February 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Marine Mammal Research Internship
by victoria howard 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

*The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is now accepting applications for the Summer 2014 Internship- deadline March 1, 2014* The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and diamondback terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research, sea turtle satellite tracking, and other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research. Interns must: - Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. - Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips. Some field days may fall on the weekends. - Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes. - Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. *Principle Duties include*: data entry, searching and cataloging journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21' and 31' boats), and learn how to use ArcGIS Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations *Please visit http://imms.org/internship.php <http://imms.org/internship.php> for full Internship information and details on how to apply*

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Microplastics Monitoring Intern
by Abby Barrows 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), a nonprofit organization based in Blue Hill, Maine, is recruiting to fill a Microplastics Monitoring Internship position for the field season 2014. This is a full-time position requiring a 6-month commitment from May through October. MERI is a scientific research organization dedicated to understanding the impacts of environmental pollutants on wildlife and human health, and to interpreting this information to a broad audience. Current projects include a marine coastal monitoring initiative, an expanding microplastics monitoring program (local and international), sediment pH studies and invasive species surveys. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual working toward a career in coastal marine ecology, marine debris management, natural resource sciences, or environmental policy to gain practical experience in the field and in the lab. The ideal candidate will possess a personal interest in marine pollution and ecosystem monitoring and a commitment to the mission of the organization. Primary Job Responsibility This position will involve assisting the Research Department with the implementation of the Blue Hill Bay Microplastics Monitoring Project. Primary responsibilities will include water sample processing in the laboratory, microplastic identification and counting, upholding a contamination-free laboratory, field sampling, data entry and basic data analysis. The candidate will possess a serious attention to detail and be highly organized. The candidate will be responsible for properly cataloging water samples from local volunteers, long-term research, and international efforts (1000+ samples) and maintaining order in a high sample volume laboratory. Additional duties may include assisting with research outreach activities. Job Description: · Process incoming 1-liter water samples using a vacuum pump filtration system · Organize samples pre and post filtration · Maintain microplastic excel database · Analyze results for monitoring weekly blog · Photograph and catalogue samples · Collection and extraction of microplastics for polymer characterization/analysis · Assist with data entry, updating field logs and lab maintenance · Time: 60 % microscope, 25% sample processing, 15% field · Weekly compilation of microplastic media items and endnote article update Qualifications Applicants should possess a BS or MS degree in marine ecology, environmental sciences, marine biology, organic chemistry, conservation biology or a related major. Marine field and laboratory experience are required. Experience with following laboratory QA/QC and familiarity with compound and dissection microscopes a must. Applicants need to be able to work outside in a variety of environmental conditions. They must also be comfortable working on and near the water, working alone as well as with other research staff and general public. Must be available to work occasional nights (meetings and lecture series), weekends, and holidays as needed. Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required; photography, statistics (SPSS), Microsoft Access, EndNote, ArcGIS and graphics experience is desirable. Knowledge of plastic legislation and marine debris is recommended. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Only US citizens should apply. Position requires some physical activity and applicant should be able to lift up to 40 lbs, walk carrying fragile equipment on uneven ground. Reports to: Coastal Monitoring Coordinator Time Requirements: May - October (Flexible start) Full-time (40 hours/week); additional hours to be agreed upon by employee and Director. Compensation: Stipend and shared housing in Blue Hill, Maine. Housing is within walking distance to Marine Environmental Research Institute. Interns are responsible for all travel expenses and food. To Apply: If you are interested in applying for this position, please state where you found the internship posting and submit a cover letter, resume, three references with the subject line "*Microplastics Monitoring Internship*" by April 1st to: Abby Barrows, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator at abarrows(a)meriresearch.org Please, no phone calls. Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 Website: *www.meriresearch.org* <http://www.meriresearch.org/> MERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- _________________________________________________________________ Abigail Barrows Coastal Monitoring and Outreach Coordinator Marine Environmental Research Institute P.O. Box 1652 Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-2135 ext. 24 www.meriresearch.org

