From bc.morehead at comcast.net Thu Jun 1 08:10:30 2017 From: bc.morehead at comcast.net (Bruce Morehead) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 11:10:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [MARMAM] Job Opening Message-ID: <1967681258.17424.1496329831536@connect.xfinity.com> Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking candidates to provide support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources (OPR) in Silver Spring MD. OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. The employees will support the OPR in the processing of incidental take authorization (ITA) and scientific research and enhancement permit (SREP) requests under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For more information: Natural Resource Specialist 3 - ESA Support https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=oceans&jobId=200129&lang=en_US&source=CC3 Bruce Morehead Senior Associate Ocean Associates, Incorporated 240-461-9699 (phone/text) bc.morehead at comcast.net mailto:bc.morehead at comcast.net On the web at http://www.OceanAssoc.com http://www.oceanassoc.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katharina.morgenthal at uni-rostock.de Thu Jun 1 01:33:01 2017 From: katharina.morgenthal at uni-rostock.de (Katharina Morgenthal) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 08:33:01 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Research on pinniped vibrissae Message-ID: <88E329887F4FF743BFF5B307D422209F010CB0ED66@mbx3.uni-rostock.de> Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Katharina Morgenthal, I am contacting you on my own behalf and the behalf of Prof. Dr Guido Dehnhardt and Dr Frederike Hanke of the Marine Science Center in Rostock, Germany. I am studying at the university of Rostock and I am currently working on my thesis on species-specific characteristics of pinniped vibrissae with a focus on quantity and type (smooth vs. undulated/beaded). In order to determine these characteristics, I will need photos of, primarily the mystacial, vibrissae of as many pinniped species as possible and I hope you could help me out with some photos of and/or information about the vibrissae of the species you are involved with. So, I would like to ask if you have any photos available which you could send me. If possible, photos including these four perspectives would be great: 1) frontal view of the vibrissal pads 2) lateral view of a vibrissal pad 3) close-up of the mystacial vibrissae 4) whole head/front with supraorbital vibrissae visible You can find example photos of the harbour seal attached to this email for an orientation regarding what kind of photos I am hoping for. 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Dear colleagues, ?The American Cetacean Society-San Francisco Bay Chapter ( ACS-SFBay ) would like to encourage students to apply for our upcoming 2017 StudentResearch Grants. ?ACS - SF BAY Guidelines for Student Research Grant: The San Francisco Bay American CetaceanSociety?chapter?Grants-in-Aid of Research fund offerssmall?research grants for direct costs of scientific, field-based projects?focusingon cetaceans. The Society invites proposals from all?cetacean-relateddisciplines, including the social sciences, which focus?on cetaceansand/or their habitats. ?SF Bay ACS?chapter?particularlywelcomes?applications from early-career researchers such as graduatestudents and?researchers with less than 10 years? post-doctoralexperience,?and?researchers whose work focuses on cetaceans on theWest Coast of North American, with emphasis in the Bay Area. The SF Bay American Cetacean Society chapter has a long-standing commitment toproviding?young scientists with ?seed money? for research projectsin?cetacean-related disciplines. ?Currently,?SF Bay?ACS?chapter?grant awardsrange from $100?to $1,000; the Society highly encourages funds to be usedin a ?match??program to maximize funding potential. Funding is available to applicants who are themselves active(dues-paying)?SF Bay?ACS?chapter?members.? SF?Bay?ACS?chapter?funds are?intendedto strengthen conservation efforts through applied field-based?researchand opportunities outside of the laboratory.? Funds may not be?usedfor salaries, stipends, honoraria,?or other compensatory expenses. The National?American Cetacean Society?and other chapters of ACS alsoparticipate in grant-making?initiatives and will also submit Request ForProposals (RFPs) coincident?with their funding cycles.? Forinformation about specific chapters and?their grant-making programs,please visit the Chapter page of the National?American CetaceanSociety?website:?www. acsonline.org. Proposals should include: 1.? Application cover sheet, with title of proposal, fieldresearch group,?contact information (email, phone and departmentalcontacts) for the?faculty lead or principle investigator (PI), second PI(if applicable) and?any proposed graduate student participant list (withcontact information). ?2.? A brief narrative (1-2 pages, single-spaced) describingthe research?program, overall purpose, specific research objectives/questions,study?timeline and benchmarks, significance of the research in advancingour?understanding the biology and conservation of cetaceans and/ortheir?habitats, and how the research can or does advance conservationefforts?aimed at a particular taxa, species, or habitat. ?3.? An itemized, one-year budget, including estimated costsfor supplies, equipment, travel, etc. Costs should be kept reasonable. Abudget?justification should be included.? Budget should not exceedrequested?funding amount; however, details of additional funding sourcessupporting?the research and how those funds will be used are helpful inevaluating?applications. 4.? Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each principle investigator. ?The application deadline for the 2017 San FranciscoBay?American Cetacean Society chapter Small?Grants-in-Aid of ResearchProgram is?Friday, September?29th 2017, and will?coverproposed field work to be undertaken through winter of 2018. Funding?islimited and proposals will be peer-reviewed for scientificrigor,?conservation benefit and cost effectiveness. Awards will be announced on?Monday, October 16, 2017. ?Applications should?be sent by email to?Lynette R.Koftinow: ?acs.sfbay at gmail.com San Francisco Bay?American Cetacean Society chapter Questions regarding the program may also be?directed toher. ?Respectfully, ?Lynette?R. Koftinow San Francisco?Bay?Chapter American Cetacean Society acs.sfbay at gmail.com ? ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it Thu Jun 1 12:55:03 2017 From: sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it (Sandro Mazzariol) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 21:55:03 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for PhD in Veterinary Sciences - RT on marine mammals Message-ID: Dear all, the University of Padova (Italy) opens a new call for PhD courses. Among the Research Topics included in the PhD course in Veterinary Science (http://www.dottorato.veterinaria.unipd.it/application-phd-course-veterinary-science) you can find an issue related to marine mammals ?Effects of anthropic activities on marine mammals: novel forensic approaches to support post-mortem diagnosis?. Veterinarians are preferred but also biologists are welcome. You can find the callo at http://www.unipd.it/en/research/doctoral-degrees-phd-programmes/phd-programmes-calls-and-admissions: the call will close next June 30th. For details please write to sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it Sandro Mazzariol -- Dr. Sandro Mazzariol, DVM, PhD Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e Alimentazione (BCA) Universit? degli Studi di Padova Cetaceans strandings Emergency Response Team (CERT) AGRIPOLIS - Ed. Museo Viale dell'Universit? 16 35020 - Legnaro (PD) tel.: +39 049 827 2963 fax: +39 049 827 2973 skype: smazzariol From arsalan at pobox.com Fri Jun 2 00:54:47 2017 From: arsalan at pobox.com (Arsalan Emami-Khoyi) Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:54:47 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication : Mitogenomics data reveal effective population size, historical bottlenecks, and the effects of hunting on New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri) Message-ID: <1496390087.1235229.996318824.65BEA644@webmail.messagingengine.com> Dear MARMAM Colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of the following article in the Journal of Mitochondrial DNA Part A :Arsalan Emami-Khoyi, Adrian M. Paterson, David A. Hartley, Laura J. Boren, Robert H. Cruickshank, James G. Ross, Elaine C. Murphy & Terry-Ann Else*Mitogenomics data reveal effective population size, historical bottlenecks, and the effects of hunting on New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri)**Abstract :* The New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) passed through a population bottleneck due to com- mercial sealing during the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries. To facilitate future management options, we reconstructed the demographic history of New Zealand fur seals in a Bayesian framework using maternally inherited, mitochondrial DNA sequences. Mitogenomic data suggested two separate clades (most recent common ancestor 5000 years ago) of New Zealand fur seals that survived large-scale human harvest. Mitochondrial haplotype diversity was high, with 45 singletons identified from 46 indi- viduals although mean nucleotide diversity was low (0.012 ? 0.0061). Variation was not constrained geo- graphically. Analyses of mitogenomes support the hypothesis for a population bottleneck approximately 35 generations ago, which coincides with the peak of commercial sealing. Mitogenomic data are consistent with a pre-human effective population size of approximately 30,000 that first declined to around 10,000 (due to the impact of Polynesian colonization, particularly in the first 100 years of their arrival into New Zealand), and then to 100?200 breeding individuals during peak of commercial sealing.The full text is available at the following address or upon direct request to the first author (arsalan at pobox.com)* : * * http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24701394.2017.1325478* Regards Arsalan Emami-Khoyi Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Wildlife Genomics University of Johannesburg_Center for Ecological Genomics and Wildlife ConservationAuckland Park 2006 South Africa Email : Arsalane at uj.ac.za Phone :+27 (0)11 559 3373 Cellphone:+27 79 88 14 628 Website :https://sites.google.com/site/drpeterteske/postdocs -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From geraldine.busquets at gmail.com Thu Jun 1 19:06:28 2017 From: geraldine.busquets at gmail.com (Geraldine Busquets) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 20:06:28 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Estimating blue whale skin isotopic incorporation rates and baleen growth rates (Busquets-Vass, Geraldine) Message-ID: New Publication: Estimating blue whale skin isotopic incorporation rates and baleen growth rates (Busquets-Vass, Geraldine) Dear MARMAM subscribers, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce a new publication in PLoS ONE: Busquets-Vass G, Newsome SD, Calambokidis J, Serra-Valente G, Jacobsen JK, Agu??iga-Garc?a S, et al. (2017) Estimating blue whale skin isotopic incorporation rates and baleen growth rates: Implications for assessing diet and movement patterns in mysticetes. PLoS ONE 12(5): e0177880. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177880 ABSTRACT Stable isotope analysis in mysticete skin and baleen plates has been repeatedly used to assess diet and movement patterns. Accurate interpretation of isotope data depends on understanding isotopic incorporation rates for metabolically active tissues and growth rates for metabolically inert tissues. The aim of this research was to estimate isotopic incorporation rates in blue whale skin and baleen growth rates by using natural gradients in baseline isotope values between oceanic regions. Nitrogen (?15N) and carbon (?13C) isotope values of blue whale skin and potential prey were analyzed from three foraging zones (Gulf of California, California Current System, and Costa Rica Dome) in the northeast Pacific from 1996?2015. We also measured ?15N and ?13C values along the lengths of baleen plates collected from six blue whales stranded in the 1980s and 2000s. Skin was separated into three strata: basale, externum, and sloughed skin. A mean (?SD) skin isotopic incorporation rate of 163?91 days was estimated by fitting a generalized additive model of the seasonal trend in ? 15N values of skin strata collected in the Gulf of California and the California Current System. A mean (?SD) baleen growth rate of 15.5?2.2 cm y -1 was estimated by using seasonal oscillations in ?15N values from three whales. These oscillations also showed that individual whales have a high fidelity to distinct foraging zones in the northeast Pacific across years. The absence of oscillations in ?15N values of baleen sub-samples from three male whales suggests these individuals remained within a specific zone for several years prior to death. ?13C values of both whale tissues (skin and baleen) and potential prey were not distinct among foraging zones. Our results highlight the importance of considering tissue isotopic incorporation and growth rates when studying migratory mysticetes and provide new insights into the individual movement strategies of blue whales. The article can be found at: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0177880 The article is open access; so anyone who is interested in the manuscript should be able to download a pdf of it. However if you have any problems getting a copy, or have any questions, please email: dianegendroncicimar at gmail.com or geraldine.busquets at gmail.com Kind regards, Geraldine R. Busquets-Vass, Estudiante del Doctorado en Ciencias Marinas Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas - Instituto Polit?cnico Nacional Departamento de Pesquer?as y Biolog?a Marina Laboratorio de Ecolog?a de Cet?ceos y Quelonios La paz, Baja California Sur, M?xico. http://www.cicimar.ipn.mx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kafrost2 at alaska.edu Thu Jun 1 13:38:30 2017 From: kafrost2 at alaska.edu (K Frost) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 12:38:30 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Fall Undergraduate Opportunity in Alaska Message-ID: <65348d8487f5a6f24576419c8dfe6b39@mail.gmail.com> The *Semester by the Bay* program in Homer, Alaska at University of Alaska Anchorage-Kenai Peninsula College-Kachemak Bay Campus has a few opportunities left for the Fall 2017 semester. Undergraduate courses in marine biology (marine mammals, seabirds, fishes, tide pool invertebrates, etc.) offer students numerous unique hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the lab and field, such as behavioral ecology of beluga whales, sea otters, and harbor seals, acoustics of harbor porpoises, marine mammal skeletal articulation/museum preparation, marine debris assessment, seining and identification of estuarine fishes, behavior of seabirds at island rookeries, among others. In addition, most students participate in community-based internships and/or volunteer opportunities with governmental or non-governmental researchers while studying with us. Internships in the fields of marine and coastal biology and marine mammals that offer free housing are still available! *This opportunity is reserved for undergraduates.* Interested juniors and seniors should submit an application of interest. Please see www.semesterbythebay.org and/or contact Nancy Johnson at mailto:nejohnson2 at alaska.edu for more information. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A recent study showed that underwater entrapment in fishing gear followed by rapid decompression may cause gas bubble formation within the blood stream (embolism) and tissues leading to organ injury, impairment, and even mortality in some bycaught individuals. We analyzed data from 128 capture events using logistic and ordinal regression to examine risk factors associated with gas embolism in sea turtles captured in trawls and gillnets. Likelihood of fatal decompression increases with increasing depth of gear deployment. A direct relationship was found between depth, risk and severity of embolism, which has not been previously demonstrated in any breath-hold diving species. For the trawl fishery in this study, an average trawl depth of 65?m was estimated to result in 50% mortality in by-caught turtles throughout the year. This finding is critical for a more accurate estimation of sea turtle mortality rates resulting from different fisheries and for devising efforts to avoid or minimize the harmful effects of capture. KEYWORDS: ? Animal physiology ? Conservation biology ? Embolism PDF available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-02819-5 or upon request to: afahlman at whoi.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From edietterle6 at gmail.com Thu Jun 1 07:02:04 2017 From: edietterle6 at gmail.com (edietterle6 at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 15:02:04 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Software to Measure Dorsal Fin Area Message-ID: <59301e5e.86aedf0a.7e57c.80a3@mx.google.com> Dear MARMAM Community, Does anyone know of any software that has the capability to measure the area of dorsal fins and to find a proportion of missing sections? Cheers, Erich Dietterle -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From arsalan at pobox.com Sat Jun 3 00:52:38 2017 From: arsalan at pobox.com (Arsalan Emami-Khoyi) Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:52:38 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication : Identifying prey items from New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) faeces using massive parallel sequencing Message-ID: <1496476358.1539612.997375632.28BC3D10@webmail.messagingengine.com> Dear MARMAM Colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of the following article in the Journal of Conservation Genetics Resources : *I**dentifying prey items from New Zealand fur seal (**Arctocephalus forsteri**) faeces using massive parallel sequencing**Arsalan Emami-Khoyi** **? **David A. Hartley** **? **Adrian M. Paterson** **? **Laura J. Boren** **? **Robert H. Cruickshank** **? **James G. Ross** **? **Elaine C. Murphy** **? **Terry-Ann Else**5**Abstract * *The New Zealand fur seal (**Arctocephalus forsteri**) is one of many pinniped species that has shown a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction after cessation of commercial sealing during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is commonly believed that this species competes with recreational and commercial fish- eries. We identified prey items using massive parallel sequencing from New Zealand fur seal faecal samples that were collected throughout the species distribution. The data support generalist feeding behaviour for this species. The diet composition showed significant geographical and inter-seasonal variation. As many as 46 species of fish and 18 species of cephalopod were identified from a single colony. The data suggest cartilaginous species (sharks, rays, and skates) constitute an important part of the New Zealand fur seal diet. Approximately 10 % of the species identified in the seal diet were of significant commercial value, which indicates some qualitative food competition between New Zealand fur seals and commercial fisheries in exploiting marine spec**ies.* The full text is available at the following address or upon direct request to the first author (arsalan at pobox.com)* : **https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12686-016-0560-9* Regards Arsalan Emami-Khoyi Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Wildlife Genomics University of Johannesburg_Center for Ecological Genomics and Wildlife ConservationAuckland Park 2006 South Africa Email : Arsalane at uj.ac.za Phone :+27 (0)11 559 3373 Cellphone:+27 79 88 14 628 Website :https://sites.google.com/site/drpeterteske/postdocs -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Despite its small annual budget ? roughly 1? per person in the U.S. ? the Commission has worked effectively to ? ? improve marine mammal science, management, and conservation in U.S. and international waters; ? integrate science into policy to promote better decision-making; ? engage all facets of society affected by actions taken pursuant to the MMPA; ? minimize the social and economic costs of marine mammal protection; ? maintain a focus on the health and stability of the marine ecosystem ? the primary objective of the MMPA; and ? ensure that it provides the U.S. government and public a net economic benefit. Among other things, the Commission has helped other agencies to reduce fishery-marine mammal conflicts, recover endangered species (e.g., Hawaiian monk seal, vaquita), investigate the effects of various human activities (e.g., production of sound) on marine mammals, respond to oil spills, reduce the effects of debris and pollution on marine mammals and marine ecosystems, and evaluate the effects of global warming. At its core, the Commission is a non-partisan broker that promotes effective, fair-minded solutions to conservation problems through better science and more informed decision-making. It emphasizes cost-effective conservation by minimizing management errors that provide more protection than is needed or, conversely, less protection. It is recognized nationally and internationally for its contributions and leadership. And it is widely respected by the American public, which values marine mammal conservation. The U.S. Congress has the final word on this matter. If you are a U.S. citizen and share my concern regarding the defunding of the Marine Mammal Commission, please consider sending your state?''s Congressional delegation an email supporting continued funding of the Commission at least at its current level ($3.431M). Please also consider contacting the four members of Congress listed below, who are responsible for the Commission?s budget. If you are not a U.S. citizen but share this concern, you also can contact the offices of the four members of Congress listed below. Contact them first by email, then follow up with a phone call to make sure the message is received. You can generally find phone numbers and a link to send email on each of the individual members' websites. The key Congressional contacts are: Senator Richard Shelby, Chair Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/ Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/ Representative John Culberson, Chair House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies https://culberson.house.gov/ Representative Jos? Serrano, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies https://serrano.house.gov/ Thank you for any support you can provide, Tim Ragen From bm8 at st-andrews.ac.uk Mon Jun 5 04:55:23 2017 From: bm8 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Bernie McConnell) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 11:55:23 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marmam: PROFESSOR OR READER AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE MARINE MAMMAL INSTRUMENTATION GROUP, University of St Andrews Message-ID: Greetings, I would like to announce an exciting new post of Professor or Reader as the Director of the Marine Mammal Instrumentation Group at the University of St Andrews. Details are available here. The explicit (and considerably less pithy) URL for the job advert is: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmMOj+U3YjnTR5xfKdxldi+rLLuTGuv6nX5sOeOMjHn3j5QH4vXHsNtbWxh9yANk+0MoNJb1RKFTz9a2TLzp5wQsDbZqHgt1qrmhm95shbtOteAKk2SWZQXErMiyS9G3BUQ== Please spread the word. Any problem accessing the advert then get back to me on bm8 at st-andrews.ac.uk Cheers, Bernie Dr Bernie McConnell, Sea Mammal Research Unit, Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, Scotland. Direct +44 (0)1334 463280 Mobile +44 (0)7764 161891 Google Hangout: mcconnell.bernie Skype berniemcconnell -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ritabferreira at gmail.com Mon Jun 5 04:08:15 2017 From: ritabferreira at gmail.com (Rita Ferreira) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 12:08:15 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Internships with CIIMAR-Madeira, Portugal Message-ID: Dear all, CIIMAR-Madeira is a private, non-profit organization based in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is a unique organization specialized on insular environments, which is currently involved in the development of fundamental and applied scientific research, both in atmospheric and marine sciences. For more information about CIIMAR-Madeira and our research please visit http://home.ciimarmadeira.org/ CIIMAR-Madeira is looking for interns to help with our marine mammals? research project based in Madeira Island, Portugal. We are currently filling positions for: Summer 2017 (mid August ? October) Fall 2017 (November-December) Winter 2018 (January-March) Spring 2018 (April-June) Internship Details: The interns will be enrolled in data collection on board ferries with a fixed route between Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island. Food on board is provided. These positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can post as host institution. In order to cover for logistic expenses, there is a monthly fee of 75eur. The internships are generally 2 months in length, although exceptions can be made. Priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods of time. Non-European candidates must cover their own insurance expenses. Internship description: - An intensive training on monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing and analysis; - Sea surveys Madeira-Porto Santo; - Data processing and analysis; - Educational activities in local schools or to the general public (when possible); - Free time to visit Madeira and Porto Santo; - Accident insurance. Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related, be reliable, dedicated, adaptable and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience at sea. Application deadline is 26th June. If you are interested in interning with CIIMAR-Madeira, please send a CV and a letter of interest to rita.ferreira at oom.arditi.pt. 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URL: From anadinis at yahoo.com Mon Jun 5 08:37:38 2017 From: anadinis at yahoo.com (ana dinis) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 15:37:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Social structure of oceanic bottlenose dolphins In-Reply-To: <394373466.1821596.1496662198166@mail.yahoo.com> References: <394373466.1821596.1496662198166.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <394373466.1821596.1496662198166@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <306259473.2006664.1496677058189@mail.yahoo.com> Dear ?MARMAM Colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of the following article in the?Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom: Social structure of a population of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the oceanic archipelago of Madeira, Portugal Dinis, A., Alves, F., Nicolau, C., Ribeiro, C., Kaufmann, M., Ca?adas, A., & Freitas, L. (2017). Social structure of a population of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the oceanic archipelago of Madeira, Portugal. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 1-9. doi:10.1017/S0025315417000650 In order to investigate social structure, 11 years of individual photo-identification data of bottlenose dolphin were analysed. We examined the type of association indices between pairs of identified individuals; the patterns of affiliation between individual dolphins and the probabilities of association between individuals over time. Between 2001 and 2012, there were 272 encounters which resulted in the identification of 501 individuals. The discovery curve resulting from the photo-identification analysis indicated an open population with regular recruitment of new individuals. All individuals were found to be associated at an association index of <0.05. A total of 291 individuals recorded from 2004 to 2012 were used to assess the temporal pattern of the social structure. The model fit to the Standardized Lagged Association Rate (SLAR) that best described the studied bottlenose dolphin population was ?casual acquaintances?, and the analysis of associations over time showed a decreasing SLAR curve that falls until reaching the null rate, confirming random associations. The decline of the SLAR curve after ~500 days (1.4 years) suggests disassociation over that time period which can be explained by demographic events such as mortality or emigration. In an open ocean habitat like Madeira this is not unexpected, as there are neither geographic boundaries nor enclosed environments. This population presented a dynamic and fluctuating social structure, where groups change in size and composition. In future conservation efforts this population should be considered as one large community, where individuals associate, disassociate and reassociate with each other over time. Full text is available upon request to first author: ana.dinis at ciimarmadeira.org Kind regards, Ana Dinis, PhD CIIMAR-Madeira, ARDITI-OOM Phone:+351291721216http://home.ciimarmadeira.org/index.php?page=anadinis -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov Mon Jun 5 10:41:55 2017 From: jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov (Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 13:41:55 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] NOAA Fisheries proposed incidental take authorizations for G&G surveys in the Atlantic, comment by 07/07/17 Message-ID: Good afternoon, Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NOAA Fisheries is charged with the conservation and protection of marine mammals, including the appropriate authorization of otherwise prohibited incidental take. NOAA Fisheries has reviewed five separate requests for authorization for take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys in support of hydrocarbon exploration in the Atlantic Ocean. The applicants propose to conduct 2-D seismic surveys within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management?s Mid- and South Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas. NOAA Fisheries proposes to issue authorizations for these surveys with appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures to reduce impacts to marine mammals. We based our decision on extensive reviews of scientific literature on the effects of noise on marine mammals and their habitat as well as public comment received on the applications. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has responsibility for permitting these surveys and is the agency charged with making decisions about energy development in waters of the outer continental shelf. NOAA Fisheries? role is to ensure we minimize any impacts to marine mammals from these activities. We are accepting public comment on our proposed authorizations until July 7, 2017. You can find the proposed authorizations and links to provide public comment here . Jonathan Shannon *Outreach Specialist* *NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources*Office: 301-427-8431 jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hcpearson at alaska.edu Mon Jun 5 15:50:45 2017 From: hcpearson at alaska.edu (Heidi Pearson) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 14:50:45 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on the function of dolphin leaps Message-ID: Dear colleagues, I'm pleased to announce the following paper that was recently published in Behaviour. Pearson HC. 2017. Unravelling the function of dolphin leaps using the dusky dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) as a model species. Behaviour 154: 563-581. The article is available on the journal's website: http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/10.1163/1568539x-00003434 Alternatively, you may contact me for a pdf: hcpearson at alaska.edu The prevalence of leaping across delphinids indicates it has an adaptive bene?t. I examined leaping behaviour in dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) according to signalling, social facilitation, and prey capture hypotheses. I quanti?ed the effect of leaping on group behaviour and ?ssion-fusion and the behavioural context of leaping. I observed dolphins in Admiralty Bay, New Zealand during 171 focal follows totalling 157 h. Data were analysed using generalized estimating equations. Clean leaping had a positive effect on party ?ssion (p<0.01) and foraging behaviour (p<0.001). Coordinated leaping caused a short-term wane in foraging behaviour (p<0.01) and had a positive effect on party fusion(p<0.05).Noisy leaping had a negative effect on perpetuating resting and traveling cessation (both p<0.001). The signalling hypothesis was the most strongly supported.The social facilitation and prey capture hypotheses were moderately supported.Leaping may provide adaptive bene?ts such as reduced scramble competition,increased foraging ef?ciency, and social bonding. cheers, Heidi -- Heidi Pearson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marine Biology Department of Natural Sciences, University of Alaska Southeast & College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks Address: 11120 Glacier Hwy, AND 1, Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: 907.796.6271 E-mail: hcpearson at alaska.edu Website: https://online.uas.alaska.edu/online/portfolio/HCPEARSON -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Activities in raising the awareness of the local people, nautical tourists, and communication to fishermen are running in parallel to present the importance of dolphin preservation for the entire marine ecosystem. During the stay students will, along with the research methods, learn also how to prepare and deliver the key messages, which might remain as a good learning experience also for the everyday life and later for the employment. VIVAMAR teams are small and offer intense connection between the team members and an attention of a researcher to the motivated students. The program comprises numerous lectures on the Marine Mammals topic and offers hands on experiences in the field research, including methodology, data analysis and possible engagement in Vivamar awareness activities to the local people. For the team dates please check here: http://vivamar.org/volunteer/ You can see more about our activities: http://vivamar.org/research-projects/ Besides doing a research, this is an excellent offer to students that would like to visit a new country, yet to help in conservation of the last constantly present marine mammals in the area of the NE Adriatic. DURATION, COST and APPLICATION: Please write to info at vivamar.org for more information about the 11 day team dates. You will get the costs details, a welcome pack, logistic details and how to apply. Required Qualifications and conditins: * no previous experience is mandatory but is an advantage, * min work on a programme 4-6 hours/day; you will work 8 out of 11 days, * strong interest to study marine mammals, positive attitude to other team members, * being able to recognize the importance of dolphin conservation & research for the local Marine Ecosystem and through this - Vivamar efforts in the area, * independent work, as well as in the group, * basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office and possible ability in writing the reports (or at least a will to learn that); Let's meet this summer in the sensitive NE Adriatic for the Dolphin Conservation, DARJA RIBARI?, Master of Philosophy in Biol. 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The main species observed are Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena), although other species such as Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can also be sighted. AIMM Interns are young, hard-working individuals who are willing to contribute to the association and support on-going activities, while experiencing fieldwork at sea, learning data collection and processing methodologies, and being a part of AIMM's 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. Interns have the additional option to enrich their time with AIMM by beginning or improving their SCUBA skills with a PADI-certified instructor. *WHERE:* Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal *WHEN:* The field season lasts from May 1 - October 31, 2017. The minimum internship attendance is 7 days, preferably starting on a Monday. *FIELDWORK: *The field trips are conducted in AIMM's research vessel, Ketos, or in opportunistic platforms (commercial dolphin-watching boats). Fieldwork 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 trained to: ? Conduct on-board surveys of marine species occurrence; ? Record effort tracks on a handheld GPS; ? Collect data on behavior, group size, species, etc.; ? Collection of photo to photo-identification, acoustic recording, and underwater videos while on-board. *DATA ANALYSIS: *This will be conducted on a daily basis and will entail entering data into established databases and spreadsheets, photo-identification processing, and preliminary data interpretation. *INTERNSHIP FEES:* AIMM is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from our volunteers, partners, and conservation-minded people like you so that we may continue our important research and education programs in the Algarve. This internship requires a monetary contribution which is used to off-set the cost of accommodation and running a non-profit. For more information on internship fees for the 2017 season, 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); ? Fieldwork 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 flexible; ? Be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors at sea; ? Speak English; ? Participate for minimum 7 days. *Preference 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 Resume/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 2017?. 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 | -- AIMM - Associa??o para Investiga??o do Meio Marinho / *Marine Environment Research Association* w ww.aimmportugal.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Abstract: Climate change is causing physical and biological changes in the polar marine environment, which may impact higher trophic level predators such as the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) and the structure of their food webs. We used bulk stable isotope analysis and compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) of individual amino acids (AA) to examine bowhead whale trophic position and the biogeochemistry of one of their feeding grounds, Disko Bay, West Greenland, over a period of 7 years (2007-2013). We also examined whether environmental conditions such as sea ice concentration and sea surface temperature were causing any interannual variation in isotope data. Bulk ?15N values were consistent across the 7 years of sampling and were similar between sex classes. Bulk ?13C and essential-AAs ?13C values displayed an overall temporal decline of 1.0 and 1.4%, respectively. A signi?cant positive linear relationship was found between ?13C of bulk skin and essential-AAs suggesting that some of the observed isotopic variation in bowhead whales between years re?ect changes in the carbon at the base of the food web. There were no correlations between the ?13C and ?15N values of isotopic tracers with sea ice concentrations or sea surface temperatures. The trophic level of bowhead whales remained stable over time despite large interannual variability in ice and temperature regimes. Our results indicate that the recent environmental changes in West Greenland resulted in no trophic perturbation being transferred to bowhead whales during that time period. Our study shows that the novel approach of CSIA-AA can be used effectively to study the combined temporal variation of bowhead whale food web structure and ecosystem isotopic baseline values and detect changes at the species and ecosystem levels. Here is the link to the article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00300-017-2136-x/fulltext.html Best regards, Corinne Pomerleau, Ph.D. University of Manitoba, Center for Earth Observation Science Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada corinne.pomerleau at umanitoba.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From krista.rankmore at gmail.com Thu Jun 8 13:17:50 2017 From: krista.rankmore at gmail.com (Krista Rankmore) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2017 08:17:50 +1200 Subject: [MARMAM] Cetacean Photo-identification Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand Message-ID: Cetacean Photo-identification Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand A volunteer is required to assist with an ongoing study investigating the site fidelity cetaceans in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. This project is part of the ongoing research for the Hauraki Gulf Cetacean Project under the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. DATES: While the field season runs year round, currently volunteers are needed from September 2017 ? January 2018. A minimum commitment of three months is required and priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods. LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand FIELDWORK: The volunteer position involves conducting field surveys, primarily collecting photo identification on common dolphins, Bryde?s whales, bottlenose dolphins and killer whales. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in conducting marine mammal field research, identifying individuals based on dorsal fin characteristics, and the use of databases for archiving field data. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills (data analysis, photo-identification). Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Surveys will be conducted from a 20m whale and dolphin watching vessel. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local whale and dolphin watching vessel collecting environmental, location, and behavioural data. . Subsequent data entry and archiving of photo-identification information. As this is a volunteer position, there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa. PREREQUISITES: . Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means time off during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits. . Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research . Be able to work independently . Speak fluent English . Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude . Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation . Participants should be comfortable working on boats QUALIFICATIONS: . The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent graduates and graduate students who have some background in biology, marine biology, ecology, zoology or related fields . Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) Preferred qualifications but not required: . Field research including photo-identification experience . Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research . Prior experience working on research vessels APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should send a short email to K.Hupman at massey.ac.nz, using ?photo-identification position? as the subject line. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, the dates when you are available to assist on the project, your qualifications and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference acknowledging your relevant experience. Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception. All the best, Krista ---------------------------------- *Research Associate* *Krista Hupman, PhD* *Coastal-Marine Research Group* *Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences* *Massey University* *Private Bag 102 904* *Auckland, New Zealand* *Tel: +64 (0)220 256 290* *Email: k.hupman at massey.ac.nz * *Web: **http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Students enrolled in this program are exposed to a unique, multidisciplinary curriculum, including science theory, field and laboratory training, legal and regulatory knowledge, communication and media training, and the development of project management skills, designed to prepare them to address environmental challenges as future global leaders. We have 14 tracks to choose from. The best part of our program is that we help you customize it toward your interests and career goals. *Degree Programs * o Applied Remote Sensing o Aquaculture o Broadcast Meteorology o Coastal Zone Management o Exploration Science o Fisheries Management and Conservation o JD/MPS Program o Marine Conservation o Marine Mammal Science o Natural Hazard and Catastrophe Analytics o Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management o Underwater Archaeology o Weather, Climate and Society o Weather Forecasting Applications are due July 1st! Looking forward to speaking with you! Sincerely, Josh Coco, Ed. D. Associate Director, Master of Professional Science (MPS) Tel: (305) 421.4304 Fax: (305) 421.4711 Direct: jcoco at rsmas.miami.edu University of Miami RSMAS Campus - MPS Office, Room: S/A 132 *4600 Rickenbacker Causeway * *Miami, FL 33149-1031 * MPS: mps at rsmas.miami.