September 2010 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Information request about cetacean-kayaks interacction
by Cecilia Gasparrou 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Dear colleagues, I´m looking for data regarding cetacean-kayak interactions and/or collisions. We are conducting a review about this kind of incidents in the Southern Hemisphere, given the recent events involving cetaceans. I´ll appreciate very much any information about it. Best regards, Cecilia Cecilia Gasparrou Fundación Cethus - Argentina www.cethus.org

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NOPP BAA - Marine Mammal Monitoring & Detection
by Weise, Michael 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Funding Opportunity - National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Marine Mammal Monitoring & Detection Please be aware of and pass along announcement of BAA 10-024 - Marine Mammal Monitoring and Detection. We have a strong partnership among agencies and groups with approximately $1.25M/year to support one to three year projects from $100,000 to $350,000 per year per project. Subtopics include: Subtopic 1 Detection, Classification, and Localization Algorithms Subtopic 2 Active Acoustic Monitoring Subtopic 3 Database Services & Computational Capacity Subtopic 4 Novel Use of Existing Technologies Remember for NOPP BAAs that team efforts are required among at least two of the following three sectors: . academia (including foreign universities) . industry (including Non-Governmental Organizations - NGOs), and . government (including State and Local; this DOES include foreign governments, although can NOT be lead institution) Please remember, this is a NOPP BAA solicitation, and as such, NOPP rules apply. The deadline is hard and fast - NO exceptions. The due date for receipt of Full Proposals is 2:00 p.m. (Eastern [Daylight or Standard] Time) on 23-NOV-2010. BAA, cost proposal spreadsheet, and proposal checklist can be found at: http://www.nopp.org/ http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Broad-Age… (3rd from bottom) If you have question, feel free to contact me: Michael J. Weise Marine Mammals & Biological Oceanography Program Office of Naval Research - Code 32 One Liberty Center - Rm 1068 875 N. Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995 703.696.4533 office 703.696.2007 fax michael.j.weise(a)navy.mil http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Science-Technology/Departments/Code-32/All-Progr…

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. The one at the bottom is pretty large and will need to be downloaded from the FTP server. 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 ALVAREZ-PEREZ, S.; A. MATEOS; L. DOMINGUEZ; E. MARTINEZ-NEVADO; J. L. BLANCO and M. E. GARCIA. VETERINARNI MEDICINA 55(6):297-301. 2010. Isolation of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa from skin lesions in a southern sea lion (Otaria flavescens): A case report. 0.329 MB ASTIBIA, H.; N. BARDET; X. PEREDA-SUBERBIOLA; A. PAYROS; V. DE BUFFRENIL; J. ELORZA; J. TOSQUELLA; A. BERRETEAGA and A. BADIOLA. GEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE 147(5):665-673. 2010. New fossils of Sirenia from the Middle Eocene of Navarre (Western Pyrenees): The oldest West European sea cow record. 1.062 MB BACHER, K.; S. ALLEN; A. K. LINDHOLM; L. BEJDER and M. KRUETZEN. BEHAVIOR GENETICS 40(5):706-714. 2010. Genes or culture: Are mitochondrial genes associated with tool use in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.)? 0.267 MB BARCO, SUSAN G.; LINDA R. D'ERI; BECKY L. WOODWARD; JEREMY P. WINN and DAVID S. ROTSTEIN. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 60(9):1477-1481. 2010. Spectra® fishing twine entanglement of a bottlenose dolphin: A case study and experimental modeling. 0.533 MB BEARZI, MADDALENA and KATALIN PATONAI. BULLETIN OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 109(2):37-44. 2010. Occurrence of the barnacle (Xenobalanus globicipitis) on coastal and offshore common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Santa Monica Bay and adjacent areas, California. 0.385 MB BECKER, E. A.; K. A. FORNEY; M. C. FERGUSON; D. G. FOLEY; R. C. SMITH; J. BARLOW and J. V. REDFERN. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 413:163-183. 2010. Comparing California Current cetacean-habitat models developed using in situ and remotely sensed sea surface temperature data. 2.293 MB BIANCANI, BARBARA; GERALDINE LACAVE; GIAN ENRICO MAGI and GIACOMO ROSSI. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 46(3):1012-1016. 2010. Ovarian interstitial cell tumor in a South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) 0.664 MB BYARD, ROGER W.; AARON MACHADO; KERRY BRAUN; LUCIAN B. SOLOMON and WAYNE BOARDMAN. FORENSIC SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND PATHOLOGY 6(3):217-220. 2010. Mechanisms of deaths in captive juvenile New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri). 0.361 MB BYARD, ROGER W.; IKUKO TOMO; CATHERINE M. KEMPER; SUSAN E. GIBBS; MIKE BOSSLEY; AARON MACHADO and MARK HILL. FORENSIC SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND PATHOLOGY 6(3):207-210. 2010. Unusual causes of fatal upper aerodigestive tract obstruction in wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). 0.363 MB CANINO, WENDY and DAVID POWELL. ZOO BIOLOGY 29(4):503-508. 2010. Formal behavioral evaluation of enrichment programs on a zookeeper's schedule: A case study with a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) at the Bronx Zoo. 0.084 MB CARVALHO, VITOR LUZ; CLAUDIA MARIA LEAL BEVILAQUA; ALENA MAYO INIGUEZ; HELENA MATHEWS-CASCON; FELIPE BEZERRA RIBEIRO; LOURDES MARINA BEZERRA PESSOA; ANA CAROLINA OLIVEIRA DE MEIRELLES; JOAO CARLOS GOMES BORGES; JULIANA MARIGO; LAIZA SOARES and FLAVIO JOSE DE LIMA SILVA. Metazoan parasites of cetaceans off the northeastern coast of Brazil. 0.204 MB CISNEROS-MONTEMAYOR, A. M.; U. R. SUMAILA; K. KASCHNER and D. PAULY. MARINE POLICY 34(6):1273-1278. 2010. The global potential for whale watching. 0.266 MB COLITZ, CARMEN M. H.; WILLIAM J. A. SAVILLE; MICHAEL S. RENNER; JAMES F. MCBAIN; THOMAS H. REIDARSON; TODD L. SCHMITT; ELIZABETH C. NOLAN; STEVEN J. DUGAN; FELICIA KNIGHTLY; MAYA M. RODRIGUEZ; JOHANNA C. MEJIA-FAVA; STEVEN D. OSBORN; PATRICIA L. CLOUGH; SCOTT P. COLLINS; BEVERLY A. OSBORN and KIMBERLY TERRELL. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 237(4):429-436. 2010. Risk factors associated with cataracts and lens luxations in captive pinnipeds in the United States and the Bahamas. 0.943 MB DRAGO, MASSIMILIANO; LUIS CARDONA; ENRIQUE A. CRESPO; NESTOR GARCIA; SANTIAGO AMEGHINO and ALEX AGUILAR. SCIENTIA MARINA 74(3):589-598. 2010. Change in the foraging strategy of female South American sea lions (Carnivora: Pinnipedia) after parturition. 0.720 MB DRAHEIM, MEGAN; IDELISA BONNELLY; TOBY BLOOM; NAOMI ROSE and E. C. M. PARSONS. TOURISM IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 6(4):175-183. 2010. Tourist attitudes towards marine mammal tourism: An example from the Dominican Republic. 0.073 MB ELWEN, S. H.; M. THORNTON; D. REEB and P. B. BEST. AFRICAN ZOOLOGY 45(1):78-91. 2010. Near-shore distribution of Heaviside's (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) and dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) at the southern limit of their range in South Africa. 1.656 MB FINNERAN, JAMES J. and CAROLYN E. SCHLUNDT. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 128(2):567-570. 2010. Frequency-dependent and longitudinal changes in noise-induced hearing loss in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 0.130 MB FRERE, C. H.; M. KRUETZEN; J. MANN; J. J. WATSON-CAPPS; Y. J. TSAI; E. M. PATTERSON; R. CONNOR; L. BEJDER and W. B. SHERWIN. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 80(3):481-486. 2010. Home range overlap, matrilineal and biparental kinship drive female associations in bottlenose dolphins. 0.221 MB FRERE, CELINE H.; EWA KRZYSZCZYK; ERIC M. PATTERSON; SUE HUNTER; ALISON GINSBURG and JANET MANN. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12299. 5pp. 2010. Thar she blows! A novel method for DNA collection from cetacean blow. 1.151 MB GERBER, LEAH R.; MANUELA GONZALEZ-SUAREZ; CLAUDIA J. HERNANDEZ-CAMACHO; JULIE K. YOUNG and JOHN L. SABO. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12230. 8pp. 2010. The cost of male aggression and polygyny in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). 0.304 MB GOMEZ, JONATAN J. and MARCELO H. CASSINI. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA 45(2):365-370. 2010. Uso de pelos de guardia para la identificación de mustélidos costeros en la Patagonia. (Use of guard hairs to identify coastal mustelids in Patagonia) 0.161 MB GONZALEZ-FUENTES, MARIO; FADUA LATIF; FABIOLA FERNANDEZ; MARIA P. VILLANUEVA; JORGE ULLOA and HERIBERTO FERNANDEZ. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA 45(2):331-334. 2010. Especies de la familia Enterobacteriaceae en heces de lobo marino comun, Otaria flavescens establecido en el rio Valdivia. (Species of the family Enterobacteriaceae in feces of South American sea lion Otaria flavescens settled in the Valdivia River) 0.120 MB GOTZ, THOMAS; RICARDO ANTUNES and SONJA HEINRICH. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 128(2):563-566. 2010. Echolocation clicks of free-ranging Chilean dolphins (Cephalorhynchus eutropia). 0.105 MB HARWELL, MARK A.; JOHN H. GENTILE; CHARLES B. JOHNSON; DAVID L. GARSHELIS and KEITH R. PARKER. HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT 16(4):727-761. 2010. A quantitative ecological risk assessment of the toxicological risks from Exxon Valdez subsurface oil residues to sea otters at northern Knight Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska. 1.235 MB HAWKINS, E. R. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 128(2):924-935. 2010. Geographic variations in the whistles of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) along the east and west coasts of Australia. 0.379 MB HINDLE, ALLYSON G. and MARKUS HORNING. JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY 264(3):673-682. 2010. Energetics of breath-hold hunting: Modeling the effects of aging on foraging success in the Weddell seal. 0.472 MB HOLT, MARLA M.; BRANDON L. SOUTHALL; STEPHEN J. INSLEY and RONALD J. SCHUSTERMAN. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 80(3):351-361. 2010. Call directionality and its behavioural significance in male northern elephant seals, Mirounga angustirostris. 0.432 MB KERSH, GILBERT J.; DYANNA M. LAMBOURN; JOSHUA S. SELF; ADRIANNE M. AKMAJIAN; JAMES B. STANTON; TIMOTHY V. BASZLER; STEPHEN A. RAVERTY and ROBERT F. MASSUNG. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 48(9):3428-3431. 2010. Coxiella burnetii infection of a Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) found in Washington state. 1.065 MB KESSLER, MEGAN and ROBERT HARCOURT. MARINE POLICY 34(6):1350-1356. 2010. Aligning tourist, industry and government expectations: A case study from the swim with whales industry in Tonga. 0.233 MB LAETA, MAIRA; SHEILA M. F. M. SOUZA and SALVATORE SICILIANO. PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA 30(6):484-490. 2010. Anomalias osseas congenitas em Sotalia guianensis (Mammalia, Cetacea, Delphinidae) da costa centro-norte do estado do Rio de Janeiro. (Congenital bone defects in Guiana dolphin, Sotalia guianensis (Mammalia, Cetacea, Delphinidae) in the north-central coast of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil) 0.459 MB LUNDSTROM, KARL; OLLE HJERNE; SVEN-GUNNAR LUNNERYD and OLLE KARLSSON. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 67(6):1230-1239. 2010. Understanding the diet composition of marine mammals: Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) in the Baltic Sea. 0.484 MB MADSEN, P. T.; D. WISNIEWSKA and K. BEEDHOLM. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 213(18):3105-3110. 2010. Single source sound production and dynamic beam formation in echolocating harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena). 0.483 MB NEGRO, SANDRA S.; ABIGAIL K. CAUDRON; MICHEL DUBOIS; PHILIPPE DELAHAUT and NEIL J. GEMMELL. PLOS ONE 5(9) e12507. 8pp. 2010. Correlation between male social status, testosterone levels, and parasitism in a dimorphic polygynous mammal. 0.268 MB NIKOLOV, PAVEL N.; H. LUIS CAPPOZZO; BARBARA BERON-VERA; ENRIQUE A. CRESPO; J. ANTONIO RAGA and MERCEDES FERNANDEZ. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 96(4):746-751. 2010. Cestodes from Hector's beaked whale (Mesoplodon hectori) and spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica) from Argentinean waters. 1.685 MB O'HARA, TODD M.; DARCE HOLCOMB; PHILIP ELZER; JESSICA ESTEPP; QUINESHA PERRY; SUE HAGIUS and CASSANDRA KIRK. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 46(3):687-694. 2010. Brucella species survey in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) of northern Alaska. 0.211 MB PACINI, A. F.; P. E. NACHTIGAL; L. N. KLOEPPER; M. LINNENSCHMIDT; A. SOGORB and S. MATIAS. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 213(18):3138-3143. 2010. Audiogram of a formerly stranded long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) measured using auditory evoked potentials. 0.688 MB PANTOJA, T. M. A.; F. C. W. ROSAS; V. M. F. DA SILVA and A. M. F. DOS SANTOS. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY 70(3):607-615. 2010. Urinary parameters of Trichechus inunguis (Mammalia, Sirenia): Reference values for the Amazonian manatee. 0.390 MB PARSONS, E. C. M.; I. BONNELLY DE CALVENTI; A. WHALEY; N. A. ROSE and S. SHERWIN. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE LAW AND POLICY 13(3):240-244. 2010. A note on illegal captures of wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the coastal waters of the Dominican Republic. 0.044 MB PERSHING, ANDREW J.; LINE B. CHRISTENSEN; NICHOLAS R. RECORD; GRAHAM D. SHERWOOD and PETER B. STETSON. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12444. 9pp. 2010. The impact of whaling on the ocean carbon cycle: Why bigger was better. 0.389 MB PITCHER, BENJAMIN J.; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and ISABELLE CHARRIER. ANIMAL COGNITION 13(5):771-776. 2010. The memory remains: Long-term vocal recognition in Australian sea lions. 0.294 MB PITCHER, BENJAMIN J.; ROBERT G. HARCOURT and ISABELLE CHARRIER. PLOS ONE 5(8) e12195. 7pp. 2010. Rapid onset of maternal vocal recognition in a colonially breeding mammal, the Australian sea lion. 0.301 MB RAMP, CHRISTIAN; WILHELM HAGEN; PER PALSBOLL; MARTINE BERUBE and RICHARD SEARS. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 64(10):1563-1576. 2010. Age-related multi-year associations in female humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). 0.577 MB ROUTTI, HELI; AUGUSTINE ARUKWE; BJORN MUNRO JENSSEN; ROBERT J. LETCHER; MADELEINE NYMAN; CHRISTINA BACKMAN and GEIR WING GABRIELSEN. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY 152(3):306-312. 2010. Comparative endocrine disruptive effects of contaminants in ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from Svalbard and the Baltic Sea. 0.627 MB SIEBERT, U.; I. HASSELMEIER and P. WOHLSEIN. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY 143(2-3):179-184. 2010. Immunohistochemical characterization of a squamous cell carcinoma in a harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from German waters. 1.664 MB TRIMBLE, M. and S. J. INSLEY. ETHOLOGY, ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION 22(3):233-246. 2010. Mother-offspring reunion in the South American sea lion Otaria flavescens at Isla de Lobos (Uruguay): Use of spatial, acoustic and olfactory cues. 0.362 MB VAN OPZEELAND, ILSE; SOFIE VAN PARIJS; HORST BORNEMANN; STEPHAN FRICKENHAUS; LARS KINDERMANN; HOLGER KLINCK; JOACHIM PLOTZ and OLAF BOEBEL. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 414:267-291. 2010. Acoustic ecology of Antarctic pinnipeds. 1.861 MB WALLACE, RICHARD L. and KATHRYN A. SEMMENS. POLICY SCIENCES 43(3):203-228. 2010. Social and institutional challenges in species and ecosystem conservation: An appraisal of the US Marine Mammal Commission. 0.234 MB YAGODINA, O. V. and I. N. BASOVA. DOKLADY BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS 433(1):160-163. 2010. (Original Russian text published in Doklady Akademii Nauk 433(1):134-137. 2010) The nature of mitochondrial monoamine oxidase from the seal (Phoca hispida ladogensis) liver. 0.156 MB Due to the large file size, you will need to download this PDF from our FTP server. Just email for the logon info. QUAKENBUSH, LORI T.; JOHN J. CITTA; JOHN C. GEORGE; ROBERT J. SMALL and MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN. ARCTIC 63(3):289-207. 2010. Recent developments in the commerce in narwhal ivory from the Canadian Arctic (Monodon monoceros). 11.878 MB

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Job Announcement - Florida
by Garrett, Andy 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Working Title: FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-02 Position Number: 77071751 Annual Salary Range: $1,267.14 biweekly Announcement Type: Open Competitive Facility: FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB008 Closing Date: 10/01/2010 Section: Wildlife Research Sub-Section: Marine Mammals Headquarters: Saint Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County) Starting Salary: $1267.14 biweekly. This is a full-time position with benefits. Brief Description of Job Duties: Successful candidate will assist in the coordination of salvage and recovery efforts of marine mammal carcasses for the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory. The incumbent will serve as member of FWC's manatee necropsy team conducting field and laboratory necropsies on manatee and other marine mammal carcasses, record observations and complete associated necropsy reports. He/she will recover marine mammal carcasses for necropsy from the Northwest region (coastal and inland waterways of Manatee County to Escambia County) of Florida and assist in manatee rescue and transport operations in the Northwest region as well as assist with manatee rescue and capture operations away from designated area as needed. He/she will serve in regional on-call status between 8am and 5pm on weekends and holidays in rotation with other MMPL staff members for the purpose of responding to manatee emergencies as needed or assigned and serve in statewide on-call status between 5pm and 8 am Friday through Thursday and all day for state holidays during assigned week in a weekly rotation with four other FWRI field staff. The incumbent will oversee repairs and general maintenance of MMPL vessels, vehicles, trailers, laboratory and field equipment and will be responsible for monitoring and restocking laboratory and field consumables as well as other purchases, as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree with a major in a life or physical sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or lab research program; or a master's degree in one of the life or physical sciences. Experience in capturing, handling, transporting and necropsy of marine mammals. Valid driver's license is required. REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: methods of data collection; principles and techniques of research and analysis; marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques. Skills: Facility with database, spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; use of scientific biomedical field equipment such as portable ultrasound, PIT tags, venipuncture kits, and biopsy equipment. Familiarity with capture, handling, and transport of manatees and other marine mammals. Abilities to: conduct marine mammal necropsies; serve in on-call status nights and weekends, write reports and scientific manuscripts; to supervise people, establish and maintain effective working relationships; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Application Process: Applicants must apply by the closing date through People First using the website listed below. https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/

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Water quality in manatee rehabilitation tanks
by Ana Carolina Meirelles 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues, We are building a new rehabilitation center for manatees in Brazil. All the effluent from the rehabilitation tanks will be treated before being correctly discharged. However to properly size the treatment plant effluent, we need some information about the effluent from the water quality in a manatee tank of , as the concentration of coliforms, biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, oils and greases and suspended solids. We're having some diffuclts finding this information, so if a colleague working with manatees can send us these data, along with the volume of water tank and the number of animals, we would appreciate very much. Thank you very much for your attention. Carol Ana Carolina Oliveira de Meirelles cameirelles(a)yahoo.com.br Ana Carolina Oliveira de Meirelles Coordenadora do Programa de Mamíferos Marinhos Associação de Pesquisa e Preservação de Ecossistemas Aquáticos - AQUASIS SESC Iparana, Praia de Iparana s/ no. CAUCAIA-CEARÁ BRASIL CEP: 61600-000 55 085 3318 4911 www.aquasis.org

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Post-Doc Opportunity
by Richmond, Julie 18 Sep '10

18 Sep '10

Post-Doc Opportunity in Behavioral or Physiological Ecology of Marine Mammals The Coastal Biology Flagship Program of the Department of Biology at the University of North Florida (UNF) invites applications for a 12-month (possible extension to 24 months) Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Marine Mammal Behavioral or Physiological Ecology. UNF is located in close proximity to populations of manatee and dolphin as well as Right Whale calving grounds. The surrounding aquatic habitats of our community provide diverse and exceptional opportunities for research in this field. We are seeking a self-motivated, creative individual to take advantage of the proximity of UNF to these unique habitats and assist in developing an interdisciplinary marine mammal research program. Qualified applicants must possess a Ph.D. in biology, fisheries, ecology, physiology, or related discipline from an accredited university by the time of hire, must be proficient in English, have university-level teaching ability, demonstrate the ability to conduct creative, independent research, and have a strong publication record. Experience Required * Recent Ph.D. in biology, fisheries, ecology, physiology, or related discipline from an accredited university. * A record of achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. * Demonstrated ability to conduct creative, independent research. * Proficiency with marine mammal capture, restraint, and specimen collection. * A valid US driver's license and the ability to obtain a valid Florida drivers license upon hire. Experience Desired * Enthusiasm and willingness to assist in development of an interdisciplinary research program including project development and implementation, grant writing, and publication of research. * Proficiency in field and lab based research methods commonly employed for marine mammal research. * Experience in photo-identification and populations surveys of marine mammals. * Experience working on boats. * Clear understanding of the permitting process required for marine mammal research in the United States. Submit a complete application packet (e-mail preferred) consisting of: a letter of application, statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and submit names of three references. Competitive salary, commiserate with training and experience. Application review will begin October 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please mail application materials to: Dr. Julie Richmond Department of Biology University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645 Email: julie.richmond(a)unf.edu<mailto:julie.richmond@unf.edu> P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Application Window for Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Winter and Summer Field Camps NOW OPEN: Application Deadline SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
by Charles Littnan 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Aloha All- Below is the announcement for several positions for seasonal Hawaiian monk seal field research. Please note, the duties and timing of applications are different from previous years. Please read the announcement carefully and provide as complete a cover letter and application as possible. Contact the JIMAR staff listed below with any questions you might have. Cheers, Charles ____________________________ Charles Littnan Lead Scientist, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program NOAA Fisheries 1601 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1100 Honolulu HI 96814 P: 808-944-2171 F: 808-941-0307 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 2011 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, some 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 opportunities will be for two different field periods: The first will be for the second half of our “winter” field camp and will be from early January to early May. Work for this camp will be solely at Laysan Island. The second will be for our standard summer field camps from mid-March 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. These positions will be for all 6 major sub-populations in the NWHI. The first 2-3 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. Fieldwork 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/ *NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 27 * ****************************IMPORTANT**************************: Please specify in your cover letter: 1) Which field season winter and/or summer you are available 2) The period you are available 3) Your remote field experience 4) Your animal handling experience 5) Your boating skills. 6) Any other skills that are mentioned in the position descriptions or you feel make you a strong candidate for these jobs. 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. _____________________________________________________________________ JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT – ID#10514. 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 in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Assists with return, repair, and clean-up of field equipment and supplies at the end of camp and with the processing of field data. 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. 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 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our online 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, mail, or hand-deliver 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. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2010. EEO/AA Employer. JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – ID#10515. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (7) 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/Mo. DUTIES: Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands. 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. 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 multipleisland 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 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferredmethod 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, mail, or hand-deliver 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. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand- delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808) 956-3100. CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2010. EEO/AA Employer.

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Workshop Announcement for Biologging'4
by majohnson＠whoi.edu 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

The Marine Mammal Center of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is pleased to announce a workshop at the up-coming Biologging'4 Symposium in Hobart, Tasmania on: Fine-scale on-animal movement sensing: methods, performance and limitations. Sunday, 13th March, Centenary Lecture Theatre, Univ. of Tasmania, 8:30am - 5:30pm The fine-scale movements of wild animals are of fundamental interest in studies of foraging, energetics, social interactions and effects of disturbance. Many animal tags now incorporate a variety of movement and orientation sensors and methods to exploit these data are being developed. However, data from these sensors is often challenging to analyse and the opportunities for misinterpretation are substantial. As these sensors become more widely used, it is increasingly important to share and standardize methods so that data can be compared across studies, species and devices. The objectives of this workshop are to critically evaluate the methods used to sense fine-scale animal movement and orientation, and to explore the challenges and limitation of these methods. The full-day workshop will begin with a tutorial orientation followed by invited and contributed talks, and a round-table discussion. Talks will cover (i) estimating orientation, speed and thrust with on-animal sensors, (ii) visualizing, quantifying, and interpreting orientation and movement data, and (iii) accuracy and calibration of sensors. A test data set will be available prior to the workshop. Presentation proposals are welcome. Please email the organiser to reserve a place and include a short abstract if you would like to present a talk. Cost: TBD (to cover refreshments) Organiser: Mark Johnson, email: majohnson(a)whoi.edu N.B. Please remember that abstracts for the main conference are due on Sept. 30th. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

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job opening - Bioacoustic Software Specialist (revised)
by Dave Mellinger 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

This position was previously announced, but the "full consideration" date was wrong. The correct date is Sept. 30. -Dave Mellinger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Faculty Research Assistant/Research Associate - Bioacoustic Software Specialist Institution: Oregon State University, Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR OSU's Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies offers support for a researcher on a project studying passive acoustic monitoring of large whales and other marine mammals under the direction of Dr. David Mellinger. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month-per-year, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Individuals with a Ph.D. may be appointed as a Research Associate (Postdoc). US citizens only. For full details and to apply, see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Search for posting #0006178 (the leading zeros are necessary). For questions, please email Jessica.Waddell(a)oregonstate.edu or David.Mellinger(a)oregonstate.edu. For full consideration, please apply by Sept. 30, 2010. OSU is an AA/OEO. -------------------------------------------------- David K. Mellinger Associate Professor, Senior Research Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies Oregon State University 2030 S. Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 USA +1-541-867-0372 http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/staff/mellinger.html David.Mellinger(a)oregonstate.edu

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REQUEST FOR ARTICLES - SIRENEWS
by Cynthia Taylor 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

The editors of Sirenews, the newsletter of the IUCN Sirenia Specialist Group, would like to request articles for the upcoming edition. Updates on manatee and dugong research, management, education, and conservation activities from around the world are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is OCTOBER 1, 2010. Please submit articles to <BLOCKED::mailto:taylor@wildlifetrust.org> taylor(a)wildlifetrust.org. Thank you - Cynthia Taylor, Aquatic Conservation Program, Wildlife Trust, 941-232-4587, <mailto:taylor@wildlifetrust.org> taylor(a)wildlifetrust.org, <http://www.wildlifetrust.org> www.wildlifetrust.org James A. Powell Ph.D., Executive Director, Sea to Shore Alliance, 941-322-8809 (office), 941-661-2941 (cell), <mailto:jpowell@sea2shore.org> jpowell(a)sea2shore.org, <http://www.sea2shore.org> www.sea2shore.org

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