December 2006 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Seal Rehabilitation Internships
by Phocid＠aol.com 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

Rehabilitation Internships Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a registered not for profit organization operating under permits from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air. Recipient of the Islands Trust Environmental Stewardship Award, IWNCC’s focus is on the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned Harbour Seals. For the 9th year, IWNCC will be offering summer internships. In the past, students have earned academic credit toward their degrees through the completion of these internships and the centre is also open to the creation and execution of short term, noninvasive research projects by the interns. There will be twelve staggered internships awarded this summer each lasting eight weeks. The internships are on a voluntary basis, however comfortable housing and a food stipend are provided. Interns are accepted internationally and are responsible for their own transportation to and from British Columbia. Interns will work directly under marine mammal rehabilitation specialists and can expect to learn the following: Safe rescue and handling of Harbour Seal pups. Proper restraint techniques. Stabilizing critical patients and new arrivals. Food preparation through all stages of the rehabilitation process. Gavage (tube) feeding, force feeding and hand feeding techniques. Proper hygiene and isolation protocols to prevent the spread of disease. Administration of oral medications. Behavioral and medical observation and proper record keeping. Natural history of marine mammal species. Fundamentals of how, why and when to administer alternative remedies such as homeopathy and Chinese herbs. Response to the rescue hotline and public interface as well as the logistics of coordinating rescues from many remote locations. General care of many other indigenous avian and mammalian species. There will also be a lecture series presented by professionals in many different disciplines including; veterinary medicine, integrative medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, marine mammal conservation and wildlife cinematography. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2007. For more information and to download an application, please visit our web site at: www.sealrescue.org Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre 322 Langs Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K1N3 www.sealrescue.org iwncc(a)aol.com

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Senior Rehabilitation Position
by Phocid＠aol.com 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

SENIOR MARINE MAMMAL REHABILITATOR Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre (IWNCC) is a non-profit society dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of regional wildlife, with an emphasis on Harbour Seals and avian species. We are seeking a candidate for the position of Senior Marine Mammal Rehabilitator. IWNCC is located in the Pacific Northwest, on Salt Spring Island, one of the largest of the Canadian Gulf Islands. We are a small, but very busy Centre, primarily outdoors on a forested 4-acre property. We treat up to 100 Harbour Seal pups and 500 avian and terrestrial animals each year. The majority of our animal intake occurs between May and November. Seasonal work hours are long and the work is fast-paced and physically demanding, however with our cross-discipline of animals, it is varied and fulfilling. The position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of care for our marine mammal patients. This includes coordinating rescues; admissions, diagnosis and critical care; hands-on daily animal husbandry; leadership, training and supervision of Fellows and Interns; maintaining clean animal habitats; conducting the day-to-day running of the clinic; procuring and managing inventory of supplies, equipment and medications; keeping accurate detailed records and liaising with industry professionals. The position will also assist with avian and terrestrial animal care. The successful candidate will have hands-on marine mammal rehabilitation experience at a senior level. She/he must be experienced in examinations, diagnosis and treatment plus have proven supervisory and English language communications skills, be physically fit and able to work as a part of a busy team. This position starts May 2007. Salary and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to Canadian candidates, however non-Canadian applicants will also be considered. IWNCC will facilitate required work permits should the successful applicant be non-Canadian. Please send your CV, references and an informal cover letter to J. Ballerone, Administrative Director, Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, 322 Langs Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1N3 Canada. Or email us iwncc(a)aol.com For more information regarding IWNCC visit our website at www.sealrescue.org

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Alliance & EAAM cosponsor Aquatic Mammals
by Jeanette A Thomas 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

At the invitation of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM), the Board of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums has agreed that the Alliance will become a co-sponsor of Aquatic Mammals, the oldest international scientific, peer-reviewed marine mammal journal. It has been supported by the EAAM since 1972. Aquatic Mammals accepts a wide variety of papers on the care, conservation, medicine, and science of marine mammals. The number of papers submitted for review has risen dramatically in recent years, and, in response, the journal increased its annual issues from three to four in 2005. Dr. Jeanette Thomas of Western Illinois University is the editor and Kathleen Dudzinski of Mystic Aquarium the co-editor. Dan Odell of the Alliance has agreed to join the publications editorial board. Subscription information can be found on the journals Web site, which is at: http://www.wiu.edu/users/aquamamm/index/home.htm.

