June 2015 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Announcing Workshop on Sea Pen Sanctuaries at SMMC 2015
by Lori Marino 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

Dear Friends and Colleagues - This is to let you know about an exciting workshop organized by myself and Naomi Rose on sea pen sanctuaries for captive dolphins and whales! YOU CAN SIGN UP NOW AND RESERVE YOUR ATTENDANCE AT: https://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/workshops/#seapen Thanks, Lori Marino Description Sea-Pen Sanctuaries: Progressing Towards Better Welfare for Captive Cetaceans Date/Time: Saturday, December 12, 2015; 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Organizers and contact email: Lori Marino ( <mailto:Marinolori@outlook.com> Marinolori(a)outlook.com) and Naomi Rose ( <mailto:naomi@awionline.org> naomi(a)awionline.org) Description: In this full-day workshop we will explore the potential for the development of sea-pen, retirement sanctuaries or refuges for captive cetaceans in North America. In light of increasingly strong evidence for a failure to thrive in captive cetacean facilities (dolphinariums), a growing number of scientists and other cetacean welfare experts support a science-based plan for transfer of cetaceans from dolphinariums to sea-pen sanctuaries. Sea-pen sanctuaries would provide a more autonomous life for cetaceans who are currently on display and trained to perform and used in captive breeding programs in dolphinariums. But there are currently no established sea-pen sanctuaries for orcas or other cetaceans anywhere in North America. The lack of such sanctuaries restricts the feasibility of arguments to progress to this next phase of captive cetacean welfare. In this workshop we will explore the critical elements needed for an effort to establish North American sea-pen sanctuaries for orcas and other cetaceans by bringing together experts in marine mammal science and veterinary practice, training and husbandry, law, engineering, sanctuary accreditation, including marine mammal captivity experts, who will provide insights and discuss realistic steps towards achieving this overall goal. The first half of the workshop will include brief presentations, highlighting relevant components of this effort, followed by an afternoon session devoted to substantive discussion of critical issues, both logistical and theoretical. Confirmed and tentative participants include: . Lori Marino, Naomi Rose (co-organizers), Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, Julie Woodyer, Dave Phillips, Don Baur (tentative), Michael Parks (tentative), Michael Gosliner (tentative), Pierre Gallego (tentative), Courtney Vail, John Hargrove. Others TBD. Cost: $80 (Early Bird); $90 (After September 15, 2015) Lori Marino, Ph.D. Executive Director The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy 4100 Kanab Canyon Road Kanab, Utah 84741 (435) 644-4436 lorimarino(a)kimmela.org

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Perth, Australia: 28-30 July 2015 - Underwater Acoustics course
by Sam Nichols 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT COURSE Seiche International Underwater Acoustics in the Marine Environment 3 day course July 28-30th 2015 Perth, Australia This 3 day course equips delegates with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of underwater acoustics. It then focuses on developing clear, quantitative understanding of the issues involved in the impact of acoustics on marine wildlife. *Course Modules* Introduction to Acoustics & Underwater Acoustics Key Quantities, Units & Dimensions Decibels Reflection & Transmission at Boundaries Ocean Environments – The Seas Man-Made Noise in the Ocean Hearing Response of Marine Wildlife Biological Sources of Sound Impacts of Noise on Marine Life Sound Field Modelling Methods of Assessment of Impacts Environmental Stream Tutorial Environmental Regulation & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Explosive & Impulsive Sources Mitigation of the Effects of Sound of Marine Wildlife Emerging Studies Introduction to Environmental & Man Made Noise in the Ocean Marine Seismic Sources Introduction to Marine Seismic Imaging Seismic Data Processing & Modelling Vessel Radiated Noise Noise Measurement – Shallow Water The Fundamentals of Sonar Dr Paul Lepper will lead this Underwater Acoustics in the Marine Environment course. Paul specializes in underwater acoustics, bioacoustics and underwater technologies, including acoustic and optical underwater systems, sound field measurement, modelling and simulation. He has been working on assessing hearing abilities of marine mammals, the acoustic impact of noise on marine fauna, assessing noise from small leisure craft, offshore windfarm developments and petroleum platforms, the use of deterrents, systems for long-term noise field assessment and passive detection of marine species and the use of various propagation models for sound field assessment. *Who is it for?* Regulators, environmental consultants and policy/environmental professionals within industry. The course will be particularly useful in providing a better understanding of reports that delegates either have to deliver or receive from clients. *IMarEST* This course has been granted official CPD recognition by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). *Cost* $3,400 AUD For more information and details, contact Sarah Hancock, Seiche Training, using s.hancock(a)seiche.com

