========================================================================= Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 12:44:07 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: photo i.d. efforts in the Straits of Gibraltor To whom it may concern Circe is colaborating with the Spanish Cetacean society in a Life Project of the European Union. Because of that, a research mission will be devellopped between the 10 and the 26 of january 2005 in the Strait of Gibraltar. The aim of this program will to actualise the foto-id catalogues of the species present in the Strait og Gibraltar. The boat will be based in Tarifa (Spanish coast of the Strait of Gibraltar). CIRCE needs 4 or 5 volunteers interesed in partitipatie in those transects. CIRCE can take in charge the house of the volunteers, but not the coast of the food (a kitchen is at the disposition of the volunteers in the research ceter of CIRCE), neither the travel expenses to arrive to Tarifa. If you are interested, please send a mail to renaud(\)stephanis.org with your C.V., and write in the subject: CAMAPA=D1A VOLUNTARIOS ENERO Sincerely yours Renaud de Stephanis ________________________________________________________ Renaud de Stephanis CIRCE Conservaci=F3n Informaci=F3n y Estudio de Cet=E1ceos C/Cabeza de Manzaneda 3 Pelayo Algeciras-11390 Espa=F1a. Tel: +34- Fax: +34- Mail: renaud(\)stephanis.org Web: www.circe-asso.org ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 15:17:38 -0500 From: Michael Moore Subject: Cumulative sperm whale bone damage Abstract and text of a recent publication: Moore, M., and Early, G.(2004) Cumulative sperm whale bone damage and the bends, Science 306:2215, can be obtained from the Projects section of www.whoi.edu/people/mmoore A .pdf reprint is available from mmoore(\)whoi.edu if you cannot access the paper on line. -- Michael Moore Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole MA 02543 USA 508 289 3228 t 508 457 2134 f mmoore(\)whoi.edu ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 13:01:24 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Rebecca Clark - In Memorium (fwd) The audio version of the following, read by Dr. Roger Payne, can be accessed online at . Rebecca Clark - In Memorium It is with the deepest sadness and sense of loss that I announce the death of our colleague Rebecca Clark=ADone of the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. She was on a two-month leave from Ocean Alliance searching out sea turtle nests on Golden Budda Beach, a few miles North of Phuket, Thailand. One of the men on the team Reb was leading said that they saw the sea level fall, realized it was a tsunami and raced for higher ground. He barely made it, and as he turned around saw that she and another young woman had vanished. She was found five days later. I first met Reb in October of 1999 when she came to work for Ocean Alliance. Our research vessel Odyssey had just pulled into a Mexican port when a quiet, clearly competent person stepped on board. I liked her at once and a short time later, while packing my stuff and preparing to leave myself, I remember thinking that in Reb we had a winner - someone who could do anything well. As the years went by I saw that first impression was right. She was on board Odyssey, for much of the next four years, starting as Science Coordinator and soon becoming Science Manager. It fell to Reb to run the onboard science programs and supervise all collection, archiving, and transportation of field data. She was aboard Odyssey through April 2002. Her ability as a field worker was outstanding, and it was clear to me that she had a bright future as a researcher. I felt it would be all too easy for us to keep on taking advantage of the care and attention to detail with which Rebecca collected and curated the data from the voyage, but that a full five years of that would stall her career and she wouldn't be in a good position to go to the next level. I thought it important for her to come back and spend some time analyzing data and writing papers to increase her visibility in the world of marine science. So from May 2002 to Jan 2003 she returned to Massachusetts to work with Dr. Celine Godard while stationed at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (where she also had an appointment as Guest Scientist). She did toxicological analyses of samples that she and others had collected while aboard Odyssey, and did excellent work. But her heart was in field work, so from Jan'03 to March'04 she was back aboard Odyssey, and then returned in April to Ocean Alliance headquarters in Lincoln, Massachusetts where she continued with data analysis and the writing of papers concerned with the voyage. The one thing in my long career of which I am unqualifiedly proud (some would say insufferably proud) is that I have always worked with outstanding young scientists. In spite of having dealt with such a distinguished stable of thoroughbreds, I have only known two other people who were as careful and dedicated as Reb in the demanding work of curating the data we get. My image of Reb is of her staying up far into the night in the main lounge, with data logs spread out before her, working to make sure that every piece of meta-data was included and recorded properly, that all films, tapes, and samples had been properly labeled and coordinated, and that any possible confusions had been resolved. And what is that kind of persistent and unflagging energy worth to an enterprise such as ours? In a word: everything. It is a rare and priceless thing. Even if you live as long as I have, and experience hundreds of students and colleagues, you will still find it rare indeed to find anyone who sticks to a job through such thick thicks and thin thins as did Reb. Last September Reb called me to say that she wanted to take a couple of months off - that she had wanted to apply for a job monitoring turtle-nesting beaches for an organization working in Thailand. I went on line and looked up the place and thought - Wow! It looks like a great opportunity. But in my letter in support of her application I said that whereas I thought they should avail themselves of her help I certainly hope you don't steal her away from us as I am hoping she will return to work again at Ocean Alliance at the completion of her work with you. I don't know how to express my feelings for the fact that that is not going to happen now. I haven't gotten to join the Voyage of the Odyssey as often as I might have wished, but whenever I did, one of the things I looked forward to was Reb, reliable Reb, competent Reb. She would appear in the open door of my cabin carrying two cups of tea (she never spilled a drop, though the boat was reeling around) and we'd spend the next half hour chatting about this and that - discussing the things I had missed, and whatever was coming up next. In the hurly burly of an ocean voyage, one welcomes peace in any form. These quiet, civilized teatimes with Reb gave me a chance to reconnect and make a smoother transition into the pace of the Voyage once again. All of us here at Ocean Alliance are shattered by her loss and extend to her mother, Sarah, and her sister, Alia, as well as the rest of her family and friends, our deepest condolences. Here is one of Reb's favorite quotations. It comes from Jack London's Tales of Adventure. I have asked my wife, Lisa Harrow, to read it. I would rather be ashes than dust, I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it Should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, Than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time. With the permission of her family we have established the Rebecca Clark Memorial Fund. Donations may be made to this restricted fund that establishes an internship for young women from developing nations who are interested in science and who also wish to follow their own star. More information can be found at oceanalliance.org This is Roger Payne hoping for better times. The Ocean Alliance welcomes comments, pictures and stories about Rebecca Clark. We will be compiling them on our website. Any submissions please email Iain Kerr at - iaink(\)oceanalliance.org OCEAN ALLIANCE 191 Weston Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Tel: 781-259-0423 ext.11 Fax: 781-259-0288 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:11:33 -0600 From: Dagmar Fertl Subject: Abstracts - Aquatic Mammals 30(3), 2004 Dear Marmam and ECS subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive cross postings. The following are abstracts from the most recent issue of _Aquatic Mammals_, journal of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM). These abstracts are posted as a courtesy to the EAAM and the journal editor Dr. Jeanette Thomas. Information on the EAAM and _Aquatic Mammals_ (e.g., past abstracts, subscriptions, author guidelines) may be found at the EAAM website: http://eaam.org. The journal editor may also be contacted regarding inquiries about _Aquatic Mammals_: Dr. Jeanette Thomas, Department of Biological Sciences, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3561 60th Street, Moline, Illinois 61625, USA; J-Thomas(\)wiu.edu; phone: 309-762-9841; fax: 309-762-6989. Please note below that an address is provided for the corresponding author to whom reprint inquiries, etc. should go to. No email addresses were provided in the journal for these authors. Thank you for your continued interest in these postings. Regards, Dagmar Fertl Marine Mammal Biologist Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75025 USA dfertl(\)geo-marine.com **************************************************************************** ****** Blomqvist, C.,* and M. Amundin. 2004. An acoustic tag for recording directional pulsed ultrasounds aimed at free-swimming bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) by conspecifics. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):345-356. *Department of Biology, IFM, University of Linkoping, S-581 83 Linkoping, Sweden We developed an acoustic tag, called MOSART (MObile Submersible Acoustic Recorder of Transients), for recording directional social pulses produced by a bottlenose dolphin (_Tursiops truncatus_). The tag was attached to the dorsal fin of two dolphins by means of suction cups. Two adult bottlenose dolphins at the Komardens Djurpark, Sweden, were trained to carry the tag comfortably through a desensitising program. The tag included two envelope click-detectors, each with a narrow bandpass filter, centred at 120 and 70 kHz, respectively. The duration of the original pulses and their relative amplitude within the two filter frequency bands were retained. The amplitude differences between the two filter bands reflected changes in the source frequency spectrum and/or the position of the tag hydrophone in the incoming sound beam. The tag recorded "echolocation click trains," "slow and irregular pulses," and "pulse bursts" with varying amounts of energy in both frequency bands. The peak amplitude and duration of clicks in "echolocation click trains" and in "slow and irregular pulses" were logged correctly; however, the tag recorder had more difficulties in handling the complex pulses in the aggressive "pulse bursts," where the duration of the individual pulses could not be determined. Still, the amplitude and the pulse repetition rate could be measured. The possible impact of the tag was investigated by analysing the dolphin's behaviours (12 categories), sounds (3 categories), preferred location in the pool, and respiration intervals. Only four of the behaviours and one preferred location in the pool showed significant differences among pre-tag baselines, tag periods, and post-tag follow-ups, suggesting that the tag had only a minor impact on the dolphin. We describe and discuss the tag and its capacity to record different pulsed sounds. **************************************************************************** ********** Acevedo-Gutierrez, A.*, and S.C. Stienessen. 2004. Bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) increase number of whistles when feeding. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):357-362. *current address: Department of Biology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9160, USA We examined the hypothesis that dolphins increase their rate of sound production during feeding events to recruit new individuals. We recorded 135.5 min of underwater sounds from bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) near Isla del Coco, Costa Rica. Data were collected from eight feeding grounds and three nonfeeding groups. We classified sounds as whistles, click trains, or pulse bursts. The number of whistles per min per dolphin was higher in feeding grounds than in nonfeeding groups. More whistles than click trains or pulse bursts were produced when dolphins were feeding. On the other hand, there was no difference in the proportion of each sound type produced when dolphins were not feeding. New dolphins joined the feeding events for which we recorded dolphin sounds. Results supported the hypothesis that dolphin group size increases in response to an increase in the number of whistles by conspecifics; however, confounding factors, such as the use of specific feeding calls, need to be accounted for to support the increased sound-rate hypothesis. **************************************************************************** ******** Kreb, D.*, and K.D. Rahadi. 2004. Living under an aquatic freeway: Effects of boats on Irrawaddy dolphins (_Orcaella brevirostris_) in a coastal and riverine environment in Indonesia. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):363-375. *University of Amsterdam, Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics/Zoological Museum, P.O. Box 94766, 1090 GT Amsterdam, The Netherlands Interactions between boats, and coastal and freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins (_Orcaella brevirostris_), were studied in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, during 2001. The goal was to determine the conditions under which dolphins reacted to boats and to recommend conservation actions. Both coastal and freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins surfaced less in the presence of boats, but the avoidance reaction lasted longer for the river dolphins. River dolphins surfaced significantly less often in the presence of motorized canoes (<40 hp), speedboats (40-200 hp), and container tugboats (>1,000 hp). Coastal dolphins only reacted to speedboats, and only when they approached at a 50-m distance. River dolphins reacted within a maximum distance of 250 m before and 300 m after a speedboat passed. Besides surfacing changes, river dolphins actively avoided container tugboats. The strength of reactions did not depend on the dolphins' behavior, group size, or age. Hypersensitivity by river dolphins to intensive boat traffic could explain the different responses between coastal and river dolphins. To prevent dolphin displacement from their core areas, an action plan currently is being developed by a nongovernmental organization in cooperation with Indonesian governmental institutions and residents. Speedboat owners will be urged to reduce boat speed in areas indicated on sign boards. **************************************************************************** ************** Reyes, L.M.*, and P. Garcia-Borboroglu. 2004. Killer whale (_Orcinus orca_) predation on sharks in Patagonia, Argentina: A first report. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):376-379. *Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco, Boulevard Brown 3700, (9120) Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina On 21 December 1998, four killer whales (an adult male, two females or immature males, and one juvenile) attacked a group of sevengill sharks (_Notorhynchus cepedianus_) off the coast of Caleta, Malaspina, Chubut, Argentina. Persecution catches, and tossing behavior were performed by the two females or immature males in the inlet. Next day, carcasses of several sharks were found on the beach adjacent to the attack area. Seven of them were intact and sized approximately 2.5 m in length. The presence of complete sevengill shark carcasses on the beach suggests that they were attempting to avoid capture by the killer whales by stranding on the beach. Attacks on sevengills by killer whales in Caleta Malaspina are frequent in some years, especially from mid-December to mid-January when the sevengill seems to use the inlet as a nursery ground. The observation of the same male feeding both on pinnipeds in Peninsula Valdes and on sharks in Caleta Malaspina may indicate that at least some groups in the Southwestern Atlantic could regularly feed on both fish and marine mammals. This is the first report of an attack of killer whales on sharks off the coast of Patagonia, and the first report of tossing behavior in sharks. **************************************************************************** ********** Griffin, R.B.*, and N.J. Griffin. 2004. Temporal variation in Atlantic spotted dolphin (_Stenella frontalis_) and bottlenose dolphin (_Tursiops truncatus_) densities on the west Florida continental shelf. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):380-390. *Mote Marine Laboratory, Center for Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research, Offshore Cetacean Ecology Program, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA We surveyed Atlantic spotted dolphins (_Stenella frontalis_) and bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) in an area of the west Florida continental shelf (82 degrees to 84.5 degrees W and 26 degrees to 28 degrees N) from November 1998 to December 2001. Objectives were to estimate relative abundances of these two species and test for seasonal and interannual variations in distribution. Monthly surveys were conducted over a three-year period between the coast and the 180 m depth contour. Abundances of Atlantic spotted dolphins and bottlenose dolphins were estimated using the software program Distance. Sightings from monthly surveys were pooled by years and by seasons within a year. Significant seasonal variations in Atlantic spotted dolphin densities were repeated across years, with lower abundances during the warm season (June-October), and higher densities during the cool season (November-May). Atlantic spotted dolphin densities significantly decreased during 2000, while bottlenose dolphin density trends were not apparent. These trends continued into 2001, suggesting differential species response to environmental variation may affect changes in cetacean community structure over relatively short temporal scales. **************************************************************************** ********* Wedekin, L.L.*, Daura-Jorge, F.G., and P. Simoes-Lopes. 2004. An aggressive interaction between bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) and estuarine dolphins (_Sotalia guianensis_) in southern Brazil. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):391-397. *Laboratorio de Mamiferos Aquaticos, Departamento de Ecologia e Zoologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Campus Universitario, Florianopolis SC 88040-900, Brazil For the first time we report on an aggressive interaction between wild bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) and estuarine dolphins (_Sotalia guianensis_) observed in Baia Norte, southern Brazil. Three bottlenose dolphins aggressively herded a _Sotalia guianensis_ calf, which was the main target of the aggressive and threatening behaviours of the bottlenose dolphins. Another two to four adult _S. guianensis_ were involved in the interaction and were constantly chased by the bottlenose dolphins. After approximately two hours, the bottlenose dolphins left the calf and the area, and no dead or wounded animals were seen afterwards. We provide a detailed spatial and temporal description of the interaction, and discuss the potential causes of this event. **************************************************************************** ************ Bristow, T.* 2004. Changes in coastal site usage by bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) in Cardigan Bay, Wales. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):398-404. *42 Briton Way, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0TT A shore-based study has been conducted for over 14 years of a coastal population of bottlenose dolphins (_Tursiops truncatus_) that frequent New Quay Bay. Analysis of year-round observations for the years 1997, 2001, and 2002 are presented for the first time and are set in context with results from the years 1989-1996 and 1998-2000, which were the subject of earlier papers. The annual frequency of dolphin sightings in days per year with comparable with previous studies. The results for 1997 are in line with observations made in the period 1989 to 1999, both in terms of group size frequency distribution, average monthly group size, and number of sightings of groups with small calves. The results for 2001 and 2002 confirm the significant decline in dolphin group size first noted in the year 2000, with a steep decline in both average monthly group size and monthly maximum group size. In addition, there was a corresponding decline in the incidence of groups containing small calves. In 2002, the number of recognised individuals seen was also reduced. **************************************************************************** ************ Werth, A.J.* 2004. Functional morphology of the sperm whale (_Physeter macrocephalus_) tongue, with reference to suction feeding. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):405-418. *Department of Biology, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943, USA Gross and microscopic examination of the tongue and hyolingual apparatus of the sperm whale (_Physeter macrocephalus_) revealed numerous distinct differences from those of other toothed whales and dolphins, largely reflecting the tongue's atypical position, relations, and size, and its primarily role in suction ingestion, rather than prey prehension or transport, as in many other odontocetes. Unlike other odontocetes, the sperm whales has a short, wide tongue that is uniquely situated at the rear of the open oral cavity. Since the tongue does not extend to the tooth row, which runs along the elongated median mandibular symphysis, it cannot easily reorient grasped prey items, yet it can position them to be swallowed or sucked directly into the oropharyngeal opening. The scarcity of intrinsic lingual musculature (_m. lingualis proprius_), coupled with the relatively large paired extrinsic muscles inserting into the tongue -- notably the _m. hyoglossus_, whose profuse fibers comprise much of the tongue root, and the _m. genioglossus_ -- suggests the tongue mainly undergoes positional, rather than shape, changes as it is retracted by the hyoid to generate negative intraoral pressures to capture and ingest prey items via suction. The tongue possesses numerous longitudinal folds or plicae, but almost no free tip: its slightly convex dorsum bears deep fissures and few sensory receptors in a multilayered and predominantly aglandular horny epithelium. **************************************************************************** ************ Druot, V.*, A Gannier, and J.C Goold. 2004. Diving and feeding behaviour of sperm whales (_Physeter macrocephalus_) in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):419-426. *GREC, 741 chemin des Moyennes Breguieres, BP715, 06633 Antibes Cedex, France Sperm whale (_Physeter macrocephalus_) is one of the most common cetacean species inhabiting the western Mediterranean Sea. The aim of this study was to describe the dive cycle of sperm whales in this region and gain insight into their foraging activity. Dedicated summer field seasons were conducted from 2001-2003. Visual and acoustic measures were undertaken and their relationships analyzed. The measures included surface/dive periods, blow time, distance traveled, timing of clicks & creak activity, and inter-pulse interval measurements of sperm whale clicks. The whales exhibited dive cycle parameters consistent with those measured in other parts of the world: approximately 45 min dive duration, 9 min surface period (i.e., inter-dive interval), with 5 blows/min, and 1.3 nmi horizontal displacement between dives. An average of 25 creaks per dive were registered. Whale body size appeared to be significantly related with both the number of creaks per dive and the dive time at which the first creak occurred, suggesting that larger whales may increase their prey intake and the deeper water layers than smaller whales. The timing of the first creak and the last click of the dive (around 6 min after fluke-up, and just before the surfacing, respectively) suggest a foraging depth of between 500 and 800 m, based on known descent and ascent rates. **************************************************************************** ************ Maniscalo, J.M., K. Wynne, K.W. Pitcher, M.B. Hanson, S.R. Melin, and S. Atkinson. 2004. The occurrence of California sea lions (_Zalophus californianus_) in Alaska. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):427-433. A total of 52 (25 male, 5 female, and 22 undetermined) California sea lions (_Zalophus californianus_) have been reported in Alaska during the past three decades, with an increasing presence in recent years. They have been observed during all seasons of the year, although most often during the spring. The presence of California sea lions in Alaska was correlated with increasing populations within their southern breeding range. There was no correlation between the number of sightings in Alaska and El Nino years. This compilation includes the northernmost (60 degrees 46'N, n=1) and westernmost (170 degrees 07' W, n=2) sightings for this species **************************************************************************** ************ Bossart, G.D.*, R.A. Meisner, S.A. Rommel, J.D. Lightsey, R.A. Varela, and R.H. Defran. 2004. Pathologic findings in Florida manatees (_Trichechus manatus latirostris_). _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):434-440. *Division of Marine Mammal Research and Conservation, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, 5600 US 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946, USA This report describes pathologic findings associated with mortality in Florida manatees (_Trichechus manatus latirostris_)(n=68) between January 1996 and January 2004. The most frequent causes of death among these Florida manatees were trauma (47%), cold stress syndrome (CSS)(18%), inflammatory/infectious disease (12%), and suspected brevetoxicosis (7%). Probably all deaths due to trauma, as well as some, and perhaps many, cases of CSS, may be regarded as anthropogenic, reinforcing the need for conservation and management strategies to mitigate these impacts on this endangered species. Cause of death was determined in a high proportion (94%) of sample cases, demonstrating the importance of performing timely gross and microscopic necropsy examinations on marine mammals. **************************************************************************** ************ Castro, C.* 2004. Encounter with a school of pygmy killer whales (_Feresa attenuata_) in Ecuador, southeast tropical Pacific. _Aquatic Mammals_ 30(3):441-444. *Pacific Whale Foundaiton, Asuncion 529 y Av. America. Edificio Cajiao, 4to. Piso, Casilla 17-21872, Quito-Ecuador On 1 September 2003, a school of about 70 pygmy killer whale (_Feresa attenuata_) of several sizes (lengths varying from 1 to 2.5 m approximately) was sighted. The sighting was made around the La Plata Island (01 degrees 34'S, 80 degrees 99'W), Machalilla National Park, Ecuador, at a depth of about 47 m. The school of dolphins was traveling at a speed of around 30 km/h. During the whole length of the observation, while the animals were traveling, they conducted running leaps and hard splash with their whole bodies outside of the water. On some occasions, their heads were outside of the water and they were bowriding in the waves produced by the boat. Individuals of about 1 m in length were observed; these were probably calves. We observed the individuals staying close together in the bow area, and the sounds they produced were audible above the water. The length of the whistles was around 5 s. The species was observed at a 3 km distance form the Isla de la Plata and about 33 km from the continental coast of Ecuador. **************************************************************************** ************ Book Reviews: ------------- Kastelein, R.A.* CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Eds. L. Dierauf and F. Gulland, pages 445-446. *SEAMARCO, Julianalaan 46, 3843 CC Harderwijk, The Netherlands -------------- Jefferson, T.A.* Walker's Marine Mammals of the World, R.M. Nowak, pages 447-448. *Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NMFS, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 13:20:26 -0600 From: Dagmar Fertl Subject: PDF available - cetaceans on postage stamps At the 2003 biennial marine mammal conference in Greensboro, I had a poster presentation about cetaceans on postage stamps. I have an article published in the most recent issue of _Topical Times_ (Journal of Thematic Philately; American Topical Association) about this topic; it is available as a PDF for the asking. None of the images are in color, just so you are aware of this, in case your interest was in seeing the images in that fashion. Please send your request to me directly: Dagmar Fertl Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75025 USA dfertl(\)geo-marine.com ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:58:22 -0500 From: Brenna Mcleod Subject: New right whale publication Greetings, The following article has recently been published: Genetic analysis of 16th-century whale bones prompts a revision of the impact of Basque whaling on right and bowhead whales in the western North Atlantic. 2004. Toolika Rastogi, Moira W. Brown, Brenna A. McLeod, Timothy R. Frasier, Robert Grenier, Stephen L. Cumbaa, Jeya Nadarajah, and Bradley N. White. Canadian Journal of Zoology. 82:10 Pages 1647-1654. This article is available in PDF format by contacting brenna.mcleod(\)nrdpfc.ca Brenna McLeod Brenna McLeod, Ph.D. Candidate Natural Resources DNA Profiling and Forensic Centre Watershed Ecosystems Graduate Studies, Trent University Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8 (705) 748-1011 x1256 (office), x5347 (lab), (705) 748-1132 (fax) brenna.mcleod(\)nrdpfc.ca ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:27:01 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Post-doc opportunity NMFS Miami, FL (fwd) Post-doctoral researcher: North Atlantic Right Whale habitat and risk assessment modeling. The NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Miami, FL is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to participate in the development of spatially explicit models of North Atlantic Right Whales. The primary goal of this work is to provide information to management agencies seeking to quantify and mitigate the risk of interactions between right whales and large vessels. Using empirical data on spatial distribution, habitat variables, and vessel traffic, the post-doctoral researcher will work to develop individually based simulation models of right whale movements and provide a framework for quantifying the risks of vessel collisions and the effectiveness of proposed management strategies. The successful candidate will be an independent researcher with a track record of productivity and publications. A Ph.D. is required along with the demonstrated ability to implement population and/or spatially explicit models in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++, Visual Basic). Additional capabilities in GIS programming and visualization, quantitative training in statistical analysis, and experience with individually based models in marine or terrestrial systems are highly desired. The position is for a term of at least one year and renewable for a second year dependent upon performance and the availability of funding. Please send or email a C.V. including the name and contact information for three references and a one page statement of research interests and experience to Dr. Lance Garrison, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, 75 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, FL 33149 (email: Lance.Garrison(\)noaa.gov ). Initial review of applications will begin on 31 January 2005. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 10:15:03 -0500 From: Christin Khan Subject: Harbor Seal Vocalization Thesis available ------ The following Master's thesis is now available: Khan, C. B. 2004. Vocal development in harbor seal pups, Phoca vitulina. = In:=20 Biology Department, pp. 60. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State=20 University. The goal of this research was to determine when harbor seal pup (Phoca=20 vitulina) vocalizations become sufficiently distinctive to allow individu= al=20 recognition. A total of 4593 calls were analyzed from 15 captive pups. =20 Nineteen were harsh, broadband, staccato calls used in an aggressive=20 context. The rest were tonal =93Mother Attraction Calls=94, having an in= verted=20 =93v=94 or =93u=94 shaped spectrogram with harmonics and a fundamental fr= equency=20 around 200-600 Hz. Discriminant function analysis (DFA) classified calls= to=20 the correct individual significantly more often than expected by chance=20 during each of the three age groups as well as when all ages were combine= d,=20 suggesting that calls are individually distinctive even in pups less than= =20 two weeks old. DFA classified calls to the correct pup sex significantly= =20 more often than expected by chance, and there were significant interactio= ns=20 between pup sex and age. The results of this study should be interpreted= =20 with caution until the findings are verified in wild harbor seal pups. Send reprint requests to Christin Khan at X10Khan(\)hotmail.com ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 10:42:30 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Post-doctoral Fellowship for marine mammal functional morphology (fwd) The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is searching for a post-doctoral fellow for a one-year, renewable position. The successful candidate will carry out research on marine mammal functional morphology within an active lab. This position will also be responsible for teaching a graduate level course in either morphology or physiology each year and will be expected to interact with graduate students within the department. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, names of three references, and copies of all transcripts by January 30, 2005 to Dr. D. Ann Pabst, Biological Sciences, UNCW, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5915. UNCW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. D. Ann Pabst Biological Sciences University of North Carolina at Wilmington 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: 910-962-7266 Fax: 910-962-4066 pabsta(\)uncw.edu ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:08:02 -0500 From: "McLellan, William" Subject: Abstract submission for 2005 SEAMAMMS at UNC Wilmington The University of North Carolina at Wilmington announces that the dates for the 2005 SEAMAMMS (Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium) will be March 18-20, 2005. Below please find information on abstract submission. Further guidance regarding presentations will be issued after abstracts are received. Registration guidelines and the updated website for the conference will also follow soon. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are due by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 7, 2005. Early abstract submissions would be helpful. Authors will be notified by Monday February 14th regarding the status of their presentation. The number of oral and poster presentations is limited; selection of abstracts for presentation will be made on the basis of anonymous peer review. Oral presenters will be allowed a 15 minute slot, and should aim for 12 minute presentations allowing time for questions. A designated poster session will be held on Saturday. Each individual may present only a single poster or oral presentation. Awards will be given for best student poster and best student oral presentation. Abstracts must be submitted in the format shown below. Email the abstract and related information as an attachment (MS Word - preferred method) OR as text in the body of the email message to William McLellan: mclellanw(\)uncw.edu . Please start the subject line of the message with "SEAMAMMS" and then I can sort my mail directly. If you have questions or problems please email William or call (910) 962-7266. Format for Abstract Submissions and Related Information Name * Affiliation * Mailing Address * Phone * Fax * E-mail Student? Y or N * Preferred Presentation Format? Oral or Poster If you indicated Oral, would you be willing to present in poster format if so designated? Y or N Abstracts must be prepared as follows: First line: Title Second line: Author(s) Third line: Author affiliation(s) -- For different affiliations among authors, use numbered superscripts. Fourth Line: Body of Abstract (not to exceed 250 words) Example: First observations of mud-ring feeding by bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus Laura K. Engleby1 and Danielle Waples2 1 Dolphin Ecology Project, 2 Duke University Bottlenose dolphins are known to feed on a variety of fish and utilize many strategies to seek and capture prey. We present a preliminary description of a... See ya in March! William A. McLellan Biological Sciences & CMS University of North Carolina at Wilmington 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 mclellanw(\)uncw.edu 910-962-7266 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 16:39:19 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: MERI internship listing (fwd) ******************************************************* MERI Announces Marine Education Internships =96 Summer 2005 The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) is recruiting to fill four Marine Education Internship positions at the MERI Center for Marine Studies Blue Hill, Maine. These are full-time positions requiring a commitment of 12 weeks in summer 2005. MERI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and human health through research and education. Current projects include marine mammal toxicology research in the Gulf of Maine, and watershed monitoring, outreach, and education/eco-tourism programs in mid-coast Maine. MERI's education programs focus on marine life along the rocky Maine coast and promoting environmental awareness and stewardship. For more information, visit our website: www.meriresearch.org. This internship position provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual working toward a career in marine science education or environmental education to gain practical experience in the field. The ideal candidate will possess a personal interest in the marine environment and a commitment to the mission of the organization. Primary Job Responsibility: This position involves assisting senior Education Staff to conduct in key components of the MERI education program, both in the field and at the Center. Duties include leading island ecology trips in Blue Hill Bay, developing educational science materials for community day camp programs, assisting with the MERI Sea Library and Ocean Room Aquarium, creating fact sheets and other educational materials, and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Center. Interns are expected to complete an individual project over the term and to produce, at minimum, a Summary Report on their topic. Job Description: * Assist with the implementation of a variety of educational programs for all ages including educational boat cruises, MERI's Summer Day Camp, Ocean Story Hour, Ocean Video Night, and Ocean Aquarium Room programs * Assist with day-to-day operation of the MERI Center for Marine Studies, including staffing the reception desk and the Ocean Room, and attending some weekend and evening programs and special events * Help maintain Ocean Room aquaria and touch tank, including collection of species for exhibit in the tanks * Work with Education Department staff and volunteers to update and catalogue the Sea Lending Library * Compile background information, assist with production of Fact Sheets, flyers, teaching kits and other informational materials as assigned * Complete a Summary Report on an assigned individual project topic * Articulate and promote the MERI mission to the public * Pitch in on projects and perform other duties as assigned Reports to: Education Program Coordinator and Education Director Qualifications: Applicants should possess a BA or BS degree in environmental education, marine sciences, biology, environmental sciences or a similar major. (Juniors and Seniors may also apply.) Applicants should also have teaching experience both in the classroom and in the field with multiple age levels, and should be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Good public speaking and writing skills are required. Applicants must be flexible, able to adapt to a changing work environment, and at times, be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Adobe Photoshop required. Photography, graphics, and GIS skills a definite plus. Must possess a valid drivers license and a good driving record. Knowledge of First Aid, CPR, and water safety is a plus. Time Requirements: June 13 - September 3 (12 weeks); Full-time (min. 40 hours/week); additional hours to be agreed upon by employee and Director. Compensation: Housing in Blue Hill and a stipend are provided. Interns are responsible for all travel expenses and food. Deadline: March 7, 2005 To Apply: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit by email a letter of interest with your updated resume and 3 references to: MERI Search Committee/Summer 2005 Education Internship education(\)meriresearch.org Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street Blue Hill, ME 04616 Tel: (207) 374-2135 Fax: (207) 374-2931 Website: www.meriresearch.org MERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 11:23:39 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Research Job Opportunities at IMMS (Gulfport, MS) (fwd) The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS), a private, non-profit corporation located in Gulfport, Mississippi, USA, is seeking to immediately fill several research positions. These positions are part of a substantial interdisciplinary collaborative effort with other universities and scientists to study marine mammals both in the wild and in a controlled setting. The scope of research projects is vast, including such fields as acoustics, genetics, population dynamics, ecology, behavior, physiology and biomedical studies. All positions will be for a period of two years with the possibility of continued employment depending on performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with experience. You can learn more about the Institute and these employment opportunities at www.imms.org. Positions with respective responsibilities and qualifications are listed below. Interested parties please indicate for which position you are applying and send CV or a detailed resume with three references and a photo to: Dr. Delphine Vanderpool Institute for Marine Mammal Studies P.O. Box 207 Gulfport, MS 39502 Or attach as a Microsoft Word document and email with photo to Dr. Delphine Vanderpool at vanderpoold(\)imms.org. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is an equal opportunity employer. Position: Postdoctoral Fellow Responsibilities: Coordinate research activities between IMMS and collaborating scientists, participate in these research projects, and document research progress; develop and conduct research projects appropriate to the mission of IMMS and secure funding for such projects; oversee and track equipment usage, write reports for submission to state and federal agencies, and assist in writing and preparing grant proposals for funding. Candidate will be expected to conduct research projects and publish. Qualifications: Requires a Ph.D. in biology, marine biology, zoology, psychology, or marine science from an accredited university. Candidate must have proven ability in publishing, report writing, organizing and conducting research projects, and in securing funding. Experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible candidates should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Position: Research Associate Responsibilities: Assist with coordinating research activities between IMMS and collaborating scientists, participate in research projects, document research progress, track equipment usage, assist with report writing, grant writing and in preparing grant proposals for funding. Also expected to assist in seeking additional funding. Candidate will have an opportunity to participate in research and publish. Qualifications: Requires a Master's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, psychology, or marine science from an accredited university. Candidate must have proven ability in publishing, report writing, and in organizing research projects. Experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible candidates should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Position: Research Assistant Responsibilities: Participate in research projects and assist with stranded dolphin study currently ongoing at IMMS. Provide logistical support for field surveys, including boat operations, equipment operation, collecting biological samples and performing necropsies on stranded animals. Document research progress, track equipment usage and assist with report writing. Will be encouraged to assist with grant writing and in seeking additional funding. Candidate will have an opportunity to publish. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, psychology, or marine science from an accredited university. Candidate must have proven ability and experience in organizing research projects, participating in research projects and in writing reports. Experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible candidates should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:06:53 -0500 Reply-To: Marine Animal Lifeline From: Marine Animal Lifeline Subject: Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Internships MARINE MAMMAL REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Marine Animal Lifeline in Portland, Maine, seeks applicants for a summer internship working with stranded harbor seal pups. The internship will begin on May 22nd and end August 14th (exact start and end dates can be flexible to fit student curriculum). This is a full time internship position with some flexibility of the start and end date of the internship. This is an unpaid position and interns are responsible for all travel and housing expenses. Job Summary/Program Description: This internship is designed to provide a dynamic educational experience in the marine mammal field while offering valuable career experience. The interns will have a leadership role in the rehabilitation team and interns will be responsible for a number of support tasks with rehabilitating stranded seals throughout the course of the internship. The positions will involve working under the Animal Care Technicians in providing medical care, feeding, cleaning, and completing medical records in the rehabilitation program. The intern will be integrated into the department with assigned duties allowing them to progressively take on more responsibility. Interns may also have the opportunity to assist in marine mammal rescues as they arise. In addition, they will provide support to the animal care staff in animal physicals, and assist in a number of other marine mammal care procedures. Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications: The internship is open for all to apply. Undergraduate students as well as non-students can utilize the internship. If the intern intends to receive academic credit, the interns will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. The internship is 5 days a week, 40 hours per week. Interns will fill a morning position (6:30AM - 2:30PM) or an afternoon position (12:30PM - 8:30PM) depending on scheduling. Interns will be required to have fair physical strength and be in good health. Successful applicants will have leadership skills, or posses the ability to learn proper leadership skills quickly. Interns need to have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment. Animal care and/or marine mammal experience is a plus but not required. Duties Include: * Daily animal diet preparations, routine cleaning of work areas. * Assisting with veterinary examinations and treatments. * Assisting with rescues and releases of injured or abandoned marine animals. * Assisting with the taking and processing of X-rays. * Assisting with blood handling and collection. * Assisting with necropsies. * Updating medical and laboratory records and logs. * Maintaining veterinary and rehab supplies and equipment. * Assisting in the feeding, cleaning and daily operations of the rehab area. * Other duties relating to the Center's goals and mission as required. Application Process: Interested individuals must send the following: - Letter of intent including reasons for wanting to do the internship. - Resume - 3 references Submit the above items through one of the following 3 ways: 1. Email: ldoughty(\)stranding.org (via pdf file or MSWord) 2. Regular mail: Marine Animal Lifeline c/o Lynda Doughty P.O. Box 621 Portland, ME 04104 3. Fax: 207-541-1936 The application submission deadline is April 1st 2004 and selection of applicants will be complete by April 7th. If you have any further questions, contact Lynda Doughty at (207) 773-7377, or email at ldoughty(\)stranding.org If you would like to learn more about the Marine Animal Lifeline, visit our website at www.stranding.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 16:50:54 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New paper on Phocoena phocoena growth (fwd) Dear colleagues, Below is the abstract of a new paper: Gol'din P. E. Growth and Body Size of The Harbour Porpoise, Phocoena phocoena (Cetacea, Phocoenidae), in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. - Vestnik Zoologii (=3DZool. Herald). - 2004. - 38(4). - P. 59-73. Pdf reprints (3 Mb) are available from me (e-mail address: oblako(\)home.cris.net) Best regards, Pavel ------------------ Postnatal growth, some aspects of life history, and body size of harbour porpoise were studied. The mean body length of neonates is 72.5 cm; the calving season lasts at least from April to August. The maximum life span is at least 20 years; the age at attainment of sexual maturity is 3=964 years, of physical maturity =97 6=9612 years. Th= e mean body length of adult males and females is 132=96135 cm and 143=96145 cm respectively in the Sea of Azov, 122=96124 cm and 132=96134 cm in the Black Sea. The question still remains of the existence of two growth stages in postnatal ontogenesis of harbour porpoises. It seems reasonable to distinguish two stages, each with decreasing growth rate. The first evidences are found for the existence of separate populations in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea: adult specimens from the Sea of Azov are larger than those from the Black Sea in 10=9612 cm. During the 20th century body size of the animals has somewhat reduced. The harbour porpoises in the studied region are at present the smallest representatives of P. phocoena species. ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:03:01 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Reunion of tuna/dolphin observers (fwd) In connection with the 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in San Diego this December, we at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center are planning a reunion of government observers who served on tunaboats in the eastern tropical Pacific starting in the late 1960s ("tuna/dolphin observers", or earlier, "porpoise observers"). Former observers interested in coming to the evening reunion should contact me at william.perrin(\)noaa.gov with name, mailing address, email address and telephone number. As the plans develop, further information on time, place, program, etc. will be circulated and posted on the conference website at WWW.marinemammology.org. At this early stage, we need to find out how many may be coming, so please let me know if you are interested. Names and contact information for other observers who may not scan this site would also be appreciated. And please pass the word on. Bill Perrin (WFP, observer no. 1) william.perrin(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 12:37:54 -0000 Reply-To: "Colin D. MacLeod" From: "Colin D. MacLeod" Subject: New publication on Blainville's beaked whale ------ I am pleased to announce the publication of the following paper on habita= t use in Blainville's beaked whale: MacLeod, C.D. and Zuur, A.F. 2005. Habitat utilization by Blainvilles bea= ked whales off Great Abaco, northern Bahamas, in relation to seabed topograph= y. Marine Biology. DOI: 10.1007/s00227-004-1546-9 We investigated habitat utilization in Blainvilles beaked whale, Mesoplod= on densirostris, in the northern Bahamas and, as such, this is the first analysis of fine-scale habitat utilization of any member of the genus Mesoplodon. We divided the area into 500=D7500 m grid squares and each sq= uare was assigned a classification for presence or absence of Blainvilles beak= ed whales, along with details of water depth, seabed gradient and seabed aspect. All squares where Blainvilles beaked whales occurred had gradient= s from 68 to 296 m/km and depths from 136 to 1,319 m and most faced northea= st compared with 0-526 m/km, 10-3,000 m and all aspects for the whole study area. Generalized additive models and classification trees indicated that= , in order of importance, aspect, gradient and depth were related to occurrence of Blainvilles beaked whales within the study area. We hypothesize that the relationships between habitat utilization and these topographic variables relates to the effects of interactions between a deepwater current and the seabed topography on preferred prey. Locally, p= rey animals may be concentrated in areas with a northeast aspect, intermediat= e gradients and depths between 200 and 1,000 m where the Deep Western Bound= ary Current is forced towards the surface by the local topography. These are = the areas where Blainvilles beaked whales preferentially occurred. The full article is currently available online at the following address: http://www.springerlink.com/index/10.1007/s00227-004-1546-9 PDFs will be available in the near future from Colin MacLeod (email: c.d.macleod(\)abdn.ac.uk) All the best, Colin =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Colin D. MacLeod, BSc., M.Sc. Beaked Whale Research Project, Lower Right, 59 Jute Street, Aberdeen, AB24 3EX, UK Tel: 01224 634276 Email: Macleod_c(\)colloquium.co.uk =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:03:38 -0800 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: New Articles Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 ------ Hi, all! Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. There are quite a few papers this posting, so watch your server limit. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. There is one change this year. Those of you with special requests of either non-posted PDFs from the digital libarary or journal papers you're having a hard time getting, please put the word special somewhere in the subject line so your message stands out. As in past years, there is no date limit on marine mammal papers, but for non-marine mammal papers only 1997-recent (which is what publishers have available on their websites in PDF format). Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org ADDISON, R. F.; M. G. IKONOMOU and T. G. SMITH. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 59(2):165-176. 2005. PCDD/F and PCB in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) from British Columbia: Response to exposure to pulp mill effluents. 0.440 MB ANDERSEN, SIGNE M.; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; OTTO GRAHL-NIELSEN and KIT M. KOV= ACS. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(8):1230-1245. 2004. Autumn diet of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) at Prins Karls Forland, Svalbard, assessed via scat and fatty-acid analyses. 0.613 MB BAZUA-DURAN, CARMEN and WHITLOW W. L. AU. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 116(6):3757-3769. 2004. Geographic variations in the whistles of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) of the Main Hawaiian Islands. 1.040 MB BRADSHAW, COREY J. A.; MARK A. HINDELL; MICHAEL D. SUMNER and KELVIN J. MICHAEL. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 68(6):1349-1360. 2004. Loyalty pays: Potential life history consequences of fidelity to marine foraging regions by southern elephant seals. 0.942 MB BURNS, JENNIFER M.; CHERYL A. CLARK and JULIE P. RICHMOND. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS SERIES 1275:341-350. 2004. The impact of lactation strategy on physiological development of juvenile marine mammals: Implications for the transition to independent foraging. 0.223 MB CASTELLINI, MICHAEL A. and J. MARGARET CASTELLINI. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOG= Y 139(3):509-518. 2004. Defining the limits of diving biochemistry in marine mammals. 0.140 MB CHILVERS, B. L.; I. R. LAWLER; F. MACKNIGHT; H. MARSH; M. NOAD and R. PATERSON. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 122(4):559-571. 2005. Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia: An example of the co-existence of significant marine mammal populations and large-scale coastal development. 1.322 MB COAKES, AMANDA K. and HAL WHITEHEAD. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(8):1360-1369. 2004. Social structure and mating system of sperm whales off northern Chile. 0.194 MB COSTA, DANIEL P.; CAREY E. KUHN; MICHAEL J. WEISE; SCOTT A. SHAFFER and JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS SERIES 1275:359-366. 2004. When does physiology limit the foraging behaviour of freely diving mammal= s?=09 0.236 MB DAVIS, COREY S.; ISABELLE DELISLE; IAN STIRLING; DONALD B. SINIFF and CURTIS STROBECK. MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION 33(2):363-377. 2004. A phylogeny of the extant Phocidae inferred from complete mitochondrial D= NA coding regions. 0.362 MB GOPE, C.; N. KEHTARNAVAZ; G. HILLMAN and B. WURSIG. PATTERN RECOGNITION 38(1):125-132. 2005 An affine invariant curve matching method for photo-identification of marine mammals. 0.335 MB GUILHERME, C.; A. BIANCHINI; P. E. MARTINEZ; R. B. ROBALDO and E. P. COLA= RES. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 139(2):137-142. 2004. Serum leptin concentration during the terrestrial phase of the southern elephant seal Mirounga leonina (Carnivora: Phocidae). 0.215 MB HICKS, J. L.; R. J. O'HINES; J. F. SCHREER and M. O. HAMMILL. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(7):1147-1156. 2004. Correlation of depth and heart rate in harbour seal pups. 1.708 MB JOHNSON, MARK; PETER T. MADSEN; WALTER M. X. ZIMMER; NATACHA AGUILAR DE SOTO and PETER L. TYACK. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 271(Suppl.6):S383-S386. 2004. Beaked whales echolocate on prey. 0.386 MB KASTELEIN, R. A.; W. C. VERBOOM; M. MUIJSERS; N. V. JENNINGS and S. VAN D= ER HEUL MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 59(4):287-307. 2005. The influence of acoustic emissions for underwater data transmission on t= he behaviour of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in a floating pen. 0.845 MB LAIDRE, KRISTIN L. and MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 121(4):509-517. 2005. Arctic sea ice trends and narwhal vulnerability. 0.394 MB LEHTONEN, ESA and PETRI SUURONEN. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 61(7):1195-1200. 2004. Mitigation of seal-induced damage in salmon and whitefish trapnet fisheri= es by modification of the fish bag. 0.104 MB LIDGARD, D. C.; D. J. BONESS; W. D. BOWEN; J. I. MCMILLAN and R. C. FLEISCHER.=20 MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 13(11):3543-3548. 2004. The rate of fertilization in male mating tactics of the polygynous grey s= eal. 0.092 MB LYAMIN, O. I.; L. M. MUKHAMETOV and J. M. SIEGEL. ARCHIVES ITALIENNES DE BIOLOGIE 142(4):557-568. 2004. Relationship between sleep and eye state in cetaceans and pinnipeds. 0.803 MB MARTIN, A. R. and V. M. F. DA SILVA. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(8):1307-1315. 2004. Number, seasonal movements, and residency characteristics of river dolphi= ns in an Amazonian floodplain lake system. 0.277 MB MILLER, PATRICK J. O.; MARK P. JOHNSON and PETER L. TYACK. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 271(1554):2239-2247. 2004. Sperm whale behaviour indicates the use of echolocation click buzzes 'creaks' in prey capture. 0.379 MB MIZROCH, S. A.; L. M. HERMAN; J. M. STRALEY; D. A. GLOCKNER-FERRARI; C. JURASZ; J. DARLING; S. CERCHIO; C. M. GABRIELE; D. R. SALDEN and O. VON ZIEGESAR. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 85(5):963-972. 2004. Estimating the adult survival rate of central North Pacific humpback whal= es (Megaptera novaeangliae). 0.213 MB NICHOLS, OWEN C. and PHILIP K. HAMILTON. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES 71(4):413-417. 2004. Occurrence of the parasitic sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, on western North Atlantic right whales, Eubalaena glacialis. 0.092 MB OHISHI, KAZUE; NORIKO KISHIDA; AI NINOMIYA; HIROSHI KIDA; YOSHITAKE TAKAD= A; NOBUYUKI MIYAZAKI; ANDREI N. BOLTUNOV and TADASHI MARUYAMA. MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 48(11):905-909. 2004. Antibodies to human-related H3 influenza a virus in Baikal seals (Phoca sibirica) and ringed seals (Phoca hispida) in Russia. 0.355 MB OLIVERA-GOMEZ, L. D. and E. MELLINK. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 121(1):127-133. 2005. Distribution of the Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) as a function of habitat characteristics, in Bah=EDa de Chetumal, Mexico. 0.394 MB OSWALD, JULIE; SHANNON RANKIN and JAY BARLOW. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 116(5):3178-3185. 2004. The effect of recording and analysis bandwidth on acoustic identification of delphinid species. 0.399 MB PILLAY, P. and P. R. MANGER. JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH 13(4):353-358. 2004. Testing thermogenesis as the basis for the evolution of cetacean sleep phenomenology. 0.176 MB RAMIREZ CARROZ, SONSIREE and MANUEL GONZALEZ-FERNANDEZ. BOLETIN DEL CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS 38(2):140-149. 2004. Primer registro del delfin comun (Delphinus capensis: Gray, 1828) en el Golfo de Venezuela. 1.854 MB RECTOR, ANNABEL; GREGORY D. BOSSART; SHIN-JE GHIM; JOHN P. SUNDBERG; A. BENNETT JENSON and MARC VAN RANST. JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY 78(22):12698-12702. 2004. Characterization of a novel close-to-root papillomavirus from a Florida manatee by using multiply primed rolling-circle amplification: Trichechus manatus latirostris papillomavirus type 1. 0.116 MB REID, KEITH; MICHELLE SIMS; RICHARD W. WHITE and KEITH W. GILLON. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 51(12-13):1383-1396. 2004. Spatial distribution of predator/prey interactions in the Scotia Sea: Implications for measuring predator/fisheries overlap. 0.757 MB REILLY, S.; S. HEDLEY; J. BORBERG; R. HEWITT; D. THIELE; J. WATKINS and M. NAGANOBU. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 51(12-13):1397-1409. 2004. Biomass and energy transfer to baleen whales in the South Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean. 0.438 MB SOLOMON, BARRY D.; CRISTI M. COREY-LUSE and KATHLEEN E. HALVORSEN. ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS 50(1-2):101-115. 2004. The Florida manatee and eco-tourism: Toward a safe minimum standard. 0.250 MB STAFNE, GUINEVERE M. and PAUL R. MANGER. PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR 82(5):919-926. 2004. Predominance of clockwise swimming during rest in Southern Hemisphere dolphins. 0.365 MB STANILAND, IAIN J. and DAVID POND. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(7):1099-1107. 2004. Variability in milk fatty acids: Recreating a foraging trip to test dieta= ry predictions in Antarctic fur seals. 0.160 MB THOMPSON, DAVID; IAN STRANGE; MICHAEL RIDDY and CALLAN D. DUCK. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 121(3):357-367. 2005. The size and status of the population of southern sea lions Otaria flavescens in the Falkland Islands. 0.400 MB TUDELA, SERGI; ABDELOUAHED KAI KAI; FRANCESC MAYNOU; MOHAMED EL ANDALOSSI and PAOLO GUGLIELMI. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 121(1):65-78. 2005. Driftnet fishing and biodiversity conservation: The case study of the large-scale Moroccan driftnet fleet operating in the Alboran Sea (SW Mediterranean). 0.271 MB URASHIMA, TADASU; TADASHI NAKAMURA; DAISUKE NAKAGAWA; MAKOTO NODA; IKICHI ARAI; TADAO SAITO; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN and KIT M. KOVACS. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOG= Y 138(1):1-18. 2004. Characterization of oligosaccharides in milk of bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus). 0.402 MB VALTONEN, E. T.; E. HELLE and R. POULIN. PARASITOLOGY 129(5):635-642. 2004. Stability of Corynosoma populations with fluctuating population densities of the seal definitive host. 0.108 MB VAN OPZEELAND, ILSE C. and SOFIE M. VAN PARIJS. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 68(5):1115-1123. 2004. Individuality in harp seal, Phoca groenlandica, pup vocalizations. 0.318 MB WERTH, ALEXANDER J. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 207(20):3569-3580. 2004. Models of hydrodynamic flow in the bowhead whale filter feeding apparatus. 0.359 MB WILLIAMS, TERRIE M. and LAURA YEATES. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS SERIES 1275:351-358. 2004. The energetics of foraging in large mammals: A comparison of marine and terrestrial predators. 0.133 MB WITTEVEEN, BRIANA; JANICE M. STRALEY; OLGA VON ZIEGESAR; D. STEEL and C. SCOTT BAKER. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(8):1352-1359. 2004. Abundance and mtDNA differentiation of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Shumagin Islands, Alaska. 0.203 MB ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 09:21:08 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Mammal Specialist position - final call (fwd) Marine Mammal Specialist BAYWORLD comprises a Museum, Oceanarium and Snake Park and is located in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth on the South Eastern coast of South Africa. A Marine Mammal Department was established at the Museum in the 1970's although research and a collection of marine mammal material had commenced much earlier. The post of Marine Mammal Scientist has been vacant for some years and new challenges with regard to the management of the resource of South Africa indicates the need for a shift in focus with regard to research and collections to ensure a sustained and integrated conservation effort in the region. Bayworld wishes to contract a suitably qualified Marine Mammal Scientist to assess and expand the focus of its Marine Mammal Department and to direct its collection strategies and data management of the non-living collections and sustainability of the living collections housed for research and education. In addition to the curation of the collections and initiation and supervision of relevant research, the incumbent will also be required to render assistance regarding the live marine mammals in the oceanarium. The aim is to propose a scientific foundation to ensure the sustainable husbandry management of existing captive dolphins, Tursiops aduncus and Cape Fur Seals, Archtocephalus pucillus held at the Oceanarium. Ongoing interaction between veterinary scientists and live animal curators will be required. Contract period: 3 years Requirements: PhD in the field of Marine Mammalogy Salary: Negotiable Detailed CV to be sent to one of the email addresses below. Enquiries to: The Director, Bayworld Telephone: 27 41 5840650 Facsimile; 27 41 5840661 Email: svanzyl(\)icon.co.za Closing date for applications - 31 January 2005. Wendy Kant Stranding Co-ordinator Bayworld P.O.Box 13147 Humewood Port Elizabeth South Africa 6013 Tel: +27 41 584 0650 Fax: +27 41 584 0661 Mobile: +27 83 299 8103 E-mail: bayworld(\)mweb.co.za ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:47:57 +1100 From: Matthew Wilson Subject: Announcement & CFP - International Journal of Biological Sciences International Journal of Biological Sciences http://www.biolsci.org ISSN 1449-2288 International Journal of Biological Sciences is a new peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific papers of significance in all areas of biological sciences, including cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, microbiology, molecular biology & genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, ecology, and bioinformatics. The Journal aims at rapid publication of high quality research results while maintaining rigorous peer review process, with the goal to build a leading international journal in the next few years. The Journal is committed to open access its online version to maximize the distribution of articles. Full texts of all articles will be made available in PubMed Central, the US National Library of Medicine's biomedical journal information archive. A print version of the Journal is also scheduled to publish for subscription by worldwide research libraries. All submissions must use the Journal's online submission system to facilitate rapid review and turnaround time. Only PDF or Word files can be accepted. The whole manuscript must be submitted as a single PDF or Word file. Images, tables and supplementary data should be embedded in the PDF or Word of the manuscript in where they are used. Submission implies that the work has not been previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere, and it has been approved by all co-authors. The manuscript's first page should include the title of the article; the author's name(s), affiliation(s) with complete addresses, corresponding author's email address, phone/fax number, an abstract of not more than 450 words, and a set of up to 6 keywords after the abstract. Detailed submission information can be found in http://www.biolsci.org/submission.php Editors: Dr. David Banfield Department of Biology Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Kowloon, Hong Kong Dr. Chuxia Deng Chief, Mammalian Genetics Section National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD, USA Dr. Koh-ichi Kadowaki Head, Lab. Molecular Biodiversity National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan Dr. Dhinakar S. Kompala Chemical & Biological Engineering Department University of Colorado Boulder, CO , U.S.A. Dr. James M. Mason Laboratory of Molecular Genetics National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institutes of Health Research Triangle Park, NC, U.S.A. Prof. Tian Xu Vice Chairman, Department of Genetics Howard Hughes Medical Institute Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT, U.S.A. Prof. Qiang Zhou Department of Molecular & Cell Biology University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA, U.S.A. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:26:48 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New Zealand Department of Conservation's Marine Mammal Action Pla (fwd) From: rsuisted(\)doc.govt.nz The New Zealand Department of Conservation has recently released it's Marine Mammal Action Plan: Suisted, R. and D. Neale. 2004. Department of Conservation Marine Mammal Action Plan for 2005 - 2010. Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. 89 p. A PDF copy can be downloaded from: http://www.doc.govt.nz/Conservation/001~Plants-and-Animals/003~Marine-Mammal s/index.asp The key functions of this document are to internally guide the Department's business/work planning, and to underpin future governmental resource bids. We hope that it will also be of use in guiding external agencies in planning and prioritising marine mammal work for conservation gains. The plan provides a complete review of marine mammal management issues in New Zealand and indicates what are regarded as the associated actions needed to achieve effective conservation outcomes. The document separates the necessary actions into those that are 'species led' and those that are 'issue led', then refines each action further into work topics (planning/strategy, management, science, community/relations, and resourcing) and finally, establishes priorities & responsibilities for each action. It is envisaged that the plan may also be of value, as a working template, to other agencies contemplating similar internal planning exercises in the future. The plan is a strongly structured document and we recommend that readers take the time to familiarise themselves with the structure. Regards Rob Suisted Senior Marine Conservation Officer - National Marine Mammal Co-ordinator Department of Conservation, Marine Conservation Unit, Level 5, Citylink House, 53 Boulcott St, P O Box 10-420, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND DDI (04) 494 1467, Fax (04) 471 3041, Ph (04) 494 1460 VPN 8692, email: rsuisted(\)doc.govt.nz ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:18:13 -0400 From: Hal Whitehead Subject: Abstracts Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 ------ From: Hal Whitehead (hwhitehe(\)dal.ca) The following papers have recently been published. Pdf's of these=20 and other papers from our laboratory are available at: http://is.dal.ca/~whitelab/labpub.htm Whitehead, H., and R. Connor. 2005. Alliances I: how large should=20 alliances be? Animal Behaviour 69:117-126 Males of a number of species form alliances with other males=20 during competition for access to females. There is a great deal of=20 variation in alliance sizes between and within populations. Using=20 individual-based models in which alliances with greater net=20 competitive ability outcompete those with less, and males can switch between alliances based on their expected success, we=20 examined the distribution of alliance sizes that result from different=20 assumptions about how males compete and cooperate. In many=20 runs of the model, the distribution of alliance sizes was quite similar=20 to the distribution of the number of males competing for a receptive=20 female. Results were little affected by the number of males in the=20 population, their range of competitive abilities, how expected=20 success within alliances was allocated, whether there were costs to=20 switching alliances, whether males were able to switch alliances=20 with a partner, or whether a kinship structure was added to the=20 population. However, adding a separate cost of being in larger alliances, or allowing males to leave large alliances as pairs, could=20 reduce mean alliance size. Thus, males would be expected to form=20 alliances except when the number of males competing for a=20 receptive female is very few, there are substantial costs to being in=20 an alliance, or alliances do not outcompete single males. Alliances=20 were found to be quite dynamic except when a cost of switching=20 alliances was introduced. --------------- Connor, R., and H. Whitehead. 2005. Alliances II. rates of=20 encounter during resource utilization: a general model of=20 intrasexual alliance formation in fission-fusion societies. Animal=20 Behaviour 69:127-132 Ecological explanations of sex-specific patterns of bond formation=20 have focused primarily on resource defence and predation.=20 Resource defence models of alliance formation had not, until=20 recently, explicitly considered encounter rates between competing=20 individuals. Here we present a general model for alliance formation=20 in fission=96fusion societies based upon the rates at which individuals=20 encounter each other in competition for resources. Our model=20 applies to both territorial and nonterritorial species. Given the prevalence of stronger bonds among female mammals, the=20 occurrence of prominent male=96male alliances in phylogenetically=20 distant species with a fission=96fusion grouping pattern is striking=20 (e.g. chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes; bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops=20 spp.). In our model, a sex difference in alliance formation emerges,=20 even when encounter rates are the same for each sex, if there is a=20 sex difference in the duration of resource defence. Thus, if the=20 primary resources for which males compete (oestrous females) are=20 defended for longer periods than the primary resources for which=20 females compete (food), male alliance formation is expected to=20 occur at lower encounter rates than female alliances. ------------------ Coakes, A. K., and H. Whitehead. 2004. Social structure and=20 mating system of sperm whales off northern Chile. Canadian=20 Journal of Zoology 82:1360-1369. We studied the social structure and mating system of sperm=20 whales (Physeter macrocephalus L., 1758) off northern Chile over=20 10 months in 2000, photographically identifying 898 individuals.=20 The mean size of encountered groups of females with immatures=20 was about 23 animals, while the estimated mean size of units (sets=20 of females and immatures with permanent relationships) was 11=20 animals. About 4% of the population consisted of large mature=20 males, although this varied seasonally. Groups of females and=20 immatures, as well as large males, spent only a matter of days within the study area at a time. There was no evidence for=20 preferred ranges for the males, for males consistently=20 accompanying particular groups, or for males forming coalitions.=20 Males roved between the groups of females and immatures. Both=20 mature males and females or immatures appeared to take the=20 initiative in maintaining or breaking close associations. These=20 results are similar to those from studies off the Gal=E1pagos Islands,=20 even though the habitat, nonsocial behaviour, and relative=20 abundance of mature males were quite different in the two areas. ------------------- Whitehead, H. 2005. Genetic diversity in the matrilineal whales:=20 models of cultural hitchhiking and group-specific non-heritable=20 demographic variation. Marine Mammal Science 21: 58-79. Cultural hitchhiking is the process by which cultural selection=20 reduces the diversity of genes that are being transmitted in parallel=20 to selective cultural traits. I use simulation models to investigate=20 cultural hitchhiking in geographically unstructured populations of=20 culturally homogeneous tribes. Substantial reduction of genetic=20 diversity required: a reasonably low mutation rate; that tribes split fairly frequently when they constitute a substantial part of the=20 population; a fairly low migration rate (<~10 migrants per tribe per=20 generation); only a low rate of cultural evolution (mean culturally=20 determined fitness change >~0.005%/generation); and that cultural=20 assimilation from other tribes change the fitness of a tribe less than=20 cultural innovation within it. Cultural hitchhiking tends to increase=20 mean tribe size. Measures of genetic and cultural variation among=20 tribes poorly indicate past cultural hitchhiking. Demographic=20 effects, in which tribal fitness varies but is not heritable, can also=20 reduce a population=92s genetic diversity if the fitness varies very=20 considerably, or tribal extirpation is added. In such cases=20 populations frequently become extinct. Four species of matrilineal=20 whales have remarkably low mitochondrial DNA diversity.=20 Knowledge of the population and social structure of these species=20 is consistent with the conditions for cultural hitchhiking. However,=20 there remain important information gaps. --=20 Hal Whitehead hwhitehe(\)dal.ca ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:35:49 -0800 From: ACS/PS - Joe Olson Organization: American Cetacean Society Subject: Deadline Reminder for ACS Puget Sound Chapter 2005 Grant This is a reminder that the deadline for applications for the ACS Puget Sound Chapter 2005 grant is 31 January. Please see grant details below. ------------------------------------- ACS PUGET SOUND GRANT for 2005 -- Request for Research Proposals The American Cetacean Society (ACS), the oldest whale and dolphin conservation organization (est. 1967) protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats and ecosystems through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. ACS has supported worthwhile research projects in past years and continues to do so today. The Puget Sound Chapter of ACS (ACS/PS) was re-established in the summer of 1999 and has more than 60 members. Despite being a small chapter, we have awarded one grant in 2000, 2 grants in 2001, 1 in 2002, and 2 in 2004. This year we are offering 1 grant that will be open to research on killer whales (Orcinus orca) within the waters of the greater Puget Sound. GRANT ELIGIBILITY The individual conducting the research must submit the proposal and a CV. Project Managers or Principal Investigators will oversee all fieldwork. Applicants must have obtained any necessary permits or authorizations for conducting the proposed research prior to any awards being disbursed. Researchers of any nationality are eligible to apply. This grant is available to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a college or university and graduate students currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a masters or doctorate program who meet the evaluation criteria. The research must be conducted in the waters of the greater Puget Sound. Proposals will be accepted through 31 JANUARY 2005 and letters of acceptance or denial will be issued no later than 1 MARCH 2005. Grants One (1) $500 grant will be awarded. Funds will be available on 15 MARCH 2005. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Proposal Format: The proposal should be no more than two (2) pages in length. It should indicate why the researcher believes this research will benefit the species of interest. The proposal should also include the budget item, or items, toward which the researcher intends to apply this grant money. A CV must be included with the proposal. The proposal may be sent either electronically to grants(\)acspugetsound.org or via regular mail to the Research Fund Department at the address listed below. Expected Deliverables: 1) A brief report describing the progress/status of the research should be presented to ACS/PS no later than one (1) year after receipt of funds. This report will be featured in a future issue of our chapter newsletter, Whulj. 2) As long as it is physically practical, the recipient will deliver an oral presentation to a general meeting of the ACS/PS chapter no later than two (2) years after receipt of funds. Note: there is no deadline for completion of the research CONTACT INFORMATION For submission of proposals or request for information, please contact: American Cetacean Society - Puget Sound Chapter Stephanie Norman, Grants Chair P.O. Box 17136 Seattle, WA 98127 USA E-mail: Please do not respond to this e-mail, but instead write to: grants(\)acspugetsound.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:33:59 -0500 From: Stefanie Gazda Subject: New paper on dolphin feeding behavior available A new paper has recently been published on Proceedings of the Royal Society: Series B. Email sgazda(\)neaq.org if you would like a pdf file of the paper. Details are below: A division of labour with role specialization in group-hunting bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) off Cedar Key, Florida by SK Gazda, RC Connor, RK Edgar and F Cox (Published on FirstCite ) Abstract: In group hunting mammals, it is unusual to find individuals performing different tasks to capture prey. Scarcer yet are cases where individuals engaged in such a 'division of labour' specialize in their particular tasks, taking the same roles repeatedly. The only well-documented case in mammals is found in African lionesses. Here we report evidence of role specialization in bottlenose dolphins in Florida. In each of two groups, one dolphin was always the 'driver', shepherding schools of fish towards the 'barrier' dolphins. Both driver and barrier dolphins then captured fish when they attempted to escape the dolphins' trap by leaping into the air. SteFanie Gazda Program Supervisor: Overnights and Outreaches Education Department New England Aquarium Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110 617.973.6596 617.973.0251 (fax) NEAq's Mission: "To present, promote, and protect the world of water." ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:55:49 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Large Whale Gear Competition--Application period extended (fwd) Dear MARMAM colleagues, The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), the Northeast Consortium, and the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, is now accepting pre-proposals from all interested parties, for the LARGE WHALE GEAR COMPETITION, a new project under NFWF's National Whale Conservation Fund. The National Whale Conservation Fund was established to support research, management, conservation and education/outreach activities related to the conservation and recovery of whales. The purpose of this team competition is to develop innovative fishing gear or gear modifications that decrease the incidence of entanglement of large whales, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Selected teams will receive grants up to US$10,000, as well as travel stipends, to build gear prototypes and to test their gear at sea with commercial New England fishermen. An additional grant of up to US$50,000 will be awarded to the team that has designed and tested a prototype that shows the most promise in becoming a new, commercially-viable whale-friendly fishing gear or gear modification. ELIGIBILITY - Interested applicants must form a team and secure an advisor from a college/university or from a related fishing industry, private company, fishing association or other entity qualified to advise on potential solutions to gear-whale interactions. 1. Competing teams must have at least three members (including the advisor), of which one must be designated as the team spokesperson.2. Advisors can provide teams with guidance and technical expertise, but cannot be actively involved in construction and operation to produce the prototype.3. Applicants can design and build the devices as an entire class project or school group activity, if submitted from an educational establishment; however, it is not required.Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted.Application and presentation materials must be submitted in English.HOW TO APPLY * The online application guidelines and form are available at the National Whale Conservation Fund web site. Pre-proposals are due online to NFWF by February 15, 2005. All eligible applicants will then be invited to submit full proposals, which will be due online by March 15, 2005. I look forward to receiving your proposals. Please share this announcement with any colleagues who might be interested in the LARGE WHALE GEAR COMPETITION and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,Leslie Ricketts Leslie Ricketts Program Director -- Marine Conservation Funds National Fish & Wildlife Foundation 1120 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-857-0166, ext. 558 Fax: 202-857-0162 Email: leslie.ricketts(\)nfwf.org www.nfwf.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:54:25 -0500 Reply-To: info(\)blueoceansociety.org From: Blue Ocean Society Organization: Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Subject: Marine Education & Research Internships in NH 2005 MARINE EDUCATION & RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is looking for enthusiastic, motivated people to join us as interns for 10-12 week sessions throughout the year. We are a seacoast NH-based non-profit organization that promotes awareness and conservation of the marine environment through research, education and conservation. Our research is conducted from whale watch boats which run from May through October. On the boats, we collect observational data on marine sightings and weather conditions, including behavioral sequencing and photo-identification of finback and humpback whales. The boats also provide an excellent outreach platform to educate the public. In addition to our boat-based programs, we also promote marine conservation and awareness through programs for schools and groups, beach cleanups, a touch tank, and outreach programs at local beaches and marinas. We offer internship opportunities year-round that allow students to gain hands-on experience in education, data collection and program development. Following is a summary of our internships and the application process. For more details, visit www.blueoceansociety.org/intern.htm = Internship Description and Responsibilities = You will work one-on-one with our research scientists/educators aboard different whale watch boats and other locations in the beautiful Seacoast, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts areas. This internship will give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience in research, teaching and life working in a non-profit environment. New this year: We are attempting to hire interns for all seasons with one application period. Additional applications may be accepted for fall, winter and spring months if positions are available after the initial hiring process. Interns learn about all of our programs and perform different tasks as required, but choose a focus area (research, education: boat-based, or education: shore-based) so the internship can best complement their needs and interests. For more details on focus areas and typical intern duties, visit our web site, www.blueoceansociety.org/intern.htm. = Program Structure = We have found that a structured internship program provides the greatest experience and learning opportunities for our interns. Responsibilities for all full-time interns include: * Attending weekly meetings * Completing weekly reading assignments to help you gain background knowledge * Completing a special project in research and/or education * Helping with planning and promoting special events as needed * Assisting crew with boat operations as needed (during whale watch season) = Qualifications, Schedule, Housing, Pay = Our internships are geared toward college students and recent graduates, but are open to anyone over age 18. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, enthusiastic, detail oriented and have a strong desire both to learn and teach. A desire to practice or improve public speaking skills is essential. Background knowledge of biology is helpful, but prior experience is not necessary. Although all training is provided, we are looking for motivated individuals who have the ability to learn on their own and work independently in addition to working with our staff. Positions are available full- or part-time (applicants who can commit to 30+ hours per week will receive priority). Full-time summer interns can expect to work 50-55 hours per week. To maximize your experience, a minimum 10-week commitment is suggested. Summer interns must be available to start work by June 1 and be available on weekends and holidays. We will help you arrange college credit if desired, however, it is your responsibility to find out how to get credit through your school. The position is unpaid. Applicants that have the funds to intern full-time will be given priority. Qualified interns may also be able to earn extra income by helping with paid educational programs, but this should be considered a bonus rather than regular income. Housing is available in a furnished, shared apartment in downtown Dover, NH. Rent ranges from $275-$450 per month depending on the season, and includes all utilities. We work on boats that are located up to 45 minutes from our office, and there is very limited public transportation in this area. Those with their own reliable transportation will be given preference. = Research = In this position, interns are directly involved in data collection and have the opportunity to conduct their own research project during the internship. Past interns have presented posters at scientific conferences, but have not submitted papers to scientific journals. = To Apply = Please visit www.blueoceansociety.org/intern.htm for application instructions and required forms. Questions? Call 603-431-0260, visit our website, www.blueoceansociety.org, or e-mail info(\)blueoceansociety.org Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation 370 Portsmouth Avenue #9 Greenland, NH 03840 Phone: (603) 431-0260 E-mail: info(\)blueoceansociety.org Web: www.blueoceansociety.org Contact: Jen Kennedy, Director, at jen(\)blueoceansociety.org, or Dianna Schulte, Research & Intern Coordinator, at dianna(\)blueoceansociety.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 23:00:01 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: MERI Research and Education Job Announcements (Maine) (fwd) Research and Education Job Opportunities at MERI (Blue Hill, ME) January 19, 2005 The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), a nonprofit organization, is seeking to fill three key positions at its MERI Center for Marine Studies in Blue Hill, Maine. Located on the mid-Maine coast, MERI conducts scientific research and provides education on the impacts of pollution on marine life. Current research is focused on a long-term, multidisciplinary investigation of levels and effects of environmental pollutants in marine mammals (pinnipeds) in the Gulf of Maine and along the mid-Atlantic coast. MERI also conducts coastal watershed monitoring, outreach, and education/eco-tourism programs. To learn more about MERI and these employment opportunities, visit our website: www.meriresearch.org . Positions with responsibilities and qualifications are listed below. Applicants should indicate which position you are applying for and email CV (as a Microsoft Word attachment) with a cover letter and three references, and a reprint or other writing sample to: : MERI Search Committee info(\)meriresearch.org Application Deadline: February 28, 2005 The Marine Environmental Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer Research Project Coordinator Responsibilities: Coordinate and implement MERI's research and monitoring projects from fieldwork to statistical analysis and reporting. Assist in the development of new projects appropriate to the MERI mission and obtain funding for research and infrastructure. Recruit and supervise field personnel, obtain necessary permits for fieldwork and shipping of samples. Manage the research laboratories. Supervise research staff, students, and interns. Perform statistical analysis and interpretation of data; write reports, contribute to scientific publications and presentations. Oversee project budgets; assist in writing federal, regional, state, and foundation grant proposals. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Master's or PhD degree in marine mammal toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental sciences or a related field from an accredited university with 3-5 years supervisory experience. Candidate must have demonstrated ability in research organization and implementation, data analysis and interpretation, project administration, publishing, report writing, and in obtaining project funding. Candidates should have experience in marine mammal field research, water quality monitoring, and marine laboratory practices/management. Candidates should be US citizens or permanent residents. Research Assistant Responsibilities: Assist and participate in MERI's ongoing ecotoxicological and marine mammal research projects. Perform data management, statistical analysis, literature reviews, and assist with preparation of scientific publications and presentations. Assist with the maintenance and expansion of MERI's scientific research library. Assist with hands-on aspects of field and labwork as assigned, including collecting tissue samples from stranded marine mammals and assisting with necropsies. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in ecotoxicology, marine mammalogy, marine biology/zoology, biostatistics, or a related marine science or environmental field from an accredited university. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in biostatistics, database development and management; basic laboratory practices; and excellent computer and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of proficiency with word processing, statistical/graphics and database software, and experience in organizing research and writing reports. Photography, digital imaging and GIS software skills a definite plus. Candidates should be US citizens or permanent residents. Education Program Coordinator Responsibilities: Coordinate, implement, and expand educational programs at the Center, on the water, and in the schools. Assist in the development of new programs appropriate to the MERI mission and obtain funding for education. Assist the Education Director with the recruitment, training and supervision of summer naturalists, interns and volunteers. Develop curricula and educational resource materials. Assist with maintenance of the Ocean Room Aquarium and the Sea Lending Library. Represent MERI at educational meetings and conferences; present educational workshops and displays. Assist with grant proposals and events to fund educational programs. Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to marine science education in Maine. A Master's degree in marine sciences, environmental sciences, biology, zoology, or similar major from an accredited university with 2+ years of teaching experience and 3+ years supervisory experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years teaching experience and 5+ years supervisory experience is required. Candidates should possess some background in fieldwork and naturalist skills, and demonstrated computer, writing, and presentation skills. Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, and Excel required. Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS), publishing software, and GIS a plus. Candidates should be US citizens or permanent residents. The recruitment notices for these positions and information on how to apply is also posted on the Internet at www.meriresearch.org Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 Tel: (207) 374-2135 Fax: (207) 274-2931 info(\)meriresearch.org ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 08:07:33 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: The use of hat tags to monitor rehabilitated seals after release (fwd) Dear Marmam subscribers, Some 5 years ago, a number of you kindly replied to a message I posted on Marman on the subject of hat tags as a tool for the post release monitoring of rehabilitated seals. Some useful information came from these replies, including the use of a different glue (Loctite rather than epoxy resin) to attach tags to seals' fur and placing a neoprene patch under the tag, to try and reduce wounds associated with shearing forces between 'fixed' skin whose hair was glued to the tag and neighbouring skin. However, no information has been forthcoming on the most hydrodynamic shape and material for such tags. I am very interested to know if anyone has been trialling different tags placed on the head and come up with an optimal design since the time of my last posting. Any help on this subject would be very much appreciated. Thank you in anticipation, James Barnett Director and veterinary surgeon, British Divers Marine Life Rescue james(\)bdmlr.org.uk ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 07:43:33 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Solomon Island Rapid Ecological Assessment 2004 - Cetaceans (fwd) From: "Benjamin Kahn" Hi All, Below the Executive Summary and Table of Content of the recent technical report: Kahn. B. 2004. The Solomon Islands Rapid Ecological Assessment - Oceanic Cetaceans and Associated Habitats: May - June 2004. APEX Environmental Technical Report to the Solomon Islands Marine Assessment Coordinating Committee (SIMACC). 59pp. The full report (1.2 MB PDF) is available upon request and will be posted on the internet shortly. Apologies for any cross-posting. Regards, Benjamin Kahn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Benjamin Kahn Director APEX Environmental Asia-Pacific Oceanic Cetacean Program IUCN Species Survival Commission - Cetacean Specialist Group PO Box 59 Clifton Beach - Cairns 4879 Queensland AUSTRALIA Tel:+61-7-4059 0270 Fax:+61-7-4059 0849 c/- (until Feb 2005 APEX Environmental - Indonesia Jl. Pengembak No. 2 Sanur - 80228, Bali INDONESIA Ph: +62 - (0)361-287272 / 270793 Fax:+62 - (0)361-270737 Mobile: +62 - (0)819 3310 4924 A. Executive summary. The Solomon Islands Rapid Ecological Assessment - Oceanic Cetaceans and Associated Habitats (SI Cetacean REA) was conducted from 10 May to 16 June 2004. It must be noted that because of the broad and multi-faceted nature of the SI REA's activities and goals, this program could not be designed as a dedicated cetacean survey. As such the SI Cetacean REA could not address species- or habitat-specific conservation and management issues - such as the estimation of relative abundances (which can only be estimated for through more structured and periodic cetacean surveys). The core activities of the SI Cetacean REA included: 1. To conduct a visual and acoustic survey on Solomon Islands' whale and dolphin species diversity, distribution, ranking of total individual count and their associated habitats (near shore, yet deep-water); 2. To canvass community knowledge on local cetacean sighting patterns, strandings and cetaceans' role in cultural heritage and folklore; 3. To conduct an on-board capacity building program on cetaceans for local scientists and marine conservationists; 4. To assist with the identification of migratory corridors of national and regional importance, as well as other critical cetacean habitats; 5. To strengthen national conservation policies for large cetaceans and marine bio-diversity in general; 6. To evaluate the potential for sustainable and responsible (sperm) whale and dolphin watch activities. The SI Cetacean REA was conducted during 36 survey days in the western provinces of the Solomon Islands and included 160.0 hours of visual survey time, covering 1228.1 nautical miles. Cetaceans were sighted on 52 separate encounters in which 815 animals were counted, belonging to 10 species. The species sighted include (ranked by sighting frequency): Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris); Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata); Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus); and single sightings for the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus); Orca or killer whale (Orcinus orca); Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus); Rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis); Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus); Mesoplodon beaked whale (Mesoplodon sp.); Rorqual baleen whale (Balaenoptera sp. - either the common Bryde's or Sei whale; B. brydei or B. borealis respectively). Acoustic surveys included 49 offshore listening stations. In total, cetacean presence was acoustically detected on 51% of all listening stations. Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) were positively identified acoustically, bringing the total of species for the SI Cetacean REA to 11. Acoustic contacts were dominated by oceanic dolphins, followed by sperm whales. Both sighting frequencies and counts of individuals were dominated (>95%) by the same 3 species: spinner dolphins, common bottlenose dolphins and spotted dolphins. Sighting and acoustic results were corrected for survey effort and an initial comparison with similar REAs in other regions was made. There were unfavourable sighting conditions during a substantial number of days. These were spread evenly over all SI REA Legs. The SI Cetacean REA visual and acoustic results strongly indicate a relatively low cetacean species diversity and relative low abundance throughout most of the western Solomon Islands' provinces, at least during the SI REA period. In several areas, however, spinner and spotted dolphins were locally abundant. This outcome needs to be further investigated, as - when confirmed by additional dedicated cetacean surveys - it has significance for management of cetacean use and fisheries interactions. Issues highly relevant to the Solomon Islands are the licensed live dolphin captures for tourism ventures (for local 'swim with the dolphins' programs and trade/international export), and possibly the large-scale tuna purse-seine tuna fisheries in Solomon Islands' waters. Throughout the survey, local knowledge on cetaceans proved very valuable. Many coastal communities, such as the Shortlands and Savo Island, have important spinner dolphin resting areas at their local reef lagoons. These preferred dolphin habitats seem stable for exceptional long periods and often have been known to villagers for over five generations. Responsible, well regulated, wild cetacean watching may be feasible in these locations (and presumably in many more similar areas and communities not visited by the SI REA). Traditional dolphin hunting villages of Fanalei and Bita 'Ama were also visited. In Fanalei, elders explained that the traditional dolphin drive is practiced with strong cultural heritage and minimal modernisation in the fishery. Essentially, dolphins are driven from the ocean into the local reef lagoon by creating an "acoustic net" through strategic placement of canoes around the pod and well-timed banging of rocks underwater. The aftermath of a recent capture of spotted dolphins for a live-display facility did cause significant disturbance amongst the village and this modern influence may not be easily integrated within an otherwise largely traditional community. Although the traditional dolphin drives in Fanalei are largely non-modernized, several aspects raise serious concerns. The long-term disappearance of the valued melonheaded whales (robo au) in local waters, the increased effort due to population growth and new market forces clearly indicate that depletion of SI marine mammal resources can and does happen. Hence, additional dedicated cetacean surveys need to be conducted by the SI Government to determine the sustainability of the traditional dolphin drives, and ultimately, to ensure the preservation of the unique cultural heritage of the SI. The Bita' Ama community (a second village with a history of traditional dolphin drives) has not hunted dolphins for numerous years. All dolphin hunting canoes - which are different in wood type and design from fishing canoes - are in a state of deterioration. Preparations are being made by elders to build new canoes and resume traditional dolphin hunting in the northern Indispensable Strait within 2 years. Important cetacean habitats that have been identified are reef lagoons, especially for spinner dolphins, and the northern Indispensable Strait region, where, according to community knowledge, large baleen whales are common seasonally. After detailed interviews with elders from Bita 'Ama it seems that the most likely species involved are blue whales. Other anecdotal sighting information also strongly indicates that blue whales are present in these waters. If confirmed, the Indispensable Strait region, as well as several other narrow yet deep island passages in the western Solomon Seas, are likely to function as marine migratory corridors for large cetaceans. Such corridors (also called migratory bottlenecks) are often used by multiple species of large migratory marine vertebrates - including cetaceans, marine turtles, sharks, billfish and tuna - and have already been recognised to be of regional conservation importance in several other nations of the Indo-Pacific. At the Arnavon Islands Marine Protected Area, the complete skeleton of a previously stranded false killer whale, Pseudorca crassidens, was located on a remote beach. With help of the Conservation Officers, the bones and skull were transported to the Arnavon research station. The 6m skeleton was assembled into an educational display at the station's entrance. The Gavutu live-capture dolphin facility was visited, and included a detailed tour and inspection. The main business of the facility is a local 'swim-with-dolphin tourism' venture and international export of dolphins. The recommendations of a recent IUCN Species Survival Commission report on the facility and dolphin trade were brought forward during discussions with staff. In addition, an indirect - and unintended - effect of the facility may be over-exploitation of local fish stocks due to high daily food requirements for the dolphins, as well as price incentives to local fishermen. Key recommendations focus on additional cetacean surveys, ecological research, training and policy. In particular, SI would benefit from additional cetacean surveys to estimate relative abundance for cetacean species of species interest. In order to address the knowledge gap on SI cetaceans, it is vital to improve the local expertise and build capacity for long-term cetacean survey and ecological research programs in the Solomon Seas. A national cetacean workshop with field-oriented training components has been agreed upon by SI REA stakeholders as an effective tool to address this. Areas of interest for possible follow-up cetacean training, survey and research activities include: The Ghizo/New Georgia Group, Malaita, Indispensable Strait, Florida Islands, Fauro (Shortlands), and the St. Cruz Islands - the latter being the vast eastern-most province of the SI. St. Cruz province has exceptional oceanic habitat diversity and consistent anecdotal sightings of large whales (including sperm whales and orcas). Due to logistical constraints St. Cruz was not part of the area of interest for this SI REA. Lastly, SI would benefit from becoming a signature state of CITES. CITES is an internationally recognized mechanism to sustainably manage wildlife trade in endangered species, including cetaceans. The Solomon Islands Rapid Ecological Assessment provided a good basis for these recommendations. In addition to the significant collection of cetacean data, it increased awareness and active participation amongst key government and non-government stakeholders, and assisted with the development of local capacity that may be involved in future projects on Solomon Islands' diverse whale and dolphin species and habitats. B. Table of Contents. Executive summary. 4 Section A: The Solomon Islands Rapid Ecological Assessment for Cetaceans. 7 Introduction - The Solomon Islands. 7 The Solomon Islands Rapid Ecological Assessment (SI REA) - Background. 7 The cetaceans of the Solomon Islands. 8 Solomon Islands cetacean species and habitats. 9 Solomon Islands marine corridors. 9 The SI REA contribution to the 'cetacean data gap'. 10 Limitations of the SI Cetacean REA. 11 The goals for the SI Cetacean REA. 11 Section B: SI Cetacean REA Survey Methods and Results. 12 Cetacean Survey Methods. 12 Visual cetacean assessment. 12 Acoustic cetacean assessment. 12 Cetacean activities and other SI REA components. 13 Passages between SI REA sites - Visual cetacean survey. 14 Long passages between sites and islands - Visual and acoustic cetacean survey. 14 Anchored on site - Canvassing of local community knowledge on cetaceans. 14 Other activities - Large marine life sightings (non-cetacean). 15 Cetacean Survey Results and Discussion. 15 Visual survey results. 15 Visual survey effort. 15 Bryde's and Blue whales in the Solomon Seas. 17 Cetacean SI REA results corrected for active survey effort - time and distance. 18 Visual survey results per SI REA Leg. 18 Acoustic cetacean survey results. 19 Acoustic survey results per SI REA Leg. 20 Cetacean species associations - multi-species or mixed groups. 20 Environmental conditions during the SI Cetacean REA. 20 Sighting conditions. 20 Acoustic listening conditions. 20 Cetacean educational display at the Arnavon Islands. 21 Cetacean strandings reported by communities during the SI REA. 21 Non-cetacean sightings. 21 Section C: Traditional dolphin hunters of Malaita. 22 The Fanalei and Bita 'Ama communities. 22 Community interviews. 22 The traditional dolphin drives off Fanalei. 22 Key outcomes of the interview with Fanalei elders and other community members. 24 Traditional names of Fanalei cetaceans. 24 Hunting season and effort. 24 Cetacean sightings off Fanalei. 25 Significance and value of dolphin teeth. 26 Use and value of dolphin meat. 26 Modern influence on traditional dolphin drive activities. 26 Increased effort - annual seasons. 26 Expanded community involvement. 26 Increased effort - population growth. 27 Use of gillnet in final moments of the drive. 27 New markets forces. 27 Commercialisation of the drive activities. 27 The traditional dolphin drives off Bita 'Ama. 28 Local knowledge of cetaceans during the SI REA. 29 Section D: Other SI Cetacean REA Activities. 29 SI Cetacean REA visit to the Gavutu captive dolphin facility. 29 Potential impact on local fish stocks and marine environment of the Florida Bay Islands. 29 International live dolphin export trade. 30 Potentially significant cetacean-fisheries interactions: the SI purse seine tuna fishery. 30 Potential for cetacean watching in the Solomon Islands. 31 Recommendations. 32 Capacity building for improved national and local cetacean expertise. 32 Addressing the knowledge gap on SI cetaceans - a national approach. 33 Short-term projects to address the knowledge gap. 34 Dedicated cetacean surveys to assess relative abundance for species of special interest. 35 The case for SI to become a signatory state of CITES. 35 Shortlisted areas for further field work. 34 Acknowledgements. 36 References. 36 Tables. 39 Table 1: Preliminary marine mammal species list for Solomon Islands waters, 39 Table 2: Visual survey summary for the Solomon Islands Cetacean REA May-June 2004. 43 Table 3: Acoustic survey summary for the Solomon Islands Cetacean REA May-June 2004. 44 Table 4: The Solomon Islands Cetacean REA legs, including key parameters. 44 Figures and appendices. 45 Figure 1: Solomon Islands' provinces and main islands (including eastern provinces not included in this REA) and geographic location of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific (insert). 45 Figure 2: Approximate track of vessel FeBrina during the SI REA (as digitized from the passage charts), not including the passages to/from Papua New Guinea. 46 Figure 3: Cetacean species diversity and distribution in the SI REA: May - June 2004. 47 Figure 4: Distribution and diversity of acoustic contacts recorded on listening stations conducted during the Solomon REA: May - June 2004. 48 Figure 5a-d: Summary of visual survey effort for the Solomon Islands REA: May - June 2004. 49 Figure 6: Species-specific sighting frequencies for the Solomon Islands REA: May - June 2004. 50 Figure 7: Species-specific frequency of total individual count (n=815) 50 Figure 8a-f: Summary of visual survey effort and results for each SI REA leg. 51 Figure 9: Acoustic survey categories for all listening stations conducted during the Solomon Islands REA: May - June 2004. 52 Figure 10: Acoustic survey categories for positive cetacean contacts only. 52 Figure 11a-d: Summary of acoustic survey effort and results for each SI REA leg, all of the SI REA and the PNG-SI passage. 53 Figure 12: Frequencies of cetacean associations (mixed groups) recorded during the Solomon Islands REA: May - June 2004. 53 Figure 13a-b: Environmental conditions - visual and acoustic - during the SI REA. 54 Figure 14: Distribution of skipjack (top) and yellowfin (bottom) average catch in the western Pacific Ocean, 1988-1992. 54 Figure 15: Photos of several cetacean species and activities during the SI REA. 55 Appendix 1: Shortlisted references and historical records relating to Solomon Islands cetaceans and traditional dolphin drives of Malaita. 56 Appendix 2: Brief summary of CITES. 57 Appendix 3: Summary of marine fisheries in the Solomon Islands. 57 Appendix 4: By-catch and discard in western Pacific tuna fisheries. 59 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:34:31 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Mammal Research Internship in MA (fwd) Marine Mammal Research Internships (For a detailed description and more information, please see our website at www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm) The Whale Center of New England, located in Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research organization involved with the study of behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the waters off of Massachusetts. Primary concentration is on an individually- identified population of humpback whales that spend portions of the spring, summer, and fall in these waters. Additional species studied in this area include fin whales, minke whales, North Atlantic right whales, sei whales and Atlantic white-sided dolphins. The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education programs. Since the early 1980's, the Whale Center has provided annual spring, summer, and fall internships to undergraduate students who have completed their freshman year of studies and to recent college graduates. We are currently looking to fill research internships for the summer (May 23-August 19) and fall (August 15 - December 16) semester of 2005 and for the spring (January 30 - May 26) semester of 2006. Please note: All positions are filled in the spring of each year. The Whale Center of New England internship provides experience needed to further pursue fields in marine biology and animal behavior. It is our goal to provide interns with the opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine mammal field and to see how this information is used in management and conservation efforts in this area. Many of our former interns have continued to pursue their interests in various fields of biology and education. Each internship session offers different experiences in marine mammal science that will depend on the season. These duties may include, but are not limited to: extensive photo and computer work (training provided), field data collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels and our 27' research boat Silver II, attendance at necropsies (whale autopsies), stranding response, seal surveys and attendance at conferences and meetings. Fall and Spring interns also have the opportunity to create a dedicated project utilizing the over 25 years of behavioral data collected at the Whale Center of New England. Interns are involved in the project from start to finish and will present their findings at the end of the session. Interns live together in a common apartment and share cooking and cleaning duties. Rooms may be shared with one other person. A living arrangement such as this is conducive to open discussion and interaction between peers, and home life is often a continuation of the day in the field. Therefore, it is essential that candidates can combine these two areas. A fee of $1000 for the period is charged to cover housing, utilities, educational materials, staff support, and a weekly food stipend. College credit may be arranged by the student through their department or as an independent research program at their college or university. The Whale Center encourages this, and will take whatever steps are required to facilitate such efforts. Internship applicants should have the following: * A background in biology, zoology, or related field * Some knowledge of research methods and design * An ability to work, live and communicate well with others * Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab. In order to formally apply for an internship: please send a curriculum vitae or resume, a cover letter detailing your reason(s) for applying, one letter of reference, and an updated transcript. Please note: a paper application form is not necessary. Once your application has been received, an interview will be arranged. In-person interviews are preferred, necessitating travel to Gloucester, MA, during one of two weekends in March 2004 (12th-13th & 19th-20th). We expect all application materials by March 1, 2005 and will notify all applicants as early as March 21st, but no later than April 15th of their status. Applicants should note which semesters they are applying for (a single application may enter an applicant into the pool for more than one session, in case they are not selected for their first choice). All positions are highly competitive. Because of an increased work calendar during the summer session, volunteer positions are also available. Application materials and questions regarding the internship should be directed to the intern coordinator: Cara Pekarcik The Whale Center of New England P.O. Box 159 Gloucester, MA 01930 978-281-6351 (vox) 978-281-5666 (fax) cara(\)whalecenter.org www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:42:24 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Wanderbird (fwd) Hello Everyone! Once again, the WANDERBIRD is inviting marine mammal and seabird researchers aboard as she cruises on the coast of Maine, the Bay of Fundy, and the Canadian Maritimes. We will gladly provide a free berth aboard the vessel to any researcher whose field of study or expertise relates to species living in our cruising area. We ask that you would share some of your knowledge and experiences with our passengers, as we feel that this would be a wonderful compliment to their expeience aboard the WANDERBIRD. One of our goals is to promote conservation and ecology aboard our vessel by educating and involving our passengers with on going research projects. Last June, the Wanderbird served as a platform for Dave Mellinger of Oregon State University, (hi Dave!) to deploy acoustic recording devices off the SW coast of Nova Scotia to listen for Right Whales continously throughout the year to determine habitat. We will be working with Dave again this summer to retrieve those buoys, so he may bring them home for analysis. The passengers who sailed with us for this remarkable voyage last summer were deeply touched and they felt as if they were very much a part of this effort. They will spread the word of the importance of ecology and conservation in a much more passionate way. Please contact us through our website listed below if you might be interested. Capts. Rick and Karen Miles, Expedition Vessel Wanderbird, POB 987 Rockport, Maine 04856 ph. # 207 230 1049 Peace and Kind Regards, Capt. Rick and Karen Miles Expedition Vessel Wanderbird, www.wanderbirdcruises.com Sailing with the Whales and Seabirds along the Coasts of New England and the Maritimes > > > > ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:48:29 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Hawaii cetacean strandings (fwd) Announcing publication of:" Odontocete Stranding Patterns in the Main Hawaiian Islands 1937-2002): How Do They Compare with Live Animal Surveys= ?" available from the author as PDF or on Pacific Science. 2005. Vol 59(1= ): 55-67. If you would like a copy contact author at daniela_maldini(\)alaskasealife.= org or dmaldini(\)earthwatch.org. ABSTRACT: In this study we (1) synthesized 65 yr of odontocete stranding data around the main Hawaiian Islands (1937-2002); (2) analyzed stranding patt= erns and trends over time; and (3) compared occurrence patterns based on = sightings of live animals with stranding data and evaluated the compatibi= lity of these datasets. From 1937 to 2002, 202 odontocete strandings were= recorded by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Regio= nal Office. Strandings increased through time due to increased reporting = effort and occurred throughout the year. The four most common of 16 speci= es reported were Kogia spp. (18%), spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostri= s) (15%), striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba)(11%), and sperm whales= (Physeter macrocephalus) (10%). The highest proportion of strandings was= recorded on O'ahu (48%), followed by Maui/La=AFna'i (24%), Kaua'i (12%),= Hawai'i (11%), and Moloka'i (5%). Comparison with four previously publis= hed live animal survey studies suggests that stranding records are a good= indicator of species composition and yiel! d reasonable data on the frequency of occurrence of species in the regio= n they cover. Daniela Maldini, Ph.D. Director of Research Earthwatch Institute 3 Clock Tower Place, Box 75 Maynard, MA 01754 dmaldini(\)earthwatch.org -++ ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:52:39 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New Position: Cetacean Biologist & Associate Director of the OSU (fwd) The Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (F&W) at Oregon State University are seeking a tenure-track Associate Professor for the Marine Mammal Program. We seek an individual with strong leadership and research skills, and a broad vision of marine mammal science and management with particular interest in human/cetacean interactions. This person will be instrumental in building and maintaining this successful program's research and outreach components as well as its growing endowment. Given the importance of marine mammals in understanding and managing aquatic ecosystems and their interactions with humans, the University anticipates that the Marine Mammal Program will grow significantly in size over the next decade. For more information, see http://oregonstate.edu/groups/marinemammal/ Responsibilities include original research, information transfer, teaching, endowment building, and management of a research program. The successful candidate will have an academic home in F&W. This position falls under the administration and research umbrella of COMES. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Required qualifications: a Ph.D. in Ecology, Zoology, Biology or a closely related field, strong communication and administrative skills and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Strongly preferred: 6 years relevant experience, including significant PI research, grant-sponsored work experience, and a strong record of publishing. Preferred: university teaching experience, professional involvement, and fund raising experience. For full consideration, apply by 03/07/05. To apply, send CV, letter of interest, and names with contact information for three references to: Carol Cole, Job # 001-2160, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365. Applications may be e-mailed to carol.cole(\)oregonstate.edu . See full position announcement at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:19:27 +0100 From: Violaine Drouot Subject: new published papers for MARMAM list ------ Message from Violaine Drouot (violainedr(\)hotmail.com) to Marmam subscribe= rs: New papers on sperm whales in the Mediterranean Sea have recently been=20 published (see details below). If you are interested in receiving a pdf=20 version of one of them, please email violainedr(\)hotmail.com Drouot V, Gannier A, Goold JC (2004) Diving and feeding behaviour of sper= m=20 whales in the western Mediterranean Sea. Aquatic Mammals, 30(3): 419-426. Drouot V, Gannier A, Goold JC (2004) Social distribution and behaviour of= =20 sperm whales in the Mediterranean Sea. Journal of Marine Biological=20 Association of UK, 84: 675-680. Drouot V, B=E9rub=E9 M, Gannier A, Goold JC, Reid RJ., Palsboll PJ. (2004= ) A=20 note on genetic isolation of mediterranean sperm whales, suggested by=20 mitochondrial DNA. Journal of Cetacean Research & Management 6(1):29-32. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:01:52 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Announcing publication (fwd) The following paper has been published in the Journal of Cetacean Research and Management: G. LAURIANO, C.M. FORTUNA, G. MOLTEDO AND G. NOTARBARTOLO DI SCIARA. 2004 Interactions between common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and the artisanal fishery in Asinara Island National Park (Sardinia): assessment of catch damage and economic loss J. CETACEAN RES. MANAGE. 6(2):165-173, 2004 Abstract: In 1999, the Italian Central Institute for Applied Marine Research (ICRAM), in response to reports made by local fisheries, began a study into the interactions between common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and the artisanal fishery in the Asinara Island National Park (Sardinia). Using onboard observers, fishing boat surveys were carried out to determine the frequency of interactions, variations in the catch of target species and damage to two different types of trammel net caused by dolphins. Interactions occurred primarily with trammel nets targetting striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus; the less valuable peacock wrasse, Simphodus tinca, was also caught). Interactions also occurred with trammel nets set for lobster (Palinurus elephas), cuttlefish (Sepia spp.) and scorpionfish (Scorpaena spp.), but these were considered negligible. The target species, catch and damage inflicted on the catch was recorded, both in the presence and absence of dolphins, in an effort to ascertain associated damage and economic cost. Loss of catch was found to be significant only in the case of nets deployed during the red striped mullet fishing season. Although the level of interaction was high relative to the narrow red striped mullet fishery season, the overall economic impact on the fishing community was found to be modest. The presence and regulations of the national park area may provide an opportunity for investigating mitigation activities compatible with both cetacean conservation and the maintenance of the traditional fisheries. for PDFs contact: g.lauriano(\)icram.org Giancarlo Lauriano Central Institute for Applied Marine Research ICRAM Via di Casalotti 300 - 00166 Rome - Italy +39 06 61570409 lauriano(\)tin.it g.lauriano(\)icram.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:14:52 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: correction: Cetacean Biologist and Associate Director of the OSU Marine Mammal Program Please note that in a job announcement sent to the list on 1/24/2005 with the subject heading "Now Position: Cetacean Biologist & Associate Director of the OSU," there was a type-o in the contact information. It should read: Applications may be e-mailed to carol.cole(\)oregonstate.edu ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:19:47 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Manatee Photo ID Internship (fwd) MANATEE PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION INTERNSHIP The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Manatee Photo-identification program is looking for one or two detail-oriented interns or volunteers to serve during the upcoming summer session in St. Petersburg, Florida. Interns will be primarily responsible for photographing manatees and collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites around Tampa Bay and assisting with lab-based photo-identification tasks. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry, special projects, and outreach activities. Interns are expected to work four days per week for approximately eight hours each day. Qualifications: Must be a college junior or senior for internship credit; volunteers do not need to meet this qualification Working knowledge of SLR digital cameras, filters, and lenses preferred Must have basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Access literacy preferred Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds of equipment Some field research experience with animals preferred Preference will be given to applicants who possess a valid U.S. Driver's License Application Process: We are currently accepting applications for the summer 2005 session (May 1, 2005 - September 31, 2005). Internships, which ideally last four to five months, require a minimum three-month commitment. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Please indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are applying. Please send a hard copy of your resume with your cover letter, college transcripts (unofficial are sufficient if not applying for internship credit), list of three references, and contact information to the following address: Bill Arnold FWC/FWRI 100 8th Avenue SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3095 This intern position is open until filled. *All positions are unpaid. Housing and transportation are NOT provided. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:21:23 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: NRC Report Available-Marine Mammal Populations and Ocean Noise (fwd) The recently released NRC report "Marine Mammal Populations and Ocean Noise: Determining When Noise Causes Biologically Significant Effects" is now available at http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11147.html. Attention has been drawn to the subject of how ocean noise affects marine mammals by a series of marine mammal strandings, lawsuits, and legislative hearings, and most recently, the report from the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. One way to assess the impact of ocean noise is to consider whether it causes changes in animal behavior that are "biologically significant," that is, those that affect an animal's ability to grow, survive, and reproduce. This report offers a conceptual model designed to clarify which marine mammal behaviors are biologically significant for conservation purposes. The report is intended to help scientists and policymakers interpret provisions of the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. Three earlier NRC titles on the topic are also available at www.nap.edu. Jennifer Merrill, Ph.D. Senior Program Officer Ocean Studies Board National Research Council of the National Academies 500 Fifth Street NW 752 Keck Building Washington, D.C. 20001 office: 202.334.2714 fax: 202.334.2885 email: jmerrill(\)nas.edu ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:44:56 -0600 From: Dagmar Fertl Subject: new publications Snjeana Vukovi; H. Luci; H. Gomeri; Martina &Eth;uras Gomeri; T. Gomeri; Darinka krti; Snjeana urkovi. 2005. Morphology of the lymph nodes in bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) from the Adriatic Sea. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica, vol. 53, no. 1, pp. 1-11 Morphology of the lymph nodes was examined in six bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and three striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) f= rom the Adriatic Sea. All animals had been found dead in nature. One group of the nodes was taken from the tracheal branching area and was marked as bifurcational lymph node, and the other group was taken from the mesenter= ic root and was marked as mesenteric lymph node. Microscopic analysis showed that the lymph nodes in both dolphin species were surrounded by a connect= ive tissue capsule comprising smooth muscle cells. The parenchyma of the mesenteric and bifurcational lymph nodes in bottlenose dolphin was divide= d into the peripherally situated cortex with the lymphatic nodules and diff= use lymphatic tissue, and the centrally situated medulla structured of the medullary cords separated by the medullary sinuses. These lymph nodes structurally correspond to the lymph nodes in the majority of terrestrial mammals. The mesenteric lymph node of striped dolphin also had a peripherally situated cortex and a centrally positioned medulla as the majority of terrestrial mammals. In the bifurcational lymph nodes of stri= ped dolphin, there was a central dense lymphatic tissue with the lymphatic nodules and a peripheral less dense lymphatic tissue structured of the ce= ll cords and sinuses. The bifurcational lymph node in striped dolphin resemb= led porcine lymph nodes and belonged to the inverse lymph nodes. ********************************** Subramanian Karuppiah; Annamalai Subramanian; Jeffrey Philip Obbard. 2004. The Barnacle, Xenobalanus Globicipitis (Cirripedia, Coronulidae), Attache= d to the Bottle-nosed Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus (Mammalia, Cetacea) on Th= e Southeastern Coast of India.Crustaceana, vol. 77, no. 7, pp. 879-894 ******************************* MARK A. ZACHARIAS; EDWARD J. GREGR. 2005. Sensitivity and Vulnerability i= n Marine Environments: an Approach to Identifying Vulnerable Marine Areas . Conservation Biology, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 86-97 Marine environments have suffered from a lack of quantitative methods for delineating areas that are sensitive or vulnerable to particular stresses= , natural and anthropogenic. We define sensitivity as the degree to which marine features respond to stresses, which are deviations of environmenta= l conditions beyond the expected range. Vulnerability can then be defined a= s the probability that a feature will be exposed to a stress to which it is sensitive. Using these definitions, we provide a quantitative methodology for identifying vulnerable marine areas based on valued ecological featur= es, defined as biological or physical features, processes, or structures deem= ed by humans to have environmental, social, cultural, or economic significan= ce. The vulnerability of the valued ecological features is a function of thei= r sensitivity to particular stresses and their vulnerability to those stresses. We used the methodology to demonstrate how vulnerable marine ar= eas for two groups of endangered whale species (inshore and offshore) could b= e identified with a predictive habitat model and acoustic stress surfaces. Acoustic stress surfaces were produced for ferry traffic, commercial shipping traffic, potential offshore oil production, and small-boat traff= ic. The vulnerabilities of the two whale groups to the four stressors conside= red in this example were relatively similar; however, inshore species were mo= re sensitive to on-shelf, coastal activities such as offshore hydrocarbon production, ferry traffic, and small-boat traffic. Our approach demonstra= tes how valued features can be associated with stresses and the likelihood of encountering these stresses (vulnerability) in order to identify geograph= ic areas for management and conservation purposes. The method can be applied= to any combination of valued ecological features and stressors. *************************** J. I. HOFFMAN; W. AMOS. 2005. Microsatellite genotyping errors: detectio= n approaches, common sources and consequences for paternal exclusion. Molecular Ecology, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 599-612 Microsatellite genotyping errors will be present in all but the smallest data sets and have the potential to undermine the conclusions of most downstream analyses. Despite this, little rigorous effort has been made t= o quantify the size of the problem and to identify the commonest sources of error. Here, we use a large data set comprising almost 2000 Antarctic fur seals Arctocephalus gazella genotyped at nine hypervariable microsatellit= e loci to explore error detection methods, common sources of error and the consequences of errors on paternal exclusion. We found good concordance among a range of contrasting approaches to error-rate estimation, our ran= ge being 0.0013 to 0.0074 per single locus PCR (polymerase chain reaction). = The best approach probably involves blind repeat-genotyping, but this is also the most labour-intensive. We show that several other approaches are also effective at detecting errors, although the most convenient alternative, namely mother=96offspring comparisons, yielded the lowest estimate of the error rate. In total, we found 75 errors, emphasizing their ubiquitous presence. The most common errors involved the misinterpretation of allele banding patterns (n =3D 60, 80%) and of these, over a third (n =3D 22, 36= .7%) were due to confusion between homozygote and adjacent allele heterozygote genotypes. A specific test for whether a data set contains the expected number of adjacent allele heterozygotes could provide a useful tool with which workers can assess the likely size of the problem. Error rates are also positively correlated with both locus polymorphism and product size, again indicating aspects where extra effort at error reduction should be directed. Finally, we conducted simulations to explore the potential impa= ct of genotyping errors on paternity exclusion. Error rates as low as 0.01 p= er allele resulted in a rate of false paternity exclusion exceeding 20%. Err= ors also led to reduced estimates of male reproductive skew and increases in = the numbers of pups that matched more than one candidate male. Because even modest error rates can be strongly influential, we recommend that error rates should be routinely published and that researchers make an attempt = to calculate how robust their analyses are to errors. ******************************** C R. Harington; R L. Ross; R W. Mathewes; K M. Stewart; O Beattie. 2004. = A late Pleistocene Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) from Courtenay, British Columbia: its death, associated biota, and paleoenvironment. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, vol. 41, no. 11, pp. 1285-1297 ********************************* W Meyer; T Matzke. 2004. On the development of the deciduous teeth in the common seal (Phoca vitulina). Mammalian Biology, vol. 69, no. 6, pp. 401-= 409 ******************************* Bryan F. J. Manly. 2004. Using the bootstrap with two-phase adaptive stratified samples from multiple populations at multiple locations. Environmental and Ecological Statistics, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 367-383 Recently the two-phase adaptive stratified sampling design proposed by Francis (1984) has been extended by Manly et al. (2002) for situations wh= ere several biological populations are sampled simultaneously, and where this= is done at several different geographical locations in order to estimate population totals or means. The method uses the results from a first phas= e sample to decide how best to allocate a second phase sample to locations = and strata, in order to maximise a criterion (based on estimated coefficients= of variation) that measures the accuracy of estimation for population totals= , for all variables at all locations. One potential problem with this metho= d is bias in the estimators of the population totals and means. In this pap= er bootstrapping is considered as a means of overcoming these biases. It is shown using model populations of Pacific walrus and shellfish, based on r= eal data, that bootstrapping is a useful tool for removing about half of the bias. This is also confirmed from some simulations using artificial data. ********************************* H Rah; B B. Chomel; R W. Kasten; C H. Hew; T B. Farver; E H. Follmann; G = W. Garner; S C. Amstrup. 2005. Serosurvey of selected zoonotic agents in pol= ar bears (Ursus maritimus). The Veterinary Record, vol. 156, no. 1, pp. 7-1= 3 ********************************** ANDR=C9A MARTINS CANTANHEDE; VERA MARIA FERREIRA DA SILVA; IZENI PIRES FA= RIAS; TOMAS HRBEK; STELLA MARIS LAZZARINI; JOS=C9 ALVES-GOMES. 2005. Phylogeogr= aphy and population genetics of the endangered Amazonian manatee, Trichechus inunguis Natterer, 1883 (Mammalia, Sirenia). Molecular Ecology, vol. 14, = no. 2, pp. 401-413 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:23:56 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Tegner Award applications due Fri, Jan 28th (fwd) APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 28TH. Marine Conservation Biology Institute is embarking on the third year of the Mia J. Tegner Memorial Research Grants in Marine Environmental History and Historical Ecology. To date MCBI has awarded 17 grants, each $6000 and below (http://www.mcbi.org/Advancing/Advancing.htm#mia). This program provides funding for high-quality, results-oriented research projects in the areas of marine environmental history and historical ecology. To our knowledge, this is the first dedicated program for funding research in this neglected and important area of study. This grants program is dedicated to the memory and scientific legacy of Mia J. Tegner, a marine biologist from Scripps Institution of Oceanography who lost her life in January 2001 while carrying out research in the waters of Southern California. Dr. Tegner's primary research focused on the ecology of kelp forest communities. She studied the ecology and restoration of abalone populations in southern California, and her long time series of observations made significantcontributions to the scientific understanding of the effects of ocean climate on nearshore ecosystems. Dr. Tegner was a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her work, her dedication to the field of marine biology and her contribution to a seminal paper on historical ecology, was the inspiration for creating this program to both insure Dr. Tegner's legacy and honor her memory. Applications are due by January 28, 2005. Please view additional details and application guidelines at: http://www.mcbi.org/Advancing/Tegner_grant_announcement%202004.htm. -------------------- Sara Maxwell Program Assistant Marine Conservation Biology Institute 15805 NE 47th Court Redmond WA 98052 USA 425.883.8914 425.883.3017 (fax) www.mcbi.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:36:19 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: job posting - operations manager (fwd) Immediate Opening: Operations Manager Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur is seeking a full-time Operations Manager. This person is responsible for managing the comprehensive, day-to-day operations of the Care Center. He/she will coordinate, oversee and participate in the husbandry and rehabilitation of all marine mammals in conjunction with and as advised by the veterinary team. He/she will oversee and train part-time staff and volunteers, be responsible for operating and maintaining the water filtration system, be responsible for maintaining the facility, and keep records associated with all duties. He/she will assist the Care Center Director with activities of MAR3INE (the Care Center's non-profit support organization) and perform other assigned duties as required. He/she will also interface with governing agencies, collaborative partners, and the media. The position requires a self-motivated person to perform many diverse activities associated with the duties listed above. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a strong background in the sciences, experience with marine mammals, and paid supervisory experience with volunteers and part-time staff . He/she should have proven ability to affectively coordinate and oversee teams of people with varying skill levels who may care for a variety of marine mammals in an emergency-room type setting. The candidate should be willing and able to work weekends and/or holidays. The ideal candidate should also have good written and verbal communication skills, as well as superior ability to relate to a variety of people and organizations. The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur provides equal employment opportunities to all of our employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. If you require special accommodation to complete the recruitment process, please let us know. Please apply in writing by providing a cover letter, resume, and professional references to: Jackie Jaakola, Director Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur 3601 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Or by email: jackjaak(\)aol.com No phone calls, please. This position will be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is found. For general information about the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur, please refer to MAR3INE's website at www.mar3ine.org. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:40:00 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Field courses in social structure and behaviour of the bottlenose (fwd) Dear All! The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) and the non-profit=20 association "Accademia del Leviatano" would like to announce it's next=20 field courses in social structure and behaviour of the bottlenose=20 dolphin in the Sardinia Island (Italy): The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Courses Since 1991, the =93Accademia del Leviatano=94 has supported the=20 internships of numerous students. Some of them have become steady=20 collaborators and researchers of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research=20 Institute (BDRI). The BDRI project carries out boat-based=20 photo-identification surveys on the North-East coast of Sardinia. This=20 research is designed to provide an understanding of the population=20 characteristics of Sardinia dolphins.Interested applicants should=20 correspond by email to: If you would like to apply for a research course with the Bottlenose=20 Dolphin Research Institute please check these guidelines carefully: 1) Send the BDRI an email with the application form duly completed,=20 inquiring about the possibility of working with us. Be specific about=20 research interests and period of participation. It is very useful to=20 be informed about the BDRI's background, research interests and=20 publications and point out ways that interests interface. 2) Although the internships are primarily targeted to university=20 students, it is open to anyone with a deep interest in the practical=20 aspects of dolphin research. Previous experience with dolphin research=20 is not required. Instead, enthusiasm, and interest in research and=20 conservation issues are necessary. An excellent knowledge of English=20 is not necessary to participate in internship programmes with the=20 BDRI. 3) Role of Interns: they will help in many aspects of data collection,=20 but always under the supervision of the Researcher. Volunteers receive=20 training instructions thorough practical training sessions in Sardinia=20 before going into the field. There may be as many as 6 interns during=20 a single week of research, but no more than 6 people will be working=20 with the researcher or participating in a survey at any one time. Our=20 volunteer procedures are the same we have been following since the=20 initiation of the Bottlenose Dolphin Project in 1999. =20 Volunteer Tasks Include: a. Interns will assist the researcher by photographing dolphin dorsal=20 fins to aid with individual identifications. b. An intern will record environmental data at the dock and in the=20 vicinity of dolphins (environmental data collection will include the=20 following tasks to be assigned to different volunteers: depth=20 determination, wind speed determination, water and air temperature=20 determination, and salinity determination. All data collected will be=20 told to a data tape-recorder.) c. An intern will record all dolphins sighting information on a data=20 tape-recorder or data sheet including location name, latitude and=20 longitude, photographs taken of dolphins, total number of animals, and=20 number of calves, initial behaviour, field times, and direct dolphin=20 observation time. They will also record any pertinent comments=20 regarding the encounter as noted by the Researcher. d. A volunteer will determine latitude and longitude by using a Global=20 Positioning System receiver and keep track of all relevant times. e. A volunteer will record group activity patterns during behavioural=20 surveys. f. A volunteer may videotape dolphin encounters. g. Volunteers will assist in unloading and cleaning all equipment, as=20 well as transcribing and analyzing data, reviewing dorsal fin photos=20 and data entry at the field station. =20 4) Twelve courses are offered during the 2005 springtime field season: >From April to June 2005, every week. The price is 350.- EURO one week and 600 Euro two weeks including=20 dolphin watching research excursions,accommodation, full training=20 program, scientific supervision, donation to B.D.R.I. & a certificate=20 of attendance. The journey to and from the field base (Golfo Aranci -=20 Sardinia) is not included in the prize. 5) BDRI interns participating in field work activities are normally=20 asked to contribute to all aspects of the research programme,=20 including the upkeep of materials, house- or boat-keeping, cooking,=20 cleaning, etc. 6) All data originating from the work done by interns in collaboration=20 with BDRI are entirely the property of BDRI & Accademia del Leviatano.=20 In case of presentation of the data during a scientific conference or=20 in any other public context, authorship (including main author and=20 co-authors) is entirely the BDRI team decision. "Personal=20 communication", "BDRI unpublished data", and similar ways of=20 presenting data collected and analyzed by others are acceptable only=20 if the persons involved have approved such citations. Written=20 authorization may be required at the BDRI advisor. 7) Space is limited in the field base. There are two rooms shared by=20 3-4 internships. Bring only the necessary gear, as there will be=20 little storage space in the room. Bedding is not furnished; bring your=20 own blanket/sleeping bag. The BDRI don=92t provide bathroom towels,=20 beach towel, soap, shampoo etc. =20 9) People working and living together into a research project creates=20 an unusual social/work environment. In this environment, other wise=20 minor incidents can gain great importance. Be aware that your own=20 feelings may intensify during the courses and try to keep things in=20 perspective. If you have difficulty working with someone, feel=20 threatened see the Chief Researcher. It is of utmost importance to the=20 Scientist that volunteers and researchers are comfortable and happy =20 working and living in the field base. They want to know of a problem=20 as soon as it arises so they can help resolve the issue and prevent an=20 exacerbation of the problem. =20 10) BDRI interns should sign a statement where they accept the=20 research and working conditions taking full responsibility for the=20 risks. Moreover, the volunteer is in charge of providing an insurance=20 that covers the risks of the student itself when engaged in the field=20 work.=20 Bruno D=EDaz L=F3pez Research Biologist / Marine Zoologist Chief Researcher The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute V.Armando Diaz N=BA4 07020 Golfio Aranci (SS) Italy http://www.geocities.com/B_D_R_I B_D_R_I(\)yahoo.com =20 Email contact address: B_D_R_I(\)yahoo.com _____________________________________________ Publications in conjunction with the work of the B.D.R.I & Leviathan=20 Academy: 1. D=EDaz L=F3pez, B., Marini, L.. and Polo, F., 2001. =93Evolution of a=20 bottlenose dolphins population in the Noth-Eastern waters of Sardinia=20 (Italy)=94. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Conference European=20 Cetacean Society. Rome, 6 =96 10 May 2001. 2. D=EDaz L=F3pez, B., Marini, L.., Polo, F. and Brovelli, M., 2001.=20 =93Behaviour ecology study of bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus=20 (Montagu, 1821) along north-eastern coast of Sardinia=94. Talk presented=20 at the =935=BA Convegno Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarughe Marine=94= .=20 6 =96 9 December. Comune di Monte Argentario (GR), Italy.=20 3. D=EDaz L=F3pez, B., Marini, L.., Polo, F. and Brovelli, M., 2001. =93F= ast=20 ferries influence on the bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus=20 (Montagu, 1821), presence and social structure in waters of=20 north-eastern Sardinia=94. Poster presented at the =935=BA Convegno=20 Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarughe Marine=94. 6 =96 9 December.=20 Comune di Monte Argentario (GR), Italy.=20 4. D=EDaz L=F3pez, B., Marini, L.., Polo, F. and Brovelli, M., 2001.=20 =93Photo-Identification of bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus=20 (Montagu, 1821), in waters of north-eastern Sardinia=94. Poster=20 presented at the =935=BA Convegno Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarugh= e=20 Marine=94. 6 =96 9 December. Comune di Monte Argentario (GR), Italy.=20 5. Polo, F; D=EDaz L=F3pez, B.; Marini, L. & Brovelli, M., 2002. =93Fast=20 ferries influence on the bottlenose dolphin presence and social=20 structure in waters of North-eastern Sardinia=94. In: European Research=20 on Cetaceans-16 (Ed.PG.H Evans) Proc. 16th Annual Conference European=20 Cetacean Society. Univ. Liege, April 2002. Belgium. 6. D=EDaz L=F3pez, B.; Marini, L.; Polo, F. & Brovelli, M., 2002. =93=20 Photo-identification of bottlenose dolphin in waters of north-eastern=20 Sardinia=94. In: European Research on Cetaceans-16 (Ed.PG.H Evans) Proc.=20 16th Annual Conference European Cetacean Society. Univ. Liege, April=20 2002. Belgium. _____________________________________ The non-profit association "Accademia del Leviatano" is registred and=20 based in Rome. The objectives of the association are conservation, research and=20 education in order to protect cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea. =20 =09 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:09:53 -0000 Reply-To: kev.robinson(\)crru.org.uk From: "Dr. Kevin Robinson" Subject: Cetacean Training Courses in Scotland ------ The CETACEAN RESEARCH & RESCUE UNIT (CRRU) announces its 2005 training courses on cetacean research and conservation in the outer Moray Firth, N= E Scotland. These courses are intended for anyone looking to gain active, hands-on experience in cetacean research and conservation work. Led by an accomplished team of marine mammal biologists, the course will alternate between field data collection and practical experiences at sea, rescue protocols for live-stranded whales and dolphins, and theoretical seminars= on all aspects of cetacean biology, research, conservation and management. A= s you learn and apply the principles of field research design during your participation in the CRRU's on-going field studies, you will gain a perso= nal understanding of the issues which drive the research, rescue and conservation activities of this established European whale and dolphin organisation. The courses will run from May to Oct at a cost of 650 GBP (approx 935 Eur= os; 1,220 USD) for 12 days (commencing on a Sunday and terminating on a Thursday). This will cover you for all your accommodation and food costs, full equipment needs, and all other associated costs in the field during your stay with us. For further details, including a full list of available dates please visi= t www.crru.org.uk/research/trainingprogramme.htm or email: mailbox(\)crru.org= .uk __________________________________________________ The Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit is a recognised Scottish Charity dedicated to the understanding, welfare, conservation and protection of cetaceans in UK waters through scientific investigation, environmental education, and the provision of professional veterinary assistance to sic= k, stranded and injured individuals. Since 1997, some 350 volunteers and students have assisted the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit - through shor= t courses, project placements and organised workshops - in the study of cetaceans in NE Scottish waters. Recent publications by the CRRU in 2004 include: Culloch, R.M. (2004). Mark recapture abundance estimates and distribution= of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) using the southern coastline of = the outer Moray Firth, NE Scotland. M.Sc. thesis. University of Wales, Bangor. pp. 85. Tetley, M.J. (2004). The distribution and habitat preference of the North Atlantic minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata acutorostrata) in the southern outer Moray Firth, NE Scotland. M.Sc. thesis. University of Wale= s, Bangor. pp. 110. Eisfeld, S.M. & K.P. Robinson (under review). The sociality of bottlenose dolphins in the outer southern Moray Firth: implications for current management proposals. European Research on Cetaceans 18. Whaley, A.R. & K.P. Robinson (under review). The southern outer Moray Fir= th in NE Scotland as a potential =93safe area=94 candidate for the harbour p= orpoise (Phocoena phocoena L.). European Research on Cetaceans 18. Sandoe, J.A.T., J. Barnett, C. McPherson & K.P. Robinson (under submissio= n). Infectious diseases associated with marine mammal rescue: clinical, microbiological features and risk reduction. The Lancet. ____________________________________________________ Dr. Kevin Robinson kev.robinson(\)crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (CRRU) P.O. Box 11307 Banff AB45 3WB SCOTLAND Tel: +44 (0)1261 851696 Email: mailbox(\)crru.org.uk Website: www.crru.org.uk Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC 035473 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:42:39 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Post-doctoral research opportunities for marine mammal population (fwd) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking=20 candidates to fill two post-doctoral research positions in Charleston,=20 SC. Proposed research will focus on the development of models and=20 statistical methods for quantifying exposures and assessing risks of=20 chemical and biological toxins on marine mammal populations. Successful=20 candidates will have a doctoral degree in biometry, biostatistics,=20 quantitative ecology, wildlife epidemiology, or a related field. Ph.D.=92= s=20 from other fields with analytical or modeling experience will also be=20 considered. Knowledge of Bayesian statistics, risk analysis methods or=20 spatially-explicit population models will be considered a plus. The=20 positions are for one-year with potential for second year renewals.=20 Applicants should send curriculum vitae, names and contact information=20 for three references, and a brief statement of research interests to Dr.=20 Lori Schwacke, NOAA/CCEHBR, 219 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412=20 or email to Lori.Schwacke(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:46:47 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: ECS Conference - deadline for early registration (fwd) Dear all, The 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society will take place in La Rochelle, France, between April 2-7, 2005, and will be hosted by the University of La Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins Centre de Recherche sur les Mammiferes Marins, Institut du Littoral et de l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chize, CNRS. The deadline for early registration is *February 4th*. Please visit the conference web site for registration instructions : http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs2005/ecs_2005.htm The theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS AND FOOD : FROM ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" Workshops Here is a list of the workshops that will be organized before and after the conference. Please contact the principal convenors for further information. Sat. 2 April 2005: *Europhlukes *(=BD day); Peter Evans (peter.evans(\)zool= ogy.ox.ac.uk) and Ruben Huele Sat. 2 April 2005: *Stranding Networks* (1 day ); Paul Jepson (paul.jepso= n(\)ioz.ac.uk), Thierry Jauniaux and Vincent Ridoux Sun. 3 April 2005: *Bay of Biscay* (1 day); Dylan Walker (bsp02c(\)bangor.ac.uk ) and Vincent Ridoux Sun. 3 April 2005: *Ziphiids and Active Sonar* (1 day); Peter Tyack ptyack(\)whoi.edu) and Peter Evans Sun. 3 April 2005: *Ethics* (1 day ); Michel Andr=E9 (michel.andre(\)upc.es) and Laila Sadler Thu.7 April 2005: *Tursiops* (1 day ); Simon Ingram (s.ingram(\)ucc.ie) Pet= er Evans Thu. 7 April 2005: *Necropsy* (=BD day); Thierry Jauniaux (jauniaux(\)ulg.b= e), Cristina Beans, and Willy Dabin 3 more workshops are suggested (on *Diet analysis */ *Pingers */ *Wind farms*) but still need confirmation. Please visit our website in a few weeks time to have the final list... Any request can be addressed to : ECS2005(\)univ-lr.fr ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 02:40:00 GMT From: "Robin W. Baird" Subject: volunteer internships with Cascadia Research, Olympia, Washington Opportunity for volunteer interns Cascadia Research is a non-profit research and education organization based in Olympia, Washington. Interns are sought to work on a number of projects, including long-term research studies of humpback, blue, and gray whales (primary goals examination of distribution, movements, stock structure, and abundance), killer whales (primary goal examining feeding habits of individuals in the "southern resident" population), and Hawaiian odontocetes (primary goals examination of stock structure, diving behavior and abundance). Interns would assist with aspects of the field work, photographic identification of individual animals, and data compilation. Interns would spend about 50% of time assisting with matching of photographic identifications, 25% assisting with field work (including potential for some longer cruises), and 25% other office tasks. Depending on time of year, interns would also assist with responding to strandings of whales and pinnipeds. Interns would be responsible for housing and meals in Olympia, although travel and meals would be covered during longer field expeditions. Having a car would be beneficial to participating in some field activities. Interns would be expected to work full time for a period of about 3-4 months. Prior to applying please check out the Cascadia web site, which includes more details on the internship program and includes a complete list of Cascadia's publications Applications by e-mail only. Please include information on background and experience, when you would be available, attach an electronic copy of your resume, and include names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references. Applications for humpback, blue and gray whale internships should be sent to Lisa Schlender Applications for killer whale and Hawaiian odontocete internships should be sent to Robin Baird Internship start dates for killer whale and Hawaiian odontocete work are April 2005 and August/September 2005 only. ======================================== Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue Olympia, WA 98501 USA http://is.dal.ca/~whitelab/rwb/robin.htm http://www.cascadiaresearch.org e-mail: rwbaird(\)cascadiaresearch.org or rwbaird(\)dal.ca ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 07:28:11 +0000 From: Wendy Szaniszlo Subject: responses regarding aggressive sea lions and surfers ------ Thank-you to all who responded to my request for information relating to=20 managing aggressive sea lion interactions with surfers. As promised, I ha= ve=20 compiled a summary of the comments received. While I received a number of messages from individuals who were intereste= d=20 in the results of this search, and from a few individuals who had persona= l=20 experiences with close encounters in the surf with sea lions, little=20 information was received from researchers. It appears that very little is= =20 known about sea lion behavior in the water, particularly when in the=20 presence of surfers. Of interest was the description of similar behaviors= =20 that individuals observed when experiencing close encounters with sea lio= ns=20 in the water: half of those who shared their experiences perceived the=20 behaviors as aggressive while the others perceived the same behaviors as=20 non-aggressive (=91play). REQUEST I have been undertaking sea lion research in Pacific Rim National Park=20 Reserve (PRNPR), BC Canada for the past four years, with particular focus= on=20 disturbance of sea lions by viewing activities. Recently the Park has bee= n=20 receiving reports of surfers being harassed by Steller sea lions. Althoug= h I=20 have literature on pinnipeds being disturbed by vessels, I have not come=20 across any information of humans (particularly surfers) having aggressive= =20 encounters with sea lions in the water. Have you any information regardin= g=20 such aggressive behavior between surfers and sea lions and recommendation= s=20 for management? Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has several wildlife management program= s=20 in place aimed to protect wildlife and to ensure visitor safety and=20 enjoyment. At this time we have little information to educate visitors ot= her=20 than to recommend that they exit the water. Recently the frequency and le= vel=20 of aggression has increased to a point that injury has become a concern. The haulout off Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a=20 year-round haulout for Steller sea lions. All reports of sea lion harassm= ent=20 have been (based on descriptions given) by sub-adult males. It is not=20 possible to know whether it is the same individual animal(s) aggressing=20 surfers. Any information would be appreciated to help Park staff make decisions th= at=20 would help protect sea lions and keep visitors safe. RESPONSES RECEIVED =B7 Sea lions have been known to harass divers, including biting fins and= head=20 hoods. =B7 There have been issues with California sea lions with divers off the = coast=20 of California near Monterey. The sea lions =91roared=92 and blew bubbles = in the=20 face of divers. This was interpreted as territorial behavior. Some divers= =20 were bitten. =B7 One frequent surfer in California had two encounters he considered=20 aggressive and was barked at once. When this person taught surfing, one o= f=20 his students was harassed and bitten by a sea lion. =B7 Another surfer in California had a California sea lion approach close= ly,=20 circle, behave as if it would bite each time she took a stroke, and then=20 followed her. =B7 One diver who has filmed Steller sea lions underwater for 15 years ha= s had=20 =91hundreds=92 of close encounters including =91mouthing=92 of himself an= d his gear.=20 Not once was he injured but one bite punctured his dry suit. He also=20 experienced Stellers swimming rapidly towards him, blowing bubbles and=20 veering off at the last moment. He interpreted the behavior as playful an= d=20 being curious. =B7 Experience diving in a display facility with sub-adult male Californi= a sea=20 lions included =91buzzing=92 divers and knocking them over without actual= =20 contact, brushing the divers, as well as biting and pulling on fins and=20 dive equipment. This was considered aggressive play. Confrontation by the= =20 divers seemed to encourage the sea lions=92 activity while distraction se= emed=20 to work to re-direct them. =B7 Another diver had interactions with California sea lions at Race Rock= s and=20 Clover Point, BC. They seemed curious and would approach closely and mout= h=20 the dive equipment. Sometimes the sea lions would rapidly swim toward the= =20 diver, aggressively on one occasion, and veer off at the last moment. =B7 National Marine Fisheries Service in California has received complain= ts=20 from the public regarding aggressive California sea lions =96 primarily o= n=20 land. Management protocols are in place for these situations should they=20 arise. =B7 Sub-adult males could be =91testing=92 themselves and targeting surfe= rs to=20 show dominance. =B7 One individual who has surfed at Long Beach, PRNPR, and in Oregon has= had=20 different experiences with different species of pinnipeds. This person=92= s=20 experience is that Steller sea lions are aggressive and =91right in your=20 face=92. They approach surfers, =91growl=92, and bump and push. They swim= close,=20 circle and come back again. Harbor seals and California sea lions are not= =20 aggressive. Rather, this person=92s experience with California sea lions = is=20 that they seem inquisitive and that this species tends to lose interest=20 quickly. =B7 There have been increasing interactions in New Zealand between people= and=20 a recolonizing population of sea lions (mostly young males). People have=20 been chased on land and in the water and there have been several incident= s=20 of sea lions =91playing=92 with surfers and divers. =B7 It is not normal for Steller sea lions to approach within 10 feet of=20 people. It is normal however, for young sea lions to be curious about thi= ngs=20 that move or appear different to them. They will raise the upper part of=20 their bodies out of the water to get a better look at objects and pack=20 together while swimming and keep their attention focused on anything=20 unsettling to them. Older animals tend to avoid people and lose interest=20 quickly. =B7 It is most likely that a few individuals are habituated and the behav= ior=20 is =91play=92. =B7 It is unlikely a sea lion will bite unless the animal is provoked (to= uched=20 or grabbed). RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED =B7 Try to determine if this is a seasonal phenomenon =B7 Leave the water if you feel uncomfortable =B7 Negative reinforcement is not recommended =B7 Limit surfing activities (location, areas of entry into the water and= exit=20 out of the water), particularly during the pupping and breeding season wh= en=20 males tend to be more aggressive. =B7 Daily observations should be made to determine the scale of the issue= (is=20 it one sea lion, a specific age class or the local population?), and whet= her=20 the incidents are occurring during a particular time of day =B7 Contact sea lion trainers to better understand behavior and postures=20 exhibited in the water =B7 Hold the surf board leash up to prevent inadvertent collision (and=20 subsequent dragging). =B7 One surfer finds keeping a low profile when California sea lions are = in=20 the distance prevents attracting their interest. If the sea lions are clo= se,=20 avoiding eye contact seems to result in loss of interest as well. =B7 Caution that hitting or pushing a sea lion might elicit an aggressive= =20 response from the animal. =B7 Educate surfers, swimmers and visitors on how to respond to sea lions Sincerely, Wendy Szaniszlo Pacific Rim National Park Reserve wendysza(\)hotmail.com ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 18:06:31 -0500 From: "McLellan, William" Subject: SEAMAMMS conference announcement The University of North Carolina , Wilmington announces that the dates for the 2005 SEAMAMMS (Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium) will be March 18-20, 2005. Registration forms, accommodations and other information can now be found on the SEAMMAMS website (\) www.uncw.edu/seamamms William A. McLellan Biological Sciences & CMS University of North Carolina at Wilmington 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 mclellanw(\)uncw.edu 910-962-7266 ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 08:23:27 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Internships (fwd) The Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for spring/summer 2005 internships working with stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea otters. These positions are unpaid. Program Description: The Stranding Department Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of marine mammal behavior and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Interns will be responsible for covering the animal hotline and rotating the o/c pager. Interns will also coordinate rescue and triage response throughout The Center's 600-mile rescue range. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in marine mammal rescues and releases. In addition, interns will be required to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen cleaning) for all on-site pinnipeds. Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment and assorted miscellaneous tasks. Intern Responsibilities and Qualifications: The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 years of age or older, with an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Interns must be able to work for a minimum of 3 months, 4 days a week, at least 30 hours per week. Work schedule must be flexible and may include weekends and holidays. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. Successful applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, Excel and Filemaker Pro. All applicants should be in good general health, as the internship position requires a fair amount of physical activity. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume that includes the names of three references, and a cover letter detailing interests, experience, housing accommodations, and availability. Please forward all application materials to the following address: The Marine Mammal Center Attn: Erin Brodie Marin Headlands (GGNRA) 1065 Fort Cronkhite=20 Sausalito, California 94965 Or via email to: BrodieE(\)tmmc.org There is some flexibility on the start date of each position, with the earliest start date of March 14 and the last available internship beginning July 1. All applications are due no later than February 18, 2005. Initial phone interviews will be conducted during the last week of February. Intern applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the first of March. Celebrating its 30th year in 2005, The Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of ill and injured marine mammals, and to research about their health and diseases. Volunteers and staff have treated more than 10,000 California sea lions, elephant seals, porpoises, and other marine life. The Center uniquely combines its rehabilitation program with scientific discovery and education programs to advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and conservation. www.marinemammalcenter.org Erin Brodie Stranding Coordinator The Marine Mammal Center 1065 Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, Ca 94965 phone: 415-289-7371 fax: 415-289-7376 email: brodiee(\)tmmc.org ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 08:27:31 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Pinniped Ecologist, Oregon State University (fwd) The Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station and Department of Fisheries and Wildlife invites applications for a 12 month, tenure ktrack Assistant Professor position with specialization in pinniped research and marine mammal management issues. The appointee will develop and maintain an externally funded research program, interact with faculty and resource agency colleagues, advise and mentor graduate students, and support the activities of the highly successful Marine Mammal Program. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Essential qualifications: Ph.D. in Wildlife, Ecology, Zoology, or related field; record of scholarship and oral communication skills. Preferred qualifications: record of extramural funding; experience in public education and outreach; commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. For full consideration, apply by 25 March 2005 by sending letter of interest, CV, and names with contact information for three references. Applications may be emailed to carol.cole(\)oregonstate.edu or mailed to Carol Cole, Job # 001-2159, HMSC, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365, USA. See full position announcement at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE. Carol Cole Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 (541) 867-0230 Fax: (541) 867-0345 ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 20:33:29 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: position opening: Oregon Aquarium MAMMALOGIST Oregon Coast Aquarium is seeking applications for a mammalogist. The position is responsible for all aspects of the care and training of the Aquarium's marine mammal collection, care of their exhibits, interactions with and presentations to Aquarium visitors. Three years experience with pinnipeds is required and sea otter experience is desirable. Knowledge of and ability to use operant conditioning is required. A degree in biology or zoology related field is required. SCUBA diving certification is required. Knowledge of and ability to use computers and standard, commonly accepted computer programs is required. Ability to work under limited supervision, both independently and in a team environment is essential. Five years public aquarium experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. The position is full time with benefits. Send an Aquarium application and resume to: The Oregon Employment Department, PO Box 10, Newport, OR 97365. Aquarium applications may be obtained by email from 250(\)emp.state.or.us Application packets must be received no later than March 1, 2005. Interviewing and hiring may be completed before March 1, 2005. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer Judy M. Tuttle Curator of Marine Mammals Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road Newport, Oregon 97365 541-867-3474 extension 5322 jmt(\)aquarium.org ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:52:47 -0900 Reply-To: anlsc1(\)uaa.alaska.edu From: Lance Clark Subject: new publication The below article has been recently published. Lance S. Clark, Jason P. Turner, and Daniel F. Cowan. 2005. Involution of Lymphoid Organs in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) From the Western Gulf of Mexico: Implications for Life in an Aquatic Environment. The Anatomical Record 282A(1):67-73. PDF's and/or hardcopy reprints are available. Please email your request to lance.clark(\)uaa.alaska.edu and indicate which type you would like (PDF or hardcopy reprint). Cheers, Lance S. Clark University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Biological Sciences Science Building, Room 233 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 voice: 907-786-4776 fax: 907-786-4607 email: lance.clark(\)uaa.alaska.edu ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:18:06 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New 'Dolphin Space Programme' post (fwd) Ellie Dickson Scottish Manager WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Email: ellie.dickson(\)wdcs.org Dolphin Space Programme Project Officer This post will work with conservation and development agencies plus key commercial operators to develop a sustainable dolphin watching industry in the Moray Firth. In particular the post will promote and drive forward an ambitious programme of work under the auspices of the Dolphin Space Programme an accreditation scheme which encourages people to watch how they watch and to respect the dolphins need for space. For a full job description, visit [ http://www.wdcs.org ]www.wdcs.org This post is jointly funded by WDCS & Scottish Natural Heritage. It will be based at WDCSs Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay, Moray, UK. Funding has been secured for 2 years. This is a part-time post (3 days per week). Salary: 18-22,000 pounds sterling pro rata. Applications: Application forms can be downloaded from www.wdcs.org or sent by post (by calling WDCS) on 00 44 1249 449500. Please quote job ref: marmam/dsp Applications can be submitted by email to hr(\)wdcs.org or by post to: Sian Hamilton, Human Resources, WDCS, Brookfield House, 37 St Pauls St, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 1LJ, UK. Closing date for applications is 4pm (UK time) on 17th February 2005. Interviews will be held at the Wildlife Centre on Tuesday 8th March. WDCS is a registered charity: number 1014705 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:24:10 -0800 From: Scott Veirs Subject: Undergraduate research opportunity: orca acoustics Explore the Pacific Northwest and sail through beautiful marine ecosystems. Practice being a scientist and a leader. Analyze environmental problems and act to solve them. Gain 18 science credits. Join Beam Reach, a sustainability science school focused on the marine environment (http://beamreach.org/). This spring (March 28 - June 5), we will study orcas, acoustics, and sustainable technology in the San Juan Islands. Our curriculum guides you through the design of your own research project during 5 weeks of training in marine biology and oceanography at the Friday Harbor Laboratories. Then your dynamic teachers help you conduct your research during a 5-week voyage sailing with the whales. Available instruments include a fixed hydrophone array, boat-based hydrophones, and ROV-mounted active sonar. We will also study the humans who affect and assess the orcas. Come meet local community members, observe the development of the recovery plan for a high-profile threatened species, and experience sustainable technologies that can reduce human impacts on the whales. Then collaborate with your 5 classmates to plan and realize a service project that mitigates an acoustic impact on the orcas. Contact: Dr. Scott Veirs (scott(\)beamreach.org, 206-251-5554) This research opportunity is part of an academic study-away program. Participation requires application, acceptance, and tuition payment. Beam Reach is affiliated with the Colorado College orca vocalization and localization (OVAL) project [2004 conference presentations available upon request]. Beam Reach courses are accredited by the University of Washington. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:52:12 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Special 10th issue : Open CALL FOR PAPER (fwd) 3D MODELLING 2005 Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 of May 2005 - PARIS Special 10th issue Open CALL FOR PAPER First deadline 20 of February 2005 Since 1996, you know Numerisation 3D, Human Modelling and SCANNING The name of this event is now 3D MODELLING 2005 Together in the same place in Paris one exhibition and three conferences: 1. 3D MODELLING 3D Solid Digitising & Image processing: State of the Art: CAD and 3-D data acquisition technologies (3-D digitising, X-ray tomography, image-based strategies) and range data processing (3-D point clouds), Special session 1 on industrial computer tomography and spectral analysis, 4D image processing Special session 2 on increased reality, enhanced vision system in automotive and aerospace Extended Application review; Inspection and control, cad-compare (point cloud-based, feature-based); reverse engineering RE (rapid surface reconstruction, feature recognition, CAD-driven RE); product development, conceptual design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, virtual en vironments, architecture, civil engineering, cultural heritage, insurance and accident reconstruction, forensic medical, 2. 3D HUMAN 3D Human Digitising & Modelling State of the art on Human body scanning devices, Motion Capture and advanced measuring methods. Human-System-Interfaces Session 1 Anthropometry, anatomic modelling, Human databases, military and clothing applications Special session 2: Biometry and Access Control Special Session 3: Ergonomy, posture prediction, simulation and virtua virtual reality Special Session 4: Richmedia, dummies, clones and avatars, web 3D, dynamic cultural heritage visit 3. 3D MEDICAL 3D Medical Scanning, Modelling and Imaging A new high-level applicative conference for physicians=92 engineers and doct ors: data acquisition, image processing, interventional imagery, surgical application, and biomedic al engineering Session 1: 4D Softwares, image-guided surgery Session 2 Biomedical Volumetric visualisation: from rapid prototyping to virtual reality Session 3; Biomedical accidentology New provisional technical committee: Professor Claire LARTIGUE- LURPA- ENS CACHAN PARIS XI University - FR Dr Laura DEKKER 3d Imaging Consultant, UK Dr Sabine ROTH-KOCH FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTES IPA, Germany Dr Herv GUILLEMOT- LAB Accidentology, and Biomcanic LAB of PSA RENAULT -FR Pascal LERAY Consultant, France J M SURVILLE LECTRA System Dr Farid TAHA Hospital Center Amiens France Professor Philippe MERLOZ-CHU A.MICHALLON, France Coordinator: Karol Ruel, Harbour Conferences karol(\)numerisation3d.com Call for papers Version 2 January 2005 The all information on www.numerisation3d.com ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:54:33 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: NZ Dept. of Conservation Marine Mammal Action Plan - new link to (fwd) A recent posting (pasted below) alerted subscribers to the fact that the New Zealand Department of Conservation Marine Mammal Action Plan had recently become available via the Departments website. It has been brought to our attention that the link that was supplied in the previous posting may have been ineffectual for some readers due to an automatically inserted line break within the link. Some of you may have been unable to access the PDF because of this. The link has been provided again below. http://www.doc.govt.nz/Conservation/001~Plants-and-Animals/003~Marine-Mammal s/The-marine-mammal-action-plan.pdf . If the link has once again been truncated by a line break you should be able to remedy this simply by deleting the break to automatically rejoin the link. If you are still having problems the document can be accessed through the Departments web site www.doc.govt.nz (conservation > plants and animals > marine mammals). Apologies for any inconvenience, Helen McConnell Marine Conservation Officer Marine Conservation Unit, Department of Conservation PO Box 10-420, Level 5, 53 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New Zealand Telephone (04) 471 3062, VPN 8062 Fax (04) 471 3041 email: hmcconnell(\)doc.govt.nz ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 09:33:11 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Position: Chair in Marine Renewable Resources (fwd) The Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Marine Renewable Resources. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake research pertaining to the assessment, management, and sustainability of marine biological resources. Individuals interested in ecosystem modelling, population dynamics, resource modelling, predator-prey dynamics, and/or food-web dynamics are particularly encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in individuals who integrate mathematical theory and modelling with empirical work. The preferred applicant will have a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and an excellent record in research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an innovative research programme supported by external funding and to contribute to the department's commitment to excellence in teaching. The Canada Research Chair (CRC) programme was established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to foster world-class research excellence. All CRC appointments are subject to approval by the Faculty of Science, Dalhousie University, and by the CRC programme in Ottawa, details of which can be found at http://www.chairs.gc.ca. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, copies of three representative papers, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the following address: Dr Jeffrey Hutchings, Chair, Marine Renewable Resources CRC Search Committee, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4J1 Canada; Telephone: (902) 494-2687; FAX: (902) 494- 3736; email: Jeff.Hutchings(\)Dal.Ca. Applications for the position will be considered until 1 March 2005. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:14:40 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: ACCOBAMS newsletter (fwd) Dear List, The Secretariat of ACCOBAMS is pleased to announce that a new issue of FINS, the ACCOBAMS newsletter, is now available online, as a downloadable pdf, from the following URL : http://www.accobams.org/newsletter/index.htm Should you encounter any difficulties in downloading FINS, the Secretariat will be happy to send to you a pdf file as an email attachment. FINS 1(2), 2004. Table of contents: a.. Editorial b.. Cetacean conservation and "Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management" (Peter Corkeron) c.. Interactions between killer whales and the bluefin tuna fishery in the Strait of Gibraltar (Renaud de Stephanis) d.. Conservation Plan for short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean (Giovanni Bearzi) e.. News from the Secretariat f.. News from the Scientific Committee g.. News from Range States - Special from Slovenia h.. Short News i.. In memory of Bill Watkins (G. Notarbartolo di Sciara) j.. Book review (G. Notarbartolo di Sciara) k.. Calendar of events If you want to be cancelled from our mailing list, please reply to this email by placing in the Subject line : FINS/Cancellation. The Editorial Board of FINS would like to thank for all the contributions received and remind that all new inputs and/or suggestions from your side are highly welcome. Enjoy your reading! Marie-Christine Van Klaveren, Editor, FINS ACCOBAMS Secretariat Jardin de l'UNESCO, Les Terrasses de Fontvieille, MC-98000 Monaco Tel: +377 9315 8010/2078 - Fax: +377 9315 4208 e-mail: accobams(\)accobams.net; mcvanklaveren(\)accobams.net ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:54:42 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Fluctuating Asymmetry Research (fwd) Funded Graduate Positions Recently, conservation biologists have been investigating the usefulness of a relatively new tool, fluctuating asymmetry (FA), for assessing the impact of environmental and genetic stresses on populations. One of the main advantages of FA is its increased sensitivity relative to other bioindicators. If effective, this tool could allow biologists to monitor populations and make recommendations before a severe problem arises, often without the high cost of other solutions. I have a number of funded FA projects available for graduate students interested in obtaining their MS degree at American University. Study subjects include marine mammal and endangered species. The projects combine FA data with other measures of population health to determine, on a species-by-species basis, whether FA can be used to identify stressed populations before detrimental population decline occurs. Funded positions include tuition, stipend and, if desired, hourly wages for work as a TA. Basics research support is also provided. If interested please contact Cathy Schaeff, schaeff(\)american.edu. Additional information about the MS program ( http://www.american.edu/cas/bio/programs_media/ms.html) and the department (http://www.american.edu/cas/bio/deptprofile.html) is available online. Cathy Schaeff Department Chair American University Washington, DC 20016 ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 11:59:22 -0500 From: Lori Schwacke Subject: Post-doctoral research opportunities for marine mammal population risk assessment ------ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking=20 candidates to fill two post-doctoral research positions in Charleston,=20 SC. Proposed research will focus on the development of models and=20 statistical methods for quantifying exposures and assessing risks of=20 chemical and biological toxins on marine mammal populations. =20 Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in biometry,=20 biostatistics, quantitative ecology, wildlife epidemiology, or a=20 related field. Ph.D.=92s from other fields with analytical or modeling=20 experience will also be considered. Knowledge of Bayesian statistics,=20 risk analysis methods or spatially-explicit population models will be=20 considered a plus. The positions are for one-year with potential for=20 second year renewals. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, names=20 and contact information for three references, and a brief statement of=20 research interests to Dr. Lori Schwacke, NOAA/NOS/CCEHBR, 219 Fort=20 Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412 or email to Lori.Schwacke(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 20:31:26 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Workshop on Marine Mammal Research and Ethics, ECS 2005 La (fwd) Marine Mammal Research and Ethics: An European Cetacean Society Strategy to Establish an Ethical Advisory Committee (EAC) Sunday 3 April 2005, ECS 19th Conference, La Rochelle, France Michel Andre (michel.andre(\)upc.es) & Laila Sadler (lsadler(\)rspca.org.uk) There is a growing interest among societies (that study animals), to study species. The principles of an ethical policy encompass the philosophy of optimal use of animals. This means optimising not just the quality of data obtained, but also improving welfare and reducing suffering of the animals used in the research and minimising the actual number of animals required to obtain meaningful results. Additionally, wherever feasible, alternatives to animal use are encouraged. This philosophy is enshrined in the principles of Reduct Reduction, Refinement and Replacement. Laws exist in many countries to regulate the use of live animals in research , however laws frequently set only minimum standards for care and welfare. Societies such as ECS therefore help to promote progress: improvement in techniques to reduce impacts on animals. This can be facilitated through information exchange between members, and through guidance from an ethical committee formed by the Society. Generally speaking, ethical committees are designed to operate within a utilitarian framework * they are there to advise on best practice, not to mandate standards nor be punitive. The Society can benefit from having an EAC in a number of ways: * the EAC forms a line of protection for researchers by handling difficult questions put to them (for example, from the media). * the EAC additionally protects the scientific field, by helping to advise against bad practice and to dissociate members from bad research that may occur elsewhere (for example by putting out a statement from the Society). * any mammal-based society without an ethical position (and/or committee) may be left behind in the scientific world. Ultimately, as animal welfare considerations and technology both evolve, the role of the EAC is to act as advisors (and protectors) of the Society's members. This workshop will debate the pros and cons of establishing an ECS Ethical Advisory Committee (EAC) through invited lectures, chaired sessions and dis- cussions with the objective of determining its value to, and its function within, the society. We invite interested speakers to send an abstract of their communication before February the 25th. RSPCA has contributed funds towards this workshop to ensure the fee for participants is very low, hoping that this will encourage attendance by a wide- range of ECS members. With kind regards, Michel Andre and Laila Sadler *********** ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 20:34:30 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Watershed Research Internship in Maine (fwd) MERI Announces Watershed Research Internship Position Available April 200= 5 The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), a nonprofit organizat= ion based in Blue Hill, Maine, is recruiting to fill a Watershed Research Internship position for the field season 2004. This is a full-time positi= on requiring a commitment from mid-April through October.=20 MERI is a scientific research and education organization dedicated to understanding the impacts of environmental pollutants on marine wildlife = and human health, and to interpreting this information to a broad public. Current projects include a watershed initiative, including a water qualit= y monitoring study, and a long-term ecotoxicological investigation of contaminant levels and biomarkers of effect in Gulf of Maine seals.=20 This is an excellent opportunity for an individual working toward a caree= r in marine ecology, environmental and natural sciences, or chemistry to ga= in practical experience in the field and in the lab. The ideal candidate wil= l possess a personal interest in the marine environment and a commitment to the mission of the organization.=20 Primary Job Responsibility This position will involve assisting the Research Department with the implementation of a water quality monitoring project. Primary responsibilities will include water sample collection, water chemistry analysis in the field and in the lab, data entry and background literatur= e research. Additional duties may include assisting with marine mammal fieldwork and research dissemination/outreach activities. Job Description: =20 =95 Conduct fieldwork, including sample collection and processing =95 Assist with sample preparation and analysis in the lab =95 Assist with data entry and updating of laboratory records and logs=20 =95 Conduct literature searches, review articles, gather and organize existing and historical data on the watershed =20 =95 Assist with preparation of result summaries, reports, fact sheets and presentations using Power Point =95 Attend community watershed meetings, represent the organization in the community, distribute informational materials and perform other community outreach duties as assigned=20 =95 Articulate and promote the MERI mission to the public=20 =95 Perform other duties relating to the organization's goals and mission as required=20 Reports to: Research Director and Research Staff Qualifications Applicants should possess a BA or BS degree in marine ecology, environmen= tal sciences, marine sciences, chemistry or a related major (Juniors and Seni= ors may also apply), and have field and laboratory experience as well as good writing skills and basic statistics skills. Applicants must be able to ad= apt to a changing work environment, and at times, be available to work nights= , weekends, and holidays. =20 Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Exce= l, SPSS (or equivalent) and Adobe Photoshop required; photography, ArcGIS, a= nd graphics (Quark) experience desirable. Must possess a valid driver=92s li= cense and a good driving record. =20 Time Requirements: April 11th - October 28th. Full-time (40 hours/week); additional hours to be agreed upon by employee and Director.=20 Compensation: Stipend and housing in Blue Hill available. =20 Application Deadline: March 20, 2005=20 To Apply: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit by e-m= ail or mail a CV with your updated r=E9sum=E9 and names and contact informati= on of three references to:=20 info(\)meriresearch.org Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 Tel: (207) 374-2135 Fax: (207) 374-2931 Website: www.meriresearch.org MERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer >=20 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 15:56:13 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Awards of free licenses for Raven acoustics software (fwd) Announcing awards of free licenses for Raven sound analysis software Raven ("http://birds.cornell.edu/raven") is a software application for the acquisition, visualization, measurement, and analysis of acoustic signals. Raven has been developed by the Bioacoustics Research Program (BRP) at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to provide a powerful, user-friendly research and teaching tool tailored to the needs of biologists working with acoustic signals. BRP plans to award a small number of free licenses for Raven to researchers in the field of animal bioacoustics. These awards are intended to make Raven available to investigators for whom the standard $400 license fee would be prohibitive, such as researchers in developing countries and graduate students without access to large research grants. Awards may be for basic research on the functions, mechanisms, development, or evolution of animal acoustic communication systems, or for conservation-oriented applied research. To apply, please send email to raven_awards(\)cornell.edu. Your application should include the following information: 1. Your name, the name of the institution or organization with which you are affiliated, and your position (e.g., graduate student, faculty, staff, etc.) 2. A brief description (no more than 500 words) of your proposed research and how you would use Raven in your work. If you are selected for an award, this description of your work, or excerpts thereof, may be used by BRP (with attribution to you) on its website or in other publications. 3. An explanation of the financial need for this award. List all sources of funding for your research already available, and (separately) other funds for which you have applied or expect to apply in the next three months. This section of your application will be confidential and will be seen only by the award selection committee. 4. A statement that, if selected, you agree (a) to provide BRP with a photograph of yourself that may be used on the BRP website, and (b) to provide at least one update to BRP within a year of the award date on scientific progress made using Raven. Applications should be submitted no later than 6 May 2005. Awards will be announced by 3 June 2005. Award decisions will be made by a committee of BRP scientists and software developers on the basis of scientific merit and financial need. Raven was developed with the support of the National Science Science Russ Charif Bioacoustics Research Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 USA PHONE: 607-254-2408 FAX: 607-254-2460 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:53:42 -0500 From: John Boden Subject: Ambergris I would appreciate a response from anyone who may be able to assist with a positive identification of ambergris. John Boden jboden(\)elderissues.com ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 23:53:25 +0200 From: Cecilia Passadore Subject: photo cameras on board ------ Dear MARMAM editors, A month ago, we wrote to you the followig letter but we didn=B4t see it p= ublished. Please if you can=B4t publish it, notice us because we are waiting for th= e suggestions to continue with our work. Thanks in advance, Dear all;=20 We are working in the National Direction of Aquatic Resources (DINAMA) wi= th scientific onboard watchers of the longline fisheries of the South Atlant= ic Ocean based in Uruguay. The main task of the watchers is to register the characteristics of the capture (mainly tuna, swordfish and sharks) but th= ey also collect information about other species that interact with the fishe= ries, including seabirds, turtles and cetaceans.=20 Thanks to the information provided by them we were able to obtain 9 years data of the presence of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in open waters of th= e South Atlantic Ocean, which otherwise it would be impossible to accede fo= r us. We present that work in the last RT (11=BAReuni=F3n de Especialistas = en Mam=EDferos Acu=E1ticos de Am=E9rica del Sur y 5=BA Congreso de la Socied= ad de Mam=EDferos Acu=E1ticos) that was held last September in Ecuador. Now we are planning to expand our research and with the good willing of the watchers we pretend to obtain the maximum possible information about all the cetacean species of the open waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. In order to do that we are providing them with identification book-guides and we also want to register the sightseeing photographically, in order to make them more sure and if it is possible to photo identify mainly kil= ler whales. So we want to know if somebody had worked in that kind of conditions (ope= n water, with fishermen activities onboard, salinity, etc.) and what kind of camera can you recommend us to use. Than you for helping,=20 Cheers, Cecilia Passadore & Mar=EDa Szephegyi Proyecto ODAS / Cet=E1ceos Uruguay Please send responses and any suggestions to: proyectoodas(\)adinet.com.uy cecipass(\)adinet.com.uy ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 12:40:02 -0700 From: "Jason T. Fisher" Subject: Research Internships Available in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia ------ Posted by: Jason Fisher reply to: whalelab(\)office.geog.uvic.ca SEACR =96 The Society for Ecological And Coastal Research, a non-profit organization, currently has spaces open for 2-week or 4-week summer marin= e=20 research internships starting June 2005. SEACR works in conjunction with=20 scientists and researchers from the University of Victoria in beautiful=20 British Columbia, Canada. The research site is situated in wild and breathtaking Clayoquot Sound, o= n=20 Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Interns will have the opportunity to=20 assist with a variety of ecological and coastal marine research projects,= =20 learn highly valuable field research techniques and data management skill= s,=20 and contribute to important marine ecological research. Currently, we are conducting research on linkages between nearshore and=20 offshore Pacific marine ecosystems. Our Gray Whale Research Project focus= es on=20 assessing the spatial distribution of gray whales in relation to prey den= sity=20 amongst the many coves and inlets that dot the Pacific shoreline. Gray wh= ale=20 site fidelity, habitat use, and foraging ecology are also key components = to=20 this research. In conjunction with this research, our Sea Otter Research=20 Project examines sea otter spatial distribution in relation to urchin and= =20 bivalve abundance, coastal topography, and killer whale occurrence. Toget= her=20 with studies of kelp distribution and amphipod dynamics, we are identifyi= ng=20 key linkages between these species and their roles in the ecology of the=20 nearshore region. Clayoquot Sound is nestled among coastal old-growth forests and is home t= o a=20 variety of coastal marine fish, birds, and mammals. This wilderness regio= n is=20 populated by tufted puffins, oystercatchers, gulls, bald eagles, river ot= ters,=20 sea lions and sea otters, harbor porpoise, killer whales, gray whales, an= d=20 humpback whales. Black bears forage in the intertidal zone and are often= =20 visible from the boat. For complete details of the research projects, living conditions, application form and payment options please visit our web site: http://office.geog.uvic.ca/dept/whale/seacr-home.html Please feel free to post or distribute this message to those who might be interested. Jason T. Fisher Mammal Ecology Research Scientist Alberta Research Council PhD Candidate University of Victoria tel: 250.389.1084 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 19:48:28 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New killer whale predation paper (fwd) To the Marine mammal community, A new paper concerning killer whale predation and potential impacts on marine mammal populations has been published in the recent issue of Ecology: T.M. Williams, J.A. Estes, D.F. Doak, and A.M. Springer (2004) Killer appetites: Assessing the role of predators in ecological communities. Ecology 85(12), 3373-3384. This paper was presented as part of the opening plenary session at the Greensboro Society of Marine Mammalogy meeting, December 2003. In it we provide an analysis of the metabolic requirements of killer whales, and how and why their high nutritional demands can have profound impacts on the prey community. Best Regards, Terrie M.Williams Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Center for Ocean Health- Long Marine Lab University of California- Santa Cruz, CA 95060 williams(\)biology.ucsc.edu (831)459-5123 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:06:48 -0800 From: Judy Tuttle Subject: Job vacancy MAMMALOGIST Oregon Coast Aquarium is seeking applications for a mammalogist. The position is responsible for all aspects of the care and training of the Aquarium's marine mammal collection, care of their exhibits, interactions with and presentations to Aquarium visitors. Three years experience with pinnipeds is required and sea otter experience is desirable. Knowledge of and ability to use operant conditioning is required. A degree in biology or zoology related field is required. SCUBA diving certification is required. Knowledge of and ability to use computers and standard, commonly accepted computer programs is required. Ability to work under limited supervision, both independently and in a team environment is essential. Five years public aquarium experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. The position is full time with benefits. Send an Aquarium application and resume to: The Oregon Employment Department, PO Box 10, Newport, OR 97365. Aquarium applications may be obtained by email from 250(\)emp.state.or.us Application packets must be received no later than March 1, 2005. Interviewing and hiring may be completed before March 1, 2005. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer Judy M. Tuttle Curator of Marine Mammals Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road Newport, Oregon 97365 541-867-3474 extension 5322 jmt(\)aquarium.org ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:31:53 -0500 Reply-To: tara(\)dolphins.org From: Tara Morris Subject: Employment Opportunity -- DolphinLab Summer Instructor at Dolphin Research Center, Grassy Key, FL Please post the following employment opportunity to MARMAM subscribers Thank you, Tara Morris Human Resources Coordinator Dolphin Research Center Grassy Key, FL drc-hr(\)dolphins.org www.dolphins.org Dolphin Research Center Twenty Years of Teaching...Learning...Caring...for Marine Mammals and the Environment We Share. ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ The Education Department of Dolphin Research Center (DRC) currently has one temporary full-time opening for a DolphinLab Summer Instructor from May 9 through August 31, 2005. DRC is a not-for-profit education & research facility located on Grassy Key, Florida, & home to 16 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and 2 California Sealions. DolphinLab, a seven-day program, surveys a wide range of knowledge, theories and ongoing research concerning dolphins, the marine environment and related issues. More information about the facility and the DolphinLab program can be found at http://www.dolphins.org. Requirements: (a) Responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed individual who demonstrates excellent "team player" skills. (b) Excellent presentation/public speaking skills. (c). The ability & desire to work with a variety of people on a regular basis is a must, especially youth. (d) Must be available to work flexible hours (e) have a clean driving record. (f) Computer experience is helpful. (g) A college degree and teaching experience is preferred, but not required. Duties: (a) Teach seminars and/or workshops. (b) Coordinate student activities. (c) Monitor dolphin observation and activities with the students. (d) Transport students in a 15-passenger van. (e) Assist with program development and evaluation. (f) Assist in preparation of pre-class and post-class activities and paperwork (g) Receive, handle and/or route telephone and email inquiries. (h) Assist with the processing of information requests. (i) Assist with resource and equipment maintenance (j) Help direct the activities of volunteers assigned to the Education Department. E-mail resumes to drc-hr(\)dolphins.org. Closing date for the position is March 31, 2005. ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 15:42:34 -0500 From: PWDolphin Subject: 2005 RFP Announcement Please post or distribute...... 2005 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR DOLPHIN RESEARCH IN FLORIDA The Protect Wild Dolphin Program supports research for scientific projects that involve the conservation of wild dolphin populations in Florida waters. Research projects can involve collection, analysis, and archival of scientific data. A list of topics eligible for support is noted in the 2005 Request for Proposals (RFP), see downloads section, www.protectwilddolphins.org. The award limit per project is $100,000. Collaborative proposals are encouraged. The deadline for receipt of proposals will be 4 April 2005. Limited support (up to $10,000 per institution) is also available for reimbursement of stranding expenses. The deadline for receipt of reimbursement requests will be 1 December 2005. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 23:39:36 +0100 From: Jan Herrmann Subject: Contents: Marine Mammal Science Vol 21(1) ------ Dear all, Marine Mammal Science Vol 21(1) has the following table of contents. By clicking the following link you are guided to Allen Press, where you can find Abstracts and contact information: http://www.cetacea.de/mms/21_1.html Users of the Papyrus Bibliography System (for Mac and DOS/Windows) can download the references with abstracts and contact information from http://www.cetacea.de/mms. The Papyrus Bibliography System is now FREE: http://www.researchsoftwaredesign.com Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann ------ Marine Mammal Science Vol. 21(1) ------ Carlstr=F6m, J. 2005. Diel variation in=20 echolocation behavior of wild harbor porpoises.=20 Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 1-12. Lennert-Cody, C.E. and M.D. Scott. 2005. Spotted=20 dolphin evasive response in relation to fishing=20 effort. Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 13-28. Fripp, D. 2005. Bubblestream whistles are not=20 representative of a bottlenose dolphin's vocal=20 repertoire. Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 29-44. Laidre, K.L. and M.P. Heide-Jorgensen. 2005.=20 Winter feeding intensity of narwhals (Monodon=20 monoceros). Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 45-57. Whitehead, H. 2005. Genetic diversity in the=20 matrilineal whales: Models of cultural=20 hitchhiking and group-specific non-heritable=20 demographic variation. Marine Mammal Science=20 21(1): 58-79. Durban, J.W. et al. 2005. Multisite=20 mark-recapture for cetaceans: Population=20 estimates with Bayesian model averaging. Marine=20 Mammal Science 21(1): 80-92. Parrish, F.A. et al. 2005. Foraging of juvenile=20 monk seals at french frigate shoals, Hawaii.=20 Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 93-107. Udevitz, M.S., C.V. Jay, and M.B. Cody. 2005.=20 Observer variability in pinniped counts:=20 ground-based enumeration of walruses at haul-out=20 sites. Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 108-120. Ferguson, S.H., I. Stirling, and P. McLoughlin.=20 2005. Climate change and ringed seal (Phoca=20 hispida) recruitment in western Hudson bay.=20 Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 121-135. NOTES Mate, B.R. et al. 2005. Movements and dive habits=20 of a satellite-monitored longfinned pilot whale=20 (Globicephala melas) in the northwest Atlantic.=20 Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 136-144. Wright, A.J. 2005. Lunar cycles and sperm whales=20 (Physeter macrocephalus) strandings on the north=20 atlantic coastlines of the british isles and=20 eastern canada. Marine Mammal Science 21(1):=20 145-149. Sim=E3o, S.M. and S.C. Moreira. 2005. Vocalizations=20 of a female humpback whale in Arraial Do Cabo=20 (RJ, Brazil). Marine Mammal Science 21(1):=20 150-153. Lander, M.E. et al. 2005. Implantation of=20 subcutaneous radio transmitters in the harbor=20 seal (Phoca vitulina). Marine Mammal Science=20 21(1): 154-161. Mellish, J.E. and S.J. Iverson. 2005. Postpartum=20 dynamics of reproductive hormones in gray and=20 hooded seals. Marine Mammal Science 21(1):=20 162-168. Estes, J.A. et al. 2005. Continuing sea otter=20 population declines in the Aleutian archipelago.=20 Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 169-172. BOOKS (without additional information on the Allen Press Homepage) Benoit-Bird, K.J. 2005. BOOKS: Echolocation in=20 Bats and Dolphins, J. A. Thomason, C. F. Moss,=20 and M. Vater, eds. ISBN 0-226-79599-3. University=20 of Chicago Press, Chicago. 2004. 604 pp. Cloth=20 $115. Paper $45.=20 (http://www.press.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/hfs.cgi/00/15267.ctl).=20 Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 173-174. OPINION (without additional information on the Allen Press Homepage) Bowen, W.D. 2005. From the Editor: Reflections=20 with comments on the collection and analysis of=20 data. Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 178-183. Anonymous. 2005. Guide for Authors. Marine Mammal Science 21(1): 184-188. --=20 Jan Herrmann Vorlesungsreihe Wal und Mensch +----> http://www.cetacea.de ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:54:37 +0000 From: Dylan Walker Subject: Invitation to attend ECS Bay of Biscay Workshop II ------ Bay of Biscay Cetacean Research and Conservation Workshop II Hosted by Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) & Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins (CRMM) Introduction The hosts would like to invite you to attend the forthcoming workshop ent= itled =93Bay of Biscay Cetacean Research and Conservation Workshop II=94, which= will take place on Sunday 3rd April 2005 (the day before the forthcoming European Cetacean Society Conference), in La Rochelle, France. Following on from t= he success of the first workshop, held at the European Cetacean Society=92s = 17th Annual Conference, March 2003 (see proceedings), this full-day event will= focus once more on current marine mammal research in the region, the coordinati= on of future research, and the priorities for conservation. This email is also intended as a call for abstracts for those wishing to give a presentation during the workshop (see below).=20 WORKSHOP ITINERARY Presentations Part 1.=20 The organisers will consider abstracts from researchers wishing to give s= hort (15 minute) presentations on a wide range of research projects specific t= o marine mammals in the Bay of Biscay. Priority will be given to those abst= racts that demonstrate the relevance of their work to conservation.=20 Coffee Break Presentations Part 2.=20 Presentations are invited from researchers working in the Bay of Biscay i= n fields which are complimentary to marine mammal science, including oceanography, fisheries research and seabird ecology.=20 Lunch Part 3. Workshop Groups Participants will break into workshop groups to discuss current prioritie= s as ascertained in the first workshop, including:=20 1. Standardising data collection and combining datasets.=20 2. The production of two publications reviewing the status of marine mamm= als and the effects of anthropogenic processes upon them within the region.=20 3. The development of a joint research programme. Summary and AOB. End Attendance and costs Attendance costs have yet to be defined. Details of the cost of attending= will be sent to attendees when the final number or attendees is known. Attenda= nce to the workshop is limited to 50 people so early booking is recommended. To = apply for a place at the workshop, please send an email with your contact detai= ls and a very brief description of why the conference is of interest to you, to workshop(\)orcaweb.org.uk Submission of abstracts Abstracts for presentations for part 1 or part 2 of the workshop should b= e no longer than 300 words and submitted as a word document no later than Frid= ay 11th March. Abstracts should be emailed to workshop(\)orcaweb.org.uk If you require further information on the workshop, please contact me at = the address below. Regards, Dylan Walker Honorary Chief Executive Officer=20 Organisation Cetacea (ORCA)=20 Registered Charity No: 1098765=20 28 Farrar Road=20 Bangor LL57 1LJ United Kingdom Tel +44(0) 1248 355827=20 Email: ceo(\)orcaweb.org.uk=20 Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) promotes the conservation of the marine envir= onment through research, partnership and education and provides a forum for the enjoyment of whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life. Registered Charity no 1098765 -- This mail sent through http://webmail.bangor.ac.uk ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:18:07 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new papers on heat flux measurements in Steller sea lions (fwd) Two new papers have been published in the February issue of the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology: Willis K, Horning M (2005) A novel approach to measuring heat flux in swimming animals. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, Vol. 315 (2): 147-162. Willis K, Horning M, Rosen DAS, Trites AW (2005) Spatial variation of heat flux in Steller sea lions: evidence for consistent avenues of heat exchange along the body trunk. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, Vol. 315 (2): 163-175 PDF versions of the papers are available on the website of Elsevier Science (subscription required), or upon request to: LABB(\)tamug.edu Best Regards, Markus Horning ___________________________________________ Dr. Markus Horning Laboratory for Applied Biotelemetry & Biotechnology Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University 5007 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel. 409.740.4541; Fax 409.740.5002 email: horningm(\)tamug.edu http://www.tamug.edu/labb/ ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:27:08 -0500 From: Artie Kopelman Subject: CRESLI Mini-Conference on the Impacts of Offshore Energy Development On Coastal Marine Wildlife CRESLI Mini-conference on the Impact of Offshore Energy Development March 23, 2005 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (\) Dowling College's new Melville facility, 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 350 South., Melville, NY (http://www.dowling.edu/about/directions3.shtm for directions). In light of recent proposals to develop offshore energy facilities (wind farms south of Jones Beach and an LNG terminal in Long Island Sound), CRESLI is organizing a full day mini-conference to take place on March 23, 2005, entitled "Mini-Conference on the Impacts of Offshore Energy Development On Coastal Marine Wildlife." The goal of this mini-conference is to assess the state of our knowledge and to facilitate the formulation and discussion of the questions that need to be asked regarding the environmental impacts of such projects on the following groups: marine mammals, sea turtles, pelagic birds and benthic organisms. We are looking for panelists in each of these areas and would like to know if you are available to participate. We are hopeful that we will a broad array of stake-holders since our audience capacity is 75 individuals and will be open to the public, as well as some invited guests. The place is Dowling College's new Melville facility, located at 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 350 South., Melville, NY The preliminary schedule is as follows: 08:30 AM Registration 09:00 AM Welcome Dr. John T. Tanacredi, Chairman, Department of Earth & Marine Sciences, Dowling College Dr. Artie Kopelman, CRESLI 09:15 AM Impacts on Birds: Scott Johnston (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and Dr. Scott Newman (Wildlife Trust) 10:15 AM Impacts on Pinnipeds: Greg Early (AIS, Inc.) 11:15 AM Impacts on Cetaceans: Sharon Young (Humane Society, US) 12:15 PM NO HOST LUNCHEON BREAK 2:00 PM Impact on Turtles: Dr. Russell Burke (Hofstra University) and Sam Sadove (CRESLI) 3:00 PM Impacts on Benthos: Dr. Robert Cerato, SUNY Stony Brook 4:00 Q and A and Wrap Reservations are required due to limited space, go to http://www.cresli.org/cresli/conf_res.html to register or call 631-244-3352 and leave a message. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopelman(\)optonline.net (all e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one be again." William Beebe ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 19:55:38 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job Announcement - Marine Protected Species Biologist (fwd) Marine Protected Species Biologist (Civilian): U.S. Navy, Norfolk, = Virginia. Professional Development Center (PDC) position for a GS-7/9/11. Must have undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify at GS-7 level. Seeking qualified candidates with educational emphasis in marine species biology and with skills in research, written and oral communication, and ocean acoustics. Experience working with NOAA Fisheries and GIS mapping utilizing ESRI products a plus. This is a training position leading to a permanent working level position with the Navy. Duties would include research for NEPA documents; consultations with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service; preparation of requests for small take authorizations; and project management for research, compliance, or consultation documents. This is not a field biologist position, but there are numerous opportunities for travel. Forward resume and letter of interest to David Noble at william.d.noble(\)navy.mil. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 19:58:54 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code (fwd) Consultations are currently under way to develop the Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching code. We welcome input from all interested parties via the website www.marinecode.org. or direct to info(\)marinecode.org. Thank you Sue Evans Hambrey consulting www.hambreyconsulting.co.uk ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:43:08 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Tursiops Workshop, ECS 2005 (fwd) Workshop organised by the European Cetacean Society and sponsored by ASCOBANS: "How can Science best inform Managers: the role of field studies in the conservation management of European bottlenose dolphin populations" Convenors: Peter G. H. Evans and Simon Ingram To be held at the 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, La Rochelle, France on Thursday 7th April 2005 Background and Objectives: In view of its often coastal habit, bringing it into ready contact with human activities, the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) has been afforded special conservation status on a number of national and international agreements in Europe. Under the EU Habitats & Species Directive (1992), for example, Special Areas of Conservation have been designated for the species in a number of European countries. The international agreements, ASCOBANS and ACCOBAMS, have both recognised the need for special conservation measures for this species. However, despite a number of populations showing a degree of residency, management of the species is constrained by its mobility and our lack of understanding of aspects such as stock structure, movements, and ecological needs. Several research groups around Europe and the Atlantic islands have started field studies on the species (e.g. 25 groups/institutions contributed bottlenose dolphin photo-ID data to the EU funded EUROPHLUKES Project), and our knowledge of various aspects of bottlenose dolphin status, ecology and behaviour in the region has increased greatly in the last decade. Despite this, there are many challenges to address: the extent to which coastal and offshore populations are distinct; the stability of local populations and factors influencing changes in their status, suitable approaches for monitoring population size, status, and life history parameters; and identification of key ecological needs, to name but a few. The purpose of this workshop is to draw together many of the recent findings and establish priority needs with a view to increased collaboration between groups. A proposal for an EU funded TURSIOPS SEAS project will be discussed. PROVISIONAL AGENDA 09:30-09:40 Introduction 09:40-10:20 Population Abundance and Trends 10:30-11:00 Coffee 11:00-11:40 Spatio-temporal Patterns of Distribution and Habitat use 11:40-12:20 Population Genetics and Stock structure 12:20-13:00 Behaviour and Feeding 13:00-14:30 Lunch 14:30-15:10 Acoustics 15:10-15:50 Conservation and Management 15:50-16:20 Tea 16:20-17:50 Discussion session on proposal for "Tursiops Survey of the European Atlantic Seaboard (SEAS)", under EU LIFE Natura 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------- =46or those wishing to attend or offer a talk at this workshop, please contact Peter Evans (peter.evans(\)zoology.ox.ac.uk) and Simon Ingram (s.ingram(\)ucc.ie). There is limited space available and attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis, so you should contact us soon to reserve a place. The deadline for offers of talks is 1st Mar. A programme will be posted to attendees by 5th March, by which time all applications to attend should be received. The ECS 19th Annual Conference is hosted by the University of La Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins, Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins, Institut du Littoral et de l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chiz=E9, CNRS. The general theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS AND FOOD: FROM ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" =46or further information about the conference and for a registration form, please visit the conference web site: http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs2005/ecs_2005.htm Any specific request about the conference can be addressed to: ECS2005(\)univ-lr.fr -- Dr Peter G.H. Evans Sea Watch Foundation 11 Jersey Road Oxford 0X4 4RT, UK Tel: 44-(0)1865-717276 mobile: 0776-556-6102 E-mail: ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:45:21 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Workshop on beaked whale research and sonar, ECS 2005 (fwd) Workshop on "Research priorities to reduce risk to beaked whales from military sonar" Conveners: Peter Tyack and Peter G. H. Evans To be held at the 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, La Rochelle, France on Sunday 3rd April 2005 from 0830-1800 Objective: To review recent discoveries in beaked whale ecology, behaviour, physiology and pathology and, in the light of these, identify research priorities with the immediate goal of minimising beaked whale mortality from military sonar and the longer term prospect of understanding the factors that cause this. The beaked whale workshop at ECS 2002 resolved that there is clear evidence of an association between naval manoeuvres involving mid-frequency sonars and atypical mass strandings of beaked whales. That workshop recommended further investigations into the pathology of such stranded whales and identified an urgent need for behavioural and vocal data from the stranding species. Since then, significant advances have been made in these areas. Reports of emboli in stranded whales combined with distinctive dive profiles from tagged Ziphius cavirostris and Mesoplodon densirostris have fuelled speculation about decompression-related pathologies perhaps linked to strong adverse behavioural responses to sound. Tag data have also provided definitive exemplars of vocalizations from these two species that are the most common in atypical strandings. Such data may provide new insight into the sensitivity of these animals but, and perhaps more importantly, may provide an opportunity for passive acoustic detection. Given the difficulty of detecting beaked whales visually at sea, acoustic detection may offer the best chance for separating beaked whales from potentially harmful sound sources. The purposes of the proposed workshop are (i) to exchange new information on the high-risk species of beaked whales, and (ii) to evaluate where opportunities now exist for both short-term mitigation of mortality and for longer-term studies of risk factors. A focused workshop is envisaged with the presumption that participants are already well-versed in the literature concerning beaked whales and the reported strandings. Emphasis will be placed on new results from recent or current studies and proposals for new studies targeted to resolve gaps in the current knowledge. In particular there will be a discussion of the benefits, risks and ethics of acoustic mitigation, controlled exposure studies with tagged whales, and opportunistic observation studies during future naval operations. -------------------------------------------------- For those wishing to attend or offer a talk at this workshop, please contact Peter Tyack (ptyack(\)whoi.edu) and Peter Evans (peter.evans(\)zoology.ox.ac.uk). There is limited space available and attendance will be on a first come first serve basis, so you should contact Tyack and Evans to reserve your space. The deadline for applications is 15th Mar. A programme will be posted to attendees by 5th Mar. The ECS 19th Annual Conference is hosted by the University of La Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins, Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins, Institut du Littoral et de l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chiz=E9, CNRS. The general theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS AND FOOD: FROM ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" For further information about the conference and for a registration form, please visit the conference web site: http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs2005/ecs_2005.htm Any specific request relating to the conference can be addressed to: ECS2005(\)univ-lr.fr Tentative Agenda for the workshop 08:30 Introduction Introductory statement of the problem, goal of the workshop Summary of recent workshops 09:00 Pathology and physiology Acute pathology findings Chronic pathology findings New strandings and estimates of exposures - Canaries Exposure estimates - Bahamas Physiological risk factors - blood clotting, etc ABR results on stranded beaked whales Review of pathological hypotheses: PTS, resonance, rect. diffusion, DCS Priorities for future strandings, chaired discussion Recommendations 10:30 Coffee break 10:45 Behaviour and Diving Physiology Physiology of breath-hold diving - review Diving Sound production Acoustic behaviour and ecology Residence and distribution from photo-ID Review of behavioural hypotheses: stress, stress-induced DCS Priorities for future directions, chaired discussion Recommendations 12:15 Lunch Sign up for 'Gong show' (see below) 14:00 Mitigation Choice of site for navy manoeuvres Risk Assessment for beaked whales and sonar Visual detection Passive acoustic detection Proposal to assemble reference design and test set for passive acoustics Priorities for mitigation, chaired discussion Recommendations 15:30 New Directions Policy initiatives and research needs Discussion Controlled exposure experiments Discussion New physiological sensors? Discussion Opportunistic observations during manoeuvres - an advanced notification and facilitation system Discussion Ethical considerations in beaked whale research Discussion 17:00 Open discussion of research and mitigation priorities and / or 'Gong show' 6 x 5 min uninvited presentations 17:30 Summary and recommendations -- Dr Peter G.H. Evans Sea Watch Foundation 11 Jersey Road Oxford 0X4 4RT, UK Tel: 44-(0)1865-717276 mobile: 0776-556-6102 E-mail: ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:01:14 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job Announcements (2) (fwd) Job announcement for Two (2) Maine Scientist Positions in Newport News, Virginia Title: Marine Scientist - Mid-Level; Locations: Geo-Marine, Inc., = Newport News, VA ;Contact Address: mhamilton(\)geo-marine.com Website: www.geo-marine.com/careers Announcement: Geo-Marine, Inc., an environmental and engineering = consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Marine Mammal or Sea Turtle Specialist = for its Newport News, VA office. The successful candidate will be = responsible for scientific content on various environmental projects and will = contribute their expertise to the established team of Marine Scientists. Projects include, but are not limited to, marine resource, environmental, and biological assessments in support of NEPA, ESA, MMPA, CZCA, or the MSFCMA/SFA. Responsibilities include: * researching, acquiring, and synthesizing marine mammal/sea = turtle literature and data for environmental reports; * acting as a team leader/principal investigator with = responsibility for specific project/subject areas; * communicating with government, academic, and industry = researchers and scientists; * preparing and giving presentations to clients, colleagues, or = at scientific or military meetings; * participating in project team meetings and attend meetings with third parties/clients as required; * traveling to client locations, project sites, symposia, and = other meetings or other GMI offices as required; and * reviewing and analyzing existing data as necessitated by = projects. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: B.S. or M.S. in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, or other related Marine Sciences discipline with emphasis in coursework and experience related to the study of marine = mammals or sea turtles. An interdisciplinary background integrating living = marine resources and the physical marine environment is essential. Two to five years experience working preferably for, but not limited to, a = regulatory agency, consulting firm, or military environmental group is necessary. Candidates with a bachelor's degree should have additional experience to = be considered. The successful candidate must possess strong technical = writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to = manage multiple tasks concurrently, while functioning in an environment of = changing priorities and time constraints. The successful candidate must also have = an extensive, broad working knowledge of marine mammal and sea turtle life history, distribution, abundance, behavior, and trophic dynamics for all oceans. Although not required, candidates possessing experience with statistics, ESRI GIS, and/or EndNoteT software, scientific SCUBA diving, = marine/aquatic field collections or monitoring, and familiarity with marine regulations/legislation will have the advantage. U.S. Navy experience, particularly with operations or training, is also a plus. EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Full-Time w/ full benefits, available immediately. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should visit the Geo-Marine, Inc. web = site to post their resume and submit an application under the Marine = Scientist, Newport News, VA position: www.geo-marine.com/careers. Candidates must = also submit a scientific writing sample (sole author preferable but first = author designation is also acceptable) to the attention of Martha Hamilton, = Human Resources Manager (mhamilton(\)geo-marine.com). Geo-Marine, Inc. is an = Equal Opportunity Employer. Title: Senior Marine Scientist/Project Manager Location: Geo-Marine, Inc., Newport News, VA Contact Address: mhamilton(\)geo-marine.com Website: www.geo-marine.com/careers Announcement: Geo-Marine, Inc., an environmental and engineering = consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Marine Mammal or Sea Turtle Biologist/Project Manager for its Newport News, VA office. The = successful candidate will be responsible for scientific content on various environmental projects and will contribute their expertise to the Marine Sciences team. Projects include, but are not limited to, marine = resource, environmental, and biological assessments in support of NEPA, ESA, MMPA, CZCA, or the MSFCMA/SFA. Responsibilities include: * Directing and leading project teams, including oversight of the scientific content and approach; * assuming responsibility for project financial and administrative tracking and control as well as labor/resource planning and = implementation; * interfacing with clients, other engineering/environmental firms, regulatory personnel, and in-house resource specialists; * maintaining project documentation and records; * establishing and adhering to project schedules; * researching, acquiring, and synthesizing marine mammal/sea turtle literature and data for environmental reports; * acting as a team leader/principal investigator with responsibility for specific project/subject areas; * communicating with government, academic, and industry researchers and scientists; * preparing and giving presentations to clients, colleagues, or at scientific or military meetings; * participating in project team meetings and attend meetings with third parties/clients as required; * traveling to client locations, project sites, symposia, and other meetings or other GMI offices as required; and * reviewing and analyzing existing data as necessitated by projects. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: M.S. or Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, or other related Marine Sciences discipline with emphasis in coursework and experience related to marine mammals or sea turtles. An interdisciplinary background integrating living marine = resources and the physical marine environment is essential. Three to seven years experience in Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Sciences, working preferably = for, but not limited to, a regulatory agency, consulting firm, or military environmental group. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and = commensurate additional experience will be considered. The successful candidate must possess strong technical writing and editing, organizational, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, while functioning in an environment of changing priorities = and time constraints. The successful candidate must also have an extensive, broad working knowledge of marine mammal or sea turtle life history, distribution, abundance, behavior, and trophic dynamics for all oceans. Although not required, candidates possessing experience with statistics, ESRI GIS, and/or EndNoteT software, scientific SCUBA diving, = marine/aquatic field collections or monitoring, and familiarity with marine regulations/legislation will have the advantage. U.S. Navy experience, particularly with operations or training, is also a plus. EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Full-Time w/ full benefits, available immediately. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should visit the Geo-Marine, Inc. web = site to post your resume and submit your application: = www.geo-marine.com/careers. Candidates MUST submit a scientific writing sample (sole author = preferable but first author designation is also acceptable) with their resume to = the attention of Martha Hamilton, Human Resources Manager (mhamilton(\)geo-marine.com). Geo-Marine, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:04:54 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New papers on marine mammals (fwd) Dear MARMAM editors =20 =20 The following papers on minke whales and seals have recently been publish= ed, and I would appreciate if information about this could be sent throug= h the MARMAM network: =20 Kjeld, J. M., Alfredsson, =C1., =D3lafsson, =D6., Tryland, M., Christense= n, I., Stuen, S., and =C1rnason, A. 2004. Changes in blood testosterone and=20 progesterone concentrations of the North-Atlantic minke whale (Balaenopte= ra acutorostrata) during the feeding season. Canadian Journal of Fisheries = and=20 Aquatic Sciences 61(2): 230-237. =20 Tryland, M., Klein, J., Nord=F8y, E. and Blix, A. S. 2005. Isolation and = partial characterization of a parapoxvirus isolated from a skin lesion of a Wedd= ell seal. Virus Research 108 (1-2): 83-87.=20 =20 Tryland, M. S=F8rensen, K. K. and Godfroid, J. 2005. Prevalence of Brucel= la=20 pinnipediae in healthy hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) from the North=20 Atlantic Ocean and ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from Svalbard. Veterinary= =20 Microbiology 105(2):103-111. =20 =20 =20 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:47:21 +0000 From: fernando ugarte Subject: Call for volunteers in Cardigan Bay, Wales In-Reply-To: ------ Sea Watch Foundation Wales 2005 Marine Research and Education Volunteer Opportunities The Sea Watch Foundation (SFW) is a registered charity that aims to achie= ve=20 better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and= =20 Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations = and=20 the threats they face, and by the regular production of material to educa= te,=20 inform and lobby for better environmental protection. At SWF Wales we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and=20 conservation of the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay, Wales through resear= ch=20 and education. The main purpose of our research is to monitor the marine mammal populati= ons=20 found within Cardigan Bay=92s candidate Special Area for Conservation (cS= AC).=20 We further aim to enhance awareness and understanding of the importance o= f=20 the local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage=20 respect and conservation of the area and its wildlife for future=20 generations. This is carried out through a school education programme, th= e=20 production of interpretational materials and conducting public awareness=20 initiatives. Our work is mainly funded by the Countryside Council for=20 Wales. Volunteers are required from mid April until mid October 2004, with a=20 minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Preference will be given to those who can=20 stay for the whole 6 month period. Volunteers would be based in New Quay,= =20 west Wales and it is possible to obtain part time work in the area if=20 required. We can help to arrange accommodation for all volunteers (approx= .=20 40 - 50GBP per week). Volunteers are responsible for their own travel,=20 accommodation and living expenses. We require research and education volunteers to assist with the various=20 projects taking place this season. Research volunteers will assist collecting and handling data for one or m= ore=20 of the following projects: - A land based study of the bottlenose dolphins and the boat traffic in N= ew=20 Quay Bay. - Boat-based distance sampling surveys for estimating abundance of=20 bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise and grey seals. - Boat-based opportunistic surveys from dolphin-watching trips. - Photo identification of bottlenose dolphins. - Sound recordings of bottlenose dolphins. - Monitoring bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises using T-PODs combi= ned=20 with visual observations. In addition the volunteers may assist in other on-going projects connecte= d=20 to our office. Special skills are not mandatory, but experience working with marine=20 mammals, especially from fields related to our projects, is an advantage. The Main tasks of the education volunteers will include: - Updating sightings records from land and boat based surveys. - Talk to the public on the pier of New Quay about the marine wildlife in= =20 the area and the work being conducted. - Assist with school visits, talks and awareness raising events. - Assist with the research and production of education and interpretation= al=20 materials. - The opportunity to participate in boat and land based fieldwork. Important skills/qualifications for the education volunteers: - A background in marine biology/environmental science etc is desirable. - A background in environmental education and experience working with=20 children is desirable to assist with the education programme. - A strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an=20 advantage. - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Experience working with the public. - Public speaking and IT skills would be useful. - A willingness to work in a conscientious and reliable manner. - Enthusiastic and hard working. To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter (detailing whether you want to work=20 with education or research, relevant experience and specifying when in th= e=20 season you are available and for what length of time) to: Helen Bates (education volunteers) or Fernando Ugarte and Malene Simon=20 (research volunteers) seawatch_volunteers(\)yahoo.co.uk Or: Sea Watch Foundation Paragon House Wellington Place New Quay, Ceredigion SA45 9NP, Wales, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1545 561227 Best wishes, Helen, Malene and Fernando ______________________________ We will attend the next conference of the European Cetacean Society, with= =20 the following presentations: Lamb, J. and Ugarte, F.: The use of visual and acoustic surveys to=20 investigate the effects of boat traffic and environmental variables in th= e=20 presence of bottlenose dolphins in New Quay Bay, Wales Lott, R., Stone, E., Perez, S., Hartley, S., Evans, P.G.H. and Ugarte, F.= =20 Social structure of bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay, Wales Perez, S., Lott, R., Stone, E., Luque, P., Hartley, S., Evans, P., Baines= ,=20 M., Reichelt, M., Baxter, J. and Ugarte, F. Long term site fidelity of=20 bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay, Wales Simon, M., Wahlberg, M., Ugarte, F., McGregor, P. K. and Miller, L. Sound= s=20 of killer whales hunting herring. Ugarte, F., Felce, T., Stone, E., Perez, S., Hartley, S. and Evans, P.G.H= .=20 Abundance of marine mammals in the Cardigan Bay cSAC estimated with dista= nce=20 sampling and photo identification surveys from a small boat. _________________________________________________________________ Last ned MSN Messenger gratis http://www.msn.no/computing/messenger - Den= =20 korteste veien mellom deg og dine venner ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:37:25 +0100 From: Michael Scheer Subject: New publication on human-pilot whale in-water encounters ------ Dear Marmamers, we are happy to announce the publication of the following paper. We have a very limited number of reprints. They are available directly from the authors. Send your request to michaelscheer(\)t-online.de Scheer, M., Hofmann, B., Behr, I.P. (2004). Ethogram of selected behaviors initiated by short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) and directed towards human swimmers during open water encounters. Anthrozo=F6s 17: 244-258. Abstract: In order to establish an ethogram of interactive behaviors initiated by free-ranging short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) and directed to human swimmers, we initiated encounters with non-habituated pilot whale groups during open water encounters southwest of Tenerife, Canary Islands, over two field seasons (1996 and 2001). Human swimmers followed a precautionary set of rules during approaches. Encounter durations ranged from 3-44 min (mean 14.14 =B1 SD 7.62 min; n =3D 35). We describe 11 interactive behaviors and compare them with previously described interactive behaviors reported in the scientific literature on the same and other toothed whale species. In contrast to other researchers focusing on reports of aggressive behaviors initiated by free-ranging as well as captive short-finned pilot whales, we observed with one exception (=93headshake=94) apparently affiliative and non-aggressive behaviors during this study. Several interactive behaviors were found to match descriptions from other researchers observing the same as well as other toothed whale species. During this study swimmers behaved carefully and swimmer number was low. We strongly recommend to follow the code of conduct based upon the methodology described in the paper, e.g., low numbers of swimmers and no contact initiations by swimmers during human-pilot whale interactions, in order to reduce the likelihood of potentially dangerous aggressive interactions. All the best, Michael Scheer Bianka Hofmann Itay P. Behr Project easi Cetacean Field Studies P +49 - (0)421 - 731 87 F +49 - (0)421 - 764 82 michaelscheer(\)t-online.de mscheer(\)uni-bremen.de Am Wall 69/70 28195 Bremen Germany ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:22:40 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job Announcement: Resident Lecturer Positions (fwd) The School for Field Studies (SFS) seeks three enthusiastic, experienced, team-oriented individuals to fill the following open positions: Resident Lecturer, Economic & Ethical Issues in Sustainable Development Center for Coastal Studies, Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, Mexico Resident Lecturer, Tropical Marine Ecology Center for Marine Resources Studies, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies Resident Lecturer, Resource Management Center for Sustainable Development Studies, Atenas, Costa Rica SFS operates five international sites were we have been providing semester & month-long residential programs in environmental education for the last 25 years. SFS engages undergraduate college students in environmental studies and research through university-credit coursework which is accredited by Boston University, USA. If you have a Ph.D. in a related area of study and would like to become part of our residential, academic team delivering our interdisciplinary, experiential education program, please visit our website at www.fieldstudies.org to apply. Our website has detailed information including position descriptions, qualifications, salary, benefits and an organization overview. EOE. Thank you, Angie Cline The School for Field Studies jobs(\)fieldstudies.org ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:23:50 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Updated list of Lighthouse Field Station Publications (fwd) For our 2004 Newsletter, updated list of publications and links to many .pdfs of papers, please check out the Aberdeen University Lighthouse Field Station website at: http:// www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/lighthouse Best wishes, Paul Dr Paul Thompson, Reader in Zoology University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences Lighthouse Field Station George Street, Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8YJ Phone & Fax: 01381600548 Email: lighthouse(\)abdn.ac.uk http:// www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/lighthouse ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:24:34 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New Articles (fwd) >From LISTSERV(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA Mon Feb 14 07:36:48 2005 Received: from UVVM.UVic.CA (uvvm.uvic.ca [142.104.5.6]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j1EFamdM4939856 for ; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:36:48 -0800 Received: by UVVM.UVic.CA (IBM VM SMTP Level 430) via spool with SMTP id 0509 ; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:35:07 PST Received: from UVVM.UVIC.CA (NJE origin LISTSERV(\)UVVM) by UVVM.UVIC.CA (LMail V1.2d/1.8d) with BSMTP id 8151; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:35:07 -0800 Received: from UVVM (NJE origin SMTP(\)UVVM) by UVVM.UVIC.CA (LMail V1.2d/1.8d) with BSMTP id 8149; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:35:07 -0800 Received: from castle.comp.uvic.ca [142.104.5.97] by UVVM.UVic.CA (IBM VM SMTP Level 430) via TCP with SMTP ; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:35:06 PST X-Comment: UVVM.UVic.CA: Mail was sent by castle.comp.uvic.ca Received: from msg-mx2.usc.edu (msg-mx2.usc.edu [128.125.137.7]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j1EFadHm5902544 for ; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:36:44 -0800 Received: from Marine_mammals ([128.125.222.90]) by msg-mx2.usc.edu (Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.1 HotFix 0.08 (built Dec 8 2004)) with SMTP id <0IBW00LYVRCX0J60(\)msg-mx2.usc.edu> for marmam(\)uvvm.uvic.ca; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:36:37 -0800 (PST) Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:36:34 -0800 From: "David S. 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David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org ACEVEDO-GUTIERREZ, ALEJANDRO and SARAH C. STIENESSEN. AQUATIC MAMMALS 30(3):357-362. 2004. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) increase number of whistles when feeding. 0.565 MB ARAI, TERUKO; TOKUTAKA IKEMOTO; AKIKO HOKURA; YASUKO TERADA; TAKASHI KUNITO; SHINSUKE TANABE and IZUMI NAKAI. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 38(24):6468-6474. 2004. Chemical forms of mercury and cadmium accumulated in marine mammals and seabirds as determined by XAFS analysis. 0.211 MB BARNES, DAVID K. A.; NICHOLAS L. WARREN; KAREN WEBB; BEN PHALAN and KEITH REID. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 284:305-310. 2004. Polar pedunculate barnacles piggy-back on pycnogona, penguins, pinniped seals and plastics. 0.207 MB BLOMQVIST, CHRISTER and MATS AMUNDIN. AQUATIC MAMMALS 30(3):345-356. 2004. An acoustic tag for recording directional pulsed ultrasounds aimed at free-swimming bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) by conspecifics. 1.022 MB BROWNE, DEREK. BIOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY 19(4):633-653. 2004. Do dolphins know their own minds? 0.120 MB CLARK, LANCE S.; JASON P. TURNER and DANIEL F. COWAN. ANATOMICAL RECORD PART A-DISCOVERIES IN MOLECULAR CELLULAR AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 282A(1):67-73. 2005. Involution of lymphoid organs in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the western Gulf of Mexico: Implications for life in an aquatic environment. 0.298 MB DANS, SILVANA LAURA; ENRIQUE ALBERTO CRESPO; SUSANA NOEMI PEDRAZA and MARIANO KOEN ALONSO. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 61(9):1681-1690. 2004. Recovery of the South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) population in northern Patagonia. 0.337 MB DE SILVA, AMILA O. and SCOTT A. MABURY. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 38(24):6538-6545. 2004. Isolating isomers of perfluorocarboxylates in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) from two geographical locations. 0.184 MB DEECKE, VOLKER B.; JOHN K. B. FORD and PETER J. B. SLATER. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 69(2):395-405. 2005. The vocal behaviour of mammal-eating killer whales: Communicating with costly calls. 0.421 MB ETNIER, MICHAEL A. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 61(9):1616-1626. 2004. Reevaluating evidence of density-dependent growth in northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) based on measurements of archived skeletal specimens. 0.218 MB FOSTER, GEOFFREY; BARRY HOLMES; ARNOLD G. STEIGERWALT; PAUL A. LAWSON; PETRA THORNE; DOROTHY E. BYRER; HARRY M. ROSS; JACQUELINE XERRY; PAUL M. THOMPSON and MATTHEW D. COLLINS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY 54(6):2369-2373. 2004. Campylobacter insulaenigrae sp nov., isolated from marine mammals. 0.157 MB GAMEL, CHRISTOPHER. M.; RANDALL W. DAVIS; JEREMY H. M. DAVID; MICHAEL A. MEYER and ELISIF BRANDON. AMERICAN MIDLAND NATURALIST 153(1):152-170. 2005. Reproductive energetics and female attendance patterns of cape fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) during early lactation. 0.132 MB HANEY, T. A.; A. O. DE ALMEIDA and M. S. S. REIS. BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE 75(3):409-421. 2004. A new species of cyamid (Crustacea: Amphipoda) from a stranded cetacean in southern Bahia, Brazil. 0.774 MB HARINGTON, C. R.; R. L. M. ROSS; R. W. MATHEWES; K. M. STEWART and O. BEATTIE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES 41(11):1285-1297. 2004. A late Pleistocene Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) from Courtenay, British Columbia: Its death, associated biota, and paleoenvironment. 0.788 MB JEPSON, PAUL D.; PETER M. BENNETT; ROBERT DEAVILLE; COLIN R. ALLCHIN; JOHN R. BAKER and ROBIN J. LAW. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 24(1):238-248. 2005. Relationships between polychlorinated biphenyls and health status in harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) stranded in the United Kingdom. 0.109 MB KALANTZI, O. I.; A. J. HALL; G. O. THOMAS and K. C. JONES. CHEMOSPHERE 58(3):345-354. 2005. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers and selected organochlorine chemicals in grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) in the North Sea. 0.296 MB LAPIERRE, JENNIFER L.; JASON F. SCHREER; JENNIFER M. BURNS and MICHAEL O. HAMMILL. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 207(22):3891-3898. 2004. Developmental changes in cardiorespiratory patterns associated with terrestrial apnoeas in harbour seal pups. 0.171 MB LEHMAN, NILES; DEBRA J. DECKER and BRENT S. STEWART. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 85(6):1215-1224. 2004. Divergent patterns of variation in major histocompatibility complex class II alleles among Antarctic phocid pinnipeds. 0.236 MB LIEBSCHNER, ALEXANDER; WOLF HANKE; LARS MIERSCH; GUIDO DEHNHARDT and MATTHIAS SAUERLAND. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(1):436-441. 2005. Sensitivity of a tucuxi (Sotalia fluviatilis guianensis) to airborne sound. 0.138 MB MADSEN, P. T.; M. JOHNSON; N. AGUILAR DE SOTO; W. M. X. ZIMMER and P. TYACK. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(2):181-194. 2005. Biosonar performance of foraging beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris). 1.839 MB MARINO, LORI; DANIEL W. MCSHEA and MARK D. UHEN. ANATOMICAL RECORD PART A-DISCOVERIES IN MOLECULAR CELLULAR AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 281(2):1247-1255. 2004. Origin and evolution of large brains in toothed whales. 0.294 MB MARINO, LORI; CHET C. SHERWOOD; BRADLEY N. DELMAN; CHEUK Y. TANG; THOMAS P. NAIDICH and PATRICK R. HOF. ANATOMICAL RECORD PART A-DISCOVERIES IN MOLECULAR CELLULAR AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 281(2):1256-1263. 2004. Neuroanatomy of the killer whale (Orcinus orca) from magnetic resonance images. 1.090 MB MCCAFFERTY, D. J.; T. R. WALKER and I. L. BOYD. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 146(1):191-199. 2004. Using time-depth-light recorders to measure light levels experienced by a diving marine mammal. 0.329 MB MOORE, MICHAEL J. and GREG A. EARLY. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 306(5705):2215. 2004. +supplemental information (6pgs) Cumulative sperm whale bone damage and the bends. 0.407 MB NINOMIYA, HIROYOSHI; TOMO INOMATA and HIROSHI SHIROUZU. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL SCIENCE 66(12):1491-1495. 2004. Microvasculature in the terminal air spaces of the lungs of the Baird's beaked whale (Berardius bairdii). 0.169 MB PEREZ-CORTES M., HECTOR; JORGE URBAN R. and PABLO A. LORETO C. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 6(2):133-138. 2004. A note on gray whale distribution and abundance in the Magdalena Bay Complex, Mexico during the 1997 winter season. 0.272 MB RASTOGI, TOOLIKA; MOIRA W. BROWN; BRENNA A. MCLEOD; TIMOTHY R. FRASIER; ROBERT GRENIER; STEPHEN L. CUMBAA; JEYA NADARAJAH and BRADLEY N. WHITE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(10):1647-1654. 2004. Genetic analysis of 16th-century whale bones prompts a revision of the impact of Basque whaling on right and bowhead whales in the western North Atlantic. 0.305 MB SHAPIRO, ARI D.; PETER J. B. SLATER and VINCENT M. JANIK. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY 118(4):447-454. 2004. Call usage learning in gray seals (Halichoerus grypus). 0.468 MB SHELDEN, KIM E. W.; DAVID J. RUGH and ALISA SCHULMAN-JANIGER. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 14(6):1789-1805. 2004. Gray whales born north of Mexico: Indicator of recovery or consequence of regime shift? 0.838 MB SONNE, CHRISTIAN; RUNE DIETZ; ERIK W. BORN; FRANK F. RIGET; MAJA KIRKEGAARD; LARS HYLDSTRUP; ROBERT J. LETCHER and DEREK C. G. MUIR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES 112(17):1711-1716. 2004. Is bone mineral composition disrupted by organochlorines in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus)? 0.625 MB STERLING, J. T. and R. R. REAM. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(10):1621-1637. 2004. At-sea behavior of juvenile male northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus). 1.988 MB STEVICK, PETER T.; A. AGUAYO; J. ALLEN; I. C. AVILA; J. CAPELLA; C. CASTRO; K. CHATER; L. DALLA ROSA; M. H. ENGEL; F. FELIX; L. FLOREZ-GONZALEZ; A. FREITAS; B. HAASE; M. LLANO; L. LODI; E. MUNOZ; C. OLAVARRIA; E. SECCHI; M. SCHEIDAT and S. SICILIANO. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 6(2):109-113. 2004. Migrations of individually identified humpback whales between the Antarctic Peninsula and South American. 0.253 MB THOMAS, GARETH O.; SIMON E. W. MOSS; LILLEMOR ASPLUND and AILSA J. HALL. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 133(3):581-586. 2005. Absorption of decabromodiphenyl ether and other organohalogen chemicals by grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). 0.155 MB WEDEKIN, LEONARDO L.; FABIO G. DAURA-JORGE and PAULO C. SIMOES-LOPES. AQUATIC MAMMALS 30(3):391-397. 2004. An aggressive interaction between bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and estuarine dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) in southern Brazil. 0.614 MB WILSON, JOANNA Y.; ANDREW G. MCARTHUR and JOHN J. STEGEMAN. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 140(1):74-83. 2005. Characterization of a cetacean aromatase (CYP19) and the phylogeny and functional conservation of vertebrate aromatase. 0.326 MB ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:26:22 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marlborough Sounds Dolphin Project request for volunteers (fwd) The Marlborough Sounds Dolphin Project (MSDP) Request for volunteers The MSDP is designed to look at the abundance, distribution and behaviour ecology of bottlenose dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds. The Marlborough Sounds are located at the top of the South Island in New Zealand. Boat based surveys will be conducted in this area for four field seasons. Below is a list of the last two positions to be filled and their dates. Volunteer- July 1st 2005 through September 30th 2005 Volunteer- July 15th 2005 through September 30th 2005 I am looking for volunteers who can commit for one of the 3-month terms. Though the weather will be warm it is very unpredictable and you will need a wide range of clothing. So be sure to bring shorts and t-shirts, a winter jacket, hat and gloves. Housing is available and rent is 500 NZ a month. In addition you will need to have enough money for your travel and food expenses. This project will give its volunteers knowledge of field-based studies, data collection, photo-id and the ability to manoeuvre a 6.0m boat around cetaceans. Please submit a CV and letter of recommendation by May 15th 2004 via email to swtmojo13(\)aol.com. Upon receiving your CV, I will be contacting applicants for a phone interview. We can discuss specifics on the area, weather and other things in more detail at that time. Regards, Monika Merriman M.Sc. Student Coastal Marine Research Group Massey University Marlborough Sounds Dolphin Project P.O. Box 68 Picton, New Zealand cell: 027 542 4831 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 11:04:52 -0500 From: Richard Connor Subject: Ad for posting In-Reply-To: <200502150224.j1F2OYF8095468(\)unix6.uvic.ca> We are seeking four highly skilled research assistants for a 5 month study on the Male Dolphin Alliance Project in Shark Bay, Western Australia. We are examining the relationship between alliance size, stability, habitat, relatedness and reproductive success. Shark Bay is a marine biologist's paradise and the dolphin behavior you will witness is unsurpassed. Because training time will be limited and we (Connor and Krutzen) will not be onsite for the entire study, we need people who are already skilled at handling small motor boats and dolphin photo-identification. Skill at sailing larger (36') catamarans would be a real plus. You will work in teams on two boats, one concentrating on behavior and the other on darting and behavior. Behavioral data will be collected during surveys and focal alliance follows, including 20- minute digital video samples. We seek hard-working, team oriented people who play well with others. We are entirely weather driven and take every opportunity the weather provides, often going offshore early in the morning and coming in after dark. You should be comfortable with standing in a boat for up to 11 hours non-stop while looking for dolphins through binoculars and recording data. We may be stranded onshore for days on end during bad weather. You will also be expected to work endless hours identifying dolphins and entering data into a computer database. You must be available from mid June-November 2005, but exact dates are still uncertain. We will also send you a CD with over 100 male fins and expect to learn to distinguish them before the study. Unfortunately, funds are limited and you would need to get to Shark Bay on your own, but food and living space is provided onsite. If you are interested and have the required experience and skills, please provide a CV and contact information for references and send your application to both Richard at rconnor(\)umassd.edu and Michael at michael.kruetzen(\)aim.unizh.ch until 15-Mar-05. Visit http://monkeymiadolphins.org for more information on dolphin research in Shark Bay, the environs and how to get there. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:36:06 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New book on whale entanglement (fwd) Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen by Tora Johnson ISBN: 0-8130-2797-7 Publisher: University Press of Florida Visit http://www.entanglements.net/ for more information. Entanglements explores the clash of cultures and personalities among fishermen, scientists, and whale advocates struggling to save both the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the livelihoods of thousands of Atlantic coastal families. By most counts, just over 300 of these whales remain in the North Atlantic, and scientists warn that collisions with fishing gear are contributing to their decline. Without pointing fingers or laying blame, Tora Johnson explores every side of the issue. She takes us to sea with fishermen who struggle to stay in business, setting traps and gillnets in the whale's habitat, and with members of the rescue teams who attempt to cut away deadly rope and net from whales in the wild. Weaving their stories and her personal observations into a discussion of the science and history of the conflict, she offers an admirable balance of perceptions, backgrounds, and agendas. Her thoughtful discussion of the plight of fishermen and whales and of the rustrations between fishing communities and conservationists presents an authentic microcosm of the global conflict between human demands on the environment and nature's finite capacity for supporting those demands. We are arranging lectures, readings & interviews for spring & summer 2005 Contact the author at tora(\)entanglements.net or Lynne Johnson Marchant, publicist, at (508) 274-6502 or lynne(\)entanglements.net. Some reviews: "Tora Johnson has a knack for storytelling, but also a sense of balance in her reporting and an evident commitment to truth-telling. In this compelling book, she confronts one of the thorniest, most searing wildlife-human conflicts of the day." -- Randall R. Reeves, chairman, Cetacean Specialist Group of the World Conservation Union "In spite of other responsibilities, I couldn't put the book down. Ms. Johnson...has written a serious, humorous, informative, sad, optimistic, engaging and thought-provoking book that explores the clash of cultures and personalities among fishermen, scientists, whale advocates and agency managers struggling to save both the North Atlantic right whale and the livelihoods of thousands of Atlantic coastal families... The book will stimulate more much-needed outside-the-box discussions on how to manage both fisheries and whales for the benefit of both." -- Hans Neuhauser, Editor, Right Whale News "Johnson guides us through a conflict which has raged for over 400 years. With ease the reader is introduced to the personalities and struggles that tie two of nature's strongest-willed creatures together, the fishermen and the whale." -- John Pappalardo, Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association, Chatham, Massachusetts Tora Johnson Geographic Information Systems Laboratory College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 (207) 288-5015 ext. 374 tjohnson(\)coa.edu tora(\)entanglements.net ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:45:06 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: ASM Leopold and Hornaday Awards - 2nd call for nominations (fwd) NOMINATIONS FOR THE ALDO LEOPOLD AND WILLIAM T. HORNADAY CONSERVATION AWARDS In 2002, the American Society of Mammalogists established 2 new conservation awards to recognize outstanding contributions to the conservation of mammals and their habitats. The first award, the Aldo Leopold Award, is awarded to a well-established individual who has made a lasting scientific contribution to the conservation of mammals and their habitats. Previous Aldo Leopold Award recipients were E. O. Wilson (2003) and R. A. Mittermeier (2004). The second award, the William T. Hornaday Award, is awarded to a current undergraduate or graduate student who has made a significant scientific contribution as a student to the conservation of mammals and their habitats. The previous Hornaday Award winner was Brent Sewall (2004). The recipient of each award will have contributed substantially to (1) the conservation of 1 or more mammalian species, subspecies, or populations, (2) the conservation of mammalian assemblages and communities, and/or (3) advancing the field of conservation biology through focal research on mammals. Those contributing to the conservation of land and/or marine mammals are eligible for consideration. We interpret "contribution" broadly to include (1) scientific research or political activism that has resulted in the preservation of an imperiled species; (2) development of protective management recommendations; (3) acquisition of new knowledge regarding the conservation status or causes for declines of mammalian species or populations;(4) the protection of significant mammalian habitat; or (5) promotion of the conservation of mammals through public education. All persons are invited to submit nominations for these awards. For eaech award, the nomination packet should include: 1. A brief (2 pages maximum) narrative that introduces and describes the conservation activities of the nominee; 2. A list of relevant journal articles, government and NGO reports, newspaper clippings, and other materials that chronicle and corroborate the conservation-related activities of the nominee; 3. Contact information for the nominator and the nominee; 4. Supporting material: Aldo Leopold Award -- include the 3 pieces of corroborative literature that most succinctly and directly describe the nominee's contributions to mammalian conservation. William T. Hornaday Award -- include letters of recommendation from 2 individuals familiar with the nominee's conservation activities. One of these letters must be from the student's research advisor. Completed nomination packets should be sent to Dr. Steven R. Sheffield, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030, USA; srsheffield(\)att.net; (301) 593-6251. The deadline for submission of completed nominations is 15 March 2005. Electronic submissions of nominations and supporting documents are strongly encouraged. For further information on these awards, please see the ASM Conservation Awards website at http://www.mammalogy.org/committees/index.asp. Recipients of these awards will be announced during the banquet at the annual ASM meeting. ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:45:10 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Europhlukes Photo-ID Workshop, ECS 2005 (fwd) Europhlukes Photo-Identification Workshop Convenors: Elena Ranguelova, Adri Steenbeek & Eric Pauwels (CWI, Amsterdam), and Peter Evans (Sea Watch Foundation) To be held at the 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, La Rochelle, France between 2 and 6 pm, on Saturday 2nd April 2005 Background and Objectives Between 2002 and 2004, the EU funded a collaborative project called EUROPHLUKES, co-ordinated by CML, Leiden (Netherlands). This project brought together nearly fifty research groups from 14 countries around Europe, contributing over 54,000 digitised images from 20 cetacean species. As part of the project, automated matching software programs - for tail fluke margins, dorsal fin margins, and fluke pigmentation patterns, were developed, and some preliminary tests conducted. At a meeting in Lanzarote in October 2004, members of the Europhlukes Project consortium trialled these programs, and suggestions were made for further refinements. The main aim of this workshop is to present the latest versions of photo-ID software developed in the EUROPHLUKES Project. This software supports semi-automatic - Contour extraction and matching (e.g. sperm whales and dolphins' dorsal fi= ns) - Flukes and patterns segmentation and matching (e.g. humpback whales) The functionality and interface of these software tools will first be explained and illustrated in detail. Afterwards, participants will get the opportunity to join a hands-on session to further familiarise themselves with the software and provide the developers with feedback. To this end, participants are kindly requested to bring their own laptops. The software will either be distributed during the session or made available for download prior to the meeting. Since the EU funding for the EUROPHLUKES Project was due to finish in November 2004, at the Lanzarote meeting proposals were made for the continuation of the project. These will be discussed further at this workshop, and it is hoped that working groups can be established, and a timetable set up for progressing the project. =46or those wishing to attend this workshop, please contact Eric Pauwels (eric.pauwels(\)cwi.nl) and Peter Evans (peter.evans(\)zoology.ox.ac.uk). There is limited space available and attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis, so you should contact us soon to reserve a place. There may be a small charge to cover the cost of hiring the room and provision of projection facilities. The ECS 19th Annual Conference is hosted by the University of La Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins, Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins, Institut du Littoral et de l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chiz=E9, CNRS. The general theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS AND FOOD: FROM ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" =46or further information about the conference and for a registration form, please visit the conference web site: http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs2005/ecs_2005.htm -- Dr Peter G.H. Evans Sea Watch Foundation 11 Jersey Road Oxford 0X4 4RT, UK Tel: 44-(0)1865-717276 mobile: 0776-556-6102 E-mail: ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:56:40 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Dolphin photo-id Volunteers required (fwd) Name - Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Email - Volunteer(\)cbmwc.org DOLPHIN PHOTO-ID VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Opportunities for Volunteering in association with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, West Wales 2005 For more information please visit our website www.cbmwc.org We are recruiting willing volunteers to assist with our ongoing research and education programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. Volunteers are needed from mid March until mid October 2005. Undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects can be supported with boat time and office space. Please contact us to discuss feasible projects email: info(\)cbmwc.org. We support non-invasive and non-disruptive research. About the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (Est.1996): The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, based in New Quay, West Wales is a non-profit organisation run by a group dedicated to working for and in the interest of Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre. The group is part of and affiliated to the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Our headquarters are located in the heart of New Quay in a heritage building overlooking the beautiful beach and harbour. This facility is a valuable and important marine wildlife and conservation asset, which is used for interpretation, education and research and furthermore acts as a focal point of interest and reference for visitors to the area. The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the marine species, habitats and conservation of the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay through research and education. It is also dedicated to forming links and working with established marine conservation and research groups to set up specific projects and new initiatives both within and outside the local area. The primary purpose of our ongoing research, licensed by Countryside Council for Wales and supported by Environment Wales, is to monitor the marine mammal populations found within Cardigan Bay's Special Area of Conservation (cask) and beyond. We endeavour to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and habitats, to encourage respect and conservation of these important entities and to ensure the long term well-being of these animals and the local marine environment. Our intention is to establish an enduring and stimulating education programme for all. We also aim to provide interpretational materials on the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay and to conduct public awareness initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife research, to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay and of public awareness and education programmes. Volunteers are required to: Boat Based Work o Assist with boat based photo identification surveys. o Assist with collection of data on marine mammals & other wildlife in Cardigan Bay o Act as a marine mammal "lookout". o Educate passengers about the wildlife in Cardigan Bay. o Assist with other ongoing projects at our centre including opportunistic jellyfish surveys and sunfish surveys amongst others. o Help crew research vessel, Sulaire. Land-based work o Assist with the day-to-day operation of our Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife visitor centre, including staffing the front desk, taking boat bookings and answering enquiries. o Advise visitors to the centre and the public about the Marine Wildlife in Cardigan Bay and the work that is being conducted. o Help develop the facilities at the Marine Wildlife Centre. o Creation and regular updating of our website pages with sightings and other information. o Conduct land based surveys from New Quay in conjunction with Ceredigion County Council. o Record sightings information, update sightings boards in our centre and central database with information gained from our boat and land based research surveys. o Assist with analysis & cataloguing of photo identification of the bottlenose dolphins. o Assist with research and production of our education programme and interpretational materials. Desired skills/qualifications: o Fluency in English (essential). o Willingness to work in a conscientious, responsible and reliable manner. o Enthusiastic and hard working. o An interest in wildlife and conservation. o An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an advantage. o A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental science. o A background in environmental interpretation or education and experience working with children is desirable. o Experience working with the public, and public speaking would be useful. o Excellent verbal and written communication skills. o IT skills. Volunteer positions are available from mid March until October 2005; commitment for a minimum of 2 weeks is required. Priority will be given to volunteers available for longer periods. Accommodation can be arranged for committed volunteers (approx 45 - 50GBP per week). (Note - We are currently looking into sources of funding for subsistence contributions for our volunteers) Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs. For further information about the work we do please visit - www.cbmwc.org To apply: Please contact us by email at volunteer(\)cbmwc.org and include a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience together with a covering letter indicating when and how long you are available to volunteer. Or alternatively post your application to: Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS West Wales (UK) Tel: +44 (0) 1545 560032/ (0) 7796135490 www.cbmwc.org ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:58:47 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: National Sea Grant Library For more than three decades, the National Sea Grant Library (NSGL) has served as the archive and lending library for Sea Grant funded publications produced by the 30 National Sea Grant College programs. The library is unique in that it houses the only complete collection of Sea Grant work, which includes 32,000 titles of books, journal reprints, conference proceedings, advisory and technical reports, handbooks, maps and other information not readily available through conventional resources. Subjects include oceanography, marine education, aquaculture, fishery, limnology, coastal zone management, marine recreation, marine law--to name a few. Publications are accessible through our web-searchable database, where you'll find many publications available as full-text PDF files. Our database also contains citations, abstracts and other bibliographic information. The NSGL also lends documents to scientists, educators, fishers and many others both for research and general use. Additionally, bookmarks are available for personal and classroom use. To discover a wealth of information, visit our website at . Diane McGannon National Sea Grant Library Pell Library Building--URI Narragansett, RI 02882 401 874-6114 nsgl(\)gso.uri.edu http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:16:43 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Question: obtaining video images of feeding dolphins (fwd) Dear list members, =20 I would like to know wether some of you have already been using a ROV to=20 obtain images of small dolphins feeding at a few dozen meter depth, or=20 if you have suggestions of other equipment that could be used to obtain=20 such images. The species we are interested in (Delphinus delphis, Stenella spp.) are=20 highly mobile. Equiping some individuals with a tag and a camera would=20 certainly be a good idea, but we do not want to capture the animals, so=20 that we would have to rely on suction cups. Such cups have already been=20 used on Stenella (e.g. Baird et al., 2001), but they usually remain=20 attached for very short periods of time and would probably not be=20 convenient to attach a camera. Whatsoever, because we are also interested in recording diving profiles,=20 we would welcome any feedback on the use of suction-cup tags on small=20 dolphins. =20 Thank you in advance. Best regards, Sophie =20 Please reply to: squerouil(\)yahoo.fr --=20 Sophie Querouil Instituto do Mar (IMAR) da Universidade dos A=E7ores Cais Santa Cruz 9901-862 Horta, Azores, Portugal Tel/Fax: (+351) 292 200 439 / 411 http://www.horta.uac.pt/intradop/ =20 =20 =20 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:56:19 +0000 From: "Caroline R. Weir" Subject: Killer whales off west Africa - request for info. Dear all, Following recent observations during survey work off Angola, I am looking for information regarding sightings of killer whales along the west coast of Africa (west coast of South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Congo and Gabon) to provide background context in a paper. This area is poorly documented and I would therefore be grateful to receive any published references of killer whales in these waters, or unpublished sightings data from dedicated surveys, opportunistic sightings or strandings. All contributions will be fully acknowledged. I am also looking for any information regarding killer whale-sperm whale interactions in the Atlantic Ocean (I have the paper by Nolan et al. 2000). While predatory accounts have been published for the Pacific Ocean, I am interested to collate any information for the Atlantic Ocean following an observed attack seen off Angola during January. Thank you all for any help, Best regards, Caroline Please reply to: C.Weir(\)ketosecology.co.uk Caroline R. Weir Ketos Ecology Tel: +44 (0)1548 531237 Mob: +44 (0)777 578 7564 E-mail: C.Weir(\)ketosecology.co.uk www.ketosecology.co.uk ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:00:33 -0800 From: Michael Belanger Subject: Report on Mercury in Marine Mammals Hi All, The Oceanograp[hic Environmental Research Society (OERS) recently completed a report covering 4 decades of mercury levels in marine mammals. This report uses the scientific literature to show that levels of liver mercury in various marine mammals throughout the world has not decreased despite decades of regulations. This information should be of interest to anyone doing marine mammal research, rehabilitation or stewardship. For a PDF copy, please email: getus(\)oers.ca with report in the heading. For a hardcopy, please write to: OERS, 12 Burton Avenue, Barrie, Ontario CANADA L4N 2R2. Michael Belanger OERS Director Awash In A sea Of Heavy Metals- Mercury Pollution and Marine Animals Carin Wittnich, Michael Belanger, Nesime Askin, Karim Bandali and Jack Wallen Oceanographic Environmental Research Society, Barrie, Ontario CANADA University of Toronto, Depts of Medicine and Physiology, Toronto, Ontario CANADA Abstract Pollutants such as heavy metals can linger for many decades and even centuries causing serious problems for future generations of animals and humans. Using data from the scientific literature, this report shows that mercury, a naturally occurring and man made heavy metal, has not decreased or at best has remained constant. Livers of dolphins from the British Isles show a 6 fold increase of mercury from 1989 to 1998 (from ~20 to 130 ug/g wet weight). Seal livers from across the Canadian Arctic reveal that mercury levels have not decreased from 29 ug/g wet weight in 1972 to 31 ug/g wet weight in 1996. World wide, seal livers from 1972 to 1994 show that mercury levels have doubled from ~12 ug/g wet weight to ~ 25 ug/g wet weight. We believe that this report is the first of its kind to report on mercury pollution over 4 decades and shows that mercury in the environment has not decreased. Contact: Michael Belanger E-mail: michael.belanger(\)utoronto.ca Address: 12 Burton Ave, Barrie, Ontario L4N 2R2 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:59:01 -0800 From: Steve at The Otter Project Subject: Southern Sea Otter RFP MARCH 15TH DEADLINE The Otter Project Student Research Grant for 2005 -- Request for Research Proposals with a Nexus to the Southern Sea Otter Recovery Plan The Otter Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1998. The Otter Project's mission is "to promote the rapid recovery of the California sea otter, an indicator of near shore ocean health, by facilitating research and communicating research results to the general public and policy makers." Since its inception, The Otter Project has supported and/or facilitated funding for a variety of research efforts including: * Investigations into the interactions between sea otters and the nearshore live-fish fishery. * Longevity of sea otters in captivity. * Building a unified database for sea otter necropsy data. * Sea otter nutrition (current). * Analysis of contaminants in sea otter tissues (current). Although we have indirectly provided funding for graduate and post-doc research in the past, this is our first effort reaching out directly to the graduate student community. This effort is directly funded by the 4000 members of The Otter Project. GRANT ELIGIBILITY This grant is available to graduate students currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a masters or doctorate program who meet the evaluation criteria. Post-doc researchers are also eligible. The proposed research must have a clear nexus to the US Fish and Wildlife Service "Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Southern Sea Otter, 2003" (available on our website, www.otterproject.org). A faculty advisor must oversee or approve all work. Researchers must have obtained any necessary permits or authorizations for conducting the proposed research prior to any awards being disbursed. Researchers of any nationality are eligible to apply. The individual(s) conducting the research must submit a brief and concise proposal along with supporting documents. Proposals will be accepted through 15 March 2005 and letters of acceptance or denial will be issued no later than 15 April 2005. GRANTS $6000 is available to fund one or more grants. Funds will be available on 30 April 2005. The Otter Project reserves the right to decline all proposals or to extend the application deadline. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Proposal Format: Please be concise. The proposal should be no more than five (5) pages in length (single spaced, 1" margins, text not smaller than 11 pt.) The proposal should include: * Current and accurate contact information. * Current and accurate contact information for the faculty advisor. * Clear nexus to the recovery tasks listed on pages 31 through 47 of the Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Southern Sea Otter. Please cite the nexus by page and paragraph number. * Narrative description of the project including a concise project description, summary of methodology, justification for the proposed project, expected impacts, and the project's relevance to sea otter research and conservation (not more than 3 pages). * Budget (we cannot provide support for overhead or indirect costs). * Source of additional funds required for the completion of the project. * Project timeline including at least two intermediate benchmarks per year and a final completion date. * A single-page CV must be included with the proposal (not included in the 5 page limit). * Letter of support from primary academic advisor (not included in the 5 page limit). Proposal Delivery: The proposal may be sent either electronically to exec(\)otterproject.org (please put Research Proposal in the subject line) or via regular mail to: Research Proposal, The Otter Project, 3098 Stewart Court, Marina, CA 93933. The Otter Project may ask for additional clarifying information. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES 1) A brief, plain English report describing the progress/status of the research should be presented to The Otter Project no later than eight months after receipt of funds. This report will be featured in a future issue of our newsletter, The Recovery Report. 2) A full written report, including mutually agreed upon data (this will be mutually agreed upon in advance of the selection), should be delivered to The Otter Project on or before the final completion date included in the Project Proposal. 3) A two-page or less, plain English, summary of the full written report should be included as an addendum to the full report. This summary will be featured in a future issue of our newsletter, The Recovery Report. NON-INTERFERENCE BY THE OTTER PROJECT Our purpose is to facilitate recovery focused research. A sub-committee of The Otter Project board of directors (including researchers) will select the most appropriate proposal. After selection, we will not interfere or influence the research project. We may check-in with the researcher or faculty advisor if mutually agreed upon benchmarks are missed. CONTACT INFORMATION For submission of proposals or request for information, please contact: Steve Shimek Executive Director The Otter Project 3098 Stewart Court Marina, CA 93933 831/883-4159 exec(\)otterproject.org www.otterproject.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:02:07 -0900 From: Stacey Genoway Subject: Alaska SeaLife Center Job posting Alaska SeaLife Center Job Posting The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), a non-profit organization dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation and public education, is seeking applicants for the following positions: Temporary Research Technicians (2) Chiswell Island Steller Sea Lion Remote Monitoring This position serves as a seasonal technician for the Steller sea lion remote monitoring project at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Responsibilities include: operating remote video monitoring equipment, photo identification of Steller sea lions, classification and recording of sea lion behavior, general administrative assistance, data entry and analysis, and assistance with field studies as assigned. Qualification requirements include bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, or related field. Experience in biological field studies, scientific writing, remote monitoring equipment, and photo identification of marine mammals preferred. These are temporary, full-time positions. Length of employment (approximately): Position #1 May 15 - Aug. 15, 2005 Position #2 May 15- Sept. 30, 2005 Applications due by Wednesday, March 15, 2005. Send resume, application (available on web site), & references to The Alaska SeaLife Center, Human Resources, P O Box 1329, 301 Railway Ave., Seward AK 99664 or email to HR(\)alaskasealife.org. www.alaskasealife.org The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 11:43:45 +0000 From: Laila Sadler Subject: ECS Workshop on Marine Mammal Research and Ethics ------ ECS Marine Mammal Research and Ethics Workshop This is the second announcement of the ECS Workshop on Marine Mammal=20 Research and Ethics, to be held in La Rochelle, on April the 3rd 2005. The main purpose of the workshop is to enable ECS members to discuss the idea of the Society forming an Ethical Advisory Committee (EAC).=20 To facilitate this, the meeting will be structured in two parts:=20 (1) What sorts of activities carried out by ECS members generally have an "ethical eye" cast over them or have an ethical dimension to them= ? e.g. =B7 research on wild marine mammals =B7 research on marine mammals in human care (2) Does the membership of the ECS think the Society needs an EAC? If so, what role would they like it to fulfill? =B7 e.g. establishing guidelines, offering advice, providing a disc= ussion forum PROVISIONAL AGENDA=20 9:00 - Welcome and opening remarks=20 9:20 - Ethics and marine mammal research=20 9:50 - Research and marine mammals in the wild=20 10:20 - Research and marine mammals in human care 10:50 - Tea break 11:10 - Research and Ethical issues in non-European countries=20 11:30 - Short presentations 11:50 - Discussion - Relevance of an ethical approach in research 12:45 - Lunch 14:00 - Bycatch mitigation research: incidental harm when finding a=20 solution? 14:20 - Funding Issues: a conflict of interest? 14:40 - Establishing an EAC: why and how?=20 15:10 - Short presentations 15:40 - Tea break 16:00 - Discussion - Relevance and role of an EAC within the ECS 17:30 - End of the workshop and conclusions For those wishing to attend or offer a talk at this workshop, please=20 contact Michel Andr=E9 (michel.andre(\)upc.es) and Laila Sadler (lsadler(\)rs= pca.org.uk). There is limited space available and attendance will be on a= first=20 come, first serve basis, so you should contact us soon to reserve a place. The deadline for offers of talks is 11th March. A programme will be poste= d by 18th March, and all applications to attend should be received by 23rd March. The ECS 19th Annual Conference is hosted by the University of La Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins, Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins, Institut du Littoral et de l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chiz=E9, CNRS. The=20 general theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS AND FOOD: FROM=20 ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" For further information about the conference and for a registration form, please visit the conference web site: http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs= 2005/ecs_2005.htm=20 Any specific request about the conference can be addressed to: ECS2005(\)un= iv-lr.fr=20 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D *************************************************************************= ************* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intende= d solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please delete it from your syste= m and notify the system administrator - postmaster(\)rspca.org.uk=20 This email message has been swept by virus checking software for the presence of computer viruses but no warranty is given that this email is virus free. You should make your own checks. *************************************************************************= ************* ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:40:51 -0500 From: Lauren Beddia Subject: Information on Parasites Hi All, My name is Lauren Beddia and I am doing a preliminary study on cetacean parasites, particularly ones that affect Tursiops truncatus (bottlenose dolphins). I have found some good papers but am still looking for two things: a good key to identifying class, genus and species, and a list of parasites commonly found in bottlenose dolphins (I do have a list of cetacean parasites done by Leslie Dierauf). Thanks in advance for any and all information. Lauren Beddia Contact: Lauren Beddia e-mail: Lauren.Beddia(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 11:01:01 -0500 From: Kyler Abernathy Subject: jet skis used to study whales? Hello, I am with the Remote Imaging department of National Geographic. Our department conducts research in collaboration with scientists worldwide, using our animal-borne imaging technology (Crittercam) to study generally inaccessible behaviors of wild animals. We have conducted research programs with several species of cetaceans, using a suction cup to attach the instrumen. This does necessitate a fairly close approach; the system is deployed at the end of an ~20ft pole. We have generally made our deployments using rigid-hulled inflatables (RHIB) of 17-20ft. We have recently been discussing the possibility of using a jet-ski (2 person, 4-stroke) as a deployment vessel. Some recent information has suggested that these devices may actually be quieter than a standard outboard motor and have the advantage of not having an exposed prop. I vaguely remember stories about use or proposed use of jet skis to do whale surveys, I believe it was off the coast of San Francisco. We are looking for information about this or any other use of jet skis for research purposes around cetaceans. Most of the current information we have found regarding jet skis and cetaceans is focussed on the detrimental aspects of recreational use. In a scientific context however, it seems that there might be advantages to jet skis over a standard outboard propelled boat. We are interested to know if anyone out there has attempted to use jet-skis for research purposes, and the advantages or disadvantages experienced if they have. thank you, Kyler Abernathy National Geographic - Remote Imaging 202-857-5802, fax 202-775-6590 kabernat(\)ngs.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 19:10:52 +0000 From: Victoria Turner Subject: Effects of turbidity on marine mammals Dear All, I have measured turbidity around a rig installation (drill cuttings) and have exhausted the usual literature search avenues (Web, WOS,etc.) to examine the potential effects of drill cuts on marine mammals. Apart for a suggestion that they might cause eye irritation in Gray whales, there isn't much out there. I would be grateful for any papers, PDFs or references on the subject or indeed to find out of any past/current studies being carried out exclusively on this subject. Many thanks in advance, Victoria Turner Dr. Victoria Turner The Scottish Association for Marine Science Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory Dunbeg Oban, Argyll PA37 1QA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)1631 559 307 Fax: +44 (0)631 559 001 Mobile: 07719 489 415 vlgt(\)sams.ac.uk ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:36:41 -0500 From: "John Y. Wang" Subject: Workshop Report and Research Action Plan for the humpback dolphins of Taiwian reply-type=original Dear all, In June 2002, an exploratory survey of the inshore waters of western Taiwan led to the discovery of a small (in the very low hundreds but possibly even less), unique population of humpback dolphins that appeared to be restricted to a small region (less than about 250 km2 area) in central western Taiwan. Further studies of these dolphins in 2003 and 2004 produced further support that this population is very small and is restricted in the above mentioned area. Facing many serious human threats (including a reduction of river flow affecting their estuarine habitat, incidental catch by the enormous gillnet fleet, habitat loss due to coastal development, residential and industrial pollution), the population was identified as being in serious risk of local extinction. A major press release to inform the Taiwanese public occurred in late July 2003. Following this, an international symposium and workshop on the conservation and research needs of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins of western Taiwan was held at the end of February 2004. Even before actions could be taken to lessen the existing threats faced by these dolphins, the Chinese Petroleum Company (a state-owned enterprise) started reclaiming land for the construction of a large petrochemical plant within the dolphins' distribution and adjacent to the largest of the two main river estuaries used by these dolphins. This construction project was approved without the legally-required EIAs being conducted and without consideration of the impacts on these dolphins, which are listed under the highest level of protection in Taiwan's wildilfe conservation law (note: in Taiwan, cetaceans have never been included in any EIAs of the numerous coastal industrial development projects). In addition, from May to July 2005, the Taiwanese military will be conducting large scale, live-ammunition, exercises simulating an invasion from China right in the centre of the very small area where these dolphins reside. Obviously we are concerned about the impact such activities will have on this already highly threatened population of dolphins. For those interested in obtaining more information: The paper on the discovery of these dolphins was published in the recent special issue on humpback dolphins in Aquatic Mammals and is available as a pdf file. The workshop report and a research action plan are also now available for distribution as pdf files. Please send request to pcrassidens(\)rogers.com and state if you would like: 1) the Aq. Mammals paper 2) the workshop report 3) the research action plan 4) all of the above Cheers, John ********************************************************************* John Y. Wang, Ph.D. (Member of the IUCN/SSC Cetacean Specialist Group) FormosaCetus Research & Conservation Group 310-7250 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, CANADA, L4J-7X1 Ph.: 905-709-7014 Alt. Eml.: pcrassidens(\)hotmail.com Visit: www.formosacetus.org ********************************************************************* ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 15:19:52 -0400 From: Chris.Taggart(\)phys.ocean.dal.ca Subject: MSc opportunity/Oceanography/Ships & Whales WANTED: an industrious and quantitative MSc candidate (transfer to PhD programme possible) interested in pursuing a graduate degree with the Oceanography Department at Dalhousie University. Applicants must develop an interest in time/space probability analyses related to ocean vessel traffic and large whale distributions along the eastern seaboard of North America (Labrador to Florida). The research is being conducted in collaboration with USA researchers at the University of Delaware. Motivated individuals with strong science and stats records are encouraged to apply. Although a generous student stipend is available for year-round support, scholarship students, or those with scholarship potential, are particularly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should: 1) visit the Departmental website to familiarize themselves with the Oceanography graduate programme and expectations; and 2) send a letter of interest, a CV, and transcript records (unofficial is acceptable at this point) by email to Dr. C.T. Taggart chris.taggart(\)dal.ca. ------------------------------------------------. Christopher T. Taggart, PhD | Assoc.Prof. (fish.oceanogr) | Oceanography Department | Dalhousie University Ph:902-494-7144 | Halifax, NS, CANADA, B3H 4J1 Fx:902-494-3877 | Email: | Web-Site:www.dal.ca/~wwwocean/ocean_C364.html | ------------------------------------------------' ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:46:12 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New publication on marine tucuxi (fwd) Dear MARMAMers, The following paper has been published in the February issue of the Journal of the Marine Biological Association, UK. "Alexandre F. Azevedo; Simone C. Viana; Alvaro M. Oliveira and Monique Van Sluys Group characteristics of marine tucuxis (Sotalia fluviatilis) (Cetacea: Delphinidae) in Guanabara Bay, south-eastern Brazil. 85: 209-212" PDF version of the paper is available on the website of JMBA or upon request to: azevedo.alex(\)uol.com.br ************************************************* Alexandre Azevedo Departamento de Ecologia - PPGB - IBRAG Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Rua Sao Francisco Xavier 524. Pavilho Haroldo de Lisboa da Cunha Maracan - Rio de Janeiro 20550-013 RJ - Brasil. azevedo.alex(\)uol.com.br ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 10:55:20 +0100 Reply-To: cvincent(\)univ-lr.fr From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?C=E9cile_Vincent?= Organization: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Universit=E9_de_La_Rochelle?= Subject: ECS conference - deadline for late registration Dear all, This is our last reminder for registration at the 19th annual conference of the European Cetacean Society to be held in La Rochelle, France. The deadline for late registration is MARCH 4th. After that date all new registratrions will be done ON SITE only (more expensive). Please keep in mind that there are only a few tickets left for the banquet... First arrived first served ! The 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society will take place in La Rochelle, France, between April 2-7, 2005, and will be hosted by the University of La Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins Centre de Recherche sur les Mammiferes Marins, Institut du Littoral et de l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chize, CNRS. The theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS AND FOOD : FROM ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" There will be 58 talks and about 230 poster presentations. Eight workshops are also organized before and after the conference. Please visit the website of the conference for further details. ECS website : http://www.broekemaweb.nl/ecs/ Conference website : http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs2005/ecs_2005.htm#theme ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:52:02 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Deadline Reminder: Cetacean Biologist & Associate Director-OSU (fwd) Cetacean Biologist & Associate Director of the OSU Marine Mammal Program The Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (F&W) at Oregon State University are seeking a tenure-track Associate Professor for the Marine Mammal Program. We seek an individual with strong leadership and research skills, and a broad vision of marine mammal science and management with particular interest in human/cetacean interactions. This person will be instrumental in building and maintaining this successful program's research and outreach components as well as its growing endowment. Given the importance of marine mammals in understanding and managing aquatic ecosystems and their interactions with humans, the University anticipates that the Marine Mammal Program will grow significantly in size over the next decade. For more information, see http://oregonstate.edu/groups/marinemammal/ Responsibilities include original research, information transfer, teaching, endowment building, and management of a research program. The successful candidate will have an academic home in F&W. This position falls under the administration and research umbrella of COMES. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Required qualifications: a Ph.D. in Ecology, Zoology, Biology or a closely related field, strong communication and administrative skills and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Strongly preferred: 6 years relevant experience, including significant PI research, grant-sponsored work experience, and a strong record of publishing. Preferred: university teaching experience, professional involvement, and fund raising experience. For full consideration, apply by 03/07/05. To apply, send CV, letter of interest, and names with contact information for three references to: Carol Cole, Job # 001-2160, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365. Applications may be e-mailed to carol.cole(\)oregonstate.edu . See full position announcement at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE. ===== "You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, "You're right! I never would've thought of that!" Dave Barry. ===== Carol Cole Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 (541) 867-0230 Fax: (541) 867-0345 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:58:08 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Deadline Reminder: Pinniped Ecologist, OSU (fwd) Pinniped Ecologist, Oregon State University The Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station and Department of Fisheries and Wildlife invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with specialization in pinniped research and marine mammal management issues. The appointee will develop and maintain an externally funded research program, interact with faculty and resource agency colleagues, advise and mentor graduate students, and support the activities of the highly successful Marine Mammal Program. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Essential qualifications: Ph.D. in Wildlife, Ecology, Zoology, or related field; record of scholarship and oral communication skills. Preferred qualifications: record of extramural funding; experience in public education and outreach; commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. For full consideration, apply by 25 March 2005 by sending letter of interest, CV, and names with contact information for three references. Applications may be emailed to carol.cole(\)oregonstate.edu or mailed to Carol Cole, Job # 001-2159, HMSC, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365, USA. See full position announcement at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 14:13:36 +1300 From: Sacha Dowell Subject: Twinning & fostering in pinnipeds Dear MARMAMers, My name is Sacha Dowell and I am investigating fostering behaviour in an otariid pinniped, the New Zealand fur seal Arctocephalus fosteri. Fostering appears to be a rare occurence in otariids. After literature and web searches have failed to reveal many occurences of fostering, I am now appealing to the MARMAM community for information of any potential or confirmed cases of fostering observed during research on any otariid species. I am also interested in the apparent rarity of twin pups after the observation of potential twins. Likewise, I would like to hear of any potential or confirmed, unpublished cases of twinning in any pinniped species. Any information is much appreciated. Yours sincerely, Sacha Dowell MSc Marine Mammal Research Group, Molecular Ecology Laboratory School of Biological Sciences University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Christchurch New Zealand sad37(\)student.canterbury.ac.nz ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:26:33 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New publication on seal scarers (fwd) Dear all, I am pleased to announce the recent publication of the following paper: SOURCE LEVELS AND SPECTRA EMITTED BY THREE COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE ANTI-PREDATION DEVICES P.A. Lepper, V.L.G. Turner, A.D. Goodson and K.D. Black Proceedings of the Seventh European Conference on Underwater Acoustics, ECUA 2004 Delft, The Netherlands 5-8 July, 2004 Abstract Marine finfish aquaculture fish farm facilities can suffer severe predation from seals and other animals. Underwater transmitting commercial aquaculture acoustic devices (CAADs), intended to provide protection by deterring the close approach of seals are used in many countries. Few reliable acoustic data are available with which to assess the impact of such systems on target and non-target species in the surrounding marine environment. This paper reports an April 2003 study in which 160 kHz bandwidth measurements of source level and power spectra were carried out of three CAAD devices that are currently used in British salmonid fish farm facilities. The three devices tested employed very different signalling methods and whilst the fundamental acoustic frequencies (including harmonics) appear similar, the total energy distribution, delivered into the water column differed considerably. A PDF file of this paper can obtained from either me (v.turner(\)appinscientific.com or vlgt(\)sams.ac.uk) or from Paul Lepper (p.a.lepper(\)lboro.ac.uk). Thanks, Victoria Turner Dr. Victoria Turner The Scottish Association for Marine Science Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory Dunbeg Oban, Argyll PA37 1QA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)1631 559 307 Fax: +44 (0)631 559 001 Mobile: 07719 489 415 vlgt(\)sams.ac.uk ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:29:16 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: job posting (fwd) JOB POSTING The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur is seeking a candidate to fill the grant-funded position of Veterinary Technician. This technician will work under the guidance of full-time staff and consulting veterinarians to assist with animal intake assessment, diagnostic and pre-release examinations and ensure consistency and high quality of healthcare of each patient. They will also help oversee volunteers in all aspects of animal care. Responsibilities: Technician will collect blood samples, take and develop radiographs, manage wound care, administer medications and fluids and complete in-house urinalysis and fecal analysis, assist with general animal husbandry and other tasks as assigned. He/she will be able to operate diagnostic equipment which includes an x-ray machine, film processor, modern anesthesia system, on-site laboratory. Qualified candidates will have experience and ability as surgical assistants. Additionally, he/she will perform sampling upon necropsy and prepare samples for shipment to outside laboratories, will also set-up and clean-up after all procedures listed above. Technician will be expected to assist in production of professional quality publications and presentations for dissemination at conferences, meetings and appropriate public forums. Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have a Registered Veterinary Technician certification, have worked in practice for one-two years and have marine mammal experience. These candidates will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to work independently, yet effectively, with volunteers and be adept at performing medical procedures such as venipuncture, wound management, administration of fluids, assisting with ultrasound, radiology and surgery, and administration of anesthesia. Additionally, the candidate will possess the ability to work with, handle and restrain animals ranging in size from 20-600 pounds. Successful candidates will have the ability to maintain medical inventory and keep accurate records. Position is grant-funded for a 22 month period for up to 30 hours /week (up to 4 days/week), at a rate of $15/hr. For general information on the facility, please go to our website at www.mar3ine.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Please submit cover letter and resume electronically to jackjaak(\)aol.com: Jackie Jaakola, Director Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur 3601 S. Gaffey St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Positions will be filled as soon as appropriate candidate is found. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:34:05 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Full-time Marine Mammal Research Positions; CT, USA (fwd) Following is a job announcement for the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration in Mystic, CT regarding two full-time, benefited Research Assistants that are needed to continue on-going marine mammal research projects. These are incredible opportunities in that so much has yet to be discovered and established when it comes to marine mammal species, a few of which we have here at the facility. The selected individuals would contribute to these efforts while performing research techniques in our laboratory and working with a dynamic team of people. Please don't hesitate to forward this information to your colleagues or anyone else you feel may be interested. Thank you for your time and assistance... Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to marine education, research and conservation. It is our mission to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological and cultural treasures. We regard each individual as key to the accomplishment of our mission and in providing friendly and knowledgeable assistance to our visitors. We are currently seeking two full-time, exempt RESEARCH ASSISTANTS - (1) Concentrating on Molecular Biology and (2) Concentrating on Immunology JOB SUMMARY: Continues an appointed marine mammal research project by performing laboratory research and associated analyses involving, but not limited to molecular, microbiology, tissue culture and immunology functions. Relays findings in the form of scientific reports and presentations. REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree in the biological sciences and/or the equivalent experience. A Ph.D. is desired. Must have knowledge and experience with the project's field of study (molecular/microbiology and immunology respectively) and at least 2 years experience within a laboratory. Supervisory experience a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Working knowledge of statistical, graphics and database programs desired. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, have a willingness to learn, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. SCHEDULE: Typically Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day. Some flexibility is required. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. TO APPLY: Please forward a resume and list of references to: Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration Human Resources 55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT 06355 FAX 860-572-5969 EEO/AA For further information, please visit our website at www.mysticaquarium.org Beth H. Trovato, Recruiter Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration Human Resources 55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: (860) 572-5955 x308 FAX: (860) 572-5969 E-mail: btrovato(\)mysticaquarium.org Website: www.mysticaquarium.org The Mission of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological and cultural treasures. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:41:56 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Bottlenose Dolphin Photo-identification Internship - Summer 2005 (fwd) From: "Dr. R.H. Defran" rdefran(\)sunstroke.sdsu.edu The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill one Dolphin Photo-identification Internship position for the Spring of 2005. The MMPR is organized within NOAA's National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from May 9, 2005 to Aug 22, 2005. The intern will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD) (see Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892.). The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics of Charleston dolphins as part of a comprehensive health assessment of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. The interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and the research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of an intern with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The intern application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should correspond with Dr. Defran by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by April 8, 2005. Interested applicants should correspond by email to: Dr. R.H. Defran Email: rdefran(\)sunstroke.sdsu.edu Defran Home Page: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Director.html ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 08:49:51 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Fwd: NOAA Fisheries Service Conducts Large Whale Public (fwd) >NOAA Fisheries Service Northeast Region will conduct public hearings on >the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Draft Environmental Impact >Statement (DEIS). The hearings are scheduled as follows: > >1. Monday, March 14, 2005- Virginia Beach, VA (6 - 9 PM) > Sheraton Oceanfront > 3501 Atlantic Ave > Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 > >2. Tuesday, March 15, 2005-Kill Devil Hills, NC (6 - 9 PM) > Ramada Plaza/Nags Head Beach > 1701 S. Virginia Dare Trail > Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 27948 > >3. Wednesday, March 16, 2005- Wilmington, NC (6 - 9 PM) > Ramada Inn Conference Center > 5001 Market Street > Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 > >4. Monday, March 21, 2005-Barnegat Light, NJ (6 - 9 PM) > Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire House > W. 10th Street & Central Ave > Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006 > >5. Tuesday, March 22, 2005-Ocean City, MD (6 - 9 PM) > Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel > 10100 Coastal Highway > Ocean City, Maryland 21842 > >6. Wednesday, March 23, 2005-Cape Canaveral, FL (6 - 9 PM) > Radisson Resort at the Port > 8701 Astronaut Blvd > Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 > >7. Monday, March 28, 2005 -Plymouth, MA (6 - 9 PM) > Radisson Hotel - Plymouth Harbor > 180 Water Street > Plymouth, MA 02360 > >8. Tuesday, March 29, 2005- Newport, RI (6 - 9 PM) > Hotel Viking > 1 Bellevue Ave > Newport, RI 02840 > >9. Thursday, March 31, 2005 -Gloucester, MA (6 - 9 PM) > Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries > 30 Emerson Ave > Gloucester, MA 01930 > >10. Monday, April 4, 2005- Ellsworth, ME (6 - 9 PM) > Holiday Inn > 215 High Street > Ellsworth, ME 04605 > >11. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 - Rockport, ME (6 - 9 PM) > Samoset Resort > 220 Warrenton Street > Rockport, Maine 04856 > >12. Thursday, April 7, 2005- Portland, ME (6 - 9 PM) > Holiday Inn By the Bay > 88 Spring Street > Portland, Maine 04101 > >The comment period on the DEIS ends April 26, 2005. Comments on the DEIS >may be submitted by the following methods: > >1. Mail: Mary Colligan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected >Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast >Region, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Please add the line: >ATTN: ALWTRP DEIS. > >2. E-mail: whaledeis.comments(\)noaa.gov. Please include the phrase >"ALWTRP DEIS" in the subject line of the e-mail. > >3. Fax: 978-281-9394. Please include the phrase "ALWTRP DEIS" in the >subject line of the fax. > >4. Comments may also be submitted orally at the DEIS public hearings. > >For more information, visit the Northeast Region's website under "hot >news": http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/hotnews/whales/. If you have >specific questions on the DEIS, please contact Diane Borggaard at >Diane.Borggaard(\)noaa.gov or 978-281-9300 ext. 6503. > >Marla Trollan >Regional Outreach Coordinator >NOAA Fisheries Service >Northeast Region >978-281-9388 Elizabeth Mitchell P.O. Box 933 Eugene, Oregon 97440 Tel: 541/344-5503 E-mail: emitch(\)efn.org ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:19:57 -0500 From: Iske Larkin Subject: Reminder: FLORIDA MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH CONFERENCE II FLORIDA MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH CONFERENCE II University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center Gainesville, Florida April 7-10, 2005 See conference website for agenda, registration information, Call for Abstracts, etc. http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/marinemammal/ See link on home page, or under Seminars The purpose of this conference is to address issues bearing on the health and well being of the four principal species of wild marine mammals found in Florida waters: manatees, bottlenose dolphins, pygmy sperm whales and Northern right whales, as well as captive marine mammals at theme parks, aquariums, and zoos. The specific areas of focus for the conference are Emerging Diseases, Pathology, Health Assessment, Protect Wild Dolphins Project, and Boats and Manatees. This four-day conference will bring together approximately 200 people working on these and other marine mammals in order to address the current health status of these animals and future directions of investigation and action that are likely to produce benefits to their health and survival. In addition the conference will provide a forum for constructive interactions between various constituencies affected by policies and regulations associated with these issues, most notably in the Saturday sessions on Boats and Manatees. Online hotel and conference registration is currently available. Deadline for Abstract submission is March 30th. Deadline for early registration is March 18th. One day registration is available for Saturday April 9th, $40. Direct all inquiries to: Roger Reep, Lead Organizer reep(\)ufbi.ufl.edu Roger L. Reep Professor Dept. of Physiological Sciences Box 100144 HSC University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32610 e-mail: reep(\)ufbi.ufl.edu Phone: (352) 392-4700 ext 3859 Fax: (352) 392-5145 Iske L. Vandevelde Larkin, Ph.D. Assistant Scientist Marine Animal Health Program Large Animal Clinical Sciences & Dept. of Zoology University of Florida 2015 SW 16th Ave. CVM - PO Box 100136 Gainesville, Fl 32610 (Ship to zip - 32608) USA Phone (352) 392-4700 ext 5168 e-mail: Larkini(\)mail.vetmed.ufl.edu ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 15:44:28 -0500 From: Naomi Rose Subject: SOCER solicitation 2005 SOLICITATION LETTER TO POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE STATE OF THE CETACEAN ENVIRONMENT REPORT (SOCER) This letter is a call for submissions to enable us to produce a draft State of the Cetacean Environment Report (SOCER) for consideration by the IWC's Scientific Committee. It will be the third SOCER produced in its current format and using the following form and compilation process. The ultimate objective is to provide Commissioners (in response to Resolution 2000-7) and other interested parties with a non-technical periodic summary of the positive and negative events, developments and conditions in the marine environment that are relevant to cetaceans. Such developments might range from unusual mortalities to new legislation protecting marine habitats. The report is compiled on an annual basis, with pre-selected regions to be treated each year. These regions include: Mediterranean and Black Seas; North and South Atlantic; North and South Pacific; Indian Ocean; Arctic; Southern Ocean; and Global. This year will be devoted to the Arctic and Southern Ocean. Every 4-6 years, the regional reports will be combined, along with important additions pertaining to the various regions that occurred in the intervening period, into a complete global SOCER. We are asking for submissions of information that in your opinion merit inclusion in this report (to include information on events from 2003, 2004 and the months of 2005 before the submission deadline). This information should be submitted using the standardised form for data entry, which can be downloaded from http://www.iwcoffice.org/commission/sci_com/socer.htm. In filling out the form, not all fields may be relevant to all events or developments. In this case, please explain in item VIII ('additional information and remarks'). Any additional information provided will assist the editorial decision-making process regarding inclusion in the SOCER. The data can include either events known to have affected cetaceans or changes in the marine environment that have potential implications for cetaceans. In the latter case, Items I and III-IX of the form should be completed if applicable. If an event or development does not fit the format of the form, but you nonetheless believe it warrants inclusion, please specify this in Item VIII or send an email to one of the SOCER editors (see contact information below). Published papers meeting the submission criteria should be submitted with the submission form or otherwise drawn to the attention of the editors. Any supporting documentation for an event or development - such as reports or news items - should also be submitted with the form. THE DEADLINE for submissions for the 2005 SOCER is: April 1, 2005. The SOCER will also contain a glossary of technical terms and a map pinpointing the areas in which either positive or negative events or developments were registered. The draft version of this report will be reviewed by the principal SOCER editors (Michael Stachowitsch, Naomi Rose and Chris Parsons) and circulated as a Scientific Committee document in advance of the Scientific Committee meeting, where its content and format will be evaluated. Please note that, due to editorial considerations (succinct format for Commissioners), not all submissions may be incorporated (or incorporated in full) into the SOCER. We would greatly appreciate your input into this endeavor, which we intend to be a useful contribution to international understanding, particularly at the policy level, of cetaceans and their changing environment. Michael Stachowitsch Naomi Rose Institute of Ecology and Conservation Biology The Humane Society of the United States Dept. of Marine Biology 2100 L Street, N.W. University of Vienna Washington, D.C. 20037 Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 USA Vienna, Austria Email: nrose(\)hsus.org Email: stachom5(\)univie.ac.at Chris Parsons Department of Environmental Science and Policy George Mason University Fairfax, VA 22030 USA Email: ecm-parsons(\)earthlink.net ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:03:05 -0800 From: American Cetacean Society Subject: ACS: Opportunities for Involvement ------ THE AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY NEEDS YOU! The American Cetacean Society is currently recruiting board and committee= =20 members. There are positions available to suit a wide range of interests,= =20 including Publications, Chapter Relations, Conservation, Education,=20 Development and Fundraising, Media Relations/Marketing, Membership and=20 Secretary. (Details about specific needs are outlined below) Time=20 requirements vary depending on your availability =96 just 1 or 2 hours pe= r=20 month can make an enormous difference. Volunteering for the American Cetacean Society is an opportunity to be=20 involved with the world=92s oldest marine mammal conservation group. We o= ffer=20 you an opportunity to use your talents and skills to help further the cau= se=20 of such a prestigious organization, as well as to have a voice in the=20 overall effort to protect cetaceans. Founded in 1967, ACS is a non-profit, volunteer membership organization=20 with regional U.S. chapters and members in 22 countries. Our National=20 Headquarters is in San Pedro, California, and we have chapters located in= =20 Puget Sound, Washington; San Francisco, California; Monterey, California;= =20 Channel Islands, California; Los Angeles, California; and Orange County,=20 California. Our mission statement is to protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and=20 their habitats, through education and outreach, conservation advocacy, an= d=20 facilitating research. By volunteering with the American Cetacean Society you will be performing= a=20 valuable service in the worldwide movement to protect whales, dolphins an= d=20 porpoises. If you are interested, or would like more information about a=20 particular position, please contact Diane Alps at 310-548-6279 or=20 . They AREN=92T SAVED YET! Publications: Publications Chair: Coordinate all printed publications of the American Cetacean Society,=20 including Whalewatcher, Spyhopper and our website Supervise a paid editor in the design and layout of ACS publications Publications Committee: Gather materials for Whalewatcher, our annual publication containing=20 scholarly articles on whale research and education worldwide. Gather materials for Spyhopper, the official newsletter of ACS. This=20 biannual, electronic publication contains current whale research,=20 conservation issues, educational updates, latest ACS news, book reviews a= nd=20 recommended reading lists. Chapter Relations: Communicate with regional chapters of ACS Promote inter-chapter cooperation Develop projects, which may involve more than one chapter Assist with the development of new chapters. Conservation: Research and maintain excellent working knowledge of current issues, laws= =20 and political events that impact marine mammals. Oversee what issues need to be published, what issues need action and to=20 what degree ACS will become involved. Work with Conservation Committee to research a variety of conservation=20 concerns, put together articles for ACS publications and expedite urgent=20 matters to the National Board. Education: Manage the translation of our fact sheets into Spanish Write lesson plans Write more fact sheets on issues facing whales Help plan a workshop for naturalists Develop new educational projects for ACS National and for the chapters of= ACS. Development: Secure funding for the strategic plan organizational goals and objectives. Develop projects that bring in both revenue and increase visibility for A= CS. Use creative =93out of the box=94 thinking to reach new contributors. Work in conjunction with grant writers and development committee members = to=20 reach as many potential funders as possible. Media/Marketing Identify ways and methods to enhance the image, identity and visibility o= f=20 ACS. Issue timely press releases. Develop relationships and leverage partnerships to further organizational= =20 goals. Membership: Participate in the development of materials to increase membership. Participate in the development of materials to always improve benefits to= =20 current members. Secretary: Maintain records of the board and ensures effective management of ACS rec= ords. Manage minutes of all board meetings. Distribute minutes to all board members within two weeks of meeting. Conducts appropriate correspondence and performs other duties, as the=20 National Board shall require. Attends all board meetings and makes appropriate arrangements for=20 documentation when attendance is not feasible. Office Support: (for our San Pedro-based National Headquarters) Assist with general office duties, including: computer support, database=20 management, special events/programs planning Library assistance Regional Chapters: Each of our regional chapters is also completely volunteer-based, and=20 always looking for new people to get involved. They have many similar are= as=20 that need assistance: Educational events/outreach Scheduling speakers for monthly meetings Membership development By participating with the American Cetacean Society you will be performin= g=20 a valuable service in the worldwide movement to protect whales, dolphins=20 and porpoises. If you are interested, or would like more information about a particular=20 position, please contact Diane Alps at 310-548-6279 or=20 . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Alps Administrative Assistant DianeAlps(\)ACSonline.org ACS: For and about whales, dolphins and porpoises! AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY National Headquarters P.O. Box 1391 San Pedro, CA 90733-1391 (310) 548-6279 Fax (310) 548-6950 Email: info(\)ACSonline.org Website: www.acsonline.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 18:11:05 -0500 From: Kyler Abernathy Subject: Re: summary of responses to jet-ski query This is a summary of responses to my original inquiry into the use of jet-skis as vessels for studies of cetaceans (appended below): Two respondents had been involved in studies comparing the underwater noise levels of jet-skis to other motorized vessels. In both cases the jet-skis had substantially lower acoustic signatures than regular outboard motors and were even quieter than jet-drive outboard motors. There were a couple of suggestions however that the acoustic output from a jet-ski might be more intermittent, surging do to the maneuvering or the nature of a small vessel moving in chop. The concern would be that the intermittent nature of the sound might be more disturbing to the animals than a steady, but louder, sound. A number of responses suggested that the advantages of reduced noise and no prop might be outweighed by impracticalities of operating from such a small, unstable vessel and also concern about increased risk to researchers working near whales on such a small vessel. There were conflicting thoughts on whether operating a small vessel near cetaceans would be more or less provoking to them. Jet drive outboards have been used in some cases and were suggested as a compromise between a jet ski and regular outboard. These drives do have some limitations however; lower fuel efficiency and some possible reduced maneuverability. The was only one response about actual use of jet skis to aid in studies of cetaceans. In this instance, these vessels were used to aid in biopsy and instrumentation work with killer whales. Use of jet skis as approach vessels was limited to good weather, probably in recognition of the stability issue that other respondents had mentioned. I have asked for more information regarding this case and will post it when it is available. One published study on boat and jet-ski disturbance of dolphins is noted below: Nowacek, S.M., R.S. Wells, and A.R. Solow. 2001. Short-term effects of boat traffic on bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, in Sarasota Bay. Marine Mammal Science 17:673-688. This study indicated increased disturbance effects of jet-skis relative to regular power boats. Experimental approaches were designed to replicate typical encounters with recreational craft. Approaches were made head-on to the animals. The authors discuss the possibility that the lower sound output of these vessels could actually lead to stronger reactions. Detection of an approaching vessel at a further distance might allow a dolphin to avoid it with a smaller behavioral correction than a vessel that was only detected once it was in closer proximity. There was also evidence that erratic sound/motions could be more disturbing. It doesn't appear that there is much dissent regarding the lower sound output of jet-skis and the whale-safety benefit of no exposed prop. There are however other considerations, including platform stability, operator safety and animal reactions to the unique nature of the vessel, that must be taken into account when assessing the viability of using jet-skis for cetacean research. There is no doubt that there is substantial documentation of recreational jet-ski use causing inappropriate disturbances to cetaceans. To be fair though, in all cases I have found - with the exception of the killer whale study mentioned above - these encounters appear to involve operators that were careless of the presence of cetaceans or intentionally interacted in ways that would be considered inappropriate. Even in the Nowacek study, the encounters were simulating the type that they had observed in recreational users. Are these observations appropriate standards to judge the careful application of this tool by trained individuals? It seems that if close approaches to free-ranging cetaceans are to be made in the context of valid scientific purposes, there is still some room for further evaluation of jet-skis as an operational vehicle. Even making approaches in standard powerboats takes a great deal of skill and consideration. If such experienced operators were to use jet-skis, it may be possible to overcome some of the concerns noted above. Thank you to all who provided feedback on this issue. We welcome any additional information or insights on this subject. Kyler Abernathy National Geographic - Remote Imaging 202-857-5802, fax 202-775-6590 kabernat(\)ngs.org > I am with the Remote Imaging department of National Geographic. Our > department conducts research in collaboration with scientists worldwide, > using our animal-borne imaging technology (Crittercam) to study generally > inaccessible behaviors of wild animals. We have conducted research > programs with several species of cetaceans, using a suction cup to attach > the instrumen. This does necessitate a fairly close approach; the system > is deployed at the end of an ~20ft pole. We have generally made our > deployments using rigid-hulled inflatables (RHIB) of 17-20ft. > We have recently been discussing the possibility of using a jet-ski (2 > person, 4-stroke) as a deployment vessel. Some recent information has > suggested that these devices may actually be quieter than a standard > outboard motor and have the advantage of not having an exposed prop. I > vaguely remember stories about use or proposed use of jet skis to do whale > surveys, I believe it was off the coast of San Francisco. We are looking > for information about this or any other use of jet skis for research > purposes around cetaceans. > Most of the current information we have found regarding jet skis and > cetaceans is focussed on the detrimental aspects of recreational use. In a > scientific context however, it seems that there might be advantages to jet > skis over a standard outboard propelled boat. We are interested to know > if anyone out there has attempted to use jet-skis for research purposes, and > the advantages or disadvantages experienced if they have. > thank you, > Kyler Abernathy > National Geographic - Remote Imaging > 202-857-5802, fax 202-775-6590 > kabernat(\)ngs.org ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:04:00 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Vertebrate Conservation- Postdoc position (fwd) Dear Colleagues Please see position below. Feel free to cascade to potential candidates and other lists. Kind regards Brendan Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Marine Vertebrate Conservation School of Biological & Chemical Sciences (University of Exeter in Cornwall) A Conservation Biologist with expertise in Marine Vertebrate Conservation (of any taxon) is sought to join the rapidly expanding staff at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter in Cornwall http://www.uec.ac.uk/biology/index.shtml. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of tasks supporting ongoing research programmes on marine turtles http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/ and other marine vertebrates involving fieldwork, grant submission, data-analysis and paper and report writing. Key attributes will include: proven field skills used in the study of marine vertebrates and an established record of publishing in leading journals and excellent English writing skills. Prior experience of grant writing, satellite tracking, advanced statistics and spatial analysis and mapping would be beneficial but not essential. This new full-time post is available from 1 May 2005 for a period of one year in the first instance. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant subject area. The post is based at the University of Exeter in Cornwall's new Tremough Campus in Penryn, Cornwall. The University is a major player in the Combined Universities in Cornwall, a multi-million pound project aimed at expanding higher education opportunities in Cornwall. The CUC project is a key element of Cornwall's economic development strategy and has benefited from a substantial stream of grant funding from the EU Objective 1 initiative. Since October 2004, the University's Cornwall-based programmes have been taught on the Tremough campus at Penryn near Falmouth, providing brand new facilities. Salary will be up to =A324,820 pa on scale RES1A (19,460 pa - 29,128 pa) with placement depending on experience and qualifications. Further information available from Laura Hames l.hames(\)ex.ac.uk or Tel: 01326 371811 quoting reference number Ref No R4749. To apply please send a covering letter detailing your future research plans together with a full CV and names and email addresses of three referees. It is preferred that all materials are sent in an electronic format. Closing date for completed applications is 15 April 2005. Dr. Brendan J. Godley NERC Research Fellow Marine Turtle Research Group Centre for Ecology and Conservation University of Exeter in Cornwall Tremough Campus Penryn TR10 9EZ UK Tel: 01326 371 861 Homepage Editor Endangered Species Research Editor Marine Turtle Newsletter ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:17:53 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Dolphin photo-id Volunteers required (fwd) DOLPHIN PHOTO-ID VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Opportunities for Volunteering in association with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, West Wales 2005. For more information please visit our website www.cbmwc.org . We are recruiting willing volunteers to assist with our ongoing research and education programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. Volunteers are needed from mid March until mid October 2005. Undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects can be supported with boat time and office space. Please contact us to discuss feasible projects email: info(\)cbmwc.org. We support non-invasive and non-disruptive research. About the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (Est.1996): The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, based in New Quay, West Wales is a non-profit organisation run by a group dedicated to working for and in the interest of Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre. The group is part of and affiliated to the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Our headquarters are located in the heart of New Quay in a heritage building overlooking the beautiful beach and harbour. This facility is a valuable and important marine wildlife and conservation asset, which is used for interpretation, education and research and furthermore acts as a focal point of interest and reference for visitors to the area. The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the marine species, habitats and conservation of the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay through research and education. It is also dedicated to forming links and working with established marine conservation and research groups to set up specific projects and new initiatives both within and outside the local area. The primary purpose of our ongoing research, licensed by Countryside Council for Wales and supported by Environment Wales, is to monitor the marine mammal populations found within Cardigan Bay's Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and beyond. We endeavour to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and habitats, to encourage respect and conservation of these important entities and to ensure the long term well-being of these animals and the local marine environment. Our intention is to establish an enduring and stimulating education programme for all. We also aim to provide interpretational materials on the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay and to conduct public awareness initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife research, to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay and of public awareness and education programmes. Volunteers are required to: Boat Based Work o Assist with boat based photo identification surveys. o Assist with collection of data on marine mammals & other wildlife in Cardigan Bay o Act as a marine mammal "lookout". o Educate passengers about the wildlife in Cardigan Bay. o Assist with other ongoing projects at our centre including opportunistic jellyfish surveys and sunfish surveys amongst others. o Help crew research vessel, Sulaire. Land-based work o Assist with the day-to-day operation of our Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife visitor centre, including staffing the front desk, taking boat bookings and answering enquiries. o Advise visitors to the centre and the public about the Marine Wildlife in Cardigan Bay and the work that is being conducted. o Help develop the facilities at the Marine Wildlife Centre. o Creation and regular updating of our website pages with sightings and other information. o Conduct land based surveys from New Quay in conjunction with Ceredigion County Council. o Record sightings information, update sightings boards in our centre and central database with information gained from our boat and land based research surveys. o Assist with analysis & cataloguing of photo identification of the bottlenose dolphins. o Assist with research and production of our education programme and interpretational materials. Desired skills/qualifications: o Fluency in English (essential). o Willingness to work in a conscientious, responsible and reliable manner. o Enthusiastic and hard working. o An interest in wildlife and conservation. o An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an advantage. o A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental science. o A background in environmental interpretation or education and experience working with children is desirable. o Experience working with the public, and public speaking would be useful. o Excellent verbal and written communication skills. o IT skills. Volunteer positions are available from mid March until October 2005; commitment for a minimum of 2 weeks is required. Priority will be given to volunteers available for longer periods. Accommodation can be arranged for committed volunteers (approx 45 - 50GBP per week). (Note - We are currently looking into sources of funding for subsistence contributions for our volunteers). Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs. For further information about the work we do please visit - www.cbmwc.org To apply: Please contact us by email at volunteer(\)cbmwc.org and include a copy of your CV/Resume detailing your background and relevant experience together with a covering letter indicating when and how long you are available to volunteer. Or alternatively post your application to: Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS West Wales (UK) Tel: +44 (0) 1545 560032/ (0) 7796135490 www.cbmwc.org ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 19:54:11 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Pinniped Rehabilitation Internship Announcement (fwd) PINNIPED REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, CA seeks applicants for a summer internship working with stranded pinnipeds. The NMMC rescues 40-60 animals per year and is situated in a small but scenic community. The internship will begin in April and last no less than 6 weeks and no longer than 12 weeks. Exact start and end dates will be flexible to meet the chosen interns travel needs. This is an unpaid position and the intern will be responsible for all travel and housing expenses. Description: The internship is designed to give exceptional hands-on experience with pinnipeds in a rehab facility setting including Pacific harbor seals, California sea lions and Northern fur seals. The NMMC also rescues stranded small cetaceans. The intern will take on a team leadership role among 40-50 volunteers and will be directly responsible to the Director. Interns will be involved in all aspects from rescues, transports, veterinary procedures, rehabilitation, release and public outreach. Qualifications: The internship is open for all to apply but undergraduates, veterinary students and recent graduates are especially invited to apply. Applying: Interested should send the following: Cover letter and resume to: Lanni Hall Director Northcoast Marine Mammal Center 424 Howe Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 or Fax: (707) 465-6265 or lhall(\)northcoastmarinemammal.org ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 12:32:33 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Belize Field Course in Biology, (fwd) Oceanic Society Research Course Field Course in Biology, Ecology and Conservation of Antillean Manatees and Bottlenose Dolphins Field Site: Blackbird Oceanic Field Station, Turneffe Atoll, Belize Date: May 28-June 4th, 2005 Instructors: Dr. Ellen Hines, San Francisco State University, Dr. Annalisa Berta, San Diego State University. Local Belizean researchers will also contribute. Course credit available in geography or biology Cost: $990 includes all survey expenses, transportation from Belize City out to Turneffe, accommodations (4 students per cabana with shared bath), and 3 Belizean meals a day. Air: Special package rates available, please call the Oceanic Society for details (415-441-1106). (800) 326-7491 Course Description: Both credit and noncredit students participate in a hands-on field study. The course will be a combination of instruction in general marine mammal ecology and specifics about bottlenose dolphins and Antillean manatees in Belize. We will also learn field assessment methods for dolphins and manatees and their habitat, including GPS use and basic GIS location mapping, and talk about conservation issues in an isolated tropical ecosystem. Daily field excursions from the Blackbird Oceanic Field Station will compliment lectures, labs and presentations. Location Description: Blackbird Caye is approximately 90 minutes by boat east of Belize City. Operated by the Oceanic Society (www.oceanic-society.org), the Blackbird Caye Field Statio sits on a low sand and mangrove island archipelago within the barrier reef system of Belize. This is a remote tropical island with no medical facilities. A private airstrip is available for emergency evacuation. Class format: Class size is small (10 maximum). Please contact the Oceanic Society in San Francisco for details. 415 441 1106. Course website: http://www.oceanic-society.org/pages/alltrips/spectrip5.html Ellen Hines, Ph.D Assistant Professor Department of Geography and Human Environmental Studies San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA 94132 USA (415) 405-0921 Fax: (415) 338-6243 ehines(\)sfsu.edu ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 18:50:23 -0800 From: Jim Sumich Subject: Marine mammal photos Content-type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" ------ Dear MarMammers, Annalisa Berta and I are collaborating with Kit Kovacs on a 2nd edition o= f our textbook, =8CMarine Mammals, Evolutionary Biology=B9. Our publisher = has agreed to including a color plate section in this edition. We invite you = to make this an even better revision by contributing a favorite color photograph of almost any marine mammal subject for possible inclusion in this new edition. Of course, proper credit will be given so that future readers will be aware of your photographic skills. Electronic images are preferred. Please contact Jim Sumich for further details or information about submissio= n. James L. Sumich Biology Department Grossmont College El Cajon, CA 92020 619-644-7331 ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:37:23 -0500 From: Artie Kopelman Mini-conference on the Impact of Offshore Energy Development on Coastal Marine Wildlife. Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) March 23, 2005 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (\) Dowling College's new Melville facility, 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 350 South., Melville, NY (http://www.dowling.edu/about/directions3.shtm for directions). In light of recent proposals to develop offshore energy facilities (wind farms south of Jones Beach and an LNG terminal in Long Island Sound), CRESLI is organizing a full day mini-conference to take place on March 23, 2005, entitled "Mini-Conference on the Impacts of Offshore Energy Development on Coastal Marine Wildlife." The goal of this mini-conference is to assess the state of our knowledge and to facilitate the formulation and discussion of the questions that need to be asked regarding the environmental impacts of such projects on the following groups: marine mammals, sea turtles, pelagic birds and benthic organisms. We are hoping to attract a broad array of stake-holders since our audience capacity is 75 individuals (just about 20 spaces left) and will be open to the public, as well as some invited guests. The place is Dowling College's new Melville facility, located at 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 350 South., Melville, NY The preliminary schedule is as follows: 08:30 AM Registration 09:00 AM Welcome Dr. John T. Tanacredi, Chairman, Department of Earth & Marine Sciences, Dowling College Dr. Artie Kopelman, CRESLI 09:15 AM Impacts on Birds: Scott Johnston (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and Dr. Scott Newman (Wildlife Trust) 10:15 AM Impacts on Pinnipeds: Greg Early (AIS, Inc.) 11:15 AM Impacts on Cetaceans: Sharon Young (Humane Society, US) 12:15 PM NO HOST LUNCHEON BREAK 2:00 PM Impact on Turtles: Dr. Russell Burke (Hofstra University) and Sam Sadove (CRESLI) 3:00 PM Impacts on Benthos: TBA 4:00 Q and A and Wrap Reservations are required due to limited space, go to http://www.cresli.org/cresli/conf_res.html to register or call 631-244-3352 and leave a message. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. President Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island president(\)cresli.org www.cresli.org (all e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again" William Beebe ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 08:03:56 -0500 From: Station de Recherche des Iles Mingan Subject: Request for underwater movies and sounds Dear all, We are a non-profit organization dedicated to ecological studies of marine mammals and located on the north shore of the Gulf of the St. Lawrence (Quebec, Canada). Founded in 1979 by Richard Sears, we have always tried to combine research with education. To this end, we are currently preparing a short movie (15-20 minutes) for an exhibit on the acoustic behaviour of cetaceans. This movie will be used in our interpretation center to raise the awareness level of the general public on topics like sound pollution and disturbance from human activities. However, because we are non-profit and under severe budget constraints, it has proved extremely difficult to acquire the necessary footage for this movie. This is why we now turn to the members of this list, hoping that some may be able to help us with this educational project. Specifically, we are looking for short underwater movies (from 30 seconds to 2 minutes) of the following species: - Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus - Finback whale, Balaenoptera physalus - Minke whale, Balaenoptera acutorostrata - Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae - White-beaked dolphin, Lagenorynchus albirostris - Atlantic white-sided dolphin, Lagorynchus acutus - Harbor porpoise, Phocoena phocoena - Grey seal, Halychoerus gripus - Harp seal, Phoca groenlandica - Killer whale, Orcinus orca Sound samples of the following species would be of great interest as well: - White-beaked dolphin, Lagenorynchus albirostris - Atlantic white-sided dolphin, Lagorynchus acutus - Harbor porpoise, Phocoena phocoena - Grey seal, Halychoerus gripus - Harp seal, Phoca groenlandica All contributions will be fully acknowledged. More information on the Mingan Island Cetacean Study and our research activities, please check our website: http://www.rorqual.com Thank you all for your time, Best regards, Alain Carpentier Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS) 378, Bord de la Mer Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan (Quebec) G0G 1V0 Canada Tel : (418) 962 6740 Fax : (450) 465 9176 Tel & fax (June-October): (418) 949 2845 Email: mics(\)globetrotter.net Web site: www.rorqual.com ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 08:54:54 -0500 From: "Haubold, Elsa" Subject: Job Opportunities -- Florida Manatee Research The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute has two marine mammal research job opportunities. One position oversees the manatee carcass salvage and rescue program in Jacksonville, Florida for Northeast Florida. The other position is a marine mammal pathobiologist position for the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory (DVM or Ph.D preferred) in St. Petersburg, FL. Please note that the listed "Starting Salary" is the salary for these positions. A State of Florida application must be RECEIVED by the listed closing date in order to be considered. Jacksonville Field Laboratory: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=167874 Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory, St. Petersburg: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=167880 Elsa M. Haubold, Ph.D. Program Administrator Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Ave. SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Elsa.Haubold(\)myfwc.com http://research.myfwc.com ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:40:29 -0800 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: New Articles Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 ------ 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 don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org AZEVEDO, ALEXANDRE F.; SIMONE C. VIANA; ALVARO M. OLIVEIRA and MONIQUE VA= N SLUYS. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 85(1):209-212. 2005. Group characteristics of marine tucuxis (Sotalia fluviatilis) (Cetacea: Delphinidae) in Guanabara Bay, south-eastern Brazil. 0.267 MB BOUETEL, VIRGINIE. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 86(1):139-146. 2005. Phylogenetic implications of skull structure and feeding behavior in balaenopterids (Cetacea, Mysticeti). 0.302 MB BOWEN, LIZABETH; BRIAN M. ALDRIDGE; ROBERT DELONG; SHARON MELIN; ELIZABET= H L. BUCKLES; FRANCES GULLAND; LINDA J. LOWENSTINE; JEFFREY L. STOTT and MICHAEL L. JOHNSON. IMMUNOGENETICS 56(11):846-848. 2005. An immunogenetic basis for the high prevalence of urogenital cancer in a free-ranging population of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.066 MB CANTANHEDE, ANDREA MARTINS; VERA MARIA FERREIRA DA SILVA; IZENI PIRES FARIAS; TOMAS HRBEK; STELLA MARIS LAZZARINI and JOSE ALVES-GOMES. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 14(2):401-413. 2005. Phylogeography and population genetics of the endangered Amazonian manate= e, Trichechus inunguis Natterer, 1883 (Mammalia, Sirenia). 0.370 MB CARMICHAEL, LINDSEY E.; PETER KRIZAN; SUSAN POLISCHUK BLUM and CURTIS STROBECK. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 86(1):160-169. 2005. Genotyping of pseudohermaphrodite polar bears in Nunavut and advances in DNA sexing techniques. 0.184 MB CASSENS, INSA; KOEN VAN WAEREBEEK; PETER B. BEST; ATHANASIA TZIKA; ANTON = L. VAN HELDEN; ENRIQUE A. CRESPO and MICHEL C. MILINKOVITCH. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 14(1):107-121. 2005. Evidence for male dispersal along the coasts but no migration in pelagic waters in dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus). 0.405 MB CHRISTIANSEN, JORGEN S.; ANNE-GRETHE GAMST MOEN; THOMAS H. HANSEN and KJE= LL T. NILSSEN. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 62(1):86-92. 2005. Digestion of capelin, Mallotus villosus (Muller), herring, Clupea harengu= s L., and polar cod, Boreogadus saida (Lepechin), otoliths in a simulated seal stomach. 0.336 MB DALEBOUT, M. L.; K. G. RUSSELL; M. J. LITTLE and P. ENSOR. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND 34(4):347-356. 2004. Observations of live Gray's beaked whales (Mesoplodon grayi) in Mahurangi Harbour, North Island, New Zealand, with a summary of at-sea sightings. 1.306 MB DEBIER, CATHY; GINA M. YLITALO; MICHAEL WEISE; FRANCES GULLAND; DANIEL P. COSTA; BURNEY J. LE BOEUF; TANGUY DE TILLESSE and YVAN LARONDELLE. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 134(2):323-332. 2005. PCBs and DDT in the serum of juvenile California sea lions: Associations with vitamins A and E and thyroid hormones. 0.220 MB FRIPP, DEBORAH; CARYN OWEN; ESTER QUINTANA-RIZZO; ARI SHAPIRO; KARA BUCKSTAFF; KRISTINE JANKOWSKI; RANDALL WELLS and PETER TYACK. ANIMAL COGNITION 8(1):17-26. 2005. Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) calves appear to model their signature whistles on the signature whistles of community members. 0.348 MB GERBER, LEAH R.; K. DAVID HYRENBACH and MARK A. ZACHARIAS. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 307(5709):525-526. 2005. Ecology - Do the largest protected areas conserve whales or whalers? 0.493 MB HAAG, AMANDA. NATURE (LONDON) 433(7026):566-567. 2005. Marine biology: Whale fall. 1.045 MB HARWOOD, LOIS A.; FIONA MCLAUGHLIN; RONALD M. ALLEN; JOSEPH ILLASIAK and JOHN ALIKAMIK. POLAR BIOLOGY 28(3):250-253. 2005. First-ever marine mammal and bird observations in the deep Canada Basin a= nd Beaufort/Chukchi Seas: Expeditions during 2002. 0.286 MB HASTINGS, K. K.; K. J. SIMPKINS; G. W. PENDLETON; U. G. SWAIN and R. J. S= MALL. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(11):1755-1773. 2004. Regional differences in diving behavior of harbor seals in the Gulf of Al= aska. 1.169 MB HENDEN, THALE; ELLEN AASUM; LARS FOLKOW; OLE D. MJOS; DAVID A. LATHROP an= d TERJE S. LARSEN. JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR CARDIOLOGY 37(1):43-50. 2004. Endogenous glycogen prevents Ca2+ overload and hypercontracture in harp seal myocardial cells during simulated ischemia. 0.367 MB HOGG, C. J.; E. R. VICKERS and T. L. ROGERS. JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES 814(2):339-346. 2005. Determination of testosterone in saliva and blow of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. 0.352 MB KEMPER, C. M.; A. FLAHERTY; S. E. GIBBS; M. HILL; M. LONG and R. W. BYARD. AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY 27(1):37-47. 2005. Cetacean captures, strandings and mortalities in South Australia 1881-200= 0, with special reference to human interactions. 0.210 MB KNUDSEN, S. K. VETERINARY JOURNAL 169(1):42-59. 2005. A review of the criteria used to assess insensibility and death in hunted whales compared to other species. 0.268 MB LAWSON, PAUL A.; GEOFFREY FOSTER; ENEVOLD FALSEN and MATTHEW D. COLLINS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY 55(1):271-274. 2005. Streptococcus marimammalium sp nov., isolated from seals. 0.098 MB LEE, SANG HEON; DONALD M. SCHELL; TRENT L. MCDONALD and W. JOHN RICHARDSO= N. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 285:271-287. 2005. Regional and seasonal feeding by bowhead whales Balaena mysticetus as indicated by stable isotope ratios. 0.427 MB LYDERSEN, CHRISTIAN and KIT M. KOVACS. POLAR BIOLOGY 28(2):156-163. 2005. Growth and population parameters of the world's northernmost harbour seal= s Phoca vitulina residing in Svalbard, Norway. 0.305 MB MALLORY, MARK L.; BIRGIT M. BRAUNE; MARK WAYLAND and KEN G. DROUILLARD. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 50(1):95-102. 2005. Persistent organic pollutants in marine birds, arctic hare and ringed sea= ls near Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada. 0.405 MB MCMAHON, CLIVE R.; MARTHAN N. BESTER; HARRY R. BURTON; MARK A. HINDELL an= d COREY J. A. BRADSHAW. MAMMAL REVIEW 35(1):82-100. 2005. Population status, trends and a re-examination of the hypotheses explaini= ng the recent declines of the southern elephant seal Mirounga leonina. 0.183 MB MEISNER, AMY D.; ANGELA V. KLAUS and MAUREEN A. O'LEARY. JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY 263(2):179-202. 2005. Sperm head morphology in 36 species of artiodactylans, perissodactylans, and cetaceans (Mammalia). 1.501 MB MOULINS, AURELIE and MAURIZIO WURTZ. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 85(1):213-214. 2005. Occurrence of a herd of female sperm whales and their calves (Physeter catodon), off Monaco, in the Ligurian Sea. 0.101 MB POMEROY, P. P.; J. A. HAMMOND; A. J. HALL; M. LONERGAN; C. D. DUCK; V. J. SMITH and H. THOMPSON. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 287:241-250. 2005. Morbillivirus neutralising antibodies in Scottish grey seals Halichoerus grypus: Assessing the effects of the 1988 and 2002 PDV epizootics. 0.098 MB REEB, DESRAY; MAUREEN DUFFIELD and PETER B. BEST. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 86(1):131-138. 2005. Evidence of postnatal ecdysis in southern right whales, Eubalaena austral= is. 0.372 MB RIMA, B. K.; A. M. J. COLLIN and J. A. P. EARLE. VIRUS GENES 30(1):113-119. 2005. Completion of the sequence of a cetacean morbillivirus and comparative analysis of the complete genome sequences of four morbilliviruses. 0.108 MB SAMUEL, ASHA M. and GRAHAM A. J. WORTHY. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(12):1933-1942. 2004. Variability in fatty acid composition of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) blubber as a function of body site, season, and reproductive s= tate. 0.360 MB SANVICENTE-ANORVE, LAURA; JOSE LOPEZ-SANCHEZ; ANELIO AGUAYO-LOBO and LUIS MEDRANO-GONZALEZ. ACTA ZOOLOGICA (STOCKHOLM) 85(4):223-232. 2004. Morphometry and sexual dimorphism of the coastal spotted dolphin, Stenell= a attenuata graffmani, from Bah=EDa de Banderas, Mexico. 0.270 MB SCHWARTZ, JULIE; BRIAN ALDRIDGE; MYRA BLANCHARD; F. CHARLES MOHR and JEFFREY STOTT. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY 104(1-2):1-14. 2005. The development of methods for immunophenotypic and lymphocyte function analyzes for assessment of Southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) hea= lth. 0.343 MB SONNE, C.; P. S. LEIFSSON; R. DIETZ; E. W. BORN; R. J. LETCHER; M. KIRKEGAARD; D. C. G. MUIR; L. W. ANDERSEN; F. F. RIGET and L. HYLDSTRUP. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 337(1-3):45-58. 2005. Enlarged clitoris in wild polar bears (Ursus maritimus) can be misdiagnos= ed as pseudohermaphroditism. 0.363 MB SORMO, EUGEN GRAVNINGEN; IVAR JUSSI; MART JUSSI; MARTE BRAATHEN; JANNECHE UTNE SKAARE and BJORN MUNRO JENSSEN. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 24(3):610-616. 2005. Thyroid hormone status in gray seal (halichoerus grypus) pups from the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in relation to organochlorine pollutant= s. 0.064 MB TRYLAND, M.; J. KLEIN; E. S. NORDOY and A. S. BLIX. VIRUS RESEARCH 108(1-2):83-87. 2005. Isolation and partial characterization of a parapoxvirus isolated from a skin lesion of a Weddell seal. 0.204 MB TRYLAND, MORTEN; KAREN KRISTINE SORENSEN and JACQUES GODFROID. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 105(2):103-111. 2005. Prevalence of Brucella pinnipediae in healthy hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) from the North Atlantic Ocean and ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from Svalbard. 0.153 MB TUERK, KAREN J. S.; JOHN R. KUCKLICK; PAUL R. BECKER; HEATHER M. STAPLETO= N and JOEL E. BAKER. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(3):692-698. 2005. Persistent organic pollutants in two dolphin species with focus on toxaphene and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. 0.208 MB WALSH, CARL J.; CARL A. LUER and DAVID R. NOYES. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY 103(3-4):247-256. 2005. Effects of environmental stressors on lymphocyte proliferation in Florida manatees, Trichechus inanatus latirostris. 0.250 MB WIMMER, TONYA and HAL WHITEHEAD. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 82(11):1782-1794. 2004. Movements and distribution of northern bottlenose whales, Hyperoodon ampullatus, on the Scotian Slope and in adjacent waters. 0.595 MB WRIGHT, ANDREW J. MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE 21(1):145-149. 2005. (Research note) Lunar cycles and sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) strandings on the North Atlantic coastlines of the British Isles and eastern Canada. 0.325 MB YLITALO, GINA M.; JOHN E. STEIN; TOM HOM; LYNDAL L. JOHNSON; KAREN L. TILBURY; AILSA J. HALL; TERI ROWLES; DENISE GREIG; LINDA J. LOWENSTINE an= d FRANCES M. D. GULLAND. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 50(1):30-39. 2005. The role of organochlorines in cancer-associated mortality in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.375 MB ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:41:48 -0800 From: Jaclyn Daly Subject: South Atlantic Bight website Hello Marmamers, For those interested, there is a new website describing marine megafauna inhabiting the South Atlantic Bight (SAB). This site, created by South Carolina Sea Grant/ Southeast Center for Ocean Science and Excellence (COSEE), focuses on specific research projects being conducted on marine mammals, sea turtles and sharks. It also contains hotlinks to conservation and volunteer programs making it a wonderful resource for educators, school children and the general public. You can visit this area under "Exploring the South Atlantic Bight" in the COSEE website at http://www.scseagrant.org/se-cosee/sab.htm This resource is a work in progress so any comments or suggestions are highly welcome. Sincerely, Jaclyn Daly jaclyn_daly(\)hotmail.com Lundie Spence lundie.spence(\)scseagrant.org __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:09:32 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job opening for cook on research vessel (fwd) To Marmam members, The Wild Dolphin Project is looking to fill the position of cook on our research vessel for research trips this summer. A short description of the project, job responsibilities and requirements and contact information are listed below. Summer 2005 job opening for cook: The Wild Dolphin Project is a small non-profit organization that has been conducting research on wild spotted and bottlenose dolphins in the Bahamas for the past 20 years. Our research includes photo identification, life history, acoustics, social structure, habitat, genetics, and more. We are based in Jupiter, FL and have our own research vessel, a 20m power catamaran which runs out of Riviera Beach, FL. Our field season is May-September: 10-day trips, leaving on Tuesdays, and returning on Thursdays. We have an opening for a full time cook from June 27-September 1 2005 (additional trip May16-26 possible). Must be available the Monday before each trip for provisioning. Responsibilities: Provisioning (with the research assistant), cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner for an average of 10 people per trip, keeping galley clean/organized and helping with research tasks such as dolphin watches and other data collection. Galley has gas stove, full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven, and sink with hot water. You will also have the chance to snorkel (bring your own gear) with the dolphins and other sites such as reefs and shipwrecks. Requirements: Must have experience cooking for large groups, experience cooking on a boat/ship a plus. Must have boating experience as well, marine mammal research experience a plus. Water skills and CPR also a plus. We will be far from shore and seas can get rough. Salary: $1000/month, room on board the research vessel between trips if needed. Travel to and from Florida is not included. If you are interested please send a CV and 2 letters of reference to Cindy at wdpcindy(\)earthlink.net , or P.O. Box 8436 Jupiter, FL 33468. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like more information. Cindy Rogers Research Assistant The Wild Dolphin Project www.wilddolphinproject.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:13:27 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Annual Society for Marine Mammalogy Student Meeting!! (fwd) It's that time again! Are you a whale hugger? Pinniped cuddler? Otter smoocher? Dolphin or porpoise lover? Are you a graduate student/ graduate student advisor/ keen undergraduate in the Pacific Northwest? Then mark your calendars because you're invited! WHAT: The Society for Marine Mammalogy annual Northwest Student Chapter meeting WHERE: Marine Mammal Research Unit, University of British Columbia, Vancouver WHEN: April 23-24, 2005 WHY: To gather graduate students in a casual, relaxed atmosphere to share the triumphs and tribulations of their respective research projects. To meet, collaborate and share ideas with others in our field in an informal setting. And to have fun. So now that you've marked your calendars and have designated who gets shotgun for the road-trip, send in an abstract for an oral or poster presentation to Michelle Marcotte (marcotte(\)zoology.ubc.ca) by April 1, 2005. Presentations should aim to be 15 minutes in length. Equipment will be made available for powerpoint presentations, but presenting in powerpoint is not a requirement. If you prefer to stand up and draw pictures on a white board, that is perfectly acceptable. But you may not want to pursue this option unless you are quite at peace with your artistic skills. There will probably be time on Sunday for a group activity if there is interest. Possible activities might include a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium, Port Moody Open Water Facility. Non-science activities are also an option. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It is customary for the host university to provide housing for those coming in from out of town. (free is a very good price!) Details will be arranged as we get closer to April. Information on the student chapter can be found on: http://www/marinemammal.org/nwssmm/index/htm Any inquires regarding the meeting can be sent to: Michelle Marcotte (marcotte(\)zoology.ubc.ca) Please pass on this announcement to any students or advisors in the Northwest who are working on projects involving marine mammals. Also urge them to subscribe to "troll" so that they can stay informed of meeting particulars. To subscribe, send an email to "troll-request(\)zoology.ubc.ca" and write "subscribe" in the subject line. More details and registration form are in attached document. We are looking forward to seeing you in April! Sincerely, Michelle Michelle Marcotte, MSc candidate Marine Mammal Research Unit Fisheries Centre University of British Columbia 6248 BioSciences Road Hut B3 Room 10 Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4 Canada Tel (604) 822-8181 E-mail: marcotte(\)zoology.ubc.ca ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:46:24 -0500 From: Jan Young Subject: Position announcement Please post the following: PROVINCETOWN CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES Boat Captain The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is seeking a seasonal captain to operate its 40-foot, twin diesel research vessel, July-August 2005. The vessel will be engaged in humpback whale research throughout the US and Canadian Gulf of Maine, including northern Georges Bank and Browns Bank. The captain would have primary responsibility for safe vessel operation, but would otherwise work under the direction of a chief scientist and in close quarters with a small research team. The position is based at Provincetown, Massachusetts, but would involve extended periods away from port. This is a full-time, seasonal position with the potential for annual renewal. Applicants must have a USCG master license for near-coastal operation of a 19-ton vessel and expert mechanical abilities. Enthusiasm, flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating vessels around whales. Send cover letter, resume and two references to: Boat Captain, Center for Coastal Studies, P.O. Box 1036, Provincetown, MA 02657 or as e-mail attachments to ccs(\)coastalstudies.org. --------- Thanks very much. -- Janet E. Young Deputy Director Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Street P.O. Box 1036 Provincetown, MA 02657 508-487-3622, ext. 110 (o) 508-487-4495 (f) jeyoung(\)coastalstudies.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:56:19 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Full-time Marine Mammal Husbandry Positions at Mystic Aquarium (fwd) Following is a job announcement for the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration in Mystic, CT regarding three full-time, benefited positions to join our Marine Mammal & Bird team in the Husbandry department. Please don't hesitate to forward this information to your colleagues or anyone else you feel may be interested. Thank you for your time and assistance... Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to marine education, research and conservation. It is our mission to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological and cultural treasures. We regard each individual as key to the accomplishment of our mission and in providing friendly and knowledgeable assistance to our visitors. We are currently seeking two, full-time MARINE MAMMAL TRAINERS JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for executing routine animal care procedures for the pinniped and penguin collection including diet preparation and administration; exhibit maintenance; animal observations and record keeping; animal training and veterinary assistance. Assists with public presentations and the execution of penguin contact program. Monitors the operation of life support systems. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 1 year experience working with marine mammals and penguins or the equivalent experience at a minimum of 3 years. Public presentation experience. Effective communication and teamwork skills. SCUBA certification. We are also seeking a full-time SUPERVISOR OF CETACEANS JOB SUMMARY: Hands-on supervisory responsibilities with the animal care and exhibit maintenance of cetacean collection. Supervises staff. Develops, oversees and conducts cetacean presentations, classes and interactive programs. Manages and directs day-to-day efforts of cetacean training under institutional protocols. Develops and implements procedures for animal husbandry and habitat maintenance. Monitor life support systems. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 3 years professional experience in marine mammal husbandry and training or the equivalent experience at a minimum of 5 years. Public presentation experience. Supervisory experience desired. Strong communication and teamwork skills. SCUBA certification. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Qualified candidates, please forward resume and references by Saturday, April 9, 2005 to: Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration Human Resources 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT 06355 FAX 860-572-5969 EEO/AA For further information, please visit our website at www.mysticaquarium.org The Mission of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological and cultural treasures. ------_=_NextPart_001_01C53081.4972ACF6 Message

