January 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Whale and Dolphin Conservation, NA Intern/Residential Volunteer Program
by Monica Pepe 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

WDC North America (NA), located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, offers internships and field volunteer positions, providing research, policy, education and administration experience in working for an international non-profit organization. The positions are offered to qualified applicants throughout the year, allowing each participant/student to customize their learning experience based on their interest, skill set, and availability. Successful applicants will become proficient at field data collection, educational outreach, and conservation of marine mammals. Interns must complete a focused project furthering professional development. For a personal perspective of what life is like as an intern find out more<http://us.whales.org/wdc-interns> about previous interns and read the blogs<http://whales.org/tags/internship> of our recent interns. Examples of projects completed by previous interns: 2013 * Humpback behavioral data review and analysis from 2009-2012 * Comparative analysis of international responsible whale watching programs * Development of a video presentation for whale watch passenger education * Expansion of 2013 Humpback Whale Curriculum Program * Development and implementation of onboard vessel survey protocols, followed by analysis of pilot study data 2012 * Review of vessel strike impacts on endangered humpback whales: An evaluation of non-lethal collision rates from scar-based photographic data * Humpback Whale Curriculum (middle school) 2011 * Ethogram of the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliea) * Whale Watching: More than meets the eye: Special Report exploring the causal relationship between whale watch experience, a whale watcher's awareness of problems and their consequences in order to foster support for marine conservation. 2010 * Analyses of large whale entanglements challenging no jeopardy finding in the National Marine Fisheries Service's 2010 Biological Opinion of four fisheries. Background to the program The focus of the WDC internship/volunteer program is to give participants exposure to all aspects of working with a conservation non-profit organization. Successful candidates are tasked with everything from field research to office administration. All interns gain experience with public speaking by interacting with passengers aboard whale watching vessels, participating in school talks and other public outreach events. Other potential opportunities include writing blogs, water sampling, and responding to stranded animals. This program exposes interns to real world experiences that will help them develop the skills and understanding needed to succeed in the field of marine mammal conversation and research. Participants will gain an in-depth perspective of this field and a better understanding of where their interests lie. Through this internship, a number of skills are developed including analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. As part of the field work experience, interns will learn species identification, behavioral sequencing, data collection and photo identification research techniques on whales in the Gulf of Maine. They will also have the opportunity to go out on whale watching boats several times a week to photograph and record sightings of humpback, finback, and minke whales, as well as other notable marine wildlife. The frequency of fieldwork is weather dependent. Days not in the field will be spent at the office uploading photos and data into our photo identification database or working on any projects that might be assigned. Based on time of year and the interest level of successful applicants, the intern program may include all or some portion of the following: Education and Outreach * Whale Watch Naturalist Training * Outreach to local schools and the general public * Assisting with and learning about the importance of ecotourism and best practices * Writing blogs about the work conducted while interning with WDC * Attendance at conferences and meetings Research * Cataloguing individually identifiable humpback and finback whales * Collection of marine mammal sightings and distributional data in the Southern Gulf of Maine * Researching and submitting grant applications * Analyzing body condition of marine mammals through scarring and skin condition * Preparing a report of the previous season's whale sightings with historical analysis, risk issues and the impact of cumulative developmental threats * Attendance and participation in stranding training and events Conservation * Supporting WDC personnel at key conservation meetings * Literature research for written and oral comments submitted to federal agencies At the end of the program our hope is that interns will be able to leave with a comprehensive understanding of both the exciting and routine aspects of what it takes to research and conserve marine mammals. There is no fee or compensation for the internship/volunteer positions. Participants must arrange for their own transportation to and from Plymouth and provide their own food. Limited housing with a shared bedroom is available on site for a monthly fee of $300, which is strictly to offset the cost of housing. Assistance can be provided in finding alternate housing at the request of the applicant, and those that can provide their own housing are encouraged to apply. WDC is willing to help qualified students obtain credits for the program through their college or university. The program requires a minimum commitment of 3 months, with the possibility of extending the term on a case-by-case basis. International applicants interested in the internship program must be able to secure their own travel Visa and other required documentation. Candidate Requirements * Fluency in English. * Must be 18 years or older (preference given to students matriculated in or recently graduated from appropriate graduate or under graduate degree programs.) * Be able to show proof of valid health insurance. * Have the ability to function on sea going vessels for long hours that may require physical labor. * Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team. * Be open to long days in the field and office. * Ability to work on sea going vessels for long hours that may require physical labor. * Good computer skills - familiarity with operating PCs and MACs. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Familiar with literature research protocols. * Ability to function well under pressure. * Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people of all ages and able to handle unanticipated situations. * Familiarity with DSLR camera, GPS equipment may be beneficial. * Ability to impart information in an understandable way to the public under a variety of conditions. How to Apply Please submit the following via e-mail to monica.pepe(a)whales.org<mailto:monica.pepe@whales.org>: 1. Cover letter and Resume (no more than 3 pages) 2. Contact information for two references including e-mail and phone numbers 3. A supporting document of no more than 500 words answering one of the following: * Do whales die through human's knowledge or ignorance? * Preservation or conservation. Which offers the best route to a sustainable population of an endangered species and why? * How do you convert apathy into interest and then into action? Applications for spring and summer positions must be submitted by February 21st. Applicants should make sure they clearly indicate their availability in their cover letter. Successful applicants will be contacted to set up an interview. Any additional questions should be directed to Monica Pepe via email at monica.pepe(a)whales.org<mailto:monica.pepe@whales.org> or by calling the office at (508) 746-2522. To learn more about WDC, visit whales.org. * WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. WDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin. [WDC - Whale and Dolphin Conservation]<http://www.whales.org/> Monica Pepe Conservation and Education Manager Telephone: +1 508 746 2522 Skype monica.c.pepe WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation 7 Nelson Street Plymouth MA 02360-4044 United States whales.org<http://whales.org> [WDC on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/whales.org> [WDC on Twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/WHALES_org> [WDC on YouTube] <http://www.youtube.com/wdcsuk> [WDC Blogs] <http://whales.org/en/blog> [WDC E-Newsletter] <http://whales.org/en/newsletter> [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/Campaigns/WDCSchang…]<http://www.whales.org/wdc.php> ________________________________ Whale and Dolphin Conservation ("WDC"), Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. WDC, 7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA 02360-4044 Tel: +1 (508) 746-2522 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ________________________________

