From jac at iogp.org  Tue Dec  1 05:35:47 2015
From: jac at iogp.org (Campbell, John, IOGP)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2015 13:35:47 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Joint Industry Programme on E&P Sound and Marine Life
Message-ID: <9265c2951f5649c9839c28540b6f117b@OGP-MAILBOX02.ogpieca.org>



On behalf of the Joint Industry Programme on E&P Sound and Marine Life, I am pleased to announce the release of two Requests for Proposals on the following topics:


*          Improvements for Towed Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Technology

*         Marine Mammal Observer / Protected Species Observer Data Analysis

The RFP documents can be down-loaded from the JIP Web site at:

http://www.soundandmarinelife.org/funding/rfps.aspx

For further information please contact info at soundandmarinelife.org

Thank you


JOHN A CAMPBELL


John Campbell
Technical Director
email: jac at iogp.org
phone: +44 20 3763 9707


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From scampagn at univ-montp2.fr  Thu Dec  3 01:44:35 2015
From: scampagn at univ-montp2.fr (Campagna)
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:44:35 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Post-Doc Position
Message-ID: <3c3fd422cbe6cc46784fb07d3b5363cd@univ-montp2.fr>



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Objet: Fwd: Post-Doc Position
Date: 23/10/2015 10:06
De: Campagna <scampagn at univ-montp2.fr>
?: marmam at lists.uvic.ca

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Objet: Post-Doc Position
Date: 23/10/2015 10:05
De: Campagna <scampagn at univ-montp2.fr>
?: marmam-owner at lists.uvic.ca

Dear all,

A Post-Doctoral position in Neurobiology/NeuroAnatomy of chemical senses 
is available in our group
(Behavioral Ecology Group,CEFE UMR CNRS 5175, Montpellier, France)

Competitive candidates should possess a strong background in 
neurobiology and neuroanatomy of sensory systems in vertebrates 
(especially chemical senses such as olfaction and taste) and should have 
a proven history of publication on these topics. The post-doctoral 
researcher will be in charge of the development and validation of 
immunocytochemistry studies to identify and locate olfactory receptors, 
taste buds and nervous pathways associated to these senses in marine 
mammals (cetaceans and pinnipeds). The applicant will work on stranded 
animals and should demonstrate practical skill and experience in 
collecting and analyzing tissues samples (Fixation/ Microtomy/ 
Histology/ Immunohistochemistry/ Microscopy technics?). Experience in 
electroencephalography and neuro-imaging technics (MRI, tractography) 
would be beneficial. Due to the interdisciplinary context of this 
project, the candidate must work efficiently in an autonomous way and 
show good organizational abilities. Excellent interpersonal skills are 
also required to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The 
post-doc will also participate in field work.

Application Deadline:   -January 1st 2016
Start date: Febuary or Mars 2016. The position is for a full-time one 
year but may be extended for a longer period of time based on an 
additional grant application

Application should be sent to aurelie.celerier at cefe.cnrs.fr and should 
include the following: (1) a cover letter describing your research 
interests and qualifications and stating the reasons for applying, (2) a 
full CV, (3) contact information (email, phone number) of minimum 2 
referees and possibly letters of support; (4) a list of most relevant 
publications. Only complete applications will be considered and should 
be sent preferably in one single digital pdf file.
Cheers,

Aurelie Celerier


Behavioral ecology group
Centre d??cologie Fonctionnelle et ?volutive
CNRS, 1919 Route de Mende
34293 Montpellier CEDEX 5
email. aurelie.celerier at cefe.cnrs.fr





From rob.banks at noaa.gov  Tue Dec  1 12:20:54 2015
From: rob.banks at noaa.gov (Rob Banks - NOAA Affiliate)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2015 15:20:54 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Those Right Whale interested parties
Message-ID: <CAE=buFja0SdER4Cns1q6WrY64nGoLewjBvXz9pZLffcqtn9ErA@mail.gmail.com>

For those who are interested in Right Whales:
A local drone pilot got some amazing footage of a Right Whale in close
proximity the shore up here in Gloucester:
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/and-heres-the-drone-video-of-the-gloucesterma-rightwhale-from-martin-del-vecchio/
Still Shots:
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/martin-del-vecchio-right-whale-on-the-back-shore-gloucesterma-photos/

?Cheers
rob?

-- 
Rob Banks
Project Manager
dse inc.
NMFS/FDSD/APS/QA Team
Gloucester, Mass
Phone: 978.281.9186
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corgimas
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From michael at graywhalescount.org  Tue Dec  1 16:33:01 2015
From: michael at graywhalescount.org (Michael H Smith)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2015 16:33:01 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Seeking a Research Assistant for Gray Whales Count,
	Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Message-ID: <98B6B76E-F5B4-4E27-A1E4-FB83C5997112@graywhalescount.org>

One RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA) POSITION AVAILABLE - seeking a volunteer Research Assistant for research on Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) migrating northbound through the nearshore of the Santa Barbara Channel. 

Gray Whales Count (GWC) is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to fill out research team to work with Project Coordinator and team of observers to assist in our annual survey, conducted from shore at Counter Point, in the Coal Oil Point Reserve, Goleta, California, USA, adjacent to the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).  

This position is open to citizens of the United States of America and those authorized to work in the United States with an appropriate visa in hand.

The 2016 survey begins Tuesday, February 16 and continues every day through May 26, from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Sunday. We are looking for a passionate, caring individual who would be willing to commit for fifteen weeks, including the fourteen-week survey and wrap-up and be available to begin Saturday, February 13 to train and assist with preparations.

GWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for research and education. The primary goal of research is to estimate the number of Gray whales and Gray whale calves migrating northbound through our corridor and to share our data to complement similar sampling-studies along the California coast. A secondary goal is to document the variety and quantity of other marine mammals in the ocean area around our site, which is now a Marine Protected Area. We are able to monitor human activity, including interactions with marine mammals, including Gray whales. 

Goals of education are to teach the process of scientific research to Counters and to give them the opportunity to conduct a meaningful study, to experience marine mammals in their natural environment, and to share this process and their enthusiasm with publics through direct interchange, outreach, and various media. 

RA will be trained by the Project Coordinator and, in-turn, share the responsibility for research and education.

Applicable skills learned and achieved include:

> Process, concepts, and protocols of the survey

> Ability to identify a multitude of marine mammal species from a distance, including but not limited to: Gray whales, Humpback whales, Bottlenose dolphins, Common dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Harbor seals, California Sea lions, Sea otters, etc. 

> Identify behaviors of these marine mammals

> Distinguish calves from juveniles and adults  

> Identify vessels and vessel operations

> Gather detailed, consistent data, with ability to teach and check others? work

> Learn about marine mammals in their natural environment and the forces that affect them, both natural and anthropogenic

> Developing responsibility and a working relationship within a team

Because of the training required, applicants must be willing to commit full-time to the project for the time period involved (minimum of 15 weeks, which can be extended if the applicant desires to be involved with data entry and analysis). 

This will entail up to 9 hours of work a day for at least 5 days a week. (With training, RAs are required to work everyday the first two weeks.) The Count is 7 days per week and the RA may commit additional hours to the Count as desired. The more time you can put in, the more you will get out of your experience. 

Priority will be given to those candidates with associative career goals. Previous experience is a plus but not a condition.

This is a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in scientific fieldwork in an environment rich with diverse populations of marine mammals. You will work with equally diverse individuals who are caring, attentive, and curious. Gray whales are a sentinel species traveling from temperate lagoons in Mexico, along the dynamic California Current at the eastern edge of the North Pacific Ocean to the Arctic waters of northern Alaska in one of the longest marine mammal migrations. There are boundless avenues of exploration, and Gray Whales Count can begin your journey. 

Requirements: 

> Even though we are situated in Southern California, you must be able to withstand harsh weather conditions.  Fieldwork can be, at times, physically and mentally demanding.

> Willingness to work long hours.

> Commit for a minimum of fifteen weeks, full time (minimum five days per week).

> Enrolled in or completed a degree in biology, marine science, zoology, environmental science, animal behavior or a related field.

> Previous field experience with marine wildlife and observation is a plus but not required.

> Ability to work in a team environment to produce consistent, high quality results. We cannot stress this enough. You will be trained to be a leader of an operation with people of differing experience and dedication.

> Be enthusiastic and possess a caring, positive attitude, with a strong desire to learn.

> Be adaptable and patient. The migration is characterized by pulses rather than a steady stream; and weather is the unknown factor: wind, rain, and fog can shut us down. 

> We strive for a perfection that cannot be attained. We are forgiving and learn from experience. 

This is a volunteer position. The selected RA will be responsible for her or his own transportation to and from Santa Barbara/Goleta, California and daily to the survey site. Recognizing that living costs are high in this area, Gray Whales Count will award a $500 stipend to assist the RA with expenses upon successful completion of the RA position. RAs will be responsible for all for living expenses while volunteering for Gray Whales Count. 

To apply: Please send cover letter/r?sum? to Project Coordinator, Michael Smith michael at graywhalescount.org <mailto:michael at graywhalescount.org>. 

We strongly recommend you look over our website: graywhalescount.org <http://www.graywhalescount.org/GWC/The_Count/The_Count.html> to familiarize yourself with our operation. In the cover letter, please address why you wish to participate in Gray Whales Count and what you hope to achieve in your experience and include how this might advance your career goals. 

There is no deadline to apply. The position will remain open until it is filled. Please consider applying early in order to arrange travel plans and to secure room and board.

Thank you.

Michael H Smith, 
Project Coordinator

Gray Whales Count <http://www.graywhalescount.org/GWC/The_Count/The_Count.html>
nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation 
for research and education

1 Fellowship Circle   
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
USA

(805)  698-3505   mobile

            
michael at GrayWhalesCount.org <mailto:michael at GrayWhalesCount.org>

project-collaborators include: 
Cascadia Research Collective, Olympia, Washington <http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/index.htm>
Journey North, Norwich, Vermont <http://www.learner.org/jnorth/gwhale/index.html>
NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla <http://swfsc.noaa.gov/mmtd/>
Scripps Whale Acoustic Lab, SIO / UCSD, La Jolla <http://cetus.ucsd.edu/>
UCSB's Coal Oil Point Reserve, Goleta <http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org/>
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From lass at st-andrews.ac.uk  Tue Dec  1 03:07:05 2015
From: lass at st-andrews.ac.uk (Lindesay Scott-Hayward)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2015 11:07:05 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] WORKSHOPS REMINDER: Introduction to Statistical Modelling
 and Flexible Models for Correlated Count or Multi-Category Data,
 University of St Andrews, Jan 2016
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Apologies for cross-posting.

We would like to announce two workshops on statistical modelling in January 2016:


1)      Introduction to Statistical Modelling (12th - 15th Jan 2016) and

2)      Flexible Models for Correlated Count or Multi-Category data (18th - 21st Jan 2016)

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 (4 days)
This workshop will take place 12th - 15th January 2016 and will cover Exploratory Data Analysis, Confidence Intervals, Linear Models, Generalised Linear Models to help participants analyse continuous, presence/absence and count data and Generalised Estimating Equations for modelling correlated data.

Flexible Models for Correlated Count or Multi-Category data (4 days)
This workshop will take place 18th - 21st January 2016 and covers one dimensional and two dimensional smoothing using more traditional and recently developed methods. The correlated aspect of the data is addressed using Generalised Estimating Equations (GEEs). These will be covered in more detail than in the introductory workshop.  The initial example will be using count data (Poisson) however towards the end of the workshop we will also cover models for categorical data (e.g. Binomial, Binary and Multinomial response types).

Both courses will be heavily data-based and presented using large scale offshore wind farm and clinical trials data.  The R software package will be used for workshop-based practicals. Computer sessions take place in our computer classroom (attached to the seminar room) and participants can use our computers or bring their own laptops.

For more information and registration, please visit the webpage: http://creem2.st-andrews.ac.uk/introduction-to-statistical-modelling-and-spatial-modelling-methods-for-correlated-data-workshops-2/

Please note that early registration closes on the 14th December.

Many Thanks,

Lindesay Scott-Hayward

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From jacqueline.bort at navy.mil  Wed Dec  2 06:02:01 2015
From: jacqueline.bort at navy.mil (Bort, Jacqueline E CIV NAVFAC LANT, EV)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2015 14:02:01 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New video on North Atlantic right whales
Message-ID: <4587DAF468C6514380E3E64B508D447E0FF44A54@NAEANRFKXM08V.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil>

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is pleased to announce our fourth video vignette featuring one of our marine species monitoring projects: Protecting the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. 

The video can be found here:
 https://youtu.be/RSe_ZM9M0wE?list=PLtC0B59YY9AlfrOjU705XMsAHwx4EtwRf

It highlights the right whale tagging and tracking efforts conducted by our scientific partners Duke University, Syracuse University, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in the Southeast Atlantic during right whale calving season. The video also gives an inside look at how the Navy distributes whale sighting information to the U.S. Atlantic fleet, and the protective measures the Navy implements in the Southeast right whale critical habitat.  For more information on this and other Navy marine species monitoring projects, please visit http://www.navymarinespeciesmonitoring.us/ 


Jacqueline Bort Thornton
Marine Resources Specialist, Environmental Conservation (EV53)
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic 
6506 Hampton Blvd | Norfolk, VA | 23508-1278
jacqueline.bort at navy.mil

Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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From jj_alava at yahoo.com  Thu Dec  3 10:38:19 2015
From: jj_alava at yahoo.com (Juan Jose Alava)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 18:38:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MARMAM] New contributions on chemical pollutants' food web
 modeling in marine mammals (killer whales)
References: <1124889984.15467149.1449167899266.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1124889984.15467149.1449167899266.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>

Dear colleagues,
I hope this message findsyou well. 

Iam pleased to share two new contributions on food-web bioaccumulation modelingfor anthropogenic pollutants using marine mammalian food webs. Please, seebelow:?Modeling 137Cs bioaccumulation inthe salmon?resident killer whale food web of the Northeastern Pacific followingthe Fukushima Nuclear Accident?Science ofThe Total EnvironmentVolume 544, 15 February2016, Pages 56?67doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.11.097?Juan?Jos??Alava& Frank?A.?P.?C.?Gobas
Abstract
To track the longterm bioaccumulation of 137Cs in marine organisms off the PacificNorthwest coast of Canada, we developed a time dependent bioaccumulation modelfor 137Cs in a marine mammalian food web that included fish-eatingresident killer whales. The model outcomes show that 137Cs can beexpected to gradually bioaccumulate in the food web over time as demonstratedby the increase of the apparent trophic magnification factor of 137Cs,ranging from 0.76 after 1?month of exposure to 2.0 following 30?yearsof exposure. 137Cs bioaccumulation is driven by relatively rapiddietary uptake rates, moderate depuration rates in lower trophic levelorganisms and slow elimination rates in high trophic level organisms. Modelestimates of the 137Cs activity in species of the food web, based oncurrent measurements and forecasts of 137Cs activities in oceanicwaters and sediments off the Canadian Pacific Northwest, indicate that the longterm 137Cs activities in fish species including Pacific herring,wild Pacific salmon, sablefish and halibut will remain well below the current 137Cs-CanadaAction Level for consumption (1000?Bq/kg) following a nuclear emergency.Killer whales and Pacific salmon are expected to exhibit the largest long term 137Csactivities and may be good sentinels for monitoring 137Cs in theregion. Assessment of the long term consequences of 137Cs releasesfrom the Fukushima aftermath should consider the extent of ecologicalmagnification in addition to ocean dilution.
Alava, J. J., Gobas, F. A. 2016. Modeling 137Cs bioaccumulation in the salmon-resident killerwhale food web of the Northeastern Pacific following the Fukushima NuclearAccident. Science of the Total Environment 544: 56-67doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.11.097?Free access to this articleis available from the following link and valid for 50 days, until January 22,2016:

http://authors.elsevier.com/a/1S8a5B8ccV62y?Alternatively,it can be found at:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juan_Jose_Alava/contributions?Food Web BioaccumulationModel for Resident Killer Whales from the Northeastern Pacific Ocean as a Toolfor the Derivation of PBDE-SedimentQuality Guidelines.

Archives of EnvironmentalContamination and ToxicologyFirstonline: 20 August 2015 pp 1-14
doi:10.?1007/?s00244-015-0215-y?Juan?Jos??Alava, Peter?S.?Ross & Frank?A.?P.?C.?Gobas
Abstract
Residentkiller whale populations in the NE Pacific Ocean are at risk due to theaccumulation of pollutants, including polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).To assess the impact of PBDEs in water and sediments in killer whale criticalhabitat, we developed a food web bioaccumulation model. The model was designedto estimate PBDE concentrations in killer whales based on PBDE concentrationsin sediments and the water column throughout a lifetime of exposure. Calculatedand observed PBDE concentrations exceeded the only toxicity reference valueavailable for PBDEs in marine mammals (1500??g/kg lipid) in southernresident killer whales but not in northern resident killer whales. Temporaltrends (1993?2006) for PBDEs observed in southern resident killer whales showeda doubling time of ?5?years. If current sediment quality guidelinesavailable in Canada for polychlorinated biphenyls are applied to PBDEs, it canbe expected that PBDE concentrations in killer whales will exceed availabletoxicity reference values by a large margin. Model calculations suggest that aPBDE concentration in sediments of approximately 1.0??g/kg dw producesPBDE concentrations in resident killer whales that are below the currenttoxicity reference value for 95?% of the population, with this valueserving as a precautionary benchmark for a management-based approach toreducing PBDE health risks to killer whales. The food web bioaccumulation modelmay be a useful risk management tool in support of regulatory protection forkiller whales.?Alava, J.J., Ross, P.S., Gobas, A.P.C. 2015. Food web bioaccumulationmodel for resident killer whales from the Northeastern Pacific Ocean as a toolfor the derivation of PBDE-Sediment Quality Guidelines. Archives of EnvironmentalContamination and Toxicology. doi: 10.?1007/?s00244-015-0215-y?The article can be found at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280740512_Food_Web_Bioaccumulation_Model_for_Resident_Killer_Whales_from_the_Northeastern_Pacific_Ocean_as_a_Tool_for_the_Derivation_of_PBDE-Sediment_Quality_Guidelines
Or obtained from the publisher:?http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00244-015-0215-y?wt_mc=internal.event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst#
?Best Wishes!!!?Juan?Jos??Alava
?-----------------------------------------------------------------------Juan Jose Alava, PhD? 
Adjunct Professor
Resource and Environmental Management, Faculty of Environment, 
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive, 
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6,Canada
E-mail: jalavasa at sfu.ca 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juan_Jose_Alava/contributions?ev=prf_act

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From marievanbressem at yahoo.co.uk  Fri Dec  4 03:07:53 2015
From: marievanbressem at yahoo.co.uk (Marie Van Bressem)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 11:07:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on lobomycosis-like disease in bottlenose
 dolphins from the Southern Hemisphere
References: <1370942006.2145285.1449227273145.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1370942006.2145285.1449227273145.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>

DearColleagues,

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Diseases of Aquatic Organisms: Van Bressem MF, Sim?es-Lopes PC, F?lix F, Kiszka JJ, Daura-Jorge FG, Avila IC, Secchi ER, Flach L, Fruet PF, du Toit K, Ott PH, Elwen S, Di Giacomo AB, Wagner J, Banks A, Van Waerebeek K. 2015. Epidemiology of lobomycosis-like disease in bottlenose dolphins Tursiops spp. from South America and southern Africa. Dis Aquat Organ.117(1):59-75. doi: 10.3354/dao02932.
    This article can be downloaded at: http://http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/dao/v117/n1/p59-75/
  ABSTRACT: We report on the epidemiology of lobomycosis-like disease (LLD), a cutaneous disorder evoking lobomycosis, in 658 common bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus from South America and 94 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins T. aduncus from southern Africa. Photographs and stranding records of 387 inshore residents, 60 inshore non-residents and 305 specimens of undetermined origin (inshore and offshore) were examined for the presence of LLD lesions from 2004 to 2015. Seventeen residents, 3 non-residents and 1 inshore dolphin of unknown residence status were positive. LLD lesions appeared as single or multiple, light grey to whitish nodules and plaques that may ulcerate and increase in size over time. Among resident dolphins, prevalence varied significantly among 4 communities, being low in Posorja (2.35%, n = 85), Ecuador, and high in Salinas, Ecuador (16.7%, n = 18), and Laguna, Brazil (14.3%, n = 42). LLD prevalence increased in 36 T. truncatus from Laguna from 5.6% in 2007-2009 to 13.9% in 2013-2014, albeit not significantly. The disease has persisted for years in dolphins from Mayotte, Laguna, Salinas, the Sanquianga National Park and Bah?a M?laga (Colombia) but vanished from the Tramanda? Estuary and the Mampituba River (Brazil). The geographical range of LLD has expanded in Brazil, South Africa and Ecuador, in areas that have been regularly surveyed for 10 to 35 yr. Two of the 21 LLD-affected dolphins were found dead with extensive lesions in southern Brazil, and 2 others disappeared, and presumably died, in Ecuador. These observations stress the need for targeted epidemiological, histological and molecular studies of LLD in dolphins, especially in the Southern Hemisphere.Please feel free to contact me if you have any enquiries.
  Sincerely,
Dr Marie-Francoise Van Bressem
Cetacean Conservation Medicine Group-CMED Peruvian Centre for Cetacean Research-CEPEChttp://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marie-Francoise_Van_Bressem/ 
ProDelphinushttp://www.prodelphinus.org/

Facebook 'Diseases of Marine Mammals'
https://https://www.facebook.com/groups/736884059776964/
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From PThomas at mmc.gov  Thu Dec  3 17:44:06 2015
From: PThomas at mmc.gov (Peter Thomas)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 01:44:06 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New Review Paper: Status of the world's baleen whales
Message-ID: <BN1PR06MB15174FBCE5C66F9ED5794E4B50C0@BN1PR06MB151.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

The following has just been published online:

Status of the world's baleen whales. Peter O. Thomas, Randall R. Reeves, and Robert L. Brownell, Jr.

