March 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New publication: Real-time PCR assays for detection of Brucella spp. and the identification of genotype ST27 in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
by David Wu - NOAA Affiliate 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the publication of our article is now available online: Qingzhong Wu, Wayne E. McFee, Tracey Goldstein, Rebekah V. Tiller and Lori Schwacke. 2014. Real-time PCR assays for detection of *Brucella* spp. and the identification of genotype ST27 in bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*). Journal of Microbiological Methods DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2014.03.001 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167701214000736 Abstract: Rapid detection of *Brucella* spp*.* in marine mammals is challenging. Microbiologic culture is used for definitive diagnosis of brucellosis, but is time consuming, has low sensitivity and can be hazardous to laboratory personnel. Serological methods can aid in diagnosis, but may not differentiate prior exposure versus current active infection and may cross-react with unrelated gram-negative bacteria. This study reports a real-time PCR assay for the detection of *Brucella* spp*.* and application to screen clinical samples from bottlenose dolphins stranded along the coast of South Carolina, USA. The assay was found to be 100% sensitive for the *Brucella* strains tested, and the limit of detection was 0.27 fg of genomic DNA from *B. ceti* B1/94 per PCR volume. No amplification was detected for the non-*Brucella* pathogens tested. *Brucella* DNA was detected in 31% (55/178) of clinical samples tested. These studies indicate that the real-time PCR assay is highly sensitive and specific for the detection of *Brucella *spp*.* in bottlenose dolphins. We also developed a second real-time PCR assay for rapid identification of *Brucella* ST27, a genotype that is associated with human zoonotic infection. Positive results were obtained for *Brucella* strains which had been identified as ST27 by multilocus sequence typing. No amplification was found for other *Brucella* strains included in this study. ST27 was identified in 33% (18/54) of *Brucella* spp. DNA-positive clinical samples. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the use of a real-time PCR assay for identification of *Brucella* genotype ST27 in marine mammals. Best regards, David -- Qingzhong (David) Wu, JHT, Inc. - Contractor Hollings Marine Laboratory National Ocean Service 331 Ft. Johnson Rd. Charleston, SC 29412 Office 843-762-8940david.wu(a)noaa.gov

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New publication: Habitat preferences of breeding grey seals
by James Stewart 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Dear all, We are pleased to announce the publication of our article on the habitat preferences of breeding grey seals. The paper is available to Marine Mammal Science subscribers at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12126/full, and PDF requests may be directed to me at j.e.stewart8(a)gmail.com Title: Finescale ecological niche modeling provides evidence that lactating gray seals (*Halichoerus grypus*) prefer access to fresh water in order to drink. Abstract: Many phocids are capital breeders, relying on stored reserves to sustain energetic requirements while on land. Their large body size, high energy expenditure during lactation, and the insulative effects of the blubber layer can lead to thermal stress from overheating, especially in warm and temperate climates. Thermal stress can influence fine-scale site choice on breeding colonies, and behavioral thermoregulation has been proposed as an explanation for the clear preferences shown by breeding female gray seals for proximity to pools of water. However, anecdotal observations suggest that pools of water may also be preferred for drinking, though water intake is difficult to verify without real-time physiological monitoring. Here, an alternative approach demonstrates that gray seals also require access to water for drinking. Using Ecological Niche Factor Analysis to examine fine-scale physical determinants of pupping site choice at North Rona, Scotland, we found that lactating mothers showed preference for lower salinity pools. This is most pronounced early in the season, when ambient temperatures and presumably thermal stress are greatest. Given that the cooling effect of fresh and salt water should be equivalent, the most parsimonious explanation for this preference for fresh water pools is that lactating females use these pools for drinking. Citation: Stewart, J. E., Pomeroy, P. P., Duck, C. D. and Twiss, S. D. (2014), Finescale ecological niche modeling provides evidence that lactating gray seals (*Halichoerus grypus*) prefer access to fresh water in order to drink. Marine Mammal Science. doi: 10.1111/mms.12126 Best wishes, James Stewart

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survey for academic job-seekers (MS-PHD)
by malcolm McCallum 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

