December 2007 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New publication on the ETS population of Sousa chinensis
by JOHN WANG 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Dear All, I'd like to announce the following paper that is now available website below or you can contact me directly for a pdf. Distribution, abundance and conservation status of the eastern Taiwan Strait population of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, Sousa chinensis John Y. Wang, Shih Chu Yang, Samuel K. Hung and Thomas A. Jefferson Mammalia (71): 157–165. DOI 10.1515/MAMM.2007.032 Abstract In 2002, a small population of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, Sousa chinensis, was discovered in the coastal waters of the eastern Taiwan Strait. Serious conservation concerns about this population led to a survey of most of the coastal waters of western Taiwan to better understand the status of this population. Surveys were conducted from boats (inshore waters) and a sea-kayak or land-based platforms (littoral waters inshore of large sandbars). Humpback dolphins were sighted 35 times, all within a stretch of inshore waters approximately 100 km (linear distance) and within 2 km from shore (none were observed in littoral waters). Including consideration of other records of this species, the main distribution of these dolphins was estimated to be approximately 515 km2 of water off central western Taiwan, where industrialization is a serious and rapidly increasing issue. The population’s abundance and density were estimated to be 99 individuals (coefficient of variation 51.6%) and 19.3 individuals/100 km2, respectively, which is quite low when compared to the Pearl River estuary population. Assessing this population using the IUCN Red List criteria resulted in a ‘‘Critically Endangered’’ categorization, reinforcing the urgency of the situation. http://www.atypon-link.com/WDG/toc/mamm/71/4 Cheers, John Y. Wang

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Seventh Biennial Symposium of the Comparative Nutrition Society -- August 2008
by Kimberly Reich 17 Dec '07

17 Dec '07

COMPARATIVE NUTRITION SOCIETY -- SEVENTH BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM Liscombe Lodge Resort Nova Scotia, Canada 8-12 August 2008 Please see our website <http://www.cnsweb.org/> for more information. Situated in a tranquil riverside setting, along Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore, the CNS meetings at Liscombe Lodge <www.liscombelodge.ca> provide a stimulating Conference experience. The entire meeting - talks, meals, and social events - are taken in a group setting. This provides attendees with opportunities for in-depth discussions among students and scientists from diverse backgrounds in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous outdoor activities to enjoy before and after the sessions. Abstract submission: 15 May 2008 Our Symposia are characterized by: * Longer conference presentations with open discussions and varied topics, serving both established and young scientists * Distinctive, intimate conference locations where members can build connections and relationships As part of the Comparative Nutrition Society???s goal of encouraging young scientists, the following awards are available: Two Student Travel Awards ($1,000 each and meeting registration waived) * The Susan Crissey Memorial Scholarship recognizes student research in captive animals * The Malcolm Ramsey Memorial Scholarship recognizes student research in field animals Two Student Presentation Awards ($500 each) for the highest quality oral and poster presentations Who are we? * A cross-disciplinary Society with members sharing a common interest in aspects of comparative animal nutrition * CNS membership includes those from academia, commerce, government, and animal husbandry (including zoos and aquaria) * Members have diverse backgrounds in nutrition of wildlife, livestock and humans; ecology; physiology; biochemistry; and conservation We look forward to seeing you in August! Best wishes, Karen A. Bjorndal President, CNS -- Kimberly J. Reich Ph.D. Candidate Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research and Department of Zoology University of Florida Box 118525 Gainesville, Florida 32611-8525 Telephone: 352-392-5194 Email: kreich(a)zoo.ufl.edu

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New Publication: "Marine Mammals of the World"
by Sclymene＠aol.com 17 Dec '07

17 Dec '07

Dear MARMAM, Academic Press/Elsevier has just published Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification by Thomas A. Jefferson, Marc A. Webber, and Robert L. Pitman (2008, 573 pp., ISBN 978-0-12-383853-7). You can check it out online ( http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/713331/descriptio…) It can be ordered directly from the Elsevier website, or can be purchased in bookstores after the New Year. Best wishes, Tom ***************************************************************** Thomas A. Jefferson, Ph.D. Southwest Fisheries Science Center NOAA Fisheries 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037-1508 USA Tel: 1 (858) 278-4240 FAX: 1 (858) 278-3473 Email: sclymene(a)aol.com Web: http://swfsc.noaa.gov//staff.aspx?Division=PRD&id=842 ***************************************************************** ************************************** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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last chance for discount purchase on Noise Exposure Criteria issue in Aquatic Mammals
by Jeanette Thomas 16 Dec '07

16 Dec '07

Special Issue: Marine Mammal Noise Exposure Criteria Published in Aquatic Mammals: vol 33, issue 4, 2007 Table of Contents Overview Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Structure of the Noise Exposure Criteria Chapter 3 – Criteria for Injury: TTS and PTS Chapter 4 – Criteria for Behavioral Disturbance Chapter 5 – Research Recommendations Appendix A. Acoustic Measurements and Terminology Appendix B. Studies Involving Marine Mammal Behavioral Responses to Multiple Pulses Appendix C. Studies Involving Marine Mammal Behavioral Responses to Non- Pulses Authors: Brandon L. Southall, Ann E. Bowles, William T. Ellison, James J. Finneran, Roger L. Gentry, Charles R. Greene Jr., David Kastak, Darlene R. Ketten, James H. Miller, Paul E. Nachtigall, W. John Richardson, Jeanette A. Thomas, and Peter L. Tyack NAME: __________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ CITY: ___________________________ STATE/PROVINCE: ________________________ ZIP/POSTAL CODE: ______________ COUNTRY: _______________________________ Pay by check in U.S. dollars or by VISA or MasterCard to: Aquatic Mammals ISSUE COST: $24.00 USD SHIPMENT WITHIN US: $4.60 USD SHIPMENT OUTSIDE US: $11.00 USD TOTAL CHARGE: $ ______ USD CREDIT CARD: __ __ __ __ - __ _ _ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ EXP: __ __/ __ __ SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________ To order by mail or fax, send this form with check or credit card information to: Aquatic Mammals C/o Gina Colley Document and Publication Services Western Illinois University Macomb, IL 61455, USA E-mail: GR-Colley(a)wiu.edu Fax: 1-309-298-2869 -- Dr. Jeanette Thomas Department of Biological Sciences Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3561 60th St. Moline, IL 61265 E-mail: aquaticmammals(a)gmail.com and Editor of Aquatic Mammals same address See Aquatic Mammals website at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ Because I teach at two locations, email is the best method of communication

