February 2015 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Beaked whale photographs
by Mead, James 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Richard Ellis and James Mead are preparing a book on beaked whales that is going to be published by the Johns Hopkins University Press. In addition to Richard's paintings, we would like to include photographs of beaked whales alive or freshly stranded. We would request specific identification, identifying person, photographer, locality, date and for strandings, sex and total length. If the specimen were deposited in a museum collection, we would appreciate that information. All the photographs that we use would be fully credited to photographer and organization. Any help would be appreciated. Please send any photos or comments to: meadj(a)si.edu James G. Mead, Ph.D. Curator Emeritus of Marine Mammals Division of Mammals Smithsonian Institution NHB W613, MRC 108 P.O. Box 37012 Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Phone: +202.633.1256

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Final reminder: Fin whale Research Assistant Program (Barcelona - Spain)
by Edmaktub 08 Feb '15

08 Feb '15

EDMAKTUB ASSOCIATION <http://www.edmaktub.com/> *Final reminder: The Fin whale season will SOON BEGIN in Catalan waters and so will our Research Assistant Program! Don't miss out this unique opportunity to join EDMAKTUB's scientific team for 7 days!* 7-Day Fin whale Research Assistant Program | Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona (SPAIN) *Want to be part of a pioneer research project to study fin whales’ remarkable presence near Barcelona’s coast?* *Interested in joining a scientific campaign while you enjoy seeing many other cetacean species and seabirds in Mediterranean waters?* We are seeking volunteers to assist in next year’s research campaign in the catalan coast, between Barcelona and Tarragona (NW Mediterranean basin), which will take place from mid-February to mid-June 2015, to study fin whales’ use of Catalan waters in the are of Garraf (central-south Catalonia) as a potential feeding station during their migrations across the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first dedicated study that has ever been conducted in this area, which includes the use of new non-invasive techniques such as drones (used to obtain blow samples for genetic studies). Last season we already had 62 fin whale sightings and 48 individuals photo-identified. We invite you to join EDMAKTUB <http://www.edmaktub.com/>’s research team for 7 days to participate in our ongoing research. Volunteers will have the chance to enjoy the high marine biodiversity found in the area, including: bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus); many seabird species, some of which are endangered such as the Balearic shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus), Mediterranean shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan), Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea), Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), and Northern gannet (Morus bassanus); different fish species (such as sunfish, manta ray and blue-fin tuna); many invertebrates; and sometimes even Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta)! FIN WHALE PROJECT <http://www.edmaktub.com/150-2/> Our research campaigns focus on the monitoring of fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), the second largest species on earth and the only regular whale in the Mediterranean, presence in Catalan waters (NW Mediterranean basin) using visual vessel-based surveys. We offer the opportunity to learn about marine species and habitats in the study area; gain experience in field work and monitoring techniques (including non-invasive techniques such as the use of drones to obtain blow samples for genetic studies and the use of hydrophones for passive acoustic studies), data processing and analysis. Assistants will also be able to listen to vocalisations recorded in the field and help in the processing of photos taken from sightings. During their free time and when weather conditions are unfavourable for boat surveys, volunteers will be able to visit Barcelona and enjoy its vibrant cultural offer, as well as to enjoy a huge variety of wildlife while doing some trekking and nature expeditions in Garraf’s Natural Park (beautiful location where we’re based). The campaign period will be divided into one-week sessions. A maximum of 6 assistants will be able to join each session, and priority will be given to volunteers who can join more than one session. We welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students who require field work support and office space to conduct their research projects (please contact us by email to discuss project ideas). No previous experience, nor specific knowledge, is required as EDMAKTUB staff will provide all the necessary information and training. Volunteering with EDMAKTUB you will learn about the rich marine fauna found in the Garraf area and cetaceans’ census techniques while you enjoy full-day survey trips on our catamaran along the Catalan coast. Data collected by volunteers during the surveys will contribute to our long running research studies on fin whales habitat usage, abundance, photo-identification, feeding behaviour and acoustic studies. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and also meet new people who share your interests! Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUjpZWQZzlk>you will find a short video describing our ‘Fin whale Project’. Additionally, we also offer you the opportunity to join us on our BCNCET one-week summer campaigns (June-September 2015) in which we study the presence and distribution of all cetacean species found in the Balearic Sea, between Barcelona and the Balearic Islands. EDMAKTUB <http://www.edmaktub.com/> is a non-profit organization that relies on its volunteers’ and collaborators’ donations to cover the costs and support the work of the project. Volunteers are an essential part of the association and play a vital role in our work. Join us in this unforgettable experience which will allow you to stay in direct contact with the marine environment and its fascinating inhabitants! If you are interested and would like more information on dates and prices, please contact us on info(a)edmaktub.com EDMAKTUB Association: for the study and disclosure of the marine environment www.edmaktub.com Facebook: Edmaktub <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edmaktub/130721510320401>

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BOEM Seeking Input on Programmatic EIS for 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program
by Bosyk, Jennifer 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a notice in the Federal Register on January 29, 2015 announcing its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the potential effects of the Draft Proposed Program for the 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Information on the Draft Proposed Program may be found at http://www.boem.gov/Five-Year-Program/. BOEM is seeking public input on the scope of resources to be analyzed and the spatio-temporal characteristics of those resources. We are interested in what resources should be analyzed for potential impacts, where those resources occur, and what potential impacts may occur to those resources. Information on the EIS process and how to contribute to the analysis in a meaningful way may be found at boemoceaninfo.com. *We are especially interested in spatial data that provide new or missing information that can be used in our analysis. * Comments, information, and data may be submitted via the project website, through the mail, hand-delivered to the BOEM office, or at a public scoping meeting. You will find the process for submitting comments at boemoceaninfo.com. Information on where and when scoping meetings are scheduled can be found at http://boemoceaninfo.com/get-involved/meetings/. *Jennifer R. Bosyk (Laliberté), Biologist* *Division of Environmental Assessment* *Bureau of Ocean Energy Management* *381 Elden Street, HM3107* *Herndon, VA 20170* *o. 703-787-1834 * Please consider the necessity of a hard copy before printing this email.

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HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER
by Lizabeth Kashinsky - NOAA Affiliate 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

*JIMAR HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER* The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP) has been exploring new directions to staff field research camps in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). We're seeking 4-5 volunteers to assist experienced staff with monk seal research and recovery activities for the 2015 field season. While volunteer positions do not require as much experience as paid field staff positions, ideal applicants should have the right personality and basic capabilities to live on a remote, isolated atoll for ~4.5 months. These volunteer positions require about 2-3 weeks of training and packing at the Inouye Regional Center located at Ford Island, Honolulu before field deployment to the NWHI. Once the field season is over, there will be an additional week at the end of the season in Honolulu to clean up gear and equipment. Dates are subject to change, but the positions are tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late April with a field deployment date in mid to late May. Field staff will be deployed approximately 4.5 months with a tentative return date in late September. The position end date is tentatively scheduled for some time in early October. Travel to and from Honolulu and food, lodging, and transportation in Honolulu before deployment are *not* provided. Transportation between Honolulu and field sites and food and lodging in the field will be provided. Due to unforeseen circumstances, departure delays could result in longer periods in Honolulu that may result in additional uncompensated living expenses. All other qualifications being equal, preference will be given to applicants currently living on Oahu so they can be incorporated into our program before official field training begins to gain as much useful experience ahead of time as possible. Volunteers may be working in groups of 2-4 people per camp with rustic living conditions (most often living in tents, bathing in the ocean, with no internet, no cell phone coverage, and limited communication with the outside world). Deployment to a remote field site is a serious undertaking. There are logistical constraints to working at such sites which could result in delays in pick-up and drop-off and delays in emergency responses (including evacuation) due to the nature of working in the remote NWHI where it