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Florida - Bottlenose Dolphin Research - Spring Internships
by Kim Bassos Hull 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Dear Editors, Please post the following... Thanks! ********************************************************************************************** Bottlenose Dolphin Research Internships The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP), based at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, is the world's longest-running dolphin research program. The program's goal is to contribute to a better understanding of the structure and dynamics of populations of small cetaceans, as well as the natural and anthropogenic factors that impact them. The SDRP uses an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in conducting studies of bottlenose dolphins within Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico coastal waters. For more information please visit: www.sarasotadolphin.org We are in the process of selecting applicants for our spring internship program. We have 2 positions available, which run roughly from April 2nd to June 15th. Exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible. This spring internship would provide an opportunity for interns to gain experience with photo-id methods, data entry, literature review, and GIS applications in the lab and to help with monthly boat-based photo-id surveys in Sarasota Bay. Continuation into summer internship positions is possible, but not guaranteed. There is no compensation for these internship positions and successful applicants will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. Mote's intern program can assist incoming interns with finding suitable housing. Applicants would ideally have the following qualifications: *A background or degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology or related field *Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access *Knowledge of GIS and its applications a plus, but not required if there is a willingness to learn *Some field research experience preferred but not required *Enthusiasm and willingness to work some long days with the opportunity to learn lab and field based methods in dolphin research Interested applicants should address all questions to Kim Bassos-Hull (kbhull(a)mote.org) and Jason Allen (allenjb(a)mote.org) and submit an application with academic transcripts and two letters of reference by March 23 to Andrea Davis at Mote Marine Lab. Internship applications can be found at www.mote.org by following the education links to college intern page or paste in your web browser: (http://www.mote.org/index.php?submenu=Education_Interns&src=gendocs&link=Co…) -- Kim Bassos-Hull Senior Biologist/Research Associate Sarasota Dolphin Research Program c/o Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 215 or 451 Fax: (941) 388-4223 Email: kbhull(a)mote.org

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how to subscribe/post messages to MARMAM
by MARMAM Editors 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

If you are getting this message directly you must be one of the 6,287 current subscribers to MARMAM. In 2005 the process for subscribing to and sending messages to MARMAM changed, but we are still receiving many requests for subscriptions and attempted postings through the old system. If you know of anyone who is potentially interested in subscribing to MARMAM, or sending messages to the list, please forward this message to them so they have the current information on how to subscribe and post messages. There is no need to subscribe to the list in order to post messages. If you are a non-member (or use a different e-mail address to post a message), you will receive an automatic notice back saying you have submitted a posting to a members-only list. However, we do consider such messages for posting to the list. Thanks very much MARMAM Editors ---------------------------------------------------- MARMAM (Marine Mammals Research and Conservation Discussion) is an e-mail list established in August 1993, run through the University of Victoria (BC, Canada), to serve researchers, managers and others working with marine mammals. Subscriptions are free and open to anyone interested in marine mammals. Postings to the list are restricted to messages directly relevant to marine mammal research or conservation. The list provides researchers and others with a quick way of asking questions relative to their work and posting notices of job or internship openings, new publications, and information on relevant conferences and meetings. The list is not meant as a place to post requests for jobs or internships, and requests for information should demonstrate the sender has been unable to find the information in other ways. The list currently has over 6,000 subscribers from more than 60 countries around the world. In 2005 the list address and the process for subscribing changed. A message was sent out to the list informing subscribers of the new address and procedures, but many web sites still contain out-of-date information on how to submit messages, subscribe etc. To subscribe to MARMAM, follow the instructions located at http://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam. To send a message to the list, send your e-mail to marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca; please include an informative subject heading (not, for example "Message for MARMAM"), include your name and affiliation in the body of the message, and compose the messages exactly as you would like them to appear on the list, as there is no way of modifying messages prior to sending them out to the list. MARMAM Editors ------------------------------------------------------------------- -To submit a message to MARMAM, send it to: marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca -Please include your name and e-mail address in the body of the text of all submissions. -To subscribe to MARMAM, go to lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam -To contact the MARMAM editors, write to: marmamed(a)uvic.ca

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Advice needed for preserving porous Ziphius cavirostris skeleton for display.
by Emily Joseph 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Dear forum, My name is Emily Joseph, and I am a biologist for the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (MOm). We have a Ziphius cavirostris skeleton that we would like to assemble for our information center in Alonnisos, Greece. The bones are degreased, but we need advice on the best means of preserving them for (indoor) display. I have performed an internet search and have come across advice on cleaning agents--but little on preservation techniques. My main querry concerns sealants--what are the best agents/methods for preserving such porous bones. We would greatly appreciate any advice you could lend. Thank you very much for your time. Best regards, Emily Joseph e.joseph(a)mom.gr

