From KMathes at LBAOP.ORG Tue Mar 1 16:28:52 2016 From: KMathes at LBAOP.ORG (Kera Mathes) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 00:28:52 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Photo ID Internship Message-ID: <606c44422ccc499888b6cc7de368b3e9@E2K13ENT.aop.org> The Aquarium of the Pacific seeks interns to join the Marine Mammal Photo ID program for the Summer session. This intern will be responsible for assisting the Boats Coordinator on photo IDing blue whales, fin whales, and humpback whales during our daily whale watching cruises, as well as interpreting data to guests at the Aquarium. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is March 11, 2016. Commitment: 15-20 hours/week for 16 weeks starting in mid May/Early June and lasting through September. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Taking dorsal fin photos of animals encountered during daily cruises Maintain detailed data logs of sightings and enter them into databases Answer questions and interpreting for guests on board and at the Aquarium. Photo processing and IDing individual whales seen during daily trips as needed QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 or over Major/ed in biology, marine biology, or conservation a plus Lift a maximum of 50 lbs KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Each applicant must have a broad knowledge of ecological and biological principles, especially those relating to marine habitats, Ability to spend many hours standing especially on a boat Experience working with digital SLR camera's a plus but not required Experience in data entry Comfortable speaking in front of large groups Have excellent oral and written communication skills Be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and work with a diverse group of people. For more info and to apply, please visit http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/volunteer/college_internships/ Kera Mathes Education Coordinator Aqurium of the Pacific 562-951-1651 kmathes at lbaop.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com Tue Mar 1 08:39:19 2016 From: danielasilvia.pace at gmail.com (Daniela Silvia Pace) Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 17:39:19 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?Registration_Opening_-_International_Workshop_?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=9CConservation_and_Research_Networking_on_Short-b?= =?utf-8?q?eaked_Common_Dolphin_=28Delphinus_delphis=29_in_the_Medi?= =?utf-8?q?terranean_Sea=E2=80=9D?= Message-ID: *1st International Workshop * ?*Conservation and Research Networking on Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the Mediterranean Sea*? 13-15 April 2016, Ischia Island, Italy In order to promote greater participation in international dialogue and scientific knowledge exchange on Mediterranean common dolphin, essential to strengthen both the scientific and conservation efforts on the species locally, nationally and internationally, Oceanomare Delphis Onlus (ODO) and the Biological Conservation Research Foundation (BICREF), together with OceanCare , are jointly organizing the first International Workshop on this Mediterranean endangered cetacean species at ?Albergo della Regina Isabella ?, Ischia Island, Italy. The event will focus on current status and trends of the species in the Mediterranean Sea in order to: - assess the species under the IUCN Red List criteria; - share scientific information and methodologies between research groups; - enhance conservation efforts, locally and internationally; - define a platform for launching new partnerships, activities or projects. The detailed program is available here . Members of international public/private organizations and of academic institutions will be represented. The participation of observers is welcomed and we would like to encourage anyone with interest in this cetacean species to participate in our exploration of new effective conservation ideas and possibilities. Observers have to cover their own expenses, as well as a registration fee of 100 euro, 70 for students. Early registration deadline: 31st March 2016. Please register before in order to take advantage of the lower registration fees. Findings, conclusions and action plans resulting from the workshop will be published as a Special Issue of Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. Please don't hesitate to forward this message to colleagues or person you think interested. If you need more information, please contact us at postmaster at oceanomaredelphis.org or visit the Workshop web page Looking forward to see you in Ischia! Best wishes, The Organizational Committee Daniela Silvia Pace, Barbara Mussi, Oceanomare Delphis Onlus Adriana Vella, Joseph Vella, Biology Conservation Research Foundation Silvia Frey, OceanCare -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From robsonbight at cetussociety.org Wed Mar 2 19:52:58 2016 From: robsonbight at cetussociety.org (Robson Bight) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 19:52:58 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?Summer_Volunteer_Opportunities_with_Cetus?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=99_Robson_Bight_Warden_Program?= Message-ID: Summer Volunteer Opportunities with Cetus? Robson Bight Warden Program! Cetus is a non-profit, marine conservation society, which operates in the waters around Victoria and Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Since 2005 we have worked to reduce disturbances to marine mammals on the British Columbia coast and promote respect for our marine environment through on-the-water and land-based education, outreach and direct monitoring activities. The Robson Bight Marine Warden Program operates in Johnstone Strait, in the waters around the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. The ecological reserve is designated for the protection of critical habitat of the Northern Resident killer whales. This is a unique area where the whales often come to rub their bodies along the underwater beaches. Our marine wardens monitor vessels and marine mammal populations, and educate boaters and kayakers about the reserve and their impacts around it. The Robson Bight Marine Warden Program is comprised of a water based monitoring and educational component and a land based monitoring station called Eagle Eye, situated on a cliff opposite the ecological reserve. *Cetus is looking for enthusiastic and hard working individuals to fill the Robson Bight Marine Warden Program Summer Volunteer positions:* Volunteer positions will be based out of a rustic field camp in Boat Bay on West Cracroft Island located near Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Positions will be offered between June 27th and September 10th 2016. We require a minimum 3-week commitment. Preference will be given to those who are able to stay for the full 11 weeks. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of possible tasks ranging from community outreach and education to marine mammal response and data collection. Our programs focus on protecting British Columbia?s marine mammal populations and encouraging others to do the same. Interns may also have the opportunity to spend time on our monitoring vessels in which case they will participate in data collection, data entry and on-the-water boater education. *Responsibilities include: * - Educating boaters, kayakers, park visitors, and members of the public about the marine mammal viewing guidelines, marine species at risk, the conservation issues they face and the boundaries of the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve - Collecting and entering data on marine mammals and vessel activity - Public interpretation in the form of dock talks and participation in community events - Potentially helping to respond to injured, sick or dead marine mammals in support of the BC Marine Mammal Response Network - Observing and recording cetaceans in support of the BC Cetacean Sightings Network - Assisting with general administrative duties - Camp duties, which includes cooking, cleaning, general maintenance and heavy lifting *What skills and experience will volunteers gain?: * - Experience educating the public on important conservation issues - Experience with field data collection and entry - Interpretive skills and techniques - Potential for experience in marine mammal response - Experience with fundraising and community outreach - Experience working with Microsoft Access *Essential Requirements: * - Fluent spoken English - Interest in marine wildlife and conservation - Flexibility - Ability to work long hours, outdoors, in all weather conditions - The ability to live & work comfortably in a remote coastal wilderness camp setting with staff & volunteers - The physical ability to carry 40lbs of gear to and from the vessel to base camps (this varies from across the street to down a rocky shoreline). In addition to this volunteers are required to hike, 3km (each way), from the base camp to the observation site on alternate days, which takes approximately 1 hour (one way) *Additional Information: *These positions are unpaid and carry a cost to the interns of $125/ week to cover accommodations, extra fuel and dinners (volunteers will be responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches). Warden volunteers will need to bring their own tent and sleeping bag. Tent pads and tarps will be provided as will camp cooking equipment etc. *How to apply: *Please forward your cover letter, resume and two references via *email* by *March 31st, 2016*. Please indicate your availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. *Contact:* Marie Fournier, Cetus Research & Conservation Society, Email: robsonbight at cetussociety.org For more information please visit our website www.ProtectOurWhales.com -- Marie Fournier Robson Bight Warden Program Coordinator Cetus Research and Conservation Society PO Box 90, Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0 #250-974-8416 marie.fournier at cetussociety.org www.ProtectOurWhale s.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From perrtreer at savannahstate.edu Thu Mar 3 08:37:49 2016 From: perrtreer at savannahstate.edu (Perrtree, Robin) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 16:37:49 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] SEAMAMMS Early Registration Deadline Message-ID: The Southeast & Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium (SEAMAMMS) is coming soon. The early registration deadline is next week for SEAMAMMS, to be held on April 1-3, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia. Please e-mail or postmark your registration form by Friday, March 11th, 2016 to get the reduced price. Registration forms and additional information about the conference can be found here: http://www.savannahstate.edu/cost/mar-env-science/SEAMAMMS/ Thanks, Robin P.S. All first authors were notified regarding the status of their abstracts on February 23rd. Please e-mail me if you submitted an abstract but did not receive this e-mail. Robin Perrtree SSUDS Lab Manager Marine Sciences Technician Savannah State University Office: Harris Hall 103 912-358-3301 (office) 941-323-2750 (cell) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From livio.favaro at unito.it Wed Mar 2 00:41:44 2016 From: livio.favaro at unito.it (Livio Favaro) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 09:41:44 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for Abstracts - Symposium: "Animal vocal communication: function, structures, and production mechanisms" (ECBB 2016, Vienna, Austria) Message-ID: <31BEF8B9-9A92-4507-831B-7DF1D29A9595@unito.it> Dear list members, (apologies for cross-posting) we are pleased to announce and invite you to participate in the following symposium, to be held as part of the 8th European Conference on Behavioural Biology (Vienna, Austria, 12 ? 15 July 2016): ?Animal vocal communication: function, structures, and production mechanisms? Organizers: Dr. Livio Favaro, Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Italy (livio.favaro at unito.it ); Dr. Maxime Garcia, Department of Cognitive Biology, University of Vienna, Austria (maxime.garcia at univie.ac.at ) Symposium description: While the function of vocal communication and the type of information conveyed by animal vocalizations have attracted of lot of interest in the fields of animal behaviour and ecology, as well as animal welfare more recently, vocal production has remained relatively poorly studied. Despite signs showing that this bioacoustics topic is growing at the moment, it appears necessary to pay more attention to it since the ways in which vocalizations are produced are bound together with sound structure (via anatomical and biophysical sound generation properties) and functionality (via a highlight of the physiological and affective/motivational states of the caller that can be picked up by a listener). Reaching a better understanding of sound production throughout various animal taxa is therefore a necessary step to investigate the function and establishment of communicative features within the animal kingdom (both at proximate and ultimate levels, respectively such as acoustic gradation in vocal repertoires and the communicative values of acoustic signals in contexts of sexual selection). Our symposium will extend these ideas by presenting recent studies that aim to improve our insight on some of the biological principles that drive the production and define the role of animal vocalizations. It will consist of a general introduction, followed by studies that are more specific to particular model species, vocal production mechanisms and vocal analysis methodologies. Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 April 2016 For more info to the conference, abstracts submission and registration, please visit: http://www.ecbb2016-vienna.com/home/ We look forward to seeing you in Vienna. Best wishes, Livio Favaro -- Livio Favaro, PhD Universit? degli Studi di Torino Dip. Scienze della Vita e Biologia dei Sistemi Laboratorio di Zoologia e Biologia Marina Via Accademia Albertina, 13 - 10123 Torino Tel. +39.011.6704538 / 78 Fax +39.011.6704508 e-mail livio.favaro at unito.it -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From intern at neaq.org Thu Mar 3 09:52:50 2016 From: intern at neaq.org (Intern) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 17:52:50 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Summer Internships with New England Aquarium Message-ID: The New England Aquarium in Boston, MA is continuing to accept applications for Summer 2016 Internships. In particular, we are seeking applications for the following two marine mammal-focused positions: Marine Mammal Education and Research Internship * A combination of research and education on our Whale Watch Tours. Interns assist with collecting data in the field, data entry on shore, and informal education on board. Right Whale Research Project Field Intern * A two month field research immersion internship in Lubec, Maine. Interns will join our Right Whale Research team for their two month field research expedition (August and September) assisting with data collection, photo identification, census research, and more. Interested candidates should submit the following: Cover Letter, Resume, Two References (contact information only), a completed questionnaire, an unofficial transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Applications should be submitted to intern at neaq.org for consideration, incomplete applications will not be considered. We are continuing to accept applications for other summer internships, as well. Please see the individual position descriptions (link below) on our website to determine if the position you are interested in is still accepting applications. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out or see the links in my signature, below. 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Held in association with the 4th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC), July 30 - August 4, 2016 conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2016 * The IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (IUCN-MMPATF) will be hosting a number of workshops and focus groups throughout 2016. These events are designed to support the first identification of Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) throughout the world's seas and oceans by 2020. Therefore the IUCN-MMPATF would now like to seek registrations of interest from participants to attend the second IMMA workshop of 2016 on integrating marine mammal behavioral monitoring techniques into the process for the identification of Important Marine Mammal Areas. This half-day focus group aims to address the following question: How can we better integrate marine mammal behavioral data, observed through direct observation or remote monitoring techniques, into the process for identifying IMMAs? Information on marine mammal behavior is a necessary component of the evidence available for enhancing their protection by informing the development of marine management and spatial planning practices. It is essential that such data and methodologies, such as photo-identification and satellite tracking, are considered in a systematic way during the application of selection criteria to identify Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs). IMMAs are a new strategic classification for enhancing future marine planning and conservation measures for these species as developed by the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (IUCN-MMPATF). Moreover, behavioral data must be considered in a manner that complements and enhances existing approaches based on ecological studies, distribution and abundance, genetic analyses, and expert opinion. The goal of the focus group is to advance this work by examining how data and information on marine mammal behavioral information can be effectively collated and communicated to experts during the process of identifying IMMAs. Results of this workshop will also contribute towards the creation of an IMMA Toolkit, which will become the primary scientific guidance for the identification of IMMAs, and will be presented formally at the 4th International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas (ICMMPA4) in Mexico, November 13 - 17, 2016. The IMMA Toolkit focus group will also run parallel with and support the objectives of the two day IMCC focus group ?Conserving the other 50% of the world: status and opportunities in conservation of areas beyond national jurisdiction? as organised by Duke University, the University of the Azores, and UNEP-WCMC on July 28 & 29. Please note that due to a request from the IMCC organisers, initial interest from workshop participants must be registered with the IUCN-MMPATF in advance of the congress early registration deadline. Therefore please register your interest in attending the workshop with the IUCN-MMPATF before *March 31* by emailing immacoordinator at gmail.com. As space for participants will be limited please include your reasons for wanting to attend as well as your professional background in relation to the IMMA initiative, spatial planning, or behavioral monitoring of marine mammals. Unfortunately the IUCN-MMPATF is unable to provide funding for participant registration fees or expenses for attending the focus group or main conference. For further information about the IMMA initiative please visit the IUCN-MMPATF home and facebook pages at www.icmmpa.org/iucn-task-force and www.tinyurl.com/gqbsngl *Dr Michael J. 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This second announcement is to note ?Workshop registration is now open (see website URL at bottom of this note to reserve a place) ?As part of the registration fee, participants will receive the 2015 book Distance Sampling: Methods and Application by Buckland et al. that focuses upon topics of relevance to distance sampling practitioners.The case studies found in this book will form the basis of both the introductory and advanced workshops. The first workshop (16-19 August) will run at an introductory level, and will focus on distance sampling methods, largely described in the standard reference book "Introduction to Distance Sampling." The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice and participants will learn how to use the program "Distance." Participants will gain a solid grounding in both survey design and methods of analysis for distance sampling surveys. The advanced distance sampling workshop (22-25 August) will include advanced treatment of analyses in which detectability on the transect line is not assumed to be perfect (the so-called g(0) problem) and spatial (or density surface) modelling. We will showcase a series of R packages for performing standard as well as sophisticated analyses in R. For all workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and can expect to perform preliminary analyses of their data. Participants can use our computers or bring their own laptops. Additional details regarding the workshop contents and registration details can be found at our website http://creem2.st-andrews.ac.uk/distance-sampling-workshops-st-andrews-august-2016-2/ -- Eric Rexstad Research Unit for Wildlife Population Assessment Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling University of St. Andrews St. Andrews Scotland KY16 9LZ +44 (0)1334 461833 The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From AJohnson at mbayaq.org Wed Mar 2 12:41:26 2016 From: AJohnson at mbayaq.org (AJohnson at mbayaq.org) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 12:41:26 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Sea Otter Care Internship Message-ID: Sea Otter Research and Conservation-Animal Care Internship (Summer-Fall 2016) The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation program is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist SORAC staff with the care and release of live-stranded sea otters. Project responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily care and feeding of ill, injured and orphaned sea otters, maintenance and cleaning of animal tanks and enclosures- and computer data entry. Interns may also assist with rescues of live-stranded otters, tracking of released otters, administration of medication to sick otters, and managing otters in research projects. Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently without direct supervision, and must have good communication skills. Required * Previous animal handling experience (must include experience with mammals) * At least 18 years of age * Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university * Must be a student during the term immediately preceding the internship * Must submit a resume of courses and/or experience related to position applying * Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college/university professors or faculty staff * 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA * 6-month commitment of 24 hours each week * Proof of current tetanus vaccination * Valid driver's license * Project task assignments may include weekends and holidays as assigned Desired Skills * Strong Interest in and awareness of animal husbandry and marine science/ecology * Willingness to get wet and dirty * Attention to detail * Able to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to multi-task * Research, writing, academic literature and organizational skills * Interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PPT * Proficiency with SharePoint a plus All internship opportunities are Unpaid or STEM Internships (STEM may include funding provided through your educational institution). College credit may be available. Please refer to your College/University's student services division. For more information, please navigate to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's internship page at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about/internships. Andrew Johnson Sea Otter Research and Conservation Manager P 831-648-7934 M 831-402-1851 [cid:image001.gif at 01D17480.D633F420] Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 www.montereybayaquarium.org Our mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Interns will record daily re-sights, movement patterns and forage observations, and activity budget data on marked individual wild sea otters. Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment, as well as independently without direct supervision, and must have good communication skills. Required * At least 18 years of age * Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university * Must be a student during the term immediately preceding the internship * Must submit a resume of courses and/or experience related to position applying * Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college/university professors or faculty staff * 3.0 Minimum cumulative GPA * 6-month commitment of 24 hours each week * Valid driver's California driver's license * Personal vehicle to use while in the field * Cell phone * Willingness to perform project task assignments on a flexible schedule, including weekends and late evenings * Previous experience in a field work setting or behavioral data collection Desired Skills * Strong Interest in and awareness of animal behavior, natural history and marine science/ecology * Willingness to stand out in the elements for up to 6 hours at a time * Attention to detail * Able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk short distance over hilly terrain * Ability to multi-task * Good organizational skills * Interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Access software * Proficiency with SharePoint a plus but not necessary * Boat handling skills appreciated but not necessary * Experience in behavioral observations a plus All internship opportunities are Unpaid or STEM Internships (STEM may include funding provided through your educational institution). College credit may be available. Please refer to your College/University's student services division. For more information, please navigate to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's internship page at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about/internships. Andrew Johnson Sea Otter Research and Conservation Manager P 831-648-7934 M 831-402-1851 [cid:image001.gif at 01D17480.6AE7FF40] Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 www.montereybayaquarium.org Our mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Introduction to Passive Acoustic Monitoring 25th April 2016 - ?150 (please note there is an online training component to this course that must be completed before this practical day) Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Training for UK - 26th April 2016 - ?130 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Protected Species Observer (PSO) Training for Gulf of Mexico, USA - 27th April 2016- ?60 (when taken in conjunction with the JNCC MMO course). To book a place please use our online booking system at this link http://www.intelligentocean.com/booking.php Alison Gill Intelligent Ocean Ltd http://www.intelligentocean.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In this context, we are looking for some examples or an experience feedback from any structure which developed such tools to use and/or analyse opportunistically-collected data on any species. We are also investigating advantages and disadvantages related to the development of a dedicated tool dealing with this kind of data. We would be very grateful if you could provide us with any information or advice you may have on this topic. Thank you in advance for your help. Best regards, Anissa Belhadjer e-mail : anissa.belhadjer at souffleursdecume.com Souffleurs d'Ecume H?tel de ville, 83170 La Celle, France Phone : +33(0)4 94 69 44 93 www.gis3m.org www.souffleursdecume.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jason.roberts at duke.edu Thu Mar 3 15:14:48 2016 From: jason.roberts at duke.edu (Jason Roberts) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 23:14:48 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Habitat-based cetacean density models for the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Message-ID: My collaborators and I are pleased to announce the publication of a new set of cetacean density models for the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. This project integrated nearly 1.1 million linear km of line transect surveys collected since 1992, with the objective of developing the most comprehensive and detailed maps possible for these regions. The paper and all results are open access, freely downloadable, and reusable under a CC-BY 4.0 License. http://www.nature.com/articles/srep22615 http://seamap.env.duke.edu/models/Duke-EC-GOM-2015/ Jason J. Roberts, Benjamin D. Best, Laura Mannocci, Ei Fujioka, Patrick N. Halpin, Debra L. Palka, Lance P. Garrison, Keith D. Mullin, Timothy V. N. Cole, Christin B. Khan, William A. McLellan, D. Ann Pabst & Gwen G. Lockhart Abstract: Cetaceans are protected worldwide but vulnerable to incidental harm from an expanding array of human activities at sea. Managing potential hazards to these highly-mobile populations increasingly requires a detailed understanding of their seasonal distributions and habitats. Pursuant to the urgent need for this knowledge for the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, we integrated 23 years of aerial and shipboard cetacean surveys, linked them to environmental covariates obtained from remote sensing and ocean models, and built habitat-based density models for 26 species and 3 multi-species guilds using distance sampling methodology. In the Atlantic, for 11 well-known species, model predictions resembled seasonal movement patterns previously suggested in the literature. For these we produced monthly mean density maps. For lesser-known taxa, and in the Gulf of Mexico, where seasonal movements were less well described, we produced year-round mean density maps. The results revealed high regional differences in small delphinoid densities, confirmed the importance of the continental slope to large delphinoids and of canyons and seamounts to beaked and sperm whales, and quantified seasonal shifts in the densities of migratory baleen whales. The density maps, freely available online, are the first for these regions to be published in the peer-reviewed literature. This project builds upon the efforts of the hundreds of people involved in conducting line transect surveys in these regions over the past two decades. Thanks for the opportunity to analyze the data you helped collect. I hope you will find this project a worthy outcome of your efforts. 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Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate and group discounts available), along with various identification guides, regulatory documents, admission to Mote Marine Aquarium, a tour of the marine mammal and sea turtle hospitals at Mote, and advice on applying to PSO positions. Online registration and payment made be found at the following link: http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/PSOCert.html MPSC is also holding PSO training in Wilmington, NC in June. For more information, please contact Angela at ABostwick at PSOCertifications.com , by phone at 832-523-2402 , or visit the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/ Thank you, Angela Bostwick / Founder Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From andrew.temple at newcastle.ac.uk Fri Mar 4 06:49:11 2016 From: andrew.temple at newcastle.ac.uk (Andrew Temple (PGR)) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 14:49:11 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper using passive acoustics: Spatio-temporal occurrence variability of coastal dolphins in Zanzibar, Tanzania Message-ID: Dear MARMAM colleagues, On behalf of my co-authors and myself I wish to announce the publication of our new paper on the spatio-temporal variability of Indo-Pacific bottlenose and Indian Ocean humpback dolphins in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Temple AJ, Tregenza N, Amir OA, Jiddawi N, Berggren P (2016) Spatial and Temporal Variations in the Occurrence and Foraging Activity of Coastal Dolphins in Menai Bay, Zanzibar, Tanzania. PLoS ONE 11(3): e0148995. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0148995 Abstract Understanding temporal patterns in distribution, occurrence and behaviour is vital for the effective conservation of cetaceans. This study used cetacean click detectors (C-PODs) to investigate spatial and temporal variation in occurrence and foraging activity of the Indo- Pacific bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and Indian Ocean humpback (Sousa plumbea) dolphins resident in the Menai Bay Conservation Area (MBCA), Zanzibar, Tanzania. Occurrence was measured using detection positive minutes. Inter-click intervals were used to identify terminal buzz vocalisations, allowing for analysis of foraging activity. Data were analysed in relation to spatial (location) and temporal (monsoon season, diel phase and tidal phase) variables. Results showed significantly increased occurrence and foraging activity of dolphins in southern areas and during hours of darkness. Higher occurrence at night was not explained by diel variation in echolocation rate and so were considered representative of occurrence patterns. Both tidal phase and monsoon season influenced occurrence but results varied among sites, with no general patterns found. Foraging activity was greatest during hours of darkness, High water and Flood tidal phases. Comparisons of echolocation data among sites suggested differences in the broadband click spectra of MBCA dolphins, possibly indicative of species differences. These dolphin populations are threatened by unsustainable fisheries bycatch and tourism activities. The spatial and temporal patterns identified in this study have implications for future conservation and management actions with regards to these two threats. Further, the results indicate future potential for using passive acoustics to identify and monitor the occurrence of these two species in areas where they co-exist. The paper is open access and is available at the following link: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0148995 Many Thanks, Andrew Temple -------------------------------------------- Andrew Temple, PhD Candidate Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University NE1 7RU Office: 0191 222 5607 E-Mail: andrew.temple at ncl.ac.uk Co-Investigator in the BYCAM project: http://www.wiomsa.org/ongoing-project/by-catch-assessment-and-mitigation-in-western-indian-ocean-fisheries-bycam/ From cdmacleod at gisinecology.com Fri Mar 4 04:20:41 2016 From: cdmacleod at gisinecology.com (Colin D. MacLeod) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 12:20:41 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New Book - 'GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates' Message-ID: <6011ADB141034F8BA51C7D437258539A@House1> Hi All, This new book which I have authored about using GIS in biological research is now available (it was released in December 2015). It may be of interest to marine mammalogists, and particularly those who wish to learn how to use either ArcGIS (the leading commercial GIS software package) or QGIS (the leading open source GIS software) in their research. All the best, Colin Now Available - ?GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates? by Colin D. MacLeod (Pictish Beast Publications, 352 pages). ?GIS For Biologists? is a new book that provides an easy-to-understand introduction to using GIS in biological research as well as six practical exercises specifically created to help biologists learn how to use GIS in their daily lives. The instructions for these practical exercises are provided for both ESRI's ArcGIS For Desktop 10.3 and QGIS 2.8.3, the leading open source, and so freely available, GIS software. The exercises cover a range of biological fields ranging from tropical ecology, ornithology, marine mammal biology and epidemiology, and are set in locations ranging from Peru to Scotland, the continental US, northern Mozambique and the North Atlantic. As well as providing the perfect practical exercises for any biologist interested in learning how to use GIS, this book is also well-suited to those who wish to teach GIS to undergraduate, masters or postgraduate students in any biological field, but who do not have the time to develop their own practical course content. This book is supported by a dedicated ?GIS For Biologists? webpage (http://www.gisinecology.com/GFB.htm) which provides helpful information on where to get your preferred GIS software, how to download and install it, and how to download the data used in the practical exercises in the book, as well as links to free short videos which have been created to accompany the book's contents. ?GIS For Biologists? is available to purchase as a paperback or as a kindle ebook (although due to its fixed page format, it is only available on devices and Kindle apps with 'pinch and zoom' capabilities). It is available from all good book sellers (and Amazon), or for order directly from GIS In Ecology. Free previews of the contents can be downloaded from http://www.gisinecology.com/GFB_book.htm. If you wish to request a desk/examination copy for consideration as a recommended course text for a course you run or are developing, please email cdmacleod at GISinEcology.com (desk copies will only be provided on verification of your academic position as a course coordinator/instructor). >From The Back Of The book: This book provides a user-friendly and practical introduction for undergraduates to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in biological research. Unlike most other books about using GIS, this information is specifically presented in a biological context and it is divided into two sections. The first section provides just enough background information to allow the novice biological GIS user to get started with GIS without getting too bogged down in the theory behind it or making some of the most common mistakes made by beginners. It covers areas such as what GIS is, why GIS is useful in biology, the basics of GIS, common concepts and terms in GIS, how data are contained in a GIS, useful information about what to think about before starting a GIS project and how to break down and translate biological tasks into the language of GIS. This information is all provided in easy-to-read and non-technical language, with specific reference to its application in biological research. The second section, which constitutes the main body of the book, consists of six practical exercises accompanied by detailed instruction sets. The first four exercises introduce the novice biological GIS user to basic, but important, GIS skills, such as making a map, creating new feature data layers, creating raster data layers and joining together data from different data layers. The final two consist of case studies of how GIS can be used to answer real biological research questions. Each of these exercises represents a stand-alone GIS leson which can be completed either on its own or as part of a practical session for an undergraduate class. In addition, each exercise focuses on a different area of biology, such as tropical ornithology, epidemiology, marine biology and rainforest ecology, and on a different part of the world, including the Amazon rainforest, a Scottish field station, Mount Mabu in northern Mozambique, the North Atlantic Ocean and the USA. Instructions for each exercise are provided for both the leading commercial GIS package (ESRI?s ArcGIS? 10.3 software) and the leading freely available open-source GIS software (QGIS 2.8.3, also known as Quantum GIS), meaning that this book can be used to learn, or teach, how to use GIS in biological research, regardless of the availability of commercial software licences. Taken together, the two sections of this book provide the perfect primer to show undergraduates, and other novice GIS users, how useful GIS can be in biological research, why it is rapidly becoming a key skill in many areas of biology, and how to start using it. The PSLS series of books uses Task-Oriented Learning (TOL) to teach the practical application of research skills to the life sciences. This involves demonstrating how these skills can be used in the specific circumstances in which they are likely to be required, rather than concentrating on teaching theoretical frameworks or on teaching skills in a generic or abstract manner. By seeing how the similar processes are used to achieve a variety of different goals within a specific field, it becomes easier for the reader to identify the general rules behind the practical application of these processes and, therefore, to transfer them to novel situations they may encounter in the future. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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DOI?10.1139/cjfas-2015-0423? http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/cjfas-2015-0423?src=recsys#.Vt7gSfmLS71 Abstract:Cod (Gadus morhua) are preyed upon by grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and there is debate over the impact this has had on the decline of stocks and their prospects for recovery. We analysed a depleted stock to the West of Scotland and show that seal predation rate is consistent with a type II functional response. Forward projections of a model including the functional response under varying levels of fishing and seal population size suggest that stock recovery is possible under current conditions but there is a modest probability that the stock will decline further in both the short and long term. The potential recovery is fragile and sensitive to relatively small increases in either fishing or seal predation. Forward projection models that exclude the functional response estimate a lower probability of stock decline and may underestimate the risk to the stock. At low stock sizes and high fishing mortality rates functional response models project slower recovery but the opposite is true at low fishing mortality. Best regards, Vanessa Trijoulet PhD student Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Strathclyde Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)141 548 3385 Vanessa Trijoulet | ? | | ? | | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | | Vanessa Trijouletmathematical marine ecologist | | | | Afficher sur vanessatrijoulet.w... | Aper?u par Yahoo | | | | ? | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maxxvanw at gmail.com Mon Mar 7 04:04:08 2016 From: maxxvanw at gmail.com (Maxx Van Waeyenberghe) Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 07:04:08 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Protected Species Observer Positions in Jacksonville, Fl Message-ID: Protected Species Observer Positions in Jacksonville, FL Vantage Observing, LLC is looking for experienced manatee observers to work in Jacksonville, FL. The project is a jetty reconstruction which is projected to last until October 2016. Monitoring will take place Monday through Saturday, for 10-12 hours a day. Compensation is based upon experience. Requirements: ? Bachelors degree in Marine Biology or related field. ? 2 years of protected species observing experience. ? Recent experience monitoring manatees and their behaviors in association with in-water construction projects. ? Excellent communication and report writing skills. ? Work independently and in a team environment. ? Work outdoors in the elements for long periods of time. For more information or to submit your resume email VantageObserving at gmail.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Students will assist in research on behavioral ecology of sea otters and learn about the flora, fauna and geology of this area. An overland day trip will be made to explore the Copper River Delta and visit Sheridan Glacier. There are no prerequisites. Field course fee is $2,200 (airfare to Anchorage and Cordova not included). You do not need to be a student at Texas A&M University to register for an internship. Dr. Randall W. Davis Regents Professor, Depts. of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Science Texas A&M University 200 Seawolf Parkway, OCSB Galveston, TX 77553 davisr at tamug.edu From cjsbarton at tiscali.co.uk Fri Mar 4 14:43:21 2016 From: cjsbarton at tiscali.co.uk (Carolyn Barton) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 22:43:21 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] MMO and PSO training courses, Inverness, UK Message-ID: <4976F470FBCA47E9882641ED19F37DA4@carridell> MMO and PSO training courses are running in Inverness, Scotland, in April: JNCC-recognised MMO course for UK waters, 18 April 2016, GBP 125 PSO course for the Gulf of Mexico, meets BOEM/ BSEE requirements, 19 April 2016, GBP 55 (when taken in conjunction with the MMO course). For details of course content and to download a booking form, see www.carolynbarton.co.uk or e-mail info at carolynbarton.co.uk . Carolyn Barton info at carolynbarton.co.uk www.carolynbarton.co.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The new species displays a combination of features that enables its distinction from other halitheriines, including *Prototherium veronense* (type species of the genus),*Prototherium*? *intermedium* (which likely belongs to a different genus), and *Prototherium*?*montserratense* (here considered a nomen dubium), as well as *Eotheroides* spp. In overallmorphology (e.g., dolichocephaly) the new species more closely resembles species previously included in *Prototherium*. More info in: Balaguer, J. & Alba, D.M. (in press). A new dugong species (Sirenia, Dugongidae) from the Eocene of Catalonia (NE Iberian Peninsula) *Comptes Rendus Palevol*. Doi: 10.1016/j.crpv.2015.10.002 Jordi Balaguer Bruguera Biologist and science popularizer exponensbiology at gmail.com *exponensBiology* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fkershaw at nrdc.org Mon Mar 7 09:57:42 2016 From: fkershaw at nrdc.org (Kershaw, Francine) Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 17:57:42 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] EXTENDED Expert Consultation: Visualizing genetic data to identify IMMAs Message-ID: Dear MARMAM community, We are pleased to announce that the expert consultation period for the visualization of genetic data to identify Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) has been extended until Thursday 31st March. Given the importance of this work with respect to developing a section of the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Area Task Force (MMPATF) Toolkit on how genetic data can be used to support the identification of IMMAs, we wished to maximize the opportunity for input and feedback from across the marine mammal community. All the details you need to participate in the evaluation can found below. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, either by email (fkershaw at nrdc.org), phone (+1-212-727-4564), or Skype (francine.kershaw). With best wishes, Francine Kershaw and Howard C. Rosenbaum ______________________________________________ At the workshop, "Integrating genetics into the Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) identification process," held at the Society of Marine Mammalogy Biennial in December, an interdisciplinary group of more than 20 marine mammal experts evaluated how genetic data and information can be visualized geospatially and systematically integrated into the identification of IMMAs. This project represents a partnership between the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Area Task Force (MMPATF), the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). We are now expanding this effort and seeking expert consultation with the wider marine mammal science and conservation community on how genetic data and information can be effectively represented geospatially and graphically to inform the identification of IMMAs. The consultation period will take place from February 1st to March 31st 2016. The evaluation procedure involves accessing two SeaSketch projects for humpback whales and spinner dolphins, examining a selection of the data layers and graphical analytics, and completing a short questionnaire with your thoughts and feedback on each layer/graphic. You are also able leave more general feedback and comments on the projects and broader initiative in the SeaSketch public comment forums. The information and feedback gathered at the workshop and through the expanded consultation process will be incorporated into a genetics 'module' that will form part of the IMMA "Toolkit", currently being developed by the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA MMPATF, to guide the identification of IMMAs. Given the applied nature of this project, we strongly encourage experts both with and without a background in genetics to participate in the consultation. The links for the Humpback whale project and the Spinner dolphin project, and a Tutorial on how to complete the evaluation can be found here. You can find additional information about the development process of the IMMA classification via the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA MMPATF website. Francine Kershaw, Ph.D. Marine Mammals Science Fellow Natural Resources Defense Council 40 W 20th Street New York, NY 10011 USA T 212.727.4564 C 917.450.0994 fkershaw at nrdc.org http://www.nrdc.org https://columbia.academia.edu/francinekershaw Howard C. Rosenbaum, Ph.D. Director Ocean Giants Program Global Conservation Programs Wildlife Conservation Society 2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx, New York 10460 USA T 718-220-5184 F 718-364-4275 hrosenbaum at wcs.org http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/ocean-giants.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From K.Nicholson at murdoch.edu.au Wed Mar 9 18:06:16 2016 From: K.Nicholson at murdoch.edu.au (Krista Nicholson) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 02:06:16 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Research Assistant required for April and May for the Mandurah Dolphin Research Project in Western Australia Message-ID: <391DE8DBC837F74AA57D70D36B68C6131EA32699@EXCH-AD-MBX2.ad.murdoch.edu.au> Research Assistants required for April and May for the Mandurah Dolphin Research Project in Western Australia (WA) Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit (MUCRU) is commencing a new research project aimed at gaining a solid understanding of the bottlenose dolphins using the Peel-Harvey Estuary (part of Ramsar Wetlands) and adjacent coastal waters. The overall aim of the project is to conduct a population assessment. In short this involves characterizing population size and structure, habitat use and genetic connectivity of dolphins using the estuarine and coastal areas. I am seeking a dedicated research assistant (volunteer) to help out with boat based data collection and data processing for the months of April and May. Data collection (photo-identification and biopsy sampling) will be conducted inland waters to up to 12nm offshore. Data collection is weather dependent and research assistants are expected to be available full time during day light hours throughout the time they commit to the project. You can expect long days on the boat (~6.5m vessel) on consecutive days followed by processing data in the office. The main duties for research assistants are: Data collection: spotting dolphins, driving the boat, taking photographs for photo-identification, recording data Data processing: downloading data, entering data, matching fins, mapping sightings General: Maintaining the boat and car, clean equipment, community engagement You can expect to learn, or improve your practical skills (taking photo-ID shots, driving a trailer, launching a boat, general boat handling etc.), be exposed to small cetacean biopsy sampling methods and become efficient in processing photo-ID data. And to top it off you will have the opportunity to visit MUCRU and be exposed to great minds involved in various marine mammal research projects! There are no pre-requisites for the position; however, assistants need to not be scared of hard work, long hours and getting their hands dirty. Assistants need to be independent individuals who have a strong desire to be part of a team and enjoy people and ?coffee moments?. Preferred prior skills include boat handling, first aid, and experience in photo-ID as well as enrolment in a related field of study or a strong desire to pursue a related career. This is an unpaid position and assistants need to organise their own travel to and from Mandurah, which is approximately 1 hr south of Perth in WA. The office space will be in a research house where assistants are welcome to, and preferred to, rent a room for a cost of 150 AUD/week (inclusive of internet and bills). And for your free time Mandurah has everything you can think of a holiday town to offer (shops, cafes, bars, cinema, nature, hikes, camping, surfing, diving, snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, wildlife spotting, skydiving etc.) and Perth is only an hour away. To apply for this position please send me a cover sheet specifying why you would like to assist in this project, the time you are applying for, your CV and names and contact details of two references to k.nicholson at murdoch.edu.au . 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In particular I encourage you to submit an abstract to a session linking oceanographic processes to the physical and biological patchiness that dominates the distribution and behaviour of marine mammals and other marine vertebrates. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/challenger-conference-2016/abstract-submission/driversforpatchinessandmarinevertebratedynamics/ (Abstract deadline is 12 May 2016) Best regards, Peter -- Dr Peter Miller > http://rsg.pml.ac.uk Remote Sensing Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth PL1 3DH, UK. Phone: +44 (0)1752 633481, Fax: ...633101, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, ICES WGHABD, Marine Vertebrates. Please visit our new website at www.pml.ac.uk and follow us on Twitter @PlymouthMarine Winner of the Environment & Conservation category, the Charity Awards 2014. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales, company number 4178503. Registered Charity No. 1091222. 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URL: From sn1608 at googlemail.com Tue Mar 8 07:07:21 2016 From: sn1608 at googlemail.com (Sam Nichols) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 15:07:21 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Application deadline March 30: Advances in Marine Wildlife Monitoring with Emphasis on Acoustics and Visual Techniques Message-ID: *Application deadline **March 30th:**Advances in Marine Wildlife Monitoring with Emphasis on Acoustics and Visual Techniques, May 2016, Ireland* Marine wildlife research is evolving and changing thanks to exciting new monitoring technologies in this field and Seiche is at the forefront of developing these advanced technologies. For the first time, Seiche is running a 7 day research trip on a small island off the east coast of Ireland, where we will be utilizing some of these new technologies. You will gain hands-on experience using 3 acoustic platforms including towed, digital and conventional hydrophone arrays and an autonomous vehicle. You will learn how thermal imaging techniques can be used as an aid to visual monitoring. This course will mainly consist of fieldwork around Lambay as well as short discussions and data analysis in the evenings. For those that wish to explore this fantastic island and surrounding areas short excursions are also available. Please contact training at seiche.com for more information, costs and itinerary. Seiche Training is part of Seiche Ltd, the global underwater acoustics experts. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From urrutiaof at gmail.com Wed Mar 9 08:06:00 2016 From: urrutiaof at gmail.com (Fernanda Urrutia) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2016 09:06:00 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Baja, Mexico Summer Course PROCETUS Message-ID: <008c01d17a1d$958a3cc0$c09eb640$@gmail.com> Hello everybody, We still have one more spot for the course, come join us! The Cetacean Observation Program PROCETUS (Programa de Observacion de Cetaceos), located in Baja California, Mexico is offering a course on monitoring cetaceans in Bahia de los Angeles, Mexico. This course is directed to students or anyone interested in learning more about whales and/or want to gain valuable research experience on the field. This one-week course includes 5 days of boat surveys. Each survey consisting of 6 to 8 boat hours along the Canal de Ballenas. Each day, students/interns will learn photo-id research, sampling techniques, behavioral observations and GIS mapping. Although students cannot obtain academic credit with this course, we encourage students to talk to their teachers in order to take this course as an independent study. Interns will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Dates May 24th -31st 2016 Fee 700 USD The fee includes . Transportation to/from Bahia de los Angeles from/to San Diego/Tijuana (11-12 hour drive). . Accommodation at "Las Hamacas" Hotel. . All meals. . Field work: boat surveys. Does not include . Travel to San Diego or Tijuana . Travel insurance . Expenses incurred before/after the course . Spending money For more information visit http://www.procetus.com.mx/courseinternshipindependent-study-on-monitoring-c etaceans-in-baja-california-mexico/ Check out our Page www.procetus.com.mx and visit us on Facebook to see what we do www.facebook.com/procetus Contact us for more information on the course info at procetus.com.mx or on Facebook Regards, PROCETUS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu Thu Mar 10 15:47:12 2016 From: jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu (Jenifer Zeligs) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:47:12 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Summer classes in working with marine mammals Message-ID: *Summer Animal Courses* California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ offer one-week intensive *summer classes* open to anyone interested in animal training or in pursuing careers in the marine mammal field. In addition, *hands-on internships* for people of all ages and levels of experience are also available at the lab working with marine mammals. The successful completion of both courses and a five-day internship will earn a *Certificate of Completion in Beginning Marine Mammalogy. *The classes' instructor, Dr. Jenifer Zeligs has over 30 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across diverse disciplines including research, public display, and studio and film work. For further information on class content please contact: jzeligs at mlml.calstate.edu . *Enrollment details:* *Enrollment for each class limited to 23*. *Summer registration for open enrollment begins April 13, 2016*, but you can send in your enrollment form early to reserve your space. The classes are open for enrollment to *any high school graduate *regardless of age and there are *no prerequisites*, however no transportation or housing is included in the enrollment price. International students are welcome. *Classes:* *TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: Bio 348 *(June 27- July 3, 2016) CRN 30336, Section 01 *: *This 3 credit interactive course provides students an in-depth understanding of the discipline of animal training across many different types of terrestrial and aquatic animals and techniques. It provides an exceptional background in relevant animal behavior and psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying animal behavior. These techniques will be demonstrated daily using trained sea lions at Moss Landing Marine Labs where the course is taught. Horses, birds, and other animals will also be used to demonstrate these techniques. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea lions. Topics covered will include: Captivity, Why Train? Communication, Motivation, Desensitization, Aggression, and Practical Training. *WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: Bio 347 *(July 7-16, 2016) CRN 30335 Section 01*: *This 3 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. It will provide practical information about marine mammals and working with them, drawing on the rich background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area. The course will include live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing Marine Labs. This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and current issues in marine mammalogy. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. They will also gain experience in developing a resume, job interviews, and public presentations. *Tuition:* $840 + $39 campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE *per class*. An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class. If you book both classes- you will pay the $39 campus fee only once. *Registration:* For registration, enrollment and other logistical information please contact Cal State Monterey Bay, http://csumb.edu/summer or call them at 831-582-4500. *Housing and Internships**:* For help with *housing* and *to schedule an internship* please contact sskrovan at mlml.calstate.edu . Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA. -- Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. Extended Education, California State University Monterey Bay Director of SLEWTHS Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 8272 Moss Landing Road Moss Landing, CA 95039 v: (831)-771-4191 fax:(831)-632-4403 http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ http://www.animaltraining.us/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From holly_morin at uri.edu Mon Mar 14 09:56:39 2016 From: holly_morin at uri.edu (Holly Morin) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:56:39 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Wednesday, March 16, 2016: Underwater acoustics webinar on the potential effects of underwater sound on marine mammals Message-ID: **apologies for cross-postings** The Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS) Team is facilitating a free, five-part webinar series on topics related to underwater sound. There is still time to register for this week?s webinar on the potential effects of underwater sound on marine mammals, to be led by Dr.?s Dorian Houser and Brandon Southall. The webinar will take place this coming Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 12:00 pm (U.S. East Coast time). Interested individuals must register in advance for this webinar. To register please visit: http://www.dosits.org/resources/all/decisionmakers/ircwebinar/registration/ To learn more about this webinar series, review a webinar outline, and view other, upcoming webinar dates and speakers, please visit the DOSITS webpage, Webinar?Series for Regulators of Underwater Sound. Questions? Please contact Holly Morin at holly_morin at uri.edu . This webinar series is being sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute (API) . The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America?s oil and natural gas industry. Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS; www.dosits.org ) is a comprehensive, educational website on underwater sound, designed to provide accurate scientific information at levels appropriate for all audiences, including decision-makers. ******************************* Holly Morin Marine Research Associate II University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography holly_morin at uri.edu (**please note my updated email address**) 401-874-6414 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amy.scholik at noaa.gov Tue Mar 15 10:18:36 2016 From: amy.scholik at noaa.gov (Amy SCHOLIK - NOAA Federal) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:18:36 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Public Comment Period on Proposed Changes to the NOAA Draft Marine Mammal Acoustic Guidance Message-ID: Greetings MARMAM, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is announcing the availability of proposed changes to the "Draft NOAA Guidance for Assessing the Effects of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mammal Hearing: Acoustic Threshold Levels for Onset of Permanent and Temporary Threshold Shifts" for a *third 14-day public comment period that opens March 16, 2016*. The changes are a result of a further evaluation of the methodology within the July 2015 Draft Acoustic Guidance. NOAA has developed draft acoustic guidance for assessing the effects of anthropogenic sound on marine mammal species under NOAA?s jurisdiction. The guidance provides updated received levels, or acoustic threshold levels, based on the best available science, at which individual marine mammals are predicted to experience changes in their hearing sensitivity (either temporary or permanent) for all underwater anthropogenic sound sources. This guidance is intended to be used by NOAA analysts and managers and other relevant user groups and stakeholders, including other federal agencies, when seeking to determine whether and how their activities are expected to result in particular types of impacts to marine mammals via acoustic exposure. Proposed changes to the acoustic guidance appear as a stand-alone document for consideration during this 14-day public comment period. There is no need to reiterate or resubmit comments made on other sections of the guidance and/or made during the first or second public comment periods (i.e., all substantive public comments made during all three public comment periods will be addressed as part of the acoustic guidance?s finalization process). NOTE: This public comment document will be available tomorrow (March 16), when the public comment period opens. If you run into issues obtaining this document, please contact me (Amy). Electronic copies of the document containing the proposed changes to the acoustic guidance can be found on March 16 at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/acoustics/guidelines.htm and the Federal eRulemaking Portal http://www.regulations.gov. Comments may also be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov, search for NOAA-NMFS-2013-0177). Thank you for your interest in the guidance document. For more information, please contact Amy Scholik-Schlomer (amy.scholik at noaa.gov or 301 427-8449). *Amy R. Scholik-Schlomer, Ph.D.* Fishery Biologist (Protected Resources Acoustic Coordinator) NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division 1315 East-West Hwy. SSMC3, Rm. 13605 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 427-8449 Email: *Amy.Scholik at noaa.gov http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/acoustics/ * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From research at pacificwhale.org Tue Mar 15 13:07:42 2016 From: research at pacificwhale.org (Research Department) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:07:42 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Unknown protrusion on humpback whale Message-ID: Dear MARMAM community, We received photos of a humpback whale from a passenger on a whalewatch a few weeks ago in the Maui region. The images show a protrusion of some kind from the whale?s genital slit, and we are interested in any feedback from the community on what may be occurring in these photos. The whale was repeatedly slapping the ventral side of its flukes on the surface of the water and periodically rolling over and exposing this protrusion above the surface. The photos can be viewed here: http://imgur.com/a/nGbeF All comments and suggestions are welcome! Please send responses to research at pacificwhale.org Mahalo, Research Team Pacific Whale Foundation -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission and any accompanying attachments contain information belonging to the sender which may be confidential and legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom this electronic mail transmission was sent as indicated above. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of the information contained in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this transmission and all attachments. Thank you! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janemckenzie at malpage.com Wed Mar 16 23:16:44 2016 From: janemckenzie at malpage.com (Jane McKenzie) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:46:44 +1030 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on marine mammal teeth as tools to investigate climate-growth relations Message-ID: Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the following publication is now available online in Marine Biology: Wittmann, T.A., Izzo, C., Doubleday, Z.A., McKenzie, J., Delean, S. and Gillanders, B.M (2016). Reconstructing climate?growth relations from the teeth of a marine mammal. Marine Biology 163:71. *doi:10. 