September 2007 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Research Assistant/Post doc position- Mystic Aquarium
by Mazzaro, Lisa 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

JOB POSTING POSITION: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY RESEARCH ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: Research & Veterinary Services IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Sr. Vice President of Research & Zoological Operations EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt JOB SUMMARY: Continue an appointed research project by performing laboratory research and associated analyses involving, but not limited to molecular and cellular biology, and immunology. Relay findings in the form of scientific reports and presentations. REQUIREMENTS: A Masters Degree in the biological sciences and/or the equivalent experience. A Ph.D. is desired. Must have knowledge and experience in molecular and immunology fields and at least 2 years experience within a laboratory setting. Knowledge of research techniques including but not limited to sequencing, PCR, protein purification, DNA/RNA isolation, ELISA, bacteria isolation, tissue culture, flow cytometry and antibody production desired. Supervisory experience a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Working knowledge of statistical, graphics and database programs desired. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, have a willingness to learn, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility required. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Qualified candidates, please forward a resume and references by Friday, October 5, 2007 to: Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration Human Resources 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT 06355 Fax: 860-572-5969 Email: humanresources(a)mysticaquarium.org Website: www.mysticaquarium.org EEO/AA Lisa Mazzaro, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Research and Animal Care Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT 06355 860-572-5955 x 109 fax: 860-572-5972 email: Lmazzaro(a)mysticaquarium.org Lmazzaro(a)aol.com

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new paper available
by Susan Crockford 21 Sep '07

21 Sep '07

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Marine Educator Position in Baja, Mexico
by sue rocca 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Marine Educator Position in Baja, Mexico Marine Educator position available in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Sur, Mexico. Baja Discovery is seeking a seasonal, full–time marine educator to work in Baja, Mexico for the months of February and March of 2008. The selected applicant will be educating tourists about marine life and marine mammals, particularly gray whales. Room (safari style camping) and board will be provided and a salary will be determined based upon experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in one of the following: biology, zoology, ecology, oceanography, etc. At least two years of marine mammal experience as a researcher, an educator or a whale watch guide. Good presentation skills are absolutely necessary. Willingness to work as a team and dedication to marine conservation are also required as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. Spanish is a plus. Interested applicants please send CV to Sue Rocca at sue.rocca@gmail .com.

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press information on ship strikes with cetaceans
by géraldine demontpellier 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Dear MARMAM members, The IFAW EU Office (International Fund for Animal Welfare) in Brussels is searching for useful printed/online press sources which, from time to time, include information on information on ship strikes with cetaceans. They are interested in all regions, but information from North Africa (French) and the Canary Islands (Spanish), where information is lacking or not complete, would be most useful. The information gained would be compared to the one included in scientific reports. A preliminary online search was conducted but unsuccessful. Could you please send any information, directly to me *at IFAW* gdemontpellier(a)ifaw.org* before October 3*? Thank you. Géraldine de Montpellier <gdemontpellier(a)ifaw.org> IFAW-EU (Belgique) 1 Boulevard Charlemagne, Bte. 72 B-1041 Bruxelles Téléphone: +32 (0)2 237 60 54 gdemontpellier(a)ifaw.org

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New publications week 25+26
by Jan Herrmann 19 Sep '07

