September 2008 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Orca film in major Japanese film festival
by Parfitm＠aol.com 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Orca film in major Japanese film festival Just to let you know that our film,“ Saving Luna,” a feature documentary that leaves audiences in love with an orca, has been selected for screening at the Tokyo International Film Festival, October 18-26. It's among 27 films in the big festival's “natural TIFF” section, which showcases 10 new and 27 classic environmental films. It's the only film included that directly covers cetaceans. We're keenly aware of the fight over Japanese whaling activities, and we believe that the decision to show “Saving Luna” by this major festival adds to considerable other evidence that there's significant openness in Japan to friendlier ways of thinking about cetaceans. The festival is making a big deal about its emphasis on bringing green awareness to its audiences and this helps show that its commitment to fresh ways of thinking about the human relationship to land and sea is genuine. "Saving Luna" is the story of L-98, a young solitary sociable orca nicknamed Luna, who was separated from his Southern Resident pod in Vancouver Island's Nootka Sound and tried to establish social relationships with humans. The story describes efforts to keep Luna and people apart; a drama that developed when a First Nations band, which believed he was a reincarnated chief, decided to try to prevent him from being captured and relocated closer to his pod; and what happened after that. It touches on such subjects as animal consciousness, human responsibility toward animals, the whole question of how to cope with solitary sociable cetaceans, and the human difficulty in resolving all those issues. "Saving Luna" has won a number of awards in festivals over the past year. For those who are curious, “Saving Luna” is scheduled for theatrical release later this year, and television broadcasts sometime thereafter. We'll let you know. Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit, directors, “Saving Luna” **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)