If you were on the job market this year, please consider filling out the below survey. I will post the results to ecolog after they are collected if people are interested. It is part of an on-going study on academic job searches. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TZHKCMC Thank you for your help! -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - Allan Nation 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Project Management Masters Certification Program (April 29-May 2, 2014: Boston, Massachusetts)
by Institute of Project Management America 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

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Now Available: Lagoon Time: Guide to Gray whales and Natural History of San Ignacio Lagoon
by Steven Swartz 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

NOW AVAILABLE – JUST PUBLISHED “Lagoon Time: A Guide to Gray Whales and the Natural History of San Ignacio Lagoon” A Project of The Ocean Foundation “Lagoon Time” provides visitor and adventure traveler an accurate look into the human and natural history of San Ignacio Lagoon, as well as a handy field guide to gray whale behavior and the diverse botanical, mammal, and avian wildlife in the area. “Lagoon Time” is a popular, first-hand account of the experiences and discoveries made by Mary Lou Jones, Steven Swartz and their colleagues during their initial study of gray whales wintering in Laguna San Ignacio between 1977 and 1982. Their initial studies were the first systematic research on gray whales that utilize the lagoon as a winter aggregation and breeding area, and contributed to the establishment by the Mexican government of a unique marine reserve for gray whales and other marine wildlife. “Lagoon Time” also includes a history of 19 th century whalers that exploited the whales in their breeding lagoons, the biogeography of the lagoon and its flora and fauna, international conservation efforts in the 1990’s that halted the development of an industrial salt production facility within the lagoon, the establishment of sustained eco-tourism industry by the local community to ensure that this unique marine ecosystem will survive the inevitable tide of development, and the resurgence of an ongoing science based research and monitoring program to provide information on the biological and ecological health of the lagoon ecosystem. Guides to the common mammals, birds, and plants found at the lagoon are included in this comprehensive publication. The proceeds from the sales of “Lagoon Time” provide on-going financial support for the research and conservation efforts of the Laguna San Ignacio Ecosystem Science Program, A Project of the Ocean Foundation. “Lagoon Time” is available from: SUNBELT PUBLICATIONS P.O. Box 191126 San Diego, CA 92159-1126 Telephone 1-800-626-6579 Internet: www.sunbeltbooks.com

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Strange wound on a stranded bottlenose dolphin
by Arda M. Tonay 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting in the first place. A stranded dead bottlenose dolphin have been found in February on western Turkish Black Sea coast during regular coastal survey. There was a diagonal and shapely 14cm long wound on the middle lateral side of her body. When she was found, the intestines had come out completely from this wound. During necropsy also a hole was seen on her stomach. Please find the photos in the attachment. If anyone who has experienced a similar case, seen a similar wound on a marine mammal or have an idea about what the wound's source could be, we would appreciate any exchange of views. Thank you in advance. Arda Arda M. TONAY Ph.D Faculty of Fisheries, İstanbul University Marine Biology Dep. Ordu Cad. No:200 Laleli, 34480 İstanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 212 455 5700/16434 Fax: +90 212 514 0379 atonay(a)istanbul.edu.tr http://suurunleri.istanbul.edu.tr/ Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) P.O. Box 10 Beykoz, İstanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771 Bu elektronik posta ve beraberinde iletilen butun dosyalar sadece gondericisi tarafindan alinmasi amaclanan yetkili gercek ya da tuzel kisinin kullanimi icindir.Eger soz konusu yetkili alici degilseniz bu elektronik postanin icerigini aciklamaniz, kopyalamaniz, yonlendirmeniz ve kullanmaniz kesinlikle yasaktir ve bu elektronik postayi derhal silmeniz gerekmektedir. ISTANBUL UNIVERSITESI bu mesajin icerdigi bilgilerin dogrulugu veya eksiksiz oldugu konusunda herhangi bir garanti vermemektedir. Bu nedenle bu bilgilerin ne sekilde olursa olsun iceriginden, iletilmesinden, alinmasindan ve saklanmasindan sorumlu degildir. Bu mesajdaki gorusler yalnizca gonderen kisiye aittir ve ISTANBUL UNIVERSITESI'nin goruslerini yansitmayabilir. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, forwarding, copying or use of any of the information is strictly prohibited, and the e-mail should immediately be deleted. ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this message and hereby excludes any liability of any kind for the information contained therein or for the information transmission, reception, storage or use of such in any way whatsoever.The opinions expressed in this message may belong to sender alone and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY.

