfee, Assistant Professor , Geography Department, University of Nevada, RenoDate & Time:November 19, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Remote access only - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 20, 2014Title:*Zooplankton of Puget Sound * Presenter(s):Julie Keister, Ph.D., School of Oceanography, University of WashingtonDate & Time:November 20, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] November 21, 2014Title:*Sustainability of Fish Oil as a Dietary Supplement * Presenter(s):Briana Hurley, NOAA Seafood Inspection Program & OSU graduate studentDate & Time:November 21, 2014, 3:00pm - 4:00pmLocation:Remote Access Only. Long Beach, CA, USA - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] December 4, 2014Title:*Predicting the effects of sea level rise and future hydrology on salinity intrusion and freshwater export from the Skagit River Estuary * Presenter(s):Tarang Khangaonkar, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Marine Science Lab, Department of EnergyDate & Time:December 4, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd E., Seattle, WA 98112 - (map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] December 9, 2014Title:*Addressing a Major Model Challenge: Improving the Representation of Clouds in Climate and Earth System Models * Presenter(s):Chris Golaz, NOAA GFDL, Steve Krueger, ? ? University of Utah, Roger Marchand, University of WashingtonDate & Time:December 9, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Virtual access recommended (see event description for details). Limited seating in SSMC3, 12th floor fishbowl. - ( map )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] ? ?FAQ: All seminars are open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Most seminars are *not* recorded for later viewing, although some presenters provide a PDF of the presentation upon request to the seminar point of contact or presenter. Most seminars offer limited remote access on a first come, first served basis via a combination of webex/phone. Please feel free to share this announcement widely with your colleagues within and outside NOAA. Public visitors wishing to attend a seminar in person in a NOAA facility need to contact the Point of Contact for each seminar of interest to gain access to the building. Access to people with disabilities and requests for sign language interpretation or other accommodations should be directed to the POC of each seminar. Online access to the OneNOAA Science Seminars Access the OneNOAA Science Seminar google calendar from our web page at http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/index.html or from google calendar . There are alternate ways to view the online the seminar schedule: google calendar link ; XML , ICAL , or visit an alternate listing . Unless otherwise indicated, all seminars offer public remote access on a first come, first served basis. Information on how to add seminars to your google calendar or to subscribe is at the bottom of this email. Please note, seminar information changes frequently so please check the calendar for updates. Please share the seminars with anyone interested. For general question, please contact Tracy.Gill at noaa.gov or Hernan.Garcia at noaa.gov; for questions specific to the seminar, contact the point of contact listed in the google calendar for that seminar. To add NOAA-sponsored science related seminars to the OneNOAA Science Seminar Google Calendar (requires user permission; see below) If you are a OneNOAA seminar partner or NOAA staff entering seminar information into our OneNOAA Science seminar google calendar, please use the format here:http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars /seminar_googlecalendar.html How to add the OneNOAA Science seminars to your personal google calendar: 1. *For NOAA staff*: On the left side of your google calendar, where it says "Other calendars", enter "noaa .gov_49443234363332 at resource.calendar.google.com" in the dialog box that says "add a coworker's calendar" in Google Calendar, then "enter". Another method is to click on the "plus google calendar icon" located at the bottom right corner of the OneNOAA Science seminar Google Calendar . 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Yours sincerely JOHN A CAMPBELL Technical Director International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) 209-215 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NL United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tel: +44 (0) 20 7633 0272 Fax: +44 (0)20 7633 2350 e-mail: john.campbell at ogp.org.uk website: www.iogp.org **Follow OGP on Twitter** @OGP_News PLEASE USE THE "REPLY ALL" KEY CAREFULLY. ________________________________ This e-mail was sent by The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP). OGP is registered in England. Registration number: 1832064. Registered office: 209-215 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NL. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Yours sincerely JOHN A CAMPBELL Technical Director International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) 209-215 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NL United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tel: +44 (0) 20 7633 0272 Fax: +44 (0)20 7633 2350 e-mail: john.campbell at ogp.org.uk website: www.iogp.org **Follow OGP on Twitter** @OGP_News PLEASE USE THE "REPLY ALL" KEY CAREFULLY. ________________________________ This e-mail was sent by The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP). OGP is registered in England. Registration number: 1832064. Registered office: 209-215 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NL. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hbailey at umces.edu Mon Oct 6 10:14:22 2014 From: hbailey at umces.edu (Helen Bailey) Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 13:14:22 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on offshore wind farms and marine mammals Message-ID: <5432CDEE.8090609@cbl.umces.edu> Hello, The review paper "Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: lessons learned and recommendations for the future" has recently been published. The paper can be downloaded for free at: http://www.aquaticbiosystems.org/content/10/1/8 Citation: Bailey, H., Brookes, K.L. and Thompson, P.M. (2014) Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: Lessons learned and recommendations for the future. /Aquatic Biosystems, /10: 8. DOI:10.1186/2046-9063-10-8. Abstract: Offshore wind power provides a valuable source of renewable energy that can help reduce carbon emissions. Technological advances are allowing higher capacity turbines to be installed and in deeper water, but there is still much that is unknown about the effects on the environment. Here we describe the lessons learned based on the recent literature and our experience with assessing impacts of offshore wind developments on marine mammals and seabirds, and make recommendations for future monitoring and assessment as interest in offshore wind energy grows around the world. The four key lessons learned that we discuss are: 1) Identifying the area over which biological effects may occur to inform baseline data collection and determining the connectivity between key populations and proposed wind energy sites, 2) The need to put impacts into a population level context to determine whether they are biologically significant, 3) Measuring responses to wind farm construction and operation to determine disturbance effects and avoidance responses, and 4) Learn from other industries to inform risk assessments and the effectiveness of mitigation measures. As the number and size of offshore wind developments increases, there will be a growing need to consider the population level consequences and cumulative impacts of these activities on marine species. Strategically targeted data collection and modeling aimed at answering questions for the consenting process will also allow regulators to make decisions based on the best available information, and achieve a balance between climate change targets and environmental legislation. You can also e-mail me directly for a copy at: hbailey at umces.edu Many thanks, Helen -- ------------------------------------------- Dr. Helen Bailey Research Assistant Professor UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Chesapeake Biological Laboratory 146 Williams Street P.O. Box 38 Solomons, MD 20688 Tel: (1) 410-326-7284 / 240-237-8751 Website: www.umces.edu/cbl/faculty/hbailey ------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Strong written English skills required. Previous experience performing literature reviews and strong background in marine mammal science preferred. Interested candidates should email a CV to Dr. Cheryl Rosa, CERD working group chair, at ingutuk1 at hotmail.com __________________________ Cheryl Rosa, D.V.M., Ph.D. Deputy Director U.S. Arctic Research Commission 420 L Street, Suite 315 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Phone: (907) 271-4577 Fax: (907) 271-4578 crosa at arctic.gov On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:26 AM, Melvin Klassen wrote: > Right now, there is only one message "queued" for the moderators to "thumbs-up/thumbs-down": > > New paper on offshore wind farms and marine mammals > > Please resubmit your message, changing the "SUBJECT:" line from 'Posting request' to more accurately give an abstract of your message. > > Thank you. > > ... 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Although this parasite copepod had been reported on several marine mammals, this is the first report in the harbour porpoise, and in the Aegean Sea. This is an open-access and everyone can download this paper from the following site: *http://vri.cz/docs/vetmed/59-8-403.pdf * Please email me at "erdemdanyer at gmail.com " if you have any trouble to download it. All the best, -- Erdem DANYER Veterinarian, PhD Candidate Kocaeli Food Control Labrotory Ba?iskele/Kocaeli/Turkey ?stanbul Uni. Veterinary Faculty, Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases Department Avcilar/Istanbul/Turkey Tel: 0090 262 312 10 61 Fax: 0090 262 312 10 65 Cep: 0090 536 255 76 66 *?evreye olan sorumlulu?umuzu d???nerek gerekmedik?e ??kt? almay?n?z.Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From adrianajvella at gmail.com Tue Oct 7 23:50:54 2014 From: adrianajvella at gmail.com (Adriana Vella) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 08:50:54 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] 2nd Announcement ECS Conference 2015 - Call for Abstracts and Workshop Proposals Message-ID: Dear All, *2nd Announcement of the 29th European Cetacean Society Conference. * *Call for Abstracts and Workshop Proposals - Details at link below:* https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4378145/2nd%20announcement%20ECS%20conf%202015.pdf Conference dates: *23rd to 25th of March 2015* Workshop dates: *21st and 22nd of March 2015* Venue:* lntercontinental* *MALTA, in St. Julians.* The theme of the 2015 ECS Conference in Malta is: '*Marine Mammal Conservation - from Local to Global*'. *This theme would be supported by a number of keynote presentations that will look at how conservation efforts are being managed at a range of levels and the links between them. This will include consideration of local, national, regional and global conservation initiatives, as well as methods and mechanisms for addressing both short and long-term impacts. In addition to original research contributions on the usual range of topics that include, but are not limited to, health, genetics, by-catch, acoustics, abundance, distribution, ecology, breeding, behaviour, conservation, welfare, historical perspectives, we also welcome critical assessments of conservation policy.* Below please find some snapshots prepared by BICREF, the ECS Conference 2015 organizing entity in Malta. A video promo of Malta and BICREF for the upcoming ECS conference in 2015. Enjoy! *http://youtu.be/QhF-rEVzEQA * See you in Malta :) Regards, *Adriana* Dr. Adriana Vella, Ph.D (Cantab.) Founder and Co-president The Biological Conservation Research Foundation, NGO bicref at gmail.com & Conservation Biology Research Group, Senior Lecturer and Cetacean Researcher University of Malta adrianajvella at gmail.com *f/ECS Conference 2015 ? Malta organisers* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yyoshida at wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp Tue Oct 7 19:32:46 2014 From: yyoshida at wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp (yayoi yoshida) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 11:32:46 +0900 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Sound variation and function in captive Commerson's dolphins (Yayoi M.Yoshida) Message-ID: The following was just published online: Yayoi M. Yoshida,Tadamichi Morisaka, Mai Sakaib, Mari Iwasaki, Ikuo Wakabayashi, Atsushi Seko, Masahiko Kasamatsu, Tomonari Akamatsu, Shiro Kohshimaa Sound variation and function in captive Commerson's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) Behavioural Processes.Volume 108, October 2014, Pages 11?19 *Abstract* Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), one of the smallest dolphin species, has been reported to produce only narrow-band high-frequency (NBHF) clicks and no whistles. To clarify their sound repertoire and examine the function of each type, we analysed the sounds and behaviour of captive Commerson's dolphins in Toba Aquarium, Japan. All recorded sounds were NBHF clicks with peak frequency >110 kHz. The recorded click-trains were categorised into four types based on the changing pattern of their Inter-click intervals (ICI): Decreasing type, with continuously decreasing ICI during the last part of the train; Increasing type, with continuously increasing ICI during the last part; Fluctuating type, with fluctuating ICI; and Burst-pulse type, with very short and constant ICI. The frequency of the Decreasing type increased when approaching an object newly introduced to the tank, suggesting that the sound is used for echolocation on approach. The Burst-pulse type suddenly increased in front of the object and was often oriented towards it, suggesting that it was used for echolocation in close proximity to the object. In contrast, the Increasing type was rarely recorded during approach, but increased when a dolphin approached another dolphin. The Increasing and Burst-pulse types also increased when dolphins began social behaviours. These results suggest that some NBHF clicks have functions other than echolocation, such as communication. Everyone can download this paper from the following site: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376635714001855# Or please email me at "yyoshida at wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp" if you have any trouble to download it. Sincerely best- Yayoi YOSHIDA -------------------------------- Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University, Japan Yayoi Yoshida Tel:+81-75?771?4399 Mail:marsh.greensdolphin at gmail.com, yyoshida at wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp http://www.wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/index.html From sarahcourbis at gmail.com Tue Oct 7 22:09:39 2014 From: sarahcourbis at gmail.com (Sarah Courbis) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 22:09:39 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Interested in working at a zoo or aquarium? Message-ID: Are you interested in working at a zoo or aquarium? In this very competitive field, it helps to have good training! Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon offers a unique opportunity to earn an Associate?s Degree in Biology and Management of Zoo Animals. Graduates are prepared to serve the zoological community in a variety of capacities including zookeeper or aquarist, animal trainer, zoo educator, animal presenter, wildlife rehabilitator, registrar and laboratory animal technician. Students have the opportunity to work closely with animals and staff at the Oregon Zoo and to gain additional experience in related fields and at many other unique facilities in the region. Our program has been designated as an official Learning Partner of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which means that some of the courses in the BMZA program will also qualify as required electives for different concentrations in the AZA Professional Development Certificate Program . The AZA Certificates are organized into concentrations such as behavioral husbandry, education and interpretation, and management and operations. *Applications to the program will be accepted from mid-January to mid-April for the 2015-2017 program which begins in September 2015. There are some prerequisites (see below), so if you want to apply, you will want to get these requirements done prior to April 2015. More details follow below. Please go to http://www.pcc.edu/programs/zoo-animals/ for further information. * [image: Inline image 1] Biology and Management of Zoo Animals Rock Creek Bldg 7, Rm 202 | Faculty Department Chair: Joyce Kaplan | 971-722-7688 | joyce.kaplan at pcc.edu *The Call of the Wild* Caring for wildlife in captivity today is very complex and involves many different fields, as well as being intricately tied to species survival in the wild. Zoos are no longer simply showcases where animals are presented for the entertainment of guests. Modern zoos work to conserve threatened and endangered species, from the large to the small, both on the zoo grounds and in their natural habitats. A variety of career fields are available including education and public relations, record-keeping, research, conservation biology (including overseas work), horticulture, veterinary services, and a career ladder that may include zookeeper, senior keeper, curator, and zoo director. The biology and management of zoo animals requires a great deal of knowledge to maintain a sustainable population of animals in captivity and insure their physical and mental well-being. It is critical to learn about the anatomy, physiology, reproduction, behavior, and nutrition of a very wide variety of animals. You also need a great deal of practical experience working with all types of exotic animals to be able to put your knowledge into practice. Animal husbandry, handling, health management, population management, training, enrichment, record-keeping, and exhibit care and management are all important. Education and guiding the public towards an appreciation of animals is a new and critical role of the zookeeper as well. You will need to excel in public relations as well as in animal management. *Degrees and Certificates* In this program you can earn the following: ? *Associate of Applied Science Degree* For program admission information, please visit http://www.pcc.edu/programs/zoo-animals/admission.html . *Prerequisites and Requirements* (must be completed before April 2015): (College placement tests are administered through assessment centers.) ? High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent required. ? Completion of WR 121 or higher with a C grade or better or previous degree. ? Completing MTH 65 , or MTH 63 with a C or better, or passing a math class with a C or better for which MTH 65 or higher level math skills are a prerequisite, or passing the PCC competency exam for MTH 65 . ? Completion of BI 112 or BI 211 and BI 212 or equivalent major's biology coursework (including molecular /cellular/genetics components). ? Completion of CH 151 or CH 104 or equivalent general chemistry course with laboratory. ? Completion of a minimum of one additional course from the General Education/Discipline Studies list ? Documentation of computer literacy through CAS 133 , equivalent coursework or experience. ? A minimum of 20 documented hours of direct animal husbandry experience. ? All prerequisite coursework and experience must be complete by the end of winter term prior to the early spring application deadline. Courses planned for spring term will not be considered. Pass/No Pass evaluation is not acceptable in the prerequisite courses. Hope you will join us! 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(doi: 10.1098/rspb.2014.1558) Abstract: Environmental conditions can shape genetic and morphological divergence. Release of new habitats during historical environmental changes was a major driver of evolutionary diversification. Here, forces shaping population structure and ecotype differentiation (?pelagic? and ?coastal?) of bottlenose dolphins in the North-east Atlantic were investigated using complementary evolutionary and ecological approaches. Inference of population demographic history using approximate Bayesian computation indicated that coastal populations were likely founded by the Atlantic pelagic population after the Last Glacial Maxima probably as a result of newly available coastal ecological niches. Pelagic dolphins from the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea likely diverged during a period of high productivity in the Mediterranean Sea. Genetic differentiation between coastal and pelagic ecotypes may be maintained by niche specializations, as indicated by stable isotope and stomach content analyses, and social behaviour. The two ecotypes were only weakly morphologically segregated in contrast to other parts of the World Ocean. This may be linked to weak contrasts between coastal and pelagic habitats and/or a relatively recent divergence. We suggest that ecological opportunity to specialize is a major driver of genetic and morphological divergence. Combining genetic, ecological and morphological approaches is essential to understanding the population structure of mobile and cryptic species. The article can be download from: http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/281/1795/20141558.abstract or you can email me for a copy. Best wishes, Marie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From abowles at hswri.com Wed Oct 8 11:10:03 2014 From: abowles at hswri.com (Ann E. Bowles) Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:10:03 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Cross-species vocal learning in killer whales Message-ID: <355373.58249.qm@smtp104.biz.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article: Musser, W.B., A.E. Bowles, D.M. Grebner, and J.L. Crance. 2014. Differences in acoustic features of vocalizations produced by killer whales cross-socialized with bottlenose dolphins. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 137(4): 1990-2002. http://scitation.aip.org/content/asa/journal/jasa/136/4/10.1121/1.4893906 Abstract: Limited previous evidence suggests that killer whales (Orcinus orca) are capable of vocal production learning. However, vocal contextual learning has not been studied, nor the factors promoting learning. Vocalizations were collected from three killer whales with a history of exposure to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and compared with data from seven killer whales held with conspecifics and nine bottlenose dolphins. The three whales' repertoires were distinguishable by a higher proportion of click trains and whistles. Time-domain features of click trains were intermediate between those of whales held with conspecifics and dolphins. These differences provided evidence for contextual learning. One killer whale spontaneously learned to produce artificial chirps taught to dolphins; acoustic features fell within the range of inter-individual differences among the dolphins. This whale also produced whistles similar to a stereotyped whistle produced by one dolphin. Thus, results provide further support for vocal production learning and show that killer whales are capable of contextual learning. That killer whales produce similar repertoires when associated with another species suggests substantial vocal plasticity and motivation for vocal conformity with social associates. Ann E. Bowles, PhD Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute abowles at hswri.org 50th_Logo.PNG Ann E. Bowles, PhD | Program Leader, Bioacoustics Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute 2595 Ingraham Street | San Diego | CA 92109 Phone: (619) 226-3870 | Fax: (619) 226-3944 abowles at hswri.org | www.hswri.org The information transmitted (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is intended only for the person(s) or entity/entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. 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URL: From lass at st-and.ac.uk Thu Oct 9 03:12:19 2014 From: lass at st-and.ac.uk (Lindesay Scott-Hayward) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 11:12:19 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] WORKSHOPS: Statistical Modelling (15-22nd Jan) Message-ID: *Two workshops on Statistical Modelling:* *Introduction to Statistical Modelling and **Spatial Modelling Methods for Correlated Data* Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling *15 ? 22nd January 2015*, University of St. Andrews The Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) at the University of St. Andrews will be running two ?Statistical Modelling? workshops to introduce both basic and more advanced techniques. *Introduction to Statistical Modelling (2 days)* This workshop will take place *15th - 16th January 2015* and will cover Linear Models and Generalised Linear Models to help participants analyse continuous, presence/absence and count data. *Spatial Modelling Methods for Correlated Data (4 days)* This workshop will take place *19th ? 22nd January 2015* and cover one dimensional and two dimensional smoothing using both more traditional and recently developed methods. The correlated aspect of the data is addressed using Generalised Estimating Equations (GEEs). Both courses will be heavily data (and practical) based and presented using large scale offshore wind farm data. The R software package will be used for the workshop-based practical?s. Computer sessions take place in our computer classroom (attached to the seminar room) and participants can either use our computers or bring their own laptops. 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Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with guidance from a mentor who is a member of our Research staff. Our Research team conducts research in many aspects of marine animal health, husbandry, and ecology. This is accomplished through detailed analysis of behavior, specimens, data records and a combination of field, in-house, and laboratory-based research projects that focus on animal behavior, ecology, infectious disease, neuro-immunology, and physiology. The internship program reflects our mission, "To inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research, and exploration." Internships are available for the fall, spring, and summer. Interns have the opportunity to attend weekly educational seminars, receive feedback from supervisors, and work on independent projects to enhance their knowledge and resumes. 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From Andrea.Mosier at MyFWC.com Thu Oct 9 11:35:22 2014 From: Andrea.Mosier at MyFWC.com (Mosier, Andrea) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 14:35:22 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] FWC Research Scientist Position Message-ID: Working Title: RESEARCH SCIENTIST Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-04 Position Number: 77071893-51197184 Annual Salary Range: $58,160 annually Announcement Type: Open Competitive City: SAINT PETERSBURG Facility: FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB012 Closing Date: 10/30/2014 Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Marine Mammal Research Section St. Petersburg, Florida DESCRIPTION We are seeking a well-qualified individual to design, plan, and advance science-focused research and products related to marine mammal conservation. The successful candidate will conduct statistical analyses and build mathematical models of manatee and right whale populations in collaboration with other investigators within and external to FWRI, using available databases (e.g., mortality, aerial survey, telemetry, habitat, genetics, and photo ID) or obtaining additional data as necessary. In support of priority conservation needs, he/she will design studies and monitor programs regarding manatee and right whale populations and related anthropogenic, ecological, and biological factors affecting sustainable, healthy marine mammal populations. He/she will recommend appropriate updates to data collection methods to correct for or reduce sampling bias, increase reliability, and adjust sampling effort accordingly. He/she will ensure that all data and modeling undergo rigorous quality control and quality assurance as well as write and present scientific or technical reports, papers, correspondence, and peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, they will present research findings to public audiences, state and federal policymakers, and at scientific meetings and consult with and advise government agencies in evaluation of marine mammal population data collected by FWC and other agencies. Duties include actively collaborating, providing team leadership, and coordinating activities of interdisciplinary teams (scientific and technical) on various aspects of research on marine mammal populations. They will participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of program conservation plans and seek extramural funding aligned with conservation priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel in a coaching and mentoring manner to maintain a team-oriented approach to section goals. Supervisory duties include but are not limited to: recruitment, training, planning and directing work, reviewing performance with employee and ensuring compliance with FWRI rules, policies and procedures. He/she will maintain a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working units and with other sections in the Institute. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A master's degree in one of the physical or natural sciences and 4 yrs. of professional experience as described above; or a doctorate (physical or natural science) with 2 years of experience as described above. ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of wildlife biology, terminology, principles and techniques used in research on wildlife species; statistical modeling including hierarchical models (for example, implemented with Bayesian methods), CMR modeling; designing monitoring programs such as with aerial surveys, genetics, or other population survey techniques. Ability to collect, organize, and maintain scientific data related to population research, biology and modeling; to perform quantitative analysis and modeling of scientific data; to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; to publish manuscripts in refereed scientific journals; to work independently; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to effectively supervise people and demonstrate the ability to lead people toward organizations mission and goals; to establish and meet work-related goals; to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, to access and formulate budgetary needs, policies, principles and procedures used in personnel & database management. TO APPLY Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Form electronically in People First (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) by the closing date listed. Also, please submit with your application in People First an updated curriculum vitae (CV) and letter of introduction. Resumes and supporting documentation do not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida Application Form. If you experience technical difficulties during the application process or when attaching documents, call People First staffing at 1-877-562-7287. If unable to attach supporting documents to your application, they may be faxed to the People First Service Center at 1-888-403-2110. Be sure to include the Requisition number for the position to which you are applying on each page of your faxed documents. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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The Mares Conference on Marine Ecosystems Health and Conservation will take place in Olh?o, Portugal, from 17 to 21 November 2014. Selected papers from the conference will be published in a special issue of Marine Environmental Research. All presenters (oral, digital object and poster) are encouraged to submit full length research papers. Moreover, the organizing and scientific committees are delighted to announce that the call for papers is now extended to all attendees who didn't submit an abstract in due time but are willing to register for the Mares conference and present their research in the form of a digital object or a poster. Registration is thus extended until 12 October 2014, register here! And upload your abstract for a digital object (highly encouraged) or a poster by 20 October 2014 Here. Please note that only persons fully registered by 12 October and who submitted an abstract by 20 October will be considered for the S.I. For more information about venue, scientific and social programme, etc. please visit the Mares conference website at www.maresconference.eu. We look forward to meeting you in Olh?o, The Organizing and Scientific Committees, Prof. Dr. Adelino Canario Prof. Dr. Karim Erzini Prof. Dr. Est?r Serr?o Prof. Dr. Rui Santos Prof. Dr. Magda Vincx Dr. Tim Deprez Pieter Blondeel Wendy Massart Dr. Catherine Boyen Dr. Ana Marta Gon?alves Dr. Wiebe Kooistra Dr. Aline Tribollet Prof. Dr. Est?r Serr?o Dr. Carl Van Colen PS: Sorry for any cross-posting [cid:image002.jpg at 01CFE24F.E28BA4D0] MARES Conference Coordination Office Ghent University Marine Biology Research Group Krijgslaan 281/S8 B-9000 Ghent , Belgium Tel. +32 9 264 85 26 maresconference at ugent.be www.maresconference.eu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We also show that low frequency noise bands are poor proxies for noise loads at higher frequencies, and that current low frequency indicators, such as those in the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), are insufficient when it comes to assessing noise effects on small toothed whales. *"High frequency components of ship noise in shallow water with a discussion of implications for harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena)"* Line Hermannsen, Kristian Beedholm, Jakob Tougaard and Peter T. Madsen J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 136, 1640 (2014) URL: *http://scitation.aip.org/content/asa/journal/jasa/136/4/10.1121/1.4893908 * DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4893908 *Full abstract* Growing ship traffic worldwide has led to increased vessel noise with possible negative impacts on marine life. Most research has focused on low frequency components of ship noise, but for high-frequency specialists, such as the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), medium-to-high frequency noise components are likely more of a concern. To test for biologically relevant levels of medium-to-high frequency vessel noise, different types of Automatic Identification System located vessels were recorded using a broadband recording system in four heavily ship-trafficked marine habitats in Denmark. Vessel noise from a range of different ship types substantially elevated ambient noise levels across the entire recording band from 0.025 to 160 kHz at ranges between 60 and 1000 m. These ship noise levels are estimated to cause hearing range reduction of >20 dB (at 1 and 10 kHz) from ships passing at distances of 1190 m and >30 dB reduction (at 125 kHz) from ships at distances of 490 m or less. It is concluded that a diverse range of vessels produce substantial noise at high frequencies, where toothed whale hearing is most sensitive, and that vessel noise should be considered over a broad frequency range, when assessing noise effects on porpoises and other small toothed whales. A pdf version of the paper can be requested from line.hermannsen at gmail.com Best regards, Line Hermannsen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Marine Evolution and Conservation group (http://www.rug.nl/research/marine-evolution-and-conservation/) is mainly aimed at marine mammals and hence a potential home for putative Rosalind Franklin Fellows in the area of marine mammal conservation, evolution and ecology. Any questions please feel free to contact myself, Martine B?rub? (m.berube at rug.nl) or Micha?l Fontaine (m.c.fontaine at rug.nl). Cheers Per -- Per J. Palsb?ll Marine Evolution and Conservation Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands Office phone: +31 50 363 9882 Mobile +31 64 870 3295 Mail address: PO Box 11103 9700 CC Groningen The Netherlands ---- How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress. As quoted in "Niels Bohr : The Man, His Science, & the World They Changed" (1966) by Ruth Moore, p. 196 ---- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kim.davies at Dal.Ca Sat Oct 11 00:08:20 2014 From: kim.davies at Dal.Ca (Kimberley Davies) Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 07:08:20 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PhD Fellowship in Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Oceanography in Canada In-Reply-To: <1412924793419.86806@Dal.Ca> References: , <1412924793419.86806@Dal.Ca> Message-ID: <1413011297416.83295@Dal.Ca> Graduate Fellowship in marine mammal bioacoustics & oceanography Location: Canada/USA Institution: Dalhousie University, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Position: PhD candidate Application Deadline: December 1, 2014 or until filled The Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University (Dal), in collabora tion with the Woods HoleOceanographic Institution (WHOI), and supported by the Canadian Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response network (MEOPAR), invites graduate applications for Doctoral studies in marine bioacoustics and oceanography as part of the WHaLE project (Whales, Habitat and Listening Experiment) that involves collaboration with partners in the ocean technology, governmental, and conservation sectors. http://meopar.ca/meopar-meeting-ocean-challenges-via-seven-new-research-projects/; twitter: @meoparwhale The successful candidate, co-advised by Drs CT Taggart (Dal) and M Baumgartner (WHOI), will focus on ocean glider-mounted passive acoustics monitoring with applications to real-time mariner warning systems, quantifying spatial and temporal variation in right, sei, fin, and humpback whale occurrence and associated oceanographic variation, comparing whale vocalization rate data with other archival acoustic and survey-based whale sightings data, and assisting in building whale species-classification libraries. Ideal applicants would have a Master?s degree, a strong academic record and publication(s) in quantitative-oceanography, -physics, -engineering, - acoustics, -mathematics, -statistics, or quantitative-ecology. Fluency in at least one programming language (e.g., MatLab, R, Python, C, FORTRAN) is required. Experience with field work, data-analytics, remote sensing technologies, autonomous underwater vehicles, oceanography and/or acoustics (passive or active) is an asset. http://fishocean.ocean.dal.ca/ www.whoi.edu/sites/mbaumgartner/ The candidate will be tenured at Dal and will be expected to take up short-term residency in Baumgartner?s Lab and likely course work at WHOI. Potential applicants should familiarise themselves with Oceanography at Dal and the details concerning graduate studies and degree requirements. http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/oceanography.html http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/oceanography/programs/graduate-studies.html As a member of MEOPAR, the candidate will participate as a 'MEOPeer' (www.meopeers.ca) wherein practical, leadership, and networking training will help prepare them for a research career. Application deadline is 01 Dec 2014 and will be extended if a suitable candidate has not been identified. The successful candidate will ideally start on 05 January 2015 and no later than 01 May 2015. An annual stipend of $20,000 (minimum) for tuition and living expenses is available, although scholarship holders are strongly encouraged to apply (top-up available). Funding limits likely restrict applications to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. However, International students are welcome to apply assuming they can secure an external scholarship or grant to cover additional ?foreign student differential fees? (~$7,000) levied by the university. Applicants must forward: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2)copies of all post-secondary transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this stage), 3) a short statement of interest and why you think you are the best candidate for the research, and 4) a list of 3 referees (at least 2 must be academic) and their contact information. Send the above material, compiled as a single PDF, by email, to chris.taggart at dal.ca. Ensure the PDF file-name begins with your surname. Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged. Important qu estions concerning the position should be directed to chris.taggart at dal.c a Ok I have it as a link to a website for the full posting, but will also send the information directly in the body. ________________________________________ From: MARMAM on behalf of marmam-owner at lists.uvic.ca Sent: October-09-14 8:08 PM To: Kimberley Davies Subject: Request to mailing list MARMAM rejected Your request to the MARMAM mailing list Posting of your message titled "PhD fellowship in oceanography and marine mammal acoustics" has been rejected by the list moderator. The moderator gave the following reason for rejecting your request: "Thank you for your posting to MARMAM. We try to avoid sending attachments out to the list serve, so if you could please resubmit your request and either include the information from the pdf in the body of the message or as an external link we will post. Thank you, MARMAM Editors" Any questions or comments should be directed to the list administrator at: marmam-owner at lists.uvic.ca From frietsapriza at gmail.com Mon Oct 6 13:28:46 2014 From: frietsapriza at gmail.com (Federico Riet) Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:28:46 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] protocol: mitigation and monitoring during drilling O&G? Message-ID: <5432FB7E.9030708@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, does anyone have information or aware of the existence of any mitigation protocols for marine mammals during drilling operations for O&G industry? any help or information is very welcome. Many thanks in advance. Regards, Federico -- _____________________________ Federico G. Riet Sapriza, PhD Proyecto Pinnipedos/Francaustral E-mail: frietsapriza at gmail.com Skype: federietseal From cdmacleod at gisinecology.com Fri Oct 10 09:07:46 2014 From: cdmacleod at gisinecology.com (Colin D. MacLeod) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:07:46 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Introductory GIS and Species Distribution Modelling courses for Marine Biologists, January 2015 Message-ID: <7BA99C2BAA624AFDA880133DE4648F67@House1> GIS In Ecology will once again be running the following introductory courses for marine biologists in the use of GIS and Species Distribution Modelling in January 2015. 1. An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology, 12th ? 14th January 2015, Glasgow, Scotland: This three day course covers the basics of how to use GIS in marine biological research and is aimed at those who have little or no experience in using GIS, but who wish to learn. The course is taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod, author of the ?An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology? series of books, and is taught in the type of language marine biologists will be familiar with. It consists of a series of background and practical sessions which will provide all the information needed to start successfully using GIS in marine biology. Cost: ?395 (?300 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information on this course can be found at: http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_Glasgow_January_2015.htm. If you have any questions, or wish to book a place email: cdmacleod at GISinEcology.com 2. An Introduction To Species Distribution Modelling In The Marine Environment, 15th ? 16th January 2015, Glasgow, Scotland: This two day course follows on from the introductory GIS course and provides all the information required to start using Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) in the marine environment in a practical and biologically meaningful way. In a series of background sessions, case studies and practical exercises, it covers how to create data layers of species distribution, how to select and create raster data layers of environmental variables, such as water depth, how to join information on species distribution to environmental information, how to export data from a GIS project for analysis in a statistical package, such as R, how to create spatial visualisations based on a statistical model and how to validate the spatial predictions of a model. The practical sessions work through a species distribution modelling project based on real marine survey data from start to finish. Cost: ?295 (?200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information on this course can be found at: http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_SDM_January_2015.htm. If you have any questions, or wish to book a place email: cdmacleod at GISinEcology.com. Note: This course requires a basic knowledge of GIS and how to use ArcGIS GIS software (as covered in the above introductory GIS course). We will also be running three new courses later in the year which are aimed at those who wish to develop their GIS skills. These are: 3. An Introduction To Investigating The Home Ranges of Individual Animals, 9th - 10th Feburary 2015, Glasgow, Scotland. Duration 2 days. Cost: ?295 (?200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). 4. An Introduction To Creating Custom GIS Tools For Automating Frequently Repeated Tasks, 11th ? 12th February 2015, Glasgow, Scotland. Duration 2 days. Cost: ?295 (?200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). 5. An Introduction To Using QGIS In Biological Research, 30th ? 