October 2008 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New paper - Dolphins and African apes: comparisons of sympatric socio-ecology
by Maddalena Bearzi 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Dear Colleagues, This is to announce a new paper in the current issue of Contributions of Zoology entitled " Dolphins and African apes: comparisons of sympatric socio-ecology " co-authored by myself and Craig B. Stanford. Abstract Dolphins and African apes are distantly related mammalian taxa that exhibit striking convergences in their socioecology. In both cetaceans and African apes, two or more closely related species sometimes occur in sympatry. However, detailed reviews of the ways in which sympatric associations of dolphins and apes are similar have not been done. As fi eld studies of dolphins and apes have accumulated, comparisons of how the two groups avoid direct food competition when in sympatry have become possible. In this paper we review sympatric ecology among dolphins and African apes, and examine convergences in species-associations in each taxa. We review evidence for hypotheses that seek to explain avoidance of food competition, and consider whether ape-dolphin similarities in this area may be related to the way in which social groups in both taxa optimally exploit their food resources. For a free PDF copy please visit: http://dpc.uba.uva.nl/cgi/t/text/get-pdf?c=ctz;idno=7604a03 or send requests to: mbearzi(a)earthlink.net Regards, Maddalena Bearzi ______________________________ Maddalena Bearzi, Ph.D. Ocean Conservation Society, President P.O. Box 12860 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 - USA ph.310.8225205, fax 310.8225729 mbearzi(a)earthlink.net http://www.oceanconservation.org

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Marine Wildlife Volunteers required
by CBMWC 16 Jan '09

16 Jan '09

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, Wales www.cbmwc.org <http://www.cbmwc.org/> Marine Wildlife Volunteers required Are you planning a career in the marine environment or conservation volunteering is a great way to develop skills and gain essential experience! Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help with our ongoing research, education and interpretation programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. We primarily study the bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification, and also monitor harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations. Volunteers play a vital role in the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centres work. The centre relies on the generous help of volunteers to undertake its work and greatly appreciates your time. We welcome people with all sorts of skills to offer, and enthusiasm is as valued as experience, since training is provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay. It can be a great chance to gain experience of field work, research methods and public awareness and education programmes, gain essential skills for a career in the environment or conservation and meet people who share your interests. If you have any specific skills or experience such as in website creation, fundraising, the media, DIY skills, exhibition, interior or graphic design and would like to help with project development, please contact us. We also welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students who need boat support and office space to conduct their research projects. Please contact us to discuss whether your project ideas are feasible. For further information To find out more about the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre and what activities you would be involved in visit www.cbmwc.org <http://www.cbmwc.org/> , email volunteer(a)cbmwc.org or call Sarah on 01545 560032. Volunteering at CBMWC Desired skills An interest in wildlife and conservation is most important, along with enthusiasm and willingness to work in a conscientious and responsible manner. It is also important that you are fluent in speaking English. We welcome people with experience working with the public or in environmental interpretation or education, however this is not essential. Indeed this is a great opportunity to gain skills in these areas. Good verbal and written communication skills and IT skills are likewise useful but not essential. Time commitment Volunteers are needed from April until November 2007. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 weeks (due to training). Volunteers living locally who are available on a part-time basis are also welcome year round and are greatly appreciated. Accommodation and expense arrangements Accommodation can be arranged for committed volunteers (approx £50 per week). Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs. How to get involved Its easy to get involved just contact us by email at volunteer(a)cbmwc.org (preferred) with volunteer application 2008 in your subject line or post, enclosing a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience together with a covering letter indicating your motivations for volunteering, please include when and for how long you are available to volunteer. We look forward to hearing from you. Postal address: FAO: Sarah Perry Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building, Glanmor Terrace New Quay, Ceredigion Wales, SA45 9PS As seen on: Iolos Welsh Safari, BBC1 Wales Autumn 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/sites/behindthescenes/pages/newquay.shtml & BBC Natures Calendar Summer 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/naturescalendar/summer/coast/cardigan_bay/cardigan_acce ss.shtml ______________________________________________ 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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publishing programme in marine sciences/marine mammalogy
by Martin Griffiths 02 Jan '09

02 Jan '09

Dear All I'm one of the life science editors at Cambridge University Press. We're looking to expand our publishing programme in the marine sciences and seeking proposals for academic volumes in marine mammalogy. This could range from basic undergraduate textbooks in marine biology to advanced, research level, edited volumes on niche subjects, such as Ian Boyd's recent Top Predators in Marine Ecosystems. Particular topics of interest are behavior, behavioral ecology, marine bioacoustics, and a textbook of marine mammals (graduate level). However, I would be happy to discuss potential projects across the subject fields, and at all levels. If any of you feel a burning desire to write, have a dusty publishing proposal sat upon your shelves, or perhaps know a colleague who does, do please get in touch. I would be delighted to hear from you. Warm regards Martin ************************************ Dr Martin Griffiths Commissioning Editor, Life Sciences Cambridge University Press The Edinburgh Building Shaftesbury Road Cambridge, CB2 8RU tel: +44(0)1223 325776 (office) mob: +44(0)7903593890