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Genomics Workshop II
by Andy Foote 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that following the success of the genomics workshop held at the last SMM conference in New Zealand in 2013, we will be running a full-day follow-up workshop at the Biennial in San Francisco on Sunday, December 13. To supplement conference presentations, this workshop offers an opportunity for researchers to present not only their latest results and findings, but also to share experiences on the successes and pitfalls of using genomic techniques that can benefit the research community. If you are interested in presenting, please send a 300-word abstract by email to Kristina and myself before August 5 (abstract decisions will be announced no later than August 24). Students are encouraged to apply. The workshop schedule will include slots for both 30-minute and 10-minute talks, so please indicate in your abstract submission which talk length you would prefer. Note that presentations at the workshop should differ to a significant degree from those given at the main conference. For example, if you are presenting the results of an applied study at the conference, you may want to present a more in-depth discussion of the strengths and limitations of your new methodology at the workshop. Remember to register for the workshop prior to Sept. 15, 2015 to be eligible for the early registration fee of US$80 for a full-day workshop; beginning Sept. 16, 2015 fees will increase to US$90. To sign up for the workshop, visit the conference registration site: https://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/conference-registration/. - Andy *Genomics Workshop II* Following the previous marine mammal genomics workshop held at the Biennial Conference in New Zealand in 2013, the field of genomics has continued to progress rapidly, experiencing relevant advances in sequencing technologies, laboratory techniques and data analysis methods. At the time of the previous biennial conference, genomic studies on marine mammals were hampered by a lack of suitable reference genomes, with only the high quality genomes of distant terrestrial relatives such as the dog, cow and elephant available for anchoring generated genomic data. However, by the time of the San Francisco conference, the number of high quality genome assemblies of marine mammal species is expected to be in double figures, facilitating the progression of our field, which is also benefiting from new innovative methods being applied to marine mammal species and more data being made publicly available. As a result, the number of published inter- and intra-specific genomics investigations on marine mammal species is expected to significantly increase during 2015. This workshop offers the opportunity for participants to keep track of this progression from genetics to genomics; to present their latest results and findings; and perhaps most importantly to share their experiences on the successes and pitfalls of different genomic techniques that can hopefully benefit us as a community by preventing needless and expensive replication and promoting better, more cost-effective use of resources. Organizer and contact email: Andy Foote (FooteAD(a)gmail.com) and Kristina Cammen (kristina.cammen(a)maine.edu)

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We need more information about the regulation of the whale watching activity
by Souffleurs d'Ecume 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

Dears MARMAM members, I’m contacting you about the whale-watching activity in France. On July 2014, the Pelagos Sanctuary and the ACCOBAMS agreement signed a partnership agreement for the launching of the High Quality Whale-Watching certification (please, find here <http://www.accobams.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1199:h…>a link to the ACCOBAMS news release). Souffleurs d’Ecume was mandated to implement the certification in the French Med Sea. We are also currently working with the Agoa Sanctuary managers (Caribbean Sea) in collaboration with local tour operators to implement WW regulations in the French West Indies. In these contexts: 1/We are looking for some information to make a review of permits applied to the WW practice. Currently, we already had catalogued lots of examples (Mayotte Island, French polynesia, etc.), but we would like to be sure that we covered a large range of cases. Would it be possible for someone toprovide us some examples, reports and/or contacts for an experience feedback all around the world? 2/In order to complete succesfully our bibliography on the topic, has someone ever read and/or heard about any cetacean population displacement due to a severe WW activity? I thank you in advance for your help, best regards, Morgane *Morgane Ratel * *Chargée de mission* Souffleurs d'Ecume Hôtel de ville, 83170 La Celle *Tél. fax :* +33(0)4 94 69 44 93 www.souffleursdecume.com <http://www.souffleursdecume.com> www.repcet.com <http://www.repcet.com>

