January 2008 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Experienced Marine Mammal Observers Required
by Yvonne Miles 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

Scanning Ocean Sectors - Marine Mammal Observer Training Company - JNCC approved SOS train individuals to work as Marine Mammal Observers for industry. We are looking for a number of trained and experienced MMOs to give a talk to students about real life as an MMO at the end of each training course. The positions are available in the UK and Australia. For more information please contact us or If you are experienced and would like to put forward an application to work with us, please submit your details, including current CV and work experience to: info(a)scanningoceansectors.org Thanks Yvonne -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0435 017 524 mob 07 4124 8320 land line www.scanningoceansectors.org info(a)scanningoceansectors.org -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0435 017 524 mob 07 4124 8320 land line www.scanningoceansectors.org info(a)scanningoceansectors.org

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Job Announcment: Science Director (Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust)
by HWDT Sightings 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) wishes to appoint a Science Director to manage its science programmes. The appointee will be a qualified marine scientist with a PhD in marine ecology or a related discipline and relevant field and programme management experience. Working as part of a team in a small but dynamic NGO, the Science Director will implement the Trust's multi-faceted programme of cetacean research, which emphasises long-term monitoring for cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland, investigation of cetacean habitats and matters of conservation concern. Location: HWDT is based on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland, and the Science Director will work from its offices in Tobermory. Salary: £25,000 p/a. The post is anticipated to be a 3-year contract, contingent on current funding proposals. More information , including a detailed job description, is available at http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/about_hwdt/documents/HWDTScienceDirector… or email biodiversityofficer(a)hwdt.org Laura Mandleberg Sightings Officer Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

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New interview on dolphin assisted therapy
by Lori Marino 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

Dear Colleagues, This is to inform you of a recent interview I've given for The Dolphin Pod on dolphin-assisted therapy (DAT). If you are interested you can find it at: http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php?option=com_content&tas… In it I discuss our recent methodological critique of the DAT literature and the serious implications for both human and dolphin welfare. There are also links to Marino and Lilienfeld (2007) and WDCS materials. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments on this issue. Thanks, Lori Marino -- Lori Marino, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 304 Emory University Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone: (404) 727-7582 Fax: (404) 727-7471

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NAFO/ICES Symposium - Role of Marine Mammals in the Ecosystem
by Dagmar Fertl 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

The following is information on the NAFO/ICES Symposium 'Role of Marine Mammals in the Ecosystem' that had fliers advertising it at the Cape Town conference. I had been unable to locate information online, and so I contacted the organizers. I thought I'd share what I found out. The symposium will be held 29 Sept-1 Oct 2008 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abstract submission deadline is 1 May 2008. For more details on the workshop: http://www.nafo.int/science/research/conferences/2008/body.html For registration information: http://www.nafo.int/science/research/conferences/2008/reg2.aspx Please do not contact me with any questions about the workshop, as I have no affiliation with the workshop in any form. I hope you will find the posted information useful, however. Regards, Dagmar Fertl Ziphius EcoServices8112 Springmoss DrivePlano, TX 75025 USAdfertl(a)gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/

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New publications week 01-02
by Jan Herrmann 29 Jan '08

