March 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

IMCC 2014 submission deadline imminent
by Chris Parsons 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Abstract deadline this Friday 8th March ! The 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress, Making Marine Science Matter, will be held from 14-18 August 2014 at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Abstracts for oral (spoken), speed (short spoken), and poster presentations will be welcomed beginning 25 January 2014. Marine mammal-related content content includes several sessions on sustainable whale-watching, marine noise, international treaties, by-catch and protected areas. For more details see: http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014 All abstracts must be submitted online by 5pm (GMT) on 8 March 2014. Decisions will be made by 22 March 2014. The selection process is highly competitive. Please read and follow the information below carefully. Congress Theme The overall theme of the congress is Making Marine Science Matter. For marine conservation to be effective, marine conservation science must matter to stakeholders, policy makers, and practitioners. To accomplish this, the congress will be organized around specific topics of interest for marine conservation in general, as well as for the local area. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but merely a guide for submissions. Other topics of interest are welcomed. . Food security and the oceans (e.g., sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and livelihoods) . Marine renewable and non-renewable energy . Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans . Advancing marine conservation through international agreements . Effective conservation planning (including EBM and MPAs, cumulative impacts) . Communicating marine conservation (marine conservation awareness and outreach, social media) . Participation in marine conservation science (e.g. citizen and indigenous science) . Marine tourism . Estuary restoration In addition, the SCB Marine Section developed a list of 71 research questions <http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2014/registration-participation/71-qu estions> critical to the advancement of marine conservation. We encourage abstracts that address one or more of these questions, but welcome all abstracts related to marine conservation science and practice. The IMCC Steering Committee

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Honours Degree Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science (Australian Citizens)
by Carol Scarpaci 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Honours Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science Victoria University Honours Programs (2014) has Marine Mammal Science research projects open to Australian Citizens. Eligible candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Science and are interested in pursuing marine mega fauna research (marine mammals, sharks, turtles) in context to tourism . Students must be enrolled before the end of March 2014 and the Honour’s program is NOT associated with a scholarship. Please contact Dr Carol Scarpaci (carol.scarpaci(a)vu.edu.au<mailto:carol.scarpaci@vu.edu.au>) to discuss these research options with a brief CV. Dr Carol Scarpaci (PhD) Senior Lecturer - BSc (Specialisations in Biotechnology, Chemistry or Environmental Management) Stream Course Co-ordinator -Ecology and Environmental Management College of Engineering and Science Victoria University PO Box 14428 (Werribee Campus) MCMC 8001 Vic Australia Office: 2207 Werribee Campus Telephone: 61 3 9919 2571 Fax 61 3 9919 8284 <http://www.vu.edu.au/> This email, including any attachment, is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. It is confidential and may contain personal information or be subject to legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure, reproduction or storage of it is unauthorised. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender via return email and delete it from your system immediately. Victoria University does not warrant that this email is free from viruses or defects and accepts no liability for any damage caused by such viruses or defects.

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OCR Comments and short critique on NOAA/NMFS Acoustic Guidelines
by Michael Stocker 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Dear MARMAM members The NOAA/NMFS DEIS on acoustic guidelines is still out for public comment until March 13. (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/acoustics/guidelines.htm) For those of you interested, we submitted our comments last week: http://ocr.org/pdfs/letters/NOAA_Draft_Acoustic_Guidance_2013_OCR_Comments.p df We also sent out a brief critique of the guidelines to our largely lay constituents: http://ocean-noise.com/blog/2014/02/noaanmfs-acoustic-guidelines-reviewed/ These guidelines are for regulatory thresholds for marine mammal "Level A Takes" and would benefit from the input of the interested professionals on this list-serve. Regards, Michael OCR_Logo_041510_V5 Michael Stocker, Director Ocean Conservation Research P.O. Box 559 Lagunitas, CA 94938 V. 415-488-0553 www.OCR.org <http://www.ocr.org/>

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Public consultation on the draft Action Plan for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in Canada
by Thornton, Sheila 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Dear colleagues, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is pleased to inform you that the draft Action Plan for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whale in Canada has been prepared for regional consultations. The draft Action Plan, background information and an online comment form will be available as of March 3, 2014, at the following URL: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/sara-lep/. We invite you to provide feedback on the document until April 16, 2014. Your input is valuable to the development of the plan, and will contribute to the overall recovery and long term survival of these whales in Canadian Pacific waters. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the action planning process, please contact me at 1-604-666-2043 or by e-mail at: Sheila.Thornton(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

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Steller sea lion technician position, Alaska SeaLife Center
by Cindy Ecklund 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

