July 2006 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Job Opening: NMFS, Southeast Region, Marine Mammal Branch Chief
by David Bernhart 25 Jul '06

25 Jul '06

NOAA Fisheries Service is announcing a job opening for a supervisory fishery biologist to serve as the Marine Mammal Branch chief in its Southeast Regional Office, Protected Resources Division. The position involves implementing the full range of NOAA Fisheries Services' conservation management activities for marine mammals in the Southeast U.S. (North Carolina thru Texas, Puerto Rico, and USVI) under the ESA and MMPA. The position is supervisory, with a team of professional marine mammal biologists to lead and manage. This is an excellent office to work in, with outstanding staff, and the opportunity to make significant contributions to marine mammal conservation. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Supervisory Fishery Biologist DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - St Petersburg, FL SALARY RANGE: 74,074.00 - 113,791.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, July 24, 2006 to Monday, August 07, 2006 POSITION INFORMATION: Competitive - Permanent Full-time Permanent SERIES & GRADE: ZP-0482-04/04 For details and to apply, click or browse to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=46036057

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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS ON MARINE MAMMAL CENSUS - Greece survey 2006 -
by fsiniscalchi＠oceanus.it 25 Jul '06

25 Jul '06

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS ON MARINE MAMMAL CENSUS Volunteer assistants wanted for a marine mammal census starting from Athens, and will carry out in the Greek seas. The project will take place in October 2006, and is coordinated by the Cetacean Research Group of the University of Thessaly, the Zoology and Marine Biology Department of the University of Athens and OCEANUS onlus (no profit organization; www.oceanus.it) . The aim of the trip is to collect visual and acoustic data as well as skin samples for a population genetic structure research and toxicology analysis The trip consists of 3 legs: . Athens to Chania (Crete), (3 October - 13 October); . Chania to Patra (Gulf of Corinth), (13 October - 23 October); . Patra to Athens, (23 October - 3 November). Research assistants may participate to at least one leg. The research will take place onboard a 14.5 m research sailing catamaran equipped with all necessary navigation safety and research instrument (GPSs, plotters, echo-sounders, underwater digital video and still cameras, binoculars etc) as well as a dual frequency hydrophone and DAT recorder. The most important requirements for participants are enthusiasm, and the ability and willingness to work under often difficult, but rewarding field conditions. The duties of the participants require involvement to all the activities onboard including: Navigation and sailing (taking shifts with the trained crew and acquiring experience). Research (visual scan, use of the hydrophone, filling in forms, preliminary analysis of effort/distribution and Photo-id data, maintenance of equipment). Support activities (maintenance and cleaning of the vessel, cooking etc). Preference will be given to those who: 1. have previous marine mammal field experience particularly with visual and acoustic surveys 2. have some sailing experience On board accommodation will be provided. However research assistants will be expected to contribute to food provisioning and the running costs of the survey, and arrange their own travel itinerary / flights to the arrival/departure ports. The cost for participation to any one leg, 10 days, is 600 euros. APPLICATIONS Interested persons should email at the address below providing a brief resume with their background, personal details and interests. Please also remember to include your preferred dates for participation. Contact Email: info(a)oceanus.it ; greecesurvey(a)oceanus.it

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Curator, Marine Mammals & Birds, Mystic Aquarium
by Jeremy Dewey 24 Jul '06

24 Jul '06

Job Announcement Curator, Marine Mammals & Birds Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration Mystic, CT www.mysticaquarium.org Job Summary - The Curator reports directly to the Vice President Zoological Operations and is responsible for directing the husbandry operations of the department, including animal acquisition and care, exhibitry, animal training and public presentations, and departmental administration (budgeting, departmental and institutional planning, personnel, interdepartmental planning and communication). The Curator assists in coordinating response efforts to stranded animals and facilitates research endeavors involving the animal collections. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Biology, Marine Science or related field; advanced degree desired. A minimum of ten year's experience in marine animal husbandry and management with emphasis on marine animals. Three to five years in a curatorial position or equivalent. Ability to effectively lead and direct staff as ambassadors of the marine mammal and birds collection through education and research activities. Excellent communication skills and ability to foster teamwork. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Interested parties should send a C.V. in confidence to: James Abruzzo Managing Director, Nonprofit Practice DHR International, Inc. c/o Jeremy Dewey jdewey(a)dhrinternational.com The Mystic Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer.