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New publications week 08
by Jan Herrmann 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 08 / 2007, 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 Cotte, C. and C. Guinet (2007): Historical whaling records reveal major regional retreat of Antarctic sea ice. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers 54(2): 243-252. Danil, K. and S.J. Chivers (2007): Growth and reproduction of female short-beaked common dolphins, Delphinus delphis, in the eastern tropical Pacific. Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(1): 108-121. DiPaola, S., C. Akai, and B. Kraus (2007): Experiencing Belugas: Action Selection for an Interactive Aquarium Exhibit. Adaptive Behavior 15(1): 99-113. Fernandez-Gimenez, M.E., H.P. Huntington, and K.J. Frost (2006): Integration or co-optation? Traditional knowledge and science in the Alaska Beluga Whale Committee. Environmental Conservation 33(4): 306-315. Fujiwara, Y. et al. (2007): Three-year investigations into sperm whale-fall ecosystems in Japan. Marine Ecology 28(1): 219-232. Levin, L.A. et al. (2007): Advances in Vent, Seep, Whale- and Wood-Fall Biology. Marine Ecology 28(1): 1-2. Murase, H. et al. (2007): Prey selection of common minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and Bryde's (Balaenoptera edeni) whales in the western North Pacific in 2000 and 2001. Fisheries Oceanography 16(2): 186-201. Sargeant, B.L. et al. (2007): Can environmental heterogeneity explain individual foraging variation in wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.)? Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 61(5): 679-688. PINNIPEDIA Akineden, O. et al. (2007): Relatedness of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus strains isolated from harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) and grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) of various origins of the North Sea during 1988-2005. Veterinary Microbiology 121(1-2): 158-162. Hoffman, J.I. et al. (2007): Female fur seals show active choice for males that are heterozygous and unrelated. Nature. 445(): 912-914. Johnson, A. and A. Acevedo-Gutiérrez (2007): Regulation compliance by vessels and disturbance of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina). Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(2): 290-294. Mos, L. et al. (2007): Contaminant-associated disruption of vitamin A and its receptor (retinoic acid receptor alpha) in free-ranging harbour seals (Phoca vitulina). Aquatic Toxicology 81(3): 319-328. Rea, L.D., D.A.S. Rosen, and A.W. Trites (2007): Utilization of stored energy reserves during fasting varies by age and season in Steller sea lions. Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(2): 190-200. Sanvito, S., F. Galimberti, and E.H. Miller (2007): Having a big nose: structure, ontogeny, and function of the elephant seal proboscis. Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(2): 207-220. Schulte-Pelkum, N. et al. (2007): Tracking of biogenic hydrodynamic trails in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina). Journal of Experimental Biology 210(5): 781-787. Tollit, D.J. et al. (2007): Impact of diet-index selection and the digestion of prey hard remains on determining the diet of the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus). Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(1): 1-15. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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New article - seismic surveys vs diversity of cetaceans
by cristiano.parente 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

I would like to inform that the following article: Parente, C. L. ; Araújo, J. P. and Araújo, M. E. Diversity of cetaceans as tool in monitoring environmental impacts of seismic surveys. Biota Neotrop. Jan/Apr 2007 vol. 7, no. 1 http://www.biotaneotropica.org.br/v7n1/en/abstract?article+bn01307012007 ISSN 1676-0603. (6.9MB) Abstract New information about the effects of seismic surveys on cetaceans is causing increasing concern about the impact of this type of activity on marine life. The effects described include behavioral responses and changes in vocalization patterns, diversion of migratory routes, damage to the auditory system, and an increase in strandings. Although such effects could affect the diversity of species in areas where seismic research has been carried out, there is no scientific information on this subject. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between seismic surveys, oceanographic data and diversity of cetaceans recorded in Brazil following the stepping up of seismic survey activities between 1999 and 2004. The study is based on oceanographic data from the Pilot Research Moored Array in the Tropical Atlantic (PIRATA Project), sightings made during seismic surveys, progress reports from Brazilian research projects to the International Whaling Commission, Brazilian seismic survey reports available at the Escritório de Licenciamento de Petróleo e Nuclear of the Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis (ELPN-Ibama) and complementary data from the webpage of the Agencia Nacional de Petróleo e Gás Natural (ANP). The results suggest a decrease in the diversity of species in the face of an increase in the number of seismic surveys during the years 2000 and 2001, even though there was no significant change in oceanographic patterns in this period, and that a relationship exists between diversity of cetaceans and intensity of seismic surveys between 1999 and 2004. It is recommended that data collection be improved in order to evaluate this hypothesis properly. The results suggest that species diversity might be used as a long-term indicator of the impact of seismic surveys on cetaceans. is now publicly available at the following site: http://www.biotaneotropica.org.br/v7n1/en/fullpaper?bn01307012007+en Best regards, Cristiano Parente Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Programa de Pós-Graduação em Oceanografia - Departamento de Oceanografia. Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235 Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brasil

