May 2007 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Humpback whale photo-ID matching position available
by Erin Falcone 07 May '07

07 May '07

Cascadia Research is a non-profit organization based in Olympia, WA, USA. We are the central matching office for the SPLASH humpback whale study, in which five field seasons of photo-ID data were collected from breeding and feeding areas across the North Pacific, 2004-2006. We are seeking a skilled humpback whale matcher to assist in the compilation of photos in the SPLASH collection. Qualified applicants should have at least one year of experience matching humpback whale fluke photos, ideally using large (>1,000 individuals) printed catalogs. Additionally, they should have solid data entry skills, and a familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar is helpful. Matchers must be able to match both accurately and efficiently for most of an 8-hour work day, while working in a small, open office environment alongside other matchers (which can be distracting). Comparison of SPLASH collections involves a somewhat complex system of accounting and peripheral data is collected with each fluke compared, so good organizational skills are imperative. A match test may be administered to candidates prior to hire. The position is open starting June 1, 2007. Employment will be full-time (~40 hours per week) through late-January 2008, at our office in Olympia, WA. Pay is $15 per hour. For more information, please contact Erin Falcone (efalcone(a)cascadiaresearch.org <blocked::mailto:efalcone@cascadiaresearch.org> ). Serious applicants should attach a resume and include references with contact information for previous matching experience. Erin Andrea Falcone Cascadia Research 218 1/2 West 4th Ave. Olympia, WA 98501 360-943-7325 (Office) 360-943-7026 (Fax) 360-789-6474 (Cell) www.cascadiaresearch.org

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Dolphin Research Internships - deadline approaching
by Emily Guarino 07 May '07

07 May '07

> Dolphin Research Internships > > Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for > Research Interns for the Fall term. DRC is a not-for-profit education and > research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and > California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the > Florida Keys. > > Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as > an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal > facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research > projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research > methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing > marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with > research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. In > addition, educational opportunities are available such as informal journal > article reviews and the development of personal learning objectives. > > Specific job duties include: > * Collecting observational behavioral data > * Preparing stimuli for experimental research sessions > * Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for experimental > research sessions > * Operating video equipment > * Entering data into the computer for analysis > * General support of the facility through participation in the > volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with > public programs, guest interactions, etc.) > > Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For > information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit our > website, at www.dolphins.org <http://www.dolphins.org > . > > Publications: > Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. > (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose > dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. > > Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. > The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their > own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or > matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful > candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and > flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required. > > The deadline to apply is *June 1st*. Further information and application > materials can be found on our website at www.dolphins.org > <http://www.dolphins.org > . > > -------------------------------- > Emily Guarino Administrative Director of Research > emily(a)dolphins.org > Dolphin Research Center > 58901 Overseas Hwy. > Grassy Key, FL 33050 > www.dolphins.org >

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Marine Mammal History Workshop II
by cristinabrito＠clix.pt 07 May '07

07 May '07

Following the past ECS conference in San Sebastian a group will me meeting again in Lisbon for the second part of the Marine Mammal History Workshop. This is an one day event, on the next 8 of June, and the venue will be in Parque das Nações, Lisboa, Portugal. Confirmed speakers are Nicholas Redman, Klaus Barthelmess, Cristina Brito, Kees Hazevoelt. We still have availabilty for a couple of speakers interested in presenting their research and the room still has lots of free places for participants. For more information please contact Cristina Brito: escolademar(a)gmail.com. Registration: 20 ; on place registration 25 ; registrations limited to the room capacity and opened until 30 of May. ------------- Clix ADSL até 24 Mb: a partir de 29,90/mês A Internet mais rápida do mercado, agora com chamadas grátis e downloads ilimitados! Saiba mais em http://acesso.clix.pt/

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Summer Dolphin Research Camps in Slovenia
by Tilen Genov 07 May '07

