June 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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LAJAM issue 6-1
by Nelio Barros 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

Dear all, On behalf of our Editorial Board, it is my pleasure to announce that issue 6-1 of the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals (LAJAM) is now available. This issue includes the following articles: CONTENTS A preliminary overview of skin and skeletal diseases and traumata in small cetaceans from South American waters...................................................................... ................................................ 7-42 Marie-Françoise Van Bressem, Koen Van Waerebeek, Julio C. Reyes, Fernando Félix, Mónica Echegaray, Salvatore Siciliano, Ana Paula Di Beneditto, Leonardo Flach, Francisco Viddi, Isabel Cristina Avila, Julio César Herrera, Isabel Cristina Tobón, Jaime Bolaños-Jiménez, Ignacio B. Moreno, Paulo H. Ott, Gian Paolo Sanino, Elena Castineira, David Montes, Enrique Crespo, Paulo A.C. Flores, Ben Haase, Sheila M. F. Mendonça de Souza, Maíra Laeta and Ana Bernadete Fragoso Corresponding author: marievanbressem(a)yahoo.co.uk Vessel collisions with small cetaceans worldwide and with large whales in the Southern Hemisphere, an initial assessment ............................................................................ ............. 43-69 Koen Van Waerebeek, Alan N. Baker, Fernando Félix, Jason Gedamke, Miguel Iñiguez, Gian Paolo Sanino, Eduardo Secchi, Dipani Sutaria, Anton van Helden and Yamin Wang Corresponding author: cepec(a)skynet.be Ecological aspects of marine tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) based on group size and composition in the Cananéia estuary, southeastern Brazil .................................... 71-82 Marcos César de Oliveira Santos and Sergio Rosso Corresponding author: sotalia(a)gmail.com <mailto:sotalia@gmail.com.br> Mass stranding of Bairds beaked whales at San Jose Island, Gulf of California, Mexico ....83-88 Jorge Urbán R., Gustavo Cárdenas-Hinojosa, Alejandro Gómez-Gallardo U., Úrsula González-Peral, Wezddy del Toro-Orozco and Robert L. Brownell Jr. Corresponding author: jurban(a)uabcs.mx Site fidelity and behaviour of killer whales (Orcinus orca) at Sea Lion Island in the Southwest Atlantic ............................................................................ ....................................................... 89-95 Oliver Yates, Andrew D. Black and Paola Palavecino Corresponding author: oli_yates(a)yahoo.co.uk Movement of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) between the Revillagigedo and Hawaiian Archipelagos within a winter breeding season ......................................................97-102 Paul H. Forestell and Jorge Urbán R. Corresponding author: paul.forestell(a)liu.edu Straggler subantarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus tropicalis) on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil ............................................................................ ...................................................... 103-116 Jailson Fulgencio de Moura and Salvatore Siciliano Corresponding author: jailsonfm(a)gmail.com Has the manatee (Trichechus manatus) disappeared from the northern coast of the State of Veracruz, Mexico? ............................................................................ ..................................109-112 Arturo Serrano, Alexander García-Jiménez and Carlos González-Gándara Corresponding author: arserrano(a)uv.mx Isolation of Giardia sp. from an estuarine dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in Ceará state, northeastern Brazil ............................................................................ ..................................113-116 Bianca de Luca Altieri, Daniel de Araujo Viana and Ana Carolina Oliveira de Meirelles Corresponding author: drbiluca(a)yahoo.com.br Unusual record of franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) in inner waters of the Cananéia estuary, southeastern Brazil ............................................................................ ....................117-119 Marcos César de Oliveira Santos, Eduardo dos Santos Pacífico and Michele Fernandes Gonçalves Corresponding author: sotalia(a)gmail.com Any further information can be obtained from the editors (LAJAM(a)infolink.com.br) LAJAM is distributed to members of the South American Society of Experts on Aquatic Mammals (www.solamac.net <http://www.solamac.net/> ) and the Mexican Society for the Study of Marine Mammals (www. somemma.org) North American subscriptions for non-members of SOLAMAC or SOMEMMA can be facilitated by contacting Nélio Barros (nbarros(a)mote.org) at P.O. Box 36, Tillamook, OR 97141-0036 USA. Best regards, Nélio Barros Editor-in-Chief, LAJAM