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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A BEHAVIOURAL STUDY ON HUMPBACK WHALES IN AUSTRALIA
by Michael Noad 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A BEHAVIOURAL STUDY ON HUMPBACK WHALES IN AUSTRALIA The Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Lab at the University of Queensland is seeking applications from volunteers for a three week behavioural study on humpback whales from September 26 to October 18 this year. This year's field season is part of a larger study that has been examining how humpback whale behaviour is affected by noise from seismic air guns. This study, known as the Behavioural Responses of Australian Humpback whales to Seismic Surveys (BRAHSS) project, has been examining this issue since 2010 in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Curtin University, the Australian Marine Mammal Centre, the University of Newcastle and Blue Planet Marine. The 2015 study will once again be conducted at Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane. It follows several successful studies of humpback whale vocalisations and behaviour at the same site during the Humpback whale Acoustic Research Collaboration (HARC) as well as the three years of BRAHSS (http://www.brahss.org.au/ ; http://www.uq.edu.au/whale) Unlike previous BRAHSS field seasons, however, this study will not involve experiments with air guns, but will focus on the collection of 'baseline' data, i.e. data on the normal, unaffected behaviour of the migrating humpbacks as they move down the coast. Volunteers are required mainly to conduct land-based observations of the whales as they pass our study site. Approximately 2,000 whales should migrate southwards within 10km of Peregian Beach during the field period making the site ideal for land-based tracking and observations of behaviour. We will also have a fixed hydrophone array moored offshore allowing us to record ambient noise and whale vocalisations and acoustically track singing whales in real time. Some whales will be tagged with suction cup tags for recording sound and underwater behaviour. Although volunteers will be used to help out on the boats, opportunities for volunteers to participate in boat work are limited and most time will be spent doing land-based observations. Volunteers will also have opportunities to participate in the acoustic recording and tracking of whales in the base station. Individual volunteers will spend approximately five hours daily (in two shifts) observing passing whales from the land. Volunteers will get at least one day off per week, usually during bad weather. Volunteers will receive training at the beginning of the project and therefore successful applicants must be available for the entire 3-week duration of the project. A high standard of safety will be maintained throughout the field work and volunteers will be trained in safety procedures. Volunteers must be sociable as they will be expected to work and live as part of teams with shared cooking and cleaning duties. We expect that there will be around 30 people (researchers, staff and volunteers) at the site. Volunteers must organise and pay for their own transport to the study site (close to Brisbane International Airport) but food and accommodation are provided once there. As meals are communal, fussy eaters are discouraged from applying! (vegetarians are fine). This project will suit people with a background in science (including recent graduates and graduate students as well as higher level undergraduate students) keen to gain experience in cetacean survey techniques, acoustics and behavioural studies. Applicants should also be highly motivated and able to concentrate for several hours at a time. Those with previous survey experience of marine mammals or other taxa will be preferred. The research project is being funded by the Joint Industry Programme on E&P Sound and Marine Life (JIP) (www.soundandmarinelife.org<http://www.soundandmarinelife.org>) and the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (www.boem.gov<http://www.boem.gov>) as part of a broad investigation into the potential interaction between the sounds that are generated by the offshore petroleum industry and the marine environment. Applicants should reply with an email to Michael Noad (mnoad(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:mnoad@uq.edu.au>) with cc to Rebecca Dunlop (r.dunlop(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:r.dunlop@uq.edu.au>), Michael Williamson (m.williamson3(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:m.williamson3@uq.edu.au>) and Aoife Foley (a.foley(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:a.foley@uq.edu.au>) outlining why they would be suitable for this survey, why they would like to participate, an outline of previous relevant experience, and any other relevant details. The email should include an attached CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees. There are only 8 positions available. Applications will be accepted until Fri 26 June 2015. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Assoc. Prof. Michael Noad Cetacean Ecology & Acoustics Lab. School of Veterinary Science The University of Queensland - Gatton campus Qld 4343 Tel. +61 (0)416 270567 Fax. +61 (0)7 54601922 E. mnoad(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:mnoad@uq.edu.au> W. www.uq.edu.au/whale<http://www.uq.edu.au/whale> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA is hiring a Volunteer Resources Manager
