From louis.brzuzy at shell.com Fri Nov 1 08:11:50 2013
From: louis.brzuzy at shell.com (louis.brzuzy at shell.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 15:11:50 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Scientist Position Shell Upstream Americas
Message-ID: <43C5F1788FB86042BDD88495EA068E1915734EB4@rkmcoo-s-53403.americas.shell.com>
Shell Upstream Americas is seeking an individual for a one to two year contract assignment who can provide marine science expertise, with an emphasis on the environmental effects of marine sound on aquatic life, to the Shell companies in Upstream Americas.
In this capacity, the individual will be responsible for the review and interpretation of scientific information, and the design and coordination of scientific studies within Shell and with our industry partners. The individual may be asked represent Shell on industry, government, and other public committees.
Because of the diverse nature of this position, it is important that the individual have a broad educational and applied background in the marine sciences
Responsibilities:
* Support Shell's strategy to address critical science and policy issues related to sound in the marine environment and the impacts of industry-generated sound on marine mammals, fish, turtles, and invertebrates. This includes scientific review of potential environmental impacts and development of technical comments in support of potential new regulations in these areas.
* Coordinate, advise, and provide other inputs to advance the work of Shell's Sound and Marine Life Project Team.
* Maintain awareness of advances in marine science, design and coordinate scientific studies within Shell and with our industry partners, and otherwise employ a scholarly approach to the review, interpretation, and use of scientific information.
* Develop strong scientific foundation to inform Shell's efforts and engagements with key stakeholders to promote balanced discourse on ocean resources use and protection, environmental issues (with an emphasis on protected species and habitats), and energy policy.
* Engage in outreach efforts with regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations on principal marine science issues.
* In conjunction with Upstream Americas Regulatory Policy Team, identify emerging environmental science issues that may affect business objectives, and provide scientific review and critique as warranted.
Requirements:
* Advanced degree in the marine sciences with broad experience. PhD preferred.
* Oceanography or marine acoustics expertise with emphasis on the impacts of anthropogenic sound on marine life.
* Understanding of and experience in conducting deep sea ecological studies, including practical aspects for conducting marine research. Support the establishment of baseline marine science requirements for ongoing operations and future developments
* Familiarity with ecosystem based management, valuation of ecosystem services, and management of protected species and biologically sensitive areas
* Good verbal and written communication skills for engaging with audiences ranging from internal employees to industry colleagues, members of the public, and government.
* Self-starter, ability to work well in teams, and under pressure.
* Organizational and project delivery skills.
* Flexible and able to adapt to changing job demands and priorities
* Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a fulltime basis for anyone other than current employer
Additional preferred knowledge, skills, and experience:
* Three to five years of work experience post graduation and demonstrable credentials. Alternative combinations of education and work experience will be considered
* Familiarity with policies affecting the offshore oil and gas industry, particularly understanding of regulatory processes, is preferred
* Familiarity with major environmental laws in the U.S. including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Ocean Dumping Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and others.
Work Location: Shell prefers that the individual work at a Shell location, either in Houston, TX or New Orleans, LA. Alternative arrangement will be considered based on ability to meet demands of the position. Flexible work schedules are available including a 9/80 work plan.
Travel: Moderate travel is required, mostly in the U.S.
Responses: Please include the following in your response to this request.
1. Resume/CV of individual(s) from your company proposed for this position
2. Hourly rate for individual (s)
3. Rates for any other associated expenses.
All correspondence and inquiries regarding this request should be sent to:
Mr. Kent Satterlee III
Manager Regulatory Policy - Offshore
Upstream Americas
Shell Exploration & Production Company
One Shell Square, P. O. Box 61933, New Orleans, LA 70161-1933, United States of America
Tel: +1 504 728-4143 (Office)
+1 713 992-9634 (Mobile
Email: kent.satterlee at shell.com
Electronic submission of the proposal to the e-mail address above is the preferred submission option.
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From ecm-parsons at earthlink.net Fri Nov 1 11:16:21 2013
From: ecm-parsons at earthlink.net (Chris Parsons)
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 14:16:21 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress,
Making Marine Science Matter
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*CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, AND FOCUS GROUPS* - NB several
marine mammal conservation proposals already submitted - Only 2 weeks left
!
The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress, Making Marine Science
Matter, will be held from 14-18 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition &
Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The call for proposals for
symposia, workshops, and focus groups is now.
All proposals must be submitted online by *5pm (GMT) on 15 November 2013*.
Decisions will be made by 15 December 2013. The selection process is highly
competitive.
For submission guidelines and more information, please visit:
http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014/registration-participation/sympos
ia-workshops
Have questions or need help? You can reply to this post or send us messages
via FaceBook (www.facebook.com/scbmarine) or Twitter (@SCBMarine).
*Be sure to forward the IMCC3 Call for Proposals to anyone who may be
interested!*
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From asf7 at duke.edu Sat Nov 2 10:27:20 2013
From: asf7 at duke.edu (Ari Friedlaender)
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 10:27:20 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] SCAR Open Science Meeting 2014, Top Predator Session
Message-ID: <7203D0DB-434D-40D0-8284-8DF28FA2BE44@duke.edu>
Dear Colleagues,
The 18th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Open Science Conference will be held from 25-29 August 2014 in Aukland, New Zealand. The call for abstracts is now open, and I encourage submissions (http://www.scar2014.com/call-for-abstracts/). Specifically, there will be a session entitled: Influence of top predators on ecosystem diversity around Antarctica: present processes and historical signal.
This session will aim to consider the Influence of top predators on ecosystem diversity around Antarctica: present processes and historical signals. Using data from a range of taxonomic groups including seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales, we seek presentations that will explore the relationships between predators and their environment over a range of spatial and temporal scales. We encourage multi-disciplinary presentations that develop or test ecological relationships between top predators and the marine ecosystem. We will seek to bring together experts with a broad range of field and analytical methodologies (e.g. telemetry, remote sensing) to provide a foundation for our current knowledge on how predators influence ecosystem diversity as well as to stimulate ideas for collaborative research to address these issues in the face of environmental variability and climate-driven changes in the Antarctic marine ecosystem.
Please email me if you have any questions, I look forward to seeing you at SCAR.
Ari Friedlaender
asf7 at duke.edu
Ari S. Friedlaender, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Duke University Marine Laboratory
135 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
p 919 672 0103
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From stefaniagaspari at gmail.com Sun Nov 3 03:01:43 2013
From: stefaniagaspari at gmail.com (Stefania Gaspari)
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 12:01:43 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication: Population genetic structure of common
bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Adriatic Sea
and contiguous regions: implications for international conservation
Message-ID: <EDD4577C-168A-42A8-99E9-CEE25DADF733@gmail.com>
Dear MARMAM readers,
We are pleased to announce a recent publication in: Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems,
Entitled: Population genetic structure of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Adriatic Sea and contiguous regions: implications for international conservation.
Authors: Stefania Gaspari, Dra?ko Holcer, Peter Mackelworth, Caterina Fortuna, Alexandros Frantzis, Tilen Genov, Morgana Vighi, Chiara Natali, Nikolina Rako, Elisa Banchi, Guido Chelazzi and Claudio Ciofi
Abstract:
Habitat diversity plays a significant role in shaping the genetic structure of cetacean populations. However, the processes involved in defining the genetic differentiation of these highly mobile marine mammals are still largely unknown.
Levels of genetic differentiation and dispersal patterns of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were assessed in the north-eastern Mediterranean Sea, with a focus on the Adriatic Sea. This is a region characterized by diverse marine ecosystems and high levels of human-induced habitat degradation.
Although this species seems almost uniformly distributed throughout the Adriatic Basin, genetic evidence rejected the hypothesis of a single stock. Pairwise estimates of genetic differentiation at 12 microsatellite loci, and mitochondrial DNA (entire control region, 920bp), revealed diverse levels of genetic differentiation among five putative populations from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Aegean Sea.
A fine-scale genetic structure was recorded within the Adriatic Sea, where females appear to be the principal gene flow mediators. The assessment of recent migration rates indicates a relatively high level of gene flow from the North Adriatic towards adjacent areas.
Indication of a fine-scale population structure across the Adriatic Sea is a factor to be carefully considered in the emerging marine management scenario set by the implementation of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/CE), particularly when it comes to assessing and managing direct mortality caused by human activities (e.g. fisheries or maritime traffic). A good knowledge of population structure at the basin level is also fundamental for the identification of potential Adriatic Special Areas of Conservation for the bottlenose dolphin under the Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC).
The paper is downloadable from:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-0755/earlyview
or write to Stefania Gaspari: stefania.gaspari at unifi.it
Kind regards,
___________________________________
Stefania Gaspari, MSc, PhD
Department of Biology
University of Florence
Via Madonna del Piano 6,
50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
Tel +39 055 45774744
e-mail: stefania.gaspari at unifi.it
stefaniagaspari at gmail.com
skype stefaniagaspari
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From elliott.hazen at duke.edu Mon Nov 4 11:06:40 2013
From: elliott.hazen at duke.edu (Elliott Hazen)
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 11:06:40 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Top Predators as indicators of climate change - PICES
meeting in Kona, HI, April 15-18
Message-ID: <03E8255E-FC7C-45DA-9260-B337A00972D4@duke.edu>
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce a 1/2 day workshop at the FUTURE (Forecasting and Understanding Trends, Uncertainty and Responses of North Pacific Marine Ecosystems) Open Science Meeting April 15th-18th on the Kohala Coast on the big island of Hawaii (please see link below). Our workshop will be examining how climate variability and long term change affects top predator populations, ecology, and distribution with the hope of writing a synthesis paper at the culmination of the workshop. The abstract for the workshop and the link for registration are included below, with abstract submissions due December 15th. Travel support is also available for early career scientists to attend.
Sincerely,
Elliott Hazen and co-organizers
http://www.pices.int/meetings/international_symposia/2014/2014-FUTURE-OSM/abstracts.aspx
Top predators such as fish, turtles, marine mammals, and seabirds can serve to integrate multiple lower trophic level processes and can provide top-down control of marine food webs. Climate variability and changes affect the timing and strength of productivity at the base of pelagic ecosystems, which are integrated by top predator life histories. This could result in changes in breeding patterns, migration strategies and dietary switching, and ultimately in the fitness and reproductive success of the animal. There is a suite of information from top predators around the Pacific, including survey data, tracking data, diet data, and reproductive data, as well as extensive environmental and climate data that can be synthesized to examine differential ecosystem responses spatially as a function of climate variability and change. There are suites of statistical tools used to analyze climate change effects and part of our discussion would be to identify techniques and synthetic approaches for a potential pan-Pacific meta-analysis. We propose a half-day workshop, and invite topics addressing (1) oceanographic and top predator datasets that can be used to examine responses to climate variability and change, (2) statistical techniques that can be used in differentiating top predator responses to climate variability and climate change, (3) identification of sentinel species that respond directly to climate effects and can be used as leading indicators of ecosystem state, and (4) synthetic approaches to understanding how climate variability and change is incorporated in top predator distribution, abundance, or foraging datasets.
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From charles.littnan at gmail.com Mon Nov 4 12:17:27 2013
From: charles.littnan at gmail.com (Charles Littnan)
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 10:17:27 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Maui's Masquerade - 1st Announcement for SMM Student
Travel Fundraiser at the Biennial
Message-ID: <CANyKeo4TwVj0YgB2CCqhExRtBuyNHsrm3KcovTgQAz3T-EQzfA@mail.gmail.com>
Greetings Potential SMM Biennial Conference Goers-
We are a few short weeks away from the conference and plans for the
ever-popular Student Travel Fundraiser are well on their way. In Quebec it
was Seal Clubbing. In Tampa it was Manatee Mayhem. In Dunedin we hope to
inject a little mystery into the celebrations and present to you? Maui?s
Masquerade.
The mission is the same?we want to raise funds to help get students to our
biennial conferences. Our efforts in previous years have raised almost
$20,000 and helped dozens of students. We need your help to add to that
total.
The party in Dunedin is going to happen on Tuesday Dec 10 at 8 PM at
Capone's.
Our website is live and full of useful information regarding the
fundraiser. Please visit it early and often.
http://mauismasquerade.weebly.com/index.html
Event and raffle tickets are already available for purchase. We ALWAYS
sell out so it might be a good idea to buy in advance. We will be selling
tickets near the registration desk Sun ? Tues. If you buy tickets online
they will be available for pick up at our counter at the conference.
As always we have great prizes available so make sure you buy lots of
raffle tickets!!
Remember, this is for a good cause, so even if you don?t plan on attending
the conference or the party, there is still an opportunity to donate for
student travel. Visit our website and just click on the HERO donation
button and give what you can or donate directly to the SMM! Nurture our
Society?s future! If you have any questions you can submit them on our
webpage at: http://mauismasquerade.weebly.com/contact-us.html
Sign up on our Facebook event page and help spread the word to your
colleagues: https://www.facebook.com/events/437181099719589
Lastly, this is a masquerade people! Bring a mask! (check out our home
page for tips on how to make them!)
See you soon and thanks on behalf of all of the SMM's student members.
Charles, Ari and Trudi.
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From danielle.cholewiak at noaa.gov Wed Nov 6 06:48:42 2013
From: danielle.cholewiak at noaa.gov (Danielle Cholewiak)
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 09:48:42 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Publication: Sowerby's beaked whales
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Dear list members,
My colleagues and I are happy to announce our recent publication:
Cholewiak, D., Baumann-Pickering, S., and S. Van Parijs. 2013. Description
of sounds associated with Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens) in
the western North Atlantic Ocean. J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 134, 3905-3912.
Abstract:
Several groups of Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens) were
encountered on July 4, 2011, during a shipboard cetacean survey conducted
off the eastern seaboard of the United States. Acoustic recordings were
collected using a three-element towed hydrophone array. Many echolocation
clicks were recorded during the encounter, but no tonal sounds were
detected. A total of 2969 echolocation clicks were included in analyses of
frequency and temporal characteristics. A Gaussian mixture model with four
mixtures was fitted to the histogram of peak frequencies; four subsets of
clicks were designated. The majority of clicks (n = 2048) contained a
median peak frequency of 33 kHz, while the others contained a median peak
frequency of 25 kHz (n = 324), 51 kHz (n = 304), or 67 kHz (n = 293). Most
clicks did not contain a clear frequency-modulated upsweep, though some
clicks exhibited a slight sweep from 30?36 kHz. Seven burst pulses were
detected in the encounter, two of which were of high enough quality for
detailed analysis. The acoustic characteristics of Sowerby's beaked whales
have not previously been described; the current study will facilitate
incorporation of these data into passive acoustic monitoring programs in
the North Atlantic Ocean.
A PDF may be obtained from JASA: http://link.aip.org/link/?JAS/134/3905/
Or requests for reprints can be sent to: danielle.cholewiak at noaa.gov
Cheers,
Danielle
________________________________________
Danielle Cholewiak, Ph.D.
Protected Species Branch
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
166 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
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From jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov Tue Nov 5 10:17:48 2013
From: jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov (Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal)
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 13:17:48 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] New NOAA Fisheries Tech Memo on recommended Protected
Species Observers standards
Message-ID: <CABW00BZgX+RHyxAnhZkZnPo=dkTU45YZSXWYrOc86yawYyfB4Q@mail.gmail.com>
Greetings,
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected
Resources, is pleased to announce the availability of the technical
memorandum (tech memo) titled "National Standards for a Protected Species
Observer and Data Management Program: A Model Using Geological and
Geophysical Surveys." The tech memo is now available online at:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/publications/techmemos.htm.
The tech memo recommends the establishment of national standards for data
collection and Protected Species Observer (PSO) qualifications for
geological and geophysical (i.e., seismic) surveys. Solutions to existing
issues in PSO programs are recommended, when possible. Actions requiring
further consideration are noted in the last section of the tech memo. The
PSO standards and recommendations were developed by a working group of
federal partners including NMFS, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
(BOEM), and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE).
PSOs are required for energy-related activities on the Outer Continental
Shelf during seismic surveys and other specified activities that may
adversely affect, or ?take?, species listed under the Endangered Species
Act or marine mammals protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
The core standards outlined in the tech memo are critical for the
development of national standards and establish the foundation necessary
for the successful management of a PSO monitoring and data collection
program. National standards will provide consistency in the training,
performance, and qualifications of PSOs required for seismic surveys
operating in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and
international waters. A standardized approach will also yield more useful
data to better inform decision makers on the effectiveness of monitoring
and mitigation measures for protected species.
Improvements to PSO programs for seismic surveys would also benefit
stakeholders (NMFS, BOEM, BSEE, Industry, and PSOs). The tech memo outlines
distinct responsibilities of NMFS, BOEM, and BSEE, and non-Federal
stakeholders in implementing PSO requirements. It provides a framework for
developing a program that can function in an effective way to meet the
needs of all affected stakeholders.
The contents of the tech memo are recommendations and are subject to the
future decisions, implementation, and policies of NMFS.
Thank you for your interest in the tech memo.
Best regards,
Jonathan Shannon
*Outreach Specialist*
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office: 301-427-8431
jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov
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From anna.meissner at gmail.com Mon Nov 4 19:46:25 2013
From: anna.meissner at gmail.com (Anna Meissner)
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 16:46:25 +1300
Subject: [MARMAM] SMM WORKSHOP: Marine Mammal Tourism
Message-ID: <CACGVUWp2r35N9QKNXNHW_VuEnfnL3qc3FO9zjBwX0R=MKa9t6w@mail.gmail.com>
Dear colleagues,
A reminder about the upcoming workshop ?Marine Mammal Tourism? at the SMM
conference in Dunedin, New Zealand. This full day workshop will be held on
Saturday 7th December 2013. A complete description is available on the
conference workshop website (
http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=591&Itemid=336&workshop=38<https://owa.massey.ac.nz/owa/redir.aspx?C=fet8NidBy0yyAJKEXBv7WCDtDNJmrdAIHWN2A8BZJktRxoBHk8OFaPQKdi5nN_upe6YCEZXju2o.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinemammalscience.org%2findex.php%3foption%3dcom_content%26view%3darticle%26id%3d591%26Itemid%3d336%26workshop%3d38>
).
Marine mammal tourism has experienced rapid and widespread international
growth over the past three decades with an estimated 13 million tourists in
2008 generating around US$ 2.1 billion in total revenue. As a sub-component
of this wider non-captive marine mammal tourism industry is dolphin- based
tourism (including watching and swimming-with-dolphins). A wide range of
research into the effects of tourism on marine mammals has identified that
such activities are not benign and recent research has linked its
cumulative and potentially synergetic short-term effects with long-term
biological consequences for the viability and fitness of targeted
populations. Considering it is a human use of a marine mammal resource, the
International Whaling Commission has considered marine mammal tourism
activities and set up a Whale Watching Sub-Committee in 1998. The workshop
will consist of talks and discussion forum in order to review the
scientific basis for management of marine mammal tourism, discuss actions
for management agencies and examine their efficiency, and consider future
management development and implementation frameworks.
To register, please go directly to
http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=358&Itemid=65&workshop=38<https://owa.massey.ac.nz/owa/redir.aspx?C=fet8NidBy0yyAJKEXBv7WCDtDNJmrdAIHWN2A8BZJktRxoBHk8OFaPQKdi5nN_upe6YCEZXju2o.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinemammalscience.org%2findex.php%3foption%3dcom_content%26view%3darticle%26id%3d358%26Itemid%3d65%26workshop%3d38>
Any parties interested in contributing to the workshop via a 30min
presentation should contact Anna Meissner on
a.m.meissner at massey.ac.nz<https://owa.massey.ac.nz/owa/redir.aspx?C=fet8NidBy0yyAJKEXBv7WCDtDNJmrdAIHWN2A8BZJktRxoBHk8OFaPQKdi5nN_upe6YCEZXju2o.&URL=mailto%3aa.m.meissner%40massey.ac.nz>with
a proposed title in the first instance.
On behalf of the organizing committee members
Anna Meissner (Massey University), Karen Stockin (Massey University),
Emmanuelle Martinez (Pacific Whale Foundation) & Mark Orams (AUT University)
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From smcleod at usc.edu Tue Nov 5 06:55:46 2013
From: smcleod at usc.edu (Samuel A. McLeod)
Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 06:55:46 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement - Curator of Marine Mammals
Message-ID: <0d0f43$9actnq@msg-ironport3.usc.edu>
MarMam subscribers,
Posted on behalf of Lisa Granados
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Curator, Marine Mammals
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) seeks a curator specializing in the study of marine mammals (living or fossil) to conduct collection-based research in evolutionary biology including taxonomy, systematics, biogeography, and biodiversity science. The NHM, the largest natural history museum in the western United States, has recently finished a dramatic transformation including new ground-breaking exhibitions and a 3 ? acre wildlife garden. The NHM's mission is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The NHM has recently developed a strategic intent-"Be the best at communicating how our planet and life on it changes over time and why this matters"-that will guide the museum's priorities during the next decade. The successful candidate will have a record of outstanding research and publications as well as excellent communication skills and an innate ability to engage and enthuse the public and stakeholders through his or her work.
The NHM holds one of the world's best collections of living and fossil marine mammals, with huge potential for a broad array of research and public programs. Through a network of partnerships with local universities, the NHM provides academic mentoring to a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a dynamic, productive, and scientifically significant program of research to build a growing scientific and public profile, overseeing the development and curation of important collections, maintaining and strengthening the NHM's presence in key professional and governmental networks, and establishing active internal NHM collaborations, especially with the Education and Exhibits, the Marketing and Communications, and the Advancement Departments.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of published research with strengths in the field of evolutionary biology, and will be expected to develop an active and publically engaging research program, develop working relationships with local universities, mentor students and postdoctoral fellows, and maintain research through obtaining competitive grants and/or funding from other external sources. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., experience in generating funding to support research, and a demonstrated track-record of peer-reviewed papers; a record of successful public communications in some form would be an advantage. The candidate must have the vision and capability to build a research program that can be integrated within the NHM's ongoing efforts to understand the evolution of marine ecosystems and organismal adaptation to the ocean, and to shape the collections and research in ways that increase both its scientific and public appeal. Experience in collections management is desirable.
The ability to effectively communicate and engage with a wide variety of audiences, including the public and the NHM's various stakeholders is paramount. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and supervise the NHM's marine mammal program including collections and collections managements staff, to participate actively in a broad range of museum activities, including exhibits, education, outreach and training of educators, public communications including, but not limited to, media interactions, and fundraising activities. More specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in the development of content for a new permanent exhibition about the ocean. The curator will also be responsible for building productive ties with local universities, professional associations, educators, and other relevant organizations within the scientific and general community.
This is a full-time position with a salary and title commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. The starting date is July 1st, 2014. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, salary history, and the full contact information of at least three professional references to lgranado at nhm.org - Lisa Granados, Research & Collections, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA.
