From Andrew.Temple1 at newcastle.ac.uk Wed Jan 2 02:03:54 2019 From: Andrew.Temple1 at newcastle.ac.uk (Andrew Temple) Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 10:03:54 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine megafauna catch in southwestern Indian Ocean small-scale fisheries References: Message-ID: Dear MARMAM readers, We are delighted to present our newly published open-access paper regarding the catch (including incidental catches) of marine megafauna (elasmobranchs, marine mammals and sea turtles) in southwestern Indian Ocean small-scale fisheries. Please find below the abstract and website link for the paper on both the publisher's site and researchgate. Abstract: The measurable impacts of small-scale fisheries on coastal marine ecosystems and vulnerable megafauna species (elasmobranchs, marine mammals and sea turtles) within them are largely unknown, particularly in developing countries. This study assesses megafauna catch and composition in handline, longline, bottom-set and drift gillnet fisheries of the southwestern Indian Ocean. Observers monitored 21 landing sites across Kenya, Zanzibar and northern Madagascar for 12?months in 2016?17. Landings (n?=?4666) identified 59 species, including three sea turtles, two small cetaceans and one sirenian (Dugong dugon). Primary gear threats to investigated taxa were identified as bottom-set gillnets (marine mammals, sea turtles and batoids), drift gillnets (marine mammals, batoids and sharks) and longlines (sharks). Overall, catch was dominated by small and moderately sized coastal requiem sharks (Carcharhiniformes) and whiprays (Dasyatidae). Larger coastal and oceanic elasmobranchs were also recorded in substantial numbers as were a number of deeper-water species. The diversity of catch demonstrates the potential for small-scale fisheries to have impacts across a number of ecosystems. From the observed catch rates we calculated annual regional elasmobranch landings to be 35,445 (95%CI 30,478?40,412) tonnes, 72.6% more than officially reported in 2016 and 129.2% more than the 10-year average (2006?16), constituting 2.48 (95%CI 2.20?2.66) million individuals. Productivity-Susceptibility Analyses indicate that small and moderately sized elasmobranchs are most vulnerable in the small-scale fisheries. The study demonstrates substantial underreporting of catches in small-scale fisheries and highlights the need to expand efforts globally to assess the extent and impact of small-scale fisheries on vulnerable marine species and their respective ecosystems. Biological Conservation: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320718312424 Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329894096_Marine_megafauna_catch_in_southwestern_Indian_Ocean_small-scale_fisheries_from_landings_data Many Thanks, Andrew Temple, Nina Wambiji, Chris Poonian, Narriman Jiddawi, Selina Stead, Jeremy Kiszka and Per Berggren -------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Temple Post-Doctoral Research Associate Room 4.71, Ridley Building 2 School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Newcastle University NE1 7RU E-Mail: andrew.temple1 at ncl.ac.uk Tel: 0191 208 5091 From d.paton.d at gmail.com Wed Jan 2 13:56:34 2019 From: d.paton.d at gmail.com (Daniel =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Pat=F3n_Dom=EDnguez?=) Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 22:56:34 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Next Book on Cetaceans under a Numerical Ecology perspective Message-ID: <20190102225634.fa35c07343a95cc0b7030f7c@gmail.com> Dear colleagues: It is my pleasure to announce the next publication of the book: Cetaceans: Evolution, Behavior and Conservation. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-53614-998-2 https://novapublishers.com/shop/cetaceans-evolution-behavior-and-conservation/ Thanks to Nova for this new opportunity to publish with them. All the authors of this book have been collaborating for years on a binomial between fieldwork and mathematical analysis. Science is interdisciplinary and I would like to thank all the authors for their confidence in allowing me to help them with my mathematical approaches. I would also like to thank Bruno D?az for his kind foreword. Many Regards, -- *********************************************************************** Daniel Pat?n Dom?nguez Numerical Ecology. Ecology Unit Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences Faculty of Sciences. University of Extremadura Avda. Elvas s/n 06071 Badajoz (Spain) http://unex.academia.edu/DanielPatonDominguez https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Paton/ http://sites.google.com/site/numericalecologyuex/home https://es.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pat?n-dom?nguez-787546106 *********************************************************************** From marmam at pamos.ca Wed Jan 2 16:13:50 2019 From: marmam at pamos.ca (PAMOS) Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:13:50 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] MMO/PSO Job Opportunity Message-ID: <168110f21ad.d4dd277f81112.8527756943305611852@pamos.ca> Dear MarMam'ers We are looking for experienced MMO/PSO applicants based in Canada, USA or Mexico. The requirements are: Previous Experience Based in Canada / USA / Mexico BOSIET and Offshore Medical certifications up to date? First Aid training Available on short notice between January and February 2019 If you?are interested and fill all these requirements, please send your CV to?jessica at pamos.ca -- Jessica Fisher, PAMOS Business Manager | Underwater Acoustics Consultancy?| website:?pamos.ca?| email:?jessica at pamos.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ukrsc at st-andrews.ac.uk Thu Jan 3 04:37:24 2019 From: ukrsc at st-andrews.ac.uk (UK Regional Student Chapter for the Society of Marine Mammals) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 12:37:24 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] FINAL REMINDER: UK & Ireland SMM Student Conference (UKIRSC), 5th January 2019 Deadline Message-ID: Dear all, The committee of the UK and Ireland Regional Student Chapter (UKIRSC) of the Society for Marine Mammalogy are pleased to announce our 13th annual postgraduate student conference. This year our meeting will be held on the 24th?26th January 2019 at Swansea University, Wales. This is a free conference which aims to bring together PhD and Masters students from all across the United Kingdom and Ireland who are interested in and study marine mammals. Students are encouraged to present and discuss their work with colleagues, and have the opportunity to attend workshops and talks given by experienced scientists and specialists. Deadline for registration and submission of presentation abstracts is 5th January 2019. 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URL: From bruno at thebdri.com Thu Jan 3 09:23:51 2019 From: bruno at thebdri.com (Bruno Diaz Lopez) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 17:23:51 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper - responses of a top predator to human-induced changes in the coastal ecosystem References: <714309406.13707866.1546536231983.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <714309406.13707866.1546536231983@mail.yahoo.com> Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce my new publication in the journal Behavioral Ecology about the influence of human activities on the social interactions and demographic parameters of bottlenose dolphins. Diaz Lopez, B. 2018. ?Hot deals at sea?: responses of a top predator (Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus) to human-induced changes in the coastal ecosystem. Behavioral Ecology. doi:10.1093/beheco/ary162 Understanding how the effects of human-induced changes in the ecosystem cause changes in the behaviour of top predators is an ongoing challenge in animal ecology. This study reveals how human activities are related to a significant upward trend in density of dolphins and a reduction of the social interactions associated to a temporal switch to the food sources provided by these activities. These changes can have effects on gene flow and the degree of inbreeding and, hence, the amount of genetic variability and population viability. Abstract. The main response of top predators to human-induced environmental changes is often behavioral. Although human activities regularly impose a disturbance on top predators, they can also be a source of reliable and concentrated food resources for species with a high degree of behavioral plasticity. This study represents the first assessment of the influence of these resources on migratory patterns and social interaction of a marine top predator, the common bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus. Pollock?s closed robust design models and association analyses were applied to data collected over 9 consecutive years of research in a coastal area subject to significant use and pressure by humans. Photo-identification data were collected year-round during 955 boat-based surveys, resulting in 1638 common bottlenose dolphin group encounters. Results of this study revealed a significant upward trend in density of bottlenose dolphins, preferences for a coastal area with higher human pressure, and a reduction of the social interactions associated to a temporal switch to the food sources provided by human activities. The observed link between human activities and changes in common bottlenose dolphin behavior aim to contribute to a better understanding of the ecology of a marine top predator and provide some of the needed baseline data, from which effective management and conservation strategies can be designed. Please do not hesitate to ask me for any question regarding my study or to request a PDF copy of the article: bruno at thebdri.com Bruno Diaz Lopez Ph.D Chief biologist and Director The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Pontevedra, Spain www.thebdri.com 0034 684248552 Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. Mention us on Twitter. This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s) and the contents may be legally privileged or contain proprietary and private informations. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this email. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete the message from your system immediately. Please note that neither the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI nor the sender accept any responsibility for any viruses and it is your responsibility to scan the email and the attachments (if any). Thank you for your cooperation. From immacoordinator at gmail.com Fri Jan 4 05:25:14 2019 From: immacoordinator at gmail.com (MMPATF IMMA) Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 13:25:14 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] **Reminder - Submissions of candidate IMMA areas of interest for the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas region** Message-ID: **Reminder - Submissions of candidate IMMA areas of interest for the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas region** Dear Subscribers, The IUCN MMPATF has opened a public call for submissions of Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) areas of interest in the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas region. The deadline for all submissions is by midnight Sunday February 24th, 2019. The IMMA is a global initiative developed by the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (IUCN MMPATF). The aim of IMMA classification is to identify and delineate discrete areas of habitat throughout the world's seas and oceans, important for one or more species of marine mammal, that have the potential to be delineated and managed for conservation. This will require the application of a standardized process for the collation and categorization of evidence, using a consistent protocol and agreed methodology. The Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Islands, North East Indian Ocean & South East Asian Seas, and Extended Southern Ocean regions have been sequentially assessed across 2016-2018. The results of these workshops can be accessed via the dedicated IMMA e-Atlas facility www.marinemammalhabitat.org/imma-eatlas The next region to be assessed by invited experts will be held in Salalah, Oman, March 2019, at a specially convened regional IMMA workshop for the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas region. To assist those participating experts to investigate where IMMAs may be located the IUCN MMPATF would like to invite interested parties to submit proposals using the IMMA standard web platform, which can be accessed through the following link - https://goo.gl/V3afNz - please be advised that you can only submit one proposal per survey taken. However, should you wish to submit more than one proposal, please complete this survey multiple times using the same link provided. All submissions will be collated and presented to participating experts at the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas regional IMMA workshop in March 2019. The IUCN MMPATF would like to thank you for your interest in the IMMA initiative. Further information about IMMAs can be found at the Task Force homepage (www.marinemammalhabitat.org) and on the Task Force IMMA Facebook page (tinyurl.com/zr9rvf4). For any further questions or assistance please contact the IUCN-MMPATF at immacoordinatorgmail.com Dr Michael J. 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We aim?to address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behavior, define critical habitats and investigate the impact of major threats, ranging from tourism to seismic practices. Our wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives targeted at the local community, particularly youth and women.? WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We offer several volunteering and internship positions: this is an extremely valuable opportunity for graduates, that wish to gain experience in the marine mammal research field, and undergraduates, that would like to obtain internship academic credits.?It could be used to develop a scientific project for?BSc?and?MSc thesis.?However, we are also open to accept applications from anyone whose love for dolphins is strong and sincere. Opportunities are available starting from?February 2019?.?The minimum duration of the placements is?2 MONTHS, with possible exceptions for skilled candidates. REQUIREMENTS -True interest for marine conservation, self-motivation, maturity and ability to work responsibly;-Ability to cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment;-Respect for the organization's rules and willingness to follow standards and procedures;-Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team;-Fluent English (both spoken and written) and good communication skills;-Willingness to learn new software applications.-Background in marine biology and previous fieldwork experience are an advantage. FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including sunrise and sunset hours; -Performing boat-based surveys at least once a week: boat surveys can be long and often tiring, so you are expected to feel comfortable on board and prepared to handle motion sickness.-Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data, as well as environmental and anthropogenic data;-Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras;-Data entry and analysis;-Cataloging and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID studies via Discovery software;-Raising stakeholder awareness through conservation actions.-Promoting citizen-science activities TRAINING The Montenegro Dolphin Research team provides lectures and field work training as well as constant mentoring.You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used in marine mammals research such as:-ArcGIS mapping-Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software;-Photo-identification;-Discovery, Darwin and Logger 2010 software;-Systematic data collection and data analysis;-Visual and acoustic behaviour of marine mammals-Scientific manuscript and technical report writing skills PROJECT PARTICIPATION FEE The positions quire a contribution fee of?700 Euros / month?which includes: -Accommodation and expenses-Transportation between the project sites within and between Montenegro and Albania-Training and lectures-Scientific support-Field work-Use of the equipment Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro, meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance) and personal expenses. HOW TO APPLY Email your CV and cover letter to akkayaaylinn at gmail.com (Aylin Akkaya Bas)?explaining why you are the perfect asset for our team and which goals you hope to achieve with us! Please mention the PERIOD OF INTEREST AND DURATION OF AVAILABILITY! If you wish to have more info about our work and get to know us better follow our websites: https://www.dmad.org.tr/volunteering www.cetazoom.orghttps://sancet.wixsite.com/sancet https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalsresearch/https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/ Happy 2019!!! Dr. Aylin Akkaya BasScientific Director of?Marine Mammals Research AssociationDeniz Memelileri Ara?t?rma Derne?i (DMAD) +38260024363skype: aylin.akkaya3info at dmad.org.trwww.dmad.org.tr | | Vir?s bulunmuyor. www.avg.com | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com Fri Jan 4 09:56:11 2019 From: sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com (Sergio Cobarrubia) Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 13:56:11 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin Research Intership-Volunteer in Venezuela (Sergio Cobarrubia-Russo) Message-ID: *BOOTLENOSE DOLPHIN - ATLANTIC SPOTTED DOLPHIN PROJECT RESEARCH IN VENEZUELA.* *INTERNS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 2019.* *Laboratory of Ecosystems and Global Change (LEGC-IVIC) and Provita.* BACKGROUND: The Laboratory of Ecosystems and Global Change (LEGC) of the Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research (IVIC) invites the first season of internships-volunteering (2019) in the study of coastal dolphins. LEGC is a scientific team that among its research lines on the fauna of coastal and riparian ecosystems, it has established the first one on aquatic mammals in Venezuela. On the other hand, Provita is an important NGO that contributes to the research and conservation of species in Venezuela. This research will begin with a project focused on sociobiology (social structure, social networks and bioacoustics) of resident groups of the coastal bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus*) and the Atlantic spotted dolphin (*Stenella frontalis*) in the central coast of Venezuela. This, after an experience of 5 years in that locality studying ecological aspects of *T. truncatus *(https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-018-0401-1). The coast of Aragua not only houses these species, but also the Bryde's whale (*Balaenoptera edeni*), the common dolphin (*Delphinus*sp.) and the spinner dolphin (*Stenella longirostris*). Of which basic information is collected too. LEGC interns and volunteers are young, hard-working who are willing to contribute to research by learning as they experience fieldwork in teams, field techniques for collecting and processing data and methodologies. All team members and interns share academic space, housing in the Institute, housework in the study area, knowledge and experience in a friendly and multicultural environment. The internship consists of two weeks. The first week of theoretical-practical preparation (24 theoretical hours and 16 practicals hours) at the IVIC Ecology Center. The second week of five field surveys and data management (40 h) on the Aragua coast. The volunteering consist of one week of field surveys. WHERE: Theory: LEGC, Center of Ecology (IVIC) Miranda State, Caracas (10? 23' N 66? 58' W, http://www.ivic.gob.ve/es/). Practice: Bah?a de Cata, western coast of the (rain forest) National Park Henry Pittier, Aragua state (central coast of Venezuela) 150 km from Caracas (DC) (10? 29' N 67? 44' W). PROGRAM: Interns (Two weeks) ? Volunteers (One or two weeks, depends on the interest of the volunteer). 1st WEEK (LEGC-Ecology Center, 40 hours. For Interns). 2nd WEEK (Bah?a de Cata-Provita, 40 hours. For Interns and Volunteers). The field surveys will be carried out in a fishing vessel of 9 m in length by 2 of beam. The field work will depend on the climatic conditions, however, the Aragua coast offers few climatic inconveniences throughout the year. There will be 5 morning of field surveys in the week, after each survey is lunch, rest and then proceed to download the data of sightings and then interpret them preliminarily and discuss them. In the field surveys, it will be implemented: - The identification and recognition of the elements of the marine landscape and the method of tracking and detection of cetaceans. - Ethical navigation mode before cetaceans for study. - The basic data collection / sighting. - Use of GPS. - Use of the camera. - Counting of total individuals and by age group. - Identification of the behavioral states that configure group behavior and its recording. - Use of the hydrophone. In the afternoon the information of the sightings will be downloaded: - Sighting forms. - Latitude and longitude. - Photographs and their selection. - Voice recordings (behavior). - Recordings of vocalizations. The data obtained in the sea will be processed and discuted. In parallel, the Interns should write a proposal for the study of coastal cetaceans. PRACTICAL FEES: Although accommodation and food (lunch and dinner) are covered in the first week for Interns, the field surveys requires a monetary contribution that will be used to exclusively compensate the logistics costs in the study area. The cost is below half average of interships and volunteering since the dollar or euro are highly overvalued. For more information, please contact: sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com. WHEN: During the year there will be 6 internships-volunteering (February, April, June, August, October, December). For Interns, two last weeks of the months scheduled. For Interns, last week of the scheduled months. Only in December will it be for the firs two weeks. VACANTS: 4 people / internship or volunteerng. Included in the rate is: - Accommodation in the Bah?a de Cata (Aragua). - Transportation Sim?n Bol?var International Airport-IVIC / IVIC-Bah?a de Cata. - Meals in Bah?a de Cata (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Field work in the sea. Not included in the rate is: - Meals in restaurants - Free time activities - Personal insurance (all participants must have health and / or travel insurance) - Personal expenses. INTEREST IS EXPECTED: - Being over 18 years - Iterns: Preference will be given to undergraduate students and professional students (biology, marine biology, environmental, conservation and plus). - Volunteer: No preferences. - Have a mature attitude towards the investigation of marine mammals and environment - Be autonomous and flexible - To be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors in the sea - Speak Spanish, English, Portuguese or Italian. ACADEMIC CREDITS: The LEGC will certify the work performed by intern or volunteer through a diploma with the recognition of the hours (academic-practical) worked. APPLICATION AND QUESTIONS: Applicants must write to sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com with the subject "DOLPHINS PROJECT_Name". You will be sent a confirmation email with all the details about the study area and the species present, the practices and requesting your CV resume, motivation letter (small statement about what your expectations are and why you want to work with LEGC) and the internship month of your choice. Applications will be accepted throughout the year, however, early application is recommended due to limited vacancies -- *Sergio Enrique Cobarrubia Russo* Laboratorio de Ecosistemas y Cambio Global Centro de Ecolog?a Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cient?ficas Venezuela. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you are working in this area and want to be part of this network, we invite you to complete this survey : (Researchers, MPA Manager s , other organi z ations...). [ https://framaforms.org/carimam-1542985847 | https://framaforms.org/carimam-1542985847 ] The survey take s a few minutes but it will e nsure you to be contacted to attend the next meetings, help everyone to know the actions taken in every island and will increase the possibilities of integrating your territory into the next scientific actions. Please feel free to send me an email if you have any question. Best wishes from all the team of the AGOA S anctuary ! Cheers, Jeffrey Bernus Scientific coordinator - CARIMAM project Sanctuaire Agoa - Agence Fran?aise pour la Biodiversit? jeffrey.bernus at afbiodiversite.fr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From L.Lieber at qub.ac.uk Sat Jan 5 02:50:27 2019 From: L.Lieber at qub.ac.uk (Lilian Lieber) Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 10:50:27 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: Providing ecological context to anthropogenic subsea noise Message-ID: <2BDCAF750BABEA44ACB05E4EDC9D1A0628839C1B@EX2K10-MBX5.ads.qub.ac.uk> Dear colleagues, We are pleased to share our recent publication on assessing listening space reductions of marine mammals in relation to seasonal noise levels of two different tidal turbines installed in a dynamic tidal channel: Pine MK, Schmitt P, Culloch RM, Lieber L, Kregting LT (2019) Providing ecological context to anthropogenic subsea noise: Assessing listening space reductions of marine mammals from tidal energy devices. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 103, 49-57 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.12.024 Abstract The deployment of tidal energy arrays is gaining momentum to provide marine renewable energy (MRE) to the global market. However, there are concerns over the potential impacts underwater noise emissions from operational devices may have on marine fauna. Auditory masking (the interference of important biological signals by anthropogenic noise) is a highly pervasive impact to marine fauna. We used a relatively new approach to evaluate the effects of noise from operational tidal energy devices on the listening space of marine mammals. Here, listening space reductions (LSR) for harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) and harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) were assessed in winter and summer for two tidal energy devices of different designs. Results demonstrated that LSR was influenced by type of turbine, species, and season. For instance, LSRs for harbour seals were in excess of 80% within 60 m, whilst for harbour porpoises they were in excess of 55% within 10 m of the devices. For both species, LSRs were highest during winter, characterised by low ambient noise conditions. These findings highlight the importance of assessing masking over seasons, as masking effects are highly influenced by ambient noise conditions. Understanding the natural variation within seasons is also particularly relevant for tidal turbine noise assessments as devices are typically situated in highly dynamic environments. Since masking effects occur at the lower level of behavioural impacts in marine mammals, assessing the spatial extent of masking as part of environmental impact assessments is recommended. The listening space formula, which is largely based on measurable environmental factors (device and ambient noise), is transferable to any MRE device, or arrays, for any species (for which an audiogram can be assumed) and therefore provides an effective method to better inform MRE pre- and post-consenting processes. https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1YIKJ4s9HvtxrUhttps://authors.elsevier.com/c/1YIKJ4s9HvtxrU Follow the link above for free/open access until February 15th 2019. Alternatively, you can request the full article via ResearchGate. Best, Lilian Dr Lilian Lieber Research Fellow School of Natural and Built Environment Queen's University Marine Laboratory Portaferry 12-13 The Strand, Portaferry BT22 1PF Northern Ireland Webpages: Research Gate, Google Scholar Mobile: +44 (0)7837425855 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pgiogli at geo-mar.com Sat Jan 5 03:03:32 2019 From: pgiogli at geo-mar.com (Geo-Marine Consultants) Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 13:03:32 +0200 Subject: [MARMAM] QUALIFIED MMO/PSO & PAM operators Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are seeking qualified, dedicated Marine Mammal Observers and PAM operators for offshore environmental monitoring. 