07 May '07

Summer Dolphin Research Camps in Slovenia (apologies for cross-posting) Morigenos – marine mammal research and conservation society is organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps in July, August and September 2007, where you can assist in the research programme of the Slovenian Dolphin Project. Morigenos is a non-profit non-governmental organization from Slovenia, dedicated to cetacean research and conservation and to the preservation of the marine environment. More information on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org . Slovenian Dolphin Project is a long-term study on the biology, ecology and conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Slovenian waters and neighbouring areas in the north Adriatic Sea, carried out since 2002 by Morigenos. The main objectives of the project are: - to acquire basic information on the biology and ecology of bottlenose dolphins in the area; - to identify main negative factors affecting bottlenose dolphins in the area; - to inform and educate the public and to raise public awareness; - to recommend appropriate measures for dolphin conservation to managers; - to preserve marine habitats and biodiversity; - to promote a precautious exploitation of the sea; - to promote sustainable development; - to effectively protect cetaceans and their environment. Summer Dolphin Research Camps offer people to join Morigenos team for 8 days and participate in its research activities. The camps include fieldwork (boat- and land-based), lectures, visits of natural monuments, etc. Anyone above the age of 16 can participate, regardless of nationality or field of expertise. No previous experience is required. Apart from research activities, the participants share everyday duties and chores with the team members. These duties are cooking, washing up and general maintainance of the research centre. Out in the field, the participants help searching for dolphins, collecting data and possibly in data sorting and analysis. Detailed information on Summer Dolphin Research Camps can be found at www.morigenos.org -> "Research camps". Food, accommodation and fee Participants will be accommodated in Morigenos' research centre (sleeping, cooking and working facility). They must arrange their own travel to and from Morigenos base. The participation fee is 230 EUR. Applications There is no selection. Applications are treated on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Please send an e-mail to morigenos(a)morigenos.org for registration, preferred dates and possible questions. Detailed information can also be found at www.morigenos.org -> "Research camps". ********************************************* Tilen Genov Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society Jarska cesta 36/a 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia morigenos(a)morigenos.org www.morigenos.org

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New publications week 14
by Jan Herrmann 07 May '07

07 May '07

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 14 / 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 Anonymous (2007): Brief Reviews: MARINE MAMMALS: EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. Second edition. Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, and Kit M. Kovacs. 2006. Burlington, MA, and San Diego: Academic Press. x + 547 p, illustrated, hard cover. ISBN 0-12-088552-2. £43.99; $US69.95; EUR 63.95. Polar Record 43(): 191-191. Borrell, A. and A. Aguilar (2007): Organochlorine concentrations declined during 1987-2002 in western Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins, a coastal top predator. Chemosphere 66(2): 347-352. Fossi, M.C., S. Casini, and L. Marsili (2007): Potential toxicological hazard due to endocrine-disrupting chemicals on mediterranean top predators: State of art, gender differences and methodological tools. Environmental Research 104(1): 174-182. Krützen, M., C. van Schaik, and A. Whiten (2007): Letters: The animal cultures debate: response to Laland and Janik. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 22(1): 6. Laland, K.N. and V.M. Janik (2007): Letters Response: Response to Krützen et al.: Further problems with the 'method of exclusion'. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 22(1): 7. Teuten, E.L. and C.M. Reddy (2007): Halogenated organic compounds in archived whale oil: a pre-industrial record. Environmental Pollution 145(3): 668-671. Wenzel, G.W. (2007): Book Review: MARINE MAMMALS AND NORTHERN CULTURES. Arne Kalland and Frank Sejersen. 2005. Edmonton: Canadian Circumpolar Institute Press. v +349 p, illustrated, soft cover. ISBN 1-896445-26-8. Polar Record 43(2): 190-191. PINNIPEDIA Castinel, A. et al. (2007): Characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) pups during and after the epidemics on Enderby Island, Auckland Islands. Veterinary Microbiology 122(1-2): 178-184. Labrada-Martagon, V., D. Aurioles-Gamboa, and M.I. Castro-Gonzalez (2007): Relation of Dental Wear to the Concentrations of Essential Minerals in Teeth of the California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus californianus. Biological Trace Element Research 115(2): 107-126. Maravilla-Chavez, M.O. et al. (2006): Reduction of the impact produced by sea lions on the fisheries in Mexico. J. Environ. Biol. 27(4): 629-631. Reid, S.M. et al. (2007): Development of a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay for detection of marine caliciviruses (genus Vesivirus). Journal of Virological Methods 140(1-2): 166-173. Twiss, S.D. et al. (2007): The impact of climatic variation on the opportunity for sexual selection. Biology Letters 3(1): 12-15. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Derocher, A.E. and I.R. Stone (2007): An incident of polar bear infanticide and cannibalism on Phippsøya, Svalbard. Polar Record 43(2): 171-173. Sonne, C. et al. (2007): Are liver and renal lesions in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus) associated with high mercury levels? Environmental Health 6(1): 11. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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New paper about Bottlenose Dolphins and fish farms
by Bruno Diaz 05 May '07

