June 2015 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

A review of seismic mitigation measures used along the coast of northern South America
by Monique Pool 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Hi All We are pleased to announce the following report is now out: A review of seismic mitigation measures used along the coast of northern South America, from North Brazil up to Colombia. Reference document for the MaMa CoCo SEA Steering Committee. GHFS (2015). It can be downloaded at: *http://greenfundsuriname.org/images/PDF/2015/MAMACOCOSEAreviewWEB%203.pdf <http://greenfundsuriname.org/images/PDF/2015/MAMACOCOSEAreviewWEB%203.pdf>* Or contact me for a pdf Kind regards, Monique Pool http://www.greenfundsuriname.org/nl/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Heritage-Fund-Suriname/129859957040929 Green Heritage Fund Suriname probeert Smartpaper principes te gebruiken. Daarom, indien het niet nodig is, druk deze email niet af. Green Heritage Fund Suriname tries to implement Smartpaper principles. For that reason, please do not print this email unless it is really necessary.

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MMO/PAM For Gulf of Mexico
by Emma Forrester - Hydenlyne 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Good morning all, Hydenlyne are an E&P Consultancy who provide a range of personnel for the oil and gas industry. We are currently looking to expand our database of MMO and PAM consultants who are experienced in the Gulf of Mexico. Ideally you will have previous experience working on seismic projects and will be based in Mexico or USA. If you are interested in joining our database, please send your CV and MMO/PAM certificates to emmaforrester(a)hydenlyne.com<mailto:emmaforrester@hydenlyne.com> All applications will be considered, but response times will vary. Kind regards, Emma Forrester Project Manager UK Mobile +44 (0)7730222001 Office +44 (0)1202 900078 Hydenlyne 1 Princes Court Princes Road Ferndown Dorset England BH22 9JG This email is confidential and for the intended recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended or authorised recipient, please maintain this confidentiality, notify the sender immediately and then delete it from your computer systems. Any unauthorised duplication, dissemination or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