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New publications week 31 / JMBA special issue
by Jan Herrmann 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 31/ 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> This list is rather long today because of the Special Issue "Marine Mammals" of the Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (JMBA). Because this issue is the result of a cooperation of Cambridge Journals and the European Cetacean Society, ECS members will have free access to the PDF files of this issue. Please note the following call for contributions by Graham Pierce, ECS Editor: There will be a 2009 special issue of JMBA on marine mammals and it remains open for contributions. To be fair to authors who already submitted papers, if there are too many papers for the special issue, those papers submitted latest will be held back for a future issue. While ECS especially welcomes papers based on presentations at the ECS conference, all original research papers and reviews on marine mammals will be considered for publication by the journal and there is no discrimination on the basis of whether or not the work was presented at ECS. 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 Aguilar de Soto, N. et al. (2008): Cheetahs of the deep sea: deep foraging sprints in short-finned pilot whales off Tenerife (Canary Islands). Journal of Animal Ecology 77(5): 936 - 947 . Aïssi, M. et al. (2008): Large-scale seasonal distribution of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the central Mediterranean Sea. JMBA 88(6): 1253-1261. Azzellino, A. et al. (2008): Biological consequences of global warming: does sea surface temperature affect cetacean distribution in the western Ligurian Sea? JMBA 88(6): 1145-1152. Canning, S.J. et al. (2008): Seasonal distribution of white-beaked dolphins (Lagenorhynchus albirostris) in UK waters with new information on diet and habitat use. JMBA 88(6): 1159-1166. Caon, G. et al. (2008): Milk composition of franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) from Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. JMBA 88(6): 1099-1101. Culloch, R.M. and K.P. Robinson (2008): Bottlenose dolphins using coastal regions adjacent to a Special Area of Conservation in north-east Scotland. JMBA 88(6): 1237-1243. de Carvalho, C.E.V. et al. (2008): Heavy metal distribution in two cetacean species from Rio de Janeiro State, south-eastern Brazil. JMBA 88(6): 1117-1120. de Oliveira, L.V. and E.L.A. Monteiro-Filho (2008): Individual identification and habitat use of the estuarine dolphin Sotalia guianensis (Cetacea: Delphinidae) in Cananéia, south-eastern Brazil, using video images. JMBA 88(6): 1199-1205. Díaz López, B. et al. (2008): Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). JMBA 88(6): 1153-1157. Dulau-Drouot, V., V. Boucaud, and B. Rota (2008): Cetacean diversity off La Réunion Island (France). JMBA 88(6): 1263-1272. Dunshea, G. et al.(2008): Pseudogenes and DNA-based diet analyses: a cautionary tale from a relatively well sampled predator-prey system. Bulletin of Entomological Research 98(3): 239-248. Gannier, A. and J. Epinat (2008): Cuvier's beaked whale distribution in the Mediterranean Sea: results from small boat surveys 1996-2007. JMBA 88(6): 1245-1251. Gomes Pereira, J.N.D.S. (2008): Daily species checklist from whale-watching-studying the research potential with an Azorean case study. JMBA 88(6): 1283-1288. Goméz de Segura, A., P.S. Hammond, and J.A. Raga (2008): Influence of environmental factors on small cetacean distribution in the Spanish Mediterranean. JMBA 88(6): 1185-1192. Goodwin, L. and C. Speedie (2008): Relative abundance, density and distribution of the harbour porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena) along the west coast of the UK. JMBA 88(6): 1221-1228. Guimarães Corrêa Sholl, T. et al. (2008): Taxonomic identification of dolphin love charms commercialized in the Amazonian region through the analysis of cytochrome b DNA. JMBA 88(6): 1207-1210. Huggenberger, S. (2008): The size and complexity of dolphin brains-a paradox? JMBA 88(6): 1103-1108. Koopman, H.N. and Z.P. Zahorodny (2008): Life history constrains biochemical development in the highly specialized odontocete echolocation system. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B-Biological Sciences 275(1649): 2327-2334. Kyhn, L.A. et al. (2008): Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) static acoustic monitoring: laboratory detection thresholds of T-PODs are reflected in field sensitivity. JMBA 88(6): 1085-1091. MacLeod, C.D. et al. (2008): Temperature-based summer habitat partitioning between white-beaked and common dolphins around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. JMBA 88(6): 1193-1198. Miller, L.J., M. Solanqi, and S.A. Kuczaj II (2008): Immediate response of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins to high-speed personal watercraft in the Mississippi Sound. JMBA 88(6): 1139-1143. Morete, M.E. et al. (2008): Fluctuating abundance of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in a calving ground off coastal Brazil. JMBA 88(6): 1229-1235. Moulins, A. et al. (2008): Partitioning of the Pelagos Sanctuary (north-western Mediterranean Sea) into hotspots and coldspots of cetacean distributions. JMBA 88(6): 1273-1281. Pérez-Vallazza, C. et al.