October 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Marine Mammal Website development opportunity: student assistance sought
by Cheryl Rosa 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

The International Whaling Commission working group on Cetacean Emerging and Resurging Diseases (CERD) is looking for motivated veterinary or graduate students, or recent graduates to help with the development of the CERD website. Students would be involved in expanding sections of the website (including cetacean skin diseases, mortality events, visual health assessments, etc.) and data entry. Candidates should be able to commit to working at least 30 hours per week on the project, over a 2-4 week period, although hours and dates are flexible. The project will run from October 2014 to March 2015. Work can be performed from any location, with required weekly check-in calls. A monetary stipend will be provided. Strong written English skills required. Previous experience performing literature reviews and strong background in marine mammal science preferred. Interested candidates should email a CV to Dr. Cheryl Rosa, CERD working group chair, at ingutuk1(a)hotmail.com __________________________ Cheryl Rosa, D.V.M., Ph.D. Deputy Director U.S. Arctic Research Commission 420 L Street, Suite 315 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Phone: (907) 271-4577 Fax: (907) 271-4578 crosa(a)arctic.gov On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:26 AM, Melvin Klassen <klassen(a)uvic.ca> wrote: > Right now, there is only one message "queued" for the moderators to "thumbs-up/thumbs-down": > > New paper on offshore wind farms and marine mammals > > Please resubmit your message, changing the "SUBJECT:" line from 'Posting request' to more accurately give an abstract of your message. > > Thank you. > > ... Melvin (technical support for MARMAM) > > > > > > > ________________________________________ > From: MARMAM [mailman-bounces(a)lists.uvic.ca] on behalf of Cheryl Rosa [crosa(a)arctic.gov] > Sent: October 6, 2014 11:12 AM > To: marmam-owner(a)lists.uvic.ca > Cc: Claire Simeone - NOAA Affiliate > Subject: Re: Your message to MARMAM awaits moderator approval > > Dear marmam: > > May I have an update please? I have not seen my post posted, nor have I received a reason why it could not be... > > Thank you. > > Cheryl Rosa > > Sent from my iPhone > Cheryl Rosa, DVM, PhD > Deputy Director > US Arctic Research Commission > Anchorage, Alaska > Ph. 907-271-4577 > Cell 907-602-6260 > >> On Oct 2, 2014, at 12:21 PM, marmam-owner(a)lists.uvic.ca wrote: >> >> Your mail to 'MARMAM' with the subject >> >> Posting request >> >> Is being held until the list moderator can review it for approval. >> >> The reason it is being held: >> >> Post to moderated list >> >> Either the message will get posted to the list, or you will receive >> notification of the moderator's decision. If you would like to cancel >> this posting, please visit the following URL: >> >> https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/confirm/marmam/a823d4a842d030041d3fd7aaeaa6fd…

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Mares Conference: Call for papers for the S.I. in Marine Environmental Research & Registration Deadline October 12!
by MARES Conference Secretariat 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

[cid:image001.jpg@01CFE24F.E28BA4D0] Mares Conference Marine Ecosystems Health and Conservation 17-21 November 2014, Olhão, Portugal www.maresconference.eu<http://www.maresconference.eu> Call for papers for the Mares Conference Special Issue in Marine Environmental Research now open to all attendees who present a digital object or a poster! Deadline registration extended : October 12, 2014! The Mares Conference on Marine Ecosystems Health and Conservation will take place in Olhão, Portugal, from 17 to 21 November 2014. Selected papers from the conference will be published in a special issue of Marine Environmental Research<http://www.maresconference.eu/node/4511>. All presenters (oral, digital object and poster) are encouraged to submit full length research papers<http://ees.elsevier.com/mere/default.asp?pg=login.asp>. Moreover, the organizing and scientific committees are delighted to announce that the call for papers is now extended to all attendees who didn't submit an abstract in due time but are willing to register for the Mares conference and present their research in the form of a digital object<http://www.maresconference.eu/node/371> or a poster. Registration is thus extended until 12 October 2014, register here<http://www.maresconference.eu/registrationform>! And upload your abstract for a digital object (highly encouraged) or a poster by 20 October 2014 Here<http://www.maresconference.eu/node/4682>. Please note that only persons fully registered by 12 October and who submitted an abstract by 20 October will be considered for the S.I. For more information about venue, scientific and social programme, etc. please visit the Mares conference website<http://www.maresconference.eu/> at www.maresconference.eu<http://www.maresconference.eu>. We look forward to meeting you in Olhão, The Organizing and Scientific Committees, Prof. Dr. Adelino Canario Prof. Dr. Karim Erzini Prof. Dr. Estér Serrão Prof. Dr. Rui Santos Prof. Dr. Magda Vincx Dr. Tim Deprez Pieter Blondeel Wendy Massart Dr. Catherine Boyen Dr. Ana Marta Gonçalves Dr. Wiebe Kooistra Dr. Aline Tribollet Prof. Dr. Estér Serrão Dr. Carl Van Colen PS: Sorry for any cross-posting [cid:image002.jpg@01CFE24F.E28BA4D0] MARES Conference Coordination Office Ghent University Marine Biology Research Group Krijgslaan 281/S8 B-9000 Ghent , Belgium Tel. +32 9 264 85 26 maresconference(a)ugent.be<mailto:maresconference@ugent.be> www.maresconference.eu<http://www.maresconference.eu/>