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Cast-net fishing with Irrawaddy dolphin in Myanmar
by Tint Tun 23 Jul '06

23 Jul '06

Dear MARMAMMERS, I am pleased to inform that my following reports on cast-net fishing with the Irrawaddy dolphins, and preliminary assessment of cetacean catches in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) in pdf format can be sent to you if you are interested in them. (1) Tint Tun (2004). Irrawaddy Dolphins in Hsithe-Mandalay Segment of the Ayeyawady River and Cooperative Fishing between Irrawaddy Dolphin, Orcaella brevirostris, and Cast-net Fishermen in Myanmar. Unpublidhed report, Wildlife Conservation Society, Myanmar. (2) Tint Tun (2005). Castnet Fisheries in Cooperation with Irrawaddy Dolphins (Ayeyawady dolphins) at Hsithe, Myitkangyi and Myayzun Villages, Mandalay Division, n Myanmar. Unpublished report, Wildlife Conservation Society, Myanmar. (3) Tint Tun (2006). Preliminary Assessment of Ccetacean Catches in Ccoastal Waters near Myeik and Dawei in Southeastern Myanmar. Unpublished report, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation Society and Convention on Migratory Species. Tint Tun Freelance Marine Biologist

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Free software for two-way communication experiments with dolphins
by serge masse 22 Jul '06

22 Jul '06

Hi all, The free Seadragon program allows you to emit underwater whistles and it recognizes underwater whistles. All you need is a laptop with Java SE 5 Runtime Environment (JRE) and two hydrophones (actually one hydrophone and one projector transducer). Java SE 5 JRE for Windows is free from http://java.com (Sun Microsystems). An Apple version of the JRE version 5 is included in recent models of Macintosh computers and older Macintoshes can be upgraded with the free JRE from Apple. The installation of the current version on a Macintosh requires some technical expertise on the part of the user. I am hoping to simplify this installation eventually. Seadragon is open source: CPL, Common Public License. The source code is included in the download zip file. We are not a commercial organization. I am a single individual. I wrote the software. I only provide the free software and you must obtain your equipment from your favorite suppliers. Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/c2h/ User guide: http://leafyseadragon.blogspot.com/2006/01/seadragon-2-user-guide-april-200… You design your whistles in an xml file (using a text editor such as Notepad) prior to starting the application. Sample whistles are included. It is recommended to test your whistles in air first. For testing in air, I use headphones with a microphone and I do not wear the headphone during the tests. The current version is limited to whistles between 1 kHz and 10 kHz. To emit whistles, you type the names of the whistles that you want to emit. The software continuously listens for whistles and when it recognizes whistles, it writes their names (which are artificial identifiers) on the screen. Newly acquired whistles are given a new unique name, which can be changed prior to the next session. The user guide contains more details. The system works somewhat like an instant messaging application for underwater whistles. The system does not attempt to interpret the whistles that it emits and acquires. The system writes the session data in xml files for later analysis and for exchange with other researchers. The current version is an early one meant to be used for exploratory work, prior to planning your research project, and for deciding whether such a tool would be advantageous for furthering progress in your scientific areas of interests. The software is expected to be improved based on the needs of its users. It has not yet been used with dolphins at sea, as far as I know. Please use safe underwater and in-air sound pressure levels, and respect the laws and regulations that apply to the cetaceans in your location. For example, US citizens anywhere may be required to obey the US National Marine Fisheries Services' regulations for dolphins and these regulations may require that US citizens acquire a permit in order to use Seadragon in any waters. Other countries may have different regulations for the use of devices emitting underwater sounds near cetaceans. This is a very inexpensive opportunity for anyone who wants to try to experiment with dolphins using whistles. If you do use Seadragon at sea, it would be great if you would let us know about it. Any feedback would be appreciated. serge masse montreal, canada