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Vacancies: Principal or Senior Scientists (x2), Wellington, New Zealand - seabird & pinniped scientists encouraged to apply
by Rohan Currey 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Are you a Principal Scientist or Senior Scientist with a focus on fisheries stock assessments, or the environmental effects of fishing, or some combination of the two? The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking experienced fisheries or environmental scientists to join the science team within its fisheries management directorate. MPI's vision is to grow and protect New Zealand by: maximising export opportunities for the primary industries; improving sector productivity; increasing sustainable resource use; and protecting New Zealand from biological risk. Fisheries is an important component of the primary sector and fisheries management functions, including fisheries science, are located within a single directorate of MPI. Science is an important part of fisheries management and the science team contributes by providing scientific advice on the status of fish stocks and on assessing and mitigating environmental effects of fishing. Although the two roles primarily focus on either stock assessments or the aquatic environment, we are also interested in applications from experienced scientists in other related fields. Roles that include a combination of stock assessment and aquatic environment skills are common within the group and are encouraged! The stock assessment role would have you co-ordinating the research and stock assessment science working group processes for selected species groups. To be successful you must have specialist knowledge and experience in fisheries biology or fish stock assessments (involving finfish, shellfish, or freshwater fisheries). The aquatic environment position focuses on the effects of fishing on the aquatic environment or marine biodiversity. You ideally have specialist knowledge and experience in some aspect of protected species biology (especially seabirds or pinnipeds), benthic habitats or interactions between fisheries and other parts of the environment. Other key responsibilities also include: * Involvement in developing appropriate fisheries research programmes; * Writing and evaluating fisheries tenders for projects; * Providing expert peer review of reports; * Managing research projects through to completion; and * Representing New Zealand in domestic and international science meetings of relevance. Appropriate tertiary qualifications (preferably PhD) and experience are required, together with excellent analytical, written and communication skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Further information on eligibility for working in New Zealand and obtaining appropriate visas can be found at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/. The level at which the appointments are made, the salary and other terms and conditions of employment will be subject to negotiations and will reflect your experience. If either of these roles sound like you, please apply online at https://careers.mpi.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organ…. Please include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter summarising what you would bring to this position. For further information, don't hit reply, instead please email careers(a)mpi.govt.nz<mailto:careers@mpi.govt.nz?subject=Principal%20or%20Senior%20Scientist%20-%20reference%2014-002> quoting reference 14-002. Applications close 19 February 2014. This email message and any attachment(s) is intended solely for the addressee(s) named above. The information it contains may be classified and may be legally privileged. Unauthorised use of the message, or the information it contains, may be unlawful. If you have received this message by mistake please call the sender immediately on 64 4 8940100 or notify us by return email and erase the original message and attachments. Thank you. The Ministry for Primary Industries accepts no responsibility for changes made to this email or to any attachments after transmission from the office.