Application deadline is January 31st, 2014.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From janiger at cox.net Wed Nov 6 22:48:16 2013
From: janiger at cox.net (David S. Janiger)
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:48:16 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20131106224816.01cd5570@email.usc.edu>
Hi, All
Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File
sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request.
Please let me know of any mistakes.
Hope to see many of you in New Zealand.
Make all requests to: janiger at cox.net
Cheers!
David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals)
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 763-3369
janiger at cox.net
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Janiger Journals
AERTS, LISANNE A. M.; ALEXANDRA E. MCFARLAND; BRIDGET H. WATTS; KATE S.
LOMAC-MACNAIR; PAMELA E. SEISER; SHEYNA S. WISDOM; ALEX V. KIRK and CARISSA
A. SCHUDEL.
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH 67:116-126. 2013.
Marine mammal distribution and abundance in an offshore sub-region of the
northeastern Chukchi Sea during the open-water season.
0.829 MB
ALVES, FILIPE; SOPHIE QUEROUIL; ANA DINIS; CATIA NICOLAU; CLAUDIA RIBEIRO;
LUIS FREITAS; MANFRED KAUFMANN and CATERINA FORTUNA.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 23(5):758-776. 2013.
Population structure of short-finned pilot whales in the oceanic
archipelago of Madeira based on photo-identification and genetic analyses:
Implications for conservation.
1.332 MB
AMARAL, RODRIGO S.; FERNANDO C. W. ROSAS; VERA M. F. DA SILVA; MARCILIO
NICHI and CLAUDIO A. OLIVEIRA.
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE 142(1-2):84-88. 2013.
Endocrine monitoring of the ovarian cycle in captive female Amazonian
manatees (Trichechus inunguis).
0.469 MB
ANDERWALD, PIA; ANJA BRANDECKER; MARY COLEMAN; CLODAGH COLLINS; HANNAH
DENNISTON; MICHAEL DAMIEN HABERLIN; MAIREAD O'DONOVAN; ROISIN PINFIELD;
FLEUR VISSER and LAURA WALSHE.
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 21(3):231-240. 2013.
Displacement responses of a mysticete, an odontocete, and a phocid seal to
construction-related vessel traffic.
0.463 MB
ARZI, B.; J. N. WINER; P. H. KASS and F. J. M. VERSTRAETE.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY 149(4):486-494. 2013.
Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint in southern sea otters
(Enhydra lutris nereis).
2.034 MB
ASHE, ERIN; JANIE WRAY; CHRISTOPHER R. PICARD and ROB WILLIAMS.
PLOS ONE 8(9) e75228. 7pp. 2013.
Abundance and survival of Pacific humpback whales in a proposed critical
habitat area.
1.071 MB
AUBAIL, A.; P. MENDEZ-FERNANDEZ; P. BUSTAMANTE; C. CHURLAUD; M. FERREIRA;
J. V. VINGADA and F. CAURANT.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 76(1):158-169. 2013.
Use of skin and blubber tissues of small cetaceans to assess the trace
element content of internal organs.
1.575 MB
BAILY, J. L.; L. R. MORRISON; I. A. PATTERSON; C. UNDERWOOD and M. P.
DAGLEISH.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY 149(4):514-519. 2013.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumour in a striped dolphin (Stenella
coeruleoalba) with features of ependymoma and neural tube differentiation
(medulloepithelioma).
1.516 MB
BAIRD, ROBIN W.; ERIN M. OLESON; JAY BARLOW; ALLAN D. LIGON; ANTOINETTE M.
GORGONE and SABRE D. MAHAFFY.
PACIFIC SCIENCE 67(4):513-521. 2013.
Evidence of an island-associated population of false killer whales
(Pseudorca crassidens) in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
1.024 MB
BAISRE, JULIO A.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 27(5):927-935. 2013.
Shifting baselines and the extinction of the Caribbean monk seal.
0.388 MB
BASBERG, BJORN L. and ROBERT K. HEADLAND.
POLAR RECORD 49(4):381-391. 2013.
The economic significance of the 19th century Antarctic sealing industry.
0.512 MB
BECHSHOFT, THEA O.; CHRISTIAN SONNE; FRANK F. RIGET; ROBERT J. LETCHER;
MELINDA A. NOVAK; ELIZABETH HENCHEY; JERROLD S. MEYER; IGOR EULAERS; VEERLE
L. B. JASPERS; ADRIAN COVACI and RUNE DIETZ.
POLAR BIOLOGY 36(10):1525-1529. 2013.
Polar bear stress hormone cortisol fluctuates with the North Atlantic
Oscillation climate index.
0.190 MB
BOMBARDI, CRISTIANO; ANNAMARIA GRANDIS; ANNA GARDINI and BRUNO COZZI.
ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
296(10):1603-1614. 2013.
Nitrergic neurons in the spinal cord of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops
truncatus).
1.207 MB
BONIN, CAROLINA A.; MICHAEL E. GOEBEL; JAUME FORCADA; RONALD S. BURTON and
JOSEPH I. HOFFMAN.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 3(11):3701-3712. 2013.
Unexpected genetic differentiation between recently recolonized populations
of a long-lived and highly vagile marine mammal.
0.887 MB
BORNEMANN, HORST; P. J. NICO DE BRUYN; RYAN R. REISINGER; SABINE KASTNER;
MARIA E. I. MARQUEZ; TREVOR MCINTYRE; MARTHAN N. BESTER and JOACHIM PLOTZ.
POLAR BIOLOGY 36(11):1687-1692. 2013.
Tiletamine/zolazepam immobilization of adult post-moult southern elephant
seal males.
0.183 MB
BREED, GREG A.; W. DON BOWEN and MARTY L. LEONARD.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 3(11):3838-3854. 2013.
Behavioral signature of intraspecific competition and density dependence in
colony-breeding marine predators.
1.063 MB
BROWN, SUSIE L.; DAVID REID and EMER ROGAN.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 168:78-87. 2013.
A risk-based approach to rapidly screen vulnerability of cetaceans to
impacts from fisheries bycatch.
0.388 MB
BUCKLEY, M.; S. FRASER; J. HERMAN; N. D. MELTON; J. MULVILLE and A. H.
PALSDOTTIR.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE 41:631-641. 2013.
Species identification of archaeological marine mammals using collagen
fingerprinting.
1.273 MB
CAGNAZZI, DANIELE; MARIA CRISTINA FOSSI; GUIDO J. PARRA; PETER L. HARRISON;
SILVIA MALTESE; DANIELE COPPOLA; ALICE SOCCODATO; MICHAEL BENT and LETIZIA
MARSILI.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 182:490-494. 2013.
Anthropogenic contaminants in Indo-Pacific humpback and Australian snubfin
dolphins from the central and southern Great Barrier Reef.
1.169 MB
CAMPAGNA, LEONARDO; PETER J. VAN COEVERDEN DE GROOT; BRENDA L. SAUNDERS;
STEPHEN N. ATKINSON; DIANA S. WEBER; MARKUS G. DYCK; PETER T. BOAG and
STEPHEN C. LOUGHEED.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 3(9):3152-3165. 2013.
Extensive sampling of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in the Northwest
Passage (Canadian Arctic Archipelago) reveals population differentiation
across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
1.328 MB
CHARRIER, ISABELLE; NICOLAS MATHEVON and THIERRY AUBIN.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 67(10):1679-1689. 2013.
Bearded seal males perceive geographic variation in their trills.
0.491 MB
CORREA, LUCERO; J. MARGARET CASTELLINI; RANDALL S. WELLS and TODD O'HARA.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 32(11):2441-2448. 2013
Distribution of mercury and selenium in blood compartments of bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from Sarasota Bay, Florida.
0.231 MB
DAOUST, PIERRE-YVES; MIKE HAMMILL; GARRY STENSON and CHARLES CARAGUEL.
MARINE POLICY 43:367-371. 2014.
A review of animal welfare implications of the Canadian commercial seal
hunt: A critique.
0.266 MB
DE SWARTE, MARIE; JILL BRYAN; MICAELA ZARELLI; VIHELMIINA HUUSKONEN;
WILFRIED SCHNEEWEISS and HESTER MCALLISTER.
VETERINARY RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND 54(5):555-559. 2013.
Imaging diagnosis-ultrasonographic and CT findings in a gray seal
(Halichoerus grypus) with hepatic cirrhosis, pyelonephritis, and
nephrolithiasis.
0.372 MB
DE VOS, ASHA; FREDRIK CHRISTIANSEN; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and CHARITHA B.
PATTIARATCHI.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 449:149-153. 2013.
Surfacing characteristics and diving behaviour of blue whales in Sri Lankan
waters.
0.302 MB
DESFORGES, JEAN-PIERRE, PETER S. ROSS; NEIL DANGERFIELD; VINCE P. PALACE
and LISA L. LOSETO.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM) 142-143:317-328. 2013.
Vitamin A and E profiles as biomarkers of PCB exposure in beluga whales
(Delphinapterus leucas) from the western Canadian Arctic.
1.279 MB
DIAZ, M. A.; E. M. BIK; K. P. CARLIN; S. K. VENN-WATSON; E. D. JENSEN; S.
E. JONES; E. P. GASTON; D. A. RELMAN and J. VERSALOVIC.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 115(4):1037-1051. 2013.
Identification of Lactobacillus strains with probiotic features from the
bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
4.050 MB
DUPONT, AURELIE; URSULA SIEBERT; ADRIAN COVACI; LIESBETH WEIJS; GAUTHIER
EPPE CATHY DEBIER; MARIE-CLAIRE DE PAUW-GILLET and KRISHNA DAS.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM) 142-143:210-220. 2013.
Relationships between in vitro lymphoproliferative responses and levels of
contaminants in blood of free-ranging adult harbour seals (Phoca vitulina)
from the North Sea.
1.620 MB
EDWARDS, ROBERT ALAN; JOHN MATTHEW HAGGERTY; NORIKO CASSMAN; JULIA
CHRISTINE BUSCH; KRISTEN AGUINALDO; SOWMYA CHINTA; MEREDITH HOULE VAUGHN;
ROBERT MOREY; TIMOTHY T. HARKINS; CLOTILDE TEILING; KARIN FREDRIKSON and
ELIZABETH ANN DINSDALE.
BMC GENOMICS 14(600). 12pp. 2013.
Microbes, metagenomes and marine mammals: Enabling the next generation of
scientist to enter the genomic era.
1.615 MB
ERDSACK, NICOLA; GUIDO DEHNHARDT and WOLF HANKE.
PLOS ONE 8(8) e72081. 9pp. 2013.
Coping with heat: Function of the natal coat of Cape fur seal
(Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) pups in maintaining core body temperature.
0.780 MB
ESFAHANIAN, MAHDI; HANQI ZHUANG and NURGUN ERDOL.
APPLIED ACOUSTICS 76:274-279. 2014.
On contour-based classification of dolphin whistles by type.
0.425 MB
FAY, GAVIN and ANDRE E. PUNT.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 23(6):1455-1474. 2013.
Methods for estimating spatial trends in Steller sea lion pup production
using the Kalman filter.
0.913 MB
FIETZ, KATHARINA; JEFF A. GRAVES and MORTEN TANGE OLSEN.
PLOS ONE 8(8) e72853. 7pp. 2013.
Control control control: A reassessment and comparison of GenBank and
chromatogram mtDNA sequence variation in Baltic grey seals (Halichoerus
grypus).
1.172 MB
FOOTE, ANDREW D.; PHILLIP A. MORIN; ROBERT L. PITMAN; MARIA C. AVILA-ARCOS;
JOHN W. DURBAN; ANTON VAN HELDEN; MIKKEL-HOLGER S. SINDING and M. THOMAS P.
GILBERT.
POLAR BIOLOGY 36(10):1519-1523. 2013.
Mitogenomic insights into a recently described and rarely observed killer
whale morphotype.
0.404 MB
FRANZINI, ANDRE M.; D. NATALY CASTELBLANCO-MARTINEZ; FERNANDO C. W. ROSAS
and VERA M. F. DA SILVA.
NATUREZA & CONSERVACAO 11(1):75-80. 2013.
What do local people know about Amazonian manatees? Traditional ecological
knowledge of Trichechus inunguis in the Oil Province of Urucu, AM, Brazil.
1.192 MB
FRASIER, T. R.; R. M. GILLETT; P. K. HAMILTON; M. W. BROWN; S. D. KRAUS and
B. N. WHITE.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 3(10):3483-3494. 2013.
Postcopulatory selection for dissimilar gametes maintains heterozygosity in
the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
0.333 MB
FRIDAY, NANCY A.; ALEXANDRE N. ZERBINI; JANICE M. WAITE; SUE E. MOORE and
PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM.
DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 94:244-256. 2013.
Cetacean distribution and abundance in relation to oceanographic domains on
the eastern Bering Sea shelf, June and July of 2002, 2008, and 2010.
0.838 MB
GEIGER, GRETCHEN; SHANNON ATKINSON; JASON N. WAITE; GAIL M. BLUNDELL; JAMES
R. CARPENTER and KATE WYNNE.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 449:118-128. 2013.
A new method to evaluate the nutritional composition of marine mammal diets
from scats applied to harbor seals in the Gulf of Alaska.
2.768 MB
GORMEZANO, LINDA J. and ROBERT F. ROCKWELL.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 3(10):3509-3523. 2013.
What to eat now? Shifts in polar bear diet during the ice-free season in
western Hudson Bay.
1.358 MB
GUI, DUAN; KUNTONG JIA; JIA XIA; LILI YANG; JIALIN CHEN; YUPING WU and
MEISHENG YI.
PLOS ONE 8(8) e72417. 9pp. 2013.
De novo assembly of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin leucocyte
transcriptome to identify putative genes involved in the aquatic adaptation
and immune response.
0.486 MB
GULDBORG HANSEN, RIKKE and MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN.
MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 160(11):2929-2941. 2013.
Spatial trends in abundance of long-finned pilot whales, white-beaked
dolphins and harbour porpoises in West Greenland.
0.652 MB
HANNAY, DAVID E.; JULIEN DELARUE; XAVIER D. MOUY; BRUCE S. MARTIN; DEL
LEARY; JULIE N. OSWALD and JONATHAN VALLARTA.
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH 67:127-146. 2013.
Marine mammal acoustic detections in the northeastern Chukchi Sea,
September 2007-July 2011
1.848 MB
HARWOOD, L. A. and M. C. S. KINGSLEY.
ARCTIC 66(3):247-256. 2013.
Trends in the offshore distribution and relative abundance of Beaufort Sea
belugas, 1982-85 vs 2007-09.
1.875 MB
HERMAN, LOUIS M.; ADAM A. PACK; SCOTT S. SPITZ; ELIA Y. K. HERMAN; KATHRYN
ROSE; SIRI HAKALA and MARK H. DEAKOS.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 67(10):1653-1663. 2013.
Humpback whale song: Who sings?
0.270 MB
HIJAZIN, MUAZ; OSAMA SAMMRA; HIVDA UELBEGI-MOHYLA; SAMY NAGIB; JOERG ALBER;
CHRISTOPH LAEMMLER; PETER KAEMPFER; STEFANIE P. GLAESER; HANS-JUERGEN
BUSSE; JOHANNES KASSMANNHUBER; ELLEN PRENGER-BERNINGHOFF; REINHARD WEISS;
URSULA SIEBERT; ABDULWAHED AHMED HASSAN; AMIR ABDULMAWJOOD and MICHAEL
ZSCHOECK.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
63:2019-2024. 2013.
Arcanobacterium phocisimile sp nov., isolated from harbour seals.
0.328 MB
HILL, HEATHER M.; CAROLYN CAMPBELL; LES DALTON and STEVEN OSBORN.
ZOO BIOLOGY 32(5):565-570. 2013.
The first year of behavioral development and maternal care of beluga
(Delphinapterus leucas) calves in human care.
0.206 MB
HOLYOAKE, CARLY; DAVID HOLLEY; PETER B. S. SPENCER; CHANDRA SALGADO-KENT;
DOUGLAS COUGHRAN and EARS BEJDER.
PACIFIC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 19(2):169-174. 2013.
Northernmost record of Shepherd's beaked whale (Tasmacetus shepherdi) - a
morphological and genetic description from a stranding from Shark Bay,
Western Australia.
1.100 MB
HUNTINGTON, HENRY P.; GEORGE NOONGWOOK; NICHOLAS A. BOND; BRADLEY BENTER;
JONATHAN A. SNYDER and JINLUN ZHANG.
DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 94:312-322. 2013.
The influence of wind and ice on spring walrus hunting success on St.
Lawrence Island, Alaska.
1.145 MB
JABER, J. R.; J. PEREZ; D. ROTSTEIN; R. ZAFRA; P. HERRAEZ; C. CARRASCOSA
and A. FERNANDEZ.
DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 106(1):79-84. 2013.
Biliary cirrhosis caused by Campula spp. in a dolphin and four porpoises.
1.755 (Author's copy)
JEMISON, LAURI A.; GREY W. PENDLETON; LOWELL W. FRITZ; KELLY K. HASTINGS;
JOHN M. MANISCALCO; ANDREW W. TRITES and TOM S. GELATT.
PLOS ONE 8(8) e70167. 14pp. 2013.
Inter-population movements of Steller sea lions in Alaska with implications
for population separation.
0.639 MB
JOIRIS, CLAUDE R. and OLIVIER DOCHY.
POLAR BIOLOGY 36(11):1649-1669. 2013.
A major autumn feeding ground for fin whales, southern fulmars and
grey-headed albatrosses around the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
0.718 MB
KATZ, HELENA and OLLE JOHANSSON.
ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
296(10):1658-1663. 2013.
Ovarian follicular morphometry of South American fur seal pups (Arctophoca
australis).
0.399 MB
KIYOTA, MASASHI; HIROSHI OKAMURA; HIROYA ITOU; NORIYASU SUZUKI and KAORU
KOHYAMA.
MAMMAL STUDY 38(3):199-210. 2013.
Measurement of diet preference and its variability in captive northern fur
seals (Callorhinus ursinus).
0.564 MB
LA MANNA, G.; M. MANGHI; G. PAVAN; F. LO MASCOLO and G. SARA.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 23(5):745-757. 2013.
Behavioural strategy of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in
response to different kinds of boats in the waters of Lampedusa Island
(Italy).
0.735 MB
LARSEN, ANETT K.; INGEBJORG H. NYMO; PREBEN BOYSEN; MORTEN TRYLAND and
JACQUES GODFROID.
PLOS ONE 8(7) e70186. 13pp. 2013.
Entry and elimination of marine mammal Brucella spp. by hooded seal
(Cystophora cristata) alveolar macrophages in vitro.
0.589 MB
LARSON, SEAN D.; ZACHARY N. HOYT; GINNY L. ECKERT and VERENA A. GILL.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 70(10):1498-1507. 2013.
Impacts of sea otter (Enhydra lutris) predation on commercially important
sea cucumbers (Parastichopus californicus) in southeast Alaska.
1.197 MB
LAW, ROBIN J.; SARA LOSADA; JONATHAN L. BARBER; PHILIPPE BERSUDER; ROB
DEAVILLE; ANDREW BROWNLOW; ROD PENROSE and PAUL D. JEPSON.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 60:81-88. 2013
Alternative flame retardants, Dechlorane Plus and BDEs in the blubber of
harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) stranded or bycaught in the UK during
2008.
1.315 MB
LEMOS, LEILA SOLEDADE; JAILSON FULGENCIO DE MOURA; RACHEL ANN HAUSER-DAVIS;
REINALDO CALIXTO DE CAMPOS and SALVATORE SICILIANO.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 97:166-175. 2013.
Small cetaceans found stranded or accidentally captured in southeastern
Brazil: Bioindicators of essential and non-essential trace elements in the
environment.
0.567 MB
LI, ZHEN; JILL D. PASTERIS and DEBORAH NOVACK.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESEARCH 54(3):167-175. 2013.
Hypermineralized whale rostrum as the exemplar for bone mineral.
1.199 MB
LOWTHER, ANDREW D.; ROBERT G. HARCOURT; BRADLEY PAGE and SIMON D. GOLDSWORTHY.
PLOS ONE 8(9) e74348. 13pp. 2013.
Steady as he goes: At-sea movement of adult male Australian sea lions in a
dynamic marine environment.
0.561 MB
MADSEN, PETER T.; MARC LAMMERS; DANUTA WISNIEWSKA and KRISTIAN BEEDHOLM.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 216(21):4091-4102. 2013.
Nasal sound production in echolocating delphinids (Tursiops truncatus and
Pseudorca crassidens) is dynamic, but unilateral: Clicking on the right
side and whistling on the left side.
1.194 MB
MADSEN, P. T. and A. SURLYKKE.
PHYSIOLOGY 28(5):276-283. 2013.
Functional convergence in bat and toothed whale biosonars.
0.682 MB
MAKHADO, A. B.; M. N. BESTER; S. SOMHLABA and R. J. M. CRAWFORD.
POLAR BIOLOGY 36(11):1609-1617. 2013.
The diet of the subantarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis at Marion
Island.
0.535 MB
MANGEL, JEFFREY C.; JOANNA ALFARO-SHIGUETO; MATTHEW J. WITT; DAVID J.
HODGSON and BRENDAN J. GODLEY.
ORYX 47(4):595-606. 2013.
Using pingers to reduce bycatch of small cetaceans in Peru's small-scale
driftnet fishery.
1.125 MB
MANGER, P. R.
NEUROSCIENCE 250:664-696. 2013.
Questioning the interpretations of behavioral observations of cetaceans: Is
there really support for a special intellectual status for this mammalian
order?
1.411 MB
MATHEWSON, PAUL D. and WARREN P. PORTER.
PLOS ONE 8(9) e72863. 15pp. 2013.
Simulating polar bear energetics during a seasonal fast using a mechanistic
model.
0.705 MB
MAY-COLLADO, LAURA J.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(4):EL359-EL365. 2013.
Guyana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) from Costa Rica emit whistles that
vary with surface behaviors.
0.104 MB
MCINTYRE, T.; L. J. STANSFIELD; H. BORNEMANN; J. PLOTZ and M. N. BESTER.
POLAR BIOLOGY 36(11):1693-1799. 2013.
Hydrographic influences on the summer dive behaviour of Weddell seals
(Leptonychotes weddellii) in Atka Bay, Antarctica.
0.415 MB
MCKINSTRY, CAITLIN A. E.; ANDREW J. WESTGATE and HEATHER N. KOOPMAN.
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 20(3):195-204. 2013.
Annual variation in the nutritional value of Stage V Calanus finmarchicus:
Implications for right whales and other copepod predators.