No global synthesis of the status of baleen whales has been published since the 2008 IUCN Red List assessments. Many populations remain at low numbers from historical commercial whaling, which had ceased for all but a few by 1989. Fishing gear entanglement and ship strikes are the most severe current threats. The acute and long-term effects of anthropogenic noise and the cumulative effects of multiple stressors are of concern but poorly understood. The looming consequences of climate change and ocean acidification remain difficult to characterize. North Atlantic and North Pacific right whales are among the species listed as Endangered. Southern
right, bowhead, and gray whales have been assessed as Least Concern but some subpopulations
of these species - western North Pacific gray whales, Chile-Peru right whales, and Svalbard/Barents Sea and Sea of Okhotsk bowhead whales - remain at low levels and are either Endangered or Critically Endangered. Eastern North Pacific blue whales have reportedly recovered, but Antarctic blue whales remain at about 1% of pre-exploitation levels. Small isolated subspecies or subpopulations, such as northern Indian Ocean blue whales, Arabian Sea humpback whales, and Mediterranean Sea fin whales are threatened while most subpopulations of sei, Bryde's, and Omura's whales are inadequately monitored and difficult to assess.

It is now available online in the journal Marine Mammal Science. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12281/abstract

The citation is: Thomas, P.O., R. R. Reeves, and R. L. Brownell, Jr. 2015. Status of the World's Baleen Whales. Marine Mammal Science. Article first published online: 1 DEC 2015 | DOI: 10.1111/mms.12281


Peter O. Thomas, Ph.D.

International and Policy Program Director
Marine Mammal Commission
An Independent Agency of the U.S. Government
4340 East-West Highway, Room 700
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
pthomas at mmc.gov
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From bossley at internode.on.net  Thu Dec  3 20:27:38 2015
From: bossley at internode.on.net (Mike Bossley)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:57:38 +1030
Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin with respiratory problem
Message-ID: <004f01d12e4c$1bf26e40$53d74ac0$@internode.on.net>

Hi All

A thirteen year old, wild, male bottlenose dolphin here in Adelaide,
Australia is presenting with the following signs: loud, rasping breathing
and arching its head out of the water when it breathes. It is listless and
emaciated. We first noticed laboured breathing in this animal about six
months ago and its condition is gradually getting worse.

Several years ago we had an elderly male who presented with similar signs
and it eventually died. Necropsy revealed a tumor in its blow hole which
occluded the airway. We have also had a dolphin which choked on a fish.

Does anyone have any thoughts on alternative causes of this dolphin's
problem which may make it appropriate to catch it for treatment? There is no
captive facility here and any intervention would have to be a brief field
based option.

If there is no feasible treatment euthanasia may be considered.

Many thanks for your assistance.

Mike Bossley

 

 

 

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From paulo.henrique.ott at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 00:07:14 2015
From: paulo.henrique.ott at gmail.com (Paulo Ott)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 06:07:14 -0200
Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?New_Paper_-_Population_genetic_structure_of_th?=
	=?utf-8?q?e_South_American_Bryde=E2=80=99s_whale?=
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Dear MARMAM subscribers,


We are pleased to announce the publication of our paper about population
genetic structure of the South American Bryde?s whale in the last issue
(December, 2015) of the Revista de Biolog?a Marina y Oceanograf?a:


Pastene,LA, Acevedo, J, Siciliano,S, Sholl,TGC, Moura,JF, Ott. PH &
Aguayo-Lobo, A (2015). Population genetic structure of the South American
Bryde?s whale. *Revista de Biolog?a Marina y Oceanograf?a*, 50(3): 453-464.



*Abstract*

A genetic analysis based on mitochondrial DNA control region sequences was
conducted to investigate both species identity and populations genetic
structure of South American Bryde?s whales. The genetic analysis was based
on historical, biopsy and stranding samples from Chile (n= 10) and Brazil
(n= 8). For comparative purposes published sequences of the Bryde?s whales
from different localities of the Indian and Pacific Oceans (including Peru,
n=24) were incorporated into the analysis. Results of the phylogenetic
analysis identified the Bryde?s whales of South America as *Balaenoptera
brydei*. No statistically significant genetic differentiation was found
between Chilean and Peruvian Bryde?s whales. However, striking differences
were found between western South Atlantic (Brazil) and eastern South
Pacific (Peru and Chile) animals. In addition, striking genetic differences
were found between all South American localities and those from the western
North Pacific, Fiji and Java. These results suggest movement of *B. brydei*
in the eastern South Pacific in the latitudinal range corresponding to
Chile and Peru. These results also suggest no or very limited movement of
whales between the South Pacific and the South Atlantic Oceans. This is
consistent with the notion that *B. brydei* is not distributed further
south of approximately 40?S on both sides of South America.


A full copy of the paper can be downloaded at:

http://www.revbiolmar.cl/resumenes/v504/504-453.pdf


Sincerely yours,

Paulo H. Ott

-- 

Dr. Paulo Henrique Ott
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (Uergs)
Unidade do Litoral Norte
Rua Machado de Assis, 1456 - Bairro Sulbrasileiro
Os?rio/RS - CEP: 95520-000
Fone (51) 3663-9455.

Grupo de Estudos de Mam?feros Aqu?ticos do Rio Grande do Sul (GEMARS).
www.gemars.org.br

*To be a naturalist is not just an activity but an hororable state of mind*
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From KFlynn at cascadiaresearch.org  Fri Dec  4 14:53:15 2015
From: KFlynn at cascadiaresearch.org (Kiirsten Flynn)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:53:15 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Internship Announcement: Cascadia Research Collective:
	Olympia, Wa
Message-ID: <97EEB27129689C4AB0328F320AB9FC990200FB6F808E@SERVERBLUE.cascadia.local>

Cascadia Research Collective in Olympia, Washington is now accepting interns for U.S. west coast and Hawai?i research for winter 2016, spring and summer 2016!

We will be at the 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, being held in San Francisco later this month, and conducting interviews for winter, spring and summer 2016 internships. Anyone attending the conference who is interested in an internship with Cascadia should submit their application by December 9th for consideration.

Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit research and education organization founded in 1979. Most of our research is focused on whale and dolphin populations along the west coast of North America and in Hawai?i.

CRC is currently filling positions for:

Winter 2016 (January-March)

Spring 2016 (April-June)

Summer 2016 (July-September)



Internships are unpaid, office-based positions in Olympia, WA and housing is not provided.

International applicants will also be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation.

Internship Details:

CRC gives priority to juniors or seniors with a science background who are seeking academic credit as well as those enrolled in (or planning to attend) graduate school in a marine science-related field. A full time commitment (40 hours per week) is preferred. Internships are generally three months in length, although exceptions can be made depending on the academic calendar of the college or university.

Much of CRC?s work involves photo identification, using natural markings unique to each individual to catalog and track individuals over time. This allows us to study association patterns and movements over extended periods of time, revealing information on population structure and social organization. Interns will spend a large portion of their time comparing new photographs to those in our existing catalogs, and may additionally be involved in digital image processing and data entry.

Additionally, interns will participate in Washington state stranding response, which may include beach surveys, data and specimen collection, data entry, and assisting in necropsies of pinnipeds & cetaceans.

US West Coast Research: Interns will assist staff on our long-term photo-ID studies of baleen whales, including humpback, blue, and gray whales off the US West Coast and the inside waters of Washington state.  For more information see www.cascadiaresearch.org

Hawai?i Research: Interns will assist staff on our long-term photo-ID studies of a variety of species of odontocetes (e.g., rough-toothed dolphins, false killer whales, beaked whales) found in Hawaiian waters. For more information see www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii.htm

For a full description of the internships available, please visit: www.cascadiaresearch.org/interns.htm

Photo identification requires a high degree of focus and attention to detail, and interns can expect to spend the majority of their time comparing photographs.

Successful applicants should have the following skills:

- strong communication skills

- focus and attention to detail

- willingness to spend long hours in front of a computer

- ability to work independently

If you are interested in interning with Cascadia, please visit our website and send a CV and a letter of interest that describes why you are applying for the position and how the experience will help you be successful in meeting long-term goals.

For a US west coast project internship please send the information to:

Kiirsten Flynn: kflynn at cascadiaresearch.org<mailto:kflynn at cascadiaresearch.org>

For Hawai?i project internship please send the information to:

Sabre Mahaffy: mahaffys at cascadiaresearch.org<mailto:mahaffys at cascadiaresearch.org>

If you would like to be considered for either, please indicate that in your letter and send to both.

 Kiirsten Flynn

Research Biologist
Cascadia Research Collective
218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue
Olympia, Washington 98501
Office: 360-943-7325, ext:112
www.cascadiaresearch.org

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From courtney.e.smith at eagles.usm.edu  Fri Dec  4 16:13:40 2015
From: courtney.e.smith at eagles.usm.edu (Courtney Smith)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 19:13:40 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] SMM District of Columbia student chapter
Message-ID: <CADCXR5Pr+ViUB7db5W9UEcWPtF2rctBDM_8fq2Cf5Yrwz3bwgA@mail.gmail.com>

Hello students and post-docs,



We are pleased to announce the formation of the new District of Columbia
Student Chapter (DCSC) of the Society for Marine Mammalogy!  Our
professional sponsors are Chris Parsons, Ph.D. (George Mason University)
and Dee Allen (U.S. Marine Mammal Commission; Smithsonian Institution).



The DCSC aims to capitalize on the niche of students currently working
towards degrees in this geographic region and those that may be based
elsewhere for academic/research purposes but are currently working
professionals within or near the DC metro area (e.g., science-policy
arena).  Chapter membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students,
as well as prospective graduate students and recent graduates/post-docs in
marine mammal-related studies that are primarily located within the
Washington D.C. region, though members are also welcome from the greater
mid-Atlantic region.  However, the vast majority of chapter activities will
be held within the DC metro area.  We strongly encourage chapter members to
be members of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, however it is not required.



It is our intent to utilize the unique location within the United States?
capital to foster professional collaborations between students, scientists,
managers and policy makers within the marine mammal field.  Chapter
activities will vary based on membership interests, but will likely involve
field trips/behind-the-scenes tours to local marine mammal facilities
(e.g., National Aquarium) and museum collections (e.g., Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History); coordinated participation/attendance
of relevant Congressional hearings and/or briefings; guest
lectures/brown-bag seminars; an annual symposium for student research; and
other networking opportunities.



If you are student interested in joining our chapter, please contact the
DCSC representatives Elly Roland (George Mason University) at (
aroland at masonlive.gmu.edu), or Courtney Smith (University of Southern
Mississippi; NMFS) at (Courtney.e.smith at eagles.usm.edu).  Likewise, you can
also find us via our Facebook group (
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMM.DCSC/).



DCSC chapter representatives will be attending the 21st SMM Biennial
Conference in San Francisco next week and will be present at the Student
Affairs Workshop.  Please join us in helping foster this new student
network!



Cheers,

Courtney

---
*Courtney E. Smith*
Ph.D. Student
Marine Mammal Behavior & Cognition Lab
Brain & Behavior Research Program
Department of Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr. #5025
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From vaqstranding at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 13:22:48 2015
From: vaqstranding at gmail.com (Virginia Aquarium)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:22:48 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] VAQS Summer Opportunities
Message-ID: <CANvi5f5cNpStna1w0KKESRMoSn-vc3Lktw-r8-Q7owxQqLDGkA@mail.gmail.com>

The Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team is excited to announce
several upcoming opportunities for summer 2016! We have two Batten
Fellowship positions (stipend offered) and four intern/apprentice positions
(unpaid) that have just opened up for applications. Please see below for
information specific to each position and feel free to pass along to anyone
you feel may be interested.

*Batten Fellowships for Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Stranding Response and
Research & Conservation (Stipends provided)*


The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is offering Fellowship
positions with the Research & Conservation Division and Stranding Response
Program (VAQS) during the busy summer season (*May ? September*). Qualified
students can compete for one of two Batten Fellowship positions which
include a stipend to help offset personal and incidental expenses. These
positions are approximately 12 weeks long. Batten Fellows are expected to
bring a high level of dedication and scientific interest to the program and
will be integrated more fully into staff activities. Successful candidates
will be required to complete a final report on their Fellowship work which
will be submitted to the Aquarium?s Batten Fellowship Endowment Committee.



*Requirements:*

Applicants for Batten Fellowships with the Virginia Aquarium?s Research &
Conservation Division must:

   - Be 18 years of age or older
   - Be a rising senior, recent graduate or pursuing a post-graduate degree
   in a science-based program
   - Demonstrate interest in a career in marine or veterinary science
   - Have basic math and computer skills using MS spreadsheets, databases
   and data entry (advanced programs such as SQL, GIS, R, *etc*. preferred)
   - Have a valid U.S. driver?s license and good driving record
   - Be able to swim and be comfortable in and around open water and boats
   - Be self-motivated and able to perform activities both as part of a
   team as well as independently
   - Be able to lift and carry 25 pounds and assist with lifting and moving
   larger loads
   - Be able to hike up to 5 miles on beaches carrying gear
   - Be physically and mentally fit: you will be expected to handle field
   activities, extreme weather, constantly changing environmental conditions,
   extended periods of intense activities, dead and decomposing animals (both
   during response and necropsy), prolonged periods of travel, insects, team
   activities, individual activities, sick and injured animals, euthanasia,
   *etc*.
   - Be available to perform support activities (24-7) as needed during the
   period of appointment

*1. Summer Batten Fellowship for Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Stranding
Response (Stipend provided):*

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist
with all aspects of marine mammal and sea turtle stranding response in
Virginia. Fellowship applicants will be assessed on their completed
coursework, GPA, cover letter, resume, expectations letter, two reference
letters (one must be from an advisor or professor that may speak on your
academic background), previous related experience and an interview.



*Stranding Response Batten Fellow duties:*

   - Assist VAQS volunteers and staff in field stranding response and/or
   recovery of dead (comprise ~90% of VA strandings) and live marine mammals
   and sea turtles. Activities may be conducted under adverse weather
   conditions
   - Assist in the collection of Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding
   Network data
   - Participate in postmortem data collection and necropsies (animal
   autopsies)
   - Assist in care for animals during rehabilitation, including but not
   limited to: food prep, feeding, extensive cleaning (mopping floors,
   laundry, dishes, cleaning tanks), and other animal husbandry duties
   -  Assist with research and field activities involving sea turtles and
   marine mammals

*2. Summer Batten Fellowship for Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Research &
Conservation (Stipend provided):*

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist
with several aspects of on-going sea turtle research and data collection.
Applicants will be assessed on their completed coursework, GPA, cover
letter, resume, expectations letter, two references letters (one must be
from an advisor or professor that may speak on your academic background),
previous related experience, skills (such as GIS, statistics, programming)
and an interview.



*Research & Conservation Batten Fellow duties:*

   - Assist VAQS volunteers and staff with research projects including
   capture, tagging, sampling and sample management of wild and
   incidentally captured sea turtles and surveys for marine mammals
   - Assist VAQS staff with data entry and  processing
   - Assist with sample inventory, preparation and dissemination
   - Assist with stranding response, rehabilitation efforts, and field
   activities involving sea turtles and marine mammals

*Expectations:*

Batten Fellows will be expected to study a topic selected through
discussion with a VAQS supervisor and complete a research paper for
presentation at the end of the appointment period. Fellows will give an
oral (MS PowerPoint or similar) presentation summarizing their experience
at the conclusion of the appointment and complete a survey/exit interview.
It will be the responsibility of the Batten Fellow, not VAQS, to ensure
that any requirements for academic credit at a home institution are
fulfilled.


These competitive positions include a stipend to help offset personal and
incidental expenses over the course of the appointment period.


*** Summer Batten Fellow application materials are due by 5 February 2016
and notification of acceptance will occur no later than 26 February 2016*.



Applicants applying for a Batten Fellowship position may also submit an
application for a general internship (no stipend), if interested.
Applicants also interested in the possibility of a general internship are
encouraged to include the general intern application information with the
Fellowship application and indicate their interest in both programs in the
required letter of interest, *OR* complete a separate internship
application.

*Batten Fellowship application packet should include:*

   - Cover letter (indicating specific Batten Fellowship opportunity)
   - Resume (including GPA, completed coursework and previous experience)
   - Expectations letter
   - Two reference letters (one must be from an advisor or professor who
   may speak on your academic background)


*Stranding Response Internship/Apprenticeship (unpaid):*

The Aquarium?s Research & Conservation Division is also accepting Stranding
Response Intern/Apprentice applications for summer 2016. There are *four*
positions available. The application deadline is *February 26, 2016*. *Please
note that all positions are non-compensatory and housing is not provided by
the Virginia Aquarium. We consider interns to be current undergraduate
students who are seeking academic credit through their home institutions
and apprentices to be undergraduate, graduate or post graduate student
interested in experience but not academic credit. Interns are fully
responsible for fulfilling all requirements of their home institutions in
order to receive academic credit.*

*Duties:* Assist with dead and live stranding response of marine mammals
and sea turtles. This includes, but is not limited to: beach response,
necropsies, data and sample collection, animal disposal, cleaning, office
organization, data entry and management, live animal husbandry, working
with volunteer team members and staff and other activities as assigned.
Review a full list of duties included below:

   - Assist in stranding response for dead marine mammals and sea turtles
   in the field and at the Marine Animal Care Center. Work may be conducted
   under adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat and humidity or
   rain/wind.
   - Assist in the collection of Level A data for the National Marine
   Fisheries Service.
   - Participate in post mortem data collection and necropsies.
   - Assist in care for animals during rehabilitation including, but not
   limited to: food prep, feeding, cleaning (mopping floor, washing dirty
   laundry, vacuuming tanks, washing dishes, etc.), tank repairs, and other
   husbandry duties.
   - Assist in coordinating the release of rehabilitated and disentangled
   animals.
   - Assist with public outreach and education events.
   - Assist with volunteer and cooperator trainings.
   - Assist staff with daily administrative tasks including answering
   phones, taking messages, preparing volunteers for response, and data entry.
   - Develop and complete an independent, staff assigned project and 15
   minute presentation for the stranding staff and volunteers
   - Other duties as assigned by Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response staff.

*Qualifications:* Applicants must: 1) be at least 18 years of age; 2) be
able to and comfortable with driving full-sized pick-up trucks; 3) be in
good physical condition and able to lift over 25 pounds and 4) be able to
work in adverse conditions. Applicants must commit to 10 weeks and work
well both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be
self-motivated, articulate, mature, reliable, responsible and able to take,
as well as give direction. Internships are open to undergraduate and
graduate students seeking college credit. Preference is given to students
who have completed their sophomore year and are working towards credit for
a degree in science. Undergraduate, graduate and post-college students are
all encouraged to apply. A background in biology and familiarity with
stranding response is preferred but not required.


*Requirements:* Interns/Apprentices are expected to work 24 hours a week
(three eight-hour days) for 10 consecutive weeks unless prior approval for
breaks is approved. Some weekends and holidays may be assigned. Housing and
transportation cannot be provided. Most of the animals the stranding center
works with are dead (approximately 95%) and most are decomposing. The
center may get 10-12 strandings per day in the peak summer season. This is
a position that requires a strong nose, stomach and mental state. *IT IS
NOT FOR EVERYONE!* Please consider this before applying.

*Intern/apprentice application packet should include:*

   - Cover Letter
   - Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center internship application form (
   http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/join/Documents/Intern-Application-Form.pdf
   )
   - Two reference letters (one must be from an advisor or professor who
   may speak on your academic background)
   - Statement of Intent: (1) page describing how the intern applicant
   intends to use the internship experience to assist in career or academic
   goals.
   - Resume
   - Official College Transcript(s)

All application materials should be mailed to:
Volunteer Services Office ? (specify) Intern or Batten Fellow Applicant
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA  23451
Telephone:  (757) 385-0274
Fax:  (757) 437-6055
E-mail: aquavols at virginiaaquarium.com

Questions about these opportunities can be directed to:
Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program
E-mail: vaqstranding at gmail.com
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From felix.marx at otago.ac.nz  Sun Dec  6 19:55:38 2015
From: felix.marx at otago.ac.nz (Felix G. Marx)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 03:55:38 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on early baleen whale evolution
Message-ID: <1449460553090.33377@otago.ac.nz>

?Dear colleagues,


please find below the abstract and link to our recently published, open access paper on early baleen whale evolution:


Marx, F.G., Tsai, C.-H. and Fordyce, R.E. 2015. A new Early Oligocene toothed 'baleen' whale (Mysticeti: Aetiocetidae) from western North America: one of the oldest and the smallest. Royal Society Open Science 2: 150476


Link: http://rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/2/12/150476


Abstract: Archaic toothed mysticetes represent the evolutionary transition from raptorial to bulk filter feeding in baleen whales. Aetiocetids, in particular, preserve an intermediate morphological stage in which teeth functioned alongside a precursor of baleen, the hallmark of all modern mysticetes. To date, however, aetiocetids are almost exclusively Late Oligocene and coeval with both other toothed mysticetes and fully fledged filter feeders. By contrast, reports of cetaceans from the Early Oligocene remain rare, leaving the origins of aetiocetids, and thus of baleen, largely in the dark. Here, we report a new aetiocetid, Fucaia buelli, from the earliest Oligocene (ca 33-31?Ma) of western North America. The new material narrows the temporal gap between aetiocetids and the oldest known mysticete, Llanocetus (ca 34?Ma). The specimen preserves abundant morphological detail relating to the phylogenetically informative ear bones (otherwise poorly documented in this family), the hyoid apparatus and much of the (heterodont) dentition. Fucaia comprises some of the smallest known mysticetes, comparable in size with the smallest odontocetes. Based on their phylogenetic relationships and dental and mandibular morphology, including tooth wear patterns, we propose that aetiocetids were suction-assisted raptorial feeders and interpret this strategy as a crucial, intermediary step, enabling the transition from raptorial to filter feeding. Following this line of argument, a combination of raptorial and suction feeding would have been ancestral to all toothed mysticetes, and possibly even baleen whales as a whole.?


