April 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

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by Carole Carlson 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

*Please post this message. Thanks! Carole Carlson* *Dear MARMAMERS, * *I am in the process of updating the compendium of world-wide whalewatch guidelines and regulations. The 2013 version is posted on the website of the International Whaling Commission. The 2014 update will be posted this autumn. I would greatly appreciate receiving any new codes, guidelines or regulations that have been formulated over the past year, ideally before 1 July.* *Many thanks!* *Carole Carlson * *Carole Carlson PhD* *Director Research and Education* *Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown* *Adjunct Scientist* Center for Coastal Studies *PO Box* 32 *Provincetown*, MA 02657-0032 *USA* *email: *c <science(a)whalewatch.com>arolecarlson123(a)gmail.com

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Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
by Rankmore, Krista 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand A volunteer is required to assist with a PhD study investigating the abundance, social structure and site fidelity of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. This PhD project is part of the ongoing research of the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (NZCDP) and the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. (http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz) PROJECT BACKGROUND: The Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, is an important habitat for common dolphins that occur in the Gulf year round and use the region extensively for foraging and nursing. Common dolphins in this region consistently utilise inhabit coastal waters, making them vulnerable to the effect of tourism, pollution, and inshore recreational bycatch. DATES: While the field season runs year round, currently volunteers are needed from May - August 2014. A minimum commitment of two months is required and priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods. LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand FIELDWORK: The volunteer position entails assisting during field surveys and analysis of common dolphin fin photo identification. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in conducting marine mammal field research, identifying individuals based on dorsal fin characteristics, and the use of databases for archiving field data. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills (data analysis, photo-ID). Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Surveys will be conducted from a 20m whale watch vessel. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local dolphin watching vessel, collecting environmental, location, and behavioural data for dolphin groups (25% of the time). . Subsequent analysis of photo-identification data in the lab, including assistance with photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, maintenance of long-term photo-id catalogue. Research assistants should be prepared to work long days in the office analysing of photographs and matching them with the photo-identification catalogue (75% of the time). As this is a volunteer position, there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa. PREREQUISITES: . Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means office based work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits. . Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research . Speak fluent English . Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude . Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation . Participants must be able to swim and should be comfortable working on boats QUALIFICATIONS: . The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent grads and graduate students who have some background in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related fields . Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) Preferred qualifications but not required: . Field research including photo-identification experience . Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research . Prior experience working on research vessels . Experience with Endnote . First AID/CPR certification APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should send a short email to k.rankmore(a)massey.ac.nz, using “photo-id position” as the subject line. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, the dates when you are available to assist on the project, your qualifications and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference acknowledging your relevant experience. Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception. All the best, Krista ---------------------------------- Krista Rankmore PhD Candidate Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 (0)9 414 0800 Ext: 41520 (office) Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290 Email: k.rankmore(a)massey.ac.nz<mailto:k.rankmore@massey.ac.nz> Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/ Krista Rankmore PhD Candidate Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 (0)9 414 0800 Ext: 41196 (office) Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290 Email: k.rankmore(a)massey.ac.nz<mailto:k.rankmore@massey.ac.nz> Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/ Courier: Massey University, Bld 5, Gate 4, Old Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland

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Re: [MARMAM] Lottery Donation of £1,500,000.00 GBP
by Gareth Catherine Bull 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

My wife and I won the Euro Millions Lottery of 41 Million British Pounds and we have decided to donate £1,500,000.00 GBP each to 10 individuals worldwide as part of our own charity project and New Year Bonaza. To verify,please see our interview by visiting the web page below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2091124/EuroMillions-winners-Gareth… Your email address was among the emails which were submitted to us by the Google, Inc as a web user; if you have received our email please, kindly send us the below details so that we can transfer your £1,500,000.00 GBP in your name or direct our bank to effect the transfer of the funds to your operational bank account in your country congratulations your Full Name:Mobile No:occupation,Age:Address Country, Contact my bank for the payment and more details to Standard Investment Bank London Officer in charge Raymond Peterson E-mail raypete1955(a)gmail.com OR raype1955(a)yahoo.co.uk Best Regards, Gareth Catherine Bull gacabull(a)gmail.com

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Volunteering/Trainee position available
by Guillermo J. Sánchez Contreras 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