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From els at whalefish.org Thu Jun 8 03:29:28 2017 From: els at whalefish.org (Els Vermeulen) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2017 12:29:28 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Whalefish Professional Development Course: Marine Research Techniques & Conservation Message-ID: Dear Colleagues and students, A few places remaine on our upcoming Whalefish Professional Development Course: Marine Research Techniques & Conservation: aimed at marine science students, graduates and environmental professionals looking to enhance their career skills. This course follows the success of Whalefish's 2015 workshop and is accredited by the *Institute of Marine, Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). * The three-day training course includes lectures, interactive discussion and practical sessions aimed at introducing scientific techniques in marine megafauna research and conservation and covers themes such as marine mammal health, photo identification, passive acoustic monitoring and elasmobranch tracking. There is also advice on careers in marine science and science communication. The course is delivered by Whalefish Directors Niru Dorrian, Dr Els Vermeulen, Lorenzo Scala and Whalefish Education officer Amy Niven and Elasmobranch ecologist Dr James Thorburn. Full price: ?300 Student: ?250 Price includes bed & breakfast, lunches and evening meals for 2 nights. Course material and a certificate of attendance. Accommodation at FSC Millport is provided for two nights inclusive of all meals and is based on two persons sharing a twin room, with shared shower facilities. Single bedrooms are available upon request for a supplementary fee. Should you wish to be placed with a colleague or friend please inform us at the time of booking and we will strive to arrange this. https://www.whalefish.org/whalefish-course Kind regards, Els ------------------------------- Els Vermeulen, PhD Co-founding Director - Whalefish www.whalefish.org +27 (0)60 9714301 Connect - Share - Inspire -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maja.nimak-wood at gardline.com Wed Jun 7 02:08:50 2017 From: maja.nimak-wood at gardline.com (Maja Nimak-Wood) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 10:08:50 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] JOB ADVERT: Marine Acoustic Scientist Message-ID: [cid:image001.jpg at 01D2DF76.0FC0BC30] Gardline Marine Wildlife and Environmental Department is a member of the Gardline Marine Sciences Limited Group of companies. We are seeking to expand our team and are pleased to offer and excellent opportunity for enthusiastic candidates for the role of; Marine Acoustic Scientist The acoustics team is part of the Gardline Marine Wildlife and Environmental Department and is responsible for providing marine mammal mitigation and acoustic monitoring for a wide range of activities throughout the offshore industry. These might include but are not limited to seismic surveys, wind farm development and the detonation of underwater explosives. The primary role of the Marine Acoustic Scientist is to perform underwater acoustic analysis, including the processing and analysis of underwater noise data through acoustic modelling as well as helping with the compilation of technical reports. They also contribute to the development of the acoustic team including research and development of acoustic hardware and software. Additionally the marine acoustic scientist may assist in the collection of the acoustic data through the use of autonomous recording units (ARUs) or other noise monitoring equipment in the field on offshore and coastal projects worldwide. We are looking for somebody with passion and enthusiasm and ideally with a strong background in marine acoustics, underwater propagation modelling and field sampling techniques however; you will be working alongside experienced personnel and continuous support as well as on the job training of these elements will be provided where required. The position will include development of propagation modelling of anthropogenic and biological sources as well as developing analysis tools to manage large noise databases. You will also be involved in conducting impact assessments of underwater noise for marine mammals, fish and invertebrates, according to current standards and codes of practice. You will play a key role in the development of acoustic surveys, noise monitoring analysis and reports for submission to regulatory bodies and clients. You will also help with the compilation, preparation and quality control of these acoustic reports, interpreting the data and providing advice on underwater acoustics where required. You will liaise with Gardline acoustic partners and develop collaborative approaches in both commercial and research areas. When offshore you will assist in the setting up and deployment/recovery of ARUs and other noise monitoring equipment, downloading the data and performing in field analysis in locations around the world such as the USA, New Zealand and Europe. This role will require you to be based in the office in Great Yarmouth with an expectation that you will spend up to 60 days a year offshore in locations worldwide. Key Qualifications/Skills * Degree or equivalent qualification in acoustics, engineering, oceanography or other relevant discipline * Experience in computer modelling or acoustic propagation algorithms. * Programming experience in Matlab or similar programming language. * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines * The ability to be flexible and work at sea Desirable * An understanding of marine mammals, their biology, identification and acoustic behaviour * An understanding of the issues surrounding marine noise pollution and its impact on marine environment * Familiarity with the use of ARUs, PAMS and other acoustic monitoring equipment * Familiarity with marine mammal mitigation To apply for the role you ,must be a UK/EEA citizen, please send your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Coordinator, at recruitment at gardline.com or via the careers section of our website www.gardlinemarinesciences.com Closing date: 4th July 2017 Maja Nimak-Wood, CSci/CMarSci, MIMarEST Principal Marine Mammal Scientist Gardline Geosurvey Limited (Please note, I work part-time (Monday to Wednesday) so you may not receive an immediate response to emails) Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG Tel: +44 (0)1493 845600 www.gardlinemarinesciences.com [cid:image002.jpg at 01D2DF76.0FC0BC30] Gardline Environmental is a division of Gardline Geosurvey Limited Registered in England No. 04589821 | VAT Registration No. 640 4800 66Registered office: Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norflk, NR30 3NG ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). 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At the *2017 SMM Biennial Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia* we are hosting a Canadian Celebration on the evening of *Tuesday, October 24th 2017* with the aim to inspire a fascination for marine mammals and an appreciation for Canada?s contribution to the field in a format inclusive for both conference attendees and the public; primarily via a visual display and *storytelling*. *We are looking for 5-6 panelists* representing different Canadian regions and species to share stories, answer questions from the audience, and have a great time! Following the panel, we?ll invite a larger group of you to join our panelists to face the challenge of the Great Marine Mammal Trivia Game! *Honour and glory will be up for grabs!* In addition to panelists, we are also looking for *videos and images of marine mammals* and marine mammal research in Canadian waters to include in a video to be presented as an introduction to this event and via our social media outlets! 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Abstract The accuracy of estimates of cetacean density from line-transect survey data depends in large part on how visible the target species is to the observer. Behavioural data (i.e. surface and dive times) from government- and industry-funded aerial observation programmes (1980?2000) were used to calculate availability correction factors needed to estimate the number of bowhead whales (*Balaena mysticetus*) from aerial survey sighting data. Correction factors were calculated for bowhead whales exposed and not exposed to seismic operations. Travelling non-calf whales were found to be less likely to be available for detection than other whales, and their availability further declined in the presence of seismic operations. Non-calves were also less available to observers during autumn when exposed to seismic operations than when not exposed, regardless of activity (travelling or otherwise)*. *Such differences in availability appear to reflect behavioural responses to the sound of seismic operations that alters the surfacing and diving patterns of bowhead whales. Localised abundance estimated from aerial surveys may range from 3% to as much as 63% higher in areas ensonified by seismic operations if correction factors are applied to account for differences in availability associated with the presence of seismic operations, compared to abundance estimates derived from assessments that only account for changes in availability of undisturbed whales. These results provide the first empirical estimates of availability for bowhead whales exposed to seismic operations and highlight the implications of not correcting for disturbance-related availability in density assessments in the vicinity of seismic operations. This paper is open source and may be accessed through the following link: http://www.distantfin.net/uploads/6/5/4/8/6548806/rs5745_15_pp35_44_robertson.pdf Please direct any questions to frances.c.robertson at gmail.com Best regards Frances -- Frances C. Robertson, PhD *Marine Mammal Biologist* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *Research Scientist SMRU ConsultingElevate Post Doctoral Fellow Simon Fraser University~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* c: (+1) 360 819 9821 e: frances.c.robertson at gmail.com t: @distantfins www.distantfin.net www.northeastpacificminke.org www.coastalconnectionvancouver.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The cost for an 11 day internship in 2017 is ?1150, and this will cover you for full board (all your accommodation and food costs), full equipment for boat work etc and ALL associated field costs during your stay with us in the picturesque heritage fishing village of Gardenstown, near Banff, in Aberdeenshire. You'll simply need to arrange your own travel itinerary to Banff, Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1? hours from the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money. For full details, please visit the CRRU project page at www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp , or email us directly at info at crru.org.uk for further information and a pdf copy of the full Project Briefing and an booking/application form. 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Marine Mammal Science. (doi: 10.1111/mms.12419). Short summary: Environmental variation such as the availability of suitable habitat or food resources may shape social variability in terrestrial and marine mammals. Bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, usually form temporary associations with other individuals but they may have, in some populations, a few long-term companions. Our study focused on a small bottlenose dolphin community, around Sein Island, Brittany, France in the Iroise Sea Marine Protected area. The objective of the study was to update census size, investigate social structure, and estimate the home range of this community using photo-identification data collected from August 2014 to October 2015. The mean association index of 0.5 (SD = 0.27) in this community of 31 dolphins, including 24 adults, is one of the highest ever recorded. We suggest that this uncommon social structure with strong associations among individuals may be the result of a combination of a small group size, low trophic competition, and environmental conditions. The core area of 5.6km? used by the dolphins was one of the smallest recorded, and it is thus essential to protect their habitat. The article can be download from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12419/full or you can email me for a copy. Best wishes, Marie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Andrew.Lowther at npolar.no Mon Jun 12 00:10:05 2017 From: Andrew.Lowther at npolar.no (Andrew Lowther) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:10:05 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] ringed seal isotopes, Spitsbergen and marine food web shifts Message-ID: <752b4425dc314ba1939d65985cf13618@MAUD.npolar.no> Hi all, Happy to announce the publication of our most recent offering: Lowther, A. D., Fisk, A., Kovacs, K. M., and Lydersen, C. 2017. Interdecadal changes in the marine food web along the west Spitsbergen coast detected in the stable isotope composition of ringed seal (Pusa hispida) whiskers. Polar Biology: 1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00300-017-2122-3. Recent influxes of warm Atlantic water into the fjords of west Spitsbergen have led to concomitant influx of more temperate and boreal fish species. The changes in the water masses within the fjords naturally affect all trophic levels of the sympagic, benthic, and pelagic food chains in the area. The most abundant marine mammal species in the fjords of west Spitsbergen is the ringed seal (Pusa hispida), which feeds, breeds, and moults in this area. In this study, we used isotopic data from whiskers of two cohorts of adult ringed seals (sampled in 1990 and 2013) to determine whether signals of ecosystem changes were detectable in this top marine predator. Acknowledging the limitations to our understanding of whisker growth in phocid seals, we interpreted the isotopic data from whiskers under two alternate hypotheses of whisker replacement dynamics and the dietary periods that might be represented. Even under the most conservative hypothesis, it is clear from our data that changes in the marine food web of the west Spitsbergen coast have occurred over the last 20 years, and that these are detectable in the isotopes incorporated into higher trophic predators. Concluding which aspect of the food web has been modified is complicated by a lack of recent ringed seal dietary studies, a knowledge gap that should be prioritised as the climate continues to change. You can get a copy from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00300-017-2122-3 cheers Andy -- Dr Andy Lowther Research Scientist Norwegian Polar Institute Troms? Norway t: +47 7775 0542 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Abstract: Investigating ecological relationships between predators and their environment is essential to understand the response of marine ecosystems to climate variability and change. This is particularly true in polar regions, where sea ice (a sensitive climate variable) plays a crucial yet highly dynamic and variable role in how it influences the whole marine ecosystem, from phytoplankton to top predators. For mesopredators such as seals, sea ice both supports a rich (under-ice) food resource, access to which depends on local to regional coverage and conditions. Here, we investigate sex-specific relationships between the foraging strategies of southern elephant seals (*Mirounga leonina*) in winter and spatio-temporal variability in sea ice concentration (SIC) and coverage in East Antarctica. We satellite-tracked 46 individuals undertaking post-moult trips in winter from Kerguelen Islands to the peri-Antarctic shelf between 2004 and 2014. These data indicate distinct general patterns of sea ice usage: while females tended to follow the sea ice edge as it extended northward, the males remained on the continental shelf despite increasing sea ice. Seal hunting time, a proxy of foraging activity inferred from the diving behaviour, was longer for females in late autumn in the outer part of the pack ice, ~150 - 370 km south of the ice edge. Within persistent regions of compact sea ice, females had a longer foraging activity (i) in the highest sea ice concentration at their position, but (ii) their foraging activity was longer when there were more patches of low concentration sea ice around their position (either in time or in space; 30 days & 50km). The high spatio-temporal variability of sea ice around female positions is probably a key factor allowing them to exploit these concentrated patches. Despite lack of information on prey availability, females may exploit mesopelagic finfishes and squids that concentrate near the ice-water interface or within the water column (from diurnal vertical migration) in the pack ice region, likely attracted by an ice algal autumn bloom that sustains an under-ice ecosystem. In contrast, male foraging effort increased when they remained deep within the sea ice (420 - 960 km from the ice edge) over the shelf. Males had a longer foraging activity (i) in the lowest sea ice concentration at their position, and (ii) when there were more patches of low concentration sea ice around their position (either in time or in space; 30 days & 50km) presumably in polynyas or flaw leads between land fast and pack ice. This provides access to zones of enhanced resources in autumn or in early spring such as polynyas, the Antarctic shelf and slope. Our results suggest that some seals utilized a highly sea ice covered environment, which is key for their foraging effort, sustaining or concentrating resources during winter. The article can be download from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0079661116300441 or you can email me for a copy. Best regards, Sara Labrousse -- Sara Labrousse, Dr. UPMC - LOCEAN 4 place Jussieu Boite 100 - 45-55 4?me ?tage 75252 Paris cedex 05 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sarahtubbs123 at gmail.com Mon Jun 12 08:23:10 2017 From: sarahtubbs123 at gmail.com (Sarah Tubbs) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:23:10 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] CETACEAN REASEARCH ASSISTANT POST . Message-ID: *CAMBODIAN CETACEAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE* Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) is Cambodia's longest running volunteer marine conservation organisation, pioneering and leading ocean conservation in Cambodia. MCC have new internship positions available on cetacean research. The Cambodia Dolphin Project was established for the purpose of contributing to scientific knowledge on cetaceans for the conservation and sustainable management of marine biodiversity. Despite high cetacean biodiversity in the region, no long-term studies have taken place here. Therefore, the project aims to fulfill the gaps of missing long-term studies by collecting data on cetacean abundance, distribution and residency patterns in order to delineate critical habitats within Cambodia?s Kep Archipelago. The project provides an excellent opportunity for post-grads, students and individuals interested in gaining more experience and knowledge in the field of cetacean research. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individuals to join our team. The minimum commitment is one month, although for a fuller experience we recommend two or more. A biology background is not mandatory but advantageous, as well as an ability to dedicate yourselves to the study. We will be in the field early in the morning or late into the evening, boat trips can be day long (12 hours), and there is a large amount of data to process and enter. A good level of endurance is necessary as well as the ability to live and work in a multicultural team, living on a basic camp. You will learn about different software used in cetacean research, boat and land survey techniques and photo identification methods amongst other things. There will also be the opportunity for you to contribute to publications we might be working on, get involved in other MCC projects such as our coral garden or sea horse project and various scientific outreach events. This position is unpaid and requires a contribution fee of US$300/week from the volunteers which covers accommodation, food and project related activities. MCC does not take any profits from this sum, with all money being fed directly back into the project. We have positions available year round and for people staying longer than 3 months there is a discounted price available. To apply please send a cover letter and CV to sarahtubbs123 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kathy.james at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Mon Jun 12 07:30:23 2017 From: kathy.james at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Kathy James) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:30:23 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Help with the National Whale & Dolphin Watch 2017! Message-ID: <008601d2e388$6d64ddb0$482e9910$@seawatchfoundation.org.uk> Can you help? The UK's National Whale & Dolphin Watch starts next month (29th July - 6th August) and we'd love for as many people as possible to be involved! We're looking for people to run watches from the land and sea. You can read more about it here: www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/nwdw. Last year we received reports of 1424 sightings all around the UK and people conducted watches from 79 sites, totalling 1200 hours of observation. Please help us continue to build the event by reporting your sightings and by organising your own watch. The National Whale and Dolphin Watch not only provides us with very important data, but it also enables us to spread awareness of cetaceans around the UK. If you'd like advice on setting up watches or to provide details of watches you intend to conduct please email nwdw at seawatchfoundation.org.uk. Thank you! Kathy James Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation Paragon House Wellington Place New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9NR Tel: 01545 561227 (Tues, Weds, Thurs) 01970 623906 (Mon & Fri only) www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk facebook twitter Ever shop online? Sign up for Easy Fundraising and raise money for the Sea Watch Foundation while you shop at no cost to you! 