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Blue Hill Bay Coastal Monitoring Intern
by Abby Barrows 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), a nonprofit organization based in Blue Hill, Maine, is recruiting to fill a Coastal Monitoring Internship position for the field season 2014. This is a full-time position requiring an 8-month commitment from May through December. MERI is a scientific research and education organization dedicated to understanding the impacts of environmental pollutants on wildlife and human health, and to interpreting this information to a broad audience. Current projects include a marine coastal monitoring initiative, local and international microplastic contamination research, sediment acidification surveys and a long-term eco-toxicological investigation of northwestern Atlantic harbor seals. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual working toward a career in coastal marine ecology, natural resource sciences, or conservation biology to gain practical experience in the field and in the lab. The ideal candidate will possess a personal interest in marine ecology and ecosystem monitoring and a commitment to the mission of the organization. Primary Job Responsibility This position will involve assisting the Research Department with the implementation of the Blue Hill Bay Coastal Monitoring Project. Primary responsibilities will include water quality sampling at marine water sites, phytoplankton monitoring and identification, laboratory bacteria analysis, invasive species collection and identification, monitoring pinniped haul out sites and behavior, crewing MERI's research vessel, data entry and basic data analysis. Additional duties may include assisting with research outreach activities. Job Description: * Conduct in-situ water quality monitoring using a DataSonde multi probe and sample collection at marine sites throughout the Blue Hill Bay watershed * Collect biological samples in the field and identify them in the lab * Prepare for each field day by calibrating and maintaining field instruments * Perform lab chemistries and bacterial assays following established standard operating procedures and quality assurance protocols * Monitoring and recording pinniped haul-out sites and behavior * Assist with data entry, updating field logs and lab maintenance * Help run the volunteer water quality monitoring program * Assist with preparation of result summaries, reports, fact sheets and presentations * Weekly monitoring blog update * Articulate and promote the MERI mission to the public * Perform other duties relating to the organization's goals and mission as required Qualifications Applicants should possess a BS or MS degree in marine ecology, environmental sciences, marine biology, conservation biology or a related major. Marine field and laboratory experience, and seamanship skills are required. Experience with multi-parameter probes and a familiarity with environmental sampling methods and statistics are preferred. Experience identifying phytoplankton and coastal invasive species is desirable. Applicants must also be able to work outside in a variety of environmental conditions. They must also be comfortable working on a marine research vessel and be available to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required; photography, statistics (SPSS), Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, EndNote and graphics experience is desirable. Knowledge of Gulf of Maine marine phytoplankton species is recommended. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Only US citizens should apply. Position requires some physical activity and applicant should be able to lift up to 40 lbs, walk carrying fragile equipment on uneven ground. Reports to: Coastal Monitoring Coordinator Time Requirements: May - December (Flexible start) Full-time (40 hours/week); additional hours to be agreed upon by employee and Director. Compensation: Stipend and shared housing in Blue Hill, Maine. Housing is within walking distance to Marine Environmental Research Institute. Interns are responsible for all travel expenses and food. To Apply: If you are interested in applying for this position, please state where you found the internship posting and submit a cover letter, resume, three references with the subject line *"Coastal Monitoring Internship"* by April 1st to: Abby Barrows, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator at abarrows(a)meriresearch.org Please, no phone calls. Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 Website: *www.meriresearch.org* <http://www.meriresearch.org/> MERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- _________________________________________________________________ Abigail Barrows Coastal Monitoring and Outreach Coordinator Marine Environmental Research Institute P.O. Box 1652 Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-2135 ext. 24 www.meriresearch.org

