February 2013 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Seeking marine mammal focused participants for the CMS NGO Review stage two survey
by Margi Prideaux 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Dear MARMAM colleagues Prior to the 10th Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Conference of the Parties (CoP10), Wild Migration (Migratory Wildlife Network) approached a wide group of conservation Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) about developing a 'CMS Civil Society Dialogue' between us all. The first face-to-face 'Dialogue' meeting report from the 'Dialogue' meeting is available online [http://www.wildmigration.org/pdf_bin/CivilSocietyDialogue1_F.pdf] One of the key points raised was that the NGO and NGO science relationship with, and contribution to, CMS and the CMS daughter agreements was not well understood. There are sever marine mammal agreements under CMS now, including: 1. ACCOBAMS - Cetaceans of the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area 2. ASCOBANS - Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North-East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas 3. Wadden Sea Seals 4. Pacific Cetaceans and their Habitats 5. Dugongs and their Habitats 6. Mediterranean Monk Seal 7. Aquatic mammals of West Africa Many of these agreements operate alongside the complexity of other marine industries, yet there is little policy, or science, cross over. However, in many cases the NGO and the NGO science community is attending to both CMS agreement meeting and marine industry meeting, and can provide a vital policy and science link between the two. *Progress of the CMS NGO Review: The Natural Affiliation * To further progress the 'Dialogue' discussions, and also to respond to the outcomes of CMS CoP10, including the increasing complexity of ocean resources management issues, Wild Migration commenced a review, late last year, about NGO perspectives on CMS as a mechanism, CMS's influence and implementation and NGO contributions to this influence and implementation. The summary of that first stage Review - The Natural Affiliation - was presented to the CMS Strategic Plan Working Group and the CMS Standing Committee in November, and is available online [http://www.cms.int/bodies/StC/40th_stc_meeting/doc_06_2_a_mwn_ngo_review_su…] The individual interview conducted during this process will be included in the Annex to the final Review. *We are now commencing the second stage of the Review, with a specific focus on the NGO relationships with each of the CMS daughter agreements (Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding) through an online survey at [http://www.wildmigration.org/cms-ngo-survey.php] *Once again, we would welcome your input. The results of the two stages of this project will be presented to the CMS Strategic Plan Working Group mid 2013, the CMS Standing Committee at the end of 2013, and will be used to influence the preparations for CMS CoP11 in 2014 * **The survey is not long, and should take no more than 10 minutes of your time if your organization works on one or few agreements.** ** **Respondent are welcome to identify themselves or complete the survey anonymously. Organizations are also welcome to task different areas of their organization to complete the survey for each of the agreements they work on.** ** **The survey will remain open until 29th March 2013* If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Wild Migration for assistance. We thank you for the generosity of your time. Best regards Margi Prideaux Margi Prideaux, PhD Policy and Negotiations Director: *Wild Migration | Migratory Wildlife Network* Member: IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Member: IUCN WCPA Transboundary Conservation Specialist Group Member: Joint IUCN SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Taskforce tel: +618 8121 5841 | mob: +61 414 555 398 (/only when travelling/) | fax: +618 8125 5857 | eml: margi(a)wildmigration.org | skp: cetequalitarian | twt: @WildPolitics /A collaborative civil society partnership to coordinate and progress migratory wildlife conservation through international processes Un partenariat de collaboration de la société civile en vue de la coordination et de l'avancement de la conservation des espèces migratrices sauvages par le biais de processus internationaux Una asociación cooperativa de sociedad civil para coordinar y avanzar la conservación de la vida silvestre migratoria a través de procesos internacionale/

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Summer Internships UNE Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center ***Deadline Extended***
by Shannon Prendiville 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