by Heather Groninger 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA is recruiting for the following role: VOLUNTEER RESOURCES MANAGER The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking a Volunteer Resources Manager to join our team. The Marine Mammal Center's mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals-their health and that of their ocean environment-and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community. About the Organization The Marine Mammal Center is the largest facility of its kind in the world. Founded in 1975, The Center has grown into an internationally renowned and state-of-the art marine mammal hospital, research center and educational organization. Each year, The Center treats 600 - 800 sick, injured and orphaned marine mammals, with the goal of rehabilitation and release. Its professional staff collaborates with over 30 different scientific, educational, federal, state and non-profit organizations from around the world. Marine mammal scientists and veterinarians from across the globe visit The Center and shadow its staff and volunteers to learn from the hundreds of animals treated each year, and from its acclaimed veterinary, scientific, and research staff. By collaborating with leading scientists and researchers to learn from the patients in their care, The Center expands and advances science to increase understanding of the health of the ocean and highlights implications for human health. In addition to its work with the scientific community, The Center's formal and informal education programs reach 100,000 children and adults ever year. Ultimately, The Center's work inspires action and fosters stewardship toward the care of our environment. Overlooking the ocean in the Marin Headlands, in Sausalito, CA, The Center operates three field stations in its 600-mile rescue range on the California coastline from San Luis Obispo through Mendocino County. Simultaneous to the construction of its new Kona, Hawaii facility, The Center's rescue range has increased to include the entire Hawaiian archipelago. With an annual operating budget of $6M, 60 staff and 1,100 actively engaged volunteers, The Center operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. About the Opportunity The Volunteer Resources Manager, a full-time exempt position with competitive benefits, is the primary contact for volunteer management across all departments of The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC). This role provides administrative, communication, coordination and training support for all volunteers of The Center throughout their volunteer experience. This position reports to the Human Resources Director and I.T. Manager and supervises the Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator. Due to the nature of the position, the Volunteer Resources Manager will need to maintain a variable work schedule, specifically working at least two Saturdays per month to coincide with volunteer introduction and orientation meetings. Additionally, the position may occasionally be required to work evenings, and other weekend days, according to events and program needs and as directed by the HR Director and I.T. Manager. CORE COMPETENCIES * Strong administrative, organizational, and presentation skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to deliver engaging presentations * Ability to record, manage, and report volunteer data * Skill with using relational databases and general Office Suite (Excel, etc.) * Adept at detail oriented work * Ability to multi-task while being very efficient with time. Ability to delegate effectively to meet objectives * Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team * Extremely strong interpersonal skills * Competent use of independent judgment * Demonstrated capability to conduct one's self in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with the public, volunteers and/or difficult situations MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Using processes communicated by the Human Resources Director and I.T. Manager, and working in partnership with the Volunteer Training Team (VOLTT) and the Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator (AVC), performs tasks related to the recruitment, training development, placement, on-boarding, retention, and exit of volunteers, including: * Scheduling, coordinating, and preparing paperwork and handouts for the new volunteer introduction and Orientation meetings held each month. Includes reaching out to crews to be best informed on needs, scheduling the volunteer presenters, keeping materials up to date, and being present at each meeting to facilitate. Necessitates good presentation skills * Regularly following up (or delegate to AVC) with volunteer inquiries via phone or e-mails (to volunteer(a)tmmc.org<mailto:volunteer@tmmc.org>), and being their initial primary contact with TMMC * Provide ongoing support and guidance for all volunteers; facilitate and implement the conflict resolution and grievance process with all volunteers to promote cooperation