0.879 MB (Author's copy)
MENDEZ-FERNANDEZ, PAULA; GRAHAM J. PIERCE; PACO BUSTAMANTE; TIPHAINE
CHOUVELON; MARISA FERREIRA; ANGEL F. GONZALEZ; ALFREDO LOPEZ; FIONA L.
READ; M. BEGONA SANTOS; JEROME SPITZ; JOSE V. VINGADA and FLORENCE CAURANT.
MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 160(11):2825-2840. 2013.
Ecological niche segregation among five toothed whale species off the NW
Iberian Peninsula using ecological tracers as multi-approach.
0.692 MB
MILLER, BRIAN; STEPHEN DAWSON and ROSS VENNELL.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(4):2690-2700. 2013.
Underwater behavior of sperm whales off Kaikoura, New Zealand, as revealed
by a three-dimensional hydrophone array.
0.470 MB
MORISAKA, TADAMICHI; MAI SAKAI; KAZUNOBU KOGI; AKANE NAKASUJI; KASUMI
SAKAKIBARA; YURIA KASANUKI and MOTOI YOSHIOKA.
PLOS ONE 8(8) e72879. 4pp. 2013.
Spontaneous ejaculation in a wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops
aduncus).
0.194 MB
MORITA, YUKA; NAOSHI HIRAMATSU; TOSHIAKI FUJITA; HARUNA AMANO; ETSUKO
KATSUMATA; KAZUTOSHI ARAI; TOSHIHIDE IWASAKI; TAKASHI TODO and AKIHIKO HARA.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT 59(4):368-377. 2013.
Characterization of alpha-fetoprotein levels in three dolphin species:
Development of sensitive immunoassays for analysis of the
pregnancy-associated variations.
4.096 MB
NILSSON, DAN-E.; ERIC J. WARRANT; SONKE JOHNSEN; ROGER T. HANLON and NADAV
SHASHAR.
BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 13(187). 3pp. 2013.
The giant eyes of giant squid are indeed unexpectedly large, but not if
used for spotting sperm whales.
0.125 MB
NORDSTROM, CHAD A.; KELLY J. BENOIT-BIRD; BRIAN C. BATTAILE and ANDREW W.
TRITES.
DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 94:257-273. 2013.
Northern fur seals augment ship-derived ocean temperatures with higher
temporal and spatial resolution data in the eastern Bering Sea.
4.114 MB
PANEBIANCO, MARIA V.; MARIA F. NEGRI; SANDRA E. BOTTE; JORGE E.
MARCOVECCHIO and HUMBERTO L. CAPPOZZO.
CHEMISTRY AND ECOLOGY 29(6):511-518. 2013.
Essential and non-essential heavy metals in skin and muscle tissues of
franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) from the southern Argentina
coast.
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PARES-CASANOVA, P. M. and L. FABRE.
ANATOMIA, HISTOLOGIA, EMBRYOLOGIA 42(5):379-383. 2013.
Size and shape variability in the skull of the bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops
truncatus (Montagu, 1821).
0.197 MB
PETILLON, JEAN-MARC.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION 65(5):525-543. 2013.
Circulation of whale-bone artifacts in the northern Pyrenees during the
late Upper Paleolithic.
1.389 MB
PIROTTA, ENRICO; BARBARA EVA LAESSER; ANDREA HARDAKER; NICHOLAS RIDDOCH;
MARIANNE MARCOUX and DAVID LUSSEAU.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 74(1):396-402. 2013.
Dredging displaces bottlenose dolphins from an urbanised foraging patch.
1.027 MB
QUIAZON, KARL MARX A.; MUDJEKEEWIS D. SANTOS and TOMOYOSHI YOSHINAGA.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY 197(1-2):221-230. 2013.
Anisakis species (Nematoda: Anisakidae) of dwarf sperm whale Kogia sima
(Owen, 1866) stranded off the Pacific coast of southern Philippine
Archipelago.
2.060 MB
RIGET, FRANK; ROSSANA BOSSI; CHRISTIAN SONNE; KATRIN VORKAMP and RUNE DIETZ.
CHEMOSPHERE 93(8):1607-1614. 2013.
Trends of perfluorochemicals in Greenland ringed seals and polar bears:
Indications of shifts to decreasing trends.
0.446 MB
ROBECK, TODD R. and HENDRIK H. NOLLENS.
ZOO BIOLOGY 32(5):497-509. 2013.
Hematological and serum biochemical analytes reflect physiological
challenges during gestation and lactation in killer whales (Orcinus orca).
0.362 MB
SASAKI, HIROKO; HIROTO MURASE; HIROSHI KIWADA; KOJI MATSUOKA; YOKO MITANI
and SEI-ICHI SAITOH.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY 22(6):496-508. 2013.
Habitat differentiation between sei (Balaenoptera borealis) and Bryde's
whales (B. brydei) in the western North Pacific.
0.767 MB
SCHAKNER, ZACHARY A. and DANIEL T. BLUMSTEIN.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 167:380-389. 2013.
Behavioral biology of marine mammal deterrents: A review and prospectus.
0.571 MB
SCHEER, MICHAEL.
AQUATIC MAMMALS 39(3):306-313. 2013. Short note.
Call vocalizations recorded among short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala
macrorhynchus) off Tenerife, Canary Islands.
1.049 MB
SCHMITZ, LARS; RYOSUKE MOTANI; CHRISTOPHER E. OUFIERO; CHRISTOPHER H.
MARTIN; MATTHEW D. MCGEE and PETER C. WAINWRIGHT.
BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 13(226). 3pp. 2013.
Potential enhanced ability of giant squid to detect sperm whales is an
exaptation tied to their large body size.
0.121 MB
SCHOLTYSSEK, CHRISTINE; ALMUT KELBER; FREDERIKE D. HANKE and GUIDO DEHNHARDT.
ANIMAL COGNITION 16(6):915-925. 2013.
A harbor seal can transfer the same/different concept to new stimulus
dimensions.
0.417 MB
SEARS, RICHARD; CHRISTIAN RAMP; ANNIE B. DOUGLAS and JOHN CALAMBOKIDIS.
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(1):23-31. 2014.
Reproductive parameters of eastern North Pacific blue whales Balaenoptera
musculus.
1.149 MB
SHADIAN, JESSICA M.
POLAR RECORD 49(4):392-405. 2013.
Of whales and oil: Inuit resource governance and the Arctic Council.
0.131 MB
SHIMIZU, YUI; KAZUE OHISHI; RINTARO SUZUKI; YUKO TAJIMA; TADASU YAMADA;
YUKA KAKIZOE; TAKEHARU BANDO; YOSHIHIRO FUJISE; HAJIME TARU; TSUKASA
MURAYAMA and TADASHI MARUYAMA.
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 57(9):624-632. 2013.
Amino acid sequence variations of signaling lymphocyte activation molecule
and mortality caused by morbillivirus infection in cetaceans.
0.815 MB
SILVA, MONICA A.; RUI PRIETO; IRMA CASCAO; MARIA INES SEABRA; MIGUEL
MACHETE; MARK F. BAUMGARTNER and RICARDO S. SANTOS.
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH 10(2):123-137. 2014.
Spatial and temporal distribution of cetaceans in the mid-Atlantic waters
around the Azores.
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SIMON, ESZTER; MARTIN VAN VELZEN; SICCO H. BRANDSMA; ELISABETH LIE;
KATHARINA LOKEN; JACOB DE BOER; JENNY BYTINGSVIK; BJORN M. JENSSEN; JON
AARS; TIMO HAMERS and MARJA H. LAMOREE.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 47(15):8902-8912. 2013.
Effect-directed analysis to explore the polar bear exposome: Identification
of thyroid hormone disrupting compounds in plasma.
1.412 MB
SIROVIC, ANA; SEAN M. WIGGINS and ERIN M. OLESON.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(4):2681-2689. 2013.
Ocean noise in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean.
1.987 MB
TARDIN, RODRIGO; CARINE GALVAO; MARIANA ESPECIE and SHEILA SIMAO.
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC RESEARCH 41(2):313-322. 2013. Proceedings
of the 3rd Brazilian Congress of Marine Biology.
Group structure of Guiana dolphins, Sotalia guianensis (Cetacea,
Delphinidae) in Ilha Grande Bay, Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil.
0.586 MB
TIFT, MICHAEL S.; ELIZABETH C. RANALLI; DORIAN S. HOUSER; RUDY M. ORTIZ and
DANIEL E. CROCKER.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY 27(5):1155-1165. 2013.
Development enhances hypometabolism in northern elephant seal pups
(Mirounga angustirostris).
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TREGO, MARISA L.; NICHOLAS M. KELLAR and KERRI DANIL.
PLOS ONE 8(7) e69709. 9pp. 2013.
Validation of blubber progesterone concentrations for pregnancy
determination in three dolphin species and a porpoise.
0.544 MB
TRUKHANOVA, IRINA S.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF THERIOLOGY 12(1):41-48.2013.
The Ladoga ringed seal (Pusa hispida ladogensis) under changing climatic
conditions.
0.637 MB
TRUKHIN, A. M. and M. D. BOYAROVA.
CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS OF ECOLOGY 6(3):336-342. 2013. Original Russian text
published in Sibirskii Ekologicheskii Zhurnal, No. 3, pp. 439-446. 2013.
Chlorinated pesticides in tissues and organs of spotted seals (Phoca largha
Pallas, 1811) from the Sea of Japan.
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VAN OPZEELAND, ILSE; SOFIE VAN PARIJS; LARS KINDERMANN; ELKE BURKHARDT and
OLAF BOEBEL.
PLOS ONE 8(9) e73007. 7pp. 2013.
Calling in the cold: Pervasive acoustic presence of humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae) in Antarctic coastal waters.
0.613 MB
VIKINGSSON, GISLI A.; BJARKI POR ELVARSSON; DROPLAUG OLAFSDOTTIR; JOHANN
SIGURJONSSON; VALERIE CHOSSON and ANTON GALAN.
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH 10(2):138-152. 2014.
Recent changes in the diet composition of common minke whales (Balaenoptera
acutorostrata) in Icelandic waters. A consequence of climate change?
0.478 MB
VOLLMER, NICOLE L. and PATRICIA E. ROSEL.
SOUTHEASTERN NATURALIST 12(Monograph 6):1-43. 2013.
A review of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus truncatus) in
the northern Gulf of Mexico: Population biology, potential threats, and
management.
0.405 MB
WALUDA, CLAIRE M. and IAIN J. STANILAND.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 74(1):244-252. 2013.
Entanglement of Antarctic fur seals at Bird Island, South Georgia.
0.727 MB
WESTDAL, KRISTIN H.; JEFF W. HIGDON and STEVEN H. FERGUSON.
ARCTIC 66(3):279-290. 2013.
Attitudes of Nunavut Inuit toward killer whales (Orcinus orca).
1.009 MB
WHITEHEAD, HAL and IAN D. JONSEN.
PLOS ONE 8(4) e60901. 5pp. 2013.
Inferring animal densities from tracking data using Markov chains.
0.421 MB
WILSON, R. M.; J. A. NELSON; B. C. BALMER; D. P. NOWACEK and J. P. CHANTON.
MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 160(11):2967-2980. 2013.
Stable isotope variation in the northern Gulf of Mexico constrains
bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) foraging ranges.
0.451 MB
XU, HUIHUI; YANG LIU; GUIMEI HE; STEPHEN J. ROSSITER and SHUYI ZHANG.
GENE (AMSTERDAM) 530(2):208-214. 2013.
Adaptive evolution of tight junction protein claudin-14 in echolocating
whales.
0.490 MB
XU, SHIXIA; YUNXIA YANG; XUMING ZHOU; JUNXIAO XU; KAIYA ZHOU and GUANG YANG.
BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 13(189). 9pp. 2013.
Adaptive evolution of the osmoregulation-related genes in cetaceans during
secondary aquatic adaptation.
0.360 MB
ZENTENO, L.; E. CRESPO; N. GOODALL; A. AGUILAR; L. DE OLIVEIRA; M. DRAGO;
E. R. SECCHI; N. GARCIA and L. CARDONA.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 291(2):119-126. 2013.
Stable isotopes of oxygen reveal dispersal patterns of the South American
sea lion in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean.
0.518 MB
From K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz Tue Nov 5 12:22:50 2013
From: K.Rankmore at massey.ac.nz (Rankmore, Krista)
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 20:22:50 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki
Gulf, New Zealand
Message-ID: <D5B7CBD821D7CD4780E6D6DEE79FEB22046BB894@tur-exch-node1.massey.ac.nz>
Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
A volunteer is required to assist with a PhD study investigating the abundance, social structure and site fidelity of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. This PhD project is part of the ongoing research of the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (NZCDP) and the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. (http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz).
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, is an important habitat for common dolphins that occur in the Gulf year round and use the region extensively for foraging and nursing. Common dolphins in this region consistently utilise inhabit coastal waters, making them vulnerable to the effect of tourism, pollution, and inshore recreational bycatch.
DATES:
While the field season runs year round, currently volunteers are needed from December 2013 to April 2014. A minimum commitment of two months is required and priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods.
LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand
FIELDWORK:
The volunteer position entails assisting during field surveys and analysis of common dolphin fin photo identification. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in conducting marine mammal field research, identifying individuals based on dorsal fin characteristics, and the use of MS Access databases for archiving field data.
Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills (data analysis, photo-ID).
Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Surveys will be conducted from both a 20m whale watch vessel as well as a small independent 5.3m research vessel. As such, applicants should be comfortable from working from a small platform in isolated areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local dolphin watching vessel, and small (<6m) independent research vessel, collecting environmental, location, and behavioural data for dolphin groups (25% of the time).
. Subsequent analysis of photo-identification data in the lab, including assistance with photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, maintenance of long-term photo-id catalogue using a MS Access database and Finscan. Research assistants should be prepared to work long days in the office analysing of photographs and matching them with the photo-identification catalogue (75% of the time).
As this is a volunteer position, there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa.
PREREQUISITES:
. Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means office based work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits.
. Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research
. Speak fluent English
. Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
. Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation
. Participants must be able to swim and should be comfortable working on boats including tour platforms and on small open vessels
QUALIFICATIONS:
. The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent grads and graduate students who have some background in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related fields
. Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Access)
Preferred qualifications but not required:
. Field research including photo-identification experience
. Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research
. Prior experience working on small research vessels
. Experience with Endnote
. First AID/CPR certification
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should send a short email to k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz, using ?photo-id position? as the subject line. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, the dates when you are available to assist on the project, your qualifications and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference acknowledging your relevant experience.
Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception.
All the best,
Krista
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Krista Rankmore
PhD Candidate
Coastal-Marine Research Group
Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Massey University
Private Bag 102 904
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)9 414 0800
Ext: 41520 (office)
Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290
Email: k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz<mailto:k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz>
Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/
Krista Rankmore
PhD Candidate
Coastal-Marine Research Group
Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Massey University
Private Bag 102 904
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)9 414 0800
Ext: 41520 (office)
Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290
Email: k.rankmore at massey.ac.nz
Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/
Courier: Massey University, Bld 5, Gate 4, Old Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland
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From mseguel at uga.edu Wed Nov 6 21:14:56 2013
From: mseguel at uga.edu (Mauricio Seguel)
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 05:14:56 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers needed for field research at Northern Chilean
Patagonia
Message-ID: <1cd8156eb3e6482985a6c1df265868af@BLUPR02MB244.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>
Volunteers for field work on fur seals at Guafo Island, northern Chilean Patagonia.
The Guafo Island research team is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist with field work and data collection of wild South American fur seal pups and invasive rats at Guafo Island, in the northern Chilean Patagonia.
The field working season this year is between December 15th and March 10th.
Project responsibilities include capture and restrain of South American fur seal pups and depending on volunteer skills and experience blood, swabs and feces sample collection. Volunteers will also assist veterinary staff during Necropsies on fur seal pups following a standard protocol of sample collection.
The work also includes helping with domestic tasks, keeping of the campsite and assist on the work of the field laboratory (mainly help with CBCs, blood smears and osteological samples processing).
Requirements:
At least 20 years of age.
Health compatible with physically demanding field work.
Desired Skills
* Strong Interest in and awareness of animal and ecosystem health
* Willingness to get wet and dirty
* Attention to detail
* Able to live in isolated place without regular communication and basic services
* Ability to multi-task
* Desired previous experience handling blood and tissue samples
Desired previous experience in restrain of wild animals.
Able to resist bad weather navigation.
Basic Spanish desired but not completely necessary.
The project will cover costs of transportation and meals in Chile.
People interested in apply write an email to
Mauricio Seguel DVM
Anatomic Pathology Resident/PhD Student
Department of Pathology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
mseguel at uga.edu<mailto:mseguel at uga.edu>
Office: 1-706-583-0476
http://lecmaa.blogspot.com/
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From smcleod at usc.edu Thu Nov 7 05:53:17 2013
From: smcleod at usc.edu (Samuel A. McLeod)
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:53:17 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement - Curator of Marine Mammals
Message-ID: <0d0f43$9bme1h@msg-ironport3.usc.edu>
MarMam subscribers,
Posted on behalf of Lisa Granados
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Curator, Marine Mammals
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) seeks a curator specializing in the study of marine mammals (living or fossil) to conduct collection-based research in evolutionary biology including taxonomy, systematics, biogeography, and biodiversity science. The NHM, the largest natural history museum in the western United States, has recently finished a dramatic transformation including new ground-breaking exhibitions and a 3 ? acre wildlife garden. The NHM's mission is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The NHM has recently developed a strategic intent-"Be the best at communicating how our planet and life on it changes over time and why this matters"-that will guide the museum's priorities during the next decade. The successful candidate will have a record of outstanding research and publications as well as excellent communication skills and an innate ability to engage and enthuse the public and stakeholders through his or her work.
The NHM holds one of the world's best collections of living and fossil marine mammals, with huge potential for a broad array of research and public programs. Through a network of partnerships with local universities, the NHM provides academic mentoring to a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a dynamic, productive, and scientifically significant program of research to build a growing scientific and public profile, overseeing the development and curation of important collections, maintaining and strengthening the NHM's presence in key professional and governmental networks, and establishing active internal NHM collaborations, especially with the Education and Exhibits, the Marketing and Communications, and the Advancement Departments.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of published research with strengths in the field of evolutionary biology, and will be expected to develop an active and publically engaging research program, develop working relationships with local universities, mentor students and postdoctoral fellows, and maintain research through obtaining competitive grants and/or funding from other external sources. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., experience in generating funding to support research, and a demonstrated track-record of peer-reviewed papers; a record of successful public communications in some form would be an advantage. The candidate must have the vision and capability to build a research program that can be integrated within the NHM's ongoing efforts to understand the evolution of marine ecosystems and organismal adaptation to the ocean, and to shape the collections and research in ways that increase both its scientific and public appeal. Experience in collections management is desirable.
The ability to effectively communicate and engage with a wide variety of audiences, including the public and the NHM's various stakeholders is paramount. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and supervise the NHM's marine mammal program including collections and collections managements staff, to participate actively in a broad range of museum activities, including exhibits, education, outreach and training of educators, public communications including, but not limited to, media interactions, and fundraising activities. More specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in the development of content for a new permanent exhibition about the ocean. The curator will also be responsible for building productive ties with local universities, professional associations, educators, and other relevant organizations within the scientific and general community.
This is a full-time position with a salary and title commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. The starting date is July 1st, 2014. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, salary history, and the full contact information of at least three professional references to lgranado at nhm.org - Lisa Granados, Research & Collections, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA.
Application deadline is January 31st, 2014.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From elena.papale at unito.it Thu Nov 7 13:22:23 2013
From: elena.papale at unito.it (Elena Papale)
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:22:23 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?New_Publication=3A_Geographic_variation_of_sho?=
=?utf-8?q?rt-beaked_common_dolphin=E2=80=99s_whistles?=
Message-ID: <06776d33fa28b1ec817a9158e4937830@unito.it>
Dear Colleagues,
My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of the
following paper:
E. Papale, M. Azzolin, I. Casc?o, A. Gannier, M.O. Lammers, V.M.
Martin, J. Oswald, M. Perez-Gil, R. Prieto, M.A. Silva & C. Giacoma.
Macro- and micro-geographic variation of short-beaked common dolphin?s
whistles in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Ethology Ecology & Evolution (2013)
DOI: 10.1080/03949370.2013.851122
Genetic studies have shown that there are small but significant
differences between the short-beaked common dolphin populations in the
Atlantic Ocean and those in the Mediterranean Sea. The short-beaked
common dolphin is a highly vocal species with a wide sound production
repertoire including whistles. Whistles are continuous, narrowband,
frequency-modulated signals that can show geographic variation in
dolphin species. This study tests whether the differences, highlighted
by genetic studies, are recognisable in the acoustic features of
short-beaked common dolphin?s whistles in the two adjacent areas of the
Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. From a selected sample of good
quality whistles (514 recorded in the Atlantic and 193 in the
Mediterranean) 10 parameters of duration, frequency and frequency
modulation were measured. Comparing data among basins, differences were
found for duration and all frequency parameters except for minimum
frequency. Modulation parameters showed the highest coefficient of
variation. Through discriminant analysis we correctly assigned 75.7% of
sounds to their basins. Furthermore, micro-geographic analysis revealed
similarity between the sounds recorded around the Azores and the Canary
archipelagos and between the Bay of Biscay and the Mediterranean Sea.
Results are in agreement with the hypothesis proposed by previous
genetic studies that two distinct populations are present, still
supposing a gene flow between the basins. This study is the first to
compare short beaked common dolphin?s whistles of the Atlantic Ocean and
the Mediterranean areas.
The full article can be found online at:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03949370.2013.851122
Or http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/Jgg75I6ZkbZN3X397i2M/full
Please contact me if you do not have access to the article
(elena.papale at unito.it)
--
Elena Papale, PhD
Department of Life Science and Systems Biology
Univesity of Torino,
Via Accademia Albertina 13,
10123 Torino
Italy
From ritter at m-e-e-r.de Thu Nov 7 07:36:26 2013
From: ritter at m-e-e-r.de (Fabian Ritter, MEER e.V.)
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:36:26 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Rare beaked whale behaviour caught on film
Message-ID: <527BB37A.9060904@m-e-e-r.de>
Dear Fellow MARMAMers,
with this we would like to let you know about the observation of a rare
beaked whale behaviour which was also captured on film: off the Canary
Islands, a group of animals was leaping with individual whales
performing high jumps and breaches several times in a row ? a behavior
rarely ever seen - and difficult to explain.
We have observed leaping beaked whales off La Gomera on a few occasions,
but never with such intensity like can be seen on the video images
available through: http://m-e-e-r.de/index.php?id=563&L=2
Even with photographic images taken during the short encounter it was
not possibly to identify the animals to the species level. It may have
been Blainville?s beaked whales, a species commonly seen in the Canary
Islands. But Gervais' or True beaked whales are possible candidates, too.