*The Alaska SeaLife Center generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding* *and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems and** is seeking applications for the following:* *Seasonal ResearchTechnician * *Summary:* This position is responsible for assisting with the Chiswell Island Remote Monitoring Project at the Alaska SeaLife Center. *Primary Responsibilities:* 1. Assists with behavioral and population monitoring of Steller sea lions by operating remote video cameras in the field from an office setting. 2. Performs photo-identification of pinnipeds through remote video equipment or in the wild as requested. 3. Performs and records census counts, behavioral observations, and other data using pre-defined protocols. 4. Ensures accurate record keeping in spreadsheet, database, and word processing formats. 5. Assists with other research projects conducted at the Alaska SeaLife Center as requested. 6. Assists with studies in the field as assigned which may require extended stays in remote locations with few basic amenities. *Education/Training Requirements*: A bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, or related field with two years experience in a similar position is preferred. Experience in biological field studies, scientific writing, remote monitoring equipment, and photo identification of marine mammals preferred. *This is a seasonal position. * *Start date:* *May 17, 2014 * *End Date: September 5, 2014* *Apply by close of business:* *March 15, 2013* Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to HR(a)alaskasealife.org, or to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320. *Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer* * Cindy L. Ecklund Human Resources Director Alaska SeaLife Center Direct: (907) 224-6895 Fax: (907) 224-6320 P.O. Box 1329 * 301 Railway Ave * Seward, AK 99664 www.alaskasealife.org <http://www.alaskasealife.org/> *

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Honours Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science in Victoria Australia
by Carol Scarpaci 02 Mar '14

02 Mar '14

Honours Opportunities in Marine Mammal Science Victoria University Honours Programs (2014) has Marine Mammal Science research projects open to Australian Citizens. Eligible candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Science and are interested in pursuing marine mega fauna research (marine mammals, sharks, turtles) in context to tourism . Students must be enrolled before the end of March 2014 and the Honour’s program is NOT associated with a scholarship. Please contact Dr Carol Scarpaci (carol.scarpaci(a)vu.edu.au<mailto:carol.scarpaci@vu.edu.au>) to discuss these research options with a brief CV. Dr Carol Scarpaci (PhD) Senior Lecturer - BSc (Specialisations in Biotechnology, Chemistry or Environmental Management) Stream Course Co-ordinator -Ecology and Environmental Management College of Engineering and Science Victoria University PO Box 14428 (Werribee Campus) MCMC 8001 Vic Australia Office: 2207 Werribee Campus Telephone: 61 3 9919 2571 Fax 61 3 9919 8284 <http://www.vu.edu.au/> This email, including any attachment, is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. It is confidential and may contain personal information or be subject to legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure, reproduction or storage of it is unauthorised. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender via return email and delete it from your system immediately. Victoria University does not warrant that this email is free from viruses or defects and accepts no liability for any damage caused by such viruses or defects.

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New publication on Cetacean Morbillivirus - Brazil
by Kátia R. Groch 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in this month issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Groch, K. R.; Colosio, A. C.; Marcondes, M. C. C.; Zucca, D.; Diaz-Delgado, J.; Niemeyer, C.; Marigo, J.; Brandão, P. E.; Fernández, A.; Catão-Dias, J. L. C. Novel cetacean morbillivirus in Guiana dolphin, Brazil [letter]. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 20 (3): 511-513, 2014. DOI: 10.3201/eid2003.131557 The PDF is available online at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/3/pdfs/13-1557.pdf Best regards, Kátia R. Groch =============================== Kátia R. Groch, DVM PhD. Candidate Laboratory of Wildlife Comparative Pathology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of São Paulo, Brazil kgroch(a)terra.com.br; katia.groch(a)usp.br

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Call for abstracts - AFS symposium on Marine mammals & Fisheries interactions
by Lyne Morissette 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

Dear Marmam colleagues, We are responsible of a special symposium on Marine mammals & fisheries interactions during the American Fisheries Society 144th annual meeting, August 17-21 2014 in Québec City. A brief description of the symposia is provided below. Please send your abstract before March 7th, 2014 to lyne.morissette(a)globetrotter.net. Limited numbers of presentations are accepted, but we hope to have a wide variety of submissions so we can make this symposium and the discussions fruitful. For more information visit www.afs2014.org/symposia Hope to see you there! Lyne Marine mammal and fisheries interactions : management challenges in a changing world. Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries can be either direct (or operational), through bycatch, depredation and disturbance, or indirect (or ecological) through competition, trophic interactions, or habitat degradation. In both cases, this pose serious conservation challenges, and this has become an increasingly important topic in managing marine ecosystems and the species they support, resulting in new paradigms in fisheries management. Direct interactions between marine mammals and fisheries pose some of the most serious and immediate threats to the animals and thus represent some important conservation challenges. Giving the current status of global fisheries, the chances of having marine mammals interacting with fishing gear is increasing. There are various way marine mammals can directly interact with fisheries, such as bycatch and depredation, and a lot of research is done to mitigate the problem. Trophic interactions between marine mammals and fisheries have been the subject for considerable research during the last decade. However, the extent to which the issue is addressed in an ecosystem, a multi-species context, is still limited. Consequently, there is still a lack of unequivocal evidence for competition between marine mammals and fisheries on a global scale. This may be due to (1) the absence of appropriately scaled information on marine mammals’ diet and ecology; (2) the lack of consideration of all trophic groups in the ecosystems where these interactions might happen or (3) the indirect effects being more important than initially thought in foodwebs. The aim of this symposia is to present an update on our knowledge of direct and indirect interactions between marine mammals and fisheries, to bring fisheries scientists and marine mammal experts together and discuss ideas on how to adapt to these issues in a time of changing marine ecosystems. Lyne Morissette, Ph.D. Écologie des écosystèmes & mammifères marins Marine mammals & ecosystem ecology 418.750.5685 M(a)M-expertisemarine.com www.m-expertisemarine.com

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