The University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center (www.une.edu/marc) is currently accepting applications for the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center Internship Program. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic candidates who will work closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals, cetaceans and/or sea turtles. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Daily care of animals, transport of live/dead marine animals, water quality testing, maintenance of daily food and medical records, necropsy, education/docent tours and computer entry of data. Additional duties and projects may be assigned by staff. These positions are unpaid and interns are required to find their own housing and transportation. Interns should expect to be scheduled to cover a variety of shifts including weekday, nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidates should be mature and motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent observational and communication skills. The deadline for Summer Applications are due March 8, 2013 (deadline extended 1 week from original deadline of March 1, 2013). Interested applicants can find all information and application materials on our website http://www.une.edu/research/msc/marc/getinvolved/internship.cfm Applications and questions can be submitted to MARCinfo(a)une.edu or faxed to (207)602-5945 Shannon Prendiville Animal Care and Lab Technician Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center University of New England 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, ME 04005 sprendiville(a)une.edu<https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam> 207.602.2750 fax 207.602.5945 https://www.facebook.com/UNEMARC

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Marine Ecological Genetics (1, 0 fte) (213049)
by Per J Palsboll 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Marine Ecological Genetics (1,0 fte) (213049) Organisation The University of Groningen offers excellent career prospects The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is offering young, talented researchers positions which are at the level of Assistant Professor via the tenure-track system. Researchers are given the opportunity to develop their own line of research. The faculty's career policy is characterized by flexible personnel management with a focus on the individual. Academic achievements are seen as being central to the academic career, and ample opportunities for professional development and supplementary training and education are offered. Arrangements for training in the area of teaching will be made with all new employees. The policy is directed at increasing the number of women in academic staff positions. Career advancement policies for women will also be improved, and women will be actively encouraged to develop their careers. The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum of 6 years. On completion of 5 years of employment there will be an assessment of performance based on established criteria including research and teaching qualifications. If the outcome of the assessment is positive, the assistant professor will be promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. At the end of a further 4 -7 year period there will be another assessment aimed at a promotion to full professor. University of Groningen was founded in 1614 and ranks amongst the best universities in Europe and worldwide in a range of research disciplines. The University of Groningen is rooted in the North of The Netherlands and is internationally oriented with a socially active environment. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics and our students ambitious. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25,000 students and members of staff. The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen. Job description The Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES) at the University of Groningen has a vacancy for a tenure track assistant professor in Marine Ecological Genetics. CEES offers excellent opportunities and infrastructure for experimental research in the fields of ecology and evolution. Research programmes range from marine to terrestrial ecosystems and from polar to tropical regions. Research is pursued in collaboration with, among others, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research and European and non-European research institutions. CEES invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Marine Ecological Genetics as part of the research group Marine Evolution and Conservation (MarECon). We seek a new faculty member with a background in population genetics and genomics of pelagic marine animals. Specific (but not exclusive) focus-areas include palaeogenetics and adaptation to climate change. Experience in "next generation sequencing technologies" and bioinformatics is highly desirable. The applicant's research is expected to contribute to the existing programme and expertise, while simultaneously bringing something new and complementary. Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD degree and a strong record of research accomplishments appropriate to their career stage. The successful candidate will actively participate in the teaching and research programmes of the faculty and the Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES). Candidates will need to have the following qualifications: a doctorate in the field of marine biology with special interest in population, evolutionary genetics/genomics, community genetics/genomics or related field two or more of years of experience outside The Netherlands in a post-doctoral capacity or experience at another educational institution research, teaching and organizational experience appropriate to career stage research accomplishments, as expressed in a list of publications appropriate to career stage evidence of successful acquisition of external funding appropriate to career stage. Junior post-doctoral researchers are especially encouraged to apply. Conditions of employment The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience in accordance with the Dutch university system from EUR 3,227 (scale 11, CAO-NU) gross per month up to a maximum of EUR 5,020 (scale 12, CAO-NU) gross per month for a full-time position. Application Interested candidates should submit a complete application composed of: (i) a letter of motivation, (ii) a complete curriculum vitae, (iii) a list of publications, (iv) a list of five self-selected "best papers", (v) a statement about teaching goals and experience, as well as (vi) a brief description of scientific interests and plans of maximum 3 pages. Applicants must provide the names of five references complete with title, address and contact information (i.e., phone number and e-mail address). For applications to be considered they should be submitted before 1 May 2013 at 23:59 o'clock Dutch local time. Only applications submitted on-line will be considered (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website:http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/english-job-vacancies). Acquisition is not appreciated. Information For information you can contact: Prof. P.J. Palsbøll, p.j.palsboll(a)rug.nl <mailto:p.j.palsboll@rug.nl> -- Per J. Palsboll, Professor Marine Evolution and Conservation Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands Office phone: +31 50 363 9882 Mobile +31 64 870 3295 Mail address: PO Box 11103 9700 CC Groningen The Netherlands

