January 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Blog on Ganges river dolphin
by Jennifer Lewis 19 Jan '14

19 Jan '14

The Tropical Dolphin Research Foundation (www.tropicaldolphin.org) just completed shooting for a documentary on the conservationists that work to preserve the Ganges river dolphin. You can follow this part of our project through our Blog from the field at http://theriverdolphin.blogspot.com Please feel free to share with other interested parties. Jennifer Lewis, PhD Director, Tropical Dolphin Research Foundation jlewis(a)tropicaldolphin.org 703-975-2661

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Announcing SEAMAMMS 2014 - March 28-30 - hosted by the University of North Carolina Wilmington
by Pabst, D. Ann 19 Jan '14

19 Jan '14

The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium (SEAMAMMS) will be hosted by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington on March 28-30, 2014. SEAMAMMS is a regional, student-oriented, scientific marine mammal meeting. Preference will be given to marine mammal research conducted in the mid-Atlantic and southeast US or conducted by students in the same region. Other topics will be considered as space is available. Abstract submission date is Saturday, February 15. More information on the abstract submission process is available at the SEAMAMMS 2014 website: http://www.uncw.edu/seamamms/ The website will be updated regularly with new information regarding the meeting! Please feel free to contact Bill McLellan (mclellanw(a)uncw.edu<mailto:mclellanw@uncw.edu>) if you have any questions. Best wishes - Ann Pabst D. Ann Pabst Biology and Marine Biology University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: 910-962-7266 Fax: 910-962-4066 pabsta(a)uncw.edu<mailto:pabsta@uncw.edu> NOTICE: Emails sent and received in the course of university business are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C.G.S. §132-1 et seq.) and may be released to the public unless an exception applies.

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decision and early registration
by Thierry Jauniaux 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

Dear ECS and MARMAM member You will receive a message next week with the final decision regarding the presentation and the programme for the 2014 ECS conference For practical reason, the deadline for early registration is postponed of one week: Wednesday January 29 Hope to see you at the conference Thierry Thierry Jauniaux, DMV, PhD, ECS Conference 2014 Liege 5-9 April http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/28th-annual-conference

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New Publication: Isotope turnover rates and diet–tissue discrimination in dolphin skin
by Graham Worthy 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article: Nicole E. Browning, Christopher Dold, Jack I-Fan and Graham A. J. Worthy (2014) Isotope turnover rates and diet–tissue discrimination in skin of ex situ bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Journal of Experimental Biology 217: 214-221. doi:10.1242/jeb.093963 Summary: Diet–tissue discrimination factors (Δ15N or Δ13C) and turnover times are thought to be influenced by a wide range of variables including metabolic rate, age, dietary quality, tissue sampled and the taxon being investigated. In the present study, skin samples were collected from ex situ dolphins that had consumed diets of known isotopic composition for a minimum of 8 weeks. Adult dolphins consuming a diet of low fat (5–6%) and high δ15N value had significantly lower Δ15N values than animals consuming a diet with high fat (13.9%) and low δ15N value. Juvenile dolphins consuming a diet with low fat and an intermediate δ15N value had significantly higher Δ15N values than adults consuming the same diet. Calculated half-lives for δ15N ranged from 14 to 23 days (17.2±1.3 days). Half-lives for δ13C ranged from 11 to 23 days with a significant difference between low fat (13.9±4.8 days) and high fat diets (22.0±0.5 days). Overall, our results indicate that while assuming a Δ13C value of 1‰ may be appropriate for cetaceans, Δ15N values may be closer to 1.5‰ rather than the commonly assumed 3‰. Our data also suggest that understanding seasonal variability in prey composition is another significant consideration when applying discrimination factors or turnover times to field studies focused on feeding habits. Isotope retention times of only a few weeks suggest that, in addition, these isotope data could play an important role in interpreting recent fine-scale habitat utilization and residency patterns. The full text and PDF is available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Graham_Worthy/?ev=hdr_xprf -- ______________________________________________________ Graham A.J. Worthy, Ph.D. Provost's Distinguished Research Professor of Biology, Hubbs-Sea World Endowed Professor of Marine Mammalogy, and Director, Physiological Ecology and Bioenergetics Lab Department of Biology, University of Central Florida, 4110 Libra Dr, Room BIO402A Orlando FL 32816-2368 Graham.Worthy(a)ucf.edu<mailto:Graham.Worthy@ucf.edu> http://worthy.cos.ucf.edu/PEBL/ 407-823-4701 office 407-823-5769 FAX skype: graham.worthy "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something" Plato ______________________________________________________