31st March 2015, Glasgow Scotland. Duration 2 days. Cost: ?295 (?200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information on these new courses will be available next month, but if you are interested in finding out more about them, or in booking a place, email cdmacleod at GISinEcology.com. ================================================================================== GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS In Ecology Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: info at GISinEcology.com Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm Books From GIS In Ecology Staff: An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: ?44.99 An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: ?19:99 An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook Two - Working With Raster Data Layers; RRP: ?19.99 If you wish to purchase these books, visit: http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm To help the environment, please do not print out this email unless it is unavoidable. ================================================================================== -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yeaterd at sacredheart.edu Mon Oct 13 17:15:47 2014 From: yeaterd at sacredheart.edu (Yeater, Prof. Deirdre M.) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:15:47 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Study Abroad Bimini, The Bahamas Message-ID: STUDY ABROAD BIMINI, THE BAHAMAS PS 299 - Special Topics in Psychology (3 Credits) - or - BI 199/299 - Special Topics in Biology for Non-Majors/Majors(3 Credits) Summer 2015: May 26 - June 8, 2015 Led by Dr. Deirdre Yeater in the Sacred Heart University Psychology department in collaboration with Dolphin Communication Project, this course will examine the behavioral and social ecology of coastal cetaceans, particularly Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins. You will enjoy a hands-on learning experience with wild dolphins, in the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. On the program, you will earn three credits while learning to record and analyze dolphin behaviors. You will also learn about ecotourism and human impacts on the marine environment. The field work at Bimini will consist of 4 to 5 hour boat surveys. If the group is able to make underwater observations, you will be assisting in the use of underwater slates, video cameras, and digital still cameras. The number of students accepted will be limited by the size of the research vessel. Therefore, you should apply as soon as possible. You MUST be able to swim and snorkel as part of the program. Application Deadline December 15th! For more information, contact: Sacred Heart University Office of Global Affairs (203) 396-8028 studyabroad at sacredheart.edu www.sacredheart.edu/studyabroad https://sacredheart-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=23462 or Dolphin Communication Project http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/ Program Highlights Study Dolphins Dolphins are long-lived and social! Yet, we know little about their social relationships. Study dolphins in their natural habitat. Bimini, The Bahamas Less than 7 mile long and only a few hundred yards wide, Bimini is known for big game fishing, SCUBA diving, mangroves, and of course, wild dolphins. Application Requirements Students majoring/minoring in Psychology, Biology, or a related discipline Minimum GPA of 3.0 Visiting students accepted Deirdre Yeater, Ph.D Assistant Professor Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825 Phone: 203-365-4870 Fax: 203-371-7998 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz Mon Oct 13 22:39:35 2014 From: K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz (Rankmore, Krista) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:39:35 +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 1st November 2014 - 28th February 2015. 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 databases for archiving field data. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills (data analysis, photo-ID). Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Surveys will be conducted from a 20m whale and dolphin watching vessel. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local whale and 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, matching, lesion identification, data entry and maintenance of a long-term photo-id catalogue. 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 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) 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 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 Hupman (nee 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: 43791 (office) Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290 Email: k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From victoria.angeline13 at gmail.com Mon Oct 13 07:06:49 2014 From: victoria.angeline13 at gmail.com (Victoria Howard) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 09:06:49 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Research Internship Message-ID: *Winter/Spring 2015 Marine Mammal Internship* The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and diamondback terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research, sea turtle satellite tracking, and other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research. Interns must: - Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. - Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips. Some field days may fall on the weekends. - Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes. - Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. - *Principle Duties include*: data entry, searching and cataloging journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21? and 31? boats), and learn how to use ArcGIS - *Secondary Duties involve*: Assisting with animal care staff, attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, and assisting with educational tours. - *Field days: *Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 ?F in summer to 30 ?F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a week. Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations. *Deadline to Apply for the Winter/Spring Session (1/5/15 - 3/27/15 and 3/9/15 - 5/29/15) is November 1, 2014* *Please visit **http://imms.org/internship.php* * for application and full details* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mithriel.mackay at gmail.com Tue Oct 14 09:28:35 2014 From: mithriel.mackay at gmail.com (Mithriel MacKay) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:28:35 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Humpback Whale program in Puerto Rico, USA Message-ID: The Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center (MCERC) is inviting interested undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, and others interested in field experience to participate in the fifth season for 7 day field intensive programs focused on cetacean behavioral ecology in Puerto Rico. *No experience is necessary to participate!* Join our research team studying humpback whales wintering off Puerto Rico. *Space is limited to 4 students in each 7 day session* for boat and land based research platforms during the field season January 18, 2015- April 25, 2015. This field intensive training program is well suited for people with a university degree or working towards their degree seeking field experience and students (undergraduate and graduate) of all skill levels interested in cetacean behavioral ecology and conservation. The program culminates in a certificate acknowledging training including theodolite tracking of whales and boats from land, boat based behavior and acoustic data collection, analysis of acoustic files and software, and photo identification of flukes and fins for cetaceans. Nightly roundtable meetings are open discussions of relevant peer reviewed publications selected to cover humpback whale life history and behavioral ecology. All sessions for the 2015 season will include the 8 hour MCERC personal marketing course, Is Your Resume Working for you? , free for Humpback Whale Field Intensive program participants. Participants are directly involved in data collection and analysis for PhD dissertation related research for Seasonal Occurrence Patterns and Social Behaviors of Humpback Whales *(Megaptera novaeangliae)* Wintering off Puerto Rico, USA as well as an examination of reaction to human activity near shore. Each week long field intensive session is $1500.00USD. Program fees include a week at the field house in Puerto Rico, USA: travel between field stations, training program in scientific methods, room and meals at the project field station in San German, reference materials related to the project, field methods for data collection and analysis, and a certificate of completion. Fees do not include travel to and from Ponce, Puerto Rico,USA and compulsory health and travel insurance (usually purchased with air travel). Students must bring a working or collar-type PFD during all boat operations. Options for acquiring a pfd for the program session are sent with application packets. All spaces in the program sessions will be on a first-come-first-served basis. On line registration is integrated with Pay Pal, and confirmation is instantaneous! MCERC has provided documentation of study for many students in the USA and abroad working with their advisers at universities resulting in up to 4 undergraduate and graduate university credit hours. Please *meet with your adviser in advance* and send us an e-mail with your application if you are considering this option and we will be happy to send you information helpful to your adviser. To participate in any of the week long field intensive sessions; Download the *Simple Application Form*, instructions, and information packet from MCERCs Education Hub at http://www.marine-eco.org/mcerc-moodle or the MCERC website (www.Marine-Eco.org). Thank you for supporting humpback whale research and education! Submit by email and receive access to register for your preferred session. The application takes just a few minutes to complete. Questions? Send us a note! The MCERC website has a ~Contact Us~ option at http://www.marine-eco.org/contact/ and we are happy to answer your questions. 2015 Humpback Whale Field Intensive Project Sessions (sessions may be full. Please check availability) January 18 -24 January 25-31 February 01-07 February 08-14 February 15-21 February 22-28 March 01- 07 March 08-14 March 15-21 March 22-28 March 29- April 04 April 05 - 11April 12- 18 April 19-25 See you in the tropics! -- *}-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 Website www.Marine-Eco.org E-mail Mithriel at Marine-Eco.org Education HUb www.Marine-Eco.org/mcerc-moodle -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marinebrit at gmail.com Tue Oct 14 10:52:11 2014 From: marinebrit at gmail.com (Andrew Wright) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:52:11 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Submission requested for ECS/JMBA special issue Message-ID: Hi all, Apologies for cross-posting. Submissions for the next JMBA special issue are due *12th December, 2014*. Like the 2014 conference, the theme is "Marine mammals as sentinels of a changing environment." While we particularly encourage submissions following up on presentations made at the conference, any papers covering marine mammal science are welcome. Please submit directly with JMBA at: http://www.mba.ac.uk/jmba/. Many thanks and best regards, Andrew -- Andrew Wright, Ph.D. ECS Editor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmaycollado at gmail.com Thu Oct 16 05:01:19 2014 From: lmaycollado at gmail.com (Laura J. May-Collado) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:01:19 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Information requested on Drone Technology and applications for Marine Mammal Research. Message-ID: Information requested on Drone Technology and applications for Marine Mammal Research. Hi everyone, I am organizing a short course for the SOLAMAC (Cartagena, Colombia) on Drone Technology and its application on marine mammal research. The aim of the course is to discuss the diversity of commercial drone technology available today, and its potential use in addressing short-term ecological and behavioral questions in Latin American marine mammal research. I would really appreciate information from those of you who are using drones in your research to share your experience and thoughts. Specifically I am requesting information on the system that you are using, costs, logistics, questions you are addressing with this technology, and any recommendations you may have. If you can share a video and/or a photo that I would be great. Any material that you sent will be accredited to the source and used exclusively for this course. ?Thanks? -- Laura J. May-Collado, Ph.D. *Research AssociateDepartment of Biology* *University of Vermont* *Email*: ? lmaycollado at gmail.com *Personal Home Page*: LAURAMAY-COLLADO.COM *Project Website*: http://www.bocasdolphins.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aawvsecretary at gmail.com Fri Oct 17 18:50:16 2014 From: aawvsecretary at gmail.com (Kevin Castle) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:50:16 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] MARMAM List Serve Item-Wildlife Welfare Message-ID: Hello Robin, Could you please post this the the list serve? Please let me know if it is too long and I can edit it. I would like to emphasize that we are looking for manuscripts dealing with marine species' welfare as well as terrestrial and fresh water species. Thank you! Kevin *Project Title: *Special Supplement to JWD: Advances and Improvements in Wildlife Health and Welfare *Project Contact and Special Supplement Editor: *Kevin Castle, Secretary, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (aawvsecretary at gmail.com) *Primary Collaborators and Associate Editors: * Peregrine Wolff, President AAWV Sonia Hernandez, Vice-President, AAWV Colin Gillin, Past President, AAWV Anne Justice-Allen, WDA-WVS Nadine Lamberski, WDA-WVS Dan Mulcahy, Research Wildlife Veterinarian, United States Geological Survey, Alaska The American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians and the WDA Wildlife Veterinary Section are soliciting manuscripts for a special supplement to the Journal of Wildlife Diseases (JWD), titled: *Advances and Improvements in Wildlife Health and Welfare*. As a recognized expert in working with and improving the health and welfare of free-ranging wildlife, *we would like to invite you to submit a manuscript* to be considered for inclusion in this Special Supplement to JWD. Animal welfare has become an increasingly important topic of discussion among wildlife disease investigators, managers and the public at large. Recent changes to legislation and regulation dictate that wildlife research must adhere to the highest standards of animal care, yet most of the welfare standards available have been extrapolated from domestic species. Recent studies have been devoted to developing and implementing advances in techniques that specifically address the impact(s) of research and management of wildlife species. This Special Supplement will collect the most relevant work, from a special session at the 2014 WDA Annual International Conference, and through direct author solicitation, and make it widely available to the WDA readership. *Proposed outcomes: * The Special Supplement, to be published in October 2015, will serve as a cohesive reference of real-world, cutting edge guidance and techniques from leading experts in the field on how to identify and ameliorate impacts to wildlife health and welfare during all phases of capture and handling. The publication that results from this work will be of benefit to all WDA members and wildlife professionals in all countries who deal with wildlife health and welfare issues. The papers included in the publication will provide detailed information that is not available through the WDA conference proceedings, and the Supplement will be a valuable resource for Institutional Animal Care and Use committees and others who are tasked with making decisions about wildlife welfare. *Timeline:* WDA Conference (Wildlife Welfare Session) July 2014 Manuscript submission deadline January 15, 2015 Publication and distribution October 2015 *Manuscript Guidelines:* ? The submission deadline is *January 15, 2015*. You may send your manuscript now or up until the deadline. Please submit manuscripts or questions to: Dr. Kevin Castle, Special Supplement Editor: aawvsecretary at gmail.com ? If you have an idea for a manuscript but are unsure of whether it may be appropriate or not, we encourage authors to send a short abstract or tentative title to the Special Supplement Editor in advance ( aawvsecretary at gmail.com). ? Authors interested in presenting a *review* of a particular aspect of wildlife health and welfare are encouraged to contact the Special Supplement Editor to discuss. Formatting, manuscript length, and editorial process will follow JWD guidelines for authors of full-length articles. For specific Instruction to Authors, please click here . Dr. Kevin Castle will oversee the peer-review process with the help of associate editors and subject matter experts. Page charges and open-access charges will be paid through WDA Small Grant Program funds and matching funds obtained by the collaborators listed above. *Authors will not be responsible for page charges, nor for providing open access to the supplement.* Submission will not guarantee acceptance; however, significant consideration will be given to well-written manuscripts based on research that addresses one or more of the following topics in free-ranging wildlife (including fish). Research involving captive animals may be acceptable if it provides information applicable to improving health and welfare of free-ranging wildlife. ? Measuring stress or applying methods to relieve/decrease stress ? Improvements in field surgical techniques, including placement of marking or monitoring equipment ? Improvements or innovation in field anesthetic and anesthetic monitoring protocols o e.g. Benefits of measuring blood gases and other parameters ? Assessment and alleviation of pain ? Improvements in field euthanasia ? Research that tests how animal welfare is impacted during any of the following components of an event: o Pursuit o Capture o Handling/manipulation o Recovery o Transport/release o Post-release ? Researcher and public perceptions and expectations regarding wildlife welfare ? Defining and measuring a successful handling event (e.g. can post-release mortality inform us of the success of immobilization, or should we really be looking at long-term survival and reproduction?) ? Defining costs/benefits of sedation for activities that do not require general anesthesia ? Assessing the appropriate level of immediate post-immobilization recovery monitoring (i.e. stay with the animal or leave it?) -- Kevin Castle, DVM, MS AAWV Secretary Wildlife Veterinarian U.S. National Park Service 1201 Oakridge Dr, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-430-0205 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aschaef3 at fau.edu Fri Oct 17 08:32:34 2014 From: aschaef3 at fau.edu (Adam Schaefer) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:32:34 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] FAU Job advertisement Message-ID: <9EE4285194CD314FB9EA66C8CD8AD31BB0D9023E@EXCHANGEMB03.ad.fau.edu> Could you please distribute to all members Florida Atlantic University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor & Veterinary Scientist (DVM/PhD or DVM/MS) Ft. Pierce, FL Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI), located in Ft. Pierce, FL, seeks a highly motivated, qualified veterinary scientist with research experience related to aquatic animal health. This scientist will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Full Research Professor level, dependent upon qualifications. The scientist will be expected to develop a strong research program that integrates with existing research and new research opportunities at Harbor Branch and FAU colleges and campuses. The scientist will work with internal and external collaborators while participating in clinical programs including: health assessments and stranding responses; rehabilitation activities; and environmental studies. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to successfully maintain and grow the program, and will participate in educational activities through training MS and PhD students and leading educational programs in aquatic animal health. The appointed veterinarian will also serve as an IACUC member bringing expertise on marine mammal and other marine species research to the committee and act as the Clinical Veterinarian responsible for overseeing IACUC protocols and associated activities at HBOI while working closely with the FAU Attending Veterinarian and FAU's Division of Research. HBOI faculty and staff lead robust programs in estuarine, coastal and deep-sea research that include marine mammal research and conservation, population biology and behavioral ecology, marine ecosystem health, ocean exploration, aquaculture and stock enhancement, marine biomedical and biotechnology research, ocean engineering and technology, and ocean dynamics and modeling. Please see www.fau.edu/hboi for more information. Posted Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED: * A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an AVMA accredited program with additional graduate training to the M.S. or Ph.D. level, preferably in an area related to aquatic animal health such as pathology, microbiology and immunology, environmental medicine, toxicology, and/or environmental science. * Evidence of research productivity consistent with rank. * Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Florida or ability to acquire. PREFERRED: * Training and experience in marine mammal research. * Evidence of strong program management skills consistent with rank. * Training and experience in any of the following areas: infectious diseases, pathology, immunology, toxicology, wildlife medicine, conservation medicine, environmental health or medicine, or related fields. * Clinical experience with marine mammals and other aquatic species desired. * Experience with supervision of graduate students desired. To Apply This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://jobs.fau.edu) by completing the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application and submitting the related documents. Please apply for position #980505. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. In addition to completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format, a statement of research experience and philosophy, and contact information for three references including email addresses. A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding. Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. Today, the University serves more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students. FAU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For more information about FAU and HBOI, please visit www.fau.edu/hboi. For further information contact: Peter McCarthy, PhD, Search Committee Chair Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Florida Atlantic University 5600 US 1 North Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772-242-2400 pmccart5 at .fau.edu Adam M. Schaefer, MPH Epidemiologist Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University 5600 US 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 office: 772-242-2311 Ocean Science for a Better World -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dgarciaparraga at yahoo.es Thu Oct 16 14:26:36 2014 From: dgarciaparraga at yahoo.es (Daniel Garcia) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:26:36 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on medical regenerative techniqies in bottlenose dolphins. In-Reply-To: <1412752316.22911.YahooMailNeo@web172402.