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New publication on DNA barcoding of marine mammals
by Jean-Luc Jung 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Dear MARMAM subscribers, I am pleased to announce the publication of the following open access paper in ZooKeys Alfonsi E, Méheust E, Fuchs S, Carpentier F-G, Quillivic Y, Viricel A, Hassani S, Jung J-L (2013) The use of DNA barcoding to monitor the marine mammal biodiversity along the French Atlantic coast. In: Nagy ZT, Backeljau T, De Meyer M, Jordaens K (Eds) DNA barcoding: a practical tool for fundamental and applied biodiversity research. ZooKeys 365: 5–24. doi:10.3897/zookeys.365.5873 Abstract In the last ten years, 14 species of cetaceans and five species of pinnipeds stranded along the Atlantic coast of Brittany in the North West of France. All species included, an average of 150 animals strand each year in this area. Based on reports from the stranding network operating along this coast, the most common stranding events comprise six cetacean species (Delphinus delphis, Tursiops truncatus, Stenella coeruleoalba, Globicephala melas, Grampus griseus, Phocoena phocoena) and one pinniped species (Halichoerus grypus). Rare stranding events include deep-diving or exotic species, such as arctic seals. In this study, our aim was to determine the potential contribution of DNA barcoding to the monitoring of marine mammal biodiversity as performed by the stranding network. We sequenced more than 500 bp of the 5’ end of the mitochondrial cox1 gene of 89 animals of 15 different species (12 cetaceans, and three pinnipeds). Except for members of the Delphininae, all species were unambiguously discriminated on the basis of their cox1 sequences. We then applied DNA barcoding to identify some “undetermined” samples. With again the exception of the Delphininae, this was successful using the BOLD identification engine. For samples of the Delphininae, we sequenced a portion of the mitochondrial control region (MCR), and using a non-metric multidimentional scaling plot and posterior probability calculations we were able to determine putatively each species. We then showed, in the case of the harbour porpoise, that cox1 polymorphisms, although being lower than MCR ones, could also be used to assess intraspecific variability. All these results show that the use of DNA barcoding in conjunction with a stranding network could clearly increase the accuracy of the monitoring of marine mammal biodiversity. It can be downloaded at http://www.pensoft.net/journals/zookeys/article/5873/the-use-of-dna-barcodi… Best regards Jean-Luc Jung, Laboratoire BioGEMME Université de Bretagne Occidentale Brest - France

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Fwd: Final Announcement for Research Ecologist for NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program - CLOSES JAN 15
by Charles Littnan - NOAA Federal 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Aloha All- This is the final reminder of an excellent job opportunity opening in our monk seal program (HMSRP). The original announcement stated the position closed on Jan. 6 but because of delays over the holidays it has been extended to Jan 15. Several people have sent queries about what the job entails...so here are some examples. Last Friday you would have responded to a young female seal that had a large circle hook in her lip and was wrapped in fishing line. You would have been successful and felt great all weekend. Next week you would be deploying Crittercams and cellphone tags to understand the foraging behavior of seals in the main Hawaiian Islands...in a few months you would be taking that information to a group of local fishermen and explaining to some of them why monk seals aren't eating all the fish. It would be tense but you would get through to at least a couple of them. The next day you would be meeting with HMSRP biologists and vets from around the world to talk about when and how to vaccinate the population in the face of a disease outbreak. This summer you would spend 3 weeks in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands translocating young female pups to new atolls to dramatically increase their likelihood of survival. In between all this you would be designing new studies, analyzing data, publishing papers, developing budgets, responding to emergencies, and more. Every day is a new challenge but it is always interesting and there are few conservation research programs out there that are more applied than the HMSRP. If you are a bright, motivated scientist, have experience handling marine mammals, turtles or other large mammals, and have some experience dealing with people and conflict t then you could be a good fit for the HMSRP. *This is a research position in the US Federal Government. You must be a US Citizen or National to apply for the position.* *For more information on the job and how to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/358468200 <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/358468200>* Cheers, Charles -- Charles Littnan, PhD. Lead Scientist, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program NOAA Fisheries Service 1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1000 Honolulu HI, 96814 T: (808) 944-2171 -- Charles Littnan, PhD. Lead Scientist, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program NOAA Fisheries Service 1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1000 Honolulu HI, 96814 T: (808) 944-2171