29 Jan '08

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 01-02 / 2008, 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.php 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 Birukawa, N. et al. (2008): Molecular cloning of urea transporters from the kidneys of baleen and toothed whales. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology B Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 149(2): 227-235. Capelli, R. et al. (2008): Distribution of trace elements in organs of six species of cetaceans from the Ligurian Sea (Mediterranean), and the relationship with stable carbon and nitrogen ratios. Science of the Total Environment 390(2-3): 569-578. Hemery, G. et al. (2008): Detecting the impact of oceano-climatic changes on marine ecosystems using a multivariate index: The case of the Bay of Biscay (North Atlantic-European Ocean). Global Change Biology 14(1): 27-38. Johnson, M. et al. (2007): Echolocation behaviour adapted to prey in foraging Blainville's beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris). Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B-Biological Sciences 275(1631): 133-139. Langer, P. (2008): BOOK REVIEW: Shirihai, H.; Jarrett, B.: Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals of the World. Princeton and Oxford, Princeton University Press (2006). 384pp., numerous colour figures. US$ 55.00, Hardback: £ 35.95, ISBN-13: 978-0-691-12756-9; US$ 24.95, Paperback: £15.95, ISBN-13: 978-0-691-12757-6. Mammalian Biology: Zeitschrift für Säugetierkunde 73(1): 81. Mendoza, L. et al. (2008): Use of Sera from Humans and Dolphins with Lacaziosis and Sera from Experimentally Infected Mice for Western Blot Analyses of Lacazia loboi Antigens. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology 15(1): 164-167. Paulos, R.D., K.M. Dudzinski, and S.A. Kuczaj (2008): The role of touch in select social interactions of Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). Journal of Ethology 26(1): 153-164. Teloni, V. et al. (2008): Shallow food for deep divers: Dynamic foraging behavior of male sperm whales in a high latitude habitat. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 354(1): 119-131. PINNIPEDIA Brookens, T.J. et al. (2008): Total mercury body burden in Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardii, pups from central California. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(1): 27-41. Goldstein, T. et al. (2008): Novel symptomatology and changing epidemiology of domoic acid toxicosis in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus): an increasing risk to marine mammal health. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B-Biological Sciences 275(1632): 267-276. Smodlaka, H. et al. (2007): Macroscopic Anatomy of the Heart of the Ringed Seal (Phoca hispida). Anatomia Histologia Embryologia 37(1): 30-35. Trillmich, F. and J.B.W. Wolf (2008): Parent-offspring and sibling conflict in Galápagos fur seals and sea lions. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 62(3): 363-375. Vergani, D.F. et al. (2008): The effects of El Nino-La Nina on reproductive parameters of elephant seals feeding in the Bellingshausen Sea. Journal of Biogeography 35(2): 248-256. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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2008 Conference and AGM of the European Cetacean Society
by ECS 2008 29 Jan '08

29 Jan '08

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IMCC Conference
by Sarah Wilson 29 Jan '08

29 Jan '08

The Marine Section of the Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to announce the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) - Making Marine Science Matter. Dates: May 20-24, 2009 Location: George Mason University, Washington DC The IMCC will be an interdisciplinary meeting that will engage natural and social scientists, managers, policy-makers, and the public. The goal of the IMCC is to put conservation science into practice through public and media outreach and the development of science-based deliverables (e.g., policy briefs, blue ribbon position papers) that will be used to drive policy change and implementation. Major themes that will be addressed include: - Global climate change - The land-sea interface - Ecosystem-based management - Poverty and globalization This meeting will serve as the 2nd International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC2) and will maintain the scope and vision of IMPAC1 (held in Geelong, Australia in October 2005). 1st call for symposia, workshops, break-out sessions: 1 April - 1 June 2008 1st call for contributed papers and posters: 1 September - 15 October 2008 A call for proposals will be sent out after March 1 with detailed instructions for abstract submittal and descriptions of requirements for Symposia, Workgroups, and contributed papers and poster. Please visit the conference website at www.conbio.org/imcc for more information. Sincerely, Sarah Wilson IMCC Communciations Committee Ocean Institute Manager, Cooperation in Research and Education (949) 496-2274 ext. 337 www.ocean-institute.org <http://www.ocean-institute.org/> and Web Coordinator Thank You Ocean Campaign National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation sarahw-thankyouocean(a)hotmail.com www.thankyouocean.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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USCG- Marine Protected Species Program Manager
by Moore, Katie 29 Jan '08

