October 2005 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

2006-07 AAAS Fellowships Deadline Approaches
by Cori Goodyear 31 Oct '05

31 Oct '05

PLUG THE POWER OF SCIENCE INTO PUBLIC POLICY Become a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow CALL FOR APPLICATIONSDEADLINE: 10 January 2006 There's no better way to serve society with your scientific expertise! These year-long fellowships in Washington D.C., which begin 1 September, provide scientists and engineers with a unique public policy learning experience and an opportunity to apply their knowledge and analytical skills to national and international issues in the policy realm. Career-advancing opportunities are available with Congress and more than a dozen federal agencies. The six fellowship areas are: Congressional Diplomacy Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Global Stewardship Health, Education & Human Services National Defense & Global Security Eligibility & CriteriaAAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. Fellows come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, and non-profits, representing a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also have ranged in age from late twenties to early seventies. Regardless of background, career stage, or age, successful applicants must: · Be highly qualified doctoral-level scientists (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, and other terminal degrees), in any physical, biological, medical, or social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field (individuals with a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply);· Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references;· Hold U.S. citizenship;· Show a commitment to applying their scientific or technical expertise to serve society;· Be good communicators, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences; and · Demonstrate integrity and good judgment and display leadership qualities. NOTE: Some program areas and agencies seek additional qualifications. See the website for details. Placements:Placements are available in Congressional offices, the Department of Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal offices. Fellowship SupportAnnual stipends begin at $64,000. Fellows receive a relocation allowance, health insurance reimbursement, a travel allowance, support for placement, an eight-day intensive orientation, and a year-long program of professional development activities that include monthly seminars, training workshops, networking gatherings, and a year-end wrap-up event. Apply:AAAS accepts only online applications. Please visit the AAAS Fellowships website for full details on criteria, guidelines, program areas, application instructions, and to access the online application. The deadline is 10 January 2006. FELLOWSHIPS.AAAS.ORGEnhancing Public Policy, Advancing Science Careers PLUG THE POWER OF SCIENCE INTO PUBLIC POLICYBecome a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow CALL FOR APPLICATIONSDEADLINE: 10 January 2006 There's no better way to serve society with your scientific expertise! These year-long fellowships in Washington D.C., which begin 1 September, provide scientists and engineers with a unique public policy learning experience and an opportunity to apply their knowledge and analytical skills to national and international issues in the policy realm. Career-advancing opportunities are available with Congress and more than a dozen federal agencies. The six fellowship areas are: Congressional Diplomacy Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Global Stewardship Health, Education & Human Services National Defense & Global Security Eligibility & CriteriaAAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. Fellows come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, and non-profits, representing a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also have ranged in age from late twenties to early seventies. Regardless of background, career stage, or age, successful applicants must: · Be highly qualified doctoral-level scientists (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, and other terminal degrees), in any physical, biological, medical, or social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field (individuals with a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply);· Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references;· Hold U.S. citizenship;· Show a commitment to applying their scientific or technical expertise to serve society;· Be good communicators, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences; and · Demonstrate integrity and good judgment and display leadership qualities. NOTE: Some program areas and agencies seek additional qualifications. See the website for details. Placements:Placements are available in Congressional offices, the Department of Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal offices. Fellowship SupportAnnual stipends begin at $64,000. Fellows receive a relocation allowance, health insurance reimbursement, a travel allowance, support for placement, an eight-day intensive orientation, and a year-long program of professional development activities that include monthly seminars, training workshops, networking gatherings, and a year-end wrap-up event. Apply:AAAS accepts only online applications. Please visit the AAAS Fellowships website for full details on criteria, guidelines, program areas, application instructions, and to access the online application. The deadline is 10 January 2006. FELLOWSHIPS.AAAS.ORGEnhancing Public Policy, Advancing Science Careers

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Contents of LAJAM 4:1 (2005) and subscription information
by Eduardo Secchi 31 Oct '05