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protocol: mitigation and monitoring during drilling O&G?
by Federico Riet 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Dear colleagues, does anyone have information or aware of the existence of any mitigation protocols for marine mammals during drilling operations for O&G industry? any help or information is very welcome. Many thanks in advance. Regards, Federico -- _____________________________ Federico G. Riet Sapriza, PhD Proyecto Pinnipedos/Francaustral E-mail: frietsapriza(a)gmail.com Skype: federietseal

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New paper on offshore wind farms and marine mammals
by Helen Bailey 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Hello, The review paper "Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: lessons learned and recommendations for the future" has recently been published. The paper can be downloaded for free at: http://www.aquaticbiosystems.org/content/10/1/8 Citation: Bailey, H., Brookes, K.L. and Thompson, P.M. (2014) Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: Lessons learned and recommendations for the future. /Aquatic Biosystems, /10: 8. DOI:10.1186/2046-9063-10-8. Abstract: Offshore wind power provides a valuable source of renewable energy that can help reduce carbon emissions. Technological advances are allowing higher capacity turbines to be installed and in deeper water, but there is still much that is unknown about the effects on the environment. Here we describe the lessons learned based on the recent literature and our experience with assessing impacts of offshore wind developments on marine mammals and seabirds, and make recommendations for future monitoring and assessment as interest in offshore wind energy grows around the world. The four key lessons learned that we discuss are: 1) Identifying the area over which biological effects may occur to inform baseline data collection and determining the connectivity between key populations and proposed wind energy sites, 2) The need to put impacts into a population level context to determine whether they are biologically significant, 3) Measuring responses to wind farm construction and operation to determine disturbance effects and avoidance responses, and 4) Learn from other industries to inform risk assessments and the effectiveness of mitigation measures. As the number and size of offshore wind developments increases, there will be a growing need to consider the population level consequences and cumulative impacts of these activities on marine species. Strategically targeted data collection and modeling aimed at answering questions for the consenting process will also allow regulators to make decisions based on the best available information, and achieve a balance between climate change targets and environmental legislation. You can also e-mail me directly for a copy at: hbailey(a)umces.edu Many thanks, Helen -- ------------------------------------------- Dr. Helen Bailey Research Assistant Professor UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Chesapeake Biological Laboratory 146 Williams Street P.O. Box 38 Solomons, MD 20688 Tel: (1) 410-326-7284 / 240-237-8751 Website: www.umces.edu/cbl/faculty/hbailey -------------------------------------------

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OneNOAA Science Seminars: Week of October 6-10, 2014
by Tracy Gill - NOAA Federal 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