Kind regards,


Felix Marx


________________________________
Felix G. Marx PhD
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow
*Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels, Belgium
*Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
*Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

Address: School of Biological Sciences, Monash University
25 Rainforest Walk, VIC 3800, Australia
Tel. +61 (0)3 9905 1190 (Monash University) or +61 (0)3 8341 7733 (Museum Victoria)

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From aknowlton at neaq.org  Mon Dec  7 14:06:07 2015
From: aknowlton at neaq.org (Amy Knowlton)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 22:06:07 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on large whale entanglements and rope strength
Message-ID: <BY2PR06MB6468CEE8FCEE5AD4AF9C082D0090@BY2PR06MB646.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Conservation Biology:

Effects of ?shing rope strength on the severity of large whale entanglements
Amy R. Knowlton, Jooke Robbins, Scott Landry, Henry A. McKenna, Scott D. Kraus, and Timothy B. Werner

The article is available open access at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cobi.12590/abstract

We have also developed 30 right whale case studies for the entanglements analyzed in this paper which can be found on the Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction website: http://www.bycatch.org/project/case-studies-north-atlantic-right-whale-fishing-gear-entanglements

ABSTRACT
Entanglement in fixed fishing gear affects whales worldwide. In the United States, deaths of North Atlantic right (Eubalaena glacialis) and humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) have exceeded management limits for decades.  We examined fishing gear removed from live and dead entangled whales along the U.S. East Coast and the Canadian Maritimes from 1994-2010 to determine rope polymer type, breaking strength, and diameter and compare them to entangled whales by species, age, and injury severity. For the 132 retrieved ropes from 70 cases, average tested breaking strength was range 0.80-39.63 kN, mean 11.64 kilonewtons (kN), SD 8.29  ( , which is 26% lower than strength at manufacture (range 2.89-53.38 kN, mean 15.70 kN, SD 9.89). Median rope diameter was 9.5 mm. Right and humpback whales were found in ropes with significantly stronger breaking strengths at manufacture than minke whales (19.30, 17.13 and 10.47 mean kN , respectively). Adult right whales were found in stronger ropes (mean 34.09 kN) than juvenile right whales (mean 15.33 kN) and than all humpback whale age classes (mean 17.37 kN). For right whales, severity of injuries increased since the mid-1980s, possibly due to changes in rope manufacturing in the mid-1990s that resulted in stronger ropes at the same diameter. Our results suggest that broad adoption of ropes with breaking strengths of ?7.56 kN (?1,700 lbsf)  could reduce the number of life-threatening entanglements for large whales by at least 72% and yet could provide sufficient strength to withstand the routine forces involved in many fishing operations.   A reduction of this magnitude would achieve nearly all the mitigation legally required for U.S. stocks of North Atlantic right and humpback whales.  Ropes with reduced breaking strength should be developed and tested to determine the feasibility of their use in a variety of fisheries.

Please contact me if any questions.

best, Amy

Amy Knowlton
Research Scientist
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
617-973-0210
aknowlton at neaq.org
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From outerislandx at live.com  Sat Dec  5 13:48:34 2015
From: outerislandx at live.com (Nathan Brandow)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2015 21:48:34 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Posting for San Juan Islands Marine Naturalist
Message-ID: <BLUPR20MB035537D7E3477A657639D290BF0B0@BLUPR20MB0355.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>

Hello, if you would please forward the following job listing information on the next newsletter that would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you,

~Katie Dunbar


Paid Marine Naturalist San Juan Islands (last date to apply January 8, 2016)

$12/hr+ (DOE) April-October start and end dates flexible. Contact Nathan or Katie at outerislandx at live.com for more information and to apply.


Outer Island Expeditions is based on Orcas Island in the heart of the San Juan Islands of Washington State, home of endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. We also operate Orcas W.I.L.D. interpretive center and museum in Eastsound, collaborating with Cascadia Research Collective and Center for Whale Research.

We are currently hiring applicants to fill the position of Marine Naturalist for the 2016 season of April to mid-October (start and end dates flexible). Naturalists perform duties as kayak guides, deckhands on whale watching tours, interpretive center staff, and office staff. Schedules will be weighted accordingly based on applicants' experience and aptitudes.

Kayak Naturalists independently lead tours off the north shore of Orcas Island and around Sucia Island, focusing on the coastal ecosystem and intertidal zone. We rent kayaks and canoes directly on site as well as offer the option to deliver them across the island.


Deckhands on whale watching tours are naturalists for powerboat tours, focusing on marine mammals, birds, and the ecology of the region. Deckhands are also responsible for fueling and cleaning boats before and after trips. Familiarity with vessel safety procedures, public speaking, strong communication skills, and guiding experience are strongly preferred.

We also operate OrcasW.I.L.D., an interpretive center/museum in the town of Eastsound. Naturalists operate the museum, gift shop, and additional kayak rentals in town. When working at the museum Naturalists also must maintain the touch tank and aquarium and oversee children interacting with various displays.

Responsibilities include:
-Providing safe, educational tours to customers
-Educating the public about the birds, marine mammals, intertidal life, geology, ecology, and the natural and cultural history of the San Juan Islands.
-Daily cleaning and occasional maintenance of kayaking equipment and powerboats
-Providing safety orientations prior to each tour and rental
-Delivering kayaks across the island
-Running check-in including collecting payment and processing online transactions
-Office duties including answering phones, checking online reservations, coordinating with guides, customer service, etc.
-When guiding tours effective communication between guides and office staff is critical


Qualifications:
-CPR and First Aid Certified (before arrival)
-BS in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
-Valid driver's license
-Subject to random drug testing
-TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
-Excellent customer service skills
-Strong communication and public speaking skills
-Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and strong work ethic
-Flexibility and open to an often unpredictable schedule
-Capable of working long hours in physically challenging outdoor environment (expect long hours June-August)
-Previous kayak guide experience strongly preferred
-Experience on powerboats strongly preferred

Abilities:
-Able to lift 50 lbs (capable of regularly lifting kayaks from storage racks, lifting kayaks onto truck racks, hauling kayaks, fuel, gear short distances, etc)
-Able to kayak for 6 hours
-Able to tow a kayak
-Able to communicate and work effectively with customers on the phone and in person
-Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

To apply send a cover letter, resume/CV, three references of past employers to outerislandx at live.com with the subject line "Marine Naturalist Application." Join our team at one of the fastest growing marine tourism organizations in the region. This is an adventure.



Katie Dunbar

Outer Island Expeditions
outerislandx at live.com
www.outerislandx.com
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From edr6 at cornell.edu  Mon Dec  7 10:07:12 2015
From: edr6 at cornell.edu (Liz D. Rowland)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 18:07:12 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Sound Analysis Workshop, March 28 to April 1, 2016
Message-ID: <BY1PR0401MB1430425FEAA74FD524502B4D90090@BY1PR0401MB1430.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

The Bioacoustics Research Program will be running a Sound Analysis Workshop featuring Raven Pro from March 28 to April 1, 2016 at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York.  The workshop is intended primarily for biologists interested in analysis, visualization, and measurement of animal sounds. The workshop covers basic principles of spectrographic analysis and measurement of animal sounds, as well as specific tools and techniques in Raven Pro.

The maximum class size is 11, and there are currently 7 places available. The standard fee is $1,400, but there is a discounted rate of $1,050 for registered students (Bachelors, Master or Ph.D.). The fee covers tuition, lunches, and a complimentary 1-yr license for Raven<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/raven/RavenOverview.html>.  More details can be found here<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=2713#BRPRevised=2> (Education & Outreach tab).

Please contact Liz Rowland, edr6 at cornell.edu<mailto:edr6 at cornell.edu> if you're interested or have questions.


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From jeff at cawildlife.org  Mon Dec  7 13:34:40 2015
From: jeff at cawildlife.org (Jeff Hall)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 21:34:40 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Rehab and Rescue Internship
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB0798DCEA1223872ECC2F8836B3090@DM3PR15MB0798.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Program Description:

California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned native wildlife.  CWC fulfills this mission through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, and treatment of avian and terrestrial wildlife at our rehabilitation facility.  This internship will provide an exciting and challenging education experience in the marine mammal field.  The interns will be working closely with Marine Department staff in all aspects of stranding response and rehabilitation.


Time commitment:  32 hours per week minimum.


Session Information:

Start and end dates somewhat flexible

Session I - mid February to mid April

Session II - beginning of April to end of May

Session III - mid May to mid July

Session IV - beginning of July to end of August


Application Deadlines:

Sessions I & II, January 15

Sessions III & IV, March 31


Intern Qualifications:

The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 years of age or older.  Undergraduate students and non-students alike are encouraged to apply.  If the intern intends to receive academic credit, the intern will be reponsible for making all arrangements with their education institutions.  Due to the unpredictable nature of marine mammal stranding repsponse, interns may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours.  Interns must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.  Interns will be required to have good physical strength and the ability to lift/carry 50 pounds.  Animal care and/or marine mammal experience is a plus but not a requirement.


Housing/Transportation:

Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.  Must have own transportation and current drivers license.


Application Process:

Letter of intent, stating which Session(s) you are applying for

Resume

Two letters of reference

Proof of vaccinations (tetanus)


Submit the above items via email to:

Jeff Hall

Marine Program Manager

jeff at cawildlife.org


Please visit our website for more information:  www.cawildlife.org
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From abrossard at fau.edu  Mon Dec  7 18:30:42 2015
From: abrossard at fau.edu (Amy Brossard)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2015 02:30:42 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Photo-Id Volunteer Assistants Needed,
 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Message-ID: <D43986C6CF6D044997B6EF82F7A59887245036E7@EXCHANGEMB03.ad.fau.edu>


 Research Volunteer Opportunity at HBOI

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University is now accepting applications for research volunteers in the Photo-ID program.  Successful applicants will participate in marine mammal photo-identification including image analysis and field activities.

Positions are available throughout the year with 3 sessions:
?       January ? May
?        May ? August
?        August ? December

There is flexibility with start and end dates for each session.  Please submit application materials with as much notice as possible.  If interested in participating for a longer duration, it may be possible to combine two of the above sessions or extend one session by a few weeks.  Volunteers will be expected to commit to a minimum of 20-30 hours per week, excluding University recognized holidays.

Harbor Branch is located on the east coast of Florida in Fort Pierce.  The photo-ID program conducts boat-based photo-ID surveys of Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuarine waters of the Indian River Lagoon.  Research Volunteers will focus on image analysis with some photo-ID field training as well.  These are unpaid volunteer opportunities where the applicant will gain training and experience with marine mammal photo-Id and image analysis.  Participants will be under the supervision of experienced dolphin researchers and will gain insight into marine mammal research.  If students intend to receive university credit for their participation, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution.  Participants are also responsible for their own living arrangements, transportation and expenses; however assistance with finding appropriate housing may be provided.

Ideal candidates will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a university program in marine science, biology, ecology, or a related field.  We are seeking applicants with a strong work ethic, a high attention to detail, and a mature attitude towards marine mammal research.  As these are unpaid opportunities, applicants must fill out the Volunteer Application found at http://fau.edu/hboi/community/Volunteer%20Application%202-27-12%20fillable.pdf

To apply, please send a r?sum? and cover letter with the completed Volunteer Application to Cathy Rossmell, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Administrative Services Coordinator at crossmel at fau.edu.  Please indicate Photo-ID as your area of interest on the application.  Please include the session(s) and/or dates you are applying for in your cover letter.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Photo-Id Department Volunteer Supervisor, Amy Brossard at abrossard at fau.edu<mailto:abrossard at fau.edu>.

Thank you,


Amy L. Brossard
Research Assistant & Volunteer Supervisor
Dolphin Photo-Id Program

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
772-242-2402 (office)
abrossard at fau.edu<mailto:abrossard at fau.edu>

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From jlm91 at psu.edu  Mon Dec  7 10:32:34 2015
From: jlm91 at psu.edu (Jennifer Miksis-Olds)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 13:32:34 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] SeaBASS 2016
Message-ID: <01a501d1311d$a3e43670$ebaca350$@psu.edu>

We are pleased to announce SeaBASS 2016.  The application period is now open
and closes Feb 29, 2016.

 

SeaBASS provides the opportunity for graduate students interested in
pursuing careers in marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation of
both marine animal biology and acoustics from distinguished lecturers in the
field.  The goals of SeaBASS are to discuss important topics in marine
bioacoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and promote
mentoring and collaboration.  SeaBASS gives students an opportunity to learn
from experts who will discuss a suite of topics not often offered at any one
university.  

 

WHEN:               June 5-10, 2016

 

WHERE:             Syracuse University, NY

 

COSTS:              The costs of student attendance (room and board, based
on double occupancy for students) will be funded from sponsor support.
There is no registration fee.  Full-time participation of all participants
is required.  Travel costs are the responsibility of the student, but travel
assistance can be requested during the application process.

 

APPLICATION: On-line application is available at
<http://www.arl.psu.edu/education_seabass.php>
http://www.arl.psu.edu/education_seabass.php.  Applications deadline is
February 29, 2016.  Direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Miksis-Olds via email
at:  <mailto:jlm91 at arl.psu.edu> jlm91 at arl.psu.edu or Dr. Susan Parks at
<mailto:sparks at syr.edu> sparks at syr.edu.

 

COURSE TOPICS:

Introduction to Underwater Sound,  Sound Propagation,  Marine Mammal Biology
& Behavior,  Sound Production,  Fisheries Acoustics/Fish Behavior,  Hearing
and Masking,  Marine Animal Acoustic Communication,  Echolocation, Passive
Acoustic Monitoring,  Hot Topic: Effects of Noise, Hot Topic: Density
Estimation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer L. Miksis-Olds, PhD

Director, Center for Marine Science & Technology

Senior Research Associate, The Applied Research Laboratory

Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Acoustics

The Pennsylvania State University

PO Box 30, Mailstop 3510D

State College, PA 16804

(814) 865-9318

jlm91 at psu.edu <mailto:jlm91 at psu.edu> 

www.personal.psu.edu/jlm91/ <http://www.personal.psu.edu/jlm91/> 

 

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From pamtech.acoustics at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 12:22:07 2015
From: pamtech.acoustics at gmail.com (PAMTech)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2015 20:22:07 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Advanced PAMGuard training course - second announcement
Message-ID: <CABVNtd42yU4yy+7gvufNCQ+rL3VEis6JuYK0Cm4AK_eUCOGBPw@mail.gmail.com>

PAMTech (pamtech.eu) is offering an Advanced PAMGuard course, teaching the
advanced use of the leading passive acoustic monitoring research and
industry software, PAMGuard (pamguard.org) for offline analysis. We are a
small UK-based company made up of PAMGuard developers and experienced field
acousticians who can enable you to get the most out of PAM applications. A
high tutor-to-student ratio on our courses ensures participants can get
individual assistance with their training requirements.

Our next course is running on:

29/01/2016 and 30/01/2016
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
complex classifiers and localisation techniques, and the PAMGuard MATLAB
library. There is also the opportunity to bring your own datasets and
explore ways they can be analysed using PAMGuard.

The course will take place on the Vine Trust Barge, Prince of Wales Dock,
Edinburgh, EH6 7DX, Scotland, UK.

Cost 350 GBP

Participants must bring their own laptop running Linux or Windows (not
OSX). We would recommend Windows 7/8.1 or Ubuntu 12.10+. Microsoft Access
is also very useful for the course. For those wishing to follow the MATLAB
module, a copy of MATLAB version 2012 or above is required.

Course costs do not include accommodation, travel or food.

To find out more, contact: pamtech.acoustics at gmail.com
Or go to: pamtech.eu

To book go to:
http://pamtechadvancedpamguard.eventzilla.net
 (50% non-refundable deposit required)
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From lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov  Wed Dec  9 12:24:09 2015
From: lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov (Lizabeth Kashinsky - NOAA Affiliate)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2015 10:24:09 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program 2016 field season
	positions
Message-ID: <CABoCY-ofniFM1Uwe4u-5gs9SZJXd=MEp6Diq+16-wf2WH64zGg@mail.gmail.com>

Recruitment for the 2016 The Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program field
season is underway!

Announcements for field camp leaders and assistants will be coming out
shortly. The announcement for volunteer positions is below.

*JIMAR HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER*

The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Joint Institute for Marine and
Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
(HMSRP) is seeking
4-5 volunteers to assist experienced staff with monk seal research and
recovery activities for the 2016 field season.   While volunteer positions
do not require as much previous field experience as paid field staff
positions, ideal applicants for this volunteer position should have the
right personality and basic capabilities to live on a remote, isolated
atoll for ~4.5 months.



These volunteer positions require about 2-3 weeks of training and packing
at the Inouye Regional Center located at Ford Island, Honolulu before field
deployment to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). Once the field
season is over,  an additional week will take place in Honolulu to clean up
gear and equipment.  Dates are subject to change, but the positions are
tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late March with a field deployment
date in early to mid April. Field staff will be deployed approximately 4.5
months with a tentative return date in late August or early September. The
position end date is tentatively scheduled for some time in
mid-September. Travel to and from Honolulu and food, lodging, and
transportation in Honolulu before deployment are *not *provided.
Transportation between Honolulu and field sites and food and lodging in the
field will be provided. Due to unforeseen circumstances, departure delays
could result in longer periods in Honolulu that may result in additional
unexpected and uncompensated living expenses. All other qualifications
being equal, preference will be given to applicants currently living on
Oahu so they can be incorporated into our program before official field
training begins to gain as much useful experience ahead of time as possible.


Volunteers will be working in groups of 2-4 people per camp with rustic
living conditions (e.g., living in tents, bathing in the ocean, no
internet, no cell phone coverage, limited communication with the outside
world). Deployment to these remote field sites is a serious undertaking.
There are logistical constraints to working at such sites since the NWHI
are hundreds of miles from Honolulu. Transportation to the NWHI is via ship
to most sites and takes days to weeks to arrive. Ships are sometimes at the
mercy of the weather and subject to mechanical failures which could result
in significant delays in scheduled pick-up and drop-off as well as delays
in emergency responses (including evacuation).

Please see the volunteer position description below for more details.
Applicants
must be able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to
access the work location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA
vessel.



To apply:



Please send a cover letter and a resume that includes 3 supervisory
references to Lizabeth Kashinsky at *Lizabeth.Kashinsky at noaa.gov
<Lizabeth.Kashinsky at noaa.gov>.* Please clearly state in your cover letter why
you are interested in the position and clearly address all
qualifications. Positions
will be open until filled. However, we strongly encourage applicants to
apply by* January 4, 2016.*



*JIMAR Hawaiian Monk Seal Field Camp Volunteer Position Description. *Located
at the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
Center (PIFSC),Honolulu, Hawaii.


*DUTIES: *

Under guidance of field camp leader, field camp assistant, and/or NMFS
personnel, assists with field camp preparation and data collection, entry
and editing. Maintains a safe working environment for all field personnel.
Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and  main Hawaiian Islands. Enters data into
computer databases. Collects, inventories, and removes debris capable of
entangling seals and turtles. Assists with collection of tissue samples for
DNA analysis. Assists with tagging and measuring weaned pups under the
guidance of field camp leader/assistant. May assist with the recovery
actions including disentangling seals from marine debris, and translocating
weaned pups from areas of high shark predation to areas of lower shark
predation risk. This may also involve assisting the field camp leader
during fishing procedures by photographing, recording data, handing
equipment and supplies to the leader, and holding the line taut, all while
standing at a safe distance away. Assists with preparation of equipment and
supplies for field camps. Packs equipment and supplies for shipment to
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Loads and unloads gear from transport
vessel. Assists with establishing field camp at remote site.  At the field
site, under guidance of field camp leader, field camp assistant, and/or
NMFS personnel may assist with necropsies; collect and assist in the
processing of scats and spews for food habits analysis. Participates in
daily maintenance and operation of field camp.  Assists with return,
repair, and clean-up of field equipment and supplies. May participate in
boating operations under the direction, and at the discretion of, the field
camp leader.  Performs other duties as assigned.



*PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS**:*

*EDUCATION:  *High School Diploma or equivalent.  *EXPERIENCE:*  Some field
or wilderness experience, including working in small groups.  Some previous
experience collecting or working with data. *ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:*  Good
communication and team skills.  Ability to perform accurate data entry.
Ability to follow directions and abide by the restrictions of living and
working in a fragile and federally protected ecosystem. Capable of
maintaining a positive attitude in sometimes challenging field conditions
and succeed and thrive in an isolated environment with minimal contact with
current events and family/friends during the extent of deployment.
Demonstrated ability to be a good team player. Working knowledge of
personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and
databases. *PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:  *Ability to swim.  Ability to
work in remote locations for extended periods of time.  Must be able to
work long hours in the sun.  Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7
miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear.  Must be able to
manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds).  Must be able to
obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or
other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required
immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations.  *SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  *Prior
field experience, including experience working within small groups in
remote settings. Prior monk seal experience in the main Hawaiian Islands or
in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp.  Previous experience in field or
laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine
mammals or other wildlife, previous data entry experience.  Prefer
applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammalogy or related
field.  For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls,
possess prior experience with small boats and/or the ability to conduct
routine maintenance on small boats.  Possess NOAA certification for small
boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course
(MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training) to work at multiple-island
atolls.  *INQUIRIES:  Lizabeth Kashinsky*
-- 
Lizabeth Kashinsky
JIMAR/Veterinary Program Senior Supervisor
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/PSD
1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
Ph: (808) 725-5719
Fax: (808) 725-5567
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From jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov  Thu Dec 10 11:34:22 2015
From: jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov (Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:34:22 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] NOAA at SMM 2015 Biennial, visit us at Booth #205
Message-ID: <CABW00BaaaxmjCO8+-Rf1ubZfB1K=anHe8x3sJS3RPUaTYXMdDQ@mail.gmail.com>

Good afternoon MARMAM,

Come visit with NOAA Fisheries at booth #205 during the 2015 Society for
Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference in San Francisco. In addition to the
posters and brochures available at the booth, during the coffee and lunch
breaks we will have opportunities for informal chats at the booth with NOAA
Fisheries staff on programs and pressing issues. We'll also have
information on the NOAA-related presentations scheduled for that day.

Schedules for booth chats will be sent out each morning on Twitter to
@marinemammalogy using #MarMam15. Here's a preview of what we have planned
on Monday Dec 14th -
930 - 1030 - post-keynote Meet and greet with Eileen Sobeck, NOAA Assistant
Administrator for Fisheries
12 -1pm - HI Monk Seal Research Program on hand to discuss summer field
camp job opportunity

Also, staff from the Office of Protected Resources Permits and Conservation
Division will be at the booth Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 - 5pm to discuss
research permit questions. If you have a particular question that needs
focused attention, please email your permit analyst and they will work with
you to set up a time to meet during the conference.

See you in San Francisco.

Best regards,

Jonathan Shannon
*Outreach Specialist*
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office: 301-427-8431
jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov





*Webhttp://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/
<http://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/>Facebookwww.facebook.com/noaafisheries
<http://www.facebook.com/noaafisheries>Twitterwww.twitter.com/noaafisherie
<http://www.twitter.com/noaafisheries>sYouTubewww.youtube.com/usnoaafisheriesgov
<http://www.youtube.com/usnoaafisheriesgov> The views expressed in this
message are my own and do not necessarily reflect any position of NOAA, the
Department of Commerce, or the government of the United States.*
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From Andrew.Lowther at npolar.no  Wed Dec  9 09:49:19 2015
From: Andrew.Lowther at npolar.no (Andrew Lowther)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2015 17:49:19 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Two new seal publications
Message-ID: <9d133b6a451743a5a312d8b606e1d15f@MAUD.npolar.no>

G'day all,



Just to introduce two new publications to come out of the NP lab in a bit of a flurry towards the end of the year.  Feel free to contact any of the authors for further details, and for those of us who cannot attend the conference in San Francisco this year due to Antarctic fieldwork commitments, wishing you a Merry Xmas :)



The first is not 'exclusively' marine mammal-focused, but utilizes hydrographic data collected by CTD-SRDL instrumented southern elephant seals to provide fine-scale three-dimensional habitat data for two other diving predators:



A.D. Lowther, C. Lydersen, K.M. Kovacs. (2015). A sum greater than its parts: merging multi-predator tracking studies to increase ecological understanding. Ecosphere 6(12).


Abstract. Understanding how animals find prey in heterogeneous environments is a central goal of ecology. Placing this process in an environmental context requires a lot of information regarding the characteristics of both the habitat selected by the animal and its surroundings. In high-latitude marine systems, information about subsurface habitats of marine predators is often very limited. Animal-borne oceanographic instruments have added a new modality to improve our understanding of marine predators and their habitats. While these instruments do not collect environmental information beyond that experienced by the animals carrying them, our study makes use of an oceanographic dataset collected by southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina; N 1?4 15), to provide environmental context for two sympatrically foraging penguin species in the waters close to the subantarctic island of Bouvet?ya. The seals collected 154 CTD profiles during the study period, averaging 4.9 (63.67 ) profiles per day, documenting the stratification of the upper water layer in terms of both seawater density and temperature. Using these data, we quantitatively describe the relationship between the diving behavior of the penguins (N 1?4 3,745 dives) and the hydrographic properties of the three-dimensional area in which they were foraging. Both penguin species appeared to favor water characterized by a shallow mixed layer. The chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) dove within a shallow, unstable body of water close to the colony, whereas macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) exploited the bottom of the surface mixed layer further offshore. The hydrographic properties preferred by the penguins match closely those that describe the highest densities of their preferred prey, krill (Euphausia superba), identified during a temporally and spatially concurrent study. We demonstrate how merging multiple telemetric data streams from animals can shed new light on aspects of foraging behavior beyond simply relating movements to two-dimensional, remotely sensed measurements of the environment.



The second provides an empirical test of the accuracy of VHF telemetry data in determining the haulout behavior of Antarctic fur seals:



Lowther, A.D., Ahonen, H., Hofmeyr, G., Oosthuizen, W.C., de Bruyn, P.J.N., Lydersen, C., Kovacs, K.M. (2015). Reliability of VHF telemetry data for measuring attendance patterns of marine predators: a comparison with time-depth recorder data. Marine Ecology Progress Series 538: 249-256.



ABSTRACT: Very high frequency (VHF) radiotelemetry data has been used for over 30 yr to monitor the behavior patterns of otariid seals. These data have been used in a wide variety of ways, from characterizing the reproductive and foraging ecology of these species to inferring ecosystem changes based on variation in attendance patterns. Yet the accuracy of VHF data has never been appropriately evaluated. Our study compares VHF data collected on 16 lactating Antarctic fur seals to assess onshore attendance with concurrently collected time depth recorder (TDR) data used as the 'true' measurement of time spent onshore. Within the retrieved datasets, 25% of the VHF data could not be interpreted with any reliability. Additionally, there were significant differences in the number and duration of attendance bouts between the 2 instrument types, with VHF data overesti- mating attendance bout duration by approximately 8.9 h on average. Importantly, the magnitude and direction of errors between VHF and TDR measurements were not systematic, suggesting that VHF data is an inappropriate method for collecting attendance data. Modelling the raw VHF data in a state-space framework elicited mean attendance durations that were indistinguishable from TDR-derived measurements, suggesting this approach may provide a means to re-examine historic VHF data. However, given the evolution of electronic tags in terms of sophistication, miniaturization, longevity and decreasing cost over the last 30 yr, TDRs are a more appropriate means of collecting attendance data on centrally foraging marine mammals such as otariids.



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From a.rubio.garcia at hotmail.es  Thu Dec 10 03:22:17 2015
From: a.rubio.garcia at hotmail.es (=?UTF-8?Q?Ana_Rubio_Garc=C3=ADa?=)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:22:17 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] SRRC Vet internship 2016
Message-ID: <CALe=7ywmU_JEyMA5_WRa4uym=zWmsuy4K-FkehT7XJaxEEzXng@mail.gmail.com>

Dear colleagues,

As previous years we are pleased to announce:

VETERINARY DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP ? SEAL REHABILITATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE



The Seal Rehabilitation and Research Center (SRRC) in Pieterburen, The
Netherlands, has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern to work in
our Veterinary and Seal Care Departments. This position is scheduled to
start in April 2016 and lasts one year. This position requires a Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine degree, and previous marine mammal or wildlife
experience is a plus. The SRRC Veterinary Department includes two
veterinarians and one veterinary intern. We are looking for a highly
motivated and dynamic candidate who will join our team and will work
closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with all
aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals. Other
responsibilities include but are not limited to: daily care of animals,
transport of live/dead marine animals, maintenance of daily nutritional and
medical records, sampling for various research projects, and  data entry.
Additional duties and projects may be assigned by staff.



This position is unpaid. The intern is required to find its own
transportation to Pieterburen. We provide housing (gas, electricity, water
and internet included), meals and health insurance. The intern should
expect to be scheduled to cover a variety of shifts including weekdays,
nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate should be mature and
motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent observational and
communication skills (a fluent English level is required).



The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2016. Interested applicants
should submit a copy of the CV, an intention letter and two recommendation
letters. Note that the application materials should be in English.
Applications and questions should be submitted to vet at zeehondencreche.nl
indicating in the subject VETERINARY INTERN 2016.



For more information about the SRRC visit www.zeehondencreche.nl.


Kind regards




*Ana Rubio Garc?a*
Head of the Veterinary Department
Stichting Zeehondencr?che Pieterburen
Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre SRRC
Hoofdstraat 94a
9968 AG  Pieterburen
The Netherlands
Mobile phone: +31 (0)6 12 981154
Email: ana at zeehondencreche.nl <guillermo at zeehondencreche.nl>
Website: www.zeehondencreche.nl
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From joan.gimenez at csic.es  Thu Dec 10 23:53:36 2015
From: joan.gimenez at csic.es (=?UTF-8?Q?Joan_Gim=C3=A9nez_Verdugo?=)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:53:36 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: From the pool to the sea: Applicable
 isotope turnover rates and diet to skin discrimination factors for
 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
Message-ID: <CAA5N2CSuWMvkS=wMvpNhaDxxcL5yzQ0g453xcqHe98XP0Q5HdQ@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in
"Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology":

Gim?nez, J., Ram?rez, F., Almunia, J., Forero, M. G., de Stephanis, R.
(2016) From the pool to the sea: Applicable isotope turnover rates and diet
to skin discrimination factors for bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*).
Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 475:54-61.

*Abstract:*One of the most common applications in isotopic ecology is the
assessment of animal's assimilated diet through mass-balance mixing models.
Its applicability relies on the use of accurate diet to tissue
discrimination factors and turnover rates, which are known to vary as a
function of several factors including taxon or tissue type. To date, few
studies have assessed isotopic discrimination factors and turnover rates in
cetacean species under controlled conditions. Previous experimental studies
focused on blood, a difficult sample to obtain in the wild, or on a more
appropriate tissue, the skin, but assessed in short experimental trials
without arriving to the isotopic equilibrium. We carried out the longest
controlled feeding experiment available (350 days) in bottlenose
dolphins (*Tursiops
truncatus*) in order to assess discrimination factors and turnover rates in
skin. Animals' isotopic composition was first stabilized by maintaining
individuals under an isotopically constant diet during 172 days.
Afterwards, diet was shifted and maintained during 178 days to calculate
isotopic discrimination and turnover rates. Estimates for isotopic
discrimination factors were 1.01 ? 0.37? (mean ? sd) for *?*13C and
1.57 ? 0.52? for *?*15N. Half-life turnover rates were estimated to be
24.16 ? 8.19 days for carbon and 47.63 ? 19 days for nitrogen. This is the
first time that applicable values are available to assess the diet of free
ranging small cetaceans through stable isotope mixing model analysis.
You can download the paper in:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098115300514 or visit
my ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joan_Gimenez2)

Kind Regards,

Joan Gim?nez

-- 
*Joan Gim?nez Verdugo*
*PhD Student* *Severo Ochoa*
Estaci?n Biol?gica de Do?ana (EBD-CSIC)
Department of Conservation Biology
Americo Vespucio Ave, s/n
41092 Sevilla (Spain)
www.ebd.csic.es
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Research Gate: Joan Gim?nez
<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joan_Gimenez2>
Phone: +34 619 176 849
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From jon.kurland at noaa.gov  Thu Dec 10 15:56:53 2015
From: jon.kurland at noaa.gov (Jon Kurland - NOAA Federal)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:56:53 -0900
Subject: [MARMAM] NMFS Alaska Protected Resources Job Posting
Message-ID: <CAFqx=adSC38RCP46HmG-oALOmeKNMWa67DFS8e_7f2sBoMCbjA@mail.gmail.com>

The NMFS Alaska Region, Protected Resources Division, will soon be
re-advertising to fill a Resource Management Specialist position, ZP 401
band III (GS 11/12 equivalent), that was posted on usajobs.gov last August.
 The division is responsible for management of a variety of protected
species including whales, fur seals, ice seals, harbor seals, and Steller
sea lions.  The position will be located in Juneau.


The person hired for this job will work in a team environment to conduct
analyses and implement conservation actions to promote the management and
recovery of protected species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and
Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).  The focus will be on addressing the
impacts of commercial fisheries on marine mammals.  We're looking for
someone with excellent project management, analytical, writing, and verbal
communication skills, and hopefully having experience with the MMPA and
ESA.  The position will be advertised for all qualified applicants (status
and non-status).


The announcement will be posted at www.usajobs.gov towards the end of
December.  We are allowed to have only a brief application period; hence
this early notification.


If you're interested, please get your resume and transcripts ready to
submit when the announcement is posted.  Anyone who has questions about the
job should feel free to contact Aleria Jensen (aleria.jensen at noaa.gov,
907-586-7248) or me (jon.kurland at noaa.gov, 907-586-7638).  Please forward
this email to others who may be interested.



Thanks!



Jon Kurland

Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected Resources

NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region
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From kffthompson at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 02:23:09 2015
From: kffthompson at gmail.com (Kirsten Thompson)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:23:09 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Publication Announcement
Message-ID: <B53CA50D-8B88-4084-8659-BBB413E9BA5A@gmail.com>

Dear All,

We are very pleased to announce our new publication that examines genetic diversity and population structure in Gray?s beaked whales.

Thompson KF, Patel S, Baker CS, Constantine R, Millar CD. (2015) Bucking the trend: genetic analysis reveals high diversity and little differentiation in a deep ocean cetacean. Heredity Advanced Online Publication 2 December 2015; doi:10.1038/hdy.2015.99

Abstract
Understanding the genetic structure of a population is essential to its conservation and management. We report the level of genetic diversity and determine the population structure of a cryptic deep ocean cetacean, the Gray?s beaked whale (Mesoplodon grayi). We analysed 530 bp of mitochondrial control region and 12 microsatellite loci from 94 individuals stranded around New Zealand and Australia. The samples cover a large area of the species distribution (~ 6000 km) and were collected over a 22-year period. We show high genetic diversity (h=0.933?0.987, ?= 0.763?0.996% and Rs =4.22?4.37, He=0.624?0.675), and, in contrast to other cetaceans, we found a complete lack of genetic structure in both maternally and biparentally inherited markers. The oceanic habitats around New Zealand are diverse with extremely deep waters, seamounts and submarine canyons that are suitable for Gray?s beaked whales and their prey. We propose that the abundance of this rich habitat has promoted genetic homogeneity in this species. Furthermore, it has been suggested that the lack of beaked whale sightings is the result of their low abundance, but this is in contrast to our estimates of female effective population size based on mitochondrial data. In conclusion, the high diversity and lack of genetic structure can be explained by a historically large population size,
in combination with no known exploitation, few apparent behavioural barriers and abundant habitat.

http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/hdy.2015.99 <http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/hdy.2015.99>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kirsten Thompson
Molecular Ecology and Evolution Group
Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences
University of Exeter, UK
email: kt349 at exeter.ac.uk

Molecular Genetics and Development Group & Marine Mammal Ecology Group
SBS, University of Auckland
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From nathan.merchant at cefas.co.uk  Fri Dec 11 03:20:59 2015
From: nathan.merchant at cefas.co.uk (Nathan Merchant (Cefas))
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:20:59 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Noise modelling for EIA paper (Open Access)
Message-ID: <AMSPR04MB26389BAE1C89408DFF91669A2EA0@AMSPR04MB263.eurprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the following Open Access paper has been published which may be of interest to Marmamers:

Farcas, A., Thompson, P.M., Merchant, N.D. (2016). Underwater noise modelling for environmental impact assessment. Environmental Impact Assessment Review 57, 114-122.

Open Access link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2015.11.012

Abstract
Assessment of underwater noise is increasingly required by regulators of development projects in marine and freshwater habitats, and noise pollution can be a constraining factor in the consenting process. Noise levels arising from the proposed activity are modelled and the potential impact on species of interest within the affected area is then evaluated. Although there is considerable uncertainty in the relationship between noise levels and impacts on aquatic species, the science underlying noise modelling is well understood. Nevertheless, many environmental impact assessments (EIAs) do not reflect best practice, and stakeholders and decision makers in the EIA process are often unfamiliar with the concepts and terminology that are integral to interpreting noise exposure predictions. In this paper, we review the process of underwater noise modelling and explore the factors affecting predictions of noise exposure. Finally, we illustrate the consequences of errors and uncertainties in noise modelling, and discuss future research needs to reduce uncertainty in noise assessments.


Best regards,

Nathan


Dr Nathan Merchant
Lead Scientist, Noise & Bioacoustics Team
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From jvanderhoop at whoi.edu  Thu Dec 10 15:24:14 2015
From: jvanderhoop at whoi.edu (Julie van der Hoop)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:24:14 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: Drag from entangling fishing gear
Message-ID: <135F9878-CBDB-4D69-A675-0830D89A25AF@whoi.edu>

We are pleased to announce a new publication online in Marine Mammal Science:

van der Hoop, J. M., Corkeron, P., Kenney, J., Landry, S., Morin, D., Smith, J. and Moore, M. J. (2015), Drag from fishing gear entangling North Atlantic right whales. Marine Mammal Science. doi: 10.1111/mms.12292

The paper is available online: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12292/abstract
 <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12292/abstract>A press release can be found here <http://www.whoi.edu/page/preview.do?pid=7545&tid=3622&cid=229369>. 

Please contact me if you do not otherwise have access to the pdf: jvanderhoop at whoi.edu <mailto:jvanderhoop at whoi.edu>


Abstract:
Lethal and sublethal fishing gear entanglement is pervasive in North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). Entanglement can lead to direct injury and is likely to incur substantial energetic costs. This study (1) evaluates drag characteristics of entangled right whales, (2) contextualizes gear drag measurements for individual whales, and (3) quantifies the benefits of partial disentanglement. A load cell measured drag forces on 15 sets of fishing gear removed from entangled right whales, a towed satellite telemetry buoy, and 200 m of polypropylene line as it was shortened to 25 m, as they were towed behind a vessel at ~0.77, 1.3, and 2.1 m/s (~1.5, 2.5, and 4 knots) and ~0, 3, and 6 m depth. Mean drag ranges from 8.5 N to 315 N, and can be predicted from the dry weight or length of the gear. Combining gear drag measurements with theoretical estimates of drag on whales? bodies suggests that on average, entanglement increases drag and propulsive power by 1.47 fold. Reducing trailing line length by 75% can reduce parasitic gear drag by 85%, reinforcing current disentanglement response practices. These drag measurement can be incorporated into disentanglement response, serious injury determination, and evaluation of sublethal effects on population dynamics.

Lethal and sublethal ?shing gear entanglement is pervasive in North Atlanticright whales (Eubalaena glacialis). Entanglement can lead to direct injury and islikely to incur substantial energetic costs. This study (1) evaluates drag characteris-tics of entangled right whales, (2) contextualizes gear drag measurements for indi-vidual whales, and (3) quanti?es the bene?ts of partial disentanglement. A load cellmeasured drag forces on 15 sets of ?shing gear removed from entangled right whales,a towed satellite telemetry buoy, and 200 m of polypropylene line as it was short-ened to 25 m, as they were towed behind a vessel at ~0.77, 1.3, and 2.1 m/s (~1.5,2.5,and4knots)and~0, 3, and 6 m depth. Mean drag ranges from 8.5 N to 315N, and can be predicted from the dry weight or length of the gear. Combining geardrag measurements with theoretical estimates of drag on whales? bodies suggeststhat on average, entanglement increases drag and propulsive power by 1.47 fold.Reducing trailing line length by 75% can reduce parasitic gear drag by 85%, rein-forcing current disentanglement response practices. These drag measurements can beincorporated into disentanglement response, serious injury determination, and evalu-ation of sublethal effects on population dynamics
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From lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov  Thu Dec 10 18:25:29 2015
From: lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov (Lizabeth Kashinsky - NOAA Affiliate)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:25:29 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] CLOSING DATE January 4,
 2016 for Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program JIMAR/PIFSC Biological
 Research Technician and Assistant positions
Message-ID: <CABoCY-o0mh54mG=vbzzaxAUTXiifvT7D+KCg-0dQyOchmT9hJg@mail.gmail.com>

The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) works with
the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries
Science Center through a cooperative agreement with the University of
Hawaii to conduct research and recovery activities on Hawaiian monk seals.
JIMAR hires program staff through the Research Corporation of the
University of Hawaii (RCUH) and is currently seeking applicants for *Biological
Research Technicians and Biological Research Assistants *for the 2016 field
research season. Selected individuals will study the endangered Hawaiian
monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This work is part of a
long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation
program by NMFS and includes: conducting trend counts, tagging seals,
identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied
bleach marks, monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements,
migration, performing necropsies, collecting scat & spew samples for food
habitat, parasite load, and hormonal analysis, collecting tissue samples
for DNA analysis, and collecting and removing debris capable of entangling
seals and other wildlife.  Behavior data are also collected at some
sites. Researchers at some sites may participate in shark mitigation
activities.

General information about the program can be found at:

http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/hawaiian_monk_seal/



The number of positions and/or continuation of the program are subject to
funding.  These positions will be for all or a subset of the 6 major monk
seal sub-populations in the NWHI. Fieldwork is accomplished by 2-4 member
teams in remote camps.  Researchers live in either wall tents or buildings
at the various sites.  All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel;
830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and one is accessible by plane.  Few (if any)
supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited.