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Short survey on marine mammal spatial patterns
by Deborah Fernandes 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Dear all, My name is Deborah Pinto Fernandes, I am a licensed Biologist and am currently a graduate student at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) in Brazil. I am studying to get my masters degree in Psychobiology, with emphasis in Animal Behavior and my advisor is Renata S. Sousa-Lima. As a part of my research I am currently performing a review on the use of acoustic and visual techniques in the study of marine mammal spatial patterns (occurrence, distribution) over the past ten years. I have already made contact with some of you and really appreciate those who have already answered my survey. However, the number of responses was very small and because of this, I am asking everyone here at marmam who work or have worked on any research regarding marine mammal spatial patterns to answer this quick survey regarding information that might have influenced the choice of method used in your research. Let me thank in advance for everyone's attention and contribution and also make myself available for any questions you might have. The link to the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HTKKYRY Let me thank in advance for everyone's attention and contribution and also make myself available for any questions you might have. -- Deborah Pinto Fernandes Bióloga licenciada - CRBio: 85.706/05-D Laboratório de Bioacústica Mestranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicobiologia Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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Call for Marine Mammal Photos
by Thomas Jefferson 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Dear MARMAMMers, We are currently preparing a second edition of our 2008 Elsevier book- Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. As part of the upgrade, we are soliciting new photos to improve on those of the first edition. We are mainly looking for images of rarer species (e.g., beaked whales, Baikal/Caspian seals, Ross seal, and southern fur seals), but also unusual behaviors, hybrids, anomalous color patterns, etc. If we use your photo, you will receive a 30% discount on the book; if we use a large number of your photos, you will receive a free copy of the e-book. Please send pinniped photos to Marc Webber <marcwebber(a)sbcglobal.net> and all other marine mammal photos to Robert Pitman <robert.pitman(a)noaa.gov>. Please send medium size JPGs and we will request full-res versions later if we need them. We thank you in advance for your contributions! Best wishes, Thomas A.Jefferson Marc A. Webber Robert L. Pitman ***************************************************************************** Thomas A.Jefferson, Ph.D. ClymeneEnterprises / ¡VIVA Vaquita! 13037Yerba Valley Way Lakeside,CA 92040 Tel. (619) 938-0267 Email: sclymene(a)aol.com *****************************************************************************

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Last day to register for Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course - January 10
by Julie Oswald 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