*OneNOAA Science Seminars. *A voluntary effort with many contributors across NOAA Line Offices, initiated in 2004 to bring to your desktop the most comprehensive summary of public-access, NOAA-hosted science and climate seminars across the nation. Below is a summary of the seminars; click on the title (link) of each seminar for detailed information. Additional information about the OneNOAA Science Seminars, and how to subscription info is at the bottom of this email. One NOAA Science Seminars may be updated at anytime, so please check the OneNOAA Science seminar calendar <http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/index.html> often for the latest seminar information. For general questions about the seminars, contact Tracy.Gill(a)noaa.gov or Hernan.Garcia(a)noaa.gov OneNOAA Seminar Series <http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/> *All seminar times are given in Eastern Time* October 7, 2014Title:*Making progress on food security in the North American North: Building on 15 years of research <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NmpsdTMwb2FpMjkyNHNsYnE4YW5sZ3VpOT…>* Presenter(s):Dr. Phil Loring, Assistant Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability, University of SaskatchewanDate & Time:October 7, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:930 Koyukuk Drive in 405 Akasofu Building, Fairbanks, AK - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=930+Koyukuk+Drive+in+405+Akasofu+Building%2C+Fair…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmpsdTMwb2FpMjk…>October 8, 2014Title:*The International Trade Data System (ITDS): In Support of International Seafood Sustainability and Global Seafood Trade - One Piece <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NWNkdTQzZm51c282Zm1uY29ydXJkZDVnNW…>* Presenter(s):Dale Jones, NMFS Office of Science and TechnologyDate & Time:October 8, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Room+8150%2C+Silver…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWNkdTQzZm51c28…>October 9, 2014Title:*A Cultural Resources Toolkit for MPA Managers <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=Y2dpNWo5YWhrbzVrOTBvNDgyZDF1NWxuc2…>* Presenter(s):Valerie Grussing - NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center Cultural Resources CoordinatorDate & Time:October 9, 2014, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location:Remote Access and SSMC4, Rm. 10153 See Registration Information Below - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Remote+Access+and+SSMC4%2C+Rm.+10153++See+Registr…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Y2dpNWo5YWhrbzV…> Title:*Robots, lasers, and rockfish - oh my! Using an ROV to assess Puget Sound bottomfish <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bXVvcnJhYzFsYzdyZnZwanQyNHN2bGZtcz…>* Presenter(s):Davy Lowry, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Puget Sound Groundfish and Forage Fish, Washington State Department of Fish & WildlifeDate & Time:October 9, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle, WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium+272…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bXVvcnJhYzFsYzd…>October 10, 2014Title:*Measuring surface temperature in the cryosphere from space <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NWE0a3MxZ3QwY2g5YTF0YmpwOGZzOWQybG…>* Presenter(s):Dr. Dorothy Hall, Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory, NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MDDate & Time:October 10, 2014, 10:30am - 11:30amLocation:Lake Superior Hall, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, 4840 South State Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=webinar+%2F+seminar+Lake+Superior+Hall%2C+NOAA+Gr…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWE0a3MxZ3QwY2g…>October 14, 2014Title:*SeaSketch: Helping NOAA Collaborate One Site at a Time <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=Z2hnbjd1dnZtZDV0Zmp1dG91NXE3dmJyNz…>* Presenter(s):Will McClintock, University of California Santa Barbara and Ashley Chappell, NOAA's Office of Coast SurveyDate & Time:October 14, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Room+8150%2C+Silver…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Z2hnbjd1dnZtZDV…> Title:*Seasonal Prediction: Achievements and New Frontiers <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NXNhNmFkY3Ewb25ndnFxOTFoYzUybW5pc2…>* Presenter(s):Lisa Goddard, Columbia University, Eric Guilyardi, LOCEAN/IPSL and NCAS-Climate, Ben Kirtman, University of MiamiDate & Time:October 14, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Virtual access recommended (see event description for details). Limited seating in SSMC3, 12th floor fishbowl. - ( map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Virtual+access+recommended+%28see+event+descripti….> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NXNhNmFkY3Ewb25…>October 15, 2014Title:*Thoughts on Restoring Chesapeake Bay Water Quality and How Septic Systems Became an Issue <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MWZjOTFwZ2hzNXN2OWl1aWdxaTRjZHYyOT…>* Presenter(s):Glynn Rountree - recently retired from the National Association of Home BuildersDate & Time:October 15, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Room+8150%2C+Silver…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWZjOTFwZ2hzNXN…>October 16, 2014Title:*PSEMP sediment monitoring: An overview of the program and what's new at the bottom <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bm9qN21tcDdwanQ2aWJncGpvNDNzc2U1ND…>* Presenter(s):Margaret Dutch, M.S., Valerie Partridge, M.S., Sandra Weakland, M.S., Environmental Assessment Program, Marine Monitoring Unit, WA State Dept. of