November 2006 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New paper about Bottlenose Dolphins and fish farms
by Bruno Diaz 05 May '07

05 May '07

Dear All, The following paper is now available. PDF reprints are available upon request (contact email: B_D_R_I(a)yahoo.com) THE IMPACT OF A FISH FARM ON A BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN POPULATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. Bruno Díaz López, Luca Marini & Federico Polo. Thalassas, An international Journal of marine sciences. Vol 21 (2), 2005. ABSTRACT The increasing presence of aquaculture in coastal waters calls for a better understanding of its environmental effects. Despite a number of studies focusing on the impact of aquaculture on marine mammals, the interaction between common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with fish farms has been the subject of few investigations. In this paper we report the results of our research on the interaction between bottlenose dolphins with a fish farm on the Sardinian coast (Italy) from 1991 to 2004. We divided the study area latitudinally into two sections: southern (Gulf of Olbia) and northern (Gulf of Congianus). In the southern section in November 1995 the plant of a small fish farm was completely increased and transformed. Data were pooled into two periods (1991 to 1994 and 1999 to 2004). All years but 2003 were sampled. During the first and second research periods the same land-based searches were conducted under fair to excellent weather conditions. A total of 255 sightings were carried out in over 1320 hours of research of dolphins: in the first period 52 sightings were recorded in 517 hours of research, in the second period 203 sightings were realized in 803 hours of research. The presence of bottlenose dolphins changed dramatically between the two research periods. Observations of dolphins indicate that they are mainly present in the southern area during the second period. The preference for the southern section seemed to be consistent after the transformation of the fish farm, since 1995. Keywords: bottlenose dolphins, aquaculture, fish farm, marine mammals, Sardinian coast Best regards, Bruno Díaz López Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute www.geocities.com/B_D_R_I B_D_R_I(a)yahoo.com V.Diaz 4 Golfo Aranci (SS) Italy tel: 00 39 346 0815414 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. --------------------------------- Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on Yahoo! FareChase

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New paper on contaminant and cell toxicity in the North Atlantic Right Whale
by Godard-Codding, Celine 30 Nov '06

30 Nov '06

Dear All, The following paper has been recently published in Marine Environmental Research: Benzo[a]pyrene cytotoxicity in right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) skin, testis and lung cell lines C.A.J. Godard, S.S. Wise, R.S. Kelly, B. Goodale, S. Kraus, T. Romano, T. O'Hara, J.P. Wise Sr.* The North Atlantic right whale (NARW) is one of the most endangered great whales. The NARW population consists of only about 300 individuals and is reproducing at an insufficient rate. There is growing concern about the potential effects of environmental contaminants on the reproductive and overall health of the NARW. High contaminant burdens can accumulate in tissues of great whales but toxicological studies of their effects are limited due to legal, logistical and ethical restrictions, and specific in vitro models are critically needed. Cell lines from NARW skin and internal organs were previously created in our laboratory. In this study, skin, testis and lung primary fibroblast cell lines were exposed to benzo[a]pyrene (BP) as part of a multi-chemical toxicity testing project in NARW. Cells were exposed for 24-72h to 10nM-10uM BP dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide. Cytotoxicity was measured with a clonogenic assay using standard methods. Some cytotoxicity was observed after 24 h, the highest concentration (10 uM BP) resulting in 77, 74 and 51 percent relative survival in testis, skin and lung cells, respectively and indicating a higher cytotoxicity in the lung (p<0.05). After 48h and 72h exposure, 10 uM BP resulted in 24 and 3, 74 and 27, and 42 and 23 percent relative survival in testis, skin and lung cells, respectively. Cytotoxicity significantly increased with exposure time in all three tissues (p<0.05 for skin and p<0.01 for lung and testis), suggesting metabolic activation of BP in the three organs. Fibroblast cytotoxicity observed in the testis was higher than that observed either in the skin or lung after 48h (p<0.01) and was close to 100% after 72h, warranting further investigation of the potential effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on reproductive health. * Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 207 228 8049. E-mail address: john.wise(a)usm.maine.edu All the best, Céline Godard-Codding ***************************************************************** Céline Godard-Codding, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology The Institute of Environmental and Human Health Texas Tech University and TTU Health Sciences Center Box 41163 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1163 Office: (806)-885-0337 Fax: (806)-885-4577 *****************************************************************

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British Antarctic Survey Field Assistant Position
by Dirk Briggs 29 Nov '06