(2008): Cetacean diversity at the west coast of La Palma Island (Canary Islands). JMBA 88(6): 1289-1296. Pierpoint, C. (2008): Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) foraging strategy at a high energy, near-shore site in south-west Wales, UK. JMBA 88(6): 1167-1173. Rossi-Santos, M.R. et al. (2008): Descriptive parameters of pulsed calls for the spinner dolphin, Stenella longirostris, in the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil. JMBA 88(6): 1093-1097. Rosso, M., A. Moulins, and M. Würtz(2008): Colour patterns and pigmentation variability on striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba in north-western Mediterranean Sea. JMBA 88(6): 1211-1219. Santos, M.B. et al. (2008): Strandings of striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba in Scottish waters (1992-2003) with notes on the diet of this species. JMBA 88(6): 1175-1183. Walton, M.J. et al. (2008): Fatty acid characterization of lipid fractions from blubber biopsies of sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus located around the Azores. JMBA 88(6): 1109-1115. Evans, P.G.H., S. Panigada, and G.J. Pierce (2008): Integrating science and management for marine mammal conservation. JMBA 88(6): 1081-1083. PINNIPEDIA Fowler, M.A. et al. (2008): Hormonal regulation of glucose clearance in lactating northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris). Journal of Experimental Biology 211(18): 2943-2949. Nollens, H.H. et al. (2008): In vitro susceptibility of sea lion poxvirus to cidofovir. Antiviral Research 80(1): 77-80. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Oliveira de Meirelles, A.C. (2008): Mortality of the Antillean manatee, Trichechus manatus manatus, in Ceará State, north-eastern Brazil. JMBA 88(6): 1133-1137. Valentine, K. et al. (2008): Ancient DNA reveals genotypic relationships among Oregon populations of the sea otter (Enhydra lutris). Conservation Genetics 9(4): 933-938. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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AAAS S&T Fellowships call for applications
by Patrick Clemins 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Apologies for cross-posting.... *APPLY YOUR SCIENCE TO SERVE SOCIETY* For 35 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm, while learning first-hand about establishing and implementing policy. Fellows select assignments in Congressional offices or federal agencies. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning September 1 and ending August 31. Most federal agencies offer Fellows the opportunity to renew for a second year. AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. Fellows have ranged in age from late 20s to early 70s. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government labs. AAAS partners with approximately 30 scientific and engineering societies that also sponsor fellowships. They conduct separate application and selection processes and may provide different stipend and benefits support. Individuals interested in the Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are encouraged to apply with all scientific and engineering societies for which they qualify. Please see our website at www.fellowships.aaas.org for details. *Eligibility & Criteria:* * * To be considered for a fellowship via AAAS, successful applicants must: - Hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following: Social/Behavioral sciences, Medical/Health disciplines, Biological, Physical or Geosciences, or Engineering disciplines *(applicants with a MS in engineering and three or more years of post-degree professional experience also qualify)* Note: All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline - Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references - Show a commitment to serve society - Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences - Demonstrate integrity, problem-solving ability, good judgment, flexibility, and leadership qualities - Hold U.S. citizenship *Note:* Federal employees are not eligible * * *Stipend and Benefits:* * * *Stipend: *Approximately $70,000 to $92,000 (depending on years of experience and previous salary). *Relocation Allowance: *Up to $4,000 for first-year Fellows with stipends via AAAS if move is greater than 50 miles outside Washington, D.C. *Health Insurance: *Monthly reimbursements for Fellows who receive stipends via AAAS. Insurance coverage via agency for those hired directly as temporary federal employees. *Travel/Training: *Minimum of $4,000 for Fellows receiving a stipend via AAAS, to be used for fellowship assignment-related travel, conferences, and/or training. Varies by placement and must be approved by supervisor. *Professional Development:* A year-long program including orientation, monthly seminars, skill building workshops, career sessions, and networking events. *APPLY: *The deadline is December 15th, 2008. AAAS accepts online applications only. Full details at www.fellowships.aaas.org Daniel Poux Associate Director Science & Technology Policy Fellowships American Association for the Advancement of Science 1200 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202.326.7075 Fax: 202.289.4950 dpoux(a)aaas.org www.fellowships.aaas.org _______________________________________________ SEFellows listserv SEFellows(a)listserv.aaas.org http://listserv.aaas.org/mailman/listinfo/sefellows _______________________________________________ The SE Fellows (Science and Engineering) listserv is intended to provide a free forum for exchange of ideas and information among current AAAS Fellows only. AAAS does not monitor, sanction, or endorse the content of information exchanged through the listserv, except when posted by AAAS Fellowships staff acting in a professional capacity. Opinions or points of view expressed in a listserv message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of AAAS or the Science and Technology Policy Fellowships Department.