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Dr. Natalie Goodall has passed away
by Daniel Palacios 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear colleagues, The message below is being sent on behalf of Dr. Eduardo Secchi, President of SOLAMAC. Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Latin American Society for Aquatic Mammalogy (SOLAMAC), I inform you with great sadness that our dear Dr. Rae Natalie Prosser Goodall passed away on the 25th of May. Natalie was a great pioneer of marine mammal science in South America, especially in the Tierra del Fuego region. Natalie was born and obtained her formal education in the state of Ohio, United States. Botany was her first passion. In the early 1960s, while traveling in South America, she read the book "Uttermost Part of the Earth" about Tierra del Fuego, by Lucas Bridges. That was when Natalie decided to visit this remote, wild and very inhospitable place. During this visit, Natalie met and married Thomas D. Goodall, great-nephew of the pioneer Thomas Bridges, featured in the book. They lived in the famous Estancia (ranch) Harberton, a tourist attraction on the margins of the Beagle Channel. Besides helping with the typical tasks on the ranch, Natalie climbed hills and mountains and crossed plains to collect samples and illustrate the local flora. She later used this material to produce guidebooks and other publications illustrated with her own drawings. To relax, Natalie used to walk along the beaches of the Beagle Channel with her daughters. During these walks, in the early 1970s, she began collecting dolphin and porpoise skulls. Although at that time marine mammals were not part of her scientific interest, she collected and stored these bones simply because she was fascinated by the variation of forms. Within a few years, visiting scientists had identified the skulls and discovered that some of them belonged to very little known species including some rare beaked whales. Natalie began to devote more of her time to the study of marine mammals, handicapped though she was by the difficulty of obtaining reprints, which could take several months in those days when everything was done by letter, especially if you were living in such a remote location as Estancia Harberton. Natalie realized the importance of scientific collections and it was not long before hers had become one of the most important collections of marine mammals in the world. It includes rare species and may have more Commerson’s dolphins than any other institution. The Acatushum (in Yamana language) Museum of Marine Birds and Mammals officially opened in 2001 at the Estancia Harberton. The museum was Natalie’s longtime dream. She, along with many other scientists from around the world, benefited from the collection. Natalie herself published several tens of scientific articles. In recognition of all her contributions to science, Natalie was awarded a Doctorate in Science Honoris Causa from Kent State University (1997). She was considered an “ad honorem” research scientist both nationally by the National Scientific and Technological Research Council of Argentina (CONICET), and internationally in the United States, New Zealand and Chile by a variety of organizations and institutions. Her knowledge and contributions to science were also recognized through awards, including the Gold Medal from the Society of Woman Geographers (1996), induction to the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame (1996) and the* Faro del Fin del Mundo* award from the government of Tierra del Fuego (1994). In 2010 Natalie was honored by SOLAMAC with the first prize due to her scientific prominence in the society. I had the honor and privilege of meeting Natalie in 1992 in a trip through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego as a backpacker. I told Natalie that was the beginning of my own career in marine mammalogy. She kindly invited me to visit the Estancia where she proudly showed me her impressive collection of cetacean skulls and skeletons. I will never forget when she showed me the lower jaw of the rare *Tasmacetus shepherdi* laid in a bed, just like a baby. She presented me with some of her papers and we chatted for hours while drinking tea with delicious “calafate” muffins, a native wild cherry harvested at the farm. Since we first met, I visited Natalie many times just as predicted by the local saying, “Who tries the calafate shall come back”. We became good friends and I will miss her very much. Surely all those who had the privilege to meet Natalie share this feeling of sadness. We lose a friend and science loses a great scientist and dedicated naturalist. Dr. Goodall leaves to science and humanity a legacy of continental dimensions. And at least as important, Natalie leaves us with her example of dedication, kindness and love for science, which must always inspire us. Natalie is survived by her husband Thomas, two daughters Abby and Anne and six grandchildren. Eduardo R. Secchi President of SOLAMAC _______________________ Eduardo R. Secchi, Ph.D. A/Professor Laboratório de Ecologia e Conservação da Megafauna Marinha - EcoMega Instituto de Oceanografia Universidade Federal do Rio Grande/FURG, Cx.P. 474 Rio Grande - RS, Brasil 96203-900 e.mail: edu.secchi(a)furg.br Tel: ++ 55 53 3233-6749 cel: ++53-9945-3990 CV: http:/ <http://lattes.cnpq.br/2134644742559817> /lattes.cnpq.br/2134644742559817 <http://lattes.cnpq.br/2134644742559817> & President of the Latin American Society for Aquatic Mammals-SOLAMAC & Member of the Cetacean Specialist Group/SSC - IUCN

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R. Natalie P. Goodall – April 13, 1935 – May 25, 2015
by Lida Pimper 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

