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SEAMAMMS conference March 2010
by Susan Barco 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

The 2010 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium (SEAMAMMS) will take place March 26-28, 2010 in Virginia Beach, VA and will be hosted by the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. SEAMAMMS is a regional, student-oriented scientific marine mammal meeting. Preference will be given to marine mammal research conducted in the mid-Atlantic and southeast US or conducted by students in the same region. Other topics will be considered as space is available. Important dates are below with final information expected to be posted by January 15th to http://uncw.edu/seamamms. Abstract submissions to SEAMAMMS will take place January 15th to February 10th (by 12:00 pm). You will be notified if your abstract is accepted by February 20th. Early registration forms must be postmarked by March 10th. <http://uncw.edu/seamamms>

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Correction - Dolphin Research Internships
by Emily Guarino 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

Correction - we are accepting applications for the Summer term. Applications due Feb. 1st. Apologies for the double posting. 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.) 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. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., Erb, L., & Trone, M. (2010). What do dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) understand about hidden objects? Animal Cognition, 13, 103-120. 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 *** February 1st***. To apply, you must 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 rec.) must be mailed to DRC. -------------------------------- Emily Guarino Administrative Director of Research emily(a)dolphins.org Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 www.dolphins.org

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Registration deadline extension: UK Regional Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy Conference
by UK Regional Student Chapter 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

The deadline for registration and abstract submission for the annual meeting of the UK Regional Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (being held at Durham University from the 4th-6th February 2010) has been extended to Monday 11th January. We encourage all registered UK students that are interested in, or are actively involved in, marine mammal research to attend. The atmosphere of the conference is relatively informal, giving students a platform to discuss their research with other students and prominent researchers. There is no registration fee, and we may have funds to help with travel and accommodation. You do not need to be an existing member of the Chapter you can register for the Chapter at the same time as registering for the conference. Please contact ukrsc(a)st-andrews.ac.uk and we will email you the registration form. All abstracts (no more than 300 words), completed registration forms and any other questions should be sent to: ukrsc(a)st-andrews.ac.uk Hope to see you all in Durham in February, With best wishes, The committee of the UK Regional Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy -- UKRSC Chapter Contact c/o Sea Mammal Research Unit Scottish Oceans Institute East Sands St Andrews Fife KY16 8LB Scotland, UK http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~ukrscgrp/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ University of St Andrews Webmail: https://webmail.st-andrews.ac.uk

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Old MS Thesis: Red Tides & Feeding Ecology of Humpback Whales
by kieckhefer＠aol.com 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

Dear MARMAMers, The following Master's Thesis has been finally published in Aquatic Commons . Thanks for the digital world! For those interested click on the link below for abstract & pdf. Kieckhefer, Thomas R. (1992) Feeding Ecology of Humpback Whales in Continental Shelf Waters near Cordell Bank, California. M.S.Thesis, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories/San Jose State University, CA, 86pp. http://aquacomm.fcla.edu/2665/ Happy New Year! Tom ______ Thomas R. Kieckhefer, M.Sc. Marine Ecologist & Educator Save The Whales 1055 Lewis Road Watsonville, CA 95076 (Santa Cruz Headquarters) Phone: 831-763-3608 Email: WhalesOnWheels(a)aol.com Web Sites: www.SaveTheWhales.org

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Dolphin Research Internships
by Emily Guarino 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

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.) 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. Jaakkola, K., Guarino, E., Rodriguez, M., Erb, L., & Trone, M. (2010). What do dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) understand about hidden objects? Animal Cognition, 13, 103-120. 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 *** February 1st***. To apply, you must 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 rec.) must be mailed to DRC. -------------------------------- Emily Guarino Administrative Director of Research emily(a)dolphins.org Dolphin Research Center 58901 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key, FL 33050 www.dolphins.org

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Further pilot whale strandings - eastern coast of Canada
by Landry, Melissa 04 Jan '10

04 Jan '10

Pilot whales were stranding on the eastern coast of Canada over the days of December 22-24th, 2009: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2009/12/24/ns-pilot-whales.html http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1159713.html Melissa S Landry, MMM Species at Risk - Resource Management (NCR) / Espèces en Péril - Gestion des Ressources (RCN) Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada 200 Kent Street, Ottawa (ON) | 200 rue Kent, Ottawa (ON) K1A 0E6 Melissa.S.Landry(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

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Scanning Ocean Sectors course dates for 2010 for Marine Mammal Observers and Passive Acoustic Monitoring
by Yvonne Miles 04 Jan '10

