July 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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Marine Conservation Planner / GIS Analyst - The Nature Conservancy in Anchorage, Alaska
by Stephen MacLean 31 Jul '08

31 Jul '08

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska is seeking a motivated, dedicated person to serve as Marine Conservation Planner and GIS Analyst in the Bering Sea and Polar Marine program. Please send cover letters and CVs to Shelly Morgan at smorgan(a)tnc.org <mailto:smorgan@tnc.org> with "marine conservation planner" in the subject line. For information about how to apply, please visit http://careers.nature.org <http://careers.nature.org/> and search for "marine conservation planner". POSITION SUMMARY The Marine Conservation Planner / GIS Analyst will support The Nature Conservancy's Bering Sea and Polar Marine conservation programs, focusing initially on the coastal, estuarine, and continental shelf habitats of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. S/He will be instrumental in developing science-based conservation plans for these regions through data collection, development, analysis, and mapping and through conservation approaches including regional planning, policy, protected-area designation, and market-based strategies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Marine Conservation Planner/GIS Analyst will: * work collaboratively with the Bering Sea / Polar Marine director to develop multi-faceted regional and community-based collaborative initiatives with partners; * be part of a team that works on the design of marine protected areas, approaches and tools for ecosystem-based management, gap analyses, ecoregional assessments, and conservation action plans; * serve as a primary point of contact for marine planning and will be expected to enhance strategic partnerships both within and outside the Conservancy to improve the development and implementation of plans; * report the advancement of marine science in planning, tools, and training; * engage relevant local communities, government agencies, academic institutions, and other private non-profit organizations by building connections and collaborative undertakings; * organize and oversee a variety of program activities; * recognize and develop new opportunities to advance program goals, communicate regularly and effectively with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds and perspectives; * develop and manage spatial and non-spatial data and databases; * be the primary marine species and habitat analyst; * contribute to the Conservancy's global and regional marine conservation goals by coordinating with marine staff across the organization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * MS degree in a field relevant to marine science and marine resource conservation and 3-5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; * Experience with Geographic Information Systems technology and software such as ArcGIS, but also including graphics, and database software packages such as Microsoft Access; * Demonstrated conservation planning experience, including the design and implementation of conservation planning projects involving GIS data development and management, map production, and spatial analysis. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION * Experience with tools for conservation planning such as Marxan is desired. * Demonstrated ability to take initiative when working independently or as part of a group. * Ability to work effectively in a lead or support position within a team. * Excellent creative problem-solving skills, ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly and to train others in their use. * Comfort with uncertainty. * Advanced analytical skills including manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data for marine ecosystems * Knowledge of marine species and ecosystems and their conservation needs * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. * Ability and willingness to travel frequently and occasionally on evenings and weekends BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please consider the environment before printing this email ________________________________ Steve A. MacLean Bering Sea Program Director smaclean(a)tnc.org (907) 276-3133 Ext. 101 (Phone) (907) 276-2584 (Fax) nature.org <http://nature.org/> The Nature Conservancy Alaska Field Office 715 L Street Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501

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Marine Scientist Vacancy Announcement, Newport RI
by Peimer Elizabeth Ann R CONT NPRI 31 Jul '08