*Rae Natalie Prosser Goodall* We have known Natalie as one of the old settlers of Tierra del Fuego, borned collectionist, and tireless explorer of the coasts and mountains of this land. But most of all, we have known her as a teacher, guide, inspirational woman that spread her passion and most important, as a Friend. She was born in Lexington, Ohio, US, graduated with honours as a BS in Education, Biology and Art at Kent State University in 1957, and got later a Master in Biology in 1959. She worked as a teacher in schools from Mobil Oil in Venezuela during four years and travel later along South America. While she was in Patagonia, she read “The Uttermost part of the earth” written by Lucas Bridges in 1948, one of the sons of the Anglican missioner Thomas Bridges. After this, she decided to travel to Harberton, first Estancia (ranch) of the island of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and home of many stories that Lucas wrote about in his book. It was there that she met Thomas Goodall, grandson of Thomas Bridges, who travelled to US in 1963 to marry her. The family completed with two daughters and 6 Fuegian grandchildren. While living in Tierra del Fuego (during more than 50 years), her desire to learn more about the history of the native people, the first explorers and the life in the region, took her to many expeditions throughout the whole Fuegian Archipelago. Mixing art and science, she started to collect and draw native plants, with a result of a private Herbarium of more than 8,500 specimens, many botanical publications and more than 90 illustrations in the book “Flora of Tierra del Fuego” by David Moore, among others. All the experiences that she lived and learned during those years, were written in her book “Tierra del Fuego” declared of historical, cultural and touristic value by the local authorities, and used as a reference handbook in local schools. She even drew a map of Tierra del Fuego, which she published with her own Editorial House (Ediciones Shanamaiin). At the time she was searching the coasts and shores looking for plants of the island, she came upon some interesting bones of dolphins. This was the beginning of her fascinating research with austral marine mammals and sea birds of the region, recording opportunistic sightings and collecting bones of stranded marine mammals. The specimens collected are stored in the Museo Acatushún de Aves y Mamíferos Marinos Australes, founded and directed by Natalie, at Estancia Harberton, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The RNP collection, with 2,900 specimens of marine mammals and 2,500 birds, is one of the most important collections in South America in this subject. Her Museum has trained 8-10 university-level interns per month during the warmer austral months from 2001 until this last season in 2015. With more than a 100 papers, book chapters and articles, Natalie has been the pioneer and main reference in the study of the southernmost marine mammals. She had mostly worked as ad-honorem researcher, receiving numerous grants and funding from many organizations and institutions, like National Geographic Society and Total Austral S.A. So many years of efforts in this research, gave her many awards and recognitions such as DsC honoris causa Kent State University and Investigador Independiente ad-honorem from CONICET (Argentinean National Research Council), among others. Her studies about basic biology and distribution of spectacled and Burmeister’s porpoises, Commerson’s dolphins and many species of beaked whales, have been important contributions to the knowledge of these elusive species of cetaceans. Natalie, your students, “your girls", will always miss you. You changed our lives, showed us the way and left us a great legacy that we will follow. What we have learned from you, no one can take it from us. And as someone said many years ago when Kenneth Norris passed away, we are now standing on the shoulders of giants. Claudia Boy – Iris Cáceres-Sáez - Natalia A. Dellabianca – Angeles González - Sheryl Macnie - María Constanza Marchesi – Lida E. Pimper - Luciana Riccialdelli - Analía San Martín – Mónica Torres

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Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program 2015 Request for Proposals
by Courtney McGeachy 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

NFWF is soliciting projects under a new program to provide support for the effective implementation of three key strategies to aid in the recovery of the southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) Distinct Population Segment and the North Pacific Resident's population. The program is made possible by a continued contribution by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. and will award a minimum of $400,000 in funds each year for killer whale conservation. Initial conservation strategies for this program include: * Increase prey availability: support projects that increase the health of salmon runs that are a critical part of the Southern Resident population's diet. * Improve habitat quality: support projects that reduce threats to priority killer whale habitat from pollution and contaminants, vessel traffic and noise. * Strengthen management through research: support research to improve monitoring of demographics and distribution, health assessments and effectiveness of management interventions. Interested applicants are encouraged to join the overview webinar on June 24th (see RFP for link to register) and to review the request for proposals found at www.nfwf.org/killerwhales<http://www.nfwf.org/killerwhales>. Proposals are due July 30th via NFWF's on-line application and awards expected to be announced in October. Courtney T. McGeachy Coordinator, Marine and Coastal Conservation National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1133 Fifteenth Street, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 202-857-0166 (phone) 202-857-0162 (fax) Courtney.McGeachy(a)nfwf.org<mailto:Courtney.McGeachy@nfwf.org> P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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JOB(S) POSTING involving Marine Mammals: Marine Acoustic Technician (MAT) and Marine Wildlife Observer (MWO) vacancies
by Nick Robinson 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