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New Anti-Whaling Book
by Laura Boren 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Dear Colleagues, As you are no doubt aware, whaling continues despite the 1986 Moratorium and the 1993 Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. · Past serial depletion of whales stocks worldwide demonstrates that hunting long-lived, slow-growing mammals is fundamentally unsustainable particularly when there are profits to be made! · Past illegal whaling and massive under-reporting of catches clearly show whalers were more interested in short-term profits than long-term conservation! · Current practices (whaling nations ignoring IWC rulings and using loopholes to circumvent rulings) show nothing has changed! · Whaling is expanding! Japan has announced plans to kill up to 1,500 whales annually from 2007, including species classified as vulnerable and endangered on the IUCN redlist! C. George Muller is a marine biologist and prize-winning novelist who has decided to speak out against whaling, combining these facets in a revealing new book. Echoes in the Blue is centred on the real-life conflict surrounding Japans controversial pelagic whaling and dolphin drive kills, with the facts presented in an exciting and fast-paced eco-thriller novel in a bid to raise wider public awareness and support for the anti-whaling cause. * A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will be donated towards Save the Whale causes. Praise for Echoes in the Blue: Very well researched including some extremely insightful observations about the nature of international politicking in the ongoing fight to protect whales. Scientific Advisor to New Zealand IWC Commissioner Finally, a book that incorporates reallife concerns with edge of your seat adventure. Marine Mammal Research Scientist For more information, or free download of the Prologue please visit the authors website: www.cgeorgemuller.com As a scientist, I cant see how any species should have the right to deliberately drive another to the point of extinction particularly in the name of science! Please help support this campaign to end the sham of scientific whaling, which is a threat to the integrity of legitimate science worldwide. Register your support and sign the Anti-Whaling petition at: http://www.cgeorgemuller.com/antiwhalingpetition.htm Please forward this on to anyone you think may be interested C. George Muller Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

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[Fwd: Re: RMA 2007 Registration]
by Steven M. Tucker, Coastal & Marine Resources Program Manager 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

Steve -- if you could spread the news far and wide, that would be fantastic! Catherine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resource Modeling Association 2007 WORLD CONFERENCE ON NATURAL RESOURCE MODELING June 19 - 22, 2007 Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://resourcemodeling.org <http://resourcemodeling.org/> Registration is now open – early registration ends April 1. We encourage your early registration, as on-site lodging is limited and off-site lodging reservations must be made early. The RMA was founded in the early 1980s by a group of applied mathematicians, applied population biologists, fisheries scientists, and resource economists who hold annual meetings and sponsor special sessions at conferences. The RMA publishes the journal Natural Resource Modeling, which was established on the premise that there is a conceptual and methodological core that is common to model building throughout disciplines that include such fields as forestry, fisheries, economics and ecology. This core draws upon the analytical and methodological apparatus of mathematics, statistics, and computer modeling. Areas of special interest in 2007 include natural resource modeling of forests and oceans and public policy issues in the 21st century. Keynote speakers include Marc Mangel (UC Santa Cruz), Greg Amacher (Virginia Tech), and Alan Ek (Univ. Minnesota). The conference will feature a student poster competition, an ocean excursion, a concert, and a special presentation on global warming. We especially encourage graduate students to attend! Some local funding support is available for graduate students, courtesy of the Sea Grant at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Please visit the website for additional information and to register. For more information, contact Dr. Catherine A. Roberts, Conference Chair at rma2007(a)holycross.edu <mailto:rma2007@holycross.edu>. ---------HERE IS ANOTHER CONFERENCE YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN, AS WELL --------- Interdisciplinary Environmental Association 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT JUNE 30-JULY 3, 2007 PORTLAND, MAINE http://www.ieaonline.org <http://www.ieaonline.org/> The IEA, committed to an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues, is now accepting submissions of papers and posters for the 2007 conference. We welcome research that crosses the boundaries of traditional disciplines to frame environmental problems, propose working models or initiate field or community projects. Areas of special interest in 2007 include environmental issues in New England and the Maritime provinces, political decision-making in environmental policy, coastal management issues, health and urban environmental challenges, economic, legal and business strategies with the environment, and sustainability. SPECIAL TOPIC: Accreditation and Environmental Programs. For more information, contact Dr. Kimberly Reiter, Conference Chair at kreiter(a)stetson.edu <mailto:kreiter@stetson.edu>