EcologyDate & Time:October 16, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bm9qN21tcDdwanQ…>October 20, 2014Title:*Is there a fourth meridional cell in the general circulation of the atmosphere? <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bzluMGEwMzlja3BwNnZtcnFqYmh2MTE3c2…>* Presenter(s):Dr. Qian, Beijing UniversityDate & Time:October 20, 2014, 12:30pm - 1:30pmLocation:The NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) Rm 2155 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=The+NOAA+Center+for+Weather+and+Climate+Predictio…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bzluMGEwMzlja3B…>October 21, 2014Title:*Wind turbine wake characterization with remote sensing and computational fluid dynamics <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=aDloNjNxZjFjMjNnZWE5YzRkZHRyNnU2cm…>* Presenter(s):Matthew Aitken, PhD, ORISE Research Fellow with the U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NCDate & Time:October 21, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NOAA Central Library, SSMC#3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA+Central+Library%2C+SSMC%233%2C+1315+East-Wes…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=aDloNjNxZjFjMjN…>October 22, 2014Title:*Nuisance flooding, tipping points and sea level rise along the U.S. Coast <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NXRzbmFqYW1lbXNwbTFma202ZzBydnRmMT…>* Presenter(s):Dr. William Sweet, Oceanographer, NOAA/NOS CO-OPSDate & Time:October 22, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Room+8150%2C+Silver…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NXRzbmFqYW1lbXN…> Title:*Volcanic Ocean Acidification and Coral Reef Ecosystem Study at Maug, Northern Mariana Islands <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=Z3M2ZHBnbXNxNTA2c2NyMmozcjc0cjU1bz…>* Presenter(s):David Butterfield, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, University of Washington and Pacific Marine Environmental Lab, SeattleDate & Time:October 22, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NOAA Central Library, SSMC#3, 2nd floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA+Central+Library%2C+SSMC%233%2C+2nd+floor%2C+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Z3M2ZHBnbXNxNTA…>October 23, 2014Title:*Seminar: Physics to Fisheries in the California Current Ecosystem <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=N2tmcWRwcnI2MWpibDhtZ2ZiY252Y2ptNT…>* Presenter(s):Cisco Werner, PhD. Acting Director, NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and TechnologyDate & Time:October 23, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:NMFS - HQ - ST4 Conf Line, SSMC3 - Conference Room 10836 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NMFS+-+HQ+-+ST4+Conf+Line%2C+SSMC3+-+Conference+R…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2tmcWRwcnI2MWp…> Title:*Long term shifts in the dynamics of the lower trophic food web in an urban fjord (Puget Sound, WA): Is eutrophication the only culprit? <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bXJzcXM0ZDhkdHAzYnUwZWZkdnA2MjFoNz…>* Presenter(s):Christopher Krembs, Ph.D., Environmental Assessment Program, Marine Monitoring Unit, Washington State Department of EcologyDate & Time:October 23, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bXJzcXM0ZDhkdHA…>October 29, 2014Title:*Use of the Social Values of Ecosystem Services in Managing Marine Protected Areas <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bjk2bXQxMm9oZGhvMGJlb212aDkxdDVrZG…>* Presenter(s):Jarrod Loerzel, JHT NOAA/NCCOS, Hollings Marine Lab, Charleston, SCDate & Time:October 29, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Room+8150%2C+Silver…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bjk2bXQxMm9oZGh…>October 30, 2014Title:*Does the driest part of the Sahara Desert have a rainy season? <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NmNiYTUwcWplZGhxZWhhOGwxMGhxNzhqNz…>* Presenter(s):Owen Kelly, Precipitation Processing System at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MarylandDate & Time:October 30, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA Central Library, SSMC#3, 2nd floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA+Central+Library%2C+SSMC%233%2C+2nd+floor%2C+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmNiYTUwcWplZGh…> Title:*What does Winter have in store for us? <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=b2JnazF2dTQwcGFjZGxiMG1kZzdjY2RpbG…>* Presenter(s):Ted Buehner, B.S., Weather Forecasting Office, Western Region, NOAA National Weather ServiceDate & Time:October 30, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=b2JnazF2dTQwcGF…>November 5, 2014Title:*The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network, a Model Partnership Network <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=M3ZyZmcxbGJqMTRsYjd0MGQ5MTR0ZXM0dW…>* Presenter(s):James Rizzo, Texas A&M University, Corpus ChristiDate & Time:November 5, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 east West Hwy, Rm 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+east+West+Hwy%2C+Rm+8150%2C+Silver+S…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3ZyZmcxbGJqMTR…>November 6, 2014Title:*Humans and climate and oceans: Relative influences on dissolved oxygen in the Salish Sea through 2070 <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=a2t2b243djhjYnE4MWdidWFsZW1ocGdzNz…>* Presenter(s):Mindy Roberts, Ph.D., P.E., Environmental Assessment Program, Washington State Department of EcologyDate & Time:November 6, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=a2t2b243djhjYnE…>November 10, 2014Title:*Correcting for position errors in variational data assimilation <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=YTd2MGJtcW4wYXY5bHVnajFzYWN0MXYzYj…>* Presenter(s):Thomas Nehrkorn and Ross Hoffman, AER, Inc.Date & Time:November 10, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:NCWCP Conference Center, 5830 University Research Ct., College Park, MD - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NCWCP+Conference+Center%2C+5830+University+Resear…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=YTd2MGJtcW4wYXY…>November 12, 2014Title:*NOAA Environmental Cooperative Science Center <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bWtjcHM5Z2FxM2pia2wxZ3JlNXA3ZW9sZz…>* Presenter(s):Lonnie Gonsalves, Research Ecologist, NOAA/NCCOS/CCHEBR/ Marine Disease and Restoration Ecology BranchDate & Time:November 12, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Room 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Room+8150%2C+Silver…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bWtjcHM5Z2FxM2p…>November 13, 2014Title:*How does eelgrass affect carbonate chemistry in the nearshore and what does it mean for thinking about ocean acidification in Puget Sound? <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MWF1M2Y4NDQyZGNxc2syZWI5OGl1cTBwMD…>* Presenter(s):Brooke Love, Ph.D., Environmental Science, Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University and Shannon Point Marine CenterDate & Time:November 13, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWF1M2Y4NDQyZGN…>November 18, 2014Title:*Marine Ecosystems: Forecasting and Projecting Health and Resource Availability <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dHRtYWhpcjhsdWRxNDI1a3E4OGg1Zjg3dW…>* Presenter(s):Anne Hollowed, NOAA PMEL, Charlie Stock, NOAA GFDLDate & Time:November 18, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Virtual access recommended (see event description for details). Limited seating in SSMC3, 12th floor fishbowl. - ( map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Virtual+access+recommended+%28see+event+descripti….> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=dHRtYWhpcjhsdWR…>November 19, 2014Title:*A Movie - Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining the Sea <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=cjA1YjRqZmVyaWdiaWZ1cDk2ZWgwa3JwOW…>* Presenter(s):Karen Anspacher-Meyer, Executive Director of Green Fire Productions,Date & Time:November 19, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pmLocation:NOAA, 1305 East West Hwy, Rm 8150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Remote access info below - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=NOAA%2C+1305+East+West+Hwy%2C+Rm+8150%2C+Silver+S…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=cjA1YjRqZmVyaWd…> Title: *One of these is not like the other: Variability in PDO teleconnections to North Americas winter climate <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bmFxMWpnZmdlYmtsOHI4azRvNDY4bGpuOH…>* Presenter(s):Dr. Stephanie McAfee, Assistant Professor , Geography Department, University of Nevada, RenoDate & Time:November 19, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Remote access only - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Remote+access+only>)Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=bmFxMWpnZmdlYmt…>November 20, 2014Title:*Zooplankton of Puget Sound <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dDg3ZzliaHBqbmhsbGh0ZDB1bGtkcXJldD…>* Presenter(s):Julie Keister, Ph.D., School of Oceanography, University of WashingtonDate & Time:November 20, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=dDg3ZzliaHBqbmh…>November 21, 2014Title:*Sustainability of Fish Oil as a Dietary Supplement <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=Nmpta2N0MmZtaWQwcTgyMGdlcTRqbDVtdW…>* Presenter(s):Briana Hurley, NOAA Seafood Inspection Program & OSU graduate studentDate & Time:November 21, 2014, 3:00pm - 4:00pmLocation:Remote Access Only. Long Beach, CA, USA - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Remote+Access+Only.+Long+Beach%2C+CA%2C+USA>)Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nmpta2N0MmZtaWQ…>December 4, 2014Title:*Predicting the effects of sea level rise and future hydrology on salinity intrusion and freshwater export from the Skagit River Estuary <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NzNnbWxvaDRqZ3RqZDl1YzFzOTIwZW5ydG…>* Presenter(s):Tarang Khangaonkar, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Marine Science Lab, Department of EnergyDate & Time:December 4, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Northwest Fisheries Science Center Auditorium: 2725 Montlake Blvd E., Seattle, WA 98112 - (map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Northwest+Fisheries+Science+Center+Auditorium%3A+…> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzNnbWxvaDRqZ3R…>December 9, 2014Title:*Addressing a Major Model Challenge: Improving the Representation of Clouds in Climate and Earth System Models <http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=aGRtNzV1bGZwbXZodmRmYWV1OXI2MXJvbD…>* Presenter(s):Chris Golaz, NOAA GFDL, Steve Krueger, University of Utah, Roger Marchand, University of WashingtonDate & Time:December 9, 2014, 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation:Virtual access recommended (see event description for details). Limited seating in SSMC3, 12th floor fishbowl. - ( map <http://maps.google.com/?q=Virtual+access+recommended+%28see+event+descripti….