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Place of work: HWDT is based on the Isle of Mull, and the appointee will work both from its offices in Tobermory and Hebridean communities included in the project. The role will require occasional travel and some overnight stays in Argyll and Bute, Western Isles, Highlands and Islands, Skye and Lochaber. Application Procedure: Send CV and Covering Letter with the names of two referees by e-mail to Gemma Paterson gemma.paterson at hwdt.org or post to: HWDT, Clydesdale Bank Buildings, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Tuesday 27th June 2017. Interviews will take place during the first two weeks of July. The full Job Description and Person Specification are available at www.hwdt.org/about-vacancies.asp The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotland?s whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within Hebridean communities as a basis for the lasting conservation of local species and habitats. From dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org Fri Jun 9 10:05:06 2017 From: dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org (Dylan Walker) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2017 18:05:06 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] World Cetacean Alliance Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course Message-ID: *Dear colleagues,* This July, the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is holding an intensive 5-day training programme to become a certified WCA Responsible Whale Watching Guide. *Dates:* Monday 17th ? Friday 21st July 2017 *Location:* WCA Headquarters, Brighton, UK *WCA?s Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course* The course will include: * WCA Responsible Whale Watcher course and certification * Lectures and training from seasoned professionals, including: WCA CEO Dylan Walker; Ian Rowlands from WhaleFest and Gina Gow from Incredible Oceans * Workshops * Guide training * Data collection and feedback * Practical activities, including boat work * Final presentation/assessment After successful completion of the course, participants will be placed on a database of qualified guides from where WCA Partner whale watching companies, NGO's, and affiliates will be able to select suitable candidates for internship and guiding opportunities. Any successful placement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the WCA Partner or affiliate. *Applications* * Limited places available, so early application is strongly encouraged. * Please send a full CV (maximum two pages) and a cover letter, including: previous experience, why you would like to participate in the course and, what you hope to achieve after completing the course to projects at worldcetaceanalliance.org * Applications will be open until 23rd June, and places will be confirmed by 28 June 2017. * Successful applicants will receive a welcome pack, including a WCA t-shirt. * A participation fee of ?350 is required from all successful candidates, with a 10% discount for students and WCA members (?315). * Accommodation and travel expenses must be covered by the participants, but we can work with successful candidates to find something suitable. To apply, please email Lynne Burrell at: *projects at worldcetaceanalliance.org * Regards, Dylan Walker Chief Executive Officer *World Cetacean Alliance * *[image: http://worldwhaleconference.org/] * *T *+44 (0)1273 355011* M *+44 (0)7900 471490* S *dylan.wca *E *dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org* W *worldcetaceanalliance.org *W2 *whaleheritagesites.org *W3 *worldwhaleconference.org *A *Studio 3, Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK *The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 90 non-profit organisations, whale and dolphin watching tour operators and individuals in 40 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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URL: From arossi at biologia.unipi.it Wed Jun 14 06:26:11 2017 From: arossi at biologia.unipi.it (Alessia Rossi) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:26:11 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: female reproductive parameters of Mediterranean bottlenose dolphin Message-ID: <733ad1b72f840dc86e08bad35fc638e2@mailbox.unipi.it> Dear MARMAM subscribers, My co-authors and I are pleased to share with you our recent publication: Alessia Rossi, Ester Scordamaglia, Michela Bellingeri, Guido Gnone, Silvio Nuti, Francesca Salvioli, Piero Manfredi, Giovanni Santangelo. (2017). Demography of the bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus (Mammalia: Delphinidae) in the Eastern Ligurian Sea (NW Mediterranean): quantification of female reproductive parameters. The European Zoological Journal. 84(1): 294-302. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2017.1334839 Abstract: The reproductive histories of 41 adult bottlenose dolphin females were analysed using photo-identification data collected between 2006 and 2014 in four sub-areas of the eastern Ligurian Sea (northwestMediterranean). The Rapallo sub-area revealed the highest (highly significant) frequency of encounters (per unit effort) of reproductive females in association with young individuals, therefore emerging as a candidate nursery area in the region. The estimated fertility rate of adult females ranged between 290 and 407 births per 1000 individuals per year, higher than that of other known bottlenose dolphin populations, with a calving interval between 2.45 and 3.5 years. These results will be useful for projecting future trends of this (sub)population. This paper is open source and is accessed through the link: https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2017.1334839 For any problems, do not hesitate to contact me; I will be glad to send you a pdf copy. Kind regards Alessia Rossi -- PhD Alessia Rossi Biology Department (Zoology - Animal Ecology) - Demography and Conservation Laboratory via A.Volta, 6 - 56126 Pisa, Italy Cell: +393494743502. e-mail: arossi at biologia.unipi.it skype: musicale85 From eduardo.morteo at gmail.com Tue Jun 13 12:22:12 2017 From: eduardo.morteo at gmail.com (Eduardo Morteo) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:22:12 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Phenotypic variation in dorsal fin morphology of coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) off Mexico In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear MARMAM readers, On behalf of my coauthors, I?m pleased to announce our new publication: Morteo E., Rocha-Olivares A., Morteo R., Weller D.W. 2017. Phenotypic variation in dorsal fin morphology of coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) off Mexico. PeerJ5:e3415, ISSN 2167-8359, doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3415 Geographic variation in external morphology is thought to reflect an interplay between genotype and the environment. Morphological variation has been well-described for a number of cetacean species, including the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). In this study we analyzed dorsal fin morphometric variation in coastal bottlenose dolphins to search for geographic patterns at different spatial scales. A total of 533 dorsal fin images from 19 available photo-identification catalogs across the three Mexican oceanic regions (Pacific Ocean n = 6, Gulf of California n = 6 and, Gulf of Mexico n = 7) were used in the analysis. Eleven fin shape measurements were analyzed to evaluate fin polymorphism through multivariate tests. Principal Component Analysis on log-transformed standardized ratios explained 94% of the variance. Canonical Discriminant Function Analysis on factor scores showed separation among most study areas (p < 0.05) with exception of the Gulf of Mexico where a strong morphometric cline was found. Possible explanations for the observed differences are related to environmental, biological and evolutionary processes. Shape distinction between dorsal fins from the Pacific and those from the Gulf of California were consistent with previously reported differences in skull morphometrics and genetics. Although the functional advantages of dorsal fin shape remains to be assessed, it is not unlikely that over a wide range of environments, fin shape may represent a trade-off among thermoregulatory capacity, hydrodynamic performance and the swimming/hunting behavior of the species. You may view and download the paper (and the supplementary materials) directly form the Open Access platform PeerJ: https://peerj.com/articles/3415/ Or you may send an email to: eduardo.morteo at gmail.com to request a full PDF, Kind regards, E. Eduardo Morteo, Dr. Head Researcher Marine Mammal Laboratory Institute of Biological Research Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries Universidad Veracruzana 617 Calle Hidalgo, Col. R?o Jamapa, Boca del R?o, Veracruz, Mexico. CP 94290 Ph: +52 (229) 956 72 27 Ext. 114 Fax: +52 (229) 956 70 70 E-mail: emorteo at uv.mx http://www.uv.mx/personal/emorteo/ http://uv-mx.academia.edu/EMorteo https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo_Morteo/?ev=hdr_xprf http://scholar.google.com.mx/citations?user=fDUl-IIAAAAJ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To gain insight into the physiological properties that support sound production in toothed whales, we examined myoglobin content ([Mb]), non-bicarbonate buffering capacity (?), fiber-type profiles, and myosin heavy chain expression of vocal musculature in two odontocetes: the bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus*; n=4) and the harbor porpoise (*Phocoena phocoena*; n=5). Both species use the same anatomical structures to produce sound, but differ markedly in their vocal repertoires. *Tursiops* produce both broadband clicks and tonal whistles, while *Phocoena* only produce higher-frequency clicks. Specific muscles examined in this study included: 1) the nasal musculature around the phonic lips on the right (RNM) and left (LNM) sides of the head, 2) the palatopharyngeal sphincter (PPS), which surrounds the larynx and aids in pressurizing cranial air spaces, and 3) the genioglossus complex (GGC), a group of muscles positioned ventrally within the head. Overall, vocal muscles had significantly lower [Mb] and ? than locomotor muscles from the same species. The PPS was predominately composed of small diameter slow-twitch fibers. Fiber-type and myosin heavy chain analyses revealed that the GGC was comprised largely of fast-twitch fibers (*Tursiops*: 88.6%, *Phocoena*: 79.7%) and had the highest ? of all vocal muscles. Notably, there was a significant difference in [Mb] between the RNM and LNM in *Tursiops*, but not *Phocoena*. Our results reveal shared physiological characteristics of individual vocal muscles across species that enhance our understanding of key functional roles, as well as species-specific differences which appear to reflect differences in vocal capacities. This manuscript was recently published online through the Journal of Comparative Physiology B, and the article can be accessed here: http://rdcu.be/s9fM Best, Nicole Thometz -- Nicole M. 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Marine Policy 83: 164?171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.06.004 Abstract: The International Whaling Commission's (IWC) Scientific Committee provides important advice to the IWC on a large variety of cetacean species, sub-species and populations and the issues affecting them. Cetaceans are facing increasing, non-whaling-related threats, and the Scientific Committee (SC), in accordance with the Commission's requests, has strengthened its conservation-oriented research work. A selection of the reports of the Scientific Committee from between 1986 and 2012 was assessed for its: (i) fundamental research; (ii) management; (iii) conservation; and (iv) administrative content, and to identify potential trends over time. Recommendations and their urgency were also examined, as implied from the language used by the SC in its reports. The analysis showed that the work of the Scientific Committee has increasingly been oriented towards conservation issues over the period reviewed, but at the same time this conservation work has received little funding. Increased support for conservation-related research projects is warranted to promote the long-term survival of cetaceans. Based on this review of the content and focus of the Committee reports, the analysis suggested that its issued advice be made clearer, whenever possible, and governments are urged to give due consideration to this science based advice particularly when urgent conservation actions are needed. In addition, more consistent funding of the IWC's conservation-related research should be pursued to improve international conservation outputs regarding cetacean populations. The paper is available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.06.004 Or you can request a PDF copy via email at barbara at ccc-chile.org Thank you, B?rbara Galletti V.M. Centro de Conservaci?n Cetacea Casilla 19178, Correo Alonso de C?rdoba Vitacura, Santiago - CHILE F/Fax (56 2) 2228 2910 barbara at ccc-chile.org www.ccc-chile.org S?guenos en: Facebook http://on.fb.me/fMUbnC Twitter http://bit.ly/jZSZR8 Youtube http://bit.ly/oEDlod Consume Menos, Protege M?s. No imprimas este mensaje. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sacha.vsop at gmail.com Thu Jun 15 05:02:24 2017 From: sacha.vsop at gmail.com (Sacha Viquerat) Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:02:24 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] NEW Publication: Mid-summer abundance estimates of fin whales Balaenoptera physalus around the South Orkney Islands and Elephant Island Message-ID: Dear all! We are very pleased to announce our most recent open access publication in Endangered Species Research ( http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v32/p515-524/): Viquerat, S, Herr, H (2017): Mid-summer abundance estimates of fin whales *Balaenoptera physalus* around the South Orkney Islands and Elephant Island. Endangered Species Research 32:515:524 doi: https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00832 Abstract: A line-transect distance sampling survey for fin whales *Balaenoptera *physalus was conducted around Elephant Island and the South Orkney Islands on board a CCAMLR fishing survey for fin fish in January and February 2016. Collected data were used for model-based abundance estimates of fin whales in 2 strata. The minimum average (? SE) density of fin whales was estimated at 0.0268 ? 0.0183 animals km?2 in a 19 750 km2 area around Elephant Island, resulting in a minimum abundance estimate of 528 ? 362 fin whales. In a 13 550 km2 area around the South Orkney Islands, we estimated a minimum density of 0.0588 ? 0.0381 fin whales km?2 and a minimum abundance of 796 ? 516 animals. The results of this study confirm a westerly extension of a recently described high-density area for fin whales in the West Antarctic Peninsula region. In the light of increasing krill fisheries in the local region, we suggest this area for further studies to assess the potential for conflict between recovering whale populations and emerging industrial interests. Cheers, Sacha & Helena -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From colleen.bryan at noaa.gov Wed Jun 14 10:07:31 2017 From: colleen.bryan at noaa.gov (Colleen Bryan - NOAA Affiliate) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:07:31 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New Article: Assessing progression of cardiomyopathy in pygmy sperm whales with selenium protein profiling Message-ID: We are pleased to announce the new publication: Bryan C.E., Davis W.C., Ballihaut G., Kilpatrick L.E., McFee W.E., Long S.E., Bossart G.D., Christopher S.J. 2017. Selenium protein identification and profiling by mass spectrometry: A tool to assess progression of cardiomyopathy in a whale model. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 44: 40-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2017.05.005 Abstract: Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of congestive heart failure and sudden cardiac death in humans and in some cases the etiology of cardiomyopathy can include the downstream effects of an essential element deficiency. Of all mammal species, pygmy sperm whales (*Kogia breviceps*) present the greatest known prevalence of cardiomyopathy with more than half of examined individuals indicating the presence of cardiomyopathy from gross and histo-pathology. Several factors such as genetics, infectious agents, contaminants, biotoxins, and inappropriate dietary intake (vitamins, selenium, mercury, and pro-oxidants), may contribute to the development of idiopathic cardiomyopathy in K. breviceps. Due to the important role Se can play in antioxidant biochemistry and protein formation, Se protein presence and relative abundance were explored in cardiomyopathy related cases. Selenium proteins were separated and detected by multi-dimension liquid chromatography inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LC-ICP-MS), Se protein identification was performed by liquid chromatography electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS), and Se protein profiles were examined in liver (*n* = 30) and heart tissue (*n* = 5) by SEC/UV/ICP-MS detection. Data collected on selenium proteins was evaluated in the context of individual animal trace element concentration, life history, and histological information. Selenium containing protein peak profiles varied in presence and intensity between animals with no pathological findings of cardiomyopathy and animals exhibiting evidence of cardiomyopathy. In particular, one class of proteins, metallothioneins, was found to be associated with Se and was in greater abundance in animals with cardiomyopathy than those with no pathological findings. Profiling Se species with SEC/ICP-MS proved to be a useful tool to identify Se protein pattern differences between heart disease stages in *K. breviceps* and an approach similar to this may be applied to other species to study Se protein associations with cardiomyopathy. The article can be downloaded from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0946672X16302577 or you can email me for a copy. Cheers, Colleen Bryan -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Colleen E. Bryan, Ph.D. National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Marine Laboratory 331 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 e-mail: colleen.bryan at nist.gov phone: 843-762-8832 <(843)%20762-8832> fax: 843-762-8742 <(843)%20762-8742> ><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><>><> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sarahtubbs123 at gmail.com Thu Jun 15 07:17:44 2017 From: sarahtubbs123 at gmail.com (Sarah Tubbs) Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:17:44 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Cambodia Dolphin Project Internship - corrected email address Message-ID: Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) is Cambodia's longest running volunteer marine conservation organisation, pioneering and leading ocean conservation in Cambodia. MCC have new internship positions available on cetacean research. The Cambodia Dolphin Project was established for the purpose of contributing to scientific knowledge on cetaceans for the conservation and sustainable management of marine biodiversity. Despite high cetacean biodiversity in the region, no long-term studies have taken place here. Therefore, the project aims to fulfill the gaps of missing long-term studies by collecting data on cetacean abundance, distribution and residency patterns in order to delineate critical habitats within Cambodia?s Kep Archipelago. The project provides an excellent opportunity for post-grads, students and individuals interested in gaining more experience and knowledge in the field of cetacean research. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individuals to join our team. The minimum commitment is one month, although for a fuller experience we recommend two or more. A biology background is not mandatory but advantageous, as well as an ability to dedicate yourselves to the study. We will be in the field early in the morning or late into the evening, boat trips can be day long (12 hours), and there is a large amount of data to process and enter. A good level of endurance is necessary as well as the ability to live and work in a multicultural team, living on a basic camp. You will learn about different software used in cetacean research, boat and land survey techniques and photo identification methods amongst other things. There will also be the opportunity for you to contribute to publications we might be working on, get involved in other MCC projects such as our coral gardenor sea horse project and various scientific outreach events. This position is unpaid and requires a contribution fee of US$300/week from the volunteers which covers accommodation, food and project related activities. MCC does not take any profits from this sum, with all money being fed directly back into the project. We have positions available year round and for people staying longer than 3 months there is a discounted price available. To apply please send a cover letter and CV to cambodiadolphinproject at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From er26 at st-andrews.ac.uk Fri Jun 16 02:08:12 2017 From: er26 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Eric Rexstad) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:08:12 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Intermediate distance sampling workshop St Andrews: early bird registration closing soon Message-ID: Third announcement: New information contained in this notice: - Early-bird registration closes 30 June 2017 (two weeks!) - A series (~7) of video lectures at this YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8k5p7gTuzQyvDreXY4F_oHSQ6ycovBw8 These videos will serve as good background (and refresher) in preparation for this intermediate workshop. - For those unable to travel to St Andrews to attend the intermediate workshop, a limited number of spaces are available to attend the workshop via videoconference link. Participants to the workshop via this medium will have reduced one-on-one interaction with instructors. Consequently, videoconference participants will receive a 25% discount to their registration. Recognise the videoconference will be conducted in real time; if you are in time zones distant from Scotland, your sleep patterns will need to adjust for that week. ---- The Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) is hosting an intermediate-level workshop in the summer of 2017 in our purpose-built facilities at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. The workshops are taught by leading researchers in the field, including Len Thomas (@len_thom) and Dave Miller (@millerdl), using industry-standard software (visit http://distancesampling.org for more details). The five day workshop will start on Monday 31st July at 09:00, with registration from 08:45, at CREEM, and finish on Friday 4th August at 17:00. There are two pre-requisites for this workshop: a) understanding of conventional distance sampling and b) basic competence with the R programming language. Pre-requisite (a) can be fulfilled by understanding of fundamental materials presented in Buckland et al. (2001, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7) or Buckland et al. (2015, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) ? e.g., through previous training or by independent study. Pre-requisite (b) can be achieved by either working through instructional materials in R available at https://www.datacamp.com , or by attending a free half-day tutorial preceding the workshop (30 July 2017 1400-1700). (details available at the link below) The first day of the workshop will review fundamental principles of distance sampling, analyses involving conventional distance sampling and survey design. Subsequently, attention will turn to simulation of distance sampling surveys for design purposes (DSsim package), and to survey and analysis methods for dealing with imperfect detection on the trackline (double-observer methods) (MRDS package). Slightly more than two days will be devoted to spatial (density surface) modelling of distance sampling data (dsm package). A blend of the latest version Distance 7 and the R computing language will be employed. Throughout the workshop, there will be unstructured time, with instructors working with participants on their specific problems. Further details and registration instructions can be found at