04 Jan '10

Hi all *Please find below the Marine Mammal Observer course training dates for 2010 * United Kingdom Training Course Dates Theory Practical (Boat) March 1st - 2nd March 3rd May 10th - 11th May 12th July 12th - 13th July 14th August 9th - 10th August 11th September 13th - 14th September 15th October 25th - 26th October 27th Australian Training Course Dates Theory Practical (Boat) January 18th - 19th January 20th April 12th - 13th April 14th June 7th - 8th June 9th November 15th - 16th November 17th South African Training Course Dates Theory Practical (Boat) March 22nd - 23rd March 24th * * *Please note that the January PAM course registration is now closed* * * *Please find below the Passive Acoustic Monitoring Course dates for 2010* United Kingdom Training Course Dates January 12th February 22nd March 5th April 16th May 14th July 16th August 12th September 17th October 29th Australian Training Course Dates January 22nd April 16th June 11th November 19th South African Training Course Dates March 26th -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0431 824 063 mob 07 4124 8320 land line info(a)scanningoceansectors.org www.scanningoceansectors.org

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 04 Jan '10

04 Jan '10

Hi, All Happy New Year. Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Make all requests to: janiger(a)cox.net 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)cox.net djaniger(a)nhm.org Janiger Journals AKAMATSU, T.; D. WANG; K. WANG; S. LI and S. DONG. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 213(1):146-152. 2010. Scanning sonar of rolling porpoises during prey capture dives. 0.478 MB ALVES, FILIPE; ANA DINIS; IRMA CASCAO and LUIS FREITAS. MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE 26(1):202-212. 2010. Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera brydei) stable associations and dive profiles: New insights into foraging behavior. 0.377 MB ANONMYOUS. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 56(3):384. 2008. US military must consider Japan base's impact on sea cows. 0.147 MB AURIOLES-GAMBOA, DAVID; SETH D. NEWSOME; SANDIE SALAZAR-PICO and PAUL L. KOCH. JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 90(6):1410-1420. 2009. Stable isotope differences between sea lions (Zalophus) from the Gulf of California and Galapagos Islands. 0.408 MB BAJPAI, S.; J. G. M. THEWISSEN and A. SAHNI. JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES 34(5):673-686. 2009. The origin and early evolution of whales: Macroevolution documented on the Indian Subcontinent. 1.729 MB CARAVEO-PATINO, JAVIER; YIQUN WANG; LUIS A. SOTO; KEBREAB GHEBREMESKEL; CATHERINE LEHANE and MICHAEL A. CRAWFORD. MARINE ECOLOGY 30(4):437-447. 2009. Eco-physiological repercussions of dietary arachidonic acid in cell membranes of active tissues of the gray whale. 0.346 MB CARTWRIGHT, RACHEL and MATTHEW SULLIVAN. BEHAVIOUR 146(11):1573-1600. 2009. Associations with multiple male groups increase the energy expenditure of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female and calf pairs on the breeding grounds. 0.702 MB COOPER, LISA NOELLE; J. G. M. THEWISSEN and S. T. HUSSAIN. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 29(4):1289-1299. 2009. New Middle Eocene archaeocetes (Cetacea: Mammalia) from the Kuldana Formation of northern Pakistan. 1.008 MB DIETZ, RUNE; PETER M. OUTRIDGE and KEITH A. HOBSON. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 407(24):6120-6131. 2009. Anthropogenic contributions to mercury levels in present-day Arctic animals - A review. 1.191 MB ELWEN, SIMON H.; PETER B. BEST; DESRAY REEB and MEREDITH THORNTON. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH 39(2):143-154. 2009. Diurnal movements and behaviour of Heaviside's dolphins, Cephalorhynchus heavisidii, with some comparative data for dusky dolphins, Lagenorhynchus obscurus. 0.311 MB FAIRES, MEREDITH C.; ERICA GEHRING; JUNE MERGL and J. SCOTT WEESE. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES 15(12):2071-2072. 2009. Letter Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in marine mammals. 0.080 MB FOOTE, ANDREW D.; JASON NEWTON; STUART B. PIERTNEY; ESKE WILLERSLEV and M. THOMAS P. GILBERT. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 18(24):5207-5217. 