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Volunteer positions available - bottlenose dolphin research assistant opportunity, Cardigan Bay, UK
by CBMWC 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre New Quay Wales <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org Bottlenose dolphin research volunteers positions still available for March-May Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) is still recruiting volunteers for April-May to collect data on the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay and to help run our visitor centre and educational activities. About CBMWC The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is a non-profit organisation based in New Quay, west Wales, UK and since 1996 has been dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment through education and research. Through boat-based and land-based surveys we monitor bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations, with a focus on the photo-identification of the semi-resident population of bottlenose dolphins in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Position description Volunteers are required to help with our ongoing research, education and awareness-raising programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. CBMWC is almost entirely run by volunteers, so if you are successful in your application, you will be an integral part of our team. Volunteering at CBMWC is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and meet new people who share your interests. You will learn about the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay, gain experience in field work, research methods, data processing, public awareness and education programmes. The data you collect will contribute to long running research studies on bottlenose dolphin site usage, abundance, photo-identification and acoustic studies. Responsibilities/duties will include (but are not limited to): * Visitor centre operation, including dealing with enquiries and taking boat bookings * Land-based surveys in conjunction with Ceredigion County Council * Boat-based surveys* * Educational activities with children and the general public * Data entry and checking * Updating sightings information * Beach cleans * Please note that boat surveys are weather dependent and volunteers take turns to join trips to act as onboard researcher. During times of bad weather, you will spend more time doing data entry and visitor centre work. You will be expected to work up to 8 hours a days, six days a week. Field work can involve long periods outdoors, in often inclement weather. All volunteers are expected to contribute to all CBMWC activities, tasks and field work and to attend all training sessions provided. As such, if you are only looking to gain field experience, this is not the opportunity for you. Essential skills * An interest in wildlife and conservation * Positive, reliable, conscientious and mature attitude * Ability to work as part of a small team * Strong work ethic with an ability to work unsupervised * Adaptable and patient (particularly as boat work is weather dependent) * Confident in dealing with the public both face to face and over the telephone * Fluency in English * Willing to ask for help if unsure and admit mistakes Desirable skills * Interest and/or experience of working with children in environmental education * Research and surveying experience * IT, photography/videography (own equipment required), design and fundraising skills are useful but not essential Please note that enthusiasm for our work and the marine environment is as valued as experience, since full training is provided. Student projects We welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students who need field work (including boat) support and office space to conduct their research projects. Dedicated boat time can be made available. Please note that we do not have a list of specific project ideas but if you have a project idea in mind, please contact us to discuss whether your ideas are feasible. Time commitment Places are available in blocks A and B (see below for dates). Volunteers must be able to commit to an entire block and priority will be given to volunteers who are able to commit to more than one block. Volunteering dates 2013 * Block A: 20th March to 16th April (4 weeks) * Block B: 17th April to 14th May (4 weeks) Volunteer fee An administration fee of £35 will be required from all successful applicants. Accommodation and expense arrangements Shared accommodation in a comfortable and fully equipped house will be arranged for successful volunteers (where required) at a cost of £55 per week, including fuel bills. Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs. How to apply Download an application form from our website www.cbmwc.org/volunteer/, complete it and email it to volunteer(a)cbmwc.org with Volunteer application 2013 in your subject line. Please make sure you fill in your availability. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th March 2013. Applicants will be notified on Monday 11th March. Please contact us if you do not receive an acknowledgement after submitting your form as we have had some emails go missing. For further information Visit www.cbmwc.org/ If you have any questions please email volunteer(a)cbmwc.org with an appropriate subject line or call Laura on +44 (0)1545 560224. __________________________________________________________________ Support our research - adopt a Cardigan Bay dolphin with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Raise money for CBMWC with each internet search you do - it doesn't cost you a penny http://sites.affilyon.co.uk/cbmwc Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS Wales, UK Ffon/Phone: 01545 560224 E-bost/E-mail: <mailto:info@cbmwc.org> info(a)cbmwc.org Website: <http://www.cbmwc.org> www.cbmwc.org For all the latest news and sightings information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter or become a fan of our Facebook page www.cbmwc.org http://twitter.com/CBMWC http://facebook.com/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Helping to conserve Cardigan Bay's marine wildlife through education, interpretation and research Helpu i warchod bywyd gwyllt morol Bae Ceredigion drwy addysg ac ymchwil __________________________________________________________________ The contents of this email are confidential and are solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you receive this email in error please delete it and notify us either by email or telephone. It is prohibited to copy, forward or otherwise disclose the contents of this email.