can take days for ships to arrive, and ships are sometimes at the mercy of the weather, subject to mechanical failures, and fuel constraints. Please see the volunteer position description below for more details. Applicants must be able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access the work location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA vessel. To apply: Please send a cover letter (clearly stating why you are interested in the position and clearly *addressing all qualifications)* and a resume that includes 3 supervisory references to both Lizabeth Kashinsky and Thea Johanos (lizabeth.kashinsky(a)noaa.gov and thea.johanos-kam(a)noaa.gov) Positions will be open until filled. However, we strongly encourage applicants to apply by* February 13, 2015*. *JIMAR HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER* *JIMAR Hawaiian Monk Seal Field Camp Volunteer,* located at the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. *DUTIES: *Under guidance of field camp leader, field camp assistant, and/or NMFS personnel, assists in camp preparation, collection, entry and editing of data. Maintains a safe working environment for field personnel. Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the Main Hawaiian Islands; enters data into computer databases; collects, inventories, and removes debris capable of entangling seals and turtles; assists with collection of tissue samples for DNA analysis; assists with tagging and measuring weaned pups under the guidance of field camp leader/assistant; may assist with the disentanglement of seals and other recovery actions which may include mitigation and deterrence of shark predation by assisting the leader/field camp assistant while translocating weaned pups from areas of high shark predation to areas of lower shark predation risk. This may also involve assisting the Field Camp Leader during fishing procedures by photographing, recording data, handing equipment and supplies to the leader, and holding the line taut, all while standing at a safe distance away. Also, assists with preparation of equipment and supplies for field camps; packs equipment and supplies for shipment to Northwestern Hawaiian Islands; loads and unloads gear from transport vessel; assists with establishing field camp at remote site. At the field site, again under guidance of field camp leader, field camp assistant, and/or NMFS personnel may assist with necropsies; collects and assists processing of scats and spews for food habits analysis. Participates in daily maintenance and operation of field camp. Assists with return, repair, and clean-up of field equipment and supplies. May participate in boating operations under the direction, and at the discretion of, the field camp leader. Performs other duties as assigned. *PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: *High School Diploma or equivalent. *EXPERIENCE:* Some field or wilderness experience, including working in small groups. Some previous experience collecting or working with data. *ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:* Good communication and team skills. Ability to perform accurate data entry. Ability to follow directions and abide by the restrictions of living and working in a fragile (and federally protected) ecosystem. Capable of maintaining a positive attitude in challenging field conditions and succeed and thrive in an isolated environment with minimal contact with current events and family/friends during the extent of deployment. Demonstrated ability to be a good team player. Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. *PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds). Must be able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations. *SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: *Prior field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience with handling wildlife. Prior monk seal experience in the main Hawaiian Islands or in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience. Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammology or related field. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess prior experience with small boats and/or the ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. Possess NOAA certification for small boat operations (having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training) to work at multiple-island atolls. *INQUIRIES: Lizabeth Kashinsky * -- Lizabeth Kashinsky JIMAR/Veterinary Program Senior Supervisor Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program NOAA IRC NMFS/PIFSC/PSD 1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 Ph: (808) 725-5719 Fax: (808) 725-5567

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please let me know of any mistakes. Make all requests to: janiger(a)cox.net Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(a)cox.net djaniger(a)nhm.org Janiger Journals ALONSO-FARRE, J. M.; M. GONZALO-ORDEN; J. D. BARREIRO-VAZQUEZ; A. BARREIRO-LOIS; M. ANDRE; M. MORELL; M. LLARENA-REINO; T. MONREAL-PAWLOWSKY and D. DEGOLLADA. ANATOMIA, HISTOLOGIA, EMBRYOLOGIA 44(1):13-21. 2015. Cross-sectional anatomy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the head of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba). 0.954 MB AMARAL, RODRIGO S.; FERNANDO C. W. ROSAS; LAURA H. GRAHAM; VERA M. F. DA SILVA and CLAUDIO A. OLIVEIRA. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 45(4):843-851. 2014. First attempt to monitor luteinizing hormone and reproductive steroids in urine samples of the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis). 0.277 MB ARELLANO-PERALTA, VERONICA A. and LUIS MEDRANO-GONZALEZ. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 104:90-105. 2015. Ecology, conservation and human history of marine mammals in the Gulf of California and Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico. 2.292 MB ATWOOD, TODD; ELIZABETH PEACOCK; KATHY BUREK-HUNTINGTON; VALERIE SHEARN-BOCHSLER; BARBARA BODENSTEIN; KIMBERLEE BECKMEN and GEORGE DURNER. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 51(1):48-59. 2015. Prevalence and spatio-temporal variation of an Alopecia Syndrome in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) of the southern Beaufort Sea. 0.652 MB AUTTILA, MIINA; MARJA NIEMI; TERESA SKRZYPCZAK; MARKKU VILJANEN and MERVI KUNNASRANTA. ANNALES ZOOLOGICI FENNICI 51(6):526-534. 2014. Estimating and mitigating perinatal mortality in the endangered Saimaa ringed seal (Phoca hispida saimensis) in a changing climate. 1.157 MB BEBUS, SARA E. and DENISE L. HERZING. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION 2(1):71-87. 2015. Mother-offspring signature whistle similarity and patterns of association in Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). 0.927 MB BELLEHUMEUR, CHRISTIAN; STEPHANE LAIR; CARLOS H. ROMERO; CHANTALE PROVOST; OLE NIELSEN and CARL A. GAGNON. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 51(1):244-249. 2015. Identification of a novel herpesvirus associated with a penile proliferative lesion in a beluga (Delphinapterus leucas). 0.453 MB BIANUCCI, GIOVANNI; MARIO URBINA and OLIVIER LAMBERT. COMPTES RENDUS PALEVOL 14(1):5-13. 2015. A new record of Notocetus vanbenedeni (Squalodelphinidae, Odontoceti, Cetacea) from the Early Miocene of Peru. 2.660 MB BISHOP, AMANDA M.; PAUL DENTON; PADDY POMEROY and SEAN TWISS. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 100:74-82. 2015. Good vibrations by the beach boys: Magnitude of substrate vibrations is a reliable indicator of male grey seal size. 0.742 MB BLANCHET, MARIE-ANNE; CHRISTIAN LYDERSEN; MARTIN BIUW; P. J. NICO DE BRUYN; GREG HOFMEYR; BJORN A KRAFFT and KIT M. KOVACS. POLAR RESEARCH 33. Article Number 21630. 10pp. 2014. Instrumentation and handling effects on Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella). 0.276 MB BLAZEKOVIC, KRISTINA; IVANA LEPEN PLEIC; MARTINA DURAS; TOMISLAV GOMERCIC and IVONA MLADINEO. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY 45(1):17-31. 2015. Three Anisakis spp. isolated from toothed whales stranded along the eastern Adriatic Sea coast. 1.586 MB BOARDMAN, WAYNE S. J.; LISA SHEPHARD; IVAN BASTIAN; MARIA GLOBAN; JANET A. M. FYFE; DEBBY V. COUSINS; AARON MACHADO and LUCY WOOLFORD. JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 45(4):970-972. 2014. Mycobacterium pinnipedii tuberculosis in a free-ranging Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) in South Australia. 0.146 MB BORRELL, A.; M. CLUSA; A. AGUILAR and M. DRAGO. CHEMOSPHERE 122:288-294. 2015. Use of epidermis for the monitoring of tissular trace elements in Mediterranean striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba). 0.860 MB BRODIE, DANA C. and ROBERT A. DUNN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 137(1):53-62. 2015. Low frequency baleen whale calls detected on ocean-bottom seismometers in the Lau basin, southwest Pacific Ocean. 1.188 MB BUONO, MONICA R.; MARIA T. DOZO; FELIX G. MARX and R. EWAN FORDYCE. ACTA PALAEONTOLOGICA POLONICA 59(4):787-793. 2014. A Late Miocene potential Neobalaenine mandible from Argentina sheds light on the origins of the living pygmy right whale. 0.465 MB BUONO, MONICA R.; MARTA S. FERNANDEZ; R. EWAN FORDYCE and JOY S. REIDENBERG. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY 226(1):81-92. 2015. Anatomy of nasal complex in the southern right whale, Eubalaena australis (Cetacea, Mysticeti). 1.934 MB CALDERAN, SUSANNAH; BRIAN MILLER; KYM COLLINS; PAUL ENSOR; MICHAEL DOUBLE; RUSSELL LEAPER and JAY BARLOW. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 136(6):EL418-EL423. 2014. Low-frequency vocalizations of sei whales (Balaenoptera borealis) in the Southern Ocean. 0.710 MB CAMPBELL, GREGORY S.; LEN THOMAS; KATHERINE WHITAKER; ANNIE B. DOUGLAS; JOHN CALAMBOKIDIS and JOHN A. HILDEBRAND. DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART II: TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY 112:143-157. 2015. Inter-annual and seasonal trends in cetacean distribution, density and abundance off southern California. 4.218 MB CAMPBELL, RICHARD; DAVID HOLLEY; PETER COLLINS and SHANNON ARMSTRONG. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 62(4):261-267. 2014. Changes in the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) in Western Australia: Are they approaching carrying capacity? 0.461 MB CASTELBLANCO-MARTINEZ, DELMA NATALY; BENJAMIN MORALES-VELA; DANIEL H. SLONE; JANNETH ADRIANA PADILLA-SALDIVAR; JAMES P. REID and HECTOR ABUID HERNANDEZ-ARANA. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY: ZEITSCHRIFT FUER SAUGETIERKUNDE 80(1):21-30. 2015. Inferring spatial and temporal behavioral patterns of free-ranging manatees using saltwater sensors of telemetry tags. 1.969 MB CHAMBERS, LYNDA E.; TOBY PATTERSON; ALISTAIR J. HOBDAY; JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD; GEOFFREY N. TUCK; CHRIS WILCOX and PETER DANN. REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE 15(1):197-209. 2015. Determining trends and environmental drivers from long-term marine mammal and seabird data: Examples from southern Australia. 0.422 MB CHARLTON-ROBB, K.; A. C. TAYLOR and S. W. MCKECHNIE. CONSERVATION GENETICS 16(1):195-207. 2015. Population genetic structure of the Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis) in coastal waters of south-eastern Australia: Conservation implications. 0.636 MB CHEN, ZHUO and GUANG YANG. JOURNAL OF GENETICS 93:e56-e61. 2014. Identification and characterization of twenty-seven short interspersed elements from three cetaceans. 1.939 MB CONN, PAUL B.; JAY M. VER HOEF; BRETT T. MCCLINTOCK; ERIN E. MORELAND; JOSH M. LONDON; MICHAEL F. CAMERON; SHAWN P. DAHLE and PETER L. BOVENG. METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 5(12):1280-1293. 2014. Estimating multi-species abundance using automated detection systems: Ice-associated seals in the Bering Sea. 3.133 MB CUNNINGHAM, KANE A.; BRANDON L. SOUTHALL and COLLEEN REICHMUTH. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 136(6):3410-3421. 2014. Auditory sensitivity of seals and sea lions in complex listening scenarios. 0.811 MB DAVIS, R. W.; J. H. M. DAVID; M. A. MEYER; K. SEKIGUCHI; P. B. BEST; M. DASSIS and D. H. RODRIGUEZ. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 36(4):455-466. 2014. Home range and diving behaviour of Heaviside's dolphins monitored by satellite off the west coast of South Africa. 1.236 MB DE GODOY, DANIELA FERRO; ARTUR ANDRIOLO and GISLAINE DE FATIMA FILLA. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 106:68-76. 2015. The influence of environmental variables on estuarine dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) spatial distribution and habitat used in the Estuarine Lagunar Complex of Cananéia, southeastern Brazil. 1.690 MB DIAZ-DELGADO, JOSUE; EVA SIERRA; ANA ISABEL VELA; LUCAS DOMINGUEZ; MARISA ANDRADA; MANUEL ARBELO and ANTONIO FERNANDEZ. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 51(1):283-286. 2015. Letters. Endocarditis associated with Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica in a short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis). 0.114 MB EKDALE, ERIC G. and RACHEL A. RACICOT. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY 226(1):22-39. 2015. Anatomical evidence for low frequency sensitivity in an archaeocete whale: Comparison of the inner ear of Zygorhiza kochii with that of crown Mysticeti. 1.773 MB ERDOGAN, SERKAN; SILVIA VILLAR ARIAS and WILLIAM PEREZ. MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE 78(2):140-147. 2015. Morphology of the lingual surface of South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) and sea lion (Otaria flavescens). 1.082 MB ESPERANTE, RAUL; LEONARD R. BRAND; ARTHUR V. CHADWICK and ORLANDO POMA. PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY 417:337-370. 2015. Taphonomy and paleoenvironmental conditions of deposition of fossil whales in the diatomaceous sediments of the Miocene/Pliocene Pisco Formation, southern Peru - a new fossil-lagerstatte. 9.340 MB FAZIO, ANA; MARIA BELEN ARGUELLES and MARCELO BERTELLOTTI. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 162(2):267-273. 2015. Change in southern right whale breathing behavior in response to gull attacks. 0.492 MB FELIX, FERNANDO and JOHANA NOVILLO. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION 2(1):56-70. 2015. Structure and dynamics of humpback whales competitive groups in Ecuador. 0.463 MB FOURNET, MICHELLE E.; ANDY SZABO and DAVID K. MELLINGER. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 137(1):1-10. 2015. Repertoire and classification of non-song calls in Southeast Alaskan humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). 0.918 MB GALLO-REYNOSO, JUAN PABLO; TIFFANY B. MALEK; JAQUELINE GARCIA-HERNANDEZ; LUZ VAZQUEZ-MORENO and IRIS SEGURA-GARCIA. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 94(1):6-11. 2015. Concentrations of DDE in blubber biopsies of free-ranging long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis) in the Gulf of California. 0.277 MB GIVENS, GEOF H.; STACY L. EDMONDSON; J. CRAIG GEORGE; BARBARA TUDOR; ROBERT A. DELONG and ROBERT SUYDAM. ENVIRONMETRICS 26(1):1-16. 2015. Weighted likelihood recapture estimation of detection probabilities from an ice-based survey of bowhead whales. 0.488 MB GOL'DIN, PAVEL; DMITRY STARTSEV and TATIANA KRAKHMALNAYA. ACTA PALAEONTOLOGICA POLONICA 59(4):795-814. 2014. The anatomy of the Late Miocene baleen whale Cetotherium riabinini from Ukraine. 1.232 MB GUCLUSOY, HARUN; EMINE SUHENDAN KARAUZ; CEM ORKUN KIRAC and MURAT BILECENOGLU. TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 38(6):930-938. 2014. Checklist of marine tetrapods (reptiles, seabirds, and mammals) of Turkey. 1.866 MB GUIMARAES DE ANDRADE, LUCIANA; ISABELA MARIA SEABRA LIMA; LIS BITTENCOURT; TATIANA LEMOS BISI; JOSE LAILSON BRITO, JR. and ALEXANDRE DE FREITAS AZEVEDO. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 137(1):EL15-EL19. 2015. High-frequency whistles of Guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) in Guanabara Bay, southeastern Brazil. 0.401 MB HELBLE, TYLER A.; GLENN R. IERLEY; GERALD L. D'SPAIN and STEPHEN W. MARTIN. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 137(1):11-21. 2015. Automated acoustic localization and call association for vocalizing humpback whales on the Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility. 2.678 MB HERZING, DENISE L. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION 2(1):14-29. 2015. Synchronous and rhythmic vocalizations and correlated underwater behavior of free-ranging Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Bahamas. 1.471 MB JAMES-LEE, TIFFANY. ANTHROPOZOOLOGICA 49(1):79-98. 2014. Subsistence activities at 19th-century shore whaling station sites in New Zealand and Australia: A zooarchaeological perspective. 0.922 MB JANIK, VINCENT M. CURRENT BIOLOGY 25(1):R7-R8. 2015. Play in dolphins. 0.151 MB JARIC, IVAN; JELENA KNEZEVIC-JARIC and JORN GESSNER. MAMMAL REVIEW 45(1):54-62. 2015. Global effort allocation in marine mammal research indicates geographical, taxonomic and extinction risk-related biases. 0.420 MB JIMENEZ MARTINEZ, M. A.; C. RUBIO-GUERRI; M. MELERO; J. L. CRESPO; D. GARCIA and J. M. SANCHEZ-VIZCAINO. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY 152(1):89. 2015. Histopathological findings in cetaceans stranded on the Spanish Mediterranean coast between 2011 and 2014. 0.061 MB JOHNSON, CHRISTINE M.; JESS SULLIVAN; CARA L. BUCK; JULIE TREXEL and MIKE SCARPUZZI. ANIMAL COGNITION 18(1):179-193. 2015. Visible and invisible displacement with dynamic visual occlusion in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops spp). 0.589 MB KANAJI, YU; MAKOTO OKAZAKI; TOSHIYA KISHIRO and TOMIO MIYASHITA. FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY 24(1):14-25. 2015. Estimation of habitat suitability for the southern form of the short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in the North Pacific. 1.835 MB KEANE, MICHAEL; JEREMY SEMEIKS; ANDREW E. WEBB; YANG I. LI; VICTOR QUESADA; THOMAS CRAIG; LONE BRUHN MADSEN; SIPKO VAN DAM; DAVID BRAWAND; PATRICIA I. MARQUES; PAWEL MICHALAK; LIN KANG; JONG BHAK; HYUNG-SOON YIM; NICK V. 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Volunteer/Intern Position for Whale Research Station North Coast BC
by Hermann Janie 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Cetacea Lab is a whale research facility located along the remote north coast of British Columbia. We are accepting applications for the 2015 field season from May until the end of September. All positions are for 1 to 2 month duration. These are volunteer/intern positions to help with the collection of data on the habitat use and abundance of northern resident/transient killer whales, humpback and fin whales. Both the lab and out camp are located in areas of high abundance of all 3 species. Due to our remote location applicants need to be in good physical condition, able to participate with the daily routine of living off the grid and comfortable sleeping in a tent in the wilderness of BC. There is a lot of hard work that will come with this position as well the opportunity to observe whales in their natural habitat on a regular basis. There are no roads, very limited Internet access, and power is completely off the grid. - Daily shifts involve scanning for whales, documenting all sightings and when possible to take identification pictures of whales - Listening and recording all whale vocalizations that are transmitted to the lab facility from our network of hydrophone stations - Data entry from land based and marine vessel based surveys - Identification work of all whales from photographs taken in the field - There will also be a lot of heavy lifting and moving over uneven rocky terrain, chopping wood ( our only source of heat) and assistance with the physical maintenance of the hydrophone stations. - Experience with carpentry, electronics, computers, acoustic software programs and environmental communications would be a valuable asset. Interested applicants should send a letter describing why they would like to join our team, CV and letter of reference to cetacealab(a)gmail.com. More information about our research can be found at www.forwhales.org All the Best, Hermann Meuter & Janie Wray

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New Paper on grey seal beahviour
by BISHOP A.M. 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Dear MARMAM subscribers, We are pleased to announce a new publication on the substrate vibrations of the Body Slap behaviour performed by male grey seals : Bishop, A. M., Denton, P., Pomeroy, P., & Twiss, S. (2015). Good vibrations by the beach boys: magnitude of substrate vibrations is a reliable indicator of male grey seal size. Animal Behaviour, 100, 74-82. *Abstract:* Communication via substrate vibrations can convey information on conspecific presence, individual quality, group cohesion and/or allow for predator avoidance. Although studies have identified that various species use this modality, few studies on mammalian taxa have investigated whether the information contained in substrate vibrations is a reliable indicator of resource-holding potential (RHP). The grey seal, Halichoerus grypus, breeding colony at Donna Nook, U.K., is part of a limited geographical region where the Body Slap (BS) behaviour is performed during male–male conflicts. This behaviour is thought to have a mechanical component. We examined whether the magnitude of the BS substrate vibrations contained reliable information on male mass and size as measures of RHP, and whether reliability varied across environmental conditions. To test this, we deployed seismometers during the breeding season that recorded continuous seismic data over a frequency bandwidth of 0.03–500 Hz. Locations and times of BS events performed by individual males were recorded, matched with the seismic data, and a distance-corrected magnitude was calculated for each event. Our results demonstrate the BS generates a stereotyped seismic signature measurable up to 126.3 m away. We found a positive correlation between the maximum and mean magnitudes of the substrate-borne vibrations and a male's length. Dampness of the sand substrate had no effect on magnitude. Results of this study confirm that the maximum magnitude substrate vibrations generated by the BS behaviour is an indicator of male size and that the substrate-borne vibrations are reliable across varying environmental conditions. The article can be found at:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003347214004199 The article is not open access; so if needed, please contact for a PDF at a.m.bishop(a)durham.ac.uk Kind regards, Amy ______________________ Amanda Bishop PhD Student Durham University School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences DH1 3LE UK office: +44 (0)1913341247

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Marine Education Internship - Provincetown, MA USA
by Stephanie Richardson 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

*Summer 2015* *Marine Education Internship * The Center for Coastal Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine. CCS has been conducting research and marine and coastal educational programs on Cape Cod for over 37 years. *Education Responsibilities*-Intern will assist with environmental education programs, including on-site programs, off-site programs, and festivals, including CCS’s signature summer week of events: Whale Week: A Celebration of the Sea. Interns will assist in the staffing of the Center’s informational and sales kiosk on MacMillian Pier, and our new exhibit space near Commercial St; designing and delivering presentations, answering questions about CCS, marine mammals and ocean conservation issues, and other general duties. Intern may assist with boat based harbor exploration cruises and educational advertising. Other Responsibilities- Each intern will take on a project which they will work on for the duration of their internship. Interns must have their own transportation, and housing is not provided. A small stipend is provided. Qualifications- - The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. High school students may also be considered. - Preference will be given to students or recent graduates working towards environmental studies, education, marine science, biology or other related fields. - Intern should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. - Intern should be a self-starter able to take responsibility for completing projects. - Students that are adaptable, responsible, hard working, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply. - Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. - Must be comfortable working with all ages. - Must be comfortable working outside in all conditions. - Must be comfortable working with and handling marine species. - Interns must be able to commit to at least two-three months; preferred start date-end date beginning June to mid August, but dates are flexible based on school schedules. - Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. - Schedule is flexible but intern may have to work some weekends and evenings. - Preference will be given to students with secured housing on Cape Cod. To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Stephanie Richardson at srichardson(a)coastalstudies.org or 115 Bradford St, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02567. Applications must be received by April 3rd, 2015. -- Stephanie Richardson Human Resource Manager Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657 t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113 f. (508) 487-4495

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Alaska Field Experience Through Texas A&M University at Galveston
by Michelle Cortez 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

ALASKA FIELD EXPERIENCE THROUGH TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON Summer 2015 Course Name: COASTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY OF ALASKA Course Number: MARB/MARS 415, MARB/MARS 615 or as an INTERNSHIP WITHOUT UNIVERSITY CREDIT Session dates: June 1-12; June 15-26; June 29-July 10; July 13-24. Instructor: Dr. Randall Davis Please contact Dr. Davis at (281) 250-7839<tel:%28281%29%20250-7839> (davisr(a)tamug.edu<mailto:davisr@tamug.edu><mailto:davisr@tamug.edu<mailto:davisr@tamug.edu>>) for more information. Travel to south-central Alaska for this three credit hour field course or internship. For 12 days, students will live and study at the remote Alice Cove Research Station located along the shores of Prince William Sound. Students will learn about the flora and fauna of this area and conduct research on sea otter behavioral ecology. An overland day trip will be made to explore the Copper River Delta and visit Sheridan Glacier. There are no prerequisites. Field course fee is $2,150 (airfare to Anchorage and Cordova not included). You do not need to be a student at Texas A&M University to register for an internship.

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UK Southwest Marine Ecosystems, 13 March 2015, Plymouth
by Peter Miller 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Hi MARMAM people in the southwest UK, South West Marine Ecosystems 2015 March 13th PML Plymouth Programme The 2015 South West Marine Ecosystems Meeting (SWME) meeting will take place in the new lecture theatre at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML http://www.pml.ac.uk/Contact-us ) on Friday March 13th. The format and content will be similar to previous years with a mix of long and short presentations and good time for discussion and networking. Thanks to the generosity of PML the price will remain the same at £15 to help attract the widest range of people and in particular volunteers, students interested this area of work. The full programme is set out below but the objectives of the meeting include: 1. Networking To provide a networking opportunity for a wide cross section of people to meet and exchange views on south-west marine ecosystems; this would include active support for volunteer observations and schemes (citizen science), marine science and research interests, managers and a range of sea users including nature conservation, fishing, tourism etc. 2. To assess the annual events - ecological and oceanographic - of the previous year that have affected the south west marine ecosystems - making the linkages between environmental and biological phenomena e.g. SST on plankton or mackerel and cetaceans. We will be asking delegates to contribute their observations on 2014. 3. Ecology of marine species To explore research studies that throw particular light on aspects of ecology of marine species, planktonic, benthic and 'mobile' species (fish, birds, mammals, turtles) and the ecosystem that supports them and to understand the status of populations of marine species in the south west and how they are responding to environmental and anthropogenic pressures 4. Management and southwest marine ecosystems To understand the linkages between science to managing human activities the marine environment with a view to supporting and promoting the health of southwest marine ecosystems Programme Version Jan 15th 2015 Bold = confirmed Timings may change Session 1 Weather, Events & Observations in 2014, Oceanography 8.45 Registration and refreshments 9.30 Welcome and Introduction to the day Chair: 9.35 Events & observations in 2014: Delegates will be invited to bring along and comment on the events and their observations of 2014 using structured approach, facilitated by Bob Earll CMS, Hannah & Duncan Jones Marine Discovery 10.00 Update on SW Plankton Abigail McQuatters-Gollop SAHFOS 10.15 Brendan Godley Exeter University Jellyfish Records - Paper - Citizen Science tbc 10.30 Ocean front metrics for understanding foraging locations of gannets and basking sharks Peter Miller PML and Kylie Scales PML/Univ. Plymouth/NOAA-ERD, Monterey, US 10.45 Results of the multiple remote vehicle trial to measure multi-trophic level interactions Russell Wynn NOC 11.00 -11.20 Discussion with the previous four speakers 11.20 -25 The south west Fulmar project Alice Trevail 11.25 -30 The Coastal Code Practical guidance for south-west coastal species Cornwall Wildlife Trust speaker to be confirmed 11.30 First break: Sandwiches and refreshments 12.10 Session 2 Fish and sea bed ecology Chair: 12.10 Overfishing and the replacement of demersal finfish by shellfish: an example from the English Channel Jason Hall-Spencer Plymouth University 12.30 Skate populations in the south-west Cat Gordon & John Richardson Shark Trust 12.50 The status of basking sharks in the south-west Tom Horton CWT & Marine Discovery 13.10 Storm impacts on the seabed in protected and fished areas Emma Sheehan Plymouth University 13.30 What is site integrity? Applying current ecological knowledge to evolving marine policy Sian Rees Plymouth University 13.50 Intertidal discovery - results of the recent survey Carolyn Waddell, CWT 14.10 - 14.50 Second break: Cakes and refreshments 14.50 Session 3 Using science to inform marine management Chair: 14.50 The developing outcomes of rat eradication programmes on south-west Islands Paul St Pierre RSPB 15.10 Seals and shipping noise Clare Embling Plymouth University 15.30 From observations to action....using research data to inform global campaign - the impacts of lost fishing gear on grey seals. Sue Sayer Cornwall Seal Group & Bex Allen 15.50 The ecology of porpoises in the south-west - what's left to find out? An interactive session with audience and organisational inputs Facilitated by Bob Earll CMS 16.20 Inspiring images! Hannah & Duncan Jones Marine Discovery 16.30 Close and refreshments Booking is essential, please get the form from the SWME Website. <http://coastms.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a477eb8cd0fd95c25563618a1…> Regards, Peter Miller -- Dr Peter Miller <pim(a)pml.ac.uk<mailto:pim@pml.ac.uk>> http://rsg.pml.ac.uk<http://rsg.pml.ac.uk/> Remote Sensing Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth PL1 3DH, UK. Phone: +44 (0)1752 633481, Fax: ...633101, LinkedIn<http://uk.linkedin.com/in/petermiller3>, ResearchGate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter_Miller7/>, ICES WGHABD<http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGHABD.aspx>, Marine Vertebrates<http://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/research/mberc/Research/marine-vertebrates/>. Please visit our new website at www.pml.ac.uk and follow us on Twitter @PlymouthMarine Winner of the Environment & Conservation category, the Charity Awards 2014. 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