and interest * Maintain the volunteer management database (Volgistics); tracking and reporting volunteer hours, producing reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis, and providing analytics on activities to the HR Director as needed. Delegate tasks to the AVC as needed * Support the satellite managers with the onboarding of new volunteers, Volgistics training; travel to the satellite facilities once per quarter for volunteer trainings and meetings * Working closely with the VOLTT members and other departmental leads to streamline tasks and shared responsibilities and to assure all data is up to date and entered in a timely fashion * Develop and manage volunteer policies, procedures and standards of volunteer service * Lead the coordination of all volunteer training, including scheduling training classes, classrooms and instructors, preparing paperwork, tracking classes taken within volunteer database and identifying deficiencies in classes taken by active volunteers * Creating a follow-up mechanism for new volunteers to assess their integration into TMMC within the first three months of recruitment * Administering volunteer exit interviews/surveys on a monthly basis to determine why individuals may leave TMMC's volunteer ranks * Lead the planning and implementation of the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party and other volunteer recognition events * Maintains the Driver's License List for all staff and volunteers. Assures that new staff members and volunteers are added to TMMC's insurance policy before driving a vehicle on the Center's behalf * Attends Crew Supervisor meetings if requested. Maintains rosters and phone lists for these groups in tandem with Veterinary Science staff crew supervisor lead * Administers annual Volunteer Council elections and serves as staff liaison. Will be asked to travel to meetings at satellites as needed * Train and supervise the AVC and other administrative volunteers * Serve on the safety committee * Conduct research into volunteer program grant funds and corporate matching programs, and provide leads to HR Director and I.T. Manager and Development Team * Special projects at the request of the HR Director and IT Manager QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree * Ability to complete tasks in a productive, proactive manner * Ability to multi-task efficiently and prioritize deliverables regularly * Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff and volunteers * Ability to work with minimal day to day supervision and keep the supervisor well informed * Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills * Ability to optimize automated systems; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and experience with relational databases. * Great attention to detail * "Can-do" attitude and willing to take on new projects as needed * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Commitment to TMMC mission * Prior volunteer management experience highly valued * Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job and work a flexible schedule with at least two weekend (Saturdays) days per month for meetings and events TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements attention Human Resources Director & I.T. Manager to admin(a)tmmc.org<mailto:admin@tmmc.org>. Please put "Volunteer Resources Manager" in the subject line. Please no phone calls or faxed submissions. Deadline for applications is Friday June 19, 2015. Heather Groninger, M.A. Human Resources Director and I.T. Manager The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road Sausalito, CA 94965 415.289.7348 Fax: 415.754.4048 groningerh(a)tmmc.org<mailto:groningerh@tmmc.org> www.marinemammalcenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/>

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Belize Dolphin & Manatee Expedition/Field Course August 10-23
by Caryn Sullivan 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

The dates are finally set for our Summer 2015 Manatees & Dolphins in Belize Field Course and Expedition: August 10-23 Lead Instructor & Principal Investigator: Caryn Self-Sullivan, PhD (Nova Southeastern University) Co-PI & Graduate Assistant: Jazmin Garcia Location: Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center at Hugh Parkey’s Belize Adventure Lodge: http://belizeadventurelodge.com/ For more Information, please read the description below, THEN contact Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan (contact info at the end of this message). Updates can be found on our Facebook Event Page https//www.facebook.com/events/881875731872403<http://www.facebook.com/events/881875731872403> Join our research team for two intense weeks of total immersion into the world of animal behavior, ecology & conservation, Antillean manatees, bottlenose dolphins, coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds in Belize! Join the expedition for credit or just for experience. We are currently looking to identify a new leader for this research project and to take over the coordinating role at Sirenian International. If you are looking for such an opportunity, the first step is to participate in our expedition and field course this summer! Course Overview This is an experiential learning expedition