31 Jul '08

Marine Scientist Vacancy Announcement Position: Marine Scientist Location: Newport, Rhode Island Position Description: Successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of marine biologists and environmental planners to provide technical expertise in support of Navy at-sea environmental planning projects. Candidate will support development of NEPA, MMPA, ESA, or other policy-driven projects. Successful candidate will have a strong background in marine science, with demonstrated experience supporting or leading projects involving assessment of effects to marine species. Candidate will be required to communicate with staff scientists and engineers, government personnel, and academic researchers and independently prepare and provide timelines, briefs, and presentations to sponsors. Candidate will also travel to and participate in scientific and industry-specific conferences. Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance. Required Skills: Minimum 3 years supporting marine science or environmental planning projects. Initiative; willingness to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules; experience multi-tasking and managing multiple, simultaneous, and diverse projects; ability to take ownership and accountability for a project and follow through to ensure completion of tasks. Successful candidate will be motivated and eager to address complex environmental issues involving biological, physical, and acoustic oceanography. Efficient computer skills for writing and reviewing documents are also necessary. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are absolutely necessary. Preferred Skills: Experience applying the NEPA process to Navy environmental planning projects. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS (9.x), EndNote and familiarity with Federal environmental law is highly preferred. Education: BS/BA (M.S. or advanced degree preferred) in marine science, oceanography, environmental science, biology, or related field. Contact: Send resume, writing sample, and contact information for at least 3 professional/academic references to: McLaughlin Research Corporation 132 Johnnycake Hill Middletown, RI 02842 Email (preferred): Ccole(a)mrcds.com MRC offers a competitive wage and benefit package. Please visit the Human Resources section of our web site (www.mrcds.com) for information on benefits. Elizabeth Ann R. Peimer McLaughlin Research Corporation NUWC Newport, Environmental Division T 401.832.3568 F 401.832.4747 peimerer.ctr(a)npt.nuwc.navy.mil

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New publication: interactions between marine mammals and cod fishery
by Lyne Morissette 31 Jul '08

31 Jul '08

Dear colleagues, A new paper was recently published in the book "Ecosystem Ecology Research Trends" (Editors J. Chen and C. Guo, ISBN: 97816041838): "Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries: implications for cod recovery" by: Claude Savenkoff Lyne Morissette Martin Castonguay Douglas P. Swain Mike O. Hammill Denis Chabot J. Mark Hanson ABSTRACT: Abundance of many Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and groundfish stocks in the Northwest Atlantic declined to low levels in the early 1990s, resulting in cessation of directed fishing for these stocks, thus ending one of the largest and longest running commercial groundfish fisheries in the world. The stocks of the northern (nGSL) and southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (sGSL) were closed to directed cod fishing from 1994 to 1996 for the nGSL and from 1993 to 1997 for the sGSL, followed by the opening of a small directed fishery in the two systems. In the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence, the ecosystem biomass structure shifted dramatically from one dominated by demersal fish predators (Atlantic cod Gadus morhua, redfish Sebastes spp.) and small-bodied forage species (capelin Mallotus villosus, mackerel Scomber scombrus, herring Clupea harengus, northern shrimp Pandalus borealis) to one now dominated by only small-bodied forage species. The decline of large predatory fishes has left only marine mammals as top predators during the mid-1990s, and marine mammals and Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides during the early 2000s. Large changes also occurred in the biomass structure and ecosystem functioning of the adjacent southern Gulf of St Lawrence (sGSL) but they were not as dramatic. Although predatory fishes decreased between the mid-1980s and mid-1990s, and prey consumption by seal species increased considerably, large cod remained among the most important single predators on fish in the sGSL. The changes in top- predator abundance driven by human exploitation of selected species resulted in a major perturbation of the structure and functioning of both Gulf ecosystems and represent a case of fishery-induced regime shift. Overfishing influenced community biomass structure directly through preferential removal of larger-bodied fishes and indirectly through predation release. Species interactions are central to ecosystem considerations. In marine ecosystems, predation can be the major ecological process affecting fish populations and piscivory is often the largest source of fish removal, usually larger than fishing mortality. In both northern and southern Gulf ecosystems, predation mortality exceeded fishing mortality for most groups in recent years because fishing mortality was intentionally reduced by fisheries closures. Seals have benefited from reduced hunting (harvesting and culling/bounties) since the 1970s. Consumption of fish by marine mammals exceeded consumption by predatory fishes in the two ecosystems in the recent time periods. Since the collapse of groundfish stocks, commercial fisheries and seals have become important predators on predatory fishes possibly slowing their recovery. In recent years, consumption by seals shifted towards species at lower trophic level (forage fishes and invertebrates), which were also the main target of fisheries. Thus, commercial fisheries and seals may have become important competitors of predatory fishes for the same resource. PDF is available upon request to Lyne Morissette: lyne.morissette(a)globetrotter.net Lyne Morissette, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Arizona State University & Fisheries Centre University of British Columbia Lenfest Ocean Program http://www.lenfestocean.org/whales_fisheries.html