31 Oct '05

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 Kinas, P.G., K.G. da Silva, S.C. Estima and D.S. Monteiro (2005). Generalized linear models applied to stranding data of South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) and South American fur seals (Arctocephalus australis) in southern Brazil. Bravo, E., G. Heckel, Y. Schramm and R. Escobar-Fernández (2005). Occurrence and distribution of marine mammal strandings in Todos Santos Bay, Baja California, Mexico, 1998-2001. Oliveira, L.R., E. Hingst-Zaher and J.S. Morgante (2005). Size and shape sexual dimorphism in the skull of the South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Zimmermann, 1783) (Carnivora, Otariidae). Groch, K.R., J. T. Palazzo Jr., P.A.C. Flores, F.R. Adler and M.E. Fabiani (2005). Recent increases in the right whale (Eubalaena australis) population off southern Brazil. Acevedo-Gutiérrez, A., A. DiBerardinis, S. Larkin, K. Larkin and P. Forestell (2005). Social interactions between tucuxis and bottlenose dolphins in Gandoca-Manzanillo, Costa Rica. Félix, F. and K. van Waerebeek (2005). Whale mortality from ship strikes in Ecuador and West Africa. Lima, D.S., J.E. Vergara-Parente, R.J. Young and E. Paskiewicz (2005). Training of Antillean manatee Trichechus manatus manatus Linnaeus, 1758 as a management technique for individual welfare. Santos, M.C.O. and D. Ferreira Netto. Killer whale (Orcinus orca) predation on a franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei). Cabrera, E., C.A. Carlson and B.Galletti Vernazzani (2005). Presence of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) in the northwestern coast of Chiloé Island, southern Chile. For non-members of SOLAMAC, subscriptions to LAJAM can be made by check (or money order), in U.S. dollars, payable to "LAJAM". Please send payment to LAJAM/SOLAMAC c/o Nélio Barros, P.O. Box 3184, Sarasota, FL 34230-3184 USA. LAJAM's subscription rates for 2005 are (in US dollars): REGULAR PRICE * Students $30.00 Non-students $50.00 Libraries or other institutions $60.00 * Add US $10.00 for subscriptions from North America, Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand * 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. Issue 1(1) is currently out of print. Other back issues (2:1, 2:2, 3:1, 3:2) are available ($25 each). Any further information can be obtained from the editors (LAJAM(a)infolink.com.br) Best regards, Eduardo Secchi Editor-in-chief, LAJAM Send instant messages to your Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

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(Final) call for photos of senior scientists
by Phillip Clapham 28 Oct '05

28 Oct '05

As I mentioned awhile back, Jim Mead, Dee Allen and I are putting together a mostly serious plenary talk on the history of marine mammal science for the upcoming Biennial Conference in San Diego. Some months back we put out a call for photographs of senior people in the field (alive or deceased), and we had a very good response. This is another (final) call for more pictures of same. We�re looking for two categories of pictures: 1) Tasteful (serious or fun) photos of senior scientists no longer with us; and 2) Not-so-tasteful photos of living senior scientists either when they were young and/or when they were caught on film doing something embarrassing. �Senior� means whatever you want it to mean - preferably someone who�s been around for a long time - but if the photo is particularly amusing we�ll take it anyway! Please email digital/scanned images to me at phillip.clapham(a)noaa.gov. And many thanks to everyone who has already contributed to this noble(?) cause. 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(a)noaa.gov

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request for sample data sheet
by Mowgliz 28 Oct '05

28 Oct '05

>From : Rubaiyat Mansur Mowgli Email : mowgliz(a)gmail.com Hi, I am starting a photo identification of Bottlenose Dolphin( *Tursioups aduncus* ) project at the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh funded by WDCS. To prepare myself for the field work, I am looking for some sample of data collection sheet. I plan to do day trips to the study sites twice a week starting 20 nov 2005 for 3 months. Mainly aiming at estimating abundance through Mark-Recapture method. Also, I would be very grateful for some guidance regarding the filing system of photos. Am going to use Nikon D100 digital camera. I can forward my project proposal if someone wants more detail. Thanks. Peace. Rubaiyat

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Marine mammal and sea turtle husbandry internships
by Julika Wocial 28 Oct '05