MARINE ACOUSTIC TECHNICIAN The candidate will be expected to conduct acoustic surveys through the use of Passive Acoustic Monitoring Systems (PAMS) and noise measurement systems during offshore activities both nationally and internationally. The candidate will play a key role in the development of in-house systems and be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all Marine Wildlife Departmental acoustic equipment, in accordance with HSSE and QA standards. Compilation and preparation of PAMS and noise monitoring reports including the processing of acoustic data is required. Projects may include marine mammal mitigation or monitoring, ambient noise measurements and operational noise monitoring. The candidate will be responsible for the appropriate collection and processing of data both at sea and in the office. This role will require you to work in the office (Great Yarmouth), but we have an expectation that you will spend up to 120 days at sea at locations worldwide, during a 12-month period. Applicants will be of degree calibre or equivalent in a relevant discipline and possess an understanding of marine acoustics, including both hardware and need to have field experience. Additionally, familiarity with the use of PAMS, CPODs or other underwater noise monitoring equipment is desirable. MARINE WILDLIFE OBSERVER The candidate will undertake a wide variety of marine wildlife surveys, including marine mammal observations, passive acoustic monitoring, seabird and environmental impact activities in the field, as well as providing general assistance to the project managers, lead scientists and report writer with the production of marine wildlife reports. You will be responsible for the appropriate collection and processing of data both at sea and in the office. This role will require you to work in the office (based in Great Yarmouth), but we have an expectation that you will spend approximately 120 days at sea, at locations worldwide, dependent on project requirements, during a 12-month period. Applicants will ideally be of degree calibre or equivalent in a relevant discipline and possess an understanding of marine mammals and seabirds, their biology and identification. Familiarity with the use of Passive Acoustic Monitoring System (PAMS) or previous marine survey experience would certainly be advantageous. To apply for your choice of role, please send your CV and cover letter to Group Recruitment and Training Coordinator at recruitment(a)gardline.com<mailto:recruitment@gardline.com> or via the careers section of our website www.gardlinemarinesciences.com<http://www.gardlinemarinesciences.com/> Closing date: 3rd July 2015 ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and preserve this confidentiality by deleting the message. No binding contract will result from this e-mail until and unless an officer, on behalf of the sender, signs a written document. Sender accepts no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this message as it has been transmitted over public networks. Unless otherwise specifically stated any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the sender Company. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System, on behalf of the Gardline Group of Companies. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Habitat suitable to North Atlantic Right Whale foraging in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada
by Lesage, Veronique 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

A post-doctoral candidate is sought to undertake a project to develop a bio-energetic model for North Atlantic right whales feeding on various prey density, and identify suitable habitat for this population in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and eastern Scotian Shelf, Canada by combining energetics with data on prey and whale densities. Applicants should possess (or should soon possess) an internationally-recognised doctoral degree from an accredited institution. The candidate should be self-motivated, and able to work within a team framework. He/she should have an interest in comparative physiology and biomechanics of marine organisms, and a strong background in mathematics, physics, statistics and computer science. We seek a candidate to begin work in January 2016 (or earlier) and to continue until December 2017. Salary will be on the order of $50,000 CAD/year. All or a portion (up to a cap) of moving expenses will be covered. This is a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratory, which is managed via the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=3a. The position will be based at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada. However, the project will involve significant collaboration with Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen at the Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University, CA (lab webpage: http://goldbogen.stanford.edu) Knowledge of French is an asset, but is not essential for the position. However, a demonstrated ability to write and communicate efficiently in English is essential for the position. Candidates interested in the position should email veronique.lesage(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:veronique.lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> and submit a resume including a list of publications and contact information for three references. Veronique Lesage, Ph.D. Chercheur, Cetaces/Cetacean research scientist Biologie et conservation des mammiferes marins/Marine mammal biology and conservation Peches et Oceans Canada/Fisheries and Oceans Canada Institut Maurice-Lamontagne/Maurice Lamontagne Institute C.P. 1000/P.O. Box 1000 850 Route de la Mer Mont-Joli, QC G5H 3Z4 http://www.meds-sdmm.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sdb-bds/profile-profil.do?id=452&lang=fra TEL (418) 775-0739 FAX (418) 775-0740 Email: Veronique.Lesage(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:Veronique.Lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca>

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Volunteer opportunity at the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, Wales, UK
by CBMWC 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