Following is a job announcement for the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration in Mystic, CT regarding three full-time, benefited positions to join our Marine Mammal & Bird team in the Husbandry department.  Please don't hesitate to forward this information to your colleagues or anyone else you feel may be interested. Thank you for your time and assistance...

 

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to marine education, research and conservation.  It is our mission to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological and cultural treasures.  We regard each individual as key to the accomplishment of our mission and in providing friendly and knowledgeable assistance to our visitors.

 

We are currently seeking two, full-time

 

MARINE MAMMAL TRAINERS

 

JOB SUMMARY:     Responsible for executing routine animal care procedures for the pinniped and penguin collection including diet preparation and administration; exhibit maintenance; animal observations and record keeping; animal training and veterinary assistance.  Assists with public presentations and the execution of penguin contact program.  Monitors the operation of life support systems.

 

REQUIREMENTS:   Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 1 year experience working with marine mammals and penguins or the equivalent experience at a minimum of 3 years.  Public presentation experience.  Effective communication and teamwork skills.  SCUBA certification.

 

We are also seeking a full-time

 

SUPERVISOR OF CETACEANS

 

JOB SUMMARY:     Hands-on supervisory responsibilities with the animal care and exhibit maintenance of cetacean collection.  Supervises staff.  Develops, oversees and conducts cetacean presentations, classes and interactive programs.  Manages and directs day-to-day efforts of cetacean training under institutional protocols.  Develops and implements procedures for animal husbandry and habitat maintenance.  Monitor life support systems.

 

REQUIREMENTS:   Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 3 years professional experience in marine mammal husbandry and training or the equivalent experience at a minimum of 5 years.  Public presentation experience.  Supervisory experience desired.  Strong communication and teamwork skills.  SCUBA certification.

 

 

We offer a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualified candidates, please forward resume and references by Saturday, April 9, 2005 to:

 

Mystic Aquarium

Institute for Exploration

Human Resources

55 Coogan Blvd.

Mystic, CT  06355

 

FAX 860-572-5969

 

EEO/AA

 

For further information, please visit our website at www.mysticaquarium.org



The Mission of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological and cultural treasures.



