January 2010 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

PhD Assistant/Dive Master Intership for Acoustic Monitoring Study in West Wales
by Hanna Nuuttila 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

PhD Assistant required for an acoustic monitoring study of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in Cardigan Bay West Wales April-October 2010. Volunteer is required to assist with an acoustic monitoring study of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in Cardigan Bay West Wales. This study is run in close collaboration with a local Wildlife Operator and Dive School SeaMôr, and the research assistant will have an opportunity to help with wildlife watching and diving operations. SeaMôr is also looking for Dive Master/Boat Crew internship for the summer season, and the PhD Assistant position can be combined with a boat crew/dive master internship. What you will gain: Experience in scientific data collection using a theodolite Photo-identification skills for bottlenose dolphins Line-transect and opportunistic surveys of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises Deploying and maintaining acoustic data loggers and handling and analysing data collected. If you want to take part in the Dive Master/Boat Crew internship you will also achieve: PADI Dive Master qualification (only PADI fees and materials to be paid for) Possibility of gaining PADI Speciality Certifications and plenty of diving experience HSE Appointed person First Aid Qualification (valid for 2 years) Experience in driving a 8m hardboat and 4.5m RIB and underwater survey techniques Dive Master/Boat Crew interns are expected to assist with running of the dolphin watching boat trips and dive operations, equipment maintenance, pool and classroom lessons, guided dives and snorkelling, and promoting boat trips and scuba diving in the area. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS PhD Assistant: Interest in marine mammal research, experience in scientific data collection and data handling, ability to work outdoors, driving licence and experience in working in small team. Dive Internships: Internationally recognised dive qualification (BSAC, PADI, CMAS, HSE etc) to Rescue Diver level. Minimum 60 logged dives and experience in cold/temperate waters. Proven interest in marine biology and conservation, excellent customer service skills, flexibility and ability to work in a small team. DESIRABLE Marine biology (or similar) qualification, SeaSearch Observer and RYA powerboat license, (RYA Commercial Skipper a definite bonus!) and experience in underwater or boat surveys. Own diving gear is a plus – personal drysuit or semidry required. Other info: The main season lasts from April to October. Preference will be given to those who can commit for the whole period, but at least 2 months commitment is required to achieve the DM training. There is no charge for diver or first aid training, only PADI fees and materials are payable. Accommodation provided for full time volunteers. How to apply: If you are interested in becoming a Dive Professional (or you are already one) and learning about practical marine conservation and research skills, send/email us your CV by 1st of March 2010. Hanna, Nuuttila, SeaMôr, The Hollies, 4 Cwm Halen, New Quay SA45 9SF T: 07795242445, E:info@seamor.org, W: www.seamor.org -- Hanna Nuuttila SeaMôr Marine Consultancy and Diver Training +44 (0)7795 242 445 www.seamor.org ·´¯`·.¸¸..><((((º>.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸ ..¸<º))))><`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.<º))))><.¸. , . .·´¯`·..