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Strandings Internship at Mote Marine Laboratory
by Victoria Socha 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION PROGRAM: Stranding Investigations Mote's college internship program is designed to inspire students with a life-long appreciation and commitment to the conservation and sustainability of our oceans through a unique opportunity to explore the marine world and its inhabitants hands-on under the mentorship of recognized scientific research leaders in their respective fields of study. Mote Marine Laboratory's Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) is seeking applicants for Summer and Fall internships. SIP provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and dead marine mammals and sea turtles in west central Florida. In addition, the program aims to increase our understanding of the biology, ecology and pathology of marine animals, investigate natural and human-related mortality, monitor long-term mortality trends, and provide data to managers for effective conservation of marine species. The intern will be directly involved in the 24-hour response, recovery, and transport of live and dead stranded marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and manatees) and sea turtles from Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties. These internships are unpaid. INTERN DUTIES: Share responsibility for responding to a 24-hour stranding notification pager and coordinating response based on the species, number, size, and condition of the animal(s). Direct involvement in marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and recovery is required. Involvement in the examination, data collection, necropsy, tissue sampling, processing and distribution, and disposal of marine mammal and sea turtle carcasses. Data entry, database management, supplies inventory and biological sample archive management. Equipment maintenance, errands, and other duties as requested. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, swim, walk long distances, work in hot field conditions, tolerate strong odors, and work with the public and media. The ability to work independently and follow instructions The ability to operate personal watercraft and ATVs, or the willingness to learn. Valid Florida Class E driver's license or equivalent. DESIRED SKILLS: Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS), strong verbal and written communication skills, and high attention to detail. DESIRED EDUCATION: Coursework in biology, zoology, and animal behavior is beneficial. Students working toward a Bachelor's Degree or recent graduates are preferred. OTHER: MUST be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. This position can require long days, including late night and early morning hours. Please understand that the level of stranding activity is not only physically demanding, but also extremely unpredictable. As a result, there are no guarantees about the number of animals or species we will encounter. In addition, much of the work related to SIP can be classified as "non-glamorous". In many cases, field examination, dissection, tissue collection, and disposal of large decaying carcasses is involved. Interns should be prepared for direct involvement with large, putrid carcasses. Interns may be able to participate in other marine mammal and/or sea turtle program activities, as needed, and as time allows. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Interns should wear casual and comfortable clothing, and be prepared for all types of weather. Clothing should be suitable for public presentation, but casual enough to withstand getting wet and dirty. Occasionally, a swimsuit or wetsuit is required for stranding response. SUPERVISION: The intern will be trained by Stranding Investigations Program staff. Once the intern has gained adequate knowledge about the strandings program, biology of the animals, and the tasks involved in our stranding response, they will be assigned independent projects, some of which they will help initiate. The supervisor/s will monitor the projects and remain accessible to the intern for questions and advice. HOURS/SALARY: This position requires a commitment of 3 months, 40 hours per week, on a voluntary basis - interns will not be paid, nor will housing or transportation be provided (however Mote can assist interns in finding housing). There is some flexibility on the start dates, with the earliest start date on May 1 and latest on September 1. SCHOLARSHIPS: Mote provides the opportunity for some interns to receive a scholarship to help pay for living expenses during the internship. Please visit our website at www.mote.org for more information. TO APPLY: Please visit www.mote.org for internship applications and information. When submitting your application, please indicate your interest in the Stranding Investigations Program on the form. The deadline for Summer applications is March 31, 2007. QUESTIONS: Any general questions regarding internships at Mote should be directed to Andrea Davis at adavis(a)mote.org or (941) 388-4441 ext. 438. Any questions directly related to the Stranding Investigations Program Internships, please contact Vikki Socha at vsocha(a)mote.org or (941) 388-4441 ext. 239. Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to excellence in marine science and education. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victoria L. Socha Staff Biologist Stranding Investigations Program Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4441 ext. 239 941-388-4317 fax vsocha(a)mote.org

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PhD Studentship Opportunity: Grey Seal Behaviour, Durham University, UK
by s.d.twiss＠durham.ac.uk 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