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Re: [MARMAM] ECS 2009 Istanbul conference update
by Pierce, Dr Graham J. (School of Biological Sciences) 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

________________________________ De: European Cetacean Society (ECS) [mailto:ECS-ALL@JISCMAIL.AC.UK] En nombre de Bayram and Ayaka Öztürk Enviado el: 31 October 2008 23:30 Para: ECS-ALL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK Asunto: [ECS-ALL] ECS 2009 Istanbul Dear all, Along with Abstract Submission Deadline, the organizing committee of ECS 2009 Istanbul will continue to accept video submission, workshop proposal and request for travel grant until 10 November 2008. Please visit our conference webpage for more details www.tudav.org/ecs2009<http://www.tudav.org/ecs2009>. Regards, Ayaka Amaha Ozturk Organizing Committee ECS 2009 Istanbul ________________________________ De: Pierce, Dr Graham J. (School of Biological Sciences) Enviado el: 31 October 2008 20:07 Para: 'ecs-all(a)jiscmail.ac.uk' CC: 'sbrando(a)animalconcepts.eu'; 'marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca' Asunto: Abstract deadline for ECS conference 2009 Dear all, ABSTRACT DEADLINE FOR EUROPEAN CETACEAN CONFERENCE 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to popular demand we will continue to accept abstracts for the forthcoming ECS conference for a further week (until Monday 10th November). However, if you are able to do so, please let us have abstracts by the original deadline (Monday 3rd November) as we will start the refereeing process then. To submit an abstract, first go to the ECS website and log-in: https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/login.php Regards Graham Pierce P.S. The online conference registration form is presently being debugged and will go live shortly. We already have online abstract submission and on-line membership renewal available on the website at www.europeancetaceansociety.eu<http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/>. Additional information about the 2009 conference is available on the conference website at http://www.tudav.org/ecs2009. The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.

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WEZAM Marine Mammal Conference
by sophie dennison 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Dear MARMAMers This is the last opportunity to register for the 2nd Annual WEZAM Marine Mammal Conference at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The conference will be held November 8th/9th 2008. The sunday necropsy wet lab is full, but limited places remain for lectures and the Saturday diagnostic techniques lab. Registration will close the 12 noon (central time) on Monday 3rd November. Further information including instruction on how to register can be found at www.vetmed.wisc.edu/ce. Yours, Sophie Sophie Dennison BVM&S Conference Organizer School of Veterinary Medicine 2015 Linden Drive Madison WI 52706 _________________________________________________________________ Catch up on all the latest celebrity gossip http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454061/direct/01/

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Abstract deadline for ECS conference 2009
by Pierce, Dr Graham J. (School of Biological Sciences) 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Dear all, ABSTRACT DEADLINE FOR EUROPEAN CETACEAN CONFERENCE 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to popular demand we will continue to accept abstracts for the forthcoming ECS conference for a further week (until Monday 10th November). However, if you are able to do so, please let us have abstracts by the original deadline (Monday 3rd November) as we will start the refereeing process then. To submit an abstract, first go to the ECS website and log-in: https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/login.php Regards Graham Pierce P.S. The online conference registration form is presently being debugged and will go live shortly. We already have online abstract submission and on-line membership renewal available on the website at www.europeancetaceansociety.eu<http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/>. Additional information about the 2009 conference is available on the conference website at http://www.tudav.org/ecs2009. The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.

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Spring 2009 Internship Opportunity
by Kuczaj Laboratory 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

The University of Southern Mississippi Psychology Department is offering a Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship to college juniors, seniors and recent graduates for spring 2009. College credits for the internship are awarded by the University of Southern Mississippi. Interns work with faculty and graduate student researchers. They gain experience in different areas, such as boat-based wild dolphin research and assisting with data analysis in our research laboratory. Interns gain hands-on experience during boat surveys studying the Mississippi Gulf Coast bottlenose dolphin population as a part of USM’s Wild Dolphin Project. Interns assist in the collection of environmental and behavioral data, using a variety of scientific tools and methods. Interns may also have an opportunity to help in the analysis of such data. In the research laboratory, at the USM Hattiesburg campus, interns have the opportunity to learn about behavioral analysis as well as acoustical analysis. Interns are required to complete a small project on an assigned relevant topic. For more information on our research, please visit our website: http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/ The internship is a full time voluntary position, and students are responsible for their own transportation and housing arrangements. Students interested in the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship are required to send: a resume a letter of intent including career goals and reasons for wanting the internship (what you expect to contribute and gain from the internship) an unofficial or official copy of your transcripts at least two letters of recommendation (preferably from college professors who know you personally) All materials should be sent to: Internship Coordinator Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 Materials may arrive separately or together, but the complete application must be postmarked by December 1st. For more information, you can email the internship coordinator at kuczaj_laboratory(a)yahoo.com.

