Dear colleagues,
This is a reminder that there are still vacancies in the course : TÉCNICAS
DE ESTUDIO Y ANÁLISIS MULTIVARIADO DE DATOS EN INVESTIGACIÓN DE MAMÍFEROS
ACUÁTICOS (Cetáceos, Pinnípedos, Sirénidos, Nutrias)
to be held in Onda, Castellón, Spain. Please see further details at http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm
Kindest regards, Salva
Estimados colegas, este es un recordatorio de que siguen habiendo vacantes
para el curso CURSO ESPECIALIZADO EN TÉCNICAS DE ESTUDIO Y ANÁLISIS MULTIVARIADO
DE DATOS EN INVESTIGACIÓN DE MAMÍFEROS ACUÁTICOS (Cetáceos, Pinnípedos, Sirénidos,
Nutrias) que se celebrará en Onda, Castellón, España. Para más detalles consultar
la página web de la Fundación Omacha en http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm
Un saludo, Salva
Salvador Herrando-Pérez, BSc. MPhil.
FUNDACIÓN OMACHA, Associated Researcher (www.omacha.org)
DIRECCIONES POSTALES / POSTAL ADDRESSES:
C/ Padre Jofre 19, 12006 Castellón de la Plana, ESPAÑA
Fundación Omacha, Diagonal 86ª # 30-38. Barrio El Polo, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
PARA CONTACTAR / CONTACT INFORMATION
salherra(a)ono.com / salvador(a)omacha.org / salherra68(a)yahoo.es (mensajes/messages>
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Teléfonos, España: +34 964036814 / +34 657787340
Teléfono, Colombia: +571 2362686
Ahora estoy en España... / I am currently in Spain...
Volunteer Opportunities Available
BACKGROUND:
I am looking for two dedicated volunteer research assistants to assist with
the data collection for my doctoral research project. The aim of this project
is to assess the responses of the South Island Hectors dolphins
(Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori) to vessel activity (including tourism
operations) in Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Akaroa Harbour is
also part of the Banks Peninsula Marine Mammal Sanctuary.
I am looking for enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable individuals who
possess a strong interest in marine mammals to assist me during the scheduled
field season, which runs from the beginning of November 2005 to end of March
2006. Volunteers who are able to commit for a minimum of 4 weeks are
encouraged to apply.
Field work can be demanding but you will have a great opportunity to observe
the smallest and rarest marine dolphin in the world in a unique environment.
This is also an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in relation
to observations/field work with marine mammals. Such experience will prove
valuable to anyone hoping to pursue a career in marine mammal science, animal
behaviour and eco-tourism.
FIELD WORK:
Field work will involve land-based surveys of Hectors dolphins from various
sites around Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula. Some of the locations of the
field sites are more remote than others.
The hands-on work will involve behavioural observations of dolphins. Dolphins
and vessels movement and interactions will also be determined using a
theodolite and recorded with a laptop using real time theodolite tracking
system. Data will be collected both in the absence and presence of vessels.
Volunteers should be prepared to work long hours and be expected to
participate in data collection, data entry and general logistical support.
Data collection will mainly consist of recording group position, size,
composition and behaviour as well as weather conditions.
LOCATION:
Banks Peninsula is a unique place, home to many marine mammal species and
other wildlife. Check out Akaroa website: http://www.akaroa.com/ for more
information of the area.
EXPECTED COSTS:
There is no fee for this project. Accommodation and transportation to the
field sites will be organised. At this stage due to limited funding,
volunteers will be expected to participate in accommodation and food expenses.
Volunteers will also have to fund their own travel to Akaroa or alternatively
to Christchurch.
APPLICANTS SHOULD:
- Be responsible, independent, and conscientious,
- Be enthusiastic, have a good team spirit and genuine interest in
marine mammals.
- Have a background in biology, marine science, animal behaviour or a
related field,
- Have previous field experience. This would be advantageous but is not
a prerequisite,
- Have good communication skills,
- Have good English language skills
- Have basic IT skills
- Have a driving licence.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should include:
- Current CV or resume,
- Details of your availability
- Contact details of at least one referee
- A brief description of yourself including your interest in marine
mammals and what you may hope to gain from this experience.
Additional questions or enquiries can also be made to the email address
provided below.
If you are interested, please send your application by email or regular mail
to Emmanuelle Martinez at:
Akaroa Research on Effects of Vessel Activity
Coastal Marine Research Group
Massey University at Albany
Private Bag 102 904
North Shore MSC
New Zealand
Email: areva @paradise.net.nz
The deadline for applications is October 1st 2005.
Thanks.
Emmanuelle
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Emmanuelle Martinez
Coastal Marine Research Group
Ecology, Zoology and Environmental Sciences
Institute of Natural Resources
Massey University at Albany
Private Bag 102 904
North Shore MSC
New Zealand
Phone: +64 212159800 (mobile)
+64 9 414 0800 ext 41197 (University)
Fax: +64 9 443 9790 (University)
CMRG website- http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz
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National Marine Fisheries Service
Northeast Region
Protected Resources Division
Marine Mammal Program Assistants
Job Announcement
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) is seeking
applicants for program assistants in marine mammal policy and
management. The positions are located in the Protected Resources
Division of NOAA Fisheries' Northeast Regional Office. The positions
are responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and
oversight of Take Reduction Plans under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA). Specifically, the positions are expected to provide staff
support services, analyze data, and makes recommendations on complex
fishery resource problems. Assignments may include, but are not limited
to: assessment of impacts of projects or license applications on marine
mammal resources;
managing marine mammal resources; formulating and recommending
policies, practices and procedures affecting fishery management
efforts; assuring compliance with take reduction plans; analyzing data
and coordinating studies of marine mammal population; preparation of a
variety of written reports, plans, agreements and/or environmental
impact statements. NOAA Fisheries is and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Process
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail, fax, or
mail.
Email: david.gouveia(a)noaa.gov
Fax: 978-281-9394
Mail: David Gouveia
Marine Mammal Coordinator
NOAA Fisheries,
One Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Announcing an introductory workshop on Bayesian statistics held prior to
the 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals.
The use of Bayesian statistical methods is increasing in marine mammal
studies, as well as in other areas of science. How do these methods
differ from traditional statistics? Does a Bayesian analysis produce a
better answer? If youve heard or read of Bayesian statistics but
arent sure what its all about, come to this workshop for an
introduction to the basic ideas.
For more information, go to
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