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New Paper: Lacaziosis-like disease among bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) photographed in Gulfo Dulce, Costa Rica.
by Leslie Hart - NOAA Affiliate 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

Dear colleagues, We would like to inform you that the following article was recently published in *Diseases of Aquatic Organisms*: *Lacaziosis-like disease among bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus photographed in Gulfo Dulce, Costa Rica.* Brooke L. Bessesen, Lenin Oviedo, Leslie Burdett Hart, David Herra-Miranda, Juan Diego Pacheco-Polanco, Lesli Baker, Guido Saborío-Rodriguez, Luis Bermúdez-Villapol, Alejandro Acevedo-Gutiérrez ABSTRACT: Lacaziosis (also known as lobomycosis) is a chronic dermal disease caused by the fungal agent *Lacazia loboi*, which affects both humans and dolphins. Photographic data have been used to identify lacaziosis-like disease (LLD) among dolphins in the waters of North and South America, and here we report LLD in bottlenose dolphins*Tursiops truncatus* off the coast of Costa Rica, the first reporting in Central American waters. During the periods of 1991 to 1992 and 2010 to 2011, 3 research teams conducted separate dolphin surveys in the Pacific tropical fiord Golfo Dulce, and each documented skin lesions in the resident population of bottlenose dolphins. Photo-ID records were used to identify LLD-affected bottlenose dolphins and to assess their lesions. Findings showed between 13.2 and 16.1% of the identified dolphins exhibited lesions grossly resembling lacaziosis. By combining efforts and cross-referencing photographic data, the teams explored the presence of LLD in Golfo Dulce over a time gap of approximately 20 yr. Our findings expand the geographical range of the disease and offer insight into its longevity within a given population of dolphins. KEY WORDS: Skin lesions · Cetaceans · *Lacazia loboi* · LLD · Eastern Pacific · Central America 2014. Vol 170: 173-180 Article link: http://www.int-res.com/articles/dao2013/107/d107p173.pdf Please send correspondence to Brooke Bessesen: brooke(a)brookebessesen.com -- Leslie Burdett Hart, PhD Jardon and Howard Technologies, Inc. (JHT) NOAA/NOS/NCCOS Hollings Marine Laboratory 331 Ft. Johnson Rd. Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-725-4831 Fax: 843-762-8737 Email: Leslie.Burdett(a)noaa.gov

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1/28/14 Seminar at NOAA Library on the Antarctic Whaling Case at the International Court of Justice
by Tracy Gill - NOAA Federal 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

*Remote Access Available; see below* From: DCMC <dcmc(a)iucn.org> Date: Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 12:50 PM Subject: DCMC: Invitation to January 28 Brown Bag Presentation at NOAA Library on the Antarctic Whaling Case at the International Court of Justice Dear Colleagues, Please join us on * Tuesday , January 28 from noon to 1:00 p.m*. in the Central Library<http://www.lib.noaa.gov/>, Silver Spring, MD (SSMC3, 2nd Floor) for a brown bag presentation by Roger Eckert. Mr. Eckert will discuss the current dispute between Australia and Japan at the International Court of Justice regarding Japan's ongoing Antarctic whaling activities. His focus will be on the history of Antarctic whaling, efforts to manage commercial whaling by the International Whaling Commission (IWC), and interpretation of the scientific research provision of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling. At the heart of this case is whether Japan's whaling in the IWC's Southern Ocean Sanctuary is a scientific research program. Mr. Eckert has worked in NOAA General Counsel for 24 years and is currently in its Fisheries and Protected Resources Section. He has been a member of the U.S. delegation to the International Whaling Commission since 2001, providing advice on matters related to whale conservation and the management of whaling. NOAA's Central Library is an easy four-minute walk from the Silver Spring metro station on the Red Line. For remote access via webinar, please fill out the registration form<http://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?sigKey=mymeetings&i=742656968&=brownb…> a few minutes before the meeting is scheduled to begin. The Meeting Number is 742656968; the Passcode is brownbag. For audio, dial 866-833-7307. The participant passcode is 8986360. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who may be interested in this presentation. If you would like to be removed from the list of people who receive invitations to NOAA's Law of the Sea Convention Working Group brown bag series, please let us know. Thank you. Peter Oppenheimer and Shannon Dionmne Co-Chairs, NOAA International Affairs Council Law of the Sea Convention Working Group. -- Peter H. Oppenheimer Chief International Section General Counsel Office National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., NW - HCHB 7837 Washington, D.C. 20230 (202) 482-0032 (office) (202) 371-0926 (fax) Peter.Oppenheimer(a)noaa.gov SIPRNet: poppenheimer(a)commerce.sgov.gov <poppenheimer(a)doc.sgov.gov> http://www.gc.noaa.gov/international-office.html ------------------------------ This communication, together with any attachment, may contain confidential information and/or copyright material and is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, you received it by error and you are asked to please delete it and promptly notify us. Any review, copying, use, disclosure or distribution of any part of this communication, unless duly authorized by or on behalf of IUCN, is strictly forbidden.