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Dolphin Research Internship Opportunity
by aliza milette 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

Internship Opportunity: The Dolphin Institute (TDI), Ko Olina, Hawai'i is offering a limited number of internships for college-level students to assist in field surveys of dolphins, in processing of obtained data, and in development and presentation of marine conservation education programs for local students and the general public. TDI is a marine mammal science and education center located at Ko Olina in leeward Oahu that focuses on whales and dolphins in Hawaiian waters. It is directed by Dr. Adam Pack, Assistant Professor at University of Hawai'i at Hilo, and Dr. Louis Herman, an emeritus professor at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Further information on TDI can be found at www.dolphin-institute.org. During the fall of 2008, TDI will continue to focus on surveys of dolphins off the Leeward Coast of Oahu, on processing and analyzing our archives of dolphin and humpback whale data, and on public education programs. The internship is part time and unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to Ko Olina. On-water research will be conducted aboard our 19 or 21 foot outboard boats. Data processing and analysis will take place at the Ko Olina lab. Public education may take place at our learning center at the Ko Olina lab, at public venues, or at local schools. Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of marine mammal research including: Photo-identification Digitizing and enhancing identification photographs Behavioral recording Data entry and analysis Conservation Boat safety Familiarity with cetacean research and literature Public education We are accepting applicants immediately. Interns must complete at least one full day and either a second full day or two half days a week for a three-month period. Interns who are interested in staying longer will be evaluated at the end of the three-month period. The internship period begins the first week of September and ends the last week of November, 2008. Requirements: College or post-college education preferred; experience in research; two letters of recommendation; ability to work closely and harmoniously in a team atmosphere; self-motivation. Desirable qualifications: Marine mammal experience, experience with computer programs such as Aperture, Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, digital photography experience. Send cover letter indicating why you are seeking this internship and why you feel you are qualified, complete resume, college transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Send applications or inquiries by email to the Field Project and Education Coordinator, Aliza Milette, at AJMilette(a)gmail.com. Positions are open until filled. -- Aliza J. Milette Field Project & Education Coordinator Cetacean Project The Dolphin Institute AJMilette(a)gmail.com cell: 808-284-7428

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Skinny fin whales: Nova Scotia
by mjtetley＠aol.com 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

I’ve been collecting data over the past four weeks on the distribution of rorqual whales off the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. During this time I have encountered a lot of rather skinny looking fin whales. Almost all sighted displayed distinct signs of the vertebrae being discernable, with approximately eight individuals showing concave depressions along their flanks. I was wondering if any other researchers or naturalists working along the East Coast of Canada or the US have noticed this recently as well ? Any information would be most appreciated. Regards Mike Tetley Please address all responses to m.j.tetley(a)bangor.ac.uk ________________________________________________________________________ AOL Email goes Mobile! You can now read your AOL Emails whilst on the move. Sign up for a free AOL Email account with unlimited storage today.