Dear friends, The Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre (SRRC) in Pieterburen (The Netherlands) is a rehab centre for seals that have been taking care of orphaned, injured and sick seals for more than 40 years. The SRRC has evolved into a specialized hospital for seals with a team of Seal Rehabilitators, Veterinarians and Scientists, and becoming a reference in the marine mammal world. Every year, more than 100 people from all over the world either volunteer or do their internships with us. Being a volunteer or a trainee at our facility is an exciting experience since learning while helping animals and protecting the environment is the main goal. The Winter season is the busiest period of the year at the SRRC since orphaned grey seals (*Halichoerus grypus*) and seriously sick grey seals and harbor seals (*Phoca vitulina*) are the main patients admitted. During this period as much as 380 seals can be hosted at the centre. Taking care of all these animals requires a lot of effort and help. That is why the SRRC is offering volunteer/trainee open positions for the Winter period, starting from October 2014 until March 2015. The role of the Volunteer/Trainee is assisting the experienced nurses with the daily care of the seals. This includes but is not limited to preparing diets, treating wounds, sanitation of the facilities, following strict hygienic protocols. The minimum period requested is 8 weeks, with a maximum of 16 weeks. Longer staying applicants are preferred in this time. The SRRC offers food and full equipped accommodation for volunteers/trainees at the price of 75€/week (gas, electricity, water and Internet are included). All interested applicants should contact Vicky Stoneman (Head of the Volunteers) at vicky(a)zeehondencreche.nl Sincerely yours, -- *Guillermo J. Sánchez Contreras* Veterinary Department Zeehondencrèche Pieterburen Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre SRRC Hoofdstraat 94a 9968 AG Pieterburen The Netherlands Mobile phone: +31 (0)6 12 981176 Email: guillermo(a)zeehondencreche.nl Website: www.zeehondencreche.nl Website english: www.srrc.nl

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Release of updated Marine Mammal Movement and Behavior (3MB) simulation software
by Dorian Houser 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

The National Marine Mammal Foundation is happy to make available the most recent release of the Marine Mammal Movement and Behavior (3MB) software package. The 3MB software is a component of the Effects of Sound on the Marine Environment (ESME) software package but is also available as a stand-alone package. This announcement is for the stand-alone package of 3MB. The 3MB software allows the creation of simulated aquatic species, or animats. Each animat consists of a series of behavioral states with probabilities of transition between states that can be modified according to abiotic factors (e.g. time of day, bathymetry). Each behavioral state contains controls for dictating the various components of an animat's dive behavior, including depth, ascent and descent speed, horizontal rate of travel, surface time, etc. Animat movements may also be constrained by bathymetric features and animats can be made responsive to simulated sound exposures. Furthermore, animats may function as individuals or be constrained to "pod" behavior. The 3MB software permits the exploration of species dive behavior and provides an approach to estimating acoustic impacts to marine mammals when integrated with a suitable sound propagation model. Simple sound sources are made available in 3MB and a suite of "aversive" behaviors that are triggered above a threshold response can be programmed by the user. This permits the exploration of possible response scenarios to sound exposure, including the potential for beaching. The 3MB software package may be obtained from the Ocean Acoustics Library site, which is hosted by Heat, Light and Sound, Inc. ( http://oalib.hlsresearch.com/) The package contains the following: Marine Mammal Movement and Behavior (3MB) executable Species Builder executable Bathymetry files (Bahamas, Mid-Atlantic Bight, Southern California Bight) Sound Source files (one mobile and one stationary sound source) Species files User Manual MatLab scripts (for processing 3MB output files) The 3MB software is free to the public. Its development was made possible by support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Marine Mammals and Biology (MMB) program. If you find bugs or errors in the software, please report them to matt.cross(a)nmmf.org. Recommendations for feature enhancements should be sent to dorian.houser(a)nmmf.org. Sincerely, Dorian S. Houser, Ph.D. Director of Conservation and Biological Research National Marine Mammal Foundation -- Dorian S. Houser, Ph.D. Director of Conservation and Biological Research 877-360-5527 ext.112 dorian.houser(a)nmmfoundation.org <jennifer.cull(a)nmmf.org> <jennifer.cull(a)nmmf.org> <jennifer.cull(a)nmmf.org><jennifer.cull(a)nmmf.org> <http://www.facebook.com/nmmf.org> <https://twitter.com/NMMForg>

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Asian MMOs Wanted
by Emma Forrester - Hydenlyne 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

Dear MAMAMers, Hydenlyne is currently looking to increase their database of environmental consultants. Currently, we are seeking Asian MMOs and PAM operators. If you are interested please send your CV to: emmaforrester(a)hydenlyne.com<mailto:emmaforrester@hydenlyne.com> with the subject heading: Asian MMO Kind regards, Emma Forrester Project Manager UK Mobile +44 (0)7730222001 Office +44 (0)1202 900078 Hydenlyne 1 Princes Court Princes Road Ferndown Dorset England BH22 9JG This email is confidential and for the intended recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended or authorised recipient, please maintain this confidentiality, notify the sender immediately and then delete it from your computer systems. Any unauthorised duplication, dissemination or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