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New Paper: Mediterranean monk seals in Libya
by Alexandros A. Karamanlidis 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

Dear All We are pleased to announce a new publication on Mediterranean monk seals in Libya. Citation: Alfaghi, I.A., Abed, A.S., Dendrinos, P., Psaradellis, M., Karamanlidis, A.A. 2013. First confirmed sighting of the Mediterranean monk seal (*Monachus monachus*) in Libya since 1972. Aquatic Mammals 39(1), 81-84, DOI 10.1578/AM.39.1.2013.81 This Short Note deals with the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal in Libya since 1972. For reprints, please contact: Alexandros A. Karamanlidis, PhD Scientific Coordinator MOm/Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal Athens GREECE Email: akaramanlidis(a)gmail.com

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31st Annual Northeast Regional Stranding Conference, Riverhead, NY, USA
by Julika Wocial 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

Northeast Regional Stranding Conference 2013 April 29, 2013 - May 2, 2013 Riverhead, Long Island, New York, USA The deadline for abstract submission for both papers and posters is March 15, 2013. Notification of acceptance will be sent to authors by March 25, 2013. Presentations and training workshop will be held at the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center at 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY. TEL: (631) 208-9200. Conference website: http://nersc.rfmrp.org/index.php/nersc/nerc2013 Save the date and make plans to join us! The Northeast Region Stranding (NERS) network is the oldest in the nation with members responding to strandings since the early 1970s. It is network comprised of dedicated organizations authorized by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Regional Office to provide marine mammal and sea turtle response to over 16,700 miles of varied coastline from Maine to Virginia. This conference brings together professionals engaged within interdisciplinary fields associated with the wild populations of marine mammals and sea turtle species found within Northwest and Mid-Atlantic waters. This conference will focus on discussions and collaborations within the Northeast marine mammal and sea turtle network. Emphasis will be made on integrating regional resources within federal and state interagency responses. The gathering of marine mammal and sea turtle response experts, wildlife health professionals, and population and ecological stakeholders will enhance partnerships, enable discussion and provide training to foster and strengthen a regional approach to concerns over the ocean's health. There will be a training workshop on facilitating and preparing for emergency response such as an oil spill response or natural disaster. Julika Wocial Rescue Program Supervisor Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation 467 E. Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Tel.: 631.369.9840 Fax: 631.369.9826 24-hour hotline: 631.369.9829 www.riverheadfoundation.org<http://www.riverheadfoundation.org/> [LogoEmail]

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Reminder of deadline for late registration in ECS - Setúbal, April 2013
by Cristina Brito 22 Feb '13