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New publications week 21
by Jan Herrmann 29 Jun '08

29 Jun '08

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 21/ 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 Cooper, L.N. et al. (2008): Hydrodynamic performance of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) flipper. Journal of Experimental Biology 211(12): 1859-1867. Dalton, R. (2008): Airgun ban halts seismic tests. Whales sink plan for survey off the Canadian coast. Nature 451(7174): 3. DeStephanis, R. et al. (2008): Diet of the social groups of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar. Marine Biology 154(4): 603-612. Nicol, S., A. Worby, and R. Leaper (2008): Changes in the Antarctic sea ice ecosystem: potential effects on krill and baleen whales. Marine and Freshwater Research 59(5): 361-382. Schack, H.B., H. Malte, and P.T. Madsen (2008): The responses of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.) to ultrasound-emitting predators: stress, behavioural changes or debilitation? Journal of Experimental Biology 211(13): 2079-2086. PINNIPEDIA Flores, H. et al. (2008): Density of pack-ice seals and penguins in the western Weddell Sea in relation to ice thickness and ocean depth. Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 55(8-9): 1068-1074. Hamilton, T. et al. (2008): 137Cs and 210Po in Pacific walrus and bearded seal from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(6): 1158-1167. Harvey, V., S.D. Côté, and M.O. Hammill (2008): The ecology of 3-D space use in a sexually dimorphic mammal. Ecography 31(3): 371-380. Kjær, K.G. (2008): Where have all the barque rigged sealers gone? Polar Record 44(3): 265-275. McMahon, C.R. et al. (2008): Tracking and data-logging devices attached to elephant seals do not affect individual mass gain or survival. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 360(2): 71-77. Salberg, A.-B., T. Haug, and K.T. Nilssen (2008): Estimation of hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) pup production in the Greenland Sea pack ice during the 2005 whelping season. Polar Biology 31(7): 867-878. Tomy, G.T. et al. (2008): Enantioselective bioaccumulation of hexabromocyclododecane and congener-specific accumulation of brominated diphenyl ethers in an eastern Canadian Arctic marine food web. Environmental Science & Technology 42(10): 3634-3639. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Stavros, H.-C.W., R.K. Bonde, and P.A. Fair (2008): Concentrations of trace elements in blood and skin of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(6): 1221-1225. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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new paper in Remote Sensing of the Environment
by Simone Panigada 28 Jun '08

28 Jun '08

Dear Marmam subscribers, the following article has been pubished on Remote Sensing of the Environment, and it is now available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2007.11.017 Please note access to the full text of this article will depend on your personal or institutional entitlements. Best regards, Simone Panigada Modelling habitat preferences for fin whales and striped dolphins in the Pelagos Sanctuary (Western Mediterranean Sea) with physiographic and remote sensing variables Simone Panigada, Margherita Zanardelli, Monique MacKenzie, Carl Donovan, Frédéric Mélin, Philip S. Hammond A B S T R A C T One of the needs of the Pelagos Sanctuary for the Conservation of Mediterranean Marine Mammals is information on critical habitats for cetaceans. This study modelled habitat use and preferences of fin whales and striped dolphins (the two most abundant species in the area) with the aim of providing this information, using sighting data collected between 1993 and 1999. The study area was divided into a 2 latitude by 2 longitude grid. The explanatory variables considered in the models were physiographic variables (mean, range and standard deviation of depth and slope, and distance from the nearest coastline) and remotely-sensed data (Sea Surface Temperature and Chlorophyll-a concentration). The former were calculated for each cell using GIS tools, while the latter were obtained from AVHRR and SeaWiFS sensors. Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) with multidimensional smoothers were used to model the distribution of fin whales and striped dolphins in relation to these variables, and Classification And Regression Trees were used for habitat characterization and predictive models. The GAMs were coupled with Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) to account for temporal autocorrelation in the errors and to help ensure model selection was reliable; the QIC statistic was used alongside GEE-based p-values. Bathymetric features were the most valuable predictors in the Pelagos Sanctuary area for both species. Sea Surface Temperature values were indicators of striped dolphin and fin whale presence, with both species showing a tendency to prefer colder waters (2124 °C). Chl-a levels were selected by the GAM models only for striped dolphins, and with large associated uncertainty; this may be related to the relatively brief period examined (only 2 years) and/or to any functional relationship operating at a different geographical or temporal scale. The boosted classification trees however indicated an importance of Chl-a for both species. The techniques applied to this dataset proved to be valuable tools to describe habitat use and preferences of cetaceans, and the use of the remotely-sensed data can substantially improve the predictions. The results of this study will be used for assessing critical habitats within the Pelagos Sanctuary and will provide information for conservation and management in the Sanctuary. Keywords: Mediterranean Sea, Conservation/management, Critical habitat, Habitat modelling, MPA, Fin whale, Striped dolphin ___________________________ Simone Panigada, Ph.D. Vice-President panigada(a)inwind.it Tethys Research Institute Viale G.B. Gadio 2, 20121 Milano, Italy tel. +39 0272001947 / 0272013943 fax +39 0286995011 tethys(a)tethys.org <http://www.tethys.org/>