28 Oct '05

Please forward to the list. Thank you. Marine mammal and sea turtle husbandry internships, Spring 2006 The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization that operates the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program in New York State. The primary mission of the Riverhead Foundation is to preserve and protect the marine environment through education, rehabilitation, and research. The Riverhead Foundation is located in Riverhead, Long Island, NY. The Riverhead Foundation is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of seals, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The Riverhead Foundation is the only organization authorized by New York State to operate the New York State Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. The Riverhead Foundations educational efforts are dedicated to informing the public about the marine environment and how they can aid in its preservation. The Riverhead Foundation engages in tours of the facility, lectures, seal cruises, ecology walks, and beach cleanups to foster good stewardship of the environment. In addition to rehabilitation and education, the Riverhead Foundation engages in research. The Riverhead Foundation is currently conducting an extensive marine mammal and sea turtle abundance study throughout the coastal waters of New York State. The study encompasses aerial, shipboard, and land-based surveys. The goal of this project is to establish baseline populations for several species of marine mammals and sea turtles. Baseline population data can then be used by agencies such as the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Riverhead Foundation as a basis for regulatory decisions regarding management parameters, stranding and rehabilitation efforts, and public conservation and education. The Riverhead Foundation is recruiting to fill ten animal care internship positions for the spring semester of 2006 (January through May). The interns duties will include, but are not going to be limited to: a.. Assisting with all aspects of animal husbandry, including restraining animals for treatments/assisted feeds, prepping food, feeding non-critical animals, assisting with physical examinations and prepping blood samples to be sent out to the lab b.. Maintaining the equipment and water quality of the tanks c.. Responding to calls about stranded marine mammals and sea turtles d.. Working with digital stills and video footage e.. Conducting public lectures and educational programs f.. Conducting beach walks, beach clean ups, seal walks and seal cruises g.. Assist with fundraising activities if necessary Internship requirements: a.. Applicants must be undergraduates registered at a two or four-year college or university. b.. Applicants must have a basic background (taken the relevant courses) in biology, marine science or similar areas. c.. Students must be able to work a minimum of 120 hours (8-10 hours per week) for the semester he/she is applying. d.. Students must receive academic credit from their academic institution (college or university). e.. Applicants must have his/her own transportation. f.. Applicants must have his/her own lodging. g.. Applicants should also be responsible, reliable, mature individuals, who work well as a team or independently. h.. Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and be willing to work in inclement environmental conditions. Application process: 1.. Complete the online application at www.riverheadfoundation.org 2.. Forward us your resume. Include three letters of reference from a professor or employer on the appropriate letterhead. Personal references will not be accepted. 3.. Fax to (631) 369-9826, email to jwocial(a)riverheadfoundation.org or mail to: The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation 467 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Attention: Julika Wocial 4.. Applicants are encouraged to contact the school to determine school requirements & obtain approval. 5.. Questions? Call (631) 369-9840 or email jwocial(a)riverheadfoundation.org Deadline to apply is December 31, 2005, however, applications sent after that date will be considered if all of the positions have not been filled by then. Julika Wocial The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation 467 E. Main St. Riverhead, NY 11901 Tel.: 631-369-9840 Fax: 631-369-9826 www.riverheadfoundation.org

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2nd Announcement for the Ethics in Marine Mammal Science Workshop in San Diego
by Charles Littnan 27 Oct '05

27 Oct '05

Hello Everyone- This is the second announcement for the *2nd Biennial Workshop on Ethics in Marine Mammal Science (EiMMS)*. The workshop will be a full day affair on Sunday, December 11, 2005. 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(a)noaa.gov) to register. We need to get an accurate headcount to ensure adequate space, handouts, and refreshments. (To prevent any disappointment I will forewarn you that the lavish fare provided at the last workshop will not be available this time around as we try to stay within a pretty tight budget.) 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. *The room is starting to fill up*, so if you were holding off until the perfect time to sign up...well that time is *now*. To review briefly the reasons for holding such a workshop: 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 is going to have numerous talks covering a wide range of ethics issues and the details will be covered on the website in the very near future. We will be finishing the workshop with an open discussion of ethics, marine mammals science, and how we would like our SMM to develop its ethical framework. There is still some room for *additional speakers* and we 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. This is an important topic and pivotal time in our field, be part of the discussion. Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego. Cheers, Charles Littnan and Dave Johnston -- Charles Littnan, Ph.D. Ecologist Marine Mammal Foraging Program Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center NOAA Fisheries 2570 Dole St. Honolulu HI 96822 Tel: (808) 983 5392 Fax: (808) 983 2902