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ECS workshop on pollutants in marine mammals
by Krishna Das 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Hello, On Sunday 6 April 2014 (morning) at the upcoming Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, there will be an international workshop on: "*New developments in toxicological studies in marine mammals". * Abstract: It has been shown, numerous times already, that marine mammals are exposed to a wide variety of pollutants and that they also experience the toxic impact of these pollutants on their health and overall well-being. Since pollution is an ever-changing issue, the methods, approaches and techniques to assess or detect pollution must be equally dynamic. The goals of this workshop are to provide overviews of current practices and to highlight gaps in current knowledge. Since some of these gaps can be filled by non-toxicologists, this workshop will be open for everybody. If you would like to offer a presentation or simply attend, please contact: *Dr Liesbeth Weijs in charge of the organization: l.weijs(a)uq.edu.au <l.weijs(a)uq.edu.au>. * *LIESBETH WEIJS | POSTDOC FELLOW | UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND* *NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY (ENTOX)* *39 Kessels Road, Coopers Plains, QLD 4108 Australia* *p: +61 (0)7 3274 9113 | f: +61 (0)7 3274 9003* *m: l.weijs(a)uq.edu.au <l.weijs(a)uq.edu.au>* *w: www.entox.uq.edu.au <http://www.entox.uq.edu.au>* Looking forward to seeing you at the next ECS conference, Krishna Krishna Das Co-chair of the 28th Conference of the European Cetacean Society http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu F.R.S. - FNRS Research Associate University of Liege Laboratory for Oceanology - MARE Research Center Allée de la Chimie 17 , B6C, Institut de Chimie 4000, Liege (Sart-Tilman), Belgium Tel: (+32) 4 366 3321 Website: http://www2.ulg.ac.be/oceanbio/

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ECS workshop on Aquatic mammals from Latin America
by Krishna Das 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Hello, On Saturday 5 April 2014 (afternoon) at the upcoming Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, there will be an international workshop on: *"WORKSHOP ON AQUATIC MAMMALS FROM LATIN AMERICA". * Abstract: The workshop (WS) intends to discuss current problems faced by aquatic mammals that inhabit Latin American waters. The perspective of the continent's economic growth and the consequent use and degradation of its rivers and coastal zones constitutes a matter of concern for the conservation of coastal and riverine aquatic mammals. A large set of construction works is planned for the establishment of hydroelectric power plants, harbours, shipyards and industries on Latin American rivers and coastal bays. Many of these aquatic systems have been suffering from a large series of different types of pressure, as well as they have been going through broad dredging and even submarine demolishing. This anthropogenic pressure results in habitat degradation, physical, acoustic and chemical pollution and their consequences. Some Latin American bays seem to be on the same degradation path once followed by one of the most anthropogenically-disturbed estuaries around the globe, the Guanabara Bay (GB), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Guanabara Bay presents a residual Guiana dolphin (*Sotalia guianensis*) population assessed to be around 40 individuals only. The situation of the GB dolphins exemplifies the fact that many populations from species that are not officially regarded as threatened are facing extinction, which may hamper the gene flow. Taking this problem into consideration, the situation of riverine aquatic mammals should be highlighted, since hydroelectric dams may hamper the gene flow as well. Other examples of species regarded as common yet being regionally threatened are provided by bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus*) and South American sea lion (*Otaria flavescens*). T. truncatus presents many local populations in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina being small, isolated and declining due to the effects of ever increasing anthropogenic impacts as pollution, overfishing and bycatch. Concerning the abovementioned pinniped species, the situation of the sharp population decline of the Uruguay and northern Argentina stocks should be emphasised. Small and endemic coastal cetacean species, as franciscana dolphins (*Pontoporia blainvillei*) and vaquita (*Phocoena sinus*) are particularly vulnerable to incidental catches in gillnets, and the high levels of mortality are responsible for the critical conservation status of both species. Of particular interest is the La Plata river estuary, one of the most impacted environments in the world, characterized by continental inputs of organic and inorganic contaminants, as well as drugs. Precisely, P. blainvillei inhabits the outer zone of the estuary of the river. Although intentional hunting of marine mammals still exists in a few Latin American nations, most countries have ceased to hunt a few decades ago, using marine mammals in a non-lethal way to increase their socio-economic standards. However, the ever-increasing touristic activities focused on aquatic mammals also raise concern. This is especially important in the north of Brazil, where the artificial feeding of botos (*Inia spp.*) for tourism seems to be insufficiently controlled. In this context, the WS intends to discuss the status of the "Araguaian boto" (*Inia araguaiaensis*), the new species of river dolphin from Brazil, as well as the current situation of the most threatened species of Latin America. For accomplishing this last task, the WS intends also to discuss the recovery of mysticeti and sirenian populations after the hunting period, as well as the conservation status of the most endangered mustelid species, such as the giant (*Pteronura brasiliensis*), the marine (*Lontra felina*) and the southern river (*Lontra provocax*) otters. If you would like to offer a presentation or simply attend, please contact: *Prof. Paulo Renato Dorneles in charge of the organization: * *dorneles(a)biof.ufrj.br <dorneles(a)biof.ufrj.br> * Paulo Renato Dorneles Professor Adjunto UFRJ Polo Xerém Laboratório de Radioisótopos Eduardo Penna Franca Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro UFRJ, CCS, Bloco G, subsolo, sala G0-62 Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Looking forward to seeing you at the next ECS conference, Krishna Krishna Das Co-chair of the 28th Conference of the European Cetacean Society http://liege.europeancetaceansociety.eu F.R.S. - FNRS Research Associate University of Liege Laboratory for Oceanology - MARE Research Center Allée de la Chimie 17 , B6C, Institut de Chimie 4000, Liege (Sart-Tilman), Belgium Tel: (+32) 4 366 3321 Website: http://www2.ulg.ac.be/oceanbio/