Registration will soon be closing for the Bio-Waves, Inc. Passive Acoustic Technician training course (www.bio-waves.com/education) scheduled to occur Monday, February 10th through Friday February 14th, 2014 in warm, sunny San Diego, California. The last day to register online is Friday January 10 and only a few spaces remain, so if you are interested please contact us soon. This 4.5 day course combines lectures covering concepts, theory and methods with hands-on demonstrations and computer training. The aim of the course is to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic hardware, software and methods used to monitor marine mammals. The training course will familiarize individuals with passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment and best practices, as well as offer instruction for troubleshooting and field repairs. We will teach the basic skills required to prepare individuals for work as passive acoustic field and post processing technicians. It will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center on the University of California, San Diego campus in La Jolla, California. The training course will include the following: · An introduction to the physics of underwater sound (lectures) · An introduction to marine mammal acoustics (lectures) · An introduction to PAM hardware such as hydrophones, sonobuoys and autonomous recorders (lectures and demo) · Instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone array systems (Demo and hands-on training) · Training in software used to detect, localize, and classify sounds produced by marine mammals (lectures, computer laboratory work and demos) · Training in software used to review and post-process acoustic data (lectures and computer laboratory work) · Lectures on the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring · Lectures on best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management · Guest lectures from subject area experts (e.g., scientists from local research institutes such as UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography presenting current research projects) At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of passive acoustic system design, operations, and maintenance. They will have had hands-on experience with a variety of software programs commonly used during real-time field operations and for data review and analysis. Additionally, participants will have performed specific tasks (e.g. repairing cables, troubleshooting acoustic systems etc.), and will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Four quarter units are available to those who are interested via a separate UCSD application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit ( www.bio-waves.com/education) A $300 non-refundable deposit towards $1,450 total fee will be required to secure your position in the course, and a minimum number of participants must be registered by Friday, January 10th, 2014 (deposits will be refunded if the minimum is not met prior to this date and we will notify all registrants). Limited space is available at a discounted rate for groups or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact education(a)bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this coming winter! -- "If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore" -Apsley Cherry-Garrard