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 29 Jul '08

29 Jul '08

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. 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 AGUSA, TETSURO; KUMIKO NOMURA; TAKASHI KUNITO; YASUMI ANAN; HISATO IWATA; NOBUYUKI MIYAZAKI; RYO TATSUKAWA and SHINSUKE TANABE. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 57(6-12):807-815. 2008. Interelement relationships and age-related variation of trace element concentrations in liver of striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) from Japanese coastal waters. 0.177 MB AKAMATSU, T.; D. WANG; K. WANG; S. LI; S. DONG; X. ZHAO; J. BARLOW; B. S. STEWART and M. RICHLEN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(6):4403-4411. 2008. Estimation of the detection probability for Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis) with a passive acoustic method. 0.614 MB ALVES, ROMULO R. N. and IERECE L. ROSA. HUMAN ECOLOGY 35(3):443-447. 2008. Use of tucuxi dolphin Sotalia fluviatilis for medicinal and magic/religious purposes in north of Brazil. 0.109 MB ANDERSEN, MAGNUS; ANDREW E. DEROCHER; OYSTEIN WIIG and JON AARS. POLAR BIOLOGY 31(8):905-911. 2008. Movements of two Svalbard polar bears recorded using geographical positioning system satellite transmitters. 0.341 MB AZEVEDO, ALEXANDRE F.; JOSE LAILSON-BRITO; PAULO R. DORNELES; MONIQUE VAN SLUYS; HAYDEE A. CUNHA and ANA B. L. FRAGOSO. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 5pgs. 2008. Human-induced injuries to marine tucuxis (Sotalia guianensis) (Cetacea: Delphinidae) in Brazil. 0.351 MB BARLOW, JAY; SHANNON RANKIN and STEVE DAWSON. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-SWFSC-417. 22p. 2008. A guide to constructing hydrophones and hydrophone arrays for monitoring marine mammal vocalizations. 1.979 MB BAYLIS, ALASTAIR MARTIN MITRI; BRAD PAGE and SIMON DAVID GOLDSWORTHY. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 361:279-290. 2008. Colony-specific foraging areas of lactating New Zealand fur seals. 0.441 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > BAYLIS, A. M. M.; B. PAGE and S. D. GOLDSWORTHY. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 86(8):774-789. 2008. Effect of seasonal changes in upwelling activity on the foraging locations of a wide-ranging central-place forager, the New Zealand fur seal. 0.660 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > BEARZI, GIOVANNI; STEFANO AGAZZI; JOAN GONZALVO; MARINA COSTA; SILVIA BONIZZONI; ELENA POLITI; CHIARA PIRODDI and RANDALL R. REEVES. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 5(1):1-12. 2008. Overfishing and the disappearance of short-beaked common dolphins from western Greece. 1.110 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > BECHSHOFT, THEA O.; CHRISTIAN SONNE; FRANK F. RIGET; OYSTEIN WIIG and RUNE DIETZ. POLAR BIOLOGY 31(8):945-958. 2008. Differences in growth, size and sexual dimorphism in skulls of East Greenland and Svalbard polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.467 MB BESIO, KATHRYN; LYNDA JOHNSTON and ROBYN LONGHURST. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING A 40(5):1219-1234. 2008. Sexy beasts and devoted mums: Narrating nature through dolphin tourism. 0.299 MB BOSSART, GREGORY D.; TRACY A. ROMANO; MARGIE M. PEDEN-ADAMS; CHARLES D. RICE; PATRICIA A. FAIR; JULI D. GOLDSTEIN; DAVID KILPATRICK; KRISTINA CAMMEN and JOHN S. REIF. AQUATIC MAMMALS 34(2):166-177. 2008. Hematological, biochemical, and immunological findings in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with orogenital papillomas. 0.143 MB CANADAS, A. and P. S. HAMMOND. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(3):309-331. 2008. Abundance and habitat preferences of the short-beaked common dolphin Delphinus delphis in the southwestern Mediterranean: Implications for conservation. 3.179 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > DAVIS, COREY S.; IAN STIRLING; CURTIS STROBECK and DAVID W. COLTMAN. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 17(13):3078-3094. 2008. Population structure of ice-breeding seals. 0.385 MB DE QUEIROZ, ROSE EMILIA MACEDO and RENATA GONCALVES FERREIRA. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 5pgs. 2008. Sampling interval for measurements of estuarine dolphins' (Sotalia guianensis) behaviour. 0.212 MB DOMNING, DARYL P. and ORANGEL A. AGUILERA. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 28(2):479-500. 2008. Fossil Sirenia of the West Atlantic and Caribbean region. VIII. Nanosiren garciae, gen. et sp nov and Nanosiren sanchezi, sp nov. 2.020 MB ENDO, TETSUYA; YOHSUKE HISAMICHI; OSAMU KIMURA; KOICHI HARAGUCHI and C. SCOTT BAKER. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 401(1-3):73-80. 2008. Contamination levels of mercury and cadmium in melon-headed whales (Peponocephala electra) from a mass stranding on the Japanese coast. 1.086 MB GAZO, MANEL; JOAN GONZALVO and ALEX AGUILAR. FISHERIES RESEARCH (AMSTERDAM) 92(1):70-75. 2008. Pingers as deterrents of bottlenose dolphins interacting with trammel nets. 0.681 MB GODFREY, STEPHEN J. and LAWRENCE G. BARNES. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 28(2):520-528. 2008. A new genus and species of Late Miocene pontoporiid dolphin (Cetacea: Odontoceti) from the St. Marys formation in Maryland. 1.473 MB GRAY, RACHAEL; PAUL CANFIELD and TRACEY ROGERS. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 399(1-3):202-215. 2008. Trace element analysis in the serum and hair of Antarctic leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx, and Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii. 0.531 MB GWILLIAM, JESSICA; ISABELLE CHARRIER and ROBERT G. HARCOURT. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 211(14):2288-2295. 2008. Vocal identity and species recognition in male Australian sea lions, Neophoca cinerea. 0.538 MB HARKONEN, TERO; MART JUSSI; IVAR JUSSI; MICHAIL VEREVKIN; LILIA DMITRIEVA; EERO HELLE; ROUSTAM SAGITOV and KARIN C. HARDING. PLOS ONE 3(4) e2006. 10pp. 2008. Seasonal activity budget of adult Baltic ringed seals. 0.660 MB HERMANUSSEN, S.; V. MATTHEWS; O. PAPKE; C. J. LIMPUS and C. GAUS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 57(6-12):409-418. 2008. Flame retardants (PBDEs) in marine turtles, dugongs and seafood from Queensland, Australia. 0.262 MB INSLEY, S. J.; B. W. ROBSON; T. YACK; R. R. REAM and W. C. BURGESS. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 4(1-2):147-155. 2008. Acoustic determination of activity and flipper stroke rate in foraging northern fur seal females. 0.610 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > JAY, CHADWICK V.; PETER M. OUTRIDGE and JOEL L. GARLICH-MILLER. POLAR BIOLOGY 31(8):933-943. 2008. Indication of two Pacific walrus stocks from whole tooth elemental analysis. 0.522 MB JAYASANKAR, P.; B. ANOOP and M. RAJAGOPALAN. CURRENT SCIENCE 94(11):1513-1516. 2008. PCR-based sex determination of cetaceans and dugong from the Indian seas. 0.098 MB KALINICHENKO, SERGEI G. and IGOR I. PUSHCHIN. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL NEUROANATOMY 35(4):364-370. 2008. Calcium-binding proteins in the cerebellar cortex of the bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise. 1.259 MB KEOGH, MANDY J. and SAM H. RIDGWAY. ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 291(7):781-789. 2008. Neuronal fiber composition of the corpus callosum within some odontocetes. 0.665 MB KINGHORN, APRIL; MURRAY M. HUMPHRIES; PETER OUTRIDGE and HING MAN CHAN. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 402(1):43-50. 2008. Teeth as biomonitors of selenium concentrations in tissues of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.475 MB LEDUC, RICHARD G.; KELLY M. ROBERTSON and ROBERT L. PITMAN. BIOLOGY LETTERS 4(4):426-429. 2008. Mitochondrial sequence divergence among Antarctic killer whale ecotypes is consistent with multiple species. 0.120 MB LYDERSEN, CHRISTIAN; JON AARS and KIT M. KOVACS. ARCTIC 61(2):119-128. 2008. Estimating the number of walruses in Svalbard from aerial surveys and behavioural data from satellite telemetry. 5.118 MB MANCIA, A.; G. W. WARR and R. W. CHAPMAN. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 17(11):2581-2589. 2008. A transcriptomic analysis of the stress induced by capture-release health assessment studies in wild dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.238 MB MITCHELL, MARK A.; MOBY A. SOLANGI; CONNIE L. CLEMONS-CHEVIS; DELPHINE VANDERPOOL; MARCI ROMAGNOLI; TIM HOFFLAND and PETER JOWETT. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH 69(7):900-903. 2008. Relationship between plasma iron concentration and gastric pH in captive adult bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.612 MB MORALES-VELA, BENJAMIN; EDUARDO SUAREZ-MORALES; JANNETH PADILLA-SALDIVAR and RICHARD W. HEARD. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 88(3):591-596. 2008. The tanaid Hexapleomera robusta (Crustacea: Peracarida) from the Caribbean manatee, with comments on other crustacean epibionts. 0.270 MB MOURA, J. F.; S. SICILIANO; P. N. SARCINELLI and S. HACON. JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 3pgs. 2008. Several organochlorine pesticides in the milk of a marine tucuxi dolphin incidentally captured with its calf in Barra de Sao Joao, east coast of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. 0.344 MB NICHOLS, OWEN C.; ROBERT D. KENNEY and MOIRA W. BROWN. FISHERY BULLETIN 106(3):270-280. 2008. Spatial and temporal distribution of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in Cape Cod Bay,and implications for management. 2.870 MB ORPHANIDES, CHRISTOPHER D. and DEBRA L. PALKA. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Reference Document 08-09. iii + 8p. 2008. 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In utero domoic acid toxicity: A fetal basis to adult disease in the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). 7.656 MB REDFERN, J. V.; J. BARLOW; L. T. BALANCE; T. GERRODETTE and E. A. BECKER. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 363:1-14. 2008. Absence of scale dependence in dolphin-habitat models for the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. 0.802 MB View with Acrobat 5.0 or > REIF, JOHN S.; PATRICIA A. FAIR; JEFFREY ADAMS; BRIAN JOSEPH; DAVID S. KILPATRICK; ROBERTO SANCHEZ; JULI D. GOLDSTEIN; FORREST I. TOWNSEND, JR.; STEPHEN D. MCCULLOCH; MARILYN MAZZOIL; ERIC S. ZOLMAN; LARRY J. HANSEN and GREGORY D. BOSSART. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 233(2):299-307. 2008. Evaluation and comparison of the health status of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, and Charleston, South Carolina. 0.698 MB RIJKS, J. M.; F. L. READ; M. W. G. VAN DE BILDT; H. G. VAN BOLHUIS; B. E. E. MARTINA; J. A. WAGENAAR; K. VAN DER MEULEN; A. D. M. E. 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Stratification, composition, and function of marine mammal blubber: The ecology of fatty acids in marine mammals. 0.499 MB TAKAHASHI, ERI M.; KAREN E. ARTHUR and GLEN R. SHAW. HARMFUL ALGAE 7(4):430-437. 2008. Occurrence of okadaic acid in the feeding grounds of dugongs (Dugong dugon) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Moreton Bay, Australia. 0.299 MB TAYLOR, MITCHELL K.; JEFF LAAKE; PHILIP D. MCLOUGHLIN; H. DEAN CLUFF and FRANCOIS MESSIER. ARCTIC 61(2):143-152. 2008. Mark-recapture and stochastic population models for polar bears of the High Arctic. 0.287 MB TETLEY, M. J.; E. G. MITCHELSON-JACOB and K. P. ROBINSON. REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 112(8):3449-3454. 2008. The summer distribution of coastal minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in the southern outer Moray Firth, NE Scotland, in relation to co-occurring mesoscale oceanographic features. 0.861 MB THOMTON, JAMIE D.; JO-ANN E. MELLISH; DANIEL R. HENNEN and MARKUS HORNING. 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