------_=_NextPart_001_01C53081.4972ACF6-- ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:57:03 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Publication (fwd) We just had a brief (two-page) note published describing a fur seal - wobbegong shark interaction (abstract below). Anyone interested in a PDF should contact the primary author. Cheers, Simon and Charlie Allen, S. and Huveneers, C. (2005). First record of an Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) feeding on a wobbegong shark (Orectolobus ornatus). Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 126, 95-97. The Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) is listed as a 'vulnerable' species in New South Wales (NSW) under the Threatened Species Conservation Act, recovering from exploitation by commercial sealing activities around southeastern Australia. Recent dietary studies indicate they are generalist predators that feed on a wide variety of both vertebrates (fish and, occasionally, birds) and invertebrates (cephalopods and, occasionally, crustaceans). While a small number of elasmobranchs have been reported from the diets of a variety of fur seal species, no published evidence exists of either fur seals preying on wobbegongs (Orectolobus spp.), or of large wobbegongs as prey items in the diet of any predator. Here we describe an account of an Australian fur seal feeding on a large ornate wobbegong (Orectolobus ornatus). Wobbegongs are also listed as 'vulnerable' in NSW by the IUCN, with commercial fishing catch having dropped over 50% from 1990-2000. Knowledge of relationships between high trophic level species is important for assessing interactions between marine mammals and fisheries and also presents interesting challenges for the conservation of commercially targeted species. Simon Allen Marine Mammal Research Group Graduate School of the Environment Macquarie University - Sydney NSW 2109 Australia mob: 0416 083 653 ph: (612) 9850 7980 email: sallen(\)els.mq.edu.au "Happy who has seen the most water in life" (Arabic proverb) ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:29:40 -0500 From: Mike Simpkins Subject: job announcement The U.S. Marine Mammal Commission announces a current job opportunity for a staff assistant. The position will be filled at the GS 5/6/7 level, with promotion potential to GS-9 (Salary Range: $28,620 - $46,088). The full vacancy announcement, as well as application information is available at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ . The announcement number is MM-05-01, and the closing date is Friday 8 April 2005. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:21:02 -0600 From: Dagmar Fertl Subject: reprint available - manatee occurrence west of FL Dear subscribers, My coauthors and I are extremely pleased to announce the publication of our paper: Fertl, D., A.J. Schiro, G.T. Regan, C.A. Beck, N. Adimey, L. Price-May, A. Amos, G.A.J. Worthy, and R. Crossland. 2005. Manatee occurrence in the northern Gulf of Mexico, west of Florida. Gulf and Caribbean Research 17:69-94. Please note that this is a large file (1,263KB), so please make sure your server can handle it. If you prefer a hard copy of the paper, please indicate that in your message, otherwise I'll just send you the PDF. Thank you in advance for your interest. Dagmar Fertl Marine Mammal Biologist Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75025 USA 972-423-5480 fax: 972-422-2736 dfertl(\)geo-marine.com http://www.geo-marine.com ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 09:13:54 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new publication (fwd) Colleagues: The following paper has been published in the Journal of the Acoustical=20 Society of America (JASA): MOBLEY, JR., J.R. (2005). Assessing responses of humpback whales to=20 NPAL transmissions: Results of 2001-2003 aerial surveys north of Kauai.=20 Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 117:1666-1673. Abstract: Eight aerial surveys were flown north of the Hawaiian island of Kauai=20 during 2001 when the North Pacific Acoustic Laboratory (NPAL) source=20 was not transmitting, and during 2002 and 2003 when it was. All surveys=20 were performed during the period of peak residency of humpback whales (Feb=96Mar). During 2002 and 2003, surveys commenced immediately upon=20 cessation of a 24-h cycle of transmissions. Numbers and distribution of=20 whales observed within 40 km of the NPAL source during 2001 (source=20 off) were compared with those observed during 2002 and 2003 (source=20 on). A total of 75 sightings was noted during 2001, as compared with 81=20 and 55 during 2002 and 2003, respectively. Differences in sighting=20 rates (sightings/km) across years were not statistically significant.=20 Assessment of distributional changes relied upon comparisons of three=20 measures: (a)location depths; (b) distance from the NPAL source; and=20 (c) distance offshore. None of the distributional comparisons revealed=20 statistically significant differences across years. Several possible=20 interpretations are examined: (a) whales have habituated to the NPAL=20 signal; (b)insufficient statistical power exists in the present design=20 to detect any effects; and (c) the effects are short-lived and become=20 undetectable shortly after the cessation of transmissions. full text pdf available at: http://socrates.uhwo.hawaii.edu/SocialSci/jmobley/JASA-NPAL.pdf Joe Mobley University of Hawaii-West Oahu 96-129 Ala Ike Pearl City, Hawaii, USA 96782 jmobley(\)hawaii.edu ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:05:10 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Publication Request (fwd) In gathering references for my current research, I've come upon a publication that would be invaluable however I've been unable to locate it in any US library. I would like to ask anyone that may have this article to contact me. The citation is as follows: Leon, F., Tatiana C., Barrios, G. Primer registro del cachalote enano Kogia simus (Owen, 1866) (Cetacea: Kogiidae) en las costas de Venezuela. Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela: Museo de Biologia de la Universidad del Zulia, Facultad Experimental de Ciencias, 2001. Regards, Shelly Kannada Department of Biological Sciences Arkansas State University P. O. Box 599 State University, AR 72467 E-mail: kshell22(\)yahoo.com ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:08:19 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new publication on Tursiops adrenal glands (fwd) Howdy, =20 The following article has recently been published. =20 Clark, L.S., D.C. Pfeiffer, and D.F. Cowan. 2005. Morphology and=20 Histology of the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)=20 Adrenal Gland with Emphasis on the Medulla. Anat. Histol. Embryol. 34 (2):132-140. =20 Summary This study provides the first detailed description of the Atlantic=20 bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) adrenal gland with emphasis on the medulla. Thirty-one dolphins of varying age and=20 sex were used in this study. No statistical differences were found=20 between the right and left gland mass, however, the left was typically=20 greater. Mean mass for the right and left adrenal glands were 4.99 =B1=20 0.513 and 5.36 =B1 0.558 g, respectively. No statistical differences=20 were found between average gland mass and sexual maturity or sex. The=20 average cortex/medulla ratio was 1.22 =B1 0.060 meaning approximately=20 48% is cortex, 41% is medulla, and 11% was categorized as other (i.e.=20 blood vessels, connective tissue, etc.). The cortex contained=20 pseudolobules and the typical zonation. A medullary band, consisting=20 of highly basophilic staining cells was found at the periphery of the=20 medulla. Projections of the medulla to the gland capsule were noted.=20 Immunolabelling with polyclonal antibodies against the enzymes=20 dopamine b-hydroxylase and phenylethanolamine N-methyl transferase=20 indicated that noradrenaline producing cells are found throughout the=20 medulla including the medullary band while adrenaline producing cells=20 are only found within the medullary band. Transmission electron=20 microscopy confirmed the presence of two distinct cell populations=20 within the medullary band and a single cell population throughout the=20 medulla. =20 Send reprint requests to: lance.clark(\)uaa.alaska.edu =20 Cheers, =20 Lance S. Clark University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Biological Sciences Science Building, Room 233 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 voice: 907-786-4776 fax: 907-786-4607 email: lance.clark(\)uaa.alaska.edu =20 =20 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:16:52 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Information on the use of digital cameras for photo-id (fwd) Dear MARMAM and ECS subscribers, Apologies for cross-posting. We are searching for information about digital cameras to use in cetacean research, as we are considering purchasing one. We are conducting photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the northern Adriatic Sea. We often work in poor light conditions (cloudy weather, mist, dusk, etc.). We would be happy to hear your recommendations and experience concerning the use of certain cameras and lenses (speed, resolution, aperture, etc.). We would also appreciate any comments regarding the possible experience with the following cameras and lenses: Canon D30 Canon 1D Canon EOS 350D Nikon D100 Lens: Canon EF 70-200 F/2,8 L USM Please send your responses to morigenos(\)email.si Thank you in advance! Tilen Genov Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society Jarska cesta 36/a 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia phone: +386 1 541 07 45 mobile: +386 70 943 266 e-mail: morigenos(\)email.si website: www.morigenos.org ____________________ http://www.email.si/ ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:44:00 +0000 From: "D.H.Walker" Organization: University of Wales, Bangor Subject: Programme for the Bay of Biscay Research and Conservation Workshop II ------ Dear colleagues, Please find below, the programme for the ECS workshop entitled 'Bay of Biscay Research and Conservation Workshop II', taking place on Sunday=20 3rd April 2005, in La Rochelle, France. Following on from the success of=20 the first workshop, held at the European Cetacean Society=B9s 17th Annual Conference, March 2003 (see proceedings), this full-day event will focus once more on current marine mammal research in the region, the=20 coordination of future research, and the priorities for conservation.=20 For those that have not registered, there are still 20 places left for=20 on-site registration by members or conference attendees. The fee is 10=20 euros per person. For further details or registration please contact=20 Dylan Walker at ceo(\)orcaweb.org.uk ECS Bay of Biscay Research and Conservation Workshop II Sunday 3rd April=20 2005 Conference Centre Espace Encan, La Rochelle, France Convenors: Dylan Walker & Vincent Ridoux Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins (CRMM) PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME 9.00 Welcome and introduction PRESENTATIONS PART 1 9.20 Tono Vasquez =AD Introducing AMBAR. Estudio y la Conservacion de la Fauna Marina (AMBAR) 9.40 Ronan Hickey =AD Mapping Cetacean Biodiversity in the Bay of Bisc= ay. Organisation Cetacea / University of Wales 10.00 Matt Hobbs =AD Habitat partitioning in common dolphin and striped dolphin in the western English Channel and Bay of Biscay. Biscay Dolphin Research Programme (BDRP) 10.20 Speaker to be decided =AD Introducing EIBE. Euskal Izurde eta Balezaleen Elkartea (EIBE) 10.50 COFFEE BREAK PRESENTATIONS PART 2. 11.20 Vincent Ridoux - Cetacean ecology in the Bay of Biscay (including= a brief introduction to the oceanography of the region). Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins (CRMM) 11.40 Yvonne Miles =AD Ocean Eye project. Southampton Institute 12.00 Gr=E9goire Certain - Seabird distribution and spatial structure i= n=20 the Bay of Biscay. Centre de Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins (CRMM) 12.30 LUNCH PART 3. WORKSHOP GROUPS 13.30 Dylan Walker - A Summary of the outcomes from the group sessions=20 of the first workshop, developments since, and an introduction to the=20 group sessions of the second workshop. 14.00 Workshop groups will discuss a number of issues including standardising data collection and combining datasets, producing a joint status review paper, and discussing how to develop a Joint Research Programme. Further information on workshop groups will be provided on=20 the day. 15.00 Group Presentations 16.00 Summary and AOB. 16.30 End The ECS 19th Annual Conference is hosted by the University of La=20 Rochelle (Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement Marins, Centre de=20 Recherche sur les Mammif=E8res Marins, Institut du Littoral et de=20 l'Environnement), in co-operation with the Centre d'Etudes Biologiques=20 de Chiz=E9, CNRS. The general theme of the conference is: "MARINE MAMMALS= =20 AND FOOD: FROM ORGANISMS TO ECOSYSTEMS" For further information about the conference, please visit the=20 conference web site: http://www.univ-lr.fr/labo/lbem/ecs2005/ecs_2005.ht= m Any specific request about the conference can be addressed to: ECS2005(\)univ-lr.fr Dylan Walker Honorary Chief Executive Officer Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) Registered Charity No: 1098765 28 Farrar Road Bangor LL57 1LJ United Kingdom Tel +44(0) 1248 355827 Email: ceo(\)orcaweb.org.uk Web: www.orcaweb.org.uk Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) promotes the conservation of the marine environment through research, partnership and education and provides a forum for the enjoyment of whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life. Registered Charity no 1098765 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:21:27 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new pub on diel patterns in blue whale calls (fwd) the following paper is now available either online from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00033472 or as a pdf from the authors. Kathleen M. Stafford, Sue E. Moore and Christopher G. Fox. 2005. Diel variation in blue whale calls recorded in the eastern tropical Pacific. Animal Behaviour 69(4): 951-958. Blue whales, Balaenoptera musculus, in northeast Pacific waters often produce a two-part call. The first part, A, is amplitude-modulated, lasting about 17 s, and the second part, B, is frequency-modulated, lasting about 19 s. Type B calls are more easily detected in recordings and are often the signal tracked in long-term monitoring. Automatic detection methods applied to data from a hydrophone moored in the eastern tropical Pacific (ETP) from 15 May 1996 to 15 May 1997 showed seasonal variability in call detection. Calls were detected most often from February to June. Blue whales are believed to use the ETP region as a wintering ground but probably also feed there. Blue whales forage primarily on krill that undertake diel vertical migrations from several hundred metres depth during the day to near the surface at night. We tested the null hypothesis that blue whale calling behaviour does not show significant diel variation in order to determine whether variability in calling could provide an indication as to the behavioural function of B calls. The hourly rate of B calls showed a strong diel pattern. There were significantly more calls during dark and twilight periods than during light periods (P < 0.001). These diel patterns in call production correlate well with previously established diel patterns in prey distribution, with the highest calling rates occurring when prey have been reported to be closest to the surface. Kate Stafford kate.stafford(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:23:20 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: core body temperature in phocids (fwd) Dear Marmamers, I am working with an investigator, who would like to get core body temperatures on monk seals as least invasively as possible. i.e. not using rectal thermometers. I believe that thermography will only give us external temps, thus I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for obtaining a core temp? Thanks in advance. Michael Wong DVM Staff Veterinarian University of Hawaii at Manoa Laboratory Animal Services wongmich(\)hawaii.edu ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 09:44:52 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Cetacean research experiences in the Mediterranean Sea (fwd) The TETHYS RESEARCH INSTITUTE announces its 2005 courses on cetacean research and conservation, held in the Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary, Italy, and in the eastern Ionian Sea, Greece. The courses are intended for anyone wishing to practice cetacean research in the field and contribute to the ongoing conservation efforts by Tethys. Activities will include field data collection at sea and interactive seminars led by experienced researchers. The courses - lasting 6-9 days - will take place in June/October at a cost of 500-830 Euro. Fees include room&board, insurance and membership. Discounts for students or participation in more than one course. Information: http://www.tethys.org/ or contact: tethys(\)tethys.org --- _________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. President, Tethys Research Institute bearzi(\)inwind.it http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 09:50:44 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Rebecca Clark Memorial Service (fwd) Please Join Us for a Memorial Gathering for Rebecca Clark Date: Sunday April 17th, 2005 Time: 1:00 (for a 1:30pm departure) to 3:30, Rain or Shine Where: Gloucester, Massachusetts Venue: Cape Ann Whale Watch's Hurricane II Organizer: Ocean Alliance Please RSVP by April 11 to kimm(\)oceanalliance.org or (781) 259-0423 x 12 Please join us for a harbor cruise on April 17th as we bring together Reb's family, friends and co-workers to reflect on the many ways Reb touched each of us and the many contributions she made to the marine world during her brief time with us. Led by Dr. Roger Payne, one of Reb's advocates at Ocean Alliance, we will cruise Gloucester Harbor aboard the Hurricane II and share "Reb stories" with one another and with the group as a whole. Light food and refreshments will be served. We encourage you to send or bring a story about Rebecca that we may include in a special memory book that will be offered to her family. Please note that this is not a whale watch trip but rather a harbor cruise. There is a reasonable expectation that the water will be calm inside the harbor, so people of all levels of seaworthiness can join us comfortably. There is a maximum occupancy of 300 people aboard the Hurricane II, so your response to Kim on or before April 11 is appreciated. And if you are unsure that this invitation reached someone who you believe will want to join us, please forward this email at your convenience. Venue Information: Cape Ann Whale Watch Rose's Wharf, 415 Main St. Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930 Toll Free: 800-877-5110 On the web: www.seethewhales.com Directions From the South: From the split at I-95/Route 128 North**, follow Route 128 north to Gloucester, go half way around 2 traffic circles, staying on Route 128 north. Follow to lights (exit 10). As you approach the lights, bear right onto Eastern Avenue and follow to a stop sign. Bear right onto Main St. We're one-quarter mile on the left, opposite Hess gas station. Directions From the North: Follow I-95 South into Massachusetts. At the interchange between I-95 South and Route 128, take the Route 128 North Exit toward Gloucester. **Follow directions from the South as noted above. IMPORTANT! Please do not use MapQuest or other online mapping engines to get to the Cape Ann whale watch as those directions often take you in a roundabout way and you may not make the departure time. Please follow the directions above. Additional Information: For those who need accommodations or other area information (brochures on the area available upon request) please contact Kim at (781) 259-0423 x 12 or kimm(\)oceanalliance.org. You can also browse the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.cape-ann.com/. **While we will certainly not encourage donations during our harbor cruise, several people have indicated that they would like to make a small gift aboard the cruise in support of the Rebecca Clark Memorial Fund at Ocean Alliance. Please note that 100% of donations received for Reb's fund will be restricted to establish internships for young women from developing nations that we visit during the course of our research--specifically young women who are interested in science and who also wish to follow their own star. ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 09:53:17 -0800 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: CMS Thesis Award on Migratory Species Conservation (fwd) The UNEP/CMS Thesis Award on Migratory Species Conservation has been launched by the Secretariat of the Bonn Convention on Migratory Species, on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary in 2004. The initiative is sponsored by National Geographic Deutschland and Lufthansa. The award of 10,000 EURO will be offered every three years at the Conference of Parties to CMS, and for the first time at the 8th meeting of the CMS Conference of the Parties (COP8) in November 2005. Online Application for COP8 Awards is open until 30 April 2005. Any relevant thesis published since the last COP7 (Bonn, September 2002) can be submitted. Details and online application form can be found at: http://www.cms.int/news/PRESS/nwPR2004/301104_cms_thesis_award.htm or http://131.220.109.5/groms/Thesis_Award/Award.html Please disseminate this information as widely as possible. Clicking on the graphics enlarges the Award Announcement, which you might want to put up in your institution. Sincerely Marco Barbieri --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marco Barbieri, Technical Officer UNEP/CMS Secretariat United Nations Premises in Bonn Martin-Luther-King-Str. 8 53175 Bonn, Germany Tel. (+49 228) 815 2424 Fax. (+49 228) 815 2449 Email: mbarbieri(\)cms.int web: http://www.cms.int --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Conserving Animals on the Move for 25 Years ** ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:07:53 -0800 From: Michelle Marcotte Subject: Clarification about upcoming student meeting To whom it may concern, I apologize for the confusion. I just needed to add a clarification to the email I just sent. The title of the Student Symposium is the following: >Annual Meeting of the Northwest Student Chapter for the Society of Marine >Mammalogy For: Students studying in SE Alaska, BC, WA, OR, Northern CA, and Idaho When: April 23, 2005 Where: Hosted by the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Please see below message and attached registration form for further details To Students in Marine Mammalogy in the Pacific Northwest, Attendance: Please fill out the registration form whether you are presenting or just attending. Presenters- The symposium will be a great opportunity to get feedback on your research, so I encourage everyone to give a short presentation. There are spots available so if you'd like to present, please let me know now and the abstract can be sent in by April 15. Attenders- We need to know if you're coming, even if you're not presenting to plan for food/drinks, so please fill out the form and return it to me as soon as possible. Troll List: Please sign up for the TROLL list if you haven't done so already. All further correspondence regarding the symposium will be through this list server. To subscribe, send an email to "troll-request(\)zoology.ubc.ca" and write "subscribe" in the subject line. For more information on the North West Student Chapter for the Society of Marine Mammalogy visit, http://www.marinemammal.org/nwssmm/ Thanks again, Michelle Michelle Marcotte, MSc candidate Marine Mammal Research Unit Fisheries Centre University of British Columbia 6248 BioSciences Road Hut B3 Room 10 Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4 Canada Tel (604) 822-8181 E-mail: marcotte(\)zoology.ubc.ca ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:44:24 -0400 From: Jennifer Lewis Subject: Internship Posting Internship: Behavioral ecology of bottlenose dolphins in the Florida Keys Summer 2005 Work will involve assisting doctoral student with field research on a residential population of bottlenose dolphins. Responsibilities will include help with data collection, data analysis and equipment maintenance. This position provides an opportunity to learn field and lab methods for wild dolphin research. Requirements: Must be upper division undergraduate or recent graduate from a scientific discipline. Prefer students with an interest in continuing education beyond Bachelors. Previous field experience a plus. Must be able to handle long hours under extreme heat. Positions are voluntary. For further information please contact Jennifer Lewis at: jennifer.lewis1(\)fiu.edu Florida International University Department of Biological Sciences Miami, Florida Florida International University Department of Biological Sciences 11200 SW 8th St. Miami, Florida 33199 (305) 348-7429 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 22:34:33 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Evolution of Aquatic Tetrapods Meeting (fwd) From: "J. G. M. Thewissen" The 'Evolution of Aquatic Tetrapods' Meeting will be held in Akron, Ohio, from May 16-20, 2005, and contains many presentations on marine mammals. A version of the program with minimal formatting follows below. For furth= er information and to register for the meeting please go to: http://www.archaeocete.org/EAT.html or e-mail: thewisse(\)neoucom.edu =20 =20 Program=20 =09 Fourth Triannual Evolution of Aquatic Tetrapods=20 Conference May 16-20, 2005 Akron, Ohio, U.S.A.=20 May 16-19, Crowne Plaza Hotel at Quaker Square, Akron, Ohio May 20, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (Transportatio= n from Hotel will be provided) www.archaeocete.org/EAT.html =20 MONDAY MAY 16 TEACHING =91IT=92 IN THE CLASSROOM: THE EVIDENCE FOR WHALE EVOLUTION A workshop for high school teachers with the original fossils that docume= nt whale origins and hands-on experiments about becoming aquatic.=20 Special registration for this workshop is required. These sessions are n= ot open to scientific participants with general registration.=20 =20 TUESDAY MAY 17 8:40 Welcome (J. G .M. Thewissen) 8:50 Toothed Whale Echolocation: Signals, Use and Evolutionary Scenarios=20 (Peter T. Madsen) 9:10 Comparative Morphology of the Forehead of Odontocetes: Insights on t= he Evolution of Echolocation=20 (Megan F. McKenna, Annalisa Berta) 9:30 Straightening Out the Story of Odontocete Skull Asymmetry Evolution (Joshua D. Olson, Kristin N. Jett, Peter J. Adam) 9:50 Encephalization in Odontocetes: What's Being Aquatic Got to Do with = it? (Lori Marino, Mark D. Uhen, Daniel W. McShea) 10:10 Refreshments 10:30 Evolutionary Adaptations of Sensory Systems and the Brain in Toothe= d Whales (Helmut H.A. Oelschl=E4ger, Lars Sv Kossatz, Christian Fung, Clemens Poth= , Stefan Huggenberger, Onur G=FCnt=FCrk=FCn, Sam H. Ridgway) 10:50 The Evolution of high Encephalization in Odontocetes in Relation to= the Origin of Echolocation (Mark D. Uhen and Lori Marino)=20 11:10 The Potential of CT Data for Revealing Details of the Pterygoid Sin= us Complex in Extant and Extinct Phocoenids (Rachel Racicot, Annalisa Berta, Thomas A. Dem=E9r=E9, Ted Cranford) 11:30 Geometric Morphometric Analysis and Comparison of Skull Shape in Se= mi-Aquatic Rodents (Joshua X. Samuels) 11:50 Acousticoadaptations for Deep Diving in Odontocetes (Ted W. Cranfor= d, Megan F. McKenna, Bridgett Knowles, and Annalisa Berta) 12:10-1:30 Lunch (not provided) Afternoon: Evolution of Sensory Systems Symposium 1:30 Evolution of the Vomeronasal System in Aquatic Vertebrates (Heather Eisthen) 1:50 Cranial Morphology of the Olfactory Organ in Aquatic and Semi-Aquati= c Mammals (Henry Pihlstr=F6m) 2:10 Eye Design and Function in Secondarily Aquatic Tetrapods =09 (Ronald H.H. Kr=F6ger) 2:30 Visual Pigments and Retinal Ganglion Cells in Terrestrial and Aquati= c Tetrapods (Tom Reuter, Leo Peichl) 2:50 Molecular Characterization of Rod and Cone Based Vision in Aquatic M= ammals (Phyllis R. Robinson, Jeffry I. Fasick, Lucy A. Newman) 3:10 Refreshments 3:30 Evolutionary Transformations of the Ears of Secondarily Aquatic Amph= ibians,Reptiles, and Birds (Thomas E. Hetherington) 3:50 Middle Ear Anatomy in Upper Cretaceous Mosasaurs (Squamata): From I= mpedance Matching to Underwater Hearing (Michael W. Caldwell, Alexander D= utchak , Takuya Konishi) 4:10 Hearing in Aquatic Mammals (Sirpa Nummela, J. G. M. Thewissen) 4:30 Semicircular Canal Shape in Terrestrial and Aquatic Non-Synapsid Ver= tebrates (Justin A. Georgi, Justin Sipla) 4:50 The Semicircular Canal System And Mammalian Aquatic Behaviour (Fred Spoor, J. G. M. Thewissen) =09 7:00-9:00 Poster Session, Show-and-Tell, and cash bar Show-and-Tell Participants are encouraged to bring an =91object:=92 something that can = be shown to other participants as the starting point of a discussion. Th= ere will be no presentations or formal displays for these specimens, just= a number of tables with chairs for people to sit and ponder. Examples c= ould be a particularly enigmatic/beautiful fossil, pathological specimen,= photo, or Powerpoint. You are, and remain, in charge of, and responsible= for, your object. =20 =20 =20 Poster Presentations Ages of the Whale-Bearing Strata in the Eocene of India; Timing of the Or= igin of Whales (Sunil Bajpai, J. G. M. Thewissen) A Comparison Between the Hearing Organs of the Harp Seal (Phoca groenland= ica) and the Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) using Ultra-High Resolu= tion CT-Datasets (Johannes Harbering, Lars Kossatz, Michael Knauth, Christian Dullin, Chri= stian Lydersen, Kit Kovacs, Helmut H.A. Oelschl=E4ger)=09 Cervical Specializations in a Tortonian (Late Miocene) Assemblage of Bore= al Cetaceans (Ella Hoch)=20 Significance of Body Proportions in the Transition to Dorsoventral Undula= tory Modes of Swimming in Archaeocete Whales (Amy Maas, S. I. Madar) Depositional Environments of the Eocene Whale-Bearing Strata of India: In= ferences about Paleoecology (Vivesh V. Kapur) An Outline of the Cetotheres of Japan (Toshiyuki Kimura, Yoshikazu Hasega= wa) Skeletal Development in Talpa europaea, the Common European Mole (Jan Pro= chel) The Baleen of Mysticetes Grows on the Alveolar Process of Maxilla: Compar= ative Anatomy of the Fetus of the Minke Whale (Hiroshi Sawamura, Hiroto I= chishima, Haruka Ito, Hajime Ishikawa) Reinterpretation of the Auditory Structure in Desmostylus hesperus (Mamma= lia: Desmostylia): New Evidence from the Middle Miocene Tachikaraushinai = Formation, Hokkaido, Japan (Hikaru Uno) WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 8:30 Solution of the Rorqual Paradox and its Evolutionary Implications (Richard H. Lambertsen) 8:50 Dental Microwear in Aquatic Vertebrates: Constraints, Opportunities = and Preliminary Results for Selected Marine Mammals (Brian Lee Beatty) 9:10 Stable Isotope Evidence of Dietary Diversification, Specialization, = and Stasis within the Sirenia (Mark Clementz, Daryl Domning, Lawrence Bar= nes, Brian Beatty) 9:30 In Vivo Skull Function in an Aquatic Tetrapod, Alligator mississippi= ensis (Callum F. Ross) 9:50 A Return to the Ancestral Feeding Mode in Aquatic Frogs (Carrie A. C= arreno, Kiisa C. Nishikawa) 10:10 Refreshments 10:30 Palate Vascularization in an Oligocene Toothed Mysticete (Cetacea: = Mysticeti: Aetiocetidae); Implications for the Evolution of Baleen(Thomas= A. Dem=E9r=E9) 10:50 Phylogenetic implications of skull structure and feeding behaviour = in Balaenopteridae (Cetacea, Mysticeti). (Virginie Bouetel) 11:10 Comparative Morphology of the Epidural Circulation in Seals, Dolphi= ns, and anatees (Sentiel Rommel, Alexander Costidis) 11:30 Evolution of the Carnivorous Marine Mammal Feeding Guild: A Prelimi= nary Overview (Peter J. Adam) 11:50 Morphological Modeling and Body Mass Estimation in Eocene Cetaceans= (Terry E. Lancaster) 12:10-1:30 Lunch (not provided) Afternoon: Ontogeny in Evolution Symposium=20 1:30 Histology of Tooth Attachment and Tooth Replacement Patterns in Mosa= saurs: What is Thecodonty Anyway? (Michael W. Caldwell) 1:50 Evolution of Special Tooth Replacement and Displacement in the Desmo= stylia as Revealed by High-Resolution X-Ray CT (Naoki Kohno) 2:10 Mammalian Teeth, Developmental Models, and Seals (Aapo T. Kangas, Ju= kka Jernvall) 3:10 Refreshments 3:30 Getting Legless: Developmental Mechanisms of Vertebrate Limb Evoluti= on (Martin J. Cohn) 4:30 Development of the Flippers and Tail Fluke in the Spotted Dolphin (Michael K. Richardson, Oliver Beckmann, Irmgard Kirschenbauer, and Helmu= t A. Oelschl=E4ger) 4:50 Hind Limbs in Cetaceans: Evolution and Development=20 (J. G. M. Thewissen, M. J. Cohn, John Heyning, Sunil Bajpai, L. S. Steven= s, W. E. Horton, Jr.) =20 THURSDAY MAY 19 =09 8:30 Dynamics of the Aerial Maneuvers of Spinner Dolphins: Association o= f Mechanics with Extreme Performance (Frank Fish, Daniel Weihs) 8:50 Closure and Timing of Closure of the Foramen Ovale in Bearded, Ringe= d and Harp Seals: An Adaptation to Diving? (Michael Knauth, Kit Kovacs, = Stefan Ries, Mike O=92Hammill, Christian Lydersen) 9:10 Distribution and Evolution of Swimming Modes and the Land-Water Tran= sition in Otters (Mustelidae: Mammalia) (Anthony R. Friscia, Klaus-Peter Koepfli, Graham J. Slater, Peter J. Adam= ) 9:30 Complexity in Delphinoid Evolution (Emily A. Buchholtz) 9:50 Aquatic Specialization in Marsupials from the Late Cretaceous of Nor= th America (Nick Longrich) 10:10 Refreshments 10:30 Swimming Kinematics of Box Turtles and Tortoises: A Comparison of I= ndependent Losses of Aquatic Specialization (Richard W. Blob) 10:50 Turning Performance of Aquatic Freshwater Turtles (Gabriel Rivera, = Richard W. Blob) 11:10 Connective-Tissue Fiber Reinforcement in =93Paddle=94 of Beaver Tai= l (Castor canadensis)(Natalia Rybczynski, Ann Pabst, Bill McLellan) 11:30 The Myology of the Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis): Mus= cles of the Fore and Hind Limb(Rebecca E. Fisher, Kathleen M. Scott, Virg= inia L. Naples) 11:50 Sinkers Not Swimmers: The Histological Analysis of Bone from Early= Cetacea and Tethytheria (Noel-Marie Gray, S. I. Madar) 12:10-1:30 Lunch (not provided) 1:30 Toothed Mysticetes (Mammalia: Cetacea) from the Late Oligocene of A= ustralia (Erich M. G. Fitzgerald) 1:50 River Dolphins and their Fossil Relatives (Ewan Fordyce) 2:10 Middle Miocene Marine Ecosystems and Cetacean Diversity as Exemplifi= ed by the Sharktooth Hill Bonebed, California, USA (Lawrence G. Barnes, = Nicholas D. Pyenson, Samuel A. McLeod) 2:30 Miocene Ziphiids (Cetacea: Odontoceti) from the Chesapeake Group of = Calvert Cliffs, Maryland, U.S.A.(Anna Fuller, Stephen J. Godfrey) 2:50 Phylogeny of Whales by Using SINE's (Norihiro Okada) 3:10 Refreshments =09 3:30 Ear Morphology as a Criterion for Relationship among River Dolphins:= An Investigation with Computer Tomography (CT)(Lars S. Kossatz, Martina = Drieske, Thomas J. Vogl, Helmut H.A. Oelschl=E4ger) 3:50 Using Simultaneous Analyses of Molecular and Morphological Data to R= esolve Delphinidan Phylogeny (Jonathan H. Geisler, John Gatesy) 4:10 Phylogenetic Relationships Among the Diverse Toothed Mysticete Clade= the Aetiocetidae and Reconsideration of the Filter Feeding Niche (Annali= sa Berta) 4:30 Evolutionary Patterns among the Otarioid Pinnipeds (Mammalia: Carniv= ora) (Lawrence G. Barnes) 4:50 Mosasaur Ascending: The Phylogeny of Bends. (Bruce M. Rothschild, L= arry D. Martin) FRIDAY, MAY 20 ALL-DAY DISSECTION WORKSHOP AT THE NORTHEASTERN OHIO UNIVERSITIES COLLEGE= OF MEDICINE Dissection Workshop Demonstration Posters Cephalic Vascular Anatomy of the Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber= ) using High-Resolution CT Imaging and Digital Soft-Tissue Reconstruction= (Casey Holliday, Ryan Ridgely, Lawrence Witmer, Amy Balanoff) =09 The Digital Library of Dolphin Development (www.neoucom.edu/DLDD) (J. G. = M. Thewissen) The Cephalic Anatomy of the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus), as Reve= aled by Virtual Dissection with Computed Tomography (CT), Differential-Co= ntrast Dual-Vascular Injection, and 3D Visualization (Lawrence Witmer, Ry= an Ridgely, Patrick O=92Connor, Casey Holliday, Tobin Hieronymus, Joseph = Daniel, Erin Rasmusson, Justin Tickhill, Andrew Clifford) ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:16:39 -0400 From: Jooke Robbins Subject: platforms of opportunity--response requested We are seeking updated information on US-based efforts to use platforms of opportunity to collect cetacean data. The following information is requested and will be summarized in this year's US progress report to the International Whaling Commission. Please limit your responses to US activities performed in 2003. 1) Name of US scientific organization 2) Location (state) in which data were collected 3) Cetacean species studied 4) Type of opportunistic platform used: whale watch, ferry, fishing vessel, other-please specify. 5) Type(s) of data collected (list any that apply): sighting effort data, basic sighting data, general animal behavior, behavioral disturbance data, photo-ID, other-please specify. 6) Person responsible for collecting the data: captain, crew, naturalist, dedicated observer, other--please specify. 7) Were data contributed to another archive (such as an oceanic catalog)? If so, please indicate which one. 8) Did this data collection program continue in 2004? We greatly appreciate your assistance. In order to be included in this update, please e-mail your response as soon as possible and no later than April 11, 2005. Responses should be addressed to me at jrobbins(\)coastalstudies.org. Sincerely, Jooke Robbins Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies PO Box 1036 Provincetown, MA 02657 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 13:38:09 +0100 From: Sascha Hooker Subject: new publication: Antarctic fur seal ascent exhalation The following paper has recently been published. Hooker, S.K., P.J.O. Miller, M.P. Johnson, O.P. Cox, and I.L. Boyd. 2005. Ascent exhalations of Antarctic fur seals: a behavioural adaptation for breath-hold diving? Proceedings of the Royal Society, London, B 272: 355-363. Abstract: Novel observations collected from video, acoustic and conductivity sensors showed that Antarctic fur seals consistently exhale during the last 50-85% of ascent from all dives (10-160 m, n>8,000 dives from 50 seals). The depth of initial bubble emission was best predicted by maximum dive depth, suggesting an underlying physical mechanism. Bubble sound intensity recorded from one seal followed predictions of a simple model based on venting expanding lung air with decreasing pressure. Comparison of air release between dives, together with lack of variation in intensity of thrusting movement during initial descent regardless of ultimate dive depth, suggested that inhaled diving lung volume was constant for all dives. The thrusting intensity in the final phase of ascent was greater for dives in which ascent exhalation began at a greater depth, suggesting an energetic cost to this behaviour, probably as a result of loss of buoyancy from reduced lung volume. These results suggest that fur seals descend with full lung air stores, and thus face the physiological consequences of pressure at depth. We suggest that these regular and predictable ascent exhalations could function to reduce the potential for a precipitous drop in blood oxygen that would result in shallow-water blackout. Please contact me (s.hooker(\)st-andrews.ac.uk) for reprint requests. Best wishes, Sascha Sascha K. Hooker Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, UK Phone: 44-1334-467201 Fax: 44-1334-462632 Email: s.hooker(\)st-andrews.ac.uk http://www.smru.st-and.ac.uk/skh/ ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 09:20:26 +0100 From: Len Thomas Subject: Workshops: Wildlife population assessment, St Andrews, Scotland, Summer 2005 Comments: To: "stat_tws(\)rana.er.usgs.gov" , "ornith-l(\)listserv.uark.edu" , "consbio(\)u.washington.edu" , "tws-l(\)listserv.vt.edu" , "ecs-all(\)jiscmail.ac.uk" , "stat-l(\)lists.mcgill.ca" , "envstat(\)jiscmail.ac.uk" , "allstat(\)jiscmail.ac.uk" ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland Wildlife Population Assessment Workshops, Summer 2005 http://www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/conferences.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimating Animal Abundance --------------------------- 23 - 27 August 2005 This five-day workshop will introduce participants to the most important methods of estimating animal abundance in a rigerous but accessible way. We cover plot sampling, distance sampling, mark-recapture and removal methods. We will explain the common key statistical concepts underlying the methods, and build on these to create an understanding of advanced and recently- developed methods, such as integrated analyses of data from multiple sources. The workshop will combine lectures with hands-on computer sessions using custom writen software designed to give participants experience in using the methods. The material is aimed primarily at life- and environmental scientists, wildlife managers and conservation workers, but it may also be of interest to applied statisticians working in these fields. Introduction to Distance Sampling --------------------------------- 31 August - 2 September 2005 Distance sampling is the most widely used method for estimating density and abundance of wildlife populations. The general objective of this workshop is to give wildlife managers, ecologists and statisticians a solid grounding in the basic methods for design and analysis of distance sampling surveys. We will focus on "conventional" distance sampling methods, as described in the standard reference book "Introduction to Distance Sampling". Teaching will be a combination of lectures, discussion groups and computer sessions, where participants will learn how to use the software Distance. Advanced Techniques and Recent Developments in Distance Sampling ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - 7 September 2005 This workshop will cover the latest advances in distance sampling research and software, as described in the new book "Advanced Distance Sampling". It is intended for those already familiar with conventional distance sampling methods. Participants will learn the use of covariates for modelling the detection function, double-observer methods for when detection at the line or point is not certain, spatial modelling of density, automated survey design and adaptive sampling. We will be using the more advanced features of Distance, and some practical sessions will use the free statistical software R. For both distance sampling workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and can expect to do some preliminary analyses of their data. The number of participants on all of the workshops is strictly limited, and for this reason we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Information and forms can be downloaded from our web site, http://www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/conferences.php Please contact the workshop organizer with any queries: Rhona Rodger CREEM, The Observatory Buchanan Gardens University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife Scotland KY16 9LZ Tel: (+44) (0) 1334 461842 Fax: (+44) (0) 1334 461800 rhona(\)mcs.st-and.ac.uk -- Len Thomas len(\)mcs.st-and.ac.uk http://www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/len/ Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling The Observatory, University of St Andrews, Scotland KY16 9LZ Tel. (0)1334-461801 Fax. (0)1334-461800 Secretary (0)1334-461842 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:42:46 -0300 From: Tonya Wimmer Subject: new publication on the movements and distribution of northern bottlenose whales The following paper has been published in the Canadian Journal of Zoology: Wimmer, T., and H. Whitehead. 2005. Movements and distribution of northern bottlenose whales, Hyperoodon ampullatus, on the Scotian Slope and in adjacent waters. Canadian Journal of Zoology 82: 1782-1794 The pdf is available online at: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/labpub.htm Abstract: A small, apparently isolated, and endangered population of ~130 northern bottlenose whales (Hyperoodon ampullatus Forster, 1770) is found on the Scotian Slope south of Nova Scotia, Canada. Virtually all previous information on these animals had come from the Gully, a large submarine canyon where the northern bottlenose whales can be reliably found. A ship survey along the 1000 m depth contour in 2001 showed northern bottlenose whales only in the Gully, Shortland canyon (50 km east of the Gully), and Haldimand canyon (100 km east of the Gully). Studies in 2002 reconfirmed the presence of the whales in these other canyons, although densities were about 50% lower than in the Gully. Photo-identifications showed that individuals moved between the Gully and Shortland and Haldimand canyons over periods from days to years, with mean stays in any canyon of about 22 days. However, the population was not fully mixed: at least some individuals had preferences for particular canyons. The sex ratios were similar in all canyons, but males had higher rates of movement between canyons. These results are consistent with the expectations of optimal foraging theory, when the primary resource for females, deep-water squid of the genus Gonatus Gray, 1849, is more temporally stable than the primary resource for males, which is assumed to be receptive females. Haldimand and Shortland canyons are clearly important habitat for this species, and should receive appropriate protection. Tonya Wimmer twimmer(\)dal.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tonya Wimmer, MSc. Biology NS Marine Animal Response Society 1-866-567-6277 / 902-431-9733 & Dalhousie University, Halifax http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/tw/tonya.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:42:04 -0700 From: Scott Veirs Subject: Undergraduate research opportunity: orca acoustics Explore the Pacific Northwest and sail through beautiful marine ecosystems. Practice being a scientist and a leader. Analyze environmental problems and act to solve them. Gain 18 science credits. Join Beam Reach, a sustainability science school focused on the marine environment (http://beamreach.org/apply.html). This fall (Aug 21 - Oct 30), we will study orcas, acoustics, and sustainable technology in the San Juan Islands. Our curriculum guides you through the design of your own research project during 5 weeks of training in marine biology and oceanography at the Friday Harbor Laboratories. Then your dynamic teachers help you conduct your research during a 5-week voyage sailing with the whales. Available instruments include a fixed hydrophone array, boat-based hydrophones, and ROV-mounted active sonar. We will also study the humans who affect and assess the orcas. Come meet local community members, observe the development of the recovery plan for a high-profile threatened species, and experience sustainable technologies that can reduce human impacts on the whales. Then collaborate with your 5 classmates to plan and realize a service project that mitigates an acoustic impact on the orcas. Contact: Dr. Scott Veirs (scott(\)beamreach.org, 206-251-5554) This research opportunity is part of an academic study-away program. Participation requires application, acceptance, and tuition payment. Financial aid is available. Beam Reach is affiliated with the Colorado College orca vocalization and localization (OVAL) project [2004 conference presentations available upon request]. Beam Reach courses are accredited by the University of Washington. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 08:16:41 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job Posting: Hawaiian Monk Seals in the main Hawaiian Islands (fwd) Please see the announcement below. Note that the posted salary is the=20 minimum; actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications. JIMAR PIFSC MONK SEAL BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN =96 ID# 25192. School of Ocea= n=20 and Earth Science and Technology, Joint Institute for Marine and=20 Atmospheric Research. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service=20 position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology=20 (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR),=20 located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands=20 Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of=20 employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory=20 work performance, and availability of funds. Monthly Salary: $2,105.00.=20 Duties: Has primary responsibility for development and maintenance of=20 databases on Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) monk seals. Ensures sightings=20 data are accurately computerized and incorporated into a Geographic=20 Information System (GIS). Develops and maintains a MHI monk seal=20 photographic identification database. Supervises student assistant(s)=20 entering data. Responds to requests for summary data on monk seal=20 terrestrial habitat use in the MHI. Responds to phone calls and other=20 reports from public and other sources regarding sightings of monk seals,=20 especially on Oahu. Travels to locations where monk seals are reported=20 on beaches to identify seals, takes digital photos, documents latitude=20 and longitude of the landing site, places signage and conducts on site=20 outreach and public education. Applies temporary bleach marks to seals.=20 Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate=92s Degree from an accredite= d=20 community college in a related field. Experience: Three to five (3-5)=20 years of prior experience in marine biology or related field, including=20 at least one (1) year of field work. Prior experience in wildlife=20 research, especially in a human-populated setting. Experience with=20 database maintenance. Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of personal computers,=20 basic use of databases, working knowledge of digital cameras and digital=20 photograph archiving. Good background in marine mammalogy, especially=20 pinnipeds, particularly Hawaiian monk seals. Excellent interpersonal=20 communications skills for dealing with public and stakeholders on the=20 phone, in written correspondence, and in person. Must possess valid=20 driver=92s license for responding to monk seal sightings on beaches all=20 around Oahu. Must be available to respond to monk seal sightings at odd=20 hours and on weekends. Physical/Medical Requirements: Must be able to=20 work outdoors and negotiate rugged shoreline terrain. Desirable=20 Qualifications: Bachelor=92s Degree from an accredited four (4) college o= r=20 university in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries Oceanography, or=20 related field. Experience with monk seal field research. Knowledge of=20 GIS software, such as Arcview or ARCGIS. Experience marking and handling=20 wildlife, especially seals. Knowledge and familiarity with MHI=20 shorelines and place names. Experience with human-wildlife conflict=20 situations. Good public speaking skills. Inquiries: Kevin Higaki=20 956-7729 (Oahu). Application Requirements: The preferred method of=20 applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go=20 to www.rcuh.com, click on =93Employment=94 and navigate to =93Job=20 Announcements/Apply for a Job.=94 However, if you do not have access to=20 the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including=20 Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for=20 position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three=20 supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s)=20 to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of=20 Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530=20 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing=20 date. Closing Date: April 26, 2005. EEO/AA Employer. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 18:42:04 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: employment opportunities (fwd) The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of Scotland's whales, dolphins and porpoises and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working with Hebridean communities. We are looking to appoint two new posts. Senior Scientific Officer The Hebridean Whale Dolphin Trust (HWDT) intends to appoint an experienced marine scientist to lead its programme of scientifically based conservation research and monitoring projects in Scottish west-coast waters. Many of these projects are conducted from the Trust's 65 ft ketch 'Silurian', often in collaboration with other partners. Further information on HWDT and on this post are to be found on the HWDT website www.hwdt.org, or by post from HWDT, 28 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NU, Scotland. tel. 01688 302 620. e-mail info(\)hwdt.org. Applications should be made by 6 May 2005.[No application form is required, but applicants should provide a CV and cover letter stating why they are keen to apply for the post]. Salary: This post is funded full time for 11 months a year for three years. Salary is 18,300 for 11 months. Education Officer HWDT will be appointing an Education Officer to help run its education programme. The post involves liaising with schools, collaborating with universities and making the general public aware of the importance of the sea and the life it contains. Knowledge of the curriculum and education systems in Scotland required. Further information can be found on the HWDT Website, www.hwdt.org , or obtained by post from HWDT, 28 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NU, tel. 01688 302 620, e-mail info(\)hwdt.org. Applications should be received by 6 May 2005. [No application form is required, but applicants should provide a CV and cover letter stating why they are keen to apply for the post]. Salary: The post is 3/4time (27 hrs / wk or 9 months) for a period of 3 years. Salary is based on 16,300 pro rata. As the post is a 3/4time post over 11 months, it is 11,200 Application Procedure Please send a detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter with the names of two referees to: Cally Fleming, Executive Director, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, 28 Main Street, Tobermory Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU, Scotland, UK For further information on these posts or work of the Trust, please see our website www.hwdt.org email: admin(\)hwdt.org Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust 28 Main Street Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU Scotland Tel 01688 302859 Fax 01688 302728 www.hwdt.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 18:49:21 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Request for internal sperm whale views (fwd) This is a request for images of the interior structures of sperm whales, for example from your museum displays, recent scientific illustrations or photographs, to enable an artist to make a simplified but accurate representation on the inside walls of a ferro-concrete male sperm whale model. Nicknamed "Conny", the 20m whale is an externally accurate hollow concrete shell on display in front of the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. Conny's new interior walk-through educational display will include painted representations of the skeleton and magor organs. Representing the Connecticut state mammal as well as the species' significance to early New England, Conny was built in 1976 by the Connecticut Cetacean Society (now CSI), with hundreds of volunteers contributing thousands of hours. Sources of images referenced by the artist will be credited. Thank you for your assistance, William W. Rossiter President Cetacean Society International P.O.Box 953, Georgetown, CT 06829 USA *NEW* ph 203-770-8615, fx 860-561-0187 rossiter(\)csiwhalesalive.org www.csiwhalesalive.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 15:11:09 -0400 From: Naomi Rose Subject: Swim-with-whale paper Dear colleagues: In 2003, Mason Weinrich and I submitted a paper to the International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee's Whale Watching Subcommittee, on the occurrence of "swim-with-whale" excursions around the world. The paper was a preliminary examination of the phenomenon, using information gathered from web sites, MARMAM, and contacts with colleagues. We would like to do an update of this paper, with the goal toward conducting a more in-depth examination of the practice in the near future (perhaps in time for the 2006 meeting). If you are aware of any situations where paying customers swim with whales - that is, baleen whales or larger toothed whales (sperm or beaked), as opposed to delphinids - we would be grateful if you could provide details. It would be ideal if you could provide web site addresses of excursion companies, detailed first-hand descriptions, or publications referencing the occurrence. We are looking for instances where the swimming is "formal" (advertised publicly in advance and a specific goal of the recreational activity - formal activity may or may not be legal under domestic legislation) or opportunistic (including one-time occurrences witnessed first-hand). If you would like to see a copy of the 2003 paper, as a guide to what we are looking for and seeking to accomplish, please let me know and I will email it to you as a .pdf. If you have any questions, please let me know. The deadline for transmission of information to us is APRIL 29, 2005. My email address is nrose(\)hsihsus.org. Thank you. ************************** Naomi A. Rose, Ph.D. Marine Mammal Scientist Oceans and Wildlife Protection The Humane Society of the United States/ Humane Society International 2100 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 USA ph 301 258 3048 fax 301 258 3082 eml nrose(\)hsihsus.org http://www.hsus.org http://www.hsihsus.org NOTICE: This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately at the telephone number above. Thank you. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 17:23:27 +0200 From: Giovanni Bearzi Subject: Two presentations, ECS 2005 Those of you who could not attend the ECS Conference in La Rochelle (April 2005) may be interested in the two links below: http://www.tethys.org/publications/ECS_2005/Bearzi_Costa_2005.htm "Population status of bottlenose dolphins in the central Mediterranean: insight from studies in the northern Adriatic and eastern Ionian Seas" http://www.tethys.org/download/papers_pdf/Agazzi_Bearzi_2005.pdf "Diet overlap between short-beaked common dolphins and large tuna in eastern Ionian Sea inshore waters: insight from scales of fish prey sampled during surface foraging" Best regards, Giovanni Bearzi _______________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. bearzi(\)inwind.it President, Tethys Research Institute c/o Venice Natural History Museum Santa Croce 1730, 30135 Venezia, Italy http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _______________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 13:49:21 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Volunteers Required - Cape Byron Whale Research Project, (fwd) CAPE BYRON WHALE RESEARCH PROJECT, AUSTRALIA - VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Applications are invited from volunteers to assist with fieldwork on humpback whales as part of the Cape Byron Whale Research Project during 2005. The project is a long-term collaborative program monitoring the northern migration of humpback whales off the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. This project is coordinated by David Paton, and is supported by the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre. This survey will run for 10 weeks from 4 June to 13 August 2005. This period incorporates the peak of the northern migration of humpback whales off the east coast of Australia. The primary focus of the survey is to conduct vessel based photo-identification of humpback whales. In addition, genetic samples and behavioural data will be collected associated with the photo-identification data. Land-based surveys will also be conducted from a high headland in the region and will complement the vessel-based survey. Volunteers will be expected to work and live as part of a team. Individual volunteers will rotate between different aspects of the project. This will include full days (10 hours +) on the 5.5 m research vessel, undertaking land-based observations (up to 5 hours per day) counting and recording passing whales from the land station, or assisting with data entry. Volunteers must pay for their own way to the study site but share accommodation is provided once there. They will be required to contribute to communal food (approximately $8 Australia per day - amount to be confirmed). Volunteers will need to be available for a minimum of 3 weeks. The project will suit young scientists with genuine interests in humpback whale behaviour, behavioural ecology and population assessment. Successful applicants will have: - a mature attitude to marine mammal research - the ability to undertake small vessel surveys in the open ocean - the ability to swim - the ability to live and work constructively with others in a team environment - a good level of physical fitness - broad and non-fussy dietary requirements - the ability to concentrate for long periods - fluent English Preference will be given to those who: - have a degree in biology, marine science, or zoology - have previous marine mammal field experience - have previous small vessel experience - have previously used a theodolite - currently hold a drivers licence for a manual vehicle (not automatic transmission) The closing date for applications for the Cape Byron Whale Research Project is the 22 April 2005. The first round of offers will occur before the 4 May, 2005. Applicants should send an email by way of introduction and include: - a brief CV - dates you are available - contact details (including email address) of two referees to Dave Paton d.paton(\)nbcnet.com.au For further information in relation to the Cape Byron Whale Research Project, please see the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre web site at: www.scu.edu.au/whales -- ________________________________________________________________________________ David Paton 21 Netherby Rise Sunrise Beach Noosa Qld 4567 AUSTRALIA Phone +61+7 54553431 Fax +61 +7 54473983 Mobile 0415 410347 Email d.paton(\)nbcnet.com.au ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Publication of interest to scientific community (fwd) Please be advised that the following peer-reviewed research document is available on-line at the below link. Measures, L.N. 2004. Marine mammals and "wildlife rehabilitation" = programs. Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document 2004/122: 35p. > http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/csas/DocREC/2004/RES2004_122_E2.pdf > =20 >=20 >=20 If you have trouble opening try this alternate: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/csas/DocREC/2004/RES2004_122_E.pdf =20 > Dr. Lena Measures > Sant=E9 mammif=E8res marins/Marine mammal health > P=EAches et Oc=E9ans Canada/Fisheries and Oceans Canada > Institut Maurice Lamontagne Institute > 850 route de la mer, Mont-Joli, Qc, Canada G5H 3Z4 > tel: (418)775-0571 > r=E9sidence: (418)775-4587 > cellulaire: (418)750-5727 > fax: (418)775-0740 > courriel/email: measuresL(\)dfo-mpo.gc.ca > http://www.qc.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/iml =20 >=20 ------_=_NextPart_001_01C53FAB.94E63700 charset="iso-8859-1" Publication of interest to scientific community

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Measures, L.N. 2004. Marine mammals = and "wildlife rehabilitation" programs. Canadian Science = Advisory Secretariat Research Document 2004/122: 35p.

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    P=EAches et Oc=E9ans = Canada/Fisheries and Oceans Canada

    Institut Maurice = Lamontagne Institute

    850 route de la mer, = Mont-Joli, Qc, Canada G5H 3Z4

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    cellulaire: = (418)750-5727

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Middle = East Technical University, Institute of Marine Sciences

offers a summer school program entitled “Eastern = Mediterranean Coastal Ecosystem Survey”

in June 18th – 26th, 2005. The program will be held in = Bozyazi, Mersin, TURKEY. Applications of interested = students will be welcome. For more information and application requirements please = refer to the site www.ecocilicia.org/summer.= htm

 

Please consider that application deadline is due May, = 20th

 

Meltem Ok

Middle East Technical = University

Institute of Marine = Sciences

P.O. Box 28, 33731, = Erdemli-Mersin

TURKEY

 

e-mail: meltemok(\)ims.metu.edu.tr

 

 

 

------=_NextPart_000_0000_01C53F7D.2C5B25C0-- ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:56:35 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay, (fwd) The Oceania Project is conducting during August-October 2004 vessel based fieldwork for a long-term study - commenced in 1992 - of the ecology & behaviour humpback whales in Hervey Bay. The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is a 12m-power catamaran. [ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ] The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre (SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG) and is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium (SPWRC). [ http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/aboutus.html ] The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the social and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V humpback stock; genetic relatedness amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay and the implications for social organisation and reproductive success and the extent to which social behaviour is determined by kinship. There is an opportunity for a limited number of Interns to participate the research expedition during August-October 2004. Interns live aboard the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and budget constraints. The cost per week is $1150 Australian (Approx. $882 US per week) which includes accommodation aboard the expedition vessel and food. Interns are responsible for all costs associated with travel to and from Hervey Bay. Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed skin' and fecal sample collection, assistance with photo identification/behavioural observation field notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection, environmental data, water quality sampling and general data entry. Interns also assist with vessel operations including food preparation & galley duties. Sea time can be validated towards a marine qualification. [ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/life.html ] No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions. Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order they are received. General information about The Oceania Project and the Research Expedition is online at: [ http://www.oceania.org.au ] If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research Expedition as an Intern email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a brief CV. [ mailto:trish.wally(\)oceania.org.au ] Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University ........................................................................ .. Trish & Wally Franklin The Oceania Project PO Box 7306 Urangan Hervey Bay Qld Australia ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630 Phone: + 61 07 4125 1333 Fax: + 61 02 9225 9176 Mobile: 0418 797326 Email: trishwally(\)oceania.org.au Web: http://www.oceania.org.au PhD Candidates Southern Cross University http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/theteam.html ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:57:37 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: summer classes in working with marine mammals (fwd) California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ offer one-week intensive summer classes open to any individuals interested animal training or in pursuing careers in the marine mammal field. In addition, hands-on internships for people of all ages and levels of experience are also available at the lab working with marine mammals. The successful completion of both courses and a five-day internship will earn a Certificate of Completion in Beginning Marine Mammalogy. The classes' instructor, Dr. Jenifer Hurley has over 20 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across diverse disciplines including research, public display, and studio and film work. Classes: TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: ESSP 348 (July 11-17, 2005): This 3 credit interactive course provides students an in-depth understanding of the discipline of animal training across many different types of terrestrial and aquatic animals and techniques. It provides an exceptional background in relevant animal behavior and psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying animal behavior. These techniques will be demonstrated daily using trained sea lions, horses, and often other animals at Moss Landing Marine Labs where the course is taught. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea lions. Topics covered will include: Captivity, Why Train? Communication, Motivation, Desensitization, Aggression, and Practical Training. $431.00 WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: ESSP 347 (July 25-31,2005): This 3 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. It will provide practical information about marine mammals and working with them, drawing on the rich background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area. The course will include live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing Marine Labs. This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and current issues in marine mammalogy. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. They will also gain experience in developing a resume, job interviews, and public presentations. $431.00 (If you book both classes- subtract $39 booking from the second price). Registration: For registration, enrollment and other logistical information please contact Cal State Monterey Bay http://extendeded.csumb.edu/ or call them at 831-582-4110. Using the web site you can download Course Registration forms by clicking on the Forms link. Enrollment for each class limited to 16. Registration begins May 3. The classes are open for enrollment to any high school graduate regardless of age or nationality, however no transportation or housing is included. For housing information see below. Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA. Lodging: Lodging is now available at the dorms on CSUMB campus. Rates range from $55/day for double occupancy with no linens provided to $80/day single occupancy with linens. Room rates include 3 meals a day! Make your room CSUMB dorm room reservations with Extended Ed on/before May 2, 2005. Complete the Summer 2005 CSUMB Extended Ed - Dorm Room Request Form on our website http://extendeded.csumb.edu/ Reservations are secured with your full payment. Credit cards accepted. Checks can be mailed to the Office of Extended Ed. The Monterey Visitors Bureau website can offer local lodging options, if you prefer to stay in a hotel/motel.http://info.monterey.wegov2.com --=====================_1497468==.ALT I would be grateful if you would announce the following summer courses (Working with Marine Mammals & Techniques and Theories of Animal Training) to the MARMAM mailing list.

Thanks very much,
Jenifer Hurley, Ph.D.
jhurley(\)mlml.calstate.edu

California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ offer one-week intensive summer= classes open to any individuals interested animal training or in= pursuing careers in the marine mammal field. In addition, hands-on internships for people of all ages= and levels of experience are also available at the lab working with marine= mammals. The successful completion of both courses and a five-day= internship will earn a Certificate of Completion in Beginning Marine= Mammalogy. The classes=92 instructor, Dr. Jenifer Hurley has over= 20 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across= diverse disciplines including research, public display, and studio and film= work.

Classes:
TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: ESSP 348 (July 11-17,= 2005): This 3 credit interactive course provides students an= in-depth understanding of the discipline of animal training across many= different types of terrestrial and aquatic animals and techniques. It= provides an exceptional background in relevant animal behavior and= psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying animal= behavior.  These techniques will be demonstrated daily using trained= sea lions, horses, and often other animals at Moss Landing Marine Labs= where the course is taught.   Students will intern at least one= day at the lab assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea= lions.  Topics covered will include: Captivity, Why Train?= Communication, Motivation, Desensitization, Aggression, and Practical= Training. $431.00

WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: ESSP 347 (July 25-31,2005): This= 3 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in= developing a career in marine mammalogy.  It will provide practical= information about marine mammals and working with them, drawing on the rich= background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area.  The course= will include live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing= Marine Labs. This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal= husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview= of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display,= education, and current issues in marine mammalogy.  Students will= intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care of= research-trained California sea lions.  They will also gain experience= in developing a resume, job interviews, and public presentations. $431.00= (If you book both classes- subtract $39 booking from the second= price).

Registration:
For registration, enrollment and other logistical information= please contact Cal State Monterey Bay http://extendeded.csumb.edu/ or call= them at 831-582-4110. Using the web site you can download Course= Registration forms by clicking on the Forms link. Enrollment for each= class limited to 16. Registration begins May 3. The classes are= open for enrollment to any high school graduate regardless of age or= nationality, however no transportation or housing is included. For housing= information see below. Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs= in Moss Landing, CA.
 
Lodging:
Lodging is now available at the dorms on CSUMB campus. = Rates range from  $55/day for double occupancy with no linens provided= to $80/day single occupancy with linens.  Room rates include 3 meals a= day!

Make your room CSUMB dorm room reservations with= Extended Ed on/before
May 2, 2005.

Complete the Summer 2005 CSUMB Extended Ed - Dorm Room Request Form on= our
website http://extendeded.csumb.edu/
Reservations are secured with your full payment.
Credit cards accepted. Checks can be mailed to the Office of Extended= Ed.

The Monterey Visitors Bureau website can offer local lodging options, if
you prefer to stay in a hotel/motel.http://info.monterey.wegov2.com


 --=====================_1497468==.ALT-- ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:58:43 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Research Assistant /Deckhand (fwd) Research Assistant /Deckhand Position for ongoing, large whale research study. Allied Whale, the marine mammal research lab of the College of the Atlantic located in Bar Harbor, Maine, seeks an intern for the 2005 summer field season. The intern will work in part as a deckhand aboard a local whale watch boat, and assist with research on our long term population studies of humpback and finback whales in the Allied Whale lab. The position has been designed so RA's can earn money while they work. Deckhand responsibilities include line handling, vessel cleaning, and passenger safety. Research responsibilities include photo-identification of whales and data collection/entry. Training will be provided. The applicant should have a background in biology or zoology. Some knowledge of research methods is an advantage. Knowledge of marine mammals and seabirds is an asset. Previous experience in photography (conventional and digital) is helpful but not required. Applicants must be energetic, able to communicate well and comfortable working on boats in rough conditions. RA's must be able to work through Sept and into Oct with no other commitments. Hours will vary depending on schedules and housing will be provided for a small fee. Application deadline is May 1st. Please send a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying, your curriculum vitae or resume, and one or more letters of reference to: Toby Stephenson Allied Whale, College of the Atlantic 105 Eden St. Bar Harbor, Maine, 04609 Or e-mail to: ptera(\)gwi.net ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:57:09 +0200 From: Giovanni Bearzi Subject: Cetacean science in Italy: two reviews In-Reply-To: Dear list members two papers reviewing the development of cetacean science in Italy were completed in early 2004. They should see the light soon in a comprehensive publication edited by Bruno Cozzi. Those who are interested in pre-viewing these contributions may download them from the links below. Bearzi G., Notarbartolo di Sciara G., Bonizzoni S. In press. Scientific literature on Mediterranean cetaceans: the Italian contribution. In B. Cozzi, ed. Marine mammals of the Mediterranean Sea: natural history, biology, anatomy, pathology, parasitology. Massimo Valdina Editore, Milano. http://www.tethys.org/download/papers_pdf/Bearzi_etal_inpress.pdf (348 Kb) Notarbartolo di Sciara G., Bearzi G. In press. Research on cetaceans in Italy. In B. Cozzi, ed. Marine mammals of the Mediterranean Sea: natural history, biology, anatomy, pathology, parasitology. Massimo Valdina Editore, Milano. http://www.disciara.net/downloads/NotarbartolodiSciara_Bearzi_inpress.pdf (628 Kb) Best regards, Giovanni Bearzi and Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara _________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. bearzi(\)inwind.it President, Tethys Research Institute c/o Venice Natural History Museum Santa Croce 1730, 30135 Venezia, Italy http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:55:04 +1000 From: Wally Franklin Subject: Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay.. Correction... The posting on The Oceania Project's Internship program in Hervey Bay contained incorrect dates... the dates in para 1 & 4 should have read August-October 2005 not 2004, Apologies, Wally Franklin ........................................................................ .. Trish & Wally Franklin The Oceania Project PO Box 7306 Urangan Hervey Bay Qld Australia ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630 Phone: + 61 07 4125 1333 Fax: + 61 02 9225 9176 Mobile: 0418 797326 Email: trishwally(\)oceania.org.au Web: http://www.oceania.org.au PhD Candidates Southern Cross University http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/theteam.html ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:53:18 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job opening: fur seal biologist in Alaska (fwd) NMFS Alaska Regional Office has a job opening for a biologist to manage all aspects of the Northern Fur Seal progam on the Pribilof Islands. The duty station would be in Juneau or Anchorage. The job will be filled at the ZP-3/4 levels (which span the old GS series from GS-11 through GS-14. Summary of the Announcement: Announcement Number: NMF-AKR-2005-0024 Vacancy Description: Biologist, ZP-401-III/IV, NMF-AKR-2005-0024-JN Open Period: 04/13/2005 - 05/04/2005 Series/Grade: ZP-0401-03/04 Salary: $56,549.00 TO $123,816.00 Promotion Potential: ZP-04 Hiring Agency: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION Duty Locations: (It's a choice of one, not 2 jobs) 1 vacancy in Anchorage, AK 1 vacancy in Juneau, AK A link to the job posting: https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/doc.exe Click on the search button, and use the information above to find the posting. Tom Eagle Tom.Eagle(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:54:06 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Right Whale Necropsy Paper (fwd) From: Michael Moore A high resolution pdf of the following is available at ftp://mooreref:refrnz(\)ftp.whoi.edu/ Please do not request it by email, as it is 16mb in size. No paper reprints available. Apologies for cross postings. Moore M, Knowlton A, Kraus S, McLellan W, Bonde R (2005) Morphometry, gross morphology and available histopathology in Northwest Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) mortalities (1970 to 2002). J. Cetacean Research and Management 6: 199-214 -- Michael Moore Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole MA 02543 USA 508 289 3228 t 508 457 2134 f www.whoi.edu/people/mmoore ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:34:39 +0200 From: Giovanni Bearzi Subject: Cetacean research in Italy: alternative download In-Reply-To: <421AE80605E096C2(\)mail-mx-4.tiscali.it> (added by postmaster(\)mail-mx-4.tiscali.it> A few list members reported problems with downloading the article: Notarbartolo di Sciara G., Bearzi G. In press. Research on cetaceans in Italy. In B. Cozzi, ed. Marine mammals of the Mediterranean Sea: natural history, biology, anatomy, pathology, parasitology. Massimo Valdina Editore, Milano. I have posted the article on the alternative link below: http://www.tethys.org/download/papers_pdf/Notarbartolo_Bearzi_inpress.pdf Best regards, Giovanni Bearzi _________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. bearzi(\)inwind.it President, Tethys Research Institute c/o Venice Natural History Museum Santa Croce 1730, 30135 Venezia, Italy http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:19:19 +0100 Reply-To: d.lusseau(\)abdn.ac.uk From: David Lusseau Subject: porpoise photo-id in the North Sea Hi everyone, Is anybody doing any photo-id work with porpoises in the North Sea? a porpoise stranded in the Moray Firth, Scotland with quite a distinctive dorsal fin and I took some pictures during the post-mortem performed by the Scottish Agricultural College in Inverness. I can forward the pictures if anyone is interested. David ___________________________________________ David Lusseau, PhD Research Fellow University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences Lighthouse Field Station George Street, Cromarty, IV11 8YJ, UK Tel: 44 1381 600 548 E-mail: d.lusseau(\)abdn.ac.uk website: http://www.lusseau.org ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:51:54 -0700 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: New Articles Hi, all! Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Several are pretty large files. Make sure your server can handle them. Abstracts also available on request. Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org AGUSTI, CELIA; FRANCISCO JAVIER AZNAR and JUAN ANTONIO RAGA. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 91(1):83-92. 2005. Tetraphyllidean plerocercoids from western Mediterranean cetaceans and other marine mammals around the world: A comprehensive morphological analysis. 1.365 MB ANDRE, JESSICA; EMMA GYURIS and IVAN R. LAWLER. WILDLIFE RESEARCH 32(1):53-62. 2005. Comparison of the diets of sympatric dugongs and green turtles on the Orman Reefs, Torres Strait, Australia. 0.248 MB ANONMYOUS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 50(2):123. 2005. Cumulative sperm whale bone damage and the bends. 0.032 MB AZEVEDO, ALEXANDRE F. and MONIQUE VAN SLUYS. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(3):1456-1464. 2005. Whistles of tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia fluviatilis) in Brazil: Comparisons among populations. 0.393 MB BALL, KEENAN R. and JOHN R. BUCK. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(3):1005-1008. 2005. A beamforming video recorder for integrated observations of dolphin behavior and vocalizations. 0.239 MB CLARK, L. S.; D. C. PFEIFFER and D. F. COWAN. ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA-JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SERIES C 34(2):132-140. 2005. Morphology and histology of the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) adrenal gland with emphasis on the medulla. 0.833 MB DA SILVA, I. M. and S. LARSON. ZOO BIOLOGY 24(1):73-81. 2005. Predicting reproduction in captive sea otters (Enhydra lutris). 0.124 MB DI GUARDO, G.; G. MARRUCHELLA; U. AGRIMI and S. KENNEDY. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SERIES A-PHYSIOLOGY PATHOLOGY CLINICAL MEDICINE 52(2):88-93. 2005. Morbillivirus infections in aquatic mammals: A brief overview. 0.221 MB FERBER, DAN. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 307(5713):1190-1191. 2005. Whaling endangers more than whales. 0.220 MB GAINES, C. A.; M. P. HARE; S. E. BECK and H. C. ROSENBAUM. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 272(1562):533-542. 2005. Nuclear markers confirm taxonomic status and relationships among highly endangered and closely related right whale species. 0.205 MB GALATIUS, ANDERS. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY 206(2):141-154. 2005. Sexually dimorphic proportions of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) skeleton. 0.790 MB GANNON, DAMON P.; NELIO B. BARROS; DOUGLAS P. NOWACEK; ANDREW J. READ; DANIELLE M. WAPLES and RANDALL S. WELLS. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 69(3):709-720. 2005. Prey detection by bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus: An experimental test of the passive listening hypothesis. 0.339 MB GOUTEUX, B.; M. LEBEUF; M. O. HAMMILL; D. C. G. MUIR and J. P. GAGNE. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(6):1448-1454. 2005. Comparison of toxaphene congeners levels in five seal species from eastern Canada: What is the importance of biological factors? 0.298 MB GREAVES, DANIELLE K.; JASON R. SCHREER; MICHAEL O. HAMMILL and JENNIFER M. BURNS. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 78(1):9-17. 2005. Diving heart rate development in postnatal harbour seals, Phoca vitulina. 0.342 MB HARDING, K. C.; M. FUJIWARA; Y. AXBERG and T. HARKONEN. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY 19(1):129-135. 2005. Mass-dependent energetics and survival in harbour seal pups. 0.174 MB HAYWARD, JAMES L.; SHANDELLE M. HENSON; CLARA J. LOGAN; CATHERINE R. PARRIS; MATTHEW W. MEYER and BRIAN DENNIS. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY 42(1):108-117. 2005. Predicting numbers of hauled-out harbour seals: A mathematical model. 0.275 MB HERNANDEZ-VELAZQUEZ, F. D.; C. E. GALINDO-SANCHEZ; M. I. TAYLOR; J. DE LA ROSA-VELEZ; I. M. COTE; Y. SCHRAMM; D. AURIOLES-GAMBOA and C. RICO. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY NOTES 5(1):140-142. 2005. New polymorphic microsatellite markers for California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.090 MB HOOKER, SASCHA K.; PATRICK J. O. MILLER; MARK P. JOHNSON; OLIVER P. COX and IAN L. BOYD. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 272(1561):355-363. 2005. Ascent exhalations of Antarctic fur seals: A behavioural adaptation for breath-hold diving? 0.739 MB IWAYAMA, HIROSHI; SHINICHI HOCHI; MEGUMI KATO; MASUMI HIRABAYASHI; MASASHIGE KUWAYAMA; HAJIME ISHIKAWA; SEIJI OHSUMI and YUTAKA FUKUI. ZYGOTE 12(4):333-338. 2004. Effects of cryodevice type and donors' sexual maturity on vitrification of minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) oocytes at germinal vesicle stage. 0.118 MB IWAYAMA, HIROSHI; HAJIME ISHIKAWA; SEIJI OHSUMI and YUTAKA FUKUI. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT 51(1):69-75. 2005. Attempt at in vitro maturation of minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) oocytes using a portable CO2 incubator. 2.203 MB KILIAN, ANNETTE; LORENZO VON FERSEN and ONUR GUNTURKUN. BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES 68(2):179-184. 2005. Left hemispheric advantage for numerical abilities in the bottlenose dolphin. 0.101 MB LIE, ELISABETH; HANS J. S. LARSEN; STIG LARSEN; GRETHE M. JOHANSEN; ANDREW E. DEROCHER; NICHOLAS J. LUNN; ROSS J. NORSTROM; OYSTEIN WIIG and JANNECHE U. SKAARE. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PART A-CURRENT ISSUES 68(6):457-484. 2005. Does high organochlorine (OC) exposure impair the resistance to infection in polar bears (Ursus maritimus)? Part II: Possible effect of OCs on mitogen- and antigen-induced lymphocyte proliferation. 0.191 MB MOBLEY, J. R. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(3):1666-1673. 2005. Assessing responses of humpback whales to NPAL transmissions: Results of 2001-2003 aerial surveys north of Kauai. 0.977 MB MOLINA-SCHILLER, DANIZA and MARIA CRISTINA PINEDO. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 3(2):95-105. 2004. Growth and skull development in the South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Zimmermann, 1783) (Carnivora: Otariidae), from Rio Grande do Sul Coast, Brazil. 2.093 MB MOLINA-SCHILLER, DANIZA and MARIA CRISTINA PINEDO. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 3(2):107-118. 2004. Growth layer patterns in Arctocephalus australis canine teeth: Evaluation of techniques for age determination. 2.478 MB RAWLES, C. J. G. and E. C. M. PARSONS. TOURISM IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 1(2):129-132. 2005. Research note Environmental motivation of whale-watching tourists in Scotland. 0.018 MB ROBECK, TODD R.; STEVEN L. MONFORT; PAUL P. CALLE; J. LAWRENCE DUNN; ERIC JENSEN; JEFFREY R. BOEHM; SKIP YOUNG and STEVEN T. CLARK. ZOO BIOLOGY 24(1):29-49. 2005. Reproduction, growth and development in captive beluga (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.219 MB SCANO, P.; C. MAXIA; F. MAGGIANI; R. CRNJAR; A. LAI and P. SIRIGU. CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS OF LIPIDS 134(1):21-28. 2005. A histological and NMR study of the melon of the striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba). 0.250 MB SCHEIFELE, P. M.; S. ANDREW; R. A. COOPER; M. DARRE; F. E. MUSIEK and L. MAX. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(3):1486-1492. 2005. Indication of a Lombard vocal response in the St. Lawrence River beluga. 0.222 MB SHAUGHNESSY, P. D.; T. E. DENNIS and P. G. SEAGER. WILDLIFE RESEARCH 32(1):85-101. 2005. Status of Australian sea lions, Neophoca cinerea, and New Zealand fur seals, Arctocephalus forsteri, on Eyre Peninsula and the far west coast of South Australia. 0.299 MB SHERMAN-COONEY, R. A.; R. M. ORTIZ; D. P. NOREN; L. PAGARIGAN; C. L. ORTIZ and F. TALAMANTES. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 78(1):55-59. 2005. Estradiol and testosterone concentrations increase with fasting in weaned pups of the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris). 0.080 MB SILVAGNI, P. A.; L. J. LOWENSTINE; T. SPRAKER; T. P. LIPSCOMB and F. M. D. GULLAND. VETERINARY PATHOLOGY 42(2):184-191. 2005. Pathology of domoic acid toxicity in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.406 MB SOUTHWELL, COLIN. WILDLIFE RESEARCH 32(1):63-65. 2005. Diving behaviour of two Ross seals off east Antarctica. 0.089 MB TJELMELAND, SIGURD and ULF LINDSTROM. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 62(2):285-294. 2005. An ecosystem element added to the assessment of Norwegian spring-spawning herring: Implementing predation by minke whales. 0.459 MB VAN DE BILDT, M. W. G.; T. KUIKEN and A. D. M. E. OSTERHAUS. ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY 150(3):577-583. 2005. Cetacean morbilliviruses are phylogenetically divergent. 0.187 MB WILLIS, KATE. and MARKUS HORNING. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 315(2):147-162. 2005. A novel approach to measuring heat flux in swimming animals. 0.878 MB WILLIS, KATE.; MARKUS HORNING; DAVID A. S. ROSEN and ANDREW W. TRITES.. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 315(2):163-175. 2005. Spatial variation of heat flux in Steller sea lions: Evidence for consistent avenues of heat exchange along the body trunk. 0.357 MB WITTING, LARS and ERIK W. BORN. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 62(2):266-284. 2005. An assessment of Greenland walrus populations. 0.502 MB ZIMMER, WALTER M. X.; PETER L. TYACK; MARK P. JOHNSON and PETER T. MADSEN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(3):1473-1485. 2005. Three-dimensional beam pattern of regular sperm whale clicks confirms bent-horn hypothesis. 1.557 MB ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 06:55:34 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Fw: new publication: A. australis (fwd) Dear subscribers, The following papers has recently been published in the LAJAM. Molina-Schiller, D. and M.C. Pinedo 2004. GROWTH AND SKULL DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTH AMERICAN FUR SEAL, ARCTOCEPHALUS AUSTRALIS (ZIMMERMANN, 1783) (CARNIVORA: OTARIIDAE), FROM RIO GRANDE DO SUL COAST, BRAZIL. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals 3(2):95-105. Abstract - Skulls of 157 Arctocephalus australis (94 males and 63 females) from animals stranded dead on the Rio Grande do Sul coast from Torres to Barra do Arroio Chu=ED between July 1977 and September 1997 were examined. These were analyzed to explore aspects of the cranial development. The growth layers groups (GLGs) in the dentine and cementum from upper canine teeth were counted. The oldest male and female were 14 and 18 years of age, respectively. Parameters of the von Bertalanffy equation suggest that males and females attain physical maturity at about the eight and six years of age, respectively. Hotelling T2 test and discriminant functions using metric characters showed sexual dimorphism in physically mature and immatures skulls. The developmental classes were also examined using non-metrics characters, but no sexual dimorphism was observed using these variables. The principal component analysis (PCA) showed a clear separation between physically mature skulls of males and females. The first factor explained 80.2 % of the total variation and the second factor explained 4.6% of the observed variability. Molina-Schiller, D. and M.C. Pinedo 2004. Growth layer patterns in Arctocephalus australis CANINE TEETH: evaluation of techniques for age determination. The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals 3(2):107-118. Abstract - A total of 75 canine teeth from 27 A. australis (13 males and 14 females) were examined. The animals were found dead from 1977 to 1997 on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Growth Layer Groups (GLGs) in each canine were compared and examined for age determination using four techniques. These four techniques were evaluated according to the visible number of GLGs in dentine and cementum (techniques 2, 3 and 4) or external rings (technique 1). Technique 4 (decalcified and stained thin section) is the best technique for age determination in A. australis, as it showed the highest conspicuousness of the growth layers (GLGs and accessory layers) in dentine and cementum (especially in old exemplars with pulp cavity closed). Technique 3 (half- tooth etched in 5% formic acid and rubbed with graphite powder) was selected as second best, and recommended for use in dentine counts up to 10 GLGs in males and 6 GLGs in females. Technique 1 (external rings on canine root) offered easy readings until approximately the seventh ring, beyond which misreadings in age determination occurred. Technique 2 (thick unstained and undecalcified sections) presented limitations for obtaining sections of the same thickness compromising a good reading of the GLGs. This in turn could influence the resolution of the growth layers, as the GLGs reading in dentine and cementum were more difficult in this technique than in technique 4. Please contact me (daniza(\)marinemammals.cl) for PDF. Thank you in advance for your interest. Best wishes, Daniza -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------- Daniza Molina-Schiller Marine Biologist, PhD. Candidate daniza(\)marinemammals.cl www.marinemammals.cl Programa de P=F3s-Gradua=E7=E3o em Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gon=E7alves 9500. Cx. Postal 15007, Porto Alegre, RS CEP: 91540-000, BRASIL Phone: ++55-51-33383346 (Brasil) Address Chile:=20 Casilla 215, Quilpu=E9, Chile Phone: ++56-32-730486 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:42:50 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: immediate internship positions (fwd) Center for Oceanic Research and Education Immediate Internship Opportunit= ies The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE), based in Essex, MA, is=20 a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of=20 cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. Our mission is t= o=20 promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine=20 environment. CORE's research focuses primarily upon the populations of fi= n=20 and humpback whales found in the inshore waters of New England. We are=20 currently working on several projects including:=20 * Hierarchy among social/feeding groups of humpback whales. * Novel feeding behavior (the use of bubbles) in fin whales.=20 * Presence of orca scars on humpback whales, their main predator in the North=20 Atlantic.=20 * Bias in whale watching regarding data & photos collected on humpback whales=20 vs. fin whales. * Shifts in distribution of whale species over time * On-going photo-identification studies of humpback whales, fin whales, sperm=20 whales, Northern right whales, minke whales and pilot whales. =20 CORE conducts whale watch education programs, school presentations and public=20 outreach activities throughout the year as part of our endeavor to educat= e=20 people about endangered whales and their fragile marine environment. We=20 collect most of its research data aboard commercial whale watching vessel= s=20 that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip as research=20 assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection. The types = of=20 data recorded on each trip include physical information - such as climate and=20 sea conditions, number and species of each cetacean, as well as behaviora= l=20 information and identification photographs of focus animals. Other duties= =20 aboard the boats include answering passenger questions, assisting with fu= nd=20 raising efforts and helping crew on deck. A paid "education mate" positio= n=20 aboard the whale watching boat in Gloucester is included - interns will=20 rotate day-to-day through the week as research assistants and education=20 mates.=20 CORE is somewhat of a fledgling organization, founded in 1996, we earned our=20 non-profit status in 1999. Though we have no publications currently in print,=20 we are in the process of collecting data on several on-going research=20 projects with the goal of developing papers on varied subjects (listed=20 above). Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facet= s of=20 research including:=20 - Data collection; data entry; archiving and cataloging photographs and=20 negatives; general office work.=20 - Data analysis methods; individual identification of whales through phot= o=20 analysis; data submission to educational on-line program WhaleNet.=20 - Public speaking; fund raising; correspondence with other organizations,= =20 researcher and students.=20 - Interns are also assigned a specific on-going research project and will be=20 expected to complete an extensive reading list to gain important backgrou= nd=20 knowledge.=20 - Basics of navigation; boat handling; use of marine electronics includin= g=20 GPS, LORAN, radar and echolocation machines; handling lines; and general=20 knowledge of vessel safety and emergency protocol.=20 CORE offers year-round internship opportunities to qualified college students=20 or graduates. We require a two-month minimum stay. These are strictly unpaid,=20 volunteer positions. However, interns will be paid for their duties as=20 Education Mates aboard the commercial whale watching vessels out of=20 Gloucester. We do not provide room or board, but will assist interns in a= ny=20 way in finding housing and transportation. We also offer flexible hours, = so=20 that interns can obtain part-time jobs, if needed.=20 The application deadline for the summer internship session has been extended=20 to April 31st, with interviews conducted during the first week of May. Th= e=20 deadline for the fall internship session is July 31st, with interviews=20 through mid-August. We also accept applicants for spring or winter.=20 To apply for an internship, please complete an application and send your=20 resume or CV, a letter of interest identifying your reason for applying, and=20 a letter of recommendation to the below address or by e-mail. Application= s=20 can be found on the CORE website, www.coreresearch.org and can be sent by= =20 snail mail or by e-mailing core(\)coreresearch.org Questions can be directed to Lisa Fox, CORE=92s Director, by e-mail or by= =20 calling 978.745.0997. CORE -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:45:45 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: cetacean sounds (fwd) Dear all, For a digital encyclopedia about the Wadden and North Sea in dutch, english and german (species information, environmental issues, geological information etc.) we are still looking for sounds of cetaceans. I found some sound fragments on the web, but I would like to complete the following list: 1. Harbour porpoise (common porpoise) - Phocoena phocoena 2. Bottlenose dolphin (common porpoise) - Tursiops truncatus 3. White-beaked dolphin - Lagenorhynchus albirostris 4. Northern bottlenosed whale - Hyperoodon ampullatus 5. Sowerby's beaked whale - Mesoplodon bidens 6. Common dolphin (saddleback dolphin) - Delphinus delphis 7. Atlantic) white-sided dolphin - Lagenorhynchus acutus 8. Risso's dolphin - Grampus griseus 9. Striped dolphin - Stenella coeruleoalba 10.Pilot whale (long-finned pilot whale) - Globicephala Melaena 11.Orca (killer whale) - Orcinus orca 12.Minke whale (lesser rorqual) - Baleanoptera acutorostrata 13.Sei whale - Baleanoptera borealis 14.Humpback whale- -Megaptera novaeangliae 15.Sperm whale - Physeter macrocephalus 16.Fin whale- Balaenoptera physalus If you can help, don't hesitate to contact me at: Oscar Bos oscarb(\)ecomare.nl=20 www.ecomare.nl ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:51:36 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior (fwd) Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior wins "Best Reference Source" award from Library Journal: Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior. 3 vols. Greenwood. 1274p. ed. by Marc Bekoff. ISBN 0-313-32745-9. $349.95. This endlessly fascinating set is a seminal work in its field and one of the first complete resources on animal behavior. Bekoff (biology, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder) and his posse of 290 experts tell us what makes animals tick using techniques that range from molecular approaches to analysis of species. The 300 entries, some stretching to 7000 words, discuss topics as diverse as concept learning in pigeons and stress in dolphins. (LJ3/15/05) * The section on stress in dolphins can be viewed at www.TerraMarResearch.org (under "Publications"). The encyclopedia also contains other sections about marine mammals. For more information, visit the Greenwood Publishing Group website at: http://www.greenwood.com/books/BookDetail.asp?sku=GR2745 --- Toni Frohoff, Ph.D. TerraMar Research dolphinresearch(\)earthlink.net ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:54:11 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: ECS conference posters pdf available (fwd) Sorry for any cross-posting; To those who are interested, pdf (Adobe Acrobat) copies of the following posters presented at the XIX ECS Conference (La-Rochelle, 2005) may be found at: http://www.horta.uac.pt/species/Cetacea/multimedia/ecs=5F05/ecs2005.html Magalh=E3es et al. Spatial and temporal patterns of sperm whale groups in the Azores Archipelago Pinela et al. Population genetics and social organization of the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the Azorean Archipelago Prieto et al. Dolphin interactions with hand line demersal fisheries in the Azores Seabra et al. Distribution and habitat preferences of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) with respect to physiographic and oceanographic factors in the waters around the Azores (Portugal) Silva et al. Population structure of bottlenose dolphins in the Azores determined by photo-identification White et al. Analysis of Hyperoodon ampullatus (Northern Bottlenose Whale) vocalisations with our best regards, ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:00:10 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New Publications Available (fwd) Dear Colleagues We are pleased to advise the availability of the following publications in PDF format. A limited number of hard copy reprints are available upon request. Please direct all enquiries/requests to Karen Stockin (k.a.stockin(\)massey.ac.nz) at the Coastal-Marine Research Group, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, New Zealand. Stockin, K.A. and I.N. Visser (2005) Anomalously pigmented common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) off Northern New Zealand Aquatic Mammals 31 (1), 43-51 Abstract Anomalous pigmentations have been recorded in many cetacean species. However, typically only one variation is reported from a population at a time, e.g., an albino. Here we record a spectrum of pigmentation from common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) off northern New Zealand. All-black, dark-morph, pale-morph and all-white individuals, as well as variation between these have been recorded. Pale-coloured pectoral flippers are prevalent, and a number of individuals with white 'helmets' have been observed. Stockin, K.A. and E.A. Burgess (2005) Opportunistic feeding of an adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrating along the coast of South-East Queensland, Australia. Aquatic Mammals 31 (1), 120-123 Abstract In the austral winter of July 2004, off south-east Queensland, Australia, we observed an apparent feeding by an adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in association with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). This is the first documented case of an adult humpback whale from group V stock of the Southern Hemisphere, feeding along the migratory corridor. This observation also represents the first published record of a humpback whale feeding in association with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Karen A Stockin Coastal - Marine Research Group Institute of Natural Resources Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore MSC New Zealand Tel: + 64 (0)9 424 8461 Fax: +64 (0)9 443 9774 Cell: + 64 (0)21 146 5511 Email: k.a.stockin(\)massey.ac.nz Website: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:01:10 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Dolphin bycatch article available (South Carolina) (fwd) Dear MARMAM subscribers, The following paper is now available: Burdett, L.G. and W.E. McFee. Bycatch of bottlenose dolphins in South=20 Carolina, USA, and an evaluation of the Atlantic blue crab fishery=20 categorisation. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT. 6(3):231-240. PDF request to Leslie.Burdett(\)noaa.gov Cheers, Leslie Burdett Abstract - In the USA,commercial fisheries that interact with marine=20 mammals are categorized according to the number of incidental takes of=20 marine mammals relative to the defined Potential Biological Removal=20 (PBR) for the population. Three categories exist for such commercial=20 fisheries: Category I, II and III, each varying in the degree of=20 regulation. Fishery categorization is based on a five-year running=20 average of the number of incidental entanglements in that fishery and is published annually in the Federal Register. The=20 Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) fishery is one of South=20 Carolina=92s largest commercial fisheries in terms of volume and value an= d=20 was recently re-categorized as a Category II fishery, resulting in=20 heightened regulation. The Atlantic blue crab fishery exists in known=20 areas of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) habitat; therefore,=20 interaction between the two is probable. This study uses historical=20 marine mammal stranding data and on-board investigations of the blue=20 crab fishery in South Carolina to investigate the degree of fishery and=20 dolphin interaction. Analysis of historical strandings showed that=20 approximately 24% of the 42 entanglement cases in South Carolina from=20 1992-2003 resulted from the blue crab fishery. In nine of the 12 years=20 examined, bottlenose dolphin mortality rates were found to be greater=20 than or equal to 10% of the South Carolina Management Unit=92s PBR, which= =20 is significant according to the US Marine Mammal Protection Act=92s (MMPA= )=20 definitions for the Atlantic Coastal Stock of bottlenose dolphins. In=20 addition, results from this study showed that the average number of=20 bottlenose dolphin entanglements per year in the South Carolina blue=20 crab fishery has exceeded 1% of PBR across a five-year period=20 (1999-2003), which defines a Category II fishery. Thus, entanglement=20 data from South Carolina from 1992-2003 support the re-categorization of=20 the blue crab fishery and the introduction of heightened regulations=20 under the MMPA. Keywords: bottlenose dolphin, fisheries, incidental catches,=20 conservation, management procedure** --=20 ---------------------------------------------- Leslie Burdett Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research National Ocean Service 219 Ft. Johnson Charleston, SC 29412 phone: 843-762-8555 fax: 843-762-8700 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:59:00 GMT From: "Robin W. Baird" Subject: Abstract: killer whale diving behaviour paper New publication available: Baird, R.W., M.B. Hanson and L.M. Dill. 2005. Factors influencing the diving behaviour of fish-eating killer whales: sex differences and diel and interannual variation in diving rates. Canadian Journal of Zoology 83:257-267. Abstract. Diving behaviour of air-breathing vertebrates may be influenced by a variety of factors including age, body size, and changes in prey behaviour and (or) abundance over both short and long timescales. We studied the diving behaviour of a highly sexually dimorphic odontocete cetacean, the killer whale, Orcinus orca (L., 1758), using suction-cup-attached time-depth recorders (TDRs). We tested the hypotheses that dive rates (no. of dives/h greater than or equal to specific depths) of fish-eating killer whales varied between males and females, with age, between day and night, and among pods and years. Data were used from 34 TDR deployments between 1993 and 2002 in the inshore waters of southern British Columiba, Canada, and Washington, USA. Dive rates did not change with age or differ among pods or between males and females, although analyses restricted to adults showed that adult males dove deep significantly more frequently than adult females during the day. For all whales, dive rates and swim speeds were greater during the day than at night, suggesting decreased activity levels at night. Dive rates to deeper depths during the day decreased over the study, suggesting a long-term change in prey behaviour or abundance, though uncertainty regarding the diet of this population precludes determination of the cause of such changes. PDF copies can be obtained from rwbaird(\)cascadiaresearch.org For more information on this research see http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/kwindex.htm Robin ================================================= Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue Olympia, WA 98501 USA Phone 1-360-943-7325 Fax 1-360-943-7026 http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/robin.htm e-mail: rwbaird(\)cascadiaresearch.org or rwbaird(\)dal.ca ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 09:20:45 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Distance measurements using range finders (fwd) From: "Renaud de Stephanis" Dear all Is there anybody using the Leica LRF 900 y LRF 1200 Master Range Laser RangeFinders to mesure distance during Distance sampling surveys of cetaceans? Do you know any other compagnie that provide this kind of equipment? What is your experience using this kind of equipment? The specifcation says that they are allow to mesure distances until 900 and 1200 meters respectively, do you know if this is true at sea, and from a platform at 6 meters of altitud? what are the problems you encountred using this kind of equipment? Other compagnies can be seen at http://www.bearbasin.com/rangefinder.htm Thanks for the answers, and sorry for the english... Renad de Stephanis ________________________________________________________ Renaud de Stephanis CIRCE Conservaci=F3n Informaci=F3n y Estudio de Cet=E1ceos C/Cabeza de Manzaneda 3 Pelayo Algeciras-11390 Espa=F1a. Tel: +34-956679181 Cell:+34-605998195 Fax:+34-956679181 Mail: renaud(\)stephanis.org Web: www.circe-asso.org ________________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 09:24:12 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Fish otoliths - Peru (fwd) Dear friends A PDF version of a catalogue of otoliths of 50 bony fish species of Peru is now available (in Spanish). Descriptions of the inner face of the otolith is presented, as well as B/W photographs. Garc=EDa-Godos, I. 2001. Patrones morfologicos del otolito sagitta de algunos peces =F3seos del mar peruano. [Morphological patterns of the sagitta otolith of some bonny fish species of the Peruvian Sea]. Bolet=EDn MARPE 20: 1-83. This catalogue is available under request to agarcia(\)imarpe.gob.pe Sincerely Ignacio Garc=EDa-Godos N. Area de Aves, Mam=EDferos y Tortugas Marinas Instituto del Mar del Per=FA (IMARPE) Esq. Gamarra y Valle s/n, Chucuito, Callao, PERU c/ Centro Peruano de Estudios Cetol=F3gicos (CEPEC) e-mail: agarcia(\)imarpe.gob.pe ag_godos(\)yahoo.com ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 09:27:02 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Symposium on a Protected Area for Korea's Coastal Whales (fwd) From: Rochelle Constantine General announcement for a Symposium and Workshop on, A Protected Area for Korea's Coastal Whales 11-13 June 2005, Ulsan, Republic of Korea Background: The south-eastern coastline of Korea is a critical migratory habitat for at least two populations of threatened or endangered whales: 1) the Western Pacific or Korean gray whale, considered the most endangered population of whales in the world; and 2) the Yellow Sea/East Sea/Sea of Japan stock of minke whales (referred to as the J stock), considered a protection stock by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) because of commercial hunting prior to the 1986 moratorium. Despite protection, both species remain at risk from fisheries-related mortality (bycatch) and illegal hunting. More than 200 minke whales are now taken as bycatch each year in coastal waters of Japan and Korea. Products from these whales are sold at whale-meat markets in both countries. Even these high official reports probably under-represent the true takes in these waters. Periodic reports of illegal whaling are direct evidence that this is an alternate source of market products. If Korean gray and minke whales are to survive and recover, a Marine Protected Area must be declared to reduce fisheries entanglement and illegal hunting. Few areas are more suitable for an MPA than the coastal waters near the former whaling ports of Ulsan and Pohang. Here, the continental shelf narrows, bringing migrating gray whales and feeding minke whales close to shore. A section of this coast is already recognised as a National natural monument for gray whale migration - an official status that could form a precedent for measures of protection. The proposed MPA will be the first in Korean waters and the first for whales in the western North Pacific. Workshop and Symposium: The Korean Federation of Environmental Movements (KFEM) will host a one-day symposium (11 June), open to the media and interested members of the public, to consider the history and current status of Korean coastal whales. Following the symposium, a one-day workshop (12 June), open only to invited participants, will consider and the design and implementation of an MPA. The morning of 13 June is scheduled for any final discussion and preparation of a draft report. Steering Committee: Ma Yong-Un, Korean Federation of Environmental Movements (KFEM), Seoul Dr. Choi Byung-Jin, Senior Researcher, Korea Natural Environment Institute Choi Yeyong, Citizen's Institute on Environmental Science and KFEM Dr. C. Scott Baker, University of Auckland, New Zealand N. Funahashi, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Japan J. Frizell, Greenpeace International Dr. R.L. Brownell Jr., National Marine Fisheries Service, US For more information on the Symposium and Workshop visit, http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/index.htm For more information on the KFEM and Greenpeace campaign against whaling in Korea visit, http://www.comebackwhales.com/english/index.html ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 09:30:49 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Volunteers needed Spain (fwd) Dear all, CIRCE is a nonprofit organisation that works in the Strait of Gibraltar since 2000. You can have more information of CIRCE in the following web page: www.circe-asso.org We are looking for volunteers for the period 4-May-2005 and 30 June 2005, to help us in 2 diferent research projects. In May the volunteers will participate in the field work of the LIFE02NA T/E/8610 coordinated by the Spanish Cetacean Society (www.cetaceos.com). This is to participate in the Surveys orginised in the Gulf of Cadix. This survey will be a visual and acoustic survey, and the target species are Common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise and killer whales. During this survey, all the crew will be onboard the research vessel Elsa, and will live onboard the vessel. In June, the volunteers will participate in the deployment of TDR, photo -identification and acoustics recordings of long finned pilot whales in the Strait of Gibraltar from the research boat Elsa. The volunteers will participate in the field and laboratory activities of those two projects. The volunteering offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification acousic and visual survey, TDR (temperature depthrecorder) deployment and radio tracking methodology. There is no compensation for this volunteer position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their food expenses during the time of the volunteering. The volunteers can stay in CIRCE's Center. Sincerely yours Renaud de Stephanis ________________________________________________________ Renaud de Stephanis CIRCE Conservaci=F3n Informaci=F3n y Estudio de Cet=E1ceos C/Cabeza de Manzaneda 3 Pelayo Algeciras-11390 Espa=F1a. Tel: +34-956679181 Cell:+34-605998195 Fax:+34-956679181 Mail: renaud(\)stephanis.org Web: www.circe-asso.org ________________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:49:32 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Updates...Eastern Mediterranean Coastal Ecosystem Survey (fwd) Dear All, There are updates and changes about the "Eastern Mediterranean Coastal Ecosystem Survey" program which will be held in Bozyazi in June 18th - 26th, 2005 by the Middle East Technical University, Institute of Marine Sciences. Please check out the program's website www.ecocilicia.org about the latest announcements and for a full descriptive course schedule. You can direct any questions concerning the program to contact(\)ecocilicia.org. Please consider that application deadline is due May, 20th. With our best regards, Meltem Ok, MSc student Middle East Technical University, Institute of Marine Sciences P.O. Box 28, 33731, Erdemli-Mersin TURKEY e-mail: meltemok(\)ims.metu.edu.tr ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:31:59 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: CRRU conference posters available from ECS La Rochelle conference (fwd) Apologies for x-postings Pdf copies of the following posters presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the ECS at La Rochelle, 2 - 7 April 2005, are now available from the CRRU website at: http://www.crru.org.uk/research/publications.htm: Culloch, R.M., Tetley, M. J. & K.P. Robinson (2005). The use of computer-assisted matching software in the re-evaluation of an established bottlenose dolphin archive. Robinson, K.P., R.M. Culloch, N.J. Duthie, S.M. Eisfeld, M.J. Tetley, J.S. Weare, A.R.Whaley, & D.J. White. (2005). The summer distribution and occurrence of coastal cetaceans in the outer southern Moray Firth, NE Scotland. Tetley, M.J., R.M. Culloch, E.G. Mitchelson-Jacob & K.P. Robinson. (2005). Implementation of a multi-discipline approach to investigate minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) interactions with environmental variables in the southern outer Moray Firth, NE Scotland. Best wishes Dr. Kevin Robinson kev.robinson(\)crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (CRRU) P.O. Box 11307 Banff AB45 3WB SCOTLAND Tel: (+44) 01261 851696 Email: mailbox(\)crru.org.uk Website: www.crru.org.uk Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC 035473 Honorary Lecturer in Marine Mammal Science School of Biological Sciences University of Wales, Bangor Deiniol Road, Bangor LL57 2UW WALES www.bangor.ac.uk/ies/mms.html ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 16:09:05 -0400 From: "Haubold, Elsa" Subject: Research Administrator Job Opportunity We are seeking a Research Administrator to oversee the operations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Tequesta Field Laboratory. We are seeking an individual with a scientific background and strong administrative skills who can assist in coordinating the diverse activities of the field laboratory with 20+ scientists who work in fisheries research, sea turtle research, and marine mammal research. Additionally, this individual will supervise marine mammal research staff located at three FWC-FWRI field stations on the Florida Atlantic coast (primarily the manatee carcass salvage and rescue program). Applications must be received on-line no later than May 11, 2005 to be considered. Despite the large range of salary posted in the advertisement, the salary is firm at $1827.21 biweekly. For more information and to apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-50089&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any&JServSessionIdroot=yk61s5a4h1.JS1 Elsa M. Haubold, Ph.D. Program Administrator Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Ave. SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727/896-8626 Elsa.Haubold(\)myfwc.com http://research.myfwc.com ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:36:59 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Abstract: grey seal mating tactics and body size (fwd) The following paper has recently been published in Behavioral Ecology. Please follow the links below to access the abstract and full text. Lidgard, D. C., Boness, D. J., Bowen, W. D. & McMillan, J. I. 2005. State-dependent male mating tactics in the grey seal: the importance of body size. Behavioral Ecology, 16 541-549. Abstract: http://beheco.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/ari023?ijkey=3D36ErUxl aeiS3M&keytype=3Dref Full Text: http://beheco.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/ari023?ijkey=3D36ErUxlaeiS 3M&keytype=3Dref Damian Lidgard ------------------------------------ Damian C. Lidgard, PhD Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow Dept. of Biology Dalhousie University Halifax Nova Scotia, B3H 4J1 Canada work: +902 494 2564 fax: +902 494 3736 damian.lidgard(\)dal.ca ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 08:43:32 -0700 From: "Robin W. Baird" Subject: Abstract: Kogia sightings in Hawaii New publication Baird, R.W. 2005. Sightings of dwarf (Kogia sima) and pygmy (K. breviceps) sperm whales from the main Hawaiian islands. Pacific Science 59:461-466. Abstract Sightings of dwarf (Kogia sima) and pygmy (K. breviceps) sperm whales in Hawaiian waters have only rarely been reported. As part of boat-based surveys of odontocete cetaceans around the main Hawaiian Islands between 2000 and 2003, Kogia were observed on 18 occasions. Kogia were sighted most frequently in deeper portions of the study area (mean depth, 1,425 m) and in calm sea conditions (mean Beaufort sea state, 0.8). Thirteen of the 14 groups identified to species were dwarf sperm whales, the sixth most common species of odontocete documented around the main Hawaiian Islands. One group of six dwarf sperm whales containing two mother-infant pairs did not dive for more than a few minutes at a time. Most groups were difficult to approach, but photographs of several individual dwarf sperm whales showed distinctive marks on the dorsal fins, demonstrating that individual photo-identification is possible with this species. A pdf copy may be obtained from http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/hawaii.htm ============================================ Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Research Biologist Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501 USA http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/Robin/robin.htm Phone 1-360-943-7325 Fax 1-360-943-7026 E-mail rwbaird(\)cascadiaresearch.org or rwbaird(\)dal.ca ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:33:01 -0400 Reply-To: msimpkins(\)mmc.gov From: Mike Simpkins Subject: Funding opportunity The U.S. Marine Mammal Commission is seeking pre-proposals for research and related activities that will further the conservation and management goals of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The intent is to support focused efforts that will supplement rather than supplant the research efforts of other agencies and organizations. The Commission will consider proposals that address diverse issues relevant to marine mammals and associated marine ecosystem research and conservation. The Commission will give priority to projects that address the following general subject areas: - Detection, investigation, and/or mitigation of important conservation issues for marine mammals; - Research essential for recovery of endangered, threatened, or depleted species; - The ecology of killer whales in the North Pacific Ocean and, in particular, the potential impact of killer whale predation on marine mammal species or stocks; - The ecology of Arctic marine mammals, particularly the response of marine mammals to changing climate conditions, including the collection of baseline data on important components of Arctic marine ecosystems; and - The role of disease, harmful algal blooms, and/or contaminants in the population dynamics of marine mammals. Interested applicants can download additional information regarding the submission process, review criteria, and guidelines for preparing pre-proposals and full proposals from the Marine Mammal Commission web-site at http://www.mmc.gov/research/pdf/FY05RFPP.pdf . The deadline to submit a pre-proposal is 5:00 PM (EDT) on 20 May 2005. Successful applicants will be asked to submit full proposals no later than 5:00 PM (EDT) on 1 July 2005. Inquiries should be directed to Michael A. Simpkins, Ph.D., Assistant Scientific Program Director by mail (4340 East-West Highway, Room 905, Bethesda, MD 20814), phone (301-504-0087), or email (msimpkins(\)mmc.gov, please also copy email inquiries to acampbell(\)mmc.gov). ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 01:30:21 +0200 From: Jan Herrmann Subject: Contents: Marine Mammal Science Vol 21(2) Dear all, Marine Mammal Science Vol 21(2) has the following table of contents. By clicking the following link you are guided to Allen Press, where you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.cetacea.de/mms/21_2.html Users of the Papyrus Bibliography System (for Mac and DOS/Windows) can download the references with abstracts and contact information from http://www.cetacea.de/mms. The Papyrus Bibliography System is now FREE: http://www.researchsoftwaredesign.com Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann ------ Marine Mammal Science Vol. 21(2) ------ Ward, E.J. 2005. Differences between fishery-dependent and fishery-independent estimates of single- and mixed-species dolphin schools: Implications for single-species stock assessments. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 189-203. Gormley, A.M. et al. 2005. Capture-recapture estimates of Hector's dolphin abundance at Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 204-216. Moulton, V.D. et al. 2005. Effects of an offshore oil development on local abundance and distribution of ringed seals (Phoca hispida) of the Alaskan Beaufort Sea. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 217-242. Simpkins, M.A., K.L. Laidre, and P.J. Heagerty. 2005. Multivariate regression of satellite-linked dive recorder data: Simultaneous analysis of all bins. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 243-259. Kirkwood, R. et al. 2005. Pup production and population trends of the Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus). Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 260-282. Eguchi, T. and J.T. Harvey. 2005. Diving behavior of the Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardii) in Monterey Bay, California. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 283-295. Grellier, K. and P.S. Hammond. 2005. Feeding method affects otolith digestion in captive gray seals: Implications for diet composition estimation. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 296-306. NOTES Rendell, L. and H. Whitehead. 2005. Coda playbacks to sperm whales in Chilean waters. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 307-316. Rendell, L., H. Whitehead, and A. Coakes. 2005. Do breeding male sperm whales show preferences among vocal clans of females? Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 317-322. Coakes, A. et al. 2005. Photographic identification of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) off the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 323-326. Walker, R.J. et al. 2005. Environmental correlates of cetacean mass stranding sites in Florida. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 327-335. Kirkwood, R. and J. Dickie. 2005. Mobbing of a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) by adult male Australian fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus ). Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 336-339. Gazo, M. and A. Aguilar. 2005. Maternal attendance and diving behavior of a lactating Mediterranean monk seal. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 340-345. Stewart, R.E.A. and B.E. Stewart. 2005. Comparison of between-tooth age estimates of Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus). Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 346-354. Fitzgerald, E.M.G. 2005. Holocene record of the dugong (Dugong dugon) from Victoria, Southeast Australia. Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 355-361. BOOKS (without additional information on the Allen Press Homepage) Jefferson, T.A. 2005. BOOKS: Marine Mammals of India. Kumaran Sathasivam. ISBN 81-7371-465-7. Universities Press, Hyderabad, India. 23 photos and paintings. 184 pp. 2004. Softcover (Available directly from ksathasi(\)yahoo.com in the US for $29.95 including shipping; also available from India, http://www.orientlongman.com/display.asp?isbn=81-7371-465-7, for Rs. 250.). Marine Mammal Science 21(2): 362-363. -- Jan Herrmann Vorlesungsreihe Wal und Mensch +----> http://www.cetacea.de ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 09:32:22 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Leopard seal-human interactions study: summary and feedback (fwd) From: "Shona Muir" Summary of research investigating interactions between humans and leopard seals Research investigating interactions between leopard seals and humans received an overwhelming positive response from the international Antarctic community. The 12 month project was a consequence of the death of Kirsty Brown and was sponsored by the Kirsty Brown Fund and hosted by the British Antarctic Survey. The project aimed to provide an improved basis for risk assessment of activities where such interactions may take place. The results indicated that interactions occur on land, on ice and in the water, although physical contacts are rare and only one fatality is known. The location of the leopard seal and human had the greatest influence on the response of the leopard seal. Interactions occurring at the ice edge resulted in the highest response from leopard seals. Two distinct leopard seal behaviours emerged from the research. The first relates to the leopard seal's identification of prey, or hunting behaviour. The leopard seal was generally not seen prior to launching 'attacks' towards people in these circumstances. This behaviour was particularly prevalent with observers standing at the ice-edge where humans may have been mistaken for penguins. Kirsty Brown's attack is the only known account of its kind where the person that was attacked was in the water, and that the seal was not seen prior. Kirsty was at the surface of the water prior to and during the attack, and was submerged by the leopard seal to a depth of 70m, recorded on her dive computer. The leopard seal then resurfaced with Kirsty Brown. The behaviour displayed by this leopard seal resembles the hunting behaviour that leopard seals have been observed to employ when hunting and killing fur seal pups. The second behaviour type, termed 'general curiosity and inquisitiveness', appears to be the dominant explanation for the interactions between divers and leopard seals in the water. The in-water interactions, examined through SCUBA dive logs and snorkelling logs, occurred most frequently at the surface. Although leopard seals approached very close to observers, often touching observers or their equipment, and displayed behaviour that may have appeared aggressive, there were no records of interactions where 'curious' leopard seals showed subsequent hunting, or attack behaviour. The research indicated that there is a likelihood of interacting with a leopard seal in the water on approximately 1 in every 200 dives, and the likelihood of sustaining a physical injury from a leopard seal is of the order of 1 in 9000 dives. The commonly cited descriptions of leopard seal's interacting with divers in a curious or inquisitive manner appears to be a distinctly different behaviour to the behaviour displayed by the leopard seal involved in Kirsty's attack. In considering these results, it is important to note that non-expert interpretations of leopard seal behaviour may not accurately account for actual leopard seal behaviour. Most predatory species make a clear assessment of the hazards associated with any sort of attack and humans often fail to account for the naturally risk averse behaviour of large predatory species. Yet in the context of this research, one should not underestimate the potential threat posed by leopard seals. The response of an individual leopard seal to a human will depend upon a range of factors that make every interaction unique and thus impossible to predict with absolute certainty. Furthermore, it is not unusual for top predators in particular to act outside expected behaviours. Nonetheless, the death of Kirsty Brown does indicated that leopard seals can display predatory behaviour towards humans. As a consequence of the leopard seal attack on Kirsty Brown, and independent of the research funded by the Kirsty Brown Fund, BAS temporarily suspended all in-water activities while a safety review was undertaken. Snorkelling has been prohibited and SCUBA diving re-commenced in December 2003, with a number of revisions to the procedures. These revisions now require a 30-minute marine mammal observation period to take place prior to diving. When and where conditions allow, all dives are to have boat cover and communications are to be maintained with the divers. It remains BAS diving policy not to dive if a leopard seal is sighted and to exit the water as soon as safe to do so upon sighting a leopard seal during a dive. The full report has been completed and will be distributed later in 2005. Information regarding accessing the report, and publications relating to the research, will be posted on the BAS web site (http://www.antarctica.ac.uk) from September 2005. Shona Muir, on behalf of the Kirsty Brown Fund ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 06:09:21 -0700 From: "Wetzler, Andrew" Subject: Job Announcment: NRDC Science Fellow SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP IN CONSERVATION GENETICS The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a national nonprofit conservation organization, has an immediate opening for a two year, full-time, evolutionary/conservation geneticist in our Washington, D.C., office. The Fellow will work with NRDC's Endangered Species Project as part of a team focusing on the role of genetic analysis in the conservation of species, subspecies, and populations of rare and endangered plants and animals. He/she will also collaborate with other science fellows in a newly established NRDC Science Center. This position is modeled after the AAAS Environmental Fellowship program and is designed as an opportunity to make practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical information in environmental policy decision-making. Specific tasks will include analysis and synthesis of existing data regarding the proper role of genetic studies in deterring the conservation status of endangered and threatened wildlife, assisting NRDC staff in preparing technical comments on proposals to reduce conservation status of particular species in light of genetic studies, preparing publications for lay and scientific audiences on the policy implications of contemporary genetic analysis on wildlife conservation, and helping to raise awareness in the scientific community about the Endangered Species Act. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level degree in evolutionary genetics, conservation genetics, or related field, an excellent scientific or technical background, and a strong interest in applying scientific knowledge to environmental problems. The successful applicant will also have excellent writing skills and enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team with people from different professional backgrounds. He/she should thrive under a fast-paced environment, with well-honed abilities to manage and prioritize a heavy workload. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. NRDC is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage women and people of color to apply. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2005. Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest, which addresses the following: a. why the fellowship is desired b. how the candidate is qualified c. what issues interest the candidate d. how the candidate hopes the fellowship will affect his/her career goals. Applicants should also submit a resume and a writing sample. Send via email or mail to: Monique Waples NRDC 1200 New York Ave, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 mwaples(\)nrdc.org Andrew E. Wetzler Senior Attorney Natural Resources Defense Council 544 White Oak Place Worthington, Ohio 43085 (614) 840-0891 PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law as attorney client and work-product confidential or otherwise confidential communications. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication or other use of a transmission received in error is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, immediately notify us at (614) 840-0891. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 08:16:18 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Summary of responses regarding the use of digital cameras for cetacean (fwd) Dear MARMAM and ECS subscribers, Once again I apologize for cross-postings. A while ago, I made an inquiry on both lists about the use of digital cam= eras for photo-id (dolphins in particular). Several list members were interested in hearing the results I would get, = so I=20 am summarising my findings here. I hope it will serve as an useful information for other groups. Clearly, there is a preference for certain digital cameras among research= ers working with cetaceans. Canon and Nikon are the most extensively used and probably the best. However, there seem to be two groups of cetacean photographers: those that clearly prefer Canon and those that clearly pre= fer Nikon. The numbers are more or less similar. The quality of both labels i= s very high and more or less the same.=20 I will not mention other cameras that people used, because they were some= how =C2=BBunderrepresented=C2=AB. These are the best choices for doing photo-id on cetaceans: Canon EOS 1D mark II=20 Canon EOS 20D=20 Canon EOS 10D Nikon D100=20 Nikon D70=20 Here are the lenses that were used (either Canon or Nikon):=20 Canon 100-400 AF Canon EF 70-200 F/2,8 L USM Canon f/4.5-5.6L IA USM Canon EF 70-200/2.8 IS USM (IS is stabilizer, although some people think = it is overrated, while others say it=E2=80=99s a must). EF 70-200 EF 100-400 80-200 F.2,8 (Nikon) AF 28-200mm (Nikon) Although resolution is an important factor for chosing a digital camera, = the "frames per second" is also as important. The best choice is to get a goo= d combination of both. It is also worth noting that the difference between = (for example) 6 and 8 Megapixels is very small. Probably the important factor is also the autofocus speed. However, many = people find manual focus the fastest way possible. Sealing of the camera is also something that will afect its price. Some c= ameras have very good sealings, which prevent any water or salt to get into the = camera. People working with cetaceans might want to keep that in mind, as the sal= t eventually destroys the camera. Especially the connection between the cam= era and the lens is the weak spot. Concerning storage of photos, most people advised me to store photos in J= PEG format and not in TIFF or RAW. It allows you to store more photos and you= don't really lose quality.=20 It is wise to buy two 1 Gb cards and not one big one, becasue bigger card= s are not stable. In case of bad light conditions, digital cameras have the advantage, beca= use you can pop up the ISO / ASA and get good results (although don't forget the = grain!). Probably the main problem with digital cameras is their cost. They tend t= o be very expensive, although prices are dropping. It is also worth checking w= hy a certain camera is twice as expensive as some other one. It might have ver= y similar resolution and "frames per second", but if it is lighter and/or l= ess robust, the price will jump up. Also, it depends whether it is made of ma= gnesium or plastic (or both). Therefore we advise researchers to pay attention wh= en buying the camera. The most expensive one might not be the best choice. For example, Canon EOS 1D mark II and Canon EOS 20D are quite similar. Canon EOS 20D =3D 1.500 EUR Canon 1D mark II =3D 4.300 EUR The resolution is the same (8,2 M) Canon EOS 1D mark II =3D 8,5 frames per secons Canon 20D =3D 5 frames per second Canon EOS 1D mark II is made of magnesium, while Canon EOS 20D is made of= both magnesium and plastic. Most researchers and photographers recommended the Canon EOS 1D mark II, = if money is not a problem.=20 However, most of them also stated that Canon 20D is as good as the 1D mar= k II, but much cheaper and therefore more cost-effective. The other two best choices would be Nikon D70 and Nikon D100 (D70 being s= lightly better, especially as it is cheaper, but the quality is the same or even slightly better than D100). All the cameras mentioned above are suitable for photo-id. The choice tha= t the researchers make will largely be affected by the budget. Also, researcher= s should understand camera's specifications and decide which things are imp= ortant for research and which are not. It is better to buy a cheaper camera, tha= n a very expensive one, but of the same quality. According to the responses we received, after comparing the camera with t= he others and after talking to professional photographers, we clearly decide= d to purchase Canon EOS 20D. It seems to be very cost-effective and it should = suit all our needs. We don't have the money to buy Canon EOS 1D mark II, but = then again, we don't need it. The 20D is almost the same and it has everything= we need. The lens we will buy is most likely Canon EF 70-200 F/2,8 L USM or someth= ing similar. So, in our opinion, Canon EOS 20D is the winner! :) If anybody needs more information or some details (perhaps I left out som= ething important), please feel free to contact me with any questions you might h= ave. A big THANK YOU to all of you who kindly responded with your comprehensiv= e messages and explained all the details! Good luck to all of those purchasing a digital camera. I hope this inform= ation helps in any way. Best regards, Tilen Genov Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society Jarska cesta 36/a=20 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia phone: +386 1 541 07 45 mobile: +386 70 943 266 e-mail: morigenos(\)email.si website: www.morigenos.org ____________________ http://www.email.si/ ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 18:32:55 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Tourism in Marine Environments (fwd) I am happy to anounce that the second issue of "Tourism in Marine=20 Environments" is out now. Please find the table of contents below. This is a great time to subscribe to "Tourism in Marine Environments". If= you=20 do so, you will be billed for the second volume (starting now), and will = get copies of both issues of the first volume complimentary (while stocks las= t). Please find information at http://www.cognizantcommunication.com All the Best! micha Tourism in Marine Environments 1(2): Refereed Articles Understanding Great Barrier Reef Visitors: Segmentation According to Reef= Trip Benefits (L. Murphy & A. Norris) Tourists swimming With Australian Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus) in P= ort Philip Bay, Victoria, Australia: Are Tourists at Risk? (S. Scarpaci, D. Nugegoda & P. Corkeron) Threats to Tourist and Visitor Safety at Beaches in Victoria, Australia (= C. Staines, D. Morgan & J. Ozanne-Smith) Profile of Visitors to the Island of Superag=FCi, South Brazil (I. Niefer= ) Tourists and Beach Safety in Queensland, Australia (J. Wilks, P. Dawes, D. Pendergast & B. Williamson) Research Note: Environmental Motivation of Whale-Watching Tourists in Scotland (C.J.G. R= awles & E.C.M. Parsons) Conference Reviews: Whale Watching and the International Whaling Commission: A Report of the = 2004 Subcommittee Meeting (E.C.M. Parsons) American Cetacean Society 9th International Conference: Learning From Wha= les: Education, Inspiration, and Action (C. McInnis) Book Reviews: Douglas, N. & Douglas, N.: The Cruise Experience (V.L. Smith) Ritter, F.: Interactions of Cetaceans With Whale Watching Boats - Implica= tions for the Management of Whale Watching Tourism (M. Orams and V. Binedell) ******************************************** Michael L=FCck, Ph.D. Assistant Professor for Tourism Studies Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies Brock University 500 Glenridge Avenue St. Catharines, ON Canada, L2S 3A1 Phone: +1 905 688 5550 ext 4580 Fax: +1 905 984 4843 e-mail: mlueck(\)brocku.ca ************ Editor-in-Chief: Tourism in Marine Environments http://www.cognizantcommunication.com ******************************************** Please note new contact details, effective May 15, 2005: Auckland University of Technology Faculty of Applied Humanities School of Hospitality and Tourism Private Bag 92006 Auckland. New Zealand =20 Street address: 3 Wakefield Street Auckland City Phone & Fax: tba e-mail: micha.lueck(\)aut.ac.nz ******************************************** ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 07:56:37 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Sirenews Number 43 April 2005 (fwd) From: "Caryn Self-Sullivan" Sirenews is the newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Sirenia Specialist Group. Sirenews Number 43 April 2005 is now available online at http://www.sirenian.org/sirenews.html in both HTML and PDF formats, contents are listed below. Sirenews appears twice a year in April and October and is edited by Daryl P. Domning, Department of Anatomy, Howard University, Washington, D.C. 20059 USA Fax: +202-265-7055; email: ddomning(\)howard.edu Submission deadlines are generally April 1 and October 1. Issues 1-43 are archived online at the above URL. IMPORTANT NOTE: Sirenews is an informal forum, not to be considered citable, formally-published literature; it is NOT "peer-reviewed", and contributions to it should not be quoted without the written permission of the author. The opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of IUCN or other organizations. * EDITORIAL: EARTH TO FLORIDA: CLEAN UP YOUR LANGUAGE! * SIRENIA SPECIALIST GROUP MEMBERSHIP * COURSE ON GIS/REMOTE SENSING FOR COASTAL AND MARINE SCIENTISTS * LOCAL NEWS FROM: Brazil, Florida, Indonesia, Sierra Leone * ABSTRACTS FROM THE 64TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY * RECENT LITERATURE * WEBSITE DIRECTORY * CHANGES OF ADDRESS ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 13:14:39 +0200 From: Delphis mdc Subject: illegal driftnetting video and sperm whale's posters ------ Dear All, Apologies for cross-posting, To those who are interested, a copy of the video on the sperm whale rescu= e presented at the 19=B0 ECS conference in La Rochelle may be found at http://www.delphismdc.org/en/video.htm PDF version of the following posters are also available at the link http://www.delphismdc.org/en/publications.htm BEHAVIOUR OF A NURSERY GROUP OF ENTANGLED SPERM WHALE (CAPO PALINURO, SOUTHERN TYRRENIAN SEA, ITALY). Pace, D. S., Miragliuolo, A. and Mussi, B. ACOUSTIC AND BEHAVIOUR OF SPERM WHALE NURSERY GROUPS IN THE WATERS OF ISCHIA, ITALY. Mussi, B., Miragliuolo, A. and Pace, D. S. Best wishes, Barbara Mussi ---------------------------------------------- Ischia Dolphin Project Director DELPHIS Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation Island of Ischia www.delphismdc.org Phone: +39 3495749927 Fax: +39 081 989578 Email: barbara(\)delphismdc.org PRIVACY NOTICE The information contained in this transmittal, including a= ny attachments here to, are confidential and privileged, and intended solely for the specified addressee(s). This e-mail has a confidential nature whi= ch is protected by the 675/96 Italian law. Moreover, the recipient(s) may no= t disclose, forward, or copy this e-mail or attachments, or any portion thereof, or permit the use of this information, by anyone not entitled to it, or in a way that may be damaging to the sender. If you are not the intended addressee, or if you receive this message by error, please notif= y the sender and delete this information from your computer. This message represents the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the organization. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 07:59:32 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Shipping Noise and Marine Mammals - Final Symposium Report Released (fwd) Attention MARMAM subscribers: The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the final report of the symposium on Shipping Noise and Marine Mammals, held in Arlington, VA last May. We hope that the report does justice to all the hard work and proactive steps taken in the meeting. The report can be obtained on the NOAA program website at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/acoustics/shipnoise.htm as well as the symposium website http://www.shippingnoiseandmarinemammals.com We will continue to send you updates on dates and venue for a symposium in 2006. If you have questions or comments regarding the symposium or the report, please contact the event sponsors, Dr. Brandon Southall (Brandon.Southall(\)noaa.gov) or Dr. Roger Gentry (Roger.Gentry(\)noaa.gov). For all other inquiries please contact the event coordinator Praveen Kala (pkala(\)dandp.com). Praveen Kala BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. Environmental/Safety & Health Analyst 2120 Washington Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22204 Telephone: (703)920-7070 ext. 272 Fax: (703)920-7177 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 06:46:42 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Whaling history text for undergraduates? (fwd) Hi all, For the last several years I have used Richard Ellis's Men & Whales in my undergraduate class on marine mammal conservation. That book has now sadly gone out of print. I'd appreciate your suggestions of a good history of whaling that is appropriate for undergraduates (i.e., readable) and relatively current. Thanks very much! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3000 x2645 (610) 409-3660 fax rwallace(\)ursinus.edu http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/ ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 06:51:27 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job opportunity for skipper (fwd) Skipper required for a yacht based sperm whale behavioral research project in the Gulf of Mexico extending from late May - Mid August (10 weeks approximately). The boat leaves from Florida in early June, but there will be a day or two of bureaucracy to take care of in Galveston, Texas, in very late May. Must be US National. USCG 6 pack License or higher qualification is essential. Experience of offshore research work from small sailing vessels highly desirable. The skipper must participate fully in research activities (behavior observations, photography, data entry etc.) This work will involve long periods tracking sperm whales offshore on a small (46') sloop living in close proximity to six other sailor scientists. The successful candidate will work as a temporary employee of Texas A&M University. Please contact Christoph Richter (richterc(\)biology.queensu.ca) for further information. Christoph Richter, Ph.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Biology Queen's University ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 09:46:56 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Publication: Testing association patterns: issues arising and (fwd) Dear Marmam Readers: We have recently published a paper in Animal Behaviour (in the on-line forum) entitled: Whitehead, Bejder and Ottensmeyer (2005). Testing association patterns: issues arising and extensions. Animal Behaviour 69: e1-e9. Doi: 10.1016/j.anbehav. 2004.11.004 This is an extension of the work and methods previously presented in: Bejder, Fletcher and Brager (1998). A method for testing association patterns of social mammals. Animal Behaviour 56:719-725. PDFs are available from: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/lb/lars.htm All the best, Lars Bejder, Ph.D. lbejder(\)dal.ca Biology Department Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4J1 CANADA Phone: ++ (902) 494 3723 Fax: ++ (902) 494 3736 Email: lbejder(\)dal.ca http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/lb/lars.htm http://www.dr.dk/tv/tv-fakta/videnom/86delfin/ http://www.monkeymiadolphins.org ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 08:51:02 -0400 Reply-To: Deborah Fauquier From: Deborah Fauquier Organization: Mote Marine Lab Subject: message for MARMAM "Job announcement" STAFF BIOLOGIST STRANDING INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM MOTE MARINE LABORATORY POSITION TITLE: Staff Biologist, Mote Marine Laboratory OPENING DATE: May 9, 2005 CLOSING DATE: May 23, 2005 POSITION LOCATION: Sarasota, Florida SALARY: $20,800/year, full-time with benefits TENTATIVE START DATE: June 15, 2005 Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to excellence in marine science and education. The Stranding Investigations Program in the Center for Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and dead marine mammals and sea turtles in west central Florida. In addition, the program aims to increase our understanding of the biology, ecology and pathology of marine animals, investigate natural and human-related mortality, monitor long-term mortality trends, and provide data to managers for effective conservation of marine species. DUTIES: The biologist will be directly involved in the 24-hr response, recovery, and transport of stranded marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and manatees) and sea turtles from Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties. The duties include sharing responsibilities for responding to a 24-hour stranding notification pager and coordinating responses based on the species, number, size, and condition of the animal(s). The biologist will be directly involved in the examination, data collection, necropsy, tissue sampling processing and distribution, and disposal of marine mammal and sea turtle carcasses. Duties also include data entry, database management, supplies inventory and biological sample archive management. The biologist will assist with research projects, with the goal of submitting to peer-reviewed publications, and present scientific research at meetings and conferences. This position will require working one weekend day per week, a minimum of three days on-call duty per week (with the on-call pager) and holidays as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Sciences or Arts degree in biology or a closely related field. Experience working with live and dead stranded marine mammals and/or sea turtles; necropsy experience preferred. Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS) and strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs, to swim, to work in hot field conditions, tolerate strong odors and work with the public and media. The ability to trailer and operate small boats, personal watercraft and ATVs, including launching and retrieval. U.S citizenship or work visa and valid Florida Class D driver's license or equivalent. SUBMIT RESUME/CV, COVER LETTER AND THREE REFERENCES TO: Dr. Deborah Fauquier, Deputy Program Manager Stranding Investigations Program Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4444 941-388-4317 fax mailto:dfauquier(\)mote.org Mote Marine Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free work place. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Deborah Fauquier, DVM, MPVM Deputy Program Manager Stranding Investigations Program Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4441 ext 455 941-388-4317 fax dfauquier(\)mote.org ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 06:06:03 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: effect of seismic surveys on cetaceans (fwd) From: "Ari Bautista" Dear all, I work for the conservation of whales and dolphins in a very narrow body of water found between the islands of Negros and Cebu here in the Philippines known as the Ta=F1on Strait. It is a cetacean conservation priority site where 11 out of 24 of our cetacean species can be found. It is also a site which is now subject to oil exploration by the Philippine Government and the Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX). In the next two weeks, seismic surveys will be done in the northern portion of the strait as a preliminary for the exploration. The provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental (which border the western side of the strait) apparently do not know anything about these activities and only found out about the survey through flyers which were distributed this week to the maritime offices in the area.=20 The following information was given: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- SAFETY NOTICE TO MARINERS The seismic vessel R/V Veritas Searcher will be carrying out a seismic survey in Ta=F1on Strait between Cebu and Negros Islands on behalf of the Philippine Government and JAPEX starting around 2nd week May 2005 that will last for approximately 15 days. The R/V Veritas Searcher, assisted by support vessels M/V Philippine Sea and M/V Renegade, will be travelling at a constant speed of 5.0 knots whilst towing a single 3.3 km steel cable at a depth of 6 meters below sea level. Attached at the end of the cable is a yellow float equipped with a flashing light. During the survey, the R/V Veritas Searcher is extremely restricted in her ability to maneuver and cannot stop. For safety reasons, all fishing vessels, passenger ferries and commercial vessels are requested to stay 5 kilometers away from the R/V Veritas Searcher to avoid damage to these vessels and fishing equipment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Does anyone have any information on the effects a survey of this nature could have on cetaceans? The species found in Ta=F1on include spinner dolphins, pantropical spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, Fraser's dolphins, Risso's dolphins, melonheaded whales, false killer whales, pygmy killer whales, dwarf sperm whales and pilot whales. Responses would be most appreciated! =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Andrea Leonor S. Bautista, D.V.M. Project Manager Cetacean Research & Conservation Project WWF-Philippines =20 Main Office: LBI Bldg. #57 Kalayaan Ave. Diliman, Quezon City 1101 PHILIPPINES Tel. no. +63 2 920 7923/7931/7926 Fax +63 2 426 3927 =20 Field Office: #19 Ponce De Leon Compound Tubod, Dumaguete City Negros Oriental 6200 PHILIPPINES Telefax: +63 35 4223199 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 06:05:15 -0700 From: question(\)oceanalliance.org Subject: Marine Mammal Toxicology Internship Marine Mammal Toxicology internship ?2005 Ocean Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. OA is recruiting to fill one Marine Mammal Toxicology internship to take place at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. This full-time position requires a commitment of at least 6 months. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in molecular biology, gene cloning and sequencing, cell culture and immunohistochemistry and leadership skills in managing a research project. Qualifications: Training in gene cloning, sequencing, cell culture and immunohistochemistry will be provided. BS in biology, pharmacology, environmental sciences or related field and experience in molecular biology is preferred. The intern will need to be self-motivated and able to take the lead on her/his project once trained. Internship Description: *Assist in cloning cytochrome P450 genes in sperm whales and other cetacean species *Conduct quantitative analyses of P450 genes in various cetacean tissues *Grow and maintain sperm whale and right whale cell cultures *Conduct immunohistochemistry analyses in cetacean samples *Conduct enzyme catalytic assays *Help in collection of marine mammal samples from stranded animals *Help maintaining the database of OA marine mammal samples *Assist Chief Scientist in managing science operations related to research cruises *Complete a weekly summary report of progress/activities to Chief Scientist *Perform other duties relating to the OA?s goals and mission as required Compensation: A stipend is available. Intern is responsible for his/her own living expenses. To Apply: If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit by email a letter of interest with your updated resume to: OA internship search committee/Marine mammal toxicology question(\)oceanalliance.org Deadline for application: until position is filled The position will be filled as soon as possible and could start as early as May 20, 2005. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 09:53:48 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: comments on the use of digital cameras for photo-ID (fwd) Hi all, We've been working on digital images and we've been testing digital formats for a few years now at the National Marine Mammal Lab. I have a few comments about digital file types, formats, and principles of shooting, archiving and working with digital images for photo-identification. Because we often work under unpredictable and harsh field conditions (Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, etc), we usually shoot at the highest resolution (RAW files) on our digital cameras (at the current time, we prefer the Nikon D70). If we're shooting under good light and at close distances (e.g., bow riding dolphins), the high resolution is not as much of an issue. But, when shooting at distance, it's important to shoot at high resolution to make sure fine marks/scars are discernable when the image is enlarged. We archive the high resolution RAW files (multiple external hard drives) and convert them to TIFF files for digital image editing. We edit in TIFF because JPEG is a compressed (lossy) format and every time you save a JPEG file, it compresses the image again. Each time the image is compressed, image data is lost. While we're editing the image file (to crop, rotate, do gamma adjustments, etc), we also edit field information into the EXIF metadata for each image (see http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/CetaceanAssessment/Humpback/NMMLPhotoEditingProtocol.pdf for more editing details). When we're finished with the edits, we can then compress the image to JPEG format and use the JPEG files for matching, e-mailing, web, etc. A JPEG compressed from a high quality TIFF file is amazing good, even when enlarged to more than 200% of the original. One of the test images I like to use for testing is a 25Mb TIFF that compresses to a 500K JPEG. We've just begun testing the new JPEG2000 format, which has a better, more efficient compression algorithm. Now that most of us have switched to digital images from film, it's important to pay attention to archiving: film is a physical medium, files are a little more ephemeral image quality: shoot high resolution if you need to be able to enlarge photographs taken in difficult field conditions or when the animals are not close and editing: we try to edit in a lossless format and to conserve the image's EXIF metadata, which includes date/time and other technical info from the camera. Here are a couple of other links to digital image protocols we've developed over the past few years: Luciana Santos Tieder had the lead in the scanning protocol (http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/pdf/NMMLScanningProtocol.pdf) Christy Sims had the lead in the "Exporting EXIF metadata" protocol (http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/pdf/NMMLPhotoMetaDataProtocol.pdf). Comments, questions, suggestions? Please e-mail, because the technology is changing almost faster than we can keep up with. Cheers, Sally -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- Sally A. Mizroch Alaska Fisheries Science Center National Marine Mammal Laboratory 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 4 Seattle, WA 98115 USA voice: (206) 526-4030 fax: (206) 526-6615 E-mail: Sally.Mizroch(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 09:57:37 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Sound Collection Newsletter Issue 1 (fwd) From: "Shelagh A. Smith" Hello all, The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has begun a roughly quarterly Marine Collection Newsletter for the marine bioacoustics community, in PDF format. The first edition is available for immediate download via (the file of 280 KB): http://mlsource.ornith.cornell.edu/marine/newsletter/MCNIssue1.pdf Information in the newsletter includes: the marine sound collection status; information on accessing the collection; technical notes on recording gear and sound recording; and the NOPP-funded Sea of Sound Project. We also plan to use the newsletter to solicit advice from the community at large on tool development for exploring and analyzing the collection online, expansion of the collection, and other collection issues. To avoid unsolicited mailings, I currently plan to email future editions of the PDF only to recent contributors to the collection, but I would like to get this information into the hands of anyone with interest in the project. Please visit the link above and look at this first edition. If you would like to be included on the email list for future editions, please send me an email or feel free to call. Additionally, we currently have some open-reel tapes of Ken Norris' in the collection that we cannot play back on our reel-to-reel machines. If you or someone you know has access to a 1/2" 4-track in-line machine, capable of 30 & 60 ips playback, or a 1/2" 7-channel inline, capable of 15-60 ips playback (originals recorded on a Precisions Instruments), and you would be willing to loan it to the project, please contact me. Best, Shelagh Shelagh A. Smith Assistant Curator Marine Collection Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Phone: 607.254.2492 Fax: 607.254.2439 The Mission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: "To interpret and conserve the Earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds." ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 13:11:38 -0700 From: Mark Lowry Subject: job announcement JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Position title: Biological Technician I Duration: 1 year (or until funds expire) Work Schedule: Full time, M-F, 40 hrs/week Job begins: mid-June 2005 Location: La Jolla, CA Organization: National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center You will be working for a contracting agency known as Aquatic Farms that SWFSC uses for hiring temporary employees. Qualifications: BA or BS in Biological Sciences (emphasis in Marine Biology, Zoology, Ecology). PC computer literate (knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access desirable). Must be in good physical condition for hiking in rugged terrain. Must be U.S. citizen. Position description: Extract fish otoliths, fish bones, and cephalopod beaks from California sea lion scat samples that were collected at rookeries in southern California. Count elephant seals from aerial photographs using a binocular microscope. Conduct field work to collect California sea lion scat samples at rookeries in southern California. Approximately 65% of the work will be working with scat samples and other projects relating to the diet of California sea lions, 25% counting elephant seals through a microscope, and 10% doing data entry and field work. Contact information: Mark Lowry Southwest Fisheries Science Center 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: (858) 546-7174 E-mail: mark.lowry(\)noaa.gov Applications must be receive by 31 May 2005 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 11:33:32 -0700 From: Dave Mellinger Subject: Re: effect of seismic surveys on cetaceans In-Reply-To: <20050511070213.811C0170345(\)smtp2.oregonstate.edu> ------ Here are some useful references on airguns and marine mammals. Some of t= hem are general overviews of airgun themselves, while others are specific= ally about impacts of airguns on marine mammals. The one by Gordon et al= . highlights how little we really know about the topic. Hope this helps, Dave Mellinger David.Mellinger(\)oregonstate.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- (\)techreport{barlow:anthro, author =3D "Jay Barlow and Roger Gentry", title =3D "Report of the NOAA Workshop on Anthropogenic Sound a= nd Marine Mammals, 19-20 February 2004", institution =3D "NOAA", year =3D 2004, type =3D "Technical Memorandum", number =3D "NOAA Technical Memorandum NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-361", address =3D "San Diego", annote =3D "28 pp.; effects of noise; first para: The effect of man-made sounds on marine mammals has bec= ome a clear conservation issue. Strong evidence exists that military sonar has caused the strandings of beaked whal= es in several locations (Frantzis 1998; Anon. 2001). Seismic surveys using airguns may be also implicated in at leas= t one beaked whale stranding (Peterson 2003). Shipping adds a= nother source of noise that has been increasing with the size = of ships and global trade. Overall, global ocean noise lev= els appear to be increasing as a result of human activities= , and off central California, sound pressure levels at low frequencies have increased by 10 dB (a 10-fold increase= ) from the 1960s to the 1990s (Andrew et al. 2002). Within the= U.S., the conservation implications of anthropogenic noise ar= e being researched by the Navy, the Minerals Management S= ervice (MMS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF); howev= er, the sources of man-made sound are broader than the conc= erns of these agencies. The National Oceanographic and Atmos= pheric Administration (NOAA) has a broader mandate for steward= ship of marine mammals and other marine resources than any o= ther federal agency. Therefore, there is a growing need for = NOAA to take an active role in research on the effects of anthropogenic sounds on marine mammals and, indeed, on = the entire marine ecosystem.", } (\)article{bowles:heard, author =3D "Ann E. Bowles and Mari Smultea and Bernd W\"ursig an= d Douglas P. LeMaster and Debra Palka", title =3D "Relative abundance and behavior of marine mammals ex= posed to transmissions from the Heard Island Feasibility Test", journal =3D JASA, year =3D "1994", volume =3D 96, pages =3D "2469--2484", annote =3D "ATOC; marine mammal noise response; effects of anthropogenic sounds; sperm whales responded to airguns= at 91-100 dB (background of 81-85 at night (p. 2481); airg= uns were 10-15 above that (p. 2482)); airgun source level o= f 263 dB SPL (p. 2481)", } (\)article{caldwell:overview, author =3D "Jack Caldwell and William Dragoset", title =3D "A brief overview of seismic air-gun arrays", journal =3D "Leading Edge", year =3D 2000, volume =3D 19, number =3D 8, pages =3D "898--902", annote =3D "environmental noise; sound production; source spectr= a (and=20 'ghost notches'); sound radiation patterns", } (\)article{dragoset:airguns, author =3D "William Dragoset", title =3D "Introduction to airguns and airgun arrays", journal =3D "Leading Edge", year =3D 2000, volume =3D 19, number =3D 8, pages =3D "892--897", annote =3D "environmental noise; sound production; shows configu= rations of airgun arrays, airgun signatures, source levels/peak pressures, etc.; see also caldwell:overview and gausland:impact", } (\)article{engas:effects, author =3D "Arill Eng=E5s and Svein L=F8kkeborg and Egil Ona and= Aud Vold Soldal", title =3D "Effects of seismic shooting on local abundance and c= atch rates of cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)", journal =3D "Canadian Journal of Aquatic Fisheries and Aquatic Sc= iences", year =3D 1996, volume =3D 53, pages =3D "2238-2249", annote =3D "airguns; Engas has a circle over the a, Lokkeborg ha= s a slash through the first o; effects of noise", } (\)article{goold:airgun, author =3D "John C. Goold and Peter J. Fish", title =3D "Broadband spectra of seismic survey air-gun emission= s, with reference to dolphin auditory thresholds", journal =3D JASA, year =3D 1998, volume =3D 103, number =3D 4, pages =3D "2177--2184", annote =3D "common dolphins; 20-200 Hz; shallow (?) water propag= ation; effects of noise; there was a comment by Sam Ridgway published after this paper came out, to which Goold rep= lied; abstract: Acoustic emissions from a 2120 cubic in. air-gun array = were recorded through a towed hydrophone assembly during an = oil industry 2-D seismic survey off the West Wales Coast of= the British Isles. Recorded seismic pulses were sampled, calibrated, and analyzed post-survey to investigate pow= er levels of the pulses in the band 200 Hz-22 kHz at 750-m= , 1-km, 2.2-km, and 8-km range from source. At 750-m rang= e from source, seismic pulse power at the 200-Hz end of the sp= ectrum was 140 dB re: 1 uPa2/Hz, and at the 20-kHz end of the spectrum seismic pulse power was 90 dB re: 1 uPa2/Hz. Although the background noise levels of the seismic recordings were far in excess of ambient, due to the proximity of engine, propeller, and flow sources of the= ship towing the hydrophone, seismic power dominated the enti= re recorded bandwidth of 200 Hz-22 kHz at ranges of up to = 2 km from the air-gun source. Even at 8-km range seismic pow= er was still clearly in excess of the high background noise le= vels up to 8 kHz. Acoustic observations of common dolphins d= uring preceding seismic surveys suggest that these animals av= oided the immediate vicinity of the air-gun array while firin= g was in progress, i.e., localized disturbance occurred durin= g seismic surveying. Although a general pattern of locali= zed disturbance is suggested, one specific observation reve= aled that common dolphins were able to tolerate the seismic = pulses at 1-km range from the air-gun array. Given the high broadband seismic pulse power levels across the entire recorded bandwidth, and known auditory thresholds for s= everal dolphin species, we consider such seismic emissions to = be clearly audible to dolphins across a bandwidth of tens = on kilohertz, and at least out to 8-km range.", } (\)article{gordon:effects, author =3D "Jonathan Gordon and Douglas Gillespie and John Potte= r and Alexandros Frantzis and Mark P. Simmonds and Ren=E9 Swi= ft and David Thompson", title =3D "A review of the effects of seismic surveys on marine mammals", journal =3D "Marine Technology Society Journal", year =3D 2004, volume =3D 37, number =3D 4, pages =3D "16--34", annote =3D "effects of anthropogenic sound; airguns; abstract: This review highlights significant gaps in our knowledg= e of the effects of seismic air gun noise on marine mammals. Although the characteristics of the seismic si= gnal at different ranges and depths and at higher frequencie= s are poorly understood, and there are often insufficient dat= a to identify the appropriate acoustic propagation models to= apply in particular conditions, these uncertainties are modes= t compared with those associated with biological factors. Potential biological effects of air gun noise include physical/physiological effects, behavioral disruption, and indirect effects associated with altere= d prey availability. Physical/physiological effects could incl= ude hearing threshold shifts and auditory damage as well as non-auditory disruption, and can be directly caused by = sound exposure or the result of behavioral changes in respons= e to sounds, e.g. recent observations suggesting that exposu= re to loud noise may result in decompression sickness. Direct information on the extent to which seismic pulses could damage hearing are difficult to obtain and as a consequ= ence the impacts on hearing remain poorly known. Behavioral = data have been collected for a few species in a limited rang= e of conditions. Responses, including startle and fright, avoidance, and changes in behavior and vocalization pat= terns, have been observed in baleen whales, odontocetes, and pinnipeds and in some case these have occurred at range= s of tens or hundreds of kilometers. However, behavioral observations are typically variable, some findings are contradictory, and the biological significance of these effects has not been measured. Where feeding, orientati= on, hazard avoidance, migration or social behavior are alte= red, it is possible that populations could be adversely affected. There may also be serious long-term consequen= ces due to chronic exposure, and sound could affect marine mammals indirectly by changing the accessibility of the= ir prey species. A precautionary approach to management an= d regulation must be recommended. While such large degree= s of uncertainty remain, this may result in restrictions to operational practices but these could be relaxed if key uncertainties are clarified by appropriate research.", } (\)article{harris:seal, author =3D "R. E. Harris and G. W. Miller and J. W. Richardson", title =3D "Seal responses to airgun sounds during summer seismi= c surveys in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea", journal =3D MMS, year =3D 2001, volume =3D 17, pages =3D "795--812", annote =3D "effects of noise", } (\)mastersthesis{rankin:thesis, author =3D "Shannon Rankin", title =3D "The Potential Effects of Sounds from Seismic Explora= tion on the Distribution of Cetaceans in the Northern Gulf of Mexico", school =3D "Texas A&M University", year =3D 1999, address =3D "Galveston", annote =3D "population/census methods; GULFCET; passive acoustic= s; looked at oceanographic variables, including cold- and warm-core rings, ring peripheries, confluence zones; mo= re Stenella attenuata in high-noise region; more sperm wha= les in cold-core rings and ring peripheries; see davis:gulf= cet too; airguns", } ----------------------------------------------------------------- At 12:00 AM 5/11/2005 -0700, you wrote: >Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 06:06:03 -0700 >Subject: effect of seismic surveys on cetaceans >From: "Ari Bautista" > >Dear all, > >I work for the conservation of whales and dolphins in a very narrow body >of water found between the islands of Negros and Cebu here in the >Philippines known as the Ta=F1on Strait. It is a cetacean conservation >priority site where 11 out of 24 of our cetacean species can be found. >It is also a site which is now subject to oil exploration by the >Philippine Government and the Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. >(JAPEX). In the next two weeks, seismic surveys will be done in the >northern portion of the strait as a preliminary for the exploration. The >provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental (which border the >western side of the strait) apparently do not know anything about these >activities and only found out about the survey through flyers which were >distributed this week to the maritime offices in the area.=20 > >The following information was given: >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >--- >SAFETY NOTICE TO MARINERS > >The seismic vessel R/V Veritas Searcher will be carrying out a seismic >survey in Ta=F1on Strait between Cebu and Negros Islands on behalf of th= e >Philippine Government and JAPEX starting around 2nd week May 2005 that >will last for approximately 15 days. > >The R/V Veritas Searcher, assisted by support vessels M/V Philippine Sea >and M/V Renegade, will be travelling at a constant speed of 5.0 knots >whilst towing a single 3.3 km steel cable at a depth of 6 meters below >sea level. Attached at the end of the cable is a yellow float equipped >with a flashing light. > >During the survey, the R/V Veritas Searcher is extremely restricted in >her ability to maneuver and cannot stop. > >For safety reasons, all fishing vessels, passenger ferries and >commercial vessels are requested to stay 5 kilometers away from the R/V >Veritas Searcher to avoid damage to these vessels and fishing equipment. >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >-- > >Does anyone have any information on the effects a survey of this nature >could have on cetaceans? The species found in Ta=F1on include spinner >dolphins, pantropical spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, >Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, Fraser's dolphins, Risso's dolphins, >melonheaded whales, false killer whales, pygmy killer whales, dwarf >sperm whales and pilot whales. > >Responses would be most appreciated! > >=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D >Andrea Leonor S. Bautista, D.V.M. >Project Manager >Cetacean Research & Conservation Project >WWF-Philippines >=20 >Main Office: >LBI Bldg. >#57 Kalayaan Ave. >Diliman, Quezon City 1101 >PHILIPPINES >Tel. no. +63 2 920 7923/7931/7926 >Fax +63 2 426 3927 >=20 >Field Office: >#19 Ponce De Leon Compound >Tubod, Dumaguete City >Negros Oriental 6200 >PHILIPPINES >Telefax: +63 35 4223199 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 09:01:42 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Request for whale watch guidelines and regulations (fwd) Each year a compendium of whale watch guidelines and regulations from around the world are updated and placed on the website of the International Whaling Commission (Scientific Committee-Whalewatching). This is a request to MARMAM readers to send any revised or new guidelines or regulations in Word format to Carole Carlson ( ccarlson(\)ifaw.org ). The compendium includes guidelines and regulations from countries, operator associations, NGO's, IGO's and the IWC. Many thanks. Your help is greatly appreciated. best, Carole Carlson Dr. Carole Carlson Senior Marine Science Advisor International Fund for Animal Welfare 756 Attucks Way Hyannis MA USA 02601 Tel:1 508 7442086 Fax:1 508 7442089 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 22:56:58 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job Announcement-Defenders of Wildlife Marine Program Assistant (fwd) Forwarded message from Jim Curland, (jcurland(\)defenders.org) Defenders of Wildlife Marine Program Assistant (P/T - temporary) Summer 2005 Defenders of Wildlife, a leading conservation organization with over 480,000 members and supporters, is hiring a paid temporary part-time assistant to work with the California Marine Program Associate in coordinating and participating with the activities surrounding the 2005 Sea Otter Awareness Week, September 26-October 1. Our Sea Otter Awareness Week focuses on the sea otter and its role as a keystone species and indicator species for the nearshore marine environment in which it resides. Description: The assistant will work with the Marine Program Associate to set-up local and national events surrounding Sea Otter Awareness Week, as well as a variety of miscellaneous administrative tasks related to organizing the week. The assistant will be working with local and national marine institutions (aquariums, zoos, research facilities, etc.) to assist in setting up both local and national celebrations/events focusing on public awareness of sea otters. Some travel within California will be necessary (Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and other areas). In addition, the assistant will work with the Marine Program Associate to get California coastal mayors to adopt, by proclamation, Sea Otter Awareness Week as an official week of recognition. Finally, the assistant will work with the Marine Program Associate to conduct outreach to the Latino communities throughout California. We will provide a salary of $10/hour for three months (July-September). Interested candidates must be able to make a 3-month commitment. All out of pocket expenses (i.e, phone, travel, etc.) will be covered. Required Qualifications: The assistant will be expected to work 20-25 hours per week out of his/her home, with supervision from Defenders of Wildlife's marine program office in Moss Landing, CA. Strong writing, communication and organizational skills. High level of proficiency with various computer programs, including word processing and Internet browser software. Successful candidate will provide his/her own workspace, transportation, computer and printer. Office supplies will be provided by Defenders of Wildlife. Ability to work independently. Strong interest in and commitment to wildlife and marine conservation. Desired Qualifications: Ability to speak and understand Spanish. Previous experience with event coordination. How To Apply: Applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: Defenders of Wildlife Attn: Jim Curland Sea Otter Awareness Week Assistant Search P.O. Box 959 Moss Landing, CA 95039 FAX: (831) 726-9010 jcurland(\)defenders.org Please save resources and email your application. DEADLINE: June 7, 2005 Jim Curland, Marine Program Associate Defenders of Wildlife P.O. Box 959 Moss Landing, CA. 95039 831-726-9010 (phone) 831-726-9020 (fax) Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Our programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health. http://www.defenders.org http://www.kidsplanet.org http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/seaotters.html (Defenders' Main Sea Otter Page) http://www.kidsplanet.org/espanol/espint.html (Defenders' Sea Otter Teaching Unit) http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/marine.html (Defenders' Marine Program Page) http://www.defenders.org/california/marine.html (Defenders' California Marine Program Page) ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 13:50:56 +0100 From: Rhona Rodger Subject: Announce: Workshop: Counting Critters, Orlando, Florida, October 2005 Workshop: Counting Critters - An Introduction to Estimating Animal Abundance and Distance Sampling 17-21 October 2005, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Orlando, Florida, USA http://www.ruwpa.st-and.ac.uk/counting.critters/ This five-day workshop will introduce participants to the most important methods of estimating animal abundance in a rigorous but accessible way. In the first half of the workshop, we cover plot sampling, distance sampling, mark-recapture and removal methods. We explain the common key statistical concepts underlying the methods, use custom-written simulation software to understand how the methods work, and discuss which method to use when. In the second half, we focus on distance sampling in more detail. We discus practical issues such as use of the software Distance, field methods and survey design. The workshop is aimed at anyone who needs to estimate wildlife density or abundance, and is taught by leading researchers from the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Registration for this workshop is now open. Since all of our previous workshops in the USA have been oversubscribed, we encourage everyone interested to register as soon as possible. For more details, please see http://www.ruwpa.st-and.ac.uk/counting.critters/ or contact Rhona Rodger, Workshop Organizer, CREEM, University of St Andrews, The Observatory, St. Andrews, Scotland KY16 9LZ. Tel:+44 1334 461842. Fax: +44 1334 461800. Email: rhona(\)mcs.st-and.ac.uk. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 10:06:25 -0400 From: Jack Lawson Subject: Invitation & feedback sought for conference workshop "Practical a nd political considerations to implement mitigation techniques to reduce the bycatch of small cetaceans in fisheries" ------ Hello colleagues, I am sending you this message to invite you to attend, and provide feedba= ck for, a workshop planned to occur immediately prior to the next Biennial Marine Mammal meeting in San Diego in December 2005. I have received approval for the workshop, and now seek information as to who might atten= d and some logistical details in terms of the date and duration for the workshop that would most satisfy potential attendees. Below I include the proposed content for the workshop, but invite your id= eas as to topics I have omitted that deserve inclusion. The workshop is title= d: "Science and Implementation Considerations of Mitigation Techniques to Reduce Small Cetacean By-Catch in Fisheries". Its purpose would be to provide presentation and review of the theoretical, practical, and management considerations for implement mitigation techniques designed to reduce the bycatch of small cetaceans in fisheries, with an additional ai= m to highlight problems and directions for further research. I am not sure where we should draw the line, i.e., keep the workshop purely on the scie= nce side and not cover the "practical approaches" or broaden the scope and fi= eld of expertise of the participants to cover this essential consideration in mitigating small cetacean bycatches. I seek further advice from those th= at might attend. Proposed Workshop: Practical and political considerations to implement mitigation techniques to reduce the bycatch of small cetaceans in fisheri= es. Venue: Sixteenth Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, S= an Diego, CA (12th-16th December, 2005). Purpose Provide a public presentation and review of the theoretical, practical, a= nd political considerations to implement mitigation techniques designed to reduce the bycatch of small cetaceans in fisheries, with an additional ai= m to highlight problems and directions for further research. Suggested Topics While the duration of the proposed workshop will limit a full review and discussion of all aspects of this timely topic, I envision that we could present and discuss the following topics: 1. Brief overview of the scope of the small cetacean bycatch problem (e.g., based on review by Read?) a. are there fisheries of particular concern? (e.g., bottom set gillnets versus trawling) b. are there cetacean species of particular concern? c. are there locales of particular concern? (i.e., bycatch "hotspots") 2. Approaches (could include but not limited to) a. mechanical (deployment and net technology), b. acoustical (various types of pingers, ADDs, coated nets), and c. operational (closed areas and times) 3. Practicality of approach a. cost (e.g., cost of mitigative gear, cost of lost fishing effort, cost of reduced fish catch) b. technical challenges (e.g., support equipment and materials required) 4. Experiences in the challenges of political and public support of implementation a. voluntary implementation b. legal approaches c. a combination of these 5. Promising further research a. responsive pingers b. others? 6. Modelling a. risk analysis b. population models This workshop will necessitate a day's time to address all the issues as listed. I would like to suggest several general review presentations to = get those with less knowledge up to speed quickly, with much of the discussio= n centred around implementation problems. The "future research" items coul= d be particularly interesting to those of us familiar with the current mitigation methodologies. I know there have been other larger-scale workshops around the world that have dealt with this issue, but would hop= e that the San Diego event would provide a timely overview - particularly f= or some of the newer approaches. I will disseminate meeting materials prior to the event, and (should ther= e be sufficient interest), edit a summary of the workshop for public distribution following the workshop. I have yet to hear about costs for = the venue, but some of this will depend on the number of participants, durati= on, and logistical support. I look forward to hearing from you, and hope that we can meet during discussions of these bycatch issues in San Diego. Please pass the messag= e to any who might be interested in this workshop, but have no access to MARMAM. As I receive replies on the internet I will build a distribution list and will be sending progress reports on how the workshop is shaping = up to those interested - at this point the Society's web site does not list workshop details. Best regards, Dr. Jack Lawson Research Scientist / Chercheur scientifique Marine Mammal Section, Newfoundland & Labrador Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada / P=EAches et Oc=E9ans Canada NAFC, P.O. Box 5667, 80 East White Hills Road St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 5X1 Telephone: (709) 772-2285 FAX: (709) 772-4105 lawsonj(\)dfo-mpo.gc.ca =20 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 07:32:29 -1000 From: Chris Yates Subject: JOB - Marine Mammal Response Coordinator The announcement for the PIRO response coordinator is open until May 31st. Apply online at USAJOBS. Contact is Chris Yates at chris.yates(\)noaa.gov. The job duties and questions are posted below. Announcement Number: NMF-PIR-2005-0009 Vacancy Description: Resource Management Specialist, NMF-PIR-2005- 0009.BS Open Period: 05/10/2005 - 05/31/2005 Series/Grade: ZP-0401-03 Salary: $45,239.00 TO $70,484.00 Promotion Potential: ZP-03 Hiring Agency: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Honolulu , HI For more information, Contact: Barbara Schloetter, 425-392-6177 barbara.w.schloetter(\)noaa.gov Additional Information Who May Apply: All qualified U.S. citizens and current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, former Federal employees with reinstatement rights, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, & applicants eligible under special authorities. Job Summary: National Marine Fisheries Service is dedicated to stewardship of our nation's living marine resources and habitat through scientific research, management and enforcement. NMFS provides effective stewardship to benefit the nation through domestic and international programs supporting coastal communities that depend upon the resources, while providing safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities. This position serves as the Marine Mammal Response Coordinator for the Pacific Island Regional Office, National Marine Fisheries Service. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or the submission of supplemental materials. Please thoroughly review the vacancy announcement and carefully follow all instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials may result in you not being considered for the vacancy. Key Requirements: * Applications will be accepted from only United States citizens. Position Information: Competitive Service - Career or Career-Conditional Full-time Permanent Major Duties: Serves as Marine Mammal Response Coordinator, Pacific Island Regional Office, National Marine Fisheries Service. Coordinate interagency and stranding network marine mammal (cetacean and Hawaiian monk seal) response activities, including stranding, unusual mortality, entanglement, and public beach pupping. Work with non-governmental organizations, communities, and local government officials before, during and after events to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Develop and implement, in conjunction with appropriate federal, state and public partners, short- and long-range plans for effective marine mammal response activities, including Hawaiian monk seal interactions with humans in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Work with Pacific Islands Regional Office, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and response organization personnel to resolve conflicts regarding response strategies, responsibilities, and funding. Assist with development and implementation of comprehensive education and outreach plans to address cetacean and Hawaiian monk seal conservation issues in the Main Hawaiian Islands, including activities to promote understanding of marine mammal life history and behavior. * 1. You may be considered under one, two or all three options listed below. Please choose the option(s) in which you want to be considered under. Check all that apply 1. Delegated Examining Procedures (this option is open to any U.S. Citizen) 2. Agency Merit Assignment Procedures (this option is open to current Federal employees, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, and persons eligible under Special Appointing Authorities such as VRA, 30% or more disabled veterans, persons with disabilities, etc.) 3. Career Transition (this option is open to displaced Federal employees who have received a RIF notice or certificate of separation from the Federal service) * 2. Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No * 3. Do you have experience resolving conflicts or problems within multi-disciplinary user groups dealing with research and management of marine mammals? 1. I have experience as a principal in meetings with multi-disciplinary user groups. 2. I have experience as a participant in meetings with multi-disciplinary user groups. 3. I have experience as an observer in meetings with multi-disciplinary user groups. 4. I have assisted senior staff in preparing for meetings with multi-disciplinary user groups. 5. I have no experience performing this task. If you answer"I have experience as a principal in meetings with multi-disciplinary user groups." you will be asked the following question(s): * 3.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) If you answer"I have experience as a participant in meetings with multi-disciplinary user groups." you will be asked the following question(s): * 3.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) * 4. Do you have experience working with and providing information to constituents on issues related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act (ESA)? 1. I have coordinated a team of constituents working on issues under the ESA, NEPA or MMPA and worked towards resolving issues between constituents. 2. I generate responses to requests to constituents. 3. I generate responses to requests based on Supervisory recommendations with respect to content. 4. I have no experience performing this task. If you answer"I have coordinated a team of constituents working on issues under the ESA, NEPA or MMPA and worked towards resolving issues between constituents." you will be asked the following question(s): * 4.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) If you answer"I generate responses to requests to constituents." you will be asked the following question(s): * 4.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) * 5. Do you have the ability to effectively utilize inter-personal communication skills to manage or control highly charged situations? 1. I have chaired or otherwise led regional, national or international level committees or working groups dealing with controversial issues. 2. I have chaired or otherwise led regional, national or international level committees or working groups dealing with non-controversial issues. 3. I have participated as a committee or working group member of a regional, national or international committee dealing with controversial issues. 4. I have participated as a committee or working group member of a regional, national or international committee. 5. I have not participated in a regional, national or international committee. If you answer"I have chaired or otherwise led regional, national or international level committees or working groups dealing with controversial issues." you will be asked the following question(s): * 5.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) If you answer"I have chaired or otherwise led regional, national or international level committees or working groups dealing with non-controversial issues." you will be asked the following question(s): * 5.1. 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Do you have experience coordinating programs relating to the conservation or management of marine mammals or other protected species? 1. I have coordinated or assisted in programs aimed at conserving and protecting marine mammals or other protected species. 2. I have worked with others on programs related to conservation and management programs. 3. I am aware of conservation programs for protected species including marine mammals. 4. I have no experience performing this task. If you answer"I have coordinated or assisted in programs aimed at conserving and protecting marine mammals or other protected species." you will be asked the following question(s): * 9.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) If you answer"I have worked with others on programs related to conservation and management programs." you will be asked the following question(s): * 9.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. (Essay Question) * 10. 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(Essay Question) If you answer"I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have tra..." you will be asked the following question(s): * 12.1. Please explain how this experience was acquired. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 11:20:27 -0500 From: Dagmar Fertl Subject: Contents/abstracts - Aquatic Mammals 31(1), 2005 Apologies to those of you receiving cross-postings. The following are abstracts and the list of book reviews from the latest issue (vol 31, issue 1) of Aquatic Mammals, which is the scientific, peer reviewed journal of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM). These abstracts are provided as a courtesy to the EAAM and the journal editor - Dr. Jeanette Thomas. More information on EAAM, membership, and Aquatic Mammals may be found at the EAAM website: http://www.eaam.org. Author guidelines and manuscript submission inquiries may also be directe= d to: Dr. Jeanette Thomas, Department of Biological Sciences, Western Illin= ois University-Quad Cities, 3561 60th Street, Moline, Illinois 61265, USA. email: J-Thomas(\)wiu.edu, telephone: 309-72-9481, fax: 309-762-6989. Thank you for your continued interest in these postings. Please do not request reprints from the listserve editors or me. I have included the addresses for the author to whom correspondence should be directed. Pleas= e do not contact me to request an email address for an author; if it was provided by the author of the article, it is already included here. Regards, Dagmar Fertl Marine Mammal Biologist Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75025 USA 972-423-5480 fax: 972-422-2736 dfertl(\)geo-marine.com http://www.geo-marine.com *************************************************************************= *** ********************************** Colegrove, K.M.*, D.J. Greig, and F.M.D. Gulland. 2005. Causes of live strandings of northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) and Pacif= ic harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) along the central California coast, 1992-20= 01. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):1-10. *Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, One Shie= lds Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA Between January 1992 and December 2001 a total of 1,277 northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) and 940 Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) were stranded live along the central California coast. By examining medical records for each of the stranded seals, the primary cau= se of stranding and the secondary factors contributing to stranding were determined. The majority (88.3%) of animals were young born that year. Th= e most common causes of live strandings for elephant seals included malnutrition (56.6%), Otostrongylus circumlitus infection (12.1%), and northern elephant seal skin disease (9.8%). The most common causes of strandings for harbor seals were malnutrition (51.8%), respiratory diseas= e (9.6%), and trauma (8.0%). Common secondary factors for strandings for bo= th elephant and harbor seals included human interaction, trauma, and ocular disease. For both species of phocid, the highest prevalence of O. circumlitus infection occurred in 1992 and 1993, years of a moderate El Ni=F1o-Southern Oscillation event. Phocine herpesvirus-1 infection was a common primary and secondary factor in harbor seal strandings, and the highest prevalence occurred between 1994 and 1998. Human interference in stranding events increased in the past ten years and is most commonly reported on beaches near heavily populated areas. *************************************************************** Greig, D.J.*, F.M.D. Gulland, and C. Kreuder. 2005. A decade of live California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) strandings along the central California coast: Causes and trends, 1991-2000. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):11-= 22. *The Marine Mammal Center, Marin Headlands, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalit= o, CA 94965, USA Stranded marine mammals offer a unique sample of relatively inaccessible wild animals that are more likely to represent the diseased segment of th= e population and are easy to examine thoroughly. Examination of these anima= ls, therefore, offers a method to detect novel diseases in free-living aquati= c mammals. Diseases in marine mammals may reflect environmental changes suc= h as ocean pollution, prey shifts, and global warming. To detect spatial an= d temporal trends in prevalence of such diseases, we reviewed records for 3,707 California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) that stranded live between 1991 and 2000 along the central California coast. Reasons for stranding were determined from a combination of clinical examinations, hematology and serum biochemistry, radiography, gross necropsy, histopathology, microbiology, and biotoxin assays. Over the ten years, 74= % of sea lions stranded in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo Countie= s, and 83% of these were admitted between May and October each year. Malnutrition was the most common reason for stranding (32%), followed by leptospirosis (27%), trauma (18%), domoic acid intoxication (9%), and can= cer (3%). Strandings caused by malnutrition were greatest during the El Ni=F1= o events of 1992, 1993, and 1998, while strandings caused by leptospirosis accounted for over 60% of strandings in 1991, 1995, and 1999. Although domoic acid was first reported in California sea lions in 1998, there was= a small stranding event in 1992 that, based on clinical examinations and histopathology, was probably also caused by domoic acid. The observed prevalence of cancer among stranded animals remained constant over the pa= st ten years at 3%. *************************************************************** Born, E.W.*, M. Acquarone, L.=D8. Knutsen, and L. Toudal. 2005. Homing behaviour in an Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus). Aquatic Mammals 31(1):23-33. *Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 570, DK-3900 Nuuk, Greenland An adult Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) male (31 years old = in 2001) tracked by use of satellite telemetry in NE Greenland during four seasons (1989, 1990/1991, 2000/2001, 2001) revealed a remarkably high perennial tendency of homing and consistency of migration pattern. During all four inshore summering periods (August to September), the animal used only one terrestrial haul-out from which it made excursions to the same general shallow water area (i.e., likely clam beds) in western Dove Bay (= ca. 76=B0 to 77=B0 N). In different years, the size of the inshore foraging a= rea varied between 48 and 86 km2 in August, and between 136 and 385 km2 in September. The inshore foraging period lasted ca. 69 days in 1989 and 199= 0, but ca. 86 days in 2000 (no data for 2001). During fall 1989, 1990/1991 a= nd 2000/2001, the walrus followed the same migration route in the Greenland = Sea north to the wintering grounds in the Northeast Water polynya (ca. 79=B0 = to 81=B0 N). Apparently, this movement pattern was relatively independent of annual variations in ice and temperature regimes. Offshore in the Greenla= nd Sea=96Fram Strait area, the walrus occurred mainly in areas with dense ic= e cover (> 90%). During both the inshore summer and offshore winter, the animal dived to at least 250 m (maximum depth limit of the transmitter). = The tracking of this walrus, whose activity pattern was typical of male walru= ses in the region, shows that this stenophagous species is a creature of habi= t with a highly stereotypic movement pattern which apparently is influenced= by the location of predictable feeding, wintering, and mating areas. ************************************************************* Kastelein, R.A.*, C. Staal, and P.R. Wiepkema. 2005. Food consumption and body mass of captive harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). Aquatic Mammals 31(1):34-42. *Sea Mammal Research Company (SEAMARCO), Julianalaan 46, 3843 CC Harderwi= jk, The Netherlands The food consumption (recorded as kg of individual fish species) of nine male and six female captive harbor seals is described. This longitudinal study is based on data originally archived for short-term husbandry purposes. The chemical composition and caloric value of the diet were not measured. Because caloric content of fish varies seasonally and annually, and depends on the geographical region where it was caught, the average f= ood intake variations seen in this study may reflect the caloric content of t= he diet. However, because the effects of season, age, gender, and reproducti= ve state are consistent in various seals, and all seals entered the study at different times, and food was caught in different seasons and stored for different lengths of time before being fed, the general patterns describe= d are believed to be independent of variation in caloric content of the die= t. There was a great deal of individual variation in the annual food consumption of male harbor seals, but generally it increased from around = 950 kg at the age of one year to around 1,200 kg (estimated at 98 =D7 105 kJ/= year) at the age of 13 years. The annual food consumption of the nonreproductiv= e female harbor seals also varied much among individuals, but generally fluctuated around 1,000 kg (estimated at 82 =D7 105 kJ/year). Adult male = and female harbor seals had slightly different seasonal cycles in food consumption. Reproduction (producing a pup and suckling it) increased the degree of seasonal fluctuation in consumption by females. Immature animal= s did not experience seasonal changes in food intake. During molting, the seals usually lost weight. In males, molt occurred in August; and in females, usually in July. Males and females grew rapidly between birth an= d the age of 4 to 5 years. Thereafter, the growth rate decreased. Males reached a maximum body mass of around 100 kg and females around 90 kg. A negative relationship occurred between body mass and food intake when expressed as a percentage of body mass. **************************************************** Stockin, K.A.*, and I.N. Visser. 2005. Anomalously pigmented common dolph= ins (Delphinus sp.) off northern New Zealand. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):43-51. *Coastal-Marine Research Group, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Private Bag 102 904, North Shore MSC, Auckland, New Zealand Anomalous pigmentations have been recorded in many cetacean species. However, typically only one variation is reported from a population at a time (e.g., an albino). Here we record a spectrum of pigmentation from common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) off northern New Zealand. All-black, dark-morph, pale-morph, and all-white individuals, as well as variations between these have been recorded. Pale-coloured pectoral flippers are prevalent, and a number of individuals with white "helmets" have been observed. ******************************************************* Larkin, I.L.V.*, T.S. Gross, and R.L. Reep. 2005. Use of faecal testoster= one concentrations to monitor male Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) reproductive status. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):52-61. *Department of Physiological Sciences, Box 100144 HSC, 1600 SW Archer Roa= d, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA The Florida manatee is an aquatic herbivore found in tropical, coastal waterways. This endangered species becomes sexually mature at 2 to 5 year= s of age. Reproductively active adults often form mating herds, consisting = of one focal female pursued by several males. Understanding Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) reproductive biology is important for establishing population models, making management decisions, and recogniz= ing differences between healthy and unhealthy states. Field and necropsy data indicate that manatees do not have well-defined breeding seasons and are diffuse in their breeding patterns. They exhibit reproductive activity throughout the warm months, having peaks during spring and lulls during winter months. Monitoring male testosterone concentrations in both wild a= nd captive populations can provide direct comparisons of physiological data = on the reproductive status of these animals. The objectives were to (1) validate the use of a commercial testosterone radioimmunoassay kit for measuring faecal concentrations of the parent steroid in male Florida manatees, (2) identify biologically meaningful distinctions between gende= r and levels of maturation measured with faecal testosterone concentrations= , and (3) identify seasonal hormone fluctuations. Of individual adult mean values, 62% of males had higher testosterone concentrations than all adul= t females measured. The total range of male faecal testosterone concentrati= ons measured was 120.8=9636,240 ng/g dry weight; whereas, females ranged 120.8=965,919 ng/g. Seasonal fluctuations in hormone concentrations were observed in captive manatees with peaks during spring and/or fall, supporting the hypothesis that Florida manatees are a diffusely seasonal breeding species. Results indicate that radioimmunoassays of faecal hormo= nes can be a useful, non-invasive tool for monitoring testosterone concentrations in Florida manatees, enhancing the accuracy of current monitoring methods of using behavior or morphometrics. This can be particularly helpful in field sites where animals are not captured for health assessments and water clarity limits observations of the animals, which is typical of most water bodies manatees inhabit. **************************************************** Logerwell, E.A.*, and L.E. Schaufler. 2005. New data on proximate composition and energy density of Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) p= rey fills seasonal and geographic gaps in existing information. Aquatic Mamma= ls 31(1):62-82. *Alaska Fisheries Science Center, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA Energy density data of prey items are necessary to estimate food requirements of predators. The goal of this study was to provide proximat= e composition and energy density information for Steller sea lion (Eumetopi= as jubatus) prey species where there are seasonal and/or geographic gaps in = the existing data. Opportunistic collections were made on board National Ocea= nic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries research surveys in the Aleutian Islands region, eastern Bering Sea, and Gulf of Alaska, targeting particu= lar species of interest. Proximate analyses were conducted in the laboratory = and energy density was calculated from lipid and protein content. Pacific herring, sand lance, and rockfish were found to contain the highest amoun= t of lipid and provide the most energy. Atka mackerel, surf smelt, capelin, salmon, sandfish, pollock, yellow Irish lords, Pacific cod, squid, skates= , and rock sole had intermediate energy densities. Smooth lumpsucker and snailfish were found to contain the least amount of energy. This study is the first to provide proximate composition data for adult pollock during = the nonspawning seasons in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands region. Th= is study also provides the first proximate composition data for juvenile pollock in the Aleutian Islands region and eastern Bering Sea, and for Pacific cod in the eastern Bering Sea. This study fills another critical = gap by presenting the only information on proximate composition of adult Atka mackerel, one of the most important prey of Steller sea lions in the Aleutian Islands region. These improvements in the seasonal and geographi= c coverage of fish proximate and energy density data will allow for seasona= lly and geographically specific estimates of Steller sea lion prey requiremen= ts, a necessary improvement over annual estimates made previously. These data can also contribute to bioenergetic modeling of prey requirements of othe= r predators in Alaska such as groundfish, fur seals, and marine birds. ************************************************************ Visser, I.N.* 2005. First observations of feeding on thresher (Alopias vulpinus) and hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) sharks by killer whales (Orcin= us orca) specialising on elasmobranch prey. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):83-88. *Orca Research Trust, P.O. Box 1233 Whangarei, New Zealand Killer whale (Orcinus orca) predation on elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) = is not often reported. In New Zealand waters, killer whales captured and ate thresher (Alopias vulpinus) and smooth-hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) shark= s. Both species were not reported previously as prey of killer whales. These observations help support the idea that elasmobranchs are a main prey typ= e for New Zealand killer whales; ten species of elasmobranchs are now recor= ded as prey for this population. ********************************************************* Brook, F.M.*, and R.E. Kinoshita. 2005. Controlled unassisted breeding of captive Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops aduncus, using ultrasonography. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):89-95. *Department of Optometry and Radiography, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Ultrasonographic monitoring of folliculogenesis and prediction of ovulati= on was used for ten years to control breeding in a group of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) at Ocean Park, Hong Kong, where ma= le and female dolphins were housed separately from 1991. When folliculogenes= is was identified in a selected female, the cycle was monitored until ovulat= ion was predicted within the next 12 to 24 h; a male was selected and then placed with the female overnight. Ultrasonography was repeated the next morning to determine ovulation. If ovulation had occurred, the animals were separated; if not, the pair remained together until ovulation was confirmed. Ultrasonography was subsequently used to monitor the development of the corpus luteum and to identify pregnancy. This procedure was conducted 11 times between 1993 an= d 2003. In nine cases, ovulation was predicted accurately and occurred within 24 hours. In two cases, ovulation occurred within two to four days of the predicted date. In ten cases, pregnancy ensued. To date, nine calves have been born live after gestation lengths of 349-382 days. *********************************************************************** Rogers, T.L.* 2005. Influences of female pupping habitat and maternal car= e on the vocal repertoire size of male phocid seals. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):96-103. *Australian Marine Mammal Research Centre, Zoological Parks Board of NSW = and Veterinary Faculty, University of Sydney, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia Phocid life history and vocal repertoire size data gathered from the literature were examined with independent contrasts analyses to assess whether there is a significant relationship between sexual selection and vocal repertoire size. Investigations showed that the degree of polygyny does not influence vocal repertoire size of males, but was strongly influenced by the strategy of maternal care adopted by females. Species where females remain with their pups while nursing ("stay-at-home mums") have males with simple crude vocal repertoires used in male-male agonisti= c interactions. In these species, male elephant (Mirounga sp.), grey (Halichoerus grypus), crabeater (Lobodon carcinophagus), and hooded (Cystophora cristata) seals generally have greater access to estrus femal= es while they are still hauled out ashore. In species where females continue= to go to sea while raising their pups ("working mums"), males have broader advertising vocal repertoires. The stability of the haul-out platform dur= ing breeding used by the females makes a further impact, however. Where "working-mums" breed in unstable pack ice, males have little chance of predictably locating routes used by estrus females while traveling to and from feeding grounds. These species, the leopard (Hydrurga leptonyx), Ros= s (Ommatophoca rossii), bearded (Erignathus barbatus), and ribbon (Histriophoca fasciata) seals, have intermediate- sized repertoires used = in long-range underwater acoustic displays (scattergun advertising). The thi= rd group, the Weddell (Leptonychotes weddellii), harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus), harbour (Phoca vitulina), and ringed (Pusa hispida) seals= , have the largest vocal repertoires. In these species, "working-mums" bree= d in stable environments, so males perform underwater acoustic advertisemen= t displays (local advertising) in the vicinity of predictable feeding route= s used by estrus females. Because these signals are not constrained by propagation, a large array of sound types have developed. *********************************************************** Scott, N.J.*, and E.C.M. Parsons. 2005. A survey of public opinion on sea= l management in southwestern Scotland. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):104-109. *Department of Life Sciences, Stirling University, Stirling, Scotland To assess public opinion on the level of protection given to seals in Scotland and on the controversial issue of seal culls, a survey was conducted in south-western Scotland at various locations in the rural cou= nty of Argyll and the city of Glasgow in 2001. This study found that most participants were of the opinion that the current level of protection giv= en to seals was sufficient. In addition, the survey found that the majority = of the participants were against the concept of seal culling to protect fisheries. Analysis of responses showed that both female and younger participants were more likely to be against the introduction of seal cull= s, but, surprisingly, neither interest in marine or environmental issues nor the occupation of the participants, including involvement in the fishing industry, affected the level of support or opposition. Numerous responses were given by participants to support and qualify their opinions, and the= se are summarised. ******************************************************** Van Opzeeland, I.C.*, P.J. Corkeron, T. Leyssen, T. Simil=E4, and S.M. Va= n Parijs. 2005. Acoustic behaviour of Norwegian killer whales, Orcinus orca= , during carousel and seiner foraging on spring-spawning herring. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):110-119. *Biology Department, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 14, 9750 AA Haren, The Netherlands Norwegian killer whales (Orcinus orca) use different techniques to forage= on spring-spawning herring. Two of the commonly observed techniques are carousel feeding, a cooperative feeding method, and seiner feeding, a noncooperative method. During seiner foraging, large groups of whales for= age on herring discards around the nets or on discarded by-catch of fishing boats. Very little is known about the acoustic behaviour during these foraging contexts. The aim of this study was to examine possible differen= ces in killer whale acoustic behaviour during both foraging contexts using simple sound analysis techniques. Calling, echolocation, and tail-slap activities were measured and compared between foraging contexts. Of these= , calling and tail-slap activities were higher during carousel feeding, whereas echolocation activity increased with the number of individuals, irrespective of foraging context. No call types were used exclusively dur= ing a particular foraging context. A difference in mean occurrence of one cal= l type was detected; call type N21 occurred more often during seiner foragi= ng than during carousel foraging contexts. We suggest that the sequence of c= all types, rather than the use of isolated call types, is of greater importan= ce in the coordination of group movements during carousel foraging. ************************************************************* Stockin, K.A.*, and E.A. Burgess. 2005. Opportunistic feeding of an adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrating along the coast of southeastern Queensland, Australia. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):120-123. *Coastal-Marine Research Group, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Private Bag 102 904, North Shore MSC, Auckland, New Zealand In the austral winter of July 2004, off southeastern Queensland, Australi= a, we observed apparent feeding by an adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in association with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursi= ops aduncus). This is the first documented case of an adult humpback whale fr= om the southern hemisphere Group V stock feeding along the migratory corrido= r. This observation also represents the first published record of a humpback whale feeding in association with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. ******************************************************* Clarke, R.* 2005. Male nipples in blue and fin whales and their absence i= n sperm whales. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):124-132. *Apartado 40, Pisco, Peru During the Antarctic Whaling Season of 1947-1948, searches in a series of foetal and postnatal male blue and fin whales gave information on variati= on, morphology, and morphometry of the nipples sunk in grooves posterior to t= he penis. A review indicates that male nipples occur in most, probably all, whalebone whales. In 1947-1948, no nipples were found in six postnatal sp= erm whales, and further evidence, from 41 male foetal sperm whales, and 1,269 male postnatal sperm whales examined in the Southeast Pacific in 1958 to 1962, showed that male sperm whales do not possess nipples. ***************************************** Mattson, M.C.*, J.A. Thomas, and D. St. Aubin. 2005. Effects of boat activity on the behavior of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in waters surrounding Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):133-140. *Department of Biological Sciences, Western Illinois University-Quad Citi= es, 3561 60th Street, Moline, IL 61265, USA During the summer of 1998, the effects of boat activity on the behavior o= f bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were investigated using 52 shore-based surveys along Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Temporal autocorrelation indicated data collected on most variables should be analyzed in 6-min intervals. Responses to boats were categorized as "no response," "behavioral response," "change in direction of movement," or "change in both behavior and direction." Multiple boats had a greater influence on dolphin behavior and movement than the presence of a single boat. Dolphin-watching boats, motorboats, shrimp boats, and jet skis affected the group size and behavior of dolphin groups. Dolphin groups responded to dolphin-watching boats during 20% of observations, mainly wi= th a change in both behavior and direction of movement. Motorboats caused a response in dolphins during 55% of observations, with a change in behavio= r or both behavior and direction. Jet skis had a more dramatic effect on dolphin groups, with 56% of groups changing their behavior and 11% changi= ng both their behavior and direction. Shrimp boats always elicited a respons= e. Dolphin groups changed both their behavior, and direction of movement to follow and feed behind these boats. In contrast, ships rarely caused a response, with groups changing their behavior but not their direction in = 11% of observations. As the number of boats in the Hilton Head area increased= , dolphin groups heightened responses=97that is, changed both behavior and direction of movement. These boat-related effects on bottlenose dolphin behavior are considered "harassment" under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protect= ion Act (1972) and should be scrutinized by agencies responsible for public education and enforcement of protective legislation. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Book Reviews: Fairfield-Walsh, C. 2005. Book Review: The world of whales, dolphins, & porpoises: Natural history & conservation. Author: T. Martin. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):141-142. *National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Miami, Florida, USA ************************************************************** Kraus, S. 2005. Book Review: Right whales: Natural history and conservati= on. Author: P. Clapham. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):143. *New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ************************************************************************ Kenney, R.D. 2005. Book Review: Marine mammals of the North Atlantic. Author: C.C. Kinze. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):144-146. *University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, Narraganset= t, Rhode Island, USA rkenney(\)gso.uri.edu *********************************************************************** de Olivera Santo, M.C. 2005. Book Review: Guia de Estudo de Cetaceos. Vol= ume 1. Interacoes com Actividades de Pesca. Author: A.P.M. Di Beneditto. Aqua= tic Mammals 31(1):147-148. *Prjeto Atlantis & Instituto de Biologia da Conservacao, San Paulo, Brazi= l ********************************************************************** Visser, I.N. 2005. Book Review: Orca: Visions of the killer whale. Author= : P. Knudtson. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):149. *Orca Research Trust, P.O. Box 1233 Whangarei, New Zealand ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 10:39:45 -0700 From: Jim Moore Subject: Sound study I just came across a study of the effects of auto noise on grassland birds in New England; the authors concluded that traffic noise depressed both presence and breeding of birds (mainly bobolinks and meadowlarks), with effects measured 1km from the busiest roads. Besides being "another taxon heard from", this study has two implicit lessons for the marine mammals & noise issue. 1) People have been wondering about songbird declines for years, and one couldn't ask for a simpler system to study noise effects. Yet literature on this phenomenon appears limited; nobody noticed right under our noses. [NB: I'm not suggesting bird declines are due to noise effects, just that there's been a lot of people wondering where the birds are/are not.] 2) Though the data aren't strong on this point, there were indications that sensitivity to noise (as measured here) varied among grassland species; obviously, many birds not in this guild appear to have no trouble at all with auto noise. Noise effects on behavior (in birds at least) appear species-specific. It would be surprising if they weren't, when one thinks about it... I'm not expert in this field and would welcome any discussion on MARMAM about (a) this and similar studies on birds, and (b) the relevance to marine mammals; can we consider shipping lanes aquatic versions of country roads and highways? cheers Jim Road traffic and nearby grassland bird patterns in a suburbanizing landscape Author(s): Forman RTT, Reineking B, Hersperger AM Source: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 29 (6): 782-800 JUN 2002 Abstract: An extensive road system with rapidly increasing traffic produces diverse ecological effects that cover a large land area. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of roads with different traffic volumes on surrounding avian distributions, and its importance relative to other variables. Grassland bird data (5 years) for 84 open patches in an outer suburban/ rural landscape near Boston were analyzed relative to: distance from roads with 3000-8000 to >30,000 vehicles/day; open-habitat patch size; area of quality microhabitat within a patch; adjacent land use: and distance to other open patches. Grassland bird presence and regular breeding correlated significantly with both distance from road and habitat patch size. Distance to nearest other open patch, irrespective of size, was not significant. Similarly, except for one species, adjacent land use, in this case built area, was not significant. A light traffic volume of 3000-8000 vehicles/day (local collector street here) had no significant effect on grassland bird distribution. For moderate traffic of 8000-15,000 (through street), there was no effect on bird presence although regular breeding was reduced for 400 m from a road. For heavier traffic of 15,000-30,000 (two-lane highway), both bird presence and breeding were decreased for 700 m. For a heavy traffic volume of 30,000 vehicles/day (multilane highway), bird presence and breeding were reduced for 1200 m from a road. The results suggest that avian studies and long-term surveys near busy roads may be strongly affected by traffic volume or changes in volume. We conclude that road ecology, especially the effects extending outward > 100 m from roads with traffic, is a sine qua non for effective land-use and transportation policy. -- Jim Moore Anthro 0532 UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA USA 92093 voice 858 534-5572 fax 858 534-5946 jjmoore(\)ucsd.edu http://weber.ucsd.edu/~jmoore/ SoCal Primate Research Forum: http://scprf.ucsd.edu/ African Ape Study sites: http://weber.ucsd.edu/~jmoore/apesites/ --============_-1096116479==_ma============ Sound study
I just came across a study of the effects of auto noise on grassland birds in New England; the authors concluded that traffic noise depressed both presence and breeding of birds (mainly bobolinks and meadowlarks), with effects measured 1km from the busiest roads.

