October 2005 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Internship Information
by Kuczaj Laboratory 25 Oct '05

25 Oct '05

The University of Southern Mississippis Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory is still accepting internship applications. The deadline is December 1st. Boat surveys are conducted in the Mississippi Sound on the bottlenose dolphin population. Observations of wild dolphin behaviors and photo-identification of individual dolphins are the primary goals of the study. Our research also includes acoustical analysis of hydrophone recordings of whistles in the laboratory. We are especially interested in changes in behavior following Hurricane Katrina. As an intern you will be assisting in the collection of wild dolphin observations and analyzing the data in the lab. For more information and an application packet, please visit our website: http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/internship.htm --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

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mid-frequency sonar
by Michael Jasny 25 Oct '05

25 Oct '05

Last week, a coalition of environmental and animal welfare organizations (NRDC, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Cetacean Society International, the League for Coastal Protection, and Ocean Futures Society and its founder Jean-Michel Cousteau) filed a case in federal court in Los Angeles against the U.S. Navy. The case challenges the Navy's use of mid-frequency sonar in testing and training exercises. If the coalition prevails, the Navy would be directed to comply with U.S. environmental laws, including the Marine Mammal Protection Act, in its conduct of all future training activities involving mid-frequency sonar; and to propose, within two months, a mitigation plan for all uses of mid-frequency systems during testing and training. If you'd like additional information about the case, or would like a copy of the Complaint, please let me know (mjasny(a)telus.net) Best to all, Michael Jasny Michael Jasny 4479 W. 5th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R1S4 604-736-9386 mjasny(a)telus.net

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Staff Research Associate at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
by Hildebrand, John 24 Oct '05

24 Oct '05

37605STAFF RESEARCH ASSOC II (100% Career) Marine Physical Laboratory, Hiring Salary Range: $34,512 - $44,664/year Reopened to: 11/07/2005 <http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/apply_online.html?jobnum_in=37605&cat_in=r…>Apply Here UCSD Layoff from Career appointment or Special Selection: Apply by 10/13/05 to be considered with preference for rehire. - Eligible Employee Rehabilitation Program clients should call (858) 534-6744 to discuss Special Selection. - Layoff applicants leave a message at (858) 534-6333 or call your assigned Sr. Employment Advisor This position is union represented by RX for more information go to <http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/cbu>http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/cbu Work Location: Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO). Able to spend 30 continuous days at sea, up to 90 days/year. Deadline extended until 11/7/05. Full Salary Range: $34,512 - $55,536. Payroll Title: Staff Research Associate II. DESCRIPTION: As part of a research group studying marine mammals, analyze acoustic data, assist in equipment preparation and collect field data. Analyze acoustic data to detect marine mammal and other significant events using computer software tools. Coordinate assembly, order parts and conduct laboratory and field testing and evaluate equipment and instrument performance using mechanical, electronic and software tools. Make preparations for and execute seagoing and laboratory operations: prepare, deploy and recover scientific instrumentation in field and laboratory environments and assist in the logistics of scientific research including purchase of equipment and supplies and shipping/receiving of equipment. Provide direction for undergraduate student employees. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of mathematics, scientific, and engineering principles. * Knowledge of Acoustics. Ability to handle oceanographic and acoustic equipment in an at-sea environment. * Analysis and diagnostic skills in approaching data acquired including abiliity to acquire understanding of the instrumentation and oceanographic processes to interpret the data. * Demonstrated capability to utilize computers and various software programs including MS Excel and MS Word. Ability to use Matlab and Solidworks software programs preferred. * Ability to use handtools, electronic tools, soldering equipment and to drive a forklift. * Detail oriented. * Prefer knowledge of UC Shipping. For details of this posting please go to the following link: <http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?cat=research&job_id=37605>http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?cat=research&job_id=37605

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posting on Marmam
by Louis Herman 24 Oct '05