1007/ s00227-016-2846-6 * The study demonstrates the underutilised potential of marine mammal teeth to develop long-term, indirect records of climate?growth relations. The study also presents a rigorous methodology for determining the suitability of a species for sclerochronological analysis. We hope it will inspire a few more marine biologists to dust off those teeth collections and take a second look. *Abstract:* Sclerochronological analysis of growth increment patterns (growth layer groups; GLG) in marine mammal teeth offers a unique opportunity to reconstruct climate? growth relations of marine mammal populations overlong time series. We developed sclerochronologies from GLG width measures in the cementum of male and female New Zealand fur seal (*Arctocephalus forsteri*) post-canine teeth collected from southern Australia. Tooth growth chronologies spanned 15 years and encompassed the period from 1987 to 2001. We also developed a rigorous analytical framework for assessing species suitability for sclerochronological analyses. Suitability assessments indicated that GLG clarity and relative width measures were variable among regions within individual teeth, and therefore, measurements were standardised to a consistent tissue type. Deposition of cementum in post-canine teeth was also correlated with body size, suggesting tooth growth measures were a suitable proxy of somatic growth. Inter-annual patterns of tooth growth were negatively correlated with mean annual sea surface temperature and the Southern Oscillation Index (both lagged by 1 year), but the strength of the relationships differed between the sexes. These results suggest both local- and regional-scale physical processes influence variations in growth and provide the first evidence of an environmental effect on cementum growth in a marine mammal. This study demonstrates the underutilised potential of marine mammal teeth to provide extended time series of growth, critical information which facilitates predictions of future ecological response to environmental change. The full article pdf and supplementary material are available to download from the Marine Biology website: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00227-016-2846-6 Best wishes, Jane McKenzie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darja.ribaric at vivamar.org Mon Mar 14 04:14:11 2016 From: darja.ribaric at vivamar.org (mag. Darja Ribaric Vivamar) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:14:11 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Internships 2016 for Bottlenose Dolphin Research off Istria, Croatia Message-ID: <009501d17de2$a314df30$e93e9d90$@ribaric@vivamar.org> Dear MARMAM members, Vivamar Society, is happy to invite you to the internship programme ADIS: Ambassadorship for Dolphins of Istria & Slovenia project. The project is dedicated to the research and conservation activities of the vulnerable Bottlenose Dolphins off Istria, Croatia ? in the heart of Europe. The invitation refers to motivated students that would like to obtain hands-on experiences in dolphin research and learn about the field techniques needed for possible further career in the marine mammal science. The available team dates are: 3rd TEAM 20th MAY - 30th MAY 4th TEAM 3rd JUN-13th JUN 5th TEAM 17th JUN-27th JUN 7th TEAM 22nd JUL- 1st AUG 8th TEAM 5th AUG - 15th AUG 9th TEAM 19th AUG 29th AUG 10th TEAM 2nd SEP-12th SEP 11th TEAM 23rd SEP ? 3rd OCT 12th TEAM 10th OCT - 20th OCT VIVAMAR teams are small and can therefore offer intense connection between the team members and a focused attention of a main researcher to the students. The program comprises lectures about the local bottlenose dolphin population and its threats, Marine Ecology, Marine Mammals and other large vertebrates in the Adriatic, boat based research in the field, including methods for data obtaining, data analysis and possible engagement in Vivamar activities with the key messages about dolphin awareness to the local people. The experience is excellent also from the point of everyday life and your common attitude towards the marine ecosystem. The cost for 11 days is 998EUR and comprises accommodation, food and all ?technicalities? like is the equipment etc. The nearest airports where you have to arrange own your flights to are either Pula (Croatia) or Trieste (Italy) and taking a bus to come to the research base in Istria, Croatia. For all details about the project and further logistic questions, you are welcome to send us an inquiry to info at vivamar.org and receive a pdf with the programme. Or you are invited to visit www.vivamar.org/en/volunteer for a brief overview. In 2015 the goal was to evaluate the distribution and abundance of the local bottlenose dolphin population from data collected since 2003, off Istria. In 2016 season the main target will be to define the threats and evaluate the anthropogenic impact to the dolphin population. It is challenging but important for these dolphins and their conservation. So you are welcome to be part of this year?s ambassadorship for dolphins. With kindest regards, DARJA RIBARI?, MPhil in biol. 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Is there a distinct harbor porpoise subpopulation in the Marmara Sea?, Mitochondrial DNA Part A. doi: 10.3109/24701394.2016.1155118 http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/24701394.2016.1155118 Abstract Genetic population structure of geographically isolated endangered Black Sea harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena relicta) is little known in Turkish waters, especially in the Turkish Straits System (TSS- Marmara Sea, Bosphorus and Dardanelles), which connects the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea. Mitochondrial DNA sequences of 70 new individuals sampled in the Turkish Black Sea, TSS and Aegean Sea, revealed five new haplotypes from the Black Sea. The findings support the idea that harbor porpoises from the Black Sea dispersed into the Aegean through the TSS. Considering signatures of population expansion, all subpopulations showed a signature of population expansion. The network data and the ?st calculations indicated that the Marmara Sea subpopulation was significantly differentiated from all of the other subpopulations, and supports the notion of its isolated. The finding of a potential management unit (MU) within an already heavily impacted subpopulation as a whole suggests that the individuals of P. p. relicta inhabiting the Marmara Sea require a very rigorous conservation strategy to ensure the survival of this subpopulation, represented by its unique haplotype. Pdf requests can be sent to atonay at istanbul.edu.tr Regards Arda Arda M. TONAY Ph.D Faculty of Fisheries, ?stanbul University Marine Biology Dep. Ordu Cad. No:200 Laleli, 34480 ?stanbul, Turkey Tel: ?+90 212 455 5700/16459 Fax: +90 212 514 0379 atonay at istanbul.edu.tr http://suurunleri.istanbul.edu.tr/ Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) P.O. Box 10 Beykoz, ?stanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ingebjorg.h.nymo at uit.no Thu Mar 17 03:08:47 2016 From: ingebjorg.h.nymo at uit.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Nymo_Ingebj=F8rg_Helena?=) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:08:47 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Brucella Reference Strains Are Attenuated in a BALB/c Mouse Model Message-ID: Article: Marine Mammal Brucella Reference Strains Are Attenuated in a BALB/c Mouse Model Authors: Nymo, Arias,Pardo, Alvarez, Alcaraz, Godfroid, Jim?nez de Bag??s Journal: PLOS ONE, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150432 Available here: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0150432 Abstract: Brucellosis is a zoonosis of worldwide distribution with numerous animal host species. Since the novel isolation of Brucella spp. from marine mammals in 1994 the bacteria have been isolated from various marine mammal hosts. The marine mammal reference strains Brucella pinnipedialis 12890 (harbour seal, Phoca vitulina) and Brucella ceti 12891 (harbour porpoise,Phocoena phocoena) were included in genus Brucella in 2007, however, their pathogenicity in the mouse model is pending. Herein this is evaluated in BALB/c mice with Brucella suis 1330 as a control. Both marine mammal strains were attenuated, however, B. ceti was present at higher levels than B. pinnipedialis in blood, spleen and liver throughout the infection, in additionB. suis and B. ceti were isolated from brains and faeces at times with high levels of bacteraemia. In B. suis-infected mice serum cytokines peaked at day 7. In B. pinnipedialis-infected mice, levels were similar, but peaked predominantly at day 3 and an earlier peak in spleen weight likewise implied an earlier response. The inflammatory response induced pathology in the spleen and liver. In B. ceti-infected mice, most serum cytokine levels were comparable to those in uninfected mice, consistent with a limited inflammatory response, which also was indicated by restricted spleen and liver pathology. Specific immune responses against all three strains were detected in vitro after stimulation of splenocytes from infected mice with the homologous heat-killed brucellae. Antibody responses in vivo were also induced by the three brucellae. The immunological pattern of B. ceti in combination with persistence in organs and limited pathology has heretofore not been described for other brucellae. These two marine mammal wildtype strains show an attenuated pattern in BALB/c mice only previously described for Brucella neotomea. Ingebj?rg Helena Nymo DVM, PhD Post Doctoral Researcher Research Group of Arctic Infection Biology Department of Arctic and Marine Biology Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics University of Troms? - The Arctic University of Norway Phone: +47 918 38 421 / mail: ingebjorg.h.nymo at uit.no https://uit.no/om/enhet/ansatte/person?p_document_id=360200&p_dimension_id=88165 [cid:1CFC3BF4-08BE-463D-928B-56415AFC08F3] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: D2A408A0-9038-42DC-B521-074107D370F2.png Type: image/png Size: 7009 bytes Desc: D2A408A0-9038-42DC-B521-074107D370F2.png URL: From ingebjorg.h.nymo at uit.no Thu Mar 17 03:09:54 2016 From: ingebjorg.h.nymo at uit.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Nymo_Ingebj=F8rg_Helena?=) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:09:54 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Brucella pinnipedialis in hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) primary epithelial cells. Message-ID: Short communication: Brucella pinnipedialis in hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) primary epithelial cells. Authors: Larsen, Godfroid, Nymo Journal: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavia. 2016, 58 (9). Available here: http://actavetscand.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13028-016-0188-5 Abstract: Background Marine Brucella spp. have been isolated from numerous pinniped and cetacean species, but pathological findings in association with infection with Brucella pinnipedialis in pinnipeds have been sparse. The capacity of brucellae to survive and replicate within host macrophages underlies their important ability to produce chronic infections, but previous work has shown that B. pinnipedialis spp. are rapidly eliminated from hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) alveolar macrophages. Results To investigate if multiplication could take place in other hooded seal cell types, primary epithelial cells were isolated, verified to express the epithelial marker cytokeratin and challenged with three different strains of B. pinnipedialis; B. pinnipedialis sp. nov., B. pinnipedialis hooded seal strain B17, and B. pinnipedialis hooded seal strain 22F1. All strains were steadily eliminated and the amounts of intracellular bacteria were reduced to less than one-third by 48 h post infection. Intracellular presence was verified using immunocytochemistry. Conclusions So far, intracellular multiplication in seal cells has not been documented for B. pinnipedialis. The lack of intracellular survival in macrophages, as well as in epithelial cells, together with the fact that pathological changes due to B. pinnipedialis infection is not yet identified in seals, suggests that the bacteria may only cause a mild, acute and transient infection. These findings also contribute to substantiate the hypothesis that seals may not be the primary host of B. pinnipedialis and that the transmission to seals are caused by other species in the marine environment. Ingebj?rg Helena Nymo DVM, PhD Post Doctoral Researcher Research Group of Arctic Infection Biology Department of Arctic and Marine Biology Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics University of Troms? - The Arctic University of Norway Phone: +47 918 38 421 / mail: ingebjorg.h.nymo at uit.no https://uit.no/om/enhet/ansatte/person?p_document_id=360200&p_dimension_id=88165 [cid:1CFC3BF4-08BE-463D-928B-56415AFC08F3] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We are seeking volunteers and/or (biology) students for the period *May to September*. Candidates should be available for at least 2 months. We may make exceptions for potential participants to apply for a shorter placement. Volunteers must be self-motivated, with the drive and determination to work independently and responsibly, and with a true interest in marine conservation and animal behaviour. The internship includes: - An intensive training on monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing - Sea-surveys and land based data collection - Data processing The 2 month internship requires a payment of *500 ?* to cover running field work costs. Expenses for travelling to and from the field worksite, accommodation and food are not included in this fee. The Nova Atlantis Foundation offers accommodation in collaboration with a local family in Santa Cruz das Ribeiras (175 EUR per month, all inclusive-ex food). Interns are free to find their own accommodation in the Ribeiras area as well. Fieldwork is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive long days of work at sea and from land. On a typical field day we split the team in a land crew and a sea crew and work in shifts allowing all to rotate and gain experience in several methodologies. We use rough weather days for data entry or as a day off. 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Our training courses are about ensuring professionalism and high standards of knowledge within the industry. Our highly experienced staff facilitate private training courses to students in a classroom environment, attaining new theoretical and practical skills and competencies on an international level. Scanning Ocean Sectors ensure that the vocational, practical skills and knowledge relate to the specific useful competencies. Our training forms the core background information and provides the backbone of content to support students in the field. In addition to the core training required for this profession, we provide additional advanced training and specialised training for specific hard and software equipment where required. Continuous support is provided to all our training students from the moment they qualify and unlike other courses, we offer a legal refresher course every *3 years*. Industries today recognise the need to continue training beyond initial qualifications, to maintain, upgrade and update skills throughout staffs work time. We can provide this professional development for each and every person who is trained by our company, please ask for a quotation . The practical unit of ?on-the-job training? has a general reputation as being the most effective for vocational work, so this is exactly what we do. Students are in a simulated work environment and will have to respond to each and every situation we put their way; this is completed in the classroom and at sea, every student is carefully monitored throughout this training process and assess accordingly. Each student is *graded* in their certification to ensure the professional quality standard of the MMO/MFO. We are the only course that gives Marine Mammal Observer Identification Cards to each qualifying MMO attaining any grades above a standard pass rate. Please note you must register and pay at the same time. If you require group training, please contact us and ask for a quotation . For full prices please visit www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/prices/. *MMO Training Course Dates in 2016* *UK* - *April 4th - 7th* - *August 1st - 4th* - *October 3rd - 6th* *AU* - *June 6th - 9th 2016* - *September 5th - 8th* - *November 7th - 10th* - *December 5th - 8th* *NZ* - *July 4th - 7th* *BRAZIL* - *May 2nd - 5th* *SA* *Another date to be arranged ? please pre book.* REGISTER NOW Visit the website to register for the next MMO course. www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/register/ -- *Yvonne Miles* Managing Director www.scanningoceansectors.com www.marinemammaljobs.com www.facebook.com/scanningoceansectors -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Pop-ups, ARF, HARP, EAR, Bprobe, C-POD Atag, and Dtag are the acronyms of some of the many PARs that have changed our understanding of how marine animals live and strive in the ocean. Various types of PARs are used by different investigators in different areas of the world. These recorders have accumulated copious amounts of very important data, unveiling previously unknown information about large marine animals. Temporal, seasonal and spatial distribution patterns have been uncovered for many marine species. There have been many discoveries, new understandings and insights into how these animals live in and utilize the ocean and the importance of acoustics in their lives. Listening in the Ocean summarizes these important discoveries, providing both a valuable resource for researchers and enjoyable reading for non-professionals interested in marine life. You can find more information and purchase the book or individual chapters at: http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781493931750 Aloha, Marc -- *Marc O. Lammers, PhD* Associate Researcher | Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology P.O. Box 1346 | Kaneohe, HI 96744 | Ph: +1-808-375-0010 Fax: +1-808-572-9000 | lammers at hawaii.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pamtech.acoustics at gmail.com Tue Mar 15 01:46:19 2016 From: pamtech.acoustics at gmail.com (PAMTech) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:46:19 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PAMTech Practical Introduction course in May: second announcement Message-ID: PAMTech (pamtech.eu) is running a Practical Introduction course in May, which is available for booking. PAMTech is a small UK-based company made up of PAMGuard (pamguard.org) developers and experienced field acousticians who can enable you to get the most out of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) applications. A high tutor-to-student ratio on our courses ensures participants can get individual assistance with their training requirements. Passive Acoustic Monitoring: a Practical Introduction 06/05/2016 and 07/05/2016 This is a unique PAM introduction course providing the essentials you need to get going with PAMGuard and start working in the field. PASSIVE ACOUSTIC MONITORING: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION is a two day course which gives participants a strong grounding in key aspects of cetacean passive acoustic monitoring, including the capabilities and uses of PAMGuard, the leading research and industry software. The course includes how to configure PAM hardware and troubleshoot problems. Participants will have the opportunity to record and process real-time data. Different types of PAM research including some of the latest methodologies are also discussed. Cost: GBP 350 To book go to: http://pampracticalintropamtech.eventzilla.net We are also running an Advanced course in October (21/10/2016 and 22/10/2016), which allows those with previous PAMGuard experience to get to grips with more advanced features, focusing on offline analysis and data management. Cost 350 GBP To book go to: http://advancedpamguardpamtech.eventzilla.net/ Both courses will take place on the Vine Trust Barge, Prince of Wales Dock, Edinburgh, EH6 7DX, Scotland, UK. Course costs do not include accommodation, travel or food. 50% non-refundable deposit required. Participants must bring their own laptop running Linux or Windows (not OSX). Windows 7 or above or Ubuntu 12.10+ (see pamtech.eu for more information on specifications). To find out more, contact: pamtech.acoustics at gmail.com Or go to: pamtech.eu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From urrutiaof at gmail.com Mon Mar 14 09:48:36 2016 From: urrutiaof at gmail.com (Fernanda Urrutia) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:48:36 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] New dates (June 5-12th) PROCETUS Cetacean Monitoring Course in Baja, Mexico Message-ID: <00b401d17e11$5b622ec0$12268c40$@gmail.com> Hello everybody, We have new dates for our summer course/internship/independent study! June 5-12th 2016 The Cetacean Observation Program PROCETUS (Programa de Observacion de Cetaceos), located in Baja California, Mexico is offering a course on monitoring cetaceans in Bahia de los Angeles, Mexico. This course is directed to students or anyone interested in learning more about whales and/or want to gain valuable research experience on the field. This one-week course includes 5 days of boat surveys. Each survey consisting of 6 to 8 boat hours along the Canal de Ballenas. Each day, students/interns will learn photo-id research, sampling techniques, behavioral observations and GIS mapping. Although students cannot obtain academic credit with this course, we encourage students to talk to their teachers in order to take this course as an independent study. Interns will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Dates June 5 -12th 2016 Fee 750 USD The fee includes . Transportation to/from Bahia de los Angeles from/to San Diego/Tijuana (11-12 hour drive). . Accommodation at "Las Hamacas" Hotel. . All meals. . Field work: boat surveys. Does not include . Travel to San Diego or Tijuana . Travel insurance . Expenses incurred before/after the course . Spending money For more information visit http://www.procetus.com.mx/courseinternshipindependent-study-on-monitoring-c etaceans-in-baja-california-mexico/ Check out our page www.procetus.com.mx or visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/procetus Contact us for more information on the course info at procetus.com.mx or directly to this e-mail. 