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One week summer classes on working with marine mammals
by Jenifer Zeligs 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories offer one-week intensive *summer classes* open to any one interested animal training or in pursuing careers in the marine mammal field. In addition, *hands-on internships *for people of all ages and levels of experience are also available at the lab working with marine mammals. The successful completion of both courses and a five-day internship will earn a *Certificate of Completion in Beginning Marine Mammalogy. *The classes' instructor, Dr. Jenifer Zeligs has over 30 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across diverse disciplines including research, public display, and studio and film work. For help with *housing and registration* contact Kim Tallent ktallent(a)csumb.edu and visit csumb.edu/summer. <http://csumb.edu/summer> For further information on *class content* please contact: jzeligs(a)mlml.calstate.edu <jhurley(a)mlml.calstate.edu> *and see below*. For help with *internships* please contact: sskrovan(a)mlml.calstate.edu. *Classes: TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: Bio 348 **:* June 23-29, 2014 ( CRN 30259 section 30) This 3 credit interactive course provides students an in-depth understanding of the discipline of animal training across many different types of terrestrial and aquatic animals and techniques. It provides an exceptional background in relevant animal behavior and psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying animal behavior. These techniques will be demonstrated daily using trained sea lions at Moss Landing Marine Labs where the course is taught. Horses, birds, and other animals will also be used to demonstrate these techniques. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea lions. Topics covered will include: Captivity, Why Train? Communication, Motivation, Desensitization, Aggression, and Practical Training. *Tuition:* $735 + $39 campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE. An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class. *WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: Bio 347 *(July 7-13, 2014) CRN 30258 section 30 *: *This 3 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. It will provide practical information about marine mammals and working with them, drawing on the rich background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area. The course will include live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing Marine Labs. This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and current issues in marine mammalogy. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. They will also gain experience in developing a resume, job interviews, and public presentations. *Tuition:* $735 + $39 campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE. An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class. (If you book both classes- you will pay the $39 campus fee only once). *Registration: *For registration, enrollment and housing please contact ktallent(a)csumb.edu or visit csumb.edu/summer. *Enrollment for each class limited to 23*. *Summer registration for open enrollment begins April 7, 2014* for CSUMB students and *April 21 *for those outside of the CSUMB system, but you can send in your enrollment form early to reserve your space. The classes are open for enrollment to *any high school graduate* regardless of age and there are *no prerequisites*, however no transportation or housing is included in the enrollment price. International students are welcome. Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA. -- Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. Extended Education, California State University Monterey Bay Director of SLEWTHS Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 8272 Moss Landing Road Moss Landing, CA 95039 v: (831)-771-4191(831)-771-4191 fax:(831)-632-4403 http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ http://www.animaltraining.us/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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phd project available
by Celine Frere 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