24 Oct '05

Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. The Dolphin Institute (TDI), the non-profit arm of the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory, is seeking a motivated post-doc or near Ph.D. to join our research team in studying the annual migration of humpback whales into Hawaiian waters, in Maui and west Oahu, and also in studying the population of spinner dolphins and other odontocetes along the leeward coast of Oahu. Candidates should have field experience with marine mammals, preferably cetaceans, have a relevant academic background, preferably have some publications in refereed journals, and preferably have some experience in grant writing. Among desired skills are outboard boat driving and maintenance, digital photography, underwater photography (SCUBA certification would be desirable, although only snorkeling will be Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. at least some relevant computer applications (e.g., Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, ARCVIEW, Matlab). GIS skills are desirable. In addition to fieldwork, the individual would be responsible for helping to manage our extensive databases; familiarity with SAS or other statistical analyses packages is desirable. The successful candidate would be expected to provide tutoring or lectures to junior staff and volunteers, as well as interface with the general public through talks. Under the direction of Drs. Adam Pack and Lou Herman, the selected individual would assume a leadership role in our research and education programs and in the supervision of junior staff. In 2006, our whale work will include photo-id, underwater videography to measure sizes of whales, biopsy sampling in support of the SPLASH program, shore-based theodolite surveys of whales under a grant from NFWF, and possibly a continuation of our Crittercam project with National Geographic. The spinner dolphin work would commence after the whale field season (about May or June) and focus on photo ID and on underwater videography to determine social behavior and social affiliations. All work is done under Federal and State Scientific Research Permits. We are seeking someone who can join our program by January 2006. The position is for one year with continuation dependent on availability of funds. Salary would depend on qualifications. The individual would receive full benefits including medical and dental. Interested individuals should immediately send their resumes, a letter outlining their interests, qualifications, and goals, three letters of reference, a copy of their graduate transcript, and any relevant publications. Replies should be addressed to The Dolphin Institute, 420 Ward Ave, Ste 212, Honolulu HI 96814, or by email to pack(a)hawaii.edu and copy to lherman(a)hawaii.edu. Prospective candidates can learn more about TDI through its webpage www.dolphin-institute.org.

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Position announcement
by Jan Young 24 Oct '05

24 Oct '05

May I ask that you post the position shown below. Thanks very much. DIRECTOR OF LARGE WHALE DISENTANGLEMENT PROGRAM The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is seeking candidates for the full-time position of director of large whale disentanglement, the only program of its kind in the nation operating under the authority of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. The geographic scope of the program extends from the Bay of Fundy to Florida. Requirements include demonstrated ability to lead a small staff of professional responders and a network of more than 500 volunteer fishermen, biologists, and other mariners. Successful administration of the program depends on good working relationship with U.S. and Canadian resource managers, marine patrols, scientists, and especially the U.S. Coast Guard. Program director reports directly to executive director and is responsible for program planning and development, budgeting, contract administration, and special project fundraising. Good communications skills essential. Previous disentanglement experience not necessary, but experience with search and rescue operations would be very helpful. Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to marine mammal conservation. Background and training in marine mammal biology or veterinary science preferred. Position based in Provincetown with some travel. Residency on Cape Cod required. Generous benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience. Position to be filled by December 31. Please submit hard copy letter and resume (no email) including references and salary history by November 1 to: Disentanglement Search, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, PO Box 1036, Provincetown, MA 02657 -- 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(a)coastalstudies.org

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re: SOCPROG workshop - new deadline
by Tonya Wimmer 24 Oct '05

24 Oct '05

I wanted to remind everyone of the SOCPROG workshop being held Sunday December 11th prior to the 16th Biennial marine mammal conference in San Diego. **PLEASE NOTE**: The deadline for registration has changed...you can now register at the early fee of $45 US until November 15th (postmarked). After this point, we will not be accepting any more participants. If you register and want to cancel, you must do so before November 25, 2005. For updated workshop registration information, please go to: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/SOCPROGworkshop.htm There may be a chance for people to meet separately with Hal to discuss their analyses...if you are interested in this, please email me. This option will depend on Hal's availability. If you have any question or concerns about the workshop or difficulties with registration, please email me. Again please note, there is now only one deadline for this workshop: November 15, 2005 (postmarked). See you in San Diego! Cheers, Tonya (twimmer(a)dal.ca) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tonya Wimmer, MSc. Biology 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Review of Small Cetaceans
by Boris Culik 24 Oct '05

24 Oct '05

Dear Marmam community, finally available in hard copy format: Boris Culik (2005) Small cetaceans: distribution, migration, behaviour and threats. UNEP-publication, available via earthprint.com. Please see http://www.cms.int/reports/small_cetaceans/index.htm for details. Best wishes from the Baltic Sea, Boris Culik bculik(a)fh3.de www.fh3.de www.cms.int/reports/small_cetaceans/index.htm

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marine mammal curriculum about the Gulf of Maine
by Kara Johnson 21 Oct '05