2009. Ecological, morphological and genetic divergence of sympatric North Atlantic killer whale populations. 0.412 MB HANKE, FREDERIKE D.; WOLF HANKE; CHRISTINE SCHOLTYSSEK and GUIDO DEHNHARDT. EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH 199(3-4):299-311. 2009. Basic mechanisms in pinniped vision. 0.636 MB HORTON, TRAVIS W.; JOEL D. BLUM; ZHOUQING XIE; MICHAEL HREN and C. PAGE CHAMBERLAIN. POLAR RESEARCH 28(3):443-454. 2009. Stable isotope food-web analysis and mercury biomagnification in polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.831 MB HOUSER, D. S.; L. A. DANKIEWICZ-TALMADGE; T. K. STOCKARD and P. J. PONGANIS. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 213(1):52-62. 2010. Investigation of the potential for vascular bubble formation in a repetitively diving dolphin. 0.574 MB INGOLFSSON, OLAFUR and OYSTEIN WIIG. POLAR RESEARCH 28(3):455-462. 2009. Late Pleistocene fossil find in Svalbard: The oldest remains of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1744) ever discovered. 0.641 MB KANE, E. A. and C. D. MARSHALL. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 212(24):3939-3950. 2009. Comparative feeding kinematics and performance of odontocetes: Belugas, Pacific white-sided dolphins and long-finned pilot whales. 0.955 MB KATZ, H.; W. PEREZ; A. BIELLI and R. CHAVEZ. FOLIA MORPHOLOGICA 68(4):277-286. 2009. Histomorphology of prepuberal ovaries in the South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis Zimmerman, 1783). 0.628 MB LEE, EUNSONG; MOHAMMAD MUSHARRAF UDDIN BHUIYAN; HIROYUKI WATANABE; KOHJI MATSUOKA; YOSHIHIRO FUJISE; HAJIME ISHIKAWA and YUTAKA FUKUI. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE 10(4):285-292. 2009. Production of cloned sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) embryos by interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer using enucleated pig oocytes. 1.260 MB LI SHUZHEN; HUIRONG WAN; HEYI JI; KAIYA ZHOU and GUANG YANG. CONSERVATION GENETICS 10(6):2013-2019. 2009. SNP discovery based on CATS and genotyping in the finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides). 0.192 MB LIWANAG, H. E. M.; T. M. WILLIAMS; D. P. COSTA; S. B. KANATOUS; R. W. DAVIS and I. L. BOYD. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 212(24):3977-3984. 2009. The effects of water temperature on the energetic costs of juvenile and adult California sea lions (Zalophus californianus): The importance of skeletal muscle thermogenesis for thermal balance. 0.319 MB LOCH, CAROLINA; MIRIAM MARMONTEL and PAULO C. SIMOES-LOPES. BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION 18(14):3979-3988. 2009. Conflicts with fisheries and intentional killing of freshwater dolphins (Cetacea: Odontoceti) in the Western Brazilian Amazon. 0.379 MB MACMILLAN, DAVID L. MARINE AND FRESHWATER BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY 42(5):357. 2009. A Commentary by Paul R. Manger on: "A quantitative test of the thermogenesis hypothesis of cetacean brain evolution, using phylogenetic comparative methods'' by C. Maximino and a Response by C. Maximino. 0.046 MB MANGER, PAUL R. MARINE AND FRESHWATER BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY 42(5):359-362. 2009. Subglacial cetaceans and other mathematical mysteries: A Commentary on "A quantitative test of the thermogenesis hypothesis of cetacean brain evolution, using phylogenetic comparative methods'' by C. Maximino. 0.069 MB MAXIMINO, CAIO. MARINE AND FRESHWATER BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY 42(5):363-372. 2009. Reply to Manger's Commentary on "A quantitative test of the thermogenesis hypothesis of cetacean brain evolution, using phylogenetic comparative methods''. 0.273 MB MCGOWEN, MICHAEL R.; MICHELLE SPAULDING and JOHN GATESY. MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION 53(3):891-906. 2009. Divergence date estimation and a comprehensive molecular tree of extant cetaceans. 0.497 MB MORICK, DANNY; NYNKE OSINGA; ERIK GRUYS and SHIMON HARRUS. VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES 9(6):751-753. 2009. Identification of a Bartonella species in the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) and in seal lice (Echinophtirius horridus). 0.070 MB NAKAGAWA, EMIKO; MARI KOBAYASHI; MASATSUGU SUZUKI and TOSHIO TSUBOTA. JAPANESE JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH 57(3):147-162. 2009. Growth variation in skull morphology of Kuril harbor seals (Phoca vitulina stejnegeri) and spotted seals (Phoca largha) in Hokkaido, Japan. 0.860 MB NAKAYAMA, KEI; CHIHO MATSUDAIRA; YUKO TAJIMA; TADASU K. YAMADA; MOTOI YOSHIOKA; TOMOHIKO ISOBE; SHIN TAKAHASHI and SHINSUKE TANABE. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 407(24):6173-6178. 2009. Temporal and spatial trends of organotin contamination in the livers of finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides) and their association with parasitic infection status. 0.518 MB NOSENGO, NICOLA. NATURE (LONDON) 462(7273):560-561. 2009. The neutrino and the whale. 0.583 MB PILOT, M.; M. E. DAHLHEIM and A. R. HOELZEL. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 23(1):20-31. 2010. Social cohesion among kin, gene flow without dispersal and the evolution of population genetic structure in the killer whale (Orcinus orca). 0.190 MB RAYMENT, WILLIAM; STEVE DAWSON and ELISABETH SLOOTEN. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 20(1):106-116. 2010. Seasonal changes in distribution of Hector's dolphin at Banks Peninsula, New Zealand: Implications for protected area design. 0.312 MB REGEHR, ERIC V.; CHRISTINE M. HUNTER; HAL CASWELL; STEVEN C. AMSTRUP and IAN STIRLING. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 79(1):117-127. 2010. Survival and breeding of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea in relation to sea ice. 0.510 MB ROSEL, P. E.; L. HANSEN and A. A. HOHN. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 18(24):5030-5045. 2009. Restricted dispersal in a continuously distributed marine species: Common bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus in coastal waters of the western North Atlantic. 0.417 MB SAMONDS, KAREN E.; IYAD S. ZALMOUT; MITCHELL T. IRWIN; DAVID W. KRAUSE; RAYMOND R. ROGERS and LYDIA L. RAHARIVONY. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 29(4):1233-1243. 2009. Eotheroides lambondrano, New Middle Eocene seacow (Mammalia, Sirenia) from the Mahajanga Basin, northwestern Madagascar. 0.775 MB SONNE, CHRISTIAN; OLE ASPHOLM; RUNE DIETZ; STEEN ANDERSEN; MARC H. G. BERNTSSEN and KETIL HYLLAND. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 407(24):6166-6172. 2009. A study of metal concentrations and metallothionein binding capacity in liver, kidney and brain tissues of three Arctic seal species. 0.524 MB SONNE, CHRISTIAN; KIM GUSTAVSON; FRANK F. RIGET; RUNE DIETZ; MORTEN BIRKVED; ROBERT J. LETCHER; ROSSANA BOSSI; KATRIN VORKAMP; ERIK W. BORN and GITTE PETERSEN. CHEMOSPHERE 77(11):1558-1568. 2009. Reproductive performance in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus) may be affected by organohalogen contaminants as shown by physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling. 0.545 MB TRYLAND, MORTEN; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; KIT M. KOVACS and STEIN ISTRE THORESEN. VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 38(4):501-506. 2009. Serum chemistry reference values in free-ranging North Atlantic male walruses (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) from the Svalbard Archipelago. 0.208 MB VANDERLAAN, ANGELIA S. M. and CHRISTOPHER T. TAGGART. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 23(6):1467-1474. 2009. Efficacy of a voluntary area to be avoided to reduce risk of lethal vessel strikes to endangered whales. 0.751 MB VONGRAVEN, DAG. POLAR RESEARCH 28(3):323-326. 2009. Guest editorial-the ballyhoo over polar bears. 0.340 MB WALUDA, CLAIRE M.; MARTIN A. COLLINS; ANDREW D. BLACK; IAIN J. STANILAND and PHILIP N. TRATHAN. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 157(1):99-112. 2010. Linking predator and prey behaviour: Contrasts between Antarctic fur seals and macaroni penguins at South Georgia. 0.449 MB WEBER, P. W.; M. M. MURRAY; L. E. HOWLE and F. E. FISH. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 4(4):Article Number 046001. 12pp. 2009. Comparison of real and idealized cetacean flippers. 1.309 MB YU-JIAN HAO; QING-ZHONG ZHAO; HAI-PING WU; DAO-QUAN CHEN; CHENG GONG; LI LI and DING WANG. MARINE AND FRESHWATER BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY 42(5):315-327. 2009. Physiological responses to capture and handling of free-ranging male Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis). 0.457 MB

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Hawaiian Monk Seal Field Research Positions for 2010
by Thea Johanos-Kam 04 Jan '10

04 Jan '10

The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) works closely with The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center through a cooperative agreement with the University of Hawaii, and will be accepting applications for the upcoming 2010 field research season to study the endangered Hawaiian monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This work is part of a long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation program by NMFS which includes: conducting trend counts; tagging seals; identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied bleach marks; monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements, migration, performing necropsies; collecting scat & spew samples for food habitat, parasite load, and hormonal analysis; collecting tissue samples for DNA analysis; collecting & removing debris capable of entangling seals and other wildlife. Behavior data are also collected at some sites. In addition, researchers will periodically handle, weigh, and administer de-worming medication to immature seals at some sites in an effort to increase seal condition and survival by removing parasite loads. For general information about the program, visit this website: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/psd/ Employment will be from mid-April to early September, though some positions will continue until mid/late September. The number of positions and/or continuation of the program is subject to funding. The first 3 weeks of employment are spent in Honolulu training and packing, and the final weeks are also spent in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize data. Travel to Honolulu and food and lodging while in Honolulu are not provided; a listing of potential housing options is available. Transportation between Honolulu and the field site, and food and lodging in the field are provided. Field work is accomplished by 2-5 member teams in remote camps. Researchers live in either wall tents or buildings at the various sites. All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and two are accessible by plane. Few supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited. Employment will be provided by JIMAR, which hires its program and scientific staff through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH). To search and apply for RCUH positions, refer to the following website: http://www.rcuh.com <http://www.rcuh.com/>/ **NO LATER THAN JANUARY 18 (OR JANUARY 21 DEPENDING ON POSITION) BUT SOONER IS BETTER* * *IMPORTANT:* Please specify in your cover letter the period you are available, remote field experience, animal handling experience, and boating skills. The job postings for the JIMAR PIFSC Biological Research Assistant recruitment (for Field Camp Assistant) and JIMAR PIFSC Biological Technician recruitment (for Field Camp Leader) are below. Each position needs to be applied for separately. Please apply directly to RCUH Human Resources following the methods stated in the posting by the appropriate closing date (January 18 or January 21). * * *JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT -- ID# 29558.* Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (11) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. *MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:* $1,730/Mo. *DUTIES: *Under guidance of field camp leader and/or NMFS personnel, assists in camp preparations, daily maintenance and operation of field camp, and collection of census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Assists with return, repair, and clean-up of field equipment and supplies at the end of camp. *PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: *High School Diploma or equivalent.* EXPERIENCE:* One to three (1-3) years of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience with handling of wildlife. *ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:* Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good communication and team skills. Ability to perform data entry. *PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds). Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. Must meet the US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration security requirements for working in a federal facility which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed. Must be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote islands. *SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: *Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience. Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess prior experience operating small boats and/or the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. Possess NOAA certification for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training) to work at multiple-island atolls. *_INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru 956-9465 (Oahu). _APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:* The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment" and navigate to "Job Announcements/Apply for a Job." However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. *_CLOSING DATE: January 18, 2010. _*EEO/AA Employer. ** ** ** *JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN -- ID# 29587.* Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (6) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. *MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:* $1,871.00. *DUTIES: *Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp. Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Required to lead other field personnel. Responsible for returning and storing all field equipment and supplies at the end of camp. Collaborates with scientists within NMFS to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. *PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: *Associate's Degree from an accredited community college in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries Oceanography or other related field. *EXPERIENCE:* One to three (1-3) years of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience conducting research on Hawaiian monk seals. Experience handling monk seals. *ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:* Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good communications skills (both written and oral). Leadership and decision-making skills. Ability to perform data entry. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training). _Post Offer/Employment Conditions:_ Must meet the US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration security requirements for working in a federal facility which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed. Must be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote island. *PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. *SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: *Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience, prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. Ability to perform basic data analysis. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. *_INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru 956-9465 (Oahu). _APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:* The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment" and navigate to "Job Announcements/Apply for a Job." However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. *_CLOSING DATE: January 21, 2009._* EEO/AA Employer. -- Thea Johanos Lead, Monk Seal Population Assessment Program Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 1601 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1110 Honolulu, HI 96814-4700 808-944-2174 office 808-941-0307 fax

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Final Offshore Killer Whale Management Plan Posted on SARA Registry
by Li, Michelle 04 Jan '10

04 Jan '10

Hello, The final Management Plan for the Offshore Killer Whale has been posted on the SARA Public Registry and can be found here: https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentI… https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_f.cfm?documentI… Thank you, Michelle Li A/Species at Risk Program Development Officer Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Ocêans Canada 200-401 Burrard St / 200-401 rue Burrard Vancouver BC, V6C 3S4 / Vancouver (C.-B) V6C 3S4 T: (604) 666-2792 / F: (604) 666-3341 Michelle.Li(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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