> )Add seminar:[image: add to Google calendar button] <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=aGRtNzV1bGZwbXZ…> FAQ: All seminars are open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Most seminars are *not* recorded for later viewing, although some presenters provide a PDF of the presentation upon request to the seminar point of contact or presenter. Most seminars offer limited remote access on a first come, first served basis via a combination of webex/phone. Please feel free to share this announcement widely with your colleagues within and outside NOAA. Public visitors wishing to attend a seminar in person in a NOAA facility need to contact the Point of Contact for each seminar of interest to gain access to the building. Access to people with disabilities and requests for sign language interpretation or other accommodations should be directed to the POC of each seminar. Online access to the OneNOAA Science Seminars Access the OneNOAA Science Seminar google calendar from our web page at http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/index.html or from google calendar <https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=noaa.gov_49443234363332@resource.…>. There are alternate ways to view the online the seminar schedule: google calendar link <http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/noaa.gov_49443234363332%40resource.cal…> ; XML <http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/noaa.gov_49443234363332%40resource.cal…> , ICAL <http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/noaa.gov_49443234363332%40resource.cale…>, or visit an alternate listing <http://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/OtherSeminars.php>. Unless otherwise indicated, all seminars offer public remote access on a first come, first served basis. Information on how to add seminars to your google calendar or to subscribe is at the bottom of this email. Please note, seminar information changes frequently so please check the calendar for updates. Please share the seminars with anyone interested. For general question, please contact Tracy.Gill(a)noaa.gov or Hernan.Garcia(a)noaa.gov; for questions specific to the seminar, contact the point of contact listed in the google calendar for that seminar. To add NOAA-sponsored science related seminars to the OneNOAA Science Seminar Google Calendar (requires user permission; see below) If you are a OneNOAA seminar partner <http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/about_seminars.html> or NOAA staff entering seminar information into our OneNOAA Science seminar google calendar, please use the format here:http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars /seminar_googlecalendar.html How to add the OneNOAA Science seminars to your personal google calendar: 1. *For NOAA staff*: On the left side of your google calendar, where it says "Other calendars", enter "noaa .gov_49443234363332(a)resource.calendar.google.com" in the dialog box that says "add a coworker's calendar" in Google Calendar, then "enter". Another method is to click on the "plus google calendar icon" located at the bottom right corner of the OneNOAA Science seminar Google Calendar <https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=noaa.gov_49443234363332@resource.…>. Send me an email If you are a NOAA staff and want to be able to add/edit OneNOAA science seminar. 2. *For subscribers outside NOAA with gmail*, click on the "plus google calendar icon" located at the bottom right corner of the OneNOAA Science seminar Google Calendar <https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=noaa.gov_49443234363332@resource.…>. You should see all of the seminars in your calendar. Please let me know if you know of a better way to do this. * To hear about upcoming **OneNOAA** Science seminars** you can join our weekly e-mail of **OneNOAA** seminars [nominally email sent on Mondays]* *Subscribe*: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request(a)list.woc.noaa .gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes) *Unsubscribe*: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request(a)list.woc.noaa .gov with the word 'unsubscribe' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes) Alternatively, visiting https://list.woc.noaa .gov/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/onenoaascienceseminars and filling in your email address with subscribe or unsubscribe as appropriate. Thanks, Tracy -- Tracy A. Gill tracy.gill(a)noaa.gov 301-713-3028, ext 150 Physical Scientist, NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCMA, Biogeography Branchhttp://biogeo.nos.noaa.gov , http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/ 1305 East-West Hwy, # 9208, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Sound and Marine Life JIP: RFP on weighting functions for marine mammals
by Campbell, John, OGP 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Ladies and Gentlemen The JIP on E&P Sound and Marine life is happy to issue a Requests for Proposals call on the following topic: An expert Panel review of hearing weighting functions for Marine mammals The RFP document can be downloaded from: http://www.soundandmarinelife.org/media/54252/jip22_phaseiii_rfp14-03_weigh… Note the final date for submissions is 31 October 2014. Yours sincerely JOHN A CAMPBELL Technical Director International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) 209-215 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NL United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tel: +44 (0) 20 7633 0272 Fax: +44 (0)20 7633 2350 e-mail: john.campbell(a)ogp.org.uk website: www.iogp.org<http://www.iogp.org> **Follow OGP on Twitter** @OGP_News<https://twitter.com/OGP_News> PLEASE USE THE "REPLY ALL" KEY CAREFULLY. ________________________________ This e-mail was sent by The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP). OGP is registered in England. Registration number: 1832064. Registered office: 209-215 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NL.