Dear All, I have a phd project available in my lab. See description below. Please forward to anyone who you think may be interested. Investigating the extent of social plasticity in female bottlenose dolphins: what can temporal and spatial social variation tell us about the ecological basis of mammalian sociality. Primary supervisor: Dr Celine Frere, The University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia Secondary supervisor: Professor Janet Mann, Georgetown University, USA. Despite a growing body of theoretical and empirical research on the evolution of mammalian social systems, the development of a unified theoretical framework remains a significant challenge. Most agree that variation in mammalian social systems can be attributed to four main factors: predation pressure (Dunbar 1988<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; van Schaik and van Hooff 1983<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>); distributions of resources (e.g. food, water, nesting sites, mates) and levels of competition for them (Clutton-Brock and Harvey 1977<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; Krebs and Davies 1993<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>); sexual selection (Clutton-Brock and Parker 1995<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; Clutton-Brock 1989<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; Smuts and Smuts 1993<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; van Schaik and Janson 2000<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; van Schaik, et al. 2004<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>); and inbreeding avoidance (Perrin and Mazalov 2000<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>). While it is widely accepted that these four factors interact with each other to influence patterns of mammalian group living within and between species (Aureli, et al. 2008<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>; Sueur, et al. 2011<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>), we still know very little about whether and how the selective pressures resulting from these four factors influence the spatial and temporal nature of social interactions. To better understand the ecological basis of mammalian sociality, this PhD project will focus on the hypothesis that individuals within a population can ultimately use conspecifics to balance responses to the four main factors described above and thus increase their own fitness (Fr?re, et al. 2010<file:///C:/Users/Celine/Desktop/Shark%20Bay/2014/140325%20PHD%20project-Frere.docx>). This hypothesis will be investigated using the long-term behavioural and genetic dataset (>27 years) from the bottlenose dolphin population found in the eastern gulf of Shark Bay, Western Australia. Shark Bay dolphins do not live in stable groups, but have a dynamic fission-fusion society characterized by frequent changes in group composition (e.g., Mann et al. 2000, 2012). Underlying these fluid relationships are very strong bonds, but these too vary. This longitudinal dataset provides us with the unique opportunity to investigate the ways by which female bottlenose dolphins temporally and spatially adapt their social networks to maximize their own fitness. The student will be based in the Genecolgy research centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Dr Celine Frere lab and will be co-supervised by Professor Janet Mann from Georgetown University. It is expected that the student will spend several months per year in Shark Bay to conduct field work. Please visit monkeymiadolphins.org for more information on the long term study. Applicants will need to have an extremely competitive academic record and obtain an Australian Postgraduate Award or International Research and Fee Remission Scholarships (for details and scholarship application forms http://www.usc.edu.au/research/research-students/hdr-scholarships) The main application deadlines for these scholarships are 11th of April (domestic only) and October (Domestic and International). Interested students are invited to email their CV to Celine Frere (cfrere(a)usc.edu.au) Cheers Celine Celine Frere PhD Research Fellow GeneCology Research Centre University of the Sunshine Coast mobile: 0423312893 celinefrerelab.com University of the Sunshine Coast, Locked Bag 4, Maroochydore DC, Queensland, 4558 Australia. CRICOS Provider No: 01595D Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email is confidential. If received in error, please delete it from your system.

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DCL Book: 10 years of internation reseach on Detection, Classification and Localization of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics
by Olivier ADAM 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

Dear All, Passive acoustics is now a common tool used to observe cetacean species. The recordings of sounds emitted by whales and dolphins are used to detect the individuals, to classify their sounds and to localize them during their dives. A scientific workshop on these topics was created in 2003 and was called "International Workshop on Detection, Classification and Localization of Marine Mammals using Passive acoustics". Every 2 years since, regular sessions have brought together researchers specialized in marine biology, bioacoustics, underwater acoustics, signal processing, pattern recognition and mathematics. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this workshop, we take the opportunity to publish this book comprising chapters from scientific teams who have actively participated on the advanced international research of cetacean observations. Preface by (alphabetical order) Adam, Desharnais, Mellinger, Moretti, Pavan and Samaran Chapter 1 by Pavan, Fossati and Caltavuturo, Marine bioacoustics and computation bioacoustics at the University of Pavia (Italy) Chapter 2 by Roch, Širovic and Baumann-Pickering, Detection, classification, and localization of cetaceans by groups at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego State University (2003-2013) Chapter 3 by Moretti, Morrissey, Jarvis and Shaffer, Passive acoustic monitoring on widely-spaced bottom-mounted hydrophones Chapter 4 by Glotin, Giraudet, Razik, Paris, Halkias, Chamrouki, Prevot, Patris, Benard, Monnin, Lelandais, Abeille, Doh, Dufour, Rabouy and Mishchenko, Tracking multiple marine mammals by shortly or widely spaced hydrophones Chapter 5 by Urazghildiiev, Hawthorne, Spaulding and Clark, Detection, classification, localization and tracking marine mammals Chapter 6 by Cholewiak, Risch, Valtierra and Van Parijs, Methods for passive acoustic tracking of marine mammals: estimating calling rates, depths and detection probability for density estimation Chapter 7 by Kandia, Detecting clicks in low SNR conditions Chapter 8 by Nosal, Model-based marine mammal localization methods Chapter 9 by Mouy, Oswald, Leary, Delarue, Vallarta, Rideout, Mellinger, Erbe, Hannay and Martin, Passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals in the Arctic Chapter 10 by Mathias, Thode, Straley, O'Connell and Wild, Studies of depredating sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) off Sitka, AK, using bioacoustics tags and long-range passive acoustic tracking Chapter 11 by J. Oswald, Rankin, Barlow, M. Oswald and Lammers, Real-time Odontocete Call Classification Algorithm (ROCCA): software for species identification of delphinid whistles Chapter 12 by Samaran, Gandilhon, Doh, Pace, Cazau, Laplanche, Lopatka, Glotin, White, Zarzycki, Motsch and Adam, Inside the sounds emitted by some cetacean species PRICE : 79 euros To order this book, 3 solutions : - send an email to dirac.ngo(a)gmail.com or - buy it on our website: http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/book%20DCL%202013.html or - go on the French Amazon site: http://www.amazon.fr/Detection-Classification-Localization-Mammals-Acoustics /dp/2746661187/ref=sr_1_1?s=english-books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395840447&sr=1-1&keyw ords=detection+classification+marine+mammals If you have any problem, feel free to send me an email: olivier.adam(a)u-psud.fr Sincerely, Olivier ADAM Bioacoustics Team, CNPS-CNRS UMR 8195 Université Paris Sud, Bat.446, 91405 Orsay, FRANCE Tel:(33-1).69.15.68.26 Fax:(33-1).69.15.77.26 Email: olivier.adam(a)u-psud.fr Website: http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/