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New paper: satellite tracking and optimum routes
by Graeme Hays 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

We are pleased to announce a recent publication in Ecology Letters which may be of interest to anyone tracking animals and interested in the routes they follow. We compare the actual routes of individuals GPS tracked by satellite, to the optimum routes to minimise travel times. Hays GC, Christensen A, Fossette S, Schofield G, Talbot J, Mariani P. (2014). Route optimisation and solving Zermelo's navigation problem during long distance migration in cross flows. Ecology Letters 17, 137-143. doi: 10.1111/ele.12219 Abstract: The optimum path to follow when subjected to cross flows was first considered over 80 years ago by the German mathematician Ernst Zermelo, in the context of a boat being displaced by ocean currents, and has become known as the 'Zermelo navigation problem'. However, the ability of migrating animals to solve this problem has received limited consideration, even though wind and ocean currents cause the lateral displacement of flyers and swimmers, respectively, particularly during long-distance journeys of 1000s of kilometres. Here, we examine this problem by combining long-distance, open-ocean marine turtle movements (obtained via long-term GPS tracking of sea turtles moving 1000s of km), with a high resolution basin-wide physical ocean model to estimate ocean currents. We provide a robust mathematical framework to demonstrate that, while turtles eventually arrive at their target site, they do not follow the optimum (Zermelo's) route. Even though adult marine turtles regularly complete incredible long-distance migrations, these vertebrates primarily rely on course corrections when entering neritic waters during the final stages of migration. Our work introduces a new perspective in the analysis of wildlife tracking datasets, with different animal groups potentially exhibiting different levels of complexity in goal attainment during migration. The paper is downloadable from the Ecology Letters website: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ele.12219/abstract Or for a reprint please contact Graeme Hays: g.hays(a)deakin.edu.au<mailto:g.hays@deakin.edu.au> Cheers, Graeme Professor Graeme Hays School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Warrnambool Campus, PO Box 423, Warrnambool, VIC 3280 (+61 3 55633311) http://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=7rc3SmAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Recent highlights: Hays GC, Christensen A, Fossette S, Schofield G, Talbot J, Mariani P. (2014). Route optimisation and solving Zermelo's navigation problem during long distance migration in cross flows. Ecology Letters 17, 137-143. doi: 10.1111/ele/12219 Hinder SL, Gravenor MB, Edwards M, Ostle C, Bodger OG, Lee PLM, Walne AW, Hays GC (2014). Multi-decadal range changes vs thermal adaptation for north east Atlantic oceanic copepods in the face of climate change. Global Change Biology 20, 140-146. doi: 10.1111/gcb.12387 Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately and advise the sender by return email or telephone. Deakin University does not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free.

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Looking for US Museum(s) to Archive Pinniped and Cetacean Skeletal Material
by Niemeyer, Misty 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Cape Cod, Mass generates a significant number of pinniped and cetacean mortalities. Following diagnostic necropsy, we have accessioned many specimens of diverse species in regional and national museums in the past 15 years (a mean of 30 cetaceans and 20 pinnipeds each year). A recent change in local museum capacity has motivated us to look further afield for potential institutional recipient(s). We are looking for one or more US museums interested in building a collection of such specimens. Common species include Delphinus delphis, Lagenorhynchus acutus, Grampus griseus, Globicephala melas, Phocoena phocoena, Phoca vitulina, Halochoerus grypus, Pagophilus groenlandicus, and larger whales. We are not looking for recipients of single or rare specimens. These are easy to accession with current relationships. We are also not willing to pay shipping costs or deal with the bureaucratic complexity of export. Hence our search is limited to US institutions. Recipients would need to be willing to receive specimens that have been flensed but not cleaned. We can stockpile frozen specimens prior to bulk transport (semi-annually). Large whales would need to be collected more immediately. Necessary NOAA authorization would need to be in place. Please contact Misty Niemeyer mniemeyer(a)ifaw.org The content of this email is intended only for the use of the above-named addressee and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, and/or legally privileged. Please notify the sender if you received this email in error.