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Special issues of Aquatic Mammals on Cognition in Primates & Dolphins
by Jeanette A Thomas 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

AQUATIC MAMMALS PRE-PUBLICATION SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: Prices Valid until 20 December 2006 CD subscription, four issues for 2006: $40 ____ Online subscription, four issues for 2006: $40 ____ SPECIAL ISSUES: 2005, A Survey of the Environments of Cetaceans in Human Care, Guest Editor, Laurence Couquiad CD: $10 ____ 2006, Comparative Cognition in Primates and Dolphins: Insights & Innovations, Guest Editors Chris Johnson & Denise Herzing Hard copy: $22 ____ CD: $12 ____ 2007, Using Auditory Evoked Potential Methods to Study Marine Mammal Hearing, Guest Editors Michel Andre & Paul Nachtigall Hard copy: $22 ____ CD: $12 ____ Shipping costs will be added for each item. Send all orders to: Aquatic Mammals C/O Gina Colley Document Publication Services Western Illinois University Horrabin Hall 59 Macomb, IL 61455 E-mail: GR-Colley(a)wiu.edu

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Cetaceans in Colombia
by Catalina Gomez-Salazar 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

Greetings. I am a researcher from the Omacha Foundation in Colombia (www.omacha.org) and we are currently conducting a project to develop a specific protocol for cetacean strandings in Colombia. We are initiating the first stage to acquire all documents about cetacean strandings in the world, and in Colombia there are not resources to acquire all the information. We would appreciate any information that anyone can send us to complete this stage to jaguaranegra(a)hotmail.com or to the Omacha Foundation in Bogota, Colombia: Diagonal 86A. No. 30 - 38. Thank you Catalina Gomez Researcher Omacha Foundation Catalina(a)omacha.org Diagonal 86A No. 30-38 Bogotá - Colombia

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computer simulation of sound radiation from explosion needed
by marine-zoology＠t-online.de 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

Dear MARMAMers, in the German part of the Baltic Sea 120 large explosives (torpedo heads and sea mines of World War II) have been found a few years ago. In October 2006, authorities started to detonate these. No safety regulations for marine mammals have been considered by the ministry of the environment. After protests of 3 NGOs, ministries agreed on using deterrent sound in order to scare harbour porpoises away. Individuals of the rare eastern Baltic population (probably less than 600 animals left) may migrate through or even stay in the area during winter. We doubt that the proposed deterrent is sufficient to scare marine mammals out of the danger zone. 33 explosives have been destroyed so far. Up to 90 explosions are expected during the rest of this winter. These explosions have also implications for further detonations during the construction of the Russian/German Baltic Sea gas pipeline. Therefore we demand a safety protocol for marine mammals. We are unsure about the exact dimensions of the safety zone. We proposed a safe level at the marine mammal ear of 160 dB re 1µPa similar to safety regulations of the NATO Undersea Research Center with respect to sonar. Can anybody of you simulate sound radiation from an explosion of 350 kg TNT at the bottom of 10 m water depth in Kiel Bight (sandy bottom, water temperature 9 degrees Celsius, salinity 12 PSU, mixed water body, gentle slope, distance from coast 2.5 km)? For the authorities it would pe possible to get such a calculation from the German Navy, but they would not do such a calculation for an NGO. And authorities refuse to have a simulation done. We are aware that there is no simple calculation using formulas from Richardsons "Marine Mammals and Noise" because much of the energy will be lost through the surface. And we have no idea how to determine what energy radiates horizontally. Who can help? All the best, Sven Dipl. Biol. Sven Koschinski Kühlandweg 12 D-24326 Nehmten Tel. ++49- (0) 4526 - 38 17 16 priv. ++49- (0) 4526 - 38 08 08 marine-zoology(a)t-online.de

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New publications week 48
by Jan Herrmann 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 48 / 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 Bejder, L. et al. (2006): Decline in Relative Abundance of Bottlenose Dolphins Exposed to Long-Term Disturbance. Conservation Biology 20(6): 1791-1798. Borrell, A. and A. Aguilar (2007): Organochlorine concentrations declined during 1987-2002 in western Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins, a coastal top predator. Chemosphere 66(2): 347-352. Fitzgerald, E.M.G. (2006): A bizarre new toothed mysticete (Cetacea) from Australia and the early evolution of baleen whales. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B-Biological Sciences 273(1604): 2955-2963. Nousek, A.E. et al. (2006): The influence of social affiliation on individual vocal signatures of northern resident killer whales (Orcinus orca). Biology Letters 2(4): 481-484. Williams, R. and D. Lusseau (2006): A killer whale social network is vulnerable to targeted removals. Biology Letters 2(4): 497-500. Halsey, L.G., T.M. Blackburn, and P.J. Butler (2006): A comparative analysis of the diving behaviour of birds and mammals. Functional Ecology 20(5): 889-899. Mortola, J.P. and M.-J. Limoges (2006): Resting breathing frequency in aquatic mammals: A comparative analysis with terrestrial species. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 154(3): 500-514. Ray, G.C. (2006): Book Reviews. Future Course for Marine Mammal Conservation Research? Conservation Biology 20(6): 1823-1825. PINNIPEDIA Campagna, C. et al. (2006): Southern elephant seal trajectories, fronts and eddies in the Brazil/Malvinas Confluence. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers 53(12): 1907-1924. Genty, E. and J.-J. Roeder (2006): Self-control: why should sea lions, Zalophus californianus, perform better than primates? Animal Behaviour 72(6): 1241-1247. Kastelein, R.A. et al. (2006): Deterring effects of 8-45kHz tone pulses on harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in a large pool. Marine Environmental Research 62(5): 356-373. Sharp, J.A. et al. (2006): Species-specific cell-matrix interactions are essential for differentiation of alveoli like structures and milk gene expression in primary mammary cells of the Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). Matrix Biology 25(7): 430-442. Van Parijs, S.M. and C.W. Clark (2006): Long-term mating tactics in an aquatic-mating pinniped, the bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus. Animal Behaviour 72(6): 1269-1277. Pozio, E. and K.D. Murrell (2006): Systematics and epidemiology of trichinella. Advances in Parasitology 63(): 367-439. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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New paper on the whaling issue
by Phillip Clapham 06 Dec '06