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Sirenews 50 now available
by Cynthia Taylor 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Sirenews Number 50, October 2008 is now available online at HYPERLINK "http://www.sirenian.org/sirenews.html"http://www.sirenian.org/sirenews.html Sirenews is the newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Sirenia Specialist Group The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is a science-based network of volunteer experts working together towards achieving the vision of "A world that values and conserves present levels of biodiversity." The Sirenia Specialist Group is focused on the conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world. Thanks for your interest - Cynthia Taylor Wildlife Trust 941-232-4587 HYPERLINK "mailto:taylor@wildlifetrust.org"taylor(a)wildlifetrust.org HYPERLINK "http://www.wildlifetrust.org/"www.wildlifetrust.org No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1757 - Release Date: 10/30/2008 2:35 PM

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Iran stranding net help request
by William Rossiter 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Please forward to appropriate stranding response managers, and reply directly to <hosseininejad(a)plan4land.org>. Thank you, Bill Rossiter Cetacean Society International -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Iran stranding net Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:19:38 +0330 From: <hosseininejad(a)plan4land.org> To: <rossiter(a)csiwhalesalive.org> CC: <moshiri(a)plan4land.org> Dear Sir/Madam, Plan4land is an environmental NGO in Iran (www.plan4land.org) This NGO is conducting different projects on ecotourism, wildlife conservation and environmental education programs for children in Iran. UNDP is one of the main fund providers of this NGO. Since one month ago, plan4land is planning for making a local stranding network in southern coastal areas of Iran. During the autumn of 2007, two dolphin mass mortality events involving at least 152 small cetaceans were reported from southern Iran. IUCN-Cetacean Specialist Group provides assistance in investigating the causes of these events. The investigation team consisted of two CSG members - cetacean biologist G.T. Braulik and veterinary pathologist A. Fernandez. The team visited Iran from 21-25 November 2007. According to the report which provided by mentioned specialists making a National Stranding Network is necessary for the region. Almost nothing is known about the marine mammal species that inhabit the coastal waters of Iran other than a handful of published records in local journals, and the Iranian coastline is among the least studied marine areas in the world (Price et al., 1994). Stranding network will help in gathering information about marine mammals of Persian Gulf and provide educational programs for local environmentalist and people to conserve marine mammals. In the case of two dolphin mass mortality events in Iran it seems that at least for one of them, local nets were the reason behind the mass mortality of dolphins. Plan4land wants to start first steps for making this network by helping local people in south of Iran to make a local network to respond beaching of marine mammals and gather data about the number of beached animals, recognition of aquatic mammals in Persian Gulf and education of local people about the adverse impacts of their nets on marine mammals. To do this educational program plan4land is looking for consultation of organizations which have started similar projects before and take advantage of their experiences. Also we are looking for any amount of fund to run this project as soon as possible. Would you please inform us about your suggestions and experiences in this regard and let us know if it is possible for your organization to help us financially to run this project officially. Thank you for your time, Regards, Parisa Hosseininejad Stranding coordinator Plan for the land Society Email: hosseininejad(a)plan4land.org Website: www.plan4land.org

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Field assistant opportunity in dolphin feeding behavior
by g_tgisburne＠umassd.edu 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Job Description: 3 field assistants are needed for a project in bottlenose dolphin strand-feeding behavior in Bull Creek, South Carolina. Bull Creek is a Spartina marsh system, part of Calibogue Sound estuary located west of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Successful applicants will help with data collection and entry and photo-identification. The field season will run approximately 6 months, from March through the end of August. Priority will be given to applicants who can stay for the entire season, but it may be possible to accept applicants who can only participate in part of the field season. A minimum commitment of two months is required. Housing will be provided near study site with PI. Qualifications: Assistants will be expected to work on a boat 6 to 7 days per week, for up to 6 hours at a time. Assistants should be hardworking, flexible, easy-going, work well in a team, and willing to work early morning. Preference will be given to assistants who have prior experience working on dolphins, photo-identification, or boating. To apply please send the following: (1) cover letter describing your interest in the position, (2) CV or resume and (3) contact information for 2 references to Teresa Gisburne at g_tgisburne(a)umassd.edu. Teresa Gisburne Masters Graduate Student Department of Biology University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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