and field course where you will live, work, and study from a marine science field station on a pristine, private island off the coast of Belize. Data collected during the course will contribute to our long-term manatee and dolphin research projects. You will learn through a variety of learning activities, literature review and discussion, independent research projects, and actual field research. Be prepared to rise with the sun and work/study up to 12 hours per day up to 12 hours outdoors, up to 6 hours on the water each day learning about the tropical Caribbean environment as we explore a maze of mangrove islands, seagrass beds, and coral patches searching for elusive manatees and charismatic dolphins. Location Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center at Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge, http//belizeadventurelodge.com/<http://belizeadventurelodge.com/>. Passport required, immunizations as recommended by CDC,http//wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/extended_student/beliz…<http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/extended_student/belize?s…> Your Share of the Costs US$3495 includes housing, meals, ground & water transfer fees, research & materials fees, DOES NOT include airfare, books, tips, incidentals, or credit hours. Optional Credit Hours The course provides a minimum of 100 experiential learning and lecture hours in the field, plus approximately 35 hours of pre-field reading, research, and preparation, at least 50 of the 135 total hours include direct instruction by faculty. This is comparable to a 3 credit hour university course and meets the US DOE criteria in 34 CFR, SS600.2. You must make arrangements IN ADVANCE with BOTH your advising faculty and Dr. Self-Sullivan for credit to be earned through your home university. Credit hour fees must be paid directly to your school and you must fulfill any study abroad requirements of your school. This course is divided into 6 components lectures and learning activities (1 hour per day), independent reading and assignments (1-2 hour per day), data collection in the field (3-6 hours per day), project development & implementation (1-2 hours per day), presentation of pre-field research (1 hour per day), and debate/group discussion of reading materials (1 hour per day). Deadlines Registration & deposit due not later than July 1st 2015, balance due no later than July 10th 2015. Late payments and late registrations (if space available) incur a $100 late fee. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University NSU Email: cs1733(a)nova.edu<mailto:cs1733@nova.edu> http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ http://www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/ Sirenian International INC http://sirenian.org Ask Dr. Caryn LLC http://AskDrCaryn.com Mailing Address: Colonial Beach VA 22443-1519 Mobile: 540.287.8207 | Fax: 888.504.4309

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Sonardyne Lightweight Release Transponders and C-PODs
by Hanna Nuuttila 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

Dear all Am looking for people who have used Sonardyne LRT units with C-PODs . I have successfully deployed several in an area of high tidal range but have found that during spring tides (with increased tidal currents) some units have been accidentally released. Am looking for anyone who may have experienced similar problems with these units. Please email me on h.k.nuuttila(a)swansea.ac.uk if you want to discuss your Sonardyne issues! Thanks and regards, Hanna Hanna K Nuuttila, PhD ·´¯`·.¸¸..><((((º>.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸·´¯`·.¸¸..><((((º>.

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Call For Papers Has Been Extended - International Congress on Coastal and Marine Tourism, Hawaii, November 2015
by Michael Lueck 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

On behalf of Drs Mark Needham and Brian Szuster: *** Apologies for cross-postings. Please forward to anybody who may be interested.*** Dear Colleagues, The deadline for submitting abstracts for The International Congress on Coastal and Marine Tourism (CMT) has been extended! Abstract submission will now close on Monday July 6! The response has been outstanding with more than 150 excellent abstracts for papers and posters received from around the world, and many of the leading experts in coastal and marine tourism have submitted abstracts! However, several colleagues have contacted us today asking for some extra time to prepare abstracts for papers (450-500 words) or posters (200-250 words), so we have decided to extend the submission deadline. We invite researchers, educators, government and industry practitioners, students, and representatives of other organizations to submit abstracts for research papers and/or posters under the general theme of "Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future." Papers and posters may be presented on a range of topics focusing on coastal and marine tourism. Abstract submissions will now be accepted until July 6, 2015. More information is provided below and at the conference website: http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/conference/cmt2015 Hope to see you in beautiful and sunny Hawaii in