29 Jan '08

Hi, The Coast Guard is hiring for its Marine Protected Species Manager position, based in DC. The eligibility criteria have been EXPANDED. Please distribute to potential applicants. MARINE PROTECTED SPECIES MANAGER OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 to Monday, February 18, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-14 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates JOB SUMMARY: Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. citizens and under merit promotion procedures to all competitive status candidates, reinstatement eligibles, VEOA eligibles, and to those eligible for special appointing or noncompetitive appointment authorities such as 30% or more compensably disabled veterans and persons with disabilities. This position is a Program Manager within the Coast Guard's Office of Fisheries and Marine Protected Species Enforcement (CG-5314). This position serves as the principal legal, policy, and biological expert regarding marine protected species (MPS) for the Coast Guard. This position will be responsible for program direction, oversight, administration, resource planning, technical leadership and execution of the MPS program within the Coast Guard. Additionally, the position includes establishing, developing and overseeing long-term national and regional partnerships and cooperative agreements for living marine resources with Department of State (DOS), Department of Defense (DOD), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW&S), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), international organizations, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, industry, and research institutions. KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship is required. Application procedures are specific to this announcement. Selectee(s) must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Recruitment incentives may be paid. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations. Shortcut to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=67885009&AVSDM=2008%2D01%2D29… -------------------------------------------------- Katie Moore USCG- Atlantic Area Katie.s.Moore(a)uscg.mil *Note- I am not the hiring specialist, and questions regarding the job should be directed to the POC's listed in the advertisement.

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Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre's Bottlenose dolphin Photo-id Catalogue 2007
by CBMWC 29 Jan '08

29 Jan '08

The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centres 2007 Bottlenose dolphin Photo-id catalogue can be found in full on our website, www.cbmwc.org <http://www.cbmwc.org/> . To view, follow this link http://www.cbmwc.org/current_res/Photo-idcatalogue.htm, you will find a link at the bottom of the page where you can download the document or go to Research Projects. Please note that it is a rather large file even after compressing it (26mb) so it may take a few minutes to download. Copies on disc will be sent to those who require them. Please have a look; any constructive criticism would be appreciated. This catalogue is a summary of a long-term photo-identification study of the bottlenose dolphins of Cardigan Bay, and forms the basis of a readily accessible catalogue that can be used by relevant bodies, groups and individuals to ensure the long-term protection of these magnificent wild creatures that frequent our waters. Combining ecotourism with research helps to ensure the long-term sustainability of this photo-identification project; examples of similar approaches can be found throughout the world. Research funded by the paying public provides an important tool for environmental education and awareness. This approach is being used by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre and Dolphin Survey Boat Trips to help ensure the long-term future of the bottlenose dolphins of Cardigan Bay. We would like to thank all those who have been involved in putting this catalogue and previous years catalogues together, particular thanks to all our volunteers over the past few years for all their hard work. All the best for now, Sarah Perry & Steve Hartley ______________________________________________ Sarah Perry Project Manager Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS <http://www.cbmwc.org> www.cbmwc.org E-bost/E-mail: <mailto:info@cbmwc.org> info(a)cbmwc.org Ffôn/Tel. 01545 560032 Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a Marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales Helping to conserve Cardigan Bay's Marine Wildlife through education and research Cynorthwyo i gadw Bywyd gwyllt Moral Bae Aberteifi trwy addysg ac ymchwil. ______________________________________________ The contents of this e-mail are confidential and are solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete it and notify us either by e-mail or telephone. It is prohibited to copy, forward or otherwise disclose the content of the e-mail.

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Dolphin Research Internship
by Todd Speakman 28 Jan '08

28 Jan '08

The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two Dolphin Photo-identification Internship positions for the Summer of 2007. The MMPR is organized within NOAA’s National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from Monday, May 5, 2008 to Friday, August 15, 2008. There is some flexibility in these start and end times, however, especially for applicants whose Spring semester would require a later start time. Interns will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD). Three useful sources of information about the CDAD project are: 1) Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892; and 2) The Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for Field and Photographic Analysis Procedures; and 3) Speakman, T., E. Zolman, J. Adams, R.H. Defran, D. Laska, L. Schwacke, J. Craigie, and P. Fair. 2006. Temporal and spatial aspects of bottlenose dolphin occurrence in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 37. You can download pdf versions of these documents at the web sites listed below. The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston SC area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics, including temporal and spatial aspects, of the distribution of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. During the internship interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in the behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of interns with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by late March 2008. Interested applicants should correspond by email to Todd Speakman Email: Todd.Speakman(a)noaa.gov Zolman .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Zolman2002.pdf CDAD SOP .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/CDAD_Internsh… Speakman et. al. pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Speakman_et_a…

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