05 May '07

Dear All, The following paper is now available. PDF reprints are available upon request (contact email: B_D_R_I(a)yahoo.com) THE IMPACT OF A FISH FARM ON A BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN POPULATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. Bruno Díaz López, Luca Marini & Federico Polo. Thalassas, An international Journal of marine sciences. Vol 21 (2), 2005. ABSTRACT The increasing presence of aquaculture in coastal waters calls for a better understanding of its environmental effects. Despite a number of studies focusing on the impact of aquaculture on marine mammals, the interaction between common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with fish farms has been the subject of few investigations. In this paper we report the results of our research on the interaction between bottlenose dolphins with a fish farm on the Sardinian coast (Italy) from 1991 to 2004. We divided the study area latitudinally into two sections: southern (Gulf of Olbia) and northern (Gulf of Congianus). In the southern section in November 1995 the plant of a small fish farm was completely increased and transformed. Data were pooled into two periods (1991 to 1994 and 1999 to 2004). All years but 2003 were sampled. During the first and second research periods the same land-based searches were conducted under fair to excellent weather conditions. A total of 255 sightings were carried out in over 1320 hours of research of dolphins: in the first period 52 sightings were recorded in 517 hours of research, in the second period 203 sightings were realized in 803 hours of research. The presence of bottlenose dolphins changed dramatically between the two research periods. Observations of dolphins indicate that they are mainly present in the southern area during the second period. The preference for the southern section seemed to be consistent after the transformation of the fish farm, since 1995. Keywords: bottlenose dolphins, aquaculture, fish farm, marine mammals, Sardinian coast Best regards, Bruno Díaz López Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute www.geocities.com/B_D_R_I B_D_R_I(a)yahoo.com V.Diaz 4 Golfo Aranci (SS) Italy tel: 00 39 346 0815414 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. --------------------------------- Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on Yahoo! FareChase

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Request for Cetacean Flipper Images
by Frank Fish 04 May '07

04 May '07

Please post the following message on Marmam: Needed Images of Whale and Dolphin Flippers- I am examining the hydrodynamic morphology of dolphin and whale flippers. Specifically I need photographs of flippers in which the full planar surface (dorsal or ventral sides) is facing the camera and the whole flipper is shown from the insertion of the flipper with the body to the flipper tip. The photograph needs a scale of known length in the image. It is required that measurements of body length be provided and also if possible a measurement of body mass. Please send images with your name and contact information by email (ffish(a)wcupa.edu) Slides and photographs can also be sent to: Dr. Frank Fish, Dept. of Biology, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383; phone- 610-436-2460. Frank E. Fish, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Department of Biology Liquid Life Laboratory 750 S. Church St. West Chester University West Chester, PA 19383-2112 USA phone: 610-436-2460 fax: 610-436-2183 email: ffish(a)wcupa.edu Home page: http://darwin.wcupa.edu/~biology/fish ><))))0> ><))))0> ><))))0> ><))))0> ><))))0> ><))))0> ><)))) 0> ><))))0> ><))))0>

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Re: [MARMAM] re-posting Right Whale Post Doc opportunity with WWF-Canada
by Tonya Wimmer 04 May '07

04 May '07

Could you please post the following message regarding a right whale Post Doc opportunity with WWF-Canada on marmam. If anyone has any questions about this opportunity, they can contact me at TWimmer(a)wwfcanada.org Thank you, Tonya Wimmer ________________________________ Species Conservation Manager WWF-Canada, Atlantic Region Office Halifax, Nova Scotia 902-482-1105 ext. 32 TWimmer(a)wwfcanada.org ________________________________ Right Whale Conservation Opportunity for Post-Doctoral Researcher WWF-Canada, in collaboration with oceanographic and statistics researchers at Dalhousie University, is seeking a highly qualified Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) to participate in a 2.5 year quantitative North Atlantic right whale conservation initiative based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are seeking a PDF to lead advanced research in quantitative spatial and temporal oceanographic habitat determination and analyses related to right whale migration and habitat occupancy in relation to vessel strike and fishing-gear entanglement issues. The successful applicant would work in collaboration with Drs C.T. Taggart (Dalhousie, Oceanography) and R. Rangeley (WWF-Canada) and their colleagues. Qualifications: 1) a strong PhD in statistics, quantitative biological oceanography and/or quantitative marine ecology; 2) a credible publication record relative to peer-group; 3) a demonstrated expertise in spatial statistics and analyses and spatial/temporal modelling. Experience with Bayesian statistics and use of large and small, complex and discordant data will be considered a discriminating asset, as would be computational skills involving e.g. MATLAB, R, S-Plus, WinBUGS, secondarily GIS, and their analogues. The position is to be filled immediately. Anticipated duration is 30 months and the competition will be open until a successful applicant is secured. Annual salary is $45,000 and applicants must be eligible for an Industrial NSERC Post-Doc (Canadian or Landed Immigrant status required). Applicants should immediately forward by email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), copies of graduate and undergraduatetranscripts, reprints, names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees to: Ms. Maya Ahmad Dr. C.T. Taggart Program Administrator Department of Oceanography WWF-Canada Dalhousie University 5251 Duke St. 1355 Oxford Street Suite 1202 Halifax, NS Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4J1 B3J 1P3 Email: mahmad(a)wwfcanada.org Email : chris.taggart(a)dal.ca Tel: 902 482 1105 Tel : 902 494 7144

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Course on marine animal medicine and rehabilitation
by Mari Luz Parga 04 May '07

04 May '07

Hello everyone! Just to let you all know that the 9th edition of the annual course Medicine and Conservation of Marine Animals: Turtles, mammals and birds is already advertised on our web-site, and will take place from 16-25 July 2007: <http://www.cram.org/index.php?page=doc_fix&id2=63&taxn=128> http://www.cram.org/index.php?page=doc_fix&id2=63&taxn=128 . This course is organised by the Foundation for the Conservation and Rehabilitation of Marine Animals - CRAM, based in Barcelona (Spain). It is intended for professionals and final year students on the areas of veterinary medicine, biology and marine sciences, and focuses on all the aspects of keeping and treating injured marine animals for rehabilitation. The course is held in Spanish, and people attending the course will be expected to understand Spanish without problems. Best regards, Maria ========= Hola a todos! Solo comentaros que ya se esta organizando la novena edicion del curso Clinica y Conservacion de Animales Marinos: Tortugas, mamiferos y aves. Tendra lugar del 16 al 25 de julio. Toda la información la teneis en nuestra pagina web: http://www.cram.org/index.php?page=doc_fix <http://www.cram.org/index.php?page=doc_fix&id2=63&taxn=128> &id2=63&taxn=128 . Este curso esta organizado por la Fundacion para la Conservación y el Rescate de Animales Marinos CRAM, en Barcelona, España. Esta dirigido a profesionales y estudiantes de ultimo curso de las areas de veterinaria, biología y ciencias marinas. Se centra en todos los aspectos del mantenimiento y tratamiento de la recuperacion de animales marinos heridos o enfermos. El curso se imparte en español solo. Atentamente, MariLuz Maria Parga BVM MSc Head Veterinarian Rescue Centre for Marine Animals - CRAM Foundation Premia de Mar 08330, Barcelona, Spain Tel: +34 93 752 45 81 Fax: +34 93 752 57 10 www.cram.org

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Re: [MARMAM] SOCPROG workshop
by Tonya Wimmer 03 May '07

03 May '07

Hi everyone, SOCPROG is a series of MATLAB programs written by Hal Whitehead for analyzing data on the social structure, population structure and movements of identified individuals, usually using data from photo-identifications. However, analyzing social structure and using SOCPROG are not straightforward. The SOCPROG workshop plans to provide guidance in these matters, using onscreen real-time analyses of real data. Participants do not need to have experience in using SOCPROG (although this will help). For those who weren't able to attend the SOCPROG workshop in San Diego or if you did and would like a refresher, another SOCPROG workshop will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Wednesday August 15, 2007 at Dalhousie University. The cost is $60.00 Canadian and is being held as part of the 2007 International Ethological Conference which runs from 15 - 23 August 2007. You can attend the SOCPROG workshop even if you don't plan to attend the conference. To register, simply follow the instructions on the SOCPROG workshop website: http://iec2007.psychology.dal.ca/iec2007/Workshop.html If you have any difficulties or require more information, please contact Tonya Wimmer (twimmer(a)dal.ca) Cheers, Tonya "From space, the planet is blue. From space, the planet is the territory, not of humans, but of the whale" - Heathcote Williams ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tonya Wimmer, MSc. World Wildlife Fund Canada, Halifax Species Conservation Manager 482-1105 ext. 32 & NS Marine Animal Response Society 1-866-567-6277 & Dalhousie University, Halifax http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/tw/tonya.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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