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Australian Journal of Zoology http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ZO15075 Abstract: We report on observations of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) feeding on giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) from March 2007 to April 2013 in the temperate waters off Bunbury, south-western Australia. Seventeen feeding events were observed during the cooler months between July and September in relatively shallow coastal waters, with 12 dolphins identified as adult females. We observed behavioural sequences of complex prey-handling of cuttlefish where dolphins' used multiple steps to remove the cuttlefish head, ink and cuttlebone before consuming the flesh of the cuttlefish mantle. Our study provides valuable information to the limited knowledge on the complex prey-handling by T. aduncus on cuttlefish in Australia, and is complementary to other known specialised foraging behaviours of bottlenose dolphins. This study also details a different behavioural sequence of cuttlefish prey-handling to that of the bottlenose dolphins in the Sado estuary, Portugal, where only the head is consumed, and to the Spencer Gulf, Australia, in that the dolphins in Bunbury carry the cuttlefish mantle over their rostrum before removing the cuttlebone. Information on S. apama in Bunbury is scarce, therefore studies on abundance, distribution and egg-laying sites are recommended in order to enable informed decision making and to understand the importance of S. apama to the diet of T. aduncus. You can access the full paper here http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/ZO15075.htm or please email me directly for a pdf copy holly.raudino at dpaw.wa.gov.au Thanks in advance, Holly & Kate Holly Raudino, PhD Research Scientist Marine Science Program Dept of Parks and Wildlife * (08) 9219 9754 * holly.raudino at dpaw.wa.gov.au http://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=OV3KoBoAAAAJ [cid:image003.png at 01D1841E.0A907660] Science and Conservation Division -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 22215 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: From interns at aimm-portugal.org Sun Mar 20 16:22:20 2016 From: interns at aimm-portugal.org (AIMM Internships) Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2016 23:22:20 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL Message-ID: *DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL* *BACKGROUND:* The AIMM ? Associa??o para a Investiga??o do Meio Marinho (Marine Environment Research Association) is a non-for profit, non-governmental organization focussed on the research and conservation of marine species, running an on-going study of cetaceans in the South of Portugal (Algarve). This project aims to obtain baseline information on species occurrence, behaviour and social structure of the local cetacean populations in order to obtain scientific data to support conservation measures and adequate policies to marine management. The main species observed are short beaked common dolphin (*Delphinus delphis*), common bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus)* and harbour porpoise (*Phocoena phocoena*), although other species such as minke whale (*Balaenoptera acutorostrata*) and fin whale (*Balaenoptera physalus*) can also be sighted. The participants in our internships are young hard working individuals, who are willing to contribute to the association and support on-going activities, while experiencing fieldwork at sea, learn data collection and processing methodologies and be part of AIMM team of researchers and marine biologists for a period of time. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental friendly and multicultural environment. To turn your experience with AIMM even more fulfilling, it is possible to start or improve your scuba diving skills (PADI). *WHERE:* Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal *WHEN:* 1st May and ends in 31st October 2016, the minimum internship attendance is 7 days starting preferably on Mondays. *FIELDWORK: *The field trips are conducted in AIMM?s research vessel, Ketos, or in opportunistic platforms (commercial dolphin watching boats). It is dependent on weather conditions and seat availability in the dolphin watching boats. Field days can be intense, especially in the peak of Summer but are fulfilling and good fun. The interns will be train to: - On-board surveys of marine species occurrence; - Record track on GPS; - Collect data on behaviour, group size, species, etc.; - Photo-identification; - Acoustic records; - Underwater and aerial videos. *DATA ANALYSIS: *will be in a daily basis and related to: - Entry data on databases and spread cheats. - Photo-identification processing. - Preliminary data interpretation. *INTERNSHIP FEES:* AIMM is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from our volunteers, partners and people like you so that we may continue our important research and education programs in the Algarve! This internship and requires a contribution fee, to know about the fees for 2016 please contact: interns at aimm-portugal.org *Included* in the fee is: - Accommodation in the research house; - Transportation to/from the marina; - Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner); - Field work in the research vessel or commercial dolphin watching vessels. *Not included* in the fee is: - Transportation to/from Albufeira; - Meals in restaurants and snacks; - Free time activities; - Personal insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance); - Personal expenses. *INTERNS ARE EXPECTED TO:* - Be above the age of 16; - Have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research and environment; - Be autonomous and quickly operational; - Be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors at sea; - Speak English; - Participate for minimum 7 days. *Preference in internship dates availability will be given* to those who have: - Relevant marine mammal field experience - Working experience on research vessels - Experience working from dolphin/whale watching platforms - Experience in photo-identification - Professional cameras that can be used for photo-ID - Availability to stay for longer periods of time *INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: *Applicants should fill up the online application at: *http://www.aimmportugal.org/#!internship-aimm/cw7b * After the confirmation e-mail, send your CV with updated photo and personal statement on which are your expectations and why do you want to work with AIMM to: interns at aimm-portugal.org with the subject ?Internship 2016?. Applicants will be contacted to arrange internship dates and details. Applications will be accepted during all season, however, early application is recommended due to limited vacancies. *Contacts*: interns at aimm-portugal.org | www.aimmportugal.org | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jon.kurland at noaa.gov Mon Mar 21 11:04:51 2016 From: jon.kurland at noaa.gov (Jon Kurland - NOAA Federal) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:04:51 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Protected Resources Jobs in NMFS Alaska Region Message-ID: Please help spread the word about two forthcoming job opportunities in the NMFS Alaska Region Protected Resources Division. The division is responsible for management of a variety of protected species including whales, fur seals, ice seals, harbor seals, and Steller sea lions. We will be advertising for two ZP 401 band III (GS 11/12 equivalent) Marine Mammal Specialist vacancies via one announcement. The positions may be filled in either Anchorage or Juneau and will be advertised for both status and non-status applicants. (Status applicants must be current or former federal civilian employees who hold or held non-temporary appointments in the competitive service. Non-status applicants may be any US citizen.) The people hired for these two positions 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 duties for the two jobs will be similar, including tasks such as such as ESA section 7 consultations to evaluate and minimize the effects of federal agency actions on listed marine mammals, and working with stakeholders to avoid or minimize harassment of marine mammals and promote the recovery of listed species. We're looking for people with excellent project management, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, and hopefully having prior experience with the MMPA and ESA. The vacancy announcement will be issued soon. We are allowed to have only a brief application period (probably 7-14 days); hence this early notification. The announcement will be posted at www.usajobs.gov. If you're interested in one of these positions, please get your resume and transcripts ready to submit when the announcement is posted. I will send another email once I know the dates of the application periods. Anyone who has questions about the jobs should feel free to contact me at 907-586-7638 or jon.kurland at noaa.gov. Please forward this email to others who may be interested. Thanks! Jon Kurland Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected Resources NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kev.robinson at crru.org.uk Mon Mar 21 03:48:18 2016 From: kev.robinson at crru.org.uk (Dr Kevin Robinson) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:48:18 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] CRRU Internship Programme 2016, Moray Firth, Scotland Message-ID: <007f01d1835f$2e69c330$8b3d4990$@crru.org.uk> The field dates for the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit?s 2016 ?Whales and dolphins of the Moray Firth? project in Scotland this summer (running from May to October) are currently listed at: http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp Our field teams are run in the form of a training / educational programme, with formal lectures, seminars and presentations by the research team, practical training in field methodologies and data collection and analysis, and direct participation in the research, education and rescue work of this dynamic and outgoing conservation charity. The cost for an 11 day internship in 2016 is ?895, and this will cover you for full board (all your accommodation and food costs), your full equipment needs and ALL associated field costs during your stay with us in the heritage fishing village of Gardenstown in Banff, Aberdeenshire. You'll simply need to arrange your own travel itinerary to us in Banff, Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1? hours from the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money. For full details, please visit the CRRU project page at www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp , or email us directly at info at crru.org.uk for further information and a copy of our project briefing plus booking/application forms. For a full list of scientific publications and reports by the research team, please visit: www.crru.org.uk/publications.asp With all best wishes and thanks Dr. Kevin Robinson Director, CRRU kev.robinson at crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit, PO Box 11307, Banff, AB45 3WB, Scotland, UK | ( +44 (0)1261 851696 | www.crru.org.uk Whale and Dolphin Research | Environmental Educational Outreach | Marine Wildlife Rescue | Consultancy | MMO Services Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC035473 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 1439 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 2334 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 1464 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ksanchez at cmaquarium.org Mon Mar 21 13:24:10 2016 From: ksanchez at cmaquarium.org (Kerry Sanchez) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:24:10 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Posting: Associate Stranding Biologist Message-ID: Job Posting: Associate Stranding Biologist Well qualified applications should visit Seewinter.com/employment to apply. The position will close 3/28/2016 POSITION TITLE: Associate Stranding Biologist REPORTS TO: Stranding Coordinator EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Non - Exempt / Grant Funded 5 year position PERCENTAGE OF FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT: Full Time PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To support the goals and objectives of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Stranding Team as outlined by the Stranding Coordinator. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ? Have a good working understanding of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Stranding Team and its function within the stranding community. ? Maintain the highest level of preparation for stranding response at all times. ? Aid in coordinating a rapid response to all stranded animal event. ? Participate in and oversee the daily operations of the stranding department including, but not limited to, completion of checklists, monitoring and response to stranding hotline, public stranding demonstrations, and paid stranding programs. ? Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the Critical Care Facility on a daily basis. ? Complete monthly inspections of Critical Care Facility based on NMFS Polices and Best Practices and USDA guidelines. Make recommendations for work orders. ? Complete all tasks necessary to monitor the 24-hour CMA Emergency Stranding Hotline including, but not limited to, protocols, training, scheduling, activity logs, and cell phone transfers. ? Maintain a comprehensive and updated stranding team membership database. ? Conduct workshops and trainings for CMA's Stranding Team Volunteers and Interns. ? Participate in the rehabilitation and release of stranded cetaceans. ? Maintain accurate and updated information on CMA's Cetacean Database, CMA's Photo Archive, and the NMFS Marine Mammal National Database. ? Collect quality data and complete required documentations (e.g. 24-hour report, Level A Data) for stranded animals. ? Develop and implement the Stranding Internship syllabus and provide daily training and supervision. Complete a minimum of two evaluations for each Stranding Intern. ? Participate in activities that promote or support the Stranding Department. ? Conduct public stranding demonstrations and/or paid stranding programs. Assist with training of new program hosts and monitor programs for appropriate content and quality. ? Participate in some or all aspects of various types of research projects, as deemed appropriate by CMA's research committee. ? Assist CMA's Development Department in the grant writing and/or research process. ? Assist with conducting necropsies and coordinate the disposal of carcasses. ? Maintain CMA's database for tissue samples and skeletal parts/complete skeletons and keep record of the transfer of parts. ? Maintain equipment and stranding vehicles and maintain inspection logs. ? Assist all animal care departments in the oversight of the CCF freezers including an on-going record of the contents, storage, and removal. ? Develop and implement educational outreach material to promote public conservation awareness. This includes the creation & oversight of social media platforms under the direction of Stranding Coordinator. ? Responsible for implementing stranding training and maintaining working relationships with law enforcement in CMA's designated response area. ? MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: ? Bachelor's degree in related discipline from an accredited college/university ? Minimum of 1 year (consecutive or combined) experience (paid or non-paid) in the Marine Mammal Stranding Network ? Capacity to withstand extreme outdoor temperatures ? Ability to lift up to 50lbs ? Valid driver's license ? Must pass the CMA Stranding Team swim test with a total of 80 points or higher ? Proven written communication skills, preferably in research and/or grant writing ? Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software programs (e.g. Microsoft Outlook; ArcGIS) ? Excellent organizational and data entry skills. ? Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. ? Possess good judgment, flexibility in responding to changing priorities, and be able to work as a team member and function well under pressure The Clearwater Marine Aquarium reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. Kerry S?nchez Senior Stranding Biologist /Education Specialist Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767 727-441-1790 www.SeeWinter.com [cid:3CC8C79C-80D8-41B4-846D-9591EEFEB493] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11006 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From robertw.rankin at gmail.com Mon Mar 21 10:16:25 2016 From: robertw.rankin at gmail.com (Robert Rankin) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:16:25 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?New_pub=3A_A_Hierarchical_Bayesian_model_of_Po?= =?utf-8?q?llock=E2=80=99s_Closed_Robust_Design_and_application_to_?= =?utf-8?q?dolphins?= Message-ID: We are pleased to announce our new publication on Shark Bay bottlenose dolphins which benchmarks model-averaging in Program MARK and a Bayesian Hierarchical model for temporary-migration Robust Design mark-recapture models. Rankin RW, Nicholson KE, Allen SJ, Kr?tzen M, Bejder L, Pollock KH. 2016. A full-capture Hierarchical Bayesian model of Pollock?s Closed Robust Design and application to dolphins. Frontiers in Marine Science, 3(25). doi: 10.3389/fmars.2016.00025 URL: http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2016.00025 Free full-text PDF: http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/30267/1/full-capture%20Hierarchical%20Bayesian%20model.pdf Online R/JAGS demo at Github: https://github.com/faraway1nspace/PCRD_JAGS_demo (plus bottlenose dolphin photo-ID data) * Alternative to AIC Model-Averaging The paper will be of interest to cetacean researchers who use Program MARK for temporary-migration Robust Design models. In particular that we show that a Hierarchical Bayesian model can yield similar estimates as model-averaging by AICc, the latter being the current best-practise to deal with the vast number of 'fixed-effects' models that one typically considers. Model-averaging and Bayesian frameworks have some similar philosophical underpinnings, such as conditioning on the data (Burnham and Anderson 2014). However, the HB framework is also highly extensible and can deal with other challenges where the AIC is undefined, such as random-effects and individual-level heterogeneity in capture-probabilities. * Mark-Recapture and low-sample sizes: the Bayesian Answer Bayesian models are a solid answer to a perennial dilemma among cetacean researchers: photo-ID datasets are typically sparse or have low-sample sizes. In contrast, researchers typically want complex data-hungry model to increase ecological realism. For example, a simple temporary-migration model or individual heterogeneity model will demand >30 - 70 variables for a mid-sized dataset. Frequentist and AICc-based inference will be overly-confident in such situations, and yield ridiculous estimates such as 100% detection, or 0% migration, or 100% survival, or just fail altogether. Alternatively, Hierarchical Bayesian models provide exact inference under low-sample sizes: they just depend more on the prior distributions, which, if set-up thoughtfully, are more conservative, make better predictions, and can automatically safeguard against over-parametrization (Berger 2006, Gelman 2013). * Individual Heterogeneity Individual heterogeneity in capture probabilities will result in biased-low population abundance estimates (see an online animation to demonstration the effect: http://mucru.org/new-pub-hierarchical-bayesian-pcrd/ ), and therefore it is a primary preoccupation of most capture-recapture practitioners. Under a Hierarchical Bayesian full-capture framework, it is trivial to model individuals as coming from a distribution, without a large increase in complexity. In contrast, the comparable fixed-effect version in Program MARK, the 'two-point finite mixture model', typically yields over-parametrized models and unreliable capture-estimates (e.g., p=1). * R and JAGS code See our online R/JAGS tutorial at Github https://github.com/faraway1nspace/PCRD_JAGS_demo for code to run the Hierarchical Bayesian Pollock's Closed Robust Design. The tutorial includes an example photo-ID bottlenose dolphin dataset from Krista et al. 2012 ( http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MF12210). We use the flexible BUGS-like Bayesian syntax called "JAGS", which makes Bayesian models accessible to almost anyone with rudimentary scripting skills. * Key Findings - full-capture, non-hierarchical Bayesian PCRD models had slightly better estimation performance than equivalent fixed-effects Maximum-Likelihood estimation (in MARK), mainly due to the latter's susceptibility to singularities (although there was no clear champion); - we propose a Hierarchical Bayesian PCRD which can lead to similar estimates as AICc model-averaging and serve as a type of multi-model inference; - we showed how heterogeneity in detection probabilities can lead to a 8-24% increase in bottlenose dolphin abundance estimates, as compared to ML and Bayesian models that assume homogeneous detection probabilities; - we explored the partial non-identifiability and high correlation among parameter estimates, especially between survival and temporary-migration which has serious consequences for ones' ability to use these parameters for inference, and which should influence researchers' study design and modelling strategies; - we proposed two posterior predictive checks to help diagnose poor model fitting, in lieu of a formal goodness-of-fit procedure in popular CMR software. * the Bayesian Bias Some Mark users who are new to Bayesian inference may worry about prior information and the inherent bias of subjective Bayesian models. But, there is strong evidence from the machine-learning and predictive analytics community that slightly conservatively biased models yield better predictions, especially in the face of low-sample sizes and very complex models (Murphy KP, 2012). In the Learning community, this is called "Regularization", such as the Lasso or Ridge Regression or Boosting: these techniques impose a penalty on model complexity and favour simpler models than "objective" ML models estimate. Interestedly, many of the Learning communities' regularization techniques can be interpreted as Bayesian models with special priors (Hooten and Hobbs 2015). * ABSTRACT We present a Hierarchical Bayesian version of Pollock's Closed Robust Design for studying the survival, temporary-migration, and abundance of marked animals. Through simulations and analyses of a bottlenose dolphin photo-identification dataset, we compare several estimation frameworks, including Maximum Likelihood estimation (ML), model-averaging by AICc, as well as Bayesian and Hierarchical Bayesian (HB) procedures. Our results demonstrate a number of advantages of the Bayesian framework over other popular methods. First, for simple fixed-effect models, we show the near-equivalence of Bayesian and ML point-estimates and confidence/credibility intervals. Second, we demonstrate how there is an inherent correlation among temporary-migration and survival parameter estimates in the PCRD, and while this can lead to serious convergence issues and singularities among MLEs, we show that the Bayesian estimates were more reliable. Third, we demonstrate that a Hierarchical Bayesian model with carefully thought-out hyperpriors, can lead to similar parameter estimates and conclusions as multi-model inference by AICc model-averaging. This latter point is especially interesting for mark-recapture practitioners, for whom model-uncertainty and multi-model inference have become a major preoccupation. Lastly, we extend the Hierarchical Bayesian PCRD to include full-capture histories (i.e., by modelling a recruitment process) and individual-level heterogeneity in detection probabilities, which can have important consequences for the range of phenomena studied by the PCRD, as well as lead to large differences in abundance estimates. For example, we estimate 8%-24% more bottlenose dolphins in the western gulf of Shark Bay than previously estimated by ML and AICc-based model-averaging. Other important extensions are discussed. Our Bayesian PCRD models are written in the BUGS-like JAGS language for easy dissemination and customization by the community of capture-mark-recapture practitioners. Copy the following Bibtex into your favourite Reference Manager. @article{rankin_full-capture_2016, title = {A full-capture {Hierarchical} {Bayesian} model of {Pollock}'s {Closed} {Robust} {Design} and application to dolphins}, volume = {3}, url = {http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2016.00025}, doi = {10.3389/fmars.2016.00025}, number = {25}, journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science}, author = {Rankin, Robert W. and Nicholson, Krista E. and Allen, Simon J. and Kr?tzen, Michael and Bejder, Lars and Pollock, Kenneth H.