WTSWW_high_res_logoCardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre CBMWC logo without boarderNew Quay Wales <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org Dedicated to conserving Cardigan Bays marine wildlife through education and research The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) is recruiting for a volunteer for the Autumn season (7th September 2nd November 2015), to collect data on the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay and to help run our visitor centre, educational and awareness raising activities. Applications close at midnight on 22nd June. About CBMWC The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is based in New Quay, west Wales, UK and is the marine wing of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Since 1996 we have been dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment through education and research. Using boat-based and land-based surveys, photo-ID and acoustic studies we monitor bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the wider Irish Sea. We also run a busy visitor centre as well as an education and activity room which offers marine educational and awareness raising activities for families with young children. Position description A seasonal volunteers is required for the Autumn period from 7th September 2nd November 2015 to help with our ongoing research, education and awareness-raising programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. As CBMWC is run almost entirely by volunteers, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and meet new people who share your interests. You will learn about the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay, gain experience in field work, research methods, data processing, public awareness and education programmes. The data you collect will contribute to long running research studies on bottlenose dolphin site usage, abundance, photo-identification and acoustic studies. There may also be additional opportunities to gain experience in boat handling and seamanship skills. Responsibilities/duties will include (but are not limited to): · Visitor centre operation, including dealing with enquiries and taking boat bookings · Land-based surveys in conjunction with Ceredigion County Council · Boat-based surveys* · Educational and awareness raising activities with children and the general public · Data entry and checking · Updating daily sightings information · Beach cleans · Aquarium maintenance · Cleaning and general upkeep of CBMWC premises * Boat surveys are weather dependent and volunteers take turns to join trips to act as onboard researcher. During times of bad weather, you will spend more time carrying out shore-based activities. Important: You may be expected to work up to 8 hours a day, six days a week. Some training and activities may take place outside of normal office hours. Field work can involve long periods outdoors and in inclement weather. All volunteers are expected to contribute to all CBMWC activities, tasks and field work and to attend all training sessions provided. Person specification: Essential skills · Positive, reliable, responsible, conscientious and mature attitude · Ability to work and live closely with others as part of a small team · Strong work ethic with an ability to work unsupervised · Adaptable and patient (particularly as boat work is weather dependent) · Confident in dealing with the public both face to face and over the telephone · Fluency in English · Willing to ask for help if unsure and admit mistakes Desirable skills · Interest and/or experience of working with children in environmental education · Research and surveying experience · IT skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS · Interest and or/experience in salt water aquaria Please note that enthusiasm for our work and the marine environment is as valued as experience, since full training is provided. Volunteer fee An administration fee of £45 will be required from all successful applicants. Accommodation and expense arrangements Shared accommodation in a comfortable and fully equipped house will be arranged for successful volunteers (where required) at a cost of £55 per week, including fuel bills. Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs. Due to payment arrangements with the house owners, accommodation costs are required in advance to cover the cost of each block so before applying please ensure that you can cover this and all other expenses. How to apply Download a seasonal volunteer application form from our website www.cbmwc.org/volunteer/ and email it along with a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification and your motivations for applying to volunteer(a)cbmwc.org with Volunteer application 2015 in your subject line. Incomplete applications will not be assessed so please make sure you complete the form fully, including availability and be sure to attach your CV and covering letter. Contact: For further information and any queries, please contact Laura Evans, Volunteer Co-ordinator Email: volunteer(a)cbmwc.org Tel: 01545 560224 Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS

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AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN CETACEAN RESEARCH SURVEYS
by Volunteer Coordinator 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