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Sound and Marine Life JIP: RFP on Low visibility monitoring
by Campbell, John, OGP 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Ladies and Gentlemen The JIP on E&P Sound and Marine life is happy to issue a Requests for Proposals call on the following topic: Comparison of low visibility real-time monitoring techniques and identification of potential areas of further development for the detection of marine mammals at sea during E&P activities offshore The RFP document can be downloaded from: http://www.soundandmarinelife.org/media/54253/jip22_phiii_rfp14-02_lowvisco… Note the final date for submissions is 31 October 2014. Yours sincerely JOHN A CAMPBELL Technical Director International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) 209-215 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NL United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tel: +44 (0) 20 7633 0272 Fax: +44 (0)20 7633 2350 e-mail: john.campbell(a)ogp.org.uk website: www.iogp.org<http://www.iogp.org> **Follow OGP on Twitter** @OGP_News<https://twitter.com/OGP_News> PLEASE USE THE "REPLY ALL" KEY CAREFULLY. ________________________________ This e-mail was sent by The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP). OGP is registered in England. Registration number: 1832064. Registered office: 209-215 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NL.

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Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Special Issue invitation
by Annalisa Zaccaroni 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

A Special Issue entitled 'New developments and perspectives in marine mammal toxicology' will be published in Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (ISSN 0090-4341 (print version), ISSN 1432-0703 (electronic version), http://www.springer.com/environment/environmental+toxicology/journal/244) As guest editors, we would like to invite you to contribute a full length research paper or mini-review (<5,000 words including references) for potential publication. Special issue: New developments and perspectives in marine mammal toxicology Deadline: 1 March 2015 Special Issue Description As apex predators in aquatic ecosystems with relatively long life spans and considerable fat deposits, many marine mammals undergo contaminant accumulation and related effects. It is widely recognized that marine mammals are exposed to a wide variety of pollutants, with a weight of evidence indicating impacts on their health through endocrine disruption. Since hundreds of new chemicals enter the global market every year, the methods, approaches and technologies used to characterize pollution levels or impacts are also in a constant state of flux. However, legal and ethical constraints often limit the type and extent of toxicological research being carried out in marine mammals. Nevertheless, new and emerging in vivo, in vitro as well as in silico research opportunities abound in the field of marine mammalogy. In the application of findings to population-, species-, or habitat-related risk assessments, the identification of causal relationships which inform source apportionment is important. This, in turn, is informed by a comprehensive understanding of contaminant classes, profiles and fate over space and time. Such considerations figure prominently in the design and interpretation of marine mammal (eco)toxicology research. This Special Issue will showcase new developments in marine mammal toxicology, approaches for exposure-effect research in risk assessment, and future perspectives. This Special Issue will welcome all contributions towards: · Biomonitoring studies that have investigated temporal or spatial trends in marine mammals worldwide; · Biomonitoring studies of new and emerging contaminants in marine mammals; · Biological effect studies on the development, validation and application of new contaminant-related biomarker approaches in marine mammal; · Studies developing in vitro and in silico methods for the study of the mode of action of pollutants in marine mammals; · Studies which inform the identification of contaminants of concern in marine mammals and their habitat. You may send your manuscript to us at any time before the deadline. All submissions are subject to the regular peer review process at AECT and need to be written and formatted according to the Aims and Scopes of AECT. Full-length reviews are not allowed as this remains the prevue of Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (RECT), but we may accept mini-reviews (<5,000 words including references). The final deadline for MS submission has been set on January 31st 2015. If you are interested in submitting your MS, please remember to specify in the submission process that you are applying for the Special issue: New developments and perspectives in marine mammal toxicology We are looking forward to receiving your valuable contribution and to hearing from you soon! Kind regards, Liesbeth and Annalisa Dr. Liesbeth Weijs National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology (Entox) The University of Queensland QHFSS, 39 Kessels Road Coopers Plains Queensland, 4108 Australia Website: http://www.entox.uq.edu.au/ E-Mail: l.weijs(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:l.weijs@uq.edu.au> and Dr. Annalisa Zaccaroni Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences University of Bologna Viale Vespucci 2 Cesenatico (FC) 47042 Italy Website: http://www.scienzemedicheveterinarie.unibo.it/it E-Mail: annalisa.zaccaroni(a)unibo.it<mailto:annalisa.zaccaroni@unibo.it> Dr. Annalisa Zaccaroni Dept. Veterinary Medical Sciences University of Bologna Viale Vespucci 2 Cesenatico (FC) 47042 tel. +39 0547 338944 fax +39 0547 338941 mobile +39 347 5951709 annalisa.zaccaroni(a)unibo.it<mailto:annalisa.zaccaroni@unibo.it> Per favore, pensa all'ambiente prima di stampare questo messaggio di posta elettronica. Grazie. Please consider the environment befor printing this document. Thank you. ________________________________ Le informazioni contenute nella comunicazione che precede possono essere riservate e sono,comunque, destinate esclusivamente alla persona o all'ente sopraindicati. La diffusione, distribuzione e/o copiatura del documento trasmesso da parte di qualsiasi soggetto diverso dal destinatario è proibita sia ai sensi dell'art. 616 c.p. che ai sensi del D.Lgs. n. 196/2003. La sicurezza e la correttezza dei messaggi di posta elettronica non possono essere garantite. Se avete ricevuto questo messaggio per errore, Vi preghiamo di contattarci immediatamente. Grazie. This communication is intended only for use by the addressee. It may contain confidential or privileged information. Transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. If you receive this communication unintentionally, please inform us immediately. Thank you