Beaked whales are known to be shy and generally behave in an
inconspicuous manner. They usually avoid ships, are sensitive to
disturbance and spend most of their time below the surface.
The reasons for their aerial behaviour remain unclear. On the one hand
you can speculate that the animals were returning to the surface after a
long dive at high speed, but this would not explain why some individuals
appear to perform repeated leaps. On the other hand, beaked whales are
known to be highly sensitive to noise disturbance. The footage was taken
from a large fast ferry. The underwater sound of the ship, or from a
different yet unknown noise source could have irritated them, too.
We are curious to learn from you what you think about this behaviour.
Best regards,
Fabian
--
Fabian Ritter
-President-
M.E.E.R. e.V.
Bundesallee 123
D-12161 Berlin
T/F: (0)30-644 97 230
e-Mail: ritter at m-e-e-r.de
www.m-e-e-r.org
---
The dolphins were having a great relaxed time
and there were no major answers they wished
to know the questions to...
(After Douglas Adams)
___
M.E.E.R. ist eingetragen im Vereinsregister Berlin.
Steuer-Nr. (German tax ID): 27/672/54225
M.E.E.R. is a registered charity.
From sarah at seiche.eu.com Fri Nov 1 04:06:55 2013
From: sarah at seiche.eu.com (Sarah Hancock)
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 11:06:55 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Post: shore based PAM Operators
Message-ID: <005f01ced6f2$7a82b860$6f882920$@seiche.eu.com>
Seiche Measurements Ltd are looking to recruit shore based PAM Operators to
support our remote monitoring team. S/he must have some science / marine
background or preferable have an environmental qualification. You must also
be a team player.
The work will be in shift patterns for a period of 6 months starting in
November 2013 ending in May 2014 and located in North Devon.
If you require more information please ring Leona Marsh on 01409 404050
Sarah Hancock
Training Co-Ordinator
Description: cid:3383135004_1047591
Seiche Measurements Limited
Bradworthy Industrial Estate, Langdon Road, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon,
EX22 7SF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1409 404050 Fax: +44 (0)1409 240276 Mob: +44 7825544436
<http://www.seiche.eu.com/> http://www.seiche.eu.com
Registered in England & Wales No. 3475558, Registered Office: The Custom
House, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon
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From atonay at istanbul.edu.tr Fri Nov 8 10:09:10 2013
From: atonay at istanbul.edu.tr (Arda M. Tonay)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 20:09:10 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication on a stranding case of Mediterranean Monk
Seal in Turkey
Message-ID: <003901cedcad$a004dfd0$e00e9f70$@istanbul.edu.tr>
Dear All,
Apologies for cross posting.
We would like to inform you that the new paper on a stranding case of
Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus has been published in Journal of
the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment.
The pdf copy is available online via the following link:
Danyer, E., Aytemiz, I., ?zg?r ?zbek, E., Tonay, A.M. 2013. Preliminary
study on a stranding case of Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus
(Hermann, 1779) on Antalya coast, Turkey, August 2013 J. Black Sea/Mediterr.
Environ. 19(3): 359-364.
http://www.blackmeditjournal.org/pdf/359-364%20Vol19No3Danyer.pdf
Abstract
The Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779) is one of the
most endangered mammals in the world. On 15 August 2013, an adult female
monk seal was found stranded on the coast of Antalya, Turkey. Previously on
6 July 2013, this seal stranded alive in Historic Alanya Shipyard. Gross
necropsy was carried out. The seal was emaciated and were nematodes,
cestodes and trematodes found in the gastrointestinal tract. Macroscopic
findings indicated that hypovolemic shock resulted in death because of
internal bleeding which occurred by verminous intoxication or systemic
infection. This paper summarizes the preliminary findings of the gross
necropsy
Regards
Arda M. TONAY Ph.D
Faculty of Fisheries, ?stanbul University
Marine Biology Dep.
Ordu Cad. No:200 Laleli, 34480 ?stanbul, Turkey
Tel: ?+90 212 455 5700/16434 Fax: +90 212 514 0379
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Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771
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From frederick.wenzel at noaa.gov Fri Nov 8 06:50:05 2013
From: frederick.wenzel at noaa.gov (Frederick Wenzel - NOAA Federal)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 09:50:05 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Publication: Food habits of Sowerby's beaked whales
Message-ID: <CANnqRzutoTMg2rs5q5wCZMNuN+34HBPWRLDOtBwNV3OdkpTTPg@mail.gmail.com>
Dear list members,
My colleagues and I are happy to announce our recent publication:
Wenzel, F.W., P. T. Polloni, J. E. Craddock, D. P. Gannon, J. R. Nicolas,
A. J. Read, P. E. Rosel. 2013. Food habits of Sowerby?s beaked whales,
*Mesoplodon
bidens*, taken in the western North Atlantic pelagic drift gillnet fishery.
Fishery Bulletin 111(4):381-389.
Abstract:
We describe the food habits of the Sowerby?s beaked whale (*Mesoplodon
bidens*) from observations of 10 individuals taken as bycatch in the
pelagic drift gillnet fishery for Swordfish (*Xiphias gladius*) in the
western North Atlantic and 1 stranded individual from Kennebunk, Maine. The
stomachs of 8 bycaught whales were intact and contained prey. The diet of
these 8 whales was dominated by meso- and benthopelagic fishes that
composed 98.5% of the prey items found in their stomachs and cephalopods
that accounted for only 1.5% of the number of prey. Otoliths and jaws
representing at least 31 fish taxa from 15 families were present in the
stomach contents. Fishes, primarily from the families Moridae (37.9% of
prey), Myctophidae (22.9%), Macrouridae (11.2%), and Phycidae (7.2%), were
present in all 8 stomachs. Most prey were from 5 fish taxa: Shortbeard
Codling (*Laemonema barbatulum*) accounted for 35.3% of otoliths, Cocco?s
Lanternfish (*Lobianchia gemellarii*) contributed 12.9%, Marlin-spike (*Nezumia
bairdii*) composed 10.8%, lanternfishes (*Lampanyctus *spp.) accounted for
8.4%; and Longfin Hake (*Phycis chesteri*) contributed 6.7%. The mean
number of otoliths per stomach was 1196 (range: 327?3452). Most of the fish
prey found in the stomachs was quite small, ranging in length from 4.0 to
27.7 cm. We conclude that the Sowerby?s beaked whales that we examined in
this study fed on large numbers of relatively small meso- and benthopelagic
fishes that are abundant along the slope and shelf break of the western
North Atlantic.
A PDF may be obtained from Fishery Bulletin
http://fishbull.noaa.gov/1114/wenzel.pdf
Or requests for reprints can be sent to: Frederick.Wenzel at noaa.gov
Cheers,
Frederick
________________________________________
Frederick Wenzel
Protected Species Branch
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
166 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Frederick.Wenzel at noaa.gov
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From Ingebjorg.Nymo at nvh.no Fri Nov 8 00:18:35 2013
From: Ingebjorg.Nymo at nvh.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Nymo_Ingebj=F8rg_Helena?=)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 08:18:35 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: Age-dependent prevalence of anti-Brucella
antibodies in hooded seals Cystophora cristata.
Message-ID: <4C83AC498DD9394896032F7792BCCB9419ABE460@nvhexmdb1>
New paper: Age-dependent prevalence of anti-Brucella antibodies in hooded seals Cystophora cristata.
Authors: Ingebj?rg H. Nymo, Morten Tryland, Anne Kirstine Frie, Tore Haug, Geoffrey Foster, Rolf R?dven, Jacques Godfroid
Abstract: Investigations of hooded seals Cystophora cristata have revealed high prevalences of Brucella- positive seals in the reduced Northeast Atlantic stock, compared to the increasing Northwest Atlantic stock. This study evaluated the relation between Brucella-serostatus in seals in the Northeast Atlantic stock and age, sex, body condition and reproduction. Bacteriology documented which animals and organs were B. pinnipedialis positive. No relationship was observed between Brucella-serostatus and body condition or reproductive traits. Pups (<1 mo old) had a substantially lower probability of being seropositive (4/159, 2.5%) than yearlings (6/17, 35.3%), suggesting that exposure may occur post-weaning, during the first year of life. For seals >1 yr old, the mean probability of being seropositive decreased with age, with no seropositives older than 5 yr, indicating loss of antibody titre with either chronicity or clearance of infection. The latter explanation seems to be most likely as B. pinnipedialis has never been isolated from a hooded seal >18 mo old, which is consistent with findings in this study; B. pinnipedialis was isolated from the retropharyngeal lymph node in 1 seropositive yearling (1/21, 5%). We hypothesize that this serological and bacteriological pattern is due to environmental exposure to B. pinnipedialis early in life, with a subsequent clearance of infection. This raises the question of a reservoir of B. pinnipedialis in the hooded seal food web.
Available online: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/dao/v106/n3/p187-196/
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From Keegan.Yager at hdrinc.com Fri Nov 8 10:46:41 2013
From: Keegan.Yager at hdrinc.com (Yager, Keegan)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 18:46:41 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Scientist opportunity
Message-ID: <054E3C4CD9F62642BD5FDCA188D9AA0E0FC018DE@OMAC-INEXDAG2N1.intranet.hdr>
HDR EOC is currently in need of Marine Scientists for Marine Species Monitoring projects worldwide. The ideal candidates will have Project Manager consulting expertise along with an extensive knowledge of Marine Science emphasizing the effects of underwater sound to marine mammals as well as experience monitoring marine mammal abundance, distribution, and/or behavioral responses to stimuli. This individual must possess excellent communication skills, a demonstrated history of reliability, strong work ethic, solid time management skills, and a demonstrated history of team-oriented performance. This position will assist in a wide range of project management and team support roles with our current clients. One of these positions will be located in Norfolk, VA and responsible for assisting in expand our area client-base. The other position can be located anywhere in the US and has an anticipated concentration of work assignments concentrated on the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Ocean areas but also including the Pacific Ocean region from California to Guam and northward to the Gulf of Alaska. Travel up to 25% may be required.
This individual must possess excellent communication skills, a demonstrated history of reliability, strong work ethic, solid time management skills, and a demonstrated history of team-oriented performance. The ability to manage multiple projects from conception, planning, budgeting, and completion is key to succeeding in this role . This position will assist in a wide range of project management and team support roles with our current clients and expand our client-base in the Norfolk, VA area with an anticipated concentration of work assignments concentrated on the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Ocean areas but also including the Pacific Ocean region from California to Guam and northward to the Gulf of Alaska. Knowledge of naval training and O&G development activities a plus. Travel up to 25% may be required.
Will have to be detail oriented to perform work accurately in a team-oriented environment and have the demonstrated ability to direct the work of a variety of scientists conducting monitoring activities aboard ship and from aircraft. Applicants can anticipate traveling throughout the U.S., the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and throughout the Pacific Ocean.
Master's Degree in Marine Biology or a related field strongly preferred.
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Successful candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience managing scientific research projects focused on marine mammal biology in a consulting or university-related research capacity; ideally this would include a background of direct interface with customers and regulatory experience in a combination of Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance.
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From ecm-parsons at earthlink.net Fri Nov 8 07:56:09 2013
From: ecm-parsons at earthlink.net (Chris Parsons)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 10:56:09 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Only one week left to IMCC3 proposal deadline!
Message-ID: <007401cedc9b$0af0adf0$20d209d0$@earthlink.net>
Get your marine mammal conservation proposals ready.
Only one week left to submit proposals!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, AND FOCUS GROUPS
The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress, Making Marine Science
Matter, will be held from 14-19 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition &
Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The call for proposals for
symposia, workshops, and focus groups is now!
All proposals must be submitted online by 5pm (GMT) on 15 November 2013.
Decisions will be made by 15 December 2013. The selection process is highly
competitive.
For submission guidelines and more information, please visit:
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ia-workshops
Have questions or need help? You can reply to this post or send us messages
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From cetonews at yahoo.it Sun Nov 10 08:28:00 2013
From: cetonews at yahoo.it (Ceto News)
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:28:00 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [MARMAM] Recent paper on new feeding ground for Fin Whale in the
Mediterranean
In-Reply-To: <1383946189.28273.YahooMailNeo@web28805.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
References: <1383923515.71164.YahooMailNeo@web28802.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
<1383946189.28273.YahooMailNeo@web28805.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1384100880.54853.YahooMailNeo@web28806.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
Hello everyone,
?
the following paper was recently published:
?
Exploring thermal and trophic
preference of Balaenoptera physalus in the central Tyrrhenian Sea: a new summer
feeding ground?.Arcangeli, A., Orasi, A., Carcassi, S. P., & Crosti, R. (2013).Marine Biology(DOI) 10.1007/s00227-013-2348-8
?
Abstract
In the 1990s, the central Tyrrhenian Sea was regarded as a transit region for fin whales? (Balaenoptera physalus) summer migration. In recent years, a much higher presence of fin whales during the entire summer season was reported in the region. The hypothesis that the central Tyrrhenian Sea may have become a summer feeding ground was tested gathering data from summer presence of whales in the region (40?42.5?N; 9?13?E) and investigating whether it might be related to sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a concentration, considered as proxies of food availability. Results showed that whales always aggregate in the more productive portions of the investigated area; the general productivity of the area, however, did not directly influence the frequency of occurrence of whales. We concluded that the complex dynamics of the balance between feeding activities and avoiding pressures may have led fin whales to use the region as an opportunistic
feeding ground.
?
The final publication is available at link.springer.com.
It is fully accessible to all users at libraries and institutions that have
purchased a SpringerLink license at: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-013-2348-8or you can ask to
the correspondence author: antonella.arcangeli at isprambiente.it
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From jerome.couvat at souffleursdecume.com Fri Nov 8 00:22:53 2013
From: jerome.couvat at souffleursdecume.com (jerome couvat)
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:22:53 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Report on measures to reduce the risks of ship strikes
available
In-Reply-To: <52777812.5010704@souffleursdecume.com>
References: <52777812.5010704@souffleursdecume.com>
Message-ID: <527C9F5D.8010706@souffleursdecume.com>
Dear MARMAMers,
We are pleased to announce that the following report is now available:
Couvat, Jerome and Gambaiani, Delphine (2013). Evaluation of the
technical solutions and management measures implemented at the
international level to reduce the risks of collisions between ships and
large cetaceans. Souffleurs d'Ecume. September 2013. 106p.
Abstract
RMK: lorsque pas de r?f?rences bibliographiques : CD NOAA
The issue of collision between large ships and large cetaceans is
global, complex, and many species are susceptible to it. Thus, a great
variety of management measures and technological tools was developed
around the world in order to limit that risk. This report intends to
provide an overview of the different management measures implemented to
reduce collisions between large cetaceans and commercial ships2 and an
evaluation of these measures when possible. First, an inventory and
evaluation of the technological tools are presented, followed by a
presentation of the different management measures implemented around the
world to reduce the risk of ship strikes. Future measures are presented
at the end of this report. However, none is the ideal solution to reduce
ship strikes. The different systems do not always meet the technical,
economic (/e.g. /speed limitations, rerouting) and ergonomic (/e.g.
/night vision systems) requirements of ships and are not always
respectful from an ecological point of view (/e.g. /ADDs, sonar). Some
are well-adapted to the area they were developed but can hardly be
applied everywhere (/e.g. /WADBS, WACS, permit system). The only measure
applicable everywhere in the world is the training and awareness raising
efforts for concerned stakeholders. I would allow, among others, to
reduce the lack of cooperation with, knowledge on or compliance with
certain measures. Therefore, a combination of several measures
(voluntary or mandatory, in the short term and the long term) must be
adopted in collaboration with stakeholders and given the environmental
(/e.g. /ecology, ethology and distribution of the targeted species) and
economic (/e.g. /features and requirements of local shipping traffic)
characteristics of the concerned region. Beforehand, some measures
(/e.g. /speed limitations) would require a technical and socio-economic
feasibility study.__
PDFs can be downloaded from Souffleurs d'Ecume's website here:
in English:
http://souffleursdecume.com/docs/SE_2013_eval_solu_collisions_en.pdf
in French: http://souffleursdecume.com/docs/SE_2013_eval_solu_collisions.pdf
This report is meant to be regularly updated so we are happy to gather
any new information on the topic to make this work as thorough as possible.
Thank you.
Jerome Couvat
Project Manager
Souffleurs d'Ecume
www.souffleursdecume.com
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From rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org Sun Nov 10 09:11:18 2013
From: rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org (Robin Baird)
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 09:11:18 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] New report: movements and spatial use of Hawaiian
odontocetes
Message-ID: <97EEB27129689C4AB0328F320AB9FC99019173C4CF76@SERVERBLUE.cascadia.local>
New report available:
Baird, R.W., D.L. Webster, S.D. Mahaffy, G.S. Schorr, J.M. Aschettino, and A.M. Gorgone. 2013. Movements and spatial use of odontocetes in the western main Hawaiian Islands: results of a three-year study off O'ahu and Kaua'i. Final report under Grant No. N00244-10-1-0048 from the Naval Postgraduate School.
A long-term assessment of odontocete populations throughout the main Hawaiian Islands has involved small-boat surveys using photo-identification, genetic sampling and satellite tagging, to address questions related to population structure and habitat use, among others. Prior to 2010 we had undertaken limited field operations off O'ahu (in 2002 and 2003), and off of Kaua'i (in 2003, 2005 and 2008). Navy training activities may take place throughout the Hawai'i Range Complex, however many of the training exercises are undertaken in the western main Hawaiian Islands, in particular at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) off Kaua'i and Ni'ihau. As part of an effort to reduce uncertainty regarding the population structure, range, and abundance of odontocetes in the western main Hawaiian Islands, to help inform Navy impact assessments, we undertook small-boat based research efforts off O'ahu (in 2010) and off Kaua'i (in 2011 and 2012). These efforts utilized a variety of field methods to obtain data sets relevant to assessing these population characteristics, including photo-identification, collection of biopsy samples for genetic studies, and satellite tagging. Over the three years of the project surveys were undertaken on 66 days (406 hours), covering 6,559 km. Overall there were 191 odontocete sightings, 183 of which were identified to species. Off O'ahu there were 30 sightings of 10 species, while off Kaua'i and Ni'ihau there were 153 sightings of eight species. One hundred and two biopsy samples were collected from seven different species for genetics and toxicology studies. Thirty satellite tags were deployed on five species: pygmy killer whales, false killer whales, bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, and short-finned pilot whales. For all five species, tag data indicate that there are island-associated populations. Our efforts substantially increased what is known about the movements and habitat use of these five species of odontocetes in the western main Hawaiian Islands.
The report can be downloaded from http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii/Bairdetal_NPS_final_report.pdf
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From anna.meissner at gmail.com Sun Nov 10 14:41:35 2013
From: anna.meissner at gmail.com (Anna Meissner)
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:41:35 +1300
Subject: [MARMAM] SMM Marine Mammal Tourism workshop: STUDENT OFFER
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Emmanuelle Martinez (Pacific Whale Foundation) & Mark Orams (AUT University)
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From naomi at awionline.org Fri Nov 8 11:38:48 2013
From: naomi at awionline.org (Naomi Rose)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 19:38:48 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Panel discussions at the Biennial in Dunedin
Message-ID: <92867cc7d0e44566a37269f947841a09@BLUPR05MB168.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
If you go to the home page for the Society of Marine Mammalogy, you will see the following announcement:
Panel discussions at the conference
There will be two very interesting panel discussions at the conference. One on humane killing of marine mammals, on the afternoon of Monday 9 December. The other on killer whales in captivity, on the evening of Thursday 12 December. See the conference programme page for more information. Society members will be able to send in questions for these panel discussions very soon.
Just a heads-up - please revisit the site soon for more information on how to submit questions for these events.
Naomi
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From rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org Mon Nov 11 10:31:29 2013
From: rwbaird at cascadiaresearch.org (Robin Baird)
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:31:29 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Hawaiian odontocetes workshop Dec 7,
New Zealand - registration deadline Nov 14!
Message-ID: <97EEB27129689C4AB0328F320AB9FC99019173C4CFB9@SERVERBLUE.cascadia.local>
A list of most of the presentations for the 2nd Biennial Workshop on Science and Conservation of Hawaiian Odontocetes has been posted at http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii/Dunedinhawaiiworkshop.htm - the workshop will include talks on rough-toothed dolphins, melon-headed whales, false killer whales, spinner dolphins, short-finned pilot whales, and pygmy killer whales, among others, and topics including population genetics, fisheries interactions, acoustics, pollutants, diseases, and conservation.
Deadline for workshop registration prior is November 14th http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=558&Itemid=336
Robin Baird & Erin Oleson
Co-organizers
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Robin W. Baird, Ph.D.
Research Biologist
Cascadia Research Collective
218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue
Olympia, WA 98501
USA
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From smmethics at gmail.com Sun Nov 10 10:48:28 2013
From: smmethics at gmail.com (SMM Ethics Advisory Committee)
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 08:48:28 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] IMPORTANT: Update on SMM Special Session on the Humane
Killing of Marine Mammals
Message-ID: <CAPaStKEVMcF1n-FO0s-n5v8EBpzFMukUY8oXrwH-rZSr07pKQg@mail.gmail.com>
The Society for Marine Mammalogy is moving forward in engaging our
membership on the issue of purposefully and humanely killing marine
mammals. As you may know this is a complex and sensitive topic given the
diversity of cultures and perspectives within our Society.
To begin the conversation the Society is undertaking two activities. The
first is organizing a working group to use scientific expertise within the
Society (physiology, behavior, veterinary medicine, etc.) to develop a list
of considerations and best practices that should be taken into account
whenever a marine mammal is deliberately killed. This group will summarize
available information from the IWC, AVMA and other agencies, and offer new
recommendations where appropriate. The Society?s Board feels that this is
a reasonable first step that avoids the normative question of determining
when it is ethical to kill marine mammals and when it is not. We believe
that that the vast majority of our membership believes that, if a marine
mammal is going to be killed, regardless of the reason, it should be done
in the most humane way the situation allows. The group will develop a
white paper and associated on-line resources over the next year and make
these resources available to the Society and general public.
The second activity will be a special session on the humane killing of
marine mammals, to be held at the upcoming biennial conference in Dunedin,
New Zealand Dec 9-13, 2013. The purpose of this panel discussion is NOT to
attempt a consensus or agree on a Society position, but instead to educate
members with regard to current scientific perspectives on these complex
technical, ethical and cultural issues.
The special session will have the following basic structure: (1) an
independent facilitator, (2) introductory speaker(s) who will outline the
relevant science, and (3) an expert panel with the capacity to represent a
diversity of viewpoints on the issue in answers to questions provided by
the Society?s membership.