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New paper on cortical complexity in cetaceans
by Lori Marino 27 Oct '05

27 Oct '05

Hi Folks - this is to announce a new paper on neocortical complexity in cetacean brains by Hof, Channis, and Marino in the current Special Issue of The Anatomical Record, 2005, November, pgs. 1142-1152. You can email me if you would like a reprint or visit the Anatomical Record website at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/28243 Thanks. Lori -- Lori Marino, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 304 Emory University Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone: (404) 727-7582 Fax: (404) 727-7471 Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known – Carl Sagan

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Request for photos/video for observer training program
by Yvonne Miles 27 Oct '05

27 Oct '05

We are looking for video footage and stills of as many species of cetacean as possible. The video footage or pictures do not have to be of good quality or of perfect captures, part capture of species would be acceptable. We are hoping to use them to assess marine mammal observers/cetacean observers in a project we are running called Ocean Eye, part of Southampton Solent University. We cannot remunerate you for your provision but will give all credits that are due to each photo or video footage we receive. Please email me to inform me that you have pictures or video footage and i will send you a postal address to send tapes/cds to Yvonne Miles yvonne(a)this60.freeserve.co.uk With kind Thanks Yvonne Miles SSU Ocean Eye Project Technology Research Centre Faculty of Technology Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0RD

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request for Ziphius samples
by m.dalebout＠unsw.edu.au 26 Oct '05

26 Oct '05

I am conducting research on the genetic population structure of Cuvier's beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) worldwide. Any assistance with the collection of tissue samples or provision of access to osteological material (tooth and bone) for DNA analysis would be greatly appreciated. This study will identify appropriate units for conservation for this species, and will result in peer-reviewed scientific publications and other reports. All contributions will be fully acknowledged. Note that the methods to be used for DNA sampling of osteological material are largely non-destructive. Only ~ 0.01 gm of bone/tooth powder is generally required. If you are interested in contributing a tissue sample or bone/tooth material to this project please contact: Merel Dalebout Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia m.dalebout(a)unsw.edu.au -- **************************** Dr. Merel Dalebout Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia Ph: 61-2-9385-8294 Office: Rm 503, Building D26 E-mail: m.dalebout(a)unsw.edu.au Homepage at Dalhousie University, Canada : http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/md/merel.htm PDF versions of most publications up to October 2005 can be downloaded from this site. See also Auckland University Lab, New Zealand: http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/ecolevol/baker/index.htm DNA surveillance website: http://www.DNA-surveillance.auckland.ac.nz

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Volunteer Observers Needed
by Jessica Burtenshaw 25 Oct '05

25 Oct '05

Volunteers are needed for an upcoming marine mammal cruise with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in the Gulf of California. The cruise will be from Nov.26 through Dec.15, 2005 on the R/P FLIP (Floating Instrument Platform), a unique research spar buoy (You can see more about FLIP at <http://www.mpl.ucsd.edu/resources/flip.intro.html>http://www.mpl.ucsd.edu/resources/flip.intro.html) The goal of this project is to compare visual and acoustic detections of marine mammals - particularly delphinid species. We are seeking 2-3 visual observers for this cruise, The position requirements include daily rotations between: - visual observations using hand-held binoculars from the FLIP crow's nest (approx. 90 ft above waterline) - data entry into a laptop computer - visual observations using Big-Eye binoculars for species identification - watches will occur on a rotation basis, with periodic breaks. We are seeking volunteers with marine mammal visual observation experience, particularly with delphinid species. Good eyesight, no fear of heights, and the ability to live in tight quarters are requisite. Selected participants will receive travel expenses plus room and board. If interested, please submit a resume to Jessica Burtenshaw at <jburtenshaw(a)ucsd.edu> as soon as possible. John Hildebrand Professor Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego Ritter Hall/Room 200C 8602 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093-0205 Phone: (858) 534-4069 Fax: (858) 534-6849

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