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Volunteer Opportunities Available in New Zealand
by Emmanuelle Martinez 21 Jul '06

21 Jul '06

BACKGROUND: I am looking for two dedicated volunteers to assist with the data collection for the second field season of 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 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 for a 2 month-period: 28/10/06-28/12/06 or 01/02/07-31/03/07. 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 both land-based and boat-based surveys of Hectors dolphins. Land observations will be carried out from various sites around Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula. Some of the locations of the field sites are more remote than others. Boat-based observations will be done from several tour operator vessels, which operate from Akaroa. The hands-on work will involve mainly behavioural observations of dolphins. From land, dolphins and vessels movement and interactions will be determined using a theodolite and recorded with a laptop using real time theodolite tracking system (Cyclops © 2004 University of Newcastle). Data will be collected both in the absence and presence of vessels. Boat-based work will consist of behavioural observations and photo-identification. Volunteers should be prepared to work long hours and be expected to participate in data collection, data entry and general logistical support. 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 provided. However, volunteers might be required to participate in 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 in both behavioural observations and photo-identification with dolphins (essential). - 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, with a picture of yourself - 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 (A.R.E.V.A. Project) Coastal Marine Research Group (INR) Oteha Rohe Campus, Building 5 Massey University at Albany Private Bag 102 904 North Shore MSC New Zealand Email: areva @paradise.net.nz The deadline for applications is August 20th 2006. Thanks. Emmanuelle **************************************************************************** Emmanuelle Martinez PhD Candidate C-MRG/Ecololy and Conservation Group (INR) Building 5, Gate 4 Oteha Rohe, Albany Campus Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore MSC New Zealand Phone: +64 21760411 (mobile) +64 9 414 0800 ext 41127 (University Marine Mammal Lab) Fax: +64 9 443 9790 (University) Email: E.Martinez(a)massey.ac.nz C-MRG http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz Ecology and Conservation Group http://www.massey.ac.nz/~dhbrunto/home.htm Away overseas from 16/06/06 till 20/07/06 **************************************************************************