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> References: <1412752316.22911.YahooMailNeo@web172402.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1413494796.28534.YahooMailNeo@web172402.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Dear marine mammal community, A new paper about Platelet-Rich Plasma and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine-Associated Treatments in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) has recently been published. Citation: Griffeth RJ, Garc?a-P?rraga D, Mellado-L?pez M, Crespo-Picazo JL, Soriano-Navarro M, et al. (2014) Platelet-Rich Plasma and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine-Associated Treatments in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). PLoS ONE 9(9): e108439. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0108439 Abstract: Dolphins exhibit an extraordinary capacity to heal deep soft tissue injuries. Nevertheless, accelerated wound healing in wild or captive dolphins would minimize infection and other side effects associated with open wounds in marine animals. Here, we propose the use of a biological-based therapy for wound healing in dolphins by the application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Blood samples were collected from 9 different dolphins and a specific and simple protocol which concentrates platelets greater than two times that of whole blood was developed. As opposed to a commonly employed human protocol for PRP preparation, a single centrifugation for 3 minutes at 900 rpm resulted in the best condition for the concentration of dolphin platelets. By FACS analysis, dolphin platelets showed reactivity to platelet cell-surface marker CD41. Analysis by electron microscopy revealed that dolphin platelets were larger in size than human platelets. These findings may explain the need to reduce the duration and speed of centrifugation of whole blood from dolphins to obtain a 2-fold increase and maintain proper morphology of the platelets. For the first time, levels of several growth factors from activated dolphin platelets were quantified. Compared to humans, concentrations of PDGF-BB were not different, while TGF? and VEGF-A were significantly lower in dolphins. Additionally, adipose tissue was obtained from cadaveric dolphins found along the Spanish Mediterranean coast, and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) were successfully isolated, amplified, and characterized. When dolphin ASCs were treated with 2.5 or 5% dolphin PRP they exhibited significant increased proliferation and improved phagocytotic activity, indicating that in culture, PRP may improve the regenerative capacity of ASCs. Taken together, we show an effective and well-defined protocol for efficient PRP isolation. This protocol alone or in combination with ASCs, may constitute the basis of a biological treatment for wound-healing and tissue regeneration in dolphins. You can download it for free at: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0108439 I hope you find it interesting. Best regards Daniel _________________________________________________________ Daniel Garc?a P?rraga, DVM Director of Veterinary and Laboratory Services. Biology Department. Oceanogr?fic. Grupo Parques Reunidos. Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. ________________________________________________________________ Telf: (+ 34) 96 1975501 Telf direct: (+ 34) 96 1975508 Fax : (+34) 96 1975511 Oceanogr?fic. Grupo Parques Reunidos Valencia. C/. Eduardo Primo Y?fera (Cient?fic), n? 1B. 46013. Valencia. Spain. e-mail: dgarcia at oceanografic.org web: www.cac.es/ www.parquesreunidos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Black Sea/Mediterr.Environ. 20(3): 274-279. http://www.blackmeditjournal.org/pdf/9-SON20.3.Ayaka%20A.Ozturk.pdf Abstract On 4 August 2014, a male conjoined dicephalic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) calf was found dead on the beach of Dikili/?zmir, the Aegean coast of Turkey. This is the first case of conjoined cetacean reported in Turkey and the second in the Mediterranean Sea. Regards Isil AYTEMIZ, Ph.D Candidate Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University, 34320, Avcilar, Istanbul, TURKEY Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) P.O. Box 10 Beykoz, Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Marine ecotourism, including whale and dolphin watching, is growing globally and cetaceans perceive interactions with tour vessels as a form of risk. Observable behavioural changes need to be linked to bioenergetic effects to determine the potential population consequences of this disturbance. 2. We developed a theoretical optimal dive model for bottlenose dolphins under three potential types of perceived risk resulting from human interactions at the surface (decreasing instantaneous risk, increasing instantaneous risk and no risk). We compared the predictions of these theoretical models to observed dive cycles of foraging male and female dolphins in the presence and absence of tour vessels. We used mixture models to classify dive types and mixed effects models to analyse changes in the interbreath interval of surface and bottom dives and the frequency of estimated bottom dives. 3. Males significantly increased bottom time and performed fewer bottom dives when boats were present, matching predictions of our theoretical model for perceived decreasing instantaneous risk. In contrast, females significantly decreased bottom times and increased the frequency of bottom dives, matching predictions from the model for perceived increasing instantaneous risk. Therefore, our empirical results suggest differences in the perception of risk between sexes. 4. Synthesis and applications. By comparing theoretical predictions with observed dive data, our study suggests that boat interactions during foraging can cause decreased net energy gain over a foraging bout for both sexes, with females being more impacted. The population under study is currently listed as critically endangered. Understanding whether these predicted energetic impacts affect an individual's vital rates will provide a link to the population-level consequences of this disturbance. Previous analytical approaches have failed to capture the costs associated with disturbance during foraging, leading to management recommendations that only protect animals from increased energetic expenditure. We suggest that the current management scheme should be revised to include foraging areas in order to secure the energy intake of animals. KEY WORDS: 5. bioenergetics; 6. consequences of disturbance; 7. dive modelling; 8. ecology of fear; 9. PCOD ; 10. predation risk; 11. Tursiops truncatus? A PDF copy of the work can be downloaded from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2664.12337/full Cheers, John Symons -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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MSc/PhD course offering in Svalbard Norway - 13 April - 16 May MIX of field/lectures/labs - see http://www.unis.no - courses - ab325/825 for details Course in Biotelemetry and Biologging (with strong marine mammal components) Topics including: 1) Basic principles for radio signal transmission & antenna theory 2) Telemetric technology, regulations and management of frequencies 3) Ethics (animal welfare) in biotelemetry/biologging 4) Introduction to VHF-based telemetry andGPS-positioning systems in biotelemetry -transmitters applications and limitations 5) Telemetry & biologging equipment - a manufacturers perspective 6) User "issues" - another manufacturer's perspective - trouble shooting 7) Maps, mapping and GPS technology - Practical applications 8) Acoustic telemetry - Methods & Science questions 9) Range size, habitat use etc. (Storage, and retrieval of data and the integration of animal tracks and terrestrial environmental data) 10) An introduction to GIS tools 11) Design considerations/limitations in marine mammal biotelemetry 12) Biotelemetry and biologging with Svalbard's marine mammals - case studies 13) Linking marine mammal telemetry & the environment - MAMVIS & statistical tools 14) Remote methods in sea bird research - transponders, photographic & case studies 15) Fish tracking 16) Physiological telemetry -applications and potential 17) Looking into the future.... 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[image: Inline image 1] The 4-day Passive Acoustic Technology training course combines lectures covering concepts, theory and methods with hands-on hardware demonstrations and computer training. The aim of the course is to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic hardware, software and methods used to study and monitor marine mammals. The training course will familiarize individuals with passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment and best practices, as well as offer instruction on troubleshooting and field repairs. We will teach the basic skills required to prepare individuals for work in the field as well as post processing in the lab. We will cover methods used for research as well as mitigation and monitoring. This course will be held at the University of California, San Diego Supercomputer Center in La Jolla, California. The training course will include the following: - An introduction to the physics of underwater sound (lectures) - An introduction to marine mammal acoustics (lectures) - An introduction to PAM hardware such as hydrophones, sonobuoys and autonomous recorders (lectures and demo) - Instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone array systems (Demo and hands-on training) - Training in software used to detect, localize, and classify sounds produced by marine mammals (lectures, computer laboratory work and demos) - Training in software used to review and post-process acoustic data (lectures and computer laboratory work) - Lectures on the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring - Lectures on best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management - Guest lectures from subject area experts (e.g., scientists from local research institutes such as UCSD?s Scripps Institution of Oceanography) At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of passive acoustic system design, operation, and maintenance. They will have had hands-on experience with a variety of software programs commonly used during real-time field operations and for data review and analysis. Additionally, participants will have performed specific hardware tasks (e.g. repairing cables, troubleshooting acoustic systems etc.), and will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Four quarter units are available via a separate UCSD application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit *www.bio-waves.com * and click on the "Passive Acoustic Technology Training Course" button on the bottom of the main page. A $300 non-refundable deposit towards the $1,450 total fee will be required to secure your position in the course. This cost includes a light breakfast and catered lunch each day. Early registration ends on *Wednesday October 8th*, after which a $100 late registration fee will be applied to the total. Limited space is available at a discounted rates for groups of three or more or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first served basis. Also, while lodging is not available on UCSD campus, we have a list of local hotels, some of which provide discounts if attending events on campus, and will assist in coordinating room and ride share between registrants via email prior to the training. Please contact education at bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this fall! -- "If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore" -Apsley Cherry-Garrard -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This project is a part of AMMCFs larger research program /Project Burrunan/ led by Dr Kate Charlton-Robb andwill be offered in affiliation with Deakin University, co-supervised by Associate Professor John Arnould. *Background & Project overview* A new species of dolphin, the Burrunan dolphin (/Tursiops australis/), endemic to southern Australia, has recently been described (Charlton-Robb et al. 2011). /Tursiops australis/ are currently known to inhabit inshore regions of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Recent research shows the species consist of small genetically distinct populations susceptible to numerous threats and is likely to be of grave conservation concern (Charlton-Robb et al. 2014). /Tursiops australis/ has also recently been listed under the Victorian State Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act as ?threatened?. Gippsland Lakes is one of only two places in Victoria that /T. australis /has an established a resident population, as such greater scientific knowledge underpinning the correct management and conservation is crucial. The Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation (AMMCF), a newly established not-for-profit organisation, has it's primary mission to ?strive to support and work with Australia?s marine mammal scientists and researchers to establish and advance the knowledge, conservation and protection of our marine mammals.? AMMCFs /Project Burrunan/ focuses on using applied research to further investigate the Burrunan dolphin. The general aims of the project is to assess the species' distribution and range, gain better estimates of overall population size & structure, assess the level of gene flow between the discrete populations and to assess potential migration pathways. This project will also investigate the presence and habitat use of the Burrunan//across coastal and offshore regions of Victoria to identify regions of significance to the dolphin. We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dedicated, high achieving students for the following Project; *Spatial ecology of Burrunan dolphins in the Gippsland Lakes*using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mapping environmental, spatial and dolphin sighting data to identify areas of significance within the Lakes and Gippsland coastal region. Project One will be offered as a Trimester One January 2015 start. ** *Requirements* ?Bachelor of Science degree, with a minimum of Distinction average. ?Experience in collecting and processing ecological data. ?Proficiency in Microsoft and statistical packages. ?Experience with GIS software. ?Experience in marine mammal research. *Application Process* Please send your applicant containing the following: 1.A covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the project. 2.Curriculum Vitae 3.Current academic transcript 4.Two relevant referees who are familiar with your academic, research and ethical record. Please forward the above to Dr Kate Charlton-Robbkcr at ammcf.org.au. Applications will be considered and we will contact you with further information. /Australian citizen applicants only. Unfortunately given the timing restrictions of the Honours course we are only able to offer the project to Australian citizens./ *CLOSING DATE: 1^st November 2014* -- Dr Kate-Charlton-Robb Principal Researcher Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation PO Box 2046 Hampton East VIC 3188 e: kcr at ammcf.org.au w: ammcf.org.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org Mon Oct 20 09:52:03 2014 From: rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org (Robin Baird) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:52:03 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on false killer whale fishery interactions - sex bias and variation among populations Message-ID: <97EEB27129689C4AB0328F320AB9FC9901A73C743D59@SERVERBLUE.cascadia.local> New paper available: Baird, R.W., S.D. Mahaffy, A.M. Gorgone, T. Cullins, D.J. McSweeney, E.M. Oleson, A.L. Bradford, J. Barlow and D.L. Webster. 2014. False killer whales and fisheries interactions in Hawaiian waters: evidence for sex bias and variation among populations and social groups. Marine Mammal Science doi: 10.1111/mms.12177. Abstract: We assessed scarring patterns as evidence of fisheries interactions for three populations of false killer whales in Hawai'i. Bycatch of the pelagic population in the tuna longline fishery exceeds their Potential Biological Removal level. Scarring was assessed by seven evaluators as consistent, possibly consistent, or not consistent with fisheries interactions, and average scores computed. Scores were highest for scarred main Hawaiian Island (MHI) false killer whales, followed by pelagic and Northwestern Hawaiian Island (NWHI) individuals. Considering only whales for which the majority of evaluators scored scarring as consistent revealed significant differences among populations in the percentage of individuals scarred; MHI: 7.5%, pelagic: 0%, NWHI: 0%. Assessment by social cluster for the MHI population showed that 4.2% of Cluster 1, 7.1% of Cluster 2, and 12.8% of Cluster 3 individuals had such scarring, although differences between clusters were not statistically significant. There was a significant sex bias; all sexed individuals (n = 7) with injuries consistent with fisheries interactions were female. The higher proportion of MHI individuals with fisheries-related scarring suggests that fisheries interactions are occurring at a higher rate in this population. The bias towards females suggests that fisheries-related mortality has a disproportionate impact on population dynamics. 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In order to evaluate the risk of collision between large vessels and humpback whales along coastal shipping routes in the region of the Abrolhos Bank ? the most important breeding ground for the species in the south-western Atlantic Ocean ? commercial vessels were used as platforms of opportunity to monitor the coastal shipping routes. 3. Humpback whale density along coastal routes was estimated through multiple covariate line-transect ?distance sampling?. The number of potential collisions per year was estimated using a model based on vessel size and speed, track lengths, population density and the surfacing behaviour of whales. 4. During the peak of the 2011 breeding season, whale density on the coastal route between Belmonte and Caravelas was estimated to be 0.085 whales km-2 and between Caravelas and Barra do Riacho, 0.023 whales km-2. 5. The three commercial vessels operating in coastal waters between Belmonte and Barra do Riacho had the potential to collide with 25 humpback whales in total, and kill 17 of these, during the 2011 breeding season. 6. As vessel traffic increases in the Abrolhos Bank region and humpback whale population grows, the likelihood of a vessel collision will increase. 7. A simple and effective framework to study how changes in whale density will affect their vulnerability to ship strikes, and ensure the suitability of alternative shipping routes is presented, while evaluating whether additional mitigation measures are necessary, such as speed limits in areas or periods with higher densities of whales. You can download the pdf at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aqc.2523/abstract or contact me via email at carolinabezamat at gmail.com for a copy. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. 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Potential projects will investigate nutrition and energetics in captive Steller sea lions and northern fur seals (http://www.marinemammal.org/research/) at the Marine Mammal Energetics and Nutrition Lab, or examine aspects of diving physiology and foraging theory at UBC?s Open Water Research Laboratory (http://www.marinemammal.org/research/steller-sea-lion-research/open-water/). The successful applicant will commence in September 2015 and be supervised by Dr. David Rosen (primary) and Dr. Andrew Trites. We are interested in students who are able to secure independent support, such as an NSERC award. Please contact Dave Rosen (rosen at zoology.ubc.ca) with a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and an (unofficial) copy of your undergraduate transcript. From yulia.ivashchenko at noaa.gov Tue Oct 21 11:26:58 2014 From: yulia.ivashchenko at noaa.gov (Yulia Ivashchenko - NOAA Affiliate) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:26:58 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on sperm whales Message-ID: The following paper was just published: Ivashchenko, Y.V., Brownell, R.L. Jr. & Clapham, P.J. 2014. Distribution of Soviet catches of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in the North Pacific. Endangered Species Research 25: 249-263. ABSTRACT: From 1948 to 1979, the USSR conducted extensive illegal whaling worldwide. Data from the North Pacific (NP) were analyzed to correct falsified International Whaling Commission catch records, and to investigate the distribution of sperm whales (NP catch = 157,680). Information was available on the distribution of 123,264 sperm whale catches. Among a number of areas defined by the Soviet whalers the largest catches were in the three main regions: 31,395 in the Eastern Region (ER), 29,518 in the Central Region (CR), 19,313 in the Western Region (WR); an additional 23,090 catches were made at the Kuril land stations. Other areas with substantial catches included the Aleutians (5,945) and Commander Islands (1,448), Bering Sea (3,170), Olyutorsky Bay (3,094), and other parts of the pelagic NP (6,049). Four main areas of concentration included: a large pelagic area (30-50?N) in the ER, including the Gulf of Alaska and western coast of North America; the northeastern and southwestern CR; and the southern Kurils. Some of the distribution was similar to 19th century catches, notably in the ?Japan Ground? (in the pelagic western Pacific) and the ?Coast of Japan Ground?. Many females were caught in Olyutorsky Bay and around the Commander Islands. There was also a division in catch composition at Amchitka Pass (Aleutians), with family groups to the west and mature males to the east. The extensive illegal catches of females removed a significant portion of the reproductively mature population, which likely continues to impact recovery of NP sperm whales today. This paper is Open Access and a pdf can be downloaded for free at: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n3/ (4th article down in the list). -- Yulia V. Ivashchenko, Ph.D. Associate Scientist National Marine Mammal Laboratory Alaska Fisheries Science Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115, USA Tel: +1 206 526 4037 Email: *yulia.ivashchenko at noaa.gov * *http://www.moscowproject.org * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Time: 8 Dec 12:00 - 9 Dec 13:00 Venue: Vildmarkshotellet, Kolm?rden Wildlife Park, Sweden More info at: www.conference.sambah.org Register at: www.kolmarden.com/sambah_conference The registration site will let you register and book accommodation for the event. If you book accommodation before 27 October you can be sure to get a room at Vildmarkshotellet. We look forward to seeing you in Kolm?rden! //The SAMBAH team [cid:image001.jpg at 01CFEE06.B3850F10][cid:image002.jpg at 01CFEE06.B3850F10] Mats Amundin, PhD Forskningschef / Research Director Kolmarden Guest prof. Link?ping University Coordinator SAMBAH (www.sambah.org) Destination Kolm?rden SE-618 92 Kolm?rden Tel +46 10-708 75 47 kolmarden.com Kolm?rden ?r en del av / Kolmarden is a part of [cid:image003.png at 01CFEE06.B3850F10] Consider the environment before printing this email -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please feel free to pass the information below on to postgraduate students working in the wider field of coastal, marine and island tourism. Best Wishes from Auckland Micha Postgraduate Student Section TIME publishes extended abstracts of Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations, which have been completed within the past 18 months of submission. If the thesis/dissertation will be available online via a university library or repository, the extended abstract should not be submitted until after the URL is available. The submitted material should include a title page with title, name of the author, name(s) of supervisor(s), name of the degree, and the institution awarding the degree. In a separate document, the supervisor(s) must verify the authenticity of the document. The extended abstract should be between 1500 and 2000 words in length (not including figures, tables and reference list), and be structured in the standard format of a thesis/dissertation: Introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Complete manuscripts shall be submitted for review to the postgraduate section editor, David Fennell, at dfennell at brocku.ca Michael L?ck, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Tourism Studies School of Hospitality and Tourism | Faculty of Culture and Society | AUT University | Private Bag 92006 | Auckland | New Zealand e-mail: mlueck at aut.ac.nz | Phone: +64 9-921-9999 ext. 5833 | Fax: +64 9-921 9962 Associate Director, New Zealand Tourism Research Institute NZTRI http://www.tri.org.nz Co-Chair, International Coastal & Marine Tourism Society (ICMTS) http://www.coastalmarinetourism.org/ Member, International Competence Network for Tourism Research and Education (ICNT) http://icnt.weebly.com/index.html Member, Institute for Tourism Research, University for Applied Sciences Harz, Germany http://www.hs-harz.de Editor-in-Chief: Tourism in Marine Environments https://www.cognizantcommunication.com/journal-titles/tourism-in-marine-environments Associate Editor: Journal of Ecotourism http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/reco20/current#.Up-dvY2yz64 New books: * Gross, S. & M. L?ck (eds.) (2013). The Low Cost Carriers Worldwide. Ashgate, London. http://www.ashgate.com/default.aspx?page=637&calcTitle=1&pageSubject=314&title_id=11128&edition_id=11472 * Robinson, P.; M. L?ck & S.L. Smith (2013). Tourism. CABI, Wallingford. http://bookshop.cabi.org/?page=2633&pid=2456&site=191 * Pernecky, T. & M. L?ck (eds.) (2013). Events, Society and Sustainability: Critical and contemporary approaches. Routledge, London. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415809931/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For the purposes of this EIS, NMFS intends to analyze the effects on the human environment of issuing authorizations for the incidental take of marine mammals from activities occurring in both the state and Federal waters of Cook Inlet, AK, from Knik Arm in the northern part of the Inlet to the southern edge of Kachemak Bay on the southeastern part of the Inlet and to the southern edge of Cape Douglas on the southwestern part of the Inlet. This programmatic EIS will analyze the potential effects on the human environment of issuing MMPA ITAs for various anthropogenic activities in Cook Inlet. An EIS that analyzes multiple activities over multiple years will provide a comprehensive decision-support tool for NMFS, allowing us to address cumulative effects over a longer time frame, consider a wider range of reasonable alternatives consistent with our statutory mandates, and analyze a wider range of practicable mitigation and monitoring measures for protecting marine mammals and the availability of marine mammals for subsistence uses. *Public Comment Period:* Comments on the NOI will be accepted during the public comment period until December 29, 2014. Comments on the NOI should be identified by NOAA-NMFS-2014-0129 and can be submitted by any of the following methods: - Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking portal www.regulations.gov. To submit comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking portal, enter NOAA-NMFS-2014-0129 in the keyword search. Locate the document you wish to comment on from the resulting list and click on the "Comment Now" icon on the right of that line. - Mail: Jolie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - Fax: (301) 713-0376 attn: Jolie Harrison We request that you include background documents to support your comments as appropriate. *THE DEADLINE FOR PROVIDING COMMENTS IS 11:59 PM EST DECEMBER 29, 2014.* *Public Scoping Meeting:* We will hold a public scoping meeting in Anchorage, AK, on Monday, November 3, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Loussac Library's Wilda Marston Theater located at 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK 99503. Written and oral comments will be accepted at the public meeting. Thank you for your interest and participation in this important process. -- Candace Nachman Fishery Biologist NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources Permits and Conservation Division 1315 East West Highway, Rm 13115 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Ph: (301) 427-8429 Fax: (301) 713-0376 Web: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From catherine.bowley at orcaweb.org.uk Wed Oct 22 08:00:39 2014 From: catherine.bowley at orcaweb.org.uk (Catherine Bowley) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:00:39 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyor Courses Message-ID: <69093c60d87b47619a572f6b73923e53@DB4PR01MB0462.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com> One of Europe's leading whale and dolphin charities, ORCA, is offering people the opportunity to join their team of wildlife surveyors in collecting vital information about whales and dolphins. Our unique, participative volunteer scheme enables members of the public to collect scientific data about whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). This gives you the opportunity to contribute directly to vital conservation work. By enabling this innovative link to be made between people and marine mammals, ORCA can inspire, educate and enthuse the wider public about the conservation and biodiversity of cetaceans. This certificated, fun and illuminating course will give you all of the skills required to competently identify cetaceans at sea and take part in ORCA's scientifically recognised surveys. http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/get-involved/train ORCA will be holding a one day Marine Mammal Surveyor training courses around the UK where delegates can learn how to identify different species as well as understand how to record sightings in line with ORCA's survey protocol. The dates of the courses are: Date Location Time Course Status Friday 7th November University of Derby 9.30am- 4.30pm Places available Saturday 15th November Marine Biological Association, Citadel Hill, Plymouth 9.30am-4.30pm Places available Sunday 23rd November Cornwall College, Newquay 9.30am-4.30pm Places available Saturday 29th November Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle 9.30am-4.30pm Places available Sunday 30th November University of Bangor, Room A12, ground floor, Brambell Building, Adeilad Deiniol, Deiniol Rd Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2UX. 9.30am-4.30pm Places available ORCA's MMS training course incorporates theoretical and practical training on marine mammal identification, organising and completing line-transect surveys as part of a team. With an international network of research vessels, ferries and cruise ships donating spaces to ORCA volunteers, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to participate in future whale and dolphin surveys. Over 30% of the global diversity of cetaceans are seen in our waters. These creatures range from the diminutive harbour porpoise to the mighty blue whale, the largest animal that ever lived! Why complete the MMS training course? ORCA relies on a large and dedicated team of volunteer observers to carry out its research, but to achieve the standard required we request that they first complete an ORCA MMS training course. In return, ORCA provides its volunteers with a wide range of opportunities to take part in our surveys, experience life at sea, encounter whales and dolphins as well as gain a greater understanding of ocean ecosystems and the threats to marine life. But, even if you don't plan to get involved with ORCA in the long-term this training course is designed as an excellent introduction to conducting wildlife surveys that are of scientific value and improve your species identification skills. Further details Please follow the 'More information' link below for further information on dates and course venues Cost: ?60 per person, ?54 concessions (students, seniors, unemployed). Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/get-involved/train Catherine Bowley Supporter Development & Admin Manager ORCA Tel: 023 9283 2565 Email: catherine.bowley at orcaweb.org.uk Web: www.orcaweb.org.uk [Facebook logo][Twitter bird] I am running the Great South Run 2014. Donate to ORCA via my JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/Catherine-Bowley [Double-Your-Money-eNews-headers] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image005.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 74156 bytes Desc: image005.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Raven Adventures Marine Conservation Survey is an international effort to gather much needed scientific data regarding present environmental / biological conditions found in the Loreto area of the Sea of Cortez. Participants will assist our Mexican conservation partner GEA (Grupos Ecologistas Antares) with multiple marine transects (above and below the surface) as well as other biological investigations in an effort to better understand the fragile ecosytem of the Sea of Cortez. Volunteers may be exposed to an abundant number of marine life including whale species such as the blue, sperm, brydes, humpback, finback, orca and pilot whale. Dolphins and sea lions can also be found in high numbers throughout the study site. All data collected will be available to the local Marine Park of Loreto as well as various nature conservation programs operating in the area. The program cost is $950 per person for the 10 day session and is limited to 4 participants . The cost includes food, camping accommodations, camping gear, and safety equipment such as PFDs. Volunteers will be responsible for their flight/bus to/from Loreto, Mexico. We have years of experience traveling to Baja and may be able to give you some pointers on how to save some money with plane or bus tickets. http://ravenadventures.com/marine-conservation/ MANGROVE MONITORING PROJECT January 14th ? 22nd, 2015 Volunteers will be assisting in marine conservation by conducting an in depth study of mangrove forests located in Magdelena Bay, Baja Mexico. The study is open to volunteers wishing to gain unique field experience in some of the most pristine mangrove areas left on earth. Using sea kayaks to navigate the dense labyrinth of mangrove forests, participants will collect samples, note climate and water conditions, photograph and film insects, birds, reptiles, mollusks and mammals that use the dense vegetation for food and cover. Species counts will also be conducted on barrier islands found along the Pacific coast. Using GPS systems, the density and distribution of each individual sighting will be added to a catalog of all species encountered over a five-year period. Participants will learn skills such as animal tracking techniques, GPS data collection, wildlife photography, desert and mangrove natural history, sea kayaking and other wilderness skills. The program cost is $950 per person for the 9 day session and includes all food, lodging, camping / kayak rentals etc. Volunteers will be responsible for their flight/bus to/from Loreto, Mexico. We have years of experience traveling to Baja and may be able to give you some pointers on how to save some money with plane or bus tickets. http://ravenadventures.com/mangrove-project/ TO APPLY No previous experience is needed, but volunteers assisting us in the remote areas of Baja will want to have a ?go with the flow attitude?, be willing to share a small tent with another participant, possibly ride in the back of pick up trucks, wade into deep mud, and participate in camp life such as cooking, cleaning, and logistical chores. Please contact Colin Garland at colin at ravenadventures.com to ensure there is still space on the session of your choice and follow the application instructions on our website. http://ravenadventures.com/mangrove-project/ http://ravenadventures.com/marine-conservation/ From beckyscott130 at hotmail.com Wed Oct 22 03:11:30 2014 From: beckyscott130 at hotmail.com (Rebecca Scott) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:11:30 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New "Ecology" Paper: "Ontogeny of long distance migration" Message-ID: Dear all, I would like to draw your attention to a paper now published in the Journal "Ecology" titled "Ontogeny of long distance migration" (see abstract below).I had previously circulated the "pre-print" of this article at the start of the year but the final version of this paper and various supporting supplementary material are now available on-line (http://www.esajournals.org/doi/full/10.1890/13-2164.1). If anyone can not access these and would like copies then please let me know. Kind regards and I hope this is of interest to some of you, Rebecca ScottAbstract. The movements of some long-distance migrants are driven by innate compass headings that they follow on their first migrations (e.g., some birds and insects), while the movements of other first-time migrants are learned by following more experienced conspecifics (e.g., baleen whales). However, the overall roles of innate, learned, and social behaviors in driving migration goals in many taxa are poorly understood. To look for evidence of whether migration routes are innate or learned for sea turtles, here for 42 sites around the world we compare the migration routes of .400 satellite-tracked adults of multiple species of sea turtle with ;45 000 Lagrangian hatchling turtle drift scenarios. In so doing, we show that the migration routes of adult turtles are strongly related to hatchling drift patterns, implying that adult migration goals are learned through their past experiences dispersing with ocean currents. The diverse migration destinations of adults consistently reflected the diversity in sites they would have encountered as drifting hatchlings. Our findings reveal how a simple mechanism, juvenile passive drift, can explain the ontogeny of some of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom and ensure that adults find suitable foraging sites-- Dr Rebecca Scott GEOMAR|Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel D?sternbrooker Weg 20 24105 Kiel, Germany +49 (0)431 600 4569 http://www.geomar.de/en/mitarbeiter/fb3/ev/rscott/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Construction of ecosystem models requires detailed information on trophic interactions which may not be readily available, especially for top predators such as cetaceans. Such information can also be useful to estimate natural mortality (M) for fish stock assessments and to evaluate the potential for competition between cetaceans and fisheries. In the present paper we provide estimates and confidence limits, taking into account sampling error, for consumption of fish by the four most common cetaceans along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula, while highlighting the uncertainties and biases inherent in the information presently available on energy requirements, diet and population size. We estimated that common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) consume around 6800 (95% CI, 4871?9476) tons of sardine (Sardina pilchardus), 8800 (6195?12,647) tons of gadids, 1100 (721?1662) tons of hake (Merluccius merluccius) and 1900 (1222?2752) tons of scads (Trachurus sp.) annually. For striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba), prey consumed were 900 (196?2661) tons of sardine, 6200 (3448?11,129) tons of gadids, 200 (11?504) tons of hake and 1600 (0?5318) tons of scads. Estimated amounts taken by harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are much lower, reflecting their low abundance in the area. Cetacean predation on sardine represents 2?8% of the current M value, indicating that cetaceans probably have little influence on sardine population dynamics. For the southern hake stock, estimated average removal by cetaceans often exceeds M. While this may indicate that both M and the consumption estimates for hake require revision it also suggests that cetaceans could have a more significant impact on hake populations. Different approaches to estimation of energy requirements of cetaceans can result in figures that differ by at least a factor of 2. The lack of good estimates of field metabolic rate for most species probably represents the most serious barrier to reliably quantifying the role of cetaceans in the ecosystem. The article can be found at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967064513003810 If you can't download it from ScienceDirect, you can look for it in Researchgate.com or request a copy to my email: camilo.saavedra at vi.ieo.es Best Wishes, C.Saavedra From sclymene at aol.com Thu Oct 23 14:05:03 2014 From: sclymene at aol.com (Thomas Jefferson) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:05:03 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Running Program Distance on a Mac Message-ID: <8D1BD1C260AF0E8-2464-91D9@webmail-va049.sysops.aol.com> Dear MARMAM, Does anyone have any experience with running Program Distance (V 6.2) on a Macintosh? I understand that it can be done using Parallels PC emulator software, but I just wanted to see if anyone had experience doing so, and had experienced any problems or glitches. 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The Postdoctoral Scholar will take a lead role in collecting quantitative data from skulls of living and fossil cetaceans and then using these data to test hypotheses relating cranial modularity to evolutionary changes in brain size, hearing capabilities, and feeding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in morphometrics, mammalian cranial anatomy, and be able to conduct statistical analyses in a phylogenetic context. The Postdoctoral Scholar will collect data using a variety of tools and methods, including a high-resolution laser scanner, a microscribe 3D digitizer, and photogrammetry. This position is for two years, with a flexible start date tentatively scheduled for August 1, 2015. During this time, the Postdoctoral Scholar will be a part of the Anatomy Department in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to conducting research, the Postdoctoral Scholar is expected to assist in the teaching of human gross anatomy to medical students for a period of no more than 6 months. Experience in teaching human gross anatomy will be viewed positively but is not a requirement. The Postdoctoral Scholar will receive training on how to use a laser scanner, and during the analysis phase of the project, will travel to the UK to work with Senior Personnel Anjali Goswami (University College London). Minimal requirements are a Ph.D. in biology or related science by the start date and a demonstrated record of scholarship in morphometrics through peer-reviewed publications. The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a non-profit independent, private institution of higher education with more than 12,000 students worldwide that are pursuing one of 90 degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has more than 4000 alumni practicing medicine across the nation and around the world. The school has three health clinics, and students engage in clerkships at these facilities or the many affiliated hospitals and other health providers in the New York City area. To apply, please send your CV, a one page statement describing how your experience and interests match this position, and the names and contact information for three references by email to PI Jonathan Geisler (jgeisler at nyit.edu) by Dec. 1, 2014. If you are attending the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meeting in Berlin and would like to discuss this position there, please email Co-PI Brian Beatty (bbeatty at nyit.edu). Brian Lee Beatty, PhD Associate Professor of Anatomy NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Northern Boulevard Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 Phone: (516) 686-7435 Fax: (516) 686-3740 email: bbeatty at nyit.edu http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-beatty/24/266/2ab http://twitter.com/Vanderhoofius From jahildebrand at ucsd.edu Fri Oct 24 09:32:17 2014 From: jahildebrand at ucsd.edu (John Hildebrand) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:32:17 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] DCLDE 2015 Workshop Date Message-ID: <23861D77-5E5E-4E1E-9B3C-96AADCB92C4B@ucsd.edu> Dear Marine Mammal Community, I am pleased to announce that the 7th International Workshop on Detection, Classification, Localization and Density Estimation (DCLDE) of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics will be held July 13-16, 2015 at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. Registration will open in early January 2015. To receive updates on the meeting please send an email to: dclde2015 at gmail.com Best, John Hildebrand DCLDE2015 Coordinator From Jobs at oceanassoc.com Fri Oct 24 17:07:39 2014 From: Jobs at oceanassoc.com (Jobs.Ocean.Associates) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:07:39 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Response Network Coordinator open position Message-ID: <544AE9CB.7010600@OceanAssoc.com> Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) with assisting in coordinating and supporting the Marine Mammal Response Network (MMRN). The MMRN is a cooperative effort between the US National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. It is composed of government and non-government staff and volunteers who assist with marine mammal conservation and response activities, especially those involving the endangered Hawaiian monk seal. Work will be conducted under the technical oversight of the NMFS Regional MMRN Coordinator and other authorized NMFS staff. OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries, protected species, and habitats. Duties * Coordinate responses to marine mammal stranding incidents, e.g., live and dead cetacean strandings, and Hawaiian monk seal haul-outs, hooking, entanglements, and other injuries. * Coordinate or assist in collection, temporary holding, and transport of Hawaiian monk seals from one main Hawaiian Island to another via air and land transport provided by NMFS. * Conduct on-site coordination of Hawaiian monk seal captive care for short-term rehabilitation purposes at NMFS-authorized facilities. * Develop and maintain schedules for volunteer trainings, public and volunteer meetings, and volunteer shifts during monk seal pup monitoring events and other marine mammal response events. * Complete marine mammal health and response forms and monk seal sighting data forms. * Oversee tracking and distribution of NMFS response equipment and supplies. * Conduct and coordinate public education and outreach activities. * Travel to other main Hawaiian Islands, as needed, to coordinate and support marine mammal stranding responses. Travel will not exceed 7 overnight neighbor island trips, totaling 14 travel days. Minimum qualifications * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a natural resources related field. * At least one year of experience conducting marine mammal response activities, preferably in Hawaii or a Pacific Island area. * Knowledge of the marine protected resources of the Hawaiian Islands. * Knowledge of marine mammal species in Hawaii. * Ability to communicate with diverse audiences of varying ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds. * Ability to work well within a team to accomplish stated objectives. * Demonstrated team-building skills and ability to facilitate cooperation amongst groups with diverse viewpoints. * Experience conducting education and outreach activities related to marine wildlife management. * Experience supporting management of a volunteer program. * Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. * Must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as basic animal restraint, lifting of response equipment and supplies, and walking long distances on beaches. * Skill in written communication, oral presentation, and computer graphics and design programs. Federal location/workplace requires that all contract and government employees be able to access military installations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Ocean Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Location, Schedule, and Compensation Work location: Ford Island, Hawaii Work schedule: full-time (average 40 hours per week) Compensation: $31.08/hr + benefits Excellent employee benefits are provided including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and holiday, vacation and sick leave. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please email your resume detailing qualifications and experience to Jobs at OceanAssoc.com - Use ?5067 MMRN? as the subject line. - Include your name in the document file name. - Sending your resume in PDF format is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. From liane.nakahara at navy.mil Fri Oct 24 09:21:24 2014 From: liane.nakahara at navy.mil (Nakahara, Liane L CIV Navy Region NW, N00P) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:21:24 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Press Release: Navy preparing Supplement to the Northwest Training & Testing Draft EIS Message-ID: <1334760E4C8BA546A988A8EC744A09A1476125@NAWEBREMXM02V.nadsuswe.nads.navy.mil> Attached and pasted below is a press release for your consideration to share. The U.S. Navy is preparing a Supplement to the Northwest Training and Testing Draft Environmental Impact Statement. After publication of the Draft EIS in January of this year, the U.S. Navy determined that updated training requirements would result in changes to the Proposed Action. The purpose of this Supplement to the Draft EIS/OEIS is to present these changes and significant new information relevant to environmental concerns. The Supplement to the Draft EIS is expected to be available in December 2014. At that time, a notice of availability will be published in the Federal Register and the public will have a 45-day review period to comment on the Supplement. The Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplement was published today in the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/10/24/2014-25316/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-supplement-to-the-draft-environmental-impact-statementoverseas To learn more about the Northwest Training and Testing EIS, please visit the project website at www.NWTTEIS.com. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Very Respectfully, Liane Nakahara Public Affairs Specialist Navy Region Northwest Desk: (360) 396-1630 Email: liane.nakahara[at]navy.mil ---------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2014 Release # 14-019 Navy preparing Supplement to the Northwest Training and Testing Draft EIS SILVERDALE, Wash. - The U.S. Navy is preparing a Supplement to the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS). Following publication of the Draft EIS/OEIS on January 24, 2014, the U.S. Navy determined that updated training requirements would result in changes to the Proposed Action. The purpose of this Supplement to the Draft EIS/OEIS is to present these changes and significant new information relevant to environmental concerns. These changes include an updated requirement for increased use of sonobuoys during training in the Northwest Training Range Complex. Another change to be addressed in this supplement will be additional analysis related to assessing impacts of ongoing maritime security operations. These types of activities to be evaluated will now include maritime security escorts for Navy vessels such as Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines [SSBNs]. Given these changes, the Navy determined that preparation of a Supplement to the Draft EIS was warranted. The Supplement to the Draft EIS is expected to be available in December 2014. At that time, a notice of availability will be published in the Federal Register and the public will have a 45-day review period to comment on the Supplement. All public comments received during the Draft EIS comment period (Jan. 24 - April 15, 2014) are still valid and are being considered in the development of the Final EIS. Background In the NWTT Draft EIS/OEIS that was previously released, the Navy evaluated the potential environmental effects from military readiness training and testing activities conducted primarily within existing range complexes and testing ranges in 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. Visit the project website at www.NWTTEIS.com to learn more about the project. -USN- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: NWTT EIS - Supplement NOI Press Release - FINAL 2014-10-24.doc Type: application/msword Size: 257024 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The predictable interactions between Cape fur seals and white sharks in South Africa at two neighbouring seal colonies (Seal Island and Geyser Rock) with similar breeding conditions, but distinct adjacent seascapes, offer an opportunity to address this gap. Geyser Rock differs from Seal Island in being surrounded by abundant refugia in the form of kelp beds and shallow reefs, while Seal Island is mostly surrounded by deep open water. In this study, we compare data collected from Geyser Rock to the published data at Seal Island and ask, do seals adjust their anti-predator tactics as a function of landscape features? We found that during periods of high white shark presence, seals at Geyser Rock reduced their presence in open-water and utilized areas that contained complex landscapes around the colony. Although seals at Geyser Rock formed groups when traversing open water, neither group size (high risk median = 4, low risk median = 5) nor temporal movement patterns varied significantly with white shark presence as has been shown at Seal Island. Furthermore, recorded hourly predation rates at Seal Island were 12.5 times higher than at Geyser Rock. Together, these findings suggest that refuge use may be the more effective anti-predator response of seals to a seasonally abundant predator and that the predations at Seal Island reflect a comparative lack of refugia. Full text: http://www.springer.com/-/9/fb2e3c345c5c448799fae19a765b6090 All the best, Michelle Michelle Jewell (Wcisel) B.Sc., M.Sc. Zoology Email: michellewcisel at gmail.com Skype: MichelleWcisel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A method of underwater noise driving was used to get four whales out through a narrow but deeper exit path..the fifth only briefly went out but is now back in and circling around near the spot where the other whale died. Can ayone please advice what to do as the the rescue workers have been there for days and confused how to proceed with this last whale inside the lagoon. The other whales remain close to the exit and also have re- entered some days earlier. Should underwater noise continue to be made? Is this typical mourning behavior? FIY the carcass has already been removed totally. Thanks so much for fast reply to: yk.rasi at gmail.com or danielle.kreb1 at gmail.com Kind regards, Danielle kreb -- -------------------------- Danielle Kreb (Ph.D.) Scientific Program Advisor Yayasan Konservasi RASI Rare Aquatic Species of Indonesia Komplek Pandan Harum Indah (Erlyza) Blok C, No. 52 Samarinda 75124 Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia Tel/ fax: + 62.541.744874 Mobile: 081346489515 http://www.ykrasi.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From programs at grantfundingusa.org Sun Oct 26 22:26:11 2014 From: programs at grantfundingusa.org (Grant Funding USA) Date: 26 Oct 2014 22:26:11 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Grant Funding and Proposal Writing Essentials Course (December 17-19, 2014: City University of New York) Message-ID: <20141026222611.E58EF39D01E0405B@grantfundingusa.org> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This will include consideration of local, national, regional and global conservation initiatives, as well as methods and mechanisms for addressing both short and long-term impacts. In addition to original research contributions on the usual range of topics that include, but are not limited to, health, genetics, by-catch, acoustics, abundance, distribution, ecology, breeding, behaviour, conservation, welfare, historical perspectives, we also welcome critical assessments of conservation policy.* Below please find some snapshots prepared by BICREF, the ECS Conference 2015 organizing entity in Malta. Enjoy and Share! http://youtu.be/QhF-rEVzEQA See you in Malta :) Regards, *Adriana* Dr. Adriana Vella, Ph.D (Cantab.) Founder and Co-president The Biological Conservation Research Foundation, NGO & Conservation Biology Research Group, Senior Lecturer and Cetacean Researcher University of Malta *f/ECS Conference 2015 ? 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Cost: ?200 GBP 29/11/2014 and 30/11/2014 PAMGuard Advanced: This two-day classroom-based course allows those with previous PAMGuard experience to get to grips with more advanced features, focusing on offline analysis and data management. The course will include some core analysis modules, but participants will also be able to tailor training to their particular needs by selecting from a range of optional modules (including Whistle detection and classification, High Resolution Localisation, Target Motion Localisation, Data Management, Viewer Mode, Noise Monitoring, MATLAB library (participants must have MATLAB installed on their laptop for this module)). Cost ?350 GBP The courses will take place at the Riverside Museum, Glasgow, Scotland. Participants need to bring their own laptops running Windows XP or above. Course costs do not include accommodation, travel or food. 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Institution: Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL); Flinders University www.cebel.org.au Overview: We are seeking experienced field assistants to help two PhD students during summer season with boat-based photo-ID of Burrunan dolphins (Tursiops australis) in Coffin Bay, one of the most beautiful marine parks of South Australia. Project aim: provide baseline information on the ecology, habitat use, social and genetic population structure of Burrunan dolphins in the TPMP in South Australia. This research is part of a larger research program into this species lead by the Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab at the School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University. This is an opportunity to gain experience in field techniques for small cetacean research and contribute to a project with very high conservation and management value. Duties: Searching for dolphins, driving the boat, photo-identification, recording field observations, equipment cleaning and data entry (including excel datasheets entry, fin photos classification and matching). Expectations: Field assistants need to be adaptable and patient as weather is highly dependent. We will be committed to go sampling everyday whenever weather allows us. If not, we?ll be working in data entry and fin matching of identified individuals. Assistants will need to be prepared for early morning departures (6- 7AM) and long days (6-8 hours) on the water for multiple consecutive days. Expect up to a week between days off, as field work is weather dependent. Prerequisites: ? No history of debilitating seasickness (essential) ? Experience of working on a small boat (highly desirable) ? Experience of photo-ID survey techniques (highly desirable) ? Experience of field research on small cetaceans (highly desirable) ? Enrolled in or completed a degree in biology, marine science, animal behaviour or a related field (desirable) ? Be team-oriented, patient, and have an enthusiastic attitude to hard work and collecting data on the natural environment (essential) ? Fluent English or Spanish (highly desirable) We?ll provide accommodation during the entire field season in Coffin Bay. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide monetary compensation. Assistants will be responsible for their own travel to Port Lincoln, South Australia, and will have to pay for their own food which in a shared basis is around AUS 80-100 per week. We?ll share house duties including cooking and cleaning. Note: if you are able to arrive to Adelaide by the 30th November the project can provide transport to fieldwork site as we?ll be driving there. We won?t be able to provide transport back to Adelaide on the 22nd December. If you are interested and you are able to commit for the entire period, please send a CV, a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience, and contact details of two relevant referees. This information must be sent in an e-mail with the subject ?Summer field assistant? before 10th November 2014 to: cecilia.passadore at flinders.edu.au Kind regards, Cecilia Passadore ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PhD. candidate Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) School of Biological Sciences Flinders University Sturt Road, Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042 GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, South Australia, 5001 Lab website: www.cebel.org.au Phone: +61 8 8201-3865 Email: cecilia.passadore at flinders.edu.au From joel_garlichmiller at fws.gov Mon Oct 27 13:05:40 2014 From: joel_garlichmiller at fws.gov (GarlichMiller, Joel) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:05:40 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Vacancy Announcement Message-ID: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammals Management Office is currently advertising multiple GS-486-11/12 Wildlife Biologist positions to fill vacancies in our sea otter, walrus and polar bear programs. The application period is open until November 12, 2014, and the position is open to all federal employees and all U.S. citizens on separate job announcements. Visit USAJOBS and search for "Wildlife Biologist" in "Anchorage." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sjbuchan at gmail.com Mon Oct 27 13:48:04 2014 From: sjbuchan at gmail.com (Susannah Buchan) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:48:04 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New online publication on southeast Pacific blue whale acoustics Message-ID: Dear MARMAMers, We are pleased to announce the online publication of our most recent paper: "Seasonal occurrence of southeast Pacific blue whale songs in southern Chile and the eastern tropical Pacific" by Susannah J. Buchan, Kathleen M. Stafford and Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete. in Marine Mammal Science http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111/mms.12173 ABSTRACT: Passive acoustic data were collected January 2012 to April 2013 at four sites in the Chiloense Ecoregion (CER) in southern Chile (?43?S?44?S, 71?W?73?W) and 1996?2002 from one site in the eastern tropical Pacific (ETP) (8?S, 95?W). Automatic detectors were used to detect the two songs (SEP1 and SEP2) described for southeast Pacific (SEP) blue whales. There was a strong seasonal pattern of occurrence of SEP songs in the CER from December to August, peaking March to May. In the ETP, the occurrence of songs was an order of magnitude lower but songs were present year-round, with a peak around June. These findings support austral summer/autumn seasonal residency in the CER and a seasonal movement of blue whales towards the ETP during June/July, returning in December. Interannual differences in the ETP were possibly linked to the 1997?1998 El Ni?o event. At both study sites, SEP2 was significantly more common than SEP1; both songs largely followed the same temporal trends. These findings contribute to our understanding of the seasonal movements of endangered SEP blue whales and can inform conservation strategies, particularly in the CER coastal feeding ground. We recommend future year-round passive acoustic studies in the CER and the ETP (*e.g*., near the Galapagos Islands), ideally coupled with oceanographic data. Requests for reprints can be sent to: sjbuchan at gmail.com or sbuchan at udec.cl. Kind regards, Susannah -- Susannah J. Buchan, PhD(c) Department of Oceanography, Universidad de Concepci?n sbuchan at udec.cl Mobile phone: +56 9 6646 8466 http://oceanografia.udec.cl/personas/estudiantes/susannah-buchan/ http://aneartotheocean.blogspot.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you knew him, then you know he was an incredible character, with the most amazing dry sense of humor. Always finding adventures in the most simple tasks and giving all he had to help build the confidence of young undergraduates who would have given the moon to please him. We are working to compile everyone?s favorite stories of him in remembrance. For those of you who did know him, if you would not mind, we would love to hear yours too. Please forward them to Jennifer Lewis ( jlewis at tropicaldolphin.org). -- Jennifer Lewis, Ph.D. Director, Tropical Dolphin Research Foundation www.tropicaldolphin.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janiger at cox.net Tue Oct 28 00:53:28 2014 From: janiger at cox.net (David S. Janiger) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:53:28 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20141028005328.01203f50@pop.west.cox.net> Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please let me know of any mistakes. Make all requests to: janiger at cox.net Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger at cox.net djaniger at nhm.org Janiger Journals AHONEN, HEIDI; ADAM J. STOW; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and ISABELLE CHARRIER. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 97:229-239. 2014. Adult male Australian sea lion barking calls reveal clear geographical variations. 0.713 MB ANDERSEN, JULIE M.; GARRY B. STENSON; METTE SKERN-MAURIZEN; YOLANDA F. WIERSMA; AQQALU ROSING-ASVID; MIKE O. HAMMILL and LARS BOEHME. PLOS ONE 9(7) e103072. 11pp. 2014. Drift diving by hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. 1.207 MB ANDERSEN, SIGNE M.; JONAS TEILMANN; RUNE DIETZ; NIELS M. SCHMIDT and LEE A. MILLER. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 24(5):712-723. 2014. Disturbance-induced responses of VHF and satellite tagged harbour seals. 0.922 MB ARAGON-MARTINEZ, ARIANNA; LEON D. OLIVERA-GOMEZ and DARWIN JIMENEZ-DOMINGUEZ. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 50(3):505-511. 2014. Seasonal prevalence of antibodies to Leptospira interrogans in Antillean manatees from a landlocked lake in Tabasco, Mexico. 0.082 MB ARBANASIC, HAIDI; MARTINA DURAS; MARTINA PODNAR; TOMISLAV GOMERCIC; SNJAZANA CURKOVIC and ANA GALOV. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 161(10):2407-2422. 2014. Major histocompatibility complex class II variation in bottlenose dolphin from Adriatic Sea: inferences about the extent of balancing selection. 1.107 MB AVALOS-TELLEZ, ROSALIA; CARLOS RAMIREZ-PFEIFFER; RIGOBERTO HERNANDEZ-CASTRO; EFREN DIAZ-APARICIO; CARLOS SANCHEZ-DOMINGUEZ; ALAN ZAVALA-NORZAGARAY; BEATRIZ ARELLANO-REYNOSO; FRANCISCO SUAREZ-GUEMES; A. ALONSO AGUIRRE and DAVID AURIOLES-GAMBOA. VETERINARY JOURNAL 202(1):198-200. 2014. Infection of california sea lions (Zalophus californianus) with terrestrial brucella spp. 0.297 MB BENNETT, KIMBERLEY ANN; IAN SEAN MACMILLAN; MIKE HAMMILL and SUZANNE CURRIE. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 87(5):663-676. 2014. HSP70 abundance and antioxidant capacity in feeding and fasting gray seal pups: Suckling is associated with higher levels of key cellular defenses. 0.378 MB BERTA, ANNALISA; ERIC G. EKDALE and TED W. CRANFORD. ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 297(11):2205-2215. 2014. Review of the cetacean nose: Form, function, and evolution. 0.504 MB BLUNDELL, GAIL M.; ANNE A. HOOVER-MILLER; CHRISTINE A. SCHMALE; RACHEL K. BERNGARTT and SHAWNA A. KARPOVICH. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 95(4):707-721. 2014. Efficacy of subcutaneous VHF implants and remote telemetry monitoring to assess survival rates in harbor seals. 0.455 MB BOLANOS-JIMENEZ, JAIME; ANTONIO A. MIGNUCCI-GIANNONI; JANICE BLUMENTHAL; ANDREA BOGOMOLNI; JOSE JULIO CASAS; ANGIOLINA HENRIQUEZ; MIGUEL INIGUEZ BESSEGA; JALALUDIN KHAN; NELMARIE LANDRAU-GIOVANNETTI; CAROLINE RINALDI; RENATO RINALDI; GRISEL RODRIGUEZ-FERRER; LESLEY SUTTY; NATHALIE WARD and JOLANDA ANDREA LUKSENBURG. MAMMAL REVIEW 44(3-4):177-189. 2014. Distribution, feeding habits and morphology of killer whales Orcinus orca in the Caribbean Sea. 0.952 MB BONIZZONI, SILVIA; NATHAN B. FUREY; ENRICO PIROTTA; VASILIS D. VALAVANIS; BERND WURSIG and GIOVANNI BEARZI. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 24(5):696-711. 2014. Fish farming and its appeal to common bottlenose dolphins: Modelling habitat use in a Mediterranean embayment. 1.204 MB BRAULIK, GILL T.; MASOOD ARSHAD; UZMA NOUREEN and SIMON P. NORTHRIDGE. PLOS ONE 9(7) e101657. 9pp. 2014. Habitat fragmentation and species extirpation in freshwater ecosystems; causes of range decline of the Indus River dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor). 1.083 MB BROWN, SUSIE; DAVID REID and EMER ROGAN. PLOS ONE 9(8) e104468. 10pp. 2014. Characteristics of fishing operations, environment and life history contributing to small cetacean bycatch in the Northeast Atlantic. 