Besides being "another taxon heard from", this study has two implicit lessons for the marine mammals & noise issue.

1) People have been wondering about songbird declines for years, and one couldn't ask for a simpler system to study noise effects.  Yet literature on this phenomenon appears limited; nobody noticed right under our noses.  [NB: I'm not suggesting bird declines are due to noise effects, just that there's been a lot of people wondering where the birds are/are not.]

2) Though the data aren't strong on this point, there were indications that sensitivity to noise (as measured here) varied among grassland species; obviously, many birds not in this guild appear to have no trouble at all with auto noise.  Noise effects on behavior (in birds at least) appear species-specific.  It would be surprising if they weren't, when one thinks about it...

I'm not expert in this field and would welcome any discussion on MARMAM about (a) this and similar studies on birds, and (b) the relevance to marine mammals; can we consider shipping lanes aquatic versions of country roads and highways?

cheers
Jim

Road traffic and nearby grassland bird patterns in a suburbanizing landscape
Author(s): Forman RTT, Reineking B, Hersperger AM
Source: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 29 (6): 782-800 JUN 2002    
Abstract: An extensive road system with rapidly increasing traffic produces diverse ecological effects that cover a large land area. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of roads with different traffic volumes on surrounding avian distributions, and its importance relative to other variables. Grassland bird data (5 years) for 84 open patches in an outer suburban/ rural landscape near Boston were analyzed relative to: distance from roads with 3000-8000 to >30,000 vehicles/day; open-habitat patch size; area of quality microhabitat within a patch; adjacent land use: and distance to other open patches. Grassland bird presence and regular breeding correlated significantly with both distance from road and habitat patch size. Distance to nearest other open patch, irrespective of size, was not significant. Similarly, except for one species, adjacent land use, in this case built area, was not significant. A light traffic volume of 3000-8000 vehicles/day (local collector street here) had no significant effect on grassland bird distribution. For moderate traffic of 8000-15,000 (through street), there was no effect on bird presence although regular breeding was reduced for 400 m from a road. For heavier traffic of 15,000-30,000 (two-lane highway), both bird presence and breeding were decreased for 700 m. For a heavy traffic volume of 30,000 vehicles/day (multilane highway), bird presence and breeding were reduced for 1200 m from a road. The results suggest that avian studies and long-term surveys near busy roads may be strongly affected by traffic volume or changes in volume. We conclude that road ecology, especially the effects extending outward > 100 m from roads with traffic, is a sine qua non for effective land-use and transportation policy.
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               La Jolla CA USA 92093
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jjmoore(\)ucsd.edu               http://weber.ucsd.edu/~jmoore/
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African Ape Study sites:       http://weber.ucsd.edu/~jmoore/apesites/
--============_-1096116479==_ma============-- ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 20:28:48 -0500 From: Leszek Karczmarski Subject: New publication on Hawaiian spinner dolphins A new publication on social dynamics of Hawaiian spinner dolphins is currently available as advance online access on the Behavioral Ecology website. Karczmarski, L., Wursig, B., Gailey, G.A., Larson, K.W., Vanderlip, C. (2005). Spinner dolphins in a remote Hawaiian atoll: social grouping and population structure. Behavioral Ecology 16:__ - __ Behavioral Ecology, PDF: http://beheco.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/ari028?ijkey=C2xkCgjCg6wHEXJ&k eytype=ref If interested, click on the link above, and/or check out the final published version in the July/August issue of Behavioral Ecology. The OUP site will be updated with the final published version once the July/August issue is out. Abstract follows: ABSTRACT: Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) commonly use inshore island and atoll habitats for day-time rest and social interactions, and forage over deep waters at night. In Hawaii, they occur throughout the archipelago. We applied photo-identification mark-recapture techniques to study population structure of spinner dolphins associated with remote Midway Atoll, far-western Hawaii. At Midway, spinner dolphins live in stable bisexually bonded societies of long-term associates, with strong geographic fidelity, no obvious fission-fusion, and limited contacts with other populations. Their large cohesive groups change little over time, and are behaviorally/socially discrete from other spinner dolphin groups. This social pattern differs considerably from the fluid fission-fusion model proposed previously for spinner dolphins associated with a large island habitat in the main Hawaiian Archipelago. These differences correspond to geographic separation and habitat variation. While in the main islands there are several day-time resting places available at each island habitat; in far-western Hawaii, areas of suitable habitat are limited and separated by large stretches of open pelagic waters with potentially high risk of shark predation. We hypothesize that with deep-water food resources in close proximity and other atolls relatively far away for easy (day-to-day) access, it is energetically more beneficial in the remote Hawaiian atolls to remain 'at home' than to travel to other atolls, so there is stability instead of variability; there is no fission-fusion effect. Thus, the geographic isolation and small size of remote atolls trigger a process in which the fluidity of the fission-fusion spinner dolphin society is replaced with long-term group fidelity and social stability. Key Words: Spinner dolphin Stenella longirostris, group dynamics, social structure, geographic insularity/connectivity, social evolution, Midway Atoll, Hawaii. ________________________________________________ Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 4700 Avenue U, Building 303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel: (409)740-4718 Fax: (409)740-4717 E-mail: karczmal(\)tamug.edu and leszek(\)hawaii.edu ________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 17:40:48 -0400 Reply-To: kate(\)whalecenter.org From: Kate Sardi Organization: Whale Center of New England Subject: Job Announcement: Seasonal Research Scientist/ Naturalist Content-type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0001_01C557E2.E85272B0" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0001_01C557E2.E85272B0 charset="us-ascii" The Whale Center of New England in Gloucester, MA, has an immediate opening for a seasonal, full-time research scientist/ whale watch naturalist. The Whale Center is a non-profit research organization involved with the study of behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the waters off of Massachusetts. Our primary research concentration is on an individually- identified population of humpback whales that inhabit the area during the spring, summer, and fall. Additional species studied in this area include fin whales, minke whales, North Atlantic right whales, sei whales and Atlantic white-sided dolphins. The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education programs. Research scientists/naturalists are responsible for behavioral data collection, photo-identification of whales, and education of passengers aboard whale watch vessels. In addition, naturalists are involved with fundraising during whale watch trips and collaboration with research interns during data collection efforts. Applicants with experience are preferred, but training is provided. For more information, please contact Kate Sardi at 978-281-6351 or kate(\)whalecenter.org. To apply for this position, please send a resume with references and a cover letter via email to the email address above or standard mail to The Whale Center of New England, PO Box 159, Gloucester, MA 01930. Kate Sardi Assistant Director Stranding Coordinator The Whale Center of New England kate(\)whalecenter.org 978-281-6351 ------=_NextPart_000_0001_01C557E2.E85272B0 charset="us-ascii"

The Whale Center of New = England in Gloucester, = MA= , has an immediate opening for a seasonal, full-time research scientist/ whale = watch naturalist.  The = Whale = Center is a non-profit research organization involved with the study of behavior, = ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the waters off = of Massachusetts<= /st1:place>.  Our primary research = concentration is on an individually- identified population of humpback whales that inhabit the = area during the spring, summer, and fall.  Additional species studied in this area include fin whales, minke whales, North = Atlantic right whales, sei whales and Atlantic white-sided dolphins.  The = Whale = Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education = programs.

 

Research = scientists/naturalists are responsible for behavioral data collection, photo-identification of = whales, and education of passengers aboard whale watch vessels.  In addition, naturalists are = involved with fundraising during whale watch trips and collaboration with research = interns during data collection efforts.  = Applicants with experience are preferred, but training is provided.   

 

For more information, = please contact Kate Sardi at 978-281-6351 or kate(\)whalecenter.org.  To apply for this position, = please send a resume with references and a cover letter via email to the= email address above or standard mail to The Whale Center = of New England, PO Box = 159, = Gloucester, = MA= = 01930. 

 

 

Kate = Sardi

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------=_NextPart_000_0001_01C557E2.E85272B0-- ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 14 May 2005 21:21:12 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Taste-ful/-less photos wanted for marine mammal sci history talk (fwd) Message forwarded from: Phillip.Clapham(\)noaa.gov A dubious and clandestine group of secretive individuals (okay - it's me, Dee Allen and Jim Mead) are putting together a plenary talk on the history of marine mammal science for the San Diego Biennial Conference in December. The talk will feature an overview of the origins of our field, and will pay due homage to the pioneers and innovators who brought us to where we are today. The intention is to better acquaint Society members (and especially the younger generation) with their heritage= =2E This is intended to be primarily a substantive, serious overview. But don't think we're going to pass up the opportunity to have a little fun into the bargain. We figure that it will also be an unparalleled opportunity to showcase some photographs of the field's senior people back when they weren't so senior, and had more hair. To this end, we are soliciting images of said worthies. Images can be anything from serious and reverential to - well, let=92s be blunt - mortally embarrassing= =2E On the former, we'd really like to have some great shots of people now sadly deceased and gone from us. Nice shots, cool shots, creative shots - anything good that will have our audience fondly remembering the person concerned. We have lost a lot of great people over the years, and we'd like to honor them. As for the latter... hey, go wild. And in case you are yourself a senior scientist who finds yourself hesitating with that 1970's photograph of Dr X in the dubious pose with the dead seal, always remember that there's a good chance someone will be sending us similar images of you. So you may as well take this opportunity to retaliate. We can't promise to use all submitted images, but we'll try our best to fit in as many of the really good ones in the time available. What do we mean by "senior"? Well, we're not going to be pedantic about this. Perhaps it means anyone who's been around in the field for at least 20 years and has attained some prominence with his or her research... but we're willing to stretch this definition a bit if the photo is particularly amusing! Please email or snail-mail photos to me at the address below. If you can scan images yourself, that's great; if you'd like us to do it, we promise to take very good care of the photos and return them to you in a timely manner. Phil Clapham -- Phillip J. Clapham, Ph.D. Alaska Fisheries Science Center National Marine Mammal Laboratory 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 4 Seattle, WA 98115 tel (206) 526-4037 fax (206) 526-6615 email: phillip.clapham(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 09:28:34 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Correction for MarMam posting (fwd) The following message has been forwarded from Leszek Karczmarski=20 (karczmal(\)tamug.edu). Please note that the url link may extend beyond one line.=20 Thank you,=20 the Marmam editors. -------------------------- This is a correction note to the recent MarMam posting re online access t= o:=20 Karczmarski, L., W=FCrsig, B., Gailey, G.A., Larson, K.W., Vanderlip, C. = (2005). Spinner dolphins in a remote Hawaiian atoll: social grouping and= population structure. Behavioral Ecology 16: ......-....... The weblink provided was broken when transferred onto a MarMam list. The= correct and functional link is:=20 http://beheco.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/ari028?ijkey=3DC2xkCgjCg6wHEXJ&= keytype=3Dref This access is for all interested, whether or not they are a subscriber t= o Behavioral Ecology, and the final published version will be uploaded wh= en the issue is out. If you still reach a sign-in page, go back to this= e-mail and check if there are some extra letters or numbers on the link = below the URL. If so, the URL has broken over two or more lines and does = not get picked up in its entirety by your browser when clicking through. = In this case, you should copy and paste each line into your browser windo= w, making sure to delete extra characters (such as < or >) or spaces tran= sferred. This should allow the URL to work properly and bypass subscriber= sign-in. ________________________________________________ Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. =20 Texas A&M University, Institute of Marine Life Sciences =20 4700 Avenue U, Building 303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA =20 Tel: (409) 740-4718 Fax: (409) 740-4717 =20 E-mail: karczmal(\)tamug.edu and leszek(\)hawaii.edu=20 ________________________________________________ =20 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 17:37:39 +0800 Reply-To: xiaojq(\)ihb.ac.cn From: XIAO Jianqiang Subject: New articles on Yangtze finless porpoise ------ Dear colleagues, Apologies to those of you receiving cross-postings. The following articles on Yangtze finless porpoise have recently been pub= lished: Vladimir V. Popov, Alexander Ya. Supin, Ding Wang, Kexiong Wang, Jianqian= g Xiao, and Songhai Li. 2005. Evoked-potential audiogram of the Yangtze f= inless porpoise Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis (L). J. Acoust. = Soc. Am. 117 (5): 2728-2731. Songhai Li, Kexiong Wang, Ding Wang, and Tomonari Akamatsu. 2005. Echoloc= ation signals of the free-ranging Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena p= hocaenoides asiaeorientialis). J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 117 (5): 3288-3296. Tomonari Akamatsu, Ding Wang, and Kexiong Wang. 2005. Off-axis sonar beam= pattern of free-ranging finless porpoises measured by a stereo pulse eve= nt data logger. J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 117 (5): 3325-3330. Tomonari Akamatsu, Ding Wang, Kexiong Wang, and Yasuhiko Naito. 2005. Bio= sonar behaviour of free-ranging porpoises. Proc. R. Soc. B. 272(1565): 79= 7-801. ABSTRACT Vladimir V. Popov, Alexander Ya. Supin, Ding Wang, Kexiong Wang, Jianqian= g Xiao, and Songhai Li. 2005. Evoked-potential audiogram of the Yangtze f= inless porpoise Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis (L). Evoked-potential audiograms were obtained in two (one male and one female= ) Yangtze finless porpoises, Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaseorientalis. S= inusoidal amplitude-modulated 20-ms tone bursts were used as probes with = recording envelope-following evoked potentials. A frequency range of 8 to= 152 kHz was investigated. The range of greatest sensitivity covered freq= uencies from 45 to 139 kHz, and the lowest thresholds of 47.2 and 48.5 dB= re: 1 uPa were found at a frequency of 54 kHz in the two subjects, respe= ctively. At lower frequencies, threshold increased with a rate of around = 14 dB/octave, and threshold steeply increased at 152 kHz. Songhai Li, Kexiong Wang, Ding Wang, and Tomonari Akamatsu. 2005. Echoloc= ation signals of the free-ranging Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena p= hocaenoides asiaeorientialis).=20 This paper describes the high-frequency echolocation signals from free-ra= nging Yangtze finless porpoise in the Tian-e-zhou Baiji National Natural = Reserve in Hubei Province, China. Signal analysis showed that the Yangtze= finless porpoise clicks are typical high-frequency narrow-band (relative= width of the frequency spectrum Q=3D6.6+/-1.56, N=3D548) ultrasonic puls= es. The peak frequencies of the typical clicks range from 87 to 145 kHz w= ith an average of 125+/-6.92 kHz. The durations range from 30 to 122 us w= ith an average of 68+/-14.12 us. The characteristics of the signals are s= imilar to those of other members of the Phocoenidae as well as the distan= tly related delphinids, Cephalorhynchus spp. Comparison of these signals = to those of the baiji (Lipotes vexillifer), who occupies habitat similar = to that of the Yangtze finless porpoise, showed that the peak frequencies= of clicks produced by the Yangtze finless porpoise are remarkably higher= than those produced by the baiji. Differenc! e in peak frequency between the two species is probably linked to the di= fferent size of preferred prey fish. Clear double-pulse and multi-pulse r= everberation structures of clicks are noticed, and there is no indication= of any low-frequency (<70 kHz) components during the recording period. Tomonari Akamatsu, Ding Wang, and Kexiong Wang. 2005. Off-axis sonar beam= pattern of free-ranging finless porpoises measured by a stereo pulse eve= nt data logger.=20 The off-axis sonar beam patterns of eight free-ranging finless porpoises = were measured using attached data logger systems. The transmitted sound p= ressure level at each beam angle was calculated from the animal=92s body = angle, the water surface echo level, and the swimming depth. The beam pat= tern of the off-axis signals between 45=B0 and 115=B0 (where 0=B0 corres= ponds to the on-axis direction) was nearly constant. The sound pressure l= evel of the off-axis signals reached 162 dB re 1 uPa peak-to-peak. The su= rface echo level received at the animal was over 140 dB, much higher than= the auditory threshold level of small odontocetes. Finless porpoises are= estimated to be able to receive the surface echoes of off-axis signals e= ven at 50-m depth. Shallow water systems (less than 50-m depth) are the d= ominant habitat of both oceanic and freshwater populations of this specie= s. Surface echoes may provide porpoises not only with diving depth inform= ation but also with information about surface di! rection and location of obstacles (including prey items) outside the on-= axis sector of the sonar beam. Tomonari Akamatsu, Ding Wang, Kexiong Wang, and Yasuhiko Naito. 2005. Bio= sonar behaviour of free-ranging porpoises. Detecting objects in their paths is a fundamental perceptional function o= f moving organisms. Potential risks and rewards, such as prey, predators,= conspecifics or non-biological obstacles, must be detected so that an an= imal can modify its behaviour accordingly. However, to date few studies h= ave considered how animals in the wild focus their attention. Dolphins an= d porpoises are known to actively use sonar or echolocation. A newly deve= loped miniature data logger attached to a porpoise allows for individual = recording of acoustical search efforts and inspection distance based on e= cholocation. In this study, we analysed the biosonar behaviour of eight f= ree-ranging finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides) and demonstrated= that these animals inspect the area ahead of them before swimming silent= ly into it. The porpoises inspected distances up to 77m, whereas their sw= imming distance without using sonar was less than 20m. The inspection dis= tance was long enough to ensure a wide s! afety margin before facing real risks or rewards. Once a potential prey = item was detected, porpoises adjusted their inspection distance from the = remote target throughout their approach. The articles are available in PDF format by contacting xiaojq(\)ihb.ac.cn. = Please do not request reprints from the mail list. Best regards, XIAO, Jianqiang 17:31:29 2005-5-17 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D XIAO, Jianqiang Institute of Hydrobiology The Chinese Academy of Sciences Wuhan, 430072 China xiaojq(\)ihb.ac.cn, xiaojianqiang(\)hotmail.com =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 16:03:56 +0200 From: Bruno Cozzi Subject: trachea of striped dolphins, compression studies, new publication available boundary="=====================_27055828==.ALT" --=====================_27055828==.ALT New publication available: Cozzi B, Bagnoli P, Acocella F, Costantino ML (2005) Structure and biomechanical properties of the trachea of the striped=20 dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba: Evidence for evolutionary adaptations to= diving The Anatomical Record Part A, 284:500-510 Abstract This study analyzes the structure and mechanical properties of the trachea= =20 of the striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba, one of the most common=20 cetacean species. The cetacean trachea is made up of closed or semiclosed=20 cartilaginous rings without a paries membranaceus. Our results indicate=20 that the inner lining of the trachea contains erectile tissue in which=20 several venous lacunae permeate the mucosa. We also observed and described= =20 the presence of peripheral neurons containing nitric oxide along the rim of= =20 the venous lacunae. Data obtained from compression and tensile tests and=20 comparison with the pig and goat tracheas indicate a higher stiffness and a= =20 different, higher breaking point for the dolphin trachea. On the whole, our= =20 data suggest that the trachea of the striped dolphin possesses structural=20 properties that allow rapid filling with blood, possibly in relation to=20 dive activities, and also allow modifications due to increased pressure and= =20 immediate return to the original shape without risks of permanent bending=20 or rupture, as would happen in a terrestrial mammal. As the organ undergoes= =20 intense pressure difference during descent to optimal foraging depth and=20 subsequent rapid ascent to surface, especially in deep dives of hundreds of= =20 meters, the specific structural and biomechanical peculiarities of the=20 trachea of the striped dolphin may represent an evolutionary adaptation to= =20 life in the water and to diving. =A9 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc. PDF copies can be obtained from bruno.cozzi(\)unipd.it bruno cozzi Bruno Cozzi Department of Experimental Veterinary Science University of Padova viale dell'Universit=E0 16 35020 Legnaro - Agripolis (PD) ITALY phone + 39.049.8272626 fax + 39.049.8272669 e-mail bruno.cozzi(\)unipd.it=20 --=====================_27055828==.ALT New publication available:

Cozzi B, Bagnoli P, Acocella F, Costantino ML (2005)
Structure and biomechanical properties of the trachea of the striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba: Evidence for evolutionary adaptations to diving
The Anatomical Record Part A, 284:500-510
Abstract
This study analyzes the structure and mechanical properties of the trachea of the striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba, one of the most common cetacean species. The cetacean trachea is made up of closed or semiclosed cartilaginous rings without a paries membranaceus. Our results indicate that the inner lining of the trachea contains erectile tissue in which several venous lacunae permeate the mucosa. We also observed and described the presence of peripheral neurons containing nitric oxide along the rim of the venous lacunae. Data obtained from compression and tensile tests and comparison with the pig and goat tracheas indicate a higher stiffness and a different, higher breaking point for the dolphin trachea. On the whole, our data suggest that the trachea of the striped dolphin possesses structural properties that allow rapid filling with blood, possibly in relation to dive activities, and also allow modifications due to increased pressure and immediate return to the original shape without risks of permanent bending or rupture, as would happen in a terrestrial mammal. As the organ undergoes intense pressure difference during descent to optimal foraging depth and subsequent rapid ascent to surface, especially in deep dives of hundreds of meters, the specific structural and biomechanical peculiarities of the trachea of the striped dolphin may represent an evolutionary adaptation to life in the water and to diving. =A9 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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The Whale Center of New England, located in = Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research = organization involved with the study of behavior, ecology, and natural history of the = whales and dolphins found in the waters off of = Massachusetts.  Primary concentration is on an individually- identified population of humpback whales that spend = portions of the spring, summer, and fall in these waters.  Additional species studied in = this area include fin whales, minke whales, North Atlantic = right whales, sei whales and Atlantic white-sided dolphins.  The = Whale Center is also heavily = involved with habitat conservation and education programs.  Since the early 1980’s, = the Whale Center has provided annual spring, summer, and fall internships to undergraduate students who have completed their freshman year of studies = and to recent college graduates.  = We are currently looking to fill research internships for the spring (January = 30 - May 26) session of 2006.  =

The Whale Center of New England internship provides experience needed to = further pursue fields in marine biology and animal behavior.  It is our goal to provide = interns with the opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine = mammal field and to see how this information is used in management and = conservation efforts in this area.  Many = of our former interns have continued to pursue their interests in various = fields of biology and education.

 

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Burns, Co-Chair American Society of International Law - International Environmental Law G= roup 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 801.838.8710 http://www.internationalwildlifelaw.org =20 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 04:31:52 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: comments on the use of digital cameras for photo-ID (fwd) >From LISTSERV(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA Wed May 11 10:53:16 2005 Received: from UVVM.UVic.CA (uvvm.uvic.ca [142.104.5.6]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j4BHrFqV7663690 for ; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:53:15 -0700 Received: by UVVM.UVic.CA (IBM VM SMTP Level 430) via spool with SMTP id 2026 ; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:51:15 PDT Received: from UVVM.UVIC.CA (NJE origin LISTSERV(\)UVVM) by UVVM.UVIC.CA (LMail V1.2d/1.8d) with BSMTP id 6826; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:51:15 -0700 Received: from UVVM (NJE origin SMTP(\)UVVM) by UVVM.UVIC.CA (LMail V1.2d/1.8d) with BSMTP id 6824; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:51:15 -0700 Received: from castle.comp.uvic.ca [142.104.5.97] by UVVM.UVic.CA (IBM VM SMTP Level 430) via TCP with SMTP ; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:51:14 PDT X-Comment: UVVM.UVic.CA: Mail was sent by castle.comp.uvic.ca Received: from mercury.akctr.noaa.gov (mercury.akctr.noaa.gov [161.55.120.130]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j4BHrBAE2633794 for ; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:53:12 -0700 Received: from NMMLS1007SMIZ1 ([161.55.176.149]) by mercury.akctr.noaa.gov (Netscape Messaging Server 4.15 mercury Jun 21 2001 23:53:48) with SMTP id IGC70L00.UCU for ; Wed, 11 May 2005 10:53:09 -0700 Message-ID: <003401c55652$4bc6bd70$95b037a1(\)afsc.noaa.gov> From: "Sally Mizroch" To: "Marine Mammals Research and Conservation Discussion" References: <200505111653.j4BGrmgM054230(\)unix6.uvic.ca> Subject: Re: comments on the use of digital cameras for photo-ID (fwd) Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 10:53:09 -0700 charset="iso-8859-1" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2527 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2527 X-UVic-Virus-Scanned: OK - Passed virus scan by Sophos (sophie) on castle X-UVic-Virus-Scanned: OK - Passed virus scan by Sophos (sophie) on castle X-UVic-Spam-Scan: castle.comp.uvic.ca Not_scanned_LOCAL X-UVic-Spam-Scan: castle.comp.uvic.ca No_recips_rejected X-UVic-Spam-Status: No X-UVic-Spam-Score: 0 X-UVic-Spam-Level: Spam-Level X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.33 (www . roaringpenguin . com / mimedefang) Just an additional comment. Things change so fast, and I've been testing a new procedure (more on that in a later post). The photo editor ACDSee 7.0, can interpret Nikon RAW (.nef) files, both from the Nikon D1X and the Nikon D70. After testing, it appears that you don't have to convert RAW files to TIFF to maintain high quality for editing. After you archive the RAW files, you can edit directly from the RAW files and save in the TIFF format with really good results. This will only make sense to the folks who've been shooting RAW files and have been running the Nikon (or Canon) conversion programs. Cheers, Sally -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- Sally A. Mizroch Alaska Fisheries Science Center National Marine Mammal Laboratory 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 4 Seattle, WA 98115 USA voice: (206) 526-4030 fax: (206) 526-6615 E-mail: Sally.Mizroch(\)noaa.gov ----- Original Message ----- From: "MARMAM Editors" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:53 AM Subject: comments on the use of digital cameras for photo-ID (fwd) | Hi all, | We've been working on digital images and we've been testing digital formats | for a few years now at the National Marine Mammal Lab. I have a few | comments about digital file types, formats, and principles of shooting, | archiving and working with digital images for photo-identification. | | Because we often work under unpredictable and harsh field conditions (Bering | Sea, Gulf of Alaska, etc), we usually shoot at the highest resolution (RAW | files) on our digital cameras (at the current time, we prefer the Nikon | D70). If we're shooting under good light and at close distances (e.g., bow | riding dolphins), the high resolution is not as much of an issue. But, when | shooting at distance, it's important to shoot at high resolution to make | sure fine marks/scars are discernable when the image is enlarged. | | We archive the high resolution RAW files (multiple external hard drives) and | convert them to TIFF files for digital image editing. We edit in TIFF | because JPEG is a compressed (lossy) format and every time you save a JPEG | file, it compresses the image again. Each time the image is compressed, | image data is lost. | | While we're editing the image file (to crop, rotate, do gamma adjustments, | etc), we also edit field information into the EXIF metadata for each image | (see | http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/CetaceanAssessment/Humpback/NMMLPhotoEditingProtocol.pdf | for more editing details). | | When we're finished with the edits, we can then compress the image to JPEG | format and use the JPEG files for matching, e-mailing, web, etc. A JPEG | compressed from a high quality TIFF file is amazing good, even when enlarged | to more than 200% of the original. One of the test images I like to use for | testing is a 25Mb TIFF that compresses to a 500K JPEG. We've just begun | testing the new JPEG2000 format, which has a better, more efficient | compression algorithm. | | Now that most of us have switched to digital images from film, it's | important to pay attention to archiving: film is a physical medium, | files are a little more ephemeral | | image quality: shoot high resolution if you need to be able to enlarge | photographs taken in difficult field conditions or when the animals are not | close | | and editing: we try to edit in a lossless format and to conserve the | image's EXIF metadata, which includes date/time and other technical info | from the camera. | | Here are a couple of other links to digital image protocols we've developed | over the past few years: | | Luciana Santos Tieder had the lead in the scanning protocol | (http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/pdf/NMMLScanningProtocol.pdf) | | Christy Sims had the lead in the "Exporting EXIF metadata" protocol | (http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/pdf/NMMLPhotoMetaDataProtocol.pdf). | | Comments, questions, suggestions? Please e-mail, because the technology is | changing almost faster than we can keep up with. | | Cheers, | Sally | -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- | Sally A. Mizroch | Alaska Fisheries Science Center | National Marine Mammal Laboratory | 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 4 | Seattle, WA 98115 USA | voice: (206) 526-4030 | fax: (206) 526-6615 | E-mail: Sally.Mizroch(\)noaa.gov | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | -To submit a message to MARMAM, send it to: marmam(\)uvvm.uvic.ca | -Please include your name and e-mail address in the body of the | text of all submissions, and ensure your message has an appropriate | subject heading (ie., not "Message for MARMAM") | -Do not submit attached files or HTML/MIME messages. | -To subscribe to MARMAM, send a message to: listserv(\)uvvm.uvic.ca | saying: subscribe marmam Yourfirstname Yourlastname | -To unsubscribe, send a message saying: unsub marmam (to the | listserv(\)uvvm.uvic.ca address) | -To contact the MARMAM editors, write to: marmamed(\)uvic.ca | -MARMAM Editorial Policy & FAQ: http://is.dal.ca/~whitelab/marmam.htm | | ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 04:34:41 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Volunteer Positions (fwd) VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IN MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION WITH THE HEBRIDEAN WHALE AND DOLPHIN TRUST >From June - October 2005 HWDT requires boat-based research assistants to assist with our Marine Life Monitoring Programme. The project is run in blocks of 10 days and is entirely based on board our research sailing vessel =91Silurian=92. The cost for the project is =A3584 for the 10 days all inclusive. No experience is necessary as all training is provided. This training includes: Acoustic Surveying Visual Surveying Photo Identification Sailing skills Marine Mammal Identification Details including how to apply can be found on our website at www.hwdt.org. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust 28 Main Street Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU Scotland Tel 01688 302859 Fax 01688 302728 www.hwdt.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 17:04:39 +0200 From: Marco Affronte Subject: northern adriatic library ECS-TALK(\)JISCMAIL.AC.UK ------ Dear all, ADRIA-Watch is a project conducted by italian, slovenian and croatian=20 partners, co-financed by European Community, with the aim to build an=20 Observatory of Cetacean, Sea Turtle and Sharks of the northern Adriatic s= ea. One the goal of the project is to "build" a library of paper about=20 Cetacean, Sea Turtle and Sharks of the northern Adriatic sea. This=20 library will be made available (in pdf format) on the project website,=20 expected for next september. So, if you have papers on these matter, already in pdf format, please=20 send them to us; we will make them available to everybody in a few months. You can send them to me or to the person in charge of the library, miss=20 Mich=E8le Roussel (micheleroussel(\)fondazionecetacea.org) Thank you. Marco Affronte __________________________________________ Responsabile Scientifico Fondazione Cetacea ONLUS via Ascoli Piceno - 47838 Riccione (RN) ITALY +39 0541 691557 (phone) +39 0541 475830 (fax) e-mail > Visit our site http://fondazionecetacea.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 22:59:02 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Delphinid and Primate Social Ecology (fwd) The following message has been forwarded from: Leszek Karczmarski > > Delphinid and Primate Social Ecology > - A Comparative Discussion: July 28-31, 2005 -- Conference in Kyoto > - A Comparative Overview: August 1, 2005 -- Symposium at IMC 9, Sapporo > > This message is to announce two symposia that are going to draw together > international expertise in the field of primate and delphinid behavioral > ecology. Both meetings, entitled > '> Delphinid and Primate Social > Ecology> '> , will be held in mid-2005 in Japan -- a Conference in Kyoto > (July 28 - 31) and a full-day symposium at the 9-th International > Mammalogical Congress (IMC 9) in Sapporo (August 1). Through a series > of talks open to the scientific community, delphinid and primate social > systems will be discussed and compared within and across taxa. Please > visit our web-site at: > http://ecol.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~chaka/DPSE/index.htm > > Now we are inviting a limited number of papers for a poster session. > All interested, please submit abstracts via e-mail (attachment as Word > document), in English, double spaced, max 1-page long. Address for > submission: Abstracts on primates: Juichi Yamagiwa, E-mail: > mailto:yamagiwa(\)jinrui.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp Abstracts on delphinids: > Leszek Karczmarski, E-mail: mailto:karczmal(\)tamug.edu > > Please submit your abstracts as soon as possible, but not later than > June 15, 2005. > > Registration: There is no registration fee for this conference. Come > and join us, and enjoy our friendly atmosphere in Kyoto. > > All good wishes, > > Leszek Karczmarski > Secretariat of Kyoto Conference > > ________________________________________________ > Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. > Texas A&M University, Institute of Marine Life Sciences > 4700 Avenue U, Building 303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA > > Tel: (409) 740-4718 Fax: (409) 740-4717 > E-mail: karczmal(\)tamug.edu and leszek(\)hawaii.edu > http://www.tamug.edu/mmrp/Postdoctoral/Leszek/Leszek.htm > > ________________________________________________ > > > > > ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 12:30:33 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Digital SLR image disappearance (fwd) The following message has been forwarded from Lori Mazzuca (Lori.Mazzuca(\)noaa.gov)=20 ------------------------ Those using specific models of Canon digital SLRs and/or Lexar CF media=20 cards should read this recent news from Canon. There is a contact=20 telephone number and at the end of this message if you need further=20 information. May 20, 2005 Canon U.S.A. We have received inquiries about the problem of images disappearing when=20 using specific digital SLR cameras. As a result of our investigation, we=20 found that the following two problems may occur. Please be advised of=20 the details and countermeasures. 1. Disappearance of images within the camera's buffer memory Affected Products: EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II Problem: Pressing the [DISPLAY] button immediately after shooting with the camera=20 set to "RAW+JPEG (high image quality)" causes the LCD monitor to become=20 entirely white and the camera to lock up, losing all the images in the=20 buffer. This problem is caused by the firmware for these models and=20 sometimes occurs regardless of the recording media used. Countermeasure: We are now making arrangements to release new camera firmware=20 incorporating the correction of this problem by the end of May 2005. In=20 the meantime, please be aware of the following when using these models. =95 Before pressing the [DISPLAY] button to check captured images, make=20 sure the access lamp is off, indicating that files have been written to=20 the media. =95 When this problem occurs, remove and re-install the battery to restor= e=20 correct operation. 2. Disappearance of images when using Lexar Compact Flash Cards Affected Products (D-SLR): EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS 20D, EOS=20 Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D Digital / EOS Kiss Digital N Affected Products (CF card): Lexar Professional 80x-speed Compact Flash cards Problem: Captured images on some Lexar CompactFlash cards can be lost when used=20 with the Canon cameras listed above. Working together, Lexar and Canon=20 have investigated the cause and confirmed that the problem occurs in=20 extremely rare instances when the products above are used together. Countermeasure: Lexar will offer a free firmware update incorporating the correction of=20 this problem by the end of May 2005 for Lexar Professional Series 80x=20 CompactFlash card customers using the affected Canon cameras. Lexar customers can contact Lexar Professional Support in US at (+1)=20 510-413-1233, or in UK at (+44) 1483-522-947 or visit Lexar on-line at=20 www.lexar.com/support. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience these issues have caused=20 for you. We will make every effort in quality control to provide=20 products that our customers can use with confidence. We appreciate your=20 understanding in this matter. Contact Information for inquiries: Call Center 1-800-848-4040 (toll free) *Available with your cell phone or PHS. Office Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 11:20:59 -0400 From: Daniela Maldini Subject: Request for Proposals boundary="----=_NextPart_000_003D_01C55F89.7F8618A0" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_003D_01C55F89.7F8618A0 charset="US-ASCII" Request for Proposals GRANTS FOR FIELD RESEARCH IN MARINE PREDATOR ECOLOGY PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS DUE JULY 1st 2005 (NORTH AMERICA AND MEXICO) Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit institution founded in 1971 that sponsors scholarly field research in the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences. Field grant awards are derived from funds contributed by Earthwatch members who serve as volunteer participants on research projects. Volunteers are well-educated and highly motivated non-specialists who are recruited and screened to meet scientists' needs. To date, Earthwatch has supported 2,500 of scientists on over 1,000 research projects in 118 countries with over 75,000 volunteer field assistants contributing $55 million in research grants. Eligibility Researchers are encouraged to apply as individuals or as teams. Project Managers or Principal Investigators must oversee all fieldwork culminating in the production of project reports, policy recommendations, and published reports, summaries, or interpretations of field data. Museums, professional and learned societies, and research institutions may also participate. The current Request for Proposals (RFP) limits the geographical scope of the project to NORTH AMERICA AND MEXICO. Professionals from any nationality are encouraged to apply. PROJECTS Earthwatch Institute is currently considering proposals for field research in the area of MARINE PREDATOR ECOLOGY. The projects should address questions that will lead to an increased understanding of sustainable management practices and include community involvement and/or an outreach component. Such research also needs to substantively involve non-specialists in the implementation of a carefully constructed project. Earthwatch Institute is currently looking to fund ONE or TWO PROJECTS fielding in 2006. GRANTS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION Grants are awarded for a period of three years, subject to yearly renewal, and range from $10,000 to $50,000, depending on project length and number of volunteer participants involved. A typical Earthwatch project employs 4 to 8 volunteers per team, and requires a minimum of either FOUR teams or THIRTY volunteers over several months. Project teams normally spend 7 to 15 days in the field as most participants are on leave from their professional organizations. Earthwatch grants cover the costs of maintaining volunteers and principal research staff in the field. They may also assist with other project expenses, but cannot be used for PI salaries, major capital equipment and overhead costs. Preliminary proposals for field research are typically submitted at least 1 year in advance of the anticipated field dates. Full proposals, if invited, are peer reviewed. Proposals are accepted and reviewed year round, however, the current Request for Proposals specifically seeks projects for the 2006 field season (especially the period June-August) and you should submit your preliminary proposal by July 1st, 2005 and be prepared to submit a full proposal by August 31, 2005 if invited. APPLICATION FORMS Application forms are available at the Earthwatch website http://www.earthwatch.org/research/faq.html - For more information, please contact: Daniela Maldini, Ph.D. . Director of Research Earthwatch Institute . 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100 . P.O. Box 75 . Maynard, MA . 01754 Tel. 978-450-1242 . Fax 978-461-2332 . Email: dmaldini(\)earthwatch.org . 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Request for Proposals

GRANTS FOR FIELD RESEARCH IN MARINE PREDATOR = ECOLOGY

PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS DUE JULY 1st 2005 =

(NORTH AMERICA AND MEXICO)

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit institution founded in 1971 = that sponsors scholarly field research in the biological, physical, social, = and cultural sciences.  Field grant awards are derived from funds = contributed by Earthwatch members who serve as volunteer participants on research = projects.  Volunteers are well-educated and highly motivated non-specialists who = are recruited and screened to meet scientists’ needs.  To date, = Earthwatch has supported 2,500 of scientists on over 1,000 research projects in 118 = countries with over 75,000 volunteer field assistants contributing $55 million in research grants. 

 

Eligibility

Researchers are encouraged to apply as individuals or as teams.  Project = Managers or Principal Investigators must oversee all fieldwork culminating in the production of project reports, policy recommendations, and published = reports, summaries, or interpretations of field data.  Museums, professional = and learned societies, and research institutions may also participate.  The = current Request for Proposals (RFP) limits the geographical scope of the project to = NORTH AMERICA AND MEXICO.  = Professionals from any nationality are encouraged to apply.

 

PROJECTS =

Earthwatch Institute is currently considering proposals for field research in the = area of MARINE PREDATOR ECOLOGY. The = projects should address questions that will lead to an increased understanding of sustainable management practices and include community involvement = and/or an outreach component. Such research also needs to substantively involve = non-specialists in the implementation of a carefully constructed project.  Earthwatch = Institute is currently looking to fund ONE or TWO PROJECTS fielding in = 2006.

 

GRANTS AND DEADLINE FOR = SUBMISSION

Grants are awarded for a = period of three years, subject to yearly renewal, and range from $10,000 to = $50,000, depending on project length and number of volunteer participants = involved.  A typical Earthwatch project employs 4 to 8 volunteers per team, and = requires a minimum of either FOUR = teams or THIRTY volunteers over several = months.  Project teams normally spend 7 to 15 days in the field as most = participants are on leave from their professional organizations.  Earthwatch grants = cover the costs of maintaining volunteers and principal research staff in the = field.  They may also assist with other project expenses, but cannot be used for PI = salaries, major capital equipment and overhead costs.  Preliminary proposals for = field research are typically submitted at least 1 year in advance of the anticipated = field dates.  Full proposals, if invited, are peer reviewed.  = Proposals are accepted and reviewed year round, however, the current Request for Proposals specifically seeks projects for the 2006 field = season (especially the period June-August) and you should submit your = preliminary proposal by July 1st, 2005 and be prepared to submit a full = proposal by August 31, 2005 if invited.