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Master’s student opportunity in spatial ecology of California sea lions
by Torres, Leigh 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

Dear marine mammal community, I am seeking a qualified and competent master’s student to assist with a research project assessing the spatial ecology of California sea lions and their prey in response to climate change. I lead the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Lab (GEMM Lab) at Oregon State University (http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/gemm-lab) This project is funded by the Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (www.umes.edu/lmrcsc<http://www.umes.edu/lmrcsc>). The mission of the LMRCSC is to conduct research congruent with the mission of NOAA fisheries. The Center aims to recruit students from under-represented groups and train them in marine and fisheries science for careers in research and management. Therefore, qualified candidates must be US citizens from an underrepresented group. Interested students should read the attached PDF flyer carefully and visit the LMRCSC, GEMM Lab and OSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife websites (http://fw.oregonstate.edu/content/ms-fisheries-science-or-wildlife-science) to determine if the graduate program and research project are suitable matches for your interests and skills. Candidates are encouraged to submit a well thought-out application package to leigh.torres(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:leigh.torres@oregonstate.edu>. Thank you for your time and interest. Sincerely, Leigh Torres, Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Oregon Sea Grant Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Institute Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365, U.S.A 541-867-0895 http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/gemm-lab

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potential work near Europe
by Bohuszewicz, Teresa 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

MMO needed for potential job in the Mediterranean. Mob may be as soon as a few days. Expected length of job 2-3 weeks. Europeans preferred but will consider others. Must have... 1. MMO or PSO cert 2. BOSIET 3. OGUK or equivalent 4. Passport Please respond to Teresa ASAP, if interested. Teresa V. Bohuszewicz Marine Mammals Business Line CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. 8502 SW Kansas Avenue Stuart, FL USA 34997 Phone: 772-219-3000 Direct: 321-537-3291 Alternate: 772-219-3045 Fax: 772-219-3010 tbohuszewicz(a)conshelf.com www.csaocean.com [CSA-new-Logo-sm]

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