29 Nov '06

The British Antarctic Survey is now recruiting for the following position: ZOOLOGICAL FIELD ASSISTANT BAS 01/07 The British Antarctic Survey requires a Zoological Field Assistant as part of a team undertaking long-term research on land-based marine predators at Bird Island. Bird Island (54° 00'S, 38° 02'W) close to the main island of South Georgia is in the sub-Antarctic and has one of the densest breeding populations of land based marine predators in the world. Important species include Antarctic fur seals, macaroni penguins, and wandering albatrosses. The Zoological Field Assistants at Bird Island are collectively responsible for the day-to-day running of a variety of tasks including seabird and seal fieldwork and preliminary data analysis and report writing. In addition, each assistant will be expected to help with other fieldwork duties and contribute to the stations operational requirements. The successful candidate will be assigned prime responsibility for running one of our key long term monitoring programs (albatrosses, penguins or seals) at Bird Island. This will include studies on population size, reproductive success, diet and behaviour. The work will also often involve deploying electronic devices e.g. radio and satellite transmitters, passive integrated transponders and dive recorders. The post offers a challenging opportunity for a highly self-motivated individual working in an isolated environment in the sub Antarctic. It is important candidates recognise that after an initial training period in the UK, they will then live on Bird Island continuously for the remainder of the contract (approx 30 months), sharing with a minimum of 3 others (up to 10 in Summer). Communication with the outside world is by e-mail and telephone, whilst postal delivery is facilitated by occasional ship visits. The well equipped and comfortable research station was completely rebuilt in 2005. Qualifications: A minimum of a science degree in a relevant subject and experience of remote, unsupervised field work handling aggressive wild seals or other large carnivores in their natural habitat is essential. In addition, wild bird handling skills are an advantage. Applicants must also be confident entering, managing, analysing and reporting data and able to use ACCESS and ORACLE databases for data entry and query. Thoroughly checked data and reports must be delivered accurately and to a strict timetable. Duration: Appointments will be employed for a period of approximately 32 months. Salary: Salary will be in the range of £16,514 - £23,548 pa pro-rata (depending on qualifications and experience). An Antarctic Allowance of £2,222 pa pro-rata is also payable for periods spent working in the Antarctic. Closing date for receipt of application forms: 16 February 2007. Interviews are anticipated to be held in April 2007 with contracts commencing in July/ August 2007. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING URL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY (Please quote reference: BAS 01/07) http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/Employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=156 LIKE NO OTHER JOB IN THE WORLD -- This message (and any attachments) is for the recipient only. NERC is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the contents of this email and any reply you make may be disclosed by NERC unless it is exempt from release under the Act. Any material supplied to NERC may be stored in an electronic records management system.

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New Paper on Australian Sea Lion
by Isabelle Charrier 29 Nov '06

29 Nov '06

Dear All, The following paper has been recently published in Journal of Mammalogy. Charrier, I & Harcourt, R.G. 2006. Individual vocal identity in mother and pup Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea). J. Mammal. 87(5), 929-939. Individual vocal recognition between mothers and pups has been widely observed in pinnipeds, especially otariids. Otariids are colonial breeders; mothers suckle only their own offspring, aggressively attacking nonrelated young. Mothers alternate foraging trips with periods ashore, and at each return to the colony, mothers and pups must find each other among all the individuals of the colony. In the Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), the need for a finely tuned mechanism of recognition is exacerbated by their habit of changing the nursing location over the course of lactation. We investigated potential acoustic parameters used in motherpup recognition in Australian sea lions. We measured 11 acoustic parameters on calls of mothers and pups and found that several parameters (fundamental frequency, energy spectrum, amplitude, and frequency modulation) were highly individually specific. Discriminant analysis correctly assigned calls to individual mothers or pups with an average classification rate of 65% and 77%, respectively. Spectral features and frequency modulation were the most important features distinguishing individuals. Lastly, principal component analysis showed that calls of pups and mothers were easily distinguishable using energy spectrum and frequency modulation. Comparison with other pinniped species suggests that individual vocal identity is likely to be selected through ecological constraints such as density of the colony, degree of polygyny, likelihood of allosuckling or fostering, and degree of maternal absence during lactation. A pdf file is available and can be sent on request (isabelle.charrier(a)ibaic.u-psud.fr) All the best, Isabelle Charrier Isabelle CHARRIER Équipe Communications Acoustiques. NAMC-CNRS UMR 8620, Université Paris Sud, Bat.446 F-91405, Orsay, FRANCE. Tel:(33-1).69.15.68.26 Fax:(33-1).69.15.77.26 Email: isabelle.charrier(a)ibaic.u-psud.fr http://perso.wanadoo.fr/isa-seal/ http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/