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Cape Ann Whale Watch Field Research and Environmental Education Internship
by Lilly, Laura 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Cape Ann Whale Watch is accepting applications for its Field Research and Environmental Education Internship. We work to educate passengers on our whale watch boat about marine life and the oceans to foster a sense of importance and personal responsibility in doing a part to contribute to the well being and conservation of the environment. This internship will allow you to gain hands-on experience in research, educational techniques, and the general workings of being on a whale watch boat. Interns are the core of the education program at Cape Ann Whale Watch. They work collaboratively with the naturalist to help accomplish our goal of educating people about whales and fostering a stronger appreciation and respect for whales and the ocean environment. Educators circulate the boat with hands-on teaching tools to educate the public about whales and their environment. Once the actual whale watching begins, the naturalist provides educational interpretive commentary while the interns collect data on whale behavior and identification for our research. Responsibilities: -Circulate the vessel using hands on teaching tools to educate passengers and are available to answer passengers' questions on a wide variety of topics- everything from whale behavior to ocean conservation. -Collect data and help to identify individual animals to contribute to ongoing research -Help with the general functioning of the whale watch vessel and provide a harbor tour to passengers at the beginning of each trip. -Attend and participate in weekly meetings, which cover topics of interest and relevance, and also provide opportunity for reflection and development among the group of educators. -Complete a project of their choice- past examples include creating a new teaching tool or developing a slide show for passengers to view while on board. Qualifications -Must have completed at least one year of college -Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision -Comfortable with talking to small and whole groups of passengers This internship is geared toward college students and recent graduates, however all who are interested are encouraged to apply. Applicants *do not need to be from the field of biology, and prior experience is not required- all training is provided.* The deadline for application is March 15, *however early application is strongly encouraged.* The whale watching season begins in early May and it runs through October. During this time, we ask that people can devote at least 10 weeks to the internship. This is an unpaid internship, and housing is not provided, but we will work with all the interns to find something suitable. It is your responsibility to arrange for college credit if you choose, and we will help you to complete your college's requirements.For full internship details, visit http://seethewhales.com/index.php?link=internship If you are interested please send a resume, cover letter, two written letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript to: lbelliveau(a)worcester.edu or Cape Ann Whale Watch PO BOX 345 Gloucester, Ma 01930 Attn: Laura Laura Lilly (978) 302-5802

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Master's in Marine Mammal Science (University of St Andrews, UK)
by Sonja Heinrich 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Master's in Marine Mammal Science at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK: We are currently accepting applications for our unique Master's programme in Marine Mammal Science at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, UK for 2014/15 entry. The Master's degree requires students to undertake two taught semesters (120 credits) followed by an independent research project of at least three months duration (60 credits, for the one year MRes/MSc), or 12 months duration (for the two year MPhil). During the taught semesters students undertake intensive training in quantitative methods, research techniques and study current issues in research and management in a broad range of topics. Teaching is done by means of lectures, student-led seminars and tutorials. Practicals involve lab work, field excursions, modelling and computer-based data analysis. The Master's in Marine Mammal Science is taught by members of the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), the School of Biology and the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) which are part of the Scottish Oceans Institute at the University of St Andrews. This unique programme is now being offered in its 8th year and some exciting changes have been made to its curriculum including more flexibility in optional module choices in the second semester. Optional modules reflect the research strengths of the SMRU (http://www.smru.st-andrews.ac.uk/) covering biologging, advanced bioacoustics, behaviour and cognition, population biology, as well as estimating animal abundance (taught by experts at CREEM). The optional field course, Predator ecology in Polar Ecosystems, involves a vessel-based field expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula (requires additional payment of a substantial expedition fee) - you can follow our upcoming Antarctic expedition in March 2014 via the students' blog: http://www.smru.st-andrews.ac.uk/antarctic. For detailed information on programme content, entry requirements and how to apply please refer to the course's website: http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/pageset.aspx?psr=16 Or enter via the School of Biology website: http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Applications for the upcoming academic year (starting September 2014) must be received by Friday, 04 April 2014, and should be submitted online via the St Andrews Postgraduate Admission Portal: (http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply//Howtoapply/) Please get in touch if you have further questions, via email: mresbiology(a)st-andrews.ac.uk Best wishes from St Andrews, Sonja Dr Sonja Heinrich Course Director, MRes Marine Mammal Science The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland: No SC013532