http://creem2.st-andrews.ac.uk/intermediate-level-distance-sampling-training-workshop-2017/ -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From perrtreer at savannahstate.edu Mon Jun 19 11:08:31 2017 From: perrtreer at savannahstate.edu (Perrtree, Robin) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:08:31 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Fall 2017 Internship Opportunity in Savannah, Georgia Message-ID: The Savannah State University Dolphin Sciences Laboratory (SSUDS lab) is accepting applications for Fall 2017 interns. There are 2 positions available. Application deadline is July 6th. The SSUDS lab is located adjacent to the marsh on the campus of Savannah State University in coastal Georgia. The SSUDS lab led by Dr. Tara Cox studies spatial ecology and conservation biology of long-lived marine vertebrates, marine and coastal policy and management, and human interactions with marine mammals. Current projects include: Human-interaction behaviors (particularly begging), stock structure and abundance estimates, life history indices of moms and calves, and genetics of common bottlenose dolphins. In addition, there may be an opportunity to participate in a new manatee project. Interns will support graduate research on common bottlenose dolphins living in the local waterways. There may be additional opportunities to help other marine science graduate students with diverse fieldwork. Dates: Aug 7 - Dec 15 (Start and end dates are flexible) Location: Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia Time: Interns are expected to commit to ~30 hours per week and their time will be split between lab and field work. Dolphin surveys will be conducted 2 days per month. Duties: Lab duties include: photo-identification, data entry and double checking Field duties: assisting with small boat-based photo-identification surveys including sighting dolphins, recording data, photographing dorsal fins, and measuring environmental variables Stranding response: although strandings are rare and unpredictable, you may be asked to help with data collection and necropsies Class: Interns are welcome to sit in on the Marine Mammalogy course taught by Dr. Cox in the fall. Please note that hours spent in class do not count towards lab hours. Extra Opportunities: Local Volunteer Opportunities: Previous interns have taken advantage of their spare time to get involved with our network of marine science researchers in Georgia 1) Other SSU Marine Science Program Labs (field and lab research on sea stars, shrimp, flatfish, stingrays, oyster restoration, etc.) 2) Tybee Island Marine Science Center (environmental education) 3) Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 4) GA DNR Non-game Department (cetacean, manatee, and sea turtle research) Qualifications: * Minimum age of 18 years old * Currently or recently enrolled in a college-level program in marine biology, biology, zoology, or related field * Strong interest in marine mammals, the environment, and conservation * Computer proficiency, especially MS Office; MS Access and ArcGIS experience a plus * Enthusiastic and dedicated, with strong interpersonal skills and able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor * Strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, and attention to detail * Works well in a team environment as well as individually * Ability to work long days in the sun/heat/cold on a small boat To apply please submit the following via email with the subject "SSUDS Internship" to perrtreer at savannahstate.edu. All attached files must be named starting with your last name (e.g. Lastname-SSUDS_application_fall_2017.doc, Lastname-transcript). Please combine your application materials into 1-2 files. * A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, how the experience will help you meet your long-term goals, and your dates of availability. * A resume (or curriculum vitae) describing your relevant training and experience. * Current academic transcripts (unofficial are sufficient). * Names and contact information for two references. This position is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing and transport to Savannah, GA. If accepted, we can provide contact information for possible shared housing opportunities with SSU students. This is a great opportunity to work with scientists and graduate students in the field and lab while gaining experience with photo-identification and boat-based marine mammal surveys. Savannah State University offers a Master of Science in Marine Sciences; thus, successful interns may have future opportunities for graduate study in the SSUDS lab. For more information about Marine Sciences at SSU please visit: https://www.savannahstate.edu/cost/mar-env-science/marine-science/index.shtml Robin Perrtree SSUDS Lab Manager Marine Sciences Technician Savannah State University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From k.bennett at abertay.ac.uk Mon Jun 19 04:08:53 2017 From: k.bennett at abertay.ac.uk (Kimberley Bennett) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:08:53 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PhD studentship at Abertay University and SMRU, Scotland Message-ID: We are pleased to offer the following PhD studentship: Characterising fat tissue structure and function in grey seals, an animal model of extreme fat deposition and mobilisation, using novel in vivo and in vitro approaches Knowledge of energy balance regulation is central to understanding how animals and humans cope in a changing and increasingly 'obesogenic' environment. Obesity is a major socio-economic and human health problem. As fat cells grow, divide and become distant from the blood supply they become hypoxic and produce reactive species (RS). In humans RS trigger inflammation and further adipogenesis. However, seals can gain large fat depots rapidly without apparent detrimental effects. Understanding the regulation of their adiposity is of crucial importance because body fatness is a key driver of juvenile survival and of adult reproductive fitness. This project thus provides the biological underpinning of the physiological ecology of an important UK top predator and the comparative physiology of adipose function. This project will use novel in vivo and in vitro approaches to understand how and when seal blubber produces and responds to RS. The successful candidate will optimise and use new methods to measure oxygen, pH, RS and temperature in blubber; optimise and use microscopy and immunohistochemistry methods to investigate blubber tissue structure; develop tools to measure gene expression and activation of cell signalling pathways in blubber; and develop and use in vitro methods to establish how redox signalling in fat tissue is altered by manipulation of redox pathways, and consequences for adipose function. Candidates should have a background in biology, zoology, or a related discipline, an honours degree with a strong element of molecular or cell biology or biochemistry and be able to demonstrate clear competence in the laboratory. The successful applicant will show a keen interest in adipose physiology, energy balance or redox biology and should be highly self-motivated with good problem solving skills. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and possess competence in statistical approaches. Experience with histological, biochemical or molecular biology techniques will be an advantage. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake necessary field work, visit partner institutions at formal meetings and informally as required, and present the work at international fora in biological sciences, and therefore must be willing to travel within the UK and overseas. A related Masters level qualification is desirable but not essential, but candidates must have, or expect to obtain a first class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline as detailed above. For applicants who are non-native speakers of English, the University requires IELTS of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.5) or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Home Office. Candidates can expect to develop an excellent working knowledge of redox signalling and adipose biology in a non-model species, gain valuable fieldwork skills, including techniques to investigate whole animal and in vivo physiology, and acquire a range of cutting-edge laboratory skills. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team from biology and sports and exercise physiology and will contribute to the growing Comparative and Molecular Physiology group that spans the School of Social and Health Science and the School of Science, Engineering and Technology. You will be expected to undertake limited teaching duties of no more than 70 hours a year. We provide training on this activity and it is a valuable part of career development. The studentship will be based at Abertay University and will maintain and strengthen links with our collaborators at the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St Andrews. The PhD studentship includes a fully funded tax free stipend of ?14,553 per year over 3 and a half years, tuition fees as well as a travel and equipment budget. Applications will be sought for 5 specific R-LINCS studentship titles and the best (up to) four candidates meeting our quality threshold will be offered the studentship they applied for. Deadline: Midnight (BST) on Sunday 9 July 2017. Submissions after this date will not be considered. Interviews are likely to be held during the weeks 31 July - 11 August. Informal enquiries should be directed to k.bennett at abertay.ac.uk Further details and application forms are available here: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/HE/1061263/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=77221 [Image: Abertay University] The UK's first national centre for excellence in computer games education Follow us: Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn [Image: Race Equality Charter Bronze Award] Abertay University is an operating name of the University of Abertay Dundee, a charity registered in Scotland, No. SC016040. Any views or opinions expressed in this email and any attachments are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Abertay University. This email and any attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you must take no action based on the email or its attachments, nor must you copy or show them to anyone. 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In this study, habitat use of bottlenose dolphins was examined in Bah?a San Antonio, an area frequented by the species. Given the large tidal amplitude and extended intertidal zone in this bay, special focus was given to the intertidal vs subtidal habitat use patterns. Bottlenose dolphins were observed in only half of the surveyed area, with on average 1 dolphin group encountered per 100 km surveyed. All dolphin groups were seen in shallow waters <10 m deep. GLM analyses showed that especially during high tide, depth had an important effect on the dolphin encounter rate, with most dolphin groups encountered in the intertidal zone. While in the intertidal zone, most dolphin groups were observed to be engaged in surface feeding activities. The presented data indicate dolphins remained in shallow waters, and moved to the intertidal zone during high tide where they appear to find feeding opportunities. This information is believed to be of high value in understanding this population's ecological needs, and essential when aiming to improve marine conservation efforts at times of increased anthropogenic pressures in the area. 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URL: From jason.mulsow at nmmpfoundation.org Tue Jun 20 07:32:06 2017 From: jason.mulsow at nmmpfoundation.org (Jason Mulsow) Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:32:06 -0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Coll Perske Memorial Fund for Marine Mammals Student Presentation Awards -- SMM Halifax 2017 Message-ID: <074DA8B4-4BC4-4769-B012-E8022B8BEF43@nmmpfoundation.org> Coll Perske Memorial Fund for Marine Mammals Student Presentation Awards: Call for Applications (Due July 12, 2017) On April 28, 2014, we lost an amazing friend and colleague, Coll Gordon Perske. To honor Coll?s life and unwavering dedication to marine mammals, the National Marine Mammal Foundation established the Coll Perske Memorial Fund for Marine Mammals. The mission of the fund is to improve the lives of marine mammals, with a focus on California sea lions, through scientific research, education, and promotion of ocean stewardship. Award Description The Coll Perske Memorial Fund will be providing two $200 awards for the 22nd Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (October 22-27, 2017). Awards will be given to student members (undergraduate or graduate) of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) that are selected for oral presentations regarding research with pinnipeds. Award winners will be chosen based on the quality of their abstracts, and the alignment of their research with the interests of the Coll Perske Memorial Fund (see https://CGPfund.org). Special consideration will be given to research projects with California sea lions, which were of special importance to Coll. To apply, please send the following material to cgpfund at gmail.com by July 12, 2017: 1. A copy of the abstract submitted to the SMM conference 2. Proof of student registration for the SMM conference 3. Proof of acceptance for an oral presentation Award winners will be notified by August 2017. 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The program's primary goal is to document individual manatees, which allows us to estimate annual adult survival and reproductive rates and to model population dynamics for state and federal assessments of Florida manatee status and recovery. Photo-identification data also provide insight regarding manatee movements, site fidelity, habitat use and behavior. Interns will primarily assist staff members with photographing manatees and collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites around Tampa Bay. Interns will also be responsible for a number of lab-based photo-identification tasks, such as downloading images, entering information into databases, scanning data sheets and matching images to known animals. Interns often collect data independently in the field, thus responsible, detail oriented applicants are encouraged to apply. Most field work is land-based; however, during the winter session opportunities are available to assist with boat-based manatee photo-identification. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry, assisting with manatee genetics research, special projects and outreach activities. This internship provides a great opportunity to gain valuable field and lab experience at a government agency. Two positions are available each year: one in winter (November to March) and one in summer (May to September). Start and end dates are flexible; however, a minimum commitment of four weekdays per week for four months is required. Work hours are typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no compensation for these internship positions and successful applicants will be responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the institute. Positions are open until filled, and priority will be given to candidates who can commit for longer periods. Qualifications: * Computer proficiency; Microsoft Access literacy preferred. * Working knowledge of SLR digital cameras, filters and lenses preferred but not required. * The ability to lift approximately 50 pounds of equipment. * A valid U.S. Driver's License. * Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab based research methods. If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, the following information is required: * A cover letter describing the internship you are applying for; area(s) of academic/research interest; and the dates, days, and hours of availability. * A resume (or curriculum vitae) describing your relevant training and experience. * Current academic transcripts. (unofficial are sufficient) * Names and contact information for three references. Please submit application items as an e-mail attachment to: Interns at MyFWC.com If electronic submission is not possible, hard copies can be mailed to: Internship Coordinator FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eight Avenue SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020 Applicants may contact FWRI's Manatee Photo-identification Project Manager, Kari Rood, (Kari.Rood at MyFWC.com, 727-502-4737) with questions regarding the internship. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From juliana.castrillonposada at griffithuni.edu.au Mon Jun 19 16:40:23 2017 From: juliana.castrillonposada at griffithuni.edu.au (Juliana Castrillon Posada) Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:40:23 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: The blubber adipocyte index: A nondestructive biomarker of adiposity in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Message-ID: Dear all We are very pleased to announce our most recent open access publication in Ecology and Evolution Castrillon, Juliana, Wilhelmina Huston, and Susan Bengtson Nash. "The blubber adipocyte index: A nondestructive biomarker of adiposity in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)." *Ecology and Evolution* (2017). http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.2913/full Abstract: The ability to accurately evaluate the energetic health of wildlife is of critical importance, particularly under conditions of environmental change. Despite the relevance of this issue, currently there are no reliable, standardized, nonlethal measures to assess the energetic reserves of large, free-roaming marine mammals such as baleen whales. This study investigated the potential of adipocyte area analysis and further, a standardized adipocyte index (AI), to yield reliable information regarding humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adiposity. Adipocyte area and AI, as ascertained by image analysis, showed a direct correlation with each other but only a weak correlation with the commonly used, but error prone, blubber lipid-percent measure. The relative power of the three respective measures was further evaluated by comparing humpback whale cohorts at different stages of migration and fasting. Adipocyte area, AI, and blubber lipid-percent were assessed by binary logistic regression revealing that adipocyte area had the greatest probability to predict the migration cohort with a high level of redundancy attributed to the AI given their strong linear relationship (r = ?.784). When only AI and lipid-percent were assessed, the performance of both predictor variables was significant but the power of AI far exceeded lipid-percent. The sensitivity of adipocyte metrics and the rapid, nonlethal, and inexpensive nature of the methodology and AI calculation validate the inclusion of the AI in long-term monitoring of humpback whale population health, and further raises its potential for broader wildlife applications. -- *Juliana Castrillon * PhD Candidate *Southern Ocean Persistent Organic Pollutants Program (SOPOPP)* Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111 Australia e: juliana.castrillonposada at griffithuni.edu.au / ph: +61 (0) 499 788 830 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Interns will be involved in all the surveys of a specific project. As office work is not foreseen for this type of internship, interns will have free time when not involved in sea surveys. Field internship is particularly indicated for students willing to gain field experience and also needing time to prepare exams or personal projects (without supervision) - Research Internship: aim of the internship is to provide hands on experience on cetacean research, from data collection at sea to data analysis. Interns will be involved in surveys of their specific project AND will be trained on data-entry and data analysis. Office work can be used for the development of a thesis / internship report. Free time will be agreed directly with supervisor. Open positions refer to *FIELD INTERNSHIP* in three different projects : - 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 two whale watching operators. Surveys are usually 4-6 hours a day and are organized daily. - *ZIPHIUS ? *this project is dedicated to the study of Cuvier's beaked whale in the northern Ligurian Sea. Surveys last 2-5 consecutive days and are performed on board of the research catamaran Headwind ( http://www.cimafoundation.org/cetasmus-programme/research_platforms.html) *Minimum commitment is one month. Because of the training required, preference will be given to interns applying for longer periods. * 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 long consecutive days in the field when weather permits while no cruises during bad weather periods; - 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. 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 these positions, please submit your CV and a cover letter with contact information of at least one reference to *cetasmus**@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... URL: From gaboaguirre at gmail.com Fri Jun 23 05:43:11 2017 From: gaboaguirre at gmail.com (Gabriel Aguirre) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:43:11 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on fossil Iniidae Message-ID: Dear MARMAM members, We are pleased to announce the following publication: Aguirre-Fern?ndez, G., B. Mennecart, M. R. S?nchez-Villagra, R. S?nchez, and L. Costeur. 2017. A dolphin fossil ear bone from the northern Neotropics?insights into habitat transitions in iniid evolution. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology:e1315817. Abstract: An iniid fossil (Cetacea, Odontoceti) is reported based on a periotic found in the Codore Formation (late Miocene to middle Pliocene) of northwestern Venezuela. The marine sediments where the Codore dolphin was collected have yielded another cetacean and a diverse elasmobranch fauna. Cladistic analysis indicates a close relationship between the Codore dolphin and the extant Amazon River dolphin (*Inia geoffrensis*); key characteristics include a large cochlear portion that is dorsoventrally compressed and the extremely small size of the posterior process. High-resolution micro-computed tomography scans were used for the description and analysis of the bony labyrinth endocast. Geometric morphometric analysis of the bony labyrinth endocast places the Codore dolphin as intermediate between the La Plata dolphin (*Pontoporia blainvillei*) and *Inia geoffrensis* (principal component 1), but distinctive from both extant species (principal component 2). Comparisons of the depositional environment with cladistically informed reconstructions and inferences based on cochlear and vestibular anatomy suggest that the Codore dolphin had the flexibility to enter marine, brackish, and fluvial environments as some extant cetaceans do today (e.g., *Pontoporia blainvillei*). This paper is available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02724634.2017.1315817 Or can be requested at: gabriel.aguirre at pim.uzh.ch Best wishes, Gabriel Aguirre --- Gabriel Aguirre Postdoctoral Fellow Pal?ontologisches Institut und Museum Universit?t Z?rich Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4 8006 Z?rich, Switzerland Email: gabriel.aguirre at pim.uzh.ch http://www.pim.uzh.ch/institut/mitarbeitende/index.php?show=1013 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From theoni.photopoulou at gmail.com Fri Jun 23 02:57:04 2017 From: theoni.photopoulou at gmail.com (Theoni Photopoulou) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:57:04 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication - Evidence for a postreproductive lifespan in female false killer whales Message-ID: Dear all, We are pleased to share our recent publication with you: Theoni Photopoulou ?, Ines M. Ferreira, ? ? Peter B. Best, ? ? Toshio Kasuya and Helene Marsh ?. ?2017. Evidence for a postreproductive phase ? ? in female false killer whales Pseudorca crassidens ?. Frontiers in Zoology ? ? 