November! Brian Szuster, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Hawaii, Conference Co-Chair Mark Needham, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Oregon State University, Conference Co-Chair cmt15info(a)gmail.com<mailto:cmt15info@gmail.com> [CMT 2015 . Coastal & Marine Tourism Congress . Hawaii, USA] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON COASTAL AND MARINE TOURISM (CMT) 10-13 November 2015 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Conference website: http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/conference/cmt2015 Conference poster: http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/conference/cmt2015/flyer/cmt-2015.pdf CONFERENCE THEME 25 Years of CMT: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future The International Congress on Coastal and Marine Tourism (CMT) returns to Hawaii 25 years after its inaugural meeting there in 1990. Recent previous CMT conferences have been in New Zealand, South Africa, and the Netherlands. We invite researchers, educators, government and industry practitioners, students, and representatives of other organizations to submit abstracts for research papers and/or posters at the 25 Year Anniversary CMT 2015 under the general theme of "Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future." CONFERENCE TOPICS Papers and posters may be presented on a range of topics focusing on coastal and marine tourism including, but not limited to, the following: • Marine Wildlife • Education and Interpretation • Marine Protected Areas • Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders • Planning and Development • Surfing • Scuba Diving/Snorkeling • Cruise Industry • Social and Environmental Impacts • History and Heritage • Yachting/Boating and Marinas • Coastal Resorts • Small Islands • Coastal Trails and Beaches • Marine Ecotourism • Marine Water Sports • Governance/Policies/Stewardship • Sustainability and Certification • Seafood Tourism • Impacts on Fisheries and Coral Reefs Special sessions will be held on the topics of: (a) Climate Change and Hazard Resilience in Coastal Tourism, and (b) Wildlife Tourism in Marine Environments. Participants may also suggest other special sessions to the conference Co-Chairs. SUBMISSION TYPES Papers Research papers can be submitted in the form of an extended abstract (must be between 450 and 500 words) that will be published in the conference’s digital proceedings. Abstracts can be based on any type of data (e.g., surveys, experiments, interviews, focus groups, content or historical analysis, econometric analyses, biological analyses). Each abstract should contain a clear statement of the problem, research questions or hypotheses, brief description of the methods and results, and a clear conclusion specifying implications for managing coastal and/or marine tourism. Abstracts describing research that is proposed (where data collection and analysis are incomplete) are acceptable, but will only be considered for inclusion in the poster session (see below). Selected presenters at the conference may also be invited to submit full papers to a future special issue of the international journal Tourism in Marine Environments (TIME) devoted to CMT 2015. Posters Abstracts (must be between 200 and 250 words) of a proposed poster can be submitted, and if accepted, will be presented at a designated poster session. Poster abstracts will also be included in the conference’s digital proceedings. Abstract submissions will now be accepted until July 6, 2015. The CMT 2015 Organizing Committee will review paper and poster abstracts, and will strive to respond to applications within 3 weeks. To submit an abstract, go to: http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/conference/cmt2015/submissions.html IMPORTANT DATES January 15, 2015 First Announcement February 15, 2015 Abstract Submission Opens April 1, 2015 Early Bird Registration Opens July 6, 2015 Abstract Submission Closes (new extended date) September 15, 2015 Early Bird Registration Closes October 15, 2015 Registration Deadline for Presenters November 1, 2015 Full Program Announced ABOUT KAILUA-KONA Kailua-Kona is the main community on the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is nestled on the flank of Hualalai volcano, and in ancient times was considered the premier place to live due to the excellent weather and good water. Hawaiian kings made their homes here, and in more recent times, the tiny fishing village developed into a small seaport and tourism hub. Kailua-Kona is now famous for coastal and marine tourism (e.g., humpback whales, manta rays, spinner dolphins, coral reefs), Hawaiian culture, sunsets, beaches, great weather, and some of the best coffee in the world cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai. Kona gets very little rain and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and is also home to the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament and the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. CHAIRS AND COMMITTEES Conference Co-Chair and Head of the Local Organizing Committee: Brian Szuster, PhD Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Hawaii at Manoa Conference Co-Chair and Head of the Program Committee: Mark Needham, PhD Associate