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Aquatic Amniote Paleobiology group on facebook
by Brian Beatty 27 Jun '08

27 Jun '08

Hello Everybody, Several months ago I started a group on facebook for those interested in aquatic amniote paleobiology. Though this obviously includes marine mammals, I hope to also involve those that study other aquatic amniotes, such as sea turtles and fossil forms. And though focused on paleobiology, I am sure a number of people studying modern whales might be interested, and could do some good for us paleontologists as well. Though a listserv on this topic might be useful someday, I hope that this group can be a less immediate, more casual opportunity for us all to share ideas, news, publications, and perhaps recruit students into our treasured field of science. For those not using facebook yet, it is a "social utility site" meaning that you need to establish a page of your own. You can vary the level of restrictions to that site and the details about yourself that you put on it. The group can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=6757108629 Cheers, Brian Brian L. Beatty Assistant Professor of Anatomy New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Northern Boulevard Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 Phone: (516) 686-7435 Fax: (516) 686-3740 email: bbeatty(a)nyit.edu http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/Departments/Anatomy/index.htm ****************************************************************************** This e- mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original. ******************************************************************************

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Odontocete community change and its relationships with enviromental variability
by christian salvadeo 27 Jun '08

27 Jun '08

Hello to all: I have just finished my Masters degree, and the Spanish version of my thesis is available The name of the thesis is: ODONTOCETE COMMUNITY CHANGE AND ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENVIROMENTAL VARIABILITY IN THE SOUTH-WEST GULF OF CALIFORNIA, MEXICO ABSTRACT Community structure is a function of the number of species, their relative abundances and the characteristics of the dominant, common and rare species that are part of it; also, it can be forced by natural fluctuations in their environment. The study area presents a strong seasonal variability due to the Gulf of California ocean dynamics. In addition, the abundance of the most sighted odontocetes species changes temporally. We suggest that the community changes are consequence of environmental variations mediated by prey availability. To verify this hypothesis, we compared odontocetes community changes in the South-West Gulf of California with environmental data, such as sea surface temperature and Chla pigment concentration estimated from satellite images, ocean depth obtained from a bathymetric model and food availability (sardines and squid) gathered from published reports. Odontocetes community information was obtained from 21 sampling trips from September-2003 to March-2006 with an effort of 7325.5 km. We recorded the presence, location and other biological parameters of odontocetes sightings. Our results show a temporal lag between the peak of productivity and the major odontocetes relative abundance. Additionally, we observed a seasonal dynamic in the community structure and habitat use. During the warm and less productive season, the community shows a preference for neritic areas with productive waters, whit a dominance of squid-eating species (mostly pilot whales and an oceanic group of bottlenose dolphins). Along the temperate and highly productive season the fish-eating species dominate (particularly common dolphins) with no preference for thermal front. Furthermore, squid-eating species preferred oceanic waters. This seasonal dynamic of the community is in agreement to prey availability in the study area. This may occur as a consequence of the prey migrating pattern driven by environmental variability of the gulf waters. If someone need more information about the thesis or the pdf, please send me an e- mail to chsalvadeo(a)yahoo.com.mx Saludos Christian Salvadeo CICIMAR-IPN La Paz, B.C.S., México __________________________________________________ Correo Yahoo! Espacio para todos tus mensajes, antivirus y antispam ¡gratis! Regístrate ya - http://correo.yahoo.com.mx/