}, year = {2016} } "You could give Aristotle a tutorial. And you could thrill him to the core of his being ... Such is the privilege of living after Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Planck, Watson, Crick and their colleagues." -- Richard Dawkins -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Interns will assist in staffing the Center?s new exhibit space near Commercial St; designing and delivering presentations, answering questions about CCS, marine mammals and ocean conservation issues, and other general duties. Other Responsibilities- Each intern will take on a project which they will work on for the duration of their internship. Interns must have their own transportation, and housing is not provided. A small stipend is provided. Qualifications- - The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. High school students may also be considered. - Preference will be given to students or recent graduates working towards environmental studies, education, marine science, biology or other related fields. - Intern should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. - Intern should be a self-starter able to take responsibility for completing projects. - Students that are adaptable, responsible, hard working, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply. - Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. - Must be comfortable working with all ages. - Must be comfortable working outside in all conditions. - Must be comfortable working with and handling marine species. - Interns must be able to commit to at least two-three months; preferred start date-end date beginning June to mid August, but dates are flexible based on school schedules. - Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. - Schedule is flexible but intern may have to work some weekends and evenings. - Preference will be given to students with secured housing on Cape Cod. To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Stephanie Richardson at srichardson at coastalstudies.org or 115 Bradford St, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02567. Applications must be received by March 31, 2016. -- Stephanie Richardson Human Resource Manager Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657 t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113 f. (508) 487-4495 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From volunteercoordinator at hwdt.org Mon Mar 21 02:27:40 2016 From: volunteercoordinator at hwdt.org (Volunteer Coordinator) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:27:40 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Final Call for 2016 Cetacean Research Survey Participants Message-ID: <015701d18353$eb0da800$c128f800$@hwdt.org> Final Call for participation in 2016 Cetacean Research Survey in the Hebrides Dear All, The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) conduct cetacean monitoring surveys throughout our field season (April ? Oct) from aboard our fully-equipped research yacht, Silurian. Survey length ranges between 7 ? 12 days, living aboard Silurian for the duration. Every year we welcome aboard enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to contribute directly to our research work. Volunteers, in effect, become marine mammal scientists for the duration of the survey; living and working aboard Silurian, assisting with day-to-day running, as well as working together as a team to carry out visual and acoustic surveys. To find out more about the research on board please follow this link . We have produced a short a short video about joining us aboard; please CLICK HERE to watch it. Volunteers will assist fully in the collection of data, with full training provided. Acoustic and visual methods are combined to produce comprehensive data sets. During encounters photographs are taken of dorsal fins to try and identify the individual, gaining a better understanding of species movements and interactions with each other. The data collected is essential when monitoring the distribution, relative abundance and habitat preference of cetacean species in the Hebrides. Only with coherent data can effective conservation and management strategies be designed to enable long-term protection of the variety of species found in Hebridean waters. As a volunteer aboard Silurian, you will have the opportunity to see first-hand the amazing variety of marine wildlife the UK has to offer including whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sharks and seabirds. You will explore some of the remotest, wildest parts of the British Isles - anchoring each night in a different bay off one of the many Hebridean islands, venturing ashore to explore if you wish. The opportunity to gain sailing experience is also available, although no certificates are issued. Rendezvous location is either in Tobermory (on the Isle of Mull - where HWDT is based), Kyle of Lochalsh or Ullapool. More information on specific surveys will be provided on request. There is a monetary value attached to participating which includes accommodation (aboard) and food throughout the expedition. The income generated allows HWDT to continue this well established monitoring programme, you can be assured that without your contribution our research couldn't be undertaken. Please note that we offer a 10% student discount. 2016 Survey dates, rendezvous and cost: * 1st - 7th May; Tobermory Rendezvous; ?895 (Only 1 berth available) * 11th - 19th May; Tobermory Rendezvous; ?1,075 * 7th - 15th June; Kyle of Lochalsh Rendezvous; ?1,175 (Limited availability) * 16th - 27th June; Kyle of Lochalsh Rendezvous; ?1,395 (Limited availability) * 17th - 28th August; Tobermory Rendezvous; ?1,395 (Only 1 berth available) * 2nd - 10th Sept; Ullapool Rendezvous; ?1,075 (Limited availability) * 18th - 29th Sept; Ullapool Rendezvous; ?1,295 Survey berths are filling up quickly so please enquire now to avoid disappointment. For more information about the expeditions and how to join, please CLICK HERE . Otherwise, contact HWDT?s volunteer coordinator Morven Russell: Email: volunteercoordinator at hwdt.org Tel: 01688 302620 Thank you, and hope to see you aboard this season! 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PSIRF is limited to US Citizens and is intended for mid-career scientists (not graduate students). Scientists live on the Sheldon Jackson Campus, now owned and operated by the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, and are provided office and laboratory space at the Science Center. The short sabbatical will allow scientists undisturbed time that can be used in a variety of ways: data analysis, manuscript preparation, experimentation, collaboration, or simply thoughtful process. At the same time, Fellows will learn what Sitka has to offer researchers in terms of logistical support, research opportunities and resources. PSIRF Fellows will spend a week of their residency in outreach and education activities to share their work in local schools and through other community forums, such as public library programs, radio programs, and science cafes. They will give a lecture to the general community through the Natural History Seminar series supported by the Sitka Charitable Trust and the University of Alaska Southeast. Fellows will also be provided guidance on best practices for communicating science to a public audience in rural Alaska. The five year NSF award is from the Office of Polar Programs. UAS Associate Professor Jan Straley is the Principal Investigator for the project. Lauren Bell is the Director of the program. Applications and further information is available at the SSSC website www.sitkascience.org/SIRF *Deadline for application is April 1, 2016* For more information contact Lauren Bell at (907) 747-8878 ext 9 or lbell at sitkascience.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Fall Semester: Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. Students enrolled at any College or University can take this course. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Iske Larkin (ivlarkin at ufl.edu ). If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for the summer and fall semesters. . Sincerely, Dr Iske Larkin [Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. 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This study investigated biparental genetic relatedness and potential maternal kinship structure in schools of short-beaked common dolphins Delphinus delphis from southern Australian waters. A total of 128 biopsy samples were obtained from free-ranging individuals within 62 schools of common dolphins. Each sample was genotyped at 13 nuclear microsatellite markers, sequenced at 438 bp of the mitochondrial DNA control region, and used for genetic sexing. Pairwise analyses within and between schools showed that the average genetic relatedness between males was greater within schools than between schools. Pairs of individuals within schools were also more likely to share mtDNA haplotypes, for both pairs of males and of females. The results suggest that both biparental relatedness and potentially maternal kinship have an impact on school associations of short-beaked common dolphins in southern Australia, similar to social traits reported of other dolphin species inhabiting shallow coastal environments. The information provided by this study contributes to our understanding of social evolution in delphinids. It also suggests that dolphin bycatch and deaths in fisheries from this region could lead to a reduction in the genetic diversity of this population, particularly if related individuals are simultaneously killed in the nets. You can access the early view paper here http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jzo.12330/abstract or email me directly for a pdf copy nikki.zanardo at flinders.edu.au. 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ZIPHIUS ? this project is focused on the local Cuvier?s beaked whale population and it foresees surveys in the Ligurian, Corsica and Tyrrhenian Seas onboard of a dedicated research vessel. Each survey usually last 3-5 consecutive days. CETAMSUS interns will assist researchers with data collection, photo-id as well as actively participating in life on-board. ? FERRIES ? this project is held in collaboration with a national ferry company. CETASMUS interns will be on-board of ferries operating between Italy and Corsica /Sardinia at least twice a week and they will be part of the Marine Mammal Observer team working on the ferries. ? WHALE WATCHING ? this project is held in collaboration with the regional consortium of research institutions aiming to collect data aboard whale watching vessels. Surveys are usually 4-6 hours a day. Successful applicants will be assigned to *one of the three projects*. *Because of the training required, applicants must be willing to commit to the fulltime project for at least 2 months*: all interns will be trained in cetacean observation and identification, in line-transect survey protocols and photo-identification. Qualifications - Applicants must be reliable, motivated and team oriented, have a positive attitude as well as a genuine interest in marine mammal sciences; - Applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology, environmental sciences or a related major; - Applicants must be adaptable and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means a lot of data-entry work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits; - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and previous experience with GIS. - Previous field experience is preferred. These positions are an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research to strengthen their skills and above all to gain practical experience in the field. Preference will be given to students willing to develop a thesis or a personal project. Topics will be agreed with CIMA Researchers These are unpaid positions and successful applicants are responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from Italy and for accommodation in Savona during the entire staying. All costs related to at sea surveys will be covered by CIMA RF If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter via email to *paola.tepsich at cimafoundation.org * -- Non stampare questa mail, pensa all'ambiente!! Before printing, think about the environment! Avant d'imprimer, pensez ? l'environnement! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The following topics will be covered: ocean environments, noise propagation models, sound field modeling, methods of assessment, impacts of noise on marine life, mitigation, environmental regulations and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), fisheries, JNCC guidelines and emerging studies and technologies across this field. Delivered by leading research professors and experts including Dr Paul Lepper and Professor Victor Humphrey and run in association with University of Bath, UK, and CPD-accredited by IMarEST. The course is intended for regulators, environmental consultants, researchers and policy/environmental professionals within industry. It will be particularly useful in providing a better understanding of reports that delegates either have to deliver or receive from clients. *UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS AND SONAR SYSTEMS* *25th ? 27th July 2016* *Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel and Marina, Victoria, Canada* This four day intensive course in underwater acoustics is intended for engineers and scientists, particularly within industry and defence. The first part of the course covers the principles of underwater acoustics. This is followed by advanced modules on underwater sound sources with a key emphasis on sonar, seismic imaging, seismic sources and seismic data. Dr Philippe Blondel, Professor Victor Humphrey and Dr Peter Dobbins are the key lecturers for this course. Seiche will also be running these courses in the UK in September 2016 at University of Bath. 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We care more about your story idea and how it is presented than we do about your prior experience as a field biologist. Job Title: Volunteer Wildlife/Marine Videographer Job Description: Wild Lens is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing biologists and filmmakers together to better communicate to the public the various risks to habitat and wildlife species, particularly in understudied populations. Wild Lens is looking for dedicated volunteer videographers willing to document their experiences at various field jobs throughout the globe for our Eyes on Conservation (EOC) documentary series. Primary duties will include documenting key study components and objectives through film, interviewing primary investigators when possible, obtaining signed release forms from individuals for Wild Lens, sending footage to Wild Lens upon conclusion of the field season, working with film producers during post-production, and possibly shooting additional footage when needed after the field job is complete. Volunteer videographers must be willing to take the time necessary to obtain footage that will ultimately be used to compose and edit a short EOC video. The EOC video will be used as an educational instrument for organizations conducting wildlife research and to further communicate the mission of wildlife efforts in conservation. Past projects include working with The Marine Mammal Center to highlight seal and sea lion rehabilitation and Ungulate conservation in Tanzania. To see an examples of previous Eyes on Conservation videos, visit eyesonconservation.org Please e-mail a cover letter and resume with 2-3 references in a PDF file to sean at wildlensinc.org , at least 1-2 months prior to the start of your field season. Let us know in your cover letter what job you have been hired for, what your duties will be, and the objectives of the study. Also include any ideas you have about the story you hope to tell using the footage that is collected. Please place the job title in the subject heading. The number of positions are limited and will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Qualifications: 1. Experience in filmmaking and/or photography (preferred, but not necessary); 2. Must already be hired to a field job separate from this film project; 3. Possession of a quality camera and tripod that is capable of shooting HD video (is preferred); 4. Ability to communicate with people on camera in a coherent way; 5. A strong motivation to communicate science concepts to a general audience. Duration: Dependent on Field Job Salary: Strictly volunteer (some gear may be provided, dependent on the project) Last Date to Apply: 1-2 months prior to start of field season Contact: Sean Bogle, Project Director E-mail: sean at wildlensinc.org (preferred); Phone: 435-790-9593 -------------- Cheers, Sean Sean Bogle, Project Director Eyes on Conservation Wild Lens, Inc. Cell: 435.790.9593 Office:208.297.6536 ext.502 wildlensinc.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: GREEN EYE (JPEG).jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 14408 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PastedGraphic-1.tiff Type: image/tiff Size: 22526 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Cetus is a non-profit, marine conservation society, which operates in the waters around Victoria and Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Since 2005 we have worked to reduce disturbances to marine mammals on the British Columbia coast and promote respect for our marine environment through on-the-water and land-based education, outreach and direct monitoring activities. The Robson Bight Marine Warden Program operates in Johnstone Strait, in the waters around the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. The ecological reserve is designated for the protection of critical habitat of the Northern Resident killer whales. This is a unique area where the whales often come to rub their bodies along the underwater beaches. Our marine wardens monitor vessels and marine mammal populations, and educate boaters and kayakers about the reserve and their impacts around it. The Robson Bight Marine Warden Program is comprised of a water based monitoring and educational component and a land based monitoring station called Eagle Eye, situated on a cliff opposite the ecological reserve. *Cetus is looking for enthusiastic and hard working individuals to fill the Robson Bight Marine Warden Program Summer Volunteer positions:* Volunteer positions will be based out of a rustic field camp in Boat Bay on West Cracroft Island located near Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Positions will be offered between June 27th and September 10th 2016. We require a minimum 3-week commitment. Preference will be given to those who are able to stay for the full 11 weeks. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of possible tasks ranging from community outreach and education to marine mammal response and data collection. Our programs focus on protecting British Columbia?s marine mammal populations and encouraging others to do the same. Interns may also have the opportunity to spend time on our monitoring vessels in which case they will participate in data collection, data entry and on-the-water boater education. *Responsibilities include: * - Educating boaters, kayakers, park visitors, and members of the public about the marine mammal viewing guidelines, marine species at risk, the conservation issues they face and the boundaries of the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve - Collecting and entering data on marine mammals and vessel activity - Public interpretation in the form of dock talks and participation in community events - Potentially helping to respond to injured, sick or dead marine mammals in support of the BC Marine Mammal Response Network - Observing and recording cetaceans in support of the BC Cetacean Sightings Network - Assisting with general administrative duties - Camp duties, which includes cooking, cleaning, general maintenance and heavy lifting *What skills and experience will volunteers gain?: * - Experience educating the public on important conservation issues - Experience with field data collection and entry - Interpretive skills and techniques - Potential for experience in marine mammal response - Experience with fundraising and community outreach - Experience working with Microsoft Access *Essential Requirements: * - Fluent spoken English - Interest in marine wildlife and conservation - Flexibility - Ability to work long hours, outdoors, in all weather conditions - The ability to live & work comfortably in a remote coastal wilderness camp setting with staff & volunteers - The physical ability to carry 40lbs of gear to and from the vessel to base camps (this varies from across the street to down a rocky shoreline). In addition to this volunteers are required to hike, 3km (each way), from the base camp to the observation site on alternate days, which takes approximately 1 hour (one way) *Additional Information: *These positions are unpaid and carry a cost to the interns of $125/ week to cover accommodations, extra fuel and dinners (volunteers will be responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches). Warden volunteers will need to bring their own tent and sleeping bag. Tent pads and tarps will be provided as will camp cooking equipment etc. *How to apply: *Please forward your cover letter, resume and two references via *email* by *March 31st, 2016*. Please indicate your availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. *Contact:* Marie Fournier, Cetus Research & Conservation Society, Email: robsonbight at cetussociety.org For more information please visit our website www.ProtectOurWhales.