Professor and Gene D. Knudson Endowed Chair Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society Oregon State University International Steering Committee: Jan Auyong, Oregon State University, USA Evan Jordan, University of Hawaii, USA Michael Lück, AUT University, New Zealand Marc Miller, University of Washington, USA Mary Mostafanezhad, University of Hawaii, USA Peter Myles, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa Mark Orams, AUT University, New Zealand Jeff Wilks, Tourism Safety Group, Australia LOCAL HOST AND SPONSORS College Of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa International Coastal and Marine Tourism Society University of Hawaii Sea Grant National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hawaii Tourism Authority The School of Travel Industry Management (TIM), University of Hawaii at Manoa Additional sponsorships welcome; if interested, please contact the conference Co-Chairs. WATCH THE WEBSITE http://socialsciences.hawaii.edu/conference/cmt2015 HOW TO CONTACT US Conference email address: cmt15info(a)gmail.com<mailto:cmt15info@gmail.com> Michael Lück, Ph.D. Acting Head of Department (Tourism and Event Management) Associate Professor of Tourism Studies | School of Hospitality and Tourism | Faculty of Culture and Society | AUT University | Private Bag 92006 | Auckland | New Zealand e-mail: mlueck(a)aut.ac.nz | Phone: +64 9-921-9999 ext. 5833 | Fax: +64 9-921 9962 *** New article: Education on marine mammal tours - but what do tourists want to learn? - Ocean & Coastal Management, 103C: 25-33. DOI: doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2014.11.002<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2014.11.002> Associate Director, New Zealand Tourism Research Institute NZTRI <http://www.tri.org.nz>Co-chair, International Coastal & Marine Tourism Society (ICMTS)<http://www.coastalmarinetourism.org/> Member, International Competence Network for Tourism Research and Education (ICNT) <http://icnt.weebly.com/index.html>Member, Institute for Tourism Research<http://www.hs-harz.de>, University for Applied Sciences Harz, Germany Co-organiser and host: 2nd Transport Special Interest Group (CAUTHE) Symposium<https://sites.google.com/site/swaqq21232wssa/2015-symposium> (15-17 April 2015) <https://sites.google.com/site/swaqq21232wssa/2015-symposium> Editor-in-Chief: Tourism in Marine Environments<https://www.cognizantcommunication.com/journal-titles/tourism-in-marine-env…> Associate Editor: Journal of Ecotourism <http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/reco20/current#.Up-dvY2yz64> New books: Gross, S. & M. Lück (eds.) (2013). The Low Cost Carriers Worldwide<http://www.ashgate.com/default.aspx?page=637&calcTitle=1&pageSubject=314&ti…>. Ashgate, London. Robinson, P.; M. Lück & S.L. Smith (2013). Tourism<http://bookshop.cabi.org/?page=2633&pid=2456&site=191>. CABI, Wallingford.

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New paper on kogiid cranial morphology
by Steven Thornton 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Dear MARMAM subscribers, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in The Anatomical Record. Thornton SW, McLellan WA, Rommel SA, Dillaman RM, Nowacek DP, Koopman HN, Pabst DA (2015) Morphology of the nasal apparatus in pygmy (*Kogia breviceps*) and dwarf (*K*. *sima*) sperm whales. Anat Rec 298: 1301-1326. ABSTRACT: Odontocete echolocation clicks are generated by pneumatically driven phonic lips within the nasal passage, and propagated through specialized structures within the forehead. This study investigated the highly derived echolocation structures of the pygmy (*Kogia breviceps*) and dwarf (*K*. *sima*) sperm whales through careful dissections (N = 18 *K*. *breviceps*, 6 *K*. *sima*) and histological examinations (N = 5 *K*. *breviceps*). This study is the first to show that the entire kogiid sound production and transmission pathway is acted upon by complex facial muscles (likely derivations of the *m*. *maxillonasolabialis*). Muscles appear capable of tensing and separating the solitary pair of phonic lips, which would control echolocation click frequencies. The phonic lips are enveloped by the “vocal cap,” a morphologically complex, connective tissue structure unique to kogiids. Extensive facial muscles appear to control the position of this structure and its spatial relationship to the phonic lips. The vocal cap's numerous air crypts suggest that it may reflect sounds. Muscles encircling the connective tissue case that surrounds the spermaceti organ may change its shape and/or internal pressure. These actions may influence the acoustic energy transmitted from the phonic lips, through this lipid body, to the melon. Facial and rostral muscles act upon the length of the melon, suggesting that the sound “beam” can be focused as it travels through the melon and into the environment. This study suggests that the kogiid echolocation system is highly tunable. Future acoustic studies are required to test these hypotheses and gain further insight into the kogiid echolocation system. The article can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ar.23168/abstract PDFs can be requested at swthornt(a)coastal.edu Regards, Steven Thornton

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