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Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Internship Program
by Marine Mammal Rescue 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Please post on behalf of the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Thank you The Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue (VAMMRC) Internship Program Mission Statement of the Vancouver Aquarium: The Vancouver Aquarium is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action. About the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre One of the Vancouver Aquarium’s direct action programs, the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, works to rescue, rehabilitate and successfully release abandoned, injured, or stranded marine mammals. Located approximately 15 minutes east of the Vancouver Aquarium, patients are brought to the rescue centre’s hospital facility from all over the B.C. coast and cared for until they are well enough to be released into the wild. Since the Aquarium started helping distressed marine mammals in the 1960's, VAMMRC has treated elephant seals, sea otters, steller sea lions, harbour porpoises, common dolphins, and killer whales. Harbour seals are the most common patient admitted to the facility. VAMMRC Internship Program The VAMMRC Internship is an unpaid internship. It will provide students with hands-on experience in marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation and the conservation of marine life. Students will engage in laboratory procedures, animal husbandry, rescue techniques and help with the veterinary care of marine mammals. VAMMRC presents a unique internship opportunity for: * Pre-veterinary students enrolled in a biology or similar university program * Veterinary technician students * Veterinary students Requirements Successful candidate will be: • Full time students enrolled in, a college or university, in zoology, marine biology, or related animal science, or completed all or part of a course study in veterinary technology (or related field) from a recognized institution • Interested in a career as a veterinary technician, veterinarian, or a marine biology • Extremely self motivated with a desire for continuing education • Experienced in the animal care field either paid work or volunteer • Appling for position in a timely manor with resume and letter of interest outlining why you are interested in the program, your availability, educational background and where you heard about the program • Able to provide 2 letters of reference • Able to secure the necessary funds for relocation, accommodations and living expenses for the entire placement • Able to lift 20kg, be in good physical shape and be able to work both inside and outside in various weather conditions Intern shifts will be approximately 8 hours long, 5 days a week for a total of 40 hours per week. Work schedules will include week-ends, evenings and holidays. Responsibilities (applicant responsibilities may include, but are not limited to): * Food preparation and animal feeding * General cleaning duties and animal habitat maintenance * Receiving animals when rescued including ability to weigh, assist in physical examinations, and animal record keeping * Assisting the veterinarian and staff in surgical and medical cases when required * Assist in researching information to aid in animal care * Limited laboratory procedures * May assist with rescues and releases Accommodation All candidates are expected to find their own accommodations in Vancouver. Placement dates and application procedures: Application Deadline March 1, 2010 Placement Number of interns Length of placement June 23 – September 3 2 unpaid 10 weeks June 23 – August 11 2 unpaid 7 weeks July 20 – September 3 2 unpaid 7 weeks July 20 – September 29 2 unpaid 10 weeks * Dates are subject to change Applications will be processed by the VAMMRC Coordinator and Manager. Please send resume, letter of intent and two references to rescue(a)vanaqua.org<mailto:rescue@vanaqua.org> with "VAMMRC Internship Application" in the subject line OR mail to the attention of: VAMMRC Internship Application Vancouver Aquarium PO Box 3232 Vancouver, BC V6B3X8 Good luck to all our applicants. Thank you for your interest in the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Internship program. ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY WARNING - THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE ADDRESSEE, IT MAY CONTAIN PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. ANY UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY SO THAT WE MAY CORRECT OUR INTERNAL RECORDS. PLEASE THEN DELETE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE. THANK YOU

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Summer Internship Opportunities at UNE Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center
by Keith Matassa 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Could you please post this internship opportunity on MARMAM. Thank you. Rehabilitation Internship Program The University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center (UNE/MARC) is currently accepting applications for our summer Marine Animal Rehabilitation Internship Program. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic candidates who will work closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals, cetaceans and/or sea turtles. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Daily care of animals, transport and/or field response to live/dead marine animals, water quality testing, maintenance of daily food and medical records, necropsy, education/docent tours and computer entry of data. An internship project (to be discussed/assigned by staff) will be completed during the internship program. These positions are unpaid and interns are required to find their own housing and transportation.. Interns should expect to be scheduled to cover weekday shifts, as well as nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate should be mature and motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent observational and communication skills. Application requirements: College Sophomore, Junior or Senior (recent graduates may also apply) Minimum GPA 2.5 Transcript (unofficial copy acceptable) Two Letters of Recommendation Letter of Intent Letter of Intent Should Include: Qualities that you will contribute to our program Your goals and objectives in participating in our program ** Successful completion of internship includes presentation of project at the end of internship term. Application Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2010 Summer Internship: May 17, 2010 - September 1, 2010 * * Internship dates are flexible around school schedules and can be discussed upon acceptance to program. * A small (amount and availability to be determined) stipend to assist with interns with housing may be available. All applications will be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. For more information on our facility and program, please visit our website: http://www.une.edu/research/msc/marc/index.cfm Submit applications/ inquiries to: Anne Watson Volunteer/Internship Coordinator Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center University of New England 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, Maine 04005 awatson(a)une.edu Thanks Keith Keith A. Matassa Marine Animal Rehabilitation Coordinator UNE/MARC 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, Maine 04005 office 207-602-2670 cell 207-468-9621 kmatassa(a)une.edu

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Marine Mammal Commission Vacancy Announcement
by Mina Innes 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Would you please post the following for a new position at the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission? The Marine Mammal Commission is currently seeking applicants for an ecologist (GS-0408, grade 12/13) with an emphasis on energy development as it may affect marine mammal conservation. The position is open to all applicants, both those in the federal service, and those in the private sector, but application procedures differ. Current federal employees should click here http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?q=MM-10-01(MP) <http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?q=MM-10-01(MP)&cn=&rad_units=miles &brd=3876&pp=50&vw=d&re=0&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&pg=1> &cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&vw=d&re=0&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=advan ced.aspx&pg=1 for additional information and application instructions. Interested persons who are not current federal employee should click here http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?q=WA295311-JD <http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?q=WA295311-JD&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=& rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&vw=d&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced .aspx> &sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&vw=d&re=134&FedEmp=N&Fed Pub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx The deadline for applications is 4 February 2010. Thank you, Mina Wilhelmina Innes Research Program Officer Marine Mammal Commission 4340 East-West Hwy., Rm. 700 Bethesda, MD 20814 301.504.0087 301.504.0099 fax

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PhD Thesis on the Fiordland Bottlenose Dolphins
by Rohan Currey 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Dear colleagues, The following thesis was recently published online: Currey, R.J.C. 2008. Conservation biology of bottlenose dolphins in Fiordland, New Zealand. PhD Thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. The bottlenose dolphins of Fiordland, New Zealand, live at the southern limit of the species’ worldwide range. They are exposed to impacts from tourism and habitat modification, particularly in Doubtful Sound, and their conservation requirements are presently unclear. Dolphin abundance was estimated in Doubtful Sound using photoidentification census and capture-recapture techniques (56 individuals; 95% CI: 55-57), detecting a decline of 34-39% over 12 years among adults and sub-adults (>3 years old). The cause of this decline was investigated via demographic modelling in Doubtful Sound and a comparative assessment of population status in Dusky Sound. Capture-recapture modelling of photo-identification data compiled since 1990 yielded a constant adult survival rate marginally lower than prior estimates for wild bottlenose dolphins (φa(1990–2008) = 0.9374; 95% CI: 0.9170-0.9530). Survival of calves (<1 year old) declined to an unsustainable level that is thought to be the lowest recorded for wild bottlenose dolphins (φc(2002–2008) = 0.3750; 95% CI: 0.2080-0.5782) coincident with the opening of a second tailrace tunnel for a hydroelectric power station. Reverse-time capture- recapture modelling detected declines in recruitment (f(1994–2008) = 0.0249; 95% CI: 0.0174-0.0324) and population growth (λ(1994–2008) = 0.9650; 95% CI: 0.9554-0.9746) over time consistent with the decline in calf survival (<1 year old) and a separate reduction in juvenile survival (1 to 3 years old) reflecting cumulative impacts. Dolphin abundance was estimated in Dusky Sound using photo- identification census and capture-recapture techniques (102 individuals; 95% CI: 100-104) providing no evidence of interchange with Doubtful Sound. A comparative assessment of health status between Doubtful and Dusky Sounds revealed skin lesioning was more severe in Doubtful Sound, particularly among females, and newborn calves appeared to be smaller and were born over a shorter period: factors that may contribute to the low levels of calf survival in Doubtful Sound. The Fiordland bottlenose dolphins were assessed under IUCN Red List regional criteria. The small size of the population (205 individuals; 95% CI: 192-219) combined with the projected rate of decline in stochastic matrix models (average decline: 31.4% over one generation) resulted in a recommended classification of Critically Endangered. A PDF copy of the thesis is available at: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/129 Best wishes, Dr Rohan Currey

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NOAA solicits comments for false killer whale ESA petition
by Alter, Liz 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

Last week, NOAA announced a positive 90-day finding on the endangered species petition filed for the insular population of Hawaiian false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens). This finding indicates that "the petition presents substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned action may be warranted," and initiates a full status review of the stock. NOAA is soliciting public comments on the status review of the insular population of Hawaiian false killer whales, and we encourage members of the MARMAM community to submit comments before the Feb 4 deadline. NOAA is specifically soliciting comments relevant to the following topics: "1) Taxonomy, abundance, reproductive success, age structure, distribution, habitat selection, food habits, population density and trends, and habitat trends; 2) Effects of other potential threat factors, including climate change, ocean acidification, acoustic impacts, and persistent organic pollutants; 3) Interactions with fisheries, including longline, unregulated nearshore, and shortline fisheries; 4) Unconfirmed interactions from local fishermen; 5) Effects of management on the insular population of Hawaiian false killer whales." A link to the Federal Register notice and more information about submitting comments can be found at: http://www.fpir.noaa.gov/PRD/prd_false_killer_whale.html If you have any questions about the ESA petition, please contact Liz Alter (lalter(a)nrdc.org) S. Elizabeth Alter, PhD Science Center Natural Resources Defense Council 40 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011

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2010 Internships
by Monica Hiner 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

PINNIPED RESCUE/REHABILITATION INTERNSHIPS The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, California is seeking applicants for two internship positions during the Spring and Summer of 2010. The Spring internship begins in April 2010 and the Summer internship starts in July 2010, although there is some flexibility with the start dates. These positions are unpaid, volunteer positions, and selected interns will be responsible for travel to and from Crescent City. Program Description: The internships are designed to give exceptional hands-on experience with all aspects of rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals. The Spring internship will be focused on elephant seals and harbor seals, and the Summer internship will focus mainly on California sea lions. Both interns will work closely with staff and volunteers in all aspects of marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation. Interns will be required to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen cleaning, wound care) for all on-site pinnipeds. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to participate in marine mammal rescues throughout the NMMC's response area, which extends along 200 miles of rugged coastline in Northern California. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with the release of rehabilitated marine mammals. Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment, education and outreach activities in local schools and community events, 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. Internships are for a three month period. Interns must be willing to work long hours on a flexible and demanding schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and irregular work hours. Interns should be in good physical health and have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. A successful candidate must also be able to work well with others under stressful conditions. Applicants should also demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel. Application Process: Interested applicants should send a cover letter indicating which internship they are interested in, a resume, and three references to the following address: Northcoast Marine Mammal Center 424 Howe Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 No phone calls please. Or via email to: <mailto:monica@northcoastmmc.org> monica(a)northcoastmmc.org Applications for the Spring internship must be received by February 15, 2010 and applications for the Summer internships are due by May 1, 2010.

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June 2010 Environmental Studies and Sciences conference, Portland, Oregon
by Wallace, Richard 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

Dear Marmam folks, The call for proposals for symposia and other large-format sessions for the 2010 annual meeting of the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) closes in early February. Please see the message appended below for information on AESS and details on the call. As I mentioned in my initial announcement last month, there is great potential for crossover and support between AESS and the Marmam community, and I encourage you to consider attending! AESS meetings are highly collegial affairs in which folks from many different disciplines gather to share experience in environmental problem solving. Cross-pollination between the marine mammal conservation community and the more broadly interdisciplinary environmental studies and sciences community would benefit both groups. If you have any questions about AESS, please feel free to contact me. And apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich Wallace Associate Professor Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College Collegeville, PA USA rwallace(a)ursinus.edu Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2010 annual meeting of the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS), scheduled for June 17-20, 2010 at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. AESS is a professional society formed in 2008 to serve the faculty, students and staff of the 1000+ interdisciplinary environmental programs in North America and around the world. AESS seeks to strengthen teaching, research and service in environmental studies and sciences, and to improve communication across boundaries that too often divide the traditional academic disciplines. The association works to support the professional development of Association members not just as individuals but also to advance environmental studies and sciences as a whole. We invite you to learn more by visiting the AESS website <http://aess.info/> . The online submission form for session proposals for the 2010 conference is now open and ready to use. You can find this link, along with a general description of sessions and other conference information, located on the Call for Participation <http://aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=939971&module_id=68527 > page of the AESS website <http://aess.info/> . Here is a direct link to the session proposal submission page <http://aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=939971&module_id=69401 > . Important notes about session proposal submission: * This is a call for conference sessions only. These include topics for paper sessions, panel discussions, roundtable discussions, facilitated discussions, workshops, and field trips. * Mark your calendars: The deadline for session proposals is February 1, 2010 (23:59 ET). * Proposing a session is quick and easy, taking about 10-15 minutes to complete, and it helps ensure that we generate a comprehensive list of conference topics that AESS members find engaging and professionally rewarding. * This is NOT your opportunity to submit an abstract for a presentation you want to give. That will happen in mid February once we have a list of sessions generated from the current round of proposals. The deadline for presentation abstracts is not until March 30, 2010 (23:59 ET). * You may submit a proposal for a session in which you do not wish to participate. * You may submit more than one session proposal. * Please review the entire form before starting to ensure you have all of the required information. * Provide information on yourself as Author 1 and as Contact Author; no other author information is needed for session proposals. * Session proposals will be selected based on the extent to which they creatively and cogently address (a) current questions in ESS theory, methodology, pedagogy, praxis, or another major realm, and/or (b) the AESS 2010 theme, Many Shades of Green. * Please limit the session proposal abstract to 250 words. Feel free to cut and paste your session proposal abstract from a Word or pdf document. Please spread the word about the 2010 AESS conference <http://aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=939971&module_id=68526 > . If you are not a member, we encourage you to join AESS <http://aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=939971&module_id=56455 > . Thank you for helping to make the 2010 AESS conference a success! Do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance or additional information. All the best, Phil Camill Bowdoin College Chair, 2010 AESS Program Committee pcamill(a)bowdoin.edu Jim Proctor Lewis and Clark College Chair, 2010 AESS Site Committee jproctor(a)lclark.edu

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Hawaii false killer whale review report available
by Robin W Baird 09 Jan '10

09 Jan '10

New report available Baird, R.W. 2009. A review of false killer whales in Hawaiian waters: biology, status, and risk factors. Report prepared for the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission under Order No. E40475499. Recent management and conservation issues have arisen concerning false killer whales in Hawaiian waters. Two demographically isolated populations have been identified, a small (estimated 123 individuals) island-associated population around the main Hawaiian Islands (hereafter Hawaii insular stock) and a larger (estimated 484 individuals) offshore population (hereafter Hawaii pelagic stock). Individuals within the Hawaii insular stock regularly move among islands and have been documented at distances of 110 km offshore. Less is known of movements/range of individuals from the Hawaii pelagic stock; one group has been documented 42 km offshore and individuals likely move beyond the Hawaiian Exclusive Economic Zone. No information is available to assess trends in the Hawaii pelagic stock. For the Hawaii insular stock, a significant decline in sighting rates from aerial surveys conducted between 1993 and 2003 suggests a large decline in population size. Other available evidence also supports a decline in population size for the insular stock: a reduction in sighting rates from boat-based surveys since the mid-1980s, lower than expected survival based on photo-identification data, and much higher sighting rates and larger group sizes in a 1989 aerial survey compared to boat-based surveys since 2000. False killer whales in Hawaii feed primarily on large game fish that are also the target of commercial and recreational fisheries. A number of potential conservation threats have been identified. Individuals from the Hawaii insular stock have elevated levels of persistent organic pollutants. Three of nine individuals sampled had levels high enough to potentially influence health. Because of the overlap between false killer whale diet and commercially harvested fish, reduced prey size or abundance could influence false killer whale foraging success or nutritional levels. Significant declines in body size and/or catch per unit effort have been documented for several false killer whale prey species in Hawaiian waters. False killer whales have been documented taking fish off lines in both nearshore and offshore fisheries. Depredation of caught fish may lead to retaliatory shooting by fishermen although, given potential fines and penalties, such shooting is not likely to occur where it may be witnessed; thus there is no information available to assess the potential for this to influence population dynamics. With the overlap in diet with commercially and recreationally harvested fish, the potential for hook ingestion, either from depredation or from free-swimming hooked fish, is relatively high. Based on studies elsewhere, hook ingestion would have a high likelihood of leading to mortality. Bycatch may occur in nearshore kaka line or shortline fisheries that use similar, but shorter gear to offshore longline fisheries, but there is no observer coverage of nearshore fisheries. False killer whales are the most frequently recorded bycaught cetacean in the Hawaii-based offshore longline fishery. Rates of serious injury and mortality have exceeded the potential biological removal (PBR) levels since bycatch rates and population levels were first available in 2000. Bycatch rates are underestimated as they do not take into account individuals that are not positively classified as to species or individuals that may break free with gear attached before being documented by observers. A number of research recommendations are presented to help reduce uncertainty and to clarify factors that may be influencing the population trajectories of both the Hawaii insular and Hawaii pelagic stocks, as well as to provide information that could be used to reduce bycatch rates or otherwise mitigate anthropogenic impacts on these populations. A pdf copy can be downloaded from the Marine Mammal Commission web site at http://mmc.gov/reports/workshop/ or at http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii/falsekillerwhale.htm

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Research Assistant- Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
by Stephanie Richardson 07 Jan '10

07 Jan '10

*RESEARCH ASSISTANT – HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH PROGRAM* * * The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (Provincetown MA) is seeking a research assistant for its Humpback Whale Research Program. PCCS is a private, non-profit institution committed to research, conservation, and education related to the marine environment (with an emphasis on marine mammals). Research assistant responsibilities include field data recording, photo-identification, data processing, photographic matching, humpback whale catalog maintenance, equipment maintenance and administrative tasks. This individual is expected to participate in other PCCS programs, especially its Marine Animal Entanglement Response program, as needed. Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in marine biology, zoology or another biological field, excellent computer and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work at sea over extended periods and in a wide range of weather conditions. Previous humpback whale research experience is desirable. US vehicle driver’s license is required. This position is full-time, year-round, with the potential for annual renewal. Generous benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for two references to the following address: Humpback RA Search Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Avenue Provincetown, MA 02657 or email srichardson(a)coastalstudies.org Deadline for submissions is January 29, 2010. -- Stephanie Richardson Human Resource Manager Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02652 t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113 f. (508) 487-4495

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