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roberto.Racca at jasco.com Wed Mar 23 13:45:30 2016 From: Roberto.Racca at jasco.com (Roberto Racca) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:45:30 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] ESR special section "Seismic survey and western gray whales" Message-ID: Dear colleagues, A special section "Seismic survey and western gray whales" in Endangered Species Research has just been completed with the publication online today of the last of six papers. Guest edited by Randall Reeves and Greg Donovan, this series of papers describes the monitoring and mitigation approach taken in protecting an endangered summer feeding population of gray whales off Sakhalin Island (Russia) during a seismic survey in 2010, and the results of various analyses performed on the acoustic, distribution and behavioural data collected. A summary page with an introduction by the guest editors and links to the individual papers can be found at the following URL: http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/esr-specials/seismic-survey-and-western-gray-whales/ The papers and links are also listed at the bottom of this message. Kind regards, Roberto Roberto Racca, Ph.D. Chief Communications Officer JASCO Applied Sciences 2305?4464 Markham Street Victoria, BC??V8Z 7X8??Canada T. +1.250.483.3300 ext. 2001?? F. +1.250.483.3301 C. +1.250.881.4545 (global +44.793.762.7080) www.jasco.com ---------------------------------------------------------- Br?ker K, Gailey G, Muir J, Racca R Monitoring and impact mitigation during a 4D seismic survey near a population of gray whales off Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 28:187-208 http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2015/28/n028p187.pdf ?? Racca R, Austin M, Rutenko A, Br?ker K Monitoring the gray whale sound exposure mitigation zone and estimating acoustic transmission during a 4-D seismic survey, Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 29:131-146 http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2016/29/n029p131.pdf ?? Muir JE, Joy R, Bychkov Y, Br?ker K, Gailey G, Vladmirov V, Starodymov S, Yakovlev Y Delineation of a coastal gray whale feeding area using opportunistic and systematic survey effort ESR 29:147-160 http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2016/29/n029p147.pdf ?? Muir JE, Ainsworth L, Joy R, Racca R, Bychkov Y, Gailey G, Vladimirov V, Starodymov S, Br?ker K Distance from shore as an indicator of disturbance of gray whales during a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 29:161-178 http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2016/29/n029p161.pdf ? Muir JE, Ainsworth L, Racca R, Bychkov Y, Gailey G, Vladimirov V, Starodymov S, Br?ker K Gray whale densities during a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 29:211-227 http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2016/29/n029p211.pdf ? Gailey G, Sychenko O, McDonald T, Racca R, Rutenko A, Br?ker K Behavioural responses of western gray whales to a 4-D seismic survey off northeastern Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 30:53-71 http://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2016/30/n030p053.pdf From mithriel.mackay at gmail.com Tue Mar 22 07:06:15 2016 From: mithriel.mackay at gmail.com (Mithriel MacKay) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:06:15 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Field Techniques internship program in Puerto Rico, USA Message-ID: Marine Mammal Field Techniques (MMFT) internship program in Puerto Rico, USA Hi All, Please share freely with folks who may benefit from a field intensive training course aimed at building skills for field research. I am posting the Tropical Marine and Coastal Ecology Program on this email, in addition to the MMFT program, as both sessions offer valuable field skill training with applications for marine mammal research. The programs we have open for registration now include: ? *Tropical Marine and Coastal Ecology in Collaboration with University of Alaska (UAS)* Southeast. May 05-12 (8 days!) This can be taken as an internship with MCERC, or for credit hours through University of Alaska. Ask for details for the credit hour option through UAS. Register through the Education Hub for the MCERC option (no credit hour fees, non-credit hour option). Program fee for the MCERC option without credit hours = $900.00 USD. There are 3 spots currently available in this session for people wishing to participate. ? *Marine Mammal Field Techniques* (MMFT) program April 17-23, 2016. If you want to register for the MMFT you will navigate the ?Field Intensive Programs under "Course Categories". Program fee = $1300.00 USD There are 6 spots currently available in this session. ? *FILLED FOR 2016!!!* *Humpback Whale Field Intensive Program *(HWFI) (one week sessions from January through March, 2016). The HWFI program has its own Course Category on the Education Hub. This will be re-posted in August for the 2017 field season. Program fees cover course curriculum, transportation to and from all field excursions, all expenses associated with field excursions, 3 meals a day, and a bed in the field house in Boquer?n, Puerto Rico, USA (steps away from the beach!). The program fee does not cover the cost of travel to and from the field house in Puerto Rico, USA. Details are posted in the Education Hub. The summer schedule has not been posted yet. Stay tuned for the schedule of programs coming soon! Travel for these sessions can be booked at any time after enrollment. We run sessions in the winter regardless of whether a session fills. Please feel free to book your travel when you are ready. *The ?Travel Tips document on the MCERC website and Education Hub will be very helpful.* Thanks for passing this along! Mithriel MacKay Ph.D. Director of Research and Education Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center Inc. Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico Research station: Boquer?n, Puerto Rico, USA web site www.Marine-Eco.org email Mithriel at Marine-Eco.org Education Hub www.marine-eco.org/mcerc-moodle Photo Gallery www.Marine-Eco.Jimdo.com Facebook www.Facebook.com/researchcenter *}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> * *}-wh^ale>* Mithriel M. MacKay ?,? Ph.D. Director of Research and Education Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center ?Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, USA ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Female dolphins and their calves will use their highly individualised signature whistles to identify and maintain contact with one another. Previous studies have shown high signature whistle rates of both mothers and calves during forced separations. In more natural settings, it appears that the calf vocalises more frequently to initiate reunions with its mother. However, little is known about the mechanisms a female dolphin may employ when there is strong motivation for her to reunite with her calf. In this study, we conducted a series of experimental trials in which we asked a female dolphin to retrieve either her wandering calf or a series of inanimate objects (control). Our results show that she used her vocal signature to actively recruit her calf, and produced no such signal when asked to retrieve the objects. This is the first study to clearly manipulate a dolphin?s motivation to retrieve her calf with experimental controls. The results highlight that signature whistles are not only used in broadcasting individual identity, but that maternal signature whistle use is important in facilitating mother-calf reunions. You can access the paper here -- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376635716300535 Or alternatively you can email us directly for a copy (stephanie.king at uwa.edu.au or kelly at dolphins.org) Cheers, -- Kelly Dr. Kelly Jaakkola Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate and group discounts available), along with various identification guides, regulatory documents, admission to Mote Marine Aquarium, a tour of the marine mammal and sea turtle hospitals at Mote, and advice on applying to PSO positions. Online registration and payment made be found at the following link: http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/PSOCert.html MPSC is also holding PSO training in Wilmington, NC in June. For more information, please contact Angela at ABostwick at PSOCertifications.com , by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/. Thank you, Angela Bostwick / Founder Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jon.kurland at noaa.gov Wed Mar 23 09:10:51 2016 From: jon.kurland at noaa.gov (Jon Kurland - NOAA Federal) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 08:10:51 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Protected Resources Jobs in NMFS Alaska Region In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This job announcement is now posted and closes Wednesday April 6. Thanks. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433062900/ On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Jon Kurland - NOAA Federal < jon.kurland at noaa.gov> wrote: > Please help spread the word about two forthcoming job opportunities in the > NMFS Alaska Region Protected Resources Division. The division is > responsible for management of a variety of protected species including > whales, fur seals, ice seals, harbor seals, and Steller sea lions. We will > be advertising for two ZP 401 band III (GS 11/12 equivalent) Marine Mammal > Specialist vacancies via one announcement. The positions may be filled in > either Anchorage or Juneau and will be advertised for both status and > non-status applicants. (Status applicants must be current or former > federal civilian employees who hold or held non-temporary appointments in > the competitive service. Non-status applicants may be any US citizen.) > > The people hired for these two positions 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 duties for the two > jobs will be similar, including tasks such as such as ESA section 7 > consultations to evaluate and minimize the effects of federal agency > actions on listed marine mammals, and working with stakeholders to avoid or > minimize harassment of marine mammals and promote the recovery of listed > species. We're looking for people with excellent project management, > analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, and hopefully having > prior experience with the MMPA and ESA. > > The vacancy announcement will be issued soon. We are allowed to have only > a brief application period (probably 7-14 days); hence this early > notification. The announcement will be posted at www.usajobs.gov. > > If you're interested in one of these positions, please get your resume and > transcripts ready to submit when the announcement is posted. I will send > another email once I know the dates of the application periods. Anyone who > has questions about the jobs should feel free to contact me at > 907-586-7638 or jon.kurland at noaa.gov. Please forward this email to > others who may be interested. Thanks! > > Jon Kurland > Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected Resources > NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The body of the hagfish was observed extruding from the blowhole of the bottlenose dolphin showing a stereotypical surfacing?breathing pattern. The observation lasted 2h; photo-identification, acoustic, and behavioral data were collected. Succorant behaviors (i.e., ?standing by?) from conspecifics and overlapping vocalizations during social phases were recorded. The dolphin was encountered again after 1 month in the same area without the hagfish, apparently in healthy conditions. Kind regards, Daniela *Daniela Silvia Pace* President, Oceanomare Delphis Onlus p: +39 346 1039652 / f: +39 06 50910791 <%2B39%200650910791> e:danielasilvia at oceanomaredelphis.org w: oceanomaredelphis.org *Oceanomare Delphis Onlus* [CF 92045790398. 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This four week residential course (at sea) provides a fantastic opportunity for passionate, outgoing, people with an interest in whale and dolphin marine conservation to work alongside our Wildlife Officers; supporting them carry out vital research and monitoring in the understudied offshore marine environment and promoting wildlife watching and conservation through educational activities to passengers. http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/get-involved/wildlife-guide-experience Catherine Bowley Supporter Development Manager ORCA Tel: 023 9283 2565 Email: catherine.bowley at orcaweb.org.uk Web: www.orcaweb.org.uk [Facebook logo][Twitter bird] [Please consider the environment before printing] [ISpy-Cruises-Banner-Ad-2016] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Variation in female reproductive tract morphology of the common bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*)*. *The Anatomical Record. 299:520-537. DOI: 10.1002/ar.23318 ABSTRACT Cetaceans exhibit vaginal folds, unusual protrusions of the vaginal wall into the vaginal lumen. Inconsistent terminology and a lack of anatomical landmarks in the literature have hindered comparative studies of the form and function of vaginal folds. Our objectives are to: (1) develop a standardized measurement protocol for the reproductive tracts of female cetaceans, (2) assess variation in morphometrics within the common bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus*), and (3) determine if vaginal muscle is skeletal, and therefore of somatic origin in this species. We selected 15 measurements to characterize female reproductive tracts and evaluated variability using fresh or frozen-thawed specimens from southeastern USA representing a range of sexual maturity states and reproductive states (n = 18 specimens). Presence of skeletal muscle and variation in the density of muscle banding were assessed using 90 histological samples (n = 5 specimens). Analyses of the gross morphological data revealed that the dolphins generally had one large vaginal fold that bisected the vaginal lumen. Vaginal morphology was similar for sexually mature and immature specimens and across reproductive states. The histological data revealed that the vaginal musculature consisted of smooth muscle, consistent with other mammals, leading us to conclude that vaginal contractions are likely under autonomic rather than somatic control. No differences were found in the density of smooth muscle banding among vaginal regions or sexual maturity states. Our systematic protocol lays the foundation for evaluating the function (e.g., sexual selection, natural selection) and evolution of vaginal folds. 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In short, /*SeaScribe*/ is a data collection tool for offshore wildlife surveyors (using either boats or planes) that is specifically designed to improve data standardization and work flow, reduce data entry errors, and decrease time from raw data output to finalized datasets for analysis. /*SeaScribe*/ features include: * capturing environmental conditions and behavioral information alongside each geo-referenced wildlife observation, using internal or external GPS, * efficient data entry screens with core data fields and the ability to create and use customized data fields, * capturing digital photographs and audio clips from onboard cameras and microphones, tagged to specific observations and locations, * export of data in JSON or CSV file formats, including tagged images or audio clips, via email or Dropbox, and * a reporting tool that summarizes survey data by transect or survey for screen view or exporting. And, as if that wasn't exciting enough, BOEM has made the app /*freely*//**//*available*/ for download via /Google Play/ (https://play.google.com/store/search?q=seascribe&c=apps) and the /iTunes App Store/ (https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/seascribe/id1084264780?mt=8). For more information about /*SeaScribe*/, and to download the handy User's Guide, please visit our website at -- http://www.briloon.org/seascribe. -- *Iain Stenhouse, PhD* /Senior Science Director Marine Bird Program Director/ Biodiversity Research Institute 276 Canco Road Portland, Maine 04103, USA Tel: 207-839-7600 x210 /www.briloon.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sean at wildlensinc.org Fri Mar 25 07:05:14 2016 From: sean at wildlensinc.org (Sean Bogle) Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 07:05:14 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] 2016 Volunteer Wildlife/Marine Videographer Message-ID: <4B879B74-6408-41FB-836D-EEF21C136DA3@wildlensinc.org> Hello, I am resending this posting with an updated link. I was informed that the previous posting I submitted has an expired link. Can you please post this version? Thank you. We are currently seeking volunteer videographers and aspiring filmmakers to collaborate with in the production of new Eyes on Conservation video episodes for 2016! Spaces for these volunteer positions are limited, so keep in mind when applying that we are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to tell stories about wildlife and conservation efforts. We care more about your story idea and how it is presented than we do about your prior experience as a field biologist. Job Title: Volunteer Wildlife/Marine Videographer Job Description: Wild Lens is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing biologists and filmmakers together to better communicate to the public the various risks to habitat and wildlife species, particularly in understudied populations. Wild Lens is looking for dedicated volunteer videographers willing to document their experiences at various field jobs throughout the globe for our Eyes on Conservation (EOC) documentary series. Primary duties will include documenting key study components and objectives through film, interviewing primary investigators when possible, obtaining signed release forms from individuals for Wild Lens, sending footage to Wild Lens upon conclusion of the field season, working with film producers during post-production, and possibly shooting additional footage when needed after the field job is complete. Volunteer videographers must be willing to take the time necessary to obtain footage that will ultimately be used to compose and edit a short EOC video. The EOC video will be used as an educational instrument for organizations conducting wildlife research and to further communicate the mission of wildlife efforts in conservation. Past projects include working with The Marine Mammal Center to highlight seal and sea lion rehabilitation and Ungulate conservation in Tanzania. To see an examples of previous Eyes on Conservation videos, visit: http://wildlensinc.org/film-projects/eyes-on-conservation/ Please e-mail a cover letter and resume with 2-3 references in a PDF file to sean at wildlensinc.org , at least 1-2 months prior to the start of your field season. Let us know in your cover letter what job you have been hired for, what your duties will be, and the objectives of the study. Also include any ideas you have about the story you hope to tell using the footage that is collected. Please place the job title in the subject heading. The number of positions are limited and will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience in filmmaking and/or photography; 2. Must already be hired to a field job separate from this film project; 3. Possession of a quality camera and tripod that is capable of shooting HD video (is preferred); 4. Ability to communicate with people on camera in a coherent way; 5. A strong motivation to communicate science concepts to a general audience. Duration: Dependent on Field Job Salary: Strictly volunteer (some gear may be provided, dependent on the project) Last Date to Apply: 1-2 months prior to start of field season Contact: Sean Bogle, Project Director E-mail: sean at wildlensinc.org (preferred); Phone: 435-790-9593 ------- Cheers, Sean Sean Bogle, Project Director Eyes on Conservation Wild Lens, Inc. 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DUTIES: - Southern elephant seals: counts, marking, mapping, observation of behavior, pup handling, collection of samples - Killer whales: photoidentification, observation and videotaping of behavior, necropsies of preys - Falklands skuas: counts, nest identification and mapping, observation of behavior - Marine birds and raptors: counts and mapping of different species of marine birds (different species of penguins, cormorants, gulls, geese, and ducks) and raptors (in particular, striated caracaras) - Environmental monitoring: collection of microclimatic data, habitat classification, collection of GIS data DEADLINE: May 15th 2016; please note that, capabilities being equal, positions will be allocated with a first come first served policy Volunteer field helpers are required for the 2016-2017 field season of various long-term research projects on marine megafauna of the Falkland Islands carried out by the Elephant Seal Research Group (www.eleseal.org). The field work site is Sea Lion Island. Sea Lion Island on Google maps http://maps.google.com/?q=Sea%Lion%Island,Falkland%Islands Successful applicants will receive adequate training and will help with: - a long term project (21 years) on individual life histories and breeding strategies of southern elephant seals - a long term project (3 years) on social and hunting bejaviour of mammal-eating killer whales - a study of Falklands skua demography, behavior and vocal communication - various monitoring projects on the different marine and raptor bird species breeding on Sea Lion Island - a general environmental monitoring of the island, including the collection of data for the Sea Lion Island GIS Volunteers will be supervised by the PIs and/or by trained technicians. Previous experience of field work is appreciated but not essential. We are recruiting helpers for two periods; - late August to mid December: focus is elephant seal breeding, killer whale predation on weaned elephant seal pups, establishment of pairs and territories by skuas - mid December to late March: focus is elephant seal moulting, genaral killer whale activity and behavior, intensive study of skuas behaviour and communication, monitoring of breeding of marine birds and raptors, collection of general environmental data Only applicants who can stay for a whole period (about 3 months and a half) can be taken into consideration. No volunteer is allowed to apply to stay for both periods, so please state clearly in your cover letter for which one you are applying (first or second) or, if you are available for both, which of the two you prefer (although we cannot guarantee to meet your preference). Applicants are required to pay all expenses to get to Sea Lion Island, and telephone/Internet expenses while there. Accommodation and food at SLI will be provided by the ESRG. Accommodation on SLI is rather basic and self-catering, but comfortable for a field research setting (heathing, hot water, shower, Internet connection hotspot in the nearby lodge). We are considering to ask volunteers to give a 200/300 Euro contribution for management and repair of research equipment, due to the high frequency of breakage of expensive instruments. This is currently not sure but it is definitely possible. Applicants will be required to work in the field for the whole length of the day, seven days per week, with just half day per week of rest. They are also required to help with cooking, cleaning of their cabin and general maintenance tasks . The data collection protocol is complex, the field work is physically very hard, and it is often carried out in bad weather conditions. People without a good tolerance to cold are discouraged to apply. It is a very rewarding, but demanding, experience. The island is a wonderful place with large unspoiled sandy beaches, and a very rich and very tame wildlife, is the best hot spot for wildlife oriented tourism in the Falklands, is an Important Birds Area and an Important Plants Area, a RAMSAR convention site, and a National Nature Reserve. To apply please send 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your qualifications for it, 2) a detailed CV, and 3) a copy of an identification document (with picture). Reference letters (3 maximum) are appreciated, but not essential, and should be sent directly to the email address mentioned below. If you think you may have extra documentation that can be relevant (eg, copy of a thesis, certificates, etc.) please mention them in your email, but don't send them unless requested (we are currently in the field, and we have limits to attachment size). Please place all documents in a single PDF file, name it as "your_surname - ESRG2016 - application", and email it as an attachment of an email to dr. Filippo Galimberti (fil_esrg at eleseal.org). Deadline for first call applications is May 15th, 2016. Due to the limited number of positions available we warmly suggest perspective candidates to apply as soon as possible. Filippo Galimberti & Simona Sanvito Elephant Seal Research Group fil_esrg at eleseal.org www.eleseal.org From nbarefoot at cetaceanlaw.org Sun Mar 20 21:21:09 2016 From: nbarefoot at cetaceanlaw.org (Natalie Barefoot) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 04:21:09 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Whale Heritage Sites - Feedback Message-ID: Dear colleagues, The World Cetacean Alliance welcomes your views on an initiative to protect important sites around the world where people and cetaceans interact in a respectful way. A Whale Heritage Site (WHS) is an outstanding example of a place where authentic and respectful interactions take place between wild cetaceans and people, and where this is also embraced in the cultural, economic, social, and political lives of associated communities. The Whale Heritage Sites initiative is entering its third public consultation phase between now and 31 March and we welcome your thoughts, comments and ideas to help ensure that the criteria and processes are as effective as possible. Please take 10 minutes to complete our online survey here: https://surveyplanet.com/56df3b3ac05c3c071b3bff43 Alternatively you can read the full background and criteria by following these links and commenting directly by emailing dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org. Background: http://whaleheritagesites.org/about/ Criteria: http://whaleheritagesites.org/draft-criteria/ The WCA would like to thank the many people that have kindly given their time to contribute to the development of the WHS initiative and we would like to thank everybody able to contribute through the current survey or via direct comments. FURTHER INFORMATION Whale Heritage Sites are an innovative initiative aimed at increasing the protection and conservation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and their habitats while contributing to sustainable livelihoods, the arts, science and education. Whale Heritage Site status will be granted to those places around the world where cetaceans are celebrated through art, education, research and cultural events; where sustainable practices and livelihoods are continually improved to ensure the health of cetacean habitats and long-term economic health of the community; and where respectful interactions between humans and cetaceans are supported through law, policy and cooperative efforts. Whale Heritage Sites are high sea or coastal marine areas, and less often freshwater rivers and lakes, where cetaceans live or migrate through, and their associated land areas. WHS will be identified against criteria that interweave natural and cultural elements and acknowledge critical places that, for reasons of physical and social geography, are sites where people interact with cetaceans in an authentic and respectful way. BACKGROUND Cetaceans have played an important role in human culture for millennia. Dating back to prehistoric eras, their significance is reflected in Neolithic paintings on caves and cliffs. Revered as deities, guides, protectors and our ancestral spirits, people have sung about and celebrated cetaceans in myths, legends and true stories all over the world. To this day humans continue to be curious and enamoured by cetaceans, publishing hundreds of scientific papers each year and participating in an incrementally growing whale and dolphin tourism industry. Nevertheless, this relationship has frequently been exploitative, with subsistence hunting taking place for centuries as a source of sustenance, and a commercial whaling industry that began in the 12th Century, triggering widespread population declines, many of which have yet to recover. Yet from the 1960s onwards, people?s perspective on cetaceans changed as intensive scientific studies undertaken with both wild and captive animals led us to gain an insight into cetacean intelligence and began to reveal how they teach, learn, cooperate, scheme and grieve. Along with early recordings of their songs, a growing awareness of cetacean natural history and the Save the Whales movement of the 1970s and 80s led to a heightened interest in these charismatic mammals, creating a growing demand to see them in the wild. Whale watching, the practice of observing cetaceans in their natural habitat, began in the United States of America in the 1950s and has become a tourist activity worldwide. A source of considerable scientific research, an educational platform for millions of people to learn about ocean conservation, and an important contributor to the creation of income for local communities, responsible whale-watching is now seen as an ethical alternative to holding cetaceans in captivity and as a potential long-term future for sustainable interactions with these animals in the wild. WCA believes the development of a network of WHS, designated against carefully developed and robust criteria, can play an important role in distinguishing areas where cetaceans and people exist in harmony and mutual benefit. WHS will be confined to those places where human relationships with cetaceans are positive and not exploitative. Regards, Natalie Barefoot and Dylan Walker Natalie Barefoot Executive Director Cet Law, Inc. www.cetaceanlaw.org Skype: barefootnn Tel: +1.305.342.2602 [cid:5CB0AF37-A2C4-4CC9-B042-9C685630DCEF] [cid:72718BCC-1F93-451A-A700-D98AEB9A7B7B] Dylan Walker Chief Executive Officer World Cetacean Alliance T +44 (0)1273 355011 M +44 (0)7900 471490 S dylan.wca E dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org W www.worldcetaceanalliance.org A Studio 3, Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN7 2BU, UK The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 70 non-profit organisations, whale and dolphin watching tour operators and individuals in 35 countries worldwide working collaboratively to protect cetaceans and their habitats. World Cetacean Alliance, the Secretariat to the Partnership, is a UK registered Charity no. 1160484. The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. 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Our aim will be to bring together researchers, professionals, and graduate students working on bioacoustics to communicate their work, network and interact with other researchers, and discuss directions for a coordinated regional bioacoustics network and collaboration, essential to strengthen both the scientific and conservation efforts on the species locally, nationally and internationally. The ultimate aim of the meeting will be to produce a document that compiles bioacoustics research efforts in Latin America and identifies future directions for developing the aquatic mammal bioacoustics field at a regional level. Findings, conclusions and action plans resulting from the workshop will be submitted for publication in LAJAM. Please join us in order to: ? assess the effort to study sounds from all aquatic mammal species that occur in Latin America; ? share scientific information and methodologies between research groups; ? enhance conservation efforts, locally and internationally; ? define a platform for launching new partnerships, activities or projects. We would like to encourage anyone with interest in these studies to participate in our exploration of new effective conservation ideas and possibilities. *Early registration deadline: 30th April 2016. Abstract submission deadline: May 5th, 2016.* Please, don't hesitate to forward this message to colleagues or person you think interested but keep in mind* work has to be conducted in Latin America*, no exceptions. Visit the site to register and submit your abstract: www.lamla2016.com If you need more information, please contact us at lamlameeting at gmail.com Looking forward to see you in Natal! 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ABSTRACT: Cortisol is one of the main glucocorticoid hormones involved in both the mammalian stress response, and in fat metabolism and energy regulation, making it of increasing interest as a biomarker for stress, health and overall physiological state. However, transient stress responses to animal handling and sampling may be important sources of measurement artefact when investigating circulating concentrations of this hormone in wildlife. Here, cortisol concentrations were measured in the plasma and, for the first time, in the blubber of live captured adult harbour seals (*Phoca vitulina*). Plasma cortisol concentrations were positively correlated with capture time, suggesting that they were largely driven by a stress response to the capture event. In contrast, blubber cortisol concentrations were shown not to be significantly affected by capture time and varied significantly by sex and by season, with higher concentrations during natural fasting periods of their life cycle, particularly during the moult. These results suggest that cortisol may play a key role in increased fat metabolism during highly energetically demanding periods, and that blubber concentrations have the potential to be used as physiological state indicators in phocid seals. Best wishes, Joanna Kershaw -- Joanna Kershaw PhD Student Sea Mammal Research Unit University of St Andrews St Andrews Fife KY16 8LB UK -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From escajeda at uw.edu Tue Mar 29 14:30:10 2016 From: escajeda at uw.edu (Erica Escajeda) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:30:10 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Reminder to Register for NW Student Chapter Marine Mammal Conference! Message-ID: Hello Northwest Marine Mammalogy Students! This a reminder to register and submit your abstracts for the 20th Annual Meeting of the Northwest Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (NWSSMM) at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle on 21-22 May 2016! We have extended the abstract deadline to *Friday, 22 April*, to allow for more applicants. Registration will be open until the day of the meeting (walk-ups will be accepted). Register and submit your abstract at: http://bit.ly/20Mn9EB Also, we will broadcast the talks using a webinar service so that students who cannot attend in person can watch the presentations. More details to come later however if you are interested in registering for the webinar, please send us an email. *Conference Details*: The purpose of the annual meeting is to cultivate community among students studying marine mammals by creating a relaxed atmosphere to share research ideas, tribulations, and triumphs. It is an opportunity to meet other students across the region, collaborate, and generally have a good time in a supportive and informal setting. Saturday May 21st will involve a full day of student oral and poster presentations at the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (located here ), followed by a group dinner. On Sunday May 22nd we will be offering a behind the scenes tour of the marine mammal collection at the Burke Museum on the UW campus. We encourage students (grad, high school, and college students, and post-docs) to present their research. Abstracts for research at all stages, including proposal presentations and preliminary results, will be accepted. We also encourage guests (student or non) that are not interested in presenting to register and attend the conference. Registration cost is TBD at this time, but will be a maximum of $15 (USD) and will include breakfast, snacks, and lunch. We'll head out for dinner and drinks after talks on Saturday! Follow along on the Facebook event page . *Accommodations*: Limited housing with student hosts will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to be considered for accommodations and contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle! Erica Escajeda (escajeda at uw.edu) and Jessie Hale (jrh33 at uw.edu) NWSSMM 20th Annual Meeting Student Organizers -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Helena.Herr at tiho-hannover.de Wed Mar 30 04:15:13 2016 From: Helena.Herr at tiho-hannover.de (Herr, Helena) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:15:13 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Horizontal niche partitioning of humpback and fin whales around the West Antarctic Peninsula: evidence from a concurrent whale and krill survey Message-ID: <2F85BEBFA50AC74285BADFBEDD8883E64DECDCD4@TIHO-MBX3.tiho.lan> Dear all, we are pleased to announce the publication of our paper: Herr, H., Viquerat, S., Siegel, V., Kock, K.-H., Dorschel, B., Huneke, W.G.C., Bracher, A. Schr?der, M., Gutt, J. (2016) Horizontal niche partitioning of humpback and fin whales around the West Antarctic Peninsula: evidence from a concurrent whale and krill survey. Polar Biology, doi:10.1007/s00300-016-1927-9 Abstract A dedicated aerial cetacean survey was conducted concurrently to a standardised net trawl survey for krill in order to investigate distribution patterns of large whales and different krill species and to investigate relationships of these. Distance sampling data were used to produce density surface models for humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) around the West Antarctic Peninsula (WAP). Abundance for both species was estimated over two strata in the Bransfield Strait and Drake Passage. Distinct distribution patterns suggest horizontal niche partitioning of the two whale species around the WAP, with fin whales aggregating at the shelf edge of the South Shetland Islands in the Drake Passage and humpback whales in the Bransfield Strait. Krill biomass estimated from the concurrent krill survey was used along with CTD data from the same expedition, bathymetric parameters and satellite data on chlorophyll-a and ice concentration to model krill distribution. Comparisons of the predicted distributions of both whale species with the predicted distributions of Euphausia superba, Euphausia crystallorophias and Thysanoessa macrura suggest a complex relationship rather than a straightforward correlation between krill and whales. However, results indicate that fin whales were feeding in an area dominated by T. macrura, while humpback whales were found in areas of higher E. superba biomass. Our results provide abundance estimates for humpback whales and, for the first time, fin whales in the WAP and contribute important information on feeding ecology and habitat use of these two species in the Southern Ocean. The paper is available online first at: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00300-016-1927-9 A pdf is also available upon e-mail request to: helena.herr at tiho-hannover.de Cheers, Helena ------------- Dr. Helena Herr Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation Werftstr. 6?25761 Buesum?Germany phone +49 511 856 8177 or +49 40 38905 288 helena.herr at tiho-hannover.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.wood at duke.edu Wed Mar 30 12:04:48 2016 From: katie.wood at duke.edu (Katie Wood) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:04:48 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Duke University Summer Courses: Marine Conservation Summer Institute Message-ID: Application Window Open: 2016 Marine Conservation Summer Institute Program Dates: July 11- August 12, 2016 The Duke University Marine Laboratory is pleased to offer a new suite of courses this summer as a part of the 2016 Marine Conservation Summer Institute: * Conservation Biology & Policy (Doug Nowacek, Steve Roady, James Morris, Barbara Garrity- Blake) (Taught Tuesday & Friday) Immersion in marine conservation biology and policy. Basic tools of marine conservation for 21st Century society intertwined with current issue modules (e.g., fisheries/aquaculture). Hands-on, team-based, experiential learning w/meaningful faculty-student engagement. Phenomena affecting maintenance and loss of biodiversity (climate change, habitat destruction); key concepts of social science and law for instituting conservation policy; unique experiential learning highlighting ecological, economic, cultural, and institutional complexity associated with current conservation issues. BIO 270A (undergraduate)/BIO709A (grad). 3 Duke credits. * Unoccupied Aircraft Systems in Scientific Research ( David Johnston) (Taught Tuesday & Friday) The use of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) is changing how marine scientists collect data on animals and the environments they inhabit. This course introduces students to the basics of using UAS in marine environments, presenting examples of existing and emerging applications, detailing the types of sensors used for marine applications, describes the sampling complexities of the marine environment, and provides and overview of typical workflows and data management. Details on regulatory and permitting requirements to fly UAS and legally and safely are also covered. The lab portion of the course will focus on basic aeronautics, flight planning and simulations, and the design, assembly, operation and maintenance of unoccupied aerial vehicles. ENV 335LA (undergrad) /735LA (grad). 4 Duke credits. For additional information on Duke's new Unoccupied Aircraft Systems Facility visit the website. * Marine Mammals & Seabirds (Lesley Thorne, Andy Read (Taught Monday, Wednesday, Friday) This field-intensive course covers the biology, management and conservation of marine mammals and sea birds. Detailed consideration is given to adaptation, ecology and conservation. Laboratory and field exercises address behavior, ecology, and communication of local populations of marine mammal and seabirds. The course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. BIO 376LA (undergrad)/BIO 776LA (grad) 4 Duke credits. * Additional course options include Marine Ecology and Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles. Tuition & Fees are available on our website. These courses are appropriate for undergraduate, post baccs, graduate students & professionals. Tuition scholarship requests will be reviewed after 1 April. To request a tuition scholarship, send a statement of interest to Amy.Kirkland at duke.edu with a letter of recommendation by 1 April (scholarship deadline may be extended if additional funds are available). I'll be happy to answer any questions & assist with getting participants enrolled. All the best, Katie Katie Wood Senior Program Coordinator Duke University Marine Laboratory 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sergiperezjorge at gmail.com Thu Mar 31 13:57:01 2016 From: sergiperezjorge at gmail.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Sergi_P=E9rez_Jorge?=) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:57:01 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Effects of nature-based tourism and environmental drivers on the demography of a small dolphin population Message-ID: <04a301d18b8f$e0051a30$a00f4e90$@com> Dear MARMAM colleagues, We are happy to announce the publication of the following paper in Biological Conservation: P?rez-Jorge, S., Gomes, I., Hayes, K., Corti, G., Louzao, M., Genovart, M., Oro, D. (2016). Effects of nature-based tourism and environmental drivers on the demography of a small dolphin population. Biological Conservation. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2016.03.006 Abstract: Many marine top predators are experiencing significant declines due to anthropogenic impacts, and therefore reliable monitoring is essential to understand their population dynamics. We used Pollock's robust design capture?recapture modelling to assess the influence of oceanographic variables, artisanal fisheries and human disturbance on several demographic parameters (abundance, temporary emigration and survival) of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), using long-term data on marked individuals from East Africa. Photo-identification data was collected over 551 boat-based surveys between 2006 and 2009, with 137 individuals identified. Our best fitting model indicated that exposure to tourism (represented by the number of tourist boats) increased the probability of dolphins seasonally emigrating from the study area. The return rate of temporary emigrants was negatively linked to the seasonal sea surface temperature, probably associated with food availability. That model supported the existence of heterogeneity in annual local survival estimates, with transient dolphins showing a lower value than resident individuals (0.78 and 0.98, respectively). Furthermore, abundance estimates showed a small population size ranging from 19 individuals (95% CI: 11?33) to a maximum of 104 dolphins (95% CI: 78?139). This small population, together with their high site fidelity and coastal distribution, might be particularly vulnerable to human disturbances. This study highlights the influence of environmental and anthropogenic factors on dolphin demography and population dynamics and the need to integrate these drivers to provide robust evidences for conservation stakeholders in an adaptive management framework. This paper is freely available at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320716300854 or please contact me directly for a pdf (sergiperezjorge at gmail.com) Many thanks and Best regards, Sergi P?rez-Jorge https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergi_Perez http://kenyammnetwork.wix.com/kmmnetwork -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Read More What else has Decimus being doing:- Decimus on Autonomous Vehicle for Marine Mammal Research[cid:image005.gif at 01D17539.A367CE90] A team of scientists from East Carolina University has been able to acoustically record Bottlenose Dolphins, as well as a range of other sea mammals, using the Decimus system, which was integrated into the University's Wave Glider. Read More Decimus becomes the Bomb Listener [cid:image007.gif at 01D17539.A367CE90] Hon Yuen, of Factual TV, has made a film about our project in Malaysia, in conjunction with the UK-based Marine Conservation Society. The film shows how our technology can be used to help protect the Malaysian Coral Reefs. Read More Decimus to go to the Isle of Lewis[cid:image009.gif at 01D17539.A367CE90] Gallan Head Community Trust invited us to join its exciting new environmental project, Cetus, which aims to attract visitors to observe and listen to the rich marine wildlife of Lewis. 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