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article request
by Florencia 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Dear colleagues, I am currently working on a manuscript on growth and age at sexual matutity in sea lions. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find at my university and from colleagues nearby the old paper by Laws (1956) i.e. Laws RM (1956) Growth and sexual maturity in aquatic mammals. Nature (Lond) 178:193-194 If you had it available, I would very much appreciate a pdf copy of it. Many thanks for your time on this request, Florencia Grandi Lic. Ma. Florencia Grandi Laboratorio de Mamíferos Marinos, Centro Nacional Patagónico (CONICET) Bvd. Brown 2825, 9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. Tel: 54-2965 - 451024 - 450401 - 451301 - 451375 - Interno: 252 Fax: 54-2965 - 451543

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Job posting - postdoctoral researcher
by Rogan, Emer 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Beaufort Post-doctoral researcher Marine Ecologist: marine mammal - fisheries interactions Applications are invited for a Beaufort postdoctoral position in marine mammal and fisheries interactions. The successful candidate will be based in Dept. Zoology, Ecology and Plant Science, University College Cork. This post is part of a large 7 year research programme on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAF), co-ordinated by UCC with partners in Queen’s University Belfast and the Marine Institute, Galway. Project: There are two key elements to this component of the project. An ecological risk assessment framework for the effects of fishing will be developed, at a fishery and area level, involving the compilation of large datasets on fisheries (landings, discarding, effort), modelling, and stakeholder involvement. The second element includes examining the interactions of cetaceans and fisheries, modelling the spatial and temporal overlap of cetaceans and fisheries and developing plans to mitigate cetacean bycatch. Candidate: Our ideal candidate should hold a PhD in cetacean, fisheries or marine ecology, with at least three years post-doctoral experience. The candidate should be highly motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants should have a high level of competence in spatial modelling and data analysis, be familiar with current methods in fish stock assessment, cetacean abundance estimation, cetacean distribution modelling, oceanography and GIS, have experience dealing with stake holders and should be able to match up policy demands with research output. They should have an excellent academic record, strong inter-personal skills and a good publication record. The candidate will be expected to participate at relevant ICES and marine mammal meetings and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the candidate may be required to undertake some lecturing in the Department of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Science at UCC Duration and Salary: Duration is 6.5 years conditional upon review at the end of year three. Starting salary (gross) is €55,000 pa rising to €79,000 pa with annual increments Application: The closing date for applications is 26th September 2008. Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae & the names of two referees. Candidates should submit their application via e-mail to E.Rogan(a)ucc.ie. As part of the Irish Government’s National Development Plan (NDP), the Beaufort Marine Research Award is grant aided by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) under the Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation (SSTI) and the Sea Change Strategy.

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Dolphin Research Internships
by Emily Guarino 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

> Dolphin Research Internships > > Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for > Research Interns for the Winter/Spring term. DRC is a not-for-profit > education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose > dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the > heart of the Florida Keys. > > Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as > an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal > facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research > projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research > methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing > marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with > research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. > > Specific job duties include: > * Collecting observational behavioral data > * Preparing stimuli for experimental research sessions > * Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for experimental > research sessions > * Operating video equipment > * Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis > * General support of the facility through participation in the > volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with > public programs, guest interactions, etc.) > > Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For > information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit our > website, at www.dolphins.org <http://www.dolphins.org > . > > Publications: > Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E. > (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose > dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology. > > Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. > The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their > own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or > matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates. Successful > candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and > flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required. > > The deadline to apply is *** October 1st ***. To apply, download the > application available at www.dolphins.org. Click "Help DRC", and then > "Volunteer / Intern Opportunities". > > The application, and all associated materials (resume, transcript, and > letters of recc.) must be mailed to DRC. > > -------------------------------- > Emily Guarino > Admin. Director of Research > emily(a)dolphins.org > Dolphin Research Center > 58901 Overseas Hwy. > Grassy Key, FL 33050 > www.dolphins.org >

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VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT FOR A MARINE MAMMAL SCIENTIST - SMRU LTD
by recruitment 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

SMRU Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of St Andrews that provides cutting edge scientific advice to industry and government. SMRU Ltd works closely with the University of St Andrews, in particular the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM), undertaking a wide variety of research contracts that build on the expertise within the respective organisations. Areas of work we are currently involved in include advising on potential impacts of marine renewable energy projects; providing guidance on marine mammal populations; assessing how wider commercial activities within the marine environment may affect marine organisms and developing tools through which users can access high quality marine environmental data. SMRU Ltd is at an exciting stage in our development and we are currently looking for motivated applicants to apply for this new post to join and augment our team of scientists. The successful candidate will take up a key position in a dynamic and expanding team. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This role will include the reviewing of management reports, and the provision of scientific advice based on the available literature primarily related to the development of offshore energy sites. Much of this work is related to marine mammal visual and acoustic monitoring survey techniques and the successful candidate would be expected to be familiar with the appropriate field techniques both in theory and in practice. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Educated to either Masters level in the relevant field with some marketplace experience, or educated to PhD level in the relevant field Familiarity with and ability to interpret and evaluate scientific literature on approaches to visual and/or acoustic surveys of marine mammals Ability to design, and experience of executing field surveys Confident in their ability to meet project requirements Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience of scientific report writing and working to deadlines ADDITIONAL SKILLS Has experience of working on EIAs and knowledge of the environmental legislation in the UK Competent in statistical data analysis SALARY SMRU Ltd offers a competitive salary; negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience. Formal applications should preferably be made by email, sending your CV, together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for this post, to recruitment(a)smru.co.uk or by post for the attention of Dr Beth Mackey, SMRU Limited, 7 Woodburn Place, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8LA. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 3RD OCTOBER 2008. SMRU Limited 7 Woodburn Place St Andrews Fife KY16 8LA Scotland Tel: + 44 (0) 1334 479 100 Fax: + 44 (0) 1334 477 878 email: recruitment(a)smru.co.uk www.smru.co.uk <http://www.smru.co.uk/> P Please consider whether you really need a hard copy of this email before printing it - thank you. NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This message, and any attachments, are intended solely for the addressee and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you believe that you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy this email. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are free from any virus, we advise that, in keeping with good computing practice, the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free. SMRU LIMITED is a limited company registered in Scotland, Registered Number: 296937. Registered Office: 5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ.

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New paper: Neurobrucellosis in Stranded Dolphins, Costa Rica (Gabriela Hernández Mora)
by Gaby Hernandez 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

New paper: Neurobrucellosis in Stranded Dolphins, Costa Rica (Gabriela Hernández- Mora) Dear MARMAM readers, I am pleased to announce the publication of the following article in Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal (abstract below): Hernández-Mora G, González-Barrientos R, Morales J-A, Chaves-Olarte E, Guzmán-Verri C, Baquero-Calvo E, *De-Miguel M.J., Marín C.M, Blasco J.M, and E. Moreno** *Neurobrucellosis in stranded dolphins, Costa Rica. 2008. Emerg Infect Dis Sep;14(9):1430-3 *Abstract:* Ten striped dolphins, *Stenella coeruleoalba*, stranded along the Costa Rican Pacific coast, had meningoencephalitis and antibodies against * Brucella* spp. *Brucella ceti* was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid of 6 dolphins and 1 fetus. *S. coeruleoalba* constitutes a highly susceptible host and a potential reservoir for *B. ceti* transmission. Pdf copies are available on request: ghernandez(a)fundacionketo.org or http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/14/9/1430.htm Best Regards, Gabriela Hernández Mora Investigation Program in Tropical Diseases (P.I.E.T.) Universidad Nacional, P.O.Box 304-3000, Heredia Costa Rica www.fundacionketo.org

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2009 Stranding Department Internship Opportunities at The Marine Mammal Center
by Erin Brodie 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER 2009 STRANDING DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for internships working with stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea otters. These positions are unpaid. Program Description: The Stranding Department Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of marine mammal behavior and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Interns will be responsible for answering the animal hotline and rotating the after hours on-call. Interns will coordinate rescue and triage response throughout the Center's 600-mile rescue range. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in marine mammal rescues and releases. In addition, interns will be required to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen cleaning) for all on-site pinnipeds. Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment and assorted miscellaneous tasks. Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications: The internship is open to all applicants 21 years of age or older, with an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Interns must be able to work for a minimum of 3 months, 5 days a week, at least 40 hours per week. Work schedule must be flexible and may include weekends and holidays. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel. This internship position involves a fair amount of physical activity, such as: lifting, restraining and moving animals and other physical tasks. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a résumé that includes the names of three references, and a cover letter detailing interests, experience, housing accommodations, and availability. Please forward all application materials to the following address: The Marine Mammal Center Marin Headlands 1065 Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, California 94965 Attn: Erin Brodie Or via email to: BrodieE(a)TMMC.org There is some flexibility on the start date of each position, with the earliest start date of February 1st and the last available internship beginning June 15th. Internship Period Application Deadline Interviews Notification of acceptance Approximate Internship Time Winter November 2, 2008 November 5-8, 2008 November 12, 2008 February - April 2009 Spring February 2, 2009 February 9-10, 2009 February 13, 2009 April - June Summer February 2, 2009 February 11-12, 2009 February 16, 2009 June - August Celebrating its 34th year in 2009, The Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of sick, injured or orphaned marine mammals, and to research about their health and diseases. Volunteers and staff have treated more than 13,000 California sea lions, elephant seals, porpoises, and other marine life. The Center uniquely combines its rehabilitation program with scientific discovery and education programs to advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and conservation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marinemammalcenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org>.

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[ECS-TALK] & MARMAM Summary of Cetacean news week 36 & 37 (September 1 to 14, 2008)
by Catharina Clausen 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

Dear ECS and MARMAM List subscribers, in the following please find some interesting Cetacean news of the last two weeks: (September 1, 2008) Spey Bay training day prepares people for whale rescues - http:// www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/814945?UserKey= Whales shedding blubber - Japan - http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/ story/0,21985,24275091-5005961,00.html (September 2, 2008) Surfers For Cetaceans USA Launches With A Whale Of A Bash - http:// www.surfline.com/surf-news/press-release/surfers-for-cetaceans-usa- launches-with-a-whale-of-a-bash_18192/ 4,000+ Japan Whale Harvest Not Justified, Experts Say - http:// news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/09/080902-japan-whaling.html White whale, dolphins add to season's mystique - http:// latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2008/09/white-whale-dol.html Boston Joins Worldwide Protest of Japan's Dolphin Slaughter - http:// www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/boston-joins-worldwide-protest-of- japans-dolphin-slaughter,522661.shtml Supersize Me: Whale Meat Resurfaces on Iceland Menus - http:// online.wsj.com/article/SB122031777512289251.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Norway's whalers defend tradition amid shrinking markets - http:// www.france24.com/en/20080902-norways-whalers-defend-tradition-amid- shrinking-markets Experts rubbish Japanese claims on skinny whales (+ audio) - http:// www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/02/2352730.htm (September 3, 2008) The mystery of the 'highly unusual' sea mammals who washed up on the British coast - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ article-1051932/The-mystery-highly-unusual-sea-mammals-washed-British- coast.html Activists stage dolphin die-in at Japanese embassy in US - http:// afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gJudqJKNpfNuDC0r1OJDW23Y11Nw Scientist rejects Japanese study on minke whales - http:// www.smh.com.au/news/whale-watch/scientist-rejects-japanese-study-on- minke-whales/2008/09/02/1220121234480.html Dolphins are 'so hungry they're turning on each other': Surf war breaks out in British seas - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ article-1051936/Surf-wars-Dolphins-hungry-theyre-turning-British- seas.html RARE RESCUE OF HARBOUR PORPOISE AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM’S MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE CENTRE - http://travelvideo.tv/news/more.php?id=15429_0_1_0_M (September 6, 2008) Watch the whales - http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/ 2008/0906/1220628332311.html?via=mr Family find 'murdered' porpoise - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/ scotland/tayside_and_central/7600541.stm Mote whale in rehab has died - http://www.wwsb.com/Global/story.asp? S=8958996 Whale performs for the camera - http:// www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/news/whale-did-best-trick-camera/ article-310970-detail/article.html (September 11, 2008) Chile Passes National Whale Sanctuary Law - http://www.ens- newswire.com/ens/sep2008/2008-09-11-02.asp Scientists Complete their Joint Study on Elusive Beaked Whales - http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/39674/ Unexpected feast as Canadians harpoon beluga whale - http://nnsl.com/ northern-news-services/stories/papers/sep8_08wh.html (September 12, 2008) Sanctuaries for endangered dolphins key to saving species - http:// www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4689357a6568.html Wildlife Extra has the following interesting Cetacean news for the first two weeks of September: Bay of Biscay whales research - 2009 - http://www.wildlifeextra.com/ go/news/biscay-whales.html Norwegian whalers can’t find enough whales - http:// www.wildlifeextra.com//go/news/norway-whaling082.html Research on blue whales near shipping lanes off California after spate of deaths. - http://www.wildlifeextra.com//go/news/blue- whale_research008.html Also, seaweb offers a list with recent articles in their Marine Science Review Issue 277 with 10 pages of recent articles on Marine Mammals with abstracts, worth downloading here: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp? e=001nst_2GP79qeFkScAxeTBtiDxrTpWwfNjuSZlxk9chx8JtuGhaYrrt5ctbU0b1- oIfJ_Emntjx9GLJV6IGEXc_E0ZKW9L-WXR5lyAfWVkUpi0k1n9_GISy- t3A1BdVcz6bu678BGqJrr8LjQnaBE0-YvnqzdwKotVbsesdONBUZ8oC_Nr4XiEZg== Please let me know, if a link is not working. All best, Catharina Clausen ************************************************************************ ** baiji.org foundation Kanzleistrasse 127 CH-8004 Zurich Switzerland tel. (+41) 43 317 10 00 fax (+41) 43 317 10 09 mobil (+41) 79 281 18 65 catharina(a)baiji.org ************************************************************************ **

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