May 2007 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Right whale aerial survey research assistant position
by Nathalie Jaquet 23 May '07

23 May '07

RIGHT WHALE AERIAL SURVEY RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown, MA, is seeking a right whale aerial survey research assistant for the 2008 winter/spring season (January 2 to May 15, 2008). Responsibilities will include: participation in aerial surveys of Cape Cod Bay and adjacent waters, data entry, photo analysis and matching. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: prior experience as a marine mammal aerial survey observer, experience in matching (right whales or other species of cetaceans), at least a B.S. with courses in biology (MSc preferred), and the ability to function in a team environment. This is a full-time seasonal position with no benefits. Housing will be provided at no cost. General information about the right whale research program at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is available at: http://www.coastalstudies.org/what-we-do/right-whales/aerialsur.htm Submit cover letter and resume (or enquiries) to: jaquetn(a)coastalstudies.org, =================== Nathalie Jaquet, PhD Senior Scientist Director Right Whale Survey program Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown, MA, 02657 Phone Office: 508 - 487 3623 ext 111 FAX: 508 - 487 4695 Email: jaquetn(a)coastalstudies.org

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Smithsonian Institution beaked whale identification website
by Allen, Dee 23 May '07

23 May '07

Dear colleagues, The Smithsonian Institution's Marine Mammal Program is pleased to announce the availability of a new website designed specifically for aiding in the identification of beaked whale specimens. http://www.nmnh.si.edu/vert/mammals/beaked_whales/pages/main_menu.htm The objective of this website is to serve as a centralized resource for making morphological identifications of beaked whales. These pages include an introduction to the family Ziphiidae, information on beaked whale research, images of skulls and diagnostic characters for each species, links to museum research collections, and some bibliographic references. This project is an on-going collaborative effort with the marine mammal community, and will continue to draw from contributions from collaborators. With this website, we intend to enable more researchers and stranding responders to identify ziphiid species and to become more familiar with morphological variation within this taxonomic group by having access to reference specimens available online. Any comments, suggestions or contributions may be sent directly to Dee Allen (see signature below for contact information). We welcome your input. This project was made possible through the support of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, as well as NOAA Fisheries and the Smithsonian Institution. Dee Allen Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History Marine Mammal Program P.O. Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 tel: 202.633.1247 fax: 202.786.2979 allend(a)si.edu http://www.nmnh.si.edu/vert/mammals/da.html http://www.nmnh.si.edu/vert/mammals/beaked_whales/pages/main_menu.htm

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Marine Mammal Science (1985-2007) vols 9-23 available for sale or as a donation
by Jim Scarff 23 May '07

23 May '07

I am seeking to sell or donate my back issues of Marine Mammal Science. This is a complete set starting with volume 9 in 1985 through the current issue + Special Pub. 4, Dale Rice's "Marine Mammals of the World". I would prefer selling to any individual or organization for best offer + shipping. Alternatively I would consider donating these to a library, academic institution, or nonprofit organization. I would like the recipient to pay shipping, but that is negotiable. I am located in Berkeley, California if someone (in addition to me) wants to avoid shipping. I can be contacted by e-mail (jim(a)sfcelticmusic.com) or phone (510) 644-2631. Jim Scarff

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Tursiops/Stenella divergence
by Vincent Bourret 23 May '07

23 May '07

Dear Marmam readers, We have sequenced some microsatellite markers in the striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) and we are comparing these sequences to their orthologous counterparts in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) from which the microsatellites were originally isolated. To discuss this comparison, we would wish to know about the divergence time between both species. So far, the only indication we have is that the Family Delphinidae likely arose in the mid- to late Miocene (11-12 mya, Barnes 1990), suggesting a divergence time inferior to 12 My between S. coeruleoalba and T. truncatus. Would anyone have a more accurate / updated information (and the corresponding reference)? Thank you very much in advance. Best regards, Vincent. ----- Vincent Bourret, DVM UMR 5174 Evolution et Diversité Biologique Bât 4R3b2 Université Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex, France. --------------------------------- Ne gardez plus qu'une seule adresse mail ! Copiez vos mails vers Yahoo! Mail

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M.E.E.R. field course, autumn 2007
by Fabian Ritter, MEER e.V. 23 May '07