Announcing a PhD Studentship Opportunity in Grey Seal Behaviour at Durham University, UK: The Institute of Ecosystem Science at the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Durham University, is seeking candidates for a PhD studentship. One potential project is described below: STUDENTSHIP TITLE: Interactions between fine scale habitat, reproductive success and social behaviour in breeding grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). SUPERVISORS: Dr. Sean Twiss (Durham University), Dr. Patrick Pomeroy (SMRU, University of St. Andrews), Professor A. R. Hoelzel (Durham University). CASE PARTNERS: The National Trust. STUDENTSHIP SUMMARY: Fine scale habitat features are important determinants of individual behaviour and reproductive success in breeding grey seals. This project will examine in detail the relative importance of habitat structure and female social status for the behaviour and success of individually identified female grey seals at the Farne islands (UK). The work will require; detailed and prolonged field based behavioural observations, compilation and maintenance of a photo-ID database, habitat mapping, spatial data manipulation and analyses within a GIS, statistical analyses (including quantifying social associations and habitat preferences), and the ability to organise and conduct fieldwork in remote, isolated locations. STUDENTSHIP LOCATION: The student will be based at Durham University (see www.durham.ac.uk) but will spend three field-seasons (approximately 4-6weeks each) on the Farne islands off the Northumberland coast. ALLOCATION OF STUDENTSHIP AND FUNDING: Only one applicant will be appointed. The successful applicant will choose from one of 5 potential studentship titles on offer within the Institute of Ecosystem Science. Whichever project is selected will be funded by NERC (see: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/using/schemes/case.asp) Should the successful applicant select this project, then NERC funding will be supplemented by an additional annual payment from The National Trust (CASE partner) to the student of £1000. Funding is generally restricted to UK residents. The FULL eligibility requirements are listed in the NERC Studentship Handbook, section B: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/application/studentships/studentbook2006.pdf APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should be made using the Durham on-line application form (http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/) entering the studentship title under 'research interests'. FOR FURTHER DETAILS of the project, including candidate requirements, visit: http://www.dur.ac.uk/biological.sciences/postgrad/current_phd/ and for informal enquiries please contact Dr Sean Twiss (s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk) --------------------------------- Dr. Sean Twiss, Lecturer in Behavioural Ecology, Zoology Degree Route Coordinator, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, South Road, The University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK. E-mail: s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk Web-site: http://www.dur.ac.uk/s.d.twiss/ Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1350 (office) Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1247 (lab) Fax: +44 (0)191 334 1201 _________________________________

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Volunteers required for a humpback whale survey in Australia
by Michael Noad 05 Mar '07

05 Mar '07

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A HUMPBACK WHALE SURVEY IN AUSTRALIA The Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Lab at the University of Queensland is seeking applications from volunteers for a 6 week survey of humpback whales from June 17 to July 29 this year. The survey will be conducted at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Is, near Brisbane. It will continue the series of surveys of the east Australian migratory population of humpbacks that commenced in the early 1980s and which is one of the longest and most consistent whale surveys in the world. This year the survey will continue the land-based count of passing whales during their northward migration to estimate, using data from previous surveys, relative abundance. During the peak of the migration there will be approximately 40 - 60 groups of whales passing the headland daily. Individual volunteers will spend approximately five hours daily (in two shifts) counting and observing passing whales from the headland and will get at least one day per week off. In addition to this, we will also be conducting some aerial surveys to test some of the assumptions that underpin the land-based surveys. Participation in the aerial surveys is possible for keen volunteers but is not guaranteed and will depend on factors such as demonstrated ability in the field and previous experience with aerial surveys. Volunteers will be expected to work and live as part of a team of 12 people with shared cooking and cleaning duties. Volunteers must organise and pay for their own way to the study site (close to Brisbane international airport) but food and accommodation (beach houses) are provided once there. As meals are communal, fussy eaters are discouraged from applying (normal vegetarians are fine). Volunteers will need to be available for the entire 6 week period. This project will suit recently graduated science students keen to gain experience in cetacean survey techniques and applicants with previous survey experience, particularly aerial survey experience, will be preferred. Applicants with a strong mathematical or modelling background with an interest in distance sampling techniques will also be preferred. Applicants should reply with an email to Michael Noad outlining why they would be suitable for this survey, why they would like to participate, and any other relevant details. The email should include an attached CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees, and should be cc-ed to Rebecca Dunlop (r.dunlop(a)uq.edu.au) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Noad BVSc PhD Lecturer Veterinary Anatomy Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory School of Veterinary Science University of Queensland St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia Ph. +61 7 3365-2088 Mob. +61 416-270567 Fax. +61 7 3365-1255 Email mnoad(a)uq.edu.au <mailto:mnoad@uq.edu.au> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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