19 Sep '07

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 25+26 / 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 Alter, S.E., E. Rynes, and S.R. Palumbi (2007): DNA evidence for historic population size and past ecosystem impacts of gray whales. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 104(38): 15162-15167. Bisconti, M. (2007): A new basal balaenopterid whale from the pliocene of northern Italy. Palaeontology 50(5): 1103-1122. Holdgate, M. (2007): SCIENTIFIC UNCERTAINTY AND THE POLITICS OF WHALING. Michael Heazle. 2006. Seattle and London: University of Washington Press; Edmonton: Canadian Circumpolar Institute Press. xii + 260 p, hard cover. ISBN 0-295-98605-0. £38.95; $US60.00. Polar Record 43(4): 375-376. Kanda, N. et al. (2007): Population genetic structure of Bryde's whales (Balaenoptera brydei) at the inter-oceanic and trans-equatorial levels. Conservation Genetics 8(4): 853-864. Nollens, H.H. et al. (2007): Development and validation of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for the detection of immunoglobulin G of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation 19(5): 465-470. Seixas, T.G. et al. (2007): Ecological and biological determinants of trace elements accumulation in liver and kidney of Pontoporia blainvillei. Science of the Total Environment 385(1-3): 208-220. Simon, M., P.K. McGregor, and F. Ugarte (2007): The relationship between the acoustic behaviour and surface activity of killer whales (Orcinus orca) that feed on herring (Clupea harengus). Acta Ethologica 10(2): 47-53. Wolkers, H. et al. (2007): ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTAMINANTS IN KILLER WHALES (ORCINUS ORCA) FROM NORWAY: INDICATIONS FOR CONTAMINANT METABOLISM. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 26(8): 1582-1590. Brandon, J.R. et al. (2007): Constructing a coherent joint prior while respecting biological realism: application to marine mammal stock assessments. ICES Journal of Marine Science 64(6): 1085-1100. Crockford, S.J. and S.G. Frederick (2007): Sea ice expansion in the Bering Sea during the Neoglacial: evidence from archaeozoology. The Holocene 17(6): 699-706. PINNIPEDIA Bennett, K.A. et al. (2007): Effects of mass and body composition on fasting fuel utilisation in grey seal pups (Halichoerus grypus Fabricius): an experimental study using supplementary feeding. Journal of Experimental Biology 210(17): 3043-3053. Bennike, O. and C. Andreasen (2007): Radiocarbon dating of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) remains from Greenland. Polar Record 43(4): 361-365. Blix, A.S. and E.S. Nordøy (2007): Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii) annual distribution, diving behaviour, breeding and moulting, off Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. Polar Biology 30(11): 1449-1458. Borkowski, R. et al. (2007): Adaptations of subpalpebral lavage systems used for llamas (Lama glama) and a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 38(3): 453-459. Collins, K.T. and J.M. Terhune (2007): Geographic variation of Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) airborne mother-pup vocalisations. Polar Biology 30(11): 1373-1380. Czub, G. and M.S. McLachlan (2007): Influence of the temperature gradient in blubber on the bioaccumulation of persistent lipophilic organic chemicals in seals. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 26(8): 1600-1605. Goldsworthy, S.D. and B. Page (2007): A risk-assessment approach to evaluating the significance of seal bycatch in two Australian fisheries. Biological Conservation 139(3-4): 269-285. Labansen, A.L. et al. (2007): Spring diet of ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from northwestern Spitsbergen, Norway. ICES Journal of Marine Science 64(6): 1246-1256. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Fischbach, A.S., S.C. Amstrup, and D.C. Douglas (2007): Landward and eastward shift of Alaskan polar bear denning associated with recent sea ice changes. Polar Biology 30(11): 1395-1405. Thomas, N.J. et al. (2007): Protozoal Meningoencephalitis in Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris): a Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Study of Naturally Occurring Cases. Journal of Comparative Pathology 137(2-3): 102-121. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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Information about dolphin muscles
by luisa mora 18 Sep '07

18 Sep '07

Dear All: I'm working on a dolphin head (Sotalia fluviatilis), but I have had some problems finding the distribution of the different muscles that shape the head and the eye of this dolphin. I wonder if some of you could help me with some information about this topic, it will be will be of great help for my. Luisa Fernanda Castellanos Mora Biologa Universidad Javeriana Fundación Omacha Bogotá- Colombia --------------------------------- ¡Sé un mejor besador! Comparte todo lo que sabes sobre besos en: http://mx.yahoo.com/promos/mejorbesador.html

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Applications Now Being Accepted for a Second Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facility in Los Angeles County, California
by Joe Cordaro 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region (NMFS-SWR), is now accepting applications for a second marine mammal rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles County, California. The NMFS-SWR recently decided that there may be some merit in authorizing a second facility to rehabilitate stranded pinnipeds and cetaceans in Los Angeles County. All prospective applicants should send a signed letter on official letterhead requesting an application package to: Stranding Coordinator, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, California 90802-4231. Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2007. --------------------------------------------------------------- Joe Cordaro Stranding Coordinator National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200 Long Beach, California 90802-4213 (562) 980-4017 Joe.Cordaro(a)noaa.gov

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Greece Survey 2007 :: ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS ON MARINE MAMMAL CENSUS ::
by fas oceanus 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Oceanus onlus www.oceanus.it Greece Survey 2007 :: Marine Mammals Census in the Ionian Sea Volunteer assistants wanted for a marine mammal census starting from Lefkas, and will carry out in the Ionian sea. The project will take place in October 2007, and is coordinated by the Cetacean Research Group of the University of Thessaly, the Zoology and Marine Biology Department of the University of Athens and organized from OCEANUS onlus (non profit organization; www.oceanus.it) The aim of the trip is to collect visual and acoustic data as well as skin samples for a population genetic structure research and toxicology analysis The trip consist of one leg: Lefkas - Athens 14th to 28th October 2007 The research will take place onboard research sailing catamaran equipped with all necessary navigation safety and research instrument (GPSs, plotters, echo-sounders, underwater digital video and still cameras, binoculars etc) as well as a dual frequency hydrophone and DAT recorder. The most important requirements for participants are enthusiasm, and the ability and willingness to work under often difficult, but rewarding field conditions. The duties of the participants require involvement to all the activities onboard including: - Navigation and sailing (taking shifts with the trained crew and acquiring experience). - Research (visual scan, use of the hydrophone, filling in forms, preliminary analysis of effort/distribution and Photo-id data, maintenance of equipment). - Support activities (maintenance and cleaning of the vessel, cooking etc). Preference will be given to those who: 1. have previous marine mammal field experience particularly with visual and acoustic surveys 2. have some sailing experience On board accommodation will be provided. However research assistants will be expected to contribute to food provisioning and the running costs of the survey, and arrange their own travel itinerary / flights to the arrival/departure ports. The cost for participation is 600 euros. APPLICATIONS Interested persons should email at the address below providing a brief resume with their background, personal details and interests. Contact Email: info(a)oceanus.it ; oceanus(a)oceanus.it

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Dolphin Research Internships - Deadline Approaching
by Emily Guarino 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

> Dolphin Research Internships - Deadline Approaching > > Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for > Research Interns. The deadline is approaching to submit applications: > October 1st. 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. > > 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 *** October1st ***. Further information and > application materials can be found on our website at www.dolphins.org > <http://www.dolphins.org > . > > -------------------------------- > Emily Guarino > Admin. Director of Research > emily(a)dolphins.org > Dolphin Research Center > 58901 Overseas Hwy. > Grassy Key, FL 33050 > www.dolphins.org >

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Skin lesions in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins
by Jeremy KISZKA 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

SORRY FOR CROSS-POSTING!!! Dear colleagues, I have collected a number of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) pictures in the Comoros archipelago, in the western tropical Indian Ocean. Several individuals show moderate to extensive skin lesions. I would like to know if some of you would be interested to examine photos. Please contact me to jeremy.kiszka(a)wanadoo.fr to receive pictures, and I would be very interested to get your advice. Best regards, Jeremy Kiszka ____________________________________________________ Jeremy KISZKA (MSc, PhD cand.) Centre de Recherche sur les Ecosystèmes Littoraux Anthropisés (CRELA), UMR 6217 CNRS-IFREMER-Université de La Rochelle. 17071 La Rochelle & Direction de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable Chargé de Recherche Mammifères Marins Collectivité Départementale de Mayotte BP 101, 97600 Mamoudzou. Tel.: +262 (0)269.64.99.17 GSM: +262 (0)6.39.69.53.53 Skype: jeremy.kiszka MSN: <mailto:jeremay976@hotmail.fr> jeremay976(a)hotmail.fr

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