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REMINDER: Veterinary Science Research Internship- DEADLINE-February 15
by Lauren Rust 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Veterinary Science Research Internship Announcement The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured or orphaned marine mammals. Also integral to the Center’s mission are the research and education programs that expand our knowledge of marine mammals, and their ocean environment, and inspire global conservation. Since 1975, TMMC volunteers and staff have responded to more than 18,000 stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sea otters along California’s central coast. For more information about TMMC, please visit: www.marinemammalcenter.org. The Veterinary Science Department at TMMC is seeking applicants for a volunteer internship position in our research division. There is flexibility on the start date of this position, but we are looking for at least a 10 week commitment between April 1, 2014 and July 1, 2014. The successful candidate will participate in the following projects: 1) Assist with necropsies: Necropsies are performed on all animals that die during treatment at the center. Depending on the case, some necropsies require a significant amount of sampling. Primary responsibilities will include: assisting with necropsy sample collection, data collection, archiving samples, and clean up. 2) Marine mammal health map project: The goal of this project is to develop a web-based national marine mammal health tracking program that will allow detection of spatial and temporal changes in marine mammal health. Intern duties associated with this project will primarily include: retrospective surveys of hardcopy patient records to assign broad disease categories, comprehensive literature review of marine mammal health and disease studies, and geospatial data quality control. 3) Specimen archive project: This project will focus on tracking and optimizing the storage of archived specimens collected from live and dead marine mammals. Intern duties will primarily include: freezer inventory and electronic data entry. 4) Library project: This project involves cataloging scientific publications into TMMC’s hardcopy and electronic libraries. Intern duties will primarily include: reference entry using EndNote X, restocking hardcopy reprints, and scanning hardcopy publications. 5) Animal crew: The selected intern will spend one day on an animal crew. Animal crew’s duties include feeding the patients, cleaning the pens, restraining animals for feeds and/or procedures. Training is provided. In addition, the intern will assist with other duties within the Veterinary Science Department as needed, such as data entry, filing paperwork, rescues, releases, and the care of stranded marine mammal patients. Applicants would ideally have the following qualifications: * Minimum of 21 years of age and engaged in or recently completed undergraduate studies; * A background or degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or a related field; * Basic computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office Suite; * Comfortable hiking 5 miles and lifting 50 lbs; and * A willingness to spend a minimum of 10 weeks working full time (40 hours per week) as a volunteer with our program. There is no compensation for this internship position, and the successful applicant will be responsible for their own living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. This internship takes place at TMMC’s main hospital in the Marin Headlands near Sausalito, CA. The following application material is required and should be submitted electronically (PDF or Word document attachments) to Lauren Rust, rustl(a)tmmc.org by February 15, 2014 at 12am PST. 1. Statement of Interest (no more than two pages, double spaced) that describes: a) your professional interests and career goals, b) your reasons for applying for this internship, c) why you should be selected for this internship, and d) your availability and plan for housing. 2. College transcript(s) (official or unofficial copy) with all college-level courses you have taken to-date and the grades you have received. Please include an explanation of grading scales not on a 4.0 scale. 3. One letter of recommendation from an individual capable of commenting on your academic qualifications and, if possible, research skills. College or university faculty or research advisors preferred. Letters of recommendation MUST be sent directly from the person writing the letter, preferably via email (as an attachment or in the body of the email). 4. Resume or curriculum vitae (no more than two pages) describing any relevant jobs, internships, volunteer work, scholarships and/or other activities that you have held or participated in and other skills or accomplishments that you wish to identify. If email submission is not possible, application material can be faxed to (415) 754-4078 (Attn: Lauren Rust) or mailed to: The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965 (Attn: Lauren Rust). It is the responsibility of the applicant that all required material is submitted by the deadline. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Lauren B. Rust Research Biologist The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Rd l Sausalito, CA 94965 T: 415.289.7328 I C: 843.991.6953 Rustl(a)tmmc.org