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

Hi, All Happy New Year. It was very nice meeting many of you at the Biennial. Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please let me know of any mistakes. 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 ACEVEDO, J.; D. HARO; L. DALLA ROSA; A. AGUAYO-LOBO; R. HUCKE-GAETE; E. SECCHI; J. PLANA and L. A. PASTENE. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH 22(1):33-38. 2014. Evidence of spatial structuring of eastern South Pacific humpback whale feeding grounds. 0.926 MB (Author's copy) AINSLIE, MICHAEL A. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(5):3506-3512. 2013. Neglect of bandwidth of odontocetes echo location clicks biases propagation loss and single hydrophone population estimates. 0.379 MB ANTUNES ZAPPES, CAMILAH; LUIZ CLAUDIO PINTO DE SA ALVES; CAMILA VENTURA DA SILVA; ALEXANDRE DE FREITAS AZEVEDO; ANA PAULA MADEIRA DI BENEDITTO and ARTUR ANDRIOLO. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 85:46-57. 2013. Accidents between artisanal fisheries and cetaceans on the Brazilian coast and Central Amazon: Proposals for integrated management. 0.631 MB AZZARA, ALYSON J.; WYNDYLYN M. VON ZHAREN and JOAL J. NEWCOMB. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(6):4566-4574. 2013. Mixed-methods analytic approach for determining potential impacts of vessel noise on sperm whale click behavior. 0.445 MB BAILEY, HELEN; PHILIP S. HAMMOND and PAUL M. THOMPSON. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 450:30-39. 2014. Modelling harbour seal habitat by combining data from multiple tracking systems. 1.583 MB BAKER, C. S.; A. HUTT; K. THOMPSON; M. L. DALEBOUT; J. ROBINS R. L. BROWNELL, JR. and G. S. STONE. ANIMAL CONSERVATION 16(6):641-647. 2013. Species identity and human consumption of beaked whales in the Gilbert Islands, Republic of Kiribati. 0.258 MB BANKS, JANAYA; MARY-ANNE LEA; STEPHEN WALL; CLIVE R. MCMAHON and MARK A. HINDELL. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 450:79-90. 2014. Combining bio-logging and fatty acid signature analysis indicates spatio-temporal variation in the diet of the southern elephant seal, Mirounga leonina. 1.405 MB BENNETT, K. A.; M. HAMMILL and S. CURRIE. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B BIOCHEMICAL, SYSTEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 183(8):1075-1088. 2013. Liver glucose-6-phosphatase proteins in suckling and weaned grey seal pups: Structural similarities to other mammals and relationship to nutrition, insulin signalling and metabolite levels. 1.036 MB BERNASCONI, M.; R. PATEL; L. NOTTESTAD; G. PEDERSEN and A. S. BRIERLEY. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(6):4316-4322. 2013. The effect of depth on the target strength of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). 0.381 MB BLAIN, STEPHANE; SOPHIE RENAUT; XIAOGANG XING; HERVE CLAUSTRE and CHRISTOPHE GUINET. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS 40, no.L058065. 5pp. 2013. Instrumented elephant seals reveal the seasonality in chlorophyll and light-mixing regime in the iron-fertilized Southern Ocean. 1.514 MB BRANSTETTER, BRAIN K.; JENNIFER S. TRICKEY; HITOMI AIHARA; JAMES J. FINNERAN and TORI R. LIBERMAN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(6):4556-4565. 2013. Time and frequency metrics related to auditory masking of a 10kHz tone in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.553 MB CHARIF, RUSSELL A.; ASHAKUR RAHAMAN; CHARLES A. MUIRHEAD; MICHAEL S. PITZRICK; ANN M. WARDE; JAMES HALL; CYNTHIA PYC and CHRISTOPHER W. CLARK. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(6):4323-4334. 2013. Bowhead whale acoustic activity in the southeast Beaufort Sea during late summer 2008-2010. 0.488 MB CHOLEWIAK, DANIELLE; SIMONE BAUMANN-PICKERING and SOFIE VAN PARIJS. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 134(5):3905-3912. 2013. Description of sounds associated with Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens) in the western North Atlantic Ocean. 0.412 MB CHRISTMAN, CYNTHIA L.; JOHN J. CITTA; LORI T. QUAKENBUSH; JANET T. CLARKE; BRENDA K. RONE; REBECCA A. SHEA; MEGAN C. FERGUSON and MADS PETER HEIDE-JORGENSEN. POLAR BIOLOGY 36(12):1851-1856. 2013. Presence and behavior of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea in July 2011. 0.415 MB CLARK, FAY E.; SAMUEL L. DAVIES; ANDREW W. MADIGAN; ABBY J. WARNER and STAN A. KUCZAJ, II. ZOO BIOLOGY 32(6):608-619. 2013. Cognitive enrichment for bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): Evaluation of a novel underwater maze device. 0.394 MB CORNEJO ORTEGA, JOSE LUIS; ROSA MARIA CHAVEZ DAGOSTINO and BRYAN H. MASSAM. JOURNAL OF COASTAL RESEARCH 29(6):1445-1451. 2013. Sustainable tourism: Whale watching footprint in the Bahia de Banderas, Mexico. 0.178 MB COWLES, JONATHAN D.; SHANDELLE M. HENSON; JAMES L. HAYWARD and MATTHEW W. CHACKO. NATURAL RESOURCE MODELING 26(4):605-627. 2013. A method for predicting harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) haulout and monitoring long-term population trends without telemetry. 0.471 MB COWLING, M.; R. KIRKWOOD; L. J. BOREN and C. SCARPACI. MARINE POLICY 45:39-44. 2014. The effects of seal-swim activities on the New Zealand fur seal (Arctophoca australis forsteri) in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, and recommendations for a sustainable tourism industry. 0.603 MB CROCKER, DANIEL E.; MELINDA A. FOWLER; CORY D. CHAMPAGNE; ANNA L. VANDERLUGT and DORIAN S. HOUSER. GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 195:99-106. 2014. Metabolic response to a glucagon challenge varies with adiposity and life-history stage in fasting northern elephant seals. 0.833 MB CRONIN, M.; M. JESSOPP; J. HOULE and D. REID. MARINE POLICY 44:120-130. 2014. Fishery-seal interactions in Irish waters: Current perspectives and future research priorities. 0.886 MB D'SOUZA, ELRIKA; VARDHAN PATANKAR; ROHAN ARTHUR; TERESA ALCOVERRO and NACHIKET KELKAR. PLOS ONE 8(10) e76181. 12pp. 2013. Long-term occupancy trends in a data-poor dugong population in the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago. 0.771 MB DANYER, ERDEM; ISIL AYTEMIZ; ELIF OZGUR OZBEK and ARDA M. TONAY. JOURNAL OF THE BLACK SEA/MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT 19(3):359-364. 2013. Preliminary study on a stranding case of Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779) on Antalya coast, Turkey, August 2013. 0.261 MB DANYER, ERDEM; ELIF OZGUR OZBEK; ISIL AYTEMIZ and ARDA M. TONAY. JOURNAL OF THE BLACK SEA/MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT 19(2):278-282. 2013. Preliminary report of a stranding case of Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779) on Antalya coast, Turkey, April 2013. 0.709 MB DASSIS, M.; D. H. RODRIGUEZ; E. N. IENO; P. 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URGENT: Seeking assistants for research on bottlenose dolphins in Bunbury, Western Australia.
by Randal Counihan 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

