December 2009 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Launch of our new website: www.vivavaquita.org
by WhalesOnWheels＠aol.com 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

Team Vaquita is pleased to announce the launch of our new website: www.vivavaquita.org This site has been set up by a largely-volunteer group of people and organizations who are dedicated to doing what we can to help save the World's most endangered species of marine mammal (Phocoena sinus) from extinction. This site, along with a coordinated site <www.vaquita.tv>, are intended to provide the most complete, accurate, and up-do-date information on the status of the vaquita. Please pass this link along to others who might be interested, and bookmark it, so that you can check it frequently for the latest information on efforts to save the vaquita. ¡Viva Vaquita!

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Veterinary Intern - Job Posting
by Kathleen Hannah 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

VETERINARY INTERN POSITION (Deadline for applications is December 30, 2009). The Marine Mammal Center, and equal opportunity employer, in collaboration with the University of California at Davis has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern, based in Sausalito at The Marine Mammal Center. This position is scheduled to start July 1, 2010 and will last for one year. This position requires a DVM degree or equivalent and previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is desirable. Preference will be given to individuals that possess at least one year of clinical veterinary experience. The Marine Mammal Center veterinary staff includes two full-time veterinarians, three veterinary technicians, a medical technologist and research staff. The Veterinary Intern's responsibilities include assisting the veterinary medical staff in providing medical management of a large number of stranded marine mammals (mostly pinnipeds); performing post mortem examinations, sample-taking for various research projects, and record-keeping. A research paper or case report should be completed during the internship. If qualified, send your CV, letter of intent and three professional references to Dr. William Van Bonn, The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronhkite, Sausalito, CA 94965-2609. E-mail: vanbonnb(a)tmmc.org<mailto:vanbonnb@tmmc.org>. I hope this is what you need...apologies for so many emails back and forth! Kathleen Kathleen M. Hannah Volunteer Coordinator/Human Resources Assistant The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: 415.289.7374 Fax: 415.754.4074 hannahk(a)tmmc.org<mailto:hannahk@tmmc.org> www.MarineMammalCenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/>

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Thanks for Great Response on Inia Query and more info.
by David Bonnett 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

WOW Thank you all for such a great response to my first-time query on this list serve. I will answer each respondent by separate email. Below is a quick description of what I am up to. I am not affiliated with any organization. I am a retired technologist with some underwater measurement experience during my working life. My wife and I support several NGOs in the Peruvian Amazon and are involved in environmental issues in that area. Inia is a threatened species and is extremely hard to count thus my mission. Since 2007, I have made three trips to the Peruvian Amazon where I have collected underwater sounds from Inia geoffrensis. I have made recordings on the Main Amazon, Nanay, Itaya, Napo, Maniti, Pacaya, Yarina, Tahuayo rivers and numerous smaller tributaries and lakes. My working hypothesis is that by using sufficiently high acoustic sample rates to resolve the spectral composition of individual dolphin clicks I can capture waveform combinations unique to an individual animal. My reasoning is that these energetic pulses, formed in the animal's melon and associated complex musculoskeletal structure, are unique to each individual much as a fingerprint is to a human. My objective is to determine if it is feasible to capture acoustic characteristics that are unique to each individual (click print) with the long term goal of developing a mobile individual counting system. So far I have recorded some interesting vocalizations and many click trains along with very high amplitude pulses (ultrasonic but not clicks) possibly associated with feeding behavior. I have not found anything in the literature that describes these energetic pulses. In short I have many gigabytes of acoustic data recorded in proximity to these animals. I use a SQ 26-07/08 Hydrophone from Cetacean Research Tech (Joe Olsen) and a Microtrack 24/96 Digital Recorder set at a 96KHz sample rate. This limits what frequencies I can analyze to about 46KHz. Inia clicks have been measured in more controlled conditions to at least 105KHz and possibly much higher so I know I will need to expand my sampling and recording capabilities. . I keep a log of GPS position, river conditions and visual observations during each recording. I consider the last three years work to have been a reconnaissance and am now trying to decide what to do with the data and what the next step might be. I believe there is a good chance that something can be built that will allow faster and more accurate counting of these incredible animals in the wild. Thanks David E Bonnett 2374 NW Mountain View Road Silverdale, Wa 98383 Cell : 360 710 4963 Home: 360 779 3850 d-bonnett(a)wavecable.com

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Call for applications: Master of Marine Management, Dalhousie University
by Elizabeth De Santo 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Apologies for cross-postings. please feel free to forward this announcement. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Master of Marine Management (MMM) degree Marine Affairs Program, Dalhousie University The Master of Marine Management (MMM) is a one year professional, non-thesis and interdisciplinary graduate program designed for students who want to address solutions for marine management problems with interdisciplinary synthesis and integration through teamwork in research and planning. The student body, approximately 20 per annum, comprises a remarkable diversity of professionals and recent graduates from many backgrounds, disciplines, and countries. Faculty members associated with the Marine Affairs Program offer world class expertise from fifteen departments across two university campuses, several federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies, all focused on the ocean, coastal, and maritime sectors. Among our many strengths is the international nature of both our student body and faculty expertise. The Marine Affairs Program is based at Dalhousie University, the premier university in Atlantic Canada as well as Canada's "Ocean University" and the home of many internationally renowned researchers and award-winning scholars. Please visit our website for more information on our course offerings and the Marine Affairs Program. Applications are due 31 January 2010 for fellowship consideration, and 28 February otherwise: http://marineaffairsprogram.dal.ca/ For background on Dalhousie, see the following link for a virtual tour of the campus and academic life: http://www.dal.ca/virtualtour/ And for more on the Dalhousie experience and living in Halifax, see the following informational video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVBz3wVZ_w Please direct enquiries to our Administrator, Becky Field at: marine.affairs(a)dal.ca or: +1 902 494 3555 Dr. Elizabeth M. De Santo Assistant Professor of Marine Affairs Dalhousie University 6100 University Avenue Suite 2127 Halifax, NS B3H 3J5 Canada Tel: +1 902 494 7132 Fax: +1 902 494 1001 Email: Elizabeth.De.Santo(a)dal.ca

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Job posting: Assistant Professor/Coastal Mammalogist, University of North Florida
by Ross, Cliff 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Coastal Mammalogist Assistant Professor with research interests in Aquatic Mammals. Preference will be given to candidates who focus at the organismal level with research interests in some aspect of mammalian anatomy. The successful applicant will teach core Anatomy and Physiology courses and upper level courses in their specialty. UNF has designated Coastal Biology as a 'flagship' program and it is an established area of focus for the department. UNF is located between the ocean where Right Whales calf and Dolphin over winter and the St Johns River, home to a large population of Manatees. The surrounding aquatic habitats of our community provide diverse and exceptional opportunities for research in this field. The Department of Biology at the University of North Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology to begin August 3, 2010. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate (Masters level) teaching, maintaining an active, externally funded research program, and contributing to the department's service mission. The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline with teaching or research experience earned by September 30, 2009. Evidence of teaching excellence is preferred. You must apply online at http://www.unfjobs.org <http://www.unfjobs.org/> and submit by mail a complete application packet consisting of: a letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of recommendation sent. Competitive salary, commiserate with training and experience. Application review will begin October 7, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. After the online application is completed, please mail the other application materials to: Coastal Mammalogy Search Committee Chair Department of Biology University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645 Cliff Ross, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 Phone: (904) 620-1853 Fax: (904) 620-3885 E-mail: cliff.ross(a)unf.edu <mailto:cliff.ross@unf.edu> http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/Facultypages/cross.html <http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/Facultypages/cross.html>

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Aquatic Mammals Journal Offers a SPECIAL Holiday offer on Historical Perspectives DVDs
by Kathleen M. Dudzinski 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Please post, thank you. Aquatic Mammals Journal Offers a SPECIAL Holiday Offer on our Historical Perspectives DVDs and sets Two years ago, Aquatic Mammals Journal launched a series titled Historical Perspectives in which esteemed colleagues provide a written essay of their perspective in a field related to marine mammal studies and are interviewed for a DVD record. The first year of DVDs is complete and available for sale. Each DVD is available individually for $14.95 (plus shipping) or the set of 15 DVDs can be purchased for $200 (plus shipping). The Year 1 series includes interviews with: Kenneth Balcomb, William Evans, Robert Gisiner, Robert Hofman, Gerald Kooyman, Bruce Mate, Daniel Odell, William Perrin, Karen Pryor, John Reynolds, Sam Ridgway, Victor B. Scheffer, William Tavolga, Randall Wells, and Bernd Würsig Visit the Aquatic Mammals Journal web site for details http://store.aquaticmammalsjournal.org This special offer expires at midnight on 31 December 2009! Remember with Aquatic Mammals’ new Go Green policy, all papers will be available online as soon as they are reviewed, accepted and typeset. Print copies will be available only on-demand with hard copies published only twice a year. Historical Perspective DVDs and subscriptions to the journal can be purchased by credit card online at http://store.aquaticmammalsjournal.org or payment can be made by check in US dollars to: Aquatic Mammals c/o Gina Colley Western Illinois University Document and Publication Services Macomb, IL 61455 USA GR-Colley(a)wiu.edu __________ Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Ph.D. Editor, Aquatic Mammals Journal kathleen(a)dcpmail.org aquaticmammals(a)gmail.com www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org to submit a manuscript, visit our: Manuscript Fast track web site at http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php P.O. Box 711, Old Mystic, CT 06372-0711

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