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URL: From chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Fri Jan 4 08:31:55 2019 From: chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Chiara Giulia) Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:31:55 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Marine Mammal Monitoring Project Volunteer Internship Opportunities - Sea Watch Foundation Message-ID: <9c8b35ab-d414-6313-5a46-ac69a2d3afe4@seawatchfoundation.org.uk> The Sea Watch Foundation , a non-profit organisation dedicated to marine research, conservation, and public education is seeking applications for the following: ** *Sea Watch Foundation Research Internship* Interns are invited to assist the Sea Watch Foundation (SWF) with the running of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project?. The project is based in New Quay, West Wales, and supports the conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan Bay, monitoring their abundance, distribution, reproductive success and population structure using a combination of vessel-based and land-based surveys. SWF has been monitoring these populations on behalf of the Welsh government (through funding provided by Natural Resources Wales) for over a decade. Cardigan Bay contains Britain?s largest coastal population of bottlenose dolphins, for which two Special Areas of Conservation have been established under the EU Habitats Directive. Interns will help the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer and the Sightings Officer by taking part in the following tasks: ?Land-based surveys ?Boat-based surveys ?Photo-identification matching ?Data entry ?Raising public awareness ?Education initiatives and events ?Assisting with and participation in training courses and other needs of the charity. In addition to these tasks, we have some specialist equipment, two hydrophones and a drone, to opportunistically collect acoustic and aerial data during boat-based surveys. Sea Watch have also been contributing to a project to collect dolphin blow samples for population genetics and microbiome analyses. Interns interested in these subjects may also have the opportunity to assist in data collection for these projects. Interns are required from early April until the end of October 2019. The research season is split into four separate periods, each lasting 7 weeks. The research periods for the 2019 season are: Period 1: April 8 - May 26 Period 2: May 27 - July 14 Period 3: July 15 - September 1 Period 4:September 2 - October 20 Interns are expected to arrive on the first day of their chosen period and depart on the first day of the next period. Start and end dates are not flexible. Preference will be given to those applying for more than one period. Interns will be based in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Accommodation is provided by a private landlord through rental of a house that interns share at a rate of around ?73 per person per week. Rooms are shared between two or three people, with a total of nine people in the house at any given time. Interns are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required. Important skills/qualifications Essential: ?an ability to work independently in a meticulous and reliable manner ?strong commitment to volunteering work ?willingness to work long hours outdoors in often changeable Welsh weather ?good IT skills (Office package) ?an ability to get on well with others in a small team and in shared accommodation ? Desirable: ?a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans ?a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar ?prior experience in boat-based survey work ?good verbal and written communication skills and in public speaking ?experience in interacting with the public All interns will be trained in cetacean observation and identification, in boat survey protocols, and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins. Normal office hours are from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs but field work regularly falls outside these hours, particularly land-based watches which take place throughout the day in two hour shifts from 07:00 to 21:00. Interns will sometimes be scheduled onto ?early? and ?late? shifts to accommodate these. Line transect surveys are all day surveys and will typically start in the early morning hours and run for at least 8 hours. Prospective interns should be aware that they will be contributing to ongoing, established research projects that routinely inform government agencies on the status of cetaceans in the UK, and accordingly are expected to take the internship seriously and prioritise it over extra-curricular activities. Working in a small NGO environment in a tight knit team can be a challenging experience and requires a high degree of flexibility, tolerance and a positive attitude. After initial training, interns will often be expected to work in the absence of direct supervision so the ability to work independently and maintain a positive, proactive outlook is essential. Internships with Sea Watch have frequently led to established posts in national and international research and conservation bodies, as well as providing a stepping stone for students to undertake doctoral studies in marine mammal science. International applications are welcome, but it is the applicant?s responsibility to ensure visa requirements are met and we ask applicants to highlight their chosen visa option in their application. ** *Potential funding sources to support your internship with Sea Watch* SWF is aware that undertaking unpaid work can be challenging, however, as a small charity we are currently not able to offer compensation for internships. There are some outside funding bodies that may be able to help you fund your internship. If you are accepted for an internship, we are happy to provide letters to support your funding application. If you are a current student or recent graduate it is worth checking whether your university offers financial support for students undertaking field work related to their degree subject. This site offers a comprehensive list of potential grants to apply for: https://www.originalvolunteers.co.uk/volunteer-abroad-grants-gap-year-funding-list+ If you are interested in this position, please contact Katrin on _*katrin.lohrengel at seawatchfoundation.org.uk*_?with a completed application form and CV. -- Dr Chiara Giulia Bertulli Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation +44 (0) 1545 561227 www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk ResearchGate www.researchgate.net/profile/Chiara_Bertulli/contributions -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Fri Jan 4 08:34:51 2019 From: chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Chiara Giulia) Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:34:51 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Research Assistant and Intern Coordinator Opportunity - Sea Watch Foundation Message-ID: <8b6365f1-4ff5-fa1f-47dc-dde7df98bd90@seawatchfoundation.org.uk> The Sea Watch Foundation , a non-profit organisation dedicated to marine research, conservation, and public education is seeking applications for the following: ** *RESEARCH ASSISTANT/INTERN COORDINATOR IN CARDIGAN BAY 2019* ** This position is responsible for assisting the Monitoring Officer in the running of the /?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project?/ and coordinating the project interns. The project is based in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales, and works towards delivering on the conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan Bay, monitoring their abundance, distribution, reproductive success and population structure using a combination of line-transect, photo-identification, land-based and acoustic surveys. *Start Date: April 1^st , 2019????? End Date: October 27^th , 2019* *_Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:_* * Coordination between the Monitoring Officer, Sightings Officer and project interns ? in charge of the intern shared house and the intern weekly office rota. * Assisting the Monitoring Officer & Sightings Officer in training interns and other volunteers in land- and boat-based surveys, photo ID studies, database entry, and more. * Assisting the Monitoring Officer in all phases of the research. * Assisting the Sightings Officer with maintenance of the national sightings network. * Optional opportunity to undertake a personal research project supervised by the Monitoring Officer. Research topic will be chosen according to Sea Watch Foundation requirements and applicant?s interests. *_Requirements:_* The successful applicant is expected to have completed a BSc degree (or higher) in biology, marine biology, zoology, chemistry, or related field and able to demonstrate previous experience in marine mammal research. A strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans and experience are beneficial. The applicant should ideally have some experience using DSLR cameras. Practical experience of photo-identification (both photography and matching) is desirable. Experience with other equipment regularly used by Sea Watch Foundation such as hydrophone, theodolite, digiscope and aerial camera drone is advantageous. The applicant must be proficient with database and word processing software and be willing to learn new software applications. Specific experience in use of Access and GIS would be advantageous. Knowledge of other relevant software such as PAMGuard or Raven is useful but not essential. The preferred candidate should have a proven track record as a team player since the project will involve working closely with other researchers but must also be able to supervise small groups of people given that they will be coordinating a team of at least 8 interns. The Research Assistant and interns live and work together daily which requires a high degree of diplomacy and interpersonal skills to maintain relationships and team morale. Previous experience working successfully in similar roles is essential. Applicants should be aware that they will be assisting in running ongoing, established research projects that routinely inform government agencies on the status of cetaceans in the UK and accordingly are expected to take the internship seriously and prioritise it over extra-curricular activities. Working in a small NGO environment in a tight knit team can be a challenging experience and requires a high degree of flexibility, tolerance and a positive attitude. Applicants must be self-motivated, with the drive and determination to work independently and responsibly without direct supervision. The work load is varied and therefore a high degree of organisation, attention to detail and ability to prioritise are essential. If a personal research project is undertaken, this brings the opportunity to submit work for scientific publication, and for presentation at the European Cetacean Society Conference. However, this is a challenging position and it is up to the Research Assistant to pursue project work while not prioritising it over existing tasks. The Research Assistant is expected to work 6 days a week with office hours running from 9AM to 6PM with an hour lunch break. Field work regularly falls outside of office hours, particularly land-based watches which take place throughout the day in two hours shifts from 7AM to 9PM. Line transect surveys are all day surveys and will typically start in the early morning hours and run for at least 8 hours. The Research Assistant is also entitled to one week?s holiday during the season, the dates of which should be agreed upon at the start of placement if possible. *This position is unpaid but (shared) accommodation will be provided in the intern house free of charge. * ** The Research Assistant will be responsible for their own travel expenses to New Quay for the 2019 field season. Due to the touristic background of New Quay, part-time paid evening work is generally easy to find if required by the applicant. There are a number of external organisations that may offer grants to partially cover living expenses (see below). International applications are welcome, but it is the applicant?s responsibility to ensure visa requirements are met and the chosen visa option should be highlighted in the application form. *To apply:* Please send your CV and application form, with a cover letter and contact details of two referees, reporting any relevant experience you have, to Katrin Lohrengel- _*katrin.lohrengel at seawatchfoundation.org.uk*_ *Deadline: 11th January 2019*. Please specify RESEARCH ASSISTANT/INTERN COORDINATOR in your subject title. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcomes by 10^th February 2019. ** *Potential funding sources to support your internship with Sea Watch * ** SWF is aware that undertaking unpaid work can be challenging. However, as a relatively small charity it is currently not able to offer compensation for internships. However, there are some outside funding bodies that may be able to help you fund your internship. If you are accepted for an internship, we are happy to provide letters to support your funding application. If you are a current student or recent graduate it is worth checking whether your university offers financial support for students undertaking field work related to their degree subject. This site offers a comprehensive list of potential grants to apply for: Gap Year Funding list https://www.originalvolunteers.co.uk/volunteer-abroad-grants-gap-year-funding-list+ *About the Sea Watch Foundation* The Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. It is the longest-running research charity in UK focusing upon cetaceans around the British Isles, and maintains a national sightings database, the largest in Europe. It works closely with all the UK statutory conservation agencies, and advises UK government, the UNEP Regional intergovernmental Conservation Agreement - ASCOBANS, the European Commission, as well as the major conservation charities and marine industries operating in the UK. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of the region. Our work is funded by the Countryside Council for Wales, Defra, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, and Environment Wales; and we work closely with the local management authority, Ceredigion County Council. Internships with Sea Watch have frequently led to established posts in national and international research and conservation bodies, as well as providing a stepping stone for students to undertake doctoral studies in marine mammal science. *Public awareness* **We aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage respect and conservation of the area and its wildlife for future generations. We also run training courses for the public in cetacean identification and survey methods. A list of recent of recent awareness and education achievements is given below: * Sea Watch Director, Peter Evans, received the European Cetacean Society Conservation Award, 2012 * Sea Watch Foundation was recipient of the UNEP/ASCOBANS ?Outreach and Education Award?, 2009 * Sea Watch Foundation was voted best UK animal adoption scheme by BBC Wildlife, December 2008 *Research* The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment. This is achieved by conducting various projects including: * Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling and opportunistic boat surveys * Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social structure, movements and life histories. -- Dr Chiara Giulia Bertulli Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation +44 (0) 1545 561227 www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk ResearchGate www.researchgate.net/profile/Chiara_Bertulli/contributions -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bruno at thebdri.com Sun Jan 6 03:24:22 2019 From: bruno at thebdri.com (Bruno Diaz Lopez) Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 11:24:22 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] Internship Opportunities and research topics available at the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI References: <2029261949.15062850.1546773862689.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2029261949.15062850.1546773862689@mail.yahoo.com> On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) , I am pleased to announce that 2019 research season has just started and we are currently accepting applications for our Internship Program 2019. Our internship program aims to prepare students for a professional career in the research of marine mammals, and conservation of the marine environment. Moreover, the BDRI offers a limited number of independent studies to advanced undergraduate and graduate students (bachelor and master students). The main research topics of the 2019 BDRI research season will include marine mammal ecology, ethology, ecological modelling and bioacoustics (on dolphins, porpoises, baleen whales and otters in Atlantic waters), as well as marine birds and otters ecology. Highly motivated bachelor and master students in the fields of zoology, marine biology, veterinary and related disciplines are invited to apply for an internships at the BDRI. Lasting between one and nine months (between January and November), there?s a variety of research projects that will help you explore what you may want to do long term. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, participants will be trained to get involved with multiple research projects involving a combination of boat-based surveys onboard research vessels, land-based observations, laboratory work (photo-identification, GIS, bioacoustics, diet analysis, diving behaviour, video analysis, database work, etc), and strandings (response, rescue, necropsy, and data collection). We do not confer degrees but rather provide a research environment including a fully equipped and staffed laboratory, accommodation, and training in the field under the mentorship of experienced marine scientists. The BDRI offers to the students the chance to work through the many steps of research, collecting the data on the field, and analysing the data at the lab. Interns will participate in the data collection of our on-going marine megafauna research program in Galician waters (Spain) and will receive supervision from Bruno D?az L?pez, PhD (Director and Chief Biologist) and S?verine Methion, MSc (Principal Investigator and Marine Ecologist). The BDRI office is located in a pleasant research centre located in O Grove, Galicia (Spain). The institute and research vessels are equipped with the state-of-the-art technology, and the study area has especially good conditions for marine mammals and marine birds research. The incredible diversity of cetaceans present in these waters (up to 22 different species recorded) allows the BDRI team to have several ongoing research projects focused on the study of the ecology and behaviour of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, Risso?s dolphins, common dolphins, pilot whales, humpback whales, minke whales, sei whales, fin whales, and blue whales. The BDRI is a very international environment, and the everyday working language is English. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! To apply, read the Internship Information Package and send the application form, a resume, cover letter, and recommendation letters (facultative) by email to: info at thebdri.com BDRI internships are not paid and this training experience requires a tuition fee which is used to off-set the cost of training, use of research equipment, facilities and research vessels, accommodation in an apartment with other participants, and other expenses (access to wifi, kitchen utensils, electricity, taxes, insurances, etc) and a project fee. This fee covers added supervision, tuition, and guidance, the paperwork associated, as well as the use of BDRI resources. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain). Students carrying out these projects are encouraged to try for extramural or university funding to offset these costs. If the student intends to receive academic credit, he/she will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. We look forward to your participation and a successful research experience at the BDRI and we thank you for your interest. Feel free to send us an e-mail to: info at thebdri.com for us to provide you further information about the program. The internships information information package can be donwloaded here: The thesis information document can be downloaded here: A list of the thesis carried out at the BDRI can be consulted here: Some of our ex-interns shared their BDRI internship experience at: For regular updates with photos and videos about our programs and research activities feel free to visit Scientific articles published by the BDRI in 2018 (for a full list of publications please visit: ) -Diaz Lopez, B. (2018) ?Hot deals at sea?: responses of a top predator (Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus) to human-induced changes in the coastal ecosystem. Behavioral Ecology. http:/doi.org/10.1093/beheco/ary162 -Methion, S. & Diaz Lopez, B. (2018) Abundance and demographic parameters of bottlenose dolphins in a highly affected coastal ecosystem. Marine and Freshwater Research https://doi.org/10.1071/MF17346 -Diaz Lopez, B & Methion, S. (2018) Does interspecific competition drive patterns of habitat use and relative density in harbour porpoises? Marine Biology (2018) 165:92. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-018-3345-8 Bruno D?az L?pez Ph.D Chief biologist and Director The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Pontevedra, Spain www.thebdri.com 0034 684248552 Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. Mention us on Twitter. This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s) and the contents may be legally privileged or contain proprietary and private informations. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this email. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete the message from your system immediately. Please note that neither the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI nor the sender accept any responsibility for any viruses and it is your responsibility to scan the email and the attachments (if any). Thank you for your cooperation. From jessarah19 at yahoo.com Sun Jan 6 15:25:36 2019 From: jessarah19 at yahoo.com (Jessica Taylor) Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 23:25:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] Bottlenose Dolphin Internship for Summer 2019 References: <1749617817.7069986.1546817136740.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1749617817.7069986.1546817136740@mail.yahoo.com> Bottlenose DolphinPhoto-ID Internship Position for Summer 2019 The Outer Banks Centerfor Dolphin Research (OBXCDR)/Nags Head Dolphin Watch are currently acceptingapplications for the 2019 summer season. One internship position is available.The research season is May 1 ? October 5. Successful applicants must be able tocommit for the entire season. The Outer Banks Centerfor Dolphin Research is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to theconservation of bottlenose dolphins in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Ourprogram?s goal is to gain an understanding of the population dynamics, movementpatterns, and behavioral ecology of coastal bottlenose dolphins in the soundsand coastal waters near the Outer Banks. The OBXCDR conducts a long-term photo-identificationmonitoring study of bottlenose dolphins in Roanoke, Croatan, Albemarle, Pamlicoand Currituck Sounds. Data is collected via dedicated small boat surveys aswell as opportunistically from a local dolphin watch. Information from themonitoring study is used to examine annual population trends, habitatutilization, social associations, and ecology of the dolphins as well as aid inefforts to examine bottlenose dolphin stock structure and movement patternsalong the U.S. Atlantic coast. Interns will gain experience in field datacollection, photo-identification of dolphins, and environmental education. Formore information about the OBXCDR, please visit: obxdolphins.org. The internshipposition will consist of bottlenose dolphin photo-identification,opportunistic/dedicated field research, and environmental education.Responsibilities include: ?? Mate/naturalistduties aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch: This involves the implementation of educational programs,including public speaking aboard the eco-tours (using a microphone andone-on-one) to educate others about local dolphin biology and marineconservation, as well as additional mate duties. The mate/naturalist will alsocollect opportunistic photo-identification data aboard the eco-tours(photographing dorsal fins, measuring environmental parameters, and recordingsighting data), organize opportunistic data for inclusion in thephoto-identification catalog, and assist in general maintenance of fieldequipment.? For additional information about the Nags Head Dolphin Watch,please see www.nagsheaddolphinwatch.com (50% of time) ? ?? Photo-identificationof dolphins in the lab:This includes photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, andassisting in maintenance of the long-term OBX catalog using the MS Accessdatabase FinBase. ?Additional time willalso be spent completing an independent project in which the intern will matchthe OBX catalog to the Mid-Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin Catalog (MABDC) toexamine seasonal movement patterns. The MABDC is a long-term collaborativeeffort to gain a greater understanding of the stock structure and movementpatterns of bottlenose dolphins along the U.S. Atlantic coast. This independentproject should be completed within the span of the internship. The finalproduct of this project will be a final project report (40% of time) ? ?? Boat-basedphoto-identification: The intern willassist with dedicated boat-based photo-identification surveys to examine abundances,site fidelity, and prevalence of skin lesions of bottlenose dolphins in RoanokeSound.? Responsibilities include operating a small vessel during transectsurveys and sightings, assisting with photo-identification, collecting sightingdata for dolphin groups, and general maintenance of field equipment. (10% oftime) ? This internshiprequires a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week, consisting of eco-tours,lab photo-identification, and dedicated surveys. The intern will carry outmate/naturalist duties and opportunistic photo-identification aboard the NagsHead Dolphin Watch for 3-4 days per week throughout the field season while 1-2days per week will be spent conducting photo-identification in the lab.Abundance surveys will be conducted 3-4 times per month from May throughOctober. Salary:? Thisinternship is a paid position. Applicants will receive an hourly salary for thenaturalist position on the dolphin watch. Tips aboard the dolphin tours areexpected, but not guaranteed. Housing:?Although housing is not provided, we will assist you in finding housingaccommodations in the Outer Banks. Interns are responsible for their owntransportation to and from the Outer Banks as well as to and from the fieldsites and lab. The successfulapplicant would ideally have the following qualifications: ?? Minimum of 18 years of age and recentlygraduated with an undergraduate degree in marine biology, biology, zoology, orrelated field ?? Strong interest in the marine environment andconservation ?? Ability to swim ?? Basic proficiency in MS Access, Word, Excel,and Picture Manager as well as digital photography ?? Enthusiasm, attention to detail, responsible, independent,focused, and dedicated ?? Works well in a team environment as well asindividually ?? Experience in boating and marine field datacollection ?? Experience in environmental outreach preferred ?? Experience in photo-identification preferred ?? First AID/CPR certification preferred ?? Due to employment aboard the dolphin eco-tours,all candidates must be U.S. citizens ? NOTE: The UnitedStates Coast Guard requires all passenger vessels to be drug free workenvironments. In order to work aboard the dolphin eco-tours, the intern will berequired to pass a pre-employment drug test and to participate in random drugtesting during the period of the research season. Application Process: Please submit coverletter, resume, and contact information for 3 references via email to:obxcdr at hotmail.com?Use ?Dolphin photo-id internship? in thesubject line of the email. Applicants must apply by February 15th tobe considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed in the orderreceived, and those received by January 18th will be given toppriority. ? Jessica Taylor Executive Director,Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research P.O. 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ICMMPA conferences have been one of the few opportunities dedicated exclusively to bring together expert scientists, MPA practitioners, stakeholders and policy makers involved in marine mammal conservation from around the globe. In 2019, the MMPA community will be celebrating 10 years, since the first International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas held in Hawaii, and this milestone Conference will take place for the first time in Europe and specifically the Mediterranean Sea. The Conference will have the honor to have HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, as the opening speaker, a champion in marine conservation. The ICMMPA joins effort with WWF, one of the biggest conservation NGOs in the world, that works across all levels -from the field to the highest policy level- to strengthen the protection of marine mammals worldwide. 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URL: From pirotts at libero.it Mon Jan 7 01:09:17 2019 From: pirotts at libero.it (Enrico Pirotta) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 10:09:17 +0100 (CET) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on elephant seal movement, feeding and condition Message-ID: <1734306711.1037923.1546852157304@mail.libero.it> Dear MARMAM colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the following paper is now available online:: Enrico Pirotta, Lisa K. Schwarz, Daniel P. Costa, Patrick W. Robinson, and Leslie New (2019). Modeling the functional link between movement, feeding activity, and condition in a marine predator. Behavioral Ecology. Abstract: The ability to quantify animals? feeding activity and the resulting changes in their body condition as they move in the environment is fundamental to our understanding of a population?s ecology. We use satellite tracking data from northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris), paired with simultaneous diving information, to develop a Bayesian state-space model that concurrently estimates an individual?s location, feeding activity, and changes in condition. The model identifies important foraging areas and times, the relative amount of feeding occurring therein, and thus the different behavioral strategies in which the seals engage. The fitness implications of these strategies can be assessed by looking at the resulting variation in individuals? condition, which in turn affects the condition and survival of their offspring. Therefore, our results shed light on the processes affecting an individual?s decision-making as it moves and feeds in the environment. In addition, we demonstrate how the model can be used to simulate realistic patterns of disturbance at different stages of the trip, and how the predicted accumulation of lipid reserves varies as a consequence. Particularly, disturbing an animal in periods of high feeding activity or shortly after leaving the colony was predicted to have the potential to lead to starvation. In contrast, an individual could compensate even for very severe disturbance if such disturbance occurred outside the main foraging grounds. Our modeling approach is applicable to marine mammal species that perform drift dives and can be extended to other species where an individual?s buoyancy can be inferred from its diving behavior.. A PDF copy of the paper can be downloaded from: https://academic.oup.com/beheco/advance-article/doi/10.1093/beheco/ary183/5262697 Please do not hesitate to contact me for any question regarding our work. Best Regards, and Happy New Year! Enrico Pirotta -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From intern at sealrescueireland.org Mon Jan 7 04:07:42 2019 From: intern at sealrescueireland.org (Intern Coordinator) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 12:07:42 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Seal Rescue Ireland, Media and Outreach Internship Message-ID: Seal Rescue Ireland: Media and Outreach Internship Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) is a registered charity organisation which operates a very busy marine animal rescue and rehabilitation centre located in Courtown, Co. Wexford. As the only facility that fully rehabilitates seals within the Republic of Ireland, SRI responds to strandings nationwide. Most reports are for young grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and common seal (Phoca vitulina) pups found sick, injured or orphaned across the Irish coastline. In addition, SRI pursues understanding and public engagement in ocean conservation and sustainability through education, community outreach and research programmes. SRI has a growing social media presence, and is gaining international recognition for our work. SRI is currently accepting applicants for a Media and Outreach Intern with openings available immediately and rolling start dates year round. This is a full time position for a minimum of 12 weeks but longer commitments are encouraged. After completion of initial training, interns who excel may be invited to stay on longer and offered higher levels of responsibility with the potential for compensation through living expenses. Reports to: Director Job Summary: This position will provide the intern with work experience in all aspects of a rescue and rehabilitation centre with primary focus on producing quality photographs, video and media content for use on our website, social media, monthly newsletter, adoptions programme, marketing, educational and fundraising projects. The intern will spend half their time developing media content, and the other half of their time assisting with educational tours, fundraising and clerical tasks. This position requires a skilled photographer who will be responsible for capturing consistent photographs and videos of the animals in care to tell their stories, daily activities at the centre, and events on and off-site (i.e. rescues, releases, educational talks, outreach events, etc.), as well as developing content consistent with SRI?s message of ocean conservation and sustainability. Partial involvement in assisting in husbandry care of rehabilitation animals is an option if interested. Requirements: Applicants must have a keen interest in marine conservation, biology and environmental stewardship, as well as skills in developing media content and photography with proven examples of your work to be submitted with your application. You must be in a position to bring your camera equipment with you. Applicants must have effective communication skills, the ability to represent SRI in professional manner and work well in a team setting. Applicants must possess the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment, and be available to work nights, weekends and holidays. Public speaking skills, graphic design and website development skills are highly encouraged. Duties Include: - Participate in educational talks and tours. - Assist in design, development and maintenance of the SRI website - Keep up to date photographs and video of the seals in care - Photograph events and daily tasks for use in media, marketing and promotional purposes - Develop educational and promotional written content - Provide assistance to the managers and rehabilitation staff as needed. - Assisting with fundraisers and educational events - Assisting with clerical duties and office work as needed - (Optional)-Assist in the care and maintenance of the Center?s rehabilitation animals (feeding, medical treatment, daily care, routine cleaning of enclosures and work areas.). - (Optional)-Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals. This is an unpaid position. Intern housing is available for 90 Euro/week (including food) on a first come first served basis . Interns are responsible for all travel expenses. Please visit our website (http://www.sealrescueireland.org/internships/) to download the application form. Then send your resume, cover letter, and application form along with examples of your writing and photography to: intern at sealrescueireland.org Attention: Animal Care and Education Internship Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sealrescueireland Registered Charity Number: 20108519 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it Tue Jan 8 21:42:44 2019 From: sandro.mazzariol at unipd.it (Sandro Mazzariol) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 06:42:44 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New articles on multi-host transmission of cetacean morbillivirus and expansion of host range to river otters Message-ID: <5bc2a828-9784-b210-5532-91836527500a@unipd.it> Dear Collegues wishing you all an happy 2019, my Collegues and me are happy to announce two new papers on cetaceans morbillivirus host range. The most recent one is a brief report on dolphin morbillivirus host range with a new species involved in Italy (river otters). This paper follows another relevant one published on the evolutionary evidences for multi-host transmission on cetacean morbillivirus published in December 2018. References for the two articles are here below reported. *Padalino I, Di Guardo G, Carbone A, Troiano P, Parisi A, Galante D, et al. Dolphin morbillivirus in Eurasian otters, Italy. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019 Feb* We report biomolecular evidence of dolphin morbillivirus in 4 wild Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) from southern Italy; 2 animals showed simultaneous immunohistochemical reactivity against morbilliviral antigen. These cases add further concern and support to the progressively expanding host range of dolphin morbillivirus in the western Mediterranean Sea. The article is ahead of print and you can read it at the following web address https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/2/18-0256_article#suggestedcitation * * *Jo WK, Kruppa J, Habierski A, van de Bildt M, Mazzariol S, Di Guardo G, Siebert U, Kuiken T, Jung K, Osterhaus A, Ludlow M. Evolutionary evidence for multi-host transmission of cetacean morbillivirus. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2018 Dec 5;7(1):201.* Cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV) has emerged as the pathogen that poses the greatest risk of triggering epizootics in cetacean populations worldwide, and has a high propensity for interspecies transmission, including sporadic infection of seals. In this study, we investigated the evolutionary history of CeMV by deep sequencing wild-type viruses from tissue samples representing cetacean species with different spatiotemporal origins. Bayesian phylogeographic analysis generated an estimated evolutionary rate of 2.34???10-4?nucleotide substitutions/site/year and showed that CeMV evolutionary dynamics are neither host-restricted nor location-restricted. Moreover, the dolphin morbillivirus strain of CeMV has undergone purifying selection without evidence of species-specific mutations. Cell-to-cell fusion and growth kinetics assays demonstrated that CeMV can use both dolphin and seal CD150 as a cellular receptor. Thus, it appears that CeMV can readily spread among multiple cetacean populations and may pose an additional spillover risk to seals. Download at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41426-018-0207-x All the best 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. 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This competitive position includes compensation to help offset personal and incidental expenses over the course of the appointment period. Position Overview Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program (VAQS) Fellows promote the conservation of marine animal species through research, rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Fellows will be trained in all aspects of stranding response. Stranding work is unpredictable, therefore experiences will vary by fellowship session. VAQS staff will provide as many learning opportunities as possible during each session. Duties * Respond to live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles in the field. * Participate in all aspects of post-mortem examinations: cutting and sampling, data collection, photographing, carcass removal, and cleaning. * Perform daily husbandry tasks, including food preparation, feeding, and cleaning the rehab area, kitchen and associated supplies and equipment. * Assist staff with new patients, including: daily treatments, restraining animals for exams, collecting vital rates (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) and morphometrics, taking photographs, administering medications, and performing wound care. * Assist with research projects and field activities involving sea turtles and marine mammals. * Ensure response preparedness by stocking response bags, fueling vehicles, and cleaning/restocking gear and supplies. * Assist with releases of rehabilitation patients, public outreach events, and volunteer/cooperator training. * Assist staff with daily administrative tasks, including answering hotline calls, data entry, completing response paperwork, and when trained acting as stranding and live animal lead (under the supervision of a staff member), as well as acting as after-hours hotline point of contact. * Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by VAQS staff. Required Qualifications * Must be at least 18 years old. * Must be a rising junior, recent graduate, or currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in a science-based (or veterinary) program. * Must be self-motivated, articulate, mature, reliable, and responsible. Should work well independently as well as with a team. * Must be physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and walk long distances (>5 mi/8 km) on the beach in adverse conditions such as extreme heat and cold, humidity, rain, and/or wind. * Be able to swim and be comfortable in and around open water and boats. Preferred Qualifications * Demonstrate interest in a career in marine or veterinary science. * Have some experience in stranding response, field research, and/or wild/exotic animal care. * Have basic math and computer skills using MS spreadsheets, relational databases, and data entry (advanced programs such as SQL, GIS, R, etc. preferred). * Be comfortable around dead and decomposing animals. * Be comfortable driving large pick-up trucks and vans. Willing to learn how to drive response vehicles, if accepted (required). Position Requirements * Attend VAQS orientation and City of Virginia Beach Defensive Driving. * Possess a valid U.S. driver?s license. * Be available to perform support activities (24-7) as needed during the period of appointment. Fellowship Learning Objectives * Develop fundamental hands-on stranding response and rehabilitation skills: * Perform basic post-mortem examinations on sea turtle and marine mammals. * Perform basic health assessments of rehabilitation patients, including collecting vital rates, treating wounds, administering medications, and processing blood samples. * Be able to complete Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN) and Marine Mammal Stranding Level A forms. * Enter stranding data in Microsoft Access. * Complete an individual research project with a final deliverable (research paper and oral presentation). Fellow Schedule Fellow is expected to be available 4-5 days per week, 8am-4:30pm. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected. Minimum Commitment Required 800 hours Fellow Supervisor/Mentor VAQS Volunteer Manager and project supervisor Work Location Virginia Aquarium?s Marine Animal Care Center Application Requirements A complete application includes: * Cover letter. There is some flexibility with Fellowship start/end dates; please include any known schedule conflicts in your cover letter. Please indicate the specific Batten Fellowship opportunity to which you are applying. * Fellowship expectations letter. This should include what you expect to do and get from your experience at VAQS. * Resume * College transcript(s) * Two letters of recommendation; one must be an academic reference. If applying via email, please send application to interns at virginiaaquarium.com and send a copy of the application to vaqstranding at gmail.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If applying via mail, please send application to: Volunteer Services Office ? Batten Fellows Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23451 For more information about the application process, please visit: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/about-us/Pages/Fellowships.aspx Sarah McCormack Stranding Technician Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Stranding Response Program 757-385-6485 (office) 757-385-7575 (stranding hotline) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SMccormack at virginiaaquarium.com Mon Jan 7 11:51:41 2019 From: SMccormack at virginiaaquarium.com (Sarah R. Mccormack) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 19:51:41 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Summer Internship - Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Response Program Message-ID: The Virginia Aquarium?s Research & Conservation Division is now accepting Stranding Response Intern applications for Summer 2019. The application deadline is January 30, 2019. Interns are expected to begin in May, but the start date is flexible. Please note that all positions are non-compensatory and housing is not provided by the Virginia Aquarium. Interns are fully responsible for fulfilling all requirements of their home institutions to receive academic credit. Position Overview Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program (VAQS) interns promote the conservation of marine animal species through research, rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Once accepted, interns will be assigned to a focus area of either necropsy or rehabilitation. Interns will be cross-trained in all aspects of stranding response, however, daily tasks will be assigned to interns according to focus area. Stranding work is unpredictable, therefore experiences will vary by internship session. VAQS staff will provide as many learning opportunities as possible during each session. Duties * Respond to live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles in the field. * Participate in all aspects of post-mortem examinations: cutting and sampling, data collection, photographing, carcass removal, and cleaning. * Perform daily husbandry tasks, including food preparation, feeding, and cleaning the rehab area, kitchen and associated supplies. * Assist staff with new admits and daily treatments of patients. Restrain animals for exams, collect vitals (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) and morphometrics, take photographs, administer medications, and perform wound care. * Ensure response preparedness by stocking response bags, fueling vehicles, and cleaning gear. * Assist with releases of rehabilitation patients, public outreach events, and volunteer/cooperator trainings. * Assist staff with daily administrative tasks, including answering hotline calls, data entry, and completing response paperwork. * Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by VAQS staff. Qualifications * Must be at least 18 years old. * Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have recently graduated (within last two years). * Must be physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and walk long distances on the beach in adverse conditions such as extreme heat and cold, humidity, rain, and wind. * Must be self-motivated, articulate, mature, reliable, and responsible. Should work well independently as well as with a team. * Should be comfortable around dead and decomposing animals. * Should be comfortable driving large pick-up trucks and vans (preferred). Willing to learn how to drive response vehicles, if accepted (required). * Background in biology and familiarity with stranding response (preferred). * Experience with DSLR cameras and Microsoft Access (preferred). Position Requirements * Attend VAQS orientation and City of Virginia Beach Defensive Driving. * Possess a valid driver?s license. Internship Learning Objectives Develop fundamental hands-on stranding response and rehabilitation skills: * Perform post-mortem examinations on sea turtle and marine mammals. * Perform basic health assessments of rehabilitation patients, including vitals collection, wound treatment, administering medications, and blood processing. * Complete Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN) and Level A forms. * Enter stranding data in Microsoft Access. Intern Schedule Intern is expected to be available 3-4 days per week, 8am-4:30pm. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected. Minimum Commitment Required 24 hours per week for the duration of the internship. Intern Supervisor/Mentor VAQS Volunteer Manager and project supervisor. Work Location Virginia Aquarium?s Marine Animal Care Center Application Requirements If applying via email, please send application to interns at virginiaaquarium.com and copy vaqstranding at gmail.com. A complete Stranding Response Intern packet must include the following components. Incomplete applications will not be considered. * Cover letter including preferred focus area (necropsy or rehabilitation) and internship expectations. While we will do our best to accommodate intern preferences, staff will make the final focus area determination. There is some flexibility with internship start/end dates; please include any known schedule conflicts in your cover letter. * Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center internship application form. * Two letters of recommendation; one must be an academic reference. * Resume * College transcript(s) For more information about the application process, please visit: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/about-us/Pages/internship-application.aspx Sarah McCormack Stranding Technician Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Stranding Response Program 757-385-6485 (office) 757-385-7575 (stranding hotline) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cdmacleod at GISinEcology.com Mon Jan 7 04:22:05 2019 From: cdmacleod at GISinEcology.com (Colin D. MacLeod) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 12:22:05 -0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Second Call: Training Course - An Introduction To Using GIS/QGIS In Biological Research, 18-19 March 2019 Message-ID: <36EB4A497B2441049A511087D8142261@House1> This is the second call for attendees for our upcoming introductory training course for those who wish to learn how to use GIS in biological research, and it will provide an introduction to using GIS in a wide variety of biological research situations, including marine mammal research, and the course includes two marine-mammal-specific practical exercises (one based around calculating the observed abundance per unit survey effort of dolphins using a grid-based approach, and one based around mapping species richness for North Atlantic beaked whales). It is primmarily based around a GIS software package called QGIS, which is free to use. As a result, it is one of the best options for doing GIS for self-employed MMOs, small environmental consultancies, NGOs, those working on small marine mammal research projects with limited budgets for purchasing software licences and students working at universities who do not have access to commercial GIS software packages. The course will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 18th and 19th of March 2019, and it will be taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod, who has more than 15 years experience in using GIS for a wide variety of biological purposes. For those who cannot attend this course in person, a shorter online course based on the same materials is available from our sister site www.GISforBiologists.com. The course will primarily be based around QGIS (also known as Quantum GIS), which provides a user-friendly, open-source, free alternative to commercial GIS software packages, and it is becoming increasingly widely used in both academic and commercial organisations As a result, it is aimed at both those with no GIS experience, but wish to learn how to do GIS with QGIS, and also those who are familiar with using commercial GIS software, such as ArcGIS, but who wish to learn how to use QGIS as an alternative. However, this course is taught using software-independent approach, and it is also open to those who wish to learn how to use ArcGIS to do biological GIS. The practical exercises on this course will be based on those in the recently published GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates by Dr MacLeod, and a free copy of this book will be provided to all participants. Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 16 people, and the course will cost ?295 per person (?200 for students, the unwaged and those working for registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, visit http://gisinecology.com/an-introduction-to-using-gis-in-biological-research/ or email info at GISinEcology.com. Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by fast train links from most cities in the UK. For example, it can be reached in as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four hours. The exact venue for the course will be confirmed closer to the time of the course, but it will be held in Glasgow city centre. Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. 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URL: From andy_szabo at hotmail.com Mon Jan 7 09:54:36 2019 From: andy_szabo at hotmail.com (Andy Szabo) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 17:54:36 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Alaska Whale Foundation 2019 Research Program - call or volunteers Message-ID: Alaska Whale Foundation (AWF) is seeking volunteers to participate in a series of research projects at its field station on Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska (latitude 57.0877 N, longitude 134.8342 W). Successful applicants will assist in collecting and/or analyzing data for projects examining humpback whale health, foraging ecology, and social biology. Responsibilities: Volunteers will work in a team of 4-6 individuals and will split their time between on-the-water activities and data work. AWF?s field station is a cooperative living environment so volunteers will also be responsible for cooking, cleaning and basic equipment maintenance. Volunteers are expected to cover the costs of getting to/from either Petersburg or Sitka, Alaska and to supply their own foul-weather gear (rain gear, boots, etc.) appropriate for work in the Alaskan temperate rainforest and marine environment. Compensation: In return for participation, AWF will provide travel within Southeast Alaska to AWF?s field station, room and board, and Mustang-style survival suits and additional safety gear. AWF can also assist students that wish to develop for-credit independent projects through their own academic institutions. Schedule: Volunteers are asked to participate in one of two ~7-week ?blocks?. The tentative dates for these are: i) May 15 ? July 2; and, ii) July 24 ? September 14. Volunteers should plan to arrive in Southeast Alaska no later than noon on the first day and depart no sooner than noon on the final day of the appropriate block. Because of the logistics involved with travel to/from the field station, we cannot accommodate arrival and departure outside of these dates/times. Qualifications: All applicants will be considered; however, preference will be given to individuals that are pursing or have recently been awarded a BS/BA degree or higher in biology, environmental science or similar field, and who have basic first aid training. Additionally, the following will be viewed favorably: - Desire to pursue a career in marine sciences - Experience operating small boats, especially in marine waters - Experience working in remote field settings - An ability to work well with colleagues in both research and cooperative living situations - Demonstrable proficiency in social media Interested individuals should apply through Alaska Whale Foundation?s website: www.alaskawhalefoundation.org/call-for-volunteers. Please include a link to a single PDF file that includes your CV, a brief cover letter (no more than 500 words) and contact information for two references. Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, February 1 @ midnight PST. Interviews for qualified candidates will be conducted in early- to mid- February, and final decisions will be made no later than February 22. Further announcements will be posted on Alaska Whale Foundation?s Facebook page. For more information on Alaska Whale Foundation, please visit: www.alaskawhalefoundation.org. From dwalk at mmome.org Tue Jan 8 07:42:26 2019 From: dwalk at mmome.org (Walk, Dominique) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 10:42:26 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammals of Maine Internship Opportunity Message-ID: *Marine Mammals of Maine 2019 Summer Internship Opportunity* Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) is a non-profit organization federally authorized to respond to live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles between Kittery and Rockland, Maine. MMoME covers some of the busiest seal stranding coastline, averaging 300 live and dead animals annually. MMoME also operates a triage and rehabilitation center which provides critical care to sick and injured pinnipeds. Additionally, our mission heavily encompasses research, education and outreach, and is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation. MMoME is offering 2 different internships for the 2019 summer harbor seal pup season. *Core Internship:* seeking 6 motivated, flexible and independent interns for the months of May through August, or May through October. Interns are critical in fulfilling our mission and are given the unique opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. The internship is based out of Midcoast Maine (Harpswell), though travel throughout our response region and the Northeast will be necessary. Interns will be required to dedicate a minimum of 40-50 hours per week to the internship (minimum of 4 days/week), and will include holidays, weekends and night feeds. This internship is unpaid, though seasonal job opportunities are available in the area. Housing is not provided but staff may be able to assist with sourcing options. *KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* ? *ANIMAL RESPONSE:* respond to live and dead cetacean, pinniped and sea turtle strandings to collect Level A data, perform health assessments, and monitor, relocate, collect for humane euthanasia, or rescue. Carcass collection for disposal or necropsy will also be required; ? *IN-HOUSE PATIENT CARE:* assist with all aspects relating to the care of sick, injured and abandoned pinnipeds undergoing short, or long-term care at the center. Tasks include meal prep, tube-feeding, assisting with medical procedures, animal restraint for exams, running lab samples, medical record maintenance, cleaning, and transport to long-term care facilities; ? *NECROPSY:* transport carcasses to necropsy and compost sites, assist with necropsy of fresh dead pinnipeds and cetaceans, and archive necropsy samples; ? *EDUCATION AND OUTREACH:* give presentations to the public about the organization, attend outreach events, and help create educational materials; ? *OTHER TASKS:* additional time during this internship will be spent on data entry, fundraising, cleaning, and other tasks as needed. *REQUIREMENTS:* ? The internship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within 2 years) from an accredited college or university (this internship is not yet designed for those pursuing DVM degrees); ? The ideal candidate is working towards a career in marine mammal science, veterinary medicine, marine biology, environmental education, or related fields; ? Must commit to at least three months, and be available from May 13? August 15, or October 15. MUST be able to start *no later than May * *20th, 2019;* ? Must have a valid driver?s license, a reliable vehicle, and comfortable driving a full-size truck in urban and rural areas; ? Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be adaptable to a changing and unpredictable schedule; ? Individuals that are passionate, responsible, hardworking, eager to learn, flexible, able to work under little supervision, and detail oriented are encouraged to apply; ? Preference given to individuals with a demonstrated interest in marine mammals, and are specifically interested in marine mammal response, rescue, and care. Previous marine mammal experience or animal husbandry a plus; *Advanced Marine Mammal Internship:* MMoME is seeking Advanced Response and Care interns to start May 1st through September 30th (end date can be flexible). Advanced interns will also work 40-50 hours/week (4 days/week) including holidays, weekends, and night feeds. This internship is unpaid though seasonal jobs are available in the area, and housing is not provided but MMoME may be able to assist with sourcing options. The Advanced interns will carry out the same duties outlined for Core Interns, and additionally will assist staff with: ? Obtaining and processing diagnostic samples from stranded marine mammals, as well as triage and rehabilitation pinnipeds in MMoME?s care; ? Clinical procedures, injections, and fluid therapy; ? Dispensing oral medications as directed by MMoME staff and veterinarian; ? After-hours medical care of triage or rehab patients in need of extended critical care as directed by staff and veterinarian; ? Lead volunteer and intern shifts. Requirements listed above for Core Internship apply for Advanced Interns, in addition to: ? Must be either a 4th year (or more) undergraduate student, a recent graduate within the last 4 years, or actively enrolled in a graduate program; ? Must have prior experience working directly with marine mammals, or experience working in a clinical setting with other wildlife; ? Must have demonstrated experience handling marine mammals or other large wildlife. *HOW TO APPLY:* Please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for two references to info at mmome.org by February 8th, 2019. Your application should additionally include which internship you are applying for, and the start and end dates you can commit to for that internship. We look forward to your application for this exciting experience! *Dominique Walk* *Assistant Stranding Coordinator* *Marine Mammals of MaineOffice: 207-833-3312* *Reporting Hotline: 1-800-532-9551* *www.mmome.org * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From s.barnicoat at seiche.com Fri Jan 4 08:48:21 2019 From: s.barnicoat at seiche.com (Stephanie Barnicoat) Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:48:21 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Monitoring Level 2 course In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Colleagues Seiche Training will be launching our PAM Level 2 course on the 18th to 21st Feb 2019, Devon, UK. This will be a new three and a half day course that builds on Seiche? s PAM Level 1 course to develop operators? skills for advanced PAMGuard configuration and troubleshooting hardware and software, as well as exploring more methods and settings for marine mammal identification. The course finishes with a practical session on analysing data using various software programmes, such as PAMGuard Viewer and Raven Lite. Our course is aimed at delegates with PAM experience and have completed PAM Level 1. A scientific background is preferred, ideally in biology and marine sciences. The skills developed on the course can be applied to all PAM equipment currently in the marketplace. Delegates will have a mix of interactive sessions, lectures and hands-on access to equipment. If you require further information or wish to book, please contact info at seichetraining.com [Seiche Ltd] Stephanie Barnicoat? 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This internship is based out of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research program is a federally authorized program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Our program's mission is to promote the conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding "hot spot," with an average of over 251 strandings occurring each year. These strandings include live and dead seals, whales, porpoises, and dolphins. Only complete applications will be considered. Please click on the link below for more information and to submit an application. https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1059IFFA/JobBoard/17b588a3-808b-4bc9-aea8-c3385a35ec51/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2b42484c-cfd8-4ab0-bb98-94558784c7d0 Kira Kasper | Stranding Technician Marine Mammal Rescue and Research ___________________________________________________________ IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare International Operations Center 290 Summer Street - Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 tel. 1.508.744.2265 email. kkasper at ifaw.org www.ifaw.org Rescuing and protecting animals around the world www.ifaw.org Watch videos of our work at... http://g.ifaw.org/IFoundAWay The content of this email is intended only for the use of the above-named addressee and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, and/or legally privileged. Please notify the sender if you received this email in error. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Wilfried.Beslin at Dal.Ca Wed Jan 9 14:59:13 2019 From: Wilfried.Beslin at Dal.Ca (Wilfried Beslin) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 22:59:13 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Automatic acoustic estimation of sperm whale size distributions Message-ID: Dear All, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper: ?Automatic acoustic estimation of sperm whale size distributions achieved through machine recognition of on-axis clicks? By: Wilfried A. M. Beslin, Hal Whitehead, and Shane Gero Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 144: 3485-3495 DOI: 10.1121/1.5082291 ABSTRACT: The waveforms of individual sperm whale clicks often appear as multiple pulses, which are the product of a single pulse reverberating throughout the spermaceti organ. Since there is a relationship between spermaceti organ size and total body size, it is possible to estimate a whale?s length by measuring the inter-pulse intervals (IPIs) within its clicks. However, if a click is recorded off-axis, the IPI corresponding to spermaceti organ length is usually obscured. This paper presents an algorithm for automatically estimating the ?true? IPIs of sperm whales in a recording by measuring them from on-axis clicks only. The routine works by classifying detected clicks with a support vector machine, assessing the stability of their IPIs, and then clustering the stable IPIs using Gaussian mixture models. Results show that the routine is very accurate in obtaining reliable IPIs, but has a high false negative rate. Nonetheless, since sperm whales click very frequently, it is possible to obtain useful IPI distributions with only a few minutes of recording. This algorithm makes it possible to estimate the body lengths of multiple sperm whales automatically with only one hydrophone. An implementation is available for download at http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/CABLE/cable.htm. The PDF can be obtained at https://asa.scitation.org/doi/10.1121/1.5082291 or by request. Regards, Wilfried Beslin Whitehead Lab Dalhousie University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hhill1 at stmarytx.edu Wed Jan 9 20:17:59 2019 From: hhill1 at stmarytx.edu (Hill, Heather) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:17:59 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Application announcement for Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant to CO3 meeting Message-ID: Applications are currently being accepted for the Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant, which is given to students attending the Conference on Comparative Cognition. The grant is administered in memory of Dr. Stan Kuczaj, who was a leader in the study of comparative animal cognition, particularly within marine mammals. Stan believed in pursuing challenging topics in human and animal cognition with rigor, candor, and the spirit of intellectual adventure. The Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant is administered with the goal of preserving and promoting Stan's interests and beliefs in scientific pursuit. Applicants for the Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant must: 1) be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the application, 2) have their abstract accepted for presentation at the Conference on Comparative Cognition, 3) submit their abstract for evaluation and ranking, and 4) provide evidence of graduate enrollment. The Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant is determined through a competitive ranking process based upon the quality of the abstracts submitted. Grants are for $500 in travel allowances to be applied toward conference fees, food and lodging, or travel expenses. Two grants will be awarded and grantees will be selected and notified of the award by March 15, 2019. Applications may be obtained from and must be submitted to Dr. Heather Hill (hhill1 at stmarytx.edu) no later than February 28, 2019. Heather M. Hill, PhD Chief Editor, The International Journal of Comparative Psychology Professor, Psychology St. Mary's University One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, TX 78228 Hhill1 at stmarytx.edu 210-431-6887 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jvanderhoop at whoi.edu Thu Jan 10 00:02:27 2019 From: jvanderhoop at whoi.edu (Julie van der Hoop) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:02:27 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on tag and drag effects Message-ID: Dear all, My colleagues and I are pleased to announce a new publication on the effects of drag loading, e.g. from biologging tags, on marine mammals: Swimming energy economy in bottlenose dolphins under variable drag loading. van der Hoop, J.M., Fahlman, A., Shorter, K.A., Gabaldon, J., Rocho-Levine, J., Petrov, V., and Moore, M.J. 2018. Frontiers in Marine Science 5:465. doi:10.3389/fmars.2018.00465. The publication is available open access to all: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2018.00465/full Abstract: Instrumenting animals with tags contributes additional resistive forces (weight, buoyancy, lift, and drag) that may result in increased energetic costs; however, additional metabolic expense can be moderated by adjusting behavior to maintain power output. We sought to increase hydrodynamic drag for near-surface swimming bottlenose dolphins, to investigate the metabolic effect of instrumentation. In this experiment, we investigate whether (1) metabolic rate increases systematically with hydrodynamic drag loading from tags of different sizes or (2) whether tagged individuals modulate speed, swimming distance, and/or fluking motions under increased drag loading. We detected no significant difference in oxygen consumption rates when four male dolphins performed a repeated swimming task, but measured swimming speeds that were 34% (>1 m s-1) slower in the highest drag condition. To further investigate this observed response, we incrementally decreased and then increased drag in six loading conditions. When drag was reduced, dolphins increased swimming speed (+1.4 m s-1; +45%) and fluking frequency (+0.28 Hz; +16%). As drag was increased, swimming speed (-0.96 m s-1; -23%) and fluking frequency (-0.14 Hz; 7%) decreased again. Results from computational fluid dynamics simulations indicate that the experimentally observed changes in swimming speed would have maintained the level of external drag forces experienced by the animals. Together, these results indicate that dolphins may adjust swimming speed to modulate the drag force opposing their motion during swimming, adapting their behavior to maintain a level of energy economy during locomotion. Summary Statement: Biologging and tracking tags add drag to study subjects. When wearing tags of different sizes, dolphins changed their swimming paths, speed, and movements to modulate power output and energy consumption. All the best in 2019, Julie ---------------------------------------------------------- Julie van der Hoop, PhD Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Research Fellow Aarhus University, Aarhus DK www.marinebioacoustics.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From daniel.palacios at oregonstate.edu Thu Jan 10 11:02:23 2019 From: daniel.palacios at oregonstate.edu (Daniel Palacios) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:02:23 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Fin whale movements in the Gulf of California from satellite telemetry -- new paper and data publication Message-ID: MARMAM community: We are pleased to announce the open-access publication of our paper: Jim?nez-L?pez ME, Palacios DM, Jaramillo A, Urb?n R J, Mate BR (2019) Fin whale movements in the Gulf of California, Mexico, from satellite telemetry. PLoS ONE 14(1):e0209324. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209324 Abstract: Fin whales (*Balaenoptera physalus*) have a global distribution, but the population inhabiting the Gulf of California (GoC) is thought to be geographically and genetically isolated. However, their distribution and movements are poorly known. The goal of this study was to describe fin whale movements for the first time from 11 Argos satellite tags deployed in the southwest GoC in March 2001. A Bayesian Switching State-Space Model was applied to obtain improved locations and to characterize movement behavior as either ?area-restricted searching? (indicative of patch residence, ARS) or ?transiting? (indicative of moving between patches). Model performance was assessed with convergence diagnostics and by examining the distribution of the deviance and the behavioral parameters from Markov Chain Monte Carlo models. ARS was the predominant mode behavior 83% of the time during both the cool (December-May) and warm seasons (June-November), with slower travel speeds (mean= 0.84 km/h) than during transiting mode (mean= 3.38 km/h). We suggest ARS mode indicates either foraging activities (year around) or reproductive activities during the winter (cool season). We tagged during the cool season, when the whales were located in the Loreto-La Paz Corridor in the southwestern GoC, close to the shoreline. As the season progressed, individuals moved northward to the Midriff Islands and the upper gulf for the warm season, much farther from shore. One tag lasted long enough to document a whale?s return to Loreto the following cool season. One whale that was originally of undetermined sex, was tagged in the Bay of La Paz and was photographed 10 years later with a calf in the nearby San Jose Channel, suggesting seasonal site fidelity. The tagged whales moved along the western GoC to the upper gulf seasonally and did not transit to the eastern GoC south of the Midriff Islands. No tagged whales left the GoC, providing supporting evidence that these fin whales are a resident population. The underlying data have also been published as a "Movebank Repository" under a Creative Commons Zero license as: Mate BR, Palacios DM, Follett TM (2019) Data from: Fin whale movements in the Gulf of California, Mexico, from satellite telemetry. Movebank Data Repository. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5441/001/1.65h5s5p2 Finally, a press release accompanying the article has also been prepared: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news -- Daniel M. Palacios, Ph.D. Endowed Assistant Professor in Whale Habitats Whale Telemetry Group Marine Mammal Institute and Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365, USA Office: HMSC 227 West Wing Phone: 541-990-2750 Fax: 541-867-0128 Email: daniel.palacios at oregonstate.edu MMI Profile | Google Scholar | ResearchGate -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From georgina.wildoceans at gmail.com Wed Jan 9 04:48:00 2019 From: georgina.wildoceans at gmail.com (Georgina L Gemmell) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:48:00 +0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Orcas of Sri Lanka: Photo ID Catalogue. Updated Version. Jan 2019 Message-ID: Dear Marmammers, Happy New Year. On behalf of Orca Project Sri Lanka (OPSL), I'd like to alert you to the updated version of the Sri Lankan killer whale (orca) Photo ID catalogue. "Orcas of Sri Lanka: A catalogue of Photo-Identified Individuals" DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33840.00008 The catalogue currently holds 39 individuals identified from Sri Lankan waters. A pdf version can be viewed and downloaded at the following link. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330245734_Orcas_of_Sri_Lanka_A_catalogue_of_Photo-Identified_Individuals All the best -- *Georgina Gemmell* Lead Administrator, Orca Project Sri Lanka -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mmoore at whoi.edu Sat Jan 12 08:53:57 2019 From: mmoore at whoi.edu (Michael Moore) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:53:57 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Open Access Article re Ropeless Fishing Message-ID: <5c8fb47d-a7ef-b636-a8a6-ed4892c248fe@whoi.edu> How we can all stop killing whales: a proposal to avoid whale entanglement in fishing gear ICES Journal of Marine Science, fsy194,https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsy194 https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/advance-article/doi/10.1093/icesjms/fsy194/5288134 Abstract Whales are federally protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act; endangered species, such as the North Atlantic right whale, receive additional protection under the Endangered Species Act. However, their regulations have failed to satisfy conservation and animal welfare concerns. From 1990 to 2011 the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis, NARW) population grew at a mean of 2.8% annually. However, population trends reversed since 2011; the species is in decline, with only ?100 reproductively active females remaining. This failure is driven by vessel collisions and increasingly fatal and serious entanglement in fixed fishing gear, whose rope strength has increased substantially. Chronic entanglement, drag, and associated morbidity have been linked to poor fecundity. Genuine solutions involve designating areas to be avoided and speed restrictions for ships and removing fishing trap ropes from the water column. A trap fishing closure for NARW habitat in the Cape Cod Bay (U.S.) area has been in place seasonally since 2015. 2017 mortalities in Eastern Canada elicited substantive management changes whereby the 2018 presence of NARW in active trap fishing areas resulted in an effective closure. To avoid these costly closures, the traditional trap fishery model of rope end lines attached to surface marker buoys has to be modified so that traps are marked virtually, and retrieved with gear that does not remain in the water column except during trap retrieval. Consumer demand for genuinely whale-safe products will augment and encourage the necessary regulatory changes so that trap fisheries conserve target and non target species. The PDF can be downloaded for free at this link Michael Moore Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cambodiadolphinproject at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 02:37:19 2019 From: cambodiadolphinproject at gmail.com (The Cambodian Marine Mammal Conservation Project) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:37:19 +0700 Subject: [MARMAM] Call for Marine Mammal Research Interns in Kep, Cambodia. Message-ID: Call for Marine Mammal Research Interns in Kep, Cambodia. Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) is an NGO based on the island of Koh Ach Seh, in Cambodia's Kep Archipelago. The organisation has many facets, including working to stop illegal fishing practices, ecological and social science research and collecting data to use in the implementation of conservation legislation. In September 2017, MCC introduced The Cambodian Marine Mammal Conservation Project, in collaboration with the Royal Government of Cambodia?s Fisheries Administration. The project's primary aim is to collect data on abundance, distribution and residency to delineate and protect critical habitats for the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin in Cambodia's Kep Archipelago. At present, we are looking for marine mammal research interns to join the team between May and September 2019. Project activities: - a minimum of 3 observational land surveys per week using a Theodolite and Pythagoras software; - a minimum of 1 observational boat survey per week; - photo-identification techniques using Discovery software; - passive acoustic monitoring using a C-POD and CPOD.exe software; - social science techniques; - data entry, processing and analysis; - education and outreach; - marine mammal stranding network; - scientific writing for peer-reviewed journals and government reports; - designing marine mammal legislation. Basic internship training schedule Session 1: Introduction to MCC and The Cambodian Marine Mammal Conservation Project. Session 2: Research method training on observational land and boat surveying techniques. Session 3: Marine mammal identification and behaviour training. Session 4: Marine vessel identification training. Session 5: Data sheet and data entry training. Session 6: Drone footage analysis training. Session 7: Research techniques theory test, followed by feedback and debrief. Session 8: Theodolite and Pythagoras introduction and training. You will also become involved in other project related activities, depending on your interest, skill set and length of stay. Internship requirements: We are looking for dedicated, motivated and hard-working interns, able to commit for a minimum internship period of one month. We are looking for those who will commit to early mornings and late nights, with a keen interest in marine mammals and their conservation. Ideally, we are looking for university students or recent graduates. Project site description: The project is based on the island of Koh Ach Seh, a 40-minute boat trip from Kep Town, Cambodia. The island is inhabited only by MCC, a team made up of a mixture of interdisciplinary international and local staff. The accommodation and facilities on the island are basic but well-maintained. You will be in shared and catered accommodation with fellow interns and staff members. All project related resources are provided. Application process and fees: There is a fee associated with this internship, which covers the following: - all food, water, accommodation; - transport to and from the mainland to the project island; - marine mammal research training; - scuba diving (if qualified); - and the opportunity to get involved in activities and training at MCC, such as seahorse research or artificial reef management. If you are interested in this internship and would like to know more, please email Sarah Tubbs at cambodiadolphinproject at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From christina.McMullen at dolphins.org Mon Jan 7 10:32:52 2019 From: christina.McMullen at dolphins.org (Christina McMullen) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 13:32:52 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Research Internship Opportunity at Dolphin Research Center Message-ID: Dolphin Research Center Internships Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the *Summer* 2019 term (May - August). DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of dolphins and sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing behavioral, cognitive, and field research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. Note: conducting your own research projects is not part of this position. Specific job duties include: ? Collecting observational behavioral data ? Preparing stimuli for cognitive research sessions ? Assisting in setting up and breaking down equipment for cognitive and acoustic research sessions ? Operating video equipment ? Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis ? General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.) Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required. The deadline to apply is* February* 1st. You can find all application information and more at www.dolphins.org. Click "Careers", and then "Internships?. To apply, you must submit an application form. This can be downloaded for a physical submission, or submitted electronically on our website. Additionally, it is mandatory that you please provide the following: - A completed Application Form (including your Internship Preferences in order of choice under Section B) - A current Resume - Transcript (may be unofficial unless you are seeking a credit for your internship) - Two Letters of Recommendation with an original signature. (If currently enrolled in college, one letter must be from your Faculty Advisor) Application materials may be submitted electronically, or traditionally via regular mail. For an electronic submission, you may submit the applicant form via our website, and email all supporting documentation to the provided recipient. For a traditional application format, please send your printed application form, supporting documentation, and any additional information you wish that you feel would be beneficial to us in processing your application by fax to the attention of Volunteer Resource at (305) 743-7627, or by regular mail: Dolphin Research Center Attn: Volunteer Resources Department 58901 Overseas Highway Grassy Key, FL 33050 USA Select publications: King, S.L., Guarino, E., Keaton, L., Erb, L., & Jaakkola, K. (2016). Maternal signature whistle use aids mother-calf reunions in a bottlenose dolphin,Tursiops truncatus. Behavioural Processes, 126, 64-70. King, S. L., Guarino, E., Donegan, K., Hecksher, J., & Jaakkola, K (in press). Further insights into postpatrum signature whistle use in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Marine Mammal Science. Jaakkola, K. (2014). Do animals understand invisible displacement? A critical review. Journal of Comparative Psychology, Vol. 128, No. 3, 225-239. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., & Hecksher, J. (2013). Switching strategies: A dolphin's use of passive and active acoustics to imitate motor actions. Animal Cognition, 16, 701-709. Jaakkola, K. (2012). Cetacean cognitive specializations. In J. Vonk & T. Shackleford (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Evolutionary Psychology (pp. 144?165). New York: Oxford University Press. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., & Rodriguez, M. (2010). Blindfolded imitation in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 23, 671-688. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., Erb, L., & Trone, M. (2010). What do dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) understand about hidden objects? Animal Cognition, 13, 103-120. Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically ?less? by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology ReplyForward -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From eknight at pewtrusts.org Wed Jan 9 12:31:11 2019 From: eknight at pewtrusts.org (Emily Knight) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 20:31:11 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Join Us: Webinar on Harnessing Biological Partnerships to Improve Coastal Restoration Message-ID: For the MARMAM listserv: This is Emily Knight, Manager, Lenfest Ocean Program. Please join us for a one-hour webinar on Tuesday, February 5 at 2:30 PM Eastern time/11:30 AM Pacific time featuring Dr. Brian Silliman, Professor of Marine Conservation Biology at Duke University. He will discuss his research to improve coastal restoration by testing whether biological partnerships between organisms can increase yields and decrease costs under a variety of environmental conditions. Of particular interest to the MARMAM community is that one of Dr. Silliman's case studies (California) involves sea otters. To register, click here. Background: Salt marshes and other coastal habitats have been degraded worldwide by development, altered river flows, and other human impacts. Many land managers have sought to mitigate these effects through large-scale restoration - planting marsh grasses, seagrasses, oysters, and other ecologically important species. Current restoration practice stipulates that managers should space out plantings of grasses and other organisms to ensure they do not compete with each other for space or nutrients. However, small-scale field experiments have suggested that restoration success could be significantly improved by taking advantage of natural partnerships between organisms. Thus, the Lenfest Ocean Program is supporting Dr. Brian Silliman and colleagues to conduct experiments at four active restoration sites around the world, including North Carolina, California, The Netherlands, and China. Visit our website to learn more. Please do forward this information or recommend contacts. Let me know if you have any questions. Best, Emily Webinar Instructions: Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Time: 2:30 PM Eastern time/11:30 AM Pacific time For remote access: Please fill out the registration form before the event is scheduled to begin. Event number: 799 399 874 Event password: restore2019 For teleconference audio after you join the webinar, either: 1. Select "Call Using Computer" 2. Select "Call me" and provide your phone number (recommended) 3. 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Evolutionary Applications. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12747 Abstract: Infectious diseases are significant demographic and evolutionary drivers of populations, but studies about the genetic basis of disease resistance and susceptibility are scarce in wildlife populations. Cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV) is a highly contagious disease that is increasing in both geographic distribution and incidence, causing unusual mortality events (UME) and killing tens of thousands of individuals across multiple cetacean species worldwide since the late 1980?s. The largest CeMV outbreak in the Southern Hemisphere reported to date occurred in Australia in 2013, where it was a major factor in a UME, killing mainly young Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). Using cases (non-survivors) and controls (putative survivors) from the most affected population, we carried out a genome-wide association study to identify candidate genes for resistance and susceptibility to CeMV. The genomic dataset consisted of 278,147,988 sequence reads and 35,493 high quality SNPs genotyped across 38 individuals. Association analyses found highly significant differences in allele and genotype frequencies amongst cases and controls at 65 SNPs, and Random Forests conservatively identified eight as candidates. Annotation of these SNPs identified five candidate genes (MAPK8, FBXW11, INADL, ANK3, and ACOX3) with functions associated with stress, pain and immune responses. Our findings provide the first insights into the genetic basis of host defence to this highly contagious disease, enabling the development of an applied evolutionary framework to monitor CeMV resistance across cetacean species. Biomarkers could now be established to assess potential risk factors associated with these genes in other CeMV affected cetacean populations and species. These results could also possibly aid in the advancement of vaccines against morbilliviruses. The PDF is freely accessible at https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12747 Regards, Kimberley Batley, on behalf of all co-authors Kimberley Batley PhD candidate Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) Molecular Ecology Lab (MELFU) College of Science & Engineering, Flinders University P +61 8 8201 3865 | E kimberley.batley at flinders.edu.au www.cebel.org.au | www.molecularecology.flinders.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From laura.joan at gmail.com Sat Jan 12 08:32:00 2019 From: laura.joan at gmail.com (Laura Joan Feyrer) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:32:00 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication of first Mitogenome for Sowerby's and True's Beaked whales Message-ID: A technical note that may be of interest for the marine mammal science community: "Complete mitochondrial genomes and phylogeny of two rare whale species: True?s (Mesoplodon mirus: True 1913) and Sowerby?s (Mesoplodon bidens: Sowerby 1804) beaked whales" Beaked whales of the genus Mesoplodon are rarely encountered and information on their basic biology is lacking. We sequenced the complete mitochondrial genomes of True?s (Mesoplodon mirus) and Sowerby?s (Mesoplodon bidens) beaked whales to high depth (>120X). The length of the de novo assembled genomes was 16,342 bp (M. mirus) and 16,347 bp (M. bidens), with GC compositions of 37.7 and 39.2%, respectively. A maximum-likelihood phylogeny supports the hypotheses that M. mirus is most closely related to Mesoplodon europaeus, and that M. bidens is the basal species of the genus. These data provide molecular resources that will aid in further understanding population genetics and evolution in this rare and poorly understood group of cetaceans. Anthony L. Einfeldt, Ian G. Paterson & Laura J. Feyrer (2019) Complete mitochondrial genomes and phylogeny of two rare whale species: True?s (Mesoplodon mirus: True 1913) and Sowerby?s (Mesoplodon bidens: Sowerby 1804) beaked whales, Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 4:1, 275-276, DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1541719 Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23802359.2018.1541719 Cheers, Laura Feyrer @deepdivewhales Whitehead Lab Biology Dept. Dalhousie University Halifax, NS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Prerequisites: Bachelor?s degree in marine biology, zoology or another biological field; at least one year of relevant research experience; excellent computer and communication skills; strong focus and attention to detail; the ability to maintain a flexible schedule and to work at sea over extended periods and in a wide range of weather conditions. Prior photo-identification experience, data management skills and small boat operation skills are desirable. This position is full-time, year-round, with the potential for annual renewal. It is open to citizens of the United States of America and those authorized to work in the United States. The position offers a fantastic benefits package, with health/dental insurance, paid vacation and retirement plan. Please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to: Stephanie Richardson, srichardson at coastalstudies.org . Please include in subject line Humpback Whale Research Assistant Search, also we ask that you use PDF documents. *Deadline for submissions is February 1, 2019* -- Stephanie Richardson Human Resource Manager Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue Provincetown, MA 02657 t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113 f. (508) 487-4695 Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. 9 AM - 3 PM Virus-free. www.avg.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From srichardson at coastalstudies.org Fri Jan 11 13:04:05 2019 From: srichardson at coastalstudies.org (Stephanie Richardson) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:04:05 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Animal Entanglement Response Specialist II - Provincetown MA USA Message-ID: *Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown MA 02657 USA* *Marine Animal Entanglement Response Specialist II* *Full Time (40 hours per week)* The Center for Coastal Studies (Provincetown MA) is seeking a Response Specialist for its Marine Animal Entanglement Response program. CCS is a private, non-profit institution with an emphasis on marine mammal research and conservation. Response specialists are on call to disentangle whales and sea turtles following strict protocols that emphasize human safety and data collection. Specialists participate in at-sea operations, data processing, administrative tasks and supervision of trainees. They are expected to interface with the public and professional mariners and to participate in other CCS research programs as needed. CCS is searching for level-headed candidates that can work calmly and problem solve under stressful conditions. Prerequisites: Bachelor?s degree in a biological field; at least one year of at-sea working experience; small boat handling experience; excellent computer and communication skills; strong focus and attention to detail; the ability to work and communicate well at sea and in a wide range of weather conditions. Prior experience working with large animals and database management skills are desirable. Applicants must be physically able to execute the work of the position, including long days at sea. Weekends and scheduling flexibility required. This position is full-time, year-round, with the potential for annual renewal. It is open to citizens of the US and those authorized to work in the US. The position offers a fantastic benefits package, with health/dental insurance, paid vacation and retirement plan. Interested candidates please submit cover sheet, resume and two references to: Stephanie Richardson at srichardson at coastalstudies.org Please include in subject title Response Specialist II search and use PDF documents. *Deadline for submissions is February 1, 2019* -- Stephanie Richardson Human Resource Manager Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue Provincetown, MA 02657 t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113 f. (508) 487-4695 Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. 9 AM - 3 PM Virus-free. www.avg.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tinakesselring at aol.de Fri Jan 11 04:43:57 2019 From: tinakesselring at aol.de (tinakesselring at aol.de) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:43:57 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on reproduction of harbour porpoises References: <1228267721.16897518.1547210637071.