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ECS/ASCOBANS/ACCOBAMS WORKSHOP ON NOISE IMPACTS
by Peter Evans 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Apologies for cross posting On Sunday 6 April 2014 at the upcoming Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, there will be an international workshop on "Introducing noise into the marine environment: what are the requirements for an impact assessment for marine mammals?" Background: Noise from anthropogenic sources is a pervasive influence on today's marine environment. It may come from shipping, smaller craft, seismic surveys, pile driving, or sonar, amongst others. Negative impacts have been demonstrated on a wide range of marine mammals although population consequences are more difficult to ascertain. A fundamental part of any human activity should be an environmental impact assessment, and in many situations these are a requirement under national or international law. And yet the scope and content of such an assessment can vary greatly between and even within countries. Objectives: The purpose of this workshop is 1) to review contents that are common to all EIAs, such as baseline surveys, overall impact evaluation, and general mitigation methods; 2) more detailed assessments relating to particular activities (pile driving, dredging, seismic, etc); and 3) assessments that apply specifically to particular environmental conditions or regions within Europe. Those three themes will form the basis for presentations from key speakers followed by general discussion and break out groups. The aim is to bring together marine mammal scientists, environmental bodies, regulators and industry to produce a series of recommendations that can form specific guidelines for application across Europe. The workshop has the support of the CMS regional conservation agreements, ASCOBANS and ACCOBAMS, and is being held in conjunction with the Joint ASCOBANS-ACCOBAMS Noise Working Group. If you would like to offer a presentation or simply attend, please contact: Dr Peter G.H. Evans at <peter.evans(a)bangor.ac.uk>. Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig 1141565 - Registered Charity No. 1141565 Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). Os ydych wedi derbyn y neges e-bost hon trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr ar unwaith a dilewch y neges. Os na fwriadwyd anfon y neges atoch chi, rhaid i chi beidio a defnyddio, cadw neu ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth a gynhwysir ynddi. Mae unrhyw farn neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Bangor. Nid yw Prifysgol Bangor yn gwarantu bod y neges e-bost hon neu unrhyw atodiadau yn rhydd rhag firysau neu 100% yn ddiogel. Oni bai fod hyn wedi ei ddatgan yn uniongyrchol yn nhestun yr e-bost, nid bwriad y neges e-bost hon yw ffurfio contract rhwymol - mae rhestr o lofnodwyr awdurdodedig ar gael o Swyddfa Cyllid Prifysgol Bangor. This email and any attachments may contain confidential material and is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you must not use, retain or disclose any information contained in this email. Any views or opinions are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Bangor University. Bangor University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of the text of the email, this email is not intended to form a binding contract - a list of authorised signatories is available from the Bangor University Finance Office.

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Paper on Fin Whale in winter in the Bonifacio Strait
by Ceto News 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Recently published on the Journal Biologia Marina Mediterranea a short paper on the presence of Fin Whale in winter in the Bonifacio Strait (between Corsica and Sardinia) in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Arcangeli A., Campana I., Carcassi S., Casella E., Cracas F., Fabiano F., Ottaviani D.,Manca Zeichen M., Addis A., Crosti R. (2013). Seasonal sightings of Balaenoptera physalus in the Bonifacio Strait (Pelagos sanctuary).Biol. Mar. Mediterr. (2013), 20 (1): 252-253. The paper, with a translation in English, can be find at:http://www.accademiadelleviatano.org/pubblicazioni/biol.mar.medit.%20201…

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