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Job Opening for Director Acoustics/Geophysical Operations at IAGC
by Karen St. John 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

THE POSITION FOR DIRECTOR ACOUSTICS/GEOPHYSICAL OPERATIONS The International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) is seeking a Director, Acoustics / Geophysical Operations based in Houston, Texas. The position will support IAGC's strategy to address critical technical, operational, technical and policy issues related to the management of sound generated by geophysical operations. In this capacity, the candidate will be the subject matter expert responsible for monitoring technical and operational developments in the areas of acoustic sound and geophysical surveys as well as sound mitigation and monitoring. The Director, Acoustics / Geophysical Operations will be managing IAGC's participation in related joint industry research projects, developing/enhancing relationships within the geophysical industry and with the international scientific community, and supporting IAGC's consultations and engagements with governmental agencies and with other key stakeholders. The candidate will report directly to the Group VP - Environment and work closely with the Director Marine Environment Science and the Director of Environmental Regulations and Legal Affairs as well as IAGC regional consultants. The Director will also develop and communicate messages on the technical and scientific underpinning of IAGC positions. Key Accountabilities * Provide technical support and manage IAGC's participation in research including in the IAGC/OGP Joint Industry Project (JIP) Sound and Marine Life Technical Management Committee. Represent IAGC on issues specific to sound source characterization and propagation, as well as on mitigation, monitoring and management of related data. * Provide technical, scientific and project management support to the IAGC Global Sound and Marine Life Workgroup and the OGP-IAGC Sound and Marine Life Task Force. * Track developments within the geophysical industry and elsewhere relating to new technologies and operational practices relating to acoustic sound generation, mitigation and monitoring. * Monitor and track the scientific literature, research projects conducted by key governmental agencies, academics, industry and others, and academic and scientific conferences. Regularly communicate such developments to IAGC member companies, including reports (verbal and written) to IAGC committees. * Update and maintain the IAGC Marine Environment reference library and website pertaining to these issues. * Develop strategic relationships within the research and technology development community and with key academics and government researchers, including participating and presenting papers/presentations at key conferences and forums. * Support/assist in the development of IAGC and joint industry technical comments on governmental regulatory proceedings, and participate in meetings with governmental entities. * Support/assist with the development of IAGC position statements on sound characterization and propagation and on alternative mitigation and monitoring methods. * Identify emerging technical and operational developments as it relates to the sound and marine life issues, and provide technical and scientific review and critique as warranted. * Engage in other outreach efforts as determined by Group VP-Environment. * Work with the Group VP - Environment and the Director of Communications in distilling key messages pertaining to sound and marine life science for IAGC communiques. * Coordinate, advise, and provide other inputs to advance the work of IAGC's Sound and Marine life strategy and organization. THE CANDIDATE Experience * Proven ability to read, analyze, and summarize complex scientific and technical developments and documents; need to not only summarize the content of such documents, but have ability to identify any potential flaws, weaknesses and strengths. * Knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry operations or geophysical industry operation is desirable; 5-10 years' experience in the geophysical/seismic industry preferable. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to design and produce materials (written documents, presentations, etc.) that effectively communicate scientific and technical information taking into account different audiences (from lay/public audience to scientific audience). Effectively presents information and responds to questions from co-workers, clients (member companies) and external stakeholders. * Work effectively with diverse groups of people in different roles and organizations and with different functions; strong team player; work effectively in a small office environment. * Responsibility for keeping projects on time and within budget. Education Credentials * Master's degree in acoustics (particularly underwater acoustics), geophysics or related field. * Ph.D. desirable. Additional Qualifications * Skilled at getting individuals, teams, and the organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace efficient and effective ways of doing things. * Empower others, promote teamwork and monitor results. * A high level of personal integrity, moral and ethical standards. * An open, outgoing, positive and passionate personal style characterized by proactive communication and involvement at all management levels. * Decisive and tough minded; willing to address the difficult issues head on and take a stance; but also willing to defer when legitimately challenged. * Able to travel domestically and internationally. * Must be fully documented for employment in the USA (USA citizen or in possession of a green card) and prepared for full-time employment in Houston, Texas. Send resumes to the Boyden Contacts below: BOYDEN CONTACTS Alicia K. Hasell Deb Hardee Managing Partner Senior Associate 713-600-6327 713-600-6330 ahasell(a)boyden.com dhardee(a)boyden.com Three Riverway, Suite 1150 Houston, Texas 77056 About IAGC: The International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) is the international trade association representing the industry that provides geophysical services (geophysical data acquisition, seismic data ownership and licensing, geophysical data processing and interpretation, and associated service and product providers) to the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1971, IAGC is an established, widely supported and financially strong association that represents its members wherever they operate around the world. As such, IAGC's mission is to optimize the business climate and commercial health of the geophysical industry, and to promote the conduct of business in a professional, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. The association's vision is to be a focused, efficient, and effective international trade association, adding value through commercial and government advocacy, and the development and promotion of standards and best practices. IAGC's members are a group of competing companies and businesses from the geophysical industry. As a group, involvement comes through qualifying for membership, paying a portion of the cost of maintaining the association, and participating in the activities of the association. Members share common economic interests, so that they are generally aligned in their purpose. Trade associations are the accepted place where competitors can gather to work common issues, and if properly conducted, do so without the presumption of a violation of antitrust or competition laws. The Association's membership is divided into three groups: Core, Supporting and Honorary. Core members include: WesternGeco (a part of Schlumberger), CGG, PGS, TGS, BGP, ION, among others. IAGC's internal structure is comprised of a Board of Directors, office staff (6), three regional Chapters, Chapter Committees, and Global Committees. The latter include: HSE Steering Committee, which undertakes activities such as updating the safety manuals, developing new guidelines such as the recent watercraft guidelines, and working with OGP (the international E&P industry association) on coordination with their HSE efforts; Data Licensing Committee, which ensures that the association positions on data ownership issues are consistent, identifies new trends that need addressing, etc.; Sound & Marine Life Workgroup, which is the core competency group within IAGC that takes the global lead on the issue of the potential effects of sound from geophysical operations on marine life; and Commercial Health Committee, which is populated by the CEOs of some of the largest members, and which direct the association's commercial health agenda. Karen St. John Group VP - Environment International Association Geophysical Contractors 1225 North Loop West, Suite 220 Houston, Texas 77008 USA Karen.stjohn(a)iagc.org<mailto:Karen.stjohn@iagc.org> www.iagc.org +1.713 957 8080