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 21 Jul '06

21 Jul '06

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(a)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(a)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(a)nhm.org Janiger Journals ANDERSEN, MAGNUS; JUSTIN P. GWYNN; MARK DOWDALL; KIT M. KOVACS and CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 363(1-3):87-94. 2006. Radiocaesium ((CS)-C-137) in marine mammals from Svalbard, the Barents Sea and the North Greenland Sea. 0.148 MB ANDO-MIZOBATA, NORIKO; MITSUO SAKAI anD YASUNORI SAKURAI. MAMMAL STUDY 31(1):65-68. 2006. Trace-element analysis of Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) teeth using a scanning X-ray analytical microscope. 0.766 MB AU, WHITLOW W. L.; RONALD A. KASTELEIN; KELLY J. BENOIT-BIRD; TED W. CRANFORD and MEGAN F. MCKENNA. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 209(14):2726-2733. 2006. Acoustic radiation from the head of echolocating harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena). 1.086 MB BAJPAI, SUNIL; J. G. M. THEWISSEN; VIVESH VIR KAPUR; B. N. TIWAR and ASHOK SAHNI. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 26(2):400-410. 2006. Eocene and Oligocene sirenians (Mammalia) from Kachchh, India. 1.265 MB BALANCE, LISA T.; ROBERT L. PITMAN and PAUL C. FIEDLER. PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY 69(2-4):360-390. 2006. Oceanographic influences on seabirds and cetaceans of the eastern tropical Pacific: A review. 2.422 MB BEARZI, MADDALENA. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 87(3):606-617. 2006. California sea lions use dolphins to locate food. 0.282 MB BEST, P. B. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 28(1):159-166. 2006. The presence of right whales in summer on the west coast of South Africa: The evidence from historical records. 0.093 MB BISCONTI, MICHELANGELO. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 26(2):344-354. 2006. Titanocetus, a new baleen whale from the Middle Miocene of northern Italy (Mammalia, Cetacea, Mysticeti). 0.751 MB BORCHERS, D. L.; J. L. LAAKE; C. SOUTHWELL and C. G. M. PAXTON. BIOMETRICS 62(2):372-378. 2006. Accommodating unmodeled heterogeneity in double-observer distance sampling surveys. 0.271 MB BROWN, J.; M. DOWDALL; J. P. GWYNN; P. BORRETZEN; O. G. SELNAES; K. M. KOVACS and C. LYDERSEN. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY 88(3):289-305. 2006. Probabilistic biokinetic modelling of radiocaesium uptake in Arctic seal species: Verification of modelled data with empirical observations. 0.458 MB CANCHO, R. F. I. and D. LUSSEAU. EUROPHYSICS LETTERS 74(6):1095-1101. 2006. Long-term correlations in the surface behavior of dolphins. 0.118 MB CANESE, SIMONEPIETRO; ANDREA CARDINALI; CATERINA MARIA FORTUNA; MICHELA GIUSTI; GIANCARLO LAURIANO; EVA SALVATI and SILVESTRO GRECO. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 86(4):453-467. 2006. The first identified winter feeding ground of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the Mediterranean Sea. 0.166 MB CHOUDHARY, SUNIL K.; BRIAN D. SMITH; SUBHASIS DEY; SUSHANT DEY and SATYA PRAKASH. ORYX 40(2):189-197. 2006. Conservation and biomonitoring in the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, Bihar, India. 0.127 MB CLARK, CHERYL A.; JENNIFER M. BURNS; JASON F. SCHREER and MIKE O. HAMMILL. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 147(3):262-267. 2006. Erythropoietin concentration in developing harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). 0.326 MB CLEMENTZ, MARK T.; ANJALI GOSWAMI; PHILIP D. GINGERICH and PAUL L. KOCH. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 26(2):355-370. 2006. Isotopic records from early whales and sea cows: Contrasting patterns of ecological transition. 0.981 MB CLEMINS, PATRICK J. and MICHAEL T. JOHNSON. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 120(1):527-534. 2006. Generalized perceptual linear prediction features for animal vocalization analysis. 0.236 MB CONNOR, RICHARD; JANET MANN and JANA WATSON-CAPPS. ETHOLOGY 112(7):631-638. 2006. A sex-specific affiliative contact behavior in Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops sp. 0.117 MB CORNICK, L. A.; S. D. INGLIS; K. WILLIS and M. HORNING. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 333(2):306-314. 2006. Effects of increased swimming costs on foraging behavior and efficiency of captive Steller sea lions: Evidence for behavioral plasticity in the recovery phase of dives. 0.235 MB DELORENZO COSTA, AMY; EDWARD G. DURBIN and CHARLES A. MAYO. MARINE ECOLOGY 27(2):109-123. 2006. Variability in the nutritional value of the major copepods in Cape Cod Bay (Massachusetts, USA) with implications for right whales. 0.338 MB FORD, JOHN K. B. and GRAEME M. ELLIS. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 316:185-199. 2006. Selective foraging by fish-eating killer whales Orcinus orca in British Columbia. 0.238 MB FUJIHIRA, TAKUMA; MARIKO KOBAYASHI; SHINICHI HOCHI; MASUMI HIRABAYASHI; HAJIME ISHIKAWA; SEIJI OHSUMI and YUTAKA FUKUI. ZYGOTE 14(2):89-95. 2006. Developmental capacity of Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) vitrified oocytes following in vitro maturation, and parthenogenetic activation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection. 0.103 MB GOMERCI, HRVOJE; MARTINA DURAS GOMERCI; TOMISLAV GOMERCI; HRVOJE LUCI; MEREL DALEBOUT; ANA GALOV; DARINKA SKRTI; SNJEZANA URKOVI; SNJEZANA VUKOVI and DURO HUBER. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH 52(3):182-187. 2006. Biological aspects of Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) recorded in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. 0.279 MB GUDMUNDSON, CAROLYN J.; TONYA K. ZEPPELIN and ROLF R. REAM. FISHERY BULLETIN 104(3):445-455. 2006. Application of two methods for determining diet of northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus). 0.859 MB HALPIN, P. N.; A. J. READ; B. D. BEST; K. D. HYRENBACH; E. FUJIOKA; M. S. COYNE; L. B. CROWDER; S. A. FREEMAN and C. SPOERRI. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 316:239-246. 2006. OBIS-SEAMAP: Developing a biogeographic research data commons for the ecological studies of marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles. 0.562 MB HARR, KENDAL; JOHN HARVEY; ROBERT BONDE; DAVID MURPHY; MARK LOWE; MAYA MENCHACA; ELSA HAUBOLD and RUTH FRANCIS-FLOYD. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 37(2):151-159. 2006. Comparison of methods used to diagnose generalized inflammatory disease in manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris). 0.213 MB HILT, ERIC. JOURNAL OF LAW & ECONOMICS 49(1):197-227. 2006. Incentives in corporations: Evidence from the American whaling industry. 0.147 MB HOUDE, MAGALI; TREVOR A. D. BUJAS; JEFF SMALL; RANDALL S. WELLS; PATRICIA A. FAIR; GREGORY D. BOSSART; KEITH R. SOLOMON and DEREK C. G. MUIR. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 40(13):4138-4144. 2006. Biomagnification of perfluoroalkyl compounds in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) food web. 0.241 MB ICHIKAWA, KOTARO; CHIKA TSUTSUMI; NOBUAKI ARAI; TOMONARI AKAMATSU; TOMIO SHINKE; TAKESHI HARA and KANJANA ADULYANUKOSOL. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 119(6):3726-3733. 2006. Dugong (Dugong dugon) vocalization patterns recorded by automatic underwater sound monitoring systems. 0.638 MB KASCHNER, K.; R. WATSON; A. W. TRITES and D. PAULY. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 316:285-310. 2006. Mapping world-wide distributions of marine mammal species using a relative environmental suitability (RES) model. 1.561 MB KATO, HIDEHIRO; MOTOI YOSHIOKA and SEIJI OHSUMI. MAMMAL STUDY 30(Supp):S113-S124. 2005. Current status of cetaceans and other marine mammals in the North Pacific, with a review of advanced research activities on cetacean biology in Japan. 0.164 MB KONISHI, KENJI. MAMMAL STUDY 31(1):15-22. 2006. Characteristics of blubber distribution and body condition indicators for Antarctic minke whales (Balaenoptera bonaerensis). 0.310 MB LACASSE, CLAUDE and KATHRYN C. GAMBLE. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 37(2):190-192. 2006. Tracheitis associated with Bordetella bronchiseptica in a polar bear (Ursus maritimus). 0.455 MB LAIDRE, K. L.; J. A. ESTES; M. T. TINKER; J. BODKINS; D. MONSON and K. SCHNEIDER. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 75(4):978-989. 2006. Patterns of growth and body condition in sea otters from the Aleutian archipelago before and after the recent population decline. 0.330 MB MANGER, PAUL R. BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS 81(2):293-338. 2006. An examination of cetacean brain structure with a novel hypothesis correlating thermogenesis to the evolution of a big brain. 1.636 MB MANIRE, CHARLES A.; KARA A. SMOLAREK; CARLOS H. ROMERO; MICHAEL J. KINSEL; TONYA M. CLAUSS and LYNNE BYRD. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 37(2):174-181. 2006. Proliferative dermatitis associated with a novel alphaherpesvirus in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 2.646 MB MATTIUCCI, S. and G. NASCETTI. PARASITE 13(2):99-113. 2006. Molecular systematics, phylogeny and ecology of anisakid nematodes of the genus Anisakis Dujardin, 1845: An update. 3.130 MB METAIS, GREGOIRE; PIERRE-OLIVIER ANTOINE; SYED RAFIQUL HASSAN BAQRI; MOULOUD BENAMMI; JEAN-YVES CROCHET; DARIO DE FRANCESCHI; LAURENT MARIVAUX and JEAN-LOUP WELCOMME. NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN 93(7):348-355. 