14:30 Abstract ?: A substantial period of life after reproduction ends, known as postreproductive lifespan (PRLS), is at odds with classical life history theory and its causes and mechanisms have puzzled evolutionary biologists for decades. Prolonged PRLS has been confirmed in only two non-human mammals, both odontocete cetaceans in the family Delphinidae. We investigate the evidence for PRLS in a third species, the false killer whale, Pseudorca crassidens, using a quantitative measure of PRLS and morphological evidence from reproductive tissues. ? ? We examined specimens from false killer whales from combined strandings (South Africa, 1981) and harvest (Japan 1979-80) and found morphological evidence of changes in the activity of the ovaries in relation to age. Ovulation had ceased in 50% of whales over 45 years, and all whales over 55 years old had ovaries classified as postreproductive. We also calculated a measure of PRLS, known as postreproductive representation (PrR) as an indication of the effect of inter-population demographic variability. PrR for the combined sample was 0.14, whereas the mean of the simulated distribution for PrR under the null hypothesis of no PRLS was 0.02. The 99th percentile of the simulated distribution was 0.08 and no simulated value exceeded 0.13. These results suggest that PrR was convincingly different from the measures simulated under the null hypothesis. ? ? We found morphological and statistical evidence for PRLS in South African and Japanese pods of false killer whales, suggesting that this species is the third non-human mammal in which this phenomenon has been demonstrated in wild populations. Nonetheless, our estimate for PrR in false killer whales (0.14) is lower than the single values available for the short-finned pilot whale (0.28) and the killer whale (0.22) and is more similar to working Asian elephants (0.13). ?The article is open access . ?All the best, Theoni? -- Theoni Photopoulou, Postdoctoral Fellow Institute for Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa Centre for Statistics in Ecology Environment and Conservation, University of Cape Town, South Africa " Be silly. Be honest. Be kind " Ralph Waldo Emerson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dolphin at dolphintale.com Sat Jun 17 20:54:35 2017 From: dolphin at dolphintale.com (Scott Taylor) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 13:54:35 +1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Request for assistance: A global review of Stranding Guidelines, Policies and Legislation Message-ID: <41A14A51-4949-4E93-A3F4-CE0C49E67959@dolphintale.com> Hello MARMAM colleagues: I am conducting research for a marine animal rescue organisation. I am preparing a report focused on National regulations, legislation, and operational guidelines regarding the rescue and rehabilitation of marine animals, with a special focus on marine mammals. Can you direct me to relevant publications describing regulations and guidelines regarding these issues? I have searched a variety of websites and found various documents but few seem relevant. The intersection between wildlife protection, stranding recording organisations, activism?s concerns, and scientific research, effectively buries what I am seeking. I am looking for ways to get beneath a lot of obscuring general and/or highly specific information. Our interest is regarding the legalities, requirements, and standards relative to live standings, their care, rehabilitation, and release particularly, but includes policies and guidelines regarding euthanasia, necropsies, and data retention and reporting. Any help you can give is very much appreciated. If you have any questions about this project, or how you might assist our research, please do not hesitate to inquire. Kind regards, Dr. C. Scott Taylor Exec. Dir. Cetacean Studies Institute Australia From research at pacificwhale.org Thu Jun 22 15:30:54 2017 From: research at pacificwhale.org (PWF Research Department) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:30:54 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Opening: Research Assistant Message-ID: Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) has one immediate opening for a Research Assistant. The position is based on Maui, Hawaii in the Research Department of Pacific Whale Foundation. PWF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through research, education, and conservation. Our researchers have studied whales and dolphins throughout the Pacific for over 30 years and currently conduct projects in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. The Research Assistant assists with our ongoing Hawai?i and Australia research projects. This position is based at the PWF headquarters in Maui, Hawai?i, where the majority of our research takes place. This is not an entry-level position. The RA is expected to assist the research staff in maintaining a productive Research Department. Specific responsibilities include data collection, data management, statistical analyses, writing of reports and manuscripts for publication, public outreach events, and assisting with marketing and fundraising efforts. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Data entry and archival tasks - Data processing and analysis - Data quality control - Photo-identification, matching of whale flukes and/or dolphin dorsal fins - Maintenance of photo-id catalogs - Integration of disparate data (photographs, attribute data, and geospatial information) into a relational database (e.g., Discovery, Access) - Data collection aboard a dedicated research vessel - Data collection using a theodolite - Skipper and trailer the research vessel - Maintenance of research equipment - Written preparation of publishable materials, for which appropriate credit will be given - Train other PWF employees and teach classes as needed - Participate in educational outreach events as needed - Temporary re-location to any of our various field sites (e.g. Australia) for extended periods, as needed - Assistance with public outreach programs (e.g. interpretive education programs) - Assistance with marketing and fundraising efforts - Supervision of volunteers and/or interns - Training of staff and/or interns - Further duties may be assigned as necessary according to the needs and requirements of the Research Department. QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate degree, such as M.Sc. or Ph.D. in marine biology or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of working experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience - Excellent knowledge of marine mammalogy - Experience operating small vessels around marine mammals - Proven ability to publish and present scientific research and translate findings for a general audience - Intermediate or advanced knowledge of database management and statistical software (eg. R, Microsoft Access, SQL, ArcGIS, Distance, Mark-Recapture software) - Scientific programming in R and/or Python - Experience integrating geospatial datasets in GIS/ArcGIS and other geographic information systems - Previous experience with photo-identification - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines - Mental and physical stamina to ensure long days in the field, under intense sunlight, while collecting data according to a set protocol - Applicants must possess a valid driver?s license and be able to pass a background check APPLICATION PROCESS Please send your CV and covering letter as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to *research at pacificwhale.org * - No phone calls or drop-ins, please. Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America or legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Closing Date: July 15, 2017 *The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time. Pacific Whale Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* *Research Department* Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793, USA Phone: +1 808-856-8338 Email: research at pacificwhale.org Website: www.pacificwhale.org -- 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 simo.pani at inwind.it Fri Jun 23 09:28:47 2017 From: simo.pani at inwind.it (simo.pani at inwind.it) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:28:47 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on aerial surveys in the Mediterranean Sea Message-ID: <1329088729.1336451498235327700.JavaMail.httpd@webmail-06.iol.local> Dear colleagues, the following paper is available for download. All the best, Simone PanigadaPresident, Tethys Research Institute Article title: ESTIMATING CETACEAN DENSITY AND ABUNDANCE IN THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA THROUGH AERIAL SURVEYS: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT Article reference: DSRII4239 Journal title: Deep-Sea Research Part II Corresponding author: Dr Simone Panigada First author: Dr Simone Panigada Final version published online: 22-Jun-2017 DOI information: 10.1016/j.dsr2.2017.04.018 AbstractSystematic, effective monitoring of animal population parameters underpins successful conservation strategy and wildlife management, but it is often neglected in many regions, including much of the Mediterranean Sea. Nonetheless, a series of systematic multispecies aerial surveys was carried out in the seas around Italy to gather important baseline information on cetacean occurrence, distribution and abundance. The monitored areas included the Pelagos Sanctuary, the Tyrrhenian Sea, portions of the Seas of Corsica and Sardinia, the Ionian Seas as well as the Gulf of Taranto. Overall, approximately 48,000 km were flown in either spring, summer and winter between 2009?2014, covering an area of 444,621 km2. The most commonly observed species were the striped dolphin and the fin whale, with 975 and 83 recorded sightings, respectively. Other sighted cetacean species were the common bottlenose dolphin, the Risso's dolphin, the sperm whale, the pilot whale and the Cuvier's beaked whale. Uncorrected model- and design-based estimates of density and abundance for striped dolphins and fin whales were produced, resulting in a best estimate (model-based) of around 95,000 striped dolphins (CV=11.6%; 95% CI=92,900?120,300) occurring in the Pelagos Sanctuary, Central Tyrrhenian and Western Seas of Corsica and Sardinia combined area in summer 2010. Estimates were also obtained for each individual study region and year. An initial attempt to estimate perception bias for striped dolphins is also provided. The preferred summer 2010 uncorrected best estimate (design-based) for the same areas for fin whales was around 665 (CV=33.1%; 95% CI=350?1260). Estimates are also provided for the individual study regions and years. The results represent baseline data to develop efficient, long-term, systematic monitoring programmes, essential to evaluate trends, as required by a number of national and international frameworks, and stress the need to ensure that surveys are undertaken regularly and at a sufficient spatial scale. The management implications of the results are discussed also in light of a possible decline of fin whales abundance over the period from the mid-1990s to the present. Further work to understand changes in distribution and to allow for improved spatial models is emphasized. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1VG0F3Ruf11rIg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From simo.pani at inwind.it Fri Jun 23 09:28:57 2017 From: simo.pani at inwind.it (simo.pani at inwind.it) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:28:57 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on satellite telemetry data for fin whales Message-ID: <1214995521.1336501498235337024.JavaMail.httpd@webmail-06.iol.local> Dear colleagues, the following paper is now available online: Panigada et al. 2017. Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures. Scientific Reports. Abstract Mediterranean fin whales comprise a genetically distinct population, listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the IUCN Red List. Collisions with vessels are believed to represent the main cause of human-induced mortality. The identification of critical habitats (including migration routes) incorporating satellite telemetry data is therefore crucial to develop focussed conservation efforts. Between 2012 and 2015 thirteen fin whales were equipped with satellite transmitters, 8 in the Pelagos Sanctuary (although two ceased within two days) and 5 in the Strait of Sicily, to evaluate movements and habitat use. A hierarchical switching state-space model was used to identify transiting and area-restricted search (ARS) behaviours, believed to indicate foraging activities. All whales undertook mid- to long-distance migrations, crossing some of the world?s busiest maritime routes. Areas where the animals predominantly engaged in ARS behaviour were identified in both study areas. The telemetry data were compared with results from ecosystem niche modelling, and showed that 80% of tagged whale positions was near (<7?km) the closest suitable habitat. The results contribute to the view that precautionary management should include establishment of a coordinated and dynamic basin-wide management scheme; if appropriate, this may include the establishment of protected areas by specific regional Conventions. You can download a pdf copy at the following link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-03560-9 or send an email to: panigada69 at gmail.com Best regards, Simone PanigadaPresident, Tethys Research Institute -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jj_alava at yahoo.com Tue Jun 20 20:06:01 2017 From: jj_alava at yahoo.com (Juan Jose Alava) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:06:01 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on Mitigating cetacean bycatch in coastal Ecuador: Governance challenges for small-scale fisheries References: <515176758.2879580.1498014361649.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <515176758.2879580.1498014361649@mail.yahoo.com> Dear ColleaguesI hope you are doing well. I would like to let you know that an article (in press) on Mitigating cetacean bycatch in coastalEcuador: Governance challenges for small-scale fisheries has beenpublished in Marine Policy.? Mitigating cetacean bycatch in coastal Ecuador:Governance challenges for small-scale fisheriesJuan Jos?Alava, Bradley Tatar, Mar?a Jos? Barrag?n, Cristina Castro, Patricia Rosero,Judith Denkinger, Pedro J. Jim?nez, Ra?l Carvajal, Jorge Samaniego https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.05.025 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X16308508 Highlights?Bycatch is a continued conservationthreat for cetaceans in Ecuador's waters.?Government actions to address andmanage bycatch of cetaceans are insufficient.?Empowering fishers? governance iscrucial to mitigate cetacean bycatch.?AbstractBycatch of marine fauna bysmall-scale (artisanal) fisheries is an important anthropogenic mortality sourceto several species of cetaceans, including humpback whales and odontocetes, inEcuador's marine waters. Long-term monitoring actions and varied conservationefforts have been conducted by non-governmental organizations along theEcuadorian coast, pointing toward the need for a concerted mitigation plan andactions to hamper cetaceans? bycatch. Nevertheless, little has currently beendone by the government and regional authorities to address marine mammalinteractions with fisheries in eastern Pacific Ocean artisanal fisheries. Thisstudy provides a review of Ecuador's current status concerning cetaceanbycatch, and explores the strengths and weaknesses of past and current programsaiming to tackle the challenges of bycatch mitigation. To bolster our appraisalof the policies, a synthesis of fishers? perceptions of the bycatch problem ispresented in concert with recommendations for fostering fishing community-basedconservation practices integrated with policies to mitigate cetacean bycatch.Our appraisal, based upon the existing literature, indicates a situation ofincreasing urgency. Taking into consideration the fishers? perceptions andattitudes, fisheries governance in Ecuador should draw inspiration from a trulybottom-up, participatory framework based on stakeholder engagement processes;if it is based on a top-down, regulatory approach, it is less likely tosucceed. To carry out this process, a community-based conservation programs toprovide conditions for empowering fishing communities is recommend. This wouldserve as an initial governance framework for fishery policy for conservingmarine mammals while maximizing the economic benefits from sustainablesmall-scale fisheries in Ecuador. Keywords: Marine mammals; Dolphins; Humpback whale; Bycatch; Small-scale fisheries; Fisheries governance; Ecuador Please,feel free to request a pdf copy at j.alava at oceans.ubc.ca BestWishes!!!JuanJose Alava??-----------------------------------------------------------------Juan Jose Alava, PhD? Institute for theOceans and Fisheries Faculty of Science, The University of British Columbia AERL 313.02-2202 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4?Canada http://oceans.ubc.ca/juan-jose-alava/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juan_Jose_Alava/contributions?ev=prf_act https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=J_hAHnwAAAAJ&hl=en Research Scientist Ocean Pollution Research Program (OPRP) Coastal Ocean Research Institute (CORI) Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Vancouver, BC, Canada?Adjunct ProfessorResource and Environmental Management, Faculty of Environment, Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6,Canada E-mail: jalavasa at sfu.ca https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juan_Jose_Alava/contributions?ev=prf_act -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pierregallego at yahoo.com Fri Jun 23 04:04:22 2017 From: pierregallego at yahoo.com (Pierre Gallego) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:04:22 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Some positions left for the humpback whale volunteer program in Tofo, Mozambique Message-ID: Humpback whale volunteer program in Tofo, Mozambique This research volunteer program is organized by Odyssea (www.odyssea.lu ) and Underwater Africa (www.underwaterafrica.com ) and takes place from July 15th till September 15th 2017 in Tofo, Mozambique. The normal duration of the program is 2 weeks but can be extended. The aim of the program is to introduce volunteers to humpback whale research techniques in the field. Volunteers will gain first hand experience in photo-identification, behavioural data acquisition, drone handling, acoustics and biopsy sampling. This is a unique opportunity to learn these skills in the field. In addition, volunteers will have the opportunity to scuba dive (scuba lessons available) and snorkel in order to participate in whale shark and manta ray research. Our scientists have also just started a bull shark research program. For more information on the available positions, on dates and prices, please visit www.underwaterafrica.com or contact me at info at odyssea.lu Dr Pierre Gallego President of Odyssea -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maja.nimak-wood at gardline.com Wed Jun 21 02:24:18 2017 From: maja.nimak-wood at gardline.com (Maja Nimak-Wood) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:24:18 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] JOB ADVERT: Marine Wildlife Report Writer Message-ID: Marine Wildlife Report Writer Application Deadline 14 July 2017 As a Marine Wildlife Report Writer you will be responsible for the analysis, interpretation and presentation of marine wildlife data in reports to our clients. You will be one of the team responsible for the collation of field data pertaining to marine wildlife, collected in the field by Marine Mammal Observers and Passive Acoustic Monitoring System Operatives. You will work closely with the Report Manager, Project Managers, other Report Writers and consultancy team to ensure the production and delivery of accurate quality controlled reports, to agreed client specifications, often within tight timescales. You will need to communicate and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders across the Gardline group of companies. The successful candidate should be of environmental degree calibre, and demonstrate a sound knowledge of the marine environment with both a scientific and commercial awareness. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. It is essential that they have good problem solving skills and the ability to communicate complex science at public and technical understanding levels. An understanding of marine mammal ecology, their identification and associated legislation (particularly within the UK) are essential to the role. Previous experience of conducting marine mammal mitigation, marine wildlife impact assessment, interpretation of acoustic detections or conducting marine mammal research would be desirable. The ideal candidate must be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. It would also be beneficial if you have experience of using and understanding Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS and statistical software packages. There will also be the opportunity to participate in occasional field surveys, up to 60 days offshore per annum. 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Assessing the relationship between cetacean strandings (Tursiops truncatus and Stenella coeruleoalba) and fishery pressure indicators in Sicily (Mediterranean Sea) within the framework of the EU Habitats Directive Cetacean strandings are a constant phenomenon that occurs on coastlines; mortality is related to several factors but commercial fishing is considered one of the main pressures, in the Mediterranean, that can impact small cetacean species such as common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba). Since all eight species of cetaceans residing in the Mediterranean Sea are listed in the Habitats Directive, there is a legislative and management need to survey and report their conservation status every 6 years. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship, in Sicily, between strandings of two species and the fishery capacity, using records from 1995 to 2012. Positions and densities of all the strandings were compared with values of engine power from all the fishing vessels registered in 48 Sicilian ports. In addition, the relationship between strandings and the wild population at sea was investigated. Results showed that trends of fishing capacity and strandings both decreased, with a strong positive association. Trends were also confirmed when data were grouped into ?6-year periods? or into different geographical sub-areas. Strandings were clustered near ports with higher fishing capacities; S. coeruleoalba records were distributed more homogenously along the coastline compared to T. truncatus, whose strandings were mostly distributed on the southern coastline, where the fishing capacity of bottom otter trawls was greater. The ratio between the two cetacean species was similar both for strandings and at-sea populations. Results show that fishing capacity is a pertinent indicator of pressure/threat to small cetacean species, and stranding records could complement at-sea data to assess population status within the framework of EU Directives Paper at:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317256592_Assessing_the_relationship_between_cetacean_strandings_Tursiops_truncatus_and_Stenella_coeruleoalba_and_fishery_pressure_indicators_in_Sicily_Mediterranean_Sea_within_the_framework_of_the_EU_Habitats_ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From adwhitt at gmail.com Sat Jun 24 16:15:17 2017 From: adwhitt at gmail.com (Amy Whitt) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2017 18:15:17 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Nearshore abundance & distribution of marine mammals in New Jersey waters Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce a recent publication on marine mammals off New Jersey. *Whitt, A.D., J.A. Powell, A.G. Richardson, and J.R. Bosyk. 2015. * *Abundance and distribution of marine mammals in nearshore * *waters off New Jersey, USA**. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 15:45?59.* Abstract: Marine mammal abundance and distribution in New Jersey?s nearshore waters are not well known due to limited dedicated studies. The first year-round systematic surveys were conducted to determine the spatial/temporal distribution and estimate the abundance of marine mammals in this region prior to wind power development. Eight marine mammal species were observed: North Atlantic right whale (*Eubalaena glacialis*), humpback whale (*Megaptera novaeangliae*), minke whale (*Balaenoptera acutorostrata*), fin whale (*Balaenoptera physalus*), bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops **truncatus*), common dolphin (*Delphinus delphis*), harbour porpoise (*Phocoena phocoena*) and harbour seal (*Phoca vitulina*). Results indicate clear seasonal patterns in distribution and abundance. The fin whale, humpback whale and bottlenose dolphin were sighted during all seasons. The abundance of large whales in the study area was relatively low while the abundance of dolphin and porpoise species was high and largely seasonal. The bottlenose dolphin was the most abundant species; however, abundance was high only during spring and summer. Common dolphins and harbour porpoises were common in the study area during winter and spring. These baseline data will be used to assess potential environmental impacts of the construction and operation of offshore wind power facilities in this region. The paper is available online* https://tinyurl.com/y7da6wn4 * Or via email request to *amy at azuraco.com * Cheers, Amy -- *Amy D. Whitt, M.E.M.* CEO, Senior Scientist Azura Consulting LLC WOSB | EDWOSB *c* 870-919-2636 *o* 972-905-1416 www.azuraco.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) were especially abundant (s=111, n=209) and the number of blue whales (B. musculus) seen (s=12, n=16) exceeded the total previously reported from Irish waters, but 43% of balaenopterid sightings (s=98, n=172) were not identified to species level. Data for all balaenopterid whales were pooled and generalised additive models applied to identify environmental variables that predicted whale density and to estimate abundance and the spatial distribution of density. Depth range and chlorophyll-a concentration were significant predictors of whale presence, and depth and sea floor rugosity were significant predictors of group size. There appeared to be an influx of whales in September and October and the predicted abundance peaked in October with an estimate of 138 (95% CI 121?151) whales. Analysis of the direction of movement of whales showed no significant bias in any one direction. Feeding behaviour was observed in both whale species and circumstantial evidence suggested that they were aggregating to exploit seasonally abundant northern krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica). Chasing behaviour observed among fin whales was interpreted as evidence that this aggregation also provided opportunities for social interaction related to their reproductive cycle. The PSB may provide a link between the high latitude summer feeding habitats of krill-feeding whales and a chain of highly productive habitats in the Eastern Boundary Upwelling Ecosystems and we suggest that whales may migrate southwards in autumn along this eastern route to the northwest African upwelling zones, where productivity peaks in winter. Copies are available from the publisher at: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1VG0F3Ruf11r6y Alternatively, contact mickbaines at gmail.com for a pdf file. -- Mick Baines www.wildscope.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The papers in the special issue then discuss: 1) the need to advance taxonomy for cetaceans, appropriate definitions for *populations, subspecies and species* and the rationale for relying largely on genetic data; 2) review recent studies that have used genetic data to delimit cetacean subspecies and species; 3) review analytical methods used for such studies; 4) evaluate the performance of different commonly-used metrics for subspecies delimitation; 5) present a new application of the Random Forests method to subspecies delimitation; and 6) provide guidelines and quantitative criteria for use in future studies of cetacean subspecies. The guidelines and criteria are not intended to be applied rigidly but should promote consistent taxonomic arguments. The authors hope the set will evolve with the oversight of the Society for Marine Mammalogy taxonomy committee. A list of the papers that appear in the special issue is below. All of the papers are available online at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.2017.33.is sue-S1/issuetoc Cheers, Karen Martien, on behalf of all co-authors Papers in special issue: Schwartz, M.K. and D.J. Boness. Marine mammal subspecies in the age of genetics: introductory remarks from the Associate Editor and Editor-in-Chief of *Marine Mammal Science*. Taylor, B.L., W.F. Perrin, R.R. Reeves, P.E. Rosel, J.Y. Wang, F. Cipriano, C.S. Baker, and R.L. Brownell, Jr. Why we should develop guidelines and quantitative standards for using genetic data to delimit subspecies for data-poor organisms like cetaceans. Martien, K.K., M.S. Leslie, B.L. Taylor, P.A. Morin, F.I. Archer, B.L. Hancock-Hanser, P.E. Rosel, N.L. Volymer, A. Viricel, and F. Cipriano. Analytical approaches to subspecies delimitation with genetic data. Rosel, P.E., B.L. Taylor, B.L. Hancock-Hanser, P.A. Morin, F.I. Archer, A.R. Lang, S.L. Mesnick, V.L. Pease, W.F. Perrin, K.M. Robertson, M.S. Leslie, A. Berta, F. Cipriano, K.M. Parsons, A. Viricel, N.L. Vollmer, and K.K. Martien. A review of molecular genetic markers and analytical approaches that have been used for delimiting marine mammal subspecies and species. Rosel, P.E., B.L. Hancock-Hanser, F.I. Archer, K.M. Robertson, K.K. Martien, M.S. Leslie, A. Berta, F. Cipriano, A. Viricel, K.A. Viaud-Martinez, and B.L. Taylor. Examining metrics and magnitudes of molecular genetic differentiation used to delimit cetacean subspecies based on mitochondrial DNA control region sequences. Archer, F.I., K.K. Martien, and B.L. Taylor. Diagnosability of mtDNA with Random Forests: using sequence data to delimit subspecies. Taylor, B.L., F.I. Archer, K.K. Martien, P.E. Rosel, B.L. Hancock-Hanser, A.R. Lang, M.S. Leslie, S.L. Mesnick, P.A. Morin, V.L. Pease, W.F. Perrin, K.M. Robertson, K.M. Parsons, A. Viricel, N.L. Vollmer, F. Cipriano, R.R. Reeves, M. Kr?tzen, and C.S. Baker. Guidelines and quantitative standards to improve consistency in cetacean subspecies and species delimitation relying on molecular genetic data. -- Karen K. Martien, Ph.D. Southwest Fisheries Science Center 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Phone: 858-546-7058 Fax: 858-546-7003 Karen.Martien at noaa.gov http://swfsc.noaa.gov/mmtd-mmgenetics -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ana.rubiogarcia at zeehondencentrum.nl Mon Jun 26 09:59:40 2017 From: ana.rubiogarcia at zeehondencentrum.nl (=?UTF-8?Q?Ana_Rubio_Garc=C3=ADa_=7C_Zeehondencentrum?=) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:59:40 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] Sealcentre Pieterburen Vet Internship 2017 Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We are opening a new vet intern position! VETERINARY DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP ? SEALCENTRE PIETERBUREN The Sealcentre Pieterburen, the Netherlands, has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern to work in our Veterinary and Seal Care Departments. This position is scheduled to start in October 2017 and lasts one year and previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is a plus. The Sealcentre?s Veterinary Department includes two veterinarians and two veterinary interns. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic candidate who will join our team and will work closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: daily care of animals, transport of live/dead marine animals, maintenance of daily nutritional and medical records, sampling for various research projects, and data entry. Additional duties and projects may be assigned by staff. The intern is required to find its own transportation to Pieterburen and we provide housing (gas, electricity, water and internet included), meals and health insurance. This position is unpaid. The intern should expect to be scheduled to cover a variety of shifts including weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate should be mature and motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent observational and communication skills (a fluent English level is required). Due to Visa requirements we are currently only able to accept applicants with a European passport. The deadline for applications is July 31st 2017. Interested applicants should submit a copy of the CV, an intention letter and two recommendation letters. Note that the application materials should be in English. Applications and questions should be submitted to vet at zeehondencentrum.nl indicating in the subject VETERINARY INTERN 2017. For more information about the Sealcentre Pieterburen visit www.zeehondencentrum.nl Kind regards, *Ana Rubio Garc?a* *Head of the Veterinary & Research Department* Mobile phone: +31 (0)6 12 981154 Email: ana.rubiogarcia at zeehondencentrum.nl Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen. Healthy sea, happy seal. Hoofdstraat 94a 9968 AG Pieterburen T +31 (0)595 526 526 E: info at zeehondencentrum.nl I: www.zeehondencentrum.nl [image: cid:image004.jpg at 01D1D2D4.6A844C90] P Please consider the environment. Think before printing. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1218 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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No fewer than 22 cetacean species have been recorded in Galician waters over the years. Some, such as bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, short-beaked common dolphins, and mike whales have been recorded quite frequently by the BDRI since 2014.? Program Description:?The BDRI internship program is an exciting opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in a career in marine science to obtain field and laboratory training in marine mammals and marine birds research. Interns can expect to gain a solid foundation in ecology and sociobiology with a focus on cetaceans ethology, habitat use, and communication. As an intern, you will be encouraged to work hard and gain an insight of what it is actually like to work as a marine mammal researcher. Interns will be trained to participate with multiple research projects involving a combination of boat-based and land-based surveys, laboratory work (photo-identification, GIS, bioacoustics, diet analysis, diving behaviour, video analysis, database work, etc), and strandings (response, rescue, necropsy, and data collection). The BDRI is a very international environment, and the everyday working language is English.? Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications:The internship is open to all applicants 18 years of age or older. An academic background in biology, veterinary or natural science, coupled with motivation, willingness to work hard and interest in field research make the most qualified individuals. This post brings the opportunity to be trained by the BDRI' researchers in data collection and processing. A strong interest in marine biology and conservation, self-motivation, and the desire to spend long hours in the field and office are required. The field schedule is variable and involves working at night (as part of our new research project about noctural/acoustic behaviour of bottlenose dolphins) and during the day. Laboratory work days typically last six hours and field days typically exceed seven hours and occur approximately several times per week. Weekends are generally off.? Internship start and end dates are flexible but the position requires a minimum of 30 days continuous commitment sometime between 1st July through to end November 2017.? The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is an internships/tuition fee including the accommodation in an apartment, supervision, training, use of equipment, and other expenses derived of your participation (access to wifi, field trips, use of research vessel). Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain).??Approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Positions are open until filled.? Please download the internships general information at: Interested candidates should submit an application with the following: ? - A cover letter including your availability, i.e. preferred time period (1 page only);? - A resume describing training, experience and relevant skills (2 pages only);? - BDRI's application form, you can download from Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to: severine at thebdri.com For more information about BDRI's research and conservation work, please visit www.thebdri.com or our Facebook page. Best regards, and see you on site! 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Here, we examined sex differences in behavioural development among calf and juvenile bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) from two years pre-weaning to two years post-weaning and whether these differences were consistent, or not, with three non-mutually exclusive hypotheses regarding the function of the juvenile period: the social skills, protection/safety, and energy allocation hypothesis. All hypotheses received some support, but strikingly so for females. First, sex differences in the nature and quality of juvenile social bonds appear to foreshadow adult association patterns. Juveniles had a greater proportion of same-sex associates than calves. Second, although neither sex increased their number of associates from infancy to juvenility, a pattern that might mitigate predation risk, avoidance between juveniles and adult males suggests that both sexes reduce the likelihood of conspecific aggression. This pattern was more marked for juvenile females. Third, females, but not males, increased foraging rates from late infancy to the early juvenile period, even surpassing typical adult female foraging rates. This is likely related to the future energetic demands of maternal investment and skill development required for specialized foraging tactics, which are female biased in this population. This study provides a first step towards understanding the transition into independence for cetaceans, insight into how sex differences develop and a glimpse into the function of the juvenile period. The article is available for free for until July 27th at https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1VAfTmjLihxt If you would like a pdf or have any questions, or just want to geek out about juveniles with me! please email myself at (ewakrzyszczyk at gmail.com). Please also see my website ( http://ewakrzyszczyk.weebly.com) for a popular science type article regarding this new publication. Thank you, -- Ewa Krzyszczyk, PhD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Georgetown University Website: http://ewakrzyszczyk.weebly.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewakrzyszczyk/ Academia.edu: https://georgetown.academia.edu/EwaKrzyszczyk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The participant was first trained to copy three familiar behaviors on command (training phase) and then was tested for her ability to generalize the learned ?Do as the other does? command to a different set of three familiar behaviors (testing phase). We found that the beluga (1) was capable of learning the copy command signal ?Do what-the-other-does?; (2) exhibited high matching accuracy for trained behaviors (mean = 84% of correct performance) after making the first successful copy on command; (3) copied successfully the new set of three familiar generali- zation behaviors that were untrained to the copy command (range of first copy = 12 to 35 tri- als); and (4) deployed a high level of matching accuracy (mean = 83%) after making the first copy of an untrained behavior on command. This is the first evidence of contextual imitation of intransitive (body-oriented) movements in the beluga and adds to the reported findings on production imitation of sounds in this species and production imitation of sounds and motor actions in several cetaceans, especially dolphins and killer whales. Collectively these find- ings highlight the notion that cetaceans have a natural propensity at skillfully and proficiently matching the sounds and body movements demonstrated by conspecifics, a fitness- enhancing propensity in the context of cooperative hunting and anti-predatory defense tac- tics, and of alliance formation strategies that have been documented in these species? A open access PDF may be obtained from PLOS ONE: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0178906#sec014 All the best, Jos? -- Dr. Jos? Fco. Zamorano Abramson. Investigador del Centro de Estudios Avanzados Universidad de Playa Ancha Calle Traslavi?a 450, Vi?a del Mar, Chile http://www.upla.cl/estudiosavanzados/es/investigadores/jose-francisco-zamorano-abramson/ ORCID Id: orcid.org/0000-0001-7106-6419 RESEARCHE Id: B-3990-2012 Departamento de Psicobiolog?a Facultad de Psicolog?a Universidad Complutense de Madrid Campus de Somosaguas 28223 Madrid, Spain -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From DHeinemann at mmc.gov Fri Jun 16 11:57:35 2017 From: DHeinemann at mmc.gov (Dennis Heinemann) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:57:35 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] eDNA workshop Message-ID: A few months ago I sought information on marine mammal research activities involving eDNA. Quite a few people from around the world responded and I found a few others from the literature and on the web. As part of efforts to bring MM eDNA researchers together, I worked with a couple of the respondents to prepare and submit a proposal for an eDNA workshop at the upcoming MMS Biennial Conference in Halifax. Unfortunately, the proposal was not accepted, so we will have to look for another opportunity to bring everyone together. You will hear from me again regarding other efforts to foster communication among eDNA researchers. Thanks again for everyone?s interest. Dennis Heinemann, PhD Director of Science U.S. Marine Mammal Commission email: dheinemann at mmc.gov web: www.mmc.gov twitter: @MarineMammalCom Click here to sign up for the MMC Newsletter The Marine Mammal Commission is an Independent Agency of the Federal Government -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org Tue Jun 27 09:39:42 2017 From: dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org (Dylan Walker) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:39:42 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Final call: World Cetacean Alliance Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course Message-ID: Dear MARMAMERS, Please find our call for applicants below: *World Cetacean Alliance Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course * This year, the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is holding an intensive 5-day training programme to become a certified WCA Responsible Whale Watching Guide. *Dates:* Monday 17th ? Friday 21st July 2017 *Location:* WCA Headquarters, Brighton, UK *WCA?s Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course* The course will include: * WCA Responsible Whale Watcher course and certification * Lectures and training from seasoned professionals, including: WCA CEO Dylan Walker; Ian Rowlands from WhaleFest and Gina Gow from Incredible Oceans * Workshops * Guide training * Data collection and feedback * Practical activities, including boat work * Final presentation/assessment After successful completion of the course, participants will be placed on a database of qualified guides from where WCA Partners andaffiliates will be able to select suitable candidates for internship and guiding opportunities. Any successful placement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the WCA Partner or affiliate. *Applications* * Limited places available, so early application is strongly encouraged. * Please send a full CV (maximum two pages) and a cover letter, including: previous experience, why you would like to participate in the course and, what you hope to achieve after completing the course to projects at worldcetaceanalliance.org * Applications will be open until 30th June, and places will be confirmed by 4th July 2017. 