Members of the Society will are invited to submit questions/comments online one
month prior to the meeting via the Member Area of the website. The
questions will be visible to the entire membership on the Society web site
for transparency's sake. The working group organizing the session will
select a set of the questions that encompass the aspects of the issue. The
expert panel will then discuss the questions.
Sir Geoffrey Palmer will facilitate for this special session. Sir Geoffrey
is a former Prime Minister of New Zealand and was the New Zealand delegate
to the IWC for several years, experience that makes him outstandingly well
qualified for the role.
The panel currently consists of 5 members: Dr. Nick Gales (Australian
Antarctic Division), Dr. Diana Reiss (Hunter College, CUNY), Dr. Paul
Jepson (Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London), and Dr. James
Kirkwood (Universities Federation for Animal Welfare).
We hope you will be able to attend the special session and contribute to
the dialog by submitting your questions or comments. You can submit here:
http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=707&Itemid=200
You must be a member of the Society to submit.
If you have any questions please send them to smmethics at gmail.com
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From elizabeth.hawkins at scu.edu.au Mon Nov 11 14:52:14 2013
From: elizabeth.hawkins at scu.edu.au (elizabeth.hawkins at scu.edu.au)
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:52:14 +1100
Subject: [MARMAM] Last chance to Register for SMM workshop monitoring
impacts of coastal development on marine mammals
Message-ID: <000001cedf30$aaa11230$ffe33690$@scu.edu.au>
Hi Everyone,
This is your last chance to register for the 'Best practice principles for
monitoring the effect of coastal development on marine mammals'. The
workshop will be held on Saturday 7th December in Dunedin, NZ. We have
limited places still available. Anyone who would like to attend this
workshop can register up until this Thursday 14th November. Please go to
the conference workshop webpage for further information and to register.
Conference workshop website link:
http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content
<http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=articl
e&id=558&Itemid=336> &view=article&id=558&Itemid=336
Kind Regards
Liz
Workshop Coordinator
Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD
Executive Officer
Founding Director
Dolphin Research Australia, Inc.
PO Box 1960
Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
E-mail: <mailto:liz at dolphinresearchaustralia.com>
liz at dolphinresearchaustralia.com
Ph: 0407 646 069
Website: <http://www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com/>
www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com
ABN: 42095866467
Marine Ecology Research Centre
Administration Assistant
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
Lismore, NSW, 2480
E-mail: mercadmin at scu.edu.au
Website: <http://www.scu.edu.au/marine-ecology/>
http://www.scu.edu.au/marine-ecology/
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From nina.young at noaa.gov Tue Nov 12 09:27:52 2013
From: nina.young at noaa.gov (Nina Young - NOAA Federal)
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:27:52 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Workshop on Marine Mammal Bycatch in the Pacific
Message-ID: <CA+qYCQGpkMFGnVnBX_nhob0Ra-wBWsZRbv9gh5YwhCAJK-3dQw@mail.gmail.com>
Workshop at SMM on Bycatch in the Pacific Islands Region
There are still several slots for presentations available for the
Workshop Assessing Bycatch in Fisheries in the Pacific Islands Region.
The workshop will be held on Saturday 7th December Dunedin, NZ. The
registration deadline is November 15. If you would like to present a
paper on marine mammal bycatch occurring in commercial or artisanal
fisheries in the Western, Central or South Pacific (especially the
Pacific Islands Region) please contact me. I will provide you with
the format for oral presentations and written submissions. A report of
this workshop will be produced based on the
written reports from each participant. The deadline for submission of
papers is November 20, 2013.
There is a workshop fee to cover costs of space, AV equipment, lunch and
coffee breaks.
Nina M. Young
Office of International Affairs
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East West Highway, # 10631
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Office of International Affairs
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East West Highway, # 10631
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Email: Nina.Young at noaa.gov <luis.leandro at noaa.gov>
Phone: 301-427-8383
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From wartzok at fiu.edu Mon Nov 11 19:12:50 2013
From: wartzok at fiu.edu (Douglas Wartzok)
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:12:50 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] IMPORTANT: SMM evening event on the science of
free-ranging and captive killer whales
Message-ID: <981A46E1D17FB946AEB2D73A42A0AA8A0104F24354@DITMBX03.ad.fiu.edu>
Hello everyone:
On 12 December 2013, the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Dunedin, New Zealand, will host a panel discussion on the science of free-ranging and captive killer whales.
The goals of this session are: 1) To provide an overview of scientific data collected from free-ranging and captive killer whales; and 2) to offer an opportunity for experts to discuss comparative aspects of killer whale biology in these two environments and the implications thereof.
The panel members are Drs. Doug DeMaster, Dave Duffus, Robin Baird, Mark Orams, and Naomi Rose. The facilitator will be Dr. Doug Wartzok.
This evening event welcomes questions from all conference registrants - to use the hour allotted for the discussion most efficiently, questions will be submitted in advance via the conference website. If you have registered for the conference, please go to My Conference Account<http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=587&Itemid=65>, log in, and submit your question. All questions or comments that are submitted via this page will be made public to all members prior to the conference and are not anonymous.
The working group that is organizing the session (Doug Wartzok, Helene Marsh, Nick Gales, and Naomi Rose) will select a set of the questions that encompass salient, scientific aspects of the issue. We encourage an open and respectful dialog on this important and controversial topic. Please be considerate in your questions and comments. Any offensive remarks will be removed from the site.
If you have any questions please contact the SMM Committee of Scientific Advisors at smm.science at gmail.com<mailto:smm.science at gmail.com>.
Doug Wartzok
Facilitator
Killer Whale Panel
Douglas Wartzok
Chair, Committee of Scientific Advisors
Society for Marine Mammalogy
Provost and Executive Vice President
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From bergrenr at TMMC.org Mon Nov 11 17:38:42 2013
From: bergrenr at TMMC.org (Rachel Bergren)
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:38:42 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Career Opportunities at The Marine Mammal Center
Message-ID: <B6D56DD6BFBBE544A6C2ABD1F0E3E73E19CEA6B7F8@MMC-MH-EX01.TMMC.org>
Hello!
We have recently posted two new career opportunities for the Education and Guest Experience team at The Marine Mammal Center, located in the beautiful Marin Headlands just across the bay from San Francisco.
You can learn more about these positions: 1) Education Programs Assistant and 2) Student and Teacher Programs Manager, on our job board at http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/about-us/organization-information/jobs/.
We will be posting additional positions over the next few months. Check back often!
Cheers,
Rachel Bergren
Director, Education and Guest Experience
TMMC
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From Charlotte.Nixon at tandf.co.uk Mon Nov 11 07:16:50 2013
From: Charlotte.Nixon at tandf.co.uk (Nixon, Charlotte)
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 15:16:50 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New Book - Review Copies
Message-ID: <99759d44e22643afaa876c00d9db4daf@DM2PR04MB269.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Dear all,
I am pleased to announce a new recently published title by Earthscan from Routledge:
If you are a book review editor or have had a review proposal accepted by a journal/publication and would like to review this title, please email Charlotte.Nixon at tandf.co.uk<mailto:charlotte.nixon at tandf.co.uk?subject=Review%20copy%20&body=I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20a%20review%20copy.%0D%0DBook%20I'd%20Like%20to%20Request:%20%0DISBN:%0D%0DMy%20details%20are%20as%20follows:%0D%0DContact%20name:%0DJournal/Publication/Blog%20name%20where%20the%20review%20is%20to%20be%20published:%0DFull%20Delivery%20Address:%0DTelephone%20number:> ensuring you provide a full delivery address, recipient name, contact telephone number and the title of the publication you are reviewing the book for.
Whales and Elephants in International Conservation Law and Politics
A Comparative Study
By Ed Couzens
This book examines the current state of international environmental law and wildlife conservation through a comparative analysis of the treatment of whales and elephants. In particular, it describes the separate histories of international governance of both whales and elephants, presenting the various treaties through which conservation has been implemented.
Read more...<http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415659055/?utm_source=MARMAM%2520listserv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SBU3%2520%25E2%2580%2593%2520CLN%2520%25E2%2580%2593%2520NOV13%2520%25E2%2580%2593%2520MARMAM%2520listserv%2520email>
Published November 2013 by Routledge
Please send us your published reviews!
We'd be extremely grateful to receive any published reviews - for this or any other Earthscan from Routledge book you may have recently reviewed - so that we can add review quotes to our website and flyers, and circulate them via our social media accounts. Routledge will ensure we always quote your journal name - publicity for you too! Please feel free to email them to Charlotte.Nixon at tandf.co.uk<mailto:Charlotte.Nixon at tandf.co.uk>.
Best wishes,
Charlotte Nixon
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From jjames at kau.edu.sa Wed Nov 6 04:52:39 2013
From: jjames at kau.edu.sa (Dr. Jerald Wilson)
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 15:52:39 +0300
Subject: [MARMAM] International Conference on the Red Sea 2014 - November
10th -12th 2014
Message-ID: <CAOHY2p87Yzrbi=EGSvKosFtG4eSBuTZ2t+3tMd2fG0v5yKH4Og@mail.gmail.com>
Dear list member,
I would like to give an advanced notice to interested list members of an
international conference on the 'MARINE ENVIRONMENT OF THE RED SEA', to be
held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during 10th - 12th November, 2014 (i.e. next
year).
Further details will be announced shortly on the web page of the Faculty of
Marine Science, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah. Meanwhile list members
interested in the Red Sea region may wish to note the dates in their diary.
Further information can also be obtained from the Chair of the Scientific
Committee, Prof. Adnan J S Salama (mar.vd.pgr at kau.edu.sa), or from The Dean
of the Faculty, Dr. Ali M M Al-Aidaroos (mar.dean at kau.edu.sa) and from the
Conference Secretary Dr. Jerald Wilson James jjames at kau.edu.sa.
Sincerely,
Jerald Wilson
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*Dr. Jerald Wilson James, Ph.D.*
*Assistant Professor*
*Department of Marine Biology*
*Faculty of Marine Sciences*
*King Abdul Aziz University*
*P.O. Box: 80207 Jeddah 21589*
*Kingdom of Saudi Arabia*
*www.kau.edu.sa <http://www.kau.edu.sa/home_ENGLISH.aspx> *
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From malashichev at gmail.com Fri Nov 8 05:02:12 2013
From: malashichev at gmail.com (Yegor Malashichev)
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:32:12 +0930
Subject: [MARMAM] social lateralization in cetaceans
Message-ID: <CAEYpSq0bdcr4CWSCxZ+g9AUaG1T8zMOa9X42vkJZyv5CJN70QQ@mail.gmail.com>
Dear Colleagues,
in a series of recent reports we have confirmed the earlier results from a
beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) population in the White Sea, that
calves prefer to swim to the right of their mothers, thus keeping them in
the left eye hemifield of vision. The same is true for wild Orcas. More
detailed account for the influence of escort condition, calf age, research
boat approach or population differences you may read in:
Karenina et al 2013b Lateralization of spatial relationships between wild
mother and infant orcas, Orcinus orca. Animal Behaviour
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003347213004296
and
Karenina et al 2013a Social laterality in wild beluga whale infants:
comparisons between locations, escort conditions, and ages. Behavioural
Ecology and Sociobiology
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00265-013-1545-2
Yours
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Dr. Yegor B. Malashichev, Associate Professor/Dozent
Department of Embryology & Department of Vertebrate Zoology,
St. Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya nab., 7/9,
St. Petersburg, 199034, Russia.
Phone: +7(812)328-9453; -9689; Fax: +7(812)328-9569
e-mail: malashichev at gmail.com
http://www.bio.spbu.ru/staff/id152_ebm.php
http://www.bio.spbu.ru/staff/id161_ebm.php
http://www.neuroscience.spb.ru/i10n/ru/?page=cv&id=31&action=show
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From ecm-parsons at earthlink.net Thu Nov 14 08:26:59 2013
From: ecm-parsons at earthlink.net (Chris Parsons)
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:26:59 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] IMCC3 proposals due tomorrow (Nov. 15) at 5pm!
Message-ID: <00a001cee156$5838fd50$08aaf7f0$@earthlink.net>
Proposals are due tomorrow (Nov. 15) at 5pm! Get your proposals in-let's
make this the best IMCC yet!
Several marine mammal topics have already been proposed including impacts of
pile driving underwater noise, modelling whalewatching impacts and human /
marine wildlife conflict . don't miss out
CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, AND FOCUS GROUPS
The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress, Making Marine Science
Matter, will be held from 14-19 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition &
Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The call for proposals for
symposia, workshops, and focus groups is now!
All proposals must be submitted online by 5pm (GMT) on 15 November 2013.
Decisions will be made by 15 December 2013. The selection process is highly
competitive.
For submission guidelines and more information, please visit:
http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014/registration-participation/sympos
ia-workshops
Have questions or need help? You can reply to this post or send us messages
via FaceBook (www.facebook.com/scbmarine) or Twitter (@SCBMarine).
Be sure to forward the IMCC3 Call for Proposals to anyone who may be
interested! Send to marine-related societies, listservs, organizations and
groups.
We can't wait to see you in Glasgow August 2014!
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From jailsonfm at gmail.com Thu Nov 14 09:17:53 2013
From: jailsonfm at gmail.com (Jailson Fulgencio de Moura)
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:17:53 -0200
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: Guiana Dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) as
Marine Ecosystem Sentinels
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References: <CAPo-YXE4LZB8xBKJMnPWb30tR8UYiA9URdNKPAeFz_DeorafqA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPo-YXHzS3NeUaw-dMMydkL3qJSY22tT8D4gZBP+O14YevNO9A@mail.gmail.com>
Dear Colleagues,
We'd like to draw your attention to our paper "Guiana dolphins (*Sotalia
guianensis*) as marine ecosystem sentinels: ecotoxicology and emerging
diseases? which was recently published in ?Reviews of Environmental
Contamination and Toxicology <http://www.springer.com/series/398>
*(Springer)*?. The
s
ummary
is below and the article can be found
and downloaded at:
http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-01619-1_1
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Moura J.M., Hauser-Davis R.A., Lemos L., Emin-Lima R., Siciliano S.
(2014)Guiana dolphins (*Sotalia
guianensis*)as marine ecosystem sentinels: ecotoxicology and emerging
diseases <http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-01619-1_1>.
D.M. Whitacre (ed.) Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology,
228, 1-29.
*DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-01619-1_1*
*--*
*Summary*
Guiana dolphins (*Sotalia guianensis*) are small cetaceans that inhabit
coastal regions down to a 50 m depth. As a coastally distributed species,
they are exposed to a variety of human-induced risks that include passive
fishing nets, persistent environmental pollution, and emerging diseases. As
a top predator *S. guianensis* occupies an important ecological niche in
marine ecosystems. However, this niche also exposes this dolphin to
extensive biomagnification of marine contaminants that may accumulate and
be stored throughout their life of about 30 years. In this paper, we have
compiled available data on the Guiana dolphin as regards its exposure to
chemical pollutants, pathogenic microbes, infectious diseases, and injuries
caused by interactions with passive fishing gears. Our analysis of the data
shows that Guiana dolphins are particularly sensitive to environmental
changes. Although the major mortal threat to dolphins results from contact
with fishing, other human-related activities in coastal zones also pose
risks and need more attention. Such human-related risks include the
presence of persistent toxicants in the marine environment, such as PCBs
and PBDEs. Residues of these chemicals have been detected in Guiana
dolphin?s tissues at similar or higher levels that exist in cetaceans from
other known polluted areas. Another risk encountered by this species is the
nonlethal injuries caused by fishing gear. Several incidents of this sort
have occurred along the Brazilian coast with this species. When injuries
are produced by interaction with fishing gear, the dorsal fin is the part
of the dolphin anatomy that is more affected, commonly causing severe
laceration or even total loss. The Guiana dolphins also face risks from
infectious diseases. The major ones thus far identified include giardiasis,
lobomycosis, toxoplasmosis, skin and skeletal lesions. Many bacterial
pathogens from the family Aeromonadaceae and Vibrionaceae have been
isolated from Guiana dolphins. Several helminth species have also been
observed to affect *S. guianensis* . These results suggest a vulnerability
of this species to environmental disturbances. Moreover, there is some
evidence that the effects of some infectious diseases may be enhanced from
stress caused by habitat impairment. For example, certain diseases and
pathogenic organisms in *S. guianensis* may be associated with the high
levels of endocrine-disruptor contaminants (e.g., PCBs; DDTs; PBDEs) that
have been detected in marine waters. Although the data available on *S.
guianensis* is growing, most of the work has been focused on a small
portion of the species total area of distribution. Most studies, to date,
have been carried out in the Southern region of the distribution, and in
northeastern Brazil. Few studies have been conducted in the northern region
of the South America or in Central America. Therefore, future studies
should be conducted that address the heterogeneity of this species total
distribution. The biology and ecology of the Guiana dolphin renders this
species potentially useful as a sentinel species for detecting
environmental changes, such as chemical and biological pollution. Research
about this dolphin is encouraged as a way to assess what coastal
environmental changes have occurred and to continue evaluating the health
status of this vulnerable species in a changing environment.
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Requests for reprints can be sent to: jailsonfm at gmail.com
All the best,
*________________________________________*
* Dr. Jailson F. Moura*
*Biologist, Doctor of Public Health and Environment (ENSP/Fiocruz) *
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From wwa2 at yahoo.com Fri Nov 15 14:59:49 2013
From: wwa2 at yahoo.com (Lisa Steiner)
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:59:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [MARMAM] Namibia Sperm Whale
Message-ID: <1384556389.13049.YahooMailNeo@web140704.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
A sperm whale stranded in Namibia a few days ago. I have photographs of the fluke. If anyone is interested in viewing the images, please contact me wwa2 at yahoo.com
Lisa Steiner
Whale Watch Azores
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From parranz at st-andrews.ac.uk Sat Nov 16 15:03:39 2013
From: parranz at st-andrews.ac.uk (Patricia Arranz)
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:03:39 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New publication: A new method to study inshore whale cue
distribution from land-based observations (Patricia Arranz)
Message-ID: <5287F9CB.8040300@st-andrews.ac.uk>
Dear all,
We are pleased to announce our recent publication:
"A new method to study inshore whale cue distribution from land-based
observations"
1.
Patricia Arranz, Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews,
Scotland and Department of Animal Biology, La Laguna University, Spain.
2.
David Borchers, Centre for Research into Environmental and
Ecological Modeling, University of St Andrews, Scotland.
3.
Natacha Aguilar de Soto, Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St
Andrews, Scotland and Department of Animal Biology, La Laguna
University, Spain.
4.
Mark P. Johnson, Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews,
Scotland.
5.
Martin J. Cox, Pelagic Ecology Research Group, Scottish Oceans
Institute, University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Author for correspondence: parranz at st-andrews.ac.uk
SUMMARY
The challenges involved in the visual detection of some cetacean species
make it difficult to obtain information about their distribution and
habitat preferences using traditional sampling methods. This is
particularly the case for species such as beaked whales that spend a
small amount of time at the surface and have inconspicuous surface
behavior. The coastal waters around El Hierro (Canary Islands) hold
year-round populations of two beaked whale species, Cuvier's (/Ziphius
cavirostris/) and Blainville's (/Mesoplodon densirostris/), providing an
ideal scenario to set up land-based point transect surveys to study the
inshore behavior of these deep-diving species. This work extends
traditional distance sampling methods to allow the distribution of
animals seen from an observation point on the coast to be modeled with
respect to a nonlinear environmental feature (water depth). Depth is a
key factor delimiting marine habitats and is especially relevant for
understanding the distribution of deep-diving species such as beaked
whales, which approach the seafloor to feed. Our model predicts the
highest density of beaked whale cues around the 1,000 m isobath and most
(90%) of beaked whale groups surfacing in waters with seabed depths
between 325 and 1,660 m depth. The distribution of the sightings suggest
that the habitat selection of both species is probably driven by an
increased prey availability on the slope of the island. Because the
number of sightings at a given depth is not necessarily proportional to
the number of groups present, in this particular case additional
information on surfacing rates, and how they vary with depth, will be
required to draw inferences about animal distribution. We conclude that
this method is useful to investigate the distribution and habitat
selection of animals in relation to environmental variables using
observations from land and that future development work will allow
covariates in the detection function or multiple environmental features
to be considered when implementing density estimates.
The pdf can be downloaded from here:
_http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12077/abstract_
Or a pdf copy can be obtained upon request to: _parranz at st-andrews.ac.uk
<mailto:parranz at st-andrews.ac.uk>_
Patricia Arranz, Ph. D.
Sea Mammal Research Unit
Scottish Oceans Institute
School of Biology
University of St Andrews
St Andrews
KY16 8LB
Scotland
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From C.Peters at massey.ac.nz Sat Nov 16 10:37:12 2013
From: C.Peters at massey.ac.nz (Peters, Catherine)
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:37:12 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers urgently required to assist with a study of
bottlenose dolphin in Northland, New Zealand
Message-ID: <EFECD7EE49766045A002F60C5D6F210D01168638@tur-exch-node2.massey.ac.nz>
Volunteers urgently required to assist with a study of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in Northland, New Zealand
Program:
The Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG - http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/) was established under the auspices of the Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (INMS)<http://ins.massey.ac.nz/> at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand in 2000. Since then, both its staff<http://masseyuniversity.webs.com/ourteam.htm> and postgraduate students<http://masseyuniversity.webs.com/students.htm> have undertaken marine mammal research within and beyond New Zealand waters, concentrating specifically on conservation and management orientated questions.
Volunteers are required to assist on a PhD study (supervised by Dr Karen Stockin and Dr Mat Pawley, Massey University and Prof Mark Orams, AUT University) to assess the behavioural ecology and conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. Bottlenose dolphins are classified as nationally endangered within New Zealand waters (Baker et al 2010), with a local population decline recently described (Tezanos-Pinto et al 2013). This study builds upon earlier research undertaken by Tezanos-Pinto (2009) and Constantine (2002) and will among other things, reassess the status and effects of tourism interactions (a decade on from Constantine 2002).
Volunteer activities:
The field season runs year round and volunteers are required for all periods. A minimum commitment of three months is required, with priority given to those who can commit for longer periods and start in December 2013.
The volunteer team will be required to fulfill several key roles:
Assist on a 5.5m dedicated research vessel operating from the Bay of Islands. Surveys will involve daily return trips (not overnight) and be conducted in favorable conditions only. As such, no minimum or maximum number of research days onboard the research vessel can be guaranteed
Assist with vessel of opportunity data collection in the Bay of Islands
Assist with data processing and preliminary analysis on bad weather days
Undertake additional responsibilities/roles as the season progresses
Effort will placed into allowing all volunteers the opportunity to gain experience on each element.