2006. New remains of the enigmatic cetartiodactyl Bugtitherium grandincisivum Pilgrim, 1908, from the upper Oligocene of the Bugti Hills (Balochistan, Pakistan). 0.423 MB MILLER, NATALIE J.; ANTHONY D. POSTLE; SANDRA ORGEIG; GRIELOF KOSTER and CHRISTROPHER B. DANIELS. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY & NEUROBIOLOGY 152(2):152-168. 2006. The composition of pulmonary surfactant from diving mammals. 0.655 MB MOGENSEN, LINE; CARL CHRISTIAN KINZE; THOMAS WERGE and HENRIK BERG RASMUSSEN. JOURNAL OF HEREDITY 97(3):279-284. 2006. Identification and characterization of a tandem repeat in exon III of the dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4) gene in cetaceans. 0.250 MB MOORE, SUE E. and KRISTIN L. LAIDRE. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 16(3):932-944. 2006. Trends in sea ice cover within habitats used by bowhead whales in the western Arctic. 0.481 MB NOLLENS, HENDRIK H.; FRANCES M. D. GULLAND; JORGE A. HERNANDEZ; RICHARD C. CONDIT; PAUL A. KLEIN; MICHAEL T. WALSH and ELLIOTT R. JACOBSON. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 69(2-3):153-161. 2006. Seroepidemiology of parapoxvirus infections in captive and free-ranging California sea lions Zalophus californianus. 0.245 MB NOLLENS, HENDRIK H.; FRANCES M. D. GULLAND; ELLIOTT R. JACOBSON; JORGE A. HERNANDEZ; PAUL A. KLEIN; MICHAE T. WALSH and RICHARD C. CONDIT. VIROLOGY 349(2):316-324. 2006. Parapoxviruses of seals and sea lions make up a distinct subclade within the genus Parapoxvirus. 0.337 MB OKAMURA, HIROSHI; SHINGO MINAMIKAWA and TOSHIHIDE KITAKADO. FISHERIES SCIENCE (TOKYO) 72(3):631-638. 2006. Effect of surfacing patterns on abundance estimates of long-diving animals. 0.194 MB PARRA, GUIDO J. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 75(4):862-874. 2006. Resource partitioning in sympatric delphinids: Space use and habitat preferences of Australian snubfin and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. 0.286 MB PARRA, G. J.; R. SCHICK and P. J. CORKERON. ECOGRAPHY 29(3):396-406. 2006. Spatial distribution and environmental correlates of Australian snubfin and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. 0.283 MB PAUSE, KIMBERLY C.; ROBERT K. BONDE; PETER M. MCGUIRE; ROBERT T. ZORI and BRAIN A. GRAY. JOURNAL OF HEREDITY 97(3):303-306. 2006. G-banded karyotype and ideogram for the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). 0.241 MB PHILLIPS, RICHARD; CHRISTOPHER NIEZRECKI and DIEDRICH O. BEUSSE. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 120(1):153-163. 2006. Theoretical detection ranges for acoustic based manatee avoidance technology. 1.029 MB PLON, S. and R. T. F. BERNARD. JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 269(4):466-473. 2006. A review of spermatozoan morphology in Cetacea with new data for the genus Kogia. 0.364 MB RASMUSSEN, M. H.; M. LAMMERS; K. BEEDHOLM and L. A. MILLER. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 120(1):510-517. 2006. Source levels and harmonic content of whistles in white-beaked dolphins (Lagenorhynchus albirostris). 0.330 MB ROSS, STEPHEN R. BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES 73(1):117-120. 2006. Issues of choice and control in the behaviour of a pair of captive polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.179 MB SAKAI, MAI; TORU HISHII; SHOHEI TAKEDA and SHIRO KOHSHIMA. BEHAVIOURAL BRAIN RESEARCH 170(2):204-210. 2006. Laterality of flipper rubbing behaviour in wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus): Caused by asymmetry of eye use? 0.258 MB SALIKI, J. T.; E. J. COOPER; D. S. ROTSTEIN; S. L. CASELTINE; D. A. PABST; W. A. MCLELLAN; P. GOVETT; C. HARMS; K. A. SMOLAREK and C. H. ROMERO. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 42(1):142-148. 2006. A novel gammaherpesvirus associated with genital lesions in a Blainville's beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris). 0.168 MB SCHNEIDER, SIMON and KURT HEISSIG. SCRIPTA GEOLOGICA 129:151-158. 2005. An early seal (Mammalia, Pinnipedia) from the Middle Miocene (Langhian) of Miste (The Netherlands). 0.993 MB SHEPPARD, JAMES K.; AANTHONY R. PREEN; HELENE MARSH; IVAN R. LAWLER; SCOTT D. WHITING and RHONDDA E. JONES. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 334(1):64-83. 2006. Movement heterogeneity of dugongs, Dugong dugon (Muller), over large spatial scales. 0.770 MB SIVERTSEN, STEFFEN P.; TORSTEIN PEDERSEN; ULF LINDSTROM and TORE HAUG. MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH 2(2):89-99. 2006. Prey partitioning between cod (Gadus morhua) and minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in the Barents Sea. 0.353 MB SPITZ, J.; E. RICHARD; L. 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National Seal Sanctuary Internships 2006-7
by Glenn Boyle 21 Jul '06