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Re: [MARMAM] Lottery Donation of £1,500,000.00 GBP
by Gareth Catherine Bull 13 Apr '14

13 Apr '14

My wife and I won the Euro Millions Lottery of 41 Million British Pounds and we have decided to donate £1,500,000.00 GBP each to 10 individuals worldwide as part of our own charity project and New Year Bonaza. To verify,please see our interview by visiting the web page below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2091124/EuroMillions-winners-Gareth… Your email address was among the emails which were submitted to us by the Google, Inc as a web user; if you have received our email please, kindly send us the below details so that we can transfer your £1,500,000.00 GBP in your name or direct our bank to effect the transfer of the funds to your operational bank account in your country congratulations your Full Name:Mobile No:occupation,Age:Address Country, Contact my bank for the payment and more details to Standard Investment Bank London Officer in charge Raymond Peterson E-mail raypete1955(a)gmail.com OR raype1955(a)yahoo.co.uk Best Regards, Gareth Catherine Bull gacabull(a)gmail.com

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Use of Dispersants for Oil Spill Response
by marta_espinos＠hotmail.com 12 Apr '14

12 Apr '14

Hello, I would just like to ask if anyone knows of any specific publications to do with the impacts to cetaceans of dispersant use in Oil Spill Response Operations. Thank you very much in advance, Marta

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Blasting on humpback whale breeding ground - Cape Verde
by Conor Ryan 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

Dear Colleagues, We regret to inform you of plans for underwater blasting due to commence imminently at Sal-Rei Harbour in Boa Vista, Cape Verde during peak humpback whale breeding season. This is the single most important location known for breeding humpback whales in the Eastern North Atlantic. This population is precariously small (~230 individuals) and genetically distinct. We are urgently contacting government officials requesting that the blasting is postponed until after the breeding season. Only yesterday, a mother/calf pair were observed inside the harbour where the blasting is to occur until August. Your advice and support on this issue would be gratefully appreciated. If you would like to submit a letter to voice your opposition to this activity, we would be happy to provide you with some more information and contact details of appropriate authorities. Best wishes, Conor Ryan (Marine Conservation Research, United Kingdom) Pedro Lopez Suárez (Bios, Sal Rei, Cape Verde) Cornelis Hazevoet (Instituto de Investigação Científica Tropical, Lisboa, Portugal) Frederick Wenzel (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, USA) Beatrice Jann (Swiss Whale Society, Switzerland) Simon Berrow (Irish Whale and Dolphin Group / Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland)

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Nuevo paper de delfines Franciscana de Argentina
by María Fernanda Negri 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

Estimados, En el siguiente link encontrarán un nuevo paper de Parámetros Biológicos de delfines Franciscana enmallados en Argentina, que acaba de ser publicado online en la página de la JMBA: Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, FirstView Articles http://journals.cambridge.org/abstract_S0025315414000393 Biological parameters of franciscana dolphins, Pontoporia blainvillei, by-caught in artisanal fisheries off southern Buenos Aires, Argentina María Fernanda Negri, María Victoria Panebianco, Pablo Denuncio, María Natalia Paso Viola, Diego Rodríguez and Humberto Luis Cappozzo Abstract The franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) is a small coastal dolphin endemic to the south-western Atlantic Ocean. Incidental captures in fishing gillnets is possibly the greatest conservation concern for this species, and occurs within most of its geographical distribution. The aim of this paper is to determine the biological parameters of franciscana dolphin by-caught from artisanal coastal fisheries of the southern Buenos Aires province, Argentina. Between 2003 and 2009, carcasses of 54 incidentally captured franciscanas were collected. The age, sexual and physical maturity and body condition of each specimen was determined. The sex-ratio of the by-caught dolphins did not differ from parity and, consistent with other areas, juveniles younger than 4 yr old were captured in higher proportion (69%). In addition, 74% of the entangled animals were sexually immature and 85% physically immature. Sexually immature dolphins were predominant in the spring, a period which coincides with the breeding season. An assessment of the body condition of captured franciscanas suggests that entanglements were not associated with a disease or physiological disorder. The results presented here are important to assess the impact of artisanal fisheries on the population of franciscana dolphins in the southernmost area of its distribution. Quedo a disposición por cualquier consulta o inquietud. Saludos cordiales. María Fernanda Negri Dr. en Ciencias Biológicas Laboratorio de Ecología y Conservación de Vida Silvestre Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas (CADIC-CONICET) Houssay 200 (V9410BFD) Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Teléfono / Phone: +54 (2901) 433320 ext. 140/128/135 Skype: jubanyfer mariafernandanegri(a)gmail.com

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