 

APPLICATION = FORMS

Application = forms are available at the Earthwatch website http://www.earthwatc= h.org/research/faq.html


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For more information, please contact:

Daniela Maldini, Ph.D.  · Director of Research  

Earthwatch Institute  ·  3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100  = ·  P.O. Box 75  ·  Maynard, MA  = · =  01754 

Tel. 978-450-1242  ·  Fax  978-461-2332   ·  Email: dmaldini(\)earthwatch.org   ·  WWW: http://www.earthwatch.org

------=_NextPart_000_003D_01C55F89.7F8618A0-- ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:09:50 +1200 From: Eduardo Secchi Subject: Contents of LAJAM 3:2 and subscription information ------ Dear Marmamers, On behalf of our Editorial Board, I would like to inform you that a new issue of the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals (LAJAM 3:2) is available. This issue includes the following articles: CONTENTS Molina-Schiller, D. and M.C. Pinedo (2004). Growth and skull development in the South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Zimmermann, 1783) (Carnivora: Otariidae), from Rio Grande do Sul coast, Brazil. Molina-Schiller, D. and M.C. Pinedo (2004). Growth layer patterns in Arctocephalus australis canine teeth: evaluation of techniques for age determination. =20 Szteren, D., D.E. Naya and M. Arim (2004). Overlap between pinniped summer diet and artisanal fishery catches in Uruguay. Palacios, D.M., S.K. Salazar and D. Day (2004). Cetacean remains and strandings in the Galapagos Islands, 1923-2003. Martins, A.M.A., T.T. Alves Jr., M.A.A. Furtado Neto and J. Lien (2004). The most northern record of Gervais=92 beaked whale, Mesoplodon europaeus (Gervais, 1855), for the Southern Hemisphere.=20 Simoes-Lopes, P.C. and C.S. Gutstein (2004). Notes on the anatomy, positioning and homology of the pelvic bones in small cetaceans (Cetacea, Delphinidae, Pontoporiidae). Fertl, D., N.B. Barros, R.A. Rowlett, S.Estes and M. Richlen (2004). An update on anomalously white cetaceans, including the first account for the pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata graffmani).=20 Pinto, R.M., L.C. Muniz-Pereira, V.C. Alves and S. Siciliano (2004). First report of a helminth infection for Bryde=92s whale Balaenoptera edeni Anderson, 1878 (Cetacea, Balaenopteridae). Gurjao, L.M., J.E.P. Freitas and D.S. Araujo (2004). Sightings of dolphins during seismic surveys on the coast of Bahia state, Brazil. Garcia-Godos, I. (2004). Killer whale (Orcinus orca) occurrence off Peru, 1995-2003. For non-members of SOLAMAC, subscriptions to LAJAM can be made by check (or money order), in U.S. dollars, payable to "LAJAM" and sent to LAJAM/SOLAMAC, P.O. Box 3184, Sarasota, FL 34230-3184 USA. LAJAM=92s subscription rates for 2005 are (in US dollars): REGULAR PRICE * =09 Students $30.00 =09 Non-students $50.00 =09 Libraries or other institutions $60.00 =09 * Add US $10.00 for subscriptions from North America, Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand =20 * Add US $5.00 for subscriptions from Africa, Asia and other Australasian countries Both students and non-students from developing countries (outside Latin-America) may be exempted of mailing costs upon a duly supported request, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Issues 1(1) and 2(1) are currently out of print. Other back issues (2:2, 3:1, 3:2) are available ($25 each).=20 =20 Any further information can be obtained from the editors (LAJAM(\)infolink.com.br) or through the web (www.solamac.net) using the link "LAJAM". Best regards, Eduardo Secchi editor-in-chief LAJAM Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 14:39:54 -0700 From: Daniel Palacios Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Abstract:_cetacean_strandings_in_Gal=E1pagos?= (Apple Message framework v622) ------ From LAJAM's Table of Contents recently posted by Eduardo Secchi: Palacios, D.M., S.K. Salazar, and D. Day. 2004. Cetacean remains and =20 strandings in the Gal=E1pagos Islands, 1923-2003. Latin American Journal = =20 of Aquatic Mammals 3(2):127-150. A compilation of data on cetacean remains and strandings found on the =20 shores of the Gal=E1pagos Islands, eastern equatorial Pacific, for the =20 period 1923-2003 is presented. Information is available for 87 records =20 belonging to 13 species. Four species account for 71% of the records: =20 Tursiops truncatus, Globicephala macrorhynchus, Delphinus delphis, and =20 Ziphius cavirostris. Visitor sites and the vicinity of population =20 centers yielded most of the records; no other geographic pattern was =20 evident in the strandings. The stranding record reflects the odontocete =20 communities of nearshore and upwelling environments in the Gal=E1pagos. =20 Morphometric and meristic measurements are presented for 17 skulls =20 belonging to T. truncatus, Stenella attenuata, D. delphis, and S. =20 coeruleoalba. The measurements for T. truncatus are consistent with the =20 offshore ecotype, although in the Gal=E1pagos the species predominantly =20 occupies the nearshore environment. The stomach contents of a young Z. =20 cavirostris included seven species of cephalopod and two crustaceans. =20 Mass strandings of Z. cavirostris (n =3D 2) and G. macrorhynchus (n =3D 2= ) =20 have been witnessed and documented, while remains of multiple =20 individuals found together on the beach suggest additional mass =20 strandings of Pseudorca crassidens, S. attenuata, T. truncatus, and G. =20 macrorhynchus. Some of the records could be attributed to confirmed or =20 presumed interaction with human activities including industrial-scale =20 fishing, pollution, and loud sound sources. A PDF copy may be downloaded from: http://www.pfeg.noaa.gov/~dpalacio/=20 palacios_strandings_galapagos_lajam.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------------------=20 ------------ Daniel M. Palacios Research Oceanographer (JIMAR) NOAA/NMFS/Pacific Fisheries Environmental Laboratory 1352 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2097 voice: (831) 658-3203 fax: (831) 648-8440 email: Daniel.Palacios(\)noaa.gov http://www.pfeg.noaa.gov/~dpalacio ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 14:25:12 +0200 From: Giovanni Bearzi Subject: Coastal dolphins in the Ionian Sea (Mediterranean Sea) Content-type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" ------ =20 Dear list members =20 the following article has just been published: =20 Bearzi G., Politi E., Agazzi S., Bruno S., Costa M., Bonizzoni S. 2005. Occurrence and present status of coastal dolphins (Delphinus delphis and Tursiops truncatus) in the eastern Ionian Sea. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 15:243-257. =20 ABSTRACT =20 1. Boat surveys aimed at studying short-beaked common dolphins and common bottlenose dolphins in eastern Ionian Sea coastal waters were conducted between 1993 and 2003. During 835 survey days, 24771km of total effort was distributed within an area of 480km2, resulting in 428 common dolphin and 235 bottlenose dolphin sightings. =20 2. Individual photo-identi=EF=AC=81cation was performed extensively throu= ghout this study, making it possible to monitor the number of animals seen in the study area each year and their long-term residency patterns. =20 3. Common dolphins declined across the study period, from 2.18 encounters/100km in 1997 to 0.40 encounters/100km in 2003. In contrast, there was a relatively stable presence of bottlenose dolphin= s, some individuals showing high levels of site =EF=AC=81delity and others u= sing the area only occasionally. =20 4. The local decline of common dolphins and the low density of bottlenose dolphins appeared to re=EF=AC=82ect the general status of these cetacean = species in the wider Mediterranean region, where common dolphins were classi=EF=AC=81= ed as endangered in the IUCN Red List in 2003. =20 5. Based on the available evidence, we infer that the present unfavourabl= e status of common dolphins in eastern Ionian Sea coastal waters is largely= a consequence of prey depletion. =20 =20 PDFs (278 K) are available from: http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm http://www.tethys.org/ (Publications) =20 =20 Best regards, =20 Giovanni Bearzi =20 _________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. bearzi(\)inwind.it =20 President, Tethys Research Institute c/o Venice Natural History Museum Santa Croce 1730, 30135 Venezia, Italy http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _________________________________ =20 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 07:01:44 -0400 Reply-To: caryn(\)sirenian.org From: Caryn Self-Sullivan Organization: Sirenian International, Inc. Subject: Dugongs and the US base in Japan BelizeManatees(\)yahoogroups.com, SirenianVoice Some of you may have been following the conflict between local Japanese people, conservationists around the world, and the building of a new US military base on Okinawa, which just happens to be in the area used by a small population of dugongs. Many local Japanese people have dedicate months in a peaceful, but powerful protest, to prevent exploratory drilling on their coral reef. I'm forwarding this update one time to all the email lists that may be interested in the current situation. Please forgive me if you receive multiple copies because you are subscribed to multiple listservs. If you wish to receive regular updates translated into English, please contact Simon Varnam at his email address below and he will put you on his personal email list. For background information in English, visit http://www.earthjustice.org/backgrounder/display.html?ID=103 Cheers, Caryn -----Original Message----- From: Simon Varnam [mailto:simonvarnam(\)thn.ne.jp] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 6:52 AM To: Henoko.blog(\)smtp.thn.ne.jp Subject: special report Things are moving at Henoko. The DIO started moving lots of staff at night though they had previously agreed to work only between an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset. The local government asked them not to do it and the DIO retorted that they should help them to get their job done during the day time. This has raised the possibility of the police or Coast Guard being called in to restrain the demonstrators. But there is also movement in the Diet (parliament) with a suggestion that, for the sake of the health and safety of the elderly people risking their lives to protect the bay, the government should put the drilling on hold. There have been people high in government admitting that "We're going to have to give up on Henoko" so the atmosphere is changing quickly. But there is still the chance that the construction people will wait till things have quietened down and then dash in to carry out the drilling. Once they're in it will be harder to get them out again. This is a very conservative country, but when things change they can go really fast. Keep your fingers crossed! I've just learned of some more (and better) blogs from Henoko so I'll just give you the URLs. The Greenpeace one has lots of good pictures which you can look at in your own good time; I won't paste them into e-mails. But I'm thinking of sending you translations with dates/times so you can match them to the pictures. If there is anyone else who you think would like a copy of the blogs I'm sending you (Ellen Hines & Caryn Self Sullivan) lease let me know, or better let them contact me directly. I don't want to become a "spammer". URLs: ----------------- This group has at least one and sometimes as many as 10 people from all over the country on the scene: (Serious and dugong-oriented, but wordy) ----------------- This is the guy I've been translating: ----------------- Greenpeace Japan: They have one member of staff there all the time and 2 rubber dinghies on loan. ----------------- Dugong Network Okinawa: This is the group whose report I will be translating soon. Lots of good links too, I hear. I'll tell you more when I've had time to read them. Back to work now! Simon ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 18:26:11 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: SMM 16th Biennial Conference Abstract Deadline Extended (fwd) The 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals is now accepting abstract submissions for talk and poster sessions during the conference. The deadline for receipt of abstracts has been extended to 27 June, 2005. The conference will be held on 12-16 December, 2005 in San Diego. Pre-registration closes on 14 September, 2005. For more information, please visit the website at www.marinemammalogy.org/conference2005. We hope to see you in December. Scientific Programming Committee sciprog(\)marinemammalogy.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 21:11:11 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: PDF available - anomalously white cetacean paper (fwd) My coauthors and I are pleased to announce the availability of the following paper: D. Fertl, N.B. Barros, R.A. Rowlett, S. Estes, and M. Richlen. 2004. An update on anomalously white cetaceans, including the first account for the pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata graffmani). Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals 3(2):163-166. There is no abstract; however, this paper provides an updated review of anomalously white cetaceans, and provides detailed accounts for an all-white pantropical spotted dolphin sighted off Panama by NMFS-SWFSC observers, as well as a detailed account of an all-white bottlenose dolphin calf photographed by shrimp fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. Photos are included for both detailed accounts. When requesting a reprint, please let me know whether a PDF or hard copy is preferred. Thank you in advance for your interest. Dagmar Fertl Marine Mammal Biologist Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75025 USA 972-423-5480 X287 FAX 972-422-2736 http://www.geo-marine.com ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 21:12:55 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: internship opening (fwd) >From LISTSERV(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA Thu May 26 12:02:40 2005 Received: from UVVM.UVic.CA (uvvm.uvic.ca [142.104.5.6]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j4QJ2dVp2109480 for ; Thu, 26 May 2005 12:02:39 -0700 Received: by UVVM.UVic.CA (IBM VM SMTP Level 430) via spool with SMTP id= 1735 ; Thu, 26 May 2005 12:00:35 PDT Received: from UVVM.UVIC.CA (NJE origin LISTSERV(\)UVVM) by UVVM.UVIC.CA (L= Mail V1.2d/1.8d) with BSMTP id 4137; Thu, 26 May 2005 12:00:36 -0700 Received: from UVVM (NJE origin SMTP(\)UVVM) by UVVM.UVIC.CA (LMail V1.2d/1= .8d) with BSMTP id 4135; Thu, 26 May 2005 12:00:36 -0700 Received: from castle.comp.uvic.ca [142.104.5.97] by UVVM.UVic.CA (IBM VM= SMTP Level 430) via TCP with SMTP ; Thu, 26 May 2005 12:00:35 PDT X-Comment: UVVM.UVic.CA: Mail was sent by castle.comp.uvic.ca Received: from xrelay02.mail2web.com (xrelay02.mail2web.com [168.144.1.53= ]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j4QJ2Zhp1241= 308 for ; Thu, 26 May 2005 12:02:36 -0700 Received: from [168.144.251.143] (helo=3DM2W038.mail2web.com) by xrelay02.mail2web.com with smtp (Exim 4.34) id 1DbN2t-0005fO-IF for MARMAM(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA; Thu, 26 May 2005 14:25:29 -0400 Message-ID: <193390-220055426182527482(\)M2W038.mail2web.com> X-Priority: 3 Reply-To: core(\)coreresearch.org X-Originating-IP: 24.34.82.13 X-URL: http://mail2web.com/ From: "core(\)coreresearch.org" To: MARMAM(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 14:25:27 -0400 Subject: internship opening X-UVic-Virus-Scanned: OK - Passed virus scan by Sophos (sophie) on castle X-UVic-Virus-Scanned: OK - Passed virus scan by Sophos (sophie) on castle X-UVic-Spam-Scan: castle.comp.uvic.ca Not_scanned_LOCAL X-UVic-Spam-Scan: castle.comp.uvic.ca No_recips_rejected X-UVic-Spam-Status: No X-UVic-Spam-Score: 0.831 PRIORITY_NO_NAME X-UVic-Spam-Level: Spam-Level X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.33 (www . roaringpenguin . com / mimedefang) X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by castle.comp.uvic.c= a id j4QJ2dVp2109480 ------ The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE) Announces an Extensi= on of our Summer 2005 Internship Opportunities. Applications will be accepte= d through June 12th. Interviews will be conducted June 16th & 17th, with th= e intention of hiring immediately thereafter. Based in Essex, MA, CORE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. CORE's mission is to promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine environment. CORE's research focuses on severa= l cetacean species including humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales and rare beaked whales. CORE conducts whale watch education programs, school presentations and public outreach activities throughout the year as part = of our endeavor to educate as many people as possible about endangered whale= s and their marine environment.=20 CORE collects most of its research data aboard commercial whale watching vessels that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip = as research assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection. T= he types of data recorded on each trip include physical information =ADsuch = as climate and sea conditions, number and species of each cetacean, as well = as behavioral information and identification photographs of focus animals. Other duties aboard the boats include answering passenger questions, assisting with fund raising efforts and acting as crew on deck. A paid "education mate" position aboard the whale watching boat in Gloucester is included - interns rotate day-to-day through the week as research assistants and education mates.=20 CORE was founded in 1996, and earned our non-profit status in 1998. Thoug= h we have no publications currently in print, we are in the process of collecting data on several on-going research projects with the goal of developing papers on such varied subjects as hierarchy within humpback whale social and feeding groups, to observations of Sowerby=92s and Cuvie= r=92s beaked whales in offshore submarine canyons.=20 Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of research including:=20 - Data collection; data entry; archiving and cataloging photographs and negatives; general office work.=20 - Analysis methods; individual identification of whales through photo analysis; data submission to educational on-line programs with whom we ar= e associated.=20 - Public speaking; fund raising; correspondence with other organizations, researchers and students.=20 - Interns are also assigned a specific on-going research project and will be expected to complete an extensive reading list with the goal of mastering important background knowledge.=20 - Basics of navigation; boat handling; use of marine electronics includin= g GPS, LORAN, radar and echolocation machines; handling lines; and general knowledge of vessel safety and emergency protocol.=20 CORE offers year-round internship opportunities to qualified college students or graduates. We require a two-month minimum stay. These are strictly unpaid, volunteer positions. However, interns will be paid for their duties as Education Mates aboard the commercial whale watching vessels out of Gloucester. We do not provide room or board, but will assi= st interns in any way in finding housing. We also offer flexible hours, so that interns can obtain part-time jobs, if needed.=20 Interns are also encouraged to receive either undergraduate or graduate credits for their internships with CORE. We will help students design and implement a project through their school or with two local schools with whom we are affiliated (Endicott College, Beverly, MA and Wheelock Colleg= e, Boston, MA). Application deadline for the summer internship has been extended to June 12th. The deadline for the fall internship session is July 31st, with interviews through mid-August. We also accept applicants for spring or winter.=20 To apply for an internship, please send a completed application, resume o= r CV, a letter of interest identifying your reason for applying, and a lett= er of recommendation to the below address. Applications and further information on CORE can be obtained on our website: www.coreresearch.org= =20 We will contact applicants to schedule an interview as soon as we receive the above materials.=20 Lisa Fox Director=20 Center for Oceanic Research and Education=20 245 Western Ave, Box 8 Essex, MA 01929 978.768.4560=20 -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 21:16:40 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Illegal fishing cause dolphins' death in Northern Aegean Sea, GR (fwd) dear Collegues, On May 18th, 2005 a mass stranding of small cetaceans has been reported to ARION-Cetacean Rescue & Rehabilitation Research Center from Samothrace's island Port Police, which is located at Northeastern Aegean Sea. The cetaceans were small in size, they were found entangled into a driftnet and were floating on the opening sea. Authorities, a representative from the Fisheries Research Institute and a team of scientists collaborating with ARION, sailed to Samothrace Island for autopsy and sampling of the dead cetaceans by registered Vets. Vets found dead twelve striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba), one Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus) and a shark among other fish. The animals were entangled into a large piece of driftnet and died due to anoxic condition. Tissue samples and teeth were collected from each individual cetacean for toxicological analysis and DNA determination. The incident brings into our attention the subject of the staggering growth of many modern fisheries and the introduction of increasingly destructive illegal fishing methods by which many dolphins and porpoises as well as whales around the world die slow every year. Samothrace which is close to Turkey's west coastline has a small fishing boat fleet and according to Port Police these fishermen do not use driftnets. The island is covered by deep sea and it is a passage of many small cetaceans or porpoises like bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, common dolphins, harbour porpoises and larger whales like sperm whales and fin whales. ARION is a non-profit center devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-introduction of cetaceans found in Greece. Its members are specialized national and international scientists and marine mammal experts working on the rescuing of cetaceans and their conservation since early 1980s. Its service involves the coordination and operation of a cetacean stranding network consisting of specialized scientists and local volunteers who are involved with the strandings and the sampling of cetaceans. This network is supported by the CITES Management Authority of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, the School of Veterinary Medicine of Aristotle's University of Thessalonica, Veterinary Authorities, local communities, and trained volunteers. Yours Sincerely, Anastasia Komnenou, DVM, PhD, Aimilia Drougas, Oceanographer, PhD and Angelo Thomas, DVM _____________________________________________________________________ For further information please contact: ARION-Cetacean Rescue & Rehabilitation Research Center Bizaniou 9, 54640 Thessalonica, Greece Tel/fax: +30-2310-889404 Email: arion(\)arion.org.gr ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 21:20:15 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Dugongs and the US base in Japan (fwd) I have received an overwhelming response as a result of the previous posting to Marmam, thank you for your interest in this issue. Many of you have asked, "Who should I write to regarding the situation in Okinawa?" Although Sirenian International is not an advocacy organization per se, many of our Participating and Supporting Members are actively involved in the issue, some in Japan and some from the US and other countries. Cheryl L., one of our long-term contributors to Sirenian International, has researched the options for ease of letter writing to Japanese governmental agencies and officials. She recommends this website because it has a letter generator...you can send the sample letter or write one of your own: http://www.progressiveportal.org/general/2005-02-pane.html Alternatively, here is the information I have for current Japanese and US governmental officials: Junichiro Koizumi, the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshinori Ohno, the Japanese Minister of State Defense Nobutaka Machimura, the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuriko Koike, the Japanese Minister of the Environment/Minister of State for Okinawa Other Ministers are listed here: http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/koizumidaijin/040927/index_e.html You can write to the Japanese administration from: http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/index-e.html When you click on the "Contact us" tab in the upper right-hand corner, you will be directed to a form that allows you to send a message. Keiichi Inamine, the Governor of Okinawa - Contact information at: http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/english/index.html George W. Bush, the U.S. President - Contact information at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Donald Rumsfeld, the U.S. Secretary of Defense - Contact information at: http://www.defenselink.mil/faq/comment.html For more background information on the situation in English, visit: Earthjustice: http://www.earthjustice.org/backgrounder/display.html?ID=103 National Sea Grant Law Center: http://www.olemiss.edu/orgs/SGLC/National/SandBar/4.1dod.htm Asia Inc.: http://www.asia-inc.com/March05/dugongs_mar.htm Greenpeace, Japan: http://greenpeace.or.jp/dugong/ and http://www.greenpeace.or.jp/press/2005/eng/20050303_html Cheers, Caryn Caryn Self Sullivan, Marine Scientist Email: caryn(\)sirenian.org Cell Phone: 540.287.8207 Office/Home Phone: 540.373.8205 Belize Cell: ++501.606.3696 Spanish Bay: ++501.220.4024 URL: http://www.sirenian.org/caryn.html =========================== Texas A&M University, Ph.D. Candidate Sirenian International, President & Co-Founder Earthwatch Institute, Principal Investigator Hugh Parkey Foundation, Director of Research Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" --anonymous ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 21:23:36 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Information on cetaceans off Angola, West Africa (fwd) Dear all, Myself and colleagues from Angola and Namibia are currently preparing a number of scientific papers following survey work carried out off Angola since 2001. The papers will describe the distribution and occurrence of cetaceans off Angola, West Africa, but will also incorporate a general review of all cetacean records relating to this poorly studied region. This information is of importance since Angola is now in the process of assembling environmental data for the preparation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, and marine data (particularly marine mammals) is lacking. The published data will also be of use as a baseline for advising industry particularly with respect to ongoing seismic surveys off Angola. Because cetacean occurrence/distribution in this area is so poorly documented, we would be grateful to receive any information (data, reference material, contacts) available on cetaceans in these waters, including dedicated survey data, any opportunistic sightings, old whaling records, stranding records, records of directed/accidental take in fisheries and any other published material. We are particularly keen to establish whether there are museums holding cetacean specimens from collections/strandings off Angola, and believe these may be located in Portuguese Museums? All information accessed for our work will be fully acknowledged in any subsequent publication(s). Many thanks for your help, Caroline Weir and colleagues (please respond to Caroline.Weir(\)ketosecology.co.uk) ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 09:14:06 -0400 From: Mark Baumgartner Subject: publication Colleagues, The following paper has recently been published in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Electronic copies are available in PDF format, and a limited number of paper reprints will be available shortly. Baumgartner, M.F. and B.R. Mate. 2005. Summer and fall habitat of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) inferred from satellite telemetry. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 62:527-543. Abstract: Satellite-monitored radio tags were attached to North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in Grand Manan Basin of the lower Bay of Fundy during the summer and early fall seasons of 1989-1991 and 2000. Monte Carlo tests were used to examine the distribution of the tagged whales in space and time and with respect to a variety of environmental variables to characterize right whale habitat on their northern feeding grounds. These environmental variables included depth, depth gradient, climatological surface and bottom hydrographic properties, and remotely sensed surface temperature, chlorophyll concentration, and their respective horizontal gradients. Site fidelity in the Bay of Fundy was very low during 1989-1991 and high during 2000. When the tagged animals left the Bay, they did not frequently visit the deep basins of the Gulf of Maine and Scotian Shelf, where abundances of their primary copepod prey, Calanus finmarchicus, are thought to be high. Instead, right whales visited areas characterized by low bottom water temperatures, high surface salinity, and high surface stratification. No evidence was found that the tagged right whales associated with oceanic fronts or regions with high standing stocks of phytoplankton. -- Mark Baumgartner Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution MS #33, Redfield 2-26 Woods Hole, MA 02543 mbaumgartner(\)whoi.edu http://www.whoi.edu/science/B/people/mbaumgartner (508)289-2678 phone (508)457-2134 fax ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 15:10:48 +0200 From: Dag Vongraven Subject: Sperm whale skeleton image boundary="----_=_NextPart_001_01C562BD.80D5D14A" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------_=_NextPart_001_01C562BD.80D5D14A charset="us-ascii" Hi Marmam I while ago I got a telephone from a very enthusiastic teacher from a small settlement on the coast all the way up north in Norway. He had found a collection of whale bones on the beach, and from his not very precise but very vivid description I could tell him that it was probably a sperm whale. He's a teacher in primary school, and already had plans to make this a large thematic part of his biology class' school year. An essential part of his educational plan was to have a wall chart or another type of suitable image depicting a sperm whale skeleton. preferably in all its parts and with names. I have been searching high and low in my own files and at the libraries to find charts or images that would suit his needs, but I have given up. Now I ask you:=20 If anyone has charts, scans or other types of digital imagery of sperm whale skeletons, photographic or systematic sketches, I would be eternally grateful. Don't hesitate to send high-resolution digital images.=20 Please respond to me, not the list. Best regards __________________________________ Dag Vongraven Norwegian Polar Institute N-9296 Tromso Tlf. +47 77750638 Fax +47 77750501 mailto:dag.vongraven(\)npolar.no ------_=_NextPart_001_01C562BD.80D5D14A charset="us-ascii" Sperm whale skeleton image

Hi Marmam

I while ago I got a telephone from a = very enthusiastic teacher from a small settlement on the coast all the = way up north in Norway. He had found a collection of whale bones on the = beach, and from his not very precise but very vivid description I could = tell him that it was probably a sperm whale. He's a teacher in primary = school, and already had plans to make this a large thematic part of his = biology class' school year. An essential part of his educational plan = was to have a wall chart or another type of suitable image depicting a = sperm whale skeleton. preferably in all its parts and with = names.

I have been searching high and low in = my own files and at the libraries to find charts or images that would = suit his needs, but I have given up. Now I ask you:

If anyone has charts, scans or other = types of digital imagery of sperm whale skeletons, photographic or = systematic sketches, I would be eternally grateful. Don't hesitate to = send high-resolution digital images.

Please respond to me, not the = list.

Best regards
__________________________________
Dag = Vongraven
Norwegian Polar = Institute
N-9296 = Tromso

Tlf. +47 = 77750638
Fax +47 = 77750501
mailto:dag.vongraven(\)npolar.no




------_=_NextPart_001_01C562BD.80D5D14A-- ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 23:41:28 -0700 From: Delphinus CapeVerde Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS ON MARINE MAMMAL CENSUS ------ ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS ON MARINE MAMMAL CENSUS INTRODUCTION The Cetacean Research Group of the Universities of Thessaly and Athens, and the University Napoli II have organized and will carry out a marine mammal census in the Greek seas during September, October and November 2005.=20 Our project aim is to collect skin samples of cetaceans encountered during the survey that will be used for population genetic studies. In addition to that we will study and record distribution of cetaceans and especially Sperm whales (Physyter macrocephalus) using visual and acoustic techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS The research will be performed onboard a sailing catamaran with accommodation for 10 people equipped with all the necessary safety equipment (safety category A, life jackets, life raft for 10 persons, GMDSS VHF) and skippered by at least two qualified crew at all times.=20 The presence of the animals will be assessed visually and acoustically using a stereophonic towed hydrophone array. GPS units will be employed for vessel tracking and navigation software to record the track and process the results. In addition photo-identification data will be collected using a digital camera and examined on notebooks onboard. DUTIES OF THE PARTICIPANTS The duties of the participants require involvement to all the activities onboard including: =95 Research (visual scan, use of the hydrophone, filling in forms, preliminary analysis of effort/distribution and Photo-id data, maintenance of equipment, handling of skin samples).=20 =95 Navigation and sailing (taking shifts with the trained crew and acquiring experience).=20 =95 Support activities (maintenance and cleaning of the vessel, cooking etc). VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS The volunteers will be required to participate at least for one week. Sailing or research experience is not required but it will be considered as an advantage. The volunteers must be active, flexible and have a team spirit. The participants will have to contribute to the running expenses and make their own travel arrangements. The cost of participation for one week leg is 350 euro which covers accommodation, equipment, vessel and permanent crew expenses. The participants will be insured for incidents and accidents taking place onboard but they are strongly advised to also have their own travel insurance that would cover their luggage and possible missed/delayed flights etc. For more information contact: Vasilis Podiadis or Fabio Siniscalchi (FAS) or Vanessa Karpouzli and send your C.V. at: delphinus_survey(\)yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around=20 http://mail.yahoo.com=20 ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 04:40:18 -0700 From: "R.H. Defran" Subject: Bottlenose Dolphin Photo-identification Internships - Fall 2005 boundary="----=_NextPart_000_00AE_01C5633F.59E27530" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00AE_01C5633F.59E27530 charset="us-ascii" From: "Dr. R.H. Defran" rdefran(\)sunstroke.sdsu.edu The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two Dolphin Photo-identification Internship positions for the Fall of 2005. The MMPR is organized within NOAA's National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 14 week period from Wednesday, September 7, 2005 to Friday, December 9, 2005. The intern will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD). Two useful sources of information about the CDAD project are: 1) Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892; and 2) The Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for Field and Photographic Analysis Procedures (download this pdf file at web site below). The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics of Charleston dolphins as part of a comprehensive health assessment of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. The interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in the behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and the research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of an intern with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should correspond with Dr. Defran by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by August 1, 2005. Interested applicants should correspond by email to: Dr. R.H. Defran Email: rdefran(\)sunstroke.sdsu.edu Defran Home Page: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Director.html CDAD SOP pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/CDAD%20Interns hip%20SOP.pdf. ------=_NextPart_000_00AE_01C5633F.59E27530 charset="us-ascii"

From: "Dr. R.H. Defran"=20 rdefran(\)sunstroke.sdsu.edu

The Marine Mammal and Protected = Resources=20 (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two = Dolphin=20 Photo-identification Internship positions for the Fall of 2005. The MMPR = is=20 organized within NOAA’s National Ocean Service and is located at = the Coastal=20 Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in=20 Charleston, SC.  The intern position involves a commitment of 20 = hours per=20 week extending over a 14 week period from Wednesday, September 7, 2005 = to=20 Friday, December 9, 2005. The intern will participate in the field and=20 laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and = Distribution=20 Project (CDAD). Two useful sources of information about the CDAD project = are: 1)=20 Zolman, E. 2002.  Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins = (Tursiops=20 truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South = Carolina. =20 Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892; and 2) The Charleston Dolphin = Abundance and=20 Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for = Field and=20 Photographic Analysis Procedures (download this pdf file at web site=20 below).

The CDAD project carries out boat-based = photo-identification=20 surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston area. This = research is designed to provide an understanding of the population=20 characteristics of Charleston dolphins as part of a comprehensive health = assessment of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The = internship=20 offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals = to=20 obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology = and=20 analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin = researchers.

There=20 is no compensation for this internship position and the successful = applicant=20 will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during = the time=20 of the internship.  The interns must have a personal vehicle to = allow them=20 to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field = sites in the=20 Charleston area.

Ideal internship applicants will be advanced=20 undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented = university=20 program in the behavioral or biological sciences.  A typical = applicant=20 should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean = behavioral=20 ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine = mammal=20 science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure = to the=20 field work, data analysis techniques, and the research literature in = this field.=20 Preference will be given to the selection of an intern with well = developed=20 computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship = application will=20 consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework = and two=20 letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who = are=20 familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. =20 Interested applicants should correspond with Dr. Defran by email before=20 preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling = this=20 internship position by August 1, 2005.

Interested applicants = should=20 correspond by email to:
Dr. R.H. Defran
Email:=20 rdefran(\)sunstroke.sdsu.edu

Defran Home Page: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDA= D/Director.html

CDAD SOP pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDA= D/CDAD%20Internship%20SOP.pdf.

------=_NextPart_000_00AE_01C5633F.59E27530-- ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 07:18:38 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: [Fwd: MLPA: Contract Position: Assistant Marine Planner] CALIFORNIA MARINE LIFE PROTECTION ACT INITIATIVE CONTRACT POSITION DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT MARINE PLANNER May 27, 2005 Job Description: Provide technical planning support to the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Central Coast Project staff and Central Coast Regional Stakeholder Group in developing alternative proposals for marine protected areas (MPAs) in state waters in the region from Pigeon Point to Point Conception, California (see http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/mlpa for more details). The contract Assistant Marine Planner will assist the Principal Marine Planner and Project Manager in all aspects of the MLPA Central Coast Project planning effort including: * Assist with spatial data collection - work with state and federal agencies, academic institutions, and stakeholder groups to assemble ecological, socioeconomic and other baseline data in GIS format needed for MPA planning * Assist in analyzing and presenting data - work with lead planner and other project GIS staff to analyze and present data layers, primarily to the Central Coast Regional Stakeholder Group * Assist in developing alternative scenarios of MPA proposals - work with MLPA staff and the Central Coast Regional Stakeholder Group in developing, presenting, and evaluating alternate MPA proposals * Assist in producing planning documents for public review - work with other MLPA staff and contractors on developing planning documents such as a regional profile, MPA profiles, and alternative MPA proposal design and management plans Qualifications: B.S or M.S. in marine science or geography and several years experience in conservation planning, marine reserve design, marine GIS, or similar. Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams or with stakeholder working groups a benefit. Strong written and oral communication skills. Contract Period: 100% time from June 15, 2005 to December 31, 2005 Compensation: Monthly salary (negotiated based on level of experience) plus expenses; no benefits Send CV / resume, cover letter, and the names of three references by June 15, 2005 to: Michael DeLapa Central Coast Project Manager mdelapa(\)mdelapa.com ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 07:30:47 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: employment opportunity Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (fwd) The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of Scotland's whales, dolphins and porpoises and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working with Hebridean communities. We are looking to appoint two new posts. Senior Scientific Officer The Hebridean Whale Dolphin Trust (HWDT) intends to appoint an experienced marine scientist to lead its programme of scientifically based conservation research and monitoring projects in Scottish west-coast waters. Many of these projects are conducted from the Trust=92s 65 ft ketch Silurian, often in collaboration with other partners. Further information on HWDT and on this post are to be found on the HWDT website www.hwdt.org, or by post from HWDT, 28 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NU, tel. 01688 302 620. e-mail info(\)hwdt.org. Applications should be made by 7 June 2005.[No application form is required, but applicants should provide a CV and cover letter stating why they are keen to apply for the post]. Salary: This post is funded full time for 11 months a year for three years. Salary 18,300 pounds sterling for 11 months Education Officer HWDT will be appointing an Education Officer to help run its education programme. The post involves liaising with schools, collaborating with universities and making the general public aware of the importance of the sea and the life it contains. Knowledge of the curriculum and education systems in Scotland required. Further information can be found on the HWDT Website, www.hwdt.org , or obtained by post from HWDT, 28 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NU, tel. 01688 302 620, e-mail info(\)hwdt.org. Applications should be received by 7 June 2005. [No application form is required, but applicants should provide a CV and cover letter stating why they are keen to apply for the post]. Salary: The post is 3/4 time (27 hrs / wk or 9 months) for a period of 3 years. Salary is based on 16,300 pounds sterling pro rata. As the post is a 3/4 time post over 11 months, it is 11,200 pounds sterling Application Procedure Please send a detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter with the names of two referees to: Cally Fleming, Executive Director Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust 28 Main Street, Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU For further information on these posts or work of the Trust, please see our website www.hwdt.org email: admin(\)hwdt.org Biodiversity Officer Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust 28 Main Street Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU Scotland Tel 01688 302859 Fax 01688 302728 www.hwdt.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 08:15:26 +1200 From: Louise Chilvers Subject: Effects of Water Pressure on Pinniped Physical Characteristics Dear Marmam, I am looking for references relating to the effect of water pressure when diving on pinniped physical characteristics. For example, thoracic collapse, % compression of chest area relative to when in air, effects of water pressure on overall body measurements. If anyone could suggest references or contacts I would be much appreciated. I am looking for this information in relation to seals and marine mammal exclusion devices in fisheries. Bar spacing on MMED are an essential part of the design, and I am looking to undertake work on their design and modification in relation to pinniped measurements. I have look for this reference material on the web and through library searches and although have found limited information about cetaceans, have found nothing on pinnipeds and would appreciate any help in this matter. Thank you Jeremy Francis docdolphinette(\)hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Looking for love? Check out XtraMSN Personals http://xtramsn.match.com/match/mt.cfm?pg=channel&tcid=200731 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 16:58:39 +0300 From: "William M. Johnson" Subject: The Monachus Guardian 8 (1): May 2005 Content-type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" THE MONACHUS GUARDIAN, MAY 2005 =20 Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Monk Seal This is to let you know that we have now published the May 2005 issue of = The Monachus Guardian, the biannual electronic journal focusing on the Mediterranean, Hawaiian and Caribbean monk seals. The site can be accesse= d at =20 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CURRENT ISSUE: =20 Guest Editorial: Has Zeus gone mad? - by Alexandros A. Karamanlidis International News: Including The Numbers Game III - the latest ifs, buts and maybes of Mediterranean monk seal population estimates. Hawaiian News: Including Activists laud state and federal efforts to crea= te the largest marine refuge in the world in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islan= ds - by Cha Smith. Cover Story: Making Seal Sense. A political thaw between Greece and Turke= y is bringing about the once unthinkable - Greek and Turkish researchers cooperating on the conservation of the monk seal. But what are the experiences, the expectations and the limits? An interview with Jeny Androukaki in Greece and Harun G=FC=E7l=FCsoy in Turkey. In Focus: The Mediterranean monk seal in Sardinia: a review of evidence a= nd historical data - by Luigi Bundone Perspectives: In echoes of the past, the sound of the present =AD by Will= iam M. Johnson. Have human attitudes towards the monk seal really changed in = the last 3000 years? =20 PLUS...=20 Letters to the Editor, International, Mediterranean and Hawaiian News, Recent Publications. =20 The current and back issues of The Monachus Guardian are also available f= rom the Monk Seal Library and = may either be viewed on-line, or downloaded as single files in Acrobat format. Should you have any comments on the web site or its contents, please cont= act us at: editor(\)monachus-guardian.org. Our sincere thanks to all the friends and colleagues who have made this issue possible.=20 =20 William M. Johnson=20 editor(\)monachus-guardian.org PS. Don't hesitate to let us know if you appear to be on this email information list in error. _______________________________________ William M Johnson editor(\)monachus-guardian.org http://www.monachus-guardian.org http://www.iridescent-publishing.com _______________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 13:47:43 -0700 From: Bruno Diaz Subject: Bottlenose Dolphin Internships (Summer 2005) --0-464119720-1117658863=:2378 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by castle.comp.uvic.ca id j51KsQPm860278 From: "B. D=EDaz L=F3pez" =20 The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) is recruiting to fill tw= o Bottlenose Dolphin Internships for the Summer of 2005. The BDRI study a= bottlenose dolphin population on the North-eastern coast of Sardinia (It= aly). Interns would assist with aspects of the field work, photographic i= dentification of individual animals, and data compilation. An internship = with the BDRI requires a lot of motivation and enthusiasm, but it may fee= l frustrating to some.=20 =20 Internships Tasks Include: a. Interns will assist the researcher by photographing dolphin dorsal fin= s to aid with individual identifications. b. An intern will record environmental data at the dock and in the vicini= ty of dolphins. c. An intern will record all dolphins sighting information on a data tape= -recorder or data sheet including any=20 pertinent comments regarding the encounter as noted by the Researcher. d. A volunteer will determine latitude and longitude by using a Global Po= sitioning System receiver and keep=20 track of all relevant times. e. A volunteer will record group & individual activity patterns during be= havioural surveys. f. A volunteer may videotape dolphin encounters. g. Volunteers will assist in unloading and cleaning all equipment, as wel= l as transcribing and analyzing data,=20 reviewing dorsal fin photos and data entry at the field station. =20 Interns would spend about 25% of time assisting with matching of photogra= phic identifications, 50% assisting with field work , and 25% other data = compilation tasks. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qua= lified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training = in photo-identification methodology=20 and analysis under the mentorship of bottlenose dolphin researchers. We support non-invasive and non-disruptive research. There is no compensation for this internship position and successful appl= icants will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses d= uring the time of the internship. Accommodation can be arranged for inter= nships (approx 50 Euro per week). Volunteer positions are available from = mid June - July until September -=20 October 2005; commitment for a minimum of 5 weeks is required. Priority w= ill be given to internships volunteers available for longer periods. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent g= raduate of a scientifically oriented university program in behavioral or = biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest i= n the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential int= erests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an indiv= idual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data = analysis techniques, and the research literature in this field. Previous = experience with dolphin research is not required. Instead, enthusiasm, an= d interest in research and conservation issues are necessary.=20 Preference will be given to the selection of interns who have well develo= ped computer skills, statistical analysis and boat-based field experience= . BDRI interns participating in field work activities are normally asked= to contribute to all aspects of the research programme, including the up= keep of materials, house- or boat-keeping, cooking, cleaning, dealing wit= h volunteers, etc. BDRI interns should sign a statement where they accept the research and w= orking conditions taking full responsibility for the risks. Moreover, the= interns is in charge of providing an insurance that covers the risks of = the student itself when engaged in the field work. To apply for an internship, please send a resume or CV, a letter of inter= est identifying your reason for applying. Applications and further inform= ation on BDRI can be obtained on our website: =20 http://www.geocities.com/B_D_R_I Interested applicants should correspond by email to: Bruno D=EDaz L=F3pez Research Biologist / BDRI Director B_D_R_I(\)yahoo.com We anticipate filling these internship positions by the last week of June= 2005. =20 =09 --------------------------------- Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Check it out! --0-464119720-1117658863=:2378 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by castle.comp.uvic.ca id j51KsQPm860278

From: "B. D=EDaz L=F3pe= z" <B_D_R_I(\)yahoo.com>

 

The Bottlenose Dolphin Research= Institute (BDRI) is recruiting to fill two Bottlenose Dolphin Intern= ships for the Summer of 2005. The BDRI study a bottlenose dolphin populat= ion on the North-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). Interns would ass= ist with aspects of the field work, photographic identification of indi= vidual animals, and data compilation. An internship with the BDRI require= s a lot of motivation and enthusiasm, but it may feel frustrating to = some.

 

Internships Tasks Include:
a= . Interns will assist the researcher by photographing dolphin dorsal fins= to aid with individual identifications.
b. An intern will record envi= ronmental data at the dock and in the vicinity of dolphins.
c. An inte= rn will record all dolphins sighting information on a data tape-recorder = or data sheet including any

pertinent comments regarding th= e encounter as noted by the Researcher.
d. A volunteer will determine = latitude and longitude by using a Global Positioning System receiver and = keep

track of all relevant times.e. A volunteer will record group & individual activity patterns duri= ng behavioural surveys.
f. A volunteer may videotape dolphin encounter= s.
g. Volunteers will assist in unloading and cleaning all equipment, = as well as transcribing and analyzing data,

reviewing dorsal fin photos and= data entry at the field station.
 
Interns would spend about = 25% of time assisting with matching of photographic identifications, 50% = assisting with field work , and 25% other data compilation tasks. The= internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivate= d individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identifica= tion methodology

and analysis under the mentorsh= ip of bottlenose dolphin researchers.

We support non-invasive and non= -disruptive research.

There is no compensation for th= is internship position and successful applicants will be responsible for = their living and transportation expenses during the time of the inter= nship. Accommodation can be arranged for internships (approx 50 Euro = per week). Volunteer positions are available from mid June - July until S= eptember -

October 2005; commitment for a = minimum of 5 weeks is required. Priority will be given to internships vol= unteers available for longer periods.

Ideal internship applicants wil= l be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically ori= ented university program in behavioral or biological sciences.  = A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study= of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future gradu= ate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extens= ive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, a= nd the research literature in this field. Previous experience with dolphi= n research is not required. Instead, enthusiasm, and interest in rese= arch and conservation issues are necessary.

Preference will be given to the= selection of interns who have well developed computer skills, statistica= l analysis and boat-based field experience.  BDRI interns participat= ing in field work activities are normally asked to contribute to all = aspects of the research programme, including the upkeep of materials, h= ouse- or boat-keeping, cooking, cleaning, dealing with volunteers, etc.

BDRI interns should sign a stat= ement where they accept the research and working conditions taking full <= /o:p>responsibility for the risks. Moreover, the interns is in charge of pr= oviding an insurance that covers the risks of the student itself when= engaged in the field work.

To apply for an internship, ple= ase send a resume or CV, a letter of interest identifying your reason for= = applying. Applications and further information on BDRI can be obtain= ed on our website: 
http://www.geocities.com/B_D_R_I

Interested applicants should co= rrespond by email to:

Bruno D=EDaz L=F3pez

Research Biologist / BDRI Direc= tor
B_D_R_I(\)yahoo.com

We anticipate filling these int= ernship positions by the last week of June 2005.

 

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=20 Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Ch= eck it out! --0-464119720-1117658863=:2378-- ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 17:13:01 +0100 Reply-To: "Colin D. MacLeod" From: "Colin D. MacLeod" Subject: New publication on Climate change and cetaceans boundary="----=_NextPart_000_032D_01C566CD.2A9B0B20" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_032D_01C566CD.2A9B0B20 charset="iso-8859-1" PDFs are now available of this upcoming paper. If you would like a = copy, please contact: c.d.macleod(\)abdn.ac.uk =20 Colin D. MacLeod, Sarah M. Bannon, Graham J. Pierce, Caroline Schweder, = Jennifer A. Learmonth, Jerry S. Herman and Robert J. Reid. 2005. = Climate Change and the Cetacean Community of North-West = Scotland.Biological Conservation, Volume 124, Issue 4 , August 2005, = Pages 477-483. Abstract 1. Climate change is thought to affect the composition and structure of = local ecological communities. We investigate whether ocean warming = around north-west Scotland since 1981 has been associated with changes = in the local cetacean community. 2. Analysis of strandings from 1948 to 2003 found that no new species = per decade were recorded in north-west Scotland between 1965 and 1981. = This rose to 2.0 new species per decade from 1988 onwards. The new = species recorded since 1988 are generally restricted to warmer waters, = while those recorded prior to 1981 regularly occur in colder waters. 3. In the period 1992 to 2003, the relative frequency of stranding of = white-beaked dolphin, a colder water species, has declined while = strandings of common dolphin, a warmer water species, have increased. = Similarly, sightings surveys conducted in May-September 2002 and 2003 = show that the relative occurrence and abundance of white-beaked dolphins = have declined and common dolphins increased in comparison to previous = studies. 4. These observations are consistent with changes in the local cetacean = community being driven by increases in local water temperature. If such = temperature changes continue, some formerly abundant cold-water species, = such as white-beaked dolphins, may be lost from this cetacean community. = In a wider context, such changes may lead to populations of cetaceans = moving out of areas specifically designated for their protection as they = respond to changes in local oceanic conditions.=20 Key Words: Climate Change; Cetacean Communities; Cetacean Conservation =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= Colin D. MacLeod, M.Sc., B.Sc School of Biological Sciences (Zoology), University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ, UK Tel: 01224 272648 Fax: 01224 272396 Email: c.d.macleod(\)abdn.ac.uk =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D ------=_NextPart_000_032D_01C566CD.2A9B0B20 charset="iso-8859-1"

PDFs are now available of this upcoming paper.  If you would = like a=20 copy, please contact: c.d.macleod(\)abdn.ac.uk  =

Colin D. MacLeod, Sarah M. Bannon, Graham J. Pierce, Caroline = Schweder,=20 Jennifer A. Learmonth, Jerry S. Herman and Robert J. Reid.  2005. = Climate Change and the Cetacean Community of = North-West=20 Scotland.Biological Conservation, Volume 124, Issue 4 , August 2005, = Pages=20 477-483.

Abstract

1. Climate change is thought to affect the composition and structure = of local=20 ecological communities. We investigate whether ocean warming around = north-west=20 Scotland since 1981 has been associated with changes in the local = cetacean=20 community.

2. Analysis of strandings from 1948 to 2003 found that no new species = per=20 decade were recorded in north-west Scotland between 1965 and 1981. This = rose to=20 2.0 new species per decade from 1988 onwards. The new species recorded = since=20 1988 are generally restricted to warmer waters, while those recorded = prior to=20 1981 regularly occur in colder waters.

3. In the period 1992 to 2003, the relative frequency of stranding of = white-beaked dolphin, a colder water species, has declined while = strandings of=20 common dolphin, a warmer water species, have increased. Similarly, = sightings=20 surveys conducted in May-September 2002 and 2003 show that the relative=20 occurrence and abundance of white-beaked dolphins have declined and = common=20 dolphins increased in comparison to previous studies.

4. These observations are consistent with changes in the local = cetacean=20 community being driven by increases in local water temperature. If such=20 temperature changes continue, some formerly abundant cold-water species, = such as=20 white-beaked dolphins, may be lost from this cetacean community. In a = wider=20 context, such changes may lead to populations of cetaceans moving out of = areas=20 specifically designated for their protection as they respond to changes = in local=20 oceanic conditions.

Key Words: Climate Change; Cetacean Communities; Cetacean = Conservation

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Colin D. MacLeod,=20 M.Sc., B.Sc
School of Biological Sciences (Zoology),
University of = Aberdeen,
Tillydrone Avenue,
Aberdeen,
AB24 = 2TZ,
UK

 
Tel: 01224 272648
Fax: 01224 = 272396
 
Email: c.d.macleod(\)abdn.ac.uk
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------=_NextPart_000_032D_01C566CD.2A9B0B20-- ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 08:21:45 -0500 From: Dagmar Fertl Subject: address information for PDF on anomalously white cetaceans boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0019_01C56682.F3170180" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0019_01C56682.F3170180 charset="us-ascii" Last week I posted information regarding the availability of the following paper. No email address was provided with the contact information, and at the same time, I noticed that I had the wrong zipcode in the signature (new computer.everything had to be updated, and I didn't pay as close attention as I should have). Below is the corrected contact information. Thanks to those of you who pointed out my oversights. D. Fertl, N.B. Barros, R.A. Rowlett, S. Estes, and M. Richlen. 2004. An update on anomalously white cetaceans, including the first account for the pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata graffmani). Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals 3(2):163-166. When requesting a reprint, please let me know whether a PDF or hard copy is preferred. Thank you in advance for your interest. Dagmar Fertl Marine Mammal Biologist Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75074 USA 972-423-5480 X287 FAX 972-422-2736 dfertl(\)geo-marine.com http://www.geo-marine.com ------=_NextPart_000_0019_01C56682.F3170180 charset="us-ascii"

Last week I posted information regarding the = availability of the following paper. No email address was provided with the contact information, and at the same time, I noticed that I had the wrong = zipcode in the signature (new computer…everything had to be updated, and I = didn’t pay as close attention as I should have). Below is the corrected contact information. Thanks to those of you who pointed out my = oversights.

 

 

D. Fertl, N.B. Barros, R.A. Rowlett, S. Estes, and M. Richlen. 2004. An update on anomalously white cetaceans, including the = first account for the pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata = graffmani). Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals = 3(2):163-166.

 

When requesting a reprint, please let me know whether = a PDF or hard copy is preferred.

 

Thank you in advance for your = interest.

 

 

Dagmar Fertl

Marine Mammal Biologist

Geo-Marine, Inc.

550 = East 15th Street

Plano, Texas 75074 USA=

972-423-5480 X287

FAX 972-422-2736

dfertl(\)geo-marine.com

http://www.geo-marine.com

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------=_NextPart_000_0019_01C56682.F3170180-- ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 10:49:48 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: workshop: passive acoustic detection and localization (fwd) From: Dave Mellinger 2nd International Workshop on Detection and Localization of Marine Mammal= s=20 using Passive Acoustics Oceanographic Museum - MONACO November 16-18, 2005 Please see this web page for more details: http://www.accobams.org/index_science.htm =20 After the successful first meeting in Halifax (Canada, 2003), the second=20 workshop will be held in Monaco. Please reserve 16th to 18th of November=20 2005 on your calendar, and bookmark the above page for more news in due=20 course. Objectives The purpose of the workshop is to present current research on the detecti= on=20 and localization of marine mammals using passive acoustics. Researchers a= re=20 invited to present their scientific work, to detail the advantages and=20 drawbacks of the methods they use and to show their recent results throug= h=20 a practical approach. Participants The workshop encourages presentations from different fields. Scientific=20 researchers could include specialists in biology, acoustics, signal=20 processing, mathematics, electronics, computer science. Participation may= =20 be limited to ensure a dynamic and interactive exchange. The workshop wil= l=20 be open to Masters and PhD Students. Workshop Schedule The workshop consists of several sessions reserved for oral communication= s=20 and poster presentations. The last half-day will be reserved for the=20 comparison of all scientific methods presented using the same database=20 of recorded odontocete signals. This data set could be downloaded on this= =20 website. Important Dates October 1, 2005: deadline for abstract submission (300 words max) October 15, 2005: Notification of Acceptance November 16, 2005: Workshop starts November 18, 2005: Workshop ends This workshop is co-organized by iSnS (University Paris 12, France), CNRS= =20 Chiz=E9 (CEBC, France), and ACCOBAMS. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:12:09 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Research Scientist Position Open (Population Biologist/Ecologist) (fwd) The following message has been forwarded from Dr. Delphine Vanderpool: vanderpoold(\)imms.org. General information: The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS), a = private, non-profit corporation located in Gulfport, Mississippi, USA is = seeking to immediately fill the position of research scientist - = population biologist/ecologist. This position is part of a substantial = interdisciplinary collaborative effort with other universities and = scientists to study marine mammals both in the wild and in a controlled = setting. The scope of research projects at IMMS is vast, including such = fields as acoustics, genetics, population dynamics, ecology, physiology = and biomedical studies. This position will be for a period of two years = with the possibility of continued employment depending on performance = and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Responsibilities: Coordinate research activities between IMMS and = collaborating scientists, participate in these research projects and = document research progress; develop and conduct new research projects in = population biology and ecology appropriate to the mission of IMMS and = secure funding for such projects; oversee and track equipment usage; = write reports for submission to state and federal agencies, and assist = in writing and preparing grant proposals for funding. Candidate will be = expected to conduct research studies and publish. Qualifications: Requires a Ph.D. in biology, marine biology, zoology, = ecology or marine science from an accredited university with experience = in population dynamics and ecology. Candidate must have proven ability = in publishing, report writing, organizing and conducting research = projects, and in securing funding. Boat handling experience and = experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible = candidates should also be U.S. citzens or permanent residents. Send C.V. or a detailed resume with three references and a photo to: Dr. Delphine Vanderpool Institute for Marine Mammal Studies P.O. Box 207 Gulfport, MS 39502 Or attach as a Microsoft Word document and email to: = vanderpoold(\)imms.org The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is an equal opportunity = employer. You can learn more about the Institute at www.imms.org. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 21:56:11 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Publish or perish - commentary from BioScience BioScience: Vol. 55, No. 5, pp. 390-391. Publish or Perish PHIL CLAPHAM The physicist Wolfgang Pauli reportedly once told a colleague, I don't mind your thinking slowly. I mind your publishing faster than you can think. Certainly, biology has its share of individuals whose zeal for publication exceeds the thoroughness of their analyses, and who seem more interested in getting their research into a high-profile journal than in, well, getting it right. But a much larger problem lies with scientists who work for years but rarely submit their results to a refereed journal. There are many reasons why this failure to publish is a scientific crime. The most obvious is that the information is lost to the world. When the scientist who has studied species X for two decades - and published not one jot of data - gets hit by a truck, most of that knowledge will be buried with him or her. The person lying under the truck's wheels may well have stimulated many colleagues, probably by presenting some findings at conferences (a common dodge to avoid actually writing something up). But without publications, that scientist's work will have been largely wasted. Part of the problem, if I may be permitted a dubious food-related metaphor, is that some scientists live for the hunt, not for the cooking and serving. These are individuals who love to solve problems. For them, results always lead to more questions, which lead to more studies, which lead to more questions, and on and on. Instead of taking time to write up the work they've finished, they keep returning to the field. The field is fun. Yet all research scientists - especially if they receive public funding - have a solemn obligation to publish their results. We don't disseminate information just for amusement or academic satisfaction. We do so because, ultimately, judgments about the management and protection of any animal or plant population should be based upon the best - make that the best available - scientific data. Information that sits around unpublished for years is worthless to managers and to other scientists, and thus does nothing for the conservation of the organisms we study. Publications are indeed everything in science. They are the fertilizer (no jokes, please, especially about any of my papers) that stimulates ideas in other scientists. Published knowledge is assimilated by colleagues and leads to more research: hypotheses are modified, rebutted, or confirmed, new paradigms are developed or old ones discarded. In a very real sense, publications are the scientific method. Another vital reason to publish is peer review. Granted, the peer-review process is far from perfect, and we've all seen papers that are inadequate or just plain wrong, but which nonetheless managed to sneak through review unscathed. Ironically, some of these are in the highest-ranked journals, some of whose reviewers are, I fear, too busy or ill-chosen to do a good job. My friend Paul Wade and I joke about starting a journal called Nature and Science Rebuttals; we're convinced it would have a huge following. But most of the time peer review is a very useful, constructive process. I have probably learned more about the business of conducting research from referee comments than from any other single source. Some of those reviews spared no feelings, but that's okay; I have never taken comments personally when they were given in good faith, which they almost always are. Those who do not submit their research to peer review are preventing their work from attaining its full potential. Worse, they risk making uncorrectable mistakes in study design. You can fix bad analysis and poor interpretation, but you can never redo a long-term field study. Imagine someone who has toiled away forever without publishing, and who finally submits his or her life's work to a journalonly to be told by the referees that because X, Y, and Z weren't incorporated into the study design 10 years ago, the work was largely a waste of effort. It is all too easy to talk endlessly about one's ideas, and those who do this often become trapped in an illusory feedback loop. Talk to the public or to any nonspecialist audience, and they'll of course tell you how terrific your theories are (they don't know any better); and if you hear enough of this unfettered praise, you may actually start to believe it. But run those same ideas past an expert referee, and you may find them suddenly wilting under the scrutiny. This brings me to a rather less obvious reason to publish. As someone who has published around 100 papers, I can unequivocally tell you this: committing your work to paper forces you to think about your research in ways that you never will by simply talking about it. First, it requires that you carefully organize that sprawling mass that is your data. When that's done, the act of putting your methods, results, and discussion into words obliges you to define your thoughts quite precisely, and to consider the meaning of your work far more deeply than you ever will for a talk. Start to write, and you'll find ideas occurring to you that had never surfaced before. What's more, reading other papers will expose you to many concepts (and problems) that you had not previously considered. But if you do not do this, you will not be doing your research justice - guaranteed. To state that those who don't publish may as well not do the work in the first place is undeniably harsh, though not unreasonable: if you don't publish, you're wasting everyone's time and taking much-needed funding away from other scientists. It isn't that you need to become one of the behemoths of publication. (I am thinking here of a couple of individuals in my own field - Hal Whitehead and Randall Reeves come to mind - who publish so many papers of such consistently great quality that I find myself worrying about them: do they ever sleep?) But you do need to publish at least the most significant parts of your work. Not that the writing of a scientific paper is an easy task for the novice. The late Bill Watkins - legendary for both his science and his red pen - informally reviewed my own first effort, and when the manuscript returned to me I thought he had ritually sacrificed some small animal over it. I don't know how many publications went by before the writing of a scientific paper became routine for me, but one day I suddenly realized I was no longer agonizing over structure and content. So take heart: it gets easier with each paper you take on. If you really can't write well or you don't have the time to learn, then find someone who can. Biology is full of bright young graduate students, many of whom have strong writing skills. By having them write up your data, you'll get the work into the public realm and give those students experience and a junior authorship or two to add to their resumes. Finally, all of you students who are contemplating your future in an uncertain and competitive job market, know this: nothing does more to further your career than publication. Publications say that you are serious about research, and can take the scientific process all the way through to completion. I have a rule that I've applied ever since my first publication: always have at least one paper in review at any given time. Keep to that, and in a few years you will find your curriculum vitae expanding to a surprising extent, and with it your career opportunities. So whether you're new to the field, or someone who has been working for years on an unpublished long-term study - you know who you are - take the time to write up your research. Not an hour a day between lunch and your next meeting - that doesn't work. To really plunge down into the well of ideas, you have to find a large chunk of time and do nothing else. You need to submerge yourself, for only then will you find the unbroken concentration that allows you to fully explore your data and the ideas and issues to which they pertain. Papers are your legacy to science. So begin now. Plan no more field work for a couple of weeks. Disconnect your phone and turn off your e-mail. Then take your sexy new laptop on a date to the nearest library, dust off your data, and send your work out into the world. You'll be happy you did. Phillip J. Clapham (E-mail: phillip.clapham(\)noaa.gov) is a researcher with the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Building 4, Seattle, WA 98115. He specializes in the biology, behavior, and conservation management of large whales worldwide. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 16:34:18 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Summer Dolphin Research Camps in Slovenia (fwd) Dear all,=20 apologies for cross-posting. Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society from Slovenia= will be organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps this summer. We invite those interested to participate in research activities of Morig= enos and thus help carrying out our studies. The project aims at investigating the population of bottlenose dolphins inhabiting Slovenian Sea and the surrounding waters (northern Adriatic Se= a). The project is primarily collecting data on photo-identification, which p= rovides information on population size, distribution, abundance, home range and m= ovement patterns of bottlenose dolphins in the area. Moreover, the project is collecting preliminary data on interactions betw= een dolphins and human activities, fisheries and traffic in particular. The main objectives of the project are: - to estimate the size of a bottlenose dolphin population, inhabiting Slo= venian sea and surrounding areas; - to estimate the home range of the population; - to assess population trends; - to study habitat use; - to study movement patterns; - to study site fidelity; - to study social structure; - to study human impact on dolphins (fishery, traffic, pollution, etc.); - to identify main negative factors affecting the dolphins in the area; - to inform and educate the public and to raise public awareness; - to recommend appropriate measures for dolphin conservation to managemen= t=20 bodies; - to preserve natural treasures of our sea; - to promote a precautious exploitation of marine environment; - to promote sustainable development. Publications: Genov, T., Kotnjek, P., Hribar, A., Kolari=C4=8D, K. In press. FIRST PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION DATA OF BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) IN SLOVENIA. European Research on Cetaceans 18. Zucca, P., Di Guardo, G., Francese, M., Scaravelli, D., Genov, T., Mazzat= enta, A. 2004. CAUSE DI SPIAGGIAMENTO IN 4 GRAMPI (GRAMPUS GRISEUS) RINVENUTI L= UNGO LE COSTE DEL NORD ADRIATICO. LVIII Convegno Nazionale della Societ=C3=A0 Ita= liana delle Scienze Veterinarie, Grado 22-25 Settembre 2004, p. 71.=20 Genov, T., Fortuna, C. M. 2005. TOWARDS THE DEFINITION OF THE NORTHERN AD= RIATIC BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) HOME RANGE. 19th Annual Conferenc= e of the European Cetacean Society, 2-7 April 2005, La Rochelle, France. Mazzatenta, A., Scaravelli, D., Genov, T., Zucca, P. 2005. AGING AND MORT= ALITY IN BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) AND RISSO'S DOLPHINS (GRAMPUS GRISEUS) FOUND BEACHED ASHORE ALONG THE ADRIATIC SEA COAST OF ITALY AND SLOVENIA. 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, 2-7 Ap= ril 2005, La Rochelle, France. Research camps will be organized in July and August 2005 (5 stages), each= camp lasting 8 days. Number of participants is limited. No experience is required to participate in the camp. The participants wi= ll gain experience in research methods for studying bottlenose dolphins in the wi= ld. They will get insight into methods of photo-identification, collection of= data from land observation points and boats, and they will gain knowledge in c= etacean biology and conservation issues. The participation fee is 170 EURO. This includes - accommodation at the research center;=20 - food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and beverages (not including alcohol); - electricity, water, etc. - transportations along the Slovenian coast during the camp (fuel for the= =20 vehicle);=20 - boat trips (gasoline and oil) and other fieldwork expenses; - lectures and training by the Morigenos team; - guidance;=20 - visits of several cultural and natural monuments; - personal injury insurance; - certificate of attendance. Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the resear= ch=20 base. Detailed information can be found on Morigenos' website (www.morigenos.or= g) -> "Research camps" or through e-mail (morigenos(\)email.si). We hope to see some of you here! Best regards, Tilen Genov Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society Jarska cesta 36/a=20 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia phone: +386 1 541 07 45 mobile: +386 70 943 266 e-mail: morigenos(\)email.si website: www.morigenos.org ____________________ http://www.email.si/ ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:23:03 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: seeking volunteers to review report to Congress Colleagues: I'm seeking volunteers for an expert panel to review and provide comments on a 5-page short report for the U.S. Congress that CRS staff Kori Calvert and I have completed on "Active Sonar and Marine Mammals: Chronology with References." The document's summary follows: "The deployment of active sonar by the U.S. Navy and its potential impacts on marine mammals has been an ongoing issue of intense debate; regulatory, legislative, and judicial activity; and international concern. This report provides a chronology of significant events and documents since 1994." I'm seeking reviewers who would be able to review this draft and return comments to me no later than July 15, 2005. I'm looking for individuals who can help me clarify factual background on these issues and identify additional significant events that should be mentioned in the chronology. If interested in being considered for this review panel, please e-mail me a few sentences stating briefly your qualifications for serving on this expert panel and provide your postal address. I anticipate selecting about 8-10 individuals to serve on this panel who are relatively current on marine mammal issues and represent a spectrum of constituencies and interests. I will snail-mail you the document for review, and would like to receive your comments either via fax or e-mail. All review comments will be treated as confidential and not for attribution. Thanks to all who have participated on my expert panels in the past; your continued and excellent critiques of my products have been extremely beneficial to Congress. Gene Buck, Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Congressional Research Service gbuck(\)crs.loc.gov ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:23:56 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: paper on dolphin signature whistle use (fwd) The following paper was recently published in Animal Behaviour. Pdf reprints are available upon request from swatwood(\)whoi.edu. Watwood, S.L., E.C.G. Owen, P.L. Tyack, and R.S. Wells. Signature whistle use by temporarily restrained and free-swimming bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus. Animal Behaviour 69(6) 1373-1386. Abstract: Prior work on the signature whistles of bottlenose dolphins has focused on captive or temporarily restrained wild dolphins. Here we examine whistle production by free-ranging adult bottlenose dolphins. Whistles were recorded from each of 13 dolphins while they were restrained and free-swimming. Eleven of the 13 animals produced whistles while free-swimming that matched whistles produced while restrained. On average, 51% of the whistles an animal produced while free-swimming matched whistles recorded while that animal was gently restrained. Of those free-swimming whistles that matched restrained whistles, 76% matched signature whistles. A further analysis was conducted to determine the social contexts in which free-swimming dolphins produced signature whistles. An adult, allied male was most likely to produce signature whistles when voluntarily separated from his partner, and least likely to when together with his partner. These results suggest that wild bottlenose dolphins use signature whistles as contact calls, similar to captive dolphins. The majority of whistles produced by a pair of allied males in a consortship with a female were variant whistles. A final analysis showed that signature whistles appear individually distinctive, consistent with their use as contact calls, while variant whistles do not. cheers, Stephanie Watwood -- ><> <>< ><> <>< ><> <>< ><> <>< ><> <>< Stephanie L. Watwood Postdoctoral Investigator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caryn House MS#44 Woods Hole MA 02543 www.whoi.edu/people/swatwood <>< ><> <>< ><> <>< ><> <>< ><> <>< ><> ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:36:03 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: 10 months West African Manatee Res. & Log. Internships (fwd) Internship description : The applicant has to be prepared to work hard in exchange to this opportu= nity to participate in this unique West African Manatee research program.= This is a=20 highly competitive volunteer position. The successful applicant are team = leaders with 3 main responsibilities : 1. Assist in coordination an logistics of=20 - the CRED research station in S=E9var=E9 (Mali, West Africa), - research camps and stations on the field, 2. Coordinate teams of=20 - teams of eco-volunteers, - ultralight and airplanes volunteer pilots, 3. Assist the scientists in - West African Manatee field observation, - data collection on the research field, - boat based and aerial surveys, - scientific data reduction and analysis. Conditions : INTERNSHIPS DETAILS - 10 months internship in Mali, West Africa, - from November 1st, 2005 to August 30th, 2006 - 2 positions open, - Contribution of 320.- Euros per month (for housing, food and meals) WORK, HOUSING, TRAINING - Interns are housed at the CRED research station (single or double bed room), - 2 free days per week of work. - Interns are trained to different techniques and procedures (boat=20 operations, aerial survey observations, radio procedures, manatee observa= tion,=20 manatee radio-tracking, GPS tracking, cartography, etc.) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - Be 18 years old or older, - Hold a valid driving license, - Speak, read and write English. French is an important asset, - Good health condition. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS - Science oriented upper level undergraduate, or graduate level (biology,= zoology, ecology, environmental or marine science, conservation biology,= =20 geography, etc.), - Experience in marine mammal research is an asset, - First aid, travelling, boating or aviation experience are of added valu= e as is a background in field research, expedition or travelling in tropi= cal=20 countries. =20 The successful applicant he/she must be able to communicate in English. = French is an asset. The applicant must be research oriented and comfortable wit= h=20 boating. He/she must be well organized and comfortable with coordinating=20 logistics (with emphasis on meals cooking, driving) for groups of 6 or mo= re=20 people, and must be comfortable working with volunteers and living under=20 difficult and rustic conditions. A positive =93 can do=94 attitude, patie= nce,=20 love of interacting with an eclectic group of people, high self-esteem, a= nd a=20 fun-loving nature is extremely important to a successful internship. TO APPLY : Download the APPLICATION on CRED website : www.cred.asso.fr or request it at : info(\)cred.asso.fr ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 08:58:43 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New publication on cultural transmission of tool use in bottlenosed (fwd) The following paper has recently been published in the Proceedings of the National Acadamy of Sciences (USA). Pdfs reprints are available upon request from michael.kruetzen(\)aim.unizh.ch For subscribers to PNAS, it can also be downloaded from http://www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.0500232102, starting some time this week. Cultural Transmission of Tool Use in Bottlenose Dolphins Michael Kruetzen, Janet Mann, Michael R. Heithaus, Richard C. Connor, Lars Bejder & William B. Sherwin Abstract In Shark Bay, wild bottlenose dolphins apparently use marine sponges as foraging tools. We demonstrate that genetic and ecological explanations for this behavior are inadequate; thus, 'sponging' classifies as the first case of an existing material culture in a marine mammal species. Using mitochondrial DNA analyses, we show that sponging shows an almost exclusive vertical social transmission within a single matriline from mother to female offspring. Moreover, significant genetic relatedness among all adult spongers at the nuclear level indicates very recent coancestry, suggesting that all spongers are descendents of one recent 'Sponging Eve'. Unlike in apes, tool use in this population is almost exclusively limited to a single matriline that is part of a large albeit open social network of frequently interacting individuals, adding a new dimension to charting cultural phenomena among animals. Dr. Michael Kruetzen Anthropological Institute and Museum University of Zurich Winterthurerstr. 190 CH-8057 Zurich Switzerland Phone: +41 44 63 55412 Facsimile: +41 44 63 56804 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 10:04:32 -0330 From: Claudio Corbelli Subject: new guide book for whales of Newfoundland and Labrador Hi all, i'd like to pose to attention the recent release of a new whale field guide for Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Boulder Publications Ltd. is proud to release the first full-colour guide book to the whales and dolphins of Newfoundland and Labrador, by Wayne Ledwell. Ideal for educators, tourists and whale enthusiasts. This guide to the 19 species of whales and dolphins residing in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador includes 84 spectacular colour photographs, and a digital image of each species. ISBN 0-9730271-5-0 Price: $19.95 paperback Order by, email, web page, or telephone: Boulder Publications Ltd. 709-895-6483 boulder(\)nl.rogers.com www.boulderpublications.ca Claudio Corbelli, PhD candidate Whale Research Group and Department of Biology Memorial University of Newfoundland Biology Research Facilities, 297, Mt Scio Road, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada A1C 5S7 tel: +1-709-737-7638 fax: +1-709-737-2450 e-mail: ceppino(\)whale-mail.com http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. Make a Difference: Tell U.S. Congress to stop hurting our health care! http://www.care2.com/go/z/healthcare ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:27:28 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re-Send -- call for poster abstracts (fwd) -----Original Message----- From: Leszek Karczmarski Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 5:31 AM To: 'marmam(\)uvvm.uvic.ca' Subject: Call for Poster Presentations - Delphinid/Primate Conference in Kyoto Dear Colleague, Please post the following message on MarMam. Thank you. ==== For all interested in the following symposia: Delphinid and Primate Social Ecology: - A Comparative Discussion: July 28-31, 2005 -- Conference in Kyoto - A Comparative Overview: August 1, 2005 -- Symposium at IMC 9, Sapporo Visit our web-site at: http://ecol.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~chaka/DPSE/index.htm REMINDER: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for POSTER SESSION at Kyoto Conference: Please note that the deadline for Abstract submission is June 15. If justified, late submission can still be accepted through the end of the week, Friday June 17, but no abstract will be accepted past this date. All interested, please submit abstracts via e-mail (attachment as Word document), in English, double spaced, max 1-page long. Address for submission: Abstracts on primates: Juichi Yamagiwa, E-mail: mailto:yamagiwa(\)jinrui.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp> Abstracts on delphinids: Leszek Karczmarski, E-mail: mailto:karczmal(\)tamug.edu> Registration: There is no registration fee for this conference. Hope to see you there, Leszek Karczmarski Secretariat of Kyoto Conference ________________________________________________ Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 4700 Avenue U, Building 303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel: (409) 740-4718 Fax: (409) 740-4717 E-mail: karczmal(\)tamug.edu and leszek(\)hawaii.edu http://www.tamug.edu/mmrp/Postdoctoral/Leszek/Leszek.htm ________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 11:24:34 -0700 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: New Articles Hi, all! Just wanted to take a moment, as I do a couple times a year, to thank all the authors who have sent along the PDF files of their new papers over the last six months and to the many individuals who give me heads-up on things I might have missed. Also to the Marmam editors for making the listserve available for this service. A bit under the weather today, so I hope I didn't make any messages. If I missed posting anyone's papers, I will catch you next time around. Now for the meat and potatoes, Enjoy. Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org AKAMATSU, TOMONARI; DING WANG and KEXIONG WANG. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(5):3325-3330. 2005. Off-axis sonar beam pattern of free-ranging finless porpoises measured by a stereo pulse event data logger. 0.243 MB BATES, KARL LEIF. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN RECORD ONLINE Apr 18, 2005. U-M team makes whale of a discovery in Egyptian desert. (Basilosaurus isis) 0.160 MB BAUMGARTNER, MARK F. and BRUCE R. MATE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 62(3):527-543. 2005. Summer and fall habitat of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) inferred from satellite telemetry. 1.229 MB BECK, CARRIE A.; SARA J. IVERSON and W. DON BOWEN. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(3):377-388. 2005. Blubber fatty acids of gray seals reveal sex differences in the diet of a size-dimorphic marine carnivore. 2.304 MB BOISSEAU, OLIVER. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(4):2318-2329. 2005. Quantifying the acoustic repertoire of a population: The vocalizations of free-ranging bottlenose dolphins in Fiordland, New Zealand. 0.795 MB BOOTH, SHAWN and DIRK ZELLER. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES 113(5):521-526. 2005. Mercury, food webs, and marine mammals: Implications of diet and climate change for human health. 0.237 MB BORRELL, A. and A. AGUILAR. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 48(4):501-508. 2005. Differences in DDT and PCB residues between common and striped dolphins from the southwestern Mediterranean. 0.607 MB BOSSI, ROSSANA; FRANK F. RIGET; RUNE DIETZ; CHRISTIAN SONNE; PATRIK FAUSER; MARIA DAM and KATRIN VORKAMP. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 136(2):323-329. 2005. Preliminary screening of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and other fluorochemicals in fish, birds and marine mammals from Greenland and the Faroe Islands. 0.273 MB BOYE, M.; O. GUNTURKUN and J. VAUCLAIR. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE 21(6):1727-1732. 2005. Right ear advantage for conspecific calls in adults and subadults, but not infants, California sea lions (Zalophus californianus): Hemispheric specialization for communication? 0.131 MB BURN, DOUGLAS M. and ANGELA M. DOROFF. FISHERY BULLETIN 103(2):270-279. 2005. Decline in sea otter (Enhydra lutris) populations along the Alaska Peninsula, 1986-2001. 1.419 MB CLARK, C.; P. G. MCINTYRE; A. EVANS; C. J. MCINNES and S. LEWIS-JONES. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY 152(4):791-793. 2005. Human sealpox resulting from a seal bite: Confirmation that sealpox virus is zoonotic. 0.524 MB COLLINS, K. T.; T. L. ROGERS; J. M. TERHUNE; P. D. MCGREEVY; K. E. WHEATLEY and R. G. HARCOURT. BEHAVIOUR 142(2):167-189. 2005. Individual variation of in-air female 'pup contact' calls in Weddell seals, Leptonychotes weddellii. CROLL, DONALD A.; BALDO MARINOVIC; SCOTT BENSON; FRANCISCO P. CHAVEZ; NANCY BLACK; RICHARD TERNULLO and BERNIE R. TERSHY. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 289:117-130. 2005. >From wind to whales: Trophic links in a coastal upwelling system. 0.593 MB DUNKIN, ROBIN C.; WILLIAM A. MCLELLAN; JAMES E. BLUM and D. ANN PABST. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(8):1469-1480. 2005. The ontogenetic changes in the thermal properties of blubber from Atlantic bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus. 0.363 MB FISH, FRANK E. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(6):977-978. 2005. A porpoise for power. 0.138 MB GARCIA-GODOS, IGNACIO. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 3(2):177-180. 2004. Killer whale (Orcinus orca) occurrence off Peru, 1995-2003. 0.625 MB HARPER, JENNIFER YOUNG and BRUCE A. SCHULTE. ZOO BIOLOGY 24(2):135-144. 2005. Social interactions in captive female Florida manatees. 0.101 MB HOUSER, DORIAN; STEPHEN W. MARTIN; ERIC J. BAUER; MICHAEL PHILLIPS; TIM HERRIN; MATT CROSS; ANDREA VIDAL and PATRICK W. MOORE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(4):2308-2317. 2005. Echolocation characteristics of free-swimming bottlenose dolphins during object detection and identification. 0.607 MB KAUPPINEN, TIINA; ANTTI SIIRA and PETRI SUURONEN. FISHERIES RESEARCH (AMSTERDAM) 73(1-2):99-109. 2005. Temporal and regional patterns in seal-induced catch and gear damage in the coastal trap-net fishery in the northern Baltic Sea: Effect of netting material on damage. 0.393 MB KERR, ANGELA M.; ROBERT POWELL and JOHN S. PARMERLEE, JR. CARIBBEAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE 41(1):172-177. 2005. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Drowned Cayes, Belize: Group size, site fidelity and abundance. 0.106 MB KREB, DANIELLE and BUDIONO. ORYX 39(2):178-188. 2005. Conservation management of small core areas: Key to survival of a critically endangered population of Irrawaddy river dolphins Orcaella brevirostris in Indonesia. 0.267 MB LAKE, SAMANTHA; SIMON WOTHERSPOON and HARRY BURTON. ECOGRAPHY 28(3):295-306. 2005. Spatial utilisation of fast-ice by Weddell seals Leptonychotes weddelli during winter. 0.516 MB LAMBERTSEN, RICHARD H.; KERRY J. RASMUSSEN; WINSTON C. LANCASTER and RAYMOND J. HINTZ. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 86(2):342-352. 2005. Functional morphology of the mouth of the bowhead whale and its implications for conservation. 0.261 MB LEVIN, MILTON; BRENDA MORSEY; CHIHARU MORI; PRASHANT R. NAMBIAR and SYLVAIN DE GUISE. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PART A-CURRENT ISSUES 68(8):635-656. 2005. PCBs and TCDD, alone and in mixtures, modulate marine mammal but not B6C3F1 mouse leukocyte phagocytosis. 0.539 MB LI, CHI-SHAN; KUEN-YUH WU; GOU-PING CHANG-CHIEN and CHIN-CHENG CHOU. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(8):2455-2460. 2005. Analysis of oxidative DNA damage 8-hydroxy-2 '-deoxyguanosine as a biomarker of exposures to persistent pollutants for marine mammals. 0.109 MB LI, SONGHAI; KEXIONG WANG; DING WANG; TOMONARI AKAMATSU. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(5):3288-3296. 2005. Echolocation signals of the free-ranging Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientialis). 0.567 MB LOWRY, MARK S. and KARIN A. FORNEY. FISHERY BULLETIN 103(2):331-343. 2005. Abundance and distribution of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in central and northern California during 1998 and summer 1999. 0.399 MB LYONS, E. T.; R. L. DELONG; T. R. SPRAKER; S. R. MELIN; J. L. LAAKE and S. C. TOLLIVER. PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH 96(2):127-132. 2005. Seasonal prevalence and intensity of hookworms (Uncinaria spp.) in California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pups born in 2002 on San Miguel Island, California. 0.232 MB MARTIN, STEPHEN W.; MICHAEL PHILLIPS; ERIC J. BAUER; PATRICK W. MOORE and DORIAN S. HOUSER. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(4):2301-2307. 2005. Instrumenting free-swimming dolphins echolocating in open water. 0.899 MB NAKATA, HARUHIKO. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(10):3430-3434. 2005. Occurrence of synthetic musk fragrances in marine mammals and sharks from Japanese coastal waters. 0.120 MB NEALE, J. C. C.; F. M. D. GULLAND; K. R. SCHMELZER; J. T. HARVEY; E. A. BERG; S. G. ALLEN; D. J. GREIG; E. K. GRIGG and R. S. TJEERDEMA. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PART A-CURRENT ISSUES 68(8):617-633. 2005. Contaminant loads and hematological correlates in the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) of San Francisco Bay, California. 0.183 MB NEALE, JENNIFER C. C.; KARA R. SCHMELZER; FRANCES M. D. GULLAND; ELIZABETH A. BERG and RONALD S. TJEERDEMA. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PART A-CURRENT ISSUES 68(9):687-691. 2005. Rapid communication: Organohalogen levels in harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pups increase with duration of nursing. 0.078 MB PARKS, SUSAN E. and PETER L. TYACK. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(5):3297-3306. 2005. Sound production by North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in surface active groups. 0.661 MB POMEROY, P. P.; P. R. REDMAN; S. J. S. RUDDELL; C. D. DUCK and S. D. TWISS. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 57(6):546-556. 2005. Breeding site choice fails to explain interannual associations of female grey seal. 0.837 MB POPOV, VLADIMIR V.; ALEXANDER YA. SUPIN; DING WANG; KEXIONG WANG; JIANQIANG XIAO and SONGHAI LI. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(5):2728-2731. 2005. Evoked-potential audiogram of the Yangtze finless porpoise Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis (L). 0.065 MB REAM, ROLF R.; JEREMY T. STERLING and THOMAS R. LOUGHLIN. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 52(5-6):823-843. 2005. Oceanographic features related to northern fur seal migratory movements. 1.113 MB RICHMOND, JULIE P.; JENNIFER M. BURNS; LORRIE D. REA and KENDALL L. MASHBURN. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 141(3):240-247. 2005. Postnatal ontogeny of erythropoietin and hematology in free-ranging Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). 0.320 MB ROGERS, T. L.; C. J. HOGG and A. IRVINE. POLAR BIOLOGY 28(6):456-463. 2005. Spatial movement of adult leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx) in Prydz Bay, Eastern Antarctica. 0.366 MB SANDERS, ILSE M.; JOSE C. BARRIOS-SANTIAGO and RICHARD S. APPELDOORN. CARIBBEAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE 41(1):101-107. 2005. Distribution and relative abundance of humpback whales off western Puerto Rico during 1995-1997. 0.150 MB SCOTT, ERIN M.; JANET MANN; JANA J. WATSON-CAPPS; BROOKE L. SARGEANT and RICHARD C. CONNOR. BEHAVIOUR 142(1):21-44. 2005. Aggression in bottlenose dolphins: Evidence for sexual coercion, male-male competition, and female tolerance through analysis of tooth-rake marks and behaviour. 0.276 MB SHELDEN, KIM E. W.; SUE E. MOORE; JANICE M. WAITE; PAUL R. WADE and DAVID J. RUGH. MAMMAL REVIEW 35(2):129-155. 2005. Historic and current habitat use by North Pacific right whales Eubalaena japonica in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. 0.939 MB STAFFORD, KATHLEEN M. and SUE E. MOORE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(5):2724-2727. 2005. Atypical calling by a blue whale in the Gulf of Alaska (L). 0.346 MB TERASAWA, FUMIO and MASAKAZU KITAMURA. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL SCIENCE 67(3):341-344. 2005. Hyperlipemia of captive bottlenose dolphins during pregnancy. 0.145 MB VANSELOW, KLAUS H. and KLAUS RICKLEFS. JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH 53(4):319-327. 2005. Are solar activity and sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus strandings around the North Sea related? 0.182 MB WILKINSON, J. P. and P. WADHAMS. JOURNAL OF CLIMATE 18(8):1216-1226. 2005. A method of detecting change in the ice conditions of the central Greenland Sea by the whelping locations of harp seals. 0.431 MB YUNKER, G. B.; M. O. HAMMILL; J.- F. GOSSELIN; D. M. DION and J. F. SCHREER. JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 265(4):411-419. 2005. Foetal growth in north-west Atlantic grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). 0.119 MB ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:35:09 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Minke whale rostrum scars and marks in photo-id images (fwd) Dear MARMAM Readers, The minke whale photo-identification catalogue of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) contains a number of animals with particularly distinctive identifying marks on the rostrum. These are mainly on the head ridge before the blow holes and on either side of the upper jaw. The HWDT catalogue also has images of whales with what appear to be strapping bands or tape, as normally used in packaging, which look responsible for the production of these rostrum scars. We would like to hear from other researchers or organisations with minke whale images regarding their catalogued animals and to what extent they have these distinctive, yet apparently uniquely formed, identifying marks and scars Any information or assistance with this enquiry would be most helpful. Best regards, Mike Tetley Photo-Identification Officer, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) e-mail Photo_id(\)hwdt.org Ref. Title: Minke whale rostrum scars and marks in photo-id images ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:37:16 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: marine mammal stranding coordinator position: plain text post (fwd) Following is a plain text posting of the new=20 opening at Oregon State University. *POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT* Oregon State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife *Faculty Research Assistant: Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator* * * * * *RANK:* Faculty Research Assistant. This position will act as a=20 stranding coordinator for the Oregon State University Marine Mammal=20 Program, and is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term appointment.=20 Reappointment is at the discretion of the hiring authority. *Salary:** *$27,000-36,000** *Responsibilities**:* This position will spend .85 FTE managing and coordinating stranding=20 response efforts for the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and .15=20 FTE assisting with other research duties for the Oregon State University=20 Marine Mammal Program. This position will be responsible for managing the Marine Mammal=20 Stranding Network for the entire Oregon coast. Duties include=20 developing, training and facilitating a group of volunteers along the=20 Oregon coast who may cover the stranding cell phone (which receives all=20 stranding calls from the public and from the Oregon State Police) and=20 respond to stranding calls that do not require the attendance of the=20 coordinator or a regional expert. The stranding coordinator may respond=20 to a stranding for purposes of collecting level A data, necropsying, and=20 collection and shipping of tissues. In addition, this person will=20 provide feedback to members of the public who placed stranding calls=20 (and will train volunteers to do the same), as well as keep records for=20 all Oregon stranding responses in the format required by the National=20 Marine Fisheries Service. Stranding data will be analyzed for write-up=20 and publication. This position will also perform educational outreach,=20 both in training volunteers and in speaking with members of the service=20 community (employees of hotels, restaurants, etc.) who are most likely=20 to be the first contact for stranding reports from the public. This=20 position is responsible for maintaining clinical and mechanical=20 equipment used in statewide and local stranding responses, and=20 delivering necessary equipment to any area of the Oregon coastline where=20 other stranding network responders may require it. The stranding=20 coordinator also represents the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at=20 conferences, workshops, and for the media; and must be comfortable with=20 live interviews. Additional duties for this position will include grant management and=20 application, data analysis, writing, monthly reports, and research=20 fieldwork to assist the Marine Mammal Program in its overall mission. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Bruce Mate=20 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. *Qualifications:* * Bachelor=92s degree, preferably in biology (or other science) or education. * Five or more years in a position requiring contact with the public. * Background in biology or natural history; knowledge of Oregon marine mammals. Prior stranding experience is desirable. * Experience in public education and/or developing, training and managing volunteers. * Excellent organizational, communication and logistical skills. * Knowledge of basic office software (Windows-based). * Ability to work relatively unsupervised. * Driver=92s license and willingness to travel within the state; ability to drive a manual transmission. * Skill operating and maintaining clinical and mechanical equipment including scales, tissue sampling tools, trucks, forklift, and crane arm may be favored. * Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. *To apply:* Write a letter of application describing your skills and experiences as=20 they relate to the responsibilities of this position. Send the letter of application, a resume, and names, addresses,=20 telephone numbers and electronic mail addresses of at least three=20 references to: Carol DeLancey Hatfield Marine Science Center Oregon State University 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport OR 97365 Electronic applications preferred; see email below. For full consideration, apply by 27 June 2005. Questions about the=20 position may be directed to Carol DeLancey by phone (541.867.0133) or=20 email (carol.delancey(\)oregonstate.edu=20 ). Further information about the=20 Marine Mammal Program can be found at www.marinemammalprogram.org=20 . *Oregon** State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity=20 employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of=20 dual-career couples.* * * --=20 Carol L. DeLancey Oregon State University Marine Mammal Program Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 S Marine Science Drive Newport OR 97365 541.867.0133 phone 541.867.0128 fax carol.delancey(\)oregonstate.edu www.marinemammalprogram.org ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:38:50 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: breaching NA right whale image needed for textbook (fwd) A science textbook by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill needs a good breaching NA right whale photo, for a vertical 1/4 page image. They'd prefer to know if you have something by Friday, but absolute deadline early next week. Time enough to pull that outstanding image you have out of the closet. Can be squeezed for compensation. Contact: Barb Stimpert Image Coordinator Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 8787 Orion Place Columbus, Oh 43240 614.430.4246 barb_stimpert(\)mcgraw-hill.com Good luck, Bill Rossiter Cetacean Society International ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:47:45 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the Bering Sea (fwd) Apologies for cross-postings. For more information and to download the report, please visit www.mcbi.or= g or www.cec.org. PRESS RELEASE MCBI Releases Marine Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the = Bering Sea:=20 The first scientifically-based book to identify the most important places= to conserve along a vast stretch of ocean basin. =09 SEATTLE-On the eve of World Ocean Day, Marine Conservation Biology Instit= ute=20 (MCBI) and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) of North Am= erica have released Marine Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the= =20 Bering Sea, highlighting the 28 most important places to protect along th= e=20 North American coastline from the edge of the Arctic Ocean to the Tropica= l East Pacific. Marine experts consider these areas essential to safeguarding = the=20 biological diversity of the West Coast of North America. The authors are MCBI Chief Scientist Lance Morgan, MCBI Conservation Scie= ntists Fan Tsao and Sara Maxwell, former CEC Staff Member Tara Wilkinson and fo= rmer=20 MCBI Conservation Scientist Peter Etnoyer. The book and an accompanying = map=20 cover a vast region - encompassing nearly the entire migratory route of g= ray=20 whales - governed by three nations. Through this book and map, MCBI and = CEC=20 have both produced a model for doing marine conservation at a continental= scale and a framework for the first cooperative efforts in marine conservation= among Mexico, the USA and Canada. In the past, nearly all conservation efforts had one of three foci: 1) st= opping activities that harm living things everywhere (e.g., banning DDT);=20 2) protecting particular species (e.g., recovering whooping cranes); or=20 3) protecting particular places (e.g., declaring the Florida Everglades a= =20 National Park) without much reference to their connections with others. = Famed conservation biologist and MCBI Board Member Michael Soul=E9 began to ur= ge=20 conservation scientists working on land to work at a much larger scale-a=20 continental scale-starting in 1991. In 2000, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America-an= =20 international governmental organization concerned with shared environment= al=20 issues faced by the three countries in the North American Free Trade=20 Agreement-asked MCBI to determine the most important Pacific North Americ= an=20 marine species of common conservation concern and the most important plac= es=20 needed to conserve them and other species along this vast coastline. With funding from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Edwards Mo= ther=20 Earth Foundation, the J.M. Kaplan Fund and software donations from the ES= RI=20 Conservation Program, between 2001 and 2003 MCBI held four scientific wor= kshops to do this, involving nearly 200 scientists from Canada, Mexico and the = USA. In Marine Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the Bering Se= a, MCBI and the CEC have synthesized their expert recommendations. Together= ,=20 these Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) constitute some 8% of the Exclus= ive=20 Economic Zones in Baja California to Bering Sea waters. Scientists and=20 conservations from non-governmental organizations, academic institutions = and=20 the governments of the three nations have worked together to identify the= se 28 areas identified as marine conservation areas of international significa= nce. "For the first time, leading marine scientists on this coast have identif= ied=20 the crown jewels of a marine region on a continental scale. And for the f= irst time, the three governments have pledged to work together to create an interconnected system of conservation areas based on these regions," sai= d MCBI Chief Scientist Dr. Lance Morgan, the book's lead author. "The selection of this set of marine conservation areas is a major=20 achievement," says Dr. Elliott Norse, President of MCBI. "Never before ha= ve we seen an international, scientific effort to map out marine conservation=20 priorities at this scale." The book is to be released by the Commission on Environmental Cooperation= on=20 June 6, during Oceans Week. The associated map, B2B: A Blueprint for=20 Conservation from Baja California to the Bering Sea, illustrates the 28 P= CAs=20 in the context of existing marine protected areas. It also highlights th= ree=20 migratory species that are currently the focus of multi-national conserva= tion=20 efforts: the humpback whale, the pink-footed shearwater and the leatherba= ck=20 turtle. All three were chosen last year for the first North American=20 Conservation Action Plans, which are intended to establish a common=20 conservation approach across the continent to reduce threats, share exper= tise=20 and provide key information to the public and wildlife officials. The map and 132-page book are available upon request from CEC while suppl= ies=20 last. An online version of the book and map can be downloaded at www.mcbi= .org or www.cec.org. Marine Conservation Biology Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicat= ed to=20 advancing the science of marine conservation biology and promoting cooper= ation essential to protecting and recovering the Earth's biological integrity.= =20 Founded in 1996, it is headquartered in Redmond WA, and has offices in Gl= en=20 Ellen CA and Washington DC. Go to www.mcbi.org for more information on this and other MCBI projects,=20 publications and staff. -------------------- Sara Maxwell Conservation Scientist Marine Conservation Biology Institute 15805 NE 47th Court Redmond WA 98052 USA 425.883.8914 425.883.3017 (fax) www.mcbi.org=20 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:15:51 +0900 From: Tadamichi Morisaka Subject: New publications on whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin Dear Marmamers, I'd like to call your attention to new papers on whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). If you would like a pdf-copy, please send request to chaka(\)terra.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp Tadamichi MORISAKA, Masanori SHINOHARA, Fumio NAKAHARA, Tomonari AKAMATSU (2005): Geographic variations in the whistles among three Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin Tursiops aduncus populations in Japan. Fisheries Science, 71(3), 568 - 576. http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1444-2906.2005.01001.x Tadamichi MORISAKA, Masanori SHINOHARA, Fumio NAKAHARA, and Tomonari AKAMATSU. (2005) Effects of ambient noise on the whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin populations. Journal of Mammalogy, 86(3):541-546. http://www.asmjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-toc&issn=1545-1542 [Abstracts] Tadamichi MORISAKA, Masanori SHINOHARA, Fumio NAKAHARA, Tomonari AKAMATSU (2005) Geographic variations in the whistles among three Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin Tursiops aduncus populations in Japan. Fisheries Science, 71(3), 568 - 576. Abstract: Whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins from three populations in Japan were collected and analyzed quantitatively. Geographic variations in the whistles among populations were found. Significant differences in the whistles among years within each population were also found, but those differences could not explain whole differences among populations because some parameters of the whistles had more differences among populations than among years within each population. As changes with time in the whistles within each population might cause the geographic variations among populations, researchers should take the yearly change within populations into consideration when they study the geographic variation in the whistle of dolphins. Tadamichi MORISAKA, Masanori SHINOHARA, Fumio NAKAHARA, and Tomonari AKAMATSU. (2005) Effects of ambient noise on the whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin populations. Journal of Mammalogy, 86(3):541-546. Abstract: Communication among animals should use signals that are most efficient in their particular habitat. Here, we report data from 3 populations of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) in Japan that produce whistles transmitted efficiently through environmental ambient noise. We compared the characteristics of the ambient noise in the dolphins' habitats and the whistles produced. In habitats with less ambient noise, dolphins produced whistles at varying frequencies with greater modulations; when ambient noise was greater, dolphins produced whistles of lower frequencies with fewer frequency modulations. Examination of our results suggests that communication signals are adaptive and are selected to avoid the masking of signals and the attenuation of higher-frequency signals. Thus, ambient noise may drive the variation in whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin populations. NOTICE!!------------------------------------------- Kyoto Conference: A Comparative Discussion Delphinid and Primate Social Ecology http://ecol.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~chaka/DPSE/index.htm ------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tadamichi MORISAKA, Ph.D. Research fellow at Lab. of Animal Ecology, Department of Zoology, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University Kitashirakawa-oiwake, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8502, JAPAN Tel +81(75)7534077 Fax +81(75)7534100 chaka(\)terra.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp http://ecol.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~chaka/index.htm >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:15:25 -0700 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: correction My sincere apology to the authors. The correct reference on this paper is: KERR, KECIA A.; R.H. DEFRAN and GREGORY S. CAMPBELL. CARIBBEAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE 41(1):172-177. 2005. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Drowned Cayes, Belize: Group size, site fidelity and abundance. Dave David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:21:37 -0400 Reply-To: Marine Animal Lifeline From: Marine Animal Lifeline Subject: Marine Mammal Veterinary Technician Position Position Announcement Veterinary Technician The Marine Animal Lifeline, a non-profit marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center seeks a qualified candidate to fulfill a Veterinary Technician opening in the Animal Care Department. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and close when the position is filled. Responsibilities: The Veterinary Technician will assist in: providing day-to-day care of rehabilitating marine mammals; perform routine animal care procedures including blood draws, administration of medications and fluids, physical examinations, etc.; train and supervise volunteers; operate and maintain diagnostic equipment; ensure completion of medical records (including hard copy and computer files); assist in animal necropsies; monitor the 24-hour rescue hotline and coordinate responses; assist in maintaining the water filtration/life support systems, maintain the cleanliness of the facility; monitor inventory of all animal care related items; equipment maintenance; and facilities maintenance. Requirements: Marine Animal Lifeline is an extremely busy hospital, handling an average of 400 rescues per year. Summer work hours are long, fast paced, and physically demanding. Ideal candidate will have a current Registered Veterinary Technician License, or equivalent to, have worked in a paid position for 2 years as a veterinary technician (marine mammal veterinary technician preferred). Applicant must be able and willing to work long and flexible hours including weekends, holidays, occasional nights, and be available for 24-hour on-call status to provide after-hours care if needed. Applicant should be self-motivated, well organized, and posses strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Applicant must be able to work independently and within a team. Position requires good physical endurance and strength, with the ability to lift 50 pounds. Applicant must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in marine mammal stranding response and species identification of pinnipeds and cetaceans. Additionally, the applicant should have the ability to handle and restrain wild marine mammals ranging in size from 20 - 600 pounds Application materials: CV or resume 2 letters of reference and contact info If qualified, send your application material to: Gregory A. Jakush, Marine Animal Lifeline, P.O. Box 621, Portland, ME 04104 or email to gjakush(\)stranding.org. The Marine Animal Lifeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:54:44 -0500 From: Aldemaro Romero Subject: Inquiry on Portuguese Whaling book boundary="=====================_23135537==.ALT" --=====================_23135537==.ALT I have been trying to obtain a copy of an book titled "Baleeiros=20 portugueses na Am=E9rica" by Dias, Eduardo Mayone (1979). According to WorldCat, three U.S. libraries (CALIFORNIA STATE UNIV,=20 FULLERTON, UNIV OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, and UNIV OF WISCONSIN, MADISON)= =20 own that book. However, when contacted by my institution's Interlibrary=20 Loan Department all said that their copies were missing. I would like to know if any "marmer" owns or has access to that book. I am= =20 willing to pay reasonable photocopying/mailing costs. Thanks, Aldemaro Romero, Ph.D. Chair and Professor Department of Biological Sciences Arkansas State University P.O. Box 599 State University, AR 72467, USA Phone: (870) 972-3082 Facsimile: (870) 972-2638 aromero(\)astate.edu http://www.clt.astate.edu/aromero/=20 --=====================_23135537==.ALT I have been trying to obtain a copy of an book titled "Baleeiros portugueses na Am=E9rica" by Dias, Eduardo Mayone (1979).

According to WorldCat, three U.S. libraries (CALIFORNIA STATE UNIV, FULLERTON, UNIV OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, and UNIV OF WISCONSIN, MADISON) own that book. However, when contacted by my institution's Interlibrary Loan Department all said that their copies were missing.

I would like to know if any "marmer" owns or has access to that book. I am willing to pay reasonable photocopying/mailing=20 costs.

Thanks,
 

Aldemaro Romero, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Arkansas State University
P.O. Box 599
State University, AR 72467, USA
Phone: (870) 972-3082
Facsimile: (870) 972-2638
aromero(\)astate.edu
http://www.clt.astate.edu/aromero/ --=====================_23135537==.ALT-- ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:26:30 +0200 From: Delphis mdc Subject: volunteer positions needed boundary="----=_NextPart_000_00CF_01C571C6.FC9FC6C0" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00CF_01C571C6.FC9FC6C0 charset="iso-8859-1" DELPHIS MDC Delphis Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation Delphis MDC is a non profit organization dedicated to the conservation = and protection of cetaceans in Italy .It operates through scientific investigation , education and research. Since 1991 volunteers and = students have been invaluable in the collection, organization and research = analysis of data which are fundamental to our understanding and current knowledge = of the distribution and the ecology of these animals in the waters of = Ischia , Gulf of Naples , Italy. Publications of our research are available at www.delphimdc.org/en/publications.htm We are currently looking to fill volunteer positions for our 2005 field season , which runs from June to October. Our main focus is on a relic population unit of endangered short beaked common dolphins that spend summer months in the rich waters of the = island of Ischia , in a zone corresponding to the submarine canyon of Cuma. The study area is well known for its high pelagic biodiversity. The = region is also important for cetacean species, being described as a feeding = site for fin whales, feeding and breeding ground for striped and Risso's dolphins, and transient zone for nursery groups of sperm whales. Furthermore, the area has been listed in the last IUCN Cetacean Action = Plan as critical habitat for the endangered short beaked common dolphins. The research is in collaboration with: DHORN ZOOLOGICAL STATION (Ischia Laboratory) ASMS OCEAN CARE FEDERICO II UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES (Geology department) HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL MUSEO ZOOLOGICO (NAPLES) OCEANO MARE TETHYS RESEARCH INSTITUTE RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) MAIN PROJECT OBJECTIVES - examine the social structure of the population and assess the = production of calves - study the habitat use and distribution - estimate the impact on animals of both fishery operations and = recreational vessel traffic - study of the acoustic repertoire As a member of the research team students will learn and apply the principles of field research design as they participate in our ongoing = field studies.They will gain a personal understanding of conservation and = welfare issues, which drive our research activities Everyone who completes the programme will leave with an improved = knowledge in methods of digital photo-identification, improved techniques of = study of cetacean behaviour and bioacoustic, use of programmes and vehicles designated to the research , GIS, use of research instruments such a hydrophones,underwater cameras, GPS ect. The position will involve field data collection aboard our 17,70m research sailing boat. In short , a very rewarding experience in the introduction to whale and dolphin identification, data collection and wildlife viewing. The most important requrements for participants are enthusiasm , ability = and willingness to learn and work under sometimes difficult field = conditions, feel comfortable in working and living with other students of diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and sense of homour The cost for a week placement for 2005 starts from ? 710 ,with discount = for students and for longer placements. The price will include: full board , equipment and all associated costs during the stay, insurance. The price will not include : travel expenses ( flight to/from Naples , airport transfer - taxi or bus-, ferry to Ischia, usually 1h20m) CONTACT Students and /or volunteers interested in participating should provide = a brief resume including their studies/ background, personal details and interests, preferred dates of participation and contact our coordinator = for field positions, Lina Betone on email info(\)delphismdc.org ------=_NextPart_000_00CF_01C571C6.FC9FC6C0 charset="iso-8859-1"
DELPHIS = MDC
Delphis=20 Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation

Delphis MDC is a non profit=20 organization dedicated to the conservation and
protection of = cetaceans in=20 Italy .It operates through scientific
investigation , education and = research.=20 Since 1991 volunteers and students
have been invaluable in the = collection,=20 organization and research analysis
of data which are fundamental to = our=20 understanding and current knowledge of
the distribution and the = ecology of=20 these animals in the waters of Ischia ,
Gulf of Naples ,=20 Italy.
Publications of our research are available at
www.delphimdc.org/en/publications.htm
We are currently looking to fill volunteer = positions for=20 our 2005 field
season , which runs from June to October.
Our main = focus is=20 on a relic population unit of endangered short beaked
common dolphins = that=20 spend summer months in the rich waters of the island of
Ischia , in a = zone=20 corresponding to the submarine canyon of Cuma.
The study area is well = known=20 for its high pelagic biodiversity. The region
is also important for = cetacean=20 species, being described as a feeding site
for fin whales, feeding = and=20 breeding ground for striped and Risso=92s
dolphins, and transient = zone for=20 nursery groups of sperm whales.
Furthermore, the area has been listed = in the=20 last IUCN Cetacean Action Plan
as critical habitat for the endangered = short=20 beaked common dolphins.
The research is in collaboration = with:

DHORN=20 ZOOLOGICAL STATION (Ischia Laboratory)
ASMS OCEAN CARE
FEDERICO II = UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES (Geology department)
HUMANE SOCIETY=20 INTERNATIONAL
MUSEO ZOOLOGICO (NAPLES)
OCEANO MARE
TETHYS = RESEARCH=20 INSTITUTE
RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to=20 Animals)


MAIN PROJECT OBJECTIVES

- examine the social=20 structure of the population and assess the production
of calves
- = study=20 the habitat use and distribution
- estimate the impact on animals of = both=20 fishery operations and recreational
vessel traffic
- study of the = acoustic=20 repertoire

As a member of the  research team students will = learn and=20 apply the
principles of field research design as they participate in = our=20 ongoing field
studies.They will gain a personal understanding of = conservation=20 and welfare
issues, which drive our research activities
Everyone = who=20 completes the programme will leave  with an improved = knowledge
in =20 methods of digital photo-identification, improved techniques of = study
of=20 cetacean behaviour and bioacoustic, use of programmes and = vehicles
designated=20 to the research , GIS, use of research instruments such=20 a
hydrophones,underwater cameras, GPS ect. The position will involve=20 field
data collection aboard our 17,70m research sailing boat.
In = short ,=20 a very rewarding experience in the introduction to whale and
dolphin=20 identification, data collection and wildlife viewing.