21 Jul '06

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Position Announcement - Assistant Director, Whale Center of New England
by Mason Weinrich 21 Jul '06

21 Jul '06

The Whale Center of New England is hiring for the position of Assistant Director. The Whale Center is a private, not-for-profit organization based in Gloucester, MA. Incorporated in 1979, our mission is to conduct research on whales and their habitat and to actively engage in marine conservation and education. The Whale Center has long term studies on a variety of marine mammals, including endangered North Atlantic humpback, fin, and right whales, with a long scientific publication history; is the regional stranding respondent for the North Shore of Massachusetts; has seats on a variety of regional committees including the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team, the Northeast Implementation Team, and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council; and operates a public Visitor Center in Gloucester, MA. Full details on the organization can be found at www.whalecenter.org. The Assistant Director is responsible for a variety of tasks, including * Aiding, creating and supervising organizational research programs (including experimental design, literature review, supervision of data collection and analysis, and publication of results); * Coordinating response to reports of live and dead stranded marine mammals on Massachusetts' North Shore (including training of staff and volunteers; organization, archival, and transfer of stranding data; interacting with town, state, and federal agencies regarding strandings; purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies; and other duties as deemed necessary); * Acting as the captain and chief scientist aboard dedicated research trips (including boat preparation and planning of trip beforehand; assistance in upkeep of research vessel; supervision of behavioral data collection during trip; collection of biopsy and fecal samples; and writing of data sheets after trip); * Acting as a part of the organization's "management team," which includes an active voice in all aspects of the organization's operations in conjunction with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, including oversight of other organizational employees; * Maintaining of office computers and computer network; * Representing The Whale Center of New England on committees and panels related to whale or marine conservation, education, and research; * Acting as an on-board naturalist on commercial whale watching trips, collecting data on such trips, writing data sheets for each trip (including review of photographs for whale identification purposes); * Hiring, training, managing whale watch naturalists for 2-3 whale watch companies; * Contributing articles to the organization's quarterly newsletter, "Flukeprints;" * Assisting in fund-raising efforts for the organization; * Accomplishing other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors. During summer season (June through September), hours are variable, but generally long. From October-May, weeks will be a minimum of 45 working hours, at least 75% of which will be during normal office hours (9-5:30 Monday-Friday). Salary will be commensurate with experience, but will likely be in the mid-$30,000 range, plus benefits (which include contributions to health insurance, paid vacation and some paid holidays, sick time, and personal days). Applicants should have experience working with marine mammals, ideally including both large whales and smaller marine mammals, some stranding experience preferred; academic training in biology or a related field necessary, with a M.S. or Ph.D. preferred; good interpersonal and public speaking skills; enthusiasm and flexibility for working as part of a small organization with high aspirations. Applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including references and any other related materials, by e-mail to Mason Weinrich, Executive Director, at mason(a)whalecenter.org. You may also e-mail us with any questions related to the position. We will screen the materials and, if appropriate, arrange an interview (preferably in person but by phone, if necessary). We are hoping to fill this position by the end of August, so send applications as soon as possible. Mason Weinrich mason(a)whalecenter.org Whale Center of New England P.O. Box 159 Gloucester MA 01930 www.whalecenter.org