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Dolphins and port activity – what can be done?
by Laura Aichinger Dias 27 Jun '08

27 Jun '08

Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil is considered the most degraded area of occurrence of guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis), with a population estimated to be around 50 animals. This bay is heavily polluted by sewage, garbage and oil spills; the Rio de Janeiro Port and 2 airports are located on its shore; and its mangrove forest is already practically inexistent. In contrast Sepetiba Bay at approximately 70 km from Rio de Janeiro city, still presents a fairly well preserved environment where lavish rainforest from the cliffs meets the mangroves down the shore. The guiana dolphin population in this area is estimated to be around 1200 individuals, normally living in groups of up to 20 animals. However, aggregations of 100, 200 up to 450 dolphins are also a recurrent phenomenon in the region. The geographic proximity of Sepetiba Bay to the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region has favored the development of the area and still impulses new projects. Once tourism and fishing were the major activities, and today in addition to them, the bay houses 2 important ports and several metallurgic industries on its surroundings. New projects for the current port expansion and the construction of additional ports have been already proposed and approved by the Brazilian Environmental Regulatory Body (FEEMA). The Sepetiba Port in operation since 1982 received US$120 million dollars in investments to increase its operational capacity from 20 million tons/year to 70 million tons/year of iron ore only (the port also operates 7 million tons/year of coal, 1 million tons/year of aluminum, among other products). Additional dredging of the access canals from 18.7 meters to 20 meters will allow super cargo ships with 230.000 DWT (Deadweight tonnage) to dock and also transport grains. The Canadian Adriana Resources Inc. has recently purchased nearly 900,000 square meters of land in the coast of Sepetiba Bay for the development of a new iron ore port facility initially capable of handling 5 million tons/year of iron ore, reaching up to 50 million tons/year by year five. The big mining organizations MMX and BHP Billiton are also envisioning additional investments in Sepetiba Port operations. All port facilities are programmed to be instaled over mangrove areas and estuarine ecosystems. The guiana dolphins are extremelly dependent on the productivity derived from the those ecosystems on the coast of Sepetiba Bay and needless to say ports introduce threats such as habitat destruction, noise pollution, contaminats and boat/ship disturbance. Amongst this wave of investments and development lays the largest population of guiana dolphins estimated for the coast of Brazil. The “Projeto Boto Cinza” has been studying this population since 2001 and has made remarckable research about this population abundance, behavior and succesbility to human impacts. Besides estimating a large population number, the project documented aggregations of up to 450 animals observed only at Sepetiba and at the nearby Ilha Grande and Paraty Bays. The project has also noticed a reduction of dolphin sightings in areas where ships wait to dock on Sepetiba Port. The “Projeto Boto Cinza” has been intensively trying to implement protection areas within the bay in order to avoid further impact on this population and maintain the animals and its culture in the area with a preserved habitat. The conservation of the environment in Sepetiba Bay has been obscured by the vast amount of money and interest involved in such large investments from private companies and by the Brazilian government’s Growth Acceleration Program (PAC). We feel frustrated and incapable of fighting against such strong interest and we urge to find a mid-point solution where the development of human activity causes the least disturbance possible on those animals and their habitat. The reason we are writing is to ask for advice of people who experienced similar situation or might have ideas and experience to overcome a worse case scenario. We need to know what can be done in order to prevent Sepetiba Bay to become, in a near future, Guanabara Bay. Thank you, Leonardo Flach and Laura Aichinger Dias Projeto Boto Cinza References: http://www.portosrio.gov.br/sepetiba/Setpor.htm http://www.adrianaresources.com/s/Brazil.asp http://www.adrianaresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=304264&_Type=Ne… http://www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/ourBusinesses.jsp http://www.ebx.com.br/ing/perfil.htm http://www.projetobotocinza.com.br/objetivos_en.htm

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response to posting
by Tuttle, Allison 26 Jun '08