22 Feb '13

Dear all, The last day (1st of march) for the late registration in the ECS 2013 conference that will be held in Setúbal (Portugal) from 8 to 10 of April, is fast approaching. If you haven't done your registration yet, this is the time to do it. Check all the information available in the conference website: http://www.escolademar.pt/ecs2013/ Do your registration in the European Cetacean Society website: http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/home.php Hope to see you all in Setúbal. Regards from Portugal, Marina Sequeira and Cristina Brito. -- Cristina Brito Investigadora Integrada do CHAM - FCSH, UNL http://cham.fcsh.unl.pt/ Investigadora da Escola de Mar www.escolademar.pt Lisboa, Portugal +351217500483

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BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN RESEARCH ASSISTANTS REQUIRED IN THE SHANNON ESTUARY, IRELAND
by Isabel Baker 22 Feb '13

22 Feb '13

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN RESEARCH ASSISTANTS REQUIRED IN THE SHANNON ESTUARY, IRELAND The Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation (SDWF) is seeking research assistants to conduct boat- and office-based bottlenose dolphin research June-September 2013 in Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland. For more information about the SDWF see www.shannondolphins.ie The SDWF is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation and research of dolphins and wildlife in the Shannon Estuary with offices based in the Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Centre, an interpretive centre open to the public and used to promote educational awareness of the dolphins and wildlife in the Shannon region. The SDWF was established by Dr Simon Berrow in 2000 following pilot work carried out by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group from 1993. The SDWF has a strong research background and has collaborated with a number of Irish and international research groups. Long-term monitoring of the bottlenose dolphin population in the Shannon has been carried out using photo-id since 1993 and static acoustics since 2001. The Shannon River estuary is presently the only candidate Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for bottlenose dolphins in Ireland and is home to a resident population of dolphins living year-round in the estuary. The SDWF is seeking voluntary research assistants for the 2013 field season to carry out dolphin research and education. Research assistants will be required to conduct monitoring surveys from dolphin-watching tour boats, spend a considerable amount of time on bottlenose dolphin photo-identification and related office tasks, and assist in the management of the dolphin centre on a daily basis. Photo-id training will be provided on the boats and in the office. There may also be opportunities for research assistants to help with research conducted on board the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s research vessels Muc Mhara and Celtic Mist and to assist the IWDG with cetacean strandings should the opportunity arise. These positions provide an excellent opportunity to develop skills in marine research and education and to assist with one of the longest-running bottlenose dolphin population monitoring programs in the world. WORK PERIOD We are seeking skilled research assistants to commence on 1 June 2013. Research assistants are required full-time for four months, finishing 28 September 2013. Because of the training required, preference will be given to applicants who can commit to three or four months. However, those available for a shorter period of time will also be considered. LOCATION Kilrush is a small town located in west Clare on the northern shore of the Shannon Estuary. The Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Centre is located less than 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. West Clare is a beautiful place to work, but applicants are asked to be aware that it is also somewhat geographically isolated with limited facilities and variable weather patterns. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Conducting monitoring surveys from two dolphin-watching tour boats operating in the Shannon Estuary, collecting photo-id data and recording data on tour boat encounters with dolphin groups. Surveys involve one to four daily boat trips and are weather dependent – i.e. many days in a row if weather is good. 2. Photo-identification and database entry in the office, including fin identification, fin-matching, photo processing, sighting data entry and maintenance of our long-term photo-id catalogue. Research assistants should be prepared to work long days in the office entering data and analysing and organising photographs, including working with historic archived photographs and related data. 3. Dolphin centre duties, including general administrative tasks, receiving visitors to the dolphin centre, engaging with and educating members of the public, managing merchandise, updating websites and supporting and promoting SDWF, and raising awareness and membership participation. Also, general maintenance of research equipment and facilities. As boat-based research is highly weather dependent, it can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long, consecutive days, in the office during bad weather and in the field during good weather. All volunteers will be given training in boat-based work and office tasks including observation and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins, photo processing and database entry. REQUIREMENTS Essential - Genuine interest in marine mammal biology, the marine environment and conservation - Basic computer proficiency in MS Office - Previous photo-identification experience or a strong desire to learn photo-id skills - Excellent verbal and communication skills - Enthusiastic with a positive attitude - Sociable and team-oriented with the ability to get on well with others in a small team (3-4 people) - Work well both in a team and independently - A detail-oriented work ethic with an ability to work in a meticulous manner - Conscientious, reliable, hard-working, and self-motivated - Flexible and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent - Prepared to work long days in the field or office - Comfortable working on boats - No history of debilitating seasickness - Good English language skills - Must be 18 years or older Preferred but not essential - Enrolled in or completed a degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Animal Behaviour, Ecology, Zoology or related fields - Previous field research experience, especially in marine mammal research - Prior experience working on boats - A strong interest and knowledge of bottlenose dolphins and/or Irish cetaceans - Experience in interacting with the public - Familiarity with DSLR cameras and GPS equipment and software - Prior experience with MS Access and IMatch - Driving Licence - Possibility to bring your own laptop for data entry APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Volunteers will be based in Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland and will be expected to work and live as part of a team with shared cooking and cleaning duties. Unfortunately, there is no monetary compensation for these positions and a contribution of €350 per month towards accommodation and utilities is required. Accommodation is provided in a shared house within walking distance of the dolphin centre and town of Kilrush. Research assistants are responsible for their own food costs and travel expenses to and from Kilrush, Ireland. To apply, please send your CV (including two relevant referees and their contact information) and a covering letter with a brief description of yourself and what you hope to gain from this experience, details of why you would like to work on this specific project and any relevant experience you have to Isabel Baker (info(a)shannondolphins.ie) Please also specify the dates you expect to be able to join the project. Please put “Research Assistant” in the subject line of your email. The closing date for applications is 14 April 2013. However, early application is recommended. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a Skype interview in April. Successful applicants will be notified by early May.