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5th Coastal & Marine Tourism Congress * Call for Abstracts!
by Michael Luck 27 Nov '06

27 Nov '06

Kia Ora! *** Apologies for Cross-Posting! We are pleased to announce that abstracts for the 5th International Coastal & Marine Tourism Congress (CMT), hosted by AUT University (School of Hospitality & Tourism, Faculty of Applied Humanities), the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI), and the University of Washington (School of Marine Affairs), can now be submitted. The CMT07 will be a high profile international conference, with delegates from academia, industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Invited keynote speakers include Professor David Fennell (Brock University, Canada), Professor James Higham (University of Otago, New Zealand), Professor Marc L. Miller (University of Washington, USA), Dr. Mark B. Orams (Massey University at Albany, New Zealand), and Professor Jeffrey Wilks (University of Queensland, Australia). Please submit your abstract (250 words) directly online at: http://nztri.aut.ac.nz/cmt2007/pages/index.php Authors are required to use the online forms * abstracts by e-mail cannot be accepted. Authors will receive a confirmation by e-mail, along with a login and password for the future management of their abstracts, and later full and working paper(s) and poster(s). Alternatively, potential delegates are encouraged to register their interest on the same webpage, if they are undecided about an abstract, or want to attend the conference without presenting. This is no commitment at this stage, but helps us planning. We are very much looking forward to your abstracts, and of course to welcoming you here in the City of Sailsin 2007! All the Best! Michael Lueck (for the organising committee) *************************************************************************** Michael Lück, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Tourism Studies Programme Leader, Postgraduate Programmes School of Hospitality and Tourism Faculty of Applied Humanities AUT University Private Bag 92006 Auckland, New Zealand e-mail: michael.lueck(a)aut.ac.nz Phone: +64 9-921-9999 ext. 5833 Fax: +64 9-921 9962 *************************************************************************** Member of the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute NZTRI http://www.tri.org.nz ( http://www.tri.org.nz/ ) *************************************************************************** Chair, Organising Committee, Coastal & Marine Tourism Congress 2007 http://nztri.aut.ac.nz/cmt2007/pages/ *************************************************************************** Editor-in-Chief: Tourism in Marine Environments http://www.cognizantcommunication.com/filecabinet/Tme/tme.html *************************************************************************** Associate Editor: Journal of Ecotourism http://www.channelviewpublications.com/multi/journals/journals_je.asp?TAG=&… ***************************************************************************

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SRRC Position available
by Lenie 't Hart 27 Nov '06

27 Nov '06

Position Available for the wintertime 2006/2007 SEAL CARE PROFESSIONAL The Dutch Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre Pieterburen is a non-profit animal protection, conservation and education organization in the North of The Netherlands. We rescue around 200 seals annually which, after intensive rehabilitation and care, are released back into to their natural habitat. Our international team plus dedicated employees and interns is looking for a motivated colleague who will work with us to give the seals the best possible care and medical attention. The person in this position will work according to strict protocols including quarantine procedures and will be responsible for carrying out procedures in animal care as directed by the manager of the seal care department. We are looking for a flexible team-worker who is experienced preferably in marine animal care. The general animal care husbandry involves assisting in animal care, feeding and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have positive attitude and have well-rounded social skills both towards people and animals and have respect for different cultures. Requirements: The job involves working in shifts to cover a schedule of 7-days 8:00-23:00 The contract is for 4 months, starting as soon as possible in December 2006 The working language is English. A driving license and familiarity with the computer programs like Word and Excel is important. Seals are sometimes very strong, so you have to be in good health and in great physical condition. We offer a interesting and dynamic job in a pleasant atmosphere in an international setting. Salary commensurate with experience. On-site housing is available. Human Resources Department Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre Pieterburen Hoofdstraat 94A 9968 AC Pieterburen simone(a)zeehondencreche.nl www.zeehondencreche.nl -- Lenie 't Hart Stichting Zeehondencrèche Lenie 't Hart Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre SRRC Hoofdstraat 94a, 9968 AG Pieterburen, The Netherlands Phone SRRC: (31) 0595 - 526 526 Fax SRRC: (31) 0595 - 528 389 Mobile phone: (31) 06 - 51 - 587774 _________________________________________________________________ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.