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FW: Center for Oceanic Research and Education Fall InternshipLast Call for Applications
by core＠coreresearch.org 21 Jul '06

21 Jul '06

Hi, In the below listing, there is a mistake - in the header, it states the application deadline is June 24th, 2006 - it should read July 24th, 2006. Could you please send out the correction? Thank you. Last Call for Applications for the Center for Oceanic Research and Education Fall Internship Program - Deadline is June 24th, 2006 The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE), based in Essex, MA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. CORE's mission is to promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine environment. Our research focuses primarily upon the populations of fin and humpback whales found in the inshore waters of New England. We are currently working on several projects including: hierarchy among social/feeding groups of humpback whales. novel feeding behavior (the use of bubbles) in fin whales. shifts in distribution of whale species over time on-going research includes photo-identification studies of humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales, Northern right whales, minke whales and pilot whales. CORE conducts whale watch education programs, school presentations and public outreach activities throughout the year as part of our endeavor to educate people about endangered whales and their fragile marine environment. We collect much of our data aboard commercial whale watching vessels that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip as research assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection. The types of data recorded on each trip include physical information ¬ such as climate and sea conditions, number and species of each cetacean, as well as behavioral information and identification photographs of focus animals. Other duties aboard the boats include answering passenger questions, assisting with fund raising efforts and helping crew on deck. A paid "education mate" position aboard the whale watching boat in Gloucester is included - interns will rotate day-to-day through the week as research assistants and education mates. There are also paid galley positions available to interns which provide another daily avenue for raising personal funds. Founded in 1996, CORE earned our non-profit status in 1999. Though we have no publications currently in print, we are currently analyzing data on several on-going research projects with the goal of developing papers on such varied subjects as novel feeding behavior in fin whales, to observations of Sowerbys and Cuviers beaked whales in offshore submarine canyons. Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of research including: Data collection; data entry; archiving and cataloging photographs and negatives; general office work. Data analysis methods; individual identification of whales through photo analysis; data submission to educational on-line program, WhaleNet. Public speaking; fund raising; correspondence with other organizations, researchers and students. Interns are also assigned a specific on-going research project and will be expected to complete an extensive reading list to gain important background knowledge. Basics of navigation; boat handling; use of marine electronics including GPS, LORAN, radar and echolocation; handling lines; and knowledge of vessel safety and emergency protocol. CORE offers year-round internship opportunities to qualified college students or graduates. We require a two-month minimum stay. These are strictly unpaid, volunteer positions. However, interns will be paid for their duties as Education Mates, as well as galley positions, aboard the commercial whale watching vessels out of Gloucester. We do not provide room or board, but will assist interns in any way in finding housing and transportation. We also offer flexible hours, so that interns can obtain part-time jobs, if needed. Interns are also encouraged to receive either undergraduate or graduate credits for their internships with CORE. We will help students design and implement a project through their school or with two local schools with whom we are affiliated (Endicott College, Beverly, MA and Wheelock College, Boston, MA). Application deadline for the summer internship session is March 24th, with interviews being conducted during the first week of April. The deadline for the fall internship session is July 24th, with interviews immediately thereafter. We also accept limited applicants for spring. To apply for an internship, please complete an application and send your resume or CV, a letter of interest identifying your reason for applying, and two letters of recommendation. To expedite the process, application materials may be sent via email to core(a)coreresearch.org or faxed to 978-745-0997. The Center for Oceanic Research and Education internship applications can be found on our website at: www.coreresearch.org/intern form.htm. You may then use your browser's print function to print it out, send it by email or fax. We will contact applicants to schedule an interview as soon as we receive the above materials. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at core(a)coreresearch.org or 978-768-4560. Lisa Fox Director Center for Oceanic Research and Education 245 Western Ave, Box 8, Essex, MA 01929 www.coreresearch.org 978-768-4560 -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . _______________________________________________ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM(a)lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

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