26 Jun '08

Response to posting by Jana Jeglinski: Coda Enterprises, Inc makes net guns for capture of a wide variety of species. You just need to tell them what you want to capture and from what distance and they will recommend you a product that will work. We have just ordered one designed to capture adult male steller sea lions (haven't used it yet, but have been assured it will work). The contact information for this company is Corey Gray at 480-964-0155 or netgun(a)cox.net and they have a website www.codaenterprises.com <http://www.codaenterprises.com/> that talks about their products. Corey Gray is extremely willing and helpful and can discuss with you the best options and work with you to come up with a solution that is sure to work. The equipment is of very good quality, priced moderately, but is HEAVY and thus may be difficult for a smaller build person to use with ease. Hope this helps! Dear all, I am looking for companies producing capture nets for pinnipeds (sea lions). Does anybody know an alternative to Fuhrmann Diversified (flexinet) ? Thanks and all the best Jana Jeglinski Allison D. Tuttle, DVM Staff Veterinarian & Director of Animal Care Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration (860) 572-5955 X 101 atuttle(a)mysticaquarium.org

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extended deadline for abstract submission
by Comisión RT 2008 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

*LAST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: DEADLINE EXTENDED* Due to the increasing number of request we have extended the deadline to submit your abstract to the XIII South American Meeting of Specialist in Aquatic Mammals – 7th SOLAMAC Conference, Montevideo, Uruguay *Abstract submission DEADLINE: 30th of June, 2008* PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WEB to send your abstract. *VERY IMPORTANT* 1. Register a day in advance before sending your abstract. 2. Avoid using HOTMAIL to register since hotmail's antispam system difficult the communication between the software and your e-mail account. 3. Read carefully the instructions to submit your abstract and send your abstract according to the format we have requested. 4. Name the Word document (your abstract) with your surname as shown below: Example: Single author: Perez rt08.doc; Two authors: Martinez & Jimenez rt08.doc; More than two authors: Martinez et al rt08.doc 5. First author with abstract approved, must pay registration fees before 15th of September. You don't need to pay the registration fee to submit your abstract. 6. Information about how to pay your registration fees is available on the official page of the conference. Please visit the OFICIAL conference website: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso/ Information regarding the conference will be on this web site. For enquires contact the Organising Committee: comisionrt08(a)gmail.com<comsionrt08(a)gmail.com> See you in Montevideo. Organizing Committee XIII South American Meeting of Specialist in Aquatic Mammals – 7th SOLAMAC Conference *EXTENCION DEL PLAZO **PARA** PRESENTAR RESÚMENES* *Debido a que muchos participantes han solicitado tiempo para terminar sus resumenes, SE EXTIENDE EL PLAZO **de envío de resúmenes para la XIII **RT – 7o Congreso SOLAMAC, **Montevideo-**Uruguay**.*** * * *Cierre de resúmenes: 30 de junio de 2008* *Agradecemos a todos las personas que hicieron el esfuerzo de enviar su trabajo en fecha dado que agilizan la evaluación de los resúmenes.*** * * *POR FAVOR LEER BIEN LAS INSTRUCCIONES, para evitar problemas en el envio.* *MUY IMPORTANTE* *1-Inscribirse un día antes **del** envío **del** resumen.* *2-**Evite inscribirse con un correo electrónico de hotmail ya que su sistema spam dificulta la comunicación.*** *3-**Leer atentamente las instrucciones para enviar el resumen. RESPETAR el formato solicitado.* * 4-Nombre el archivo Word (su resumen) **con un nombre corto, **ej: **Perez rt08.doc, Martinez & Jimenez rt08.doc o **Martinez et al rt08.doc* *5-**No es necesario haber pago la inscripción para enviar el resumen.**Primer autor con resumen aprobado, límite de pago 15 de setiembre. * *6-****Las formas de pago de la inscripción ya estan disponibles en la **página OFICIAL de la XIII RT.* Por favor visite la página OFICIAL de la XIII RT: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso/ Aquí encontrará toda la información relacionada a la XIII RT 2008. Nos vemos en Montevideo. Comisión Organizadora XIII RT de Especialistas en Mamíferos Acuáticos de América del Sur – 7o Congreso SOLAMAC E-mail: comisionrt08(a)gmail.com <comsionrt08(a)gmail.com> -- Comisión Organizadora 13er Reunión de Trabajo de Especialistas en Mamíferos Acuáticos de América del Sur- 7o Congreso SOLAMAC Montevideo - Uruguay E-mail: comisionrt08(a)gmail.com Web: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso

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