23 May '07

Dear All! The non-profit association M.E.E.R. would like to announce its next field course in behavioural biology in the Canary Islands: "Assisting in field research of the project M.E.E.R. La Gomera" from 30 September - 14 October 2007 The project M.E.E.R. La Gomera is conducting a study on the interactions between cetaceans and whale watching boats since many years. The participants of these 2-weeks practical courses will get an insight into the behavioural research conducted from whale watching boats operating off the island of La Gomera. In this area, 21 cetaceans species could be identified during the last years, representing one of the highest known species diversities in the world. A list of publications that resulted from this project is given below. The course includes a full training program: the theory and practice of behavioural research will be learned and profound background information on whale watching will be given. Research experience that will be gained includes sighting data recording, behavioural sampling, photo identification and others. The course is fully accepted for the study of Biology at the Humboldt-Universitaet Berlin (Germany) and the University of Vienna (Austria). Moreover, the research is embedded in conservation efforts aiming at the preservation and promotion of whale watching as a sustainable use of cetaceans and the establishment of a marine sanctuary in the waters off La Gomera. M.E.E.R. La Gomera was honoured in 2001 with the international environmental award "Tourismus und Umwelt", which is granted since 1987 by the German Association of Travel Agencies and Travel Operators (DRV). As was said during the bestowal, the project "realises new ways of co-operation of research and tourism in an exemplary and innovative way". For further information (including downloads of a detailed brochure and a booking form) please visit http://www.m-e-e-r.de/praktikum.0.html One course is offered during the 2007 autumn field season: 30 september - 14 October 2007. The price is 875.- € including 7 whale watching research excursions, accommodation, full training program, scientific supervision, donation to M.E.E.R. e.V., written working material, certificate of attendance and one year MEER e.V. membership (The journey to and from La Gomera is not included in the price.) Early bookings are accepted until 01 July 2007 at a price of 814.- € For further information, booking, etc., please send an e-mail to newsletter(a)m-e-e-r.de _____________________________________ The non-profit association M.E.E.R. is registred and based in Berlin. The objectives of the association are conservation, research and education in order to protect cetaceans in their natural habitats. Our work aims at increasing the public awareness for the oceans and to present ways how humans can deal with nature in a responsible way. Our co-operation partners are the "Deutsche Umwelthilfe" (Radolfzell/Germany) "Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine" (Munich/Germany), " and the "Club de Mar" (whale watching operator/La Gomera). _____________________________________________ Publications in conjunction with the work of the project M.E.E.R. La Gomera: Ritter, F. (2007): BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES OF ROUGH-TOOTHED DOLPHINS TO A DEAD NEWBORN CALF. Marine Mammal Science, 23(2): 429-433 (April 2007) Ritter, F. & Neumann, K. (2006): The Year of the Whale - Extraorbinary occurrence of Bryde's whales (Balaenoptera edeni) off La Gomera (Canary Islands). Poster presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the ECS in Gdynia, April 2006. Mayr, I. & Ritter, F. (2005): PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION OF ROUGH-TOOTHED DOLPHINS OFF LA GOMERA (CANARY ISLANDS) WITH NEW INSIGHTS INTO SOCIAL ORGANISATION. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the ECS, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Ritter, F. 2003. Interactions of Cetaceans with Whale Watching Boats - Implications for the Management of Whale Watching Tourism. M.E.E.R. e.V., Berlin, Germany, 91 pp. Ritter, F. 2003. Boat-Related behaviours as a tool for the development of species-specific whale watching guidelines. Abstr. 14 Ann. Conf. ECS, Gran Canaria, Spain. Smit, V., Ritter, F. & Neumann, K. 2003. Feasibility study: Land-based observations of cetaceans off La Gomera. Abstr. 14 Ann. Conf. ECS, Gran Canaria, Spain. Ritter, F. 2002. Behavioural Observations of Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) off La Gomera (Canary Islands) with a special Reference to their Interactions with Humans. AQUATIC MAMMALS 28.1, 46-59. Ritter, F. 2001. Twenty-one Cetacean Species off La Gomera (Canary Islands): Possible Reasons for an extraordinary Species Diversity. Poster presented at the 11th Annual Conference of the ECS, 5-7 May 2001, Rome, Italy. Ritter, F. & Brederlau, B. 1999. Abundance, Distribution and Behaviour of Dense Beaked Whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) off La Gomera (Canary Islands) and their Interactions with Humans. AQUATIC MAMMALS, 25.2, 55-61. Ritter, F. & Brederlau, B. 1998. First Report of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) Frequenting the Canary Island Waters. European Research on Cetaceans 12. Proc. 12th Ann. Conf. ECS, Monaco, 20-24th January 1998, 95-98. Ritter, F. & Ladner, U.A. 1996. Whale Watch Research on La Gomera: A new Interdisciplinary Approach. European Research on Cetaceans 9. Proc. 9th Ann. Conf. ECS, Lisbon 1996, 48ff. Ritter, F. 1996. Abundance, Distribution and Behaviour of Cetaceans off La Gomera (Canary Islands) and Their Interaction with Whale Watching-Boats and Swimmers. Diploma Thesis to the University of Bremen, Faculty of Biology. 114pp. -- _________________________ Fabian Ritter MEER e.V. Bundesallee 123 D-12161 Berlin TEL/FAX: (0)30-85 07 87 55 e-mail: info(a)m-e-e-r.de www.m-e-e-r.org _________________________ "The dolphins were having a great relaxed time and had no major answers they wished to know the question to." (after Douglas Adams)

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Live Relay Webcast of the 59th International Whaling Commission Annual Meeting (fwd)
by MARMAM Editors 22 May '07

22 May '07

Forwarded from the ECS list ________________________________ From: European Cetacean Society - general discussion list on behalf of Jan Willem Broekema Sent: Tue 5/22/2007 12:23 PM To: ECS-TALK(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK THE INSTITUTE OF CETACEAN RESEARCH 4-5 TOYOMI-CHO, CHUO-KU, TOKYO 104-0055 JAPAN PHONE: +81-3-3536-6521 FAX: +81-3536-6522 MEDIA RELEASE 14 May 2007 Live Relay Webcast of the 59th International Whaling Commission Annual Meeting The 59th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is being held from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 May 2007 at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska. As in previous years the Institute of Cetacean Research will be broadcasting the IWC Plenary Meeting and press conferences to the world through the internet. The IWC59 Live Relay Webcast is available at www.e-kujira.or.jp/iwc/iwcmeeting.html starting from 28 May 2007. A variety of information on whales and whaling can be obtained also through the "Kujira Portal" website (www.e-kujira.or.jp) The purpose of this broadcast is to promote the correct understanding on the nature and content of the discussions being held at the IWC Annual Meeting. For further information contact: Ms. Tomoko KUBA The Institute of Cetacean Research Tel: +81-3-3536-6521 Fax: +81-3-3536-6522 Visit also: www.icrwhale.org/eng-index.htm www.iwcoffice.org/index.htm -- "This information is forwarded to you for informational purposes. It is not meant to invoke a discussion on any ECS mailing list" ------------------------------------------------------------------- -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, and ensure your message has an appropriate subject heading (ie., not "Message for MARMAM") -Do not submit attached files or HTML/MIME messages. -To subscribe to MARMAM, go to lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam -To contact the MARMAM editors, write to: marmamed(a)uvic.ca -MARMAM Editorial Policy & FAQ: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/marmam.htm

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Fw: Master on Marine Acoustic Sensing and Environment, Barcelona, Spain
by GREMM 22 May '07

22 May '07

----- Original Message ----- From: "MARIA MORELL" <mmorellyb(a)hotmail.com> To: <marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:43 AM Subject: [MARMAM] Master on Marine Acoustic Sensing and Environment,Barcelona, Spain Dear Colleagues, The Technical University of Catalonia (UPC, Barcelona, Spain) is offering, in association with the ENSIETA (École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs, Brest, France), from the next academic course (2007-2008) on, a new Master of Science on Marine Acoustic Sensing and Environment (MAS). You will find all the necessary information on the programme at www.lab.upc.es/mas We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the content of this Master is unique in Europe. It will provide advanced training in applied aspects of marine underwater acoustic technology and remote sensing through lectures, seminars, practical courses, desk studies and research projects. The MAS is of interest to students willing to be involved in engineering development and application of underwater acoustics research, including sonar equipment, oceanography technologies, bioacoustics and underwater communication for scientific, industrial and environmental purposes. It will be also extremely relevant to students with backgrounds in Fisheries, Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology involved in the field use of advanced acoustics underwater technologies. We hope you will find this initiative interesting and that you will encourage your students to register. Whether you would have any question or would need any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting with us at mas(a)lab.upc.edu With kind regards, Michel André Dr. Michel André Laboratori d'Aplicacions Bioacústiques Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) michel.andre(a)upc.edu, http://www.lab.upc.es Centre Tecnològic de Vilanova i la Geltrú Avda. Rambla Exposició, s/n 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú Barcelona, Espanya tel: +34 - 93 896 7227/ 00 fax: +34 - 93 896 7201 _________________________________________________________________ Dale rienda suelta a tu tiempo libre. Mil ideas para exprimir tu ocio con MSN Entretenimiento. http://entretenimiento.msn.es/ _______________________________________________ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM(a)lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam

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Marine Mammal Observer Positions, Gulf of Mexico USA
by Geomotive 22 May '07

22 May '07

Job Title: Marine Mammal Observers Company : GeoMotive Inc. Work Location: Gulf of Mexico Description: Experienced Marine Mammal Observers - June Openings Short term or long term work with rotations of 6 weeks on/6 weeks off. Work starting (11 June, 25th June and 27th June). All travel to vessel arranged and prepaid, travel days paid, meals/lodging paid, full insurance whilst working etc. Attractive day rate. Candidates must have: - US/Canadian residency or a US B1 OCS visa - Mitigation experience on a seismic survey vessel or other offshore mitigation experience (fisheries, conservation) OR Marine Mammal observation experience Offshore (researchers, whale watching guides, etc). - Willingness to be flexible and travel at short notice. - Dedication to Marine Mammal research and conservation. - At least a Bachelors degree in related field: Biology, Oceanology, Zoology, etc. (unless you have 3 years or more field experience). - Offshore medical (we can provide information on how to get one) - Offshore survival and Protected Species Observer training** **If you are able to attend classes on 10/11th June and/or 24rd/25th June, this requirement will be fulfilled. Spaces available, but limited for people not able to join vessel in June. If you meet the requirements above, please send a resume to JuliAnne at mail(a)geomotive.net We will then send you more detailed information and an application form. Deadline for June rotations: 28th May 2007

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Master on Marine Acoustic Sensing and Environment, Barcelona, Spain
by MARIA MORELL 22 May '07

22 May '07

Dear Colleagues, The Technical University of Catalonia (UPC, Barcelona, Spain) is offering, in association with the ENSIETA (École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs, Brest, France), from the next academic course (2007-2008) on, a new Master of Science on Marine Acoustic Sensing and Environment (MAS). You will find all the necessary information on the programme at www.lab.upc.es/mas We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the content of this Master is unique in Europe. It will provide advanced training in applied aspects of marine underwater acoustic technology and remote sensing through lectures, seminars, practical courses, desk studies and research projects. The MAS is of interest to students willing to be involved in engineering development and application of underwater acoustics research, including sonar equipment, oceanography technologies, bioacoustics and underwater communication for scientific, industrial and environmental purposes. It will be also extremely relevant to students with backgrounds in Fisheries, Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology involved in the field use of advanced acoustics underwater technologies. We hope you will find this initiative interesting and that you will encourage your students to register. Whether you would have any question or would need any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting with us at mas(a)lab.upc.edu With kind regards, Michel André Dr. Michel André Laboratori d'Aplicacions Bioacústiques Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) michel.andre(a)upc.edu, http://www.lab.upc.es Centre Tecnològic de Vilanova i la Geltrú Avda. Rambla Exposició, s/n 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú Barcelona, Espanya tel: +34 - 93 896 7227/ 00 fax: +34 - 93 896 7201 _________________________________________________________________ Dale rienda suelta a tu tiempo libre. Mil ideas para exprimir tu ocio con MSN Entretenimiento. http://entretenimiento.msn.es/

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Sea Vet II - spots still available for June 10-16, 2007
by Iske Larkin 22 May '07

22 May '07

Sea Vet II is being developed as a truly advanced short course in aquatic health at the University of Florida. Emphasis will be on advanced medical management of marine mammals, sea turtles, and crocodilians, with special consideration of species native to Florida. Sea Vet II, June 10-16, 2007, University of Florida The course in intended for veterinarians, veterinary students, graduate students and professionals with significant responsibility for the care of captive aquatic animals. Acceptance into to he course is limited and will be based on demonstrated experience and need for professional development in this area. Applicants should be able to document at least one year of experience working with these species, or sufficient classroom training (ie. Sea vet I, Aquavet, Marvet etc.) to be prepared for the advanced nature of the curriculum. Due to the short period of time before the first offering of this course is scheduled to begin, applications will be evaluated as they come in and students will be notified of their acceptance status within a day or two. Once the course if full no further applications will be accepted. The course will be offered again in 2009. For more information and registration go online to: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet2 Iske L. Vandevelde Larkin, Ph.D. Assistant Scientist Education Coordinator Aquatic Animal Health Program Large Animal Clinical Sciences & Dept. of Zoology University of Florida 2015 SW 16th Ave. CVM - PO Box 100136 Gainesville, Fl 32610 (Ship to zip - 32608) USA Phone (352) 392-2212 ext 5168 Cell (352) 494-1742 Fax (352) 846-1171 e-mail: Larkini(a)vetmed.ufl.edu

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