The employment period will include 2-3 weeks of training and packing in
Honolulu. Once the field season is over, an additional 1-2 weeks of
employment will take place in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize
data.  Dates are subject to change, but the positions are tentatively
scheduled to begin mid to late March with a field deployment date in early
to mid April. Field staff will be deployed approximately 4.5 months with a
tentative return date in late August or early September. The position end
date is tentatively scheduled for some time in mid-September. Travel to and
from Honolulu and food, lodging, and transportation in Honolulu  before
deployment are not provided.  Transportation between Honolulu and field
sites and food and lodging in the field are provided. Due to unforeseen
circumstances, departure delays could result in longer periods in Honolulu
that may result in additional uncompensated living expenses.


Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien, and must be
able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access the work
location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA vessel.


Instructions to apply for both positions are in the job postings below. *Please
clearly** address all qualifications in your cover letter. *


JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Technician

Job ID 15724


Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of
Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine
and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIFSC) in Honolulu,
Hawaii.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational
needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance
with applicable Federal/State laws.

*DUTIES: * Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the main Hawaiian
Islands.  Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals.
Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls.  Required to lead
other field personnel. Responsible for returning and storing all field
equipment and supplies at the end of field season.  Collaborates with
scientists within NMFS to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian
monk seal.

*PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: * Associate's Degree from an
accredited community college in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries
Oceanography, or other related field. *EXPERIENCE: * One to three (1-3)
years of field experience, including experience working within small groups
in remote settings.  Experience conducting research on Hawaiian monk
seals.  Experience handling monk seals. * ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: * Working
knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases. Must be able to meet and maintain United
States Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access work location.  Must
be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.  Good communications skills
(both written and oral). Leadership and decision-making skills.   Ability
to perform data entry.  For positions requiring travel between
multiple-island atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat operations
(having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA
small boat component training). Post Offer/Employment Conditions:  Must be
able to meet and maintain US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements for working in
a federal facility, which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal
background check performed prior to date of hire and maintained throughout
duration of employment.  Must be able to pass pre-deployment training
requirements including field medical training before being deployed to
remote island. * PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to swim.  Ability
to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.  Must be able to
work long hours in the sun.  Must be able to walk long distances (up to
seven (7) miles) in the sand carrying twenty-five to thirty-five (25-35)
pounds of field gear unassisted.  Must be able to obtain and maintain
medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other
appropriate vessels, which includes providing proof of required
immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. *POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS: * As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to
all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to
University of Hawaii's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.
Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures
or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to
disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of
employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).

*SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  *Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal
field camp.  Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine
mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry
experience.  Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine
mammology or related field.  Ability to perform basic data analysis.  For
positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess the
ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats.

*INQUIRIES: * Nicole Wakazuru-Yoza 956-5018 (Oahu).

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:* Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on
?Employment?; select ?Apply? and navigate to ?See Job Announcements and/or
Apply for a Job.? You must submit the following documents online to be
considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History,
4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of
Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be
submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard
Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have
access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send
additional documents to rcuhhr at rcuh.com. If you have questions on the
application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344.
Please apply before 1/4/16


JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Assistant
Job ID 15723


Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of
Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine
and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries
(NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu,
Hawaii.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational
needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance
with applicable Federal/State laws.


*DUTIES:  *Under guidance of field camp leader and/or NMFS personnel,
assists in camp preparations, daily maintenance and operation of field
camp, and collection of census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals
in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the main
Hawaiian Islands.  Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls.
Assists with return, repair, and cleanup of field equipment and supplies at
the end of camp and with the processing of field data.

*PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:*  High School Diploma or
G.E.D. equivalent. *EXPERIENCE: * One to three (1-3) years of field
experience, including experience working within small groups in remote
settings.  Experience with handling of wildlife.  *ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:*
Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases. Must be able to meet and maintain United
States Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access work location.  Must
be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.   Good communication and team
skills.  Ability to perform data entry. For positions requiring travel
between multiple-island atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat
operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course
(MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training). *Post Offer/Employment
Conditions*:  Must be able to meet and maintain US Department of Commerce
(DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security
requirements for working in a federal facility, which includes being
fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed prior to date
of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment.  Must be able to
pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training
before being deployed to remote islands. *PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
Ability to swim.  Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods
of time.  Must be able to work long hours in the sun.  Must be able to walk
long distances (up to seven (7) miles) in the sand carrying twenty-five to
thirty-five (25-35) pounds of field gear unassisted.  Must be able to
manually restrain immature seals (up to two hundred (200) pounds
assisted).  Must be able to obtain and maintain medical clearance for
embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels,
which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining
the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation
Operations. *POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:*  As a condition of
employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and
procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawaii's and/or
business entity's policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or
business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal
laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not
limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or
criminal penalties, etc.).

*SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:*  Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal
field camp.  Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine
mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry
experience.  Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine
mammology or related field.  For positions requiring travel between
multiple-island atolls, possess prior experience operating small boats
and/or the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats.

*INQUIRIES: * Nicole Wakazuru-Yoza 956-5018 (Oahu).

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: *Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on
?Employment?; select ?Apply? and navigate to ?See Job Announcements and/or
Apply for a Job.? You must submit the following documents online to be
considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History,
4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of
Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be
submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard
Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have
access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send
additional documents to rcuhhr at rcuh.com. If you have questions on the
application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344.
Please apply before 1/4/2016
-- 
Lizabeth Kashinsky
JIMAR/Veterinary Program Senior Supervisor
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/PSD
1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
Ph: (808) 725-5719
Fax: (808) 725-5567
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From jessica.lopez at noaa.gov  Sat Dec 12 11:24:42 2015
From: jessica.lopez at noaa.gov (Jessica Lopez - NOAA Affiliate)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 11:24:42 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Info session for Hawaiian monk seal field possitions at
	SMM conference
Message-ID: <70287C54-C295-4297-A57F-9E80C0FD0CA9@noaa.gov>

Hi All,
Hiring is underway for the 2016 Hawaiian monk seal field season positions. The program will be hiring multiple personnel for leader, assistant and volunteer positions.  

If you are interested in these positions and will be attending the Society for Marine Mammalogy Conference in San Francisco, we will be having an information session about the positions at the NOAA booth (#205) in the Exhibit Hall from 12-1pm on Monday, December 14th. You may also follow up with Hawaiian monk seal research program staff from 12-1pm on Wednesday, December 16th as we will be manning the booth at that time as well. 

See previous Marmam announcements posted by Liz Kashinsky for details on the positions and how to apply. 

See you in San Fran!

-Jessie Lopez Bohlander

---------------------------------------
Field Research Supervisor
NOAA, NMFS, JIMAR
Hawaiian monk seal research program

NMFS/PIFSC/PSD
1845 Wasp Blvd, Bldg 176
Honolulu, HI 96818

office - 808-725-5743
cell - 808-226-1969
fax - 808-725-5567
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From abostwick at psocertifications.com  Fri Dec 11 09:44:32 2015
From: abostwick at psocertifications.com (abostwick)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:44:32 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [MARMAM] Protected Species Observer Certification in Honolulu -
	January 9
Message-ID: <322606329.1041573.1449855873001.JavaMail.open-xchange@bosoxweb03.eigbox.net>

There are a few spots left in the MPSC PSO Training course in Honolulu, Hawaii
on January 9 (course given in a single day).  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO
certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts
to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the
animals.  Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and
animal identification.

Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate
and group discounts available), along with various identification guides,
regulatory documents, and advice on applying to PSO positions.  The registration
form may be found here:
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/MPSC_Registration-Hawaii2016.pdf

MPSC will also be offering PSO training February 26-27 in Galveston, TX. For
more information or to register, please contact Angela at
ABostwick at PSOcertifications.com, by phone at 832-523-2402 <tel:832-523-2402> ,
or visit the website at ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com
<http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/> .
 
Thank you,
 
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
Kingwood, TX
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com <http://www.ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com>
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
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From burnhamr at uvic.ca  Fri Dec 11 18:07:04 2015
From: burnhamr at uvic.ca (burnhamr at uvic.ca)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:07:04 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication for gray whale ecology
Message-ID: <64e51fa32c091dd289e25fe088435f24.squirrel@wm3.uvic.ca>

For those of you following the gray whale-mysid story, we are pleased to
announce the publication of the latest installment.

Burnham, R.E. 2015. Reproductive strategies conferring species dominance
in marine mysid species (Peracarida, Mysida) species in coastal waters off
Vancouver Island, BC. Crustaceana, Volume 88, Issue 12-14: 1421 ? 1438.
DOI: 10.1163/15685403-00003502

Cold-water mysid species are key components of north Pacific coastal
ecosystems and yet much of their life history remains unknown. In
Clayoquot Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a dozen or so
species have been identified, with four occurring consistently in samples:
Holmesimysis sculpta (W. Tattersall, 1933), Neomysis rayii (Murdoch,
1885), Telacanthomysis columbiae (W. Tattersall, 1933) (Fukuoka & Murano,
2001) and Columbiaemysis ignota Holmquist 1982. In this article growth and
reproduction of these species over a 24-month period (May 2010-April 2012)
is described, showing recovery from annual removal by the eastern Pacific
grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus (Lilljeborg, 1861)) over winter, when
pressure from this main predator has been relieved. Holmesimysis sculpta
dominates the species flock by employing different life history
strategies. It is less seasonal than sister species, overcoming a presumed
resource limitation scenario and exhibits year-round reproduction, thereby
demonstrating more rapid population rebound following predation and,
therefore, retain dominance.


From B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz  Sun Dec 13 13:41:12 2015
From: B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz (Outhwaite, Blair)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 21:41:12 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Bottlenose dolphin volunteer opportunity New Zealand
Message-ID: <D8467AFA3B1D8446AC34624B47A3020D0D81CAF5@tur-exch-node2.massey.ac.nz>

Bottlenose Dolphin Behavioural Volunteer Position at Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

A volunteer is required to assist with a MSc study investigating the behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) at Great Barrier Island (GBI) and part of the Auckland coastline, New Zealand. This MSc project is part of the ongoing research of the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland.

The primary aim of this study is to assess the behaviour and acoustic repertoire of nationally endangered bottlenose dolphins in an area of zero tourism pressure.


DATES:
While the field season runs year round, currently volunteers are needed from February 2016 - May 2016. A minimum commitment of three 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 bottlenose dolphin behavioural videos and photo-identification (photo-id). 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-id, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills.
Fieldwork can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants therefore need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. During GBI trips, we will be based on the island for an average of 4 days, once a month. Coastal surveys will be conducted over 4 non-consecutive days of each month. Both GBI trips and coastal surveys are weather dependent. All surveys will be conducted from a 4.8m Stabicraft vessel.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Assisting with; boat-based photo-id surveys from a small vessel and collecting environmental/video based behavioural data (25% of the time).
DISCLAIMER: while it is highly likely that the participant will gain field work experience, due to the nature of the project, time in the field cannot be guaranteed.
. Analysis of photo-id and behavioural video data in the lab; including assistance with photo sorting, grading, and matching of photos, maintenance of a long-term photo-id catalogue, identifying behavioural events on video, and data entry. 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. Accommodation and travel expenses to/from GBI will be covered.

PREREQUISITES:
. Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent
. 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 small boats
. Participants must be comfortable living out of a small backpack (with the exception of food) for several days (during GBI trips)

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:
. Prior experience working on small vessels
. Field research including photo-id experience
. Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research
. First AID/CPR certification

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should send a short email to B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz<mailto:B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz>, using "volunteer 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,
Blair
----------------------------------

Blair Outhwaite
MSc 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)21 062 2794
Email:   B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz<mailto:B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz>


Cheers,

Blair Outhwaite

MSc Candidate
Hauraki Gulf Bottlenose Dolphin Project
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<tel:%2B64%20%280%299%20414%200800>
Ext:       43791 (office)
Email:   B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz<mailto:B.Outhwaite at massey.ac.nz>
Web:    http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/

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From nicola.hodgins at whales.org  Mon Dec 14 06:51:55 2015
From: nicola.hodgins at whales.org (Nicola Hodgins)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:51:55 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] WDC Award 2016
Message-ID: <D2948809.C2C1%nicola.hodgins@whales.org>

Dear MARMAM'ers,

WDC is delighted to announce the 2016 WDC Bharathi Viswanathan Award for Innovative and Non-Invasive Research. WDC strives to ensure that benign research methods are promoted as a guiding principle, both for the organisation and the researchers that we fund.

Up to ?5,000 is available for the recipient of this annual award. The only restrictions that apply are that the project must utilize only non-invasive techniques and ultimately aim to benefit the conservation management or welfare of whales and/or dolphins.

Applications must be on a WDC Research Award Form (see website<http://uk.whales.org/wdc-in-action/wdc-award-for-innovative-and-non-invasive-research>) and will be accepted at any time until the closing date, midnight (GMT) February 14th 2016. The Award recipient will be chosen by March 14th 2016.

Through this Award, WDC aims to showcase non-invasive research methodologies, highlighting the fact that many of these methods provide scientific data of excellent quality, whilst also promoting the development of innovative and non-invasive approaches towards studying cetaceans.

Please visit our website for more details and application forms or if you?re attending the SMM Biennial pop along and meet one of the team at booth #309.
http://uk.whales.org/wdc-in-action/wdc-award-for-innovative-and-non-invasive-research

Good luck,
   Nicola

Nicola Hodgins

WDC Head of science and research

T - +44 1249449537
M - +44 7741497597

Skype ? nicola.hodgins
Twitter ? nicola_hodgins
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From ruthesteban at gmail.com  Tue Dec 15 06:58:34 2015
From: ruthesteban at gmail.com (Ruth Esteban)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:58:34 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on abundance and life-history parameters
 of killer whales of the Strait of Gibraltar
Message-ID: <CAB=6fyo_fvt5-jTAoz9smb3hD6LF8XnzNR_tdpsGTxmCVeKn9w@mail.gmail.com>

Dear MARMAM subscribers,

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper  in
"Biological Conservation"

Esteban, R., Verborgh, P., Gauffier, P. Gim?nez, J., Guinet, C. and de
Stephanis R. "Dynamics of killer whale, bluefin tuna and human fisheries in
the Strait of Gibrlatar"

ABSTRACT:

A complex balance has arisen between the bluefin tuna, killer whales, and
human activities in the Strait of
Gibraltar. Recent changes in fishing effort have dramatically decreased
tuna stocks, breaking this balance. Killer
whales exhibit two strategies for feeding on tuna: active hunting and
depredation on a drop-line fishery. From
1999 to 2011, a small community of 39 individuals was observed in the
Strait in spring and summer. All individuals
displayed active hunting and 18 of them also depredated on the fishery.
These differences in foraging behaviour
influenced life-history parameters. Adult survival for interacting and
non-interacting individuals was
estimated at 0.991 (SE=0.011) and 0.901 (SE=0.050), respectively. Juvenile
survival could only be estimated
for interacting individuals as 0.966 (SE = 0.024), because only one
juvenile and one calf were observed among
non-interacting individuals. None of the interacting calves survived after
2005, following the decrease in
drop-line fishery catches. Calving rate was estimated at 0.22 (SE = 0. 02)
for interacting individuals and 0.02
(SE = 0. 01) for non-interacting. Calving interval, which could only be
calculated for interacting groups, was 7
years. The population growth rate was positive at 4% for interacting
individuals, and no growth was observed
for non-interacting individuals. These differences in demographic
parameters could be explained by access to larger
tuna through depredation. Consequently, we found that whales would need
more tuna to cover their daily energy
requirementswhile actively hunting. Therefore, our findings suggest an
effect of artificial food provisioning on
their survival and reproductive output. Urgent actions are needed to ensure
the conservation of this, already small,
community of killer whales. These include its declaration as Endangered,
the implementation of a conservation
plan, the creation of a seasonal management area where activities producing
underwater noise (i.e. military
exercise, seismic surveys or evenwhale watching activities) are forbidden
from March to August, and the promotion
of bluefin tuna conservation. Additionally, energetic requirements of this
whale community should be taken
into account when undertaking ecosystem-based fishery management for the
Atlantic bluefin tuna stock. In the
meantime, as marine predators are most sensitive to changes in fish
abundance when prey abundance is low,
we suggest an urgent short-term action. Artisanal fisheries, such as
drop-lines, should be promoted instead of
purse seiners in the Mediterranean Sea. This will help to maintain the
survival and reproductive output of the
whale community until showing clear signs of recovery and stability, and/or
their prey stock recovers.

You can downloaded at this link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320715301774

Kind Regards,

Ruth Esteban

Ruth Esteban
CIRCE (Conservation Information and Research on Cetaceans)
C/Cabeza de Manzaneda 3
C.P. Pelayo-Algeciras (C?diz) Spain
+34675837508
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From fcaruso at unime.it  Wed Dec 16 17:14:21 2015
From: fcaruso at unime.it (Francesco Caruso)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:14:21 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Size Distribution of Sperm Whales
 Acoustically Identified during Long Term Deep-Sea Monitoring in the Ionian
 Sea
Message-ID: <56720C6D.3050606@unime.it>

Dear colleagues,

My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the following publication:

Caruso F, Sciacca V, Bellia G, De Domenico E, Larosa G, Papale E, 
Pellegrino C, Pulvirenti S, Riccobene G, Simeone F, Speziale F, Viola S, 
Pavan G. (2015). *Size Distribution of Sperm Whales Acoustically 
Identified**during Long Term Deep-Sea Monitoring in the Ionian Sea*. 
PLoS ONE 10(12): e0144503. doi:10.1371/ journal.pone.0144503

Abstract:

The sperm whale (/Physeter macrocephalus/) emits a typical short 
acoustic signal, defined as a ?click?, almost continuously while diving. 
It is produced in different time patterns to acoustically explore the 
environment and communicate with conspecifics. Each emitted click has a 
multi-pulse structure, resulting from the production of the sound within 
the sperm whale?s head. A Stable Inter Pulse Interval (Stable IPI) can 
be identified among the pulses that compose a single click. Applying 
specific algorithms, the measurement of this interval provides useful 
information to assess the total length of the animal recorded. In 
January 2005, a cabled hydrophone array was deployed at a depth of 2,100 
m in the Central Mediterranean Sea, 25 km offshore Catania (Ionian Sea). 
The acoustic antenna, named O?DE (Ocean noise Detection Experiment), was 
in operation until November 2006. O?DE provided real time acoustic data 
used to perform Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) of cetacean sound 
emissions. In this work, an innovative approach was applied to 
automatically measure the Stable IPI of the clicks, performing a 
cepstrum analysis to the energy (square amplitude) of the signals. About 
2,100 five-minute recordings were processed to study the size 
distribution of the sperm whales detected during the O?DE long term 
deep-sea acoustic monitoring. Stable IPIs were measured in the range 
between 2.1 ms and 6.4 ms. The equations of Gordon (1991) and of 
Growcott (2011) were used to convert the IPIs into measures of size. The 
results revealed that the sperm whales recorded were distributed in 
length from about 7.5 m to 14 m. The size category most represented was 
from 9 m to 12 m (adult females or juvenile males) and specimens longer 
than 14 m (old males) seemed to be absent.

The paper is available online via open-access PLoS ONE: 
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0144503

Kind Regards and Happy Christmas from the SMM Conference,
Francesco Caruso

fcaruso at unime.it

-- 
Francesco Caruso, Marine Biologist, PhD

The Institute for Coastal Marine Environment of the National Research Council (IAMC-CNR)
Via del Mare 3, 91021, Torretta Granitola, Trapani, ITALY

University of Messina
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, ITALY

INFN-LNS
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare - Laboratori Nazionali del Sud
Via Santa Sofia 62, 95125 Catania, ITALY

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From silvia.sm.monteiro at gmail.com  Thu Dec 17 05:33:34 2015
From: silvia.sm.monteiro at gmail.com (Silvia Monteiro)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:33:34 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication about trace elements in Tursiops truncatus
 stranded in Portugal
Message-ID: <CA+aWR8-_vwpbk0oVLHU9kLgsq40zyLnHg1E3U3hp5Phr0rH3tA@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Marmam Readers,

I am very pleased to announce the following publication:

*Monteiro SS, Torres J, Ferreira M, Mar?alo A, Nicolau L, Vingada JV, Eira
C (2016). Ecological variables influencing trace element concentrations in
bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus, Montagu 1821) stranded in
continental Portugal. Science of the Total Environment 544: 837-844.*


*Abstract*
Both the conservation status of bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*)
(Habitats Directive 92/43/CEE, Annex II) and the Marine Strategy Framework
Directive demand for data on their ecology and anthropogenic threats. To
evaluate the bottlenose dolphin's toxicological status in continental
Portugal, several trace elements (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Zn) were
determined in 25 stranded individuals. The potential effect of sex, body
length and stranding location on trace element concentrations was analysed.
In the present study, bottlenose dolphins presented high mercury levels,
only exceeded by animals from the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Only
essential elements were influenced by dolphin sex, whereas Cd, Hg and Pb
bioaccumulated in larger dolphins, and hepatic Hg and Cd concentrations
were higher in the northwest coast of continental Portugal. The location
effect may relate to variations in bottlenose diet and trace element
availability, according to the proximity to anthropogenic sources in the
Atlantic Iberian coast.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969715311943


If you are unable to download the article, please contact me by email and I
will be
happy to send you a copy: s.monteiro at ua.pt


Best wishes and Merry Christmas,

Silvia Monteiro
----------------------------------------
Postdoctoral researcher
CESAM (Centro de estudos do ambiente e do Mar)
University of Aveiro
Portugal
s.monteiro@ <http://www.bio.ua.pt/>ua.pt
www.cesam.ua.pt/silvia.monteiro
<http://www.cesam.ua.pt/index.php?tabela=pessoaldetail&menu=95&user=1040>

Sociedade Portuguesa de Vida Selvagem/Portuguese Wildlife Society
University of Minho
Portugal
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From pavelgoldin412 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 13:11:32 2015
From: pavelgoldin412 at gmail.com (Pavel Gol'din)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:11:32 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Symposium on the evolution of marine mammals in Tbilisi,
 Georgia: the first announcement
Message-ID: <CA++sRq0374GNFiuXPt8kXJ-OOcS8s3R7p8qrFtOmttX+zBPNtw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the following event on behalf of the organizing
committee.

