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November 2014

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ECS Conference Submissions Deadline Postponed to the 10th of November
by Adriana Vella 01 Nov '14

01 Nov '14

Dear All, *ECS Conference* Abstracts for Talks/Posters & Workshop Proposal Submissions Now Open Till DEADLINE*: 10th* November 2014 ECS Conference Notice - click below: *https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4378145/ECS%20Conf%20flyer.pdf <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4378145/ECS%20Conf%20flyer.pdf>* VISIT the ECS Conference Website: http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/malta Conference dates: *23rd to 25th of March 2015* Workshop dates: *21st and 22nd of March 2015* Venue: *lntercontinental MALTA, in St. Julians.* The theme of the 2015 ECS Conference in Malta is: 'Marine Mammal Conservation - from Local to Global' This theme would be supported by a number of keynote presentations that will look at how conservation efforts are being managed at a range of levels and the links between them. This will include consideration of local, national, regional and global conservation initiatives, as well as methods and mechanisms for addressing both short and long-term impacts. In addition to original research contributions on the usual range of topics that include, but are not limited to, health, genetics, by-catch, acoustics, abundance, distribution, ecology, breeding, behaviour, conservation, welfare, historical perspectives, we also welcome critical assessments of conservation policy. See you in Malta :) The ECS Conference 2015 Malta organisers *****************

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Volunteers needed for dolphin research project in Mayotte, Comoros Archipelago
by jenny wagner 01 Nov '14

01 Nov '14

Dear all, Odyssea is searching volunteers for the field work of our bottlenose dolphin research project in Mayotte led by the University of La Réunion. Application deadline is 15 November 2015. Description The Marine Biology Association Odyssea (www.odyssea.lu) is offering bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) research internships in Mayotte as an opportunity to contribute to the field work of a PhD research project led by the Université de La Réunion. Mayotte is a small tropical island of the Comoros archipelago located in the Mozambique Channel in the southwest Indian Ocean. The island of Mayotte is almost entirely surrounded by barrier reef, enclosing one of the largest lagoons of the world. A population of 100 bottlenose dolphins is living in this lagoon. The near-shore distribution of this small cetacean makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes induced by growing human coastal activities. The goal of the PhD project is to improve our understanding on the impacts of intensifying human activities on Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins. This may help to predict the responses to potential future changes in the context of a rapidly developing environment where both global changes and local pressures impact the dolphin population. Responsibilities The internships are available from the December 2014 until March 2015. Volunteers will be introduced to and participate in the research techniques involving boat-based photo identification, behavioural and habitat studies. Previous experience is required. Volunteers go out at sea nearly every day to study the dolphins and their habitats (6-8 hours/day depending on weather conditions). The internships will also include data analyses. Requirements - Computer skills for data analyses (Microsoft Word, Excel, GIS), - Background in science and/or marine biology - Experience with photo-identification is desired, but not required - Being comfortable on a boat in varying conditions, including sun and heat - Ability to swim - Ability to work as a team and live with other volunteers in a small space Expenses and Compensation This is an unpaid internship. Travel to and from Mayotte, food, compulsory health and travel insurance, and personal expenses are not provided. Basic accommodation on a shared apartment basis can be provided. There will be one day off per week to explore the island on own costs. At the end of the internship a certificate will be issued summing up all the skills acquired by the participants. If you are interested in joining this internship, please send your CV and cover letter to jeanne.wagner(a)outlook.com until 15 November 2014. Interviews (via Skype) will be arranged for selected candidates after this deadline. For more information, please contact jeanne.wagner(a)outlook.com. Kind regards, Jeanne Wagner PhD student - ECOMAR Secretary & cofounder - Odyssea - www.odyssea.lu 00352 691471719 (LU) 00262 639655534 (MAYOTTE)

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