*SEEKING VOLUNTEERS* Dear All, The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) conducts cetacean surveys throughout our field season (May - October) from aboard our research yacht <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/research-Silurian.asp> Silurian. Every year we welcome aboard enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to contribute directly to our research work. Volunteers, in effect, become marine mammal scientists for the duration of the survey; living and working aboard Silurian, assisting with day-to-day running, as well as working together as a team to carry out visual and acoustic surveys. To find out more about the research onboard please click here <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/research-on-silurian.asp> . Volunteers will assist fully in the collection of data, with mega-fauna and sea bird identification training provided. Acoustic and visual methods are combined to produce comprehensive data sets. During encounters photographs are taken of dorsal fins to try and identify the individual, gaining a better understanding of species movements and interactions with each other. The data collected, and subsequent information produced is essential when monitoring the distribution, relative abundance and habitat preference of cetacean species in the Hebrides. Only with coherent data can effective conservation and management strategies be designed to enable long-term protection of the amazing species found in our waters. As a volunteer onboard Silurian, you will have the opportunity to see first hand the amazing variety of marine wildlife the UK has to offer including whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sharks and seabirds. You will explore some of the remotest, wildest parts of the British Isles, anchoring each night in a different secluded bay off one of the many Hebridean islands, venturing ashore to explore. The opportunity to gain sailing experience is also available, although no certificates are issued. Rendezvous location is either in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, where HWDT is based or in Kyle of Lochalsh. More information on specific surveys will be provided on request. There is a monetary value attached to participating which includes accommodation (aboard) and food for the duration. The income generated allows HWDT to continue this well established research programme, you can be assured that without your contribution the research couldn't be undertaken. 2015 Survey Dates: * 15th - 26th June; £750 (50% OFF!! ONLY 1 BERTH AVAILABLE) * 30th June - 11th July; £975 (35% OFF!) * 15th 23rd July; £1,150 (ONLY 1 BERTH AVAILABLE) * 4th - 15th August; £1,500 * 18th - 29th August; £1,450 * 1st - 12th September; £1,350 * 22nd - 30th September; £1,050 * 15th - 23rd October; £950 · 5th - 13th October*; £950 <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=militarysurvey.asp> * Joint Warrior <http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2013/april/10/130 410-joint-warrior> Military Exercise Monitoring Survey <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=militarysurvey.asp> Joint Warrior military exercise off western Scotland) For further information about our surveys please go online to: http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/get-involved-join-us-onboard.asp For Further information about HWDT please go online to: www.hwdt.org Or contact HWDTs volunteer coordinator Morven Russell Email: volunteercoordinator(a)hwdt.org <https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam> Telephone: 01688 302620 Thank you, and hope to see you onboard this season! Morven Morven Russell Volunteer Coordinator Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust 28 Main Street Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6NU Tel: 01688 302620 <mailto:volunteercoordinator@hwdt.org> volunteercoordinator(a)hwdt.org <http://www.hwdt.org/> www.hwdt.org The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotlands whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within Hebridean communities as a basis for the lasting conservation of local species and habitats.

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International Save the Vaquita Day – July 11, 2015
by Thomas Jefferson 06 Jun '15

06 Jun '15

International Save the Vaquita Day – July11, 2015 This year,Saturday, July 11, 2015 has been designated as the Third Annual InternationalSave the Vaquita Day!! This is intendedto be an annual event similar to Earth Day, but with a specific focus onraising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marinemammal, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe will direct the attention of people to the plight ofthis tiny porpoise species, and what needs to be done to save it fromextinction. There will be booths, games, music, free prizes, educationalbrochures, talks, face painting, and several life-size models of vaquitas onhand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita, Mexico’s “Panda ofthe Sea”. The primarygoal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight,and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct, with only about 80individuals left, and is declining at almost 19% per year! We will have asimple message for folks about what they can do to help (either full supportfor the Mexican Government, or support for a boycott and embargo of Mexicanseafood – depending on Mexico’s actions in the next month or so). Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexicangovernment, and also to raise additional funds for future educational andresearch work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun, as well aseducational, and kid-friendly! Last year,there were 18 venues, in the United States, Mexico, Australia, andEurope. In 2015, we hope to have booths at all the same venues, plus manynew ones. We will also have the participation of zoos, aquaria, andmuseums (for example, Sea World, Long Beach Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, and SDNatural History Museum). We also hope to attract media attention, so thatthe vaquita is covered on national and local news, thereby greatly expandingthe number of people exposed. Please checkour website regularly<http://www.vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day.html> tolearn the latest on the activities planned and venues details. We hope you will attend (or better yet,volunteer at) an event in your area. Tom Jefferson/ VIVA Vaquita sclymene(a)aol.com

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