Regards,
Pavel Gol'din

Dear colleagues,


On 29 Sept. -1 Oct. 2016 the Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi is
organizing a symposium on the evolution of marine mammals dedicated to the
85th anniversary of Dr. Guram Mchedlidze (1931?2009), a Georgian
paleontologist.


The first circular and pre-registration form can be found on the web-site
of the GNM: museum.ge, home-page ->events->future events.

URL:  http://museum.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=98&info_id=13723


You can send the filled in pre-registration form directly to me on this
e-mail (maiabukh at gmail.com).


Hope very much to see you all in Tbilisi in September.

Please, distribute this information among interested scientists.



Sincerely,


Maia Bukhsianidze

Senior researcher

Georgian National Museum
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From erich.hoyt at mac.com  Fri Dec 18 04:49:49 2015
From: erich.hoyt at mac.com (Erich Hoyt)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:49:49 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Article on 1975 Conference that brought together pioneers
 of whale Photo-ID
Message-ID: <9C7FC3D6-11A6-4F87-A872-89B647E5242B@mac.com>

Dear MARMAM subscribers:

40 years ago last month, in the corridors of a legendary early whale conference at the University of Indiana, whale photo-ID was being discussed for the first time among the leading whale and dolphin scientists of the time ? all 30 or 40 of them. That's a far cry from the 2,500 people attending the 21st Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial conference in San Francisco this week. (Back then, there was no SMM, no biennial, and no journal devoted to MM work.)

You can read more about the birth of whale photo-ID and how it provided a foundation for so much of what we?re learning today about whale and dolphin societies in this recently published article in Hakai Magazine.

Available for free download, or reading online:

http://www.hakaimagazine.com/article-long/whales-through-new-lens

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Erich Hoyt
Senior Research Fellow, WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Programme Head, Critical Habitat/ MPAs, WDC
Co-director, Far East Russia Orca Project and Russian Cetacean Habitat Project
Co-chair, IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Area Task Force

Park House, Allington Park
Bridport, Dorset DT6 5DD
United Kingdom
Email: erich.hoyt at mac.com
Web: erichhoyt.com
	 cetaceanhabitat.org
	 whales.org
	 erichhoytbooks.com
Facebook: erichhoyt
Twitter: @erichhoyt

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From kathy.james at seawatchfoundation.org.uk  Wed Dec 16 01:41:50 2015
From: kathy.james at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Kathy James)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:41:50 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Monitoring Project Volunteer Internship
	Opportunities in Cardigan Bay, Wales, UK for summer 2016
Message-ID: <002b01d137e5$fd4e7170$f7eb5450$@seawatchfoundation.org.uk>

Please note that there are three different roles advertised in this email;
Research Intern, Education and Outreach Assistant & Research Assistant.

 

1)

Sea Watch Foundation ? Research Intern Opportunity in Cardigan Bay for 2016

 

 

Interns are invited to assist the Sea Watch Foundation (
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk> www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk) with
the running of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project?. The project is based
in New Quay, West Wales, and supports the conservation management of the
bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan
Bay, monitoring their abundance, distribution, reproductive success and
population structure using a combination of vessel-based, land-based and
acoustic surveys. Sea Watch has been monitoring these populations on behalf
of the Welsh government (through funding provided by Natural Resources
Wales) for the last 15 years. Cardigan Bay contains Britain?s largest
coastal population of bottlenose dolphins, for which two Special Areas of
Conservation have been established under the EU Habitats Directive.

 

Interns will help the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer and the Sightings
Officer by taking part in the following tasks:




?         Land-based surveys

?         Boat-based surveys 

?         Photo-identification matching

?         Data entry

?         Raising public awareness 

?         Education initiatives and school visits

?         Acoustic data collection

?         Assisting with and participation in training courses and public
talks.

 




 

In addition to these tasks, this year we are specifically looking for two
interns in each period with interest in recently acquired specialist
equipment to assist us in acoustic and aerial data collection using a towed
hydrophone and unmanned camera drone respectively. Both drone and hydrophone
interns will undertake all regular intern activities but will be expected to
concentrate on acoustic and aerial data collection during boat based
surveys. If you are particularly interested in either opportunity, please
draw our attention to it in your covering letter and application form,
highlighting relevant experience and by titling your application email Drone
Research Intern or Hydrophone Research Intern.

 

Interns are required from mid-April until the end of October 2016. The
research season is split into four separate periods, two 8-week periods
(periods 1 & 2) and two 6-week periods (periods 3 & 4).

 

Preference will be given to those applying for more than one period,
including the whole 6.5 month field season, and particularly to applicants
interested in working with the drone or towed hydrophone. Those applying for
longer periods of time will be able to take on a personal project,
potentially leading to a publication.

 

Interns will be based in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Accommodation is
provided through rental of a house that interns share at a rate of around
?70 per person per week. Interns are responsible for their own travel,
accommodation and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain
part-time paid work in the area if required.

 

 

Period dates for summer 2016:

 

Period 1: 18/04 ? 12/06, Period 2: 13/06 ? 07/08, Period 3: 08/08 ? 18/09,
Period 4: 19/09 ? 30/10 

 

 

Important skills/qualifications

Essential:

?         an ability to work in a meticulous and reliable manner

?         strong commitment to volunteering work

?         willingness to work long hours outdoors in often changeable Welsh
weather

?         good IT skills (Office package)

?         an ability to get on well with others in a small team and in
shared accommodation

 

 

Desirable:

?         a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans 

?         a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar 

?         prior experience in boat-based survey work 

?         good verbal and written communication skills and in public
speaking 

?         experience in interacting with the public 

 

All interns will be trained in cetacean observation and identification, in
boat survey protocols, and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins. 

 

Interns in Periods 2 and 3 will be able to take part in Sea Watch?s annual
2-day training courses.

 

Internships with Sea Watch have frequently led to established posts both
within the organisation and in other national and international research and
conservation bodies, as well as providing a stepping stone for students to
undertake doctoral studies in marine mammal science. 

 

Please note that interns are responsible for their own travel and living
expenses. International applications are welcome but it is the applicant?s
responsibility to ensure visa requirements are met; Sea Watch cannot sponsor
visa applications. 

 

 

To apply:

 

Please send your CV and application form (which can be downloaded from our
website www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/internships/), with a cover letter and
contact details of two referees, reporting any relevant experience you have,
to Katrin Lohrengel- katrin.lohrengel at seawatchfoundation.org.uk

 

Deadline: 10th January 2016. 

 

Please specify NEW QUAY INTERN APPLICATION in your subject title.

 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 10th February 2016.

 

 

 

2)

Sea Watch Foundation ? Voluntary Education and Outreach Assistant
opportunity based in Cardigan Bay for the 2016 summer season

 

 

The Sea Watch Foundation <http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/>  is seeking
an Education and Outreach Assistant for the 2016 season. This position will
suit a volunteer who has a strong interest in marine conservation and
recognises the importance of educating and raising awareness by involving
the public.

 

The assistant will be responsible in aiding the Sightings Officer with the
following duties:

 

?        Promoting and organising the National Whale and Dolphin Watch event
(23rd ? 31st July 2016)

?        Participating in presentations and creating activities to take to
local schools

?        Researching and writing articles

?        Creating educational/promotional materials (posters, displays,
flyers) 

?        Assisting in the organisation of training courses

?        Social networking (Facebook, Twitter, website)

?        Raising Sea Watch Foundation?s profile locally (organising events,
manning the Sea Watch stand on the pier, liaising with local boat operators
to produce educational materials)

?        Interacting with the media (radio, TV and newspapers)

?        Representing Sea Watch at public events within the UK generally

?        Liaising with the Adopt a Dolphin Coordinator for the promotion of
Sea Watch Foundation and the Adopt a Dolphin scheme

 

The Education and Outreach Assistant will also have some opportunity to be
involved in the fieldwork aspects of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/cardigan-bay-monitoring-project/> ?
(land-based and boat-based surveys). This project, undertaken on behalf of
Natural Resources Wales, manages the conservation of a coastal population of
bottlenose dolphins, the largest in the UK. Monitoring of harbour porpoise
and grey seal populations is also part of the project.

 

The field season will run from April to October 2016 and has been split into
two periods of 6 weeks followed by two periods of 8 weeks. One assistant is
required for each half of the season. However, preference may be given to
those who can stay for the entire seven-month field season. The assistant
will be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is provided at a rate
of approximately ?70/week in a house, sharing with the research interns. The
assistant is responsible for their own travel and living expenses, but it is
generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required.

 

Intern periods for summer 2016: 

 

Period 1: 18/04 ? 12/06, Period 2: 13/06 ? 07/8, Period 3: 08/08 ? 18/9,
Period 4: 19/09 ? 30/10 

 

 

Important skills/qualifications

Essential:

*	a strong interest in marine conservation and education
*	outgoing personality with confidence to interact with the public
*	excellent verbal and writing skills
*	must have initiative and bring their own ideas and personality to
the position
*	strong commitment to volunteering work
*	an ability to work in an organised and reliable manner and to manage
a variable workload, including appropriate delegation
*	an ability to get on well with others in a small team and within
shared accommodation

 

Desirable:

*	a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar 
*	a strong interest and some knowledge of British cetaceans 
*	good IT skills (Office package)
*	prior experience in public speaking
*	experience with postings in social media
*	prior experience in boat-based survey work 
*	willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable
Welsh weather

 

 

To apply:

 

Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience you
have and specifying the period(s) you would prefer to volunteer for, as well
as contact details of two referees, to Kathy James
(kathy.james at seawatchfoundation.org.uk).

 

Deadline: 10th January 2016. 

 

Please specify EDUCATION ASSISTANT APPLICATION into your subject title.

 

Applicants must be available for interview via Skype between the 20th and
26th January and will be notified of the outcomes by the 29th January 2016.

 

 

 

3)

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/INTERN COORDINATOR IN CARDIGAN BAY 2016

This position is responsible for assisting the Monitoring Officer in the
running of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project? and coordinating the
project interns. The project is based in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales,
and takes care of the conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin,
harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan Bay, monitoring their
abundance, distribution, reproductive success and population structure using
a combination of line-transect, photo-identification, land-based and
acoustic surveys.

 

Start Date: April 11th 2016      End Date: November 6th 2016

 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

*	Coordinate between the Monitoring Officer/Sightings Officer and the
project interns ? in charge of the intern shared house and the intern weekly
office rota.
*	Assisting the Monitoring Officer/Sightings Officer in intern basic
training of land- and boat based surveys, photo ID studies, database entry
and more.
*	Assisting the Monitoring Officer in all phases of the research.
*	Assisting the Sightings Officer with maintenance of the national
sightings database.
*	Optional opportunity to undertake a personal research project
supervised by the Monitoring Officer. Research topic will be chosen
according to Sea Watch Foundation requirements and applicant?s interests.

Requirements:

The successful applicant is expected to have completed a BSc degree (or
higher) in biology, marine biology, zoology, chemistry, or related field and
able to demonstrate previous experience in marine mammal research. A strong
interest and knowledge of British cetaceans and experience are beneficial. 

 

The applicant should ideally have some experience using DSLR cameras.
Practical experience of photo-identification (both photography and matching)
is desirable. Experience with other equipment regularly used by Sea Watch
Foundation such as hydrophone, theodolite, digiscope and camera drone is
advantageous.

 

The applicant must be proficient with database and word processing software
and be willing to learn new software applications. Specific experience in
use of Access and GIS would be advantageous. Knowledge of other relevant
software such as PAMGuard and Raven is useful but not essential.
 
The preferred candidate should have a proven track record as a team player
since the project will involve working closely with other researchers, but
also must be able to supervise small groups of people as they will be
coordinating a team of at least 6 interns.
 
They must be self-motivated, with the drive and determination to work
independently and responsibly. If a personal research project is undertaken,
this brings the opportunity to submit work for scientific publication, and
for presentation at the European Cetacean Society Conference.
 
This position is unpaid, but accommodation will be heavily subsidised and
will not exceed ?10 per week should a charge be made at all.
 

The Research Assistant will be responsible for their own travel expenses to
New Quay. Due to the touristic background of New Quay, part-time paid
evening work is generally easy to find if required by the applicant. The
Research Assistant will have one day of every weekend free and may take a
week?s vacation. Dates for this week should be previously agreed if
possible. 


International applications are welcome but it is the applicant?s
responsibility to ensure visa requirements are met; Sea Watch cannot sponsor
visa applications.

 

To apply:

Please send your CV and application form (which can be downloaded from our
website www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/internships/), with a cover letter and
contact details of two referees, reporting any relevant experience you have,
to Katrin Lohrengel- katrin.lohrengel at seawatchfoundation.org.uk

 

Deadline: 3rd January 2016.

 

Please specify RESEARCH ASSISTANT/INTERN COORDINATOR in your subject title.

 

Successful applicants will be notified of the outcomes by the 3rd February
2016.

 

The Sea Watch Foundation

 

The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research
charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in
the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific
monitoring of populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we
are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine
wildlife inhabiting Welsh seas. Our work in Wales has been funded over the
years by Natural Resources Wales, and we work closely with the local
management authority, Ceredigion County Council.

 


Research


The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations
inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation
and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment.
This is achieved by conducting various projects including:

 

*	Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins,
harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling
and opportunistic boat surveys
*	Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified
bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social
structure, movements and life histories, using mark-recapture techniques
*	Acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in
the Cardigan Bay SAC using automated click detectors (T-PODs) and
hydrophones.
*	Setting up a library of underwater sounds in Welsh waters in order
to develop bio-acoustic research in the area.

 

We further aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the
local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, and to encourage
respect and conservation of the area and its wildlife for future
generations. At the New Quay office, we also run national training courses
in cetacean identification and survey methods for the general public.

 

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From ALuis at ispa.pt  Mon Dec 21 04:34:23 2015
From: ALuis at ispa.pt (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Ana_Rita_Francisco_Lu=EDs?=)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:34:23 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Signature whistles in wild bottlenose
 dolphins: long-term stability and emission rates
Message-ID: <D191BFD29E56814D9E2FA459A0574ABB424C30DF@srvexch02>

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the following publication:

Lu?s, A. R., Couchinho, M. N., & dos Santos, M. E. (2015). Signature whistles in wild bottlenose dolphins: long-term stability and emission rates. Acta Ethologica. doi:10.1007/s10211-015-0230-z

Abstract:
Whistles are key elements in the acoustic repertoire of bottlenose dolphins. In this species, the frequency contours of whistles are used as individual signatures. Assessing the long-lasting stability of such stereotyped signals, and the abundant production of non-stereotyped whistles in the wild, is relevant to a more complete understanding of their biological function. Additionally, studying the effects of group size and activity patterns on whistle emission rate may provide insights into the use of these calls. In this study, we document the decades-long occurrence of whistles with stereotyped frequency contours in a population of wild bottlenose dolphins, resident in the region of the Sado estuary, Portugal. Confirmed stereotypy throughout more than 20 years, and positive identification using the signature identification (SIGID) criteria, suggests that the identified stereotyped whistles are in fact signature whistles. The potential roles of non-stereotyped whistles, which represent 68 % of all whistles recorded, are still unclear and should be further investigated. Emission rates were significantly higher during food-related events. Finally, our data show a comparatively high overall whistle production for this population, and no positive correlation between group size and emission rates, suggesting social or environmental restriction mechanisms in vocal production.

The paper is available online at http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10211-015-0230-z

Best regards and Merry Christmas,

Ana Rita Lu?s

MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre
ISPA - Instituto Universit?rio
Rua Jardim do Tabaco, 34
1149-041 Lisboa
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From ehines at sfsu.edu  Sun Dec 20 15:01:01 2015
From: ehines at sfsu.edu (Ellen M Hines)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 23:01:01 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on shipping lane use near San
	Francisco Bay
Message-ID: <4fbfd688284d41e3a38c02ff299cea79@exn02.ad.sfsu.edu>

Greetings all, on behalf of co-authors, I?m glad to share this publication.  This work is an important layer for creating a spatially/temporally explicit assessment for cetacean ship collisions around this busy area.  Please email me for pdf?s if you cannot access.
Best, Ellen

Caitlin M. Jensen, Ellen Hines, Barbara A. Holzman, Thomas J. Moore, Jaime Jahncke & Jessica V. Redfern (2015)
Spatial and Temporal Variability in Shipping Traffic Off San Francisco, California, Coastal Management, 43:6, 575-588
To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08920753.2015.1086947

Shipping traffic poses a worldwide threat to many large whale species. Spatially
explicit risk assessments are increasingly being used as a tool to minimize ship-strike
risk. These assessments often use static representations of shipping patterns. We used
Automatic Identification System data to quantify variability in cargo shipping traffic
entering and exiting San Francisco Bay, which contains some of the busiest ports in
the United States, at three temporal resolutions: (1) before and after implementation
of the California Air Resources Board?s Ocean-Going Vessels Fuel Rule, (2) among
seasons, and (3) day versus night. We used the nonparametric Mood?s Median test to
compare median daily distance traveled because the data were not normally
distributed and the variance was not homogeneous. Our analyses show that shipping
traffic off San Francisco is dynamic at both interannual and daily temporal
resolutions, but that traffic was fairly consistent among the seasons considered. Our
analyses emphasize the importance of economic and regulatory drivers on interannual
shipping traffic patterns. Shipping traffic is expected to continue to change off the U.S.
West Coast and to increase globally. These changes in shipping traffic could have
implications for the risk of ships striking whales and should be included in risk
assessments.

Keywords: Automatic Identification System (AIS), cargo ships, geographic information
system (GIS), San Francisco Bay, ship strike

Ellen Hines, PhD
Associate Director & Professor of Geography
Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies
San Francisco State University
3150 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920 USA
1 415 338 3512
Fax: 1 415 338 6243
ehines at sfsu.edu<mailto:ehines at sfsu.edu>
http://rtc.sfsu.edu/research/in_hines.html


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From panti4 at unisi.it  Tue Dec 22 04:48:06 2015
From: panti4 at unisi.it (Cristina Panti)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:48:06 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Publication on microplastics and fin whale
Message-ID: <002101d13cb7$0133f8c0$039bea40$@it>

Dear MARMAM subscribers,

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper  in
"Environmental Pollution":

 

"Fin whales and microplastics: The Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Cortez
scenarios"

 

Abstract:

The impact that microplastics have on baleen whales is a question that
remains largely unexplored. This study examined the interaction between
free-ranging fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) and microplastic by
comparing populations living in two semi-enclosed basins, the Mediterranean
Sea and the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California, Mexico). The results indicate
that a considerable abundance of microplastics and plastic additives exists
in the neustonic samples from Pelagos Sanctuary of the Mediterranean Sea,
and that pelagic areas containing high densities of microplastics overlap
with whale feeding grounds, suggesting that whales are exposed to
microplastics during foraging; this was confirmed by the observation of a
temporal increase in toxicological stress in whales. Given the abundance of
microplastics in the Mediterranean environment, along with the high
concentrations of Persistent Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) chemicals,
plastic additives and biomarker responses detected in the biopsies of
Mediterranean whales as compared to those in whales inhabiting the Sea of
Cortez, we believe that exposure to microplastics because of direct
ingestion and consumption of contaminated prey poses a major threat to the
health of fin whales in the Mediterranean Sea.

 

You can download the paper at the following link:

 

 <http://authors.elsevier.com/a/1S9vyzLNSCY~~>
http://authors.elsevier.com/a/1S9vyzLNSCY~~

 

Best Regards,

 

Cristina Panti

 

 

><><><>><><><>><><><>><><><>><><><> 

 

Cristina Panti, PhD

Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Siena

Via P.A. Mattioli, 4

53100 - Siena, Italy

 

Phone: +39 0577 232883

Fax: +39 0577 232930

 

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From danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 02:11:31 2015
From: danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com (Daniela Silvia Pace)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:11:31 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] New review: Cetaceans Value and Conservation in the
	Mediterranean Sea
Message-ID: <CABXa5YbUH3cgfYoq1XiCYU+6w84mGrnJKbbbqhoc4Q_3W2xNEg@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Colleagues,


we are pleased to announce that the following Open Access review has been
published which may be of interest to Marmamers:


Pace DS, Tizzi R, Mussi B (2015) Cetaceans Value and Conservation in the
Mediterranean Sea. J Biodivers Endanger Species S1:004.
doi:10.4172/2332-2543.S1.004


Open Access link:
http://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/cetaceans-value-and-conservation-in-the-mediterranean-sea-2167-1206-S1-004.pdf
<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2015.11.012>


Please note that some typos are present in the pdf file and that the final,
corrected version will be available soon.