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Position Information: 40 hrs per week; Monday through Friday. Position is for 6 months minimum starting in August 2017. Start data is negotiable but candidates who can start August 1st, 2017 are preferred. Position may be extended for another 6 months pending performance and funding. Location: This position is located at the University of South Carolina Beaufort at the Bluffton campus. Bluffton, SC is located only 20 minutes from Hilton Head Island, SC. The campus is 10 minutes from the May River and 15 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. About Our Lab: Our research lab strives to understand the sensory and neurobiology of marine organisms. Specifically, we are interested in brain architecture, hearing of fish and marine mammals, and acoustic communication of aquatic vertebrates. The more applied part of our research program focuses on studies that investigate how natural and man-made stressors impact the brain, hearing, and acoustic communication. These stressors include man-made chemicals, harmful algal blooms, noise pollution, and climate change. Much of our current funding is focused on soundscape ecology and the impacts of noise pollution on marine organisms. Please see the following website for more information: http://www.uscb.edu/montie and check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MarineNeuroLabAtUSCB/. Duties Include: (1) Estuarine soundscape research. (2) Sound production studies with fish and bottlenose dolphins. (3) Impacts of dredging on marine organisms. (4) Active acoustics to study fish spawning aggregations. (5) Juvenile fish sampling using seine nets. (6) Bottlenose dolphin abundance, distribution, and photo-identification. (7) Participation in dolphin research excursions aboard an ecotourism boat. The internship will focus on analyzing and interpreting previously collected acoustic data using our DSG-Ocean Recorders. The intern will participate in juvenile fish sampling through the use of seine nets. In addition, the intern will participate in one field trip per week aboard an ecotourism vessel performing bottlenose dolphin abundance and photo-ID surveys. There will be some opportunities for additional field work, including dolphin surveys, deployment and retrieval of stationary and towed acoustic recorders, and participation in active acoustic surveys. Qualifications: The internship is designed for undergraduates who have recently graduated and are interested in gaining experience in marine bioacoustics. Experience with Adobe Audition, Excel, and MATLAB preferred. Students in computational science majors are urged to apply. Boat experience is preferred but not mandatory. Evidence of good communication skills through interaction with public is also a bonus. Good organizational and writing skills are a necessity. Pending performance, the intern has the option to apply to the College of Charleston Graduate Program in Marine Biology since Dr. Montie is an adjunct and can serve as a primary adviser. How to Apply: Please email a C.V. with GPA, a writing sample, and two reference contacts to Dr. Eric Montie (emontie at uscb.edu). If you have questions concerning the position, please email or phone (843) 208-8107. Eric W. Montie Associate Professor of Biology Department of Natural Sciences University of South Carolina Beaufort Science and Technology Building Office: Room 103 Lab: Room 116 One University Boulevard Bluffton, SC 29909 Office Phone: (843) 208-8107 Fax: (843) 208-8294 Email: emontie at uscb.eu https://www.uscb.edu/montie https://www.facebook.com/MarineNeuroLabAtUSCB/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Please include a short summary biography in your resume or email, overall your resume should highlight your marine mammal and/or marbled murrelet monitoring and research experiences (e.g., approximate number of hours of observation, etc), as well as education, relevant trainings, which clients projects were for (e.g. agencies) and which company/organization you worked for, and dates you did the work. Let me know if you will need lodging to work in the Seattle area. Typical hourly pay will be $20-$30/hour and will depend on experience; staff need to be available and able to remain on site (typically shore or ferries) for long days (up to 11 hours) with minimal breaks; overtime will be paid; some accommodation (mileage, lodging, modest per diem) for those needing to travel to work sites is available but preference given to Seattle-based monitors. I will be on vacation the week of July 4th, best to reach out ASAP and start the conversation. 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URL: From immacoordinator at gmail.com Fri Jun 30 09:09:25 2017 From: immacoordinator at gmail.com (MMPATF IMMA) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:09:25 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Early Registrations of Interest: Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in Freshwater Environments SMM Workshop (Oct 2017) Message-ID: *Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in Freshwater Environments Workshop* 22nd Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) Biennial Conference, Sunday October 29th 2017, Halifax N.S., Canada (Venue TBA) *Point of Contact* Michael J. Tetley IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (IUCN-MMPATF), www.marinemammalhabitat.org (email: immacoordinator(a)gmail.com) Maximum Number of Participants: 30 The IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (IUCN-MMPATF) is in the process of identifying a global network of Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs). IMMAs are a place-based conservation tool identifying discrete portions of habitat, important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be delineated and managed for conservation. Across 2016-2021 a series of regional workshops of assembled experts to identify IMMAs is underway. Two workshops have been completed so far for the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Islands regions, and four workshops are in preparation for the North East Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia, Western Indian Ocean, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast and Central Pacific regions. Marine mammal species recognized by the Society for Marine Mammalogy Committee on Taxonomy which occur in freshwater ecosystems, such as River Dolphins, Sirenians, and Pinnipeds, present a different scenario and application of the current IMMA Users Guidance. The IMMA Selection Criteria therefore requires further consideration and consultation with leading experts before their application in these freshwater environments. In comparison to purely marine environments, freshwater habitats (large estuaries, rivers, river basins, lakes, and inland seas) are subject to differing ecological drivers, research considerations, and conservation management. The aim of the Workshop on IMMAs in Freshwater Environments is to initiate a discussion with experts on the identification and utilisation of the IMMA tool for enhancing protection efforts for marine mammals utilising freshwater areas (including Marine Protected Areas, RAMSAR sites, Key Biodiversity Areas, and other area based measures). This will be achieved through a combination of symposium and technical sessions with key experts in the field of research and conservation for these species; gaining recommendations on the integration of marine mammal species in freshwater areas into the Task Force Regional Expert Workshop series; and collecting an early Areas of Interest (AoI) list which can serve to create future candidate IMMA submissions. Outputs of the Workshop: (i) Provide an avenue of engagement between the Task Force and the freshwater mammal research and conservation community. (ii) Collect recommendations to strengthen the IMMA Users Guidance documentation with further consideration to freshwater habitats, including specific case studies. (iii) Gather initial advice for formulating a strategy for incorporating freshwater environments into the IUCN-MMPATF global expert workshop process. (iv) Collate a list of preliminary Areas of Interest (AoI) for future candidate IMMA submissions. Be advised that the registration process for attending the workshop is processed alongside registration for the main SMM Conference Programme. This also includes variable costs for participation based on the early bird ($80 USD) before July 13th, and ordinary ($90 USD) after July 13th registration deadlines. In addition participants who are not registering for the main SMM Conference Programme will also need to pay an additional registration fee to attend the workshop ($40 USD). Please contact the IMMA Coordinator (immacoordinator(a)gmail.com) before July 11th if you would like to register your early interest to attend the IUCN-MMPATF Workshop on IMMAs in Freshwater Environments. At this time there is no additional support available to assist potential participants with travel, accommodation, or other associated costs for participating in the workshop. For additional information about the IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force and the global effect to identify Important Marine Mammal Areas please visit www.marinemammalhabitat.org Sincerely Michael J. Tetley - IMMA Coordinator IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (IUCN-MMPATF) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From jbromaghin at usgs.gov Wed Jun 28 11:18:03 2017 From: jbromaghin at usgs.gov (Bromaghin, Jeffrey) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:18:03 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication Announcement Message-ID: Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the availability of an early-view paper that presents a new model for the estimation of consumer diet composition using quantitative fatty acid signature analysis, a method commonly used in studies of marine species. Citation: Bromaghin, J. F., S. M. Budge, G. W. Thiemann, and K. D. Rode. 2017. Simultaneous estimation of diet composition and calibration coefficients with fatty acid signature data. Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.3179 Abstract: Knowledge of animal diets provides essential insights into their life history and ecology, although diet estimation is challenging and remains an active area of research. Quantitative fatty acid signature analysis (QFASA) has become a popular method of estimating diet composition, especially for marine species. A primary assumption of QFASA is that constants called calibration coefficients, which account for the differential metabolism of individual fatty acids, are known. In practice, however, calibration coefficients are not known, but rather have been estimated in feeding trials with captive animals of a limited number of model species. The impossibility of verifying the accuracy of feeding trial derived calibration coefficients to estimate the diets of wild animals is a foundational problem with QFASA that has generated considerable criticism. We present a new model that allows simultaneous estimation of diet composition and calibration coefficients based only on fatty acid signature samples from wild predators and potential prey. Our model performed almost flawlessly in four tests with constructed examples, estimating both diet proportions and calibration coefficients with essentially no error. We also applied the model to data from Chukchi Sea polar bears, obtaining diet estimates that were more diverse than estimates conditioned on feeding-trial calibration coefficients. Our model avoids bias in diet estimates caused by conditioning on inaccurate calibration coefficients, invalidates the primary criticism of QFASA, eliminates the need to conduct feeding trials solely for diet estimation, and consequently expands the utility of fatty acid data to investigate aspects of ecology linked to animal diets. Regards, Jeff ----------------------------------------------- Jeffrey F. Bromaghin, PhD Research Statistician USGS Alaska Science Center Marine Ecosystems Office 4210 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 907-786-7086 jbromaghin at usgs.gov *http://alaska.usgs.gov/science/biology/quantitative_ecology/index.php * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From n.bahamon at miami.edu Thu Jun 29 08:33:23 2017 From: n.bahamon at miami.edu (Bahamon, Nathalia) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:33:23 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Assistant Scientist position Message-ID: Good Morning, We would like to draw your attention to the following job posting for an Assistant Scientist: https://um.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5467753&user_id=&ViewAll= The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami invites applicants for an Assistant Scientist position in Marine Biology and Fisheries. This position is situated at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center Protected Resources and Biodiversity Division located in Miami, FL. We seek an experienced and productive researcher to join our group and participate in a project to assess the abundance and spatial distribution of marine mammals along the Gulf of Mexico coasts. The SEFSC Marine Mammal Program conducts intensive data collection using aerial and large vessel surveys to obtain data on the seasonal abundance and spatial distribution of marine mammals and sea turtles. The incumbent will use this newly collected data and historical databases to develop seasonal spatially explicit habitat models for marine mammals to support environmental planning and impact assessments by a variety of agencies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, Statistics or other related fields along with at least 1 year of post-doctoral experience. The position requires experience with statistical analysis to investigate species-environment relationships, management of large datasets, and production of GIS products. Applicants with experience in conducting studies of marine mammal habitats and abundance are preferred. Apply on line at: www.miami.edu/careers. Curriculum Vitae and the contact information for 3 people who can provide letters of recommendation are required. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Regards, Naomi Rose ____________________________ [13_AWILogo_ONLY] NAOMI A. ROSE, PH.D. Marine Mammal Scientist ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE 900 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, DC 20003 naomi at awionline.org T: +1 202 446 2120 ~ F: +1 202 446 2131 ~ C: +1 240 401 4269 www.awionline.org P Please consider the animals and their habitat before printing. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2553 bytes Desc: image003.jpg URL: From scerchio at gmail.com Thu Jun 29 11:06:51 2017 From: scerchio at gmail.com (Salvatore Cerchio) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:06:51 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] IndoCet Consortium and Inception workshop at the 2nd HWWC Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We wish to announce the creation of the IndoCet Consortium, an effort to formalize a Southwest Indian Ocean network for cetacean research. In order to officially launch IndoCet, we will be holding an Inception Workshop during the 2nd Humpback Whale World Congress on Reunion Island, July 3-7, 2017. As the time for the HWWC rapidly approaches we are sending this announcement to provide some brief information on the workshop, which is funded by the Indian Ocean Commission Biodiversity Program and hosted by the HWWC. The IndoCet Inception workshop will be held on the last day of the HWWC meeting, on the afternoon of July 6, 2017, and is open to all whom wish to attend. The purpose of the workshop is to officially launch the IndoCet Consortium and start the process of building membership in the Consortium. IndoCet was first conceived in November 2014 during a workshop on satellite telemetry of humpback whales in the Southwest Indian Ocean, held on Reunion Island and supported by a grant from the European Commission BEST program. Over a 2 year period the Consortium steadily developed with the efforts of a steering committee named at the original workshop and through support from the IOC and the 1st HWWC. The Consortium has now finally reached a point to officially launch and announce broadly to the marine mammal research community, and open membership to all researchers and conservationists that are interested in being involved. At the IndoCet Inception workshop, we will describe the history of the Consortium and how it developed, introduce the Memorandum of Understanding that was developed by the Steering Committee, introduce the current and the prospective members attending the workshop, and discuss the future direction and opportunities for the Consortium. If you have interest in participating in IndoCet, or attending the Inception Workshop, please send an email to info at indocet.org. Best regards, Salvatore Cerchio Violaine Dulau ********************************** Salvatore Cerchio, Ph.D. www.omuraswhale.org New England Aquarium scerchio@ neaq.org Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scerchio at whoi.edu +261-32-47-549-93 (Madagascar mobile) +1-917-796-3363 (USA mobile) +1-508-289-3677 (WHOI) Skype: scerchio -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Stephanie.Plon at nmmu.ac.za Wed Jun 28 06:38:16 2017 From: Stephanie.Plon at nmmu.ac.za (Plon, Stephanie (Dr) (Summerstrand Campus South)) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:38:16 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Spatio-temporal distribution and habitat use of cetaceans in Algoa Bay, South Africa Message-ID: <0BCEEEB2-189B-45DA-A0F2-F9666536AD27@nmmu.ac.za> Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the following paper recently published in Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK: Melly, B. L., McGregor, Hofmeyr, G. and Pl?n, S. (2017). Spatio-temporal distribution and habitat use of cetaceans in Algoa Bay, South Africa. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the U.K. doi.org/10.1017/S0025315417000340. Abstract Increasingly, baseline knowledge of habitat preferences and movement patterns of marine species is required to inform anthropogenic developments. The aim of this study was to determine baseline spatio-temporal distribution and habitat preference of cetaceans in the coastal waters of Algoa Bay. Areas of potential conflict with anthropogenic activities were also assessed. Monthly sea-based surveys were conducted between June 2008 and May 2011. A total of 500 cetacean sightings comprising six species were recorded in 106 surveys. Tursiops aduncus (Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin), Sousa plumbea (Indian Ocean humpback dolphin), Delphinus capensis (long-beaked common dolphin) and Balaenoptera brydei (Bryde?s whale) were observed year-round, while Eubalaena australis (southern right whale) and Megaptera novaeangliae (humpback whale) were recorded from May to December. A large portion of sightings were associated with a Marine Protected Area and shipping zones. Eubalaena australis, T. aduncus and S. plumbea were found inshore (water depths , 12 m), while the other species were associated with deeper waters. Tursiops aduncus were most commonly seen (233 sightings). Megaptera novaeangliae were sighted often in austral winter, with 113 sightings. Only nine D. capensis sightings were recorded. Spatial distributions of species were corrected for search effort to identify habitat preferences. A number of key observations were made, including opportunistic foraging in M. novaeangliae, and the expansion of nursery grounds for E. australis, to include Algoa Bay. Four preferred habitat areas are proposed, providing important information for conservation and management of cetaceans in Algoa Bay. The spatial approach can be used to inform future relevant management decisions elsewhere. The paper can be downloaded at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-the-marine-biological-association-of-the-united-kingdom/article/spatiotemporal-distribution-and-habitat-preferences-of-cetaceans-in-algoa-bay-south-africa/DC730A01320E443F732AEFD4253D6925 or contact me for a pdf copy. Dr. Stephanie Pl?n African Earth Observation Network (AEON)- Earth Stewardship Science Research Institute (ESSRI) Nelson Mandela University South Campus Building 12, Ground Floor, Rm 032 Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa Tel: 041-5042877 Cell: 076-3791067 Fax: 041-5832317 e-mail: stephanie.plon at nmmu.ac.za ________________________________ NOTICE: Please note that this eMail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard NMMU eMail disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.nmmu.ac.za/disclaimer/email.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sean at wildlensinc.org Tue Jun 27 15:19:38 2017 From: sean at wildlensinc.org (Sean Bogle) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:19:38 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] Vaquita Awareness Film Campaign Message-ID: <93DD101E-E1C8-472B-8749-95067B43A301@wildlensinc.org> Good day MARMAMers, International Save the Vaquita Day is coming up on July 8, 2017. Wild Lens, Inc is a nonprofit conservation media company and has released a half-hour award-winning documentary film about the plight of vaquita and efforts to save it from the brink of extinction. The film has been used by the Mexican government for diplomatic screenings with Chinese officials, and is now available to the public to help raise awareness about both local and international challenges to protecting vaquita. You can view and share the film here: http://vaquitafilm.com/watch-int You can view and share the PSA here: http://vaquitafilm.com/psa Vaquita are the world's most endangered marine mammal, with less than 30 remaining. This small cetacean is endemic to the Gulf of California, where they are under serious threat of extinction due to human activities. Illegal gill netting for totoaba, an endangered fish whose swim bladder sells for thousands in Asian medicine markets, is the greatest threat to vaquita. The Mexican government, marine biologists and conservation agencies are undertaking an ambitious and uncertain plan to capture the remaining vaquita this October, and move them to protected offshore sea-pens, where it is hoped vaquita will reproduce and begin the road the recovery. More than 35 international organizations will be hosting events for International Save the Vaquita Day. Wild Lens is partnering with Discovery Center Boise, the Mexican Consulate in Boise, and JUMP to host a multi-day, multi-venue event featuring film screenings, family activities and conservation actions. Please help us spread the word about vaquita on July 8! You can support our efforts by sharing the link to our film, visiting our Facebook page "Souls of the Vermilion Sea," and visiting us at www.vaquitafilm.com to learn more about how to help vaquita, including hosting your own screening event and community campaign. 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These include Condor, Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Society, Ecological Monographs, Ecology, Geoscience Canada, International Waterfowl Research Bureau, Journal of Wildlife Management, and Systematic Zoology; among others. If anyone is interested in any, please contact me at unionid at comcast.net for the full list. Thanks Jay Jay Cordeiro Northeast Natural History & Supply Middleboro, MA unionid at comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: