March 2015 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

{Disarmed} New Data Acquisition Device for Capturing Acoustic Data
by St Andrews Instrumentation Info 18 Mar '15

18 Mar '15

Pioneers in acoustic monitoring St Andrews Instrumentation Limited [SAIL Passive acoustic monitoring]<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com/> [Decimus card system ready to monitor]<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com/products-and-services/javascript/sail-daq/> Download SAIL DAQ Datasheet<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com/files/2114/2279/2388/SAIL_DAQ_card_Jan_20…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/338c44715438e78d788e21d45/images/c9e2f18b-79c…]<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com/products-and-services/javascript/decimus/> Benefits - Real time data - Simultaneous sampling - Ideal for integrators [SAIL at Ocean Business Southampton]<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com> NEW DATA ACQUISITION CARD FOR CAPTURING ACOUSTIC DATA Encased in compact and robust IP51 housing, the new SAIL DAQ device is a compact and easy to use solution for analogue audio detection. Simply connect a Hydrophone or Microphone or other inputs and you're ready to connect to a laptop or pc. * Up to 4, 8, 12 analogue channels * Multiple stacking * USB 2.0 connection * Works with PAMGuard other software packages to follow, DASYLab(r) MATLAB(r) and LabVIEW * Windows 7/8 drivers supplied * 12V DC supply For system integrators we offer the data acquisition card as a standalone product. To find out more contact us<mailto:info@sa-instrumentation.com?subject=SAIL%20DAQ%20device> Come and see us: Stand V38 14-16 April at National Oceanography Centre Southampton http://www.oceanbusiness.com/ [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-facebook-48.png]<https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsInstrumentation> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsInstrumentation> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-twitter-48.png]<https://twitter.com/SAInstrument> Twitter<https://twitter.com/SAInstrument> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-linkedin-48.png]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/st-andrews-instrumentation-ltd---sail> LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/st-andrews-instrumentation-ltd---sail> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png]<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com> Website<http://www.sa-instrumentation.com> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-forwardtofriend…]<mailto:info@sa-instrumentation.com> Email<mailto:info@sa-instrumentation.com> Our mailing address is: St Andrews Instrumentation Limited, New Technology Centre, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9SR. UK Phone: +44 (0) 1334 479 100 E-mail: info(a)sa-instrumentation.com<mailto:info@sa-instrumentation.com> W: www.sa-instrumentation.com<http://:/www.sa-instrumentation.com> Copyright (c) 2015. SA Instrumentation Ltd. All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list<*|UNSUB|*> update subscription preferences<*|UPDATE_PROFILE|*> ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by Scotland Online for viruses. Powered by MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com ______________________________________________________________________

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New field guide to marine mammals and turtles of the eastern North Pacific
by Kate Wynne 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the availability of the 3rd volume in my series of field guides to marine mammals and turtles of US waters. These guides are designed specifically to aid with rapid and accurate identification of marine mammals and turtles at sea. See details below and a link for ordering directly from the University of Alaska Sea Grant publication office (discounts are available for bulk orders). Thank you! **** New book! Guide to Marine Mammals and Turtles of the U.S. Pacific, by Kate Wynne, Illustrated by Garth Mix 138 pages, $28 Order at: http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAB-64.html This unique field guide to marine mammals and sea turtles of Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington is ideal for use on boats, on beach walks, and in classrooms, offices, laboratories, and at home. Created by Kate Wynne, a leading marine mammal field biologist, the book is designed with the field scientist and boater in mind. The wire-o binding makes it easy to flip through the durable, waterproof pages and keep the book open to the desired page. Wynne describes the behavior of each species, as well as dive pattern, habitat, life history, and interactions with humans. She explains how to distinguish whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea otters, and sea turtles, and notes evolutionary adaptations for life in the sea. Each animal is represented by color photographs and a beautiful, scientifically accurate color illustration, created by West Coast nature illustrator Garth Mix. Range maps show where each species occurs. Surface profile silhouettes are a great help for making positive identifications. Wynne and Mix collaborated on Guide to Marine Mammals and Turtles of the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico, coauthored by Malia Schwartz, which won the National Outdoor Book Award for best field guide. Wynne also authored Guide to Marine Mammals of Alaska, which has sold more than 34,000 copies. Guide to Marine Mammals of the U.S. Pacific completes Wynne's trio of marine mammal and sea turtle field guides, covering all U.S. coastal waters. Published by Alaska Sea Grant, University of Alaska Fairbanks. **** Kate Wynne University of Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

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Undergraduate Marine Biology "Study Away" Program and Internships this Fall semester in Homer, Alaska
by Deborah D Boege-Tobin 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

The Semester by the Bay program is currently accepting applications for undergraduate students interested in studying marine biology (marine mammals, seabirds, fishes, tide pool invertebrates, etc.) this fall in the beautiful seaside town of Homer, Alaska. Our courses offer students numerous unique hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the lab and field, such as behavioral ecology of beluga whales, sea otters, and harbor seals, acoustics of harbor porpoises, seining and identification of estuarine fishes, behavior of seabirds at island rookeries, scientific illustration, marine mammal skeletal articulation, among others. In addition, most students participate in community-based internships and/or volunteer opportunities with governmental or non-governmental researchers while studying with us at the Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College - University of Alaska Anchorage. KPC offers in-state tuition and many internships include free or significantly reduced housing. The first deadline for internships is March 23, 2015. Please see www.semesterbythebay.org<http://www.semesterbythebay.org> for more details and/or contact Dr. Deborah Boege-Tobin at dtobin(a)uaa.alaska.edu<mailto:dtobin@uaa.alaska.edu>.

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Sea Watch Dolphin Guide Volunteer Opportunities
by Kathy James 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

'Sea Watch Dolphin Guide' Two opportunities in Cardigan Bay for the 2015 summer season The Sea Watch Foundation <http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/> , in collaboration with Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips (DSBT) is seeking two part-time Sea Watch Dolphin Guides for the 2015 season. This position will suit volunteers who have a passion for marine conservation and recognise the importance of educating and raising awareness amongst the public. The Dolphin Guide will be responsible for assisting DSBT with day-to-day public interactions on their tourist boat trips by: . Presenting brief speeches on local wildlife (focussing on bottlenose dolphins) during the two hour trips . Promoting the local marine code of conduct . Providing brief histories of dolphins regularly encountered in the bay to passengers . Answering passenger queries . Liaising with SWF about events and activities to promote to interested passengers . Social media activities surrounding trips and sightings for DSBT The Dolphin Guide will be responsible for assisting Sea Watch with its operations by: . Collecting scientific data on board the vessels . Reporting sightings and taking part in office-based data entry . Educating passengers about the Cardigan Bay dolphins and research carried out by Sea Watch in the area . Promoting the wider work of Sea Watch and the national sightings scheme . Maintaining on board educational/promotional materials as well as ticket office displays . Promotion of the SWF Adopt A Dolphin scheme, including signing up new adoptees and helping to maintain a blog . Linking sightings and news events with the SWF Adopt A Dolphin scheme via social media The season will run from May 25th to October 18th 2015. Accommodation is local and provided for free by DSBT in exchange for your volunteer time. The Sea Watch Dolphin Guides are responsible for their own travel and living expenses, but DSBT are offering additional part-time paid roles to supplement the guides' income. Important skills/qualifications Essential: * a strong interest in marine conservation and education * confidence to interact with the public * confidence on the water * excellent communication skills * must have initiative and bring their own ideas and personality to the position * strong commitment to volunteering work * an ability to work in an organised and reliable manner and to manage a variable workload * an ability to get on well with others in a small team with different objectives * willingness to share accommodation with other guide Desirable: * a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar * a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans * good IT skills (Office package) * prior experience in public speaking * prior experience with social media * prior experience in boat-based survey work * any boat based experience and or qualifications * willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable Welsh weather Sea Watch Foundation will be offering their full support and training to the guides throughout the season. The season begins with a compulsory training week alongside SWF's residential interns and shortly into the period, Sea Watch Dolphin Guides will be expected to attend SWF's Cetacean Survey Training Course (June 13th/14th) as part of their development. Please note that this training is all provided for free as part of the role. Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips provide an interesting and at times challenging workplace. Instruction on boat related safety at sea will be undertaken and if desired, nationally recognised boat-related safety courses will be offered at no cost. Volunteering with DSBT offers an invaluable experience of the non-intrusive wild dolphin watching industry, within a company with over fifty years of experience and a close association to a charity dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife. To apply: Please send your CV, covering letter and contact details of two referees, to Kathy James (kathy.james(a)seawatchfoundation.org.uk) Deadline: 29th March 2015. Please specify SEA WATCH DOLPHIN GUIDE into your subject title. Applicants must be available for interview via Skype during the week commencing 6th April. Thank you! Kathy James Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation Paragon House Wellington Place New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9NR Tel: 01545 561227 www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk

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Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Courses April - UK - Dorset
by Yvonne Miles - Scanning Ocean Sectors 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

*We are pleased to announce UK training courses for April for 2015.* *Scanning Ocean Sectors* specialises in training, consultancy and supply of *Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)* / *Marine Fauna Observer (MFO) *worldwide. We are JNCC recognised/approved course for industry and research for the UKCS and have been running for over 12 years. We have years of research behind the effective and consistent training of MMOs/MFOs including courses adapted/personalised to the requirements of our clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. Our staff are fully trained and experienced in all areas of the MMO/MFO line of work. Our specialised training ensures RESEARCH/INDUSTRY attains the most professional and well equipped MMOs/MFOs they require for the specialised work. The outcome from our training is that you will gain a KNOWLEDGABLE, EFFICIENT and EFFECTIVE MMO/MFO in the workplace and are proactive in their duties. Each student is graded in their certification to ensure the professional quality standard of the MMO/MFO. Our training course dates are below and there are still places available for the MARCH and APRIL courses. Please note you must register and pay at the same time. NOTE: pre registering will NOT entitle you to the standard price. The price coding will be at the time of full and final payment. For full prices please visit www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/prices/. *MMO Training Course Dates in UK * *UK* MMO course 13th April to 16th PAMO 16th -17th April REGISTER NOW <http://www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/register/> *Register Online* Visit the website to register for the next MMO course. www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/register/ *Other Useful Links* Marine Mammal Observer Training on Facebook www.facebook.com/marinemammalobservertrainingcourses Marine Mammal Magazine on Facebook www.facebook.com/marinemammalobservertrainingcourses Marine Mammal Jobs on Facebook www.facebook.com/marinemammaljobs With regards, *Yvonne Miles* Managing Director yvonne(a)scanningoceansectors.com www.scanningoceansectors.com www.marinemammaljobs.com -- Regards, Yvonne Miles *Managing Director* *Scanning Ocean Sectors* E: yvonne(a)scanningoceansectors.com W: www.scanningoceansectors.com W: www.marinemammalobservertraining.com W: www.marinemammaljobs.com

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California Student Chapter: 2nd Annual Marine Mammal Conference Registration Open
by Sarah Peterson 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

We are happy to announce the date for the second annual student conference for the California Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy. The meeting will be held all day at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (Moss Landing, California) on Saturday May 2, 2015. Registration/abstract submission is now open and we welcome submissions for talks and posters from both undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students. Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5DC9M9Q to register/submit an abstract. We are hoping to close abstract submission by March 31, 2015. Click here <http://smm.pbsci.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/California-Student-Cha…>, or check out our website <http://smm.pbsci.ucsc.edu/meetings/> for more information on the meeting. Please email us at californiastudentsmm(a)gmail.com if you have any questions! Cheers, Sarah and Liz -- Sarah Peterson and Liz McHuron California Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy

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ECS Workshop on Developing analytical protocols to assess trends in cetacean populations
by Rachel Davies 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Dear ECS and MARMAM readers, LAST FEW SPACES! The European Cetacean Monitoring Coalition (ECMC, Formerly ARC), are holding a half-day workshop on Sunday 22nd March 2015 at the upcoming European Cetacean Society conference in Malta. There are still just a few spaces remaining for the workshop, titled: “Developing analytical protocols to assess trends in cetacean populations from structured surveillance data collected on ferries", which will be held at the Intercontinental Malta Hotel. This workshop is organized by the European Cetacean Monitoring Coalition (ECMC) the largest European partnership of ferry surveying organisations and will run in the afternoon from 1400-1800. Short workshop summary: *The aim of this workshop, organised by the European Cetacean Monitoring Coalition (ECMC), one of Europe’s largest partnership of ferry surveying organisations, is to explore the analytical methodologies and tools used by organisations conducting dedicated, fixed-transect surveys aboard maritime traffic platforms (ferries, whale watching boats, fisheries vessels etc), as well as techniques used and accepted for monitoring other taxa. This will be achieved through a combination of case studies presented by invited speakers using new approaches and guided discussion of appropriate techniques and addressing potential data biases when reporting on such metrics as changes in group size, occupancy rates, relative and observed abundance. * *Outcomes of the workshop include increased understanding and a review of analytical procedures for outputs that meet these metrics for reporting on species favourable conservation status. This therefore has direct implications to reporting and policy demands for marine mammal monitoring (e.g. EU Habitats Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Directive). * So, if you would like to attend please contact: Rachel.Davies(a)marine-life.org.uk or lucy.babey(a)orcaweb.org.uk Further information can be found here: http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/workshops-programme Thank you very much for your attention and see you in Malta! Dr. Rachel Davies Conservation Science Manager [image: MARINElife logo] <http://www.marine-life.org.uk/> rachel.davies(a)marine-life.org.uk T. 01460419043 M. 07969804996 Send Sightings To: sightings(a)marine-life.org.uk Website: www.marine-life.org.uk Find us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/MARINElife#!/pages/MARINElife/213377818675948> and Twitter <http://twitter.com/MARINElife_UK> Registered Charity No. 1110884 Coordinator: European Cetacean Monitoring Coalition (ECMC) [image: Inline images 1]

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Distance sampling workshops, St. Andrews, August 2015
by Eric Rexstad 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

The Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) is hosting two linked workshops in the summer of 2015 in our purpose-built facilities at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. The aim of these workshops is to train participants in the latest methods for design and analysis of distance sampling surveys, including line and point transects. The workshops are taught by leading researchers in the field, using industry-standard software. The first workshop (11-14 August) will run at an introductory level, and will focus on distance sampling methods, largely described in the standard reference book "Introduction to Distance Sampling." The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice and participants will learn how to use the program "Distance." Participants will gain a solid grounding in both survey design and methods of analysis for distance sampling surveys. Note that we have moved the 'automated survey design' and 'incorporating covariates in detection function' from the advanced workshop into the introductory workshop. The advanced distance sampling workshop (17-20 August) will include advanced treatment of: analyses in which detectability on the transect line is not assumed to be perfect (the so-called g(0) problem) and spatial (or density surface) modelling. We will showcase a series of new R packages we have developed for performing standard as well as sophisticated analyses in R. The aim of this workshop is to bring participants up to date with the latest developments in distance sampling methods and software. It is also an opportunity for those actively engaged in the design, analysis and execution of distance sampling surveys to discuss common issues and problems, and set future research directions. The workshop will be a combination of lectures and computer sessions, with considerable time for discussion. For all workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and can expect to do some preliminary analyses with their data. Computer sessions take place in our modern computer classroom (attached to the seminar room); participants can use our computers or bring their own laptops. Additional details regarding the workshop can be found at our website http://creem2.st-andrews.ac.uk/workshops/distance-sampling-workshops-st-and… -- Eric Rexstad Research Unit for Wildlife Population Assessment Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling University of St. Andrews St. Andrews Scotland KY16 9LZ +44 (0)1334 461833 The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532

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New review paper: behavioral drivers of the ecological roles of marine mammals
by Jeremy Kiszka 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication of our recent review paper on the behavioral drivers of the ecological roles and importance of marine mammals in the latest issue of Marine Ecology Progress Series. Here is the link to download the paper: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/meps/v523/p267-281/ Please let me know if you have any question! Cheers, Jeremy Kiszka -- Jeremy Kiszka (PhD) Marine Sciences Program, Florida International University 3000 NE 151 St., FL-33181, North Miami, USA. Tel office (direct): (305)-919-4104 Cell: (305)-469-4045 Skype: jeremy.kiszka The Heithaus lab: http://www2.fiu.edu/~heithaus/ --- Ce courrier électronique ne contient aucun virus ou logiciel malveillant parce que la protection avast! Antivirus est active. http://www.avast.com

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Job: Outdoor Recreation and Dorm instructors at Whale Camp
by Whale Camp 14 Mar '15

14 Mar '15

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