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The Monachus Guardian 9 (2): November 2006
by William M. Johnson 27 Nov '06

27 Nov '06

THE MONACHUS GUARDIAN, NOVEMBER 2006 Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Monk Seal This is to let you know that we have now published the November 2006 issue of The Monachus Guardian, the biannual electronic journal focusing on the Mediterranean, Hawaiian and Caribbean monk seals. The site can be accessed at <http://www.monachus-guardian.org> HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CURRENT ISSUE: International News: The Mediterranean Monk Seal Fact Files: The Monachus Guardian has published a detailed knowledgebase on the Mediterranean monk seal, written and compiled by some of Europe¹s foremost authorities on the species, including experienced field researchers working in Greece, Madeira, Mauritania/Western Sahara and Turkey. Mediterranean News: Algeria: Summer birth in the west... Greece: New management bodies in protected areas new hope or further delays?... Italy: Monk seal sighting in Pantelleria strikes again... Mauritania: Notable increase of newborn pups at Cabo Blanco... Spain: Balearic Islands Fishermen¹s Cooperatives to work for the monk seal¹s return... Cover Story: Anatomy of a Conference. Controversy and lost opportunity in Antalya, by William M Johnson. Research: Seals of Northern Cyprus, by Ali Cemal Gücü, Meltem Ok, Serdar Sakinan, Billur Çelebi and Ekin Akoglu... To what extent can the Cilician monk seal colony recover under existing regulations? by Meltem Ok and Ali Cemal Gücü. Letters to the Editor: including Conference Controversy, by Cem Orkun Kiraç. Recent Publications. Thanks to our sponsor, the Government of the Balearic Islands, a Spanish-language version of this issue will be made available in due course. An appropriate link will be posted soon on the Home page [<http://www.monachus-guardian.org>]. The current and back issues of The Monachus Guardian are also available from the Monk Seal Library <http://www.monachus-guardian.org/library.htm> and may either be viewed on-line, or downloaded as PDF files. Should you have any comments on the web site or its contents, please contact us at: editor(a)monachus-guardian.org. Our sincere thanks to all the friends and colleagues who have made this issue possible. William M. Johnson editor(a)monachus-guardian.org _______________________________________ William M Johnson editor(a)monachus-guardian.org http://www.monachus-guardian.org http://www.iridescent-publishing.com _______________________________________

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Research Assistant required for Sea Watch Foundation
by Hanna Nuuttila 27 Nov '06