06 Dec '06

The following paper was just published online and will be available in print at a later date: Clapham, P., Childerhouse, S., Gales, N., Rojas, L., Tillman, M. & Brownell, B. 2006. The whaling issue: Conservation, confusion and casuistry. Marine Policy doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2006.09.004 ABSTRACT Morishita�s �multiple analysis� of the whaling issue [1] is essentially a restatement of the Government of Japan�s whaling policy which confuses the issue through selective use of data, unsubstantiated facts and the vilification of opposing perspectives. Here, we deconstruct the major problems with Morishita�s article and provide an alternative view of the whaling dispute. For many people in this debate, the issue is not that some whales are not abundant, but that the whaling industry cannot be trusted to regulate itself or to honestly assess the status of potentially exploitable populations. This suspicion has its origin in Japan�s poor use of science, its often implausible stock assessments, its insistence that culling is an appropriate way to manage marine mammal populations, and its relatively recent falsification of whaling and fisheries catch data combined with a refusal to accept true transparency in catch and market monitoring. Japanese policy on whaling cannot be viewed in isolation, but is part of a larger framework involving a perceived right to secure unlimited access to global marine resources. Whaling is inextricably tied to the international fisheries agreements on which Japan is strongly dependent; thus, concessions made at the IWC would have potentially serious ramifications in other fora. Reprints are available; please email me at phillip.clapham(a)noaa.gov 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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Job Announcement
by Jenelle Gilding 06 Dec '06

06 Dec '06

The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine research, rehabilitation and public education is seeking applications for the following: Laboratory Technician - Veterinary Services This position is responsible for providing clinical laboratory support to the Center's veterinary staff. Duties: Oversees the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory, quality control program, and providing laboratory results including but not limited to: hematology, serum chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, fecal parasite exams, and water coliform tests. Requirements: One year minimum clinical laboratory experience. Associate's degree in clinical laboratory sciences preferred. Must be able to work weekends and on-call. This is a year-round, full-time position with a great benefits package. Apply by: Open until filled Start date: ASAP Send resume, references & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P O Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329 or email HR(a)alaskasealife.org www.alaskasealife.org The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Summer Marine Mammals Course
by Tara M. Cox 06 Dec '06

06 Dec '06

Please direct inquiries to mL_admissions(a)nicholas.duke.edu (Tel: 252.504.7502). ----------------------------------------- Duke University Marine Lab 2007 Summer Course: Marine Mammals Dates: Summer Term II: 9 July - 10 August 2007 Course limit: 15 students (undergraduates, graduate students, professionals) Application deadline (if applying for Global Fellowship): 15 February 2007 Application deadline (if applying for Tuition Scholarship): 1 April 2007 Application deadline (no funding support): 10 June 2007 The Duke University Marine Laboratory invites applications to its summer field course on the biology of marine mammals. Topics covered include the ecology, behavior, management and conservation of marine mammals, with emphasis on field study of the local population of bottlenose dolphins. This is a field and laboratory-intensive course designed to provide first-hand experience with research techniques such as photo-identification and mark-recapture analysis, sampling prey distribution and abundance, behavioral sampling techniques, acoustic recording and analysis, and dissection techniques. As part of Summer Term's II Integrated Marine Conservation Program, a core course BIO 109/ENV 209 (Conservation Biology and Policy) may be taken with Marine Mammals. Students are encouraged (but not required) to take both courses. Approximately ten Global Fellowships in Marine Conservation will be awarded on a competitive basis to international students, especially those from developing countries, and will fully cover travel expenses, room and board, and tuition for both BIO 109/ENV 209 Conservation Biology and Policy plus one elective course subject to availability. Electives include: Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles; Marine Mammals; Marine Ecology; Marine Invertebrate Zoology; Marine Policy; and Independent Research. Experience the beautiful North Carolina coast! Join students from all over the world in participating in this unique summer session experience. Enrollment is limited, apply early! For more information: mL_admissions(a)nicholas.duke.edu (Tel: 252.504.7502). _www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/admissions/forms.html <http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/admissions/forms.html>http://www.env.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/scholarship.html http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/summer2.html <http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/summer2.html>_

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