21 Oct '05

Dear all, My name is Kara Johnson and I am a graduate student at College of the Atlantic. I have written a marine science curriculum that developed out of my thesis project about marine mammal distribution and oceanographic processes. I am seeking high school teachers around the Gulf of Maine that would be willing to pilot and evaluate my curriculum this coming winter. The project is designed for grades 9-12 but can easily be applied to marine education camps or other informal education venues where the instructor has extended time with the students; it is composed of six parts and is expected to take approximately one week. This project is an on-line curriculum for high school students around the Gulf of Maine that uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to teach about oceanography and whale distribution. Within the curriculum, students role-play different people that would be involved with issues regarding whale threats in the Gulf of Maine. In the first four sections, students use the Internet to read and research answers to questions in a logbook. The four sections cover the Gulf of Maine's physical shape and important features, the plants and animals in the Gulf, data collection techniques for oceanographers and whale biologists, and GIS technology. The students then use an on-line GIS in the last two sections where they analyze whale and oceanography data to create maps that support their solution to a scenario regarding whale threats in the Gulf (the teacher selects a scenario from a few options). I have mapped the lesson plans to State (of Maine) and National Teaching Standards and included numerous marine resources regarding the Gulf of Maine. In addition, there are extensions throughout the lesson plans for teachers who would like to go more in-depth on certain topics. I would greatly appreciate your participation in this pilot program. I have more detailed information about the project for those interested; please contact me via email kjohnson(a)coa.edu. The curriculum would be on a CD (the website is not yet functional). The teacher and class must have Internet access, and the teacher must be willing to fill out an evaluation form that I will use to revise the curriculum. If you are around Downeast Maine, I would also like to come to the classroom and observe the lesson plans in action. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from you. Kara Johnson Graduate Student Allied Whale/College of the Atlantic kjohnson(a)coa.edu 203-535-7652

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Draft Overseas Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Statement for the Undersea Warfare Training Range and Notice of Public Hearings
by Jenkins, Keith A CIV NAVFAC Lant 21 Oct '05

21 Oct '05

Re: Draft Overseas Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Statement for the Undersea Warfare Training Range and Notice of Public Hearings. To Whom It May Concern: The Department of the Navy (Navy) would like to announce that it has prepared and filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Overseas Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Statement (Draft OEIS/EIS) to evaluate the construction and operation of a proposed Undersea Warfare Training Range. The Navy requires an instrumented undersea warfare training range to support worldwide deployment and current and future mission requirements in fulfillment of the US world role and the Global War on Terror, and to counter the threat of modern diesel submarines. The proposed USWTR provides an environment that is consistent with real-world threat situations where training exercises can be conducted under safe and controlled conditions, as well as providing critically-important real-time training feedback. The proposed action is to instrument a 1,713-square-kilometer (500-square-nautical-mile) area of the ocean with undersea cables and sensor nodes, creating an undersea warfare training range (USWTR), and to use the area for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training. The Navy is requesting a Letter of Authorization for potential effects on marine mammals. The location alternatives considered are Alternative/Site A in the Cherry Point OPAREA, Alternative/Site B in the Virginia Capes OPAREA, and Alternative/Site C in the Jacksonville OPAREA. These three potential sites, along with the No Action Alternative, are evaluated in the Draft OEIS/EIS. Site A in the Cherry Point OPAREA is the Navy's preferred alternative. The Draft OEIS/EIS is available at <http://projects.earthtech.com/USWTR/>. Alternatively, single copies of the DEIS are available upon request by contacting Mr. Keith Jenkins at (757) 322-4046. Public hearings are scheduled as follows: 1. November 15, 2005 at the Chincoteague Community Center, Chincoteague Island, VA 2. November 17, 2005 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, NC 3. November 21, 2005 at the Wilson Center for the Arts Florida Community College, Jacksonville South Campus, Jacksonville, FL At each location, the information session is scheduled from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm and from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by the public hearing from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information concerning this notice may be obtained by contacting Keith Jenkins at Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic; 6506 Hampton Blvd; Attn: Keith Jenkins, Code EV21KJ; Norfolk, VA 23508-1278, or Fax (757) 322-4894.

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Overcoming challenges in habitat modeling
by Edward J. Gregr 20 Oct '05

20 Oct '05

The Workshop on the Application of GIS and Spatial/Temporal Modeling for Marine Mammal Science and Management at the upcoming SMM biennial meeting in San Diego will include an interactive session entitled "Project Forum: Overcoming challenges in habitat modeling". If you have a project involving habitat modeling or GIS and are feeling a bit stuck, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to have your analytical problems addressed by experts in the field, who will provide suggestions and advice on how to address your problem. Please send an abstract (250 word or less) describing your project and the problems or uncertainties you are facing to Edward Gregr, gregr(a)zoology.ubc.ca, by Oct 31 2005. Abstracts will be selected for 5 minute oral presentations, after which a panel of experts and the audience will discuss the project. This workshop is a great opportunity for students and practitioners interested in applying GIS and habitat modeling to marine mammal science and management. Please see the workshop website for more details. http://www.geocities.com/toshihide_hamazaki/Workshop.html Hope to see you in San Diego! Ed. Edward Gregr gregr(a)zoology.ubc.ca Workshop Organizing Committee

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