27 Nov '06

* Sea Watch Foundation - Volunteer Research Assistant Opportunities in New Quay for 2007 season * Research Assistant A long-term Volunteer Research Assistant is required with the running of the bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise monitoring project, based in New Quay, West Wales. The Research Assistant will help the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer with land- and boat-based marine mammal surveys and photo-identification studies, database entry, and data analysis. The successful candidate will also help supervise and train volunteers and assist with training courses. The Research Assistant is required for six months from mid April until mid October 2007, and will be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is provided at a rate of £45/week. The Research Assistant is responsible for his or hers own travel, accommodation and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required. Important skills/qualifications: • A background in marine biology/environmental science etc is essential • A strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an advantage • Prior experience in boat based survey work is preferred • An ability to manage and work with other volunteers in a small team • Good verbal and written communication skills, public speaking and IT skills • Experience in interacting with the public • An ability to work in a conscientious and reliable manner • Willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable Welsh weather The Research Assistant will be fully trained in cetacean observation and identification, in line-transect survey protocols and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins and seals. For more information on our research and the volunteer programme, please visit our website *www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk*<http://mail.google.com/mail/www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk> . * To Apply: Please reply to Giovanna Pesante by 26th January 2007, with your CV and a covering letter detailing your interest in the project and any relevant experience you have. Important: please put NEW QUAY RESEARCH ASSISTANT APPLICATION into your subject title. Email: giovanna.pesante(a)seawatchfoundation.org.uk Snail mail: Giovanna Pesante, Sea Watch Foundation Wales, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9NR. Tel: 01545 561227 * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * The Sea Watch Foundation * The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of West Wales. Our work is funded by the Countryside Council for Wales, with support from Defra and the Heritage Lottery Fund, and we work closely with the local management authority, Ceredigion County Council. Research The purpose of our research is to monitor the marine mammal populations inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment. This is achieved by conducting various projects including: • Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals within the Cardigan Bay SAC using distance sampling and opportunistic boat surveys • Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified bottlenose dolphins in West Wales in order to study their abundance, social structure, movements and life histories. • Acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in the Cardigan Bay SAC using automated click detectors (TPODs) • Setting up a library of underwater sounds in Welsh waters in order to develop bio-acoustic research in the area. We further aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage respect and conservation of the area and its wildlife for future generations. We also run training courses for the public in cetacean identification and survey methods. * Some recent conference presentations and publications from Sea Watch staff, students and volunteers: * Anderwald, P., Evans, P.G.H., and Hoelzel, A.R. (2006) Inter-annual differences in minke whale foraging behaviour around the Small Isles, West Scotland. Page 147. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006. Ansmann, I., Goold, J.C., Evans, P.G.H., Simmonds, M., and Keith, S.G. (2006) Variation in the whistle characteristics of short-beaked common dolphins, Delphinus delphis, at two locations around the British Isles. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K., 86, 5496, 1-8. Baines, M.E., Reichelt, M., Anderwald, P., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Monitoring a changing world – searching the past for long-term trends in the occurrence of cetaceans around the UK. Page 220. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006. Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Marine mammals in the European coastal zone: past, present and future. Page i. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006. Felce, T.H., Stone, E..B., Whiteford, J., James, E., Castrillon, J., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) To what extent can distance sampling be combined with photo-identification as a monitoring tool for Tursiops truncatus Page 224. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006 Liret, C., Baines, M.E., Evans, P.G.H., Hammond, P.S., and Wilson, B. (2006) Tursiops. Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins: Conservation and Management Oceanopolis, Brest, France. 62pp. Nuuttila, H., James, E., Anderwald, P., Baines, M., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Changes in the summer distribution of cetaceans in the UK from data collected during simultaneous national whale and dolphin watches 2002-05. Pages 211-212. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006 Reyes-Zamudio, M.M., Simon, M., Evans, P.G.H., and Goold, J. (2006) T-POD detection an d acoustic behaviour of bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay SAC: A comparison between T-POD recordings and visual observations. Pages 29-30. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006 Simon, M., Reyes, M., Baines, M., Nuuttila, H., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Temporal and spatial habitat partitioning between harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins. Page 20. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7April 2006 Lamb, J. and Ugarte, F. (2005) Relationships between presence of bottlenose dolphins, environmental variables and boat traffic; visual and acoustic surveys in new Quay Bay, Wales. Poster for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Lott, R., Evans, P.G.H., Perez, S., Stone, E., Hartley, S. and Ugarte, F (2005) Social structure and long term Residency of Bottlenose Dolphins in Cardigan Bay. Presentation for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Perez, S., Lott, R., Stone, E., Luque, P. Hartley, S., Evans, P.G.H., Baines, M., Reichelt, M., Baxter, J. and Ugarte, F. (2005) Long-term site fidelity of bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay, Wales. Poster for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Ugarte, F., Felce, T., Perez, S., Stone, E., Hartley, S. and Evans, P.G.H. (2005) Abundance of marine mammals in the Cardigan Bay SAC estimated with distance sampling and photo identification surveys from a small boat. Presentation for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. * Recent MSc theses published or in preparation in conjunction with Sea Watch Foundation: * • Sharon Bond, University of Wales, Bangor: The use of T-PODs to identify echolocation behaviour in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in New Quay Bay, Wales. (2006) • Natalie Bush, University of Wales, Bangor: Spatial use by common dolphins in relation to habitat features in the Celtic Sea. (2006) • Edita Magileviciute, University of Wales, Bangor: Bottlenose dolphins' social networks in Cardigan Bay, Wales. (2006) • Eleanor Stone, Univeristy of Wales, Bangor: A fine –scale study investigating the temporal and spatial use of New Quay bay, Wales, by bottlenose dolphins. (2006) • Lucy Alford, University of Wales, Bangor: Bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise presence and foraging patterns in relation to tidal cycle, height of tide, lunar activity and strength of current. (2006) • Ina Ansmann, University of Wales, Bangor: Acoustic behaviour and whistle characteristics of common dolphins, (Delphinus delphis), in the Celtic Sea. (2005) • Evonne Amblin, University of Plymouth: Environmental factors affecting the distribution of short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) of the Celtic Deep. (2005) • Juliana Castrillon, University of Javeriana, Colombia: Estimating the population size and long-term residence of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Cardigan Bay SAC. (2006) • Ronan Hickey, University of Wales, Bangor: Comparative study of bottlenose dolphin whistles in the southern Cardigan Bay SAC and in the Shannon Estuary. (2005) • Kate Lewis, University of Wales, Bangor: Habitat use, behaviour and site fidelity of grey seals along the Ceredigion Heritage Coast. (2005) • Neal Reay, University of Wales, Bangor: Estimating the g(0) in linear surveys of harbour porpoise, bottlenose dolphins and grey seals. (2005) • Mercedes Reyes-Zamudio, University of Wales, Bangor: Acoustic behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): a comparison between T-POD and visual surveys. (2005)