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Beaked whales and sonar
by Alex Costidis 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

Dr. Mascarenhas, One more new reference can be found in the October 2007 issue of Marine Mammal Science. It is an interesting paper that goes into a lot of analytical work on gas bubble growth and exchange as it relates to their dive profiles, etc.. It is more about beaked whale diving physiology and behavior than sonar specifically, but it is all related to causes of apparent beaked whale susceptibility to sonar. Zimmer, W. M. X., Tyack, P. L. 2007. Repetitive Shallow Dives Pose Decompression Risk in Deep-diving Beaked Whales. Marine Mammal Science. 23(4): 888-925 Hope this helps, Alex Costidis

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Extended Abstract Deadline & Registration of Interest
by UK Regional Student Chapter 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

The deadline for abstract submission for oral presentations at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the UK Regional Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy has been extended to the 10th January 2008. Oral presentations can relate to any aspect of marine mammal research and should be timed for 12 minutes followed by 3 minutes for questions. To register your interest in attending and/or submitting abstracts please email ukrsc(a)st-andrews.ac.uk. Abstracts should be sent as an email attachment. We also invite all participants to bring along a poster about their work for display during the annual meeting (preferred but not compulsory). Date: 7-8 February 2008 Location: Lighthouse Field Station George Street, Cromarty Ross-shire IV11 8YJ, Scotland www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/lighthouse Any questions regarding the conference please email Andy Foote at ukrsc(a)st-andrews.ac.uk -- UKRSC Chapter Contact Sea Mammal Research Unit Gatty Marine Lab University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 8LB UK http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~ukrscgrp/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ University of St Andrews Webmail: https://webmail.st-andrews.ac.uk

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MARINE MAMMALS OF THE HOLARCTIC
by Alexey Altukhov (Mail) 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

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Course Registration Now open
by Yvonne Miles 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Please find below new course Dates for JNCC approved Marine Mammal Observer Training in Australia and UK for 2008 All information can be found at the web site www.scanningoceansectors.org Hervey Bay - Queensland - Australia - Marine Mammal Observer Course dates February 11th – 13th 2008 May 26th – 28th 2008 November 24th – 26th 2008 RNLI Poole - Dorset - UK - Marine Mammal Observer Course dates March 17th -19th 2008 course 1 March 24th -26th 2008 course 2 July 7th – 9th 2008 course 1 July 10th – 12th 2008 course 2 October 27th – 29th 2008 course 1 October 30th – 1st November 2008 course 2 To ensure your place on the course make sure you register early Regards Yvonne Miles -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0435 017 524 mob 07 4124 8320 land line www.scanningoceansectors.org info(a)scanningoceansectors.org

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New publication: killer whale space use
by Donna Hauser 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

The following publication is available: Hauser, Donna DW, Logsdon, Miles G, Holmes, Elizabeth E, VanBlaricom, Glenn R, and Osborne, Richard W*.* 2007. Summer distribution patterns of southern resident killer whales *Orcinus orca*: core areas and spatial segregation of social groups. Marine Ecology Progress Series 351: 301-310. PDFs are available online at: http://donna.hauser.googlepages.com/donnahauser or by email to donna.hauser(a)gmail.com -- Donna DW Hauser donna.hauser(a)gmail.com http://donna.hauser.googlepages.com/donnahauser

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California Sea Lion Internship
by Tiffany Nance 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Intern Description Audubon Zoo New Orleans, LA Animal Training Internship Deadline for application: January 3, 2008 *Description* Have you ever dreamt of catching beads at Mardi Gras, eating delicious jambalaya while listening to famous jazz musicians, or being so close to sea lions that you can smell their fishy breath? You can experience this and more by participating in an internship with the Audubon Zoo! This hands-on internship is geared towards college students or recent graduates that are aspiring to become marine mammal trainers. Interns will be exposed to all aspects of the daily care and training of California sea lions. *Responsibilities* This internship is designed to give aspiring trainers educational and career experience. Interns will be responsible for a number of tasks throughout the day such as diet preparation, sanitation, exhibit maintenance and cleaning, public presentations, guest interactions, animal observations, and the participation in animal training and husbandry sessions. Depending on your skill level and motivation, your internship can be tailored so that you can get the most of out your time here. *Requirements* Candidates must be highly self-motivated, willing to work hard and get dirty, but to also have some fun at the same time. This internship involves heavy lifting of up to 50lbs. All candidates must be willing to work full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays for no less than three months. No housing is provided, but Audubon Zoo is located within walking distance of two major colleges so roommates will be easy to find. *To apply:* Please send cover letter stating your interests and your resume via e-mail (subject: internship application) or regular mail. Contact Information Audubon Zoo Tiffany Nance Sea Lion Department 6500 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70118 USA Phone: +1 360 339 0803 sealions(a)auduboninstitute.org

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