The most = important=20 requrements for participants are enthusiasm , ability and
willingness = to=20 learn and work under sometimes difficult field conditions,
feel = comfortable=20 in working and living with other students of diverse
nationalities = and=20 backgrounds, and  sense of homour

The cost for a week = placement for=20 2005 starts  from =80 710 ,with discount for
students and for = longer=20 placements.
The price will include: full board , equipment and all = associated=20 costs
during the stay, insurance.
The price will not include : = travel=20 expenses ( flight to/from Naples ,
airport transfer =96 taxi or bus-, = ferry to=20 Ischia, usually 1h20m)


CONTACT
Students and /or volunteers = interested in participating should  provide a
brief resume = including=20 their studies/ background, personal details and
interests, preferred = dates of=20 participation and contact  our coordinator for
field positions, = Lina=20 Betone on email  info(\)delphismdc.org








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------=_NextPart_000_00CF_01C571C6.FC9FC6C0-- ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:05:25 -0700 From: Phillip Clapham Subject: Nature Commentary on Japanese scientific whaling ------ The following was published in today's issue of Nature: Commentary Nature 435, 883-884 (16 June 2005) Japan's whaling plan under scrutiny Nicholas J. Gales, Toshio Kasuya, Phillip J. Clapham and Robert L.=20 Brownell, Jr Useful science or unregulated commercial whaling? Nicholas J. Gales,=20 Toshio Kasuya, Phillip J. Clapham and Robert L. Brownell Jr consider=20 the scientific merits of Japan's whaling activities. Eighteen years after initiating scientific whaling in Antarctic waters,=20 Japan presented a new and more ambitious programme to the International=20 Whaling Commission (IWC); the proposal was made in early June during=20 the IWC's annual meeting in Ulsan, Korea. Japan now wishes to more than=20 double its annual catch of Antarctic minke whales (from about 440 to=20 935), and to expand lethal sampling to include an additional yearly=20 take of 50 humpback and 50 fin whales. Unlike catches for commercial=20 whaling, scientific catches are unregulated. Since 1987, Japan has=20 taken some 6,800 minke whales from Antarctic waters, despite on-going=20 criticism of the relevance and direction of Japan's research. The IWC was set up to regulate commercial whaling and to conserve whale=20 populations, under the authority of the 1946 International Convention=20 for the Regulation of Whaling. Following a well-documented failure of=20 management that led to the collapse of most global whale populations,=20 the IWC set a zero quota for commercial whaling (the moratorium). This=20 was made effective from 1986. Norway, the former Soviet Union and Japan=20 initially objected to the moratorium, but Japan withdrew its objection=20 and ceased commercial whaling in 1988. Scientific whaling occurs under Article VIII of the convention, whereby=20 each member nation can grant its nationals a permit to take whales for=20 scientific purposes. Unlike the international regulations on commercial=20 and aboriginal/subsistence whaling, the objectives of the research and=20 the number of whales to be killed for scientific purposes are set=20 unilaterally by the member nation. Although the Scientific Committee=20 (SC) of the IWC provides expert assessment of national research plans,=20 the nations carrying out scientific whaling are not obliged to modify=20 their research. The first phase of Japan's scientific whaling commenced in the 1987−= ;88=20 Antarctic season. In 1994, Japan also began scientific whaling=20 operations in the western North Pacific, originally targeting minke=20 whales, but subsequently expanding its catches to include Bryde's=20 whales, sei whales and sperm whales. Since 1987, Japan has taken=20 approximately 7,900 minke whales, 243 Bryde's whales, 140 sei whales=20 and 38 sperm whales for scientific purposes. By contrast, 840 whales=20 were killed globally by Japan for scientific research between 1954 and=20 the moratorium. Together, all other nations have killed about 2,100=20 whales for scientific research since 1952. Japan's expanded programme=20 will result in annual catches that are more than half the total=20 cumulative catches for scientific research by all nations in the past=20 half-century. Such takes differ little in scale from commercial=20 whaling, and must be justified by an adequate scientific rationale. Conflicting opinion The lethal sampling of whales for scientific research is extremely=20 controversial1, 2, 3, 4. Many SC members (ourselves included) have=20 consistently complained that such catches do not have sufficient=20 scientific basis. The strongest scientific argument in favour of lethal=20 sampling =97 the collection of genetic samples for determining population= =20 structure =97 could be conducted far more efficiently using non-lethal=20 biopsy techniques. At the IWC meeting this month, a paper signed by 63=20 scientists representing 16 out of 30 national delegations contested the=20 scientific claims of the Japanese proposal. The tragedy for the scientists involved in the debate on scientific=20 whaling is that they are labelled as either pro- or anti-whalers. This=20 impugns objectivity and relegates any discussion to polarized politics.=20 As long as the whale catches remained small, the consequences of this=20 gridlock were limited to political frustration. But with Japan's=20 proposed escalation in the number of species and individual whales to=20 be sampled, and without any regulatory process to manage these catches,=20 the consequences for whale populations may well be more serious. A 1997 IWC review of Japan's scientific whaling reported that the=20 research conducted failed to meet its stated objectives and that the=20 data derived were "not required for management". Even today, the=20 programme's publication record is very poor for an 18-year research=20 endeavour of this size. Very few peer-reviewed papers have come from=20 the Japanese programme, none has been published in the IWC's management- focused Journal of Cetacean Research and Management, and only one (on=20 stock structure) is relevant to the scientific parameters used for=20 species management. A further criticism by SC members is that Japan's scientific whaling=20 occurs within the IWC's Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary where commercial=20 whaling was specifically prohibited (so that scientists could study=20 populations not subject to whaling). However, repeated calls by the IWC=20 to Japan to halt its scientific whaling activities have had no effect. At this year's IWC meeting, SC members were asked to provide an=20 objective scientific assessment of Japan's new whaling proposal. This=20 was to be done without the benefit of an independent review of Japan's=20 previous 18 years of Antarctic scientific whaling, and with the=20 knowledge that there is no mechanism in the convention to ensure that=20 Japan responds to any review process. Looking back Japan intends to proceed with its expanded whaling programme before an=20 independent review is completed (scheduled for late 2006). So it is=20 important to examine how this second phase of whaling differs from the=20 first 18-year phase, and how realistic or relevant Japan's new=20 objectives are. Although there is no time limit to this second phase,=20 in an equivalent 18-year period Japan can be expected to take about=20 17,000 minke whales, 820 fin whales and 800 humpback whales from the=20 Southern Ocean. This will be in addition to increased catches in the=20 western North Pacific. During its first 18-year phase of whaling, Japan's main scientific=20 objective in the Antarctic was to improve estimates of minke whale=20 population parameters (such as age-specific mortality rates), which,=20 Japanese scientists argued, were needed for effective management of the=20 whales. Yet previous IWC management failures have been attributed to=20 problems with such data3, and procedures no longer require it. Despite=20 this, Japan continues to include this objective in its plans. A notable=20 addition to Japan's aims is to manipulate the ecosystem through=20 selective culling of certain species, with the explicit intention of=20 reducing interspecific competition and thus promoting population growth=20 in the most economically valuable species (such as blue whales). At the heart of Japan's new proposal is their hypothesis that whales=20 are competing directly for a limited res-ource (krill). Ignoring the=20 fact that current whale populations, and thus their collective=20 consumption of prey, remain at fractions of pre-whaling levels, Japan=20 postulates that the recovery of depleted blue whales will be negatively=20 affected by population increases of humpback, fin and minke whales=20 (although data on abundance and population trends for all species are=20 highly uncertain or non-existent). This hypothesis has been proposed=20 using primarily unreviewed and unpublished data collected during the=20 first 18-year phase of scientific whaling. Moreover, Japan proposes=20 using a crude ecosystem approach to examine this hypothesis. This=20 includes constructing simplistic models of competition among whale=20 species, and inadequately measuring other components of the Southern=20 Ocean ecosystem including krill abundance and habitat features. A better understanding of the Southern Ocean ecosystem is critical to=20 considerations far beyond the management of whales. Oceanography, and=20 studies addressing climate change and fishery management have led to a=20 series of successful multi-disciplinary, multi-national collaborations.=20 The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources=20 (CCAMLR), to which Japan is a signatory, applies an ecosystem approach=20 to the conservation and rational use of the Southern Ocean's living=20 resources (primarily krill and fish). To this end, CCAMLR's members=20 have a strong history of ecosystem research, and of developing=20 ecosystem models. Studying the biomass and dynamics of krill and krill=20 predator populations (including whales, the data on which come from the=20 IWC) are within the mandate of CCAMLR. In contrast, Japan's proposal to=20 unilaterally conduct its whale-focused ecosystem-scale research,=20 isolate it from the benefits of multi-disciplinary scientific input and=20 collaboration. >From a conservation perspective, Japan's planned catches of humpback=20 and fin whales in the Southern Ocean are particularly worrying.=20 Humpback whales are listed internationally as vulnerable and fin whales=20 as endangered =97 heavy exploitation in the twentieth century saw total=20 Southern Hemisphere catches of 723,000 fin whales and 197,000=20 humpbacks. The species have been protected from any form of legal=20 whaling in this hemisphere since 1966 (humpbacks) and 1985 (fin whales). Very little is known about the status of fin whales in the Southern=20 Ocean. But some of the humpback whales feeding where Japan intends to=20 conduct whaling come from small, highly depleted populations that breed=20 in the tropical South Pacific. Because gunners on catcher boats cannot=20 know the population from which a particular whale is taken, catches in=20 these regions could have disastrous effects in terms of stock recovery=20 for these populations. Up for review It is time for the IWC to review the provisions of the International=20 Convention under which scientific whaling permits are issued. Science=20 is stipulated as the basis of management procedures within the IWC. But=20 the lack of a science-based regulatory process to manage scientific=20 whaling, and the escalation of this whaling to commercial scales on the=20 basis of poorly established and controversial scientific claims,=20 challenge the idea that the IWC can deliver a robust framework for=20 whale conservation or a sustainable whaling industry. The SC must be given a real role in determining the IWC's scientific=20 needs, the best methods to achieve these needs, and what risks such=20 research might pose to the conservation of whale populations. The=20 minimum regulations applied to any proposed lethal catches made for=20 scientific purposes, should they be accepted by the SC, must equal=20 those applied to commercial whaling. Furthermore, if commercial whaling=20 resumes, any lethal catches must be part of future national quotas. Japan's scientific whaling programme yields considerable annual revenue=20 from the commercial sale of whale meat, estimated at US$50 million=20 earlier this decade; this will rise considerably as catches increase.=20 The Japanese government provides annual subsidies of some further US$10=20 million for cetacean research. These revenues are invested in the=20 maintenance and operation of the catcher/processor vessels in addition=20 to the Japanese Institute of Cetacean Research that conducts the=20 science associated with scientific whaling. The risk for Japan is that=20 dependence upon these revenues could drive its quotas for scientific=20 whaling, yet leave the real scientific questions unaddressed. References Brownell, R. L., Tillman, M. F., Notarbartolo di Sciara, G., Berggren,=20 P. & Read, A. J. Science 290, 1696 (2000).=20 Nagasaki, F. Nature 344, 189−190 (1990).=20 de la Mare, W. K. Nature 345, 771 (1990). Normile, D. Science 289, 2264−2265 (2000).=20 -- Phillip J. Clapham, Ph.D. Alaska Fisheries Science Center National Marine Mammal Laboratory 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 4 Seattle, WA 98115 tel (206) 526-4037 fax (206) 526-6615 email: phillip.clapham(\)noaa.gov ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 20:43:33 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: INWR NEWSLETTER JUNE 2005 (fwd) From: Cindy Mason INWR NEWSLETTER Digest Number 30 June 2005 ISSN 1192-3539 Editorial The Digest continues to provide news on whaling research to researchers and libraries in many countries, and we appreciate hearing from researchers regarding the work they are doing in diverse study areas. We aim to publish information on whaling research carried out in the social sciences, history, archeology and law, and in other relevant fields (such as, e.g., the performing and graphic arts). A glance at this issue of the Digest indicates that research on whaling in diverse research fields continues, published and communicated at whaling symposia and workshops, and that whaling and whale cultures continue in various countries and provide opportunities today for those wanting to study in situ whaling. Readers are reminded that the INWR Website, contains further information on whaling and whaling research, and useful links to other whaling research websites LITTLE DIOMEDE ISLANDERS LAND SEASON'S FIRST BOWHEAD The first whale of the Alaskan 2005 bowhead season was successfully hunted by Thomas Mendalook Jr. and his crew about two km off Little Diomede Island in the Bering Sea on April 19. The Mendalook crew, consisting of Thomas Jr. and Chuckie Mendalook and Patrick Soolook, hunting in a 5.5 metre skiff, harpooned the 10 metre bowhead at 11 pm after several hours of searching. Most of the 140 islanders assisted in hauling the 10 metre bowhead ashore at a landing site a short distance from the village. Little Diomede is the smallest Alaskan whaling village, and the last to receive a bowhead quota from the Alaska Eskimo Whaling village a little over a decade ago. In 1999, Thomas Mendalook Jr's crew successfully hunted the first bowhead taken by the Little Diomede community under the IWC quota system. Prior to 1999, the previous bowhead was landed by Little Diomede hunters in 1937, although a bowhead was struck but not landed in 1953. The interruption in bowhead hunting at Little Diomede variously resulted from the small size of the community (until quite recently, less than 100 residents) and lack of access to the best whaling grounds (in Soviet Union waters) during the Cold War when the international border was closed. MAKAH TRIBE PURSUES RIGHT TO HUNT On February 14 2005, the Makah Indian tribe of Washington State filed an application with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requesting a waiver of the take moratorium under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for a ceremonial and subsistence harvest of up to 20 gray whales in any 5-year period. The filing of this application is the result of a series of federal court rulings in a lawsuit filed by the Fund for Animals and the Humane Society of the United States on January 10, 2002. The most recent court decision on June 7, 2004 left the Makah with two alternatives: (1) comply with the court decision by (a) preparing a full environmental impact statement (EIS) and (b) seek either a permit or a permit waiver under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for taking a quota of gray whales; or (2) appeal the court decision to the US Supreme Court. After carefully considering their options, the Makah decided against an appeal before the Supreme Court, because of the risk of an adverse decision that could damage Indian treaty rights in general. The Makah and the federal government now have two major steps to complete before whaling can recommence. One step is to prepare a full EIS; the federal government has already begun that task. The other step is to seek a waiver under the MMPA, and as mentioned above, this was commenced on February 14, 2005. In their application for a waiver, the Makah contend that the 1972 MMPA does not abrogate their 1855 treaty right to whale. The request for a waiver appears to be further supported by the fact that the biological criteria for seeking a waiver of the MMPA are satisfied, since the gray whale population has fully recovered and is no longer endangered. However, the public review process for both the EIS and the request for the MMPA waiver are expected to be lengthy and contentious, given the intense opposition by anti-whaling groups to any hunting. NUNAVUT HUNTERS PREPARE FOR SUMMER BOWHEAD HUNT The Inuit community of Repulse Bay, in NW Hudson Bay, Nunavut Territory, has signed an agreement with the Canadian federal government to undertake a bowhead hunt in early August. A local organizing committee will select whaling captains for the hunt. Under the terms of the 1993 Nunavut land claim agreement, the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) shall establish a total allowable harvest of at least one bowhead whale considering the results of the [Inuit Bowhead Knowledge] study and other information as may be available to it. A 2004 bowhead conservation strategy, required under Canada's Species at Risk Act, and prepared by the NWMB and WWF-Canada, concluded that a continuing bowhead hunt following the best scientific advice would not compromise the recovery of Eastern Arctic bowhead. Since that report was completed, Fisheries and Oceans Canada have completed population surveys and estimate Eastern Arctic bowhead whale numbers may be ten times larger than has been conventionally accepted since 1982. The NWMB has authorized bowhead hunts in 1996 (Repulse Bay), 1998 (Pangnirtung), 2000 (Coral Harbour), and 2002 (Igloolik/Hall Beach). JAPAN COMPLETES 18 YEARS OF ANTARCTIC WHALE RESEARCH At the end of March 2005, Japan's whale research vessels returned to port after completing the final year of an 18-year research program in the Antarctic. In 1982, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) adopted the moratorium on commercial whaling on the grounds of insufficient scientific knowledge of whales. In order to remove the scientific uncertainties and pave the way for the resumption of sustainable commercial whaling, Japan began the Japanese Whale Research Program under Special Permit in the Antarctic (JARPA), conducted under Article VIII of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling. The Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary and the IWC moratorium apply only to commercial whaling, and do not affect taking whales for scientific research purposes under permits issued by national governments. The 18 years of research has provided information on various biological characteristics, including natural mortality and changes in the age of maturity of minke whales, and various factors necessary for whale management under a sustainable commercial whaling regime. Also studied were major baleen whale population changes, including a surprisingly rapid growth in the abundance of fin and humpback whales and a possible slowing rate of growth in the minke whale population. Results of the research program have been submitted to the Scientific Committee of the IWC every year, and are relevant for establishing a new and improved management system for whales, based on the ecosystem approach, which will allow for conservation, recovery of depleted species and sustainable use of some whale stocks. Japan's whale research program has involved non-lethal research, such as sighting surveys and biopsy sampling, as well as research that requires taking minke whales. The IWC's Scientific Committee, when reviewing the results of the program at its half way point in 1997, commended both the quality and quantity of data. The Committee noted that the program has provided considerable data for improving the management of Antarctic minke whales. The Committee also noted that using only non-lethal means to obtain this information was unlikely to be successful in the Antarctic. The international whaling convention requires the by-products of the research be processed and not wasted; income from the sale of by-products of the research sampling has help fund the research. WHALE MEAT CONSUMPTION IN KOREA Korea consumes 150 tons of whale meat annually, 80 percent of which is consumed in the city of Ulsan, where the 57th International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting will be held in May 2005. Half of the 50 whale meat restaurants in Korea are located in Ulsan, with a further ten whale meat restaurants located in Busan, ten in North Gyeongsang Province, and five in Seoul. Whale processing has decreased over the past three years, from 84 whales in 2002, 64 in 2003, and 57 in 2004. About 80 percent of whales are taken as by-catch in fishing nets in the East Sea. About fives whales are taken every year, mainly between April and June, in waters close to Ulsan, the main Korea whaling base, which hosts a popular whaling festival each year. 29th WHALING HISTORY SYMPOSIUM The Annual Whaling History Symposium, formerly organized and hosted by the Kendall Whaling Museum, is now held under the auspices of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The 29th symposium was held October 16-17, 2004 and featured the following speakers and topics: 'Hawaiian Crossroads', Mary Malloy (USA) and a related paper on ongoing research on Native Hawaiian involvement in Yankee whaling was provided by Susan Lebo (USA); Revisiting the Whalemen's Natural History, D. Graham Burnett (USA); Whaling in the German Democratic Republic: consumption of whale meat caught by a state-owned fishing fleet behind the Iron Curtain, 1950s to 1980s, Ingo Heidbrink (Germany); =93The Whaleman Statue; or a tempest in a trypot, Rudolf Riefstahl (USA); The Mormon voyage of the whaleship Timoleo: the launching of Latter-Day Saint missionary work in the Pacific, Fred E. Woods (USA); Standing in Whale Alley, Robert Lloyd Webb (USA). A paper, Reading history in DNA: genetic diversity and whale abundances in the North Atlantic by Joseph Roman (USA) was followed by opposing views about this controversial methodology provided by Tim Smith (USA) and Randall R. Reeves (Canada). A personal view on the international regulation of whaling was provided by Ray Gambell (UK), who was the 2004 recipient of the museum's prestigious L. Byrne Waterman Award. Further information on the symposium is provided in the Fall 2004 issue of the museum's newsletter, The Bulletin from Johnny Cake Hill. WHALING AND HISTORY SYMPOSIUM The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord, Norway, will hold its Second Symposium on Whaling and History on 8-10 September 2005. The symposium is arranged around four themes: People, Economics, Ecology & Resource Management, and Opposition to Whaling. Speakers and topics include: Bj rn Basberg, Trends in history research after 1970; Gunnar Thorvaldsen, 19th century whalers and families according to the North Atlantic Population Project; Kjell Ivar Berger, The establishment of three whale factories in Norway 1925-1971, Steinshamn, Hestnes and Skjelnan. Their influence on settlement, economy and family life; Dag I. B rresen, The Black Book of 1913 the use of blacklisting as a method of disciplining whaling employees; Robert Burton, Skackelton and Norwegians; Robert Headland, Whalers and explorers; logistical assistance provided to people whose work and indeed survival depended on whalers; J. Guzman-Gutierrez, The 20 years of the Norwegian-Chilean Station at Deception Island; Robert Lalla, Farmers in the Antarctic; Berit Drejer, Aukra Hval, Fors ksdrift and the M Investigations; Louwrens Hacquebord, The impact of three centuries of whaling on the arctic ecosystem of Spitsbergen; Dorete Bloch, The traditional Faroese pilot whaling; Christina Lockyer, Cetacean feeding, growth and energetics in relation to the marine ecosystem implications for management?; Arne Bj rge, Are whales subject to management under the Ecosystem Approach?; Tim D. Smith, Estimating 19th century whale catches: a basis for management; Sigrid Alvestad, Opposition to whaling in Scotland and North-Ireland; Klaus Barthelmess, An international campaign against whaling and sealing before World War One; Jan Erik Ringstad, The price he paid Bjarne Aagaard and his crusade against pelagic whaling in the late 1920s; Halvard P. Johansen, The opposition to whaling arguments and ethics. For more information contact Jan Erik Ringstad RESEARCH ON INDIGENOUS USE AND MANAGEMENT OF WHALES The Japanese National Museum of Ethnology initiated a research project focused upon use and management of local marine resources in the Arctic, North Pacific, Northeast, East, and Southeast Asia and Oceania. This research resulted in a number of Japanese-language publications (Akimichi and Kishigami 2002; Kishigami 2001, 2002, in PUBLICATIONS, below). In December 2002 an international symposium was held in Osaka, and a resulting English-language volume has recently been published. Included are the following papers dealing with whaling: J.M. Savelle 2005. The development of indigenous whaling: prehistoric and historic contexts. pp. 53-58. M.M.R. Freeman 2005. Just one more time before I die: securing the relationship between Inuit and whales in the arctic regions. pp. 59-76. R.H. Barnes 2005. Indigenous use and management of whales and other marine resources in East Flores and Lembata, Indonesia. pp. 77-86. H. Hamaguchi 2005. Use and management of humpback whales in Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. pp. 87-100. M. Iwasaki-Goodman 2005. Resource management for the next generation: co-management of fishery resources in the Western Canadian Arctic region. pp. 101-120. N. Kishigami 2005. Co-management of beluga whales in Nunavut (Arctic Quebec), Canada. pp. 121-144. K. Ohmagari 2005. Whaling conflicts: the international debate. pp. 145-178. M. Nuttall 2005. Inuit, marine resources and climate change: risk and resilience in a changing arctic. pp. 409-426. PUBLICATIONS Ainana, A.I., S.A. Blokhin, R.G. Borodin, V.M. Yetylin, O.V. Yetylina, E.V Zdor, G.M. Zelensky, D.N. Litovka, V.V. Melnikov, L.L. Solovenchuk, N.G. Shevchencho 2002. A feasibility study for the harvest of gray and bowhead whales to meet the cultural, traditional and nutritional requirements of the indigenous peoples of Chukotka for the years 2003-2007. Department of Agriculture, Food and Trade, Chukchi Autonomous Region, Anadyr. 32 pp. [In Russian]. Akimichi, Toyomi and Nobuhiro Kishigami (eds) 2002. Troubled Waters: Anthropology of Marine Resource Management. Kyoto: Jinbunnshoin (In Japanese). Basberg, Bj rn L. 2004. The Shore Whaling Stations at South Georgia. A Study in Antarctic Industrial Archaeology. Oslo: Novus Forlag, 226 pp., illustrated, hardcover. ISBN 82-7099-394-8. NOK 298, 37 Euros. . Bronshtein, Mikhail M., Irina L. Karakhan & Jury A. Shirokov: Resnaja kosti Uelenja. Narodnoje iskusstvo chukotki. Bone carving in Uelen. The folk art of Chukchi Peninsula. Moscow: Svyatigor, 2002. 100 pp., illus., br., A4. ISBN 5-93189-004-1. Douma, Annie (ed): De dood voor ogen ziende =85 dagverhaal vn het verongelukken van het galjootschip Harlingen in Straat Davis. De tocht van de equipage met sloepen over en langs het ijs en de overwintering in het noordelijk gedeelte van Groenland door de commandeur Klaas Hoekstra van Texel. Met een kaart van Straat Davis. Hertaald door Annie Douma. Harlingen: Flevodruk, 2005. 80 pp., illus., softcover. ISBN 90-70886-00-6. Drivenes, Einar-Arne, & Harald Dag J lle (eds.): Norsk polarhistorie, III: Rikdommene. Oslo: Gyldendal, 2004. 597 pp., illus., hardcover, dj. NOK 595,- {This 3rd volume of the Norwegian Polar History deals with whaling and sealing] Corkeron, P.J. 2004. Fishery management and culling. Science 306, December 10, pp. 1891-1892. Friesen, T. Max 2004. Kitigaaryuit: A portrait of the Mackenzie Inuit in the 1800s, based on the journals of Isaac O. Stringer. Arctic Anthropology 41(2):222-237. Furukawa, Kaoru 2004. Thank you whales! Whaling and the Japanese love for animals. Isana 30:3-6. (In Japanese: Isana 30:1-2). Gerber, Leah R, K.David Hyerbach and Mark A. Zacharias 2005. Do the largest protected areas conserve whales or whalers? Science 307(5709):535-526. Henke, Janice S. 2004. The future of sustainable use in the globalization environment. Isana 30:18-21 (In Japanese: Isana 30:15-17). Ishii, Takashi 2004. Thank you whales. I pray for your souls. Isana 30:10-14 (In Japanese: Isana 30:7-9). Kemper, C. M., A. Flaherty, S.E. Gibbs, M. Hill, M. Long and R. W. Byard 2005. Cetacean captures, strandings and mortalities in South Australia 1881-2000 with special reference to human interactions. Australian Mammalogy 27(1):37-47. Kishigami, Nobuhiro, editor. 2002. Indigenous Use and Management of Marine Resources. Osaka: National Museum of Ethnology (In Japanese). Kishigami, Nobuhiro, editor. 2003. An Anthropological Study of Use and Management of Marine Resources. Osaka: National Museum of Ethnology (In Japanese). Kishigami, Nobuhiro and James M. Savelle, editors. 2005. Indigenous Use and Management of Marine Resources. Senri Ethnological Series No. 67, pp. 1 - 455. Osaka: National Museum of Ethnology. Knudsen, S. K. 2005. A review of the criteria used to assess insensibility and death in hunted whales compared to other species. Veterinary Journal 169(1):42-59. Komatsu, Masayuki 2005 (translated by Shigeko Misaki). Discovering Whales around Tokyo Bay. Tokyo: The Japan Times. 110 pp., illus., maps. ISBN 4-7890-1193-3. =A51800 Koslov, A. 2004. Impact of economic changes on the diet of Chukotka natives. International Journal of Circumpolar Health 63:235-242 Linnman, Paul: The exploding whale and other remarkable stories from the Evening News. Portland, OR: WestWind Press, 2003. 224 pp., illus., softcover. Monks, Gregory G. editor. 2004. The Exploitation and Cultural Importance of Sea Mammals. Oxford, U.K.: Oxbox Books. 192 pp., illus. Hardcover. ISBN 1842171-267. =A340, US$80. Podgainy, V., G. Vershubsky and M. Kozlova 2001. Marine hunting in the Chukchi Automous Region in the year 2000. Some results of traditional harvest of marine mammals. Department of Agriculture, Food and Trade, Chukchi Automonous Region, Anadyr. 24 pp. [In Russian] Rastogi, Toolika, Moira W. Brown, Brenna A. McLeod, Timothy R. Frasier, Robert Grenier, Stephen L. Cumbaa, Jeya Nadarajah, and Bradley N. White 2004. Genetic analysis of 16th-century whale bones prompts a revision of the impact of Basque whaling on right and bowhead whales in the western North Atlantic. Canadian Journal of Zoology 82(10): 1647-1654. Redman, Nicholas 2004.Whales=92 Bones of the British Isles. n.p. Teddington: Redman Publishing. xxii + 417 pp., illus., maps, hardcover. ISBN 0-9545800-0-1. =A330.00. Order from: Nicholas Redman, 237 Harrowdene Gardens, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 ODP, UK. Reeves, Randall R. and Susan E. Cosens 2003. Historical population characteristics of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) in Hudson Bay. Arctic 56(3):283-292. Renker, A.M. 2002. Whale hunting and the Makah Tribe: A needs statement. International Whaling Commission Report IWC/54/AS2. Savelle, James M. and Allen P. McCartney 2002. Prehistoric gray whale harvesting in the Bering Strait and Chukchi Sea Regions of Alaska: a zooarchaeological assessment. In Don E. Dumond and Richard L. Bland (eds), Archaeology in the Bering Strait Region: Research on Two Continents. University of Oregon Anthropological Papers 59:307-318. Savelle, James M. and Junko Habu 2004. A processual investigation of a Thule whale bone house, Somerset Island, Arctic Canada. Arctic Anthropology 41(2):204-221. Stone, Ian R. 2005. Hunting marine mammals for profit and sport: H.J. Snow in the Kuril Islands and the North Pacific, 1873-96. Polar Record 41(1):47-55. Williams, T.M., J.A. Estes, D.F. Doak, and A.M. Springer2004.Killer [whale] appetites: assessing the role of predators in ecological communities.Ecology 85(12): 3373-3384. International Network for Whaling Research www.ualberta.ca/~inwr/inwr.html Editor: Associate Editors Milton Freeman Klaus Barthelmess Louwrens Hacqueboard Edmonton, Canada Cologne, Germany Groningen, Netherlands Tel: 1-780-492-4682 Tel: 49-221-740-5790 Tel: 31-50-363-6834 Fax: 1-780-492-1153 Fax: 49-221-740-5791 Fax: 31-50-3634900 miton.freeman(\)ualberta.ca kbarthval(\)gmx.de hacquebr(\)let.rug.nl ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:39:19 +0100 From: Harun Guclusoy Subject: Publication on Status of the Mediterranean monk seal in Turkey ------ The following paper has recently been published. Pdfs are available upon request from harun.guclusoy(\)deu.edu.tr=20 G=FC=E7l=FCsoy, H., Kira=E7, C.O., Veryeri, N.O., Savas, Y. 2004. Status of the Mediterranean Monk Seal, Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779) in the Coastal Waters of Turkey. E.U. Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences 21 (3-4): 201-210. Abstract: In this study, the distribution, status, habitats and threats upon the monk seals along the Turkish coasts were examined. The results were obtained through surveys based mainly on the information gathered from local fishermen and expeditions, both from land and sea, to explore coastlines offering potential seal caves. Sightings data collected between 1994 and 1998 were used in this paper. The data obtained during the study reveals a discontinuous distribution pattern of Monachus monachus along Turkish coasts. The number of seals living in the studied area was estimated to be approximately 104. 17 pupping and 22 dead seal records were obtained between 1994 and 2002. The main threats to M. monachus were found to be habitat destruction, deliberate killing, entanglement in fishing gear, overfishing and illegal fishing resulting in the depletion of fish stocks. Harun Guclusoy Research Assistant Dokuz Eylul University=20 Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology Baku Bulvari, 32, 35340, Inciralti Izmir / Turkey E-mail: harun.guclusoy(\)deu.edu.tr =09 =09 =09 ___________________________________________________________=20 Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voic= email http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:30:00 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: PhD student needed in NZ (fwd) Maui's dolphin, the North Island subspecies of New Zealand's Hector's dolphin, is possibly the rarest of all marine mammals. Much of their open-coast range is now gillnet-free, but gillnets are still intensively used in the west coast harbours. How much of a risk this presents is unknown. Hence, we are seeking a PhD student to work on this and other conservation oriented questions. The main tool will be acoustic monitoring with PODs (autonomous click detectors). The student would be encouraged to expand the project to suit his/her interests, investigating other aspects of Maui's dolphin ecology and/or Hector's dolphin distribution and acoustic behaviour in the South Island. Fieldwork will be based from Auckland, away from our lab at Otago University. For that reason the successful applicant will need to be independent, practical and highly motivated. S/he will need experience in marine mammal research, previous experience with acoustics, an excellent academic record, and be a confident diver. Skills in handling small boats would be a distinct advantage. Basic research costs are already covered with grants in hand. There is no stipend, though raising money for one might be possible. Overseas PhD students now pay only domestic fees at Otago University (c. NZ$5000 pa). Please apply by email with a letter of interest and CV to Dr Steve Dawson, steve.dawson(\)stonebow.otago.ac.nz. Please entitle your CV "yournameCV.doc". -- __________ Dr Steve Dawson Senior Lecturer Trustee: New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust Department of Marine Science, Otago University P.O. Box 56, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand Street address: 310 Castle Street, Dunedin email: steve.dawson(\)stonebow.otago.ac.nz ph: (03) 479-7468 Fax: (03) 479-8336 Mobile: (021) 206-4110 Home: (03) 476-0080 Websites Marine Science Department www.otago.ac.nz/marinescience/ Marine Mammal Research group www.otago.ac.nz/marinescience/mammals/home.htm NZ Whale and Dolphin Trust http://nzwhaledolphintrust.tripod.com/home/ ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:37:05 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: job opening in whale acoustic monitoring (fwd) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Title: Acoustics Technology Developer Rank: Post-Doctoral Research Associate OR Faculty Research Assistant Salary: $38,160-$45,000 depending upon experience and degree Start Date: August 2005 This 9-month, full-time, fixed-term appointment is through the Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies in support of a project on passive acoustic monitoring of large whales under the direction of Dr. David Mellinger. Reappointment is at the discretion of the CIMRS Director. QUALIFICATIONS: Required - Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in science, engineering, or related disciplines. (Individuals with a Ph.D. will be appointed at the Research Associate rank; individuals with a M.S. or B.S. will be appointed at Faculty Research Assistant rank) - Familiarity with Unix and Windows operating systems. - At least three years experience using C or C++ language and at least one year of object-oriented programming in C++ or another object-oriented language. - Ability to present results at regional and international meetings. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in the following areas: - Digital signal processing, preferably audio signal processing - Working within a research environment and with other research teams - Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity TO APPLY: For full consideration apply by July 15, 2005. Send letter of interest, resume with names, addresses and telephone number of three academic or employment references to: Jessica Waddell, OSU Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365 or email Jessica.Waddell(\)oregonstate.edu. Questions regarding the position may be sent to David.Mellinger(\)oregonstate.edu. Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to needs of dual career couples. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:39:21 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Volunteers require for river dolphin field work in Ecuador (fwd) Laura May-Collado Department of Biological Sciences Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199 Phone: (305) 348-7429 http://delphinids.com/ Message: I am searching for two volunteers eager to participate in dolphin projects in Latin America. The study is located in Cuyabeno and Yasuni areas of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rivers. The project concentrates on dolphin bioacoustics, ambient noise, and behavior of Inia geoffrensis and Sotalia fluviatilis. Field work will be on August 10 to 24th. Preferable arrive a day before. If you are interested please email Laura May-Collado lmayc002(\)fiu.edu. The project has very limited funding so travel, lodging, and foraging costs are not covered. However, volunteers will be introduced to field work on riverine dolphins, bioacoustics, behavior, and natural history of these two species. If you are interested please email me the following information 1) Curriculum Vitae 2) 100 words statement why you are interest in participating in this project. 3) One reference letter 4) Knowledge of Spanish is preferable but not definitive. Before you consider participating in this project PLEASE be aware of the following working conditions: 1. Lots of sun and possibly mosquitoes. 2. Long hours of field work usually from 7a.m. to 5 p.m. then we do photo-ID in site at night hours. 3. Sites can be isolated so lodging may be very rustic and food very simple. 4. We need to carry heavy equipment 5. Due to these conditions we need easy going and positive people. Laura May-Collado Department of Biological Sciences Florida International University 11200 SW 8th St. UP Miami, FL 33199 Marine Mammal Lab OE 257, Lab phone 305-3487429 lmayc002(\)fiu.edu lmaycollado(\)delphinids.com http://delphinids.com http://home.gwu.edu/~ingi/ ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:40:18 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: ultrasonic measurament of the blubbler (fwd) Good morning I'm Andromeda De Gioia, an italian biologist. I'm beginning to study the fasting of the elephant seals' weaners. I would like to measure the blubbler with ultrasonic scanner. I found the ultrasonic scanner model 22F or 32F of the Krautkramer (GE inspection technologies). If someone used this scanner could say to me if had some problem and if this provides an accurate measurements? Thank you very much Andromeda Andromeda De Gioia via Cervignano 4 20137 Milano, Italy tel. 0039/0289058370 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:44:28 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Position: Marine Mammal Stranding Response and (fwd) Position: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife=20 Marine Mammal Stranding Response and Necropsies Internships/Volunteers Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife/ Marine Mammal Investigations is looking for interns to work with us for up to two academic quarters (3-6 months). These are volunteer internships that include work on marine mammal strandings and investigating causes of mortality in Washington waters as part of a Prescott Marine Mammal Stranding Gant. For consideration, we request a letter stating your interest, what you would like gain out of the internship, relevant background experience, time period you are available, and the number of hours you can work. A resume should be included with the letter. Duties: Assist with live and dead stranding marine mammal response primarily with in South Puget Sound and Hood Canal area but may include other sites throughout western Washington. Assist with necropsies and sample collection on dead marine mammals. Beach walks/drives to collect and identify stranded marine mammals. Assists with land and boat census and observations at local haulout sites. May also assist with capture and tagging operations depending on time period of internship. Data entry in to Excel/ or Access, completing Level A data forms. The internship will require the intern to be able to maintain time commitment that is agreed by both parties. Mileage will be paid for if personal vehicle is used for response. WDFW/ Marine Mammal Investigations 7801 Phillips Rd. SW Lakewood, WA 98498 (253) 589-7235 Email: lambodml(\)dfw.wa.gov=20 Contact Name: Dyanna Lambourn or Steve Jeffries Dyanna Lambourn Wildlife Biologist Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Mammal Investigations 7801 Phillips Rd. SW Lakewood, WA 98498 Office (253) 589-7235 Fax (253) 589-7180 Cell (206) 818-1036 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:47:12 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: question about binoculars and laser range finder to measure cetacean's (fwd) Dear MARMAM Readers, "EcoOcean" is a new french NGO of experienced researchers and teachers, aiming at protecting marine vertebrates and their habitat merely through actions of research and education. After works on the ecology, habitat and ecological behaviour on cetaceans, we are now developping a project on the effect of boat trafic on cetaceans and their habitat in the mediterranean sea. For this purpose, among others, we plan fieldwork this summer, and we are looking for a binoculars with a laser range finder in order to measure the distance of the small delphinids from our boat for exemple, and also the distance of the other boats surroundings. We tried the YP QUEST Binocular Bushnell, but it seems to give different measures depending on sunshine or shadow on a hull ! We did not test it on animals yet. It works with infrared, not with real laser. Did some of you use this kind of telemeters or other laser range finder and did you encounter this kind of problem also ? We were interested in the LEICA geovid model, but have not tested it yet. Perhaps some of you tried also to measure precisely distances of the animals at sea, and could give us some advices on the model to use or not to use, or simply to tell us if it is possible to do this by this way or if it is better with another tool. Thanksfully for your quick answers. I will realise a synthetic message with your answers to marmam . David ----------------------------------------------------- DAVID Dr Ecologie marine MONTPELLIER - France e-mail : ecoocean(\)wanadoo.fr ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:18:05 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: volunteers needed for humpback survey in shark bay, western australia (fwd) Shark Bay Humpback Whale Survey, 2005 Up to 4 participants are needed as part of a team to help with the land-based element of an aerial survey for humpback whales off Shark Bay. When: for approx 2 weeks from approx 9 July What: to observe, count and record northbound humpbacks within visual range of cliffs on the west coast Shark Bay. Who: Participants must - have an interest in marine biology - show common sense and have proven ability to work as part of a team - have general outdoor field experience (camping will be involved) should - have a first degree in science could - have previous cetacean experience. - previous experience in theodolite tracking 4 wheel drive ability would be an advantage. All expenses will be covered during the survey. Some limited assistance may be available for transport Perth/Denham and return. Anyone interested should email me immediately, with a cover letter and the names of two referees and contact details. Dr. Rebecca Dunlop School of Veterinary Sciences University of Queensland St. Lucia QLD 4072 Tel: +61 7 33652088 0437434041 Email: r.dunlop(\)uq.edu.au ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:21:49 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New reports on cetaceans and sonar and common dolphin by-catch. (fwd) Hi all, ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) was recently asked by the European Commission for information on the impact of sonar on cetaceans and also on the by-catch of common dolphins in the Northeast Atlantic. Both reports can now be downloaded on the ICES Website. Sonar on cetaceans The advice http://www.ices.dk/advice/cetaceans/sonaradvice.pdf The Working Group report http://www.ices.dk/advice/cetaceans/sonargroup-report.pdf Common dolphin bycatch The advice http://www.ices.dk/advice/cetaceans/dolphinbycatchadvice.pdf The more detailed technical report http://www.ices.dk/advice/cetaceans/technical-annex.pdf Cheers Neil Neil Fletcher Communications Officer International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) H.C. Andersens Boulevard 44-46 DK-1553 Copenhagen V E-mail: neilf(\)ices.dk Website: http://www.ices.dk/ Phone: 0045 3338 6700 Direct dial 0045 3338 6713 Mobile 0045 40847938 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:22:54 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Reposting - 12 day cetacean training placements with the CRRU in (fwd) The CETACEAN RESEARCH & RESCUE UNIT (CRRU) 2005 training courses in cetacean research and conservation in the outer Moray Firth, NE Scotland. The courses are intended for anyone looking to gain active, hands-on experience in cetacean research and conservation work. Led by an accomplished team of marine mammal scientists, the courses alternate between field data collection and practical experiences at sea, rescue protocols for live-stranded whales and dolphins, and theoretical seminars on all aspects of cetacean biology, research, conservation and management. As you learn and apply the principles of field research design during your participation in the CRRU's on-going field studies, you will gain a personal understanding of the issues which drive the research, rescue and conservation activities of this established European whale and dolphin organisation. The courses run each year from May to Oct at a cost of 650 GBP (approx 980 Euros; 1,190 USD) for 12 days (commencing on a Sunday and terminating on a Thursday) which will cover you for all your accommodation and food costs, full equipment needs, and all other associated costs in the field during your stay with us. For further details, including a full list of available dates please visit www.crru.org.uk/research/trainingprogramme.htm or email mailbox(\)crru.org.uk The Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit is a recognised Scottish Charity dedicated to the understanding, welfare, conservation and protection of cetaceans in UK waters through scientific investigation, environmental education, and the provision of professional veterinary assistance to sick, stranded and injured individuals. Since 1997, some 350 volunteers and students have assisted the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit - through short courses, project placements and organised workshops - in the study of cetaceans in NE Scottish waters. For a recent publication list please visit: http://www.crru.org.uk/research/publications.htm ____________________________________________________ Dr. Kevin Robinson kev.robinson(\)crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (CRRU) P.O. Box 11307 Banff AB45 3WB SCOTLAND Tel: +44 (0)1261 851696 Email: mailbox(\)crru.org.uk Website: www.crru.org.uk Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC 035473 ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:18:08 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: ultrasonic measurament of the blubbler (fwd) Please Note: Original message sent to MARMAM without a "reply to" e-mail address. _______________________ Good morning I'm Andromeda De Gioia, an italian biologist. I'm beginning to study the fasting of the elephant seals' weaners. I would like to measure the blubbler with ultrasonic scanner. I found the ultrasonic scanner model 22F or 32F of the Krautkramer (GE inspection technologies). If someone used this scanner could say to me if had some problem and if this provides an accurate measurements? Thank you very much Andromeda Andromeda De Gioia via Cervignano 4 20137 Milano, Italy tel. 0039/0289058370 e-mail:andromeda.degioia(\)fastwebnet.it Andromeda De Gioia via Cervignano 4 20137 Milano, Italy tel. 0039/0289058370 ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:25:30 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new publication: tourism and bottlenose dolphins in Fiordland (fwd) Dear all, The following has now been published in Marine Ecology Progress Series: Lusseau D. 2005. The residency pattern of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops spp.) in Milford Sound, New Zealand, is related to boat traffic. Marine Ecology Progress Series 295: 265-272. Abstract A population of bottlenose dolphins inhabits seven of the fourteen fjords that compose Fiordland, New Zealand. One of these fjords, Milford Sound, supports a large tourism industry that results in intense boat traffic. Bottlenose dolphins regularly visited Milford Sound and tour boats interacted with them during these visits. I studied the factors affecting the frequency of visits to Milford Sound by relating the residency pattern of dolphins in this fjord to oceanographic parameters and variations in boat traffic between December 1999 and February 2002. Boat traffic was the only variable that could explain the frequency of dolphin visits to Milford Sound. Dolphins spent less time in Milford Sound during seasons of intense boat traffic. Moreover, when dolphins visited this fjord they spent more time at the entrance of the fjord when boat traffic was intense, out of the reach of tour boats. It seems that dolphins avoid Milford Sound when traffic is heavy. This avoidance could have long-term implications for the demography of the population. pdf reprints are available upon request and from the journal's website: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/meps/v295/index.html David Dr. David Lusseau Research fellow University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences Lighthouse Field Station George Street, Cromarty, IV11 8YJ, UK website: http://www.lusseau.org Tel/Fax: 44 (0) 1381 600 548 ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:26:36 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: COURSE: SAMPLING METHODS AND MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS IN AQUATIC MAMMAL (fwd) Dear colleagues, The Omacha Foundation (Bogota-Colombia) will be hosting in the second for= tnight of July 2005 a 30 hour course on sampling methods and multivariate analys= is in aquatic mammal research(http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm). The course will cover 6 research theams: - abundance estimation - habitat use - behaviour/diving - diet/pollution - morphometrics - bioacoustics and 4 familiies of multivariate analyses: - Indirect ordination as exploratory tools: PCA and MDS - Permutation procedures for relating biological and environmental variab= les: MANTEL TESTS. - Canonical ordination and non parametric tests for assessing differences among sample groups: DA/CAP and NPMANOVA. The course will be lectured by Fernando Trujillo (PhD, Aberdeen Universit= y, UK) and Salvador Herrando (MPhil, Newcastle Univesity,UK), and supported by an extensive literature review on the use of multivariate methods in a= quatic mammal research from 1960 to the present. For further details, please contact Catalina G=F3mez at catalina(\)omacha.o= rg. Kindest regards, Salvador Herrando-P=E9rez, BSc. MPhil. OMACHA FOUNDATION, Associated Researcher C/ Padre Jofre 19 12006 Castell=F3n de la Plana SPAIN salherra(\)ono.com / salherra68(\)yahoo.es (messages> 5 Mb) +34 964036814 / +34 657787340 Salvador Herrando-P=E9rez C/Padre Jofre 19, piso 3, pta 7 12006 Castell=F3n de la Plana, SPAIN Telephone 34 - 657787340 / 964038845 salherra(\)ono.com / salherra(\)ull.es ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 08:38:50 -0700 From: Sara Maxwell Subject: New Marine Conservation Biology Book Marine Conservation Biology Institute is pleased to announce the publication of Marine Conservation Biology: The Science of Maintaining the Sea's Biodiversity, edited by MCBI President Elliott Norse and Larry Crowder, Director of Duke University's Center for Marine Conservation. Written for decision makers, research and teaching faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and advanced undergraduates, it is the first multidisciplinary synthesis in marine conservation. Contributors offer insights on the nature of marine biodiversity, what threatens it, and what humans can and must do to recover the biological integrity of the world's estuaries, coastal seas, and oceans. The book strives to create a conceptual framework for the new field of marine conservation biology, the science of protecting, recovering, and sustainably using the living sea. Although both of the editors are marine ecologists, it is clear that humans are integral to both the problems and solutions. As a result, human dimensions are an integral part of the book. A sampling of the diverse chapters includes: Back to the Future in Marine Conservation by Larry B. Crowder Extinction Risk in Marine Species by Ransom A. Myers and C. Andrea Ottensmeyer The Magnitude and Consequences of Bioinvasions in Marine Ecosystems: Implications for Conservation Biology by James T. Carlton and Gregory M. Ruiz. Diseases and the Conservation of Marine Biodiversity by Kiho Kim, Andy P. Dobson, Frances M.D. Gulland, and C. Drew Harvell Effects of Fishing on Long-Lived Marine Organisms by Selina S. Heppell, Scott A. Heppell, Andrew J. Read and Larry B. Crowder Marine Reserve Function and Design for Fisheries Management by Joshua Sladek Nowlis and Alan Friedlander Place-Based Ecosystem Management in the Open Ocean by Elliott A. Norse, Larry B. Crowder, Kristina Gjerde, David Hyrenbach, Callum M. Roberts, Carl Safina, and Michael E. Soule. Metapopulation Structure and the Enhancement of Exploited Species by Marine Reserves by Romuald N. Lipcius, Larry B. Crowder and Lance E. Morgan Developing Rules to Manage Fisheries: A Cross-Cultural Perspective by James M. Acheson. Uncertainty in Marine Management by Louis W. Botsford and Ana M. Parma Recovering Populations and Restoring Ecosystems: Restoration of Coral Reefs and Related Marine Communities by Robert H. Richmond. Toward a Sea Ethic by Dorinda G. Dallmeyer Ending the Range Wars on the Last Frontier: Zoning the Sea by Elliott A. Norse Island Press is currently offering the book at a 20% introductory discount, although we don't know how long that will last. More information is available at: http://www.islandpress.org/books/detail.html/SKU/1-55963-662-9 To request an examination copy: http://www.islandpress.org/books/adopt_text.html -------------------- Sara Maxwell Conservation Scientist Marine Conservation Biology Institute 15805 NE 47th Court Redmond WA 98052 USA 425.883.8914 425.883.3017 (fax) www.mcbi.org sara(\)mcbi.org ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:43:21 -0700 From: Josie Cleland C-CIARN Fisheries Subject: Conference Notice: Climate and Fisheries, Victoria, BC, Canada, Oct. 26-28/05 Comments: cc: mark(\)fishclimate.ca ------ Apologies for cross-postings We would like to advise MarMam members of the following conference: Climate and Fisheries: Impacts, Uncertainty, and Responses of Ecosystems = and Communities Victoria Conference Centre, October 26-28, 05, Victoria, BC, Canada=20 CALL FOR PAPERS, WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS=20 see www.fishclimate.ca for details=20 Join us for an exciting 3-day event that will bring together researchers, resource managers, policy makers, planners and community leaders to explo= re emerging issues about the impacts of climate on marine and freshwater ecosystems, aquatic and fisheries resources, and communities in British Columbia, Washington and the Pacific Northwest. PROGRAM- WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE TOPICS=20 =95 Atmospheric and Ocean climate systems;=20 =95 Freshwater ecosystems and fisheries resources;=20 =95 Marine ecosystems and fisheries resources;=20 =95 Impacts on fisheries (subsistence, recreation, commercial) and manage= ment systems;=20 =95 Climate impacts and adaptation in aquaculture;=20 =95 Impact and adaptation responses of fisheries dependent communities; a= nd=20 =95 Political and policy perspectives about climate impacts on resources = and communities.=20 Learn about climate impacts through subject matter experts, interactive workshops, special sessions on Fraser and Columbia River climate issues a= nd lively panel discussions. INCLUDED=20 =95 Workshop forum and special topic sessions.=20 =95 Annual general meeting of the North Pacific International Chapter of = AFS contact at underwood(\)spcramer.com=20 =95 A unique banquet set in the climate exhibit of the Royal BC Museum=20 =95 Field tours of local salmon projects, whale watching and other local adventures=20 =95 AFS social mixers and networking opportunities.=20 Submit abstracts and workshop / session proposals to the Program Chair at mark(\)fishclimate.ca or johannesm(\)pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Ph. 250-756-0930 Register for the meeting, exhibits, and field tours online at www.fishclimate.ca or contact the Conference Manager at josie(\)fishclimate= .ca To become a sponsor contact mark(\)fishclimate.ca or underwood(\)spcramer.com For Details see =A0www.fishclimate.ca=20 Cheers,=20 Mark Johannes, Program Chair, mark(\)fishclimate.ca=20 Josie Cleland, Conference Manager, josie(\)fishclimate.ca Tel. 250-756-0930 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:02:37 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Online sample issue of Conservation Biology (fwd) www.blackwellpublishing.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Conservation Biology Check out a free sample issue of Conservation Biology - http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/toc/cbi/18/6?promoid=epromoMay05. Conservation Biology, a publication of the Society for Conservation Biology, has become the most influential and frequently cited journal in its field. Nature calls this title "required reading for ecologists throughout the world." The Journal continues to publish groundbreaking papers and remains instrumental in defining the key issues contributing to the study and preservation of species and habitats. You can also receive automatic updates on the most recently published Conservation Biology articles by registering for free e Alerts just follow the instructions next to th online image of the journal cover. Full information on the journal is available on http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/cbi. Follow the links on the left side of the webpage to order your subscription and learn about the editorial process, author guidelines, and other details. Please feel free to share this offer with your colleagues and library. To learn about Blackwell Publishing and our list of books and journals, visit us online at www.blackwellpublishing.com. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:40:45 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Request for advice on Signal Analysis Tools (fwd) Dear Marmam sunscribers, We are buying an Aquarian AQ3 Hydrophone and would like to use Signal Analysis software to attempt to interpret and differentiate the auditory signals of different cetacean species, with particular emphasis on establishing if similar species to that of stranded cetaceans are in the immediate area of the stranding . We would be grateful for any recommendations for software that is both useful and cost effective. The production of real-time spectrograms direct to computer is seen as desirable but the purchase costs may be a limiting factor. Any general advice on the practicalities and pitfalls of this approach also would be appreciated. Yours sincerely, James Barnett Director and veterinary surgeon British Divers Marine Life Rescue james(\)bdmlr.org.uk ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:10:26 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Ph.D. dissertation: Cetacean population density in the eastern Pacific Ocean: analyzing patterns with predictive spatial models The following doctoral thesis is now available online at http://swfsc.ucsd.edu/PRD/PROGRAMS/CMMP/default.htm Ferguson, M.C. 2005. Cetacean population density in the eastern Pacific Ocean: analyzing patterns with predictive spatial models. University of California San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, PhD Dissertation, 221p. Abstract of the Dissertation: This dissertation introduces methods to quantitatively analyze data from shipboard line-transect surveys of cetaceans in the eastern Pacific Ocean in order to identify patterns in, and make predictions of, cetacean population density. Chapter One provides an introduction to the research questions, the study area, and the methods used to address the research questions. Chapter Two discusses a stratified line-transect analysis of delphinid (family Delphinidae) and Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) density based upon data from shipboard surveys conducted during the summer and fall between 1986-1996. Spatial patterns were found in delphinid and Cuvier's beaked whale densities, although the analytical methods limited the spatial resolution of the results to relatively large scales. Chapter Three introduces a method to predict cetacean density on smaller scales from line-transect survey sighting data by relating delphinid encounter rates (number of groups per unit distance) and group sizes to environmental variables in the eastern tropical Pacific. Areas with the highest predicted delphinid densities were the Gulf of California, the equatorial cold tongue, and coastal waters, including the west coast of the Baja Peninsula and the Costa Rica Dome. Chapter Four is a review of quantitative beaked whale habitat studies conducted worldwide; a common theme pervades all studies: to better understand beaked whale habitat, it is necessary to better understand their prey. In Chapter Five, the methods introduced in Chapter Three are used to predict Cuvier's and Mesoplodon beaked whale density in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Results from Chapter Five provide evidence that the standard definition of beaked whale habitat proposed in the past may be too narrow, and that beaked whales may be found from the continental slope to the abyssal plain, in waters ranging from well-mixed to highly stratified. In Chapter Six, variance is estimated for the Cuvier's beaked whale density predictions presented in the previous chapter and the relative importance of the predictor variables that were used to predict encounter rate and group size is examined. The author can be contacted by e-mail at mferg0795(\)msn.com ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:38:57 -0700 From: "Allen, Elaine M." Subject: Re: Pinniped Urine Sample Subject: RE: Pinniped Urine Sample We are currently interested in preparing a training plan to acquire urine voluntarily for california sealions. Through our research we have not been able to find another facility that has successfully completed this behavior. We would like to know if this behavior has been successfully trained in the past or will we be the first facility to attempt to acquire it. Any information to assist us on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Elaine Allen SAIC Supervisor elaine.m.allen(\)saic.com ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:24:48 +0200 From: Manolo Castellote Subject: seismic surveys & mitigation guidelines report ------ (Applolgies for cross-posting) Dear all, Due to the increasing concern on acoustic pollution from marine=20 seismic surveys and potential disturbance impacts to cetaceans, the=20 Spanish Cetacean Society(SEC) with the support of the European=20 Cetacean Society is preparing a detailed report on the current=20 knowledge on this issue. The report will be submitted to the National=20 Administration regulating and managing this activity in Spanish waters=20 as well as all the governmental and private companies in Spain=20 directly and indirectly related to this activity.=20 The increase of seismic exploration activity in Spanish waters as well=20 as the present lack of standard mitigation requirements and=20 environmental impact assessment studies is of main concern to the SEC. For the completion of this report we would like to review all the=20 available mitigation guidelines applicable to marine seismic surveys=20 and cetaceans from other countries or jurisdictions. Therefore we=20 would greatly appreciate receiving references or documents related to=20 this matter.=20 This report will be translated into English and posted at SEC website=20 www.cetaceos.com for free distribution. Please address printed information to the present contact: Sociedad Espa=F1ola de Cet=E1ceos c/ Nal=F3n 16 28240 Madrid Spain Or electronic information to any of these contacts: Manolo Castellote: investigacion(\)oceanografic.org Natacha Aguilar: naguilar(\)ull.es , natacha(\)whoi.edu. Spanish Cetacean Society: sec(\)cetaceos.com ___________________________________________________ Manolo Castellote Departamento de Investigaci=F3n. L'Oceanogr=E0fic. Ciutat de les Arts i de les Ci=E8ncies. ___________________________________________________=20 Tel=E9fono: (+34)961975500=20 Fax: (+34)961975510 L=92Oceanogr=E0fic. Grupo Parques Reunidos Valencia.=20 C/ Junta de Murs i Valls, s/n 46013 Valencia. Espa=F1a web: www.cac.es ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:28:12 -0300 From: Tonya Wimmer Subject: Re: SOCPROG and social analysis workshop at Biennial conference To: MARMAM From: Hal Whitehead and Tonya Wimmer (Dalhousie University) We are planning a half-day workshop in the afternoon of December 11 before the 2005 Marine Mammal Biennial in San Diego on: "SOCPROG and the analysis of animal social structure using individual identifications" The computer program SOCPROG is used by marine mammalogists, and others, to examine social structure, usually using data from photo-identifications. However, analyzing social structure and using SOCPROG are not straightforward. The workshop plans to provide guidance in these matters, using onscreen real-time analyses of real data (perhaps provided by participants). Participants do not need to have experience in using SOCPROG (although this will help). Some of the issues that could be covered are given below. The cost might be between US$50- $100 per individual depending on numbers and costs (to cover our expenses). The workshop will be given primarily by Hal Whitehead, who wrote SOCPROG, and organized by Tonya Wimmer. To see whether it is worth giving the workshop and to help plan it, we need to get an idea of who might be interested in coming. So: if you are interested, please email Tonya Wimmer (twimmer(\)dal.ca) as soon as you can with the following information: Name: Email: Probability of attending if cost is approximately US$50: Yes / Likely / Possible / No Probability of attending if cost is closer to US$100: Yes / Likely / Possible / No Experience with SOCPROG: Much / Some / Little / None Any issues you would like covered: Other comments: Sending this does not commit you to coming. Thanks, Tonya and Hal Possible issues: 1. What is Social Structure? 2. Observing Interactions and Associations: Collecting Data 3. Organizing Data 4. Describing Relationships: Methods Available 5. Building Models of Social Structure: Methods Available 6. Comparing Social Structures: How Can we do this? 7. New Approaches 8. SOCPROG: what it does 9. SOCPROG: how to get and install it 10. SOCPROG: inputting data 11. SOCPROG: restricting data; setting sampling associations and sampling periods 12. SOCPROG: displays of associations 13. SOCPROG: tests of social hypotheses 14. SOCPROG: temporal changes in social structure 15. SOCPROG: multivariate methods, and incorporation of genetic data 16. SOCPROG: movement and population analyses 17. Other computer programs 18. Lots of questions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tonya Wimmer, MSc. Biology, twimmer(\)dal.ca NS Marine Animal Response Society 1-866-567-6277 & Dalhousie University, Halifax http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/tw/tonya.htm - You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star - Nietzsche ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:25:30 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new article: Weddell seals diving (fwd) Dear all, Here is a new article on Weddell seals. Reprint request may be addressed to: moripe(\)ntu.ac.jp A comparison of prey richness estimates for Weddell seals using diving profiles and image data Yoshihisa Mori, Yuuki Watanabe, Yoko Mitani, Katsufumi Sato, Michael F. Cameron4, Yasuhiko Naito MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES Vol. 295: 257-263, 2005 ABSTRACT: Diving animals such as seabirds and marine mammals are top predators foraging under water, and play an important role in the marine ecosystems through foraging behavior. Recently developed animal-borne digital video or still cameras have made it possible to directly observe and estimate the prey richness of a foraging patch with simultaneously recorded diving profiles. Optimal foraging theory suggests that patch residence time should be affected both by the time it takes to travel to a prey patch and the richness of the patch. Therefore, diving profiles obtained by animalborne depth and time instruments may be used to calculate a relative index of the richness of a prey patch used by diving animals in the water column. We tested this hypothesis by comparing the indices of prey richness estimated from both dive profiles and image data using adult female Weddell seals Leptonychotes weddellii at breeding colonies in Antarctica. There was a positive correlation between these 2 values, indicating that dive profiles can be used effectively to calculate a relative index of prey richness at a prey patch used by diving animals. ----------------------------------------- Yoshihisa Mori Department of Animal Science Teikyo University of Science and Technology 2525 Yatsuzawa, Uenohara, Yamanashi 409-0193 JAPAN TEL: +81-554-63-6876 FAX: +81-554-63-4431 ----------------------------------------- ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 09:33:41 -0400 From: Nicole Adimey Subject: Third International Sirenian Symposium You are invited to participate in the Third International Sirenian Symposium on Sunday, December 11, 2005 from 8:30AM-12:00 PM, prior to the 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. The goal of the symposium is to foster communication between researchers, managers, and policy makers. Sirenian scientists and resource managers are invited to submit an abstract to speak at the symposium. Presentations should represent global sirenian research and conservation issues. All presenters will be given 15 minutes, including time for questions and will be asked to send a copy of their abstract and presentation by October 31, 2005. To register for this symposium please send your name, affiliation, full address, including country of residence, phone number, and email address. Please indicate if you would like to make a presentation. There will be no registration fee if you pre-register. Email registration information to Nicole Adimey (Nicole_Adimey(\)fws.gov) by October 1, 2005. ______________________________________________ Nicole Adimey Manatee Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release Program U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 6620 Southpoint Drive, South #310 Jacksonville, Florida 32216-0958 Telephone: (904) 232-2580, ext. 123 Facsimile: (904) 232-2404 e-mail: nicole_adimey(\)fws.gov ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 07:56:37 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: FINS vol.2(1), ACCOBAMS Newsletter, is available on line (fwd) Dear List, The Secretariat of ACCOBAMS is pleased to announce that a new issue of FINS, the ACCOBAMS newsletter, is available online, as a downloadable pdf, from the following URL: http://www.accobams.org/newsletter/index.htm Should you encounter any difficulties in downloading FINS, the Secretariat will be happy to send to you a pdf file as an email attachment. FINS, the newsletter of ACCOBAMS, Agreement of the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Contiguous Atlantic Area Vol. 2 (1) - June 2005 Table of contents: 1. H.S.H. Rainier III of Monaco: His legacy for the protection of the seas 2. Special: Driftnets in the Mediterranean 2a. A challenge to regional fisheries governance and a major threat to marine ecosystems and vulnerable species (by Sergi Tudela & Paolo Guglielmi) 2b. Nets and loopholes: the continued use of driftnets by the Italian fleet (by Barbara Mussi, Angelo Miragliuolo & Daniela Silvia Pace) 2c. A doubtful Italian Decree (by Tullio Scovazzi) 2d. Latest news on driftnets in the Mediterranean 3. Bottom-set gillnet fisheries and harbour porpoises in the Black Sea: high-tech against cetaceans (by Alexei Birkun, Jr.) 4. Organochlorine pollution in the western Mediterranean declines, but is still a significant threat to cetaceans (by Alex Aguilar & Asuncion Borrell) 5. News from the Secretariat 6. News from the Scientific Committee 7. News from Range States 7a. Cetacean wintering habitats in the Black Sea: bottlenose dolphins spend the cold season separately from harbour porpoises and common dolphins (by Alexei Birkun, Jr.) 7b. Special from Turkey: Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) (by Ayaka Amaha Ozturk), and Marine Mammal Research Group (DEMAG) (by Harun Gu=E7lusoy) 8. Short news 8a. First record of Gervais' beaked whale, Mesoplodon europaeus (Gervais,1855) in the Mediterranean Sea (by Michela Podest=E0, Luigi Cagnolaro & Bruno Cozzi) 8b. Starving fin whale calf dies in Haifa Port (by Dan Kerem) 8c. Rough-toothed dolphins "invading" the port of Haifa (by Dan Kerem) 8d. A comment on the rescue of live strandlings, and of cetaceans in difficulty in general (by Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara) 8e. Conservationists and fishermen work together to protect the deep seas: the Mediterranean is the first regional sea to adopt measures to refrain from deep water fishing (by Fran=E7ois Simard & Sergi Tudela) 8f. Leading scientists rank endangered dolphins, porpoises most in need of immediate action: accidental capture in fishing nets pushes several species to the brink (by WWF-US) 9. Book review: Marine protected areas for whales, dolphins and porpoises: a world handbook for cetacean habitat conservation. Eric Hoyt. 2005. Earthscan, London, 12 pp. (by Simon Berrow) 10. Calendar of events, July - December 2005 If you want to be cancelled from our mailing list, please reply to this email by placing in the Subject line: FINS/Cancellation. The Editorial Board of FINS would like to thank for all the contributions received and remind that all new inputs and/or suggestions from your side are highly welcome. Enjoy your reading! Marie-Christine Van Klaveren, Editor, FINS ACCOBAMS Secretariat Jardin de l'UNESCO, Les Terrasses de Fontvieille, MC-98000 Monaco Tel: +377 9315 8010/2078 - Fax: +377 9315 4208 e-mail: accobams(\)accobams.net; mcvanklaveren(\)accobams.net ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 09:03:46 +0200 From: Jan Herrmann Subject: Contents: Marine Mammal Science Vol 21(3) Dear all, Marine Mammal Science Vol 21(3) has the following table of contents. By clicking the following link you are guided to Allen Press, where you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.cetacea.de/mms/21_3.html Users of the Papyrus Bibliography System (for Mac and DOS/Windows) can download the references with abstracts and contact information from http://www.cetacea.de/mms. The Papyrus Bibliography System is now FREE: http://www.researchsoftwaredesign.com Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann ------ Marine Mammal Science Vol. 21(3) ------ Beasley, I., K.M. Robertson, and P. Arnold. 2005. Description of a new dolphin, the Australian snubfin dolphin Orcaella heinsohni sp. N. (Cetacea, Delphinidae). Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 365-400. Galatius, A. 2005. Bilateral directional asymmetry of the appendicular skeleton of the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 401-410. Buchholtz, E.A., E.M. Wolkovich, and R.J. Cleary. 2005. Vertebral osteology and complexity in Lagenorhynchus acutus (Delphinidae) with comparison to other delphinoid genera. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 411-428. Barlow, J. and B.L. Taylor. 2005. Estimates of sperm whale abundance in the northeastern temperate Pacific from a combined acoustic and visual survey. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 429-445. Teloni, V. 2005. Patterns of sound production in diving sperm whales in the northwestern Mediterranean. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 446-457. Parks, S.E. et al. 2005. The gunshot sound produced by male North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) and its potential function in reproductive advertisement. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 458-475. Fritz, L.W. and S. Hinckley. 2005. A critical review of the regime shift-"junk food"-nutritional stress hypothesis for the decline of the western stock of Steller sea lion. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 476-518. Gilbert, J.R. et al. 2005. Changes in abundance of harbor seals in Maine, 1981-2001. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 519-535. Hines, E.M., K. Adulyanukosol, and D.A. Duffus. 2005. Dugong (Dugong dugon) abundance along the Andaman coast of Thailand. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 536-549. NOTES Melnikov, V.V. and I.A. Zagrebin. 2005. Killer whale predation in coastal waters of the Chukotka Peninsula. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 550-556. Darling, J.D. and R.S. Sousa-Lima. 2005. Songs indicate interaction between humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) populations in the western and eastern South Atlantic Ocean. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 557-566. Yonezaki, S. et al. 2005. Effects of squid beak size on the route of egestion in northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus): Results from captive feeding trials. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 567-574. Sanvito, S. et al. 2005. The "seal prick": A low invasive method for blood sampling in male elephant seals. Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 574-581. BOOKS (without additional information on the Allen Press Homepage) Ray, G.C. 2005. Books: Sea Ice: An Introduction to its Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Geology. David N. Thomas and Gerhard S. Dieckmann, eds. ISBN 0-63-205808-0. Blackwell Science Ltd., Oxford, UK, 2003. 416 pp. Hardbound US$169.99. (http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=0632058080). Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 582-585. -- Jan Herrmann Vorlesungsreihe Wal und Mensch +----> http://www.cetacea.de ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:32:07 -0700 From: Toni Frohoff Subject: "Research and Management of Solitary Odontocetes" Workshop at Biennial Conference ------ Dear MARMAM Readers, =A0 We will be convening a one-day workshop on Saturday, December 10th, title= d "Research and Management of Solitary, Sociable Odontocetes"=A0 to be held= in conjunction with the SMM's 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Mar= ine Mammals in San Diego, California (please see www.marinemammalogy.org for conference details). =20 =A0 We will have limited time and space for participants in this internationa= l workshop, so if you are interested in participating, we ask that you cont= act us as soon as possible and tell us specifically what particular issues/situations you would find most valuable to be addressed. This will enable us to design the best possible program to address the participants= ' needs, especially since our goal is to facilitate the exchange of information and facilitate problem-solving group discussion. A proceedin= gs from the workshop will also be subsequently prepared. =20 A summary of the workshop is as follows: The occurrence of solitary odontocetes that regularly engage in 'sociable= ' interactions with boaters and swimmers appears to be increasing in some parts of the world.=A0 In the past, these animals have most frequently be= en bottlenose dolphins.=A0 However, there has been a notable increase in the occurrence of other solitary sociable odontocetes; specifically, beluga whales and orcas. Although these animals provide unique opportunities fo= r research, their close and unusual proximity to human activity is also oft= en associated with their becoming injured or killed by humans, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Consequently, immediate and innovative management techniques to minimize hazards to both humans and cetaceans ar= e often required. But given the relatively small number of published studie= s about these animals - and even fewer about their management - these situations are often studied and managed with little knowledge of previou= s successes and failures involving the same or similar species. Scientific, management, political, cultural, and public considerations about these animals are all important aspects that are rarely addressed in a comprehensive manner. This workshop will provide a rare opportunity for researchers and managers from around the world to share video footage of = the situations on which they have worked in the past and discuss current challenges that are being encountered - and possible solutions. =A0 Workshop fees have not yet been determined but will be kept to a minimum. We will announce when formal registration begins. Please contact Courtne= y Stark Vail at courtney(\)wdcs.org for all communications about this worksho= p. Regards, Toni Frohoff, Courtney Vail, and Mike Bossley ------- Toni Frohoff, Ph.D. TerraMar Research dolphinresearch(\)earthlink.net www.TerraMarResearch.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:40:59 +0200 From: Frank Thomsen Organization: http://freemail.web.de/ Subject: new paper on T-PODs ------ Dear colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to a paper that will appear in the Ju= ly issue of JASA. It is available online from:=20 http://scitation.aip.org/jasa/ please check under: 'letters to the editor'. I will receive reprints / pd= f and will send them to anyone upon request. This, however will take a wh= ile.=20 Best , Frank Title and abstract: On the performance of automated porpoise click-detectors in experiments w= ith captive harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) Frank Thomsen, Niels van Elk, Vilmut Brock, Werner Piper Recently, automated porpoise-click-detectors (T-PODs, Chelonia-Marine-Res= earch) have been used intensively in monitoring harbor porpoises (Phocoen= a phocoena) in the wild. However, the automated click-detection-mechanism= of the T-POD leads to questions on the characteristics of the detection = process. We undertook experiments with six captive harbor porpoises (four= subadult males in one pool, two adult males in another) at the Dolfinari= um Harderwijk (Netherlands). One T-POD was placed for over a week in each= pool, while the behavior of the porpoises was logged by visual observati= on. Data were analyzed using the T-POD software. A total of 725 431 click= s in 30 090 trains were recorded with 32% of the trains classified as CET= HI, 27% as CET LO, and 41% as DOUBTFUL. All three train classes differed= significantly in all parameters, except for click duration. We conclude = that T-PODs perform generally well in detecting click trains of harbor po= rpoises but that in any future study tra! ins classified as being of lower probability should be investigated very= carefully to avoid the risk of losing valuable information. =A92005 Acou= stical Society of America=20 --=A0 Dr.=A0Frank=A0Thomsen biologisch-landschafts=F6kologische=A0Arbeitsgemeinschaft=A0(biola) Hamburg,=A0Germany & Lehrbeauftragter Biozentrum=A0Grindel Universit=E4t=A0Hamburg Germany mobile=A0phone:=A0++0160=A09480=A04093 e-mail:=A0drthomsen(\)web.de http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/zim/ethologie/wanker/marine.html _________________________________________________________________________ Mit der Gruppen-SMS von WEB.DE FreeMail k=F6nnen Sie eine SMS an alle=20 Freunde gleichzeitig schicken: http://freemail.web.de/features/?mc=3D0211= 79 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 15:54:57 +0100 From: "J.C.Goold" Subject: Two Lectureship Posts: University of Wales, Bangor ------ Dear Marmers & ECS'ers Please find below details of two Lectureship Posts at the University of Wales, Bangor. One post is in Animal Behaviour, the other post is in Marine Biology/Zoology. Neither are specifically marine mammal oriented, although marine mammal people with suitable skills and experience may be eligible. It is almost certain that a strong research profile and an ability to teach across a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be necessary = in order for applicants to stand a chance of being shortlisted. One of the postgraduate courses delivered by the University of Wales, Bangor, is an MSc in Marine Mammal Science. Best regards John Goold ----------------------- Please quote the following reference number when applying: 05-4/223 Department: SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Post Title: Lectureship in Animal Behaviour Salary: Lecturer Grade A/B: =A323,643 - =A335,883 p.a. Closing Date: 05-08-2005 Post Description: Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Animal Behaviour. Expertise in vertebrate behaviour is particularly welcomed, but those working in other areas of behaviour are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have published relevant papers in high-ranking international journals and demonstrated successful participation in research-grant capture. In addition to teaching more general aspects of zoology at lower levels, the post requires teaching th= at exploits the candidate's specialized knowledge and interests at final Honours and postgraduate levels. The post will require successful progression in research through high-quality publication and major grant capture. The successful applicant will join an exceptionally broad team of evolutionary ecologists, fisheries biologists and environmental scientist= s drawn from across the Schools of Biological Sciences, Ocean Sciences and Agriculture and Forest Sciences, linked to local branches of the Environment Agency, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, and Countryside Counc= il for Wales and integrated through the new Centre for Environmental Science= s. Salary will be on the appropriate grade according to experience Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Professor Roger Hughes, tel: +44 (0)1248 382307, e-mail: r.n.hughes(\)bangor.ac.uk or Dr Sue Assinder, Head of School, tel: +44 (0)1248 382604, e-mail: s.assinder(\)bangor.ac.uk Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contactin= g: Human Resources, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG. Tel: (01248) 382926 / 388132 E-mail: personnel(\)bangor.ac.uk Please quote reference number 05-4/223 when applying. For informal discussions concerning this position, candidates are encouraged to contact: Professor Roger Hughes Phone: 01248 382307 Email: r.n.hughes(\)bangor.ac.uk =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Please quote the following reference number when applying: 05-4/224 Department: SCHOOL OF OCEAN SCIENCES Post Title: Lectureship in Marine Biology / Marine Zoology Salary: Lecturer Grade A: =A323,643 - =A327,116 p.a. Closing Date: 05-08-2005 Post Description: Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Marine Biology/ Marine Zoology. The School of Ocean Sciences has interests in marine ecology, applied marine biology, dynamical oceanography, geological oceanography a= nd marine biogeochemistry and places particular emphasis on interdisciplinar= y research. It is one of the largest academic centres for marine science in the UK with a total of 28 academic staff and a new 35 m shelf sea researc= h vessel. In the last Research Assessment Exercise, the School was graded 4 and rated 'excellent' in the Teaching Quality Assessment by HEFCW. Candidates of proven research ability in any aspect of marine biology or marine zoology will be considered. The School has extensive aquarium facilities, including tropical and cold water aquaria, aquarium systems f= or hydrothermal vent organisms, quarantine aquaria, larval rearing facilitie= s and a phytoplankton culture unit. Specialised laboratories include those for nutrition, microbiology, genetics, electron microscopy and stable isotope analysis. Details of existing staff and their research interests are available on the School web site: http://www.sos.bangor.ac.uk The marine biology staff contribute courses to two single honours B.Sc. degrees, two joint honours degrees and three M.Sc. degrees. On appointmen= t the candidate would be expected to contribute to the teaching of courses = on these existing degrees and to develop new modules in marine vertebrate zoology. Applications from candidates who have an active interest in seagoing research and the utilisation of the School's research vessel are particularly welcomed. Information about the school can be found on the following web-site: http://www.sos.bangor.ac.uk Other Information: Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contactin= g: Human Resources, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG. Tel: (01248) 382926 / 388132 E-mail: personnel(\)bangor.ac.uk Please quote reference number 05-4/224 when applying. For informal discussions concerning this position, candidates are encouraged to contact: Professor P. Dando Phone: (0)1248 382904 Email: oss109(\)bangor.ac.uk --=20 ----------------- Dr. John C. Goold Institute of Environmental Science University of Wales, Bangor Robinson Building Deiniol Road Bangor Gwynedd. LL57 2UW. UK. Tel: +44 (0)1248 388165 Fax: +44 (0)1248 383646 Email: j.c.goold(\)bangor.ac.uk ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 08:51:42 -0500 From: Leszek Karczmarski Subject: Update re Delphinid and Primate Social Ecology symposia ==== Dear List, For all interested in the upcoming Delphinid/Primate symposia: Delphinid and Primate Social Ecology: - A Comparative Discussion: July 28-30, 2005 -- Conference in Kyoto - A Comparative Overview: August 1, 2005 -- Symposium at IMC 9, Sapporo Please note that the symposia website is now updated with full list of papers to be presented, abstracts of invited spoken papers, and information on all invited speakers. Visit our website at: http://ecol.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~chaka/DPSE/index.htm Registration: There is no registration fee for the Kyoto Conference. If your time and budget allows, please come and join us. Participation in the Sapporo Symposium requires the IMC 9 registration fee, as specified on the IMC 9 website: http://www.imc9.jp/ We look forward to your participation. All good wishes, Leszek Karczmarski and Juichi Yamagiwa ________________________________________________ Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 4700 Avenue U, Building 303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel: (409) 740-4718 Fax: (409) 740-4717 E-mail: karczmal(\)tamug.edu and leszek(\)hawaii.edu http://www.tamug.edu/mmrp/Postdoctoral/Leszek/Leszek.htm ________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 08:29:21 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: expert assistance sought on geographic range distributions (fwd) Hello all, as a component of my PhD thesis I am digitizing historical (pre-exploitation) geographic range distributions for the world's marine mammal species. I have done considerable research for this, but I have several species where I would appreciate expert advice regarding distributions. These are species where several maps, from several different sources, are vastly different; or where historical records do not provide a complete distribution. The species list is given below; anybody with expertise in these species would be able to hopefully provide some expert opinion. Please reply to higdonj(\)dfo-mpo.gc.ca if you are willing to assist me with any of these species. I will be away from the office, and email access, until early August. The species are: - Pseudorca crassidens - Tasmacetus shepherdi - Eschrichtius robustus (North Atlantic population) - Balaenoptera acutorostrata/bonaerensis - Balaenoptera brydei/edeni Thanks in advance, Jeff Higdon ************************************************************ Jeff Higdon, MSc Central and Arctic Region Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada 501 University Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N6 Email: higdonj(\)dfo-mpo.gc.ca Phone: (204) 984-5541 Fax: (204) 984-2403 ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:02:59 -0700 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: New Articles 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 don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org AMIR, OMAR A.; PER BERGGREN; SIMON G. M. NDARO and NARRIMAN S. JIDDAWI. ESTUARINE, COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE 63(3):429-437. 2005. Feeding ecology of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) incidentally caught in the gillnet fisheries off Zanzibar, Tanzania. 0.240 MB ASTIBIA, HUMBERTO; AITOR PAYROS; XABIER PEREDA SUBERBIOLA; JAVIER ELORZA; ANA BERRETEAGA; NESTOR ETXEBARRIA; AINARA BADIOLA and JOSEP TOSQUELLA. FACIES 50(3-4):463-475. 2005. Sedimentology and taphonomy of sirenian remains from the Middle Eocene of the Pamplona Basin (Navarre, western Pyrenees). 1.423 MB BAILLEUL, FREDERIC; SEBASTIAN LUQUE; LAURENT DUBROCA; JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD and CHRISTOPHE GUINET. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 293:273-282. 2005. Differences in foraging strategy and maternal behaviour between two sympatric fur seal species at the Crozet Islands. 0.554 MB BEINEKE, ANDREAS; URSULA SIEBERT; MICHAEL MCLACHLAN; REGINA BRUHN; KRISTINA THRON; KLAUS FAILING; GUNDI MULLER and WOLFGANG BAUMGARTNER. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(11):3933-3938. 2005. Investigations of the potential influence of environmental contaminants on the thymus and spleen of harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) 0.103 MB (Need Aerobat 6.0 or greater to view) CAIAFA, CESAR F.; ARACELI N. PROTO; DANIEL VERGANI and ZULMA STANGANELLI. JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY 32(7):1257-1266. 2005. Development of individual recognition of female southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, from Punta Norte Peninsula Valdes, applying principal components analysis. 0.499 MB COZZI, BRUNO; PAOLA BAGNOLI; FABIO ACOCELLA and MARIA LAURA COSTANTINO. ANATOMICAL RECORD PART A-DISCOVERIES IN MOLECULAR CELLULAR AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 284A(1):500-510. 2005. Structure and biomechanical properties of the trachea of the striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba: Evidence for evolutionary adaptations to diving. 0.494 MB CYRANOSKI, DAVID. NATURE (LONDON) 435(7044):861. 2005. Whaling divisions deepen as Japan pushes for credibility. 0.148 MB DEBIER, CATHY; BURNEY J. LE BOEUF; MICHAEL G. IKONOMOU; TANGUY DE TILLESSE; YVAN LARONDELLE and PETER S. ROSS. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 24(3):629-633. 2005. Polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, and furans in weaned, free-ranging northern elephant seal pups from central California, USA. 0.446 MB DOUGLAS, LESLEY A.; STEPHEN M. DAWSON and NATHALIE JAQUET. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 118(1):523-529. 2005. Click rates and silences of sperm whales at Kaikoura, New Zealand. 0.412 MB FIELD, IAIN C.; COREY J. A. BRADSHAW; HARRY R. BURTON and MARK A. HINDELL. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 78(4):491-504. 2005. Juvenile southern elephant seals exhibit seasonal differences in energetic requirements and use of lipids and protein stores. 0.287 MB FINNERAN, JAMES J.; DONALD A. CARDER; RANDALL DEAR; TRACI BELTING; JIM MCBAIN; LES DALTON and SAM H. RIDGWAY. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(6):3936-3943. 2005. Pure tone audiograms and possible aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss in belugas (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.122 MB FLEWELLING, L. J.; J. P. NAAR; J. P. ABBOTT; D. G. BADEN; N. B. BARROS; G. D. BOSSART; M-Y. D. BOTTEIN; D. G. HAMMOND; E. M. HAUBOLD; C. A. HEIL; HENRY; JACOCKS; LEIGHFIELD; PIERCE; PITCHFORD; ROMMEL; SCOTT; STEIDINGER; TRUDY; VAN DOLAH and LANDSBERG NATURE (LONDON) 435(7043):755-756. 2005. Red tides and marine mammal mortalities. 0.267 MB FYLER, C. A.; T. W. REEDER; A. BERTA; G. ANTONELIS; A. AGUILAR and E. ANDROUKAKI. JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY 32(7):1267-1279. 2005. Historical biogeography and phylogeny of monachine seals (Pinnipedia: Phocidae) based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA data. 0.306 MB GALES, NICHOLAS J.; TOSHIO KASUYA; PHILLIP J. CLAPHAM and ROBERT L. BROWNELL, JR. NATURE (LONDON) 435(7044):883-884. 2005. Japan's whaling plan under scrutiny. 0.170 MB GARCIA-GODOS, IGNACIO. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 3(2):177-180. 2004. Killer whale (Orcinus orca) occurrence off Peru, 1995-2003. 0.625 MB GUCLUSOY, HARUN; CEM O. KIRAC; N. OZAN VERYERI and YALCIN SAVAS. E.U. JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 21(3-4):201-210. 2004. Status of the Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779) in the coastal waters of Turkey. 0.925 MB HASTIE, GORDON D.; RENE J. SWIFT; GEORGE. SLESSER; PAUL M. THOMPSON and WILLIAM R. TURRELL. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 62(4):760-770. 2005. Environmental models for predicting oceanic dolphin habitat in the northeast Atlantic. 0.419 MB HOEKSTRA, P. F.; T. M. O'HARA; S. M. BACKUS; C. HANNS and D. C. G. MUIR. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 98(3):329-340. 2005. Concentrations of persistent organochlorine contaminants in bowhead whale tissues and other biota from northern Alaska: Implications for human exposure from a subsistence diet. 0.297 MB KIRKEGAARD, B.; C. SONNE; P. S. LEIFSSON; R. DIETZ; E. W. BORN; D. C. G. MUIR and R. J. LETCHER. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 341(1-3):119-132. 2005. Histology of selected immunological organs in polar bear (Ursus maritimus) from East Greenland in relation to concentrations of organohalogen contaminants. 4.716 MB LAMBERT, OLIVIER. PALAEONTOLOGY 48(3):653-679. 2005. Phylogenetic affinities of the long-snouted dolphin Eurhinodelphis (Cetacea, Odontoceti) from the Miocene of Antwerp, Belgium. 1.185 MB LAW, ROBIN J.; COLIN R. ALLCHIN and LISSAA K. MEAD. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 50(3):356-359. 2005. Brominated diphenyl ethers in the blubber of twelve species of marine mammals stranded in the UK. 0.054 MB MACLEOD, COLIN D. and ALAIN F. ZUUR. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 147(1):1-11. 2005. Habitat utilization by Blainville's beaked whales off Great Abaco, northern Bahamas, in relation to seabed topography. 0.702 MB MADSEN, P. T. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(6):3952-3957. 2005. Marine mammals and noise: Problems with root mean square sound pressure levels for transients. 0.092 MB MAGALHAES PINTO, ROBERTO; LUIS C. MUNIZ-PEREIRA; VINICIUS C. ALVES and SALVATORE SICILIANO. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 3(2):167-170. 2004. First report of a helminth infection for Bryde's whale, Balaenoptera edeni Anderson, 1878 (Cetacea, Balaenopteridae). 1.598 MB MERCADO, EDUARDO; LOUIS M. HERMAN and ADAM A. PACK. ANIMAL COGNITION 8(2):93-102. 2005. Song copying by humpback whales: Themes and variations. 0.343 MB MILLER, KELSEY A.; MARTA G. L. ASSUNCAO; NEIL J. DANGERFIELD; STELVIO M. BANDIERA and PETER S. ROSS. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 60(2):153-169. 2005. Assessment of cytochrome P450 1A in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) using a minimally-invasive biopsy approach. 2.920 MB MOORE, MICHAEL J.; BELINDA RUBINSTEIN; STEPHANIE A. NORMAN and THOMAS LIPSCOMB. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 6(3):279-281. 2004. A note on the most northerly record of Gervais' beaked whale from the western North Atlantic Ocean. 0.515 MB (Need Aerobat 6.0 or greater to view) MORISAKA, TADAMICHI; MASANORI SHINOHARA; FUMIO NAKAHARA and TOMONARI AKAMATSU. FISHERIES SCIENCE (TOKYO) 71(3):568-576. 2005. Geographic variations in the whistles among three Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops aduncus populations in Japan. 0.306 MB MORISAKA, TADAMICHI; MASANORI SHINOHARA; FUMIO NAKAHARA and TOMONARI AKAMATSU. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 86(3):541-546. 2005. Effects of ambient noise on the whistles of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin populations. 0.164 MB NINOMIYA, HIROYOSHI; TOMO INOMATA; HIROSHI SHIROUZU and ETSUKO KATSUMATA. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL SCIENCE 67(5):473-479. 2005. Microanatomy of the terminal air spaces of Baird's beaked whale (Berardius bairdii) lungs. 1.852 MB NOREN, SHAWN R.; SARA J. IVERSON and DARYL J. BONESS. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY 78(4):482-490. 2005. Development of the blood and muscle oxygen stores in gray seals (Halichoerus grypus): Implications for juvenile diving capacity and the necessity of a terrestrial postweaning fast. 0.118 MB PAGE, BRAD; JANE MCKENZIE and SIMON D. GOLDSWORTHY. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 293:283-302. 2005. Dietary resource partitioning among sympatric New Zealand and Australian fur seals. 0.477 MB ROLLAND, ROSALIND M.; KATHLEEN E. HUNT; SCOTT D. KRAUS and SAMUEL K. WASSER. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 142(3):308-317. 2005. Assessing reproductive status of right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) using fecal hormone metabolites. 0.209 MB ROUTTI, HELI; MADELEINE NYMAN; CHRISTINA BACKMAN; JAANA KOISTINEN and EERO HELLE. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 60(3):267-287. 2005. Accumulation of dietary organochlorines and vitamins in Baltic seals. 0.209 MB SIMON, MALENE; MAGNUS WAHLBERG; FERNANDO UGARTE and LEE A. MILLER. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(12):2459-2466. 2005. Acoustic characteristics of underwater tail slaps used by Norwegian and Icelandic killer whales (Orcinus orca) to debilitate herring (Clupea harengus). 0.327 MB SOLDEVILLA, MELISSA S.; MEGAN F. MCKENNA; SEAN M. WIGGINS; ROBERT E. SHADWICK; TED W. CRANFORD and JOHN A. HILDEBRAND. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(12):2319-2332. 2005. Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) head tissues: Physical properties and CT imaging. 1.081 MB SONNE, C.; F. F. RIGET; R. DIETZ; M. KIRKEGAARD; E. W. BORN; R. LETCHER; D. C. G. MUIR. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 341(1-3):81-96. 2005. Trends in fluctuating asymmetry in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus) from 1892 to 2002 in relation to organohalogen pollution. 0.322 MB STANILAND, I. J. and D. W. POND. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 294:283-294. 2005. Investigating the use of milk fatty acids to detect dietary changes: a comparison with faecal analysis in Antarctic fur seals. 0.132 MB STEPHENSON, RICHARD. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(10):1971-1991. 2005. Physiological control of diving behaviour in the Weddell seal Leptonychotes weddelli: A model based on cardiorespiratory control theory. 0.515 MB SUPIN, ALEXANDER YA.; PAUL E. NACHTIGALL; WHITLOW W. L. AU and MARLEE BREESE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(6):3928-3935. 2005. Invariance of evoked-potential echo-responses to target strength and distance in an echolocating false killer whale. 0.160 MB THOMSEN, FRANK; NIELS VAN ELK; VILMUT BROCK and WERNER PIPER. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 118(1):37-40. 2005. (Letters to the editor) On the performance of automated porpoise-click-detectors in experiments with captive harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena). 0.081 MB WATWOOD, STEPHANIE L.; EDWARD C. G. OWEN; PETER L. TYACK and RANDALL S. WELLS. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 69(6):1373-1386. 2005. Signature whistle use by temporarily restrained and free-swimming bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus. 0.502 MB WOMBLE, JAMIE N.; MARY F. WILLSON; MICHAEL F. SIGLER; BRENDAN P. KELLY and GLENN R. VANBLARICOM. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 294:271-282. 2005. Distribution of Steller sea lions Eumetopias jubatus in relation to spring-spawning fish in SE Alaska. 0.345 MB YAN, ZHENG; CHRISTOPHER NIEZRECKI and DIEDRICH O. BEUSSE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(6):3566-3573. 2005. Background noise cancellation for improved acoustic detection of manatee vocalizations. 0.908 MB ZEGERS, BART N.; ANCHELIQUE METS; RONALD VAN BOMMEL; CHRIS MINKENBERG; TIMO HAMERS; JORKE H. KAMSTRA; GRAHAM J. PIERCE and JAN P. BOON. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(7):2095-2100. 2005. Levels of hexabromocyclododecane in harbor porpoises and common dolphins from western European seas, with evidence for stereoisomer-specific biotransformation by cytochrome P450. 0.300 MB ZIMMER, WALTER M. X.; MARK P. JOHNSON; PETER T. MADSEN and PETER L. TYACK. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 117(6):3919-3927. 2005. Echolocation clicks of free-ranging Cuvier's beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris). 0.366 MB ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 06:33:08 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: information on elephant seals (fwd) From: pietro graziani Dear collegues, i'm an italian biologist and I'll carry out a scientific project on sperm competition of northern elephant seals during next period in Baja california(Mexico).I have to take some samples of sperms with an artifical model of female, but I need some informations on anatomy of elephant seals, in particular: -lenght of penis -diameter of penis -lenght of vagina -all possible informations on sperms of this species or similar, because I don't know if they are available in litterature thank's for yours collaboraqtions best regards Pietro Graziani University La Sapienza of Rome Italy ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 06:36:14 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Mammal Stranding (fwd) From: mauricio alaguna Hi, i am a veterinary medicine student, i need information about Marine mammal strandig, because here in Colombia we want to build a Stranding Network, but there is no information available in my country about this subject, it will be my thesis to graduate as MV, but in Colombia there is no much research about marine mammals, in fact, we have only one faculty in Marine Biology in all over the country, so, if anyone can help me with this issue, i will be very gratefull, thanks,=20 Mauricio Alaguna Cruz Veterinary Medicine Student Universidad Nacional de Colombia Bogot=E1, Colombia P.D Sorry for my bad english ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 06:37:38 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Pingers to deter seals (fwd) From: "McLaren, Frank Leon" We are a generating station in Playa Del Rey,CA using saltwater for cooling purposes. We have intake tunnels located 2,000 ft. offshore which proceed to our facility. Occasionally seals enter the tunnels, and are unable to swim against the current. They will end up in the screen chamber were we attempt to catch, and release them. I am looking for a way to keep them away from the inlet tunnels. I have heard of using acoustic sounding devices, or pingers. Would you recommend this? Could you recommend anything else? Frank McLaren Los Angels Dept. Water & Power Scattergood Generating Station Planning Department 310-524-8537 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 07:16:52 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Periodontal Disease in marine mammals (fwd) From: Tom Ford I have found evidence of periodontal disease in a walrus. Several web searches have shown no literature on the topic. Can anyone refer me to a member with walrus expertise or to a published report ? Thanks tom ford ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 09:04:44 -0500 From: Salva Subject: INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN SPAIN: STUDY METHODS AND MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS IN AQUATIC MAMMAL RESEARCH reply-type=original ------ PLEASE SEE BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH VERSIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BELOW... Estimados colegas, A finales de Septiembre 2005, la Fundaci=F3n Omacha impartir=E1 un curso = sobre=20 M=C9TODOS DE ESTUDIO Y AN=C1LISIS MULTIVARIADO DE DATOS EN INVESTIGACI=D3= N DE=20 MAM=CDFEROS ACU=C1TICOS en la localidad de Onda (Castell=F3n, Espa=F1a). = La=20 informaci=F3n espec=EDfica sobre el curso queda detallada a continuaci=F3= n. Un cordial saludo. FUNDACI=D3N OMACHA Dear colleagues, At the end of September 2005, the Omacha Foundation will be lecturing a=20 course on STUDY METHODS AND MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS IN AQUATIC MAMMAL=20 RESEARCH in Onda (Castell=F3n, Spain), a small Arabian-founded village in= the=20 Mediterranean coast. The language of the course will be Spanish. Please f= ind=20 the specifics of the latter course (in Spanish) below. Kindest regards. OMACHA FOUNDATION Salvador Herrando-P=E9rez, BSc. MPhil. FUNDACI=D3N OMACHA, Associated Researcher (www.omacha.org) POSTAL ADDRESSES: C/ Padre Jofre 19, 12006 Castell=F3n de la Plana, SPAIN Fundaci=F3n Omacha, Diagonal 86=AA # 30-38. Barrio El Polo, Bogot=E1 (Col= ombia) FURTHER CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail: salherra(\)ono.com / salvador(\)omacha.org / salherra68(\)yahoo.es=20 (messages> 5 Mb) Tel=E9fonos en Espa=F1a: +34 964036814 / +34 657787340 Tel=E9fono en Colombia: +571 2362686 Ahora estoy en Colombia hasta el 29 de Julio de 2005... / I am currently = in=20 Colombia until July 2005, 29th... CURSO DE T=C9CNICAS DE ESTUDIO Y AN=C1LISIS MULTIVARIADO DE DATOS EN=20 INVESTIGACI=D3N DE MAM=CDFEROS ACU=C1TICOS ORGANIZACI=D3N: FUNDACI=D3N OMACHA PROFESORES: Fernando Trujillo Gonz=E1lez (PhD., Universidad de Aberdeen, = Reino=20 Unido), y Salvador Herrando P=E9rez (MPhil., Universidad de Newcastle, Re= ino=20 Unido) (FUNDACI=D3N OMACHA, www.omacha.org) FECHAS: 26 Septiembre-3 Octubre (60 horas). LUGAR: Onda (Castell=F3n-Espa=F1a). Pueblo de origen =E1rabe a unos 20 km= de=20 Castell=F3n de la Plana y 80 km de Valencia. INFORMACI=D3N EN ESPA=D1A: Salvador Herrando-P=E9rez: 657787340 / 678970347 (Despu=E9s del 2 de Agos= to);=20 salherra(\)ono.com INFORMACI=D3N EN COLOMBIA: Patricia Camargo: (571) 2362686; info(\)omacha.org / salherra(\)omacha.org PREINSCRIPCI=D3N (muestra de inter=E9s en el curso): 2-14 Agosto MATRICULACI=D3N (pago del curso): 15 Agosto - 25 Agosto 2005. La aceptaci= =F3n de=20 participantes se har=E1 por estricto orden de matriculaci=F3n. PRECIO: 450 euros (estudiantes), 600 euros (profesionales), +50 euros fue= ra=20 del periodo de matriculaci=F3n. La modalidad de pago es transferencia ban= caria=20 a n=FAmero de cuenta que quedar=E1 disponible en=20 http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm desde el 10 de Agosto. En e= sa=20 fecha tambi=E9n se ofrecer=E1n varias posibilidades de hospedaje, aliment= aci=F3n y=20 transporte. PLAZAS LIMITADAS: 30. REQUERIMIENTOS: traer ordenador port=E1til propio. CONTENIDO: El curso revisa los m=E9todos de estudio en disciplinas de=20 investigaci=F3n con mam=EDferos acu=E1ticos y ofrece una perspectiva gene= ral al=20 uso de estad=EDstica multivaria con datos de campo sobre esos animales. L= as=20 sesiones te=F3ricas se combinan con trabajo pr=E1ctico basado en estudios= de=20 caso y datos crudos a partir de una extensa revisi=F3n de la literatura. = Un=20 documento en pdf ilustrando los contenidos del curso est=E1 disponible a=20 petici=F3n. TEMAS: M=E9todos de estudio: Estimaciones de abundancia, Dieta y Contaminaci=F3n= ,=20 Comportamiento y Buceo, Uso de H=E1bitat y Distribuci=F3n, Morfometr=EDa = y=20 Biocac=FAstica. An=E1lisis multivariado: M=E9todos explorativos (PCA, nMDS), Relaci=F3n e= ntre=20 variables ambientales y biol=F3gicas (PRUEBAS DE MANTEL, BIOENV, RDA-CCA)= y=20 Pruebas de diferencia de grupos (DA, CAP, ANOSIM, NPMANOVA, PERMDISP). SOFTWARE: PRIMER (www.primer-e.com), CAP (Anderson 2003) y PERMANOVA (200= 4)=20 (www.stat.auckland.ac.nz/~mja).=20 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 07:18:54 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Job Announcement at SMRU: Acoustic Analyst (fwd) From: "Jonathan Gordon" The Sea Mammal Research Unit has a 6 month vacancy for an Acoustic Analysis Assistant, as part of a project to investigate the distribution of marine mammals to the west of Scotland jointly funded by NERC and DSTL. The post will start on 31 August 2005, or as soon as possible thereafter. Acoustic data has been collected from towed arrays during shipboard surveys for cetaceans from a variety of platform during 2003, 2004 and 2005. You will be responsible for assisting with the analysis of these data; particularly the interpretation and extraction of high frequency click trains from harbour porpoises and clicks and whistles from other odontocete species. You may also be required to go to sea to collect additional visual and acoustic data. A bachelors degree in marine biology or another appropriate subject will be advantageous. You should have existing experience of analysis of cetacean acoustic data. This project has collected a large acoustic dataset and organizational skills and database management experience are essential. The Sea Mammal Research Unit is one of the foremost research institutions conducting research on marine mammals in the World. With over 40 staff and students, SMRU represents a formidable concentration of expertise and talent in the field of marine mammalogy and, more generally, in marine ecology. Further information and application materials can be found on the University Recruitment website http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/recruitment/vacancies/vacancy-list/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr Jonathan Gordon, Sea Mammal Research Unit, Gatty Laboratory, University of Saint Andrews, Saint Andrews Fife KY16 8LB Tel 01382 541136 Mobile 07866 267814 ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:43:02 -0700 From: Michael Stocker Subject: Re: Pingers to deter seals (fwd) Frank (and others) I'm sure that you have considered screens, bars or other exclusion devices at the entrance to the tunnels. The problem with pingers or "Acoustic Harassment Devices" (AHD's) is that a AHD loud enough to deter seals would also be loud enough to harass or stress other marine animals within earshot of the AHD. This could be miles from the subject location. I also do not know what the site specifics are, but you may need to file or an "incidental take permit" with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to deploy AHD's in this application. The increase in anthropogenic noise pollution in the ocean is becoming a widely recognized problem. NMFS is working on a set of ocean noise criteria that will eventually intersect with your AHD application. If you end up "permitting" and using AHD's, before too long you may need to change the system to accommodate the ocean noise criteria constraints for your area. In the current climate, I would suggest taking a hard look at mechanical exclusion devices before considering AHD's Best of luck, Michael Stocker Science Advisor http://www.seaflow.org 415-488-0553 > > We are a generating station in Playa Del Rey,CA using saltwater for > cooling purposes. We have intake tunnels located 2,000 ft. offshore > which proceed to our facility. Occasionally seals enter the tunnels, and > are unable to swim against the current. They will end up in the screen > chamber were we attempt to catch, and release them. I am looking for a > way to keep them away from the inlet tunnels. I have heard of using > acoustic sounding devices, or pingers. Would you recommend this? Could > you recommend anything else? > > Frank McLaren > Los Angels Dept. Water & Power > Scattergood Generating Station > Planning Department > 310-524-8537 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > -To submit a message to MARMAM, send it to: marmam(\)uvvm.uvic.ca > -Please include your name and e-mail address in the body of the > text of all submissions, and ensure your message has an appropriate > subject heading (ie., not "Message for MARMAM") > -Do not submit attached files or HTML/MIME messages. > -To subscribe to MARMAM, send a message to: listserv(\)uvvm.uvic.ca > saying: subscribe marmam Yourfirstname Yourlastname > -To unsubscribe, send a message saying: unsub marmam (to the > listserv(\)uvvm.uvic.ca address) > -To contact the MARMAM editors, write to: marmamed(\)uvic.ca > -MARMAM Editorial Policy & FAQ: http://is.dal.ca/~whitelab/marmam.htm > ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:04:54 -1000 From: Chris Yates Subject: MMPA Specialist Vacancy NOAA Fisheries MMPA Specialist vacancy announcement available at https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/doc.exe Closes Aug 15 For position questions contact Chris Yates at chris.yates(\)noaa.gov Major Duties: The Pacific Islands Regional Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing marine mammal programs in the Pacific Islands Region, ensuring compliance with the MMPA, and promoting the conservation of marine mammals. The MMPA Specialist will be responsible for coordination with Federal, state, and local agencies and private interest groups on MMPA issues. Specifically, the MMPA specialist will be responsible for: monitoring and submitting MMPA List of Fisheries (LOF) requirements, implementing take reduction planning for Category I and II fisheries in the PIR, serving as PIRO representative to regional efforts to formulate and implement management solutions to spinner dolphin harassment associated with "swim with" programs in the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI), preparing MMPA section 101a5e negligible impact determinations for commercial fisheries, monitoring and recommending PIRO actions related to emerging issues, including the possible development of a high speed inter-island ferry and further development of aquaculture programs in the MHI, coordinating and communicating with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Sanctuary) on MMPA requirements, procedures, and initiatives to ensure a positive and effective working relationships between PIRO and the Sanctuary, coordinating and communicating with stakeholders on issues regarding MMPA incidental harassment/take authorizations, leading PIRO responsibilities for humpback whale research permits, tracking MMPA public display permits in the PIR and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of MMPA issues including re- authorization, serious injury guidelines, deterrence guidelines, acoustics, ship strikes, definition of negligible impact, and permitting requirements and procedures, among others. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:01:16 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Abstract to be posted (fwd) Please post the following abstract: Recent publication in Acoustics Research Letters Online -- July 2005 -- Volume 6, Issue 3, pp. 214-220 (http://scitation.aip.org/vsearch/servlet/VerityServlet?KEY=ARLOFJ&ONLINE=YES&smode=strresults&sort=chron&maxdisp=25&threshold=0&possible1=Crum&possible1zone=author&OUTLOG=NO&viewabs=ARLOFJ&key=DISPLAY&docID=1&page=1&chapter=0) Monitoring bubble growth in supersaturated blood and tissue ex vivo and the relevance to marine mammal bioeffects Lawrence A. Crum, Michael R. Bailey, Jingfeng Guan, Paul R. Hilmo, Steven G. Kargl, and Thomas J. Matula Center for Industrial and Medical Ultrasound, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, 1013 NE 40th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 Oleg A. Sapozhnikov Department of Acoustics, Physics Faculty, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119899, Russia (Received October 28, 2004; accepted May 18, 2005; published June 24, 2005) There have been several recent reports that active sonar systems can lead to serious bioeffects in marine mammals, particularly beaked whales, resulting in strandings, and in some cases, to their deaths. We have devised a series of experiments to determine the potential role of low-frequency acoustic sources as a means to induce bubble nucleation and growth in supersaturated ex vivo bovine liver and kidney tissues, and blood. Bubble detection was achieved with a diagnostic ultrasound scanner. Under the conditions of this experiment, supersaturated tissues and blood led to extensive bubble production when exposed to short pulses of low frequency sound. -- Lawrence A. Crum, Director Center for Industrial and Medical Ultrasound Applied Physics Laboratory University of Washington 1013 NE 40th Street Seattle, WA 98105 email: lac(\)apl.washington.edu http://cimu.apl.washington.edu/ Tel: 206 685 8622 fax: 206 543 3702 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:04:21 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Fin whale carcass found in the German Baltic Sea (fwd) Dear colleques, On Sunday 10th July, a sailor discovered the carcass of a 17.1 m long male fin whale in the Greifswalder Bodden of the German Baltic Sea. Measurements have been taken and dissection has been conducted by the German Oceanographic Museum on the 11th and 12th of July. Judging the status of decay the animal might have been dead since a week or two. The fin whale seemed to be in good body conditions with an up to 10 cm thick blubber layer and food mash in the intestine. The stomach was empty. No external signs of injuries could be detected. We assume that the fin whale died of stress due to entering very shallow waters. We would be very interested in any feed back on recent sightings of a fin whale in the Baltic Sea. For pictures look at http://www.meeresmuseum.de/start/index.htm , click on "Aktuell", or go directly to http://www.meeresmuseum.de/finnwal_2005.pdf Best regards, Ursula Verfu=DF ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Deutsches Meeresmuseum German Oceanographic Museum Ursula Verfu=DF Katharinenberg 14/20 18439 Stralsund GERMANY phone: +49 (0)3831-2650-390 fax: +49 (0)3831-2650-249 email: ursula.verfuss(\)meeresmuseum.de ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:06:01 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Professional Development Programmes - Acoustic Wildlife Monitoring (fwd) Imperial College London Programme for Professional Development Underwater Acoustics 5-7 September 2005 Acoustic Wildlife Monitoring 8-9 September 2005 Professional development courses designed for environmental scientist and marine biologist. Further information from cpd(\)imperial.ac.uk or visit http://www.imperial.ac.uk/cpd/acoustics/index.htm Betty Yue Centre for Professional Development Imperial College London South Kensington Campus 318 Sherfield Building Exhibition Road London SW7 2AZ www.imperial.ac.uk/cpd =20 Emai: b.yue(\)imperial.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 75946880 Fax: +44 (0)20 75946883 =20 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:29:46 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new article: gas and fat embolism involving a mass stranding of beaked (fwd) Dear all, the following paper has been recently published in Veterinary Pathology Regards "Gas and Fat Embolic Syndrome" Involving a Mass Stranding of Beaked Whales (Family Ziphiidae) Exposed to Anthropogenic Sonar Signals" A. Fern=E1ndez, J. F. Edwards, F. Rodr=EDguez, A. Espinosa de los Monteros, P. Herr=E1ez, P. Castro, J. R. Jaber, V. Mart=EDn and M. Arbelo=20 Unit of Histology and Pathology (AF, FR, PH, AEM, PC, JRJ, MA), Institute for Animal Health (IUSA), Veterinary School, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (JFE), College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; and Sociedad Estudio Cet=E1ceos en Canarias (VM), Canary Islands, Spain A study of the lesions of beaked whales (BWs) in a recent mass stranding in the Canary Islands following naval exercises provides a possible explanation of the relationship between anthropogenic, acoustic (sonar) activities and the stranding and death of marine mammals. Fourteen BWs were stranded in the Canary Islands close to the site of an international naval exercise (Neo-Tapon 2002) held on 24 September 2002. Strandings began about 4 hours after the onset of midfrequency sonar activity. Eight Cuvier's BWs (Ziphius cavirostris), one Blainville's BW (Mesoplodon densirostris), and one Gervais' BW (Mesoplodon europaeus) were examined postmortem and studied histopathologically. No inflammatory or neoplastic processes were noted, and no pathogens were identified. Macroscopically, whales had severe, diffuse congestion and hemorrhage, especially around the acoustic jaw fat, ears, brain, and kidneys. Gas bubble-associated lesions and fat embolism were observed in the vessels and parenchyma of vital organs. In vivo bubble formation associated with sonar exposure that may have been exacerbated by modified diving behavior caused nitrogen supersaturation above a threshold value normally tolerated by the tissues (as occurs in decompression sickness). Alternatively, the effect that sonar has on tissues that have been supersaturated with nitrogen gas could be such that it lowers the threshold for the expansion of in vivo bubble precursors (gas nuclei). Exclusively or in combination, these mechanisms may enhance and maintain bubble growth or initiate embolism. Severely injured whales died or became stranded and died due to cardiovascular collapse during beaching. The present study demonstrates a new pathologic entity in cetaceans. The syndrome is apparently induced by exposure to mid-frequency sonar signals and particularly affects deep, long-duration, repetitive-diving species like BWs. Key words: Beaked whales; fat emboli; gas emboli; marine mammals; mass stranding; naval exercises. Request reprints from Dr. Antonio Fern=E1ndez, Unit of Histology and Pathology, Institute for Animal Health, Veterinary School, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain). E-mail: afernandez(\)dmor.ulpgc.es ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:30:40 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Fall Internship Opportunity (fwd) >From drolldes(\)comcast.net Wed Jul 20 08:49:19 2005 Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net (rwcrmhc12.comcast.net [216.148.227.= 85]) by castle.comp.uvic.ca (8.13.2/8.13.2) with ESMTP id j6KFnHVs4428028 for ; Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:49:17 -0700 Received: from yourus67pi6luv (c-24-34-82-13.hsd1.ma.comcast.net[24.34.82= .13]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with SMTP id <2005072015455701400359hbe>; Wed, 20 Jul 2005 15:45:57 +0000 Message-ID: <001701c58d42$1f97fee0$6401a8c0(\)yourus67pi6luv> From: "Daniel and Lisa Fox" To: Cc: "Daniel and Lisa Fox" Subject: Fall Internship Opportunity Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 11:45:58 -0400 charset=3D"iso-8859-1" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000 X-UVic-Virus-Scanned: OK - Passed virus scan by Sophos (sophie) on castle X-UVic-Spam-Scan: castle.comp.uvic.ca No_recips_rejected X-UVic-Spam-Status: No X-UVic-Spam-Score: 0=20 X-UVic-Spam-Level: Spam-Level=20 X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.33 (www . roaringpenguin . com / mimedefang) From: Center for Oceanic Research and Education Internship Opportunities Last call for fall internship applications The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE), based in Essex, MA,= is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. CORE's mission i= s to promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine environment. CORE's research focuses on the fascinating social interactio= ns among whales, as well as distribution and identification studies of sever= al different cetacean species including humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales and rare beaked whales. CORE conducts whale watch education progra= ms, school presentations and public outreach activities throughout the year a= s part of our endeavor to educate as many people as possible about endanger= ed whales and their fragile marine environment. CORE collects most of its research data aboard commercial whale watching vessels that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip = as research assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection. T= he types of data recorded on each trip include physical information =AD such= as climate and sea conditions, number and species of each cetacean, as well = as behavioral information and identification photographs of focus animals. Other duties aboard the boats include answering passenger questions, assisting with fund raising efforts and helping crew on deck. A paid "education mate" position aboard the whale watching boat in Gloucester is included - interns will rotate day-to-day through the week as research assistants and education mates. CORE is somewhat of a fledgling organization, founded in 1996, we earned = our non-profit status in 1998. Though we have no publications currently in print, we are in the process of collecting data on several on-going resea= rch projects with the goal of developing papers on such varied subjects as hierarchy within humpback whale social and feeding groups, to observation= s of Sowerby's and Cuvier's beaked whales in offshore submarine canyons. Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of esearch including: - Data collection; data entry; archiving and cataloging photographs and negatives; general office work. - Data analysis methods; individual identification of whales through phot= o analysis; data submission to educational on-line programs with whom we ar= e associated. - Public speaking; fund raising; correspondence with other organizations, researcher and students. - Interns are also assigned a specific on-going research project and will= be expected to complete an extensive reading list to learn important backgro= und knowledge. - Basics of navigation; boat handling; use of marine electronics includin= g GPS, LORAN, radar and echolocation machines; handling lines; and general knowledge of vessel safety and emergency protocol. CORE offers year-round internship opportunities to qualified college students or graduates. We require a two-month minimum stay. These are strictly unpaid, volunteer positions. However, interns will be paid for their duties as Education Mates aboard the commercial whale watching vess= els out of Gloucester. We do not provide room or board, but will assist inter= ns in any way in finding housing and transportation (if necessary). We also offer flexible hours, so that interns can obtain part-time jobs, if needed. Interns are also encouraged to receive either undergraduate or graduate credits for their internships with CORE. We will help students design and implement a project through their school or with two local colleges with whom we are affiliated (Endicott College, Beverly, MA and Wheelock Colleg= e, Boston, MA Application deadline for the fall internship session is July 31st, with interviews through mid-August. We also accept applicants for summer and spring. To apply for an internship, please send a resume or CV, a letter = of interest identifying your reason for applying, and a letter of recommendation to the below address. We will send an application and cont= act applicants to schedule an interview as soon as we receive the above materials. Applications and further information on CORE can be obtained through our website: www.coreresearch.org Lisa Fox Director Center for Oceanic Research and Education 245 Western Ave, Box 8 Essex, MA 01929 978.768.4560 ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:31:25 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New publication on paternity in humpback whales (fwd) Dear colleagues, I am happy to announce that the following publication is now available: Cerchio, S., Jacobsen, J., Cholewiak, D., Falcone, E. and Merriwether, D.A. 2005. Paternity in humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae: assessing polygyny and skew in male reproductive success. Animal Behavior. 70(2): 267-277 Abstract: Mating system theory predicts that differences between the sexes in potential reproductive rate and an operational sex ratio skewed strongly towards males should result in intense male competition, polygynous mating, and high variance in male reproductive success. Accordingly, humpback whales are thought to be polygynous with differences in reproduction among males related to alternative mating tactics. However, there is currently a lack of data on male reproductive success. We tested predictions regarding male reproductive success in humpback whales using molecular assessment of paternity in a population in the Mexican Pacific. Parentage analysis was conducted for 125 mother-calf pairs and a sample of 297 males using 13 microsatellite loci. Two separate analyses were conducted, based upon conservative and relaxed criteria for the assignment of paternity. In the conservative analysis 40 paternities (32.5% of tested calves) were assigned among 33 males, whereas in the relaxed analysis 62 paternities (49.6% of calves) were assigned among 51 males. Regardless of analysis, the distribution of male reproductive success deviated from a random mating model, with significantly larger than expected variance (conservative, p = 0.011; relaxed, p = 0.022), and significantly more than expected males siring three calves (conservative, p = 0.021; relaxed, p = 0.011). However, most successful males sired only one calf and no male was assigned more than three calves, so reproductive skew was not severe. Therefore we conclude that this population has a polygynous mating system, but without the large variation in male reproductive success expected by apparent skew in the operational sex ratio and degree of male competition for mates. PDFs are available upon request to dc268(\)cornell.edu Cheers, Danielle Cholewiak Danielle Cholewiak, Ph.D. Candidate Bioacoustics Research Program Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14850 phone: (607) 254-2164 fax: (607) 254-2460 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 08:54:28 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Job vacancy (fwd) MAMMALOGIST/TRAINER Oregon Coast Aquarium is seeking applications for a Mammalogist/Trainer. The position is responsible for all aspects of the care and training of the Aquarium's marine mammal collection, care of their exhibits, interactions with and presentations to Aquarium visitors. Three years experience with pinnipeds is required and sea otter experience is desirable. Knowledge of and ability to use operant conditioning is required. A degree in biology or zoology related field is required. SCUBA diving certification is required. Knowledge of and ability to use computers and standard, commonly accepted computer programs is required. Ability to work under limited supervision, both independently and in a team environment is essential. Five years public aquarium experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. The position is full time with benefits. Send a cover letter and resume to: 250(\)emp.state.or.us The Oregon Employment Department, PO Box 10, Newport, OR 97365. or FAX to 541-265-5975. Applications must be received no later than August 15, 2005. Interviewing and hiring may be completed before August 15, 2005. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:02:56 -0700 From: James Sumich Subject: SMM Conference Video Night Dear MarMammers For the upcoming Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, an evening of videos will continue as a standard part of the program. We are inviting submission of videos to be presented during the Wednesday Video Night session. Each presentation will be limited to no more than 15 minutes, allowing the maximum opportunity to view a wide range of work. Commercial or long documentary material will not be accepted. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 15, 2005. Submissions after Nov. 15 will only be considered on a space-available basis. Contact Dr. Denise Herzing (wdpdenise(\)earthlink.net ) or Dr. Jim Sumich (jim.sumich(\)gcccd.edu) with topic, play duration, and recorded medium. We strongly encourage all submissions to be submitted on CD or DVD for playback. For an updated schedule, check the SMM website www.marinemammalogy.org/conference2005/Events.htm#VideoNight . Thanks. Dr. Jim Sumich jim.sumich(\)gcccd.edu ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 04:30:57 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Paper on new dolphin species - the Australian Snubfin Dolphin (fwd) The following paper was recently published in Marine Mammal Science. PDF reprints are available upon request from Isabel.Beasley(\)jcu.edu.au Beasley, I.L., Robertson, K. Arnold, P. 2005. Description of a new dolphin, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin Orcaella heinsohni Sp. N. (Cetacea, Delphinidae). Marine Mammal Science 21(3): 365-400. Abstract Comparisons of the Irrawaddy dolphin, Orcaella brevirostris, between Australian and Asian sites documented geographic differences in height of dorsal fin, and coloration (presence or absence of a dorsal cape). Analysis of genetic data provided support for two clades within the Asian samples, the Mekong River samples from Cambodia and southern Laos and all other marine and freshwater sites from Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The major separation, however, was between sites in Asia and those from Australia (5.9% of base pair differences, compared with 1.2% for within Australia and 1.5% for within Asia). Within a 403 base segment of the mtDNA control region, Australian specimens had 17 diagnostic sites with 16 fixed base pair differences and one insertion/deletion. Consistent, statistically significant differences in skull characters of Australian specimens have previously been demonstrated and are reviewed in this paper. There was a high concordance in character differences demonstrated between O. brevirostris from all Asian sites and Australian specimens, especially in the genetic and osteological characters. Based on the range and concordance of character differences, we propose that the Australian dolphins be recognized as a new species, Orcaella heinsohni (suggested common name: Australian snubfin dolphin). Regards Isabel <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Isabel Beasley Ph.D Candidate School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography James Cook University Townsville, 4811, QLD Australia tel: 61-7-47816939 mobile: 61-437921897 email: Isabel.Beasley(\)jcu.edu.au ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:41:50 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Masters Degree in Marine Mammal Science (fwd) Dear MARMERs and ECS'ers, The University of Wales, Bangor, offers a Masters Degree in Marine Mammal Science. This established course is specialised for potential marine mammal scientists, and will be entering its fourth year in September 2005. Information for potential applicants, including student testimonials, can be found at the following web link: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/ies/Postgraduate/b/Marine_Mammal_MSc.htm For general application queries, contact Mrs Tracey Johnstone (t.l.johnstone(\)bangor.ac.uk). Best regards John Goold ----------------- Dr. John C. Goold School of Biological Sciences University of Wales, Bangor Bangor Gwynedd. LL57 2UW. UK. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:42:49 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: to measure the blood volume (fwd) From: andromeda.degioia(\)fastwebnet.it Good morning, I'm a italian biologist and I'm studying elephant seal. I would like to measure the volume of blood with the evan blue dye. I will work in the field where we haven't the laboratory and I will read my sample after 4-5 mounths in the laboratory. I read in these papers : Plasma volume during stress in man: osmolalitv and red cell volume J. E. GREENLEAF, V. A. CONVERTINO, AND G. R. MANGSETH Biomedical Research Division, NASA -Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California 94035 Restoration of plasma volume after 16 days of head-down tilt induced by a single bout of maximal exercise VICTOR A. CONVESRTINO, KEITH A. ENGELKE, DAVID A. LUDWIG, AND DONALD F. DOERR Physiology Research Branch, Clinical Sciences Division, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas 78235; Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina 27412; Department of Physiology, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32899 that is possible to separe with chromatographeic column the dye from albumina. My problem is this I must freeze my sample of plasma and I don't know if is possible because during freezing the samples could alterate. I know that the problem is protein and I think if I separate the dye from the protein before freezing I could freeze the dye without more trouble. I wolud like to know if the evan blue dye bind only the albumina and if separation with chromatographer method is sufficient to eliminate all proteins bound to dye and if then after this separating I colud freeze my sample without trouble. Thank you very much for your attemption. Andromeda De Gioia reply to :andromeda.degioia(\)fastwebnet.it Andromeda De Gioia via Cervignano 4 20137 Milano, Italy tel. 0039/0289058370 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:50:06 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: 2nd Biennial Workshop on Ethics in Marine Mammal Science (fwd) Hello Everyone- We are happy to announce the 2nd Biennial Workshop on Ethics in Marine Mammal Science (EiMMS). Building on the success of the first EiMMS workshop, this meeting aims to further our understanding of how ethics relate to the scientific study of marine mammals. Many professional scientific societies have established official ethics committees to educate their members on professional and research ethics, provide guidance when dealing with ethical issues, and, in some cases, set minimum standards to which members must adhere. Indeed, the European Cetacean Society recently voted to establish an ethics advisory committee (EAC) and the Society for Marine Mammalogy has established an /ad hoc/ ethics committee. Despite this progress, there are few opportunities for education and dialogue regarding ethics in research and many society members may lack the resources required to help them identify and resolve contentious issues in their work. The workshop will be convened on Sunday, December 16 from about 8:30 am to 5 pm. The morning session of this day-long workshop will include a keynote address by Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette, the O'Neill Family Professor in the Departments of Philosophy and Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame. The morning session will also include an update from the European Cetacean Society, as well as an update from the Society for Marine Mammalogy regarding progress by the society's ad hoc ethics committee. We have saved room for additional speakers and encourage anyone who might be interested in presenting a talk related to ethics in marine mammal research to contact us with a brief description of their presentation. To facilitate attendance and guarantee open access, we have decided to make the workshop free for conference attendees. However, we would appreciate anyone planning on attending to contact Charles (charles.littnan(\)noaa.gov) to register. We need to get an accurate headcount to ensure adequate space, handouts, and refreshments. Additional information and future updates can be found on the EiMMS website (recently launched and continually modified): http://eimms.objectis.net If you visit the site, please register to gain access to a greater amount of content. We will regularly update the agenda for the workshop on the EiMMS site. Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego. Cheers, Charles Littnan and Dave Johnston -- Charles Littnan, Ph.D. Research Ecologist Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries 2570 Dole St. Honolulu HI 96822 Tel: (808) 983 5392 Fax: (808) 983 2902 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:51:18 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Dolphin Research Internships (fwd) Dolphin Research Internships Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the winter/spring term. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety to research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on the job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with behavioral research sessions. In addition, educational opportunities are available, such as informal journal article reviews and the development of personal learning objectives. Specific job duties include: Collecting observational data Preparing stimuli for behavioral research sessions Setting up equipment for behavioral research sessions Operating video equipment Entering data into the computer for analysis General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.) Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit our website, at www.dolphins.org Publications: Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A.M., & Guarino, E. (2005, in press). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. Internships require a minimum of a 12-week commitment (16 weeks is preferable), 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended, but not required. Internships in other departments such as Education, Visual Communications, Special Needs, and Animal Care & Training, are also available. The deadline to apply is October 1st. Further information, application directions, and application materials can be found on our website at www.dolphins.org. Emily Guarino, Research Coordinator Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Highway Grassy Key, FL 33050 drc-res(\)dolphins.org http://www.dolphins.org ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:53:18 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Acoustics Session - Ocean Science 2006 (fwd) ADVANCED NOTICE Marine Acoustics Special Session 2006 Ocean Sciences Meeting, Hawaii The 13th Ocean Sciences Meeting, a joint meeting of ASLO, TOS and AGU, will be held 20-24 February 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Program Committee is developing a scientific program that will cover all topics in the area of Ocean Sciences and one of these topics will be marine acoustics. Session Summary =46rom the use of hydroacoustic monitoring to detect and locate submarine earthquakes and volcanic activity to navigation cues for young reef fish finding their way home marine acoustics is a rapidly expanding area of research and development. Increasing concerns of the effects of underwater noise, both anthropogenic and natural, on the marine environment are raising marine acoustics to the forefront of scientific research and to government policy and legislation. This session will include the following: * Acoustic tomography for water mass monitoring and climate research * Acoustic techniques for habitat classification, fish and plankton abundance and biomass modelling * Acoustic techniques advancing marine archaeology * Seafloor acoustics, mapping topography and military surveying for vessels and mines * Acoustic remote sensing of the marine environment * Underwater acoustic communication and navigation, people and animals * Advances in acoustic technologies * The effect of anthropogenic and natural noise on marine life Abstract submissions will be accepted on line in the very near future at http://www.agu.org/meetings/os06/.=20 We hope to see you there! Convenors Dr Bev Mackenzie. Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, 80 Coleman Street, London. EC2R 5BJ. UK. Tel: +44 020 7382 2628.=20 Email bev.mackenzie(\)imarest.org. Please contact for more information. Prof A Gavrilov. Centre for Marine Science & Technology, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth WA 6845. AUSTRALIA.=20 Email A.Gavrilov(\)cmst.curtin.edu.au Dr Stephen Simpson. Institute of Evolutionary Biology. University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. EH9 3JT. UK. Email s.simpson(\)ed.ac.uk Dr Angela Davis CMarSci, FIMarEST. School of Ocean Sciences University of Wales, Bangor, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, LL59 5AB. 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Social Progra= mme 6-10 March 2006 =96 London, UK http://www.wmtc2006.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This email is sent and received according to the terms and conditions as defined on http://www.imarest.org/disclaimer/email.asp ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 10:06:07 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Recent unusuall strandings in Taiwan (fwd) Dear All, Over the last few days, we have had another series of apparently unusual live stranding events. Although a strong typhoon hit Taiwan on July 18/19, we still find these cases to be unusual because the typhoon did not affect northern Taiwan (where the live strandings occurred) as much as southern Taiwan, Taiwan has experienced more powerful storms in the recent past that did not result in such a large number of live strandings of multiple species, over a short time period and along a small stretch of coastline (<200 km). Thus, we don=A1=A6t believe the typhoon alone is the cause of all of these stranding events. Below is a list of the strandings that occurred between July 20 and 24. July 20 =A1V 1 Kogia sima (later died) in NE Taiwan (roughly at N25o00=A1 =A6/E121o25=A1=A6) July 21 =A1V 1 Kogia sima (released out at sea) in NE Taiwan (same locati on as above) July 21 =A1V 2 striped dolphins, Stenella coeruleoalba, (one died, the other was release out at sea on July 22) in NE Taiwan (roughly at N24o50=A1= =A6/E121o20=A1=A6) July 22 =A1V two beaked whales were seen swimming in shallow water in NE Taiwan (roughly at N24o35=A1=A6/E121o25=A1=A6) July 23 =A1Vtwo Longman=A1=A6s beaked whales, Indopacetus pacificus (rather than the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale as was reported) stranded at roughly N24o35=A1=A6/E121o25=A1=A6. The animals had a proportionately large and high dorsal fin that appeared similar in shape in size to that of the Cuvier=A1=A6s beaked whale (but proportionately slightly larger) and there was a pronounced, long and quite distinct beak with a bulbous forehead. July 24 =A1V a mesoplodont, again reported as a gingko-toothed beaked whale, stranded alive in the same region (same county as the Longman=A1=A6s beaked whales). From a news article photo, we believe the animal is a Bl ainville=A1=A6s beaked whale (M. densirostris) With recent news reports of military activity/exercises in the region and given the possibility of these cetaceans being victims of such exercises , I (as an adjunct researcher with a national agency in Taiwan) formally requested access to the carcasses, or any post-necropsy trash, of these animals so a preliminary examination can be conducted to determine if international expertise in acoustically-induced trauma and pathology should be invited to Taiwan to examine the carcasses. Unfortunately, the request was denied by the curator of these carcasses. Given the importance of the carcasses, not only for basic cetacean science (e.g., the Longman=A1=A6= s beaked whales) but also the possibility of more information about how military exercises may impact cetaceans, I believe these carcasses (or whatever remains of them) should be frozen in as intact state as possible and that at least one of the limited number of pathology experts in acoustically-induced trauma in cetaceans (especially beaked whales) should be invited to perform detailed examinations on these carcasses and the findings made public in a scientific forum. Those interested in these carcasses should contact the Taiwan Cetacean Society. (www.whale.org.tw/newweb/home.htm) Photos can be seen on the following news websites Longman's beaked whale http://www.ettoday.com/2005/07/23/122-1821593.htm Blainville's beaked whale http://news.yam.com/view/mkphotopage.php/200507= 25703840 Cheers, John Y. Wang, Ph.D. (member of the IUCN Cetacean Specialist Group) FormosaCetus Research and Conservation Group (Canada) 310-7250 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L4J-7X1 and The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium 2 Houwan Road Checheng, Pingtung County, 944, Taiwan Eml: pcrassidens(\)rogers.com ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 10:07:01 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: CORRECTION to 2nd Biennial Workshop on Ethics in Marine Mammal Science (fwd) Hello Again- We apparently missed an error in our announcement and posted the wrong date for the workshop. The correct date for the EiMMS workshop is Sunday, December 11, 2005. It is the day prior to the start of the marine mammal conference. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks to everyone who pointed out the problem. Cheers, Charles Charles Littnan wrote: > Hello Everyone- > > We are happy to announce the 2nd Biennial Workshop on Ethics in Marine > Mammal Science (EiMMS). > > Building on the success of the first EiMMS workshop, this meeting aims > to further our understanding of how ethics relate to the scientific > study of marine mammals. > > Many professional scientific societies have established official > ethics committees to educate their members on professional and > research ethics, provide guidance when dealing with ethical issues, > and, in some cases, set minimum standards to which members must > adhere. Indeed, the European Cetacean Society recently voted to > establish an ethics advisory committee (EAC) and the Society for > Marine Mammalogy has established an /ad hoc/ ethics committee. Despite > this progress, there are few opportunities for education and dialogue > regarding ethics in research and many society members may lack the > resources required to help them identify and resolve contentious > issues in their work. > > The workshop will be convened on Sunday, December 16 from about 8:30 > am to 5 pm. The morning session of this day-long workshop will > include a keynote address by Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette, the > O'Neill Family Professor in the Departments of Philosophy and > Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame. The morning > session will also include an update from the European Cetacean > Society, as well as an update from the Society for Marine Mammalogy > regarding progress by the society's ad hoc ethics committee. > > We have saved room for additional speakers and encourage anyone who > might be interested in presenting a talk related to ethics in marine > mammal research to contact us with a brief description of their > presentation. > To facilitate attendance and guarantee open access, we have decided to > make the workshop free for conference attendees. However, we would > appreciate anyone planning on attending to contact Charles > (charles.littnan(\)noaa.gov) to register. We need to get an accurate > headcount to ensure adequate space, handouts, and refreshments. > Additional information and future updates can be found on the EiMMS > website (recently launched and continually modified): > http://eimms.objectis.net > > If you visit the site, please register to gain access to a greater > amount of content. We will regularly update the agenda for the > workshop on the EiMMS site. > > Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego. > > Cheers, > > Charles Littnan and Dave Johnston -- Charles Littnan, Ph.D. Research Ecologist Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries 2570 Dole St. Honolulu HI 96822 Tel: (808) 983 5392 Fax: (808) 983 2902 ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:30:25 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Recent unusuall strandings in Taiwan (fwd) Dear All, I think the acoustical stress was not the main cause of these series strandings. During the same time and same place, according the temperature recording, the average temperature of North Taiwanese waters drop 10 degrees centigrade(25 degrees drop to 15 degrees), even in winter, the water temperature (17-19 degrees) is higher than that, which also cause a tremendous large number of dead fishes, squids and other organisms. The stomachs of these stranding cetaceans were empty, which also imply they can't find food for uncertain reason. It's interesting that squid fishery for purpleback flying squids have pathetic catch during the same time. It's an unusual environmental change, lots of ecologist here in Taiwan are interested in this event. Ming-Chih Wang, Post-doc fellow Laboratory of Fish Ecology & Evolution Research Center of Biodiversity, Academia Sinica Nankang, 115 Taipei, Taiwan E-mail: carl(\)whale.org.tw -----Original Message----- From: Marine Mammals Research and Conservation Discussion [mailto:MARMAM(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA] On Behalf Of MARMAM Editors Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 1:06 AM To: MARMAM(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA Subject: Recent unusuall strandings in Taiwan (fwd) Dear All, Over the last few days, we have had another series of apparently unusual live stranding events. Although a strong typhoon hit Taiwan on July 18/19, we still find these cases to be unusual because the typhoon did not affect northern Taiwan (where the live strandings occurred) as much as southern Taiwan, Taiwan has experienced more powerful storms in the recent past that did not result in such a large number of live strandings of multiple species, over a short time period and along a small stretch of coastline (<200 km). Thus, we don=A1=A6t believe the typhoon alone is the cause of all of these stranding events. Below is a list of the strandings that occurred between July 20 and 24. July 20 =A1V 1 Kogia sima (later died) in NE Taiwan (roughly at N25o00=A1 =A6/E121o25=A1=A6) July 21 =A1V 1 Kogia sima (released out at sea) in NE Taiwan (same locati on as above) July 21 =A1V 2 striped dolphins, Stenella coeruleoalba, (one died, the other was release out at sea on July 22) in NE Taiwan (roughly at N24o50=A1= =A6/E121o20=A1=A6) July 22 =A1V two beaked whales were seen swimming in shallow water in NE Taiwan (roughly at N24o35=A1=A6/E121o25=A1=A6) July 23 =A1Vtwo Longman=A1=A6s beaked whales, Indopacetus pacificus (rather than the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale as was reported) stranded at roughly N24o35=A1=A6/E121o25=A1=A6. The animals had a proportionately large and high dorsal fin that appeared similar in shape in size to that of the Cuvier=A1=A6s beaked whale (but proportionately slightly larger) and there was a pronounced, long and quite distinct beak with a bulbous forehead. July 24 =A1V a mesoplodont, again reported as a gingko-toothed beaked whale, stranded alive in the same region (same county as the Longman=A1=A6s beaked whales). From a news article photo, we believe the animal is a Bl ainville=A1=A6s beaked whale (M. densirostris) With recent news reports of military activity/exercises in the region and given the possibility of these cetaceans being victims of such exercises , I (as an adjunct researcher with a national agency in Taiwan) formally requested access to the carcasses, or any post-necropsy trash, of these animals so a preliminary examination can be conducted to determine if international expertise in acoustically-induced trauma and pathology should be invited to Taiwan to examine the carcasses. Unfortunately, the request was denied by the curator of these carcasses. Given the importance of the carcasses, not only for basic cetacean science (e.g., the Longman=A1=A6= s beaked whales) but also the possibility of more information about how military exercises may impact cetaceans, I believe these carcasses (or whatever remains of them) should be frozen in as intact state as possible and that at least one of the limited number of pathology experts in acoustically-induced trauma in cetaceans (especially beaked whales) should be invited to perform detailed examinations on these carcasses and the findings made public in a scientific forum. Those interested in these carcasses should contact the Taiwan Cetacean Society. (www.whale.org.tw/newweb/home.htm) Photos can be seen on the following news websites Longman's beaked whale http://www.ettoday.com/2005/07/23/122-1821593.htm Blainville's beaked whale http://news.yam.com/view/mkphotopage.php/200507= 25703840 Cheers, John Y. Wang, Ph.D. (member of the IUCN Cetacean Specialist Group) FormosaCetus Research and Conservation Group (Canada) 310-7250 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L4J-7X1 and The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium 2 Houwan Road Checheng, Pingtung County, 944, Taiwan Eml: pcrassidens(\)rogers.com ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:35:48 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: new partnership to support Aquatic Mammals journal AQUATIC MAMMALS: A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR=20 AQUATIC MAMMALS AND THE EUROPEAN CETACEAN SOCIETY Aquatic Mammals is the oldest peer-reviewed journal publishing papers on = marine=20 mammal science. Over the last two years, the European Cetacean Society (= ECS)=20 and the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) have discussed jo= ining=20 resources to support the journal. At their respective annual meetings la= st=20 spring, both societies unanimously approved the partnership. The value of this partnership is to emphasize research conducted by Europ= ean=20 marine mammalogists, expand the topics of publication to include field an= d=20 laboratory studies, increase participation by European scientists in the = review=20 of articles for the journal, and provide a larger membership base to supp= ort=20 expansion of the journal. Jeanette Thomas will serve as the Managing Editor and Peter Evans will se= rve as=20 Co-editor. Both have served as Editors for several years in their respec= tive=20 societies. They asked a broad cross section of scientists to participate= in=20 the Editorial Board and are pleased to announce these members: Mats Amun= din,=20 Ian Boyd, Arne Bj=F8rge, Jonathan Gordon, Phil Hammond, Manuel Garcia Har= tmann,=20 Rus Hoelzel, Christina Lockyer, Lee Miller, Paul Nachtigall, Giuseppe=20 Notarbartolo di Sciara, Simone Panigada, Toni Raga, Manuel dos Santos, Ur= sula=20 Siebert, and Ben Wilson. Approximately half are from each society. This partnership officially begins in 2006 when the number of issues publ= ished=20 per year will increase to four. The journal is available as a printed co= py,=20 CD, or online version through IngentaConnect. Back issues of the journal= are=20 available in printed or CD versions.=20 Aquatic Mammals will have a booth at the Society for Marine Mammalogy=20 conference in San Diego staffed by the Editors and Editorial Board member= s. =20 Please stop by and discuss possible manuscript submissions, subscribe to = the=20 journal, or offer to serve as a reviewer. For more information, please see the web pages of EAAM and ECS. Dr. Jeanette Thomas, Professor Biological Sciences Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3561 60th St. Moline, Illinois 61265 USA ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:06:09 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: Recent unusuall strandings in Taiwan (fwd) From: JOHN WANG It is good to hear more information is coming out of these cases and that another possible cause for these unusual strandings is being proposed. However, these cases should not be so simply dismissed as not being casued by something else other than a coincidental unusual oceanographic event that occurred around the same period as these stranding events (although this should be investigated further). The explanation provided by Dr. Ming-Chih Wang (affiliated with the Taiwan Cetacean Society) provides no details about when and where the unusual oceanographic event occurred. Furthermore, two coinciding events do not imply a causal relationship. Empty stomachs in stranded cetaceans are common and not evidence that the animals were not able to feed because of this event. Poor catches of one commerically-important species of squid tells us nothing about the impact that this may have had on the most-poorly known cetacean, the Longman's beaked whales, of which we know really nothing about it's dietary requirements. In addition, many of the deep-diving cetaceans feed on squid species that are commerically unimportant and thus usually not monitored in any way. My message was not that the animals were killed by military or other acoustic activities but that these are possible reasons that should be investigated and NOT dismissed so easily and as rapidly as has they have been by Dr. Wang. With so much military and other seismic activity in the area and given the unusual species composition of the strandings, it is important that such possible causes are not dismissed just on the basis of empty stomachs and an unusual oceanographic event. The simple anomalous oceanographic explanation that was provided does not explain why more commonly-found species in Taiwanese waters were not affected. I repeat my call that these carcasses be examined by experts in acoustically-induced trauma in cetaceans. And given that there maybe another important coincidental event at that time, the impact of such an event also needs to be examined in more detail. It maybe that the anomalous oceanographic event had an, as yet unsubstantiated and unknown, contribution to the ultimate demise of these animals. Conclusions about cause of death should not be drawn so prematurely, with such inadequate information and before other possible causes can been ruled out convincingly. Poorly supported conclusions can only harm the process of trying to understand what actually happened to these animals. Respectfully, John Y. Wang, PhD. ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:08:35 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Three more strandings in Taiwan (fwd) From: JOHN WANG Dear All, The strandings have not yet stopped in Taiwan. There were three more news reports of Kogia strandings in Taiwan on July 29 and 30. One washed into the port of Keelung (northern Taiwan) dead. Another stranded alive on a beach in Hsinchu (NW Taiwan), was given an injection and then taken back out to sea and released. The third (the only one we can confirm species identity from a photo to be K. sima) entered the port of Wuchi (=Taichung, of central western Taiwan). When a net was set to capture the animal, it disappeared. Although Kogia strandings are pretty common in Taiwan, such a large number of events over such a short period seem a bit unusual. Another news article said that a staff of the Taiwan Cetacean Society said that between July 20 and 30, 18 cetaceans have stranded and nine have died. We can only confirm a part of this list because our information is from news sources only. For more information on these cases, please direct your questions to the Taiwan Cetacean Society or the Council of Agriculture in Taiwan (a google search will lead you to contacting them). Cheers, John Y. Wang, Ph.D. FormosaCetus Research and Conservation Group (Canada) and The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (Taiwan) ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 15:07:31 +1200 From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Michael=20L=FCck?= Subject: Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments Dear MARMAMers In cooperation with CABI, and the support of a great Editorial Advisory B= oard, I will edit an "Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine En= vironments". We are thrilled about this great project, and are looking fo= rward to compiling the more than 700 entries to this work. I would like t= o invite you to write contributions as well. Since MARMAM does not allow = attachements, please send me an e-mail (MarineEncyclopedia(\)gmail.com ) an= d I'll e-mail you the list. As an incentive, CABI agreed to give the 15 authors who contribute the mo= st words a free copy of the Encyclopedia. Authors who contribute more tha= n 500 words are entitled to buy the work with an author's discount of 50%= .=20 If you are interested in writing one or more of the items (as many as you= like), please send me an e-mail (address below). I will allocate the ite= ms mostly on a first come first serve basis, but also look at the time di= fferences, as well as the total amount of contributions. I anticipate a n= umber of entries to be very popular (for example, whale watching, marine = ecotourism, etc.). Thus, I apologize in advance if I cannot meet everybod= y's request for particular entries. You will receive a reply with a confi= rmation of entries, guidelines, timelines, etc. shortly after your reques= t.=20 Also, feel free to let me know if you think some entries should be added = or deleted! Please do not reply to this e-mail, but send any correspondence related t= o the Encyclopedia to: MarineEncyclopedia(\)gmail.com=20 I am looking forward to your contributions! All the Best! micha *************************************************************************= ** Michael L=FCck, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer School of Hospitality and Tourism Faculty of Applied Humanities Auckland University of Technology Private Bag 92006 Auckland, New Zealand e-mail: micha.lueck(\)aut.ac.nz=20 Phone: +64 9-921-9999 ext. 5833 Fax: +64 9-921 9975 *************************************************************************= ** Member of the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute NZTRI http://www.tri.org.nz *************************************************************************= ** Editor-in-Chief: Tourism in Marine Environments http://www.cognizantcommunication.com/filecabinet/Tme/tme.html=20 *************************************************************************= ** Associate Editor: Journal of Ecotourism http://www.channelviewpublications.com/multi/journals/journals_je.asp?TAG= =3D&CID=3D=20 *************************************************************************= ** ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 10:30:54 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: new partnership to support Aquatic Mammals journal (fwd) Please note: This is a re-formatted version of a posting sent out last we= ek. AQUATIC MAMMALS: A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR=20 AQUATIC MAMMALS AND THE EUROPEAN CETACEAN SOCIETY Aquatic Mammals is the oldest peer-reviewed journal publishing papers on = marine=20 mammal science. Over the last two years, the European Cetacean Society (= ECS)=20 and the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) have discussed jo= ining=20 resources to support the journal. At their respective annual meetings la= st=20 spring, both societies unanimously approved the partnership. The value of this partnership is to emphasize research conducted by Europ= ean=20 marine mammalogists, expand the topics of publication to include field an= d=20 laboratory studies, increase participation by European scientists in the = review=20 of articles for the journal, and provide a larger membership base to supp= ort=20 expansion of the journal. Jeanette Thomas will serve as the Managing Editor and Peter Evans will se= rve as=20 Co-editor. Both have served as Editors for several years in their respec= tive=20 societies. They asked a broad cross section of scientists to participate= in=20 the Editorial Board and are pleased to announce these members: Mats Amun= din,=20 Ian Boyd, Arne Bj=F8rge, Jonathan Gordon, Phil Hammond, Manuel Garcia Har= tmann,=20 Rus Hoelzel, Christina Lockyer, Lee Miller, Paul Nachtigall, Giuseppe=20 Notarbartolo di Sciara, Simone Panigada, Toni Raga, Manuel dos Santos, Ur= sula=20 Siebert, and Ben Wilson. Approximately half are from each society. This partnership officially begins in 2006 when the number of issues publ= ished=20 per year will increase to four. The journal is available as a printed co= py,=20 CD, or online version through IngentaConnect. Back issues of the journal= are=20 available in printed or CD versions.=20 Aquatic Mammals will have a booth at the Society for Marine Mammalogy=20 conference in San Diego staffed by the Editors and Editorial Board member= s. =20 Please stop by and discuss possible manuscript submissions, subscribe to = the=20 journal, or offer to serve as a reviewer. For more information, please see the web pages of EAAM and ECS. Dr. Jeanette Thomas, Professor Biological Sciences Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3561 60th St. Moline, Illinois 61265 USA ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 15:34:54 -0700 From: Maddalena Bearzi Subject: New paper: Dolphin sympatric ecology The following paper has been published in the Marine Biology Research Journal: Bearzi, M. 2005. Dolphin sympatric ecology. Marine Biology Research 1:165-175. Abstract Interspecific associations between two or more species of the family Delphinidae have been reported by many scientists, but the sympatric ecology of such dolphin associations has not been studied in great detail. A few field investigations have been conducted on this subject in different parts of the world on species such as bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops spp.), short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis ), and killer whales (Orcinus orca). Sympatric dolphins seem to use different strategies to co-exist when resources appear to be limited, including dietary divergence (different prey preference, slightly diverse diet, different feeding time) and/or different habitat use (shallow versus deep waters, flat areas versus submarine canyons and escarpments, different travel routes). This paper presents a review of some well-studied dolphin species found in sympatry and discusses the nature of habitat and resource partitioning as well as studies on aggressive behaviour displayed by species living in the same habitat. For more info, please contact: Maddalena Bearzi, Ph.D. Ocean Conservation Society, President P.O. Box 12860 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 - USA ph.310.8225205, fax 310.8225729 mbearzi(\)earthlink.net ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:54:21 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Vacancy - Project co-ordinator - Madagascar (fwd) ** Please do not reply to this email address but to rod(\)reefdoctor.org, thank you !** Project Coordinator - Needed mid- September 2005 - flexible start date ReefDoctor complete coral reef research, education and conservation work within the local artisanal fishery in Ifaty, southwest Madagascar. ReefDoctor is looking for an enthusiastic experienced person in the field of scientific project management and/or marine conservation work/research, to take up the position of Project Co-ordinator for ReefDoctor in southwest Madagascar. The core team consists of five science officers, one dive supervisor, one local chef, two guardians and one boatman. The applicant shall liaise with local community leaders every week, arrange meetings, education and coral reef awareness events, ensure ReefDoctor results and work is known locally, regionally and nationally, coordinate staff activities, weekly re-supply and other logistics. The applicant shall be expected to complete underwater surveys with science staff and volunteers as other responsibilities allow.=20 This contract is for a minimum of 12 months. The position is starts in-country in the beginning of September 2005. The job involves some of the following activities, though this list is not exhaustive: * Act as overall coordinator for the project, its activities, all staff members (UK and Malagasy) and volunteers.=20 * To ensure the wellbeing of volunteer research assistants * To coordinate all UK and Malagasy staff members to ensure job descriptions are fulfilled and targets reached.=20 * Ensure all staff contracts and contractual responsibilities are fulfilled. * Ensure all budgets (science, food, equipment etc) are met and finances are balanced every month. * To act on behalf of ReefDoctor in all dealings with the IH.SM (Toliara's local marine institute) and the University of Toliara=20 * To act on behalf of ReefDoctor in all dealings with the Capricorn Coastal Alliance projects and its members.=20 * To write reports, minutes and agendas and relay them to ReefDoctor UK headquarters every fortnight * To act as a signatory on behalf of ReefDoctor=20 * Participate in all underwater survey activities for the project=20 * Participate in community liaison with village, fishermen, educational facilities and other conservation organisations * To uphold and enforce all regulations, disciplinary and otherwise, set down by ReefDoctor.=20 * To create duties and schedules on camp for all staff and volunteers to ensure the overall cleanliness of project materials and equipment and the hygiene of the staff and volunteers.=20 * To uphold and enforce dive rules and regulations set down by the Dive Supervisor=20 Applicant Requirements * Masters Degree or higher in a science field (preference to those in tropical marine ecology) and/or experience in a relevant field, especially community based conservation experience. * Ability to speak, read and write French at an advanced level if not fluently * Have dive qualification of PADI Advanced or above * Managerial experience with working in small teams in hot humid environments * Ability to work and live in basic conditions=20 * Experience working in rural communities and different cultures * Full driving licence * Aged over 25 * Owns full dive equipment * Financial ability to pay for the full cost of international return flight to Madagascar and a domestic flight to the south of Madagascar (after 9 months work this shall be reimbursed) * Financial ability to cover standard medical and travel insurance * Ability to work under pressure, to schedules and with limited budgets * First aid/EFR certificate (preferred, not essential) * Computing skills - ability to use Word, Excel, Access, SPSS, Powerpoint=20 Applicant Receives: * Reimbursement of full cost for your international return flight after 9 months work * Accommodation and food on site (Ifaty and Toliara) * Free in-country transport=20 * Diving medical and dive equipment insurance * Work liability cover * Salary of =A3100 per month * Free internet access in Toliara * Four weeks holiday pay What you will gain from the work Working with ReefDoctor you gain hands-on experience in a challenging, unique area of the world. We encourage initiative and enterprise in the research and conservation work undertaken and staff are given the freedom to follow through ideas and projects. On a personal level you shall have the opportunity to get to know real Malagasy people and culture in a way short trips do not often allow. The teams in Ifaty are often friends for years to come and Ifaty village is a beautiful location to wake up each morning and watch the sun setting from each night* If you are interested in applying for the position please contact Roderick Stein-Rostaing at rod(\)reefdoctor.org and send your CV and cover letter or call directly on (00) (+44) (0) 7968 374153 This application is open now until 15th August 2005. ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 16:04:48 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Resident Lecturer, Marine Ecology and Mammalogy (fwd) Resident Lecturer, Marine Ecology and Mammalogy Position Announcement The Center for Coastal Studies Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, Mexico Position Summary: The purpose of this fulltime, year-round, residential position is to: Teach critical environmental issues using a team-based, interdisciplinary, problem-solving approach. Teaching responsibility includes the course Coastal Ecology. This course examines the ecological processes at the interface between land and sea. It focuses on the coastal environment and how terrestrial and marine systems are intricately connected, and are impacted by human resource use and disturbance. The course includes a special focus on marine mammals (gray whales, sea lions) and their role in the ecology of the bay. Lead designated components of the Center's Five-Year Research Plan which includes previously developed student Directed Research projects (as part of the fourth course), and summer projects. Specific research lines/areas this position is responsible for include: gray whales (population status and trends, tourism impacts), sea lion colonies (population trends), black sea turtles (population status and trends, habitat requirements and threats), indicators of ecosystem health and water quality of the bay funded by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. We are also looking to expand this research into other related areas. Ensure the expeditious publication of research results Location: Center for Coastal Studies, Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, Mexico Reports to: Center Director Salary & Benefits Package: US$27,500 to US$29,000 depending on experience & qualifications. Housing and meals on site; excellent benefits package Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. required in Marine Ecology, Marine Biology or Marine Mammalogy Field research experience in marine mammal population trends and habitat requirements, fisheries ecology and management, and water quality sampling. University-level, interdisciplinary, team teaching experience in Marine Mammalogy, Marine Biology or Marine Ecology Good track record of research publications Fluency in both Spanish and English Preferred Qualifications: Experience living and working in Baja California Knowledge of using GIS data in ecological research Experience working with other scientists to fulfill research grant requirements Residential student group management and risk management experience desirable Other Expectations: Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research team Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US & Mexican undergraduate students and visiting programs Duties and Responsibilities Program A. Teaching * As part of an interdisciplinary teaching team, teach one third of the academic program (minimum 50 lecture hours per semester) * Plan, revise, and effectively deliver a challenging, problem-based interdisciplinary curriculum * Organize lectures and prepare course materials in a timely and professional manner * Adhere to the daily academic schedule * Prepare, administer, and grade assignments, quizzes, mid-term and final examinations in a timely manner * Maintain records of: lectures, exams, quizzes, readings, field experiences and homework assignments * Supervise and mentor 10-12 students in their Directed Research projects * Actively support and counsel students on academic issue B. Research * Conduct designated research according to the Center's Five-Year Research Plan * Identify appropriate components of the Center's research suitable for student Directed Research projects * Prepare research results for clients and partners and/or for publication and conference presentations * Assist in the creation and implementation of Center research policies, priorities, budgets as required * Implement appropriate data management and record keeping C. Administration * Participate in planning activities five days prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departure * Participate in training activities for new center staff prior to and during the program * Participate in and lead parts of the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program period * In cooperation with other Center staff, provide day-to-day coordination of Interns as delegated by the Center Director * Participate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problems * Participate in preparation of the Final Reports, Academic Handbook revisions and other required reports * As requested by the Center Director, assist with other logistical, group management and administrative tasks Safety & Risk Management * Take responsibility, as an individual and as a member of the Center faculty/staff team, for the safety of all program participants * Participate in the review and revision of Center Risk Assessment and Management plans * Recommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risks * Know the emergency procedures plan for the Center, including evacuation plan * Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff * Complete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety Audits * Comply with, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies and procedures * Ensure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessions Daily Center Life * Live close to or on -site for the duration of each program period and take meals with the students * On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific "staff of the day" duties * Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social and field activities * At the request of the Center Director, serve as caretaker for Center during program breaks and center rentals * Drive standard transmission vehicles and boats as needed * Adhere to, actively model and enforce all SFS and Center policies and procedures * At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and local community To apply: Email a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experiences to: The School for Field Studies at jobs(\)fieldstudies.org . Faxes and hard copy will not be accepted. EOE. Description: The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), founded in 1997 on the shores of Bah=EDa Magdalena in the fishing community of Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented Resident Lecturer in Marine Ecology and Mammalogy to help further develop the Center's research on marine mammals. You will work with a team consisting of the Director, another Lecturer, a Student Affairs Manager and two Interns to deliver a high quality, field-based academic/research program to primarily American undergraduate students. Because Center staff and students live on site, our faculty get to know both their fellow staff members and their students on a level not often achieved in a conventional university setting. Start Date: September 2005 / January 2006 The Center for Coastal Studies: (CCS) is one of five international field sites of the US-based School for Field Studies (SFS). Founded in 1980, SFS is a university-level study abroad program that focuses on teaching and conducting community-based environmental research. Institutional Mission: As an international, non-profit academic institution, SFS provides environmental education and conducts research through its field-based programs. SFS is committed to providing hands-on, interdisciplinary education and environmental research in partnership with natural resource dependent communities. Our goals are twofold: to provide students with a unique and challenging educational and life experience that assists them in successfully advancing their careers as skilled professionals and globally aware citizens; and to work with local community stakeholders to develop models for the sustainable management of their natural resources. Academic and Research Approach: Our academic program is delivered within an interdisciplinary case study format and includes three field-lecture courses: coastal ecology, principles of resource management, and economic & ethical issues in sustainable development. A fourth course introduces students to the planning and conduct of field research. Faculty implement student Directed Research projects specified in the Five-Year Research Plan. Primary Directed Research project emphases are listed below in the Position Summary section. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:48:37 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Comparative Cognition Workshop (fwd) Dear MARMAM Readers: Re: Workshop on "Comparative Cognition: Insights and Innovations" in conjunction with 16th Biennial Conf. on the Biology of Marine Mammals See Conference Website: http://www.marinemammology.org/conference2005/ When: Sunday, December 11, 8:00-6:00 (day before conference) Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego (same venue as conference) Why: Interesting speakers! Provocative discussion! Latest research on cognition in Primates and Cetaceans! Who: Organizers: Dr. Christine M. Johnson & Dr. Denise L. Herzing Speakers: See Workshop Website for details: http://home.earthlink.net/~wdpdenise/ Discussants: YOU! How: $30.00 Registration fee (separate from conference registration) Make checks payable to Christine Johnson. Mail them to: Christine Johnson Department of Cognitive Science University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA 92093-0515 We welcome all comers! Since our focus will be on innovative work being done on, especially, social cognition, in Primates and Cetaceans, there is much to discuss in terms of understanding theoretical implications, translating methods to maximize ecological validity, and helping design the future of comparative cognition research. We have scheduled considerable time for discussion and hope that all will find it an exciting, thought-provoking day! Please Note: Onsite registration may be possible, but we encourage early pre-registration by mail, since space is limited. Any questions, please visit above websites or email Chris Johnson at: johnson(\)cogsci.ucsd.edu Hope to see you there! Chris & Denise Christine M. Johnson, Ph.D. Dept. of Cognitive Science, UCSD La Jolla, CA 92093-0515 Phn: 858-534-9854 FAX: 858-534-1128 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:29:06 -0400 From: Maritza Sepulveda Subject: New paper: Salmon farms and South American sea lions ------ Dear all, The following paper has been published in Aquaculture Research: Sep=FAlveda, M. and D. Oliva. 2005. Interactions between South American s= ea lions Otaria flavescens and salmon farms in southern Chile. Aquaculture Researc= h 36: 1062-1068. ABSTRACT: By means of surveys in 48 salmon farms in Chile, and the analys= is of fish mortality in 23, the results showed attacks by the South American se= a lion, Otaria flavescens, were periodical at a daily and seasonal scale, a= nd due to their natural nocturnal feeding behaviour, were more frequent at night= and in fall-winter seasons. The attacks varied markedly between the farms studie= d. No relation was found between the intensity of attacks, the distance to the nearest colony of sea lions, and the population in the colony. Difference= s found between farms could be due to the different protective devices empl= oyed, namely anti-predator nets, acoustic harassment devices (AHDs) and fibergl= ass models of killer whales, and the way they were used. Of these devices, on= ly the anti-predator net achieved a permanent reduction in sea lion attacks. Bot= h AHDs and fiberglass killer whales were inefficient in the short term. Reprint request may be addressed to: maritza.sepulveda(\)uv.cl ----------------------------------------- Maritza Sep=FAlveda Facultad de Ciencias Universidad de Valpara=EDso Av. Gran Breta=F1a 1111, Playa Ancha Valpara=EDso - CHILE TEL: +56-32-508346 FAX: +56-32-508072 ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 10:17:45 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Volunteer positions (fwd) Dear MARMAMers, Levant Nature Conservation Society is a newly established NGO, created by the marine conservation team of the Middle East Technical University Institute of Marine Sciences. METU-IMS has been carried out various conservation studies on one of the world's rarest marine mammals, Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) and the monitoring and sustainability of the Kizilliman Marine Protected Area in the Northeastern Mediterranean. Over the years these projects have been able to sustain uninterruptedly through the help of many people who voluntarily contributed to the work with their efforts. Now Levant Nature Conservation Society in collaboration with METU-IMS needs help to keep up the work. We welcome applicants who are excited about marine wildlife, eager to learn and desirous of new experiences. There is no application deadline since assistance is needed year round. Below you may find more detailed explanation of what is expected from the volunteers: Participation in the land and boat based seal-watch operations and record data on the observed seals, as well as other observed species such as dolphins, sea turtles, sea birds, and record data on passing boats, the sea and weather conditions. Backing up the research team in the caves. As to not disturb the seals, their in-cave behavior is investigated remotely through infrared monitors fixed in the caves. The data accumulated in the monitors are being retrieved periodically. If the research team sets new in-cave cameras, than the volunteers are expected to help installation. Participation in the archiving, and the organization of previously collected data on monk seal in-cave behavior and activities. The seals are photo- identified based on the images obtained by the remote monitors. Patrolling in the Marine Protected Area and when spotting illegal activities such as, bottom-trawling, purse-seining, fishing with explosives, fishing in the No-Take-Area, disturbing monk seal breeding caves, inform the project office by provided walkie-talkies or cellular phone. Informing the visitors in the project area about the marine protected area, its benefits, goals and provide brochures when applicable. Checking the breeding caves during the whelping season of the Cilician seal colony (August =96 December) and counting and identifying the number of new born pups. Following a brief training on the species identification and the methodology, volunteers may join the visual census of fish populations in the protected zone and of the neighboring fished area where the recruitment processes and diversity of the littoral zone species are monitored. Collecting data on the health of the shore habitat, as a supplement to the visual census data described above. The indicator in situ experiments will be directed by the research team and may involve activities such as measuring size and timing of the recovery rate of sea urchins from an up-side-down position to a normal position, etc. The endemic sea grass (Posidonia oceanica), which is the key species of the upper (infra) littoral zone is monitored regularly. Shoot density, fragmentation, and over-all density is measured through regular scuba-dives* in the selected stations. The project site is located on the northeastern boundary of the geographical distribution of this plant. In order the understand the factors limiting growth of this precious plant in further east the Posidonia shoots collected from healthy meadows are being transplanted* outside its geographical range. (*only experienced scuba divers whose participation may be approved by the research team on site can contribute to the underwater sea grass monitoring surveys) Taking regular photographs at selected points to monitor the seasonal littoral succession of different species, especially if present, the invasion processes and the succession of the Lessepsian species, which immigrate into the Mediterranean via the Suez channel from the Red Sea. Joining regular experimental fishing operations in the selected stations within the protected area for sampling fish species, growth rates, mortality, recruitment, etc. by using a special multiple mesh sized gill net. The catch is sorted by species first and than, the names, the weights, and the lengths are recorded. This information has vital importance in the management of the fish reserve and is a new application. Giving talks at secondary schools on the ecological and economical importance of the Mediterranean monk seal and its pristine marine ecosystem. The researches are being directed from two headquarters: the Institute of Marine Sciences, which is located in Erdemli and, the Levant Nature Conservation Society in Bozyazi. Both of the headquarters are located in Mersin which is a major harbor city on the south coast of Turkey. For more information please visit our web page www.ecocilicia.org or send an e-mail to Ekin Akoglu at contact(\)ecocilicia.org. Regards, Ekin AKOGLU Middle East Technical University Institute of Marine Sciences P.O.Box 28, 33731 Erdemli, Mersin TURKEY Phone: 090-324 521 3434 Fax: 090-324 521 2327 E-mail: contact(\)ecocilicia.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 16:49:45 +0200 From: Michela Podesta' Subject: New article: first record of Gervais beaked whale in Mediterranean ------ Dear all, the following paper has been published in Atti della Societ=E0 Italiana d= i=20 Scienze Naturali e del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano: Michela Podest=E0, Luigi Cagnolaro and Bruno Cozzi. 2005. First record of= a=20 stranded Gervais=92 beaked whale, Mesoplodon europaeus (Gervais, 1855), i= n the=20 Mediterranean waters. Atti Soc. it. Sci. Nat. Museo civ. Stor. Nat. Milan= o,=20 146 (I): 109-116. ABSTRACT: The paper reports the first Mediterranean stranding of a Gervais=92 beake= d=20 whale (Mesoplodon europaeus) that took place in 2001 along the North=20 Tyrrhenian coasts of Italy. The specimen was an adult female. The skeleto= n=20 is presently part of the collections of the Museum of Natural History of=20 Milan. Species diagnosis was made based on measurements of the skull and=20 mandible, review of the literature and comparison with other specimens of= =20 beaked whales belonging to several species maintained in consulting=20 Institutions. To the best of the Authors=92 knowledge, this is the first=20 report of a Mesoplodon europaeus in the Mediterranean waters. Reprint request may be addressed to: Michela Podesta=92 michela_podesta(\)hotmail.com Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano Corso Venezia 55 =96 20121 Milano =96 Italy dr. Michela Podesta' Curator Vertebrate Zoology Dept. Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano corso Venezia 55 - 20121 Milano - Italy tel. +39 0288463324 - +39 0288463280 fax +39 0288463281 e-mail michela_podesta(\)hotmail.com ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 20:49:46 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Taxonomy of Corynosoma spp (Acantocephala) in Marine Mammals of (fwd) Hi! I will appreciate posting the following paper; pdf copies are available upon request to dhrodri(\)mdp.edu.ar Thanks a lot! Diego ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Diego Rodriguez Departamento de Ciencias Marinas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Casilla de Correos 43, (7600) Mar del Plata, Argentina ********************* SARDELLA,N., S.MATTIUCCI, J.T.TIMI, R.O.BASTIDA, D.H.RODRIGUEZ y G.NASCETTI. 2005. Corynosoma australe Johnson, 1937 and C.cetaceum Johnson & Best, 1942 (Acantocephala: Plymorphidae) from marine mammals and fishes in Argentinian waters: allozyme markers and taxonomic status. Systematic Parasitology, 61: 143-156. Abstract Genetic and morphological studies were performed on acanthocephalans, belonging to the genus Corynosoma L=C3=BChe, 1904, referable to the species Corynosoma cetaceum Johnston & Best, 1942 and C. australe Johnston, 1937 recovered from definitive and intermediate hosts from Argentinian waters, with the aims to estimate the level of genetic differentiation between the two taxa at any stage of their life-cycle, to provide genetic (allozyme) markers for their recognition and to analyze the systematic status of both taxa. Acanthocephalans were collected from the stomach and intestine of Arctocephalus australis (Zimmerman), intestine of Mirounga leonina (Linnaeus) and stomach of Pontoporia blainvillei Gervais & D=C2=B4Orbigny (definitive hosts) from Argentinian waters. Alternative alleles at all the 13 enzymatic loci studied were observed between C. australe and C. cetaceum. The specimens from the stomach of both P. blainvillei and A. australis were identified, on the basis of the high number of diagnostic loci found, as C. cetaceum; those from intestine of both A. australis and M. leonina as C. australe. A high genetic differentiation (D=3D =EF=82=A5: I=3D 0.00) between the two taxa was found, suggesting a generic distinction between the two species. Cystacanths of the two species from body cavity of the fish Cynoscion guatucupa (Cuvier) collected from the same geographic area were genetically identified. Morphological patterns such as the number of hooks and hook rows of proboscis, distribution of somatic and genital armature and other morphometric and meristic differences as well as ecological data, allowed to identify two species, C. australe and C. cetaceum, at cystacanth, juvenile and adult stages. However a number of morphologic and morphometric features of Argentine acanthocephalans was different to those of C. australe and C. cetaceum described from other regions of the world. ========================================================================= Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2005 13:08:08 -0700 From: Bruno Diaz Subject: Bottlenose Dolphin Research Internships Dear all, This is the last call for bottlenose dolphin fall internship applications. The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) is recruiting to fill three Dolphin Photo-identification, Behavioural studies and bioacoustic. Internships for the Fall of 2005 (from September to November). The BDRI study a bottlenose dolphin population on the North-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). Interns would assist with aspects of the field work, photographic identification of individual animals, and data compilation. An internship with the BDRI requires a lot of motivation and enthusiasm, but it may feel frustrating to some. Internships Tasks Include: a. Interns will assist the researcher by photographing dolphin dorsal fins to aid with individual identifications. b. An intern will record environmental data at the dock and in the vicinity of dolphins. c. An intern will record all dolphins sighting information on a data tape-recorder or data sheet including any pertinent comments regarding the encounter as noted by the Researcher. d. A volunteer will determine latitude and longitude by using a Global Positioning System receiver and keep track of all relevant times. e. A volunteer will record group & individual activity patterns during behavioural surveys. f. A volunteer may videotape dolphin encounters. g. Volunteers will assist in unloading and cleaning all equipment, as well as transcribing and analyzing data, reviewing dorsal fin photos and data entry at the field station. Interns would spend about 25% of time assisting with matching of photographic identifications or analysing the behaviour patterns, 50% assisting with field work , and 25% other data compilation tasks. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification and ethology methodology and analysis under the mentorship of bottlenose dolphin researchers. We support non-invasive and non-disruptive research. There is no compensation for this internship position and successful applicants will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. Accommodation and meals can be arranged for internships in the BDRI's research base (approx 60 Euro per week). Volunteer positions are available from September until November - December 2005; commitment for a minimum of 5 weeks is required. Priority will be given to internships volunteers available for longer periods. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and the research literature in this field. Previous experience with dolphin research is not required. Instead, enthusiasm, and interest in research and conservation issues are necessary. Preference will be given to the selection of interns who have well developed computer skills, statistical analysis and boat-based field experience. BDRI interns participating in field work activities are normally asked to contribute to all aspects of the research programme, including the up keep of materials, house- or boat-keeping, cooking, cleaning, dealing with volunteers, etc. BDRI interns should sign a statement where they accept the research and working conditions taking full responsibility for the risks. Moreover, the interns is in charge of providing an insurance that covers the risks of the student itself when engaged in the field work. To apply for an internship, please send a resume or CV, a letter of interest identifying your reason for applying. Applications and further information on BDRI can be obtained on our website: http://www.geocities.com/B_D_R_I Interested applicants should correspond by email to: Bruno Diaz Lopez B_D_R_I(\)yahoo.com We anticipate filling these internship positions by the last week of August 2005. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:29:27 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New paper on bottlenose dolphins (fwd) The following paper has recently been published in the Journal of Cetacea= n Research and Management: Aspects of the ecology and behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Santa Monica Bay, California Maddalena Bearzi=20 Department of Organismic Biology, Ecology and Evolution, University of California, Los Angeles, USA ABSTRACT=20 The occurrence, distribution, site fidelity, group size and behaviour of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were assessed during a photo-identification study conducted between 1997-2001 in Santa Monica Ba= y, California. Bottlenose dolphins occurred year round in the bay and were encountered on 56.8% of all surveys (n total surveys=3D211). This species= was found in waters within 0.5km of shore in 80.0% of the sightings (n=3D157)= , but sometimes found in deeper waters further offshore (>0.5km). No correlatio= ns between anomalies in sea surface temperatures during the 1997-98 El Ni=F1= o event and sighting frequencies were observed. Group sizes varied significantly between schools observed inshore and offshore in the bay, w= ith the largest groups sighted offshore. A total of 290 dolphins were individually photo-identified based on long-term natural marks on their dorsal fins. Forty-four individuals (15.2%) were encountered in both insh= ore and offshore waters, showing no exclusive fidelity to inshore waters. The low resighting rates of known individuals provided little evidence of long-term year-round site fidelity for Santa Monica Bay, revealing a rang= e greater than the chosen study area. Several individuals, however, were resighted over one or two year periods, generally during more than one season. This suggested that these dolphins were highly mobile within the inshore waters of the Southern California Bight but they also spent time foraging and feeding in Santa Monica Bay, probably due to the presence of submarine canyons within this area. The behavioural budget for this speci= es showed a predominance of activities characterised by travel and dive-trav= el (69.0%) and feeding (5.0%), indicating a fairly high proportion of time devoted to searching for prey and feeding in the study area. For more info, please contact the Journal of Cetacean Research and Management or the author. Sincerely, Maddalena Bearzi, Ph.D. Ocean Conservation Society, President P.O. Box 12860 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 - USA mbearzi(\)earthlink.net ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:32:22 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Recent report of manatees in Louisiana (fwd) For those folks interested in manatee occurrence in the Gulf of Mexico, west of Florida, I point you to an interesting article that came out recently for the New Orleans area. The large number of individuals seems suspect, and probably more alarming is what happened to two recent carcasses in the area. http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/frontpage/index.ssf?/base/news-4/11233117491623 90.xml Readers might also be interested to know that there was a sighting in late July in southern Texas as well. Dagmar Fertl Marine Mammal Biologist Geo-Marine, Inc. 550 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75074 USA 972-423-5480 FAX 972-422-2736 dfertl(\)geo-marine.com http://www.geo-marine.com ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 08:47:31 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Biologist Vacancy (fwd) Inquiries: Kevin Higaki, 808-956-7729. Application Requirements: Please=20 go to www.rcuh.com, click on Employment and navigate to Job=20 Announcements/Apply for a Job. Bulletin Board Posting: 08/09/05 RCUH Website: 08/09/05 JIMAR PIRO=20 MARINE MAMMAL BIOLOGIST ID# 25452. Joint Institute for Marine and=20 Atmospheric Research. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service=20 position with the Joint Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Research=20 (JIMAR) located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific=20 Islands Regional Office (PIRO) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of=20 employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory=20 work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary:=20 $3,291.00. Duties: Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and analyzing=20 scientific and policy documents concerning management of marine mammals=20 in the Pacific Islands region. Assists in the preparation of Endangered=20 Species Act (ESA) biological opinions and Marine Mammal Protection Act=20 (MMPA) negligible impact determinations to analyze the impact of=20 specified actions on marine mammals. Provides marine mammal biological=20 expertise during the preparation and review of management and policy=20 documents, particularly regarding emerging issues related to marine=20 mammals in the Pacific Islands region such as acoustics, ship strikes,=20 and marine aquaculture. Assists in the review of ESA informal section 7=20 consultations, predicts likely impacts to marine mammals, and prepares=20 comments in response to requests from other federal agencies. Provides=20 marine mammal biological expertise in take reduction efforts to minimize=20 cetacean interactions with commercial fisheries. Minimum Qualifications:=20 Education: Master=92s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or=20 university in a Biological Science with marine mammal emphasis.=20 Experience: One to three (1-3) years experience in the area of marine=20 mammal science which includes marine mammal biological experience, the=20 performance of technical assignments according to established protocols,=20 and reporting results. One to three (1-3) years experience with=20 databases and computer applications. Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of=20 biology and ecology of marine mammals in the Pacific Islands region.=20 Demonstrated knowledge of scientific protocols and data analysis.=20 Knowledge of management issues affecting marine mammals in the Pacific=20 Islands region. Ability to produce biological documents predicting the=20 impacts of human actions on marine mammals. Ability to gather=20 information from various sources, review and format in comprehensive=20 documents, and produce science-based interpretations. Desirable=20 Qualifications: Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and the Marine=20 Mammal Protection Act. Inquiries: Kevin Higaki, 956-7729 (Oahu).=20 Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is=20 through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com,=20 click on =93Employment=94 and navigate to =93Job Announcements/Apply for = a=20 Job.=94 However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply= =20 by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral=20 source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary=20 history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory=20 references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify=20 for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human=20 Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole=20 Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date.=20 Closing Date: August 30, 2005. EEO/AA Employer ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:33:10 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Pre-Registration Deadline for Biennial Conference (fwd) Pre-Registration Deadline for Biennial Conference From: Michael Tillman, Conference Chair (mftillman(\)mac.com) The first registration deadline for the 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals is September 14. On that date the early bird discount will expire. Of course, attendees could always participate in the regular registration that will end on November 16 but then they'd miss the great discount that the Society is offering to early birds. Forms and more information about the Biennial Conference are available at the Society for Marine Mammalogy's website, www.marinemammalogy.org/conference2005/ So, don't delay, save yourself a bundle and apply the savings to the earthly delights of San Diego during the Conference, December 11-16. We hope to see you then. ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 22:53:48 -0700 Reply-To: jiwlp(\)internationalwildlifelaw.org From: Wil Burns Subject: New issue of JIWLP available ASIL IEL Listserve , ASIL-WIG List , Biodiversity-L , Biological Conservation-L , Bonn Convention-L , Carnivore-L , CITES-L , Coastal Guide News , Conservation & Ecology Week News , Conslink-L , "CTURTLE(\)LISTS.UFL.EDU" , Joseph DiMento , Karen Eckert , EnvConf-L , Environmental Journalists List , Jack Frazier , GEP-Ed , HD Wildlife-L , I-Law List ISA , IFEJ , IISD Linkages , Infoterra , Law of the Sea Committee , Law Professors Newsletter , NAMMCO , Netcoast , Ocean Law-L , Seaspan Newsletter , TWS , TWS West-L , World Environmental Journalists ------ Below is the Table of Contents for 8(3) of the Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/13880292.asp & http://www.jiwlp.com cheers, wil burns =20 ARTICLES: 1. Why Japan Supports Whaling, Keiko Hirata, pp. 129 - 149 =09 2. Of Whales and People: Normative Theory, Symbolism, and the IWC, Peter J. Stoett, pp. 151 - 175 =09 3. Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling and the Right to Practice and Revitalize Cultural Traditions and Customs, Jeremy Firestone & Jonathan Lilley, pp. 177 - 219 =20 4. Environmental Justice and the International Whaling Commission Moby-Dick Revisited, Gail Osherenko, pp. 221 - 239 =20 5. By-Catch Mitigation and the Protection of Cetaceans: Recent Developments in EC Law, Richard Cadell, pp. 241 - 259 DOCUMENTS: Statement from the International Conference on =93Biodiversity: Science and Governance=94 (2005), pp. 261-262 Paris Declaration on Biodiversity, pp. 263 - 265 =09 BOOK REVIEWS:=09 Science, Politics and International Environmental Issues: Is It Science for Government or Government by Science? pp. 267 - 276, Leigh Glover =20 Yearbook of International Co-Operation on Environment and Development 2003/2004: Olav Schram Stokke and =D8ystein B. Thommessen (eds.), pp. 277 - 283, Geoffrey Wandesforde-Smith =09 =09 Important Transboundary Belarusian=96Lithuanian and Lithuanian=96Russian Wetlands: Saulius=8Ava=9Eas, Alexander Kozulin, Gennady Grishanov, Michail Maximenkov, Valerijus Ra=9Aomavicius, Liutauras Raudonikis, Vladimir Baichorov, Arkady Skuratovich, Linas Balciauskas, Eugenijus, Drobelis & Dmitry Grishanov (2003) pp. 285 - 289, Grace de Haro =09 13 Yearbook of International Environmental Law (2002): Geir Ulfstein and Jacob Werksman (Eds.), pp. 291 - 294, Geoffrey Wandesforde-Smith =09 =09 Providing Protection for Plant Genetic Resources: Patents, Sui Generis Systems and Biopartnerships: Patricia Lucia Cantuaria Marin (Aspen Publishers [formerly Kluwer Law International], New York, 2002), pp. 295 - 299, Lore Ramillano =09 Hunters and Bureaucrats: Power, Knowledge, and Aboriginal=96State Relations in the Southwest Yukon: Paul Nadasdy, pp. 301 - 304, William T. Hipwell =09 Environmental Politics and Policy in an Age of Conflicting Values: Reassessing Means and Ends, pp. 305 - 313, Jan Buhrmann William C.G. Burns, Co-Chair American Society of International Law - International Environmental Law G= roup 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 801.838.8710 http://www.internationalwildlifelaw.org =20 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:12:05 -0700 From: "David S. Janiger" Subject: New Articles Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 ------ 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 don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(\)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(\)nhm.org AKAMATSU, TOMONARI; DING WANG; KEXIONG WANG and YASUHIKO NAITO. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 272(1565):797-801. 2005. Biosonar behaviour of free-ranging porpoises. 0.210 MB ARNOULD, J. P. Y.; M. M. NELSON; P. D. NICHOLS and W. H. OOSTHUIZEN. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTA= L PHYSIOLOGY 175(4):285-295. 2005. Variation in the fatty acid composition of blubber in Cape fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillys pusillus) and the implications for dietary interpretation. 0.329 MB AUVINEN, HEIKKI; JUHA JURVELIUS; JOUNI KOSKELA and TERO SIPILA. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 125(3):381-389. 2005. Comparative use of vendace by humans and Saimaa ringed sea in Lake Pihlajavesi, Finland. 0.401 MB BAKER, C. SCOTT; C. GARRIGUE; R. DODEMONT and D. STEEL. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 295:309-311. 2005. Reply comment Statistical power and plausible alternate hypotheses of gametic recapture estimates from wintering grounds of humpback whales. 0.062 MB BEARZI, MADDALENA. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 7(1):75-83. 2005. Aspects of the ecology and behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Santa Monica Bay, California. 0.260 MB BESTER, M. N. and G. J. G. HOFMEYR. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH 35(1):85-88. 2005. Numbers of elephant seals at Prince Edward Island, Southern Ocean. 0.177 MB BODLEY, KATE; TAMARA VAN POLANEN PETEL and NICHOLAS GALES. POLAR BIOLOGY 28(8):631-636. 2005. Immobilisation of free-living Weddell seals Leptonychotes weddellii using midazolam and isoflurane. 0.203 MB CERCHIO, SALVATORE; JEFF K. JACOBSEN; DANIELLE M. CHOLEWIAK; ERIN A. FALCONE and D. ANDREW MERRIWETHER. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 70(2):267-277. 2005. Paternity in humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae: Assessing polygyny and skew in male reproductive success. 0.192 MB CHILVERS, B. LOUISE; BRUCE C. ROBERTSON; IAN S. WILKINSON; PADRAIG J. DUIGNAN and NEIL J. GEMMELL. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(5):642-648. 2005. Male harassment of female New Zealand sea lions, Phocarctos hookeri: mortality, injury, and harassment avoidance. 0.130 MB CRUM, LAWRENCE A.; MICHAEL R. BAILEY; JINGFENG GUAN; PAUL R. HILMO; STEVE= N G. KARGL; THOMAS J. MATULA and OLEG A. SAPOZHNIKOV. ACOUSTICS RESEARCH LETTERS ONLINE-ARLO 6(3):214-220. 2005. Monitoring bubble growth in supersaturated blood and tissue ex vivo and t= he relevance to marine mammal bioeffects. 1.785 MB DAILEY, M.; R. ELLIN and A. PARAS. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 91(3):614-617. 2005. First report of parasites from pinnipeds in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuado= r, with a description of a new species of Philophthalmus (Digenea: Philophthalmidae). 0.565 MB DALTON, R. NATURE (LONDON) 436(7047):14-16. 2005. Conservation biology: Is this any way to save a species? [Eumetopias juba= tus] 1.040 MB DALTON, REX. NATURE (LONDON) 436(7049):315. 2005. Animal-rights group sues over 'disturbing' work on sea lions. 0.183 MB DEHN, LARISSA-A; GAY G. SHEFFIELD; ERICH H. FOLLMANN; LAWRENCE K. DUFFY; DANA L. THOMAS; GERALD R. BRATTON; ROBERT J. TAYLOR and TODD M. O'HARA. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(5):726-746. 2005. Trace elements in tissues of phocid seals harvested in the Alaskan and Canadian Arctic: Influence of age and feeding ecology. 0.678 MB FERNANDEZ, A.; J. F. EDWARDS; F. RODRIQUEZ; A. E. DE LOS MONTEROS; P. HERRAEZ; P. CASTRO; J. R. JABER; V. MARTIN and M. ARBELO. VETERINARY PATHOLOGY 42(4):446-457. 2005. "Gas and fat embolic syndrome" involving a mass stranding of beaked whale= s (Family Ziphiidae) exposed to anthropogenic sonar signals. 0.779 MB FERREIRA, ANA P. S.; PABLO E. MARTINEZ; ELTON P. COLARES; RICARDO B. ROBALDO; MARIA E. A. BERNE; KLEBER C. MIRANDA FILHO and ADALTO BIANCHINI. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY 106(3-4):239-245. 2005. Serum immunoglobulin G concentration in Southern elephant seal, Mirounga leonina (Linnaeus, 1758), from Elephant island (Antarctica): Sexual and adrenal steroid hormones effects. 0.149 MB GERBER, L. R.; K. D. HYRENBACH and M. A. ZACHARIAS. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 309(5731):52. 2005. Debating whale sanctuaries - response. 0.043 MB HAMMOND, JOHN A.; KIMBERLEY A. BENNETT; MICHAEL J. WALTON and AILSA J. HA= LL. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY - REGULATORY INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 289(2):R545-R553. 2005. Molecular cloning and expression of leptin in gray and harbor seal blubbe= r, bone marrow, and lung and its potential role in marine mammal respiratory physiology. 1.428 MB HONNOLD, SHELLEY P.; ROBERT BRAUN; DANA P. SCOTT; C. SREEKUMAR and J. P. DUBEY. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 91(3):695-697. 2005. Toxoplasmosis in a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). 0.914 MB JIMENEZ, IGNACIO. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 125(4):491-503. 2005. Development of predictive models to explain the distribution of the West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus in tropical watercourses. 0.284 MB JOHNSTON, D. W.; A. J. WESTGATE and A. J. READ. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 295:279-293. 2005. Effects of fine-scale oceanographic features on the distribution and movements of harbour porpoises Phocoena phocoena in the Bay of Fundy. 2.219 MB KARCZMARSKI, LESZEK; BERND WURSIG; GLENN GAILEY; KEITH W. LARSON and CYNTHIA VANDERLIP. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY 16(4):675-685. 2005. Spinner dolphins in a remote Hawaiian atoll: Social grouping and populati= on structure. 0.310 MB KATO, KUMI. THE ENVIRONMENTALIST 24(3):147-151. 2005. Love you to death: Tale of two Japanese seals. 0.114 MB KLAUSS, GIA; WM KIRK SUEDMEYER; LAURENCE E. GALLE; ELIZABETH A. GIULIANO and LEILANI J. CASTANER. VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY 8(4):277-281. 2005. Surgical resection of an orbital fat prolapse in a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). 0.167 MB KRAUS, SCOTT D.; MOIRA W. BROWN; HAL CASWELL; CHRISTOPHER W. CLARK; MASAM= I FUJIWARA; PHILIP K. HAMILTON; ROBERT D. KENNEY; AMY R. KNOWLTON; S. LANDR= Y; C. A. MAYO; W. A. MCLELLAN; M. J. MOORE; D. P. NOWACEK; D. A. PABST; A. J. READ and R. M. ROLLAND. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 309:561-562. 2005. North Atlantic right whales in crisis. 0.122 MB KRUTZEN, MICHAEL; JANET MANN; MICHAEL R. HEITHAUS; RICHARD C. CONNOR; LAR= S BEJDER and WILLIAM B. SHERWIN. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 102(25):8939-8943. 2005. Cultural transmission of tool use in bottlenose dolphins. 0.319 MB (Small glitch will file, but does manage to open with 4.0 and ab= ove) KVADSHEIM, PETER. H.; LARS P. FOLKOW and ARNOLDUS SCHYTTE BLIX. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY - REGULATORY INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 289(2):R326-R331. 2005. Inhibition of shivering in hypothermic seals during diving. 0.657 MB LAIST, DAVID and JOHN E. REYNOLDS. COASTAL MANAGEMENT 33(3):279-295. 2005. Florida manatees, warm-water refuges, and an uncertain future.\ 1.618 MB LAMBERT, OLIVIER; MARIO ESTEVENS and RICHARD SMITH. ACTA PALAEONTOLOGICA POLONICA 50(2):239-248. 2005. A new kentriodontine dolphin from the middle Miocene of Portugal. 0.421 MB LUSSEAU, DAVID. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 295:265-272. 2005. Residency pattern of bottlenose dolphins Tursiops spp. in Milford Sound, New Zealand, is related to boat traffic. 0.316 MB MCMAHON, CLIVE R. and HARRY R. BURTON. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 272(1566):923-928. 2005. Climate change and seal survival: Evidence for environmentally mediated changes in elephant seal, Mirounga leonina, pup survival. 0.141 MB MORI, YOSHIHISA; YUUKI WATANABE; YOKO MITANI; KATSUFUMI SATO; MICHAEL F. CAMERON and YASUHIKO NAITO. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 295:257-263. 2005. A comparison of prey richness estimates for Weddell seals using diving profiles and image data. 0.087 MB PALSBOLL, PER J.; MARTINE BERUBE; ERIC C. ANDERSON and KEVIN K. DUNHAM. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 295:305-307. 2005. Comment High levels of statistical uncertainty in 'gametic' recapture estimates o= f male abundance in humpback whales. 0.065 MB PAPASTAVROU, V. and R. LEAPER. SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 309(5731):51-52. 2005. Debating whale sanctuaries. 0.115 MB PARSONS, KIM M.; STUART B. PIERTNEY; STUART J. MIDDLEMAS; PHILLIP S. HAMMOND and JOHN D. ARMSTRONG. JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 266(3):275-281. 2005. DNA-based identification of salmonid prey species in seal faeces. 0.097 MB REEDER, DEEANN M. and KRISTIN M. KRAMER. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 86(3):541-546. 2005. Stress in free-ranging mammals: Integrating physiology, ecology, and natural history. 0.122 MB REID, KEITH and JAUME FORCADA. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(4):604-609. 2005. Causes of offspring mortality in the Antarctic fur seal, Arctocephalus gazella: The interaction of density dependence and ecosystem variability. 0.096 MB RENDELL, LUKE and HAL WHITEHEAD. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 70(1):191-198. 2005. Spatial and temporal variation in sperm whale coda vocalizations: Stable usage and local dialects. 0.282 MB ROSEN, DAVID A. S. and ANDREW W. TRITES. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTA= L PHYSIOLOGY 175(4):265-273. 2005. Examining the potential for nutritional stress in young Steller sea lions= : Physiological effects of prey composition. 0.357 MB SANTIN, MONICA; BRENT R. DIXON and RONALD FAYER. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 91(3):712-716. 2005. Genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium isolates from ringed seals (Phoca hispida) in northern Quebec, Canada. 0.876 MB SARDELLA, NORMA H.; SIMONETTA MATTIUCCI; JUAN T. TIMI; RICARDO O. BASTIDA= ; DIEGO H. RODRIGUEZ and GIUSEPPE NASCETTI. SYSTEMATIC PARASITOLOGY 61(2):143-156. 2005. Corynosoma australe Johnston, 1937 and C-cetaceum Johnston & Best, 1942 (Acanthocephala: Polymorphidae) from marine mammals and fishes in Argentinian waters: Allozyme markers and taxonomic status. 0.469 MB SOUTHWELL, COLIN. WILDLIFE RESEARCH 32(4):333-338. 2005. Optimising the timing of visual surveys of crabeater seal abundance: Haulout behaviour as a consideration. 0.116 MB VINCENT, C.; M. A. FEDAK; B. J. MCCONNELL; L. MEYNIER; C. SAINT-JEAN and = V. RIDOUX. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 126(1):62-73. 2005. Status and conservation of the grey seal, Halich=9Crus grypus, in France. 0.572 MB WALLIS, O. CARYL; ZOITSA WANIOU and MICHAEL WALLIS. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 143(1):92-97. 2005. Cloning and characterization of the gene encoding growth hormone in finba= ck whale (Balaenoptera physalus). 0.343 MB WANG, DONGLI L.; SHANNON ATKINSON; ANNE HOOVER-MILLER and QING X. LI. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY 19(13):1815-1821. 2005. Analysis of organochlorines in harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) tissue sample= s from Alaska using gas chromatography ion trap mass spectrometry by an isotopic dilution technique. 0.145 MB WARD-GEIGER, LESLIE I.; GREGORY K. SILBER; RENE D. BAUMSTARK and TANYA L. PULFER. COASTAL MANAGEMENT 33(3):263-278. 2005. Characterization of ship traffic in right whale critical habitat. 0.588 MB ZHENG, JIN-SONG; JUN-HONG XIA; SHUN-PING HE and DING WANG. BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS 43(5-6):307-320. 2005. Population genetic structure of the Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis): Implications for management and conservati= on. 0.157 MB ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 12:49:12 -0300 From: Hal Whitehead Subject: Abstract: Killer whales and whaling: the scavenging hypothesis From: Hal Whitehead, Dalhousie University (hwhitehe(\)dal.ca) Whitehead, H. and R. Reeves. 2005.Killer whales and whaling: the scavenging hypothesis. Biology Letters. This paper is now available online at: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/hw/Scavenging_2005.pdf with an Appendix (containing important information) at http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/hw/Scavenging_2005_supp.pdf Abstract Killer whales (Orcinus orca) frequently scavenged from the carcasses produced by whalers. This practice became especially prominent with large-scale mechanical whaling in the twentieth century, which provided temporally and spatially clustered floating carcasses associated with loud acoustic signals. The carcasses were often of species of large whale preferred by killer whales but that normally sink beyond their diving range. In the middle years of the twentieth century floating whaled carcasses were much more abundant than those resulting from natural mortality of whales, and we propose that scavenging killer whales multiplied through diet shifts and reproduction. During the 1970s the numbers of available carcasses fell dramatically with the cessation of most whaling (in contrast to a reasonably stable abundance of living whales), and the scavenging killer whales needed an alternative source of nutrition. Diet shifts may have triggered declines in other prey species, potentially affecting ecosystems, as well as increasing direct predation on living whales. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 07:52:58 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Marine Mammal Internship Opportunities Mississippi (fwd) From: Kuczaj Laboratory The University of Southern Mississippi Psychology Department is offering a Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship to college juniors, seniors and recent graduates. For more information go to the following website: http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/ The deadline for the spring semester is December 1st. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:36:28 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Dolphin Research Internships- Immediate Openings (fwd) Dolphin Research Internships - Immediate Openings Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for immediate openings as Research Interns. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety to research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on the job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with behavioral research sessions. In addition, educational opportunities are available, such as informal journal article reviews and the development of personal learning objectives. Specific job duties include: Collecting observational data Preparing stimuli for behavioral research sessions Setting up equipment for behavioral research sessions Operating video equipment Entering data into the computer for analysis General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.) Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit our website, at www.dolphins.org Publications: Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A.M., & Guarino, E. (2005, in press). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. Internships require a minimum of a 12-week commitment (16 weeks is preferable), 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended, but not required. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Applicants that are not selected for immediate placement will have the option of being considered for the Winter/Spring term. Application materials can be found on our website at www.dolphins.org. NOTE: If you are applying for an immediate opening, you must state this in your cover letter. You may mail your application immediately, with letters of recommendation to follow. Emily Guarino, Research Coordinator drc-res(\)dolphins.org Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Highway Grassy Key, FL 33050 http://www.dolphins.org ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:50:17 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreationi n Marine Environments (fwd) Dear MARMAMers This is the second call for contributions to the Encyclopedia of Tourism = and Recreation in Marine Environements. There is still a number of entries t= o be written, and quite a few seem to be best written by MARMAM members. Alth= ough most entries should be geared to tourism and/or recreation, some are pla= in=20 explanations, or rather marine science oriented. Please find the list of=20 available entrie (with maximum word count) below. For the complete list o= f=20 all entries, guidelines for authors, etc, please send me an e-mail to=20 MarineEncyclopedia(\)gmail.com=20 MARMAM does not allow attachments for saftey reasons, thus I will have to= mail you these things individually. Thanks a lot for considering particiation in this exciting project! I am = looking forward to hearing from you! All the Best from Auckland micha Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments=09 Words A=09 Advanced Wastewater Treatment System (AWTS) 250 Advocacy 250 Air-Sea Program 50 A-PASS (passenger screening) 250 Arison, Ted and Mickey 250 =09 B=09 Ballast water (see also invasive species) 250 Bank 50 Base port 50 Basin 50 Bilge water 250 Bluewater Network/Friends of the Earth 250 Brack water 250 =09 C=09 Cape 50 Cape Verde Islands 250 Captain's dinner (and Captain's Table) 250 Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism 250 Caribbean Hotel Association 250 Caribbean Marine Research Center (CMRC) 250 Caribbean Tourism Organization (incl. passenger levy initiative 2003/04) = 250 Channel 50 Coastal Area Management Program (CAMP) 500 Coastal area reclamation (for touristic use) 500 Coastline indentation coefficient 500 Crew 250 Crew expenditure 250 Current 50 =09 D=09 Disenchantment Bay (incl. Hubbard Glacier) 250 Dock 250 Dragon boat races 250 =09 E=09 Earth Island Institute (incl. Campaign to Safeguard America's Waters) 250 Egress 250 Equator 50 Evolutionary model for small-island tourism 500 =09 F=09 Fish watching 500 Floating markets (Bangkok) 250 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 250 Flow 250 Foreshore 250 Franz Josef Land 250 =09 G=09 Garbage Receptions Facilities (World Bank and Caribbean as special area u= nder MARPOL) 250 Gay cruises/Olivia cruises 250 Global Marine Programme (GMP) (IUCN) 250 Global Programme of Action (UNEP/GPA) 500 Gomes, Diego 250 Grey water (non-sewage wastewater) 250 Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM) 250 =09 H=09 Hapag Lloyd Cruise Line 250 Harbour 500 Harbour tax 50 High seas 250 =09 I=09 Ice edge 250 Ice sheet 250 Ice shelf 250 Infirmary (onboard medical care) 250 Infrastructure 250 Inlet 250 Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) 500 International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) 500 International Commission on Shipping (ICONS) 250 International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) 250 International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) 500 International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 250 International Labour Organization 250 International Ocean Institute Network 500 International Oceanographic Commission (IOC) 250 International Society of Reef Studies 250 International Year of the Ocean (1998) 500 International Year of the Reef (1997) 500 IUCN Red Data Book 250 =09 J=09 Jetfoil 50 Jet propulsion 250 Jonah 50 Juan Fern=E1ndez Islands 250 =09 K=09 =09 L=09 Landfast ice 50 Landing fees 250 Ledge 50 Liability release 250 Lido deck 50 Lifeboat/Liferaft 50 Lighthouse (incl. lightship) 500 Lindblad Expeditions 250 Lobster 50 Locks 500 Low-water mark 250 =09 M=09 Madeira 250 Magnetic pole 50 Marine 250 Marine Accident Investigations Branch (MAIB) 250 Marine Safety Authority (MSA) 250 Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) 250 Maritime Evaluation Group (MEG) 250 Marlborough Sounds 250 Mermaid Propulsion 50 Mixing Zone 250 =09 N=09 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 50 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 250 Nautilus 250 Need 500 No-Sail Order 50 =09 O=09 Ocean and Coastal Management (academic journal) 50 Ocean Fund 250 Oceans Blue Foundation 250 Onboard revenue 250 Onshore facilities 250 Onshore time 50 =09 P=09 P & O Princess 500 Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology (PACON) 250 Pacific Ocean 500 Pack ice 250 Panama Canal 500 Past passenger rate 50 Pearl 250 Peninsular & Oceanic (P&O) 250 Peter Deilmann Cruise Line 250 P & I Clubs 250 Pilot 250 Pizarro, Francisco 250 Plankton 250 Pole fishing 50 Port dues (Light dues) (incl. port charges) 250 Pre-cruise package (incl. post-cruise package) 250 Propeller wash 250 =09 Q=09 Quadrant 50 Quay 250 =09 R=09 Recruiting agent (incl. exploitation of workers) 250 ReefBase 250 Reefcheck 250 Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) 250 River mouth 50 =09 S=09 Sea bikes 50 Seabird Aware Project 500 Search And Rescue (SAR) 250 Seatrade 250 Sea scooters 50 Sewage sludge (from membrane AWTS) 250 Sextant 250 Shipbased tourism (seaborne tourism) 500 Shipboard security 250 Ship grounding 250 Shoreline 50 Smokestack emissions 50 SOS 50 South Magnetic Pole 50 South Pole 500 Space ratio 50 Spearfishing 50 Sport 250 Stabilizers 50 Standard 250 (Marine) Stewardship 250 Strait 250 Surface-tension boats 50 Sweatships Campaign (incl. War on Want and ITF) 250 =09 T=09 The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) 250 Tides (incl. tidal current, flats, energy, low/high tide marks, etc.) 200= 0 Tierra del Fuego (Fireland) 250 Time share 500 Tipping policy 250 Tourism in Marine Environments (academic journal) 50 Train-Sea-Coast Program (UN program) 250 Trawling 250 Tundra buggy 50 =09 U=09 UNESCO World Heritage Convention 250 United Nations Convention on the High Seas 250 United Nations Convention on the Territorial Sea 250 United Nations Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Develop= ment (UNDPCSD) 250 United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Seas (UNDOAL= OS) 250 =09 V=09 Verrazano, Giovanni da 250 (Cruise) Vessel-related expenditure 250 Vessel Sanitation Program 250 =09 W=09 Waka 50 Wake effect 250 Water 500 Water pressure 250 Water quality (incl. bathing water quality) 250 Watson, Paul 250 Wave 250 Whirlpool 50 White Water To Blue Water (WW2BW) 250 World Fish Centre (previously ICLARM) 250 =09 X=09 =09 Y=09 =09 Z=09 Zodiac 50 *************************************************************************= ** Michael L=FCck, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer School of Hospitality and Tourism Faculty of Applied Humanities Auckland University of Technology Private Bag 92006 Auckland, New Zealand e-mail: michael.lueck(\)aut.ac.nz=20 Phone: +64 9-921-9999 ext. 5833 Fax: +64 9-921 9975 *************************************************************************= ** Member of the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute NZTRI http://www.tri.org.nz *************************************************************************= ** Editor-in-Chief: Tourism in Marine Environments http://www.cognizantcommunication.com/filecabinet/Tme/tme.html=20 *************************************************************************= ** Associate Editor: Journal of Ecotourism http://www.channelviewpublications.com/multi/journals/journals_je.asp?TAG= =3D&CID=3D=20 *************************************************************************= ** ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:56:07 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: DFO LAUNCHES DRAFT RECOVERY STRATEGY TO PROTECT BLUE, FIN, AND SE (fwd) ************************************************************************ ***Editor's Note: Some of the URLs listed below span >1 line of text.*** ************************************************************************ Vancouver - Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced a draft Recovery Strategy designed to promote the recovery of blue, fin and sei whale populations in Canada's Pacific waters. "The recovery strategy will outline the goals, objectives, key knowledge gaps and strategies we need to address the current threats to these magnificent marine mammals," said Minister Regan. "An important component will be hearing from the public and engaging in a dialogue to assist us in recovery efforts." The draft Recovery Strategy document will be posted on the DFO web site for public comment August 19, 2005. The public will have until September 16, 2005, in which to provide comments. For those interested in viewing the draft documents, please visit the following DFO web site: http://www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pages/consultations/marinemammals/LWre cove rystrategy_e.htm To view the entire news release and backgrounders: English: http://www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pages/release/p-releas/2005/nr055_e.ht m French: http://www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pages/release/p-releas/2005/nr055_f.ht m To provide feedback on the draft Recovery Strategy: http://www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pages/consultations/marinemammals/LWre cove rystrategy_e.htm For more information on blue, fin or sei whales: Blue: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sara/species/marinemammals/bluewhale_e.htm Fin: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sara/species/marinemammals/finwhale_e.htm Sei: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sara/species/marinemammals/seiwhale_e.htm Courtney Druce Co-op Student / =C9tudiant stagiaire Species At Risk Officer / Officier des esp=E9ces en danger Fisheries and Oceans Canada / P=EAches et Oc=EAans Canada 200-401 Burrard St / 200-401 rue Burrard Vancouver BC, V6C 3S4 / Vancouver (C.-B) V6C 3S4 Telephone: (604) 666-2792 / T=E9l=E9phone: (604)-666-2792 Fax: (604) 666-3341 / T=E9l=E9copieur: (604) 666-3341 DruceC(\)pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:02:00 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Seal Rehabilitation Internships (fwd) SEAL REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Marine Animal Lifeline in Portland, Maine is seeking applicants for 2005-2006 fall/winter internships working with stranded harbor, hooded, harp, and grey seals. Interns will be selected on an ongoing basis. Each internship requires an 8 week commitment. Start dates of each internship are flexible. The earliest start date is Sep 1, 2005 and the last available start date is March 1, 2006. The internships require a minimum of 32 hours per week, or more if desired. These positions are unpaid and each intern will be responsible for all travel and living expenses. Job Summary/Program Description: The Marine Animal Lifeline is a marine mammal stranding center dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured marine mammals. The internships are designed to provide a dynamic educational experience in the marine mammal rehabilitation field while offering valuable career experience. The interns will have a leadership role in the rehabilitation team and interns will be responsible for a number of support tasks with rehabilitating stranded seals throughout the course of the internship. The positions will involve working under the Husbandry Director and the Veterinary Technicians in providing medical care, feeding, cleaning, and completing medical records in the rehabilitation program. The intern will be integrated into the department with assigned duties allowing them to progressively take on more responsibility. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist in marine mammal rescues as they arise. Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications: The internship is open for all to apply. Undergraduate students as well as non-students can utilize the internship. If the intern intends to receive academic credit, the interns will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. The internship is 4-5 days a week, 32 hours per week, or more if desired. Intern hours will fall between 6:30am and 8:30pm, dependent on need. Interns will be required to have fair physical strength and be in good health. Successful applicants will have leadership skills, or posses the ability to learn proper leadership skills quickly. Interns need to have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment. Animal care and/or marine mammal experience is a plus but not required. Duties May Include: * Daily animal diet preparations, routine cleaning of work areas. * Assisting with veterinary examinations and treatments. * Assisting with rescues and releases of injured or abandoned marine animals * Assisting with the taking and processing of x-rays. * Assisting with blood handling and collection. * Assisting with necropsies. * Updating medical and laboratory records and logs. * Maintaining veterinary and rehab supplies and equipment. * Assisting in the feeding, cleaning and daily operations of the rehab area. * Other duties relating to the Center's goals and mission as required. Application Process: Interested individuals are encouraged to send the following: Letter of Intent Resume with references Materials need to be delivered at least 15 days prior to the requested start. Applications will be accepted immediately and on an ongoing basis through the fall/winter season. Please forward all application materials via one of the methods listed below. Email: mal(\)stranding.org Regular mail: Marine Animal Lifeline P.O. Box 621 Portland, ME 04104 Fax: 207-541-1936 If you have any further questions, contact Greg Jakush at (207) 773-7377, or email at mal(\)stranding.org To learn more about Marine Animal Lifeline, visit our website at www.stranding.org Marine Animal Lifeline P.O. Box 621 Portland, ME 04104 Phone: (207) 773-7377 Fax: (207) 541-1936 mal(\)stranding.org www.stranding.org ========================================================================= Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:55:27 +0100 From: Nicola Hodgins Subject: Re: WDCS Awards Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 ------ WDCS MIKE STOBIE AWARD =20 In 2002, WDCS lost one of its best friends, our Chair of Trustees, Mike Stobie. Mike had been a wonderful contributor to the work of WDCS for a number of years. He was universally liked and always had time to speak to everyone. His patience and wise guidance helped us work through many of the difficult issues faced by the team at WDCS. Mike was a warm-hearted family man, happily married to Pam and proud of his two daughters, Kate and Amy, who shared his love for wildlife and the outdoors. We, and everybody that knew Mike, were devastated when he was diagnosed with a serious illness and despite a valiant battle, died in October 2002. Mike played an extremely important role at WDCS and his enthusiasm for the work and causes WDCS stands for was both infectious and motivating. WDCS is pleased, therefore, to support an award offered in his memory. About the award: Launched in 2003, it is awarded to a project for a minimum of two (2) years. The inaugural winner was the Natutama Interpretation Centre and its associated research and education programmes in the Colombian Amazon - pu= t forward by Sarita Kendall and Diana Luz Orozco from the Natutama Project Colombia. The award money has contributed to the construction of the Natutama (meaning =91everything under the water=92) Interpretation Centre= in the Amazon. Local wildlife-related environmental problems include conflicts between fishermen and Amazon River dolphins, over-exploitation of fish, manatees, turtles and other species, and the effect of growing boat traffic on habitats. Entries are invited under the following evaluation criteria and should reach WDCS, at the latest, by 31st October 2005. The next award will be presented in 2006. The award will be for =A35,000 per year. WDCS reserves the right to split the award between two projects if appropriate. Evaluation Criteria: =B7 Applications are invited from people (both students and experienced researchers) from anywhere in the world whose project contributes to achieving WDCS's aims and objectives (see below). =20 =B7 All projects must be benign (i.e. =96 we do not expect invasive techn= iques to be employed). =B7 All projects must be conducted on wild cetaceans (as opposed to those= in captivity). =B7 Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating a community education/public awareness component to their project. (WDCS feel it is essential that applicants go beyond documentation to actually conserving animals and/or habitat. This is an ethos that Mike Stobie himself strongly supported.) =B7 Anyone is eligible to apply as well as researchers previously and/or currently funded by WDCS. =B7 There is no restriction upon project location, or upon (target) cetac= ean species.=20 Eligibility: The award is available to people who meet the evaluation criteria. The application should be submitted by the person conducting th= e research/conservation project. Where appropriate, a student's supervisor should send a cover letter of support, if his/her involvement in the project is essential to the completion of the project.=20 The following material should be included in application:=20 =B7 A proposal, which follows the WDCS format (application form attached) =B7 CV of lead researcher Judging: A panel of WDCS experts will decide on the award and their judgement will be final. Only the winner will be notified in person and the decision will be posted on the WDCS website within 2 months of the closing date for applications (i.e. =96 by the 31st December 2005). About WDCS: WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment. WDCS is unique in combining concern for the welfare of whales and dolphin= s with efforts to ensure the protection of cetacean species, populations an= d their habitats. With offices in Argentina, Australia, Germany, the UK, the USA and an international network of consultants, our reach is truly global. Our objectives are: 1. To reduce, and ultimately, eliminate the continuing threats to cetaceans and their habitats. 2. To raise awareness of cetaceans and educate people about the need to address the continuing threats to their welfare and survival. WDCS works to: =B7 Prevent suffering in individual whales, dolphins and porpoises, wheth= er in their natural environment or in captivity; =B7 Stop the deliberate killing of whales and dolphins for commercial and so-called 'scientific' purposes; =B7 Stop the unnecessary deaths of cetaceans from man-made threats such a= s pollution or entanglement in fishing nets; =B7 Prevent the extinction of endangered species and promote the recovery= of all cetacean populations; =B7 Secure adequate protection for - and maintain the quality of - all cetacean habitats; and =B7 Promote a worldwide interest in cetaceans. How to apply: Visit www.wdcs.org/fieldprojects to download an application form.=20 E-mail applications should be sent to: [ mailto:nicola.hodgins(\)wdcs.org ]nicola.hodgins(\)wdcs.org Applicants outside the UK must take responsibility for insuring the timel= y delivery of their applications if sent by mail. Please send a copy of you= r application by e-mail in addition if possible. Closing date for applications 31st October 2005. Mailing address: The Mike Stobie Award WDCS Brookfield House 38 St Paul Street Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1LY UK General: Applicants must have applied for any necessary permits or authorisations for conducting the proposed research. Permits and authorisation must be obtained before the award funds are disbursed. The successful researcher/scientist will be subject to the standard responsibilities expected from all WDCS funded researchers.=20 Thank-you and Good Luck! Nicola Hodgins Project Co-ordinator WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society WDCS Brookfield House 38 St Paul Street Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1LJ T: 01249 449 537 M: 07841497597 F: 01249 449 501 E-mail: nicola.hodgins(\)wdcs.org=20 http://www.wdcs.org WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment. This e-mail's contents are confidential to the intended recipient(s) at the e-mail address to which it has been sent. It may not be disclosed, copied to, circulated or used by anyone other than the intended addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or have received this transmission in error please telephone the originator immediately or ring +44 (0)1249 449500. Any opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of WDCS unless otherwise stated. ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email=20 ______________________________________________________________________ ========================================================================= Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:38:43 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Right Whale Aerial Survey Observer Position Announcement (fwd) Wildlife Trust Right Whale Aerial Survey Observers Job Announcement Wildlife Trust, a non-profit international research and conservation organization, is seeking three temporary aerial marine mammal observers for the period November 15, 2005 through April 15, 2006, and four additional observers for the period December 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. These observer positions are in anticipation of research activities in the southeast United States, specifically coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Anticipated research would require observers to fly up to five days per week, up to eight hours per day in a small, twin engine, high wing aircraft primarily to locate North Atlantic right whales in the Southeast U.S. calving ground. Surveys will be flown every day, weather permitting, and observers must be willing to work weekends and holidays during the survey period. Observers will be required to participate in aviation and marine safety and survival training. This is a temporary position. Observers are paid for a 40 hour week, at $14/hour (approx. $2240/month), but will be expected to work more than 40 hours some weeks, and less than 40 hours other weeks, in order to meet overall research goals. Health benefits are not provided with this position but worker's compensation coverage will be provided. Housing will be provided at no cost to the observers for the duration of the project. These positions are contingent upon funding. Qualifications: Applicants must be experienced in database entry and word processing and preferably other computer applications. The ability to live and work well in a team environment and withstand up to 8 hours per day in a small aircraft is required. Previous aerial or marine mammal survey experience and experience in photo-identification of large cetaceans is strongly desired. Application Process Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references by August 31, 2005 via e-mail, fax, or mail: email: taylor(\)wildlifetrust.org Fax: 352-368-3895 Right Whale Observer Positions ATTN: Cyndi Taylor Wildlife Trust 1601 3rd Street S., Suite F St. Petersburg, FL 33701 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthia R. Taylor Senior Research Scientist Director, Aquatic Programs Wildlife Trust 1601 3rd St. South, Suite F St. Petersburg, FL 33701 USA 941-232-4587 (cell) 352-368-3895 (fax) taylor(\)wildlifetrust.org www.wildlifetrust.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:08:28 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: marine mammal projects for contracting (fwd) Hi everyone Here in the New Zealand Department of Conservation, we contract out a lot of science work to external providers. This year, we are interested in hearing from people both in New Zealand, and internationally-based, who might want to undertake the following projects: MIT 2004/5 Mitigating incidental capture of the New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) in the southern trawl fishery. (NB from the 2004/05 plan); POP 2005/01 The effects of fisheries interactions on the New Zealand sea lion; Contracts are awarded after a tendering process. More details on projects, as well as what is required to tender can be found through the Conservation Services Programme website (www.csl.org.nz and click on 'News'). Tenderers can submit on any objective(s) of any one project, or, all objectives of a particular project. Also, tenderers are welcome to tender for more than one project. If you have any questions regarding the tendering process, or want any clarifications on the projects, please get in touch. A contract template is available at the website above, or on request, to assist the drafting of tenders. Please feel free to pass this on to interested colleagues. Tenders close September 8th. We hope to hear from some of you by then! Johanna Johanna P. Pierre, Ph.D., B.Sc.(Hons) Scientific Officer Conservation Services Programme Department of Conservation Marine Conservation Unit P. O. Box 10-420 Level 5, 53 Boulcott St. Wellington New Zealand Phone: 64-4-471-3204 Fax: 64-4-471-3041 Email: jpierre(\)doc.govt.nz ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:02:20 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Re: WDCS Awards In-Reply-To: from "Nicola Hodgins" at Aug 18, 2005 08:55:27 AM Hi Nicola, We received the e-mail that you wanted to have posted to MARMAM. Unfortunately some of the formatting was scrambled when we opened it. Could you re-submit it to us as a text only message? I have copied the e-mail as we received it below so that you can see where the problems were. Thanks for your patience! > > This message was originally submitted by MARMAM(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA to the MARMAM list > at UVVM.UVIC.CA. If you simply forward it back to the list, using a mail > command that generates "Resent-" fields (ask your local user support or consult > the documentation of your mail program if in doubt), it will be distributed and > the explanations you are now reading will be removed automatically. If on the > other hand you edit the contributions you receive into a digest, you will have > to remove this paragraph manually. Finally, you should be able to contact the > author of this message by using the normal "reply" function of your mail > program. > > ---------------- Message requiring your approval (177 lines) ------------------ > ------ > WDCS MIKE STOBIE AWARD =20 > > In 2002, WDCS lost one of its best friends, our Chair of Trustees, Mike > Stobie. Mike had been a wonderful contributor to the work of WDCS for a > number of years. He was universally liked and always had time to speak to > everyone. His patience and wise guidance helped us work through many of > the difficult issues faced by the team at WDCS. Mike was a warm-hearted > family man, happily married to Pam and proud of his two daughters, Kate > and Amy, who shared his love for wildlife and the outdoors. > > We, and everybody that knew Mike, were devastated when he was diagnosed > with a serious illness and despite a valiant battle, died in October 2002. > Mike played an extremely important role at WDCS and his enthusiasm for > the work and causes WDCS stands for was both infectious and motivating. > WDCS is pleased, therefore, to support an award offered in his memory. > > About the award: > Launched in 2003, it is awarded to a project for a minimum of two (2) > years. > > The inaugural winner was the Natutama Interpretation Centre and its > associated research and education programmes in the Colombian Amazon - pu= > t > forward by Sarita Kendall and Diana Luz Orozco from the Natutama Project > Colombia. The award money has contributed to the construction of the > Natutama (meaning =91everything under the water=92) Interpretation Centre= > in > the Amazon. Local wildlife-related environmental problems include > conflicts between fishermen and Amazon River dolphins, over-exploitation > of fish, manatees, turtles and other species, and the effect of growing > boat traffic on habitats. > > Entries are invited under the following evaluation criteria and should > reach WDCS, at the latest, by 31st October 2005. The next award will be > presented in 2006. > > The award will be for =A35,000 per year. WDCS reserves the right to split > the award between two projects if appropriate. > > Evaluation Criteria: > > =B7 Applications are invited from people (both students and experienced > researchers) from anywhere in the world whose project contributes to > achieving WDCS's aims and objectives (see below). =20 > =B7 All projects must be benign (i.e. =96 we do not expect invasive techn= > iques > to be employed). > =B7 All projects must be conducted on wild cetaceans (as opposed to those= > in > captivity). > =B7 Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating a > community education/public awareness component to their project. (WDCS > feel it is essential that applicants go beyond documentation to > actually conserving animals and/or habitat. This is an ethos that Mike > Stobie himself strongly supported.) > =B7 Anyone is eligible to apply as well as researchers previously and/or > currently funded by WDCS. > =B7 There is no restriction upon project location, or upon (target) cetac= > ean > species.=20 > > Eligibility: The award is available to people who meet the evaluation > criteria. The application should be submitted by the person conducting th= > e > research/conservation project. Where appropriate, a student's supervisor > should send a cover letter of support, if his/her involvement in the > project is essential to the completion of the project.=20 > > The following material should be included in application:=20 > =B7 A proposal, which follows the WDCS format (application form attached) > =B7 CV of lead researcher > > Judging: A panel of WDCS experts will decide on the award and their > judgement will be final. Only the winner will be notified in person and > the decision will be posted on the WDCS website within 2 months of the > closing date for applications (i.e. =96 by the 31st December 2005). > > About WDCS: WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, is the > global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment. > > WDCS is unique in combining concern for the welfare of whales and dolphin= > s > with efforts to ensure the protection of cetacean species, populations an= > d > their habitats. With offices in Argentina, Australia, Germany, the UK, > the USA and an international network of consultants, our reach is truly > global. > > Our objectives are: > > 1. To reduce, and ultimately, eliminate the continuing threats to > cetaceans and their habitats. > 2. To raise awareness of cetaceans and educate people about the need to > address the continuing threats to their welfare and survival. > > WDCS works to: > > =B7 Prevent suffering in individual whales, dolphins and porpoises, wheth= > er > in their natural environment or in captivity; > =B7 Stop the deliberate killing of whales and dolphins for commercial and > so-called 'scientific' purposes; > =B7 Stop the unnecessary deaths of cetaceans from man-made threats such a= > s > pollution or entanglement in fishing nets; > =B7 Prevent the extinction of endangered species and promote the recovery= > of > all cetacean populations; > =B7 Secure adequate protection for - and maintain the quality of - all > cetacean habitats; and > =B7 Promote a worldwide interest in cetaceans. > > How to apply: Visit www.wdcs.org/fieldprojects to download an application > form.=20 > > E-mail applications should be sent to: [ mailto:nicola.hodgins(\)wdcs.org > ]nicola.hodgins(\)wdcs.org > Applicants outside the UK must take responsibility for insuring the timel= > y > delivery of their applications if sent by mail. Please send a copy of you= > r > application by e-mail in addition if possible. Closing date for > applications 31st October 2005. > > Mailing address: The Mike Stobie Award > WDCS > Brookfield House > 38 St Paul Street > Chippenham > Wiltshire SN15 1LY > UK > > General: Applicants must have applied for any necessary permits or > authorisations for conducting the proposed research. Permits and > authorisation must be obtained before the award funds are disbursed. > > The successful researcher/scientist will be subject to the standard > responsibilities expected from all WDCS funded researchers.=20 > > Thank-you and Good Luck! > > Nicola Hodgins > Project Co-ordinator > WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society > > WDCS > Brookfield House > 38 St Paul Street > Chippenham > Wiltshire > SN15 1LJ > T: 01249 449 537 > M: 07841497597 > F: 01249 449 501 > E-mail: nicola.hodgins(\)wdcs.org=20 > http://www.wdcs.org > > WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their > environment. > > This e-mail's contents are confidential to the intended recipient(s) at > the e-mail address to which it has been sent. It may not be disclosed, > copied to, circulated or used by anyone other than the intended > addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or have received this > transmission in error please telephone the originator immediately or ring > +44 (0)1249 449500. Any opinions expressed in this message are those of > the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of WDCS unless > otherwise stated. > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. > For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email=20 > ______________________________________________________________________ > > ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 14:04:01 -0400 From: Katie Touhey Subject: Biennial Workshop Dear MARMAM Readers, SMM BIENNIAL WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: "Evaluating Stranded Marine Mammals for Signs of Human Interaction" http://www.marinemammalogy.org/conference2005/Workshops.htm#10Evaluating When: Saturday, 10 December 2005, afternoon session (prior to conference) Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego (conference venue) Summary description: This workshop is geared toward stranding responders and protected species managers who utilize stranding data. Evaluating marine mammals for signs of human interaction requires consistent, objective examination by trained personnel. This workshop will introduce a new protocol for examining stranded marine mammals for evidence of human interaction and provide training and training materials to attendees so that they may then train other stranding responders within their organization. The protocol focuses on two distinct elements necessary to properly evaluate marine mammals for evidence of interactions: 1) systematic, objective data collection and documentation methods and 2) the synthesis of data (stranding history and circumstances, necropsy and histopathology findings, etc.) to evaluate the likelihood that a documented interaction contributed to or caused the stranding. Participants will receive a detailed hand out and CD containing a copy of the training presentation, datasheet, instructions, and Human Interaction Recognition Guide. (Development of this protocol was funded by the John H. Prescott Grant Program through NOAA/NMFS/OPR.) Chairs: Sue Barco and Katie Touhey E-mail: sgbarco(\)virginiaaquarium.com, kt2e(\)capecodstranding.net Limit: 50 participants Registration: $45/person (US, separate from conference registration fees) Please make checks payable to: Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program Mail to: 717 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-437-7765 ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:29:33 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: Help for program MARK (fwd) Dear Marmamers please help me! I am a biology student doing my final thesis. I want to calculate the population size of bottlenose dolphin in Cardigan Bay (Wales) using the program MARK. I know this population is closed and I want to apply the heterogeneity and the time model in CAPTURE. I have been struggling to figure this out by using MARK for 3 months and unfortunately my background knowledge is not good enough to understand the terminology used by the experts, and finally there is not much literature/manual for using Mark with close populations. I would be deeply grateful if anyone who has used this program in the past could help me, and show me the steps through the above mentioned variables in MARK. Yours sincerely, Juliana Castrillon juliana_cpg(\)yahoo.com ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:25:28 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: cetaceans in human care - Aquatic Mammals special issue (fwd) A Survey of the Environments of Cetaceans in Human Care By Laurence Couquiaud Pre-publication Special Price (offer good through 15 September 2005): Hard copy $34 USD plus shipping; CD copy $19 plus shipping. This special issue of the Aquatic Mammals (volume 31, issue 3) presents t= he=20 latest trends in the architectural and aquatic environments of captive do= lphins=20 and whales, and an overview of their husbandry and care. The issue result= ed=20 from a survey of international oceanaria. Forty-four facilities from 22=20 countries shared their methods, techniques, and suggestions for improveme= nts. =20 The objectives of this research project were to identify the various aspe= cts of=20 the management and environments of cetaceans in human care, and assist=20 professionals involved in the design of facilities by pointing-out recurr= ent=20 mistakes and by sharing good design ideas and suggestions for the improvi= ng the=20 animals' welfare, the comfort of work of their caretaker, and the enrichm= ent of=20 the visitors' experience. This research project started in 1997 with the=20 support of the National University of Singapore, and continued with the=20 participation of members from various universities, associations, compani= es,=20 and oceanaria, such as, the University of Hawaii, the European Associatio= n for=20 Aquatic Mammals, Tritonet, Kamogawa Sea World, Dolfinarium Harderwijk, Pa= rc=20 Ast=E9rix, Aquario di Genova, and uShaka Marine World. The author, Lauren= ce=20 Couquiaud, was trained in architectural design before gaining experience = in=20 dolphin training and husbandry in Japan. During her research project in=20 Singapore, she traveled extensively in Asia, the USA, Europe and Australi= a to=20 visit facilities and interview many professionals from the field, and=20 participated in the creation of the Dolphin Study Group at the Tropical M= arine=20 Science Institute of the National University of Singapore. She is now wor= king=20 in France, her home country, as animal project coordinator, working for G= r=E9vin=20 & Cie, a company that specializes in attraction parks and animal parks. To order, please contact Gina Colley (GR-Colley(\)wiu.edu) at WIU Document=20 Publication Services or telephone 309-298-1917. ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:10:38 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: marine mammal job announcement (fwd) A postdoc position in a dolphin communication project is available at the Sea Mammal Research Unit of the University of St Andrews. Please follow this link for further details: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/recruitment/vacancies/vacancy-list/Vacancy.2005-08-19.1753 -- Vincent Janik Sea Mammal Research Unit Gatty Marine Lab School of Biology University of St Andrews Fife KY16 8LB UK ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:13:27 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: New publicataion on polar bears (fwd) A new publication on polar bears has been printed: =20 Tryland, M., Neuvonen, E., Huovilainen, A., Tapiovaara, H., Osterhaus, A.= ,=20 Wiig, =D8., Derocher, A. E. 2005. Serologic survey for selected virus inf= ections in polar bears at Svalbard. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 41(2): 310-316. =20 Abstract: Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) were chemically immobilized and s= ampled at Svalbard, Norway, and on the pack-ice in the Barents Sea from l= ate March to mid May between 1990 and 1998. Plasma samples were tested for the presen= ce of antibodies to canine distemper virus (CDV), calicivirus, phocid herpesvi= rus type 1 (PhHV-1), and rabies virus. A seroprevalence of 8% to CDV and 2% = to calicivirus were found, whereas no antibodies were detected against PhHV= -1 or rabies virus. This serologic survey has shown that polar bears in this r= egion are exposed to morbillivirus and calicivirus, although the nature of the= se viruses and infections are unknown. Morbillivirus and calicivirus are=20 potential pathogens in seals, but it is unknown whether they may cause he= alth=20 problems in polar bears. =20 For subscribers, the article is available from Journal of Wildlife Diseas= es: http://www.jwildlifedis.org/ =20 Reprints will be available from:=20 =20 Morten Tryland The Norwegian School of Veterinary Science Section of Arctic Veterinary Medicine P.O. Box 6204 N-9292 Troms=F8 Norway morten.tryland(\)veths.no =20 =20 =20 ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:18:27 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: job announcement (fwd) *** *Editor's Note: This message is being reposted because we forgot to note in the *previous message that the link provided below spans more than one line of text.*** A postdoc position in a dolphin communication project is available at the Sea Mammal Research Unit of the University of St Andrews. Please follow this link for further details: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/recruitment/vacancies/vacancy-list/Vacancy.2005-08-19.1753 -- Vincent Janik Sea Mammal Research Unit Gatty Marine Lab School of Biology University of St Andrews Fife KY16 8LB UK ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:23:58 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: MARMAM mailing-list is moving The MARMAM mailing-list is moving -- only a few feet, to a different computer in the same computer-room, but it _is_ moving. So, if you are using E-mail filtering on your computer, please "allow" E-mail from the ID: marmam(\)lists.uvic.ca to be accepted. Watch for instructions on how to use the web-interface to the "new" list, and how to post to the "new" list. The "old" list will stay active, for a short time, so please do not _immediately_ remove 'MARMAM(\)UVVM.UVIC.CA' from your E-mail filters. ... UVic Postmaster ========================================================================= Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:06:36 -0400 From: Nicole Adimey Subject: Fw: Third International Sirenian Symposium-reminder You are invited to participate in the Third International Sirenian Symposium on Sunday, December 11, 2005 from 8:30AM-12:00 PM, prior to the 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. The goal of the symposium is to foster communication between researchers, managers, and policy makers. Sirenian scientists and resource managers are invited to submit an abstract to speak at the symposium. Presentations should represent global sirenian research and conservation issues. All presenters will be given 15 minutes, including time for questions and will be asked to send a copy of their abstract and presentation by October 31, 2005. To register for this symposium please send your name, affiliation, full address, including country of residence, phone number, and email address. Please indicate if you would like to make a presentation. There will be no registration fee if you pre-register. Email registration information to Nicole Adimey (Nicole_Adimey(\)fws.gov) by October 1, 2005. ______________________________________________ Nicole Adimey Manatee Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release Program U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 6620 Southpoint Drive, South #310 Jacksonville, Florida 32216-0958 Telephone: (904) 232-2580, ext. 123 Facsimile: (904) 232-2404 e-mail: nicole_adimey(\)fws.gov ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 21:29:19 -0700 From: MARMAM Editors Subject: subscribing to new MARMAM list, and recent postings Greetings, All MARMAM subscribers should now have been transfered over to the new MARMAM server at UVIC. A couple of postings have now been sent through the new server - if you haven't received anything from MARMAM by tommorrow, you may want to go to http://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam and re-subscribe. Thanks for your patience with this process. MARMAM Editors http://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam -MARMAM archives: http://www.escribe.com/science/marmam/