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EAAM (European Association for Aquatic Mammals) 35th Annual conference
by Birgitta MERCERA 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The 35th annual conference of the European Association of Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) is scheduled to be from 16th until 19th of March 2007. Marineland Antibes in France will be our host for this conference. The last time the conference was in Marineland Antibes was 1984. The park has developed a lot since then and as we all know, the south of France is a very nice place to go to. I hope you all are very motivated to come and of course to share your different experiences through papers and/or poster presentations! The EAAM is an organization of people interested in marine mammals in human care, in a zoological environment or in the wild, and includes veterinarians, biologists, zoo and marine park directors and managers, trainers (husbandry professionals), researchers, students and other persons who devote a significant amount of time to the welfare of marine mammals through research, medical care, training, education, conservation, management and related activities. During the conference you can present the results of your work with marine mammals by means of a fifteen minute presentation or by a poster presentation. All topics related to marine mammal science and husbandry will be acceptable: Conservation, Education, Medicine, Practical aspects of husbandry, et cetera. For the 35th Symposium, EAAM would like to encourage presentations that can show both the results of research on marine mammals under human care, as well as that of research in the wild population. The deadline for abstract submission is the 8 of January 2007. An electronic abstract submission form is available on the conference website. Details on the conference program, the location, the workshop, guest speakers, hotel reservations, registration and transportation are available on the conference website: www.marineland.fr and then you chose the EAAM section. For all your further questions please contact: Jon Kershaw: kershaw(a)marineland.fr <mailto:kershaw@marineland.fr> Looking very much forward to see all your abstract submissions and of course to see you all in Antibes next March! Birgitta Mercera President-elect of EAAM PARC ASTERIX BP 8 60128 Plailly, FRANCE birgitta.mercera(a)parcasterix.com Birgitta Mercera Responsable Delphinarium PARC ASTERIX BP 8 60128 Plailly, FRANCE birgitta.mercera(a)parcasterix.com

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New publications week 46
by Jan Herrmann 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 46 / 2006, which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK. By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the following references are linked to their according journal homepages. There you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.mmbib.com/news.html Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the weekly announcements. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA Fraser, J. et al. (2006): Dolphins in Popular Literature and Media. Society and Animals 14(4): 321-349. Lucena, A. (2006): Minke whale Balaenoptera bonaerensis (Burmeister) (Cetacea, Balaenopteridae) population structure in the breeding grounds off South Atlantic Ocean. Revista Brasileira de Zoologia 23(1): 176-185. Noren, S.R., G. Biedenbach, and E.F. Edwards (2006): Ontogeny of swim performance and mechanics in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Experimental Biology 209(23): 4724-4731. Piper, K.J., E.M.G. Fitzgerald, and T.H. Rich (2006): Mesozoic to early quaternary mammal faunas of Victoria, South-East Australia. Palaeontology 49(6): 1237-1262. Reynolds, J.E., D.L. Wetzel, and T.M. O'Hara (2006): Human health implications of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in blubber of the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). Arctic 59(2): 155-164. Rojas-Bracho, L., R.R. Reeves, and A. Jaramillo-Legorreta (2006): Conservation of the vaquita Phocoena sinus. Mammal Review 36(3): 179-216. Sickler, J. et al. (2006): Social Narratives Surrounding Dolphins: Q Method Study. Society and Animals 14(4): 351-382. Wang, K. et al. (2006): Range-Wide Yangtze Freshwater Dolphin Expedition: The Last Chance to See Baiji? Environmental Science and Pollution Research 13(6): 418-424. PINNIPEDIA OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Stempniewicz, L. (2006): Polar bear predatory behaviour toward molting Barnacle Geese and nesting Glaucous Gulls on Spitsbergen. Arctic 59(3): 247-251. Verreault, J. et al. (2006): Composition of chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminants among major adipose tissue depots of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) from the Canadian high Arctic. Science of the Total Environment 370(2-3): 580-587. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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