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1228267721.16897518.1547210637071@mail.yahoo.com> Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce our new paper titled 'Testicular morphology and spermatogenesis in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena)' in Theriogenology 126. Please find the abstract below and the link for the paper on the publisher's site. Abstract: Knowledge about reproductive parameters in male harbour porpoises such as testicular histology and germ cell maturation as well as seasonal changes in spermatogenesis is scarce. Thus, the aim of the present study was to report changes in the histological appearance of the testicular morphology of neonatal and juvenile harbour porpoises during maturation, to identify stages of spermatogenesis in adult males and to detect seasonal modifications. The identification of these stages can be used to assess the developmental profile of gene expression during spermatogenesis and to identify defects in spermatogenesis arising in pathological conditions. Testes of adult male harbour porpoises from the North and Baltic Sea that became stranded or by-caught in the years 1998 to 2016 were histologically examined using Haematoxylin and Eosin ? staining. The Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) staining was used for spermatogenic staging and the evaluation of the development of the acrosomic cap. For the identification of changes in testes morphology and morphometry during the course of the year, histological characteristics like germ cell associations and diameter of the convoluted seminiferous tubules were noted for each month. The analysis showed that in adult males more than one stage of spermatogenesis could be found per cross section of the convoluted seminiferous tubules similar to findings in men and some ape species. This rare phenomenon is called multi-stage-arrangement. In sexually active males from the peak breeding season (June and July) eight stages of spermatogenesis were identified and all stages occurred simultaneously, while during the low breeding season (August to May) only residual spermatogenesis or constituent germ cell populations were found. Missing germ cell generations were recorded in specimens from July to September. Our investigations provide a detailed staging of spermatogenesis and give new insight into the reproductive biology of male harbour porpoises. With these new basic parameters, indicators for endocrine disruptors can be developed in the future, aiming to detect how environmental factors could affect male fertility in wildlife. Theriogenology 126 (doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.11.031) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0093691X18310847 Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments! Best Tina Kesselring and co - authors -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liz at dolphinresearchaustralia.org Tue Jan 8 21:24:20 2019 From: liz at dolphinresearchaustralia.org (Liz Hawkins) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:24:20 +1100 Subject: [MARMAM] Australian Dolphin Research Project Ecovolunteer Opportunities Message-ID: <001301d4a7db$957cfda0$c076f8e0$@dolphinresearchaustralia.org> Hi All, Dolphin Research Australia is a marine research, education and conservation charity that provides long-term independent research and education programs. We are pleased to announce that we have eco-volunteer opportunities available for participants to join our Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions in 2019. We have 4 day and 8 day eco-volunteer expeditions available between May and July 2019. The project offers a unique learning experience for those passionate about dolphins and the marine environment who want to contribute to increasing knowledge, awareness and improving conservation efforts while supporting the research efforts. The research project focuses on Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and Australian humpback dolphins and aims to assess and monitor the abundance and health of these populations in the Moreton Bay Marine Park and South East Queensland region. Participants have the opportunity to join the research team and have a hands-on and participatory experience working from small research vessels whilst being based at the University of Queensland Moreton Bay Research Station on the beautiful North Stradbroke Island located near Brisbane, Australia. Participants will assist in collecting data on the behaviour, acoustics and habitat use of coastal dolphins. No previous experience is required and all training will be provided to participants. Participants, however, do need to have the following; - An enthusiastic and positive attitude - Willingness to learn and work with a small team - General interest in dolphin biology and ecology - Be able to work long-hours on a small vessel (not susceptible to chronic sea sickness) - Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written and oral) - Good fitness level (the work requires agility to work on small vessels and participants will be required to regularly get on and off small boats, move around the vessel whilst underway and at times in choppy conditions) Please check our website www.dolphinresearchaustralia.org or email us directly at info(at)dolphinresearchaustralia.org for more information, prices and dates. Kind Regards Liz Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD Executive Officer Founding Director Dolphin Research Australia, Inc. PO Box 1960 Byron Bay, NSW, 2481 E-mail: liz at dolphinresearchaustralia.org Ph: (02) 6676 1473 Website: www.dolphinresearchaustralia.org ABN: 42095866467 ** Dolphin Research Australia Inc. is a marine conservation, education & research charity -find out more about us & how you can help at www.dolphinresearchaustralia.org ** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From intern at sealrescueireland.org Sun Jan 13 06:17:40 2019 From: intern at sealrescueireland.org (Intern Coordinator) Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:17:40 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Seal Rescue Ireland - Animal Care and Education Internship - Immediate Start Dates Available Message-ID: Seal Rescue Ireland: Animal Care and Education Internship Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) is a charity organisation which operates a busy marine animal rescue and rehabilitation centre located in Courtown, Co. Wexford. As the only facility that fully rehabilitates seals within the Republic of Ireland, SRI responds to strandings nationwide. Most reports are for young grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and common seal (Phoca vitulina) pups found sick, injured or orphaned across the Irish coastline. In addition, SRI pursues understanding and public engagement of ocean conservation and sustainability through education, community outreach and research programmes. SRI is currently accepting applications for their dual focus Animal Care and Education Internship programme. With rolling start dates year around, this high paced, full-time position is for a minimum of 12 weeks, but longer time commitments are encouraged. After completion of initial training, interns who excel may be invited to stay longer and offered higher levels of responsibility with the potential for compensation through living expenses. Reports to: Animal Care Manager Job Summary: This position provides the intern with a well rounded experience of both hands-on marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation work, and promoting public understanding of marine conservation as a whole. The candidate?s time will be split in half between assisting in the daily care of the animals and hospital operations, and providing educational tours to the public, assisting with fundraising projects, and assisting with administrative duties. The variation of responsibilities provide interns with excellent understanding of what it takes to successfully operate the many different aspects of a wildlife charity. Additionally, each intern gets the opportunity to independently plan one fundraiser project, to learn leadership and organisational skills. Interns that excel may be offered additional levels of responsibility to pursue specialized skill sets. Requirements: For consideration, applicants must have a background in areas of study such as Pre-Vet, Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or other animal related field. Applicants must be able to follow written and oral instruction, possess effective communication skills, and be passionate about marine animals and their environment. Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around enclosures, and must be physically fit and able to lift 25 kg. Applicants must possess the ability to adapt in a fast paced, ever changing environment and have a positive, purposeful attitude. They must be willing to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Previous animal care and handling experience as well as public speaking skills are preferred, however interns will receive training to develop these skills. Duties Include: - Daily animal diet preparations and routine cleaning of enclosures and work areas. - Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals. - Take shifts overseeing the stranding hotline and coordinate seal rescue and transport. - Assist in the care of seals (feeding, restraining, medical treatment, daily care). - Help ensure that the clinical areas are stocked, hygienic and prepared to receive animals. - Maintain and update medical records. - Provide assistance to management and rehabilitation staff as needed. - Assist with fundraisers and educational events. - Assist with clerical duties and office work as needed - Participate in educational talks and tours. This is an unpaid position. Intern housing is available for 90 Euro/week (including food) on a first come first served basis. Interns are responsible for their own travel expenses. Please visit our website at (http://www.sealrescueireland.org/internships/) to download the application form. 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It is preferred that the applicant have experience with permitting under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the acoustic criteria applied by NMFS for permitting. This is a national position that can work from any of the company?s domestic office locations. Responsibilities: - Conduct marine acoustic propagation modeling for stationary and mobile noise sources in varied oceanic environments and integrate with statutory requirements and associated regulations - Assist with noise-related impact assessments and take estimation analyses for marine organisms - Conduct and/or interpret marine noise monitoring, research, and analyses - Support with report writing and preparation of environmental documentation/analyses and permit requests Requirements: - Master?s Degree in Oceanography, Engineering, or related discipline - 5+ years of experience in modeling acoustic propagation of sound sources in marine environments - Experience with evaluation of impacts of noise on marine organisms, particularly marine mammals - Experience with models including parabolic, normal, and/or ray tracing options; proficiency with RAM modeling code required - Familiarity with NOAA Fisheries acoustic criteria for protected marine species, and the principles of underwater acoustics including attenuation, transmission loss, and methods to determine Zones of Influence - Experience preparing environmental documents for submission to NOAA Fisheries, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, or Bureau of Ocean Energy Management a plus - Excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and research skills - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team - Proficient in Microsoft Office and Matlab - Ability to travel to support business needs - Experience working in Latin America and Spanish/Portuguese language skills a plus We are a global network of innovators and problem solvers, dedicated professionals and industry leaders in scientific, engineering, and planning disciplines working together with our clients to develop technically sound, science-based solutions to the leading environmental challenges of our time. E&E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.; Visa sponsorship will not be provided. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Ecology and Environment, Inc. is an EO and AA employer ? M/F/Vets/Disabled/and other protected categories. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sarah.marley86 at gmail.com Mon Jan 14 08:37:31 2019 From: sarah.marley86 at gmail.com (Sarah Marley) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:37:31 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] PhD on Vessel Collisions with Large Whales Message-ID: Dear Marmam community, The University of Portsmouth is currently seeking applications for a fully-funded 3yr PhD on "Vessel Collisions with Large Whales: Behavioural responses and areas of risk". This project aims to quantify vessel collision risks for fin whales in the Bay of Biscay. ORCA, a cetacean conservation charity, has been utilising platforms-of-opportunity to collect cetacean sightings around the world since 2001. On-board observers collect data relating to effort, ship location/speed/heading, and whale sightings. The current project will both utilise ORCA?s long-term dataset and conduct fieldwork to collect additional data. Behavioural analyses will assess fine-scale behaviour of whales during vessel encounters, whilst density surface models will be used to identify high-risk areas. A full project description is available on FindAPhD: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/vessel-collisions-with-large-whales-behavioural-responses-and-areas-of-risk/?p105039 This is a competition-funded PhD project, and open to UK / European students only. The bursary covers tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant in line with the RCUK rate (?14,777 for 2018/19) for three years. The successful applicant will commence in October 2019 under the supervision of Dr Sarah Marley (University of Portsmouth), Professor Alex Ford (University of Portsmouth), and Ms Lucy Babey (ORCA). Requirements: - BSc (minimum second-class or equivalent) or a Masters degree in a relevant subject - English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (with no component score below 6.0) The following would also be advantageous: - Previous field experience, including vessel-based surveys, behavioural observations, and marine mammal observation - Proficiency in R and GIS software - Strong background in statistical techniques The deadline for applications is 17th February 2019. To apply, please refer to the FindAPhD advert listed above. For more information, please contact Dr Sarah Marley (sarah.marley at port.ac.uk). All the best, Sarah *Dr Sarah Marley * PhD Applied Physics *| *MRes Marine Mammal Science *| *BSc Zoology (Hons.) 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URL: From kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org Mon Jan 14 18:33:25 2019 From: kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org (Kathleen Dudzinski) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:33:25 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Aquatic Mammals issue 45.1 available online Message-ID: <665A7D8F-EA74-4735-B536-8B4720E4EDFD@dolphincommunicationproject.org> Dear MARMAM and ECS Talk subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following titles represent the contents of the most recent issue (Volume 45, issue 1, 2019) of Aquatic Mammals. For individuals with a print subscription, the double print copy of 45.1/45.2 will be mailed in late March. Aquatic Mammals is the longest running peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research on aquatic mammals and is published quarterly with manuscripts available as published PDFs in real time. Further information about the journal can be found at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ To submit a manuscript for publication consideration, please visit: http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php Thank you for your continued interest in the journal and abstract postings. With regards, Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Ph.D. Editor, Aquatic Mammals Journal business at aquaticmammalsjournal.org aquaticmammals at gmail.com Elena B. Eder, M?nica M. C. Muelbert, Mark A. Hindell, Randall W. Davis, Diego H. Rodr?guez, and Mirtha N. Lewis. (2019). Foraging Strategies of Female Elephant Seals from Pen?nsula Vald?s, Patagonia, Inferred from Whisker Stable Isotope Signatures of Their Pups. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 1-13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.1 Eve Jourdain, Richard Karoliussen, Charlotte Cur?, Mathilde Massenet, Lance Barrett-Lennard, and Graeme M. Ellis. (2019). A Case of Natural Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Entrapment in Northern Norway: From Assessment to Rescue. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 14-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.14 Shauna McBride-Kebert, Jessica S. Taylor, Heidi Lyn, Frank R. Moore, Donald F. Sacco, Bandana Kar, and Stan A. Kuczaj II. (2019). Controlling for Survey Effort Is Worth the Effort: Comparing Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Habitat Use Between Standardized and Opportunistic Photographic-Identification Surveys. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 21-29. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.21 J?lio Cardoso, Arlaine Francisco, Shirley P. de Souza, and Salvatore Siciliano. (2019). Rough-Toothed Dolphins (Steno bredanensis) Along Southeastern Brazil: Report of an Anomalous Pigmented Juvenile and Description of Social and Feeding Behaviors. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 30-36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.30 Ronald A. Kastelein, Lean Helder-Hoek, Nancy Jennings, Ruby van Kester, and Rowanne Huisman. (2019). Reduction in Body Mass and Blubber Thickness of Harbor Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) Due to Near-Fasting for 24 Hours in Four Seasons. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 37-47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.37 Valentina Franco-Trecu, Massimiliano Drago, M. Florencia Grandi, Alvaro Soutullo, Enrique A. Crespo, and Pablo Inchausti. (2019). Abundance and Population Trends of the South American Fur Seal (Arctocephalus australis) in Uruguay. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 48-55. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.48 Aline B. de Mello, Julia M. B. Molina, Maja Kajin, and Marcos C. de O. Santos. (2019). Abundance Estimates of Guiana Dolphins (Sotalia guianensis; Van B?n?den, 1864) Inhabiting an Estuarine System in Southeastern Brazil. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 56-65. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.56 Wendy Noke Durden, Greg O?Corry-Crowe, Steve Shippee, Teresa Jablonski, Sarah Rodgers, Marilyn Mazzoil, Elisabeth Howells, Elizabeth Hartel, Brooke Potgieter, Catalina Londono, Lydia Moreland, Forrest Townsend, Stephen McCulloch, and Gregory Bossart. (2019). Small-Scale Movement Patterns, Activity Budgets, and Association Patterns of Radio-Tagged Indian River Lagoon Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 66-87. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.66 Blanca Morales-Guerrero, Diane Gendron, Laura M. Martinez-Levasseur, and Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse. (2019). Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Skin Contains Eumelanin and Pheomelanin. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 88-98. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.88 Christian D. Ortega-Ortiz, Elena Wonneberger, Ibiza Mart?nez-Serrano,Tadashi Kono-Mart?nez, Francisco Villegas-Zurita, Luis M. Enr?quez Paredes, Myriam Llamas Gonz?lez, Aramis Olivos-Ortiz, Marco A. Li??n-Cabello, and Manuel Gerardo Verduzco-Zapata. (2019). Consequences Potentially Related to a Meteorological Event on a Resident Group of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the Mexican Pacific. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 99-105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.99 Juan Jos? Alava, Pedro J. Jim?nez, Patricia A. Fair, and Lance Barrett-Lennard. (2019). First Record of a Live-Stranded Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in Coastal Ecuador and Insights on Killer Whale Occurrence in Ecuadorian Waters. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 106-115. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.106 Aldo S. Pacheco, Sebasti?n Silva, Bel?n Alcorta, Salvador Gubbins, Chiara Guidino, Fiorella Sanchez-Salazar, Andrea Petit, Miguel A. Llapapasca, Nadia Balducci, Eduardo Larra?aga, Mar?a A. Zapata, Estefan?a Grados, Camila Valdivia, Giancarlo Pinasco, Ana M. Garc?a-Cegarra, Daniel C?ceres, Daniella Biffi, Lorena Silva, Andrea Auger, Daniella Borda, Ana Belen Reyes, Romina Carnero-Huam?n, Damian Villagra, Esteban Duque, Santiago Pinilla, Nicola Ransome, Ana Paula Suarez, and Vannesa Jaramillo-Calle. (2019. Cetacean Diversity Revealed from Whale-Watching Observations in Northern Peru. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 116-122. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.116 Dagmar Fertl. (2019). Book Review: Deep Thinkers: Inside the Minds of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. Aquatic Mammals. 45(1), 123-124.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.1.2019.123 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From monica.pepe at whales.org Tue Jan 15 10:20:45 2019 From: monica.pepe at whales.org (Monica Pepe) Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:20:45 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Whale and Dolphin Conservation, North America - Field Research Internships In-Reply-To: <0B82DCA9D7826C4E8F27B482571768A4E29190EE@WDCS-CRIMSON.wdcs-net.wdcs.org> References: <0B82DCA9D7826C4E8F27B482571768A4E29190EE@WDCS-CRIMSON.wdcs-net.wdcs.org> Message-ID: <0B82DCA9D7826C4E8F27B482571768A4E29192BE@WDCS-CRIMSON.wdcs-net.wdcs.org> WDC North America (NA), located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, offers internships and field volunteer positions providing research, policy, education, and advocacy experience in working for an international non-profit organization. Internships are offered to qualified applicants throughout the year, allowing each participant to become proficient at field data collection, educational outreach, and conservation issues of marine mammals. As additional time allows, interns may also assist staff in completing various tasks pertaining to our focal projects. We are currently seeking applicants for our 2019 season. For candidacy requirements and application instructions, visit https://us.whales.org/wdc-na-field-research-internship-program. Applications for the spring (beginning late March/early April) should be submitted by 23:59PM EDT on February 4, 2019. Applications for the summer (beginning in May) should be submitted by 23:59PM EDT on March 3, 2019. Background to the program The WDC internship/volunteer program aims to help participants hone their outreach and data collection and organization skills, while also gaining an introduction to all aspects of working with a conservation non-profit organization. Successful candidates are included in everything from field research to office administration. All interns gain experience with public speaking by interacting with passengers aboard whale watching vessels and participating in school talks and other public outreach events throughout the year. Additionally, interns will assist with written communication efforts including social media, blogs, and supporter directed communications. Other potential opportunities include attending workshops/conferences and responding to stranded marine mammals, though these are not guaranteed opportunities. This program exposes interns to real world experiences that will help them develop the skills and understanding needed to succeed in the field of marine mammal conservation and research. Participants will gain an in-depth perspective of this field and a better understanding of where their interests lie. Through this internship, a number of skills are developed including analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. As part of the field work experience, interns will learn species identification, behavioral sequencing, data collection, and photo identification research techniques on marine mammals in the southern Gulf of Maine. They will also have the opportunity to go out on commercial whale watching boats several times per week (field season is April - October) to photograph and record sightings of humpback, finback, and minke whales, as well as other notable marine wildlife. The frequency of fieldwork is weather dependent. Days in the office will be spent uploading photos and data into our photo identification database or working on any tasks that may be assigned. Based on time of year, the intern program may include some portion of the following: Education and Outreach * Outreach to local schools and the general public * Assisting with and learning about the importance of ecotourism and best practices * Writing blogs about work conducted or current events while interning with WDC * Attendance at conferences and meetings Research * Cataloging individually identifiable humpback and finback whales * Collecting opportunistic marine mammal sightings data in the Southern Gulf of Maine * Collecting images for analysis of body condition of marine mammals through scarring and skin condition * Data coding and cleaning * Attending stranding training and events Conservation * Literature research for preparation of comments submitted to federal agencies * GIS or other mapping techniques At the end of the program, our hope is that interns will be able to leave with a comprehensive understanding of both the exciting and routine aspects of what it takes to research and conserve marine mammals. There is no fee or compensation for the internship/volunteer positions. Participants must arrange for their own transportation to and from Plymouth and provide their own food. Limited housing with a shared bedroom is available on site for a monthly fee of $300 USD, which is strictly to offset the cost of housing. Assistance can be provided in finding alternate housing at the request of the applicant, and those who can provide their own housing are encouraged to apply. The program requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks, with the possibility of extending the term on a case-by-case basis. The internship is a full time position requiring open and flexible availability. WDC is willing to help qualified students obtain credits for the program through their college or university. While international applicants interested in the internship program must be able to secure their own travel Visa and other required documentation, WDC can provide supporting documentation as needed upon program acceptance. For candidacy requirements and application instructions, visit https://us.whales.org/wdc-na-field-research-internship-program WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. WDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin. Please review our Privacy Notice for information on how we collect and store your secure information. Monica Pepe Policy Manager Conservation and Education Telephone: +1 508 746 2522 Skype monica.c.pepe WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation 7 Nelson Street Plymouth MA 02360-4044 United States whales.org [WDC is 30 Years old!' 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The IV-E3M is structured in two modules; a *50-h course aimed at undergraduate students with limited or no experience with marine mammals*, that will encompass the biology, ecology, evolution, natural history, physiology and conservation of marine mammals and includes a hands-on field trip to Espiritu Santo National Park aboard a research vessel, and a *20-h advanced module, aimed at postgraduate students or final year undergraduates*, who can select one of six topics: 1) Ecotoxicology and Marine Pollution (course delivered in spanish and english) 2) Stable Isotopes in Ecological and Environmental Studies (course delivered in english) 3) Telemetry as a tool for animal ecology (course delivered in english) 4) Conservation genetics (course delivered in english) 5) Passive acoustic monitoring and photoID database management (course delivered in english) 6) Introduction to marine mammal rehabilitation and disease (course delivered in english) 7) Behavioural ecology of marine mammals (course delivered in spanish) Our instructors are well recognized marine mammalogists from Mexico, Brasil, Canada and the US ( https://www.escuelamexicanademamiferosmarinos.com/copia-de-instructores-2-1 ). Our first two summer schools were targeted exclusively to Mexican students. In 2017, the third summer school broadened its scope and was open to international participants. We had participants from five countries, and the experience was very gratifying for participants and instructors. This year we are once more opening our summer school to international participants. We have strived to maintain costs extremely low: the basic module costs *120 US dollars* (early fee) and the advanced module costs *140 US dollars* (early fee). This fee *includes accommodation*, the course diploma, complementary material, and reading material). More details on the program, instructors and registration costs can be found at: http://www.escuelamexicanademamiferosmarinos.com https://www.facebook.com/4Escu elaMexicanaMastozoologiaMarina / Hope to see you in La Paz! 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URL: From fipsamarra at gmail.com Wed Jan 16 01:46:38 2019 From: fipsamarra at gmail.com (Filipa Samarra) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:46:38 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on the prey of killer whales in Iceland Message-ID: <606a7071-4460-9f1f-3f92-e6db83c47af6@gmail.com> Dear all, we are pleased to share our most recent publication on the prey of killer whales in Iceland, available online at https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0207287 Prey of killer whales (/Orcinus orca/) in Iceland Samarra FIP, Bassoi M, B?esau J, El?asd?ttir M?, Gunnarsson K, Mrusczok M-T, Rasmussen M, Rempel JN, Thorvaldsson B and V?kingsson GA PLoS ONE 13(12): e0207287 Abstract Killer whales have a cosmopolitan distribution and as a species are generalists, feeding on a variety of prey. However, local populations tend to specialise on specific prey types. In Icelandic waters, killer whales are generally associated with herring and, thus, have been presumed to be herring specialists. However, recent studies suggest a more complex foraging ecology, possibly including a mosaic of strategies. With increased observational effort in recent years due to research and whale-watching activities, there have been several reports of interactions with different prey, including confirmed predation events. In this study we aimed to summarise the range of potential prey of killer whales observed in Icelandic waters. We report on 12 previously unpublished accounts and review 15 accounts published in the scientific literature or local newspapers, making a total of 27 events where killer whales were observed interacting with actual or potential prey. Thirteen different species, including birds (n = 1), cephalopods (n = 1), fish (n = 5) and marine mammals (n = 6), are reported, although herring is by far the species that killer whales are most often observed interacting with. This study provides the first summary of actual and suspected killer whale prey in Icelandic waters, and contributes towards our understanding of this population?s prey preferences. However, describing the diet of individuals/groups was not possible and this study points to a need for continued monitoring to understand the intricacies of killer whale foraging behaviour in this area. 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URL: From st.huggenberger at uni-koeln.de Wed Jan 16 05:32:53 2019 From: st.huggenberger at uni-koeln.de (Stefan Huggenberger) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:32:53 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] New book: Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphin and Whales Message-ID: <20190116143253.Horde.JpUMY6qJg0B-rEaq5Z4GbXB@webmail.uni-koeln.de> Dear MARMAMers, we are happy to announce the recent publication of the first edition of our new ?Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales? by Stefan Huggenberger, Helmut Oelschl?ger & Bruno Cozzi (eBook ISBN 9780128026366, Hardcover ISBN: 9780128024461, Academic Press 2018, pp 539). For more information please visit https://www.elsevier.com/books/atlas-of-the-anatomy-of-dolphins-and-whales/huggenberger/978-0-12-802446-1 With kind regards, Stefan Description ?Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales? is a detailed, fully illustrated atlas on the anatomy and morphology of toothed and whalebone whales. The book provides basic knowledge on anatomical structures, in particular, soft tissues, and functions as a standalone reference work for dissecting rooms and labs, and for those sampling stranded and by-caught dolphins in the field. As a companion and supplement to Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function, this atlas will be of great interest to the scientific community, including veterinarians and biologists, as a book of reference. With a modern approach to dolphin anatomy and morphology, this atlas provides the extensive knowledge necessary to practitioners and theoretical scientists such as evolutionary biologists. The conceptual clarity, precision, and comprehensive and updated display of the topographical anatomy of the body of cetaceans in the atlas support and illustrate the authors? related work, serving as a comprehensive reference for those who are more specifically interested in the details of the anatomy and morphology of porpoises, dolphins and whales. Key Features Offers a single reference source and useful teaching tool for visualizing the integrated body and its components Functions as a helpful method for demonstrating the animal?s anatomy prior to dissection, and for teaching topographic and comparative anatomy Provides a unique and authoritative resource that explicitly relates the gross and microscopic anatomy of cetacean organs and tissues The prenatal development of dolphins is largely achieved Readership Vertebrate zoologists, mammalogists, marine biologists, veterinary medicine researchers and those interested in the anatomy, evolutionary biology, and morphology of dolphins. Field biologists and veterinarians who work with dolphins in captivity or in coastal and off-shore environments. Researchers, faculty, graduate students and advanced undergraduates interested in these disciplines or teaching a class in marine biology, zoology or veterinary medicine. Volunteers involved in stranding networks Table of Contents 1. List of Species 2. Regional Anatomy, Development, and Hydrodynamics Including Skin Anatomy - Regional Anatomy - Embryonal and Fetal Regional Anatomy - Skin Anatomy 3. Locomotion - Osteology - Locomotor Musculature 4. Head - Topographic Anatomy - The Eye and Ear of Toothed Whales 5. The Nervous System - Atlas of Microslide Series of Brains of the Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) - Sections of the Brains of Selected Cetacean Species - Microscopic Anatomy of the Cetacean Brain - Cranial Nerves - The Brachial Plexus and the Origin of the Nerves of the Forelimb 6. Anatomy of the Viscera - Respiratory System - Circulatory and Lymphatic System - Digestive System - Urogenital Tract - Endocrine System General References and Further Reading: Anatomy and Physiology of Dolphins and Whales -- Dr. Stefan Huggenberger Department II of Anatomy (Neuroanatomy) University of Cologne 50924 Cologne, Germany Fon: +49-221-478-87848 Fax: +49-221-478-1427477 www.anatomie.uni-koeln.de/21596.html From EMcMichael at remsainc.com Fri Jan 18 08:11:17 2019 From: EMcMichael at remsainc.com (Erin McMichael) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:11:17 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Manatee Observers Needed Message-ID: MANATEE OBSERVERS NEEDED! REMSA Inc's Marine Endangered Species Observer (MESO) Program is seeking skilled and experienced Protected Species Observers (ESOs/PSOs) with previous manatee monitoring experience during dredging activities for a project in Jacksonville, FL starting in March 2019. Observer invoices are submitted and processed on a bi-weekly basis. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Currently looking for PSOs available in March and April 2019, with possible extension through June 2019. JOB DESCRIPTION: Protected Species Observers will conduct protected species observations, watches, and mitigation measures during marine construction projects in Jacksonville Harbor. PSOs will be required to perform duties in adverse/inclement weather and during daylight and nighttime shifts 12 hours in duration. Must be able to work independently and follow technical instructions as required. Previous experience conducting manatee watches during dredging projects is required. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: - Identification of marine animals to species - Maintain watch for marine mammals, specifically manatees, in all mitigation zones - Record sightings of marine species, keep organized and up-to-date logs, complete daily summary reports - Coordinate temporary project shut-downs when manatees are present in project zones - Ability to work outside during any weather conditions for long periods of time - Ability to effectively communicate with team members and construction personnel - Report interactions with endangered/threatened species to REMSA, Inc. personnel, construction company, and various government agencies as instructed REQUIREMENTS: **Must have prior experience monitoring for manatee interactions during dredging projects** Must be a U.S. Citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or restrictions Must have Endangered/Protected Species Observer approval from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Must have prior marine mammal and sea turtle observation experience Must have or be able to obtain a Federal Transportation Identification Workers Card (TWIC) Must have Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology, or related field Knowledge of Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team BENEFITS & SALARY: These are Independent Contractor positions, daily rates depend on experience Housing and daily food stipend provided in addition to daily rate Bi-weekly invoice submissions and processing Application Instructions: Interested applicants should send the following application materials: - Detailed resume or CV documenting all relevant experience, education, and skills - Copies of NMFS approval/certifications, FL FWC Manatee Monitoring Form, MMO training certificates - Cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for this position Submit all materials as attachments to the posting: .pdf files or MS Word 2003 compatible files to Erin McMichael at emcmichael at remsainc.com REMSA Inc. 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The main areas of work are related to research, conservation, sustainable management, environmental education, ecotourism and regulations and policies. We expect that volunteers could be involved in research, conservation, education, administrative, social media/web, fundraising work and other activities. *VOLUNTEER POSITIONS* *1. Assistant in different disciplines/multipurpose activities: *research projects related with cetacean species (mainly bottlenose dolphin and humpback whales) and the protected areas where they live. Besides, the volunteering will help in conservation, environmental education, sustainable management, ecotourism projects. The volunteer will do field work for the study of these species and office work to collect, edit and analyze the data. *2. Marketing and Fundraising: *promoting the fundraising of the foundation through donations; promoting the volunteering program; selling souvenirs, dolphin and whale watching tours (standard and scientific tours); administrative work; dolphin and/or whale research if agreed with the organization *3. Community manager: *responsible of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.; responsible of the Organization website; email response; volunteering program platforms control; administrative work. *4. Administrative Assistant: *secretary and administrative work; helping to process information; fundraising applications; physical and digital files organization; managing the organization agenda; sending documentation; service payments; supervising other positions. *5. Environmental Education Assistant: *developing a program of environmental education; creating environmental information for schools; creating environmental information for fishermen; creating environmental information for tourism. *6. Conservation Assistant: *helping on the creation of conservation programs; contacting with other organizations to try to do some agreements; helping on the research projects. *7. Website Designer to create the Organization website: *we need someone who can design or help us to find the most economical way to do the website; besides the volunteer can help with promotion of the website and the other platforms where we have information about the organization. *8. Drone photographer: *video recording of the field work in a boat and from the air studying the endangered bottlenose dolphin population; taking pictures of the field work; edition of the pictures and videos for promotion; recording and editing online courses; managing the YouTube account. *WHERE*: Santa Elena and Posorja, Ecuador *WHEN: *The bottlenose dolphins of the area that we study are always in their habitats so we do field trips during the whole year. The humpback whale season is between June and September. Beside we have office work to analyze all this data the whole year. *FEES: * There are four different volunteering programs: *1.* *Paid volunteering*: minimum 1 month, it's included accommodation and two meals per day (lunch and dinner). *2. **Free volunteering:* minimum 6 months, it?s included accommodation and two meals per day (lunch and dinner). *3. **Free volunteering with special arrangements:* limited time for people with skills required for the organization and conditions agreed with FEMM Ecuador. *4. **Online volunteering:* minimum 1 month. *In all of them it?s mandatory to pay a 5 USD application fee. For more information, check the link below. https://www.givingway.com/organization/femmecuador *PROCEDURES: *applicants should check all the information of FEMM in the link below and apply here (it?s necessary to create an account): https://www.givingway.com/organization/femmecuador When you apply you will have to agree all the requirements, answer the questionnaire and pay de 5 USD. When this step of the application is done is required a CV and a cover letter (why do you want to come, which are your personal and professional interests). Once this process is done we will check all the information and we will proceed to make a videoconference interview by Skype. We have a donation program as well for the people who would like to help. https://www.givingway.com/donate/femmecuador Contact: ? email: femmecuador at gmail.com ? Phone/ Whatsapp: +593 999892591 ? Skype: pedro.ecuador peterjoe01 at yahoo.es ? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FEMMECUADOR/ ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmecuador/ ? Twitter: https://twitter.com/FEMMECUADOR -- Biol. Pedro J. Jim?nez V. *Presidente FEMM Ecuador* Especialista en Mam?feros marinos, biodiversidad y Manejo de ?reas Protegidas Consultor en Proyectos Ambientales y tur?sticos Investigador de Mam?feros Marinos Gu?a tur?stico nacional y local *Direcci?n Oficina Principal* Pasaje A, 204 entre calle 3? y 4? Urdesa norte Guayaquil - Guayas - Ecuador - Sudam?rica *Direcci?n Oficina Sucursal Playas- **Pen?nsula* * Valdivia s/n y Felix Sarmiento ** - *Santa Elena - Ecuador *Celular/ Whatsapp * 593-(0)999892591 *telf:* 593-(0) 2386127 *Website:* www.femmecuador.org *Facebook*: Pedro Jos? Jimenez / FEMM Ecuador *Twitter: *FEMMECUADOR *Instagram:* femmecuador Youtube: FEMM ECUADOR -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com Sun Jan 20 07:58:40 2019 From: sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com (Sergio Cobarrubia) Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:58:40 -0400 Subject: [MARMAM] Tursiops truncatus - Stenella frontalis Research in Venezuela. Internship and volunteering Program 2019 Message-ID: BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN - ATLANTIC SPOTTED DOLPHIN PROJECT RESEARCH IN VENEZUELA INTERNS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 2019 Laboratory of Ecosystems and Global Change (LEGC-IVIC) and Provita. BACKGROUND: The Laboratory of Ecosystems and Global Change (LEGC) of the Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research (IVIC) invites the first season of internships-volunteering (2019) in the study of coastal dolphins. LEGC is a scientific team that among its research lines on the fauna of coastal and riparian ecosystems, it has established the first one on aquatic mammals in Venezuela. On the other hand, Provita is an important NGO that contributes to the research and conservation of species in Venezuela. This research will begin with a project focused on sociobiology (social structure, social networks and bioacoustics) of resident groups of the coastal bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and the Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) in the central coast of Venezuela. This, after an experience of 5 years in that locality studying ecological aspects of T. truncatus (https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-018-0401-1). The coast of Aragua not only houses these species, but also the Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni), the common dolphin (Delphinus sp.) and the spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris). Of which basic information is collected too. LEGC interns and volunteers are young, hard-working who are willing to contribute to research by learning as they experience fieldwork in teams, field techniques for collecting and processing data and methodologies. All team members and interns share academic space, housing in the Institute, housework in the study area, knowledge and experience in a friendly and multicultural environment. The internship consists of four weeks. The first week of theoretical-practical preparation (40 theoretical hours) at the IVIC Ecology Center. The next three weeks of 15 field surveys and data management (120 h) on the Aragua coast. The volunteering consist of three weeks of field surveys (Which will receive a basic theory needed for field surveys). WHERE: Theory: LEGC, Center of Ecology (IVIC) Miranda State, Caracas (10 23 N 66 58 W, http://www.ivic.gob.ve/es/). Practice: Bahia de Cata, western coast of the (rain forest) National Park Henry Pittier, Aragua state (central coast of Venezuela) 150 km from Caracas (DC) (10 29 N 67 44 W). PROGRAM: Interns (4 weeks) ? Volunteers (3 weeks. Which will receive a basic theory needed for field surveys). WEEK 1 (LEGC-Ecology Center, 40 hours. For Interns). Monday: What is a cetacean? The cetaceans and the human in history. Origin, evolution and diversity. Adaptations for aquatic life: Anatomy and Physiology. Life histories. Biogeography. Distribution. Ecology Behavior. Conservation. Tuesday: Identification of species reported for Venezuela. Basic logistics for the study of cetaceans on the mainland, sea and air. Basic equipment to collect information. How to detect cetaceans and record an effective sighting? Basic data to collect during a sighting. Wednesday: Calibration and use of GPS. Configuration and use of the SLR cameras. Photo-identification as a tool for ecological and behavioral studies. Daily encounter ratio. Estimation of abundance. Thursday: Residence patterns, Estimation of range, Home Range and core areas. Study of behavior. Study of habitat use. Friday: Social structure and social networks. Bioacoustics Saturday: Break. Sunday: Transfer to the Bahia de Cata. WEEKS 2, 3 and 4 (Bah?a de Cata-Provita, 120 hours. For Interns and Volunteers). The field surveys will be carried out in a fishing vessel of 9 m in length. The field work will depend on the climatic conditions, however, the Aragua coast offers few climatic inconveniences throughout the year. There will be 15 mornings of field surveys, after each survey is lunch, rest and then proceed to download the data of sightings and then interpret them preliminarily and discuss them. Weekends are free to know the coast (beaches, inlets, scuba), rainforest, birds observation, etc. In the field surveys, it will be implemented: - The identification and recognition of the elements of the marine landscape and the method of tracking and detection of cetaceans. - Ethical navigation mode before cetaceans for study. - The basic data collection / sighting. - Use of GPS. - Use of the camera. - Counting of total individuals and by age group. - Identification of the behavioral states that configure group behavior and its recording. - Use of the hydrophone. In the afternoon the information of the sightings will be downloaded: - Sighting forms. - Latitude and longitude. - Photographs and their selection. - Voice recordings (behavior). - Recordings of vocalizations. The data obtained in the sea will be processed and discuted. In parallel, the Interns should write a proposal for the study of coastal cetaceans. PRACTICAL FEES: Although accommodation and food (lunch and dinner) are covered in the first week for Interns, the field surveys requires a monetary contribution that will be used to exclusively compensate the logistics costs in the study area (1,150 US$). For more information, please contact: sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com. WHEN: During the year there will be 6 internships-volunteering (February, April, June, August, October, December). For Interns the theoretical phase will be for the first week of the mentioned month. For Interns and Volunteers will be the following three weeks of field survey. VACANTS: 4 people / internship or volunteerng. Included in the rate is: - Accommodation in the Bahia de Cata (Aragua). - Transportation Simon Bolivar International Airport-IVIC / IVIC-Bahia de Cata. - Meals in Bahia de Cata (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Field work in the sea. Not included in the rate is: - Meals in restaurants - Free time activities - Personal insurance (all participants must have health and / or travel insurance) - Personal expenses. INTEREST IS EXPECTED: - Being over 18 years - Iterns: Preference will be given to undergraduate students and professional students (biology, marine biology, environmental, conservation and plus). - Volunteer: No preferences. - Have a mature attitude towards the investigation of marine mammals and environment - Be autonomous and flexible - To be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors in the sea - Speak Spanish, English, we can deal with the Portuguese and Italian. ACADEMIC CREDITS: The LEGC will certify the work performed by intern or volunteer through a Diploma with the recognition of the hours (academic-practical) worked. Likewise, volunteers will receive a Volunteer diploma of the project with the recognition of the hours (practical) worked. APPLICATION AND QUESTIONS: Applicants must write to sergio.cobarrubia at gmail.com with the subject "DOLPHINS PROJECT_Name". You will be sent a confirmation email with all the details about the study area and the species present, the practices and requesting your CV resume, motivation letter (small statement about what your expectations are and why you want to work with LEGC) and the internship month of your choice. Applications will be accepted throughout the year, however, early application is recommended due to limited vacancies. -- *Sergio Enrique Cobarrubia Russo* Laboratorio de Ecosistemas y Cambio Global Centro de Ecolog?a Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cient?ficas Venezuela. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lochcarolina at gmail.com Sun Jan 20 15:06:07 2019 From: lochcarolina at gmail.com (Carolina Loch Silva) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:06:07 +1300 Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on enamel microstructure of fossil mysticetes and archaeocetes Message-ID: Dear MARMAM subscribers, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication listed below in the current issue of Journal of Mammalian Evolution: *Enamel Microstructure in Eocene Cetaceans from Antarctica (Archaeoceti and Mysticeti)* Carolina Loch, Monica R. Buono, Daniela C. Kalthoff, Thomas M?rs, Marta S. Fern?ndez doi: /10.1007/s10914-018-09456-3 *Abstract* Modern baleen whales have no adult teeth, whereas dolphins and porpoises have a homodont and polydont dentition, with simplified enamel microstructure. However, archaic cetaceans (archaeocetes and early mysticetes and odontocetes) had a complex and ornamented dentition, with complex enamel microstructure as terrestrial mammals. This study describes the morphology of teeth and enamel microstructure in two fossil cetaceans from Antarctica: a basilosaurid archaeocete from the La Meseta Formation (middle Eocene); and Llanocetus sp. from the Submeseta Formation (late Eocene), one of the oldest mysticetes known. The two teeth analyzed were lower premolars, with transversely compressed triangular crowns composed of a main cusp and accessory denticles. The enamel microstructure of the basilosaurid and Llanocetus sp. is prismatic with Hunter-Schreger bands (HSB) and an outer zone of radial enamel. In the basilosaurid, the enamel is relatively thin and measures 150-180 ?m, whereas in Llanocetus sp. it is considerably thicker, measuring 830-890 ?m in the cusp area and 350-380 ?m near the crown base. This is one of the thickest enamel layers among cetaceans, extinct and living. Structures resembling enamel tufts and lamellae were observed in both fossils at the enamel-dentine junction (EDJ) and extending along the thickness of the enamel layer, respectively. The presence of HSB and biomechanical reinforcing structures such as tufts and lamellae suggest prominent occlusal loads during feeding, consistent with raptorial feeding habits. Despite the simplification or complete absence of teeth in modern cetaceans, their ancestors had complex posterior teeth typical of most mammals, with a moderately thick enamel layer with prominent HSB. 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URL: From ler4 at st-andrews.ac.uk Mon Jan 21 04:36:38 2019 From: ler4 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Luke Rendell) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:36:38 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] {Disarmed} MSc in Marine Mammal Science, University of St Andrews Message-ID: MSc programme in Marine Mammal Science at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK - We are currently accepting applications for 2019/20 entry to our unique and intense one-year Master?s programme at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, UK. The programme reflects the research interests and expertise of the staff at the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU). It has a strong focus on quantitative methods and applied techniques, and is designed to prepare students fully for a professional career involved with conservation of and research into marine mammals. Optional modules take full advantage of the research strengths of the SMRU covering biologging, bioacoustics, behaviour and population biology. The optional Antarctica field course involves a vessel-based field expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula (requiring additional payment of a substantial expedition fee). For detailed information on the Marine Mammal Science MSc including content, entry requirements and how to apply please refer to the MSc MMS website: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/taught-programmes/mms-biology/ and for student perspectives see https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/biopostgraduate/msc-marine-mammal-science/. Applications for the upcoming academic year (starting September 2019) must be received by Friday, 5 April 2019, and should be submitted online via the St Andrews Postgraduate Admission Portal: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/taught/ Please get in touch if you have further questions, via email: pgtaughtbiology at st-andrews.ac.uk Best wishes, Luke Rendell Course Director, Marine Mammal Science MSc -- Dr. Luke Rendell MASTS (masts.ac.uk) Reader in Biology Tel: (44)(0)1334 463499 E-mail: ler4 at st-andrews.ac.uk WWW: http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/ler4 School of Biology, University of St. Andrews Sir Harold Mitchell Building, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9TH U.K. The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (SC013532) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tlubansky at coa.edu Wed Jan 23 05:30:41 2019 From: tlubansky at coa.edu (Tanya Lubansky) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:30:41 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Allied Whale and BHWW Co. Research Assistant Positions: 2019 Field Season Message-ID: Allied Whale (AW), the marine mammal research lab of College of the Atlantic and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. (BHWW) seek 5 interns/research assistants for the 2019 field season. These are entry-level research positions designed to offer experience for individuals seeking to develop their professional careers in marine mammal research. Two summer positions (mid-May *through* August 31st) and three full season positions (mid-May *through* October 31st) are available. *College of the Atlantic students can receive flexibility in start and end dates. *Overview of position*: This is a unique internship program in that the selected individuals will have the opportunity to participate and receive training in a wide range of marine mammal research activities while receiving income when working as a crew/scientist aboard commercial whale watching trips operating from Bar Harbor, Maine. Allied Whale currently supports field projects in the trophic ecology of humpback and fin whales, the ongoing housing and maintenance of the North Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog and fin whale photo-ID catalog, an active marine mammal stranding response program, and a research/education partnership with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. In addition, Allied Whale maintains the facilities on and conducts research from the Mount Desert Rock Marine Research Station situated on a remote offshore island. The interns play a critical role in the success of the field season and serve as support to all aspects of summer activities within both Allied Whale and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. *Description of duties*: Upon arrival in May, all interns will receive research, boat crew, and Gulf of Maine natural history training by both Allied Whale and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company staff. As the Allied Whale field season does not begin until early June- the first several weeks will be focused on learning whale watch deckhand responsibilities and performing humpback whale photo-ID with the NAHWC in the office or stranding response. Once the season is in full swing, interns will rotate through shifts working as a Research Assistant/Deckhand (RA) for the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co., shifts working as dock attendant for the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co., shifts in the Allied Whale office, and time off. Every week, schedules will be different and weather dependent. A typical week in June-August may include two days scheduled as researchers on Whale Watch vessels, two days scheduled in the AW office, one day scheduled as dock attendant for the BHWW, and two days off. Weather may cause shifts to be canceled and some weeks may be lighter in load or responsibilities. Interns will also rotate through week-long shifts on Mount Desert Rock. *Below are specific expectations for each designated shift:* *Whale watch trips: *Research responsibilities on the whale watch trips include searching for whales, photo-identification of whales and behavioral data collection. Deckhand responsibilities include line handling, vessel cleaning, helping seasick passengers and passenger safety. RAs are also responsible for assisting the naturalist in promoting education and conservation programs on each trip. Maintaining a positive, professional, friendly and outgoing demeanor while engaging whale watch passengers and fellow crew is compulsory. When whale watch trips cancel for weather, crew may be asked to report for duty to complete maintenance on the vessel. *Dock attendant duties: *Dock attendants are critical for the daily smooth operation of boat trips at the BHWW Co. Attendants assist in security screening, loading passengers onto boats, tying boats to docks as trips depart or return, delivering lunches to crew on boats, pumping gas for visiting vessels, and communicating trip schedule changes to the public. These shifts are not dependent on weather. *Allied Whale office shifts: *On scheduled office days, interns will be required to be available in the Allied Whale office from 9AM-5PM. During those hours, interns will compare individual whales to the NAHWC catalog, enter their whale watch data into the database, manage the Adopt-a-Whale program, and answer phone calls to the office. Allied Whale?s stranding program is responsible for responding to all dead or stranded marine mammals in northern Maine, primarily seal species. Interns will be on call to assist with field stranding response and to participate in necropsies (animal autopsies). Interns scheduled for office shifts will also be on call for boat research days. *Allied Whale boat research days: *When weather permits, interns will assist Allied Whale staff and graduate students on trips offshore to collect biopsy samples of humpback and fin whales. While on board one of the research vessels, interns will be responsible for collecting photo identification images of whales and recording data. Interns will be responsible for processing images from these trips. *Mount Desert Rock*: We hope for interns to complete several shifts (each at least a week in length) at our offshore research station Mount Desert Rock. While on the island, interns will participate in land-based whale monitoring from the lighthouse tower, seal counts, gull counts, and maintenance/construction projects at the station. Interns will collect weekly samples of seal scat to contribute to a collaborative microplastics project. Interns will also receive experience working in a remote off-the-grid location. *Pay/Housing*: Those accepted to the program are able to earn income by their work on the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Deckhands are paid $50 per trip (at the height of summer, there are 2 trips running a day) plus considerable tips. Interns also receive a free First Aid Certification and TWIC card from the BHWW Co. Provided housing in downtown Bar Harbor is mandatory for a fee. Rent will be approximately $375 a month for a bed in a shared room. While at Mount Desert Rock, food is provided for free. The BHWW Co. also provides funding for RAs to attend the annual North Atlantic Right Whale Conference in New Bedford, Massachusetts in November. *Qualifications*: Applicants should have a college background in biology, ecology, and/or marine sciences. Previous data collection experience in a research setting and knowledge of marine mammals are great advantages. Prior experience offshore and skills in DSLR photography are also assets. Due to Coast Guard requirements, all crew onboard US commercial vessels and therefore *all research assistant/interns, must be US citizens or have permanent resident alien status.* Also, all interns will be drug screened prior to employment and will be enrolled in a random drug testing program. Applicants should be physically and mentally fit: able to lift and carry 50 pounds, comfortable around dead and decomposing animals, and able to hike up to 5 miles carrying gear for stranding response. *Most importantly, applicants must be positive in attitude, flexible to quickly changing schedules, able to work independently, and be seaworthy/comfortable working on boats*. Lastly, because of the community living situation both in Bar Harbor and on Mount Desert Rock, applicants must get along well with others and be able to handle working in a team setting. *To apply*: Please send a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying, a resume, and two letters of recommendation to: Dr. Tanya Lubansky ( tlubansky at coa.edu). *Letters may be sent either directly from the references or by the applicants. *Please specify which position you are interested in (summer or full-season)*. Deadline of application is *February 22nd*. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JPost at imms.org Wed Jan 23 10:04:54 2019 From: JPost at imms.org (Jessica Post) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:04:54 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] IMMS Research Internship Message-ID: The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns may participate in projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and diamondback terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-ID research as well as any other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research. Interns must: - Commit to a minimum of 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. - Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips. Some field days may fall on the weekends. - Have a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes. - Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. Principle Duties include: data entry, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-ID fin images, learning to use photo-ID programs such as Darwin (fin matching software) and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21' boat), and learn how to use ArcGIS Secondary Duties include: assisting animal care staff, attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, and assisting educational staff Field Days: Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 degrees F in summer to 30 degrees F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a week. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be 18 years or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be ab le and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this internship program. This is an unpaid positions and interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will assist interns in finding rooms available to rent, usually with other staff members. The deadline to apply for the summer session (May 6-July 26, 2019 or June 3-August 23, 2019) is March 1, 2019. For application and full details on how to apply please visit our website at https://imms.org/internship/ Jessica Post Research Assistant Research Intern Coordinator The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies 10801 Dolphin Lane Gulfport, MS 39503 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jennifer.Johnson at MyFWC.com Thu Jan 24 09:08:24 2019 From: Jennifer.Johnson at MyFWC.com (Johnson, Jennifer) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:08:24 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] FWC Manatee Photo-identification Internship Message-ID: Manatee Photo-identification Internships The manatee photo-identification program is based in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). FWRI is the research arm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a state agency. For more information about FWRI, please visit: http://www.myfwc.com/research/. FWRI's manatee photo-identification research focuses on long-term monitoring of Florida manatees in southwest Florida. 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 Eighth 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 menjilam at 163.com Thu Jan 24 23:41:39 2019 From: menjilam at 163.com (menjilam at 163.com) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:41:39 +0800 Subject: [MARMAM] New Paper_Differential population dynamics of a coastal porpoise correspond to the fishing effort in a large estuarine system Message-ID: <2019012515413833637112@163.com> Dear Colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of our recent research: Lin W, Karczmarski L, Li J, Chan SCY, Guo L, Wu Y (2019) Differential population dynamics of a coastal porpoise correspond to the fishing effort in a large estuarine system. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 0 doi 10.1002/aqc.2998. Abstract The finless porpoise (genus Neophocaena) is susceptible to fishery?caused mortality, and its numbers are thought to be in decline across its entire range. However, population demographics have rarely been quantified for this genus, with a few exceptions of the narrow?ridged form (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) in waters off Japan, Korea, and in the Yangtze River of China, all of which show a drastic decline in recent decades. Similar analyses have not been performed for the Indo?Pacific (known also as the wide?ridged) finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) that inhabits (sub?)tropical waters; thus, reliable risk assessments are lacking. The demographic dynamics of the Indo?Pacific finless porpoise in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region were investigated by analysing 307 cases of beached carcasses that were recovered between 1996 and 2014. The mean instantaneous rate of increase r indicated a declining trend of 3.6% loss per annum during 1996?2005, and a subsequent recovering trend with 0.76% increase per annum during 2006?2014. The individual?based Leslie matrix model constructed with the most up?to?date demographic parameters suggests that the conservation status of the finless porpoise in the PRD region corresponds to Near Threatened (NT) according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature criterion A3. This temporal demographic change may be due to changes in fishing effort, which has been declining locally since the late 1990s. Although more quantitative evidence is needed, it is shown that regulated management of coastal fisheries can serve as an effective tool in securing the long?term persistence of Indo?Pacific finless porpoise in the PRD region, which likely applies also elsewhere in the genus/species' range where coastal fisheries overlap with the porpoise habitat. Results provide baseline ecological indicators that can facilitate further monitoring of the population status and trend. The paper is available at the following link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/aqc.2998 Or alternatively, a pdf can be requested at: menjilam at 163.com Best regards, Wenzhi Lin menjilam at 163.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rebecca.haughey at flinders.edu.au Tue Jan 22 15:18:33 2019 From: rebecca.haughey at flinders.edu.au (Rebecca Haughey) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:18:33 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] Seeking field assistants for research on tropical dolphins around Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia Message-ID: Fieldwork dates: 1st April 2019 - 30th September 2019 Application deadline: Thursday 31st January 2019 Project title: Ecology and conservation biology of the Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) in the North West Cape, Western Australia Institution: Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL); Flinders University; South Australia www.cebel.org.au by Thursday 31st of January 2019. Short-listed candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Rebecca Haughey PhD candidate Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University * rebecca.haughey at flinders.edu.au * www.cebel.org.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carag16 at gmail.com Fri Jan 25 09:55:22 2019 From: carag16 at gmail.com (Cara Gallagher) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:55:22 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] Webinar announcement: DEPONS model version 2.0 release and webinars Message-ID: Hello MARMAM, The Disturbance Effects of Noise on the Harbour Porpoise Population in the North Sea (DEPONS) model investigates the potential effects of wind farm construction noise on Harbour Porpoise. The research programme has been running since 2012 and is now coming to an end with Version 2.0 of the model launched on January 21st, 2019. The DEPONS team warmly invites you to view and participate in the two DEPONS Webinars. WEBINAR 1 - THE DEPONS STORY; UNDERWATER NOISE, HARBOUR PORPOISE, AND THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY This webinar occurred on January 21st, 2019, but was recorded and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdpVfg50FY&feature=youtu.be The first webinar presented the subject of underwater noise and offshore wind. It explored the context of the DEPONS programme and how it has progressed our understanding and management of the impact of noise on harbor porpoises. It included presentations by Jesper Kyed Larsen (Vattenfall), Richard Sibly (University of Reading), Ross Culloch (Marine Scotland), and Jacob Nabe-Nielsen (Aarhus University). WEBINAR 2 - DEPONS V2.0; MODEL UPDATE AND USE 13th February 2019 12.00-13:00 GMT Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8209343435647796225 The second webinar will go in to more detail about version 2.0 of the model and is aimed at model practitioners, regulators and subject experts. The speakers will cover the basics of the DEPONS model and introduce version 2.0 and how to operate the model and interpret model outcomes. Speakers; Jesper Kyed Larsen (Vattenfall), Jacob Nabe-Nielsen (Aarhus University). There will also be an opportunity for Q&A. For more information on the DEPONS project check out the project website here: http://bios.au.dk/om-instituttet/organisation/havpattedyrforskning/projekter/depons/ We very much hope you can join. Sincerely, The DEPONS team ______________________________________ *Cara Gallagher* PhD Fellow Department of Bioscience Aarhus University Roskilde, Denmark -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From michael.ladegaard at bios.au.dk Mon Jan 28 06:13:11 2019 From: michael.ladegaard at bios.au.dk (Michael Ladegaard) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:13:11 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] ECHOLOCATION CLICKBAIT: New publication on click packets and long-range echolocation in dolphins In-Reply-To: References: <9b7ac2b67fdf46128fc3ff8b5998ab80@Exch09.uni.au.dk> Message-ID: Dolphin echolocation behaviour during active long-range target approaches Michael Ladegaard, Jason Mulsow, Dorian S. Houser, Frants Havmand Jensen, Mark Johnson, Peter Teglberg Madsen, James J. Finneran Journal of Experimental Biology 2019 222: jeb189217 doi: 10.1242/jeb.189217 Published 25 January 2019 Dear colleagues, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to present our publication titled Dolphin echolocation behaviour during active long-range target approaches. If this sounds remotely interesting then you might enjoy our movie of how the echolocation behaviour may change as a dolphin approaches a target (Movies 1 and 2, supplementary info: http://jeb.biologists.org/content/222/2/jeb189217.supplemental ). In our study, we show that long-range (>100 m) echolocation in free-swimming dolphins may involve the production of click packets and subsequent reception of echo streams. This markedly differs from the typical click-echo-click-echo mode of echolocation that is observed in most toothed whale echolocation studies. Our data also suggests that dolphins not always adjust their clicking rates so that a target echo is received before the emission of another outgoing click, which is also very different from how echolocation is generally understood and described. If you would like to read more about our study, you may access the full publication here: http://jeb.biologists.org/content/222/2/jeb189217 Alternatively, please send me an email if you would like a pdf. Best, Michael Michael Ladegaard Postdoc building 1130, room 110 Mobile: (+45) 4076 4035 Email: michael.ladegaard at bios.au.dk Web: Michael Ladegaard Department of Bioscience - Zoophysiology Aarhus University C. F. M?llers All? 3, building 1131 8000 Aarhus C Email: mail at au.dk Web: http://bios.au.dk/en/ Lab: http://marinebioacoustics.com/ ABSTRACT Echolocating toothed whales generally adjust click intensity and rate according to target range to ensure that echoes from targets of interest arrive before a subsequent click is produced, presumably facilitating range estimation from the delay between clicks and returning echoes. However, this click?echo?click paradigm for the dolphin biosonar is mostly based on experiments with stationary animals echolocating fixed targets at ranges below ?120 m. Therefore, we trained two bottlenose dolphins instrumented with a sound recording tag to approach a target from ranges up to 400 m and either touch the target (subject TRO) or detect a target orientation change (subject SAY). We show that free-swimming dolphins dynamically increase interclick interval (ICI) out to target ranges of ?100 m. TRO consistently kept ICIs above the two-way travel time (TWTT) for target ranges shorter than ?100 m, whereas SAY switched between clicking at ICIs above and below the TWTT for target ranges down to ?25 m. Source levels changed on average by 17log10(target range), but with considerable variation for individual slopes (4.1 standard deviations for by-trial random effects), demonstrating that dolphins do not adopt a fixed automatic gain control matched to target range. At target ranges exceeding ?100 m, both dolphins frequently switched to click packet production in which interpacket intervals exceeded the TWTT, but ICIs were shorter than the TWTT. We conclude that the click?echo?click paradigm is not a fixed echolocation strategy in dolphins, and we demonstrate the first use of click packets for free-swimming dolphins when solving an echolocation task. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Mon Jan 21 06:40:29 2019 From: chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Chiara Giulia) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:40:29 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant - Sea Watch Foundation Message-ID: <2d223020-c2ae-a2a7-a7fc-3f68503e2b44@seawatchfoundation.org.uk> *National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant * The Sea Watch Foundation ?is seeking a voluntary *_National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant_ *for the 2019 season. This position will suit a volunteer who has a strong interest in marine conservation and recognises the importance of educating and raising awareness by involving the public. Given the competitive nature of our internships and to allow others to gain experience, this position is only available to undergraduates or people who can demonstrate a desired change in career. The assistant will be responsible in aiding the Sightings Officer with the following duties: * Promoting, organising and running the National Whale and Dolphin Watch event (27^th ?July ? 4^th ?August 2019) * Producing posters and resources for dissemination around the UK * Using initiative and creativity to reach out to wider audience * Keeping records of planned events * Updating webpage with events * Assisting with social media surrounding the event * Posting observer packs to participants in a timely manner * Taking part in land-based surveys in Cardigan Bay * Helping to staff the ?Dolphin Hub? educational facility * Assisting Education and Outreach Assistant with event planning and execution * Encouraging data submission and website updates during the event * Collating data and imagery from the event. * Entering event data on to database template. The National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant will also have some opportunity to be involved in the boat-based fieldwork aspects of the ?_Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project _?, however this will be depended on workload and will be agreed between the assistant and the Sightings Officer each time the opportunity arises. This project manages the conservation of a coastal population of bottlenose dolphins, the largest in the UK. Monitoring of harbour porpoise and grey seal populations is also part of the project. The field season will run from *April to October 2019 *and has been split into four periods of seven weeks for Research Interns. Our National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant is required to stay for the middle two periods of the season. The assistant will be based in New Quay, West Wales, and he/she will be helped in finding a suitable accommodation. The assistant is responsible for their own travel and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required. *National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant periods for summer 2019:* *Periods 2 & 3:*?27/05 ? 01/09 *Important skills/qualifications* *Essential:* * a strong interest in marine conservation and education * outgoing personality with confidence to interact with the public * excellent verbal and writing skills * must have initiative and bring their own ideas and personality to the position * strong commitment to volunteering work * an ability to work in an organised and reliable manner and to manage a variable workload, including appropriate delegation * good IT skills (Office package) * an ability to get on well with others in a small team and within shared accommodation *Desirable:* * a strong interest and some knowledge of British cetaceans * prior experience in public speaking * experience with postings on social media * experience of events organising * willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable Welsh weather *To apply:* Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience you have*, *as well as contact details of two referees,**to Dr Chiara Giulia Bertulli (*chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk*). It is strongly recommended that you reference all the essential and desirable attributes in your application. *Deadline: 10**^th **?March 2019 at 9am.* *Please specify ?National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant? into your subject title.* Applicants must be available for interview via Skype between the 11^th ?and 17^th ?March and will be notified of the outcomes by the 24^th ?March 2019. *The Sea Watch Foundation* The Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. It is the longest-running research charity in UK focusing upon cetaceans around the British Isles, and maintains a national sightings database, the largest in Europe. It works closely with all the UK statutory conservation agencies, and has provided advice to the UK government, the UNEP Regional intergovernmental Conservation Agreement - ASCOBANS, and the European Commission, as well as the major conservation charities and marine industries operating in the UK. *Public awareness* We aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage respect and conservation of the marine environment for future generations. We also run training courses for the public in cetacean identification and survey methods. A list of recent of recent awareness and education achievements is given below: * Sea Watch Director, Peter Evans, received the European Cetacean Society Conservation Award, 2012 * Sea Watch Foundation was recipient of the UNEP/ASCOBANS ?Outreach and Education Award?, 2009 * Sea Watch Foundation was voted best UK animal adoption scheme by BBC Wildlife, December 2008 -- Dr Chiara Giulia Bertulli Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation +44 (0) 1545 561227 www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. Mention us on Twitter. ResearchGate www.researchgate.net/profile/Chiara_Bertulli/contributions -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From chiara.bertulli at gmail.com Mon Jan 21 13:15:06 2019 From: chiara.bertulli at gmail.com (Chiara Giulia Bertulli) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:15:06 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Education and Outreach Internship - Sea Watch Foundation Message-ID: *Education and Outreach Internship ? Sea Watch Foundation* The Sea Watch Foundation (*http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/ *) is seeking an *Education and Outreach Assistant *for the 2019 season. This position will suit a volunteer who has a strong interest in marine conservation and recognises the importance of educating and raising awareness by involving the public. This position can be very busy, so applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to deal with varied and heavy workloads. The assistant will be responsible in aiding the Sightings Officer with the following duties: - Promoting and organising the National Whale and Dolphin Watch event (27 th July ? 4th August 2019) - Participating in presentations and creating activities to take to local schools - Researching and writing articles - Creating educational/promotional materials (posters, displays, flyer) - Assisting in the organisation of training courses - Social networking (Facebook, Twitter, website) - Raising Sea Watch Foundation?s profile locally (organising events, manning the Sea Watch stand on the pier, liaising with local boat operators to produce educational materials) - Interacting with the media (radio, TV and newspapers) - Representing Sea Watch at public events and within the UK generally - Liaising with the Adopt a Dolphin Coordinator for the promotion of Sea Watch Foundation and the Adopt a Dolphin scheme The Education and Outreach Assistant will also have some opportunity to be involved in the fieldwork aspects of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project? (*http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/cardigan-bay-monitoring-project *; land-based and boat-based surveys). This project, undertaken on behalf of Natural Resources Wales, manages the conservation of a coastal population of bottlenose dolphins, the largest in the UK. Monitoring of harbour porpoise and grey seal populations is also part of the project. The field season will run from *April to October 2019* and has been split into four periods of seven weeks for Research Interns. Our Education and Outreach Assistant is required to stay for at least half of the season (choosing Period 1-2 or 3-4) but can also choose to stay the whole season. The assistant will be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is provided at a rate of approximately ?73/week in a house, sharing with the Research Interns. The assistant is responsible for their own travel and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required. *Education & Outreach Assistant periods for summer 2019: * *Period 1 & 2: *08/04 ? 14/07 *Periods 3 & 4:* 15/07 ? 20/10 *Important skills/qualifications* *Essential:* ? a strong interest in marine conservation and education ? outgoing personality with confidence to interact with the public ? excellent verbal and writing skills ? must have initiative and bring their own ideas and personality to the position ? strong commitment to volunteering work ? an ability to work in an organised and reliable manner and to manage a variable workload, including appropriate delegation ? an ability to get on well with others in a small team and within shared accommodation *Desirable:* ? a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar ? a strong interest and some knowledge of British cetaceans ? good IT skills (Office package) ? prior experience in public speaking ? experience with postings in social media ? prior experience in boat-based survey work ? willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable Welsh weather *To apply:* Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience you have and *specifying the period(s) you would prefer to volunteer for, *as well as contact details of two referees, to *Chiara Giulia Bertulli* (*chiara.giulia.bertulli at seawatchfoundation.org.uk *). *Deadline: 4th February 2019. * *Please specify EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ASSISTANT APPLICATION into your subject title.* Applicants must be available for interview via Skype between the 11th and 15 th February and will be notified of the outcomes by the 17th February 2019. *The Sea Watch Foundation* The Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. It is the longest-running research charity in UK focusing upon cetaceans around the British Isles, and maintains a national sightings database, the largest in Europe. It works closely with all the UK statutory conservation agencies, and has provided advice to the UK government, the UNEP Regional intergovernmental Conservation Agreement - ASCOBANS, and the European Commission, as well as the major conservation charities and marine industries operating in the UK. *Public awareness* We aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage respect and conservation of the marine environment for future generations. We also run training courses for the public in cetacean identification and survey methods. A list of recent of recent awareness and education achievements is given below: ? Sea Watch Director, Peter Evans, received the European Cetacean Society Conservation Award, 2012 ? Sea Watch Foundation was recipient of the UNEP/ASCOBANS ?Outreach and Education Award?, 2009 ? Sea Watch Foundation was voted best UK animal adoption scheme by BBC Wildlife, December 2008 -- Dr Chiara Giulia Bertulli Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation +44 (0) 1545 561227 ResearchGate Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , You Tube *What you can do to help*: Help Safeguard Britain's Dolphins! All funds received via our Adoption Scheme go straight into the research and conservation of the Cardigan Bay bottlenose dolphins. It is through the dedicated work of the Sea Watch Foundation over the past two decades that these dolphins remain safe, happy and able to reproduce. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fraventura.92 at gmail.com Tue Jan 29 03:12:46 2019 From: fraventura.92 at gmail.com (Francesco Ventura) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:12:46 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on Galapagos pinnipeds' habitat use and spatial prioritization Message-ID: Dear MARMAM colleagues, My coauthors and I are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research in *Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems*. Ventura F, Matthiopoulos J, Jeglinski JWE. Minimal overlap between areas of high conservation priority for endangered Galapagos pinnipeds and the conservation zone of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Aquatic Conserv: Mar Freshw Ecosyst. 2019;29:115?126. Abstract Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) and fur seals (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) are endangered pinnipeds that live in a highly variable marine environment, influenced by seasonal changes in productivity and by the unpredictable occurrence of El Ni?o. The Galapagos marine habitat is protected through the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR), which has recently undergone a redefinition of its zonation. However, the effectiveness of the GMR in protecting the habitat of Galapagos pinnipeds has never been investigated, and it is unclear how well their habitat use aligns with the newly proposed conservation zone. A spatial prioritization analysis framework was applied based on the complementary use of density estimation (kernel utilization distributions, KUDs) and habitat modelling (resource selection functions, RSFs). Using tracking data collected over two years and under three environmental scenarios (cold season, warm season, and El Ni?o) in the western archipelago, hot spots of pinniped habitat usage were identified (through KUDs), and predictions about the location of patches of good habitat were generated (through RSFs). The output of KUDs and RSFs was used for a spatial prioritization analysis to delineate areas of high conservation priority. The overlap between these areas and the GMR zonation was then calculated. Both species were found to use largely distinct habitat types: sea lions used the waters over the continental shelf, whereas fur seals used the offshore deep waters and showed a more heterogeneous space usage over time. The spatial prioritization analysis identified three key areas of high conservation priority for both species in the Western Galapagos. These areas were all within the boundaries of the GMR but the overlap with the conservation zone was only 8%. Hence, under the current proposition, the largest proportion of key pinniped foraging habitat in the western archipelago will not be protected from licensed activities in the sustainable use zone, particularly fishing and boat traffic. 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The meeting is also an opportunity to meet other students from across the Pacific Northwest region, explore potential collaborations, and have a great time in a supportive and informal setting. Saturday, 18 May, will involve a full day of student oral and poster presentations, followed by a group dinner. On Sunday, 19 May, there will be an optional fun outing [TBD]. Please save the date and be on the lookout for more details to be announced in the coming weeks. Hope to see you in May! The NWSSMM 2019 Organizing Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yarabdq at gmail.com Wed Jan 30 03:00:53 2019 From: yarabdq at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?Q?Yara_Bernaldo_de_Quir=C3=B3s_Miranda?=) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:00:53 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: "Advances in research on the impacts of anti-submarine sonar on beaked whales" Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We are glad to announce a new review on ?Advances in research on the impacts of anti-submarine sonar on beaked whales ?. This review arose from a workshop organized by the Institute of Animal Health of the University of Las Palmas de Gran in September 2017 and counted with the participation of 21 beaked whale experts in different fields such as beaked whale population assessments, behavior, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. This review summarizes the content discussed during the workshop and focuses on questions posed regarding DCS and its role in recent atypical mass stranding events. The article is freely available from: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2018.2533 ABSTRACT Mass stranding events (MSEs) of beaked whales (BWs) were extremely rare prior to the 1960s but increased markedly after the development of naval mid-frequency active sonar (MFAS). The temporal and spatial associations between atypical BW MSEs and naval exercises were first observed in the Canary Islands, Spain, in the mid-1980s. Further research on BWs stranded in association with naval exercises demonstrated pathological findings consistent with decompression sickness (DCS). A 2004 ban on MFASs around the Canary Islands successfully prevented additional BW MSEs in the region, but atypical MSEs have continued in other places of the world, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, with examined individuals showing DCS. A workshop held in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, in September 2017 reviewed current knowledge on BW atypical MSEs associated with MFAS. Our review suggests that the effects of MFAS on BWs vary among individuals or populations, and predisposing factors may contribute to individual outcomes. Spatial management specific to BW habitat, such as the MFAS ban in the Canary Islands, has proven to be an effective mitigation tool and mitigation measures should be established in other areas taking into consideration known population-level information. Regards, Prof. Antonio Fern?ndez PhD Yara Bernaldo de Quir?s -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lbejder at hawaii.edu Tue Jan 29 15:31:26 2019 From: lbejder at hawaii.edu (Lars Bejder) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:31:26 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Recent publication Bejder et al 2019 Scientific Reports Message-ID: Dear MARMAM community, We (Bejder, Videsen, Hermannsen, Simon, Hanf and Madsen) are pleased to share with you our recent paper in Scientific Reports focusing on quantifying the importance of breeding/resting habitat for humpback whale mothers and calves in Western Australia. A Youtube summary of the paper is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkhbMKbRfi0 The full citation details are: Bejder, Videsen, Hermannsen, Simon, Hanf and Madsen. 2019. Low energy expenditure and resting behaviour of humpback whale mother-calf pairs highlights conservation importance of sheltered breeding areas. Scientific Reports. Volume 9, Article number: 771. Doi 10.1038/s41598-018-36870-7 Abstract: Understanding the behaviour of humpback whale mother-calf pairs and the acoustic environment on their breeding grounds is fundamental to assessing the biological and ecological requirements needed to ensure a successful migration and survival of calves. Therefore, on a breeding/resting ground, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia, we used animal-borne DTAGs to quantify the fine-scale behaviour and energetic expenditure of humpback whale mothers and calves, while sound recorders measured the acoustic environment. We show that: (i) lactating humpback whales keep their energy expenditure low by devoting a significant amount of time to rest, and their use of energy, inferred from respiration rates, is ~half than that of adults on their foraging grounds; (ii) lactating females mainly rest while stationary at shallow depths within reach of the hull of commercial ships, thus increasing the potential for ship strike collisions; (iii) the soundscape is dominated by biological sources; and (iv) even moderate increases of noise from vessels will decrease the communication range of humpback whales. Planned commercial infrastructure in Exmouth Gulf will cause a substantial increase in shipping traffic with the risk of ship strikes and acoustic disturbance potentially compromising energy reserves for the southern migration of humpback whales. The paper is freely downloadable here: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36870-7 Kind regards, Lars, Simone, Line, Malene, Daniella and Peter -------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [image: University of Hawaii at Manoa] Lars Bejder | Director, Marine Mammal Research Program University of Hawaii at Manoa | Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology *Website*: www.mmrphawaii.