URGENT: Seeking assistants for research on bottlenose dolphins in Bunbury, Western Australia. Dates: End of January to the end of the project in early March. Project title: South West Marine Research Program long term monitoring project. Institution: Cetacean Research Unit, Murdoch University - www.mucru.org Overview: I am seeking experienced field assistants to assist with boat-based photo-ID and behaviour analysis in south-west Australia. This is a long term project, 7 years so far, with the current phase extending into 2014. A commitment to the full last period of the project is essential. The South West Marine Research Program is a long-term, multifaceted project on the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins of South West Australia. This program is based in Bunbury (south of Perth) and is a collaboration between Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit and numerous industry and non-profit partners. The research, of PhD and masters students, focuses on dolphin population dynamics, abundance, social structure and behaviour, habitat use, conservation genetics and foraging ecology. Long-term data will be collected and used to investigate population dynamics and habitat use, in order to aid in future conservation and management efforts. Benthic habitat mapping and photo identification fieldwork is conducted from Busselton to Binningyup within a 540km2 area consisting of coastal beaches, inshore bays, estuarine inlets and a river. http://mucru.org/research-projects/south-west-marine-researchprogram/ This is an opportunity to gain experience in field techniques for small cetacean research, while contributing to a project with a high conservation and management value. Location: Bunbury is a small city, approx. 2 hours South of Perth. The project will be based in the Dolphin Discovery Centre, where Murdoch have office facilities. Duties: Field work will involve searching for dolphins, driving the boat, taking photos, making and recording field observations, equipment cleaning and basic maintenance. Fieldwork is highly weather dependent and will vary between weekdays and weekends. When weather permits days on the water could be long and on consecutive days. There will be a fair amount of office work involved including data entry, fin matching and project organisation. Computer programs used for data are: FinBase, ACDSee, Logger, Microsoft Access, Excel and Word. Prerequisites: Enrolled in or completed a degree in biology, marine science, animal behaviour or a related field. Previous field experience with wildlife (field data collection, photo identification, boat handling skills). Experience with research on small cetaceans is essential. Be enthusiastic, team oriented and have a positive attitude as well as a genuine interest in wildlife science. Expenses: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide monetary compensation or living provisions and research assistants will be responsible for their own travel to Western Australia and living expenses. Please note, the Bunbury backpackers provide good discounts for assistants of the Dolphin Discovery Centre. If you are interested in volunteering, please send a CV, a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience, and contact details of two relevant referees to randalcounihan(a)gmail.com by Friday 17th January 2014. Randal Counihan randalcounihan(a)gmail.com Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit (MUCRU) School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150

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New publication on infanticidal behavior in bottlenose dolphins available
by Dr Kevin Robinson 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

I am pleased to announce the publication of the following note in the forthcoming issue of Marine Mammal Science. The communication documents an attempted bottlenose infanticidal attack as witnessed and photographed in the Moray Firth in Scotland and is entitled: Robinson KP (2014) Agonistic intraspecific behavior in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins: Calf-directed aggression and infanticidal tendencies by adult males. Marine Mammal Science 30(1): 381–388. For anyone interested in receiving a copy, please email kev.robinson(a)crru.org.uk [1] With all best wishes and thanks Dr. Kevin Robinson kev.robinson(a)crru.org.uk [2] Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit | Whale and Dolphin Research | Environmental Education | Wildlife Rescue | Marine Conservation | Consultancy | Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC 035473 PO Box 11307, Banff AB45 3WB, Scotland ( +44 (0)1261 851696 | 126 Suksamran Villas, 12/33 Moo 1 Sairee, Ban Koh Tao, Suratthani 84360, Thailand ( +66 (0) 844 651347 | www.crru.org.uk [3] Check out our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/crru.org.uk [4] P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Links: ------ [1] mailto:kev.robinson@crru.org.uk [2] mailto:kev.robinson@crru.org.uk [3] http://www.crru.org.uk/ [4] http://www.facebook.com/crru.org.uk

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