Volunteer requirements:
Be adaptable and patient ? field work is highly weather dependent and could include long, consecutive days both on and off the water
Be enthusiastic and team orientated (both in a living and working environment)
A willingness to learn
Possess a positive attitude
Be polite to, and engage positively with, the local community
Be physically fit and able to work in outdoor conditions
Speak English
Possess basic computer skills (excel, word, etc)
Preferred (but not necessary) skills/traits:
Be enrolled in, or have completed, a degree in a related field (Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Behaviour, etc)
Have small boat experience
Have previous (marine) field experience
Enthusiasm and demonstrable commitment to the project will supersede formal qualifications. Volunteers will be expected to work and live as part of a team with shared cooking and cleaning duties. Unfortunately, monetary compensation cannot be provided, and volunteers will be required to pay for their own food and accommodation. However accommodation will be provided in the field research house at a reasonable rate. Volunteers must pay and organize for their own transport to the field site (3 hours North of Auckland). Information, prices and assistance can be provided to successful applicants.
Application process:
Applicants should send a short email cover letter, using ?volunteer opportunity? as the subject line, to c.peters at massey.ac.nz<mailto:c.peters at massey.ac.nz>. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your availability and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference.
Early application is recommended to avoid disappointment. Successful applicants will be notified ASAP.
This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and gain further experience, whilst working on an important research project. For more detailed information on the project please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your interest.
Many thanks
Cat
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Catherine Peters
PhD Candidate
Coastal-Marine Research Group
Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Massey University
Private Bag 102 904
Auckland
New Zealand
Tel: + 64 (9) 4140800
Ext: 41196
Mob: + 64 (0) 211058040
Email: c.peters at massey.ac.nz<mailto:c.peters at massey.ac.nz>
Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/
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From danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Thu Nov 21 03:33:57 2013
From: danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Danielle Gibas)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:33:57 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Sea Watch Foundation - Research Assistant/Intern
Coordinator in Cardigan Bay. West Wales 2014
Message-ID: <008d01cee6ad$925ad4c0$b7107e40$@seawatchfoundation.org.uk>
The Sea Watch Foundation <http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/> , a
non-profit organization dedicated to marine research, conservation, and
public education is seeking applications for the following:
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/INTERN COORDINATOR IN CARDIGAN BAY 2014
This position is responsible for assisting the Monitoring Officer in the
running of the "Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/cardigan-bay-monitoring-project/> "
and coordinating the project interns. The project is based in New Quay, West
Wales, and takes care of the conservation management of the bottlenose
dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan Bay,
monitoring their abundance, distribution, reproductive success and
population structure using a combination of vessel-based, land-based,
photo-identification and acoustic surveys.
Start Date: April 11th 2014 End Date: October 26th 2014
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Coordinate between the Monitoring Officer/Sightings Officer and the
project interns - in charge of the intern shared house and the intern weekly
office rota.
* Assisting the Monitoring Officer/Sightings Officer in intern basic
training of land- and boat based surveys, photo ID studies, Database entry
and more.
* Assisting the Monitoring Officer in all phases of the research.
* Undertaking a personal research project supervised by the Monitoring
Officer - research topic will be chosen according to Sea Watch Foundation
requirements and applicants' interests.
Requirements:
The successful applicant is expected to have 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 boating experience are beneficial.
The applicant must be proficient with database and word processing software
and be willing to learn new software applications. Specific experience in
Access and/or GIS would be advantageous.
The preferred candidate should have a proven track record as a team player
as the project will involve working closely with other researchers but also
must be able to supervise small groups of people as they will be
coordinating at least 6 interns. They must also be self-motivated with the
drive and determination to work independently and responsibly. This post
brings the opportunity to submit work for scientific publication.
This position is unpaid but accommodation expenses will be covered.
To apply:
Please fill in an 'application form' which can be downloaded from our
website by following this link
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SWF_RA_appl
ication_form.doc> and email to Daphna Feingold
daphna.feingold at seawatchfoundation.org.uk
Deadline: 2nd January 2014.
Please specify RESEARCH ASSISTANT/INTERN COORDINATOR into your subject
title.
Applicants will be notified of the outcomes by the 2nd February 2014.
The Sea Watch Foundation
The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research
charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in
the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific
monitoring of populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we
are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine
wildlife inhabiting Welsh seas. Our work has been funded over the years by
Natural Resources Wales, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Defra and the
Heritage Lottery Fund, and we work closely with the local management
authority, Ceredigion County Council.
Research
The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations
inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation
and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment.
This is achieved by conducting various projects including:
* Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins,
harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling
and opportunistic boat surveys
* Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified
bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social
structure, movements and life histories.
* Acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in
the Cardigan Bay SAC primarily through hydrophone data collection.
* Setting up a library of bottlenose dolphin whistles in Welsh waters
in order to develop bio-acoustic research in the area.
We further aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the
local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, 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.
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From danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Thu Nov 21 03:32:50 2013
From: danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Danielle Gibas)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:32:50 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] =?iso-8859-1?q?Sea_Watch_Foundation_-_Voluntary_Educatio?=
=?iso-8859-1?q?n_and_Awareness_Assistant_opportunity_in_Cardigan_B?=
=?iso-8859-1?q?ay=2C_West_Wales_for_the_2014_summer_season?=
Message-ID: <008801cee6ad$69fdbb50$3df931f0$@seawatchfoundation.org.uk>
Sea Watch Foundation ? Voluntary Education and Awareness Assistant
opportunity in Cardigan Bay for the 2014 summer season
The Sea Watch Foundation <http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/> is seeking
an education and awareness assistant for the 2014 season. This position will
suit a volunteer who has a strong interest in marine conservation and
recognises the importance of educating and raising awareness by involving
the public.
The assistant will be responsible in aiding the Sightings Officer with the
following duties:
? Promoting and organising the National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2014
event (26thJuly to 3rd August)
? Participating in presentations and creating activities to take to
local schools
? Researching and writing articles
? Creating educational/promotional materials (posters, displays,
flyers)
? Assisting in the organisation of training courses
? Social networking (Facebook, Twitter, website)
? Raising Sea Watch Foundation profile within the New Quay community
(organising events, manning the Sea Watch stand on the pier at weekends
etc.)
? Representing Sea Watch at public events around the UK (boat shows
etc.)
? Liaising with the Adopt a Dolphin Coordinator for the promotion of
Sea Watch Foundation and Adopt a Dolphin
The education and awareness assistant will also have the opportunity to be
involved in the field work aspects of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/cardigan-bay-monitoring-project/> ?
(land-based and boat-based surveys). This project manages the conservation
of a resident 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 2014 and has been split into
one period of 6 weeks followed by three periods of 7 weeks. One assistant is
required for each period however preference will be given to those who can
stay for more than one period, including the whole seven month field season.
The assistant will be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is
provided at a rate of approximately ?55/week in a house sharing with the
research interns. The assistant is responsible for their own travel and
living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid
work in the area if required.
Intern periods for summer 2014:
Period 1: 14/04 ? 25/05, Period 2: 26/05 ? 13/7, Period 3: 14/07 ? 31/8,
Period 4: 01/09 ? 19/10
Important skills/qualifications
Essential:
* a strong interest in marine conservation and education
* confidence to interact with the public
* good 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
* an ability to get on well with others in a small team and shared
accommodation
Desirable:
* a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar
* a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans
* good IT skills (Office package)
* prior experience in public speaking
* 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, covering letter reporting any relevant experience you
have and specifying the period(s) you would prefer to volunteer for and
contact details of two referees, to Danielle Gibas
(danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk)
Deadline: 10th January 2014.
Please specify EDUCATION ASSISTANT APPLICATION into your subject title.
Applicants will be notified of the outcomes by the 31st January 2014.
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.
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
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From danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk Thu Nov 21 03:32:50 2013
From: danielle.gibas at seawatchfoundation.org.uk (Danielle Gibas)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:32:50 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] =?iso-8859-1?q?Sea_Watch_Foundation_-_Research_Intern_Op?=
=?iso-8859-1?q?portunity_in_Cardigan_Bay=2C_West_Wales_for_2014?=
Message-ID: <008301cee6ad$693ae080$3bb0a180$@seawatchfoundation.org.uk>
Sea Watch Foundation ? Research Intern Opportunity in Cardigan Bay for 2014
Interns are invited to assist the Sea Watch Foundation
(www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk <http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/> )
with the running of the ?Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/cardigan-bay-monitoring-project/> ?.
The project is based in New Quay, West Wales, and supports the conservation
management of the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal
populations of Cardigan Bay, monitoring their abundance, distribution,
reproductive success and population structure using a combination of
vessel-based, land-based and acoustic surveys. Sea Watch has been monitoring
these populations on behalf of the Welsh government (through funding
provided by the Countryside Council for Wales, now called 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 studies
? Database entry
? Awareness raising
? Education initiatives
? Acoustic data collection
? Assistance with and participation in training courses and public
talks.
Interns are required from mid April until mid October 2014. The research
season is split into four separate periods of 7 weeks each (the first period
will consist of 6 weeks).
Preference will be given to those applying for more than one period,
including the whole 6-month field season.
Interns will be based in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Accommodation is
provided through rental of a house that interns share at a rate of around
?55/person?week. Interns are responsible for their own travel, accommodation
and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid
work in the area if required.
Important notes for long-term applications (those applying for more than two
periods):
? Those applying for longer periods of time will be able to take
on a personal project potentially leading to a publication
? Successful applicants applying for the whole 6-month research
season will receive a grant from the Sea Watch Foundation covering their
rent for the entire last period (7 weeks). These grants are limited to two
persons.
Period dates for summer 2014:
Period 1: 14/04 ? 25/05, Period 2: 26/05 ? 13/7, Period 3: 14/07 ? 31/8,
Period 4: 01/09 ? 19/10
Important skills/qualifications
Essential:
? an ability to work in a meticulous and reliable manner
? strong commitment to volunteering work
? willingness to work long hours outdoors in often
changeable Welsh weather
? good IT skills (Office package)
? an ability to get on well with others in a small team
and in shared accommodation
Desirable:
? a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans
? a background in marine biology/environmental science
or similar
? prior experience in boat-based survey work
? good verbal and written communication skills and in
public speaking
? experience in interacting with the public
All interns will be trained in cetacean observation and identification, in
boat survey protocols, and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins and
grey seals.
Internships with Sea Watch have frequently led to established posts both
within the organisation and in other national and international research and
conservation bodies, as well as providing a stepping stone for students to
undertake doctoral studies in marine mammal science.
To apply:
Please fill in an ?application form? which can be downloaded from our
website by clicking on this link
<http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SWF_intern_
application_form.doc> .
to:
Daphna Feingold ? daphna.feingold at seawatchfoundation.org.uk
Deadline: 10th January 2014.
Please specify NEW QUAY INTERN APPLICATION in your subject title.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 10th February 2014.
The Sea Watch Foundation
The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research
charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in
the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific
monitoring of populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we
are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine
wildlife inhabiting Welsh seas. Our work has been funded over the years by
Natural Resources Wales, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Defra and the
Heritage Lottery Fund, and we work closely with the local management
authority, Ceredigion County Council.
Research
The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations
inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation
and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment.
This is achieved by conducting various projects including:
* Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins,
harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling
and opportunistic boat surveys
* Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified
bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social
structure, movements and life histories.
* Acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in
the Cardigan Bay SAC primarily through hydrophone data collection.
* Setting up a library of bottlenose dolphin whistles in Welsh waters
in order to develop bio-acoustic research in the area.
We further aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the
local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, 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.
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From A.Hodgson at murdoch.edu.au Sun Nov 17 20:48:18 2013
From: A.Hodgson at murdoch.edu.au (Amanda Hodgson)
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:48:18 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New Paper - UAV aerial surveys
Message-ID: <CEAFBD10.2491B%a.hodgson@murdoch.edu.au>
Hello all
We have just published the following paper describing a trial of an
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for surveying dugongs. The pdf of the paper can be
downloaded from the PLoS ONE link below.
cheers
Amanda
http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079556
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Surveying Marine Fauna: a Dugong Case
Study
Amanda Hodgson (1); Natalie Kelly (2,3); David Peel (2,3).
(1) Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit, School of Veterinary and
Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
(2) CSIRO Computational Informatics and Wealth from Oceans National
Research Flagship, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
(3) Australian Marine Mammal Centre, Kingston, Tasmania, Australia
Corresponding author: a.hodgson at murdoch.edu.au
Abstract
Aerial surveys of marine mammals are routinely conducted to assess and
monitor species? habitat use and population status. In Australia, dugongs
(Dugong dugon) are regularly surveyed and long-term datasets have formed
the basis for defining habitat of high conservation value and risk
assessments of human impacts. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) may
facilitate more accurate, human-risk free, and cheaper aerial surveys. We
undertook the first Australian UAV survey trial in Shark Bay, Western
Australia. We conducted seven flights of the ScanEagle UAV, mounted with a
digital SLR camera payload. During each flight, ten transects covering a
1.3 km2 area frequently used by dugongs, were flown at 500, 750 and 1000
ft. Image (photograph) capture was controlled via the Ground Control
Station and the capture rate was scheduled to achieve a prescribed 10%
overlap between images along transect lines. Images were manually reviewed
post hoc for animals and scored according to sun glitter, Beaufort sea
state and turbidity. We captured 6243 images, 627 containing dugongs. We
also identified whales, dolphins, turtles and a range of other fauna. Of
all possible dugong sightings, 95% (CI = 90%, 98%) were subjectively
classed as ?certain? (unmistakably dugongs). Neither our dugong sighting
rate, nor our ability to identify dugongs with certainty, were affected by
UAV altitude. Turbidity was the only environmental variable significantly
affecting the dugong sighting rate. Our results suggest that UAV systems
may not be limited by sea state conditions in the same manner as sightings
from manned surveys. The overlap between images proved valuable for
detecting animals that were masked by sun glitter in the corners of
images, and identifying animals initially captured at awkward body angles.
This initial trial of a basic camera system has successfully demonstrated
that the ScanEagle UAV has great potential as a tool for marine mammal
aerial surveys.
From jergold at stanford.edu Tue Nov 19 08:25:09 2013
From: jergold at stanford.edu (Jeremy Arthur Goldbogen)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:25:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [MARMAM] Graduate Student Position: Hopkins Marine Station,
Stanford University
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Message-ID: <1450602991.1642174.1384878309604.JavaMail.zimbra@stanford.edu>
Graduate Student Position: Hopkins Marine Station, Department of Biology, Stanford University
The Goldbogen Lab at the Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University invites applications for a PhD student starting in 2014. In addition to an interest in the integrative and comparative physiology of marine organisms, the lab seeks candidates with a strong background in mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics and computer science. Research projects of this emerging laboratory may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) functional morphology and biomechanics, 2) foraging ecology and energetics, 3) biologging of kinematic and physiological parameters, and 4) animal behavior and predator-prey interactions. Current interests of the lab include locomotion, diving physiology, cetacean acoustics, and the biomechanics of vertebrate filter feeders from anchovies to blue whales. Candidates interested in either position should email jergold at stanford.edu and submit a C.V. including a list of publications and contact information for three references.
Lab webpage: http://goldbogen.stanford.edu
Information on the PhD program in the Department of Biology can be found here: http://biology.stanford.edu/phd-program
Details on the graduate application process can be found here:
http://www-marine.stanford.edu/get2hms.html .
Jeremy Goldbogen
Assistant Professor, Hopkins Marine Station
Department of Biology, Stanford University
120 Oceanview Boulevard
Pacific Grove, California 93950
jergold at stanford.edu
http://goldbogen.stanford.edu
From jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov Thu Nov 21 06:45:16 2013
From: jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov (Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:45:16 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Letter of Confirmation under General Authorization for
marine mammal research now available in APPS
Message-ID: <CABW00BZRh0WVabz8YHi1ujVpG06HUPGNyhPJYcQLuXYCT0ppgQ@mail.gmail.com>
Greetings,
The NOAA Fisheries Service?s Office of Protected Resources is pleased to
announce the launch of a new option in the Authorizations and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) online permit system (https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov).
You may now apply for a Letter of Confirmation (LOC) under the General
Authorization for marine mammal research.
*You may need an LOC if: *
? You will be conducting scientific research on marine mammals in the
wild that are not listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered
Species Act.
? Your research will not exceed Level B harassment.
Qualifying activities may include: photo-identification, aerial surveys,
and passive acoustics. For more information on LOCs, visit
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/general_authorization.htm
*If you currently have an LOC from NOAA Fisheries, you can use APPS to: *
? Request modifications to your LOC.
? View your current personnel and request personnel changes.
? Request authorization to allow a film crew to accompany you
during research.
? Submit annual reports online and track when they are due.
? Receive automatic email reminders for report due dates and
notification to prepare a new Letter of Intent before your LOC expires.
*Advantages of using APPS*
APPS provides a consolidated location where researchers can apply online
for several different types of permits under the authority of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA) of 1972. APPS covers permits/authorizations for a variety of
different species including, but not limited to, sea turtles, Pacific
salmonids, sturgeon, whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions.
*You can currently apply for the following types of permits and
authorizations through APPS:*
? MMPA General Authorization
? MMPA/ESA scientific research/enhancement
? MMPA/ESA parts
? ESA 10(a)(1)(A) scientific research/enhancement
? 4(d) authorizations for Pacific marine and anadromous fish
APPS includes a Pre-Application Guide (PAG) to help you determine what type
of permit you need, if any. The PAG will tell you how to obtain the
appropriate application online or by contacting a permit analyst.
Besides providing the convenience of applying for a permit online, APPS
offers a variety of advantages both during the application process and
after a permit has been issued. APPS provides the security of a
password-protected profile. Your customized Portfolio page displays all
current and previous permits that you are/were affiliated with.
Applications can be edited until you are ready to submit. You can also
track your application through the review and clearance process.
Best regards,
Jonathan Shannon
*Outreach Specialist*
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office: 301-427-8431
jonathan.shannon at noaa.gov
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From charles.littnan at gmail.com Fri Nov 22 20:28:55 2013
From: charles.littnan at gmail.com (Charles Littnan)
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:28:55 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Maui's Masquerade Student Fundraiser - ALMOST SOLD OUT
Message-ID: <CANyKeo7_FAw_=NmjzAmTt=2mrgyFC4EbVDKNHw2tmjda-CYECw@mail.gmail.com>
Hello Everyone-
This is the second and last announcement for the Maui?s Masquerade Student
Travel Fundraiser at the upcoming SMM conference. Our goal is to raise at
least $4000 to help students get to the 2015 conference in San Francisco.
All we ask is you buy a ticket and some raffle tickets and participate in
the best party of the conference.
This is all you need to know:
1. Event tickets are only $20?$10 if you are a student!
2. Raffle tickets for all sorts of great prizes are only $2 each. The more
you buy the better the deal! Check our site for prizes and deals.
3. You can purchase tickets and get all the important info on our webpage:
http://mauismasquerade.weebly.com/index.html
4. Tickets will be available near the registration desk at the conference.
5. Make or buy a mask! A few will be available at registration.
6. The party is on Tuesday, December 10 starting at 8 PM at Capone?s.
7. Oh one last thing?tickets are almost sold out!! Less than 80 left.
Visit our website and get your tickets for the event. Nurture our
Society?s future! If you have any questions you can submit them on our
webpage at: http://mauismasquerade.weebly.com/contact-us.html
Another reminder, this is a masquerade so make sure you bring a mask
(costumes are optional). Some labs have already started working on masks
together. There will be a prize for best mask and best group effort.
See you soon and thanks on behalf of all of the SMM's student members.
Charles, Ari and Trudi.
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From sgero at dal.ca Tue Nov 19 12:46:53 2013
From: sgero at dal.ca (Shane Gero)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:46:53 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] New Publication on the Behaviour and Social Structure of
Sperm Whales off Dominica
Message-ID: <003801cee568$7b5dafe0$72190fa0$@dal.ca>
On behalf of my co-authors, I would like to announce the publication of a
new paper on the social structure of sperm whales in the Eastern Caribbean
Title: Behavior and social structure of the sperm whales of Dominica, West
Indies
Authors: Shane Gero, Marina Milligan, Caroline Rinaldi, Pernell Francis,
Jonathan Gordon, Carole Carlson, Andrea Steffen, Peter Tyack, Peter Evans
and Hal Whitehead
Abstract:
There is substantial geographic variation in the behavior and social
structure of sperm whales worldwide. The population in the Eastern Caribbean
is thought to be isolated from other areas in the North Atlantic. We
describe the behavior and social structure of the sperm whales identified
off Dominica during an eight year study (2005-2012; 92% of photographic
identifications) with supplementary data collected from seven other
organizations dating as far back as 1981. A total of 419 individuals were
identified. Resighting rates (42% of individuals between years) and
encounter rates with sperm whale groups (mean = 80.4% of days at sea) among
this population were both comparatively high. Group sizes were small (7-9
individuals) and were comprised of just one social unit (mean = 6.76
individuals, SD = 2.80). We described 17 units which have been reidentified
off Dominica across 2-27 yr. Mature males are seen regularly off Dominica,
but residency in the area lasts only a few days to a few weeks. Males were
reidentified across years spanning up to a decade. Management of this
population within the multinational Wider Caribbean Region will require
governments to work towards international agreements governing sperm whales
as a cross-border species of concern.
Members of the Society for Marine Mammalogy and other subscribers can
download an Early View pdf copy of the paper here:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12086/abstract or by
contacting me directly: sgero at dal.ca
This is the 14th publication emanating from The Dominica Sperm Whale Project
<http://www.thespermwhaleproject.org/> , others can be found here:
http://www.thespermwhaleproject.org/dswpres.html
All my best,
Shane
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Shane Gero, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, N.S.
Canada
sgero at dal.ca
http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/sge/
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Learn more about The Dominica Sperm Whale Project at
http://www.thespermwhaleproject.org <http://www.thespermwhaleproject.org/>
Find us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/spermwhaleproject> or Follow
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From wojtek.bachara at gmail.com Mon Nov 18 02:56:08 2013
From: wojtek.bachara at gmail.com (Wojtek.Bachara)
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:56:08 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] beaked whale stranding in Poland
Message-ID: <5289F248.7060004@gmail.com>
Dear All,
On 16/11/2013 a 730cm male northern bottlenose whale was found dead and
in an advanced state of decomposition near Uniescie town, Mielno,
Koszalin, Zachodniopomorskie (West Pomeranian) Voivodeship.
This is a first record of the species in Poland.
Photos and video of this ziphiid can be found here:
http://www.radiogdansk.pl/index.php/wydarzenia/item/8069-martwy-wieloryb-u-wybrzezy-baltyku.html
http://www.tvn24.pl/pomorze,42/martwy-wieloryb-pozostanie-na-plazy-nie-udalo-sie-calkowicie-wyciagnac-go-z-morza,372139.html
I have over 300 strandings of this species.
Best wishes,
Wojtek Bachara
From T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be Wed Nov 20 05:12:09 2013
From: T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be (Thierry Jauniaux)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:12:09 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] ECS conference 2014
Message-ID: <21AC9C1B-7E7E-47C6-B397-3B71E386C08E@ulg.ac.be>
Dear ECS and MAMRMAM member,
The website for the 28th conference of the European Cetacean Society is http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/28th-annual-conference At the moment, the website is available for abstracts submission only (http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/content/submitting-abstract). Complementary and updated information will be provide regularly.
The deadline for the abstracts submission is postponed up to the November 29.
In addition as the ECS website is rebuilt, not all pages are present but should be available soon. Then you have to create a new account not only for new member but for everybody (don't use your previous username and password): http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/user/register
Conclusions :
1) ONLY the abstract submission system is ready at this time.
2) You will need to sign up for a new account. Don't use your previous username and password
3) We can create accounts for anyone we want to review the abstracts down the line.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you but hope you can bear with us whilst we improve our website.
Regarding forward to see you in Liege
For the scientific committee
Thierry Jauniaux
Thierry Jauniaux, DMV, PhD,
Diplomate of European College of Zoological Medicine (Wildlife Populations Health)
http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/home.php
Premier Assistant Universit? de Li?ge
Pathologie V?t?rinaire
Assistant Professor, University of Liege
Veterinary Pathology
T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be
Cell phone: 0032477252302
MARIN Marine Animals Research & Intervention Network
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From monica.pepe at whales.org Tue Nov 19 10:47:07 2013
From: monica.pepe at whales.org (Monica Pepe)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:47:07 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Celebrate the North Atlantic right whale!
Message-ID: <0B82DCA9D7826C4E8F27B482571768A4602BBED3@WDCS-RED.wdcs-net.wdcs.org>
CELEBRATE the North Atlantic right whale!
December 1, 2013 - New Bedford Whaling Museum
Guest Lecture: Brian Skerry Photographer, National Geographic
Noon: Celebration begins
Refreshments & Activities
1:00 Presentations
ACT RIGHT NOW Campaign Recap & Lecture: Brian Skerry
2:45: Book signing
Ocean Soul by Brian Skerry
GET YOUR TICKET TODAY<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-the-north-atlantic-right-whale-tickets-9006758457> : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-the-north-atlantic-right-whale-tickets-9006758457 or at whales.org
Early Bird Tickets: $7.50
Available until November 22; ticket price will then increase to $10
We've got a lot to celebrate! Join supporters, researchers, policy makers and educators in recognition of efforts to save the right whale from extinction and to look ahead at the next steps to protect this majestic species. Please see attached for additional information.
[WDC - Whale and Dolphin Conservation]<http://www.whales.org/>
Monica Pepe
Project Supervisor
Telephone: +1 508 746 2522
Skype monica.c.pepe
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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MA
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From careers at vanaqua.org Thu Nov 21 12:12:00 2013
From: careers at vanaqua.org (Human Resources Careers)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:12:00 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Vancouver Aquarium Veterinary Fellowship Opportunity
In-Reply-To: <CAA3XjgDPcC-yL7aw9px-emSMqtB4O21G1EGJDYQxzmnsQCHg2Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAA3XjgDPcC-yL7aw9px-emSMqtB4O21G1EGJDYQxzmnsQCHg2Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <14DED51E5702654CB9F29361A72E8BF3A62CA94EB8@va-email01.vanaqua.local>
Requisition Number
13-0119
Title
105 - Vancouver Aquarium Veterinary Fellowship
Job Family
Veterinary Services
Status
Fixed Term Contract
Work Hours
37.5 Hours / Week
Location
Stanley Park - Vancouver
City
Vancouver
Province
BC
Close Date
12/15/2013
Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Staff Veterinarian, the Veterinary Intern will assist the veterinary staff in providing medical management for a large captive display collection that includes marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and a large variety of native and tropical fish as well as approximately 150 live-stranded marine mammals (mostly harbour seals) which are cared for by the Vancouver Aquarium. This is a one-year position beginning in summer 2014 for a veterinarian interested in pursuing specialized training in aquatic animal medicine.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for providing medical management for the captive display collection and live stranded marine mammals by:
* Conducting veterinary duties such as examinations, blood sampling, parasite screening, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, vaccinations and surgeries;
* Assisting in the development of the health management program, treatment regimens and emergency medical procedures;
* Taking responsibility for treatment of hospital cases;
* Keeping up to date records.
Assist the veterinary staff in providing a comprehensive animal health program to the Vancouver Aquarium by:
* Completing regular veterinary rounds;
* Conducting regular physical examinations;
* Managing and encouraging routine communication between the veterinary and staff/researchers.
Participates in post mortem examinations of stranded marine mammals under the supervision of a board-certified veterinary pathologist at the provincial Animal Health Centre.
Oversee veterinary externship program:
* Assist in the selection and scheduling of visiting externs, researchers, interns and residents;
* Mentor and teach visiting veterinary students (12-15 per year).
Complete and assist with research papers or case report by:
* Developing a research proposal;
* Taking samples for various research projects;
* Completing research paper for scientific publication.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
* DVM degree or equivalent;
* Previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is a plus;
* Individuals must be eligible for licensing in the Province of British Columbia;
* At least one year of clinical veterinary experience is required and a small animal internship is preferred.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work in a complex team;
* Ability to complete tasks and make sound decisions;
* Excellent problem solving skills; ability to think quickly under pressure and high stress;
* Strong organization skills (scheduling procedures, examinations, planning logistics for off-site procedures).
Working Conditions
* Job involves constant attention while working with animals for personal safety and the safety of others;
* Exposure to animal bites, animal pathogens and chemicals;
* Requires lifting medical equipment;
* Requires ability to gain access to all animal holding areas some of which are difficult to enter and require ladders and walking on slippery surfaces;
* Requires working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and may be on call 24 hours per day.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates can submit their resume with cover letter on the Vancouver Aquarium Careers Homepage: https://rt11.ultipro.ca/VAN5001/JobBoard/ListJobs.aspx
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From smmethics at gmail.com Sat Nov 23 19:40:48 2013
From: smmethics at gmail.com (SMM Ethics Advisory Committee)
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:40:48 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Humane Killing of Marine Mammals: submit your questions
for the special session at the Biennial conference
Message-ID: <CAPaStKEwLZ1Gd02x39X7ta69YYezMeVhaykTQnrcP+efN_znuQ@mail.gmail.com>
Greetings everyone-
For those of you who are attending the 2013 Biennial Marine Mammal
Conference in New Zealand we would like to remind you of the special
session on the humane killing of marine mammals. This sessionto be held at
the upcoming biennial conference in Dunedin, New Zealand Dec 9-13, 2013.
The purpose of this panel discussion is NOT to attempt a consensus or agree
on a Society position, but instead to educate members with regard to
current scientific perspectives on these complex technical, ethical and
cultural issues.
The special session will have the following basic structure: (1) an
independent facilitator, (2) introductory speaker(s) who will outline the
relevant science, and (3) an expert panel with the capacity to represent a
diversity of viewpoints on the issue in answers to questions provided by
the Society?s membership.
We strongly encourage Society members to submit questions/comments prior
to the meeting via the Member Area of the website. You can submit here:
http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=707&Itemid=200
You will be asked to log in. Only SMM members can submit questions.
Some examples of questions include:
How do you define humane?
Does that definition vary between cultures/countries?
What is currently being done to identify human techinques killing marine
mammals?
How do you know what is humane?
These are only just the start of the questions on a very complex and
important topic. Please take a moment to think about this issue and share
your questions!
See you in Dunedin.
SMM Ethics Committee
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From ewan.fordyce at otago.ac.nz Mon Nov 25 11:36:34 2013
From: ewan.fordyce at otago.ac.nz (Ewan Fordyce)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:36:34 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Review article - Cetacea
Message-ID: <35EE2046-BE8B-4F34-82B5-323A7E8CD0BA@otago.ac.nz>
Dear List Members
This review article has just been published online:
Fordyce, R Ewan (Nov 2013). Cetacea (Whales, Porpoises and Dolphins). 9 pp. In: Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester. http://www.els.net [doi: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0001574.pub2]
Abstract
Cetaceans (whales and dolphins) are streamlined aquatic mammals that spend all their lives in water. They are all carnivorous, taking either many small prey by bulk filter?feeding (Mysticeti, baleen whales), or larger prey by echolocation?assisted hunting (Odontoceti, dolphins and toothed whales). The main living groups, Mysticeti and Odontoceti, arose from archaic whales ? Archaeoceti ? some 35 Mya. Cetaceans have been distinct for more than 50?My. Their closest relatives are the hoofed mammals, artiodactyls, such as hippos and cows. Cetaceans include the largest living animals, and range through all oceans and into some rivers. Their active aquatic lifestyle makes them difficult to study. Developments in electronic data?gathering, tissue analyses, genetic sequencing and phylogenetic analyses, and discoveries of new fossils, have hugely expanded recent understanding. Most of the diversity of living cetaceans (currently 87 species) is concentrated in the oceanic dolphins ? Delphinidae (36 species), Ziphiidae (beaked whales, 21 species) and Balaenopteridae (rorquals, 8 species).
A pdf is available on request: email ewan.fordyce[at]otago.ac.nz
R. Ewan Fordyce
Professor, Department of Geology University of Otago, Box 56, Dunedin 9054, NZ
Research Associate, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution;
Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa; Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum; Michigan State University Museum.
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From ndmercha at syr.edu Mon Nov 25 09:21:32 2013
From: ndmercha at syr.edu (Nathan Daniel Merchant)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:21:32 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper: ship noise monitoring in marine mammal habitat
Message-ID: <6F49AADB-7DDE-45E4-9B37-0386260C02E5@syr.edu>
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the online publication of the following article in Marine Pollution Bulletin:
Merchant, N.D., Pirotta, E., Barton, T.R., Thompson, P.M. (In Press). Monitoring ship noise to assess the impact of coastal developments on marine mammals. Marine Pollution Bulletin.
The paper is Open Access, and can be downloaded free here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2013.10.058
There are also some videos in the publication, which can be viewed at higher resolution here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqY7G7-fUmc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNpebf4SYzc
and the full-resolution source files are at the bottom of my webpage: http://people.bath.ac.uk/ndm23/
Abstract
The potential impacts of underwater noise on marine mammals are widely recognised, but uncertainty over variability in baseline noise levels often constrains efforts to manage these impacts. This paper characterises natural and anthropogenic contributors to underwater noise at two sites in the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, an important marine mammal habitat that may be exposed to increased shipping activity from proposed offshore energy developments. We aimed to establish a pre-development baseline, and to develop ship noise monitoring methods using Automatic Identification System (AIS) and time-lapse video to record trends in noise levels and shipping activity. Our results detail the noise levels currently experienced by a locally protected bottlenose dolphin population, explore the relationship between broadband sound exposure levels and the indicators proposed in response to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive, and provide a ship noise assessment toolkit which can be applied in other coastal marine environments.
Best regards,
Nathan Merchant
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Nathan D. Merchant
Postdoctoral Researcher
Parks Lab, Dept. of Biology
Syracuse University
114 Life Sciences Complex
107 College Place
Syracuse, NY 13244
USA
ndmercha at syr.edu<mailto:ndmercha at syr.edu>
http://people.bath.ac.uk/ndm23
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From Mahaffys at cascadiaresearch.org Tue Nov 26 12:53:28 2013
From: Mahaffys at cascadiaresearch.org (Sabre Mahaffy)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:53:28 -0800
Subject: [MARMAM] matching program inquiry update
Message-ID: <97EEB27129689C4AB0328F320AB9FC99019B24E2A312@SERVERBLUE.cascadia.local>
Hello all,
I have had an overwhelming response to my inquiry on MARMAM regarding the efficacy and practicality of various cetacean matching programs. Numerous people have kindly replied with advice and insights into various programs based on personal and second-hand experience, and I have attempted to summarize the responses for all of those interested. I am certainly not the expert on any of these programs, however as everyone who contributed responses is on MARMAM, if anyone has a question they may be able to chime in and provide answers.
I received responses referencing three matching programs: Finscan, Darwin and I3S* (Interactive Individual Identification System). The responses were quite varied and in general depend on what you wish to achieve with the matching program. Finscan and Darwin provide a database component, so for those looking for a database management system for their photo-identification records in addition to a matching aid, these programs would be the ones in which you should focus. I3S does not provide a database component and is thus a simple ranking system for possible matches. Note: I only received one response from someone using I3S.
More detailed comments on each program are provided below, but the consensus from researchers who have used Finscan, Darwin or both is that each have their peculiarities and take some getting used to, but that Darwin is the preferable program largely because it is still being technically supported, and is thus able to adapt to the fast-changing computer world. That said, several of the people who have used one or both programs have indicated that the benefits a matching program provides are most useful in situations where catalogs have not yet been started or are in their infancy, as an established catalog will take time to enter into the program and may not be worth the effort. Many of the researchers who responded were of the opinion that matching by eye was the most efficient and accurate method, but that the database component of a matching program is useful for maintaining sighting records.
The photo software program ACDSee was mentioned as an alternative to the programs mentioned above. Although it does not have an automated matching feature (and thus matching is done manually), it does have features of a database that will allow you to rate and categorize photos, as well as batch-set IPTC and EXIF data. One researcher commented that overall, ACDSee was a faster matching tool than Finscan.
No one provided comments on I3S Contour* specifically so we tested the program over the summer and have summarized our experiences in the table below. We did not conduct a formal trial of the program, so please take our comments accordingly! I3S Contour is similar to Finscan and Darwin in that the fin is traced into the program, attributes about the image are coded, and the fin is then compared against the existing catalog using the matching function. In general we found that the ranking of potential matches was not as accurate as we had hoped, but accuracy improved when more care was taken to trace the entire fin (including a portion of the back) and select photos with as little angle to the camera as possible. I3S does not have a database component and is primarily a quick matching aid.
*http://www.reijns.com/i3s/about/I3S_about.html
Summarized responses to the original MARMAM request for information about the efficacy of available fin matching programs (please note I cannot personally verify or deny any of the information presented on Finscan or Darwin).
Finscan
Darwin
I3S
Technical support
No longer supported
Supported but designed for XP and may not be compatible with Windows 7 or 8
Supported, did not experience any problems with Windows 7
Time investment
~12 min to trace a dorsal into the program (this may be lower with practice)
~2 min to trace a dorsal into the program after practice
~1-2 min to trace a dorsal and add attribute data
Cataloging "other markings"
Does not provide a way to catalog scars (e.g., rake marks), only nicks and notches in the dorsal fin
No response.
Yes, through attribute data, but other markings are not traceable in the program
Cataloging photos/individuals
Database component useful for keeping sighting records and also allows for easy comparison of photos
Database component useful for keeping sighting records and also allows for easy comparison of photos
No database component
Matching aid
Successful match rate is low, even with distinctive individuals. Requires entire fin be visible, exactly the same angle, etc.
Auto-matching feature may not be very practical; accuracy requires photos to be at exactly the same angle. Reviews on this subject are mixed and are likely due to the quality of photos used
Successful match rate is low, even with distinctive individuals. Requires entire fin be visible, exactly the same angle, etc., which improves results.
Usability
Mixed: some found it fairly intuitive without many issues, other did not think it was user friendly
Very user friendly, but can be finicky for individuals that are not highly marked
Very user friendly, simple to install and run
Other program limitations mentioned
No response.
Can only use images from one side, not both (it will flip the photo to create a mirror image)
Feasible for interns
Yes, but expect to do some troubleshooting
Yes, may help reduce matching time by ranking the top matches
Yes, program was largely tested by an intern
Overall efficiency
Faster than matching by eye for large catalogs, but accuracy is highly variable
Not necessarily more efficient than matching by eye, but it might narrow down matches in large catalogs. Best when starting a new catalog instead of converting an existing catalog. Useful for cataloging individuals in a database
Faster than matching by eye for large catalogs, but accuracy is highly variable and checking each individual in the ranked list reduces efficiency
I hope those contemplating using a photo matching program find this summary useful!
Best,
Sabre Mahaffy, M.Sc.
Research Biologist
Cascadia Research Collective
218 1/2 W. 4th Ave.
Olympia, WA
98501 USA
Office 360-943-7325
www.cascadiaresearch.org
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From grgur.pleslic at plavi-svijet.org Wed Nov 27 07:21:22 2013
From: grgur.pleslic at plavi-svijet.org (=?iso-8859-2?Q?Grgur_Plesli=E6?=)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:21:22 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] =?iso-8859-2?q?New_publication=3A_The_abundance_of_commo?=
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Dear MARMAM subscribers,
My co-authors and me are pleased to anounce recent publication:
Journal: Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Title: The abundance of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in
the former special marine reserve of the Cres-Lo?inj archipelago, Croatia
Authors: Plesli? G., Rako Gospi? N., Mackelworth P., Wiemann A., Holcer D.
and Fortuna C.
Abstract:
1. There is a resident common bottlenose dolphin population inhabiting
the Kvarneri? area of the northern Adriatic Sea, Croatia. The observed
decline in population size between 1995 and 2003 led to the declaration of a
part of the Kvarneri? as the Cres-Lo?inj Special Marine Reserve (CLSMR) in
2006. Protection lasted three years, before lapsing.
2. A boat based photo-identification study was conducted between 2004
and 2011 with the aim to estimate the number of bottlenose dolphins
inhabiting the CLSMR area, investigate the factors influencing their habitat
use and explore the possibility that this area is representative of the
population for the whole Kvarneri?.
3. Standard mark-recapture methods and Mth estimator of Chao for
closed populations were applied. The lowest value was estimated in 2008
(N=112; 95% CI=94-150) and the highest in 2006 (N=310; 95% CI=265-392). The
statistically significant inter-annual variability is likely to reflect
natural and anthropogenic driven shifts in habitat use rather than actual
changes in population size.
4. The average monthly sighting rate was lower in the tourist season
(Jun-Aug) compared to pre- and post-season indicating that developed
nautical tourism may influence shifts in habitat use. Other potential causes
are distribution of prey and fishing effort.
5. Inclusion of data from the rest of the Kvarneri? of the years of
2005 and 2011 did not reveal a significant increase of estimated abundance
(2005: z=-0.413, p=0.3398; 2011: z=-1.749, p=0.0401). This indicates that
the CLSMR area is representative for the whole Kvarneri?.
6. The number of bottlenose dolphins using the CLSMR area seems to
have increased compared to the previous study (1995-2003). This could be due
to a shift in habitat use or an increase in population size. However, yearly
variations indicate processes causing displacements within the dolphin
population home range. Conservation measures aiming at reducing the
displacements are proposed.
The paper can be accessed via:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aqc.2416/full
Or contact me directly: grgur.pleslic at blue-world.org
<mailto:grgur.pleslic at blue-world.org>
Kind regards,
Grgur Plesli?
Senior Researcher
Blue World Institute, Veli Lo?inj, Croatia
blue-world.org <http://www.blue-world.org/>
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From kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org Mon Nov 25 05:28:13 2013
From: kdudzinski at dolphincommunicationproject.org (Kathleen M. Dudzinski)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:28:13 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Aquatic Mammals 39(4) now available online
Message-ID: <EAB8BB84-937A-44BA-90D7-4FE5239E98C2@dolphincommunicationproject.org>
Dear MARMAM and ECS-talk subscribers,
Aquatic Mammals is proud to announce that issue 4 of Volume 39 is now available online (see below for full citations). Also, we updated the journal's website for our visitors. The site is now easier to navigate, and will display correctly on all mobile devices. Take a look around as you check out the new articles from our distinguished colleagues in this most recent issue.
Click on the below DOI links to go to the journal?s website, where online subscribers can log in and download the latest articles. For individuals with a print subscription, the joint hardcopy of 39.3/39.4 will be mailed in early December. To obtain a PDF, please subscribe to Aquatic Mammals by following this link http://tinyurl.com/AMsubscribe or contact the corresponding author for reprints. Please do not contact the listserv editors for PDFs or copies of the articles. PDFs of individual articles can also be purchased directly from the website.
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/
Instructions for authors and formatting guidelines can be found in the first volume of each issue and at this link: http://tinyurl.com/AMauthorinstructions
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 issue postings.
With regards,
Kathleen Dudzinski, Ph.D.
Editor, Aquatic Mammals
aquaticmammals at gmail.com
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Research Articles
Kastelein, R.A., Steen, N., Gransier, R., de Jong, C.A.F. 2013. Brief Behavioral Response Threshold Level of a Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) to an Impulsive Sound. AquaticMammals 39(4): 315-323. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.315
Lewis, L., Lamb, S.V., Schaefer, A.M., Reif, J.S., Bossart, G.D., Fair, P.A. 2013. Influence of Collection and Storage Conditions on Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Measurements in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 324-329. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.324
Daniels, R.L., Smith, C.R.,Venn-Watson, S. 2013. Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycle on Urine Values from Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 330-334. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.330
Dudzinski, K.M., Danaher-Garc?a, N., Gregg, J.D. 2013. Pectoral Fin Contact Between Dolphin Dyads at Zoo Duisburg, with Comparison to Other Dolphin Study Populations. Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 335-343. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.335
Yeater, D.B., Miller, L.E., Caffery, K.A., Kuczaj II, S.A. 2013. Effects of an Increase in Group Size on the Social Behavior of a Group of Rough-Toothed Dolphins (Steno bredanensis).Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 344-355. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.344
Nowacek, D.P., Br?ker, K., Donovan, G., Gailey, G., Racca, R., Reeves, R.R., et al. 2013. Responsible Practices for Minimizing and Monitoring Environmental Impacts of Marine Seismic Surveys with an Emphasis on Marine Mammals. Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 356-377. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.356
Iwata, T., Yonezaki, S., Kohyama, K., Mitani, Y. 2013. Detection of Grooming Behaviours with an Acceleration Data Logger in a Captive Northern Fur Seal (Callorhinus ursinus).Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 378-384. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.378
Short Notes
Alstrup, A.K.O., Hedayat, A., Jensen, T.H., Hammer, A.S., Munk, O.L., Jensen, H.E. 2013. Necropsy Report of a Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Stranded in Denmark in 2010.Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 385-388. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.385
Bostr?m, M.K., Krog, C., Kindt-Larsen, L., Lunneryd, S-G., Wahlberg, M. 2013. Acoustic Activity of Harbour Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) Around Gill Nets. Aquatic Mammals39(4): 389-396. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.389
Atkins, S., Cliff, G., Pillay, N. 2013. Multiple Captures of Humpback Dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in the KwaZulu-Natal Shark Nets, South Africa. Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 397-400. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.397
Ponnampalam, L.S., Hines, E.M., Monanunsap, S., Ilangakoon, A.D., Junchompoo, C., Adulyanukosol, K., et al. 2013. Behavioral Observations of Coastal Irrawaddy Dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Trat Province, Eastern Gulf of Thailand. Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 401-408. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.401
Silva, I.F., Kaufman, G.D., Rankin, R.W., Maldini , D. 2013. Presence and Distribution of Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in Maui County Waters: A Historical Perspective. Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 409-414. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.409
Elorriaga-Verplancken, F.R., Morales-Luna Hadrys, L. Moreno-S?nchez, X.G.,Mendoza-Salas, I. 2013. Inferences on the Diet of the Eastern Pacific Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina richardii) at the Southern End of Its Distribution: Stable Isotopes and Scats Analyses. Aquatic Mammals 39(4): 415-421. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.415
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From kmcclellan at neaq.org Tue Nov 26 12:49:28 2013
From: kmcclellan at neaq.org (Katherine McClellan)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:49:28 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Opening: Senior Social Scientist
Message-ID: <8013BE5242117842AA8EF06961F0067E06BCB207@rightwhale.neaq.org>
Consultancy Opportunity
Senior Social Scientist
International Marine Mammal Bycatch Assessment Project
Summary
The New England Aquarium is seeking to hire a consultant for a project
that is assessing marine mammal bycatch in three countries: Ecuador,
Chile, and one in Southeast Asia (Vietnam or Thailand). Bycatch is the
principal and most immediate threat to many species and populations of
marine mammals. In many parts of the world, especially in countries with
large artisanal fishing sectors, the extent of this bycatch is largely
undocumented. This project will take the initial step of understanding
the bycatch associated with particular fisheries-industrial and
small-scale-in three target countries, so that bycatch reduction
programs can be directed at the fisheries where they are most needed.
The consultant will work with a team of in-country data collectors (4)
from each of the three countries. The consultant's responsibilities will
be to:
(1) Assist in the design of questionnaires and interview protocols for
collecting information from fishermen about bycatch;
(2) Train in-country data collectors hired by the NEAq in administering
questionnaires and carrying out interviews;
(3) Assist in the analysis of the results from these surveys; and
(4) Help write the final assessment as a technical report for NOAA
Fisheries.
The total period of the consultancy is approximately 30 work days (210
hours) spread over a one-year period. The Social Scientist will be
required to make three overseas trips altogether totaling less than two
weeks: Two short trips to South America (Ecuador and Chile), and one to
Southeast Asia. The consultancy offers a competitive fee for services.
Expertise Required
* Experience in community assessment methodologies, in
particular using interview and questionnaire administration protocols
* A PhD or equivalent experience in the social sciences
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
* Excellent analytical skills with social science information
* Familiarity with working in third world countries, and both
flexibility and sensitivity when working within different cultures and
societies
Expertise Preferred
* Fluency in Spanish and/or Thai or Vietnamese
* Previous work with fishing communities and marine conservation
issues
Starting Date
February, 2014
Application
Interested applicants should Email a CV and expression of interest to:
bycatch at neaq.org
Assistant Scientist
Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction
John H. Prescott Marine Laboratory
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf, Boston MA 02110
617.226.2217
www.bycatch.org
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From torr3 at yahoo.com Mon Nov 25 22:53:57 2013
From: torr3 at yahoo.com (Leigh Torres)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:53:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Ecologist position, Wellington, New Zealand
Message-ID: <1385448837.6877.YahooMailNeo@web122501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Marine Mammal Ecologist ? Wellington - NIWA
NIWA
is New Zealand's leading environmental science research institute and the key
provider of atmospheric, freshwater and marine research and consultancy
services. We wish to appoint talented and enthusiastic marine mammal researcher
with demonstrated quantitative skills to lead a cetacean habitat use modelling
project based upon existing sightings data. This project is funded by a
combination of internal and external funds and will require establishing strong
working relationships with external stakeholders.
?
You
will also work closely with a team undertaking research on the population
demographics, foraging ecology, migrations and distribution of a variety of
marine megafauna, with a particular focus on the relationships between key
species, their environment and human activities. In addition, you will undertake
consultancy work for government agencies and commercial entities, develop new research
opportunities and prepare funding proposals. Regular and timely publication of
high quality scientific reports and papers is expected.
?
With
a PhD in marine ecology or biology and at least two years post-graduate
experience in quantitative marine mammal ecology, you will have a demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of analysis of sightings, locations, and
distribution data, habitat use modelling, marine mammal ecology, and environmental
drivers of and threats to threatened cetacean populations, and experience in
designing and carrying out field campaigns in remote locations. Your ability to
communicate complex matters to both technical and general audiences will
ideally be backed by a strong publication record and history of oral
presentations and scientific reporting.
?
We provide an excellent work environment, offer
competitive remuneration and benefits, and an attractive waterfront location at
Greta Point.
?
A job description, online applications and further
information about NIWA can be found at https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/niwa/niwa-jobs
Applications close on 5 January 2014.
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From T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be Thu Nov 28 06:56:15 2013
From: T.Jauniaux at ulg.ac.be (Thierry Jauniaux)
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:56:15 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] deadline
Message-ID: <5FA576B7-16BE-42C6-8880-78E82A2B153C@ulg.ac.be>
Dear ECS and MARMAM member
1. Tomorrow Friday 29 November is the deadline for the abstract submission for the ECS 2014 conference Liege.
As we have a new website, it is necessary to register on the new system prior submitting your abstract even if you have been previously an ECS member, registration page is http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/user/register
When registered, you can log in and then submit on http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/content/submitting-abstract
Do not attempt to log in or to submit on the previous ECS website
2. Deadline for workshop is December 20
Regards
Thierry
Thierry Jauniaux, DMV, PhD,
ECS Conference 2014 Liege 5-9 April
http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/28th-annual-conference
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From emmaforrester at hydenlyne.com Mon Nov 25 02:13:19 2013
From: emmaforrester at hydenlyne.com (Emma Forrester - Hydenlyne)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:13:19 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Wanted: Chilean MMO/PAMs
Message-ID: <26a38e19579e44a58ba5cb0dc3f0c548@AMSPR03MB004.eurprd03.prod.outlook.com>
Dear all,
Hydenlyne are an E&P consultancy supplying MMO & PAM services to the worldwide seismic industry.
I am currently looking for Chilean MMOs & PAM operators.
If you are interested please send your CV to emmaforrester at hydenlyne.com<mailto:emmaforrester at hydenlyne.com>
You must have a valid offshore survival certificate, offshore medical and past experience on a seismic vessel as MMO or PAM.
All enquires are welcome but may not be considered for this position.
Kind regards,
Emma Forrester
Project Manager (MMO/PAM)
UK Mobile +44 (0)7730222001
Office +44 (0)1202 900078
Hydenlyne
1 Princes Court
Princes Road
Ferndown
Dorset
England
BH22 9JG
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From itana_freire at hotmail.com Mon Nov 25 14:18:56 2013
From: itana_freire at hotmail.com (Itana Freire)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:18:56 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] New paper on Hawaiian False Killer Whales
Message-ID: <SNT149-W618539FBB5E0EF0E3A94F5ECED0@phx.gbl>
Topic: New paper on
Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Itana Silva)
Dear all
We are pleased to
announce the following publication on Hawaiian False Killer Whales.
Silva, I.F., Kaufman,
G.D., Rankin R.W., Maldini, D. (2013). Presence and Distribution of
Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in Maui County
Waters: A Historical Perspective. Aquatic Mammals, 39(4): 409-414, DOI
10.1578/AM.39.4.2013.409
This is a short note and an abstract is not available.
The short note can be downloaded directly on the Aquatic Mammals
website: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/.
Or you can contact me for PDF at itana_freire at hotmail.com
Aloha,
Itana Silva
State of Hawai?i
Division of Aquatic Resources,
130 Mahalani Street,Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793, USA
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From wartzok at fiu.edu Mon Nov 25 20:04:04 2013
From: wartzok at fiu.edu (Douglas Wartzok)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 04:04:04 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] REMINDER: SMM evening event on the science of free-ranging
and captive killer whales
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This is a reminder of the upcoming panel discussion at the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. If you want to submit a question, please do so by 30 November. At that time the question site will close so the panelists will have time to review the relevant scientific literature that can inform their discussion on the questions raised. As noted previously, all questions submitted and the questions selected for panel discussion will be posted on the Society web site.
The previous email regarding the details of the 12 December evening event is repeated below a well as instructions on how to submit questions.
The goals of this session are: 1) To provide an overview of scientific data collected from free-ranging and captive killer whales; and 2) to offer an opportunity for experts to discuss comparative aspects of killer whale biology in these two environments and the implications thereof.
The panel members are Drs. Doug DeMaster, Dave Duffus, Robin Baird, Mark Orams, Judy St. Leger, and Naomi Rose. The facilitator will be Dr. Doug Wartzok.
This evening event welcomes questions from all conference registrants - to use the hour allotted for the discussion most efficiently, questions will be submitted in advance via the conference website. If you have registered for the conference, please go to My Conference Account<http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=587&Itemid=65>, log in, and submit your question. All questions or comments that are submitted via this page will be made public to all members prior to the conference and are not anonymous.
The working group that is organizing the session (Doug Wartzok, Helene Marsh, Nick Gales, and Naomi Rose) will select a set of the questions that encompass salient, scientific aspects of the issue. We encourage an open and respectful dialog on this important and controversial topic. Please be considerate in your questions and comments. Any offensive remarks will be removed from the site.
If you have any questions please contact the SMM Committee of Scientific Advisors at smm.science at gmail.com<mailto:smm.science at gmail.com>.
Doug Wartzok
Facilitator
Killer Whale Panel
Douglas Wartzok
Chair, Committee of Scientific Advisors
Society for Marine Mammalogy
Provost and Executive Vice President
[Description: Description: Description: Florida International University]<Florida%20International%20University>
11200 SW 8th St, PC 526
Miami, Florida 33199-0001
Phone 305-348-2151 | Fax 305-348-2994
Email wartzok at fiu.edu
Web http://academic.fiu.edu<http://academic.fiu.edu/>
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From shani.aviad at gmail.com Wed Nov 27 04:33:35 2013
From: shani.aviad at gmail.com (Aviad Scheinin)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:33:35 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] URGENT - Dolphin stranding, Israel
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Hi
Please post
Thank you
Dear All
I would like to hear your opinion regarding a stranding case we are dealing
with in the last two days in Israel.
A mature male, probably old bottle-nose dolphin (200kg, 2,5 meters) was
seen a few days ago swimming next to the shore. 2 days later he was caught
and released from fishing net and a few hours later we found him on the
shoreline and brought him for rehabilitation in a 9 meter diameter, 1.2
meter depth pool with sea water. Before collecting him, he
vomited/regurgitated partly digested fish.
The dolphin looks apathic and swims slowly and mostly rolled on its right
side
Breathing 4-6 breathings every minute, seem strenuous and with a bad
breath-smell
But for sure the most significant finding is the constant side swimming.in the
past 30 hours
A short movie can be viewed here:
http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4458098,00.html
The dolphin received Baytril and Amoxy LA intra-muscularly plus one shot of
Dexamycin
We gave him by tube 3 liters of water to the stomach
Blood results showed:
There is leukocytosis. Occasional left shift (bands) and Doehle bodies are
present in the neutrophils. The monocytes are bland. There are small well
differentiated lymphocytes, occasional medium and rare large size reactive
lymphocytes with increased basophilic cytoplasm are noted. There is no
anemia in the smear, polychromasia is rare. Platelet number is estimated
~4/HPF.
The cytological findings are consistent with an inflammatory process
Partial ultra sonography didn?t detect clear pathology, maybe some
pathological pneumonia-like findings in its lungs
We will be very interested to receive any thoughts and recommendations for
further treatment
Thank you very much
Danny Morick
IMMRAC veterinarian
dannymorick at gmail.com
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__________________________________________________________________
Aviad Scheinin, Ph.D
shani.aviad at gmail.com
The Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity Program coordinator - Hamaarag
(Israel's National Ecosystem Program) http://www.hamaarag.org.il/
Chairman, IMMRAC - Israel Marine Mammal Research & Assistance center
http://immrac.org/
ECS (European Cetacean Society) council member
Home address: Tirat Shalom, P.B. 1356, Nes-Ziona 74052, Israel
Tel 972-8-9406584 Mobile 052-3571193
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From ewan.fordyce at otago.ac.nz Sat Nov 30 11:02:27 2013
From: ewan.fordyce at otago.ac.nz (Ewan Fordyce)
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:02:27 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Biennial workshop: "Structural-functional shifts in marine
mammals"
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The workshop on "Structural-functional shifts in marine mammals" will be held in the Benson Common Room, Geology building, 1 pm onwards, Sunday 8 Dec. The venue is a 5 minute walk from the main conference venue of St David Lecture Theatres. Final details will be emailed shortly to those who have indicated interest in the workshop.
Ewan Fordyce
ewan.fordyce[at]otago.ac.nz
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From cheryl.bonnes at noaa.gov Tue Nov 19 17:34:31 2013
From: cheryl.bonnes at noaa.gov (Cheryl Bonnes - NOAA Federal)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:34:31 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin & Whale 911 and SEE & ID Dolphins & Whales
Smartphone Apps
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Two new smartphone apps are now available for iPhone and Android devices:
*Dolphin & Whale 911 and SEE & ID Dolphins & Whales.*
*Dolphin & Whale 911 *enables the public in the Southeast U.S. to
immediately report live or dead stranded, injured, or entangled marine
mammals by connecting them to the nearest stranding response hotline which
is detected through the phone?s internal GPS system. The app will help the
user identify the stranded animal by providing an electronic field guide of
marine mammals found in the Southeastern U.S. and also provides a list of
?do?s and don?ts? or tips on what to do when you find a live or dead
stranded marine mammal. The app allows users to take and send a photo of
the marine mammal that is time/date/GPS coordinate stamped directly to the
stranding network.
*SEE & ID Dolphins & Whales* is an electronic field guide that assists the
public in identifying marine mammals in the Southeast U.S. and provide
species information such as physical description, biology, habitat,
conservation/status and photos. The app also informs that public of
appropriate ways to enjoy viewing marine mammals in the wild without
harming or harassing them.
The apps are currently available for download on iTunes and in the Google
Play store.
*SEE & ID Dolphins & Whale*s- Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.noaa.see_id_dolphins_whalesand
iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see-id-dolphins-whales/id699127250?mt=8
*Dolphin & Whale 911*- Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.noaa.dolphinwhale911 and
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-whale-911/id698859376?mt=8
NOAA Fisheries, in partnership with Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant
Consortium (MASGC) and Versar-Geo-Marine, Inc. and with the technical
expertise from Applied Research Associates, worked collaboratively to
develop these smartphone apps.
For more information, visit:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/protected_resources/outreach_and_education/mm_apps/index.html
Posted by Cheryl Bonnes (cheryl.bonnes at noaa.gov)
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From William.Street at buschgardens.com Mon Nov 25 03:46:25 2013
From: William.Street at buschgardens.com (Street, William)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:46:25 +0000
Subject: [MARMAM] SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
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The application process for the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is now open. The Fund provides funding for projects between $5-25K centered on four key areas: species research, habitat protection, conservation education, and animal rescue/rehab. Annually, the Fund typically provides over $1 million in grants.
This year, the Fund is providing specific areas of focus for applicants (those potentially pertaining to the marine mammal community detailed below). For more information about the Fund and the projects it supports, and to download the application form, visit www.swbg-conservationfund.org<http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org> Applications will be accepted through January 1, 2014.
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Priorities
Conservation Education
Nature Deficit Disorder
Programs designed to encourage youth to spend more time outdoors connecting with nature. This includes education programs for youth who live in biodiverse range countries to understand the value of nature and the mechanisms for sustainability.
Leadership Development
Programs designed to identify potential conservation leaders and develop their leadership skills and knowledge base. Specifically, these programs can target young adults and offer peer connections within the conservation community to further develop the next generation of conservation leaders.
Species Research
Marine Fish Sustainability
Research that contributes to the ability to create sustainable populations of marine fishes through aquaculture, with great emphasis on the most popular marine fishes in home hobbyist and commercial aquariums. Research can focus on fish lifecycles, nutrition, reproduction and aquaculture techniques.
Marine Mammals
Research on the behavior, distribution, reproduction, longevity, mortality, physiology and population health of marine mammals. Research also can include diet studies, disease detection, prevention and treatment, and testing of new data collection technologies. Particular interest in research focused on killer whales, other cetaceans, pinnipeds and manatees.
Arctic Mammals and Environment
Research on the effects of climate change/global warming on arctic animals, with particular focus on polar bears and other marine mammals. Research can include distribution and population studies, behavioral ethology, and research incorporating zoological animal comparison.
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Species Specific Rescue and Rehabilitation
Programs designed to protect, rescue or rehabilitate manatees.
Native Wildlife in Our Park Communities
Native wildlife rescue programs located in Florida, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, or Virginia. Proposals that focus on small equipment purchase, supplies and dietary needs are most successful.
Habitat Protection
MesoAmerican Reef Protection and Restoration
Support for the creation, restoration and maintenance of marine protected areas along the MesoAmerican Reef. Successful proposals can include research necessary to implement marine protected areas, populations studies of reef species, and restoration efforts to reverse the impacts of man-made and natural impacts to the reef.
Marine and Aquatic Debris
Efforts to remove marine and aquatic debris from waterways, estuaries, coasts and underwater. Includes efforts to identify sources of pollution and physically remove debris.
Anti-Poaching Efforts
Efforts to reduce poaching of endangered and threatened species, including anti-snare activities.
Bill Street
Corporate Curator of Conservation and Education
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
813.987.5551
cell: 813.918.5246
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From ttseismicsurveyguidelines at gmail.com Thu Nov 21 09:48:11 2013
From: ttseismicsurveyguidelines at gmail.com (A N)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:48:11 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] Development of guidelines for offshore seismic survey
operations in Trinidad and Tobago
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Dear colleagues,
Oceanwatch Marine Mammal Observer Services Ltd has been contracted by the
Environmental Management Authority (EMA) of Trinidad and Tobago (in the
Southern Caribbean) to develop guidelines for the reduction of acoustic
disturbance to marine life from offshore seismic survey operations in
Trinidad and Tobago. As these guidelines may have an effect on the marine
mammal populations in Trinidad and Tobago waters (and by extension regional
and global populations) members of the MARMAM mailing list have been
identified as possible stakeholders in this issue and we welcome your input.
It is our aim to develop guidelines which are backed by sound international
scientific research, guided by knowledge of local ecosystems and species,
in line with local laws and which address the social, economic and
environmental concerns related to the conduct of offshore seismic survey
operations.
This project aims to produce:
1. guidelines for minimising acoustic disturbance to marine life from
offshore seismic survey operations in Trinidad and Tobago;
2. recommendations for monitoring and evaluating the effects of offshore
seismic survey operations in Trinidad and Tobago;
3. recommendations for future biodiversity and fisheries research to
inform decisions regarding management and mitigation strategies for
minimising the acoustic disturbance to marine life from offshore seismic
survey operations in Trinidad and Tobago;
4. a review of the effects of offshore seismic surveys on marine
biodiversity, communities and economics in Trinidad and Tobago;
5. guidelines for applying for a Certificate of Environmental Clearance
(CEC) to conduct offshore seismic survey operations in Trinidad and Tobago
(delineating the structure and information desired in the CEC application);
6. guidelines for the EMA?s decision-making during the processing of a
CEC application for offshore seismic survey operations with regard to
management and mitigation strategies for minimising the acoustic
disturbance to marine life from offshore seismic survey operations
(including requesting Environmental Impact Assessments).
You and/or your organization are welcome to submit any concerns,
suggestions and comments to Oceanwatch for consideration during this
process. You can also see a list of the literature we have reviewed (and
intend to review) on the project website (
ttseismicsurveyguide.wix.com/testing). This is a working list and we are
still collecting information for review. If you have any information which
may be relevant to this project and wish to share it please let us know.
We expect to formulate draft versions of the guidelines and recommendations
within the next 2 to 3 months. These will be posted up on the project
website and we will send another email to inform you when they are
available for review.
Feel free to pass this message on to anyone who may be interested and
please direct all communication regarding this project to the project email
address: ttseismicsurveyguidelines at gmail.com.
Best regards,
Al?sha Naranjit
*Managing DirectorOceanwatch MMO Services Ltd.*
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From elsvermeulen5 at gmail.com Sun Nov 24 14:09:59 2013
From: elsvermeulen5 at gmail.com (Els Vermeulen)
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:09:59 +1100
Subject: [MARMAM] Info on declining bottlenose dolphin populations
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Dear Collegues,
In the framework of my PhD regarding a small and declining coastal
population of bottlenose dolphins in Argentina, I am gathering as much
information as possible on other declining populations of this species
worldwide, in order to create a general overview and map where most of
these declines take place.
If you work with coastal bottlenose dolphins and think it might be worth
including your population in this overview, please inform me about the
geographical place, data and reference on this matter.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
Els
Els Vermeulen, MSc
Doctorandus
Laboratory of Oceanology - MARE Research Centre
University of Liege, Belgium
www2.ulg.ac.be/oceanbio
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From s.kuczaj at usm.edu Fri Nov 8 08:28:13 2013
From: s.kuczaj at usm.edu (Stan Kuczaj)
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:28:13 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin behavior class
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Dolphin Studies in Honduras
Join Dr. Stan Kuczaj, Director of the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory at USM, and participate in studies of dolphin communication and social interaction at the Roatan Institute of Marine Studies. Spaces are limited, and so students are encouraged to complete their applications as early as possible.
Dates
March 6-16, 2014
College credits
Students will earn 4 credit hours for participation in one of the following courses:
Undergraduate:
? PSY 444 (3 credits)/ 492 (1 credit)
? BSC 404 (2 credits)/ 404 Lab (2 credits)
Graduate:
? PSY 544 (3 credits)/ 691 (1 credit)
? BSC 504 (2 credits)/ 504 Lab (2 credits)
Application Deadline
January 6, 2014
For additional information and application forms, please go to:
http://www.usm.edu/study-abroad/dolphin-studies-honduras
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From jujujdn at aol.com Wed Nov 27 01:44:32 2013
From: jujujdn at aol.com (jujujdn at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:44:32 -0000
Subject: [MARMAM] bottlenose dolphin and PAM
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Dear all,
I am volunteering in a french association working on marine mammal conservation. As part of one of the project we are leading on the bottlenose dolphin in the Mediterranean, I am collecting informations about past and current studies/projects/monitoring carried out on the bottlenose dolphin using passive acoustic. I am particularly interested in monitoring implemented in MPAs on the long-term. Info on the type of hydrophone used, mooring system, advantages and drawbacks associated are of interest to me.
Thank you for your consideration,
Cheers,
Julie Jourdan
Groupement d'Interet Scientifique pour les Mammif?res Marins de M?diterran?e (GIS3M)
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