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From patricia.goley at humboldt.edu Wed Jan 30 22:00:18 2019 From: patricia.goley at humboldt.edu (Dawn Goley) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:00:18 -0800 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Graduate Program - Humboldt State University Message-ID: Humboldt State University Marine Mammal Program is seeking applications for 2 graduate positions for Fall 2019 conducting research on northern California pinnipeds and stranded marine mammals. Would prefer candidates who had recent pinniped field experience or experience working with stranded marine mammals. Experience operating small vessels in the north Pacific, conducting marine mammal necropsies and conducting outreach and education to community or school groups preferred, but not required. Please contact Dr. Dawn Goley at Dawn.Goley at humboldt.edu and apply to the M.Sc. program in the Department of Biological Sciences here- http://www2.humboldt.edu/biosci/programs/grad/instructions.html Dr. Dawn Goley, Professor of Zoology Director of the Marine Mammal Education and Research Program Director of the HSU Marine Mammal Stranding Program Department of Biological Sciences Humboldt State University, Arcata, California 95521 Office Phone 707-826-4168 / Office Location Science B 236 Office hours - Fall 2018 - Monday 2-3, Thursday 9-11 and 2-3, other times by appointment -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jessica.powell at noaa.gov Tue Jan 29 07:03:13 2019 From: jessica.powell at noaa.gov (Jessica Powell - NOAA Federal) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:03:13 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Evaluating long-term impacts of human interactions to bottlenose dolphins Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce our recent publication in Journal of Cetacean Research and Management titled, *Sixteen years later: an updated evaluation of the impacts of chronic human interactions with bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus truncatus) at Panama City, Florida, USA. * Our observations indicate that harassment of bottlenose dolphins in Panama City, Florida has escalated: dolphins are being actively provisioned, often for long periods of time; the proportion of conditioned dolphins has increased; interacting dolphins and humans are both at increased risk for injury, illness, or death; and conditioned dolphin activity budgets and movement patterns continue to be negatively impacted by human behaviour. To learn more details about this study, you may access the full publication here: https://archive.iwc.int/?r=7931 Citation: Powell, J.R., Machernis, A.F., Engleby, L.K., Farmer, N.A. and Spradlin, T.R. 2018. Sixteen years later: an updated evaluation of the impacts of chronic human interactions with bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus truncatus*) at Panama City, Florida, USA. *J. Cetacean Res. Manage. *19: 79-93. Best, Jessica Jessica R. Powell, M.S. Biologist National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-824-5327 jessica.powell at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From benjamin.laws at noaa.gov Tue Jan 29 08:38:16 2019 From: benjamin.laws at noaa.gov (Benjamin Laws - NOAA Federal) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:38:16 -0500 Subject: [MARMAM] Job Openings in National Marine Fisheries Service's Office of Protected Resources Message-ID: NMFS is advertising two job openings in the Office of Protected Resources, Permits and Conservation Division. Individuals in these positions would serve as senior analysts in the Incidental Take Program. In addition to processing requests for Marine Mammal Protection Act incidental take authorizations, they would provide guidance and oversight in planning, monitoring, and policy development, including QA/QC, management of designated sub-programs, staff training, and development and implementation of measures, processes, and analyses to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the Program. The following announcement for two positions (Biologist, ZP-0401-4) has been posted and will be open for 14 days, from 1/29/19 to 2/11/19: NMFS-2019-0006: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/522694500 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brandon.southall at sea-inc.net Thu Jan 31 08:30:15 2019 From: brandon.southall at sea-inc.net (Brandon Southall) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:30:15 +0000 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on Cuvier's beaked whale foraging ecology Message-ID: <39D13846-A7DF-46BA-B0CC-F382C0C5D3F6@sea-inc.net> Colleagues, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the publication of a new paper on beaked whale foraging ecology. Using new methods to directly measure prey characteristics at the depths where these deep-diving animals forage, we compare the relative quality of nearby foraging habitats. Substantial spatial heterogeneity was observed and is considered in light of patterns of beaked whale usage of these areas, within which they are commonly exposed to military active sonars. Southall, B.L., Benoit-Bird, K.J., Moline, M.A., and Moretti, D. (2019). Quantifying deep-sea predator-prey dynamics: implications of biological heterogeneity for beaked whale conservation. Journal of Applied Ecology; https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13334 The full .pdf is available through Open Access at: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2664.13334 The abstract of the article is provided below: 1. Prey distribution and density drive predator habitat usage and foraging behaviour. Understanding ecological relationships is necessary for effective management in any environment but can be challenging in certain contexts. While there has been substantial effort to quantify human disturbance for some protected, deep?diving marine mammals, there are virtually no direct measurements of deep?sea predator?prey dynamics. 2. We used recently developed techniques to measure deep?water squid abundance, size and distribution within foraging habitat areas of deep?diving Cuvier's beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on and around a Navy training range where sonar is often used. Beaked whales are a management priority as both mortal strandings and sublethal disturbance have occurred in association with Navy mid?frequency sonar. 3. We found large differences in prey (squid) abundance over small horizontal distances. Highest squid densities occurred within a commonly utilized foraging area on the range. Much lower prey abundance was measured in adjacent, bathymetrically similar areas less commonly used for foraging. 4. By combining prey densities with available behavioural and energetic data, we generate relativistic energetic assessments of foraging habitat quality. This provides a simple, yet quantitative means of evaluating fitness implications of spatial prey heterogeneity and associated consequences of disturbance. 5. Synthesis and applications. Given the challenges deep?diving predators face with limited foraging time in extreme environments, small?scale prey heterogeneity can have substantial implications for foraging success. Our results provide fine?scale data within neighbouring beaked whale foraging habitat areas commonly disturbed by sonars. These results have direct management implications and inform population?level models of disturbance consequences with empirical data on the foraging ecology of these protected species. These issues have been at the heart of recent debate and litigation over spatial management and proposed sonar exclusion zones, which have previously been based entirely on indirect assumptions regarding habitat quality. While limited in temporal and spatial scope, our novel results provide the first direct ecological data to inform such applied decisions. They also highlight broader regulatory implications of different disturbance consequences in nearby areas and demonstrate the value of empirical, biologically based approaches to spatial management of marine ecosystems generally. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lea-david at orange.fr Thu Jan 31 10:07:32 2019 From: lea-david at orange.fr (Lea David) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:07:32 +0100 Subject: [MARMAM] article on ship strike in the Med Message-ID: <902c387d-f43e-f946-84be-c134aabc869d@orange.fr> Dear all, we are pleased to announce the publication of our following article : Di-M?glio N, David L. and Monestiez P.// - Sperm whale ship strikes in the Pelagos Sanctuary and adjacent waters: assessing and mapping collision risks in summer . /J. CETACEAN RES. MANAGE. /18: 135?147, 2018** ABSTRACT Collisions with large vessels potentially present a major conservation issue for sperm whales in the Pelagos Sanctuary in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea. The exact numbers and locations of ship strikes remain largely unknown at present. In this study, sightings of sperm whales in summer (June?September) were gathered for the period between 1998 and 2008 from nine French and Italian organisations, together covering an area of more than 68,000km. Working on a regular grid of 0.1? ? 0.1? latitude/longitude cells, approximate surface density of the whales was calculated using kriging methods. A database of shipping lanes of ferries and merchant vessels was assembled, and traffic density was mapped (kilometres travelled per cell). The data was overlayed and multiplied, using ArcGis, to create a relative density surface map of sperm whales correlated with the relative density of maritime traffic. Several maps of collision risk were drawn up according to the speed class of the vessels. Of living animals that had been photo-identified, 9% had scars attributed to ship strike. Results show that sperm whales are at high risk from merchant vessels along the French and Italian continental coasts and at risk from conventional ferries on the east side of the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. It was calculated that 74 animals could be in a ship strike risk situation during the summer period in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Based on these results, mitigation measures already in place were reviewed and new measures to reduce ship strike risk are suggested. KEYWORDS: SPERM WHALE; MEDITERRANEAN SEA; SHIP STRIKE; MODELLING; DISTRIBUTION; MARINE PROTECTED AREA Feel free to visit the webpage https://iwc.int/jcrm to download the article, or to send a request to : ecoocean at wanadoo.fr L?a David ; Nathalie Di-M?glio ; Pascal Monestiez -- EcoOc?an Institut 18 rue des Hospices 34090 Montpellier FRANCE +33 (0)467842887 ecoocean at wanadoo.fr http://www.ecoocean-institut.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus, social transmission of information is thought to generate culturally distinct clans, which at times occur sympatrically. Clans have distinct dialects, foraging success rates, and movement patterns, but whether the niches of clan members are also different remains unknown. We evaluated the differences in habitat use of clans off the Gal?pagos Islands, using data collected over 63 encounters between 1985 and 2014. During encounters, we recorded geographic positions, determined clan identity through analysis of group vocalizations and individual associations, and used topographical and oceanographic variables as proxies of sperm whale prey distribution. We used logistic generalized additive models, fitted with generalized estimating equations to account for spatiotemporal autocorrelation, to predict clan identity as a function of the environment descriptors. Oceanographic variables marginally contributed to differentiating clans. Clan identity could be predicted almost entirely based on geographic location. This fine-scale, within-region spatial partitioning likely derives from whales preferring areas where members of their clans occur over temporal scales of a few months to a few years. By identifying differences in clans? space use, we have uncovered another level of sperm whale life that is likely influenced by their cultural nature. Please contact anaeguibur at gmail.com if you are interested in the full PDF. Best, Ana Eguiguren -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shelby.yahn at gmail.com Thu Jan 31 11:45:12 2019 From: shelby.yahn at gmail.com (Shelby Yahn) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:45:12 -0600 Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on the morphometric discrimination of Hawaiian blackfish species (Shelby Yahn) Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of our article, which is now available online: Yahn, S. N., R. W. Baird, S. D. Mahaffy and D. L. Webster. 2019. How to tell them apart? Discriminating tropical blackfish species using fin and body measurements from photographs taken at sea. Marine Mammal Science. DOI: 10.1111/mms.12584. Abstract: The misidentification of species and populations is a hindrance to effective cetacean management. We devised a method of species identification using 10 fin and body measurements obtainable from at-sea photographs, and demonstrated its ability to distinguish four species of Hawaiian ?blackfish?: pygmy killer, melon-headed, short-finned pilot, and false killer whales. Measurements from photos of 382 known individuals were converted into 14 ratios and reduced using nonmetric multidimensional scaling and principal component analysis. The first three components of the PCA explained 81% of variance among species. Ratios indicated by PCA and NMDS were tested using analysis of variance, and results identified three fin ratios that had distinct means across all four species: height/base, depth (from anterior insertion) at trailing edge apex/depth at topmost point, and width (from leading edge) at posterior point/base. Dual analysis of adults and all age classes showed near-identical sources of variance, 90% similarity in interspecies ratio relationships, and overlapping ratio means and ranges. Results suggest similar ontogenetic growth across these four species, and confirm the efficacy of this discrimination technique for all age classes. This study established a reliable means of distinguishing these cetacean species, which will improve the efficacy of management in areas with sympatric distributions. 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Sailing from Lignano, Italy, to Plakias, Greece, you will experience close encounters with magnificent creatures and participate in scientific data collection such as visual sightings, behavioural recognition and drone and ROV recordings. We are pleased to announce that following a successful partnership on a two-day survey as of August last year on a project in Montenegro, we are again working together and this time advertising for both volunteers and a Team Leader. This sailing expedition will provide a unique learning experience for those passionate about cetaceans and the marine environment. Through this expedition, you will contribute towards the increase in knowledge, awareness and ongoing conservation efforts while supporting research efforts. The research conducted by Marine Mammals Research Association will focus on mapping the distribution and behaviour of cetaceans encountered in the Adriatic, Ionian and Aegean Sea, using the most up to date methodologies in marine mammology. Photo-identification of such species will be integral to the study, alongside drone and ROV analysis. As such is the collaboration of the two organisations, all members on board the expedition will also be responsible for assisting with the invasive species project run by Project Manaia. This part of the research will contribute towards the community outreach within marinas and dive centres requesting for photo-identification of invasive species in the Mediterranean. The expedition will be conducted in two separate studies, both of which will be conducted using the exact same methodologies. Study A will be conducted in the *first two weeks of April, departing from Lignano, Italy and finishing in Bar, Montenegro. Study B will be conducted in the *final weeks of April to early May, departing from Bar, Montenegro and finishing in Plakias, Greece. No previous experience is required for volunteers wishing to undertake the expedition as all training will be provided at the beginning of studies A and B. Candidates wishing to partake should however have the following: - Enthusiastic and Positive attitude - Willingness to work and learn in a small team - The ability to work in remote environments, especially at sea - General interest in Marine Ecology - Be able to work long hours (sunrise to sunset) on a Sailing boat (i.e. not susceptible to chronic sea sickness) - Ability to communicate fluently in English (both orally and written) - Good fitness levels in order to work on a Sailing boat Candidates who wish to apply for the Team Leader position should have the following: - Team leadership experience - Previous experience in working with Marine Mammals - Previous experience in working on boats - Previous experience in working in remote environments - Species and behavioural identification knowledge - Enthusiastic and Positive attitude - Ability to communicate fluently in English (both orally and written) Positions Available: - 2x Volunteers for Study A - 2x Volunteers for Study B - 1x Volunteer for studies A+B - 1x Team Leader for studies A+B For more information regarding the positions available, prices or to organise a non-obligatory informal meeting, please do not hesitate to contact us at info at dmad.org.tr with the subject heading ?Enquiries ? Operation 3Seas?. To apply, please send over your CV and Cover Letter to info at dmad.org.tr with the subject heading titled as the position you wish to apply for, i.e. ?Team Leader Application ? Operation 3Seas?. Kind Regards, Lucy Abbiss Research Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator of Marine Mammals Research Association Deniz Memelileri Ara?t?rma Derne?i (DMAD) info at dmad.org.tr www.dmad.org.tr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stephaniestack at pacificwhale.org Mon Jan 28 17:06:00 2019 From: stephaniestack at pacificwhale.org (Stephanie Stack) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:06:00 -1000 Subject: [MARMAM] Marine mammal internship program in Maui, Hawaii Message-ID: *Pacific Whale Foundation* is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine wildlife through research, education, and conservation. A research internship at our headquarters in Hawaii is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of marine mammal research. *Commitment & Responsibilities* We seek performance-driven, dedicated individuals for long-term internships (approximately 3-4 months) based in Maui, Hawaii. Interns must be available on a full-time basis, including weekends as needed. This internship is primarily office-based and focuses on photo-identification cataloging. Interns assist research staff with processing and analyzing data collected for mysticete (humpback whale) and odontocete (toothed whale and dolphin) studies and related projects. In the office you will learn: how to input and organize data, how to quality control data, how to photographically identify dolphins and whales, how to use database software, and learn about the general biology and ecology of Hawaii?s marine wildlife. In the field you will learn: how to scan for and identify whales and dolphins, how to collect photo-ID data, how to collect underwater footage, and how to make behavioral observations of wild animals. Field days can range from 8-12 hours in length and occur approximately 1-2 times per week. Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures and carrying heavy loads of equipment. *APPLY FOR A RESEARCH INTERNSHIP!* *Requirements* - Possess a university degree or be advanced undergraduates in biology, zoology, marine biology, ecology, or related field; - Available on an unpaid full-time basis for the entire internship period; - Available for all field work; - Have a mature attitude towards research; - Proficient with computers and data entry; specifically using PCs and Microsoft Office; - Willing to spend long hours in front of a computer doing repetitive tasks; - Have a strong work ethic and superior organizational skills; - Be independent, adaptable, and a fast-learner; - Able to collect and process data in a detail-oriented manner; - Have boating experience; - Able to speak, read and write English fluently. *Compensation* There is no financial compensation for internship positions and no housing is provided. Interns are responsible for their own travel and living expenses. There is a public bus system available on the island. *Application Process* Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. or authorized to legally remain in Hawaii if they are not U.S. citizens. International applicants will be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation. Interested candidates should submit an application with the following: - A cover letter including your availability i.e. preferred time period; - A resume describing training, experience and relevant skills; - Names and contact information of three references. Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to research at pacificwhale.org. While we thank you for applying, we will only contact applicants that are selected for an interview. *Pacific Whale Foundation Research Department* 300 Maalaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI, 96793, USA Phone: +1 808-856-8305 Email: research at pacificwhale.org Website: www.pacificwhale.org/research -- 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. 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Starting with a detailed overview of the correct and most efficient methods of data collecting in the field, this course will then go on to show delegates cutting edge methods for analysing and interpreting different types of bioacoustic data. This course will cover different types of bioacoustics and will be relevant to those using bioacoustics to study marine mammals. By the end of this 5-day practical course, attendees will have the capacity to set up and deploy recording devices, download acoustic data, how to analyse this data and report the results. Bioacoustic methods are becoming increasingly recognised as a valuable approach for ecological surveying. Bioacoustics can be used to effectively replace some current techniques whilst increasing the quality of the data collected or can be used in unison to compliment them. They are particularly useful for developing long-term, permanent datasets that can be independently reviewed, particularly for rare species with low detectability, or when working in difficult environments. The course will provide a practical introduction to bioacoustics methods, with a mix of lectures and practical workshops, and some optional fieldwork. It will start with a basic introduction to sound and recording theory, before developing hands-on skills in setting-up and deploying a range of acoustic and ultrasonic audio recorders. Workshops will then cover the download and analysis of audio data, mainly using Kaleidoscope Pro and Audacity software. The processed audio data will then be analysed and presented using R, the free software environment for statistical computing and graphics (http://www.r-project.org/). Example data sets will mostly cover applications for bat and bird surveys, as well as the use of Acoustic Indices as biodiversity metrics. If you are working in different areas of ecology using bioacoustics please feel free to contact oliverhooker at prstatistics.com so we can advise if the learning outcomes are transferable to your field of research. Monday 4th ? Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 INTRO AND SOUND PROPERTIES Introduction to the course: People on the course Course coverage Resources and references Introduction to bioacoustics: What is sound? Emission and propagation Biological, geological and climate sounds What are ecoacoustics, bioacoustics and soundscape ecology? Acoustic niche hypothesis Uses for bioacoustics: Studying species and populations Studying animal behaviour Studying acoustic communities Tuesday 5th ? Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 FIELDWORK DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE Hardware and its use in acoustic surveys and monitoring: Detectors and microphones ? choosing and using equipment Statics vs handheld recording Acoustic vs. ultrasound Field sensor setup ? practical considerations Testing, calibration and maintenance Recording programmes Survey design Storing and managing audio data and meta data Existing guidance ? WWF, BCT, etc Sound reception: microphones, hydrophones, and frequency sensitivity Digital sound recording Limitations and emerging opportunities in hardware and sensor deployment Practical workshops ? setup and deployment Wednesday 6th ? Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS Signal processing and frequency analysis Analysis tools for acoustic data Conducting further statistical analyses Limitations and emerging opportunities in acoustic data analysis Practical workshops ? using Kaleidoscope for bats and birds Thursday 7th ? Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 DATA INTERPRETATION Integrating with stats (R) /QGIS Practical workshops ? using R/QGIS for interpretation of Kaleidoscope results Friday 8th ? Classes from 09:30 to 16:00 Roundup/conclusions Discussion of delegate own projects/data During the course there will be optional evening/morning field trips arranged to carry out acoustic recording Please email oliverhooker at prstatistics.com with any enquiries Check out our sister sites, www.PRstatistics.com (Ecology and Life Sciences) www.PRinformatics.com (Bioinformatics and data science) www.PSstatistics.com (Behaviour and cognition) 1. January 28th? February 1st 2019 AQUATIC ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA ANALYSIS AND SURVEY DESIGN *Glasgow, Scotland,* VEMCO staff and affiliates https://www.prstatistics.com/course/aquatic-acoustic-telemetry-data-analysis-atda01/ 2. 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The successful candidates will report directly to the CEO, receive in-situ training, and work closely with colleagues at WCA Headquarters. The roles are available from 13 February ? 11 April 2019, and will take place at WCA Headquarters, Brighton, United Kingdom. The WCA is unable to cover personal expenses. *Responsibilities* 1. Build relationships, and engage stakeholders and partners working across WCAs programmes. 2. Encourage and support collaborations between experts, advisors, and participants from within and outside the World Cetacean Alliance. 3. Develop and provide resources to assist WCA partners. 4. Communicate progress across the network through media, social media, and direct communication. 5. Work alongside WCA staff to set strategy and guide current programmes. 6. Liaise with WCA staff to ensure coordinated planning, collaborative work efforts, integrated programming and shared success towards agreed goals. *Knowledge* 1. Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to advance the mission. 2. Experience and knowledge of cetaceans, whale watching, and marine conservation issues preferred. 3. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to prioritize and deliver against responsibilities and duties. 4. Ability to thrive in a multi-tasking, high energy environment. 5. Ability to excite and engage stakeholders through meetings and personal outreach. *Qualifications* 1. Degree or higher qualification. 2. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask. 3. A proven track record of communicating with different audiences. *Benefits* 1. Gain experience of marine conservation projects. 2. Learn about and network with WCAs 100 partners in 40 countries. 3. Gain insights in ecotourism practices and cetacean welfare issues. 4. Learn new skills and techniques to deliver collaborative projects. 5. Develop media and social media skills. 6. Build on your network of contacts for career development / research or voluntary opportunities. TO APPLY: Please send your C.V. and a cover letter to: Dylan Walker: dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org Applications must be sent in electronic form no later than 8 February 2019. For more information go to: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/ Regards, *Dylan Walker*Chief Executive Officer *World Cetacean Alliance* Studio 3, Lower Promenade Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK. t: +44 (0) 1273 355011 c: +44 (0) 7900 471490 e: dylan at worldcetaceanalliance.org [image: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/get-involved/become-a-partner/] The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 100 organisations 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. 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Interns will primarily be trained in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist interns in suggesting suitable housing and locations. Positions are limited. IMMS reserves the right to end an internship at any time. Eligibility Requirements Interns must be: ? 18 years or older. ? A recent graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences. ? Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position. ? Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. ? Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. ? Able to lift 50 lbs, work long hours on your feet, and work outside in extreme conditions. ? Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn. ? Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements. ? Able to comply with IMMS rules and regulations. Duties: The IMMS animal care and training staff is in charge of caring for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and large parrots. Interns will work directly with animal care staff and be exposed to all aspects of the daily routine. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic tasks such as food preparation, and daily cleaning and facility maintenance. Interns will learn how to train animals with operant conditioning through observation and may assist during sessions. Enrichment is very important to the well-being of our animals and interns may be asked to design and implement an enrichment device for our dolphins and/or birds. Interns will also give educational presentation to guests before they interact with our animals, as well as help staff with daily water quality. Because we want interns to have a well rounded experience, they will also be asked to assist in other departments. Interns may participate as 1) environmental educators and assist in giving presentations to the public, 2) research assistants that help with our many wild dolphin based research studies, or 3) emergency responders as IMMS is part of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network and responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. Please check the FAQ link, as it may answer other questions you may have. To Apply: Please send the following documents to: jgramm at imms.org with ?Animal Training Internship? in the subject line. ? IMMS Animal Training Internship Application ? Resume with cover letter. ? Two letters of recommendation ? Provide at least one academic, and one work/volunteer- related reference if applicable. Letters may be emailed from the applicant or the person providing the recommendation letter. ? A copy of your current official college transcript. Applicants may submit an unofficial copy. ? Full photograph Documents must be in one of the following formats ? PDF, .doc, .docx, and must be submitted together with your first and last name and the date in the file name. Ex) 2019Aug_Jane_Doe_Resume, 2019Aug_Jane_Doe_Application, 2019Aug_Jane_Doe_Transcript. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. Please visit https://imms.org/internship/ for more information. Jeanette Gramm Marine Mammal Trainer Animal Training Internship Coordinator Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Gulfport, MS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: