July 2007 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

message volunteering opportunity
by Edita 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

Volunteering - Utila Centre for Marine Ecology Utila Centre for Marine Ecology (UCME) is a Honduran registered non-governmental organization that bridges the gap between applied scientific research and community based conservation. Partnering with national and international Universities and regional Institutions, UCME conducts and supports progressive research to further our understanding of marine and island ecosystems and the biodiversity they support. Volunteers are invited to assist UCME scientists with the running of the cetacean research based in Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras. The volunteers will help with boat based cetacean surveys and photo-id studies, database entries, awareness raising and education initiatives. For more information on UCME research and the volunteer programmes, please visit our website www.utilaecology.org <http://www.utilaecology.org/> or contact us at cetaceans(a)utilaecology.org Edita Magileviciute Cetacean Research Coordinator Utila Centre for Marine Ecology Bay Islands, Honduras C.A. www.utilaecology.org Tel: +504 425 3026 Cel: +504 98256527 Email: edita(a)utilaecology.org

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Special Symposium: Comparative Ecological Research (SMM '07 Conference, Cape Town)
by Leszek Karczmarski 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Special Symposium announcement: Comparative Ecological Research (SMM '07 Conference, Cape Town) Researchers working with various mammalian taxa are often focused on particular species, sometime a group of closely related species, too often to the exclusion of understanding or benefiting from work done by other mammalogists. With a vast body of knowledge of various mammalian species accumulated over past decades, the time is now ripe to promote a broader comparative approach, within and between taxa. This Special Session will draw together experts and students that represent a broad spectrum of research in mammalian ecology, behavior, and conservation; both marine and terrestrial; it will comprise both invited plenary talks and submitted paper presentations. As much as possible, talks will be assembled thematically to indicate the similarity of issues and compatibility of concepts, and to exemplify the benefits of a broader comparative outlook when dealing with any specific scientific question. Date: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 8:30 through 17:00 Venue: Lecture Theatre at Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street. Costs (including tea/coffee break): a) Residents of high-income countries: US$ 25 (or R 180) per person b) Students from high-income countries: US$ 20 (or R 140) per person c) Residents of countries not defined as high-income: US$ 10 (or R 70) per person We classify a country as High Income according to the definitions of the World Bank Web-link: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421… All interested in attending this Special Session must RSVP by 31 August 2007, so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Please RSVP to the following e-mail addresses: karczmal(a)tamug.edu leszek(a)hawaii.edu with a CC to: sciprog(a)marinemammalogy.org Make sure you copy your e-mail to all addresses listed above. Indicate subject: Special Session: Comparative Ecology The registration fee will be collected at the door on the day of the workshop. Call for abstracts: All interested in giving a spoken paper presentation, please e-mail your abstract for consideration to the following address: karczmal(a)tamug.edu leszek(a)hawaii.edu with a CC to: sciprog(a)marinemammalogy.org Make sure you copy your submission to all addresses listed above. Indicate subject: ABSTRACT - Special Session: Comparative Ecology Abstracts should be submitted as Word.doc attachments, roughly 300 words or less; font: Arial; size 12 points. Make sure to include the e-mail address and full contact details of the corresponding author, and affiliations details of all co-authors. Deadline for abstract submission is 6 August, noon South African time. Decision on acceptance will be sent out on 8 August. It is understood that all submitted abstracts are drafts only, and they can still be edited at a later stage. The final versions of all accepted abstracts will need to be received by 15 October. All presentations will need to be done in PowerPoint. Specific audio-visual presentation requirements should be included both in the body of the email and as a statement underneath the abstract. Organizer and Symposium Chair: Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria c/o S.A. Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa Tel: +27.(0)21.481.3860 Fax: +27.(0)21.481.3993 E-mail: leszek(a)iziko.org.za and Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 5007 Avenue U, MMRP, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel: +1.409.740.4718 Fax: +1.409.740.4717 E-mail: karczmal(a)tamug.edu

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Workshop (SMM '07 Conference): marine mammal research and conservation in Africa
by Leszek Karczmarski 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Workshop announcement: Marine Mammal Research and Conservation in Africa (SMM '07 Conference, Cape Town) Over the past decades, there has been a growing interest in African marine mammals; research effort, however, seldom managed to keep up with the level of interest. With few exceptions, the majority of studies conducted in African waters were too short to establish long-term datasets; although valuable, they merely exposed the possibilities rather than explored the full research potential of the region. With the continuous expansion of the human use of coastal and offshore waters, there is a well-recognized need for better knowledge of the species and populations inhabiting the region. At this workshop, we intend to bring together researchers and students working in, and/or interested in marine mammal research in Africa; presentations are invited from across a broad spectrum of topics and species. The overriding theme of this workshop is the synergism between academic research and conservation, and the potential the African region offers in addressing broad questions in m arine mammal science and conservation. Open discussion will include issues in research logistics, communicating science to decision makers, and funding of research and conservation. We hope the workshop will stimulate further studies and promote collaboration between researchers within and outside the region. Format 1-day workshop; will include invited presentations and open discussion. Two types of spoken presentations are invited: a) Standard presentations: 15 minutes b) Speed presentations: 5 minutes There will be time for questions after each talk, and open discussion at the end of each session. If the workshop generates issues that require further attention, this will be addressed in a form of a discussion group organized as needed after the workshop. Date Tuesday, 27 November 2007 8:30 through 16:00 Venue Lecture Theatre at Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street. Costs (including tea/coffee break) a) Residents of high-income countries: US$ 15 (or R 110) per person b) Residents of countries not defined as high-income: US$ 7 (or R 50) per person We classify a country as High Income according to the definitions of the World Bank Web-link: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421… All interested in attending the workshop, irrespective of whether or not they are giving a talk, must RSVP by 15 September 2007, so that we can provide conference conveners with an accurate count of participants. Please RSVP to the following e-mail addresses: karczmal(a)tamug.edu leszek(a)hawaii.edu with a CC to: sciprog(a)marinemammalogy.org Make sure you copy your e-mail to all addresses listed above. Indicate subject: Interest - African Marine Mammal Workshop. The registration fee will be collected at the door on the day of the workshop. Call for abstracts All interested in giving a talk, please e-mail title and a draft abstract to the following address: karczmal(a)tamug.edu leszek(a)hawaii.edu with a CC to: sciprog(a)marinemammalogy.org Make sure you copy your submission to all addresses listed above. Indicate subject: Abstract - African Marine Mammal Workshop. Abstracts should be submitted as Word.doc attachments, roughly 300 words or less; font: Arial; size 12 points. Make sure to include the e-mail address and full contact details of the corresponding author, and affiliations details of all co-authors. Please indicate which type of presentation (‘standard’ or ‘speed’) you prefer. If you are giving a poster presentation at the 17th SMM Conference, you may consider presenting your work with more detail at the workshop. If you are giving a talk at the 17th SMM Conference, you may also consider giving a talk at the workshop as long as it is sufficiently different from your SMM Conference talk. Deadline for abstract submission is 6 August, noon South African time. Decision on acceptance will be sent out on 8 August. Please note that if you are not able to provide an abstract by the date indicated above, you can indicate your interest in presenting at the workshop by providing a tentative title and a brief (3-4 sentences) description of a research topic, along with e-mail address and full contact details. This should be e-mailed to the addresses listed above. It is understood that all submitted abstracts are drafts only, and they can still be edited at a later stage. The final versions of all accepted abstracts will need to be received by 15 October. Ideally all presentations should be in PowerPoint. Specific audio-visual presentation requirements should be included both in the body of the email and as a statement underneath the abstract. Potential travel support There might be a limited travel support available for African delegates; if you would like to be considered, please submit along with your abstract a request (maximum 1-page long) describing your research, professional goals, and financial status. Workshop Chairs Leszek Karczmarski Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, South Africa and Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, USA Almeida T. Guissamulo Museu de História Natural, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique Organizer Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria c/o S.A. Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa Tel: +27.(0)21.481.3860 Fax: +27.(0)21.481.3993 E-mail: leszek(a)iziko.org.za and Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 5007 Avenue U, MMRP, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel: +1.409.740.4718 Fax: +1.409.740.4717 E-mail: karczmal(a)tamug.edu

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Research Assitants for Mediterranean bottlenose dolphin research
by Bruno Diaz 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Hi everyone, on behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI (www.thebdri.com) I am pleased to announce that we are seeking four skilled research assistants for our research projects in Sardinia, Italy. Using study techniques that neither harm nor seriously disturb the animals, BDRI's researchers are engaged in the conduction of a long term study about the ecology and behaviour of a Mediterranean bottlenose dolphin population (Tursiops truncatus) along the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, as well as collecting detailed information about their environment. Long-term monitoring of a population is not viewed as exciting science, but is absolutely essential in order to estimate population trends and understand their causative factors. Pressures of commercialism and larger scale tourism activities are now increasing along the north eastern coast of Sardinia (Emerald Coast-Italy). The feeding opportunities for dolphins that are created by human activities have become part of their culture, part of their habitat requirements, although studied dolphins are capable of foraging on other food sources. The effects of fisheries management could influence in bottlenose dolphins behaviour and social structure, and dolphins responses to these closures should be investigated. Sardinia Island is a marine biologist's paradise and the dolphin behaviour you will witness is unsurpassed. You will work in teams on two boats, one concentrating on dolphin interaction with aquaculture and the other on behaviour and social structure. Behavioural data will be collected during surveys and focal group follows, including digital video samples. Internships are offered on a competitive basis, at cost and provide invaluable exposure to boat based field work, the Mediterranean coastal environment, dolphins research, intensive training and mentoring in marine ecology, and encouragement to work and play hard! Internships can be used for academic or vocational purposes, but interns are solely responsible for making all arrangements for receiving relevant credit(s) as a result of completing the internship. We are currently recruiting to fill 2 vacancies as Dolphin Research Assistants (DRA) for the 2007 Fall and Winter. There is no cost to participate in the research project. However, participants will be required to pay 200 per week to cover accommodation and base food costs as both researches and volunteers cook communally. Moreover, it is necessary for research assistants to cover their own transportation to and from the research camp on Golfo Aranci (Sardinia Island), personal items, or special dietary requirements. We seek hard-working, team oriented people who play well with others. We are entirely weather driven and take every opportunity the weather provides, often going offshore early in the morning and coming in after dark. You should be comfortable with standing in a boat for up to 11 hours non-stop while looking for dolphins through binoculars and recording data. We may be stranded onshore for days on end during bad weather. You will also be expected to work endless hours identifying dolphins and entering data into a computer database. We will also send you a Photo-Id catalogue with over 60 dorsal fins and expect to learn to distinguish them before the study. There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! If you are interested and have the required experience and skills, please provide a CV and contact information for references and send your application to info(a)thebdri.com. Visit http://thebdri.com/resources/downloads/infointernships.pdf to download more information on dolphin research internships in Aranci Bay and how to get there. Recent selected scientific publications by BDRI: 1. Díaz López B. and Shiray, J.A., 2007. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) presence and incidental capture in a marine fish farm on the noth-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)" Journal of Marine Biological Association U.K, 87, 113-117 2. Díaz López, B. and Shiray, J.A., 2007. "Human activities and bottlenose dolphin's social structure". Oral communication presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007. 3. Underhill, K., Díaz López, B., and Shiray, J.A., 2007."Boat traffic effects on the diving behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Sardinia, Italy". Poster presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007. 4. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Predation on a Marine Fin Fish Farm: Some Underwater Observations". Aquatic Mammals 32(3): 305 - 310 pp. 5. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shiray, J.A., in press. "Estudio multiescalar de la influencia de la acuicultura en la presencia de delfines mulares Tursiops truncatus (Montagu 1821)". CIVA, 2006, 282 - 290pp. 6. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Interactions between Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and gillnets off Sardinia". ICES Journal of Marine Science 63: 944-951 pp. 7. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shiray, J.A., 2006. Diurnal & Nocturnal behaviour of bottlenose dolphin groups with emphasis on foraging activity on the northeastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society 2006 Gdynia, Polonia. 8. Bernal Shiray, J. A., Díaz López, B., Méndez Fernández, P., Bilbao Prieto, A. & Díaz da Silva, J.I., 2006. "Analysis of diving behaviour of a solitary male bottlenose dolphin in the inshore waters of Galicia (Spain)" 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society 2006 Gdynia, Polonia. 9. Díaz López, B., 2005. Interactions between bottlenose dolphins with trammel nets in the Sardinia Island. ICES Document CM 2005/X 1. 10. Díaz López, B., 2005. Interaction between bottlenose dolphins and fish farms: could there be an economic impact? ICES Document CM 2005/X 10. 11. Díaz López, B., Marini, L., Polo, F., 2005. The impact of a fish farm on a bottlenose dolphin population in the Mediterranean Sea. Thalassas An international Journal of Marine Sciences, 2005, 21 (2): 53-58. 12. Díaz López, B. & Shiray, A., 2005. Analysis of diving behaviour on bottlenose dolphins studied in the inshore waters of Sardinia. Talk presented at the 6º Convegno Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarughe Marine. November. Comune di Sperlonga (LT), Italy. 13. Díaz López, B., 2005 & Shiray, A., 2005. A survey of anti-bottlenose dolphin control at marine fish farm. Talk presented at the 6º Convegno Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarughe Marine. November. Comune di Sperlonga (LT), Italy. Bruno Díaz López Research Biologist / Marine Zoologist Chief Researcher The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI V.Armando Diaz Nº4 07020 Golfo Aranci (SS) Italy http://www.thebdri.com info(a)thebdri.com Tel: + (39) 346 0815414

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Searching for a Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) library of dolphin or whale DNA
by Christopher R. CEDERROTH 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Title : Searching for a Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) library of dolphin or whale DNA Dear Members, I am a PhD student working in Switzerland in the department of Genetic Medicine and Development. Despite long lasting efforts and surfing on the internet as well as other databases, I have been unsuccessful in finding someone who possesses a Cetacean BAC library. Therefore I hope any of you Marmamers could help me in finding someone working on cetacean genomics and possessing a library we could screen. Sincerly yours, Christopher Cederroth -- Christopher R. Cederroth Graduate Student *Department of Medical Genetics and Development *Medical Centre of the University of Geneva* *1, rue Michel Servet 1211 Genève 4 Switzerland http://www.medecine.unige.ch/recherche/research_groups/nef/ Tel : +41(22)37.952.22 Christopher.Cederroth(a)medecine.unige.ch <mailto:Christopher.Cederroth@medecine.unige.ch>

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Volunteer Opportunities Available in New Zealand
by Emmanuelle Martinez 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

Volunteer Opportunities Available in New Zealand BACKGROUND: I am looking for two dedicated volunteers to assist with the data collection for the final 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 or 3 month- period between 01/11/07 and 31/03/08 (e.g. Nov-Dec; Jan-Feb-Mar; Nov-Dec-Jan; Feb-Mar). 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 ecotourism. FIELD WORK: Field work will involve both land-based and boat-based surveys of Hectors Dolphins behaviour. 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 on the area. EXPECTED COSTS: There is a small fee for this project of NZ$30/week to help cover the costs of food and accommodation, which are provided as well as transportation to the field sites. 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, Gate 4 Massey University at Albany Private Bag 102 904 North Shore M.C. New Zealand Email: areva @paradise.net.nz The deadline for applications is August 10th 2007. Thanks. Emmanuelle **************************************************************************** Emmanuelle Martinez PhD Candidate A.R.E.V.A. Project Coastal - Marine Research Group Institute of Natural Resources Building 5, Gate 4 Oteha Rohe Campus, Albany Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore MC New Zealand Phone: +64 9 414 0800 ext 41196 (University Marine Mammal Lab) Fax: +64 9 443 9790 (University) Email: E.Martinez(a)massey.ac.nz http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz http://www.massey.ac.nz/~dhbrunto/ppl/EmmanuelleMartinez.htm - Overseas: New Caledonia (11/08/2007-01/09/2007) Not contactable - During the Field Season (End of October - 31/03/2008): A.R.E.V.A. Project 18 rue Grehan Akaroa 7520 Banks Peninsula New Zealand **************************************************************************

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New papers on observations and stomach contents
by Arda M. Tonay 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting. We would like to inform you 3 new articles have been presented in 38th CIESM Congress, Istanbul. For pdf copies please send requests or use the following links. Dede, A. & =D6zt=FCrk, B. 2007. Cetacean observations in the Marmara and Aeg= ean Sea in spring season 2005. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer M=E9dit., 38: 455. <http://www.ciesm.org/online/archives/abstracts/PDF/38/PG_00455.pdf> http://www.ciesm.org/online/archives/abstracts/PDF/38/PG_00455.pdf. Abstract In the Aegean Sea, according to standard distance sampling procedure, 1800 km (972 nm) and 139 hrs effort of observation carried out during 20.04-20.05.2005 for determining the size and distribution of dolphin population. During the study, totally 19 sightings of three species (Delphinus delphis, Tursiops truncatus and Stenella coeruleoalba) were recorded. The sighting data were analyzed by the Distance 5.0 Tonay, A. M., Dede, A., =D6zt=FCrk, A.A., =D6zt=FCrk, B. 2007. Stomach conte= nt of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the Turkish western Black Sea in spring and early summer. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer M=E9dit., 38: 616. <http://www.ciesm.org/online/archives/abstracts/PDF/38/PG_00616.pdf> http://www.ciesm.org/online/archives/abstracts/PDF/38/PG_00616.pdf Abstract The study was based on stomach content from 42 harbour porpoises bycaught or stranded between April to June in 2002 and 2003, on the Turkish western Black Sea coast. Seven fish species were identified. Sprat and whiting were the most important fish species in the diet by frequency of occurrence (64.1% and 23.6%, respectively). Besides fishes, crustaceans, pieces of algae, molluscs, bivalves, sand and plastic debris were also recorded. Tonay, A. M., Dede, A., =D6zt=FCrk, A.A. 2007. Stomach contents of bycaught Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the Marmara Sea. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer M=E9dit., 38:617. <http://www.ciesm.org/online/archives/abstracts/PDF/38/PG_00617.pdf> http://www.ciesm.org/online/archives/abstracts/PDF/38/PG_00617.pdf Abstract The study was based on stomach content of four harbour porpoises bycaught in the coastal fishery in 2004 and 2006, on the Marmara Sea coast. Three fish species, horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), sprat (Sprattus sprattus) and gobies (Gobiidae sp.) were identified. Horse mackerel and sprat were the most important fish species in their diet. Best wishes, Arda M. TONAY ----------------------------------------------------------------- Istanbul University Faculty of Fisheries Marine Biology Dep. Ordu Cad. No:200 Laleli, 34480 =DDstanbul, Turkey Tel: 90 212 455 5700 Fax: 90 212 514 0379 atonay(a)istanbul.edu.tr Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) www.tudav.org .

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FW: Right Whale on line
by CEPBaN 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

-----Original Message----- From: Moira Brown [mailto:mwbrown@neaq.org] Sent: 5 juillet 2007 13:12 Hi Everyone, On behalf of the Canadian Whale Institute, I am very pleased to announce the launch of a Canadian biligual website for right whales. You can access the site through www.rightwhale.ca www.baleinenoire.ca www.baleinefranche.ca This website was made possible with funds from the Habitat Stewardship Program of Environment Canada, New England Aquarium and Canadian Whale Institute. It is also accessible through our new CWI website www.canadianwhales.org We hope you enjoy the right whale story. If you notice any errors or typos, please send them to webmaster(a)rightwhale.ca Cheers, Moe ---------------------------------------------- Moira W. Brown PhD Senior Scientist New England Aquarium & Canadian Whale Institute Central Wharf, P.O. Box 633, Boston MA 02110 Bolton, ON L7E 5T4 Tel: (617) 226-2195 Fax: (617) 973-0242 Cell: (508) 237-3852 -----------------------------------------------

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. The last PDF is too large for me to email and will be have to be downloaded from the FTP server, just request the logon info in your email. Abstracts also available on request. I will be away starting 7/16. So if you don't hear from me by then, I'll respond to your request after the 7/24. 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 ACUTIS, PIER LUIGI; SIMONE PELETTO; ELENA GREGO; SILVIA COLUSSI; MARIA VITTORIA RIINA; SERGIO ROSATI; WALTER MIGNONE and MARIA CARAMELLI. GENE (AMSTERDAM) 392(1-2):230-238. 2007. Comparative analysis of the prion protein (PrP) gene in cetacean species. 0.647 MB ADULYANUKOSOL, KANJANA; SURASAK THONGSUKDEE; TAKESHI HARA; NOBUAKI ARAI and MAKOTO TSUCHIYA. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 151(5):1887-1891. 2007. Observations of dugong reproductive behavior in Trang Province, Thailand: Further evidence of intraspecific variation in dugong behavior. 0.295 MB ALARDO SOUTO, LUCIANO RAIMUNDO; JANETE GOMES ABRAO OLIVEIRA; JOSE DE ANCHIETA CINTRA DA COSTA NUNES; RODRIGO MAIA-NOGUEIRA and CLAUDIO L. S. SAMPAIO. BIOTEMAS 20(1):19-25. 2007. Analise das mordidas de tubaroes-charuto, Isistius spp. (Squaliformes: Dalatiidae) em cetaceos (Mammalia: Cetacea) no litoral da Bahia, Nordeste do Brasil. (Analysis of cookiecutter shark Isistius spp. (Squaliformes: Dalatiidae) bites in cetaceans (Mammalia; Cetacea) on the Bahia coast, northeastern Brazil) In Span. 0.074 MB AMANO, KAZUTAKA; CRISPIN T. S. LITTLE and KIYOKAZU INOUE. PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY 247(3-4):236-242. 2007. A new Miocene whale-fall community from Japan. 1.707 MB AMEMIYA, K.; M. HIRABAYASHI; H. ISHIKAWA; Y. FUKUI and S. HOCHI. ZYGOTE 15(2):103-108. 2007. The ability of whale haploid spermatogenic cells to induce calcium oscillations and its relevance to oocyte activation. 0.100 MB ANDRADE, SANTIAGO; ALEJANDRO R. CARLINI; CRISTIAN VODOPIVEZ and SEBASTIAN POLJAK. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 54(5):602-605. 2007. Heavy metals in molted fur of the southern elephant seal Mirounga leonina. 0.117 MB ANONMYOUS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 54(4):372-373. 2007. US Navy 'exempt' from marine mammal protection law. 0.050 MB BEATSON, E.; S. O'SHEA and M. OGLE. NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 34(1):51-56. 2007. First report on the stomach contents of long-finned pilot whales, Globicephala melas, stranded in New Zealand. 0.224 MB BEAUPLET, GWENAEL and CHRISTOPHE GUINET. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 274(1620):1877-1883. 2007. Phenotypic determinants of individual fitness in female fur seals: Larger is better. 0.186 MB BORGE, T.; L. BACHMANN; G. BJORNSTAD and O. WIIG MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 16(11):2223-2235. 2007. Genetic variation in Holocene bowhead whales from Svalbard. 0.275 MB BORRELL, ASSUMPCIO; GEMMA CANTOS; ALEX AGUILAR; ENGENIA ANDROUKAKI and PANAGIOTIS DENDRINOS. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 381(1-3):316-325. 2007. Concentrations and patterns of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs in Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus) from Western Sahara and Greece. 0.488 MB BRANCH, T. A.; K. M. STAFFORD; D. M. PALACIOS; C. ALLISON; J. L. BANNISTER; C. L. K. BURTON; E. CABRERA; C. A. CARLSON; B. GALLETTI VERNAZZANI; P. C. GILL; R. HUCKE-GAETE; K. C. S. JENNER; M.-N. M. JENNER; K. MATSUOKA; Y. A. MIKHALEV; T. MIYASHITA; M. G. MORRICE; S. NISHIWAKI; V. J. STURROCK; D. TORMOSOV; R. C. ANDERSON; A. N. BAKER; P. B. 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lungworms in marine mammals
by Wetzler, Andrew 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

I am interested in any suggestions that folks on the list may have about sources that discuss the prevalence and causes of lungworms in marine mammals, particularly cetaceans. I have been able to cull some information from the internet, and am aware of Parasitic diseases of wild mamamals (2001), which has a section on "Lungworms of marine mammals." I also have a copy of Kuwamura (2007). Any other suggestions would be welcome Many thanks, Andrew Andrew E. Wetzler Director, Endangered Species Project NRDC 101 N. Wacker Drive Suite 609 Chicago, IL 60606-9997 (312) 663-9900 (614) 840-0891 (direct) PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE. This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law as attorney client and work-product confidential or otherwise confidential communications. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication or other use of a transmission received in error is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, immediately notify us at the above telephone number.

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