0.382 MB BROWN, SUSIE L.; DAVID REID and EMER ROGAN. MARINE POLICY 51:267-280. 2015. Spatial and temporal assessment of potential risk to cetaceans from static fishing gears. 2.517 MB BUREN, ALEJANDRO D.; MARIANO KOEN-ALONSO and GARRY B. STENSON. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 511:265-284. 2014. The role of harp seals, fisheries and food availability in driving the dynamics of northern cod. 2.191 MB CHENEY, BARBARA; ROSS CORKREY; JOHN W. DURBAN; KATE GRELLIER; PHILLIP S. HAMMOND; VALENTINA ISLAS-VILLANUEVA; VINCENT M. JANIK; SUSAN M. LUSSEAU; KIM M. PARSONS; NICOLA J. QUICK; BEN WILSON and PAUL M. THOMPSON. GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION 2:118-128. 2014. Long-term trends in the use of a protected area by small cetaceans in relation to changes in population status. 3.010 MB CLAPHAM, PHILLIP J. MARINE POLICY 51:238-241. 2015. Japan?s whaling following the International Court of Justice ruling: Brave New World - Or business as usual? 0.221 MB DANIL, KERRI; JUDY A. ST. LEGER; SOPHIE DENNISON; YARA BERNALDO DE QUIROS; MIRIAM SCADENG; ERIKA NILSON and NICOLE BEAULIEU. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 111(3):183-190. 2014. Clostridium perfringens septicemia in a long-beaked common dolphin Delphinus capensis: An etiology of gas bubble accumulation in cetaceans. 1.245 MB DANYER, E.; A. M. TONAY; I. AYTEMIZ; A. DEDE; F. YILDIRIM and A. GUREL. VETERINARNI MEDICINA 59(8):403-407. 2014. First report of infestation by a parasitic copepod (Pennella balaenopterae) in a harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from the Aegean Sea: A case report. 1.142 MB DAVISON, NICHOLAS J.; JAMES E. F. BARNETT; MARK KOYLASS; ADRIAN M. WHATMORE; MATTHEW W. PERKINS; ROBERT C. DEAVILLE and PAUL D. JEPSON. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 50(3):431-437. 2014. Helicobacter cetorum infection in striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba), Atlantic white-sided dolpyin (Lagenorhynchus acutus), and short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) from the southwest coast of England. 0.086 MB DE CASTRO, FRANCIELE R.; NATALIA MAMEDE; DANIEL DANILEWICZ; YGOR GEYER; JOSE LUIS A. PIZZORNO; ALEXANDRE N. ZERBINI and ARTUR ANDRIOLO. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 179:106-114. 2014. Are marine protected areas and priority areas for conservation representative of humpback whale breeding habitats in the western South Atlantic? 0.871 MB DELANEY, MARTHA A.; KATHLEEN M. COLEGROVE; TERRY R. SPRAKER; RICHARD L. ZUERNER; RENEE L. GALLOWAY and FRANCES M. D. GULLAND. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 50(3):621-627. 2014. Isolation of Leptospira from a phocid: Acute renal failure and mortality from Leptospirosis in rehabilitated northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris), California, USA. 0.109 MB DELPORT, TIFFANY C.; AMY J. ASHER; LINDA J. BEAUMONT; KOA N. WEBSTER; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and MICHELLE L. POWER. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY: PARASITES AND WILDLIFE 3(3):269-275. 2014. Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium occurrence in Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) exposed to varied levels of human interaction. 0.446 MB DEUTSCH, SIERRA; HEIDI PEARSON and BERND WURSIG. BEHAVIOUR 151(11):1555-1577. 2014. Development of leaps in dusky dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) calves. 2.290 MB FINNERAN, JAMES J.; BRIAN K. BRANSTETTER; DORIAN S. HOUSER; PATRICK W. MOORE; JASON MULSOW; CAMERON MARTIN and SHAUN PERISHO. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 136(4):2025-2038. 2014. High-resolution measurement of a bottlenose dolphin's (Tursiops truncatus) biosonar transmission beam pattern in the horizontal plane. 0.947 MB FOLTZ, KERRY M.; ROBIN W. BAIRD; GINA M. YITALO and BRENDA A. JENSEN. ECOTOXICOLOGY 23(9):1607-1618. 2011. Cytochrome P4501A1 expression in blubber biopsies of endangered false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) and nine other odontocete species from Hawai'i. 0.605 MB FORTIN, JESSICA S. and MARIE-ODILE BENOIT-BIANCAMANO. ZOO BIOLOGY 33(5):446-451. 2014. Characterization of a pancreatic islet cell tumor in a polar bear (Ursus maritimus). 1.136 MB FOSSI, MARIA CRISTINA; SILVIA; CASINI; SILVIA MALTESE; CRISTINA PANTI; GIACOMO SPINSANTI and LETIZIA MARSILI. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 29(10):1107-1121. 2014 An "ex vivo" model to evaluate toxicological responses to mixtures of contaminants in cetaceans: Integumentum biopsy slices. 0.415 MB GALLO-REYNOSO, JUAN PABLO; EDNA O. FRANCISCO and CHARLES LEO ORTIZ. THERYA 5(2):449-460. 2014. Age estimation on long-beaked common dolphins, Delphinus capensis, from the Gulf of California. 0.408 MB GATTA, CLAUDIA; FINIZIA RUSSO; MARIA GRAZIA RUSSOLILLO; ETTORE VARRICCHIO; MARINA PAOLUCCI; LUCIANA CASTALDO; CARLA LUCINI; PAOLO DE GIROLAMO; BRUNO COZZI and LUCIANNA MARUCCIO. PLOS ONE 9(8) e105009. 9pp. 2014. The orexin system in the enteric nervous system of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 4.418 MB GLASER, NELE; BJORN MAUCK; FARID I. KANDIL; MARKUS LAPPE; GUIDO DEHNHARDT and FREDERIKE D. HANKE. PLOS ONE 9(7) e103555. 5pp. 2014. Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) can perceive optic flow under water. 0.538 MB GOL'DIN, PAVEL. BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 113(2):510-515. 2014. 'Antlers inside': Are the skull structures of beaked whales (Cetacea: Ziphiidae) used for echoic imaging and visual display? 0.348 MB GONG, ZHENG; ANKITA D. JAIN; DUONG TRAN; DONG HOON YI; FAN WU; ALEXANDER ZORN; PURNIMA RATILAL and NICHOLAS C. MAKRIS. PLOS ONE 9(10) e104733. 24pp. 2014. Ecosystem scale acoustic sensing reveals humpback whale behavior synchronous with herring spawning processes and re-evaluation finds no effect of sonar on humpback song occurrence in the Gulf of Maine in fall 2006. 2.763 MB GOYERT, HOLLY F.; LISA L. MANNE and RICHARD R. VEIT. OIKOS 123(11):1400-1408. 2014. Facilitative interactions among the pelagic community of temperate migratory terns, tunas and dolphins. 1.189 MB GREIG, DENISE J.; FRANCES M. D. GULLAND; WOUTRINA A. SMITH; PATRICIA A. CONRAD; CARA L. FIELD; MICHELLE FLEETWOOD; JAMES T. HARVEY; HON S. IP; SPENCER JANG; ANDREA PACKHAM; ELIZABETH WHEELER and AILSA J. HALL. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 111(2):93-106. 2014. Surveillance for zoonotic and selected pathogens in harbor seals Phoca vitulina from central California. 0.309 MB GRIFFETH, RICHARD J.; DANIEL GARCIA-PARRAGA; MARAVILLAS MELLADO-LOPEZ; JOSE LUIS CRESPO-PICAZO; MARIO SORIANO-NAVARRO; ALICIA MARTINEZ-ROMERO and VICTORIA MORENO-MANZANO. PLOS ONE 9(9) e108439. 11pp. 2014. Platelet-rich plasma and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for regenerative medicine-associated treatments in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 2.616 MB GUI, DUAN; RI-QING YU; YONG SUN; LAIGUO CHEN; QIN TU; HUI MO and YUPING WU. PLOS ONE 9(10) e110336. 10pp. 2014. Mercury and selenium in stranded Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and implications for their trophic transfer in food chains. 1.356 MB HARCOURT, ROBERT; VANESSA PIROTTA; GILLIAN HELLER; VICTOR PEDDEMORS and DAVID SLIP. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 25(1):35-42. 2014. A whale alarm fails to deter migrating humpback whales: An empirical test. 0.809 MB HENDERSON, E. ELIZABETH; MICHAEL H. SMITH; MARTIN GASSMANN; SEAN M. WIGGINS; ANNIE B. DOUGLAS and JOHN A. HILDEBRAND. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 136(4):2003-2014. 2014. Delphinid behavioral responses to incidental mid-frequency active sonar. 1.192 MB HERMANNSEN, LINE; KRISTIAN BEEDHOLM; JAKOB TOUGAARD and PETER T. MADSEN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 136(4):1640-1653. 2014. High frequency components of ship noise in shallow water with a discussion of implications for harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena). 0.614 MB HOSKINS, ANDREW J. and JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 511:285-295. 2014. Relationship between long-term environmental fluctuations and diving effort of female Australian fur seals. 0.368 MB IRVINE, LADD M.; BRUCE R. MATE; MARTHA H. WINSOR; DANIEL M. PALACIOS; STEVEN J. BOGRAD; DANIEL P. COSTA and HELEN BAILEY. PLOS ONE 9(7) e102959. 10pp. 2014. Spatial and temporal occurrence of blue whales off the U.S. West Coast, with implications for management. 1.490 MB IVASHCHENKO, YULIA V.; ROBERT L. BROWNELL, JR. and PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 25(3):249-263. 2014. Distribution of Soviet catches of sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus in the North Pacific. 3.030 MB JIMENEZ-DOMINGUEZ, DARWIN and LEON DAVID OLIVERA-GOMEZ. THERYA 5(2):601-614. 2014. Caracteristicas del habitat del manati antillano (Trichechus manatus manatus) en sistemas fluviolagunares del sur del Golfo de Mexico. (Habitat characteristics of Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) in fluvial lake systems of southern Gulf of Mexico) 0.363 MB JOIRIS, CLAUDE R.; EVA FALCK; DIEDERIK D'HERT; SIMON JUNGBLUT and KARIN BOOS. POLAR BIOLOGY 37(11):1645-1657. 2014. An important late summer aggregation of fin whales Balaenoptera physalus, little auks Alle alle and Brunnich's guillemots Uria lomvia in the eastern Greenland Sea and Fram Strait: Influence of hydrographic structures. 0.886 MB JONES, A. R.; P. HOSEGOOD; R. B. WYNN; M. N. DE BOER; S. BUTLER-COWDRY and C. B. EMBLING. PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY 128:30-48. 2014. Fine-scale hydrodynamics influence the spatio-temporal distribution of harbour porpoises at a coastal hotspot. 1.644 MB KETTEN, DARLENE R. ACOUSTICS TODAY 10(3):46-56. 2014. Sonars and strandings: Are beaked whales the aquatic acoustic canary? 1.082 MB KIM, DONG SEON; YAO WANG; HYE JI OH; KANGSEOK LEE and YOONSOO HAHN. PLOS ONE 9(8) e104085. 16pp. 2014. Frequent loss and alteration of the MOXD2 gene in catarrhines and whales: A possible connection with the evolution of olfaction. 1.453 MB KIM, SORA L.; J. G. M. THEWISSEN; MORGAN M. CHURCHILL; ROBERT S. SUYDAM; DARLENE R. KETTEN and MARK T. CLEMENTZ. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 87(4):576-584. 2014. Unique biochemical and mineral composition of whale ear bones. 0.434 MB KIRKLEY, KELLY S.; JAMES E. MADL; COLLEEN DUNCAN; FRANCES M. GULLAND and RONALD B. TJALKENS. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM) 156:259-268. 2014. Domoic acid-induced seizures in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) is associated with neuroinflammatory brain injury. 1.171 MB KLOEPPER, LAURA N.; ADAM B. SMITH; PAUL E. NACHTIGALL; JOHN R. BUCK; JAMES A. SIMMONS and AUDE F. PACINI. PLOS ONE 9(8) e105938. 11pp. 2014. Cognitive adaptation of sonar gain control in the bottlenose dolphin. 1.042 MB KREY, ANKE; MICHAEL KWAN and HING MAN CHAN. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 33(11):2463-2471. 2014. In vivo and in vitro changes in neurochemical parameters related to mercury concentrations from specific brain regions of polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.292 MB KRIESELL, HANNAH JOY; SIMON HARVEY ELWEN; AURORA NASTASI and TESS GRIDLEY. PLOS ONE 9(9) e106317. 13pp. 2014. Identification and characteristics of signature whistles in wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from Namibia. 2.607 MB KUHN, C. E.; R. R. REAM; J. T. STERLING; J. R. THOMASON and R. G. TOWELL. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 92(10):861-873. 2014. Spatial segregation and the influence of habitat on the foraging behavior of northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus). 1.122 MB LAMBERT, CHARLOTTE; LAURA MANNOCCI; PATRICK LEHODEY and VINCENT RIDOUX. PLOS ONE 9(8) e105958. 15pp. 2014. Predicting cetacean habitats from their energetic needs and the distribution of their prey in two contrasted tropical regions. 1.677 MB LANDRAU-GIOVANNETTI, NELMARIE; ANTONIO A. MIGNUCCI-GIANNONI and JOY S. REIDENBERG. ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 297(10):1896-1907. 2014. Acoustical and anatomical determination of sound production and transmission in West Indian (Trichechus manatus) and Amazonian (T. inunguis) manatees. 0.798 MB LANE, EMILY P.; MORNE DE WET; PETER THOMPSON; URSULA SIEBERT; PETER WOHLSEIN and STEPHANIE PLON. PLOS ONE 9(9) e107038. 13pp. 2014. A systematic health assessment of Indian Ocean bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and Indo-Pacific humpback (Sousa plumbea) dolphins incidentally caught in shark nets off the KwaZulu-Natal Coast, South Africa. 1.500 MB LEONARDI, MARIA SOLEDAD; SEBASTIAN POLJAK; PEDRO CARLINI; JUAN GALLIARI; MAGALI BOBINAC; MERCEDES SANTOS; MARIA E. MARQUEZ and JAVIER NEGRETE. PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH 113(11):3947-3951. 2014. Antarctophthirus carlinii (Anoplura: Echinophthiriidae), a new species from the Weddell seal Leptonychotes weddelli. 0.832 MB LOWTHER, ANDREW D.; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; MARTIN BIUW; P. J. NICO DE BRUYN; GREG J. G. HOFMEYR and KIT M. KOVACS. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE 26(5):533-544. 2014. Post-breeding at-sea movements of three central-place foragers in relation to submesoscale fronts in the Southern Ocean around Bouvetoya 0.841 MB MEISE, KRISTINE; BIRTE MUELLER; BEATE ZEIN and FRITZ TRILLMICH. PLOS ONE 9(7) e101197. 7pp. 2014. Applicability of single-camera photogrammetry to determine body dimensions of pinnipeds: Galapagos sea lions as an example. 0.629 MB MIKSIS-OLDS, JENNIFR L. and LAURA E. MADDEN. PLOS ONE 9(9) e106998. 10pp. 2014. Environmental predictors of ice seal presence in the Bering Sea. 1.838 MB MILLER, BRIAN S.; RUSSELL LEAPER; SUSANNAH CALDERAN and JASON GEDAMKE. PLOS ONE 9(9) e107740. 11pp. 2014. Red shift, blue shift: Investigating Doppler shifts, blubber thickness, and migration as explanations of seasonal variation in the tonality of Antarctic blue whale song. 1.084 MB MILNE, ALYX O. and ROBYN A. GRANT. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY A NEUROETHOLOGY, SENSORY, NEURAL AND BEHAVIORAL PHYSIOLOGY 200(10):871-879. 2014. Characterisation of whisker control in the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) during a complex, dynamic sensorimotor task. 2.684 MB MONK, ALISSA; KATE CHARLTON-ROBB; SAMAN BUDDHADASA and ROSS M. THOMPSON. PLOS ONE 9(8) e104887. 6pp. 2014. Comparison of mercury contamination in live and dead dolphins from a newly described species, Tursiops australis. 0.254 MB MOORE, JEFFREY E. and JAY P. BARLOW. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 25(2):141-150. 2014. Improved abundance and trend estimates for sperm whales in the eastern North Pacific from Bayesian hierarchical modeling. 1.523 MB MOURA, ANDRE E.; JOHN G. KENNY; ROY CHAUDHURI; MARGARET A. HUGHES; ANDREANNA J. 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BMC GENETICS 15(869). 11pp. 2014. Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage. 1.636 MB NICHOLS, OWEN C.; ERNIE ELDREDGE and STEVEN X. CADRIN. MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY JOURNAL 48(4):72-78. 2014. Gray seal behavior in a fish weir observed using dual-frequency identification sonar. 0.226 MB NYMAN, TOMMI; MIA VALTONEN; JOUNI ASPI; MINNA RUOKONEN; MERVI KUNNASRANTA and JUKKA U. PALO. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 4(17):3420-3434. 2014. Demographic histories and genetic diversities of Fennoscandian marine and landlocked ringed seal subspecies. 1.404 MB O'NEILL, SANDRA M.; GINA M. YLITALO and JAMES E. WEST. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 25(3):265-281. 2014. Energy content of Pacific salmon as prey of northern and southern resident killer whales. 0.828 MB PAPALE, E.; M. AZZOLIN; I. CASCAO; A. GANNIER; M. O. LAMMERS; V. M. MARTIN; J. OSWALD; M. PEREZ-GIL; R. PRIETO; M. A. SILVA and C. GIACOMA. ACTA ETHOLOGICA 17(3):155-165. 2014. Acoustic divergence between bottlenose dolphin whistles from the Central-Eastern North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. 0.700 MB PAVLOVA, VIOLA; JACOB NABE-NIELSEN; RUNE DIETZ; JENS-CHRISTIAN SVENNING; KATRIN VORKAMP; FRANK FARSO RIGET; CHRISTIAN SONNE; ROBERT J. LETCHER and VOLKER GRIMM. PLOS ONE 9(8) e104037. 10pp. 2014. Field metabolic rate and PCB adipose tissue deposition efficiency in East Greenland polar bears derived from contaminant monitoring data. 0.567 MB PELLAND, NOEL A.; JEREMY T. STERLING; MARY-ANNE LEA; NICHOLAS A. BOND; ROLF R. REAM; CRAIG M. LEE and CHARLES C. ERIKSEN. PLOS ONE 9(8) e101268. 36pp. 2014. Fortuitous encounters between seagliders and adult female northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) off the Washington (USA) coast: Upper ocean variability and links to top predator behavior. 5.676 MB QUINTELA, MARIA; HANS J. SKAUG; NILS OIEN; TORE HAUG; BJORGHILD B. SELIUSSEN; HIROKO K. SOLVANG; CHRISTOPHE PAMPOULIE; NAOHISA KANDA; LUIS A. PASTENE and KEVIN A. GLOVER. PLOS ONE 9(9) e108640. 15pp. 2014. Investigating population genetic structure in a highly mobile marine organism: The minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata acutorostrata in the North East Atlantic. 1.980 MB RISCH, DENISE; PETER J. CORKERON; WILLIAM T. ELLISON and SOFIE M. VAN PARIJS. PLOS ONE 9(10) e109225. 9pp. 2014. Formal comment to Gong et al.: Ecosystem scale acoustic sensing reveals humpback whale behavior synchronous with herring spawning processes and re-evaluation finds no effect of sonar on humpback song occurrence in the Gulf of Maine in fall 2006. 0.509 MB RISCH, DENISE; URSULA SIEBERT and SOFIE M. VAN PARIJS. BEHAVIOUR 151(9):1335-1360. 2014. Individual calling behaviour and movements of North Atlantic minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). 1.667 MB ROGERS, TRACEY L. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 136(4):1495-1498. 2014. Source levels of the underwater calls of a male leopard seal. 0.092 MB ROMAN, JOE; JAMES A. 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REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS 49(5):761-768. 2014. Validation of a field based chromatin dispersion assay to assess sperm DNA fragmentation in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 0.707 MB SANTORA, JARROD A.; ISAAC D. SCHROEDER and VALERIE J. LOEB. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 161(10):2293-2305. 2014. Spatial assessment of fin whale hotspots and their association with krill within an important Antarctic feeding and fishing ground. 2.089 MB SOLDEVILLA, MELISSA S.; AARON N. RICE; CHRISTOPHER W. CLARK and LANCE P. GARRISON. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 25(2):115-140. 2014. Passive acoustic monitoring on the North Atlantic right whale calving grounds. 9.705 (Author's copy) SONNE, CHRISTIAN; RUNE DIETZ; ROBERT J. LETCHER; KENNETH MUNK PEDERSEN; FRANK F. RIGET and BJARNE STYRISHAVE. TOXICOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 96(2):273-286. 2014. Steroid hormones in blood plasma from Greenland sledge dogs (Canis familiaris) dietary exposed to organohalogen polluted minke whale (Balaenoptera acuterostrata) blubber. 0.449 MB STAPLETON, SETH; MICHELLE LARUE; NICOLAS LECOMTE; STEPHEN ATKINSON; DAVID GARSHELIS; CLAIRE PORTER and TODD ATWOOD. PLOS ONE 9(7) e101513. 7pp. 2014. Polar bears from space: Assessing satellite imagery as a tool to track Arctic wildlife. 0.506 MB STENSON, G. B. and M. O. HAMMILL. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 71(7):1977-1986. 2014. Can ice breeding seals adapt to habitat loss in a time of climate change? 2.066 MB TANAKA, YOSHIHIRO and R. EWAN FORDYCE. PLOS ONE 9(9) e107972. 30pp. 2014. Fossil dolphin Otekaikea marplesi (Latest Oligocene, New Zealand) expands the morphological and taxonomic diversity of Oligocene cetaceans. 1.834 MB TARASENKO, K. K. PALEONTOLOGICAL JOURNAL 48(5):551-562. 2014. Original Russian Text in Paleontologicheskii Zhurnal 5:99-109. 2014. New genera of baleen whales (Cetacea, Mammalia) from the Miocene of the northern Caucasus and Ciscaucasia: 3. Zygiocetus gen. nov. (Middle Sarmatian, Adygea). 2.663 MB TEPSICH, PAOLA; MASSIMILIANO ROSSO; PATRICK N. HALPIN and AURELIE MOULINS. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 508:247-260. 2014. Habitat preferences of two deep-diving cetacean species in the northern Ligurian Sea. 9.280 MB TRANA, MARCI R.; JAMES D. ROTH; GREGG T. TOMY; W. GARY ANDERSON and STEVEN H. FERGUSON. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 462:8-13. 2014. Influence of sample degradation and tissue depth on blubber cortisol in beluga whales. 0.752 MB TUOMI, PAMELA A.; MICHAEL J. MURRAY; MICHAEL M. GARNER; CAROLINE E. C. GOERTZ; ROBERT W. NORDHAUSEN; KATHLEEN A. BUREK-HUNTINGTON; DAVID M. GETZY; OLE NIELSEN; LINDA L. ARCHER; HEATHER T. D. MANESS; JAMES F. X. WELLEHAN, JR. and THOMAS B. WALTZEK. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 50(3):607-615. 2014. Novel poxvirus infection in northern and southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni and Enhydra lutris neiris), Alaska and California, USA. 0.393 MB VAN BLEIJSWIJK, JUDITH D. L.; LINEKE BEGEMAN; HARRY J. WITTE; LONNEKE L. IJSSELDIJK; SOPHIE M. J. M. BRASSEUR; ANDREA GRONE and MARDIK F. LEOPOLD. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 513:277-281. 2014. Note. Detection of grey seal Halichoerus grypus DNA in attack wounds on stranded harbour porpoises Phocoena phocoena. 0.156 MB VEGTER, A. C.; M. BARLETTA; C. BECK; J. BORRERO; H. BURTON; M. L. CAMPBELL; M. F. COSTA; M. ERIKSEN; C. ERIKSSON; A. ESTRADES; K. V. K. GILARDI; B. D. HARDESTY; J. A. IVAR DO SUL; J. L. LAVERS; B. LAZAR; L. LEBRETON; W. J. NICHOLS; C. A. RIBIC; P. G. RYAN; Q. A. SCHUYLER; S. D. A. SMITH; H. TAKADA; K. A. TOWNSEND; C. C. C. WABNITZ; C. WILCOX; L. C. YOUNG and M. HAMANN. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 25(3):225-247. 2014. Global research priorities to mitigate plastic pollution impacts on marine wildlife. 1.523 MB VIRICEL, AMELIA and PATRICIA E. ROSEL. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 23(20):5018-5035. 2014. Hierarchical population structure and habitat differences in a highly mobile marine species: The Atlantic spotted dolphin. 1.464 MB VISSER, FLEUR; PATRICK J. O. MILLER; RICARDO N. ANTUNES; MACHIEL G. OUDEJANS; MONIQUE L. MACKENZIE; KAGARI AOKI; FRANS-PETER A. LAM; PETTER H. KVADSHEIM; JEF HUISMAN and PETER L. TYACK. BEHAVIOUR 151(10):1453-1477. 2014. The social context of individual foraging behaviour in long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas). 0.650 MB WILLIS, JAY. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 513:51-69. 2014. Whales maintained a high abundance of krill; both are ecosystem engineers in the Southern Ocean. 0.731 MB WILSON, SUSAN C.; TARIEL M. EYBATOV; MASAO AMANO; PAUL D. JEPSON and SIMON J. GOODMAN. PLOS ONE 9(7) e99265. 14pp. 2014. The role of canine distemper virus and persistent organic pollutants in mortality patterns of Caspian seals ( Pusa caspica). 0.383 MB WING, S. R.; L. JACK; O. SHATOVA; J. J. LEICHTER; D. BARR; R. D. FREW and M. GAULT-RINGOLD. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 510:1-13. 2014. Seabirds and marine mammals redistribute bioavailable iron in the Southern Ocean. 0.719 MB WU, QINGZHONG; KATHERINE C. PRAGER; TRACEY GOLDSTEIN; DAVID P. ALT; RENEE L. GALLOWAY; RICHARD L. ZUERNER; JAMES O. LLOYD-SMITH and LORI SCHWACKE. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 110(3):165-172. 2014. Development of a real-time PCR for the detection of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in California sea lions. 0.123 MB YAMAMOTO, CHISATO; KEISUKE FURUTA; MICHIHIRO TAKI and TADAMICHI MORISAKA. PLOS ONE 9(9) e107796. 5pp. 2014. Captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) spontaneously using water flow to manipulate objects. 0.314 MB YEATER, DEIRDRE B.; HEATHER M. HILL; NATALIE BAUS; HEATHER FARNELL and STAN A. KUCZAJ II. ANIMAL COGNITION 17(6):1245-1259. 2014. Visual laterality in belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) and Pacific white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) when viewing familiar and unfamiliar humans. 1.262 MB YOSHIDA, YAYOI M.; TADAMICHI MORISAKA; MAI SAKAI; MARI IWASAKI; IKUO WAKABAYASHI; ATSUSHI SEKO; MASAHIKO KASAMATSU; TOMONARI AKAMATSU and SHIRO KOHSHIMA. BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES 108:11-19. 2014. Sound variation and function in captive Commerson's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus commersonii). 1.643 MB From Stephen_Trumble at baylor.edu Tue Oct 28 11:33:56 2014 From: Stephen_Trumble at baylor.edu (Trumble, Stephen J.) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:33:56 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PhD Students Interested in Physiological Ecology Message-ID: Please Post PhD STUDENTS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY. The Laboratory of Ecological and Adaptational Physiology (LEAP) at Baylor University is seeking applicants for up to two PhD graduate assistantships starting Fall 2015. Applicants should apply to the PhD program in Biology (http://www.baylor.edu/biology/index.php?id=68415). We are particularly interested in applicants who will structure their PhD research within one or more of the following (or related) ongoing research areas in the lab: 1) Muscle/Lipid Physiology 2) Endocrinology 3) Mammalian Energetics Baylor affords outstanding research and teaching facilities. The LEAP is housed in the 500,000 sq. ft Baylor Sciences Building Baylor offers excellent financial support for qualified applicants. Annual stipends range from $21,000-28,000, with the higher stipends awarded to top applicants. Stipends are awarded to students for up to 5 years, assuming the student remains in good standing in the department. Admission also includes full tuition remission (up to a 20 credits per year), health insurance benefits (80% of cost of premium covered; cost to student ~$450/y in 2015), and additional funding opportunities to travel to professional meetings. Applicants should possess an M.S. degree or substantial undergraduate research experience, GRE Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning scores at or above the 70th percentile, GRE Analytical Writing score of 4.5 or greater, and undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) GPA of 3.5 or higher. If you meet these criteria and are considering applying, please send an email describing your background and interests to Dr. Stephen J. Trumble (stephen_trumble at baylor.edu). No application will be considered without previous interaction by email and telephone/skype with Dr. Trumble. Complete applications need to be submitted to the Graduate School by January 25, 2015 to be eligible for all-expenses paid campus visit for the most qualified applicants. Applications will not be considered after February 15, 2015. Stephen J. 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Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the application of GIS and other geospatial analytical approaches to address questions in their research area, a desire to collectively build curricula centered on geospatial science, and a passion for integrating multiple disciplines to confront challenges facing society. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. from an accredited institution by the time of hire in a suitable field, a research record that demonstrates expertise in the use of geospatial analysis methods, and research and teaching interests that complement and expand existing departmental strengths. We seek candidates with the potential to develop high-quality, extramurally-funded research programs appropriate for a Carnegie very high research activity university and to help develop both undergraduate and graduate certificate programs in GIScience/Geospatial Analysis. Experience and commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research is highly desirable. Examples of research areas include (but are not limited to) conservation and sustainability, coupled human-natural systems, criminology, cultural/demographic/economic/political/social behavior and dynamics, environmental/social justice/health politics and policy, global change, human/natural disasters, landscape archaeology, national security, and urban studies and policy. UCF is committed to the development of new hires in interdisciplinary clusters. Faculty will be expected to strengthen both their tenure home department (Anthropology, Biology, Political Science, or Sociology) as well as the geospatial cluster. It is expected that there will be both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup associated with these three new positions. Each new faculty member will have a unique interdisciplinary mentoring team to foster intellectual breadth and to facilitate integrative capacity to strengthen the success of the cluster. Candidates must apply online at http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/40000 (Position #37456) and attach the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. In the cover letter candidates should address their background in geospatial analysis, current and planned future research directions, and GIScience courses that they could develop and teach, and should identify the department(s) for their potential tenure home. The search committee will begin reviewing applications December 1, 2014 and continue to accept applications until January 1, 2015. The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. For more information about these positions please contact the Geospatial Cluster Search Chair, Dr. Cynthia Young, Associate Dean in the College of Sciences at Cynthia.Young at ucf.edu. _____________________________________________________________ Graham A.J. Worthy, Ph.D. Department Chair, 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 BIO302A Orlando FL 32816-2368 Graham.Worthy at ucf.edu http://worthy.cos.ucf.edu/PEBL/ 407-823-1333 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... URL: From jeff.adams at noaa.gov Wed Oct 29 06:16:57 2014 From: jeff.adams at noaa.gov (Jeff Adams - NOAA Affiliate) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 09:16:57 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on the relationship between land use and POCs in bottlenose dolphins Message-ID: Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the ?following publication: Adams, J., Speakman, T., Zolman, E., Mitchum, E., Bossart, G., and P. Fair (2014). The relationship between land use and emerging and legacy contaminants in an apex predator, the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), from two adjacent estuarine watersheds. Environmental Research 135: 346-353. DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2014.08.037. ?Background: Persistent organohalogen contaminant (POC) exposure is of concern in marine mammals due to the potential for adverse health effects. Studies have examined POCs in marine mammals on a regional scale; however, limited data exists on POC concentrations relative to land use and watersheds. The objective of this study was to examine geographical variation of POC concentrations in bottlenose dolphins as it relates to land and watershed use. POC (PCBs, DDTs, and PBDEs) concentrations were measured in blubber of bottlenose dolphins (n= 40) sampled in estuarine waters near Charleston, SC. Photo-identification sighting histories were used to assess the dolphins? use of estuarine waters in two adjacent watersheds (Cooper Subbasin and Stono Subbasin) in the study area and to determine land use (developed, forested, agriculture, and wetland) associations. Dolphins with ?75% of their sightings in the Cooper Subbasin, which is characterized by a higher degree of developed land use, exhibited higher levels of PCBs, PBDEs, and total pesticides than those with ?75% of their sightings in the Stono Subbasin. Observed differences were significant for ?PBDEs and ?DDTs/?PCBs ratio. Significant positive correlations were observed between ?PBDEs and developed land use and between ?DDTs/?PCBs and wetland land use. A significant negative correlation was observed between ?DDTs/?PCBs and developed land use. ?Feel free to contact me at Jeff.Adams at noaa.gov to request reprints. ?Thanks... Jeff Adams -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marshalc at tamug.edu Wed Oct 29 09:11:07 2014 From: marshalc at tamug.edu (Chris Marshall) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:11:07 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Sea Otter Whisker Innervation Article Message-ID: <2A376E0ED16A5C4C9FD06EBD64807253E566D225@csmailstore.tamug.edu> I?d like to announce that our sea otter whisker innervation article was published today in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy. Marshall CD, Rozas K, Kot B, Gill V. 2014. Innervation patterns of sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mystacial follicle-sinus complexes. Frontiers in Neuroanatomy 29 October 2014 doi: 10.3389/fnana.2014.00121 The PDF of the open access paper can be found here: http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnana.2014.00121/full Please find the abstract below: Innervation patterns of sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mystacial follicle-sinus complexes [http://3b76aaf63d1816bb57bf-a34624e694c43cdf8b40aa048a644ca4.r96.cf2.rackcdn.com/Design/Images/newprofile_default_profileimage_new.jpg]Christopher D. Marshall1,2*, [http://3b76aaf63d1816bb57bf-a34624e694c43cdf8b40aa048a644ca4.r96.cf2.rackcdn.com/Design/Images/newprofile_default_profileimage_new.jpg] Kelly Rozas1, [http://3b76aaf63d1816bb57bf-a34624e694c43cdf8b40aa048a644ca4.r96.cf2.rackcdn.com/Design/Images/newprofile_default_profileimage_new.jpg] Brian Kot1 and [http://3b76aaf63d1816bb57bf-a34624e694c43cdf8b40aa048a644ca4.r96.cf2.rackcdn.com/Design/Images/newprofile_default_profileimage_new.jpg] Verena A. Gill3 * 1Department of Marine Biology, Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX, USA * 2Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, TX, USA * 3Marine Mammals Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska, USA Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) are the most recent group of mammals to return to the sea, and may exemplify divergent somatosensory tactile systems among mammals. Therefore, we quantified the mystacial vibrissal array of sea otters and histologically processed follicle-sinus complexes (F - SCs) to test the hypotheses that the number of myelinated axons per F - SC is greater than that found for terrestrial mammalian vibrissae and that their organization and microstructure converge with those of pinniped vibrissae. A mean of 120.5 vibrissae were arranged rostrally on a broad, blunt muzzle in 7?8 rows and 9?13 columns. The F-SCs of sea otters are tripartite in their organization and similar in microstructure to pinnipeds rather than terrestrial species. Each F-SC was innervated by a mean 1339 ? 408.3 axons. Innervation to the entire mystacial vibrissal array was estimated at 161,313 axons. Our data support the hypothesis that the disproportionate expansion of the coronal gyrus in somatosensory cortex of sea otters is related to the high innervation investment of the mystacial vibrissal array, and that quantifying innervation investment is a good proxy for tactile sensitivity. We predict that the tactile performance of sea otter mystacial vibrissae is comparable to that of harbor seals, sea lions and walruses. Thanks, Christopher Marshall ----------------------------- Christopher D. Marshall, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Marine Biology, and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences 200 Seawolf Parkway Building 3029, Room 253 Texas A&M University Galveston, Texas 77553 Phone: (409) 740-4884 Fax: (409) 740-5001 Email: marshalc at tamug.edu (please note the difference in the spelling of my last name) Website:www.tamug.edu/marshall -- Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. - Vincent van Gogh From bruno at thebdri.com Tue Oct 28 07:36:38 2014 From: bruno at thebdri.com (Bruno Diaz Lopez) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:36:38 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean research internships - Winter-Spring 2015 Message-ID: <1414506998.11133.YahooMailNeo@web125003.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Cetacean research internships - Last call Winter-Spring Season 2015 Hi everyone, On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI), I am pleased to announce that we are currently accepting internship applications for winter-spring term 2015 (a minimum of 60 days of participation) for our research project along the North-western coast of the Iberian Pensinsula (Galician waters, Spain). Our mission (since 2005) is to promote the conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat through education and research. Interns can expect to gain a solid foundation in cetaceans behavioural ecology and sociobiology with a focus on dolphins ethology, habitat use and communication. Furthermore, as the Galician coastline is known for frequent strandings of various marine mammals species, the participants will be a part of an important network for rescue and data collection from these stranded animals. 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 softwares, perform photo-identification analysis, use of GIS and more. Moreover interns will also assist with marine mammals rescue (cetaceans and seals), carcass salvage, analysis of stomach contents, and field necropsies as needed in Galician waters. Hence, interns will also receive cross-training in different areas related with the strandings (Response, Rescue, Necropsy and data collection). 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, veterinary or natural science, coupled with motivation, willingness to work hard and interest in marine mammals research make the most qualified individuals. Our centre understands the importance of giving the participant the responsibilities and experience which give an insight and reflect the ones of a true future job in the field of marine mammal science. The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is no compensation for the internship positions. The tuition fee includes the accommodation in an apartment, tuition and a small part of other expenses derived of your participation (use of equipment, field trips by car, use of research vessel). Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain). Internship start and end dates are flexible but the position requires a minimum 8 weeks continuous commitment sometime between January 15th through November 30th. The intern is required to complete a project and present a 10 minute presentation at the end of their internship. Undergraduate and postgraduate students could, as a part of one of BDRIs projects, present a personal research project as their thesis work. In order to do so, this is requested within your internship application. If the intern intends to receive academic credit, he/she will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! Positions are open until filled (maximum 8 vacancies). 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 For more information about BDRI's research and conservation work, please visit www.thebdri.com or our Facebook page. 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 www.thebdri.com This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s) and the contents may be legally privileged or contain proprietary and private information. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this email. 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The Marine Mammal Center?s mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals?their health and that of their ocean environment?and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community. The Marine Mammal Center, in collaboration with the University of California at Davis, has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern based in Sausalito, California at The Marine Mammal Center. *This position requires a DVM degree or equivalent and previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is desirable. *Preference will be given to individuals that possess at least one year of clinical veterinary experience. The position is paid ($30,000/year) and includes health insurance and other benefits through UC Davis. Housing is available at no cost to the intern in a unit located within the Marin Headlands, and the house is shared during the busy season with veterinary residents, researchers, and externs. *This Intern position is scheduled to start August 1, 2015 and is for a one-year term. * The Marine Mammal Center veterinary staff includes full and part time veterinarians, three veterinary technicians, a medical technologist and research staff. This position reports to the Director of Veterinary Science with day-to-day supervision by the Staff Veterinarian and also works closely with the Veterinary Science team. The Veterinary Intern?s responsibilities include assisting the veterinary medical staff in providing medical management of a large number of stranded marine mammals (mostly pinnipeds); performing post mortem examinations, sample collection for various research projects, and record keeping. A research paper or case report is expected to be completed during the internship. If qualified, applicants should submit the following materials: 1. A cover letter/statement outlining the applicant's goals and interests in the area of aquatic animal medicine. 2. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic and/or clinical performance. 3. A current curriculum vitae, limited to 4 pages. *Please submit your application via E-mail if possible: * To: vetsciadmin at tmmc.org Subject: 2015 Veterinarian Intern Program Dr. Cara Field Staff Veterinarian The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965-2619 Applications are *due by Monday December 1st. *A selection will be made by January 9, 2015. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Email your resume and cover letter to dferina at riverheadfoundation.org or mail/fax to: Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation 467 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 fax: 631.369.9826 Attention: Daniella Ferina 2. Questions? Call (631) 369-9840 or email dferina at riverheadfoundation.org [Description: logo no words] Daniella Ferina Biologist Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation 467 E. Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 631-369-9840 631-369-9829 Hotline www.riverheadfoundation.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5439 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From nick.robinson at gardline.com Thu Oct 30 07:48:06 2014 From: nick.robinson at gardline.com (Nick Robinson) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:48:06 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] JOB POSTING involving Marine Mammals: Marine Acoustic Scientist Vacancy In-Reply-To: References: <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF18A0A7E98E1@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF194789AC5CD@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <7FB2AB9C70D9B441A5A82E214678C2D5947D5AD0D9@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF194F9304AE3@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF19E3DE470B2@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF19E3DE470E9@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF19E3DE470EB@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> <0C12D9846D7A29448E6CA5B25618BCF19E3DE4712A@MBOX.gardline.co.uk> , Message-ID: MARINE ACOUSTIC SCIENTIST The candidate will undertake and develop the use of acoustic monitoring and recording systems in accordance with appropriate legislation prior to, during or post offshore operations, both nationally and internationally, help with the compilation and preparation of reports and the processing of acoustic data. When onshore the candidate will play a key role in the quality control of acoustic profiling and noise monitoring reports for submission to regulatory bodies and clients. Liaise with Gardline acoustic partners and develop collaborative approaches in both commercial and research areas. Train personal in relevant areas of acoustics. The candidate will be responsible for the appropriate collection and processing of data both at sea and in the office. This role will require you to work in the office (Great Yarmouth), but we have an expectation that you will spend up to 60 days at sea at locations worldwide, during a 12-month period. Applicants will be of degree calibre or equivalent in a relevant discipline and possess an understanding of marine acoustics, including anthropogenic data analysis with the use of MATLAB and Raven. Additionally, familiarity with the use of PAMS, CPODs or other underwater noise monitoring equipment is desirable. To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Coordinator, at recruitment at gardline.com or via the careers section of our website www.gardlinemarinesciences.com Closing date: 2nd December 2014 ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and preserve this confidentiality by deleting the message. 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URL: From ashadevos at gmail.com Thu Oct 30 13:31:25 2014 From: ashadevos at gmail.com (Asha de Vos) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:31:25 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Surface circulation and upwelling in Sri Lanka Message-ID: Dear All I am pleased to circulate our latest publication titled ?Surface circulation and upwelling patterns around Sri Lanka? which is relevant to the work conducted by The Sri Lankan Blue Whale Project over the past many years on understanding how environmental factors influence aggregations of blue whales around the Island. Please feel free to download the paper here: http://www.biogeosciences.net/11/5909/2014/bg-11-5909-2014.pdf If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me at asha.devos at lincoln.oxon.org Thank you Asha -- ><((((?>`?.??.???`?.?.???`?...?><((((?>?. `?.??.???`?.?????`?.. ><((((?>`?.??.???`?.?.???`?...?><((((?> Asha de Vos Coastal Conservation Action Lab University of California Santa Cruz 100 Shaffer Rd. 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Day 1 (classroom) Introduction to Marine Mammals & Sea Turtles Legislation within the Gulf of Mexico & Global Oceans Introduction to Seismic Surveys Permitting Requirements Role of the PSO Data Collection & Reporting Day 2 (classroom) 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 Real-time mitigation and reporting Costs: PSO Module (2 days): USD 800 or AED 2,940 PAM Module (3 days): USD 800 or AED 2,940 For more details, please contact Sarah Hancock at s.hancock at seiche.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: