August 2011 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Workshop on MPAs and monk seal conservation at ICoMMPA2, Martinique, 7-11 Nov 2011
by Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Dear MARMAM Subscribers, Within the framework of the Second International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas (http://second.icmmpa.org) which is being organised in Fort-de-France, Martinique, from 7-11 November 2011 by the French National MPA Agency, a workshop is being planned on the role of MPAs in the conservation of monk seals. Building on the results of a previous meeting, which took place during the First international Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas (Maui, March 2009), the aim of this workshop will be to further explore ways in which the MPA tool can be used to protect the two extant critically endangered representatives of Monachus which still survive in their respective Mediterranean, North Atlantic and Hawaiian habitats. Emphasis of this workshop will be to emphasize the differences of the challenges posed to conserving the two species, and on such basis to explore the pros and cons of MPA establishment, as opposed to the implementation of “conventional” conservation measures. In order to make plans for the monk seal workshop and to allow a structuring of its programme, it would greatly help me to have an idea of who is likely to attend. If you intend participating to the ICoMMPA in Martinique next November, and if you are interested in attending the monk seal workshop, I would appreciate it if you could kindly let me know. It would be also great to know if you have any direct experience in the field of monk seal MPAs and conservation (in the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic or Hawaii) that you would be willing to share during the workshop. Feedback will be particularly appreciated if sent to the email address below before the end of August, thank you. Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara giuseppe(a)disciara.net

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Registration NOW Open | University of Florida Distance Learning |Aquatic Animal Health
by Larkin,Iskande V 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

University of Florida | Distance Learning | Aquatic Animal Health Press Release _________________________________________________ Registration is NOW OPEN for Fall semester classes through the Aquatic Animal Health program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. . Impact of Diseases on Wildlife Populations (fall semester) . Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues (fall semester) Space is LIMITED, reserve your spot TODAY! _________________________________________________ Impact of Diseases on Wildlife Populations (Click - http://aah.distance.ufl.edu/idwpopulations/index.shtml ) This online course will emphasize important diseases of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife in North America, emerging infectious diseases, as well as diseases that pose threats to human and domestic animal health. Lectures will cover fundamentals of the disease process, field investigations, conservation medicine, and discussions of selected diseases of significance to mammalian, avian, reptilian, and amphibian wildlife populations. Key diseases not found in the U.S. but important in other parts of the world will also be discussed. The ecological aspects of diseases will be stressed. This course is introductory in nature and is recommended for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in ecology, wildlife, zoology, biology, or other related programs, as well as professionals working in the wildlife or environmental fields. Click here to REGISTER for the Fall 2011 semester (http://aah.distance.ufl.edu/idwpopulations/registration.shtml ) *Registration DEADLINE is August 26th* _________________________________________________ Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues (Click - http://aah.distance.ufl.edu/aacissues/index.shtml ) This online course is designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with a Masters or higher degree) to the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with some emphasis on marine mammal conservation medicine, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. Click here to REGISTER for the Fall 2011 semester (http://aah.distance.ufl.edu/aacissues/registration.shtml ) *Registration DEADLINE is August 26th* UF Aquatic Animal Health Program The Aquatic Animal Health Program (http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/ ) at the University of Florida (UF) includes the marine mammal health program operated through the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. It is funded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Also included is a strong program in fish and aquaculture medicine which is run in collaboration with the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. This multidisciplinary program incorporates aspects of medical, biological, and environmental sciences. Partnership with multiple academic units at UF and other universities as well as governmental agencies, non-profit groups, and private industry are utilized to enhance our research, clinical care and educational activities. These collaborations enable us to provide broad curriculum and an extensive instructor list of highly trained professionals which have been the cornerstone of our success with our summer short courses. Our Distance Education Program in Aquatic Animal Health is relatively new and new courses will continue to be added over the next several years. New courses that should be offered soon include Water Biology, Introduction to Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Histological Interpretation, Introduction to Aquaculture, Introduction to Fish Health Management, Aquatic Animal Rehabilitation, and Manatee Biology and Health. UF Aquatic Animal Health Program Iske Larkin, PhD Education Coordinator (352) 294-4095 ivlarkin(a)ufl.edu University of Florida Division of Continuing Education (352) 392-2137 x218 fax: (352) 392-6950 www.distance.ufl.edu - Please forward this e-mail to the students in your program on behalf of the Aquatic Animal Health Program at the University of Florida. - If there is a more appropriate contact at your institution please e-mail us.

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MMO training course in July
by Maja Nimak-Wood 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Pro-MMO Training Course Gardline Environmental Ltd.s' Marine Wildlife Department provides a field taught training course for new and current Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs), in preparation for the working environment of offshore industries, whilst giving the opportunity to expand marine mammal identification skills. The Pro-MMO course trains applicants to become fully qualified, JNCC approved, professional MMOs who gain exceptional field experience during their training. The next available dates for this field-based course will be 12th-14th July 2011. Prices will vary upon number of applicants, and the price of the course will include all teaching materials, experienced staff, accommodation during the course and support afterwards. Applications and info packs for the course can be obtained and all queries directed to maja.nimak-wood(a)gardline.com Kind regards, Maja Nimak-Wood Marine Mammal Scientist Marine Wildlife Department Gardline Environmental ________________________________ Tel: +44(0)1493 845600 Fax: +44(0)1493 852106 http://www.gardlinemarinesciences.com<http://www.gardlinemarinesciences.com/> Gardline Environmental Limited Registered in England No 4589816 Registered office: Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG Imagination is more important than knowledge - Albert Einstein ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and preserve this confidentiality by deleting the message. No binding contract will result from this e-mail until and unless an officer, on behalf of the sender, signs a written document. Sender accepts no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this message as it has been transmitted over public networks. Unless otherwise specifically stated any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the sender Company. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System, on behalf of the Gardline Group of Companies. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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MUCRU - launch of new website
by Lars Bejder 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Dear Marmam-readers: I would like to inform you of our newly launched website for Murdoch University's Cetacean Research Unit www.mucru.org "Today, Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit (MUCRU) launched a new website and public engagement strategy using social media to communicate and share scientific research that is accessible and exciting. In it, we profile our areas of expertise, major research projects and publications, and provide detailed information on lab members and collaborators. Blogs and social media are a key components of the new MUCRU website offering a transparent view of research projects 'from the field' and all of the latest news from the lab including information about workshops, publications, and overall advances in the field of cetacean research. Designed by earthOCEAN <http://earthocean.tv> , a leading science communications media company, and with a new logo by renowned natural history illustrator Uko Gorter, the aim of this online initiative is to provide a platform to share exciting advances in the areas of cetacean research in Australia and elsewhere as they occur. To keep updated, you can follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages, sign up for our email newsletter, or subscribe to our RSS feed." Best, Lars

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DCLDE workshop update!
by sara.heimlich 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

The 5th International Workshop on Detection, Classification, Localization, and Density Estimation of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics at Timberline Lodge near Portland, Oregon, August 22-25, is quickly approaching! Don't hesitate much longer to register and arrange your accommodations: the tourist season is nearing its peak and accommodations both at Timberline Lodge and elsewhere on Mount Hood and nearby environs are soon going to be difficult to find. The block of rooms at Timberline Lodge that were set aside for this conference have now been released to the public and are likely to disappear, fast. Online registration will remain open through the first few days of the workshop. On-site registration will be also be available. Don't forget there are two great tutorials offered Iimmediately preceding the workshop, on Aug. 21: Introduction to Detection, Classification, and Localization (DCL) and Introduction to Density Estimation (DE). The last day (Aug. 25) will be a session on acoustic line- and point-transect density estimation (Distance Sampling), organized by Jay Barlow. For full details, visit http://www.bioacoustics.us/dcl.html -- Sara Heimlich CIMRS/OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center Newport, OR. 97365 (541) 867-0328 office (541) 961-1737 cell

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Marine Mammal Observer - Work opportunity
by Sebastian von Lueders - EPI 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Exploration Partners International Australia PTY Ltd is happy to announce that we are looking for experienced MMOs/MFOs based in Australia and New Zealand. We have over 20 years' experience in the offshore seismic industry providing services including technical, health/safety and environmental consultancy. As we have seen a high level of growth we will be requiring further manpower to handle our demand in the South Pacific regions. If you are interested in working with a professional and dynamic team please forward your CV and cover letter to us. You will need to fulfil the following criteria: - Academic background in Biology or relevant experience - Good communication skills - Offshore survival and medical certificates including HUET - Familiar with the Australian EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1: The guidelines for the interaction between whales and offshore seismic. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor and record Marine Mammal activity for our clients. - Monitor and assess Contractor HSE procedures and processes in relation to Marine Mammals - Ensure all procedures in relation to Marine Mammals conform to Australia "EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1 - Interaction between offshore seismic exploration and whales\" and other such regulations and mitigation measures as may apply - Provide MMO training to vessel crew members as appropriate. - Recording and reporting of of Marine Mammal sightings and activity Contact person: Sebastian von Lueders MSc., MEIANZ Project Manager Exploration Partners International E: sebastian(a)epi.co.uk<mailto:sebastian@epi.co.uk> ___________________________________________________________________________ Exploration Partners International Limited 25 High Street Cobham Surrey KT11 3DH Tel: +44 (0) 8702 40 66 99 www.epi.co.uk Registered in England: 2222563 Registered address: 7-9 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YA VAT No. GB 458 8566 86

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Latest JMATE Issue
by michael belanger 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Hi Everyone The Editors of the Journal of Marine Animals and Their Environment (JMATE) are pleased to announce that the latest issue (vol 4, # 1) has been completed and is available free online at: *http://www.oers.ca/journal/journal.html*<http://www.oers.ca/journal/journal.html> The Editors would like to thank all of the reviewers and staff for their assistance in making another issue possible! The Editors are also pleased to announce that JMATE is now listed online on the following search websites: DOAG, CABI and Reuter’s Master Journal List for the Web of Science (Zoological Record). We are now accepting manuscripts for the next issue of JMATE. If anyone has a manuscript they would like to submit to JMATE please visit our website at: www.oers.ca and follow the JMATE links! All the best to everyone! Michael Belanger Director of Operations Oceanographic Environmental Research Society (OERS) Volume 4, Issue 1; 2011 Journal of Marine Animals and Their Ecology (JMATE) TABLE of CONTENTS EDITORIAL...............................................................................................................................pg 1 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR........................................................................................................pg 2 * ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS ** SCIENTIFIC SECTION: * Revision of the taxonomy of finless porpoises (genus Neophocaena): The existence of two species * Jefferson TA, Wang JY..*....................................................................................................... pg 3-16 Evaluation of the potential of collisions between Fin whales and maritime traffic in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea in summer; and mitigation solutions * David L, Alleaume S, Guinet C..*..............................................................................................pg 17-28 * BRIEF COMMUNICATION: * Records of Humpback whales (Megoptera novaeangliae) in Sechura bay, Peru, in spring 2009- 2010. * Santillan, L……………………………………………………………..*……………..............………..… pg 29-35

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Passive Acoustic Monitoring - Training Course
by Fiona Skilbeck 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

The use of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) is becoming an increasingly important tool in both marine mammal research and applied in industry. It is important that individuals using any passive acoustic monitoring software are properly trained to use the software to maximise its full potential. Feedback from users is also important in the ongoing development of such software. PAMGUARD is currently funded by the OGP E&P Sound and Marine Life Joint Industry Program, and has been established to address the fundamental limitations of existing cetacean passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) software capabilities. PAMGUARD seeks to provide open-source PAM software based on a platform-independent (e.g. Windows or Linux), flexible, modular architecture. The open-source aspect of software development is facilitated through the project's presence on SourceForge, where a community of altruistic developers provides extra resources. This community currently includes developers with proven PAM experience from both the UK and the USA. Open development means that the software is free and access to the code is easy and assured. It also allows the code's copyright to be protected in perpetuity so that it cannot readily be closed and commercialised to the detriment of its users. It ultimately means that more people have access for development. This generally speeds up innovations and improves the performance and maintainability of the code. SMRU Ltd are running a PAMGUARD Training course on 8th and 9th September 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland. This course will be led by Dr Doug Gillespie of St Andrews University, one of the principle architects of the PAMGuard software. If you are interested in attending the course, then please see the PAMGuard website for further details: http://www.pamguard.org/training.shtml or email info(a)smru.co.uk Fiona Fiona Skilbeck Office Manager SMRU Limited Scottish Oceans Institute New Technology Centre North Haugh ST ANDREWS Fife KY16 9SR T: + 44 (0)1334 479100 F: + 44 (0)1334 477878 E: info(a)smru.co.uk <mailto:fas@smru.co.uk> W: www.smru.co.uk <http://www.smru.co.uk/> http://soi.st-andrews.ac.uk <http://soi.st-andrews.ac.uk> P Please consider whether you really need a hard copy of this email before printing it - thank you. NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This message, and any attachments, are intended solely for the addressee and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you believe that you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy this email. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are free from any virus, we advise that, in keeping with good computing practice, the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free. SMRU LIMITED is a limited company registered in Scotland, Registered Number: 296937. Registered Office: 5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ.

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