Abstract

This review provides an overview of the Mediterranean diversity and
conservation status of cetaceans, and the value associated with their
conservation and non-consumptive use.

The Mediterranean Sea is one of the world's diversity hotspots; its
biodiversity is increasingly under threat in the whole region and key
species as cetaceans are under challenge for conservation. All the
identified threats are interlinked and cumulatively contribute to the
habitat degradation as well as reduced health status of the cetaceans that
live there.
Whales and dolphins, defined as charismatic megafauna, flag species, apex
predators and bio indicators of the marine environment health are demanding
social substantial changes. Needs are for spatial prioritization within a
comprehensive framework for regional conservation planning, the acquisition
of additional information identifying critical habitats in data-poor areas
and for data deficient species, and addressing the challenges of
establishing transboundary governance and collaboration in socially,
culturally and politically complex conditions.
This paper also examines research gaps, questions and issues (population
abundance estimates, as well as the biological, ecological, physiological
characteristics) surrounding cetacean species in the context of
biodiversity conservation and highlights the need for targeted conservation
management actions to reduce sources of disturbance by key threatening
processes in the Mediterranean Sea.
The ?precautionary principle? must be adopted at all levels in attempts to
mitigate impacts and thus provides scope for the translation of the
principle into operational measures.
As natural entities, cetaceans have their objective intrinsic value, not
humanly conferred.


Merry Christmas and happy 2016 to all of you!


Daniela, Raffaella & Barbara



*Daniela Silvia Pace*
President, Oceanomare Delphis Onlus
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From let.legat at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 12:57:10 2015
From: let.legat at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?Q?Leticia=C3=A0_Legat?=)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:57:10 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] 2nd announcement of the 2016 UKIRSC - SMM student
	conference
Message-ID: <CAOQAkXVoNa64Q96UmqNs=TnGsW_eAvkqQNAYrjW3T+dgvnrQrQ@mail.gmail.com>

The UK and Ireland Regional Student Chapter (UKIRSC) of the Society for
Marine
Mammalogy (SMM) is pleased to announce its annual student conference. This
will
take place between 20th and 22nd of January 2016 at the Sea Mammal Research
Unit, University of St. Andrews, Scotland.

Abstract submission deadline is 6th of January, 2016.

For further details and to register, please visit synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk
/ukrsc

UKIRSC Organising Committee


-- 

Leticia? Legat, PhD Candidate

Centre for Wildlife Conservation
University of Cumbria, Lake District Campus
Nook Lane, Ambleside
Cumbria - UK
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From jac at iogp.org  Mon Dec 21 01:53:39 2015
From: jac at iogp.org (Campbell, John, IOGP)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:53:39 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Joint Industry Programme on E&P Sound and Marine Life
Message-ID: <19da9267e0654b839528c1f8ff13f8f8@OGP-MAILBOX02.ogpieca.org>

A few weeks ago you posted two requests for proposals on the MARMAM distribution.  The deadline for submissions was set at  7th January 2016.  The JIP would now like to extend the deadline for submissions to 22 January 2016.

The submissions can be found at:

http://www.soundandmarinelife.org/funding/rfps.aspx

JOHN CAMPBELL
JIP Coordinator




John Campbell
Technical Director
email: jac at iogp.org
phone: +44 20 3763 9707


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From naguilar at ull.es  Sat Dec 26 09:16:16 2015
From: naguilar at ull.es (Natacha Aguilar)
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2015 18:16:16 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Interdisciplinary PhD Opportunity in bioacoustics and
	on-animal	sensing in Antarctica
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Message-ID: <567ECB60.9070504@ull.es>

PhD Opportunity in bioacoustics and on-animal sensing in Antarctica

We are pleased to announce an exciting multi-disciplinary PhD 
opportunity involving bioacoustics in Antarctic marine animals. The 
project will involve the development, deployment and interpretation of 
data from miniature sound and movement tags on seals and penguins and 
will look at how these animals use sound cues to find and exploit prey. 
We are looking for an outstanding student from biology, engineering, 
maths or physics who has a genuine drive to expand their skills. The 
position is at the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St 
Andrews in Scotland and is co-hosted by the British Antarctic Survey. 
Candidates from outside of the EU must meet UK residency requirements. 
Applications close 31 January. For further details please see: 
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=67233&LID=1443.

On behalf of:

Mark Johnson
Peter Tyack

From simon.elwen at gmail.com  Sun Dec 27 08:05:54 2015
From: simon.elwen at gmail.com (Simon Elwen)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2015 16:05:54 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteer opportunities - Namibia
Message-ID: <CAPPa-4gFowx4V_F7voFigSATEKLe1q+k-rmFT+WxHwf7CigmGA@mail.gmail.com>

The Namibian Dolphin Project is a research and conservation organisation
run by several independent scientists based in southern Africa. We are
running research internships in 2016 and would like to invite students
enrolled in marine biology, ecology and zoology degrees to attend. These 6
week long internships will take place between 1 June to 13 July 2016 and 20
July to 31 August 2016 in Walvis Bay, Namibia. Internships are research
focused with an emphasis on learning field skills used in cetacean research
such as photo-identification and behavioural data collection, as well as
data management and team work. There is a fee associated which covers food,
accommodation, training and field activities.

More information can be found on the Namibian Dolphin Project and our
umbrella organisation Sea Search by following these links (
www.namibiandolphinproject.com  www.seasearch.co.za)

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions
regarding this training opportunity.

Students who wish to apply should forward their CV and a letter of
motivation to nam.dolphin.edu at gmail.com <nam.dolphin.project at gmail.com> at
the earliest opportunity as spaces are limited.

Kind regards
Namibian Dolphin Project Team
--  --  --  --  --  --  --  -- --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --
 --  --  --  --  -- --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --
Simon Elwen Ph.D. Research Fellow at the Mammal Research Institute,
University of Pretoria

Based at Sea Search Africa - Bath Rd ,Muizenberg Cape Town.

Phone: +27 21 788 1206 (Off SA), +27 71 139 5951 (Mob SA), +264 81 421 4968
(Mob Namibia)

Sea Search Africa: www.seasearch.co.za & Namibian Dolphin Project:
www.namibiandolphinproject.com
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From whalelab at gmail.com  Sun Dec 27 03:51:05 2015
From: whalelab at gmail.com (whale lab)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2015 11:51:05 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Society of Ecological and Coastal Research: Marine
 Research Intern Program in British Columbia, Summer 2016
Message-ID: <CAFmNGsytX_GfDyVGFgXKHG+afzQpV3Bc_ptYo7naZ6XZBxAK4Q@mail.gmail.com>

SEACR MARINE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS ? SUMMER 2016

The Society for Ecological and Coastal Research - SEACR - is a non-profit
organization, established in 1998, dedicated to scientific research on the
ecology of near-shore marine systems. SEACR is sponsoring several long-term
ongoing research projects on gray whale ecology in Clayoquot Sound, British
Columbia, Canada, with some exciting additions this summer. The projects
are organized and run by members of the Whale Research Lab of the
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (
www.whalelab.geog.uvic.ca). Join us to celebrate 20 years of ecological
research in a beautiful part of British Columbia!

INTERNSHIPS

Enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in nature and science are
invited to discover the challenges of marine field research along Canada's
coastal rainforest through SEACR's Marine Research Intern Program!

MRIP is a volunteer program where Research Interns assist experienced and
dedicated marine biologists and ecologists with their field research.
Research Interns will live and work at a remote research field-station in
the coastal rainforest of Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, aiding the
current research projects (for more information see
http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/
whale <http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/whale> and 'recent research'
http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/research)

Internships are offered on a competitive basis, at cost and provide
invaluable exposure to boat based field work, the Pacific coastal ocean
environment, marine mammal research, intensive training and mentoring in
marine ecology, and encouragement to work and play hard! This year we will
continue with our long standing ecology projects, as well as new and
cutting edge acoustic programs.

We are offering 2, 4 or 6 week options. There is no deadline to apply.
However, approved applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come,
first serve basis.

*Sessions for 2016 are May 29-June 11, June 11 - June 24, July 12 - 25,
July 25 - August 7, August 7 - August 21, and August 21- September 4.*

QUALIFICATIONS

This internship is an excellent opportunity for an individual working
toward a career in marine science to gain practical experience in the
field.  Ideal candidates possess a personal interest in marine ecology and
a commitment to conservation research.

Marine research is difficult and challenging work, so being a Research
Intern is not for everyone! Those who wish to participate in MRIP must be
in good physical health, especially free of back and leg injuries, as the
field hours (in the boat and in the lab) can be long - though very
satisfying! This is not a program that certifies individuals in field
research. It is, however, an experience that delivers a unique opportunity
for education, development of field ecology research skills, travel, and
enjoyment of wildlife.

 THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

Flores Island is the home of the Ahousaht First Nations peoples and is
nestled in world-famous Clayoquot Sound, in the Pacific Coast rainforest.
Flores is an excellent place to learn about marine ecology and the study of
nature. Along with learning field and technical skills during the course
of work, when the opportunity arises Research Interns may engage in
informal talks with graduate students, take hikes along the Wild Side
Trail, have campfires, and interact with the Ahousaht First Nations
peoples. Professors from the University of Victoria, local scientists and
previous MRIP researchers will be frequent visitors to the field research
station. You participate all research activities, including line transect
surveys, photo-identification and mark-recapture studies, behavioural
observations, prey sampling, and acoustic data collection

Flores Island's natural beauty, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife will
keep you enthralled. Being here is the experience of a lifetime.

 APPLICATION PROCESS & COSTS

To qualify as a candidate for the MRIP, see the pre-application process on
our website: http://whalelab.geog. uvic.ca/MRIPapply
<http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/MRIPapply>. There is no minimum age or
academic requirement, but those under 18 years old considering an
internship will need to provide extra supporting documents.

 Unlike many other volunteer internship opportunities, SEACR provides and
organizes the room and board for our interns at cost. The internship
package includes basic accommodations and three meals per day at the
research station. Interns and research staff live together and are
responsible for cooking and cleaning duties. Rooms are shared with at least
one other person. The internship costs do not include transportation to and
from the research camp on Flores Island, personal items, or special dietary
requirements. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required upon acceptance to
MRIP.

Two week Internship is $ 2,300 CDN
Four week Internship is $ 3,600 CDN
Six week Internship is $ 5,800 CDN

If you are interested in applying for a position, please see the details of
our application process on our http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/MRIPapply

Questions regarding the MRIP application or internships can be directed by
email to: whalelab at gmail.com

 ****************************

Society for Ecological and Coastal Research
P.O. Box 35052
Victoria, British Columbia
CANADA V8T 5G2
whalelab at gmail.com
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From whalelab at gmail.com  Sun Dec 27 04:10:49 2015
From: whalelab at gmail.com (whale lab)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:10:49 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Naturalist Course, March 19-20, 2016, Victoria, BC.
Message-ID: <CAFmNGsx+1cSf5v3VzATJhHQ79_z_5bxayF7zEse_sWwHhOO05A@mail.gmail.com>

The Society for Ecological and Coastal Research - SEACR - is a non-profit
organization, established in 1998, dedicated to scientific research on the
ecology of near-shore marine systems. Registration for a Marine Naturalist
course run by SEACR is now being taken. The course will run March 19-20,
2016 and be hosted at the University of Victoria, BC. The course includes
16 hours of instruction including presentations on local marine ecology and
practical naturalist interpretation techniques. Course will be taught by
professional marine researchers and naturalists. Course fee is $200 for
both days, or $100 per day.  Lectures will incorporate bones, slides, video
and other visual aids to help describe ecology and act as tactile teaching
tools. We will also spend time in discussion with, and hearing anecdotes
from, scientists, and experienced guides and professionals. The course will
focus on marine mammals common to the BC coast; however, there will also be
a look at examples of the more rare and fascinating species visiting the
west coast. Find more information here:
http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/naturalist

This course is designed for all levels of interest: those taking to enhance
knowledge and general curiosity, as well as being an excellent opportunity
for an individual working towards a job in the marine ecotourism industry.
Upon completion of the course participants will receive a course pack, a
recommended reading list, and a certificate recognized by Professional
Whale Watching Operators on the coast.

Questions regarding the Marine Naturalist Course can be directed by email
to: whalelab at gmail.com
To register - send an email expressing your interest to whalelab at gmail.com,
and a reply with further details for enrolment as well as a course
description will follow.

 ****************************

Society for Ecological and Coastal Research
P.O. Box 35052
Victoria, British Columbia
CANADA V8T 5G2
whalelab at gmail.com
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From CmsOffice.ae at cms.int  Mon Dec 28 00:16:34 2015
From: CmsOffice.ae at cms.int (CmsOffice.ae)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:16:34 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Job opening: Associate Programme Management Officer
 (Marine), Dugong MOU Secretariat
Message-ID: <AM4PR01MB15565340AB7925B41373D7B68DFB0@AM4PR01MB1556.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com>

Dear All,

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an intergovernmental treaty aiming to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their migratory range. The Convention Secretariat is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). CMS Office - Abu Dhabi coordinates two international agreements under the Convention's framework: the CMS Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range (Dugong MOU) and the CMS MOU on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU).

CMS Office - Abu Dhabi is looking for an Associate Programme Management Officer (Marine) to the Dugong MOU Secretariat. Deadline for applications is 20 January 2016. Please see full details of the job opening on the UN Careers Portal: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=52040 . Applications should be submitted via the UN Careers Portal (this requires registering to UN INSPIRA). Applications sent via email won't be considered.


We'd appreciate if you could share with your networks as appropriate.

Many thanks and best regards,


Jenny Renell
Associate Programme Management Officer
Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi
United Nations Environment Programme
c/o Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
P.O.Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
cmsoffice.ae at cms.int<mailto:cmsoffice.ae at cms.int>
www.cms.int/dugong<http://www.cms.int/dugong> www.cms.int/raptors<http://www.cms.int/raptors>

[cid:image005.jpg at 01D14169.965FD750]<http://www.cms.int/>  [cid:image006.jpg at 01D14169.965FD750] <http://www.unep.org/>


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From ecs2016conference at gmail.com  Sat Dec 26 01:29:52 2015
From: ecs2016conference at gmail.com (ECS2016 Madeira Conference)
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2015 09:29:52 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Results Abstracts Submitted - 30a Conference of the
 European Cetacean Society, Madeira, March 2016
Message-ID: <CAGP9Hm5Dzn+ADUK7fXL+x-rt3vXD15uzLafK=6mL2WJgvMKZ-w@mail.gmail.com>

 Dear Contributors,

The results of the review of abstracts submitted to the 30th Annual ECS
Conference, Funchal, Madeira, 2016, are now available on the ECS website.
So please go to your account and check the result of your submission.

Please note that you are also required to complete registration for the
conference to complete the acceptance procedure. If you do not register,
you will not be able to present.

The early registration deadline is 15 January 2016.

Looking forward to see you all in Madeira next March.

Best regards


Cl?udia Ribeiro
____________________
Chair of the Scientific Committe
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From lhowes at bostonharborcruises.com  Mon Dec 28 11:28:38 2015
From: lhowes at bostonharborcruises.com (Laura Howes)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:28:38 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] NEAq Marine Mammal Education and Research Internship -
 Spring spots available
Message-ID: <BN3PR0601MB1430DFC83EA92A55091084D1D8FB0@BN3PR0601MB1430.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

Hello,

The New England Aquarium is currently accepting Spring and Summer applicants for their Marine Mammal Education and Research Internship to serve aboard the New England Aquarium whale watch, which is partnered with Boston Harbor Cruises.

Marine Mammal Education & Research Interns are responsible for collecting, and transcribing data related to the identification and behavior of marine mammals found in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Interns also take a big role in public education and environmental interpretation aboard the vessels. Additional duties include data entry, humpback photo-identification processing, and other educational outreach.

Please click the following link to be redirected to a full description of the internship position: http://www.neaq.org/get_involved/volunteering_and_internships/internships/complete_list_of_internships/position_details.php?id=101

You must apply through the New Aquarium Website:
http://www.neaq.org/get_involved/volunteering_and_internships/internships/applying_for_an_internship.php

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, 2 references, a letter of recommendation, questionnaire, and a college transcript to intern at neaq.org<mailto:intern at neaq.org>. Please contact NEAq directly to apply to this program.

Sincerely,

Laura Howes
--
Laura Howes
Director of Marine Education & Conservation
Boston Harbor Cruises
One Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
p: (617) 227-4321 ext 277
lhowes at bostonharborcruises.com<mailto:lhowes at bostonharborcruises.com>
[ALL CAPS logo email sig]<http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/>

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From danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 15:07:23 2015
From: danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com (Daniela Silvia Pace)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:07:23 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Fwd: New review: Cetaceans Value and Conservation in the
 Mediterranean Sea
In-Reply-To: <CABXa5YbUH3cgfYoq1XiCYU+6w84mGrnJKbbbqhoc4Q_3W2xNEg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABXa5YbUH3cgfYoq1XiCYU+6w84mGrnJKbbbqhoc4Q_3W2xNEg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABXa5YbPAH0OxWGWR7otUC61tVGuu4yRj3jjcqVGj3+ACCxmVw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Colleagues,
following the high number of notes regarding the wrong link provided for
the pdf download, please try with these other two:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285779544_CETACEANS_VALUE_AND_CONSERVATION_IN_THE_MEDITERRANEAN_SEA

http://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/biodiversity-endangered-species-abstract.php?abstract_id=64133

We are very sorry, but we didn't understand the reason for this strange
mistake ..

With very best wishes,
Daniela



*Daniela Silvia Pace*
President, Oceanomare Delphis Onlus
p: +39 346 1039652 <danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com> / f: +39 06 50910791
<%2B39%200650910791> e:danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org w:
oceanomaredelphis.org <http://www.oceanomaredelphis.org/>
<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oceanomare-Delphis-Onlus/160510983980667?ref=br_rs>
  <https://www.linkedin.com/pub/daniela-silvia-pace/b/3a8/ba7>
<https://twitter.com/OD_onlus>
*Oceanomare Delphis Onlus* [CF 92045790398. P IVA 03923430403 - legal head
office: via guglielmo oberdan 27, 47921 rimini (RN), italy - operation
offices: via gino marinuzzi 74, 00124 rome (RM), italy; via zaro 22, 80075
forio d'ischia (NA), italy; piazza bisio 31, 15040 valmacca (AL), italy]



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Daniela Silvia Pace <danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com>
Date: 2015-12-22 11:11 GMT+01:00
Subject: New review: Cetaceans Value and Conservation in the Mediterranean
Sea
To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca


Dear Colleagues,


we are pleased to announce that the following Open Access review has been
published which may be of interest to Marmamers:


Pace DS, Tizzi R, Mussi B (2015) Cetaceans Value and Conservation in the
Mediterranean Sea. J Biodivers Endanger Species S1:004.
doi:10.4172/2332-2543.S1.004


Open Access link:
http://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/cetaceans-value-and-conservation-in-the-mediterranean-sea-2167-1206-S1-004.pdf
<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2015.11.012>


Please note that some typos are present in the pdf file and that the final,
corrected version will be available soon.



Abstract

This review provides an overview of the Mediterranean diversity and
conservation status of cetaceans, and the value associated with their
conservation and non-consumptive use.

The Mediterranean Sea is one of the world's diversity hotspots; its
biodiversity is increasingly under threat in the whole region and key
species as cetaceans are under challenge for conservation. All the
identified threats are interlinked and cumulatively contribute to the
habitat degradation as well as reduced health status of the cetaceans that
live there.
Whales and dolphins, defined as charismatic megafauna, flag species, apex
predators and bio indicators of the marine environment health are demanding
social substantial changes. Needs are for spatial prioritization within a
comprehensive framework for regional conservation planning, the acquisition
of additional information identifying critical habitats in data-poor areas
and for data deficient species, and addressing the challenges of
establishing transboundary governance and collaboration in socially,
culturally and politically complex conditions.
This paper also examines research gaps, questions and issues (population
abundance estimates, as well as the biological, ecological, physiological
characteristics) surrounding cetacean species in the context of
biodiversity conservation and highlights the need for targeted conservation
management actions to reduce sources of disturbance by key threatening
processes in the Mediterranean Sea.
The ?precautionary principle? must be adopted at all levels in attempts to
mitigate impacts and thus provides scope for the translation of the
principle into operational measures.
As natural entities, cetaceans have their objective intrinsic value, not
humanly conferred.


Merry Christmas and happy 2016 to all of you!


Daniela, Raffaella & Barbara



*Daniela Silvia Pace*
President, Oceanomare Delphis Onlus
p: +39 346 1039652 <danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com> / f: +39 06 50910791
<%2B39%200650910791> e:danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org w:
oceanomaredelphis.org <http://www.oceanomaredelphis.org/>
<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oceanomare-Delphis-Onlus/160510983980667?ref=br_rs>
  <https://www.linkedin.com/pub/daniela-silvia-pace/b/3a8/ba7>
<https://twitter.com/OD_onlus>
*Oceanomare Delphis Onlus* [CF 92045790398. P IVA 03923430403 - legal head
office: via guglielmo oberdan 27, 47921 rimini (RN), italy - operation
offices: via gino marinuzzi 74, 00124 rome (RM), italy; via zaro 22, 80075
forio d'ischia (NA), italy; piazza bisio 31, 15040 valmacca (AL), italy]
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From ivlarkin at ufl.edu  Wed Dec 30 12:17:01 2015
From: ivlarkin at ufl.edu (Larkin,Iskande (Iske))
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:17:01 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Reminder - Aquatic Animal Health online spring course -
 Class starts Jan 5th
Message-ID: <d94c44aaab794e48a07c4e02779a5a96@AHC-EXCH08.ad.ufl.edu>


Hi All,

I just wanted to send out one last reminder that our University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Aquatic Wildlife Health online course is being moved to the Spring semester (previously offered in the summer).  Registration remains open until classes start on Jan 5th.

Spring class (2016)
Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. More information can be found at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-wildlife-health-issues/

For further information about this or other classes and enrollment, contact Dr Iske Larkin (ivlarkin at ufl.edu<mailto:ivlarkin at ufl.edu>)

If you are interested, registration is now open for Spring term 2016.  Class begins Tuesday, Jan 5th and runs through Wednesday, Apr 20th.

Sincerely,
Dr Larkin

[Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig]
Iske V. Larkin, PhD
Lecturer & Education Coordinator
Aquatic Animal Health Program
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
PO Box 100136
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32610

For packages 32608
Office phone - 352-294-4095
Work cell - 352-494-1742
Fax - 352-392-8289
Program web page: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu

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From jon.kurland at noaa.gov  Thu Dec 31 09:27:55 2015
From: jon.kurland at noaa.gov (Jon Kurland - NOAA Federal)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:27:55 -0900
Subject: [MARMAM] NMFS Alaska Protected Resources Job Posting
In-Reply-To: <CAFqx=adSC38RCP46HmG-oALOmeKNMWa67DFS8e_7f2sBoMCbjA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFqx=adSC38RCP46HmG-oALOmeKNMWa67DFS8e_7f2sBoMCbjA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFqx=aejdadzZ9bddCxj1OniG6cgHrZ6gmf+Wvu2frHM=AgSQA@mail.gmail.com>

This position is now posted at the following link, closing on January 14.
Happy new year!
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425156500


On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 2:56 PM, Jon Kurland - NOAA Federal <
jon.kurland at noaa.gov> wrote:

> The NMFS Alaska Region, Protected Resources Division, will soon be
> re-advertising to fill a Resource Management Specialist position, ZP 401
> band III (GS 11/12 equivalent), that was posted on usajobs.gov last
> August.  The division is responsible for management of a variety of
> protected species including whales, fur seals, ice seals, harbor seals, and
> Steller sea lions.  The position will be located in Juneau.
>
>
> The person hired for this job will work in a team environment to conduct
> analyses and implement conservation actions to promote the management and
> recovery of protected species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and
> Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).  The focus will be on addressing the
> impacts of commercial fisheries on marine mammals.  We're looking for
> someone with excellent project management, analytical, writing, and verbal
> communication skills, and hopefully having experience with the MMPA and
> ESA.  The position will be advertised for all qualified applicants (status
> and non-status).
>
>
> The announcement will be posted at www.usajobs.gov towards the end of
> December.  We are allowed to have only a brief application period; hence
> this early notification.
>
>
> If you're interested, please get your resume and transcripts ready to
> submit when the announcement is posted.  Anyone who has questions about the
> job should feel free to contact Aleria Jensen (aleria.jensen at noaa.gov,
> 907-586-7248) or me (jon.kurland at noaa.gov, 907-586-7638).  Please forward
> this email to others who may be interested.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jon Kurland
>
> Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected Resources
>
> NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region
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From monica.pepe at whales.org  Thu Dec 31 09:42:17 2015
From: monica.pepe at whales.org (Monica Pepe)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 17:42:17 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Whale and Dolphin Conservation,
 NA Field Research Internship Positions
Message-ID: <0B82DCA9D7826C4E8F27B482571768A4C03DA5DF@WDCS-RED.wdcs-net.wdcs.org>

WDC North America (NA), located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, offers internships and field volunteer positions, providing research, policy, education and administration experience in working for an international non-profit organization. We are currently accepting applications for internships for spring and summer 2016, beginning as early as April 1st; the deadline to apply is Sunday, February 7th, 2016 by midnight EST.
Internships are offered to qualified applicants throughout the year, allowing each participant/student to customize their learning experience based on their interest, skill set, and availability.  Successful applicants will become proficient at field data collection, educational outreach, and conservation of marine mammals. Interns will also complete a focused project furthering professional development. More information about previous interns and project completed can be found at http://us.whales.org/wdc-na-internship-residential-volunteer-program.

Background to the program
The focus of the WDC internship/volunteer program is to give participants exposure to all aspects of working with a conservation non-profit organization. Successful candidates are tasked with everything from field research to office administration. All interns gain experience with public speaking by interacting with passengers aboard whale watching vessels, participating in school talks and other public outreach events. Other potential opportunities include writing blogs, water sampling, attending workshops/conferences, and responding to stranded animals, though these are not guaranteed opportunities. This program exposes interns to real world experiences that will help them develop the skills and understanding needed to succeed in the field of marine mammal conversation and research. Participants will gain an in-depth perspective of this field and a better understanding of where their interests lie. Through this internship, a number of skills are developed including analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

As part of the field work experience, interns will learn species identification, behavioral sequencing, data collection and photo identification research techniques on marine mammals in the Gulf of Maine.  They will also have the opportunity to go out on commercial whale watching boats several times a week (field season is April through October) to photograph and record sightings of humpback, finback, and minke whales, as well as other notable marine wildlife. The frequency of fieldwork is weather dependent. Days not in the field will be spent at the office uploading photos and data into our photo identification database or working on any projects that might be assigned.

Based on time of year and the interest level of successful applicants, the intern program may include all or some portion of the following:

Education and Outreach
*         Whale Watch Naturalist Training
*         Outreach to local schools and the general public
*         Assisting with and learning about the importance of ecotourism and best practices
*         Writing blogs about work conducted or current events while interning with WDC
*         Attendance at conferences and meetings

Research
*         Cataloging individually identifiable humpback and finback whales
*         Collection of marine mammal sightings and distributional data in the Southern Gulf of Maine
*         Researching and assisting with grant applications
*         Analyzing body condition of marine mammals through scarring and skin condition
*         Preparing a report of the previous season's whale sightings with historical analysis, risk issues and the impact of cumulative developmental threats
*         Attendance and participation in stranding training and events

Conservation
*         Supporting WDC personnel at key conservation meetings
*         Literature research for written and oral comments submitted to federal agencies

At the end of the program our hope is that interns will be able to leave with a comprehensive understanding of both the exciting and routine aspects of what it takes to research and conserve marine mammals.

There is no fee or compensation for the internship/volunteer positions. Participants must arrange for their own transportation to and from Plymouth and provide their own food. Limited housing with a shared bedroom is available on site for a monthly fee of $300, which is strictly to offset the cost of housing.

Assistance can be provided in finding alternate housing at the request of the applicant, and those that can provide their own housing are encouraged to apply.
WDC is willing to help qualified students obtain credits for the program through their college or university. The program requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks, with the possibility of extending the term on a case-by-case basis.

International applicants interested in the internship program must be able to secure their own travel Visa and other required documentation.

Candidate Requirements
*         Fluency in English.
*         Must be 18 years or older (preference given to students matriculated in or recently graduated from appropriate graduate or under graduate degree programs.)
*         Be able to show proof of valid health insurance.
*         Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team.
*         Be open to long days in the field or office.
*         Ability to work on sea going vessels for long hours that may require physical labor.
*         Good computer skills - familiarity with operating PCs and MACs.
*         Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
*         Familiar with literature research protocols is beneficial.
*         Ability to function well under pressure.
*         Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people of all ages and able to handle unanticipated situations.
*         Familiarity with DSLR camera, GPS equipment is preferred.
*         Ability to impart information in an understandable way to the public under a variety of conditions.
NOTE:  You need not be a marine biology student/graduate to apply. There is no requirement for a relevant degree program.



How to Apply
Please submit the following via e-mail to monica.pepe at whales.org<mailto:monica.pepe at whales.org>:
1.     Cover letter and resume
2.     Contact information for two references including e-mail, phone number, and your affiliation to the reference
3.     A supporting document of no more than 500 words answering one of the following:
*         Do whales die through human's knowledge or ignorance?
*         Preservation or conservation. Which offers the best route to a sustainable population of an endangered species and why?



Applicants should make sure they clearly indicate their availability (specific dates, if possible) in their cover letter.  We are currently accepting applications for internships for spring and summer 2016, beginning as early as April 1st; the deadline to apply is Sunday, February 7th, 2016 by midnight EST. Successful applicants will be contacted after the deadline to arrange for an interview.



Any additional questions should be directed to Monica Pepe via email at monica.pepe at whales.org<mailto:monica.pepe at whales.org> or by calling the office at (508) 746-2522.

WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. WDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin.

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Monica Pepe
Conservation and Education Manager

Telephone: +1 508 746 2522
Skype monica.c.pepe

WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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From lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov  Thu Dec 31 15:53:00 2015
From: lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov (Lizabeth Kashinsky - NOAA Affiliate)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:53:00 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] REMINDER-CLOSING DATE on Monday January 4,
 2016 for Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program JIMAR/PIFSC Biological
 Research Technician and Assistant positions
Message-ID: <CABoCY-pW7BvmcF4aMPnOYzJpxakmWr=DM=_NHdSO5ChhHaCoqw@mail.gmail.com>

Interested in working for the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program in the
new year? We are recruiting for field camp leaders (Biological Research
Technician Job ID 15724) and assistants (Biological Research Assistant Job
ID 15723) for the 2016 Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program field season.

The closing date for both positions is Monday January 4 (with a possible
extension to January 7).

To apply for the Biological Research Technician position go to:

https://hrweb.rcuh.com/psc/hrprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL


To apply for the Biological Research Assistant go to:

https://hrweb.rcuh.com/psc/hrprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL

See below for more information.



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Lizabeth Kashinsky - NOAA Affiliate <lizabeth.kashinsky at noaa.gov>
Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 4:25 PM
Subject: CLOSING DATE January 4, 2016 for Hawaiian Monk Seal Research
Program JIMAR/PIFSC Biological Research Technician and Assistant positions
To: marmam at lists.uvic.ca


The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) works with
the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries
Science Center through a cooperative agreement with the University of
Hawaii to conduct research and recovery activities on Hawaiian monk seals.
JIMAR hires program staff through the Research Corporation of the
University of Hawaii (RCUH) and is currently seeking applicants for *Biological
Research Technicians and Biological Research Assistants *for the 2016 field
research season. Selected individuals will study the endangered Hawaiian
monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This work is part of a
long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation
program by NMFS and includes: conducting trend counts, tagging seals,
identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied
bleach marks, monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements,
migration, performing necropsies, collecting scat & spew samples for food
habitat, parasite load, and hormonal analysis, collecting tissue samples
for DNA analysis, and collecting and removing debris capable of entangling
seals and other wildlife.  Behavior data are also collected at some
sites. Researchers at some sites may participate in shark mitigation
activities.

General information about the program can be found at:

http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/hawaiian_monk_seal/



The number of positions and/or continuation of the program are subject to
funding.  These positions will be for all or a subset of the 6 major monk
seal sub-populations in the NWHI. Fieldwork is accomplished by 2-4 member
teams in remote camps.  Researchers live in either wall tents or buildings
at the various sites.  All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel;
830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and one is accessible by plane.  Few (if any)
supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited.


The employment period will include 2-3 weeks of training and packing in
Honolulu. Once the field season is over, an additional 1-2 weeks of
employment will take place in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize
data.  Dates are subject to change, but the positions are tentatively
scheduled to begin mid to late March with a field deployment date in early
to mid April. Field staff will be deployed approximately 4.5 months with a
tentative return date in late August or early September. The position end
date is tentatively scheduled for some time in mid-September. Travel to and
from Honolulu and food, lodging, and transportation in Honolulu  before
deployment are not provided.  Transportation between Honolulu and field
sites and food and lodging in the field are provided. Due to unforeseen
circumstances, departure delays could result in longer periods in Honolulu
that may result in additional uncompensated living expenses.


Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien, and must be
able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access the work
location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA vessel.


Instructions to apply for both positions are in the job postings below. *Please
clearly** address all qualifications in your cover letter. *


JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Technician

Job ID 15724


Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of
Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine
and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIFSC) in Honolulu,
Hawaii.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational
needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance
with applicable Federal/State laws.

*DUTIES: * Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the main Hawaiian
Islands.  Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals.
Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls.  Required to lead
other field personnel. Responsible for returning and storing all field
equipment and supplies at the end of field season.  Collaborates with
scientists within NMFS to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian
monk seal.

*PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: * Associate's Degree from an
accredited community college in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries
Oceanography, or other related field. *EXPERIENCE: * One to three (1-3)
years of field experience, including experience working within small groups
in remote settings.  Experience conducting research on Hawaiian monk
seals.  Experience handling monk seals. * ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: * Working
knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases. Must be able to meet and maintain United
States Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access work location.  Must
be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.  Good communications skills
(both written and oral). Leadership and decision-making skills.   Ability
to perform data entry.  For positions requiring travel between
multiple-island atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat operations
(having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA
small boat component training). Post Offer/Employment Conditions:  Must be
able to meet and maintain US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements for working in
a federal facility, which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal
background check performed prior to date of hire and maintained throughout
duration of employment.  Must be able to pass pre-deployment training
requirements including field medical training before being deployed to
remote island. * PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to swim.  Ability
to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.  Must be able to
work long hours in the sun.  Must be able to walk long distances (up to
seven (7) miles) in the sand carrying twenty-five to thirty-five (25-35)
pounds of field gear unassisted.  Must be able to obtain and maintain
medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other
appropriate vessels, which includes providing proof of required
immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. *POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS: * As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to
all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to
University of Hawaii's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.
Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures
or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to
disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of
employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).

*SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  *Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal
field camp.  Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine
mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry
experience.  Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine
mammology or related field.  Ability to perform basic data analysis.  For
positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess the
ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats.

*INQUIRIES: * Nicole Wakazuru-Yoza 956-5018 (Oahu).

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:* Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on
?Employment?; select ?Apply? and navigate to ?See Job Announcements and/or
Apply for a Job.? You must submit the following documents online to be
considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History,
4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of
Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be
submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard
Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have
access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send
additional documents to rcuhhr at rcuh.com. If you have questions on the
application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344.
Please apply before 1/4/16


JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Assistant
Job ID 15723


Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of
Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine
and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries
(NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu,
Hawaii.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational
needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance
with applicable Federal/State laws.


*DUTIES:  *Under guidance of field camp leader and/or NMFS personnel,
assists in camp preparations, daily maintenance and operation of field
camp, and collection of census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals
in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the main
Hawaiian Islands.  Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls.
Assists with return, repair, and cleanup of field equipment and supplies at
the end of camp and with the processing of field data.

*PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:*  High School Diploma or
G.E.D. equivalent. *EXPERIENCE: * One to three (1-3) years of field
experience, including experience working within small groups in remote
settings.  Experience with handling of wildlife.  *ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:*
Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases. Must be able to meet and maintain United
States Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access work location.  Must
be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.   Good communication and team
skills.  Ability to perform data entry. For positions requiring travel
between multiple-island atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat
operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course
(MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training). *Post Offer/Employment
Conditions*:  Must be able to meet and maintain US Department of Commerce
(DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security
requirements for working in a federal facility, which includes being
fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed prior to date
of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment.  Must be able to
pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training
before being deployed to remote islands. *PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
Ability to swim.  Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods
of time.  Must be able to work long hours in the sun.  Must be able to walk
long distances (up to seven (7) miles) in the sand carrying twenty-five to
thirty-five (25-35) pounds of field gear unassisted.  Must be able to
manually restrain immature seals (up to two hundred (200) pounds
assisted).  Must be able to obtain and maintain medical clearance for
embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels,
which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining
the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation
Operations. *POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:*  As a condition of
employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and
procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawaii's and/or
business entity's policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or
business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal
laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not
limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or
criminal penalties, etc.).

*SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:*  Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal
field camp.  Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine
mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry
experience.  Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine
mammology or related field.  For positions requiring travel between
multiple-island atolls, possess prior experience operating small boats
and/or the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats.

*INQUIRIES: * Nicole Wakazuru-Yoza 956-5018 (Oahu).

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: *Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on
?Employment?; select ?Apply? and navigate to ?See Job Announcements and/or
Apply for a Job.? You must submit the following documents online to be
considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History,
4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of
Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be
submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard
Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have
access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send
additional documents to rcuhhr at rcuh.com. If you have questions on the
application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344.
Please apply before 1/4/2016
-- 
Lizabeth Kashinsky
JIMAR/Veterinary Program Senior Supervisor
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/PSD
1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
Ph: (808) 725-5719
Fax: (808) 725-5567



-- 
Lizabeth Kashinsky
JIMAR/Veterinary Program Senior Supervisor
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/PSD
1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
Ph: (808) 725-5719
Fax: (808) 725-5567
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From akkayaaylin at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 04:25:28 2015
From: akkayaaylin at yahoo.com (aylin akkaya)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:25:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MARMAM] RESEARCHER POSITION IN MARINE MAMMALS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
References: <1420723590.4607821.1451391928288.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1420723590.4607821.1451391928288.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>

TWORESEARCHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE 


?
Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) iscurrently seeking for two researcher, based in beautiful city Antalya, Turkey.The project is focused on the conservation of marine mammals (dominantlybottlenose dolphins, beaked whales and Mediterranean monk seals), monitoringtheir abundance, distribution, behaviour by using a combination of boat andland surveys.


?
Researchers are primarily responsible for maintaining thecetacean research program and coordinating the volunteers. An important part ofthe work involves behavioural data collection, theodolite operation,photographing individuals and cataloguing dolphin/monk seal pictures, dataentry, supervise volunteers. Training will be provided beforehand. 


?
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

-Coordinate between the project director and projectvolunteers

-Be in charge of shared house and weekly work plan

-Train the volunteers on land and boat based surveys,photo ID, data entry

-Optional opportunity to undertake a personal researchproject supervised by the project director. 


?
Requirements:

The successful applicant is expected to have completeda BSc degree (or higher) in biology, marine biology or zoology and able todemonstrate previous experience in marine mammal research. A strong knowledge onmarine mammal species in Mediterranean is an advantage. Practical experience ofphoto-identification (both photography and matching) and theodolite operationis desirable. The applicant must be proficient with database and wordprocessing software and be willing to learn new software applications. 


?
Researchers must be self-motivated, with the drive anddetermination to work independently and responsibly. Minimum commitment is fivemonth. The position is open as early as January.


?
This position is unpaid, but accommodation plus pucketmoney to cover some of the food expenses will be provided. ?Researcher will be responsible for their owntravel expenses to Antalya.


?
To apply:

Send CV and covering letter, with the names of tworeferees, by e-mail to?info at dmad.org.tr or akkayaaylinn at gmail.com. 

Deadline for Applications:?Sunday 10th January2015.

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From akkayaaylin at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 04:29:00 2015
From: akkayaaylin at yahoo.com (aylin akkaya)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:29:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MARMAM] VOLUNTEER POSITION IN MARINE MAMMALS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
References: <1334883588.4619193.1451392140416.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1334883588.4619193.1451392140416.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>

Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) isaccepting volunteers starting from February 2016.


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DMAD is dedicated to run marine mammal research and toincrease public awareness (specifically working with fishermen and in-needkids) in the region. Despite the large cetacean biodiversity in thenortheastern Levantine, there haven?t been any long-term studies in the area.Therefore, we aim to fulfil the knowledge gaps on marine mammals. This projectprovides an excellent opportunity for post-grads, students and individualsinterested in getting more experience and knowledge in the field of marinemammal research.


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VOLUNTEERS are responsible from behavioural datacollection, theodolite operation, photographing individuals and cataloguingdolphin/monk seal pictures, data entry. Training will be provided beforehand.In addition, there will be ArcGIS and SPSS courses running which will be freefor volunteers during their stay.


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REQUIREMENTS?

A biology background is not mandatory butadvantageous. What is more important is the applicant should be enthusiasticand self-motivated on marine mammal conservation and willing tolearn.?Minimum commitment is one month, although for a fuller experiencewe recommend two or more months.?

This position is unpaid and requires a contribution fee of 500euro per monthwhich covers the accommodation and project related activities.?

TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and CV to?info at dmad.org.tr. For moreinformation please visit?www.dmad.org.tr?or email us.
Have a good day,

Dr. Aylin Akkaya Bas

Project Director

Deniz Memelileri Arast?rma Dernegi (DMAD)

Marine Mammals Research Association

+90 5337739867

info at dmad.org.trt

www.dmad.org.tr

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From aapprill at whoi.edu  Tue Dec 29 07:32:17 2015
From: aapprill at whoi.edu (Amy Apprill)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:32:17 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] The Whale Microbiome - free educational video and crowd
	funding
Message-ID: <5682A781.2050701@whoi.edu>

Hello marine mammal community,

I wanted to make you aware of a new educational video about the 'The 
humpback microbiome' available free via Science magazine online. The 
video is part of the 'XX Files: Extraordinary Science, Extraordinary 
Women' series, which features 8 female scientists in action: 
http://specialprojects.sciencemag.org/xxfiles/episode-8/

Also, please help us spread the word about a crowd funding project my 
lab is pursuing to sequence the microbiome of more whales!  We have 2 
days left to fundraise about $600 for this project (tax-deductible, no 
overhead and therefore all money goes to research!).  You can learn more 
through this link: give.whoi.edu/goto/whalebuddies

Thanks and happy holidays,
Amy

Amy Apprill, Assistant Scientist
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
aapprill at whoi.edu
www.whoi.edu/website/amy-apprill/
Follow us on *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/apprilllab
and *Twitter*: @AmyApprill
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