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Job Opening - Director Marine Environment Science/Biology at IAGC
by Karen St. John 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

THE POSITION for Director, Marine Environment Science/Biology The International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) is seeking a Director, Marine Environment Science/Biology located in Houston, Texas. The Director, Marine Environment Science/Biology will support IAGC's strategy to address critical science and policy issues related to sound in the marine environment and the impacts of industry-generated sound on marine mammals, fish, turtles, and invertebrates. In this capacity, the candidate will be the subject matter expert responsible for monitoring and communicating scientific developments in the areas of sound effects on marine biology, managing IAGC's participation in related joint industry research projects, developing/enhancing relationships within the international scientific community, and supporting IAGC's consultations and engagements with governmental agencies and with other key stakeholders. The Director will report directly to the Group VP - Environment and work closely with the Director, Acoustics / Geophysical Operations and with the Director of Environmental Regulations and Legal Affairs and IAGC regional consultants. The position will also involve developing and communicating messages on the scientific underpinning of IAGC positions. Key Accountabilities * Provide technical support and manage IAGC's participation in research, including in the IAGC/OGP Joint Industry Project (JIP) Sound and Marine Life Technical Management Committee specific to physiological effects and hearing, and on behavioral effects and biological significance. * Provide technical, scientific and project management support to the IAGC Global Sound and Marine Life Workgroup and the OGP-IAGC Sound and Marine Life Task Force. * Monitor the developments of the scientific literature and research projects conducted by key governmental agencies, academics, industry and others, and academic and scientific conferences. Regularly communicate such developments to IAGC member companies, to include reports (verbal and written) to IAGC committees. * Update and maintain the IAGC Marine Environment reference library and website. * Develop strategic relationships within the scientific community and with key government researchers, including participating and presenting papers/presentations at key conferences and forums. * Support/assist in the development of IAGC and joint industry technical comments on governmental regulatory proceedings, and participate in meetings with governmental entities. * Support/assist with the development of IAGC position statements on effects of sound on marine life, marine animal strandings, and general environmental concerns. * Identify emerging sound and marine life issues, and provide scientific review and critique as warranted. * Engage in other outreach efforts as agreed with Group VP-Environment. * Work with the Group VP-Environment and the Director of Communications in distilling key messages pertaining to sound and marine life science for IAGC communiques. * Maintain and update IAGC web-based resource on marine mammal strandings and on industry-related incidents related to marine mammal impacts. * Coordinate, advise, and provide other inputs to advance the work of IAGC's Sound and Marine life strategy and organization. THE CANDIDATE Experience * 5-10 years postgraduate employment in a position requiring scientific research, writing, project management and/or environmental assessments. * Proven ability to read, analyze, and summarize complex scientific and technical documents; need to not only summarize the content of such documents, but have ability to identify any potential flaws, weaknesses and strengths. * Knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry operations or geophysical industry operation is desirable. * Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to design and produce materials (written documents, presentations, etc.) that effectively communicate scientific and technical information taking into account different audiences (from lay/public audience to scientific audience). Effectively presents information and responds to questions from co-workers, clients (member companies) and external stakeholders. * Experience working effectively with diverse groups of people in different roles and organizations and with different functions; strong team player; works effectively in a small office environment. * Responsibility for keeping projects on time and within budget. Education Credentials * Master's degree in marine biology, ecology, or related field. * Ph.D. desirable. Additional Qualifications * Skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace efficient and effective ways of doing things. * Empower others, promote teamwork and monitor results. * A high level of personal integrity, moral and ethical standards. * An open, outgoing, positive and passionate personal style characterized by proactive communication and involvement at all management levels. * Decisive and tough minded; willing to address the difficult issues head on and take a stance; but also willing to defer when legitimately challenged. * Able to travel domestically and internationally. * Must be fully documented for employment in the USA (USA citizen or in possession of a green card) and prepared for full-time employment in Houston, Texas. Send resumes to the Boyden contacts below: BOYDEN CONTACTS Alicia K. Hasell Deb Hardee Managing Partner Senior Associate 713-600-6327 713-600-6330 ahasell(a)boyden.com dhardee(a)boyden.com Three Riverway, Suite 1150 Houston, Texas 77056 About IAGC: The International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) is the international trade association representing the industry that provides geophysical services (geophysical data acquisition, seismic data ownership and licensing, geophysical data processing and interpretation, and associated service and product providers) to the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1971, IAGC is an established, widely supported and financially strong association that represents its members wherever they operate around the world. As such, IAGC's mission is to optimize the business climate and commercial health of the geophysical industry, and to promote the conduct of business in a professional, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. The association's vision is to be a focused, efficient, and effective international trade association, adding value through commercial and government advocacy, and the development and promotion of standards and best practices. IAGC's members are a group of competing companies and businesses from the geophysical industry. As a group, involvement comes through qualifying for membership, paying a portion of the cost of maintaining the association, and participating in the activities of the association. Members share common economic interests, so that they are generally aligned in their purpose. Trade associations are the accepted place where competitors can gather to work common issues, and if properly conducted, do so without the presumption of a violation of antitrust or competition laws. The Association's membership is divided into three groups: Core, Supporting and Honorary. Core members include: WesternGeco (a part of Schlumberger), CGG, PGS, TGS, BGP, ION, among others. IAGC's internal structure is comprised of a Board of Directors, office staff (6), three regional Chapters, Chapter Committees, and Global Committees. The latter include: HSE Steering Committee, which undertakes activities such as updating the safety manuals, developing new guidelines such as the recent watercraft guidelines, and working with OGP (the international E&P industry association) on coordination with their HSE efforts; Data Licensing Committee, which ensures that the association positions on data ownership issues are consistent, identifies new trends that need addressing, etc.; Sound & Marine Life Workgroup, which is the core competency group within IAGC that takes the global lead on the issue of the potential effects of sound from geophysical operations on marine life; and Commercial Health Committee, which is populated by the CEOs of some of the largest members, and which direct the association's commercial health agenda. Karen St. John Group VP - Environment International Association Geophysical Contractors 1225 North Loop West, Suite 220 Houston, Texas 77008 USA Karen.stjohn(a)iagc.org<mailto:Karen.stjohn@iagc.org> www.iagc.org +1.713 957 8080

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