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Request for information - depth preferences of cetaceans
by Jessopp, Mark 22 Feb '13

22 Feb '13

Dear MARMAM-ers We are investigating how likely cetacean species are to encounter underwater anthropogenic noise (from shipping and seismic surveying for example) using noise propagation models. The likelihood of cetaceans encountering adverse levels of noise will vary with depth, as sound propagation is dependent on factors such as seawater temperature, salinity, and density. We therefore need to assign cetacean species to rough depth strata (0-100m, 0-500m, 0-1000m, and 0-2000m). Does anybody have information on the dive range or depth preferences for cetacean species occurring in the Northeast Atlantic? ><(((º> · ` · . . . ><(((º> Mark Jessopp Postdoctoral Researcher Coastal & Marine Research Centre University College Cork Irish Naval Base Haulbowline Cork Ireland

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marine mammal and sea turtle vacancy at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Herndon, VA)
by Lewandowski, Jill 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (www.boem.gov) is hiring a marine biologist, specializing primarily in marine mammals and/or sea turtles, in the OEP Division of Environmental Assessment, Branch of Environmental Consultation (BEC) at BOEM Headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. The incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include oversight, support, and management with respect to laws and regulatory activities, mainly the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In addition, the position includes providing technical reviews and oversight to (1) comply with relevant environmental statutes, Executive Orders and other environmental requirements for BOEM-authorized activities; (2) identify information gaps and work with the BOEM Environmental Studies Program to fill such gaps through applied research; and (3) ensure transparency of analyses and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. To apply and view the announcement in its entirety, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337441000. The announcement closes on April 1, 2013. BOEM is also currently hiring environmental protection specialists ( https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335378100) and physical scientists (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337912500) in its Herndon, VA headquarters office. ------ The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Jill Lewandowski* Chief, Environmental Consultation Branch Office of Environmental Programs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 381 Elden Street, HM3107 Herndon, VA 20171 Tel (703) 787-1703 Cell (571) 228-9081 Fax (703) 787-1026 www.boem.gov NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies.

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