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Funded training opportunity for Protected Area staff - marine and terrestrial
by Jenny Cousins 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

The Earth Skills Network: Funded training and mentoring in business planning and organisational management, for Protected Area staff. Please share this training opportunity within your Africa Protected Area network - terrestrial or marine protected areas. The Earth Skills Network (ESN) is a collaboration between Earthwatch Institute, UNESCO, IUCN and the business community, which connects business leaders and conservation managers through mentoring and skill-sharing opportunities. Protected areas are the cornerstone of international efforts to meet ambitious global conservation targets, yet they face numerous challenges. Most protected area site managers are trained biologists with several years of field experience, however effectively managing protected areas requires additional skill sets, which that are not always part of traditional staff training. Management challenges go beyond ecosystem health and include those related to running a site's organisational systems and processes. If a protected area lacks organisational effectiveness then it will be compromised in its ability to deliver on management objectives. By joining the Earth Skills Network Protected Area staff can: * Access a fully-funded, in-depth training programme in business planning and effective management. * Receive mentoring from an expert with significant business experience in an international organisation. * Support the professional development of staff, helping them to develop the leadership competencies required to put the skills they have developed into practise. * Network, connect with and support staff from other African protected areas. Training is available to Protected Areas, World Heritage Sites, protected area agencies or management authorities in Africa. The programme is structured around a 10 day residential training course, which (in 2014) takes place in Mpala, Kenya. The application period is open until the 28th March (extensions considered on request) and application materials are on the Earthwatch website: www.earthwatch.org/earth-skills-network<http://www.earthwatch.org/earth-skills-network>. Please pass on to anyone who can benefit from this opportunity; or get in touch if you have any questions: jcousins(a)earthwatch.org.uk<mailto:jcousins@earthwatch.org.uk> Jenny Cousins PhD Research Manager for Biodiversity Conservation Earthwatch Institute Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Oxford. OX2 7DE. UK T: +44 (0)1865 318 288 | earthwatch.org/europe<http://www.earthwatch.org/europe> Connect with Earthwatch on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/earthwatch>, Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/earthwatch_org>, and YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthwatchInstitute#p/a>. [Email signature.jpg] This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views, which are not the views of Earthwatch Institute Europe unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that Earthwatch Institute (Europe) monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. Conservation Education & Research Trust also known as Earthwatch Institute (Europe) is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales under company number 4373313 and charity number 1094467. The registered address is, Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DE England.

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