January 2016 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Research Paper: Fisheries and Ganges River Dolphin Interaction
by Shambhu Paudel 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the publication of our research article: Paudel S, Levesque JC, Saavedra C, Pita C, Pal P. (2016) Characterization of the artisanal fishing communities in Nepal and potential implications for the conservation and management of Ganges River Dolphin (*Platanista gangetica gangetica*) PeerJ 4:e1563 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1563 The Ganges River dolphin (*Platanista gangetica gangetica*) (GRD) is classified as one of the most endangered of all cetaceans in the world and the second scarcest freshwater cetacean. The population is estimated to be less than 2,000 individuals. In Nepal’s Narayani, Sapta Koshi, and Karnali river systems, survival of GRD continues to be threatened by various anthropogenic activities, such as dam construction and interactions with artisanal fisheries. A basic description of the geographic scope, economics, and types of gear used in these fisheries would help managers understand the fishery-dolphin interaction conflict and assist with developing potential solutions. The main goal was to provide new information on the artisanal fishing communities in Nepal. The specific objectives were to identify, compile, and investigate the demographics, economics, fishing characteristics, and perception of fishermen about GRD conservation in the Narayani, Sapta Koshi, and Karnali rivers so conservation managers can develop and implement a potential solution to the GRD-fishery interaction problem in Nepal. Based on 169 interviews, 79% of Nepalese fishermen indicated fishing was their primary form of income. Fishermen reported fishing effort was greater in summer than winter; greatest in the afternoon (14:30 hrs ± 0:27) and during low water level conditions; and gear was set 4.8 ± 0.2 days/week. Fishermen reported using eight different types of monofilament nets (gillnets and cast nets). Sixty percent used gillnets less than 10 m long, and nearly 30% preferred gillnets between 10 and 100 m long; a few used gillnets longer than 100 m. Most fishermen reported they believed education, awareness, and changing occupations were important for GRD conservation, but they indicated that alternative occupational options were currently limited in Nepal. Nepalese fishermen acknowledged that fisheries posed a risk to GRD, but they believed water pollution, and dam/irrigation developments were the greatest threats. For more details:https://peerj.com/articles/1563/ Thanks Shambhu Paudel -- *Assistant Professor for Wildlife/GIS/RS * * ||*Kathmandu Forestry College ||Kathmandu, Nepal || www.kafcol.edu.np Cell: 977-9841-170723 *South Asia Representative for *World Cetacean Alliance www.worldcetaceanalliance.org

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Symposium "The Ganges River Dolphins"
by Tadamichi MORISAKA 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Dear Marmam list members, We are pleased to announce and invite you to participate in the following international symposium at Shizuoka, JAPAN. For more detail & submission, please visit our website. http://marinemammal.jimdo.com/ The deadline of the poster presentation submission will be 12th, Feb. All topics of marine mammal scientific studies can be accepted for this presentation. International Symposium "The Ganges River Dolphin" Host: Tokai University Institute of Innovative Science and Technology Co-host: Institute of Oceanic Research and Development, Tokai University School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University (Public Seminar of School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University) Date: 26th, Feb 2016 (FRI) 10:00 – 17:30 Free of charge (\1,000 for banquet) Location : Shizuoka Convention Arts Center “GRANSHIP” Audio Visual Hall (2F) Tentative Schedule & Titles: 9:30 Open 10:00 Opening Remarks | Dr. Yasuhiro Senga (Dean, School of Marine Science and Technology) 10:10 IIST introduction | Dr. Shigeru Yamaguchi (Director, IIST) 10:20 Dr. Yoshihiro Tanaka (Numata Fossil Museum) “Evolution of the Ganges River dolphin group” 11:05 Dr. Yukiko Yamamoto (National Research Institute of Fisheries Engineering) “Acoustic behavior of the Ganges River dolphins” 11:35 – 13:00 Lunch & Poster Viewing 13:00 Dr. Toshio Kasuya “The dawn of the Japanese research on the Ganges River dolphins” 13:40 Dr. Sunil K. Choudhary (T.M. Bhagalpur University) “Conserving Ganges river dolphins in a dynamic and conflict-ridden environment: Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary” 14:30 Mr. Nachiket Kelkar (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment) “Ecological research towards re-calibrating Ganges river dolphin conservation” 15:15 Dr. Tadamichi Morisaka (Tokai University) “Acoustic research in Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary” 15:40 – 17:20 Poster Session for marine mammal studies (Call for papers!) 17:20 Closing Remarks | Dr. Masahisa Kubota (Director, IORD) 17:30 – 19:30 Banquet at OASIS (1st floor of the GRANSHIP) (\1,000 per one person) Organizing Committee: Tadamichi Morisaka, Yayoi M. Yoshida, Nobuyuki Ozawa, Youko Takeshita Registration & Submission : http://marinemammal.jimdo.com/ Contact: Tadamichi Morisaka (IIST, IORD) chaka(a)tokai-u.jp

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Life on the Edge
by Patrick Lyne 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Life on the Edge – Ireland/France Outward Cruise: Dates 28th of August to September 7th Castletownbere (West Cork, Ireland) to Camaret (Brittany, France) Return Cruise: September 8th to 18th Camaret (Brittany) to Castletownbere (West Cork). You are invited to join a training cruise recording cetacean activity principally in the Irish EEZ from West Cork to Brittany where the shelf edge is targeted from Ireland to France on Jessy of Adrigole a 37ft yacht (Jessy <http://www.westcorksailing.com/SkipperedCruising/tabid/2736/galleryType/Sli…> ). Participants will receive instructions on how to record and recognise sightings prior to joining and these will be covered again on start up and reinforced during the survey. This data will be submitted to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group database and used for future publications on the distribution of cetaceans in Irish waters. Data from UK and French waters will be made available to relevant authorities in these jurisdictions. Anyone with a strong interest in acoustics and some previous knowledge should let us know beforehand so we can accommodate this as well. Otherwise a basic introduction to acoustics will be included with instruction. This is an opportunity to gain experience of a wide variety of cetaceans in a natural setting with minimal or no disturbance and will enhance the detection and behavioural analysis of marine mammal observers and acoustics operators. Sailing instruction will be provided as necessary but no qualifications will be obtained. Sailing time can be logged for experience if required. No prior experience of sailing, or marine mammals is required but some prior experience or interest is typical of all previous crews members. This will be the fifth year of operation but the first time exploring the rarely visited canyon systems off the South West of Ireland where it is expected large baleen whales (fin/blue),beaked (hopefully), sperm and pilot whales may be encountered among others. The objective for the entire crew is to gather as much sightings data and acoustic data on species encountered as possible, along the shelf edge, in sea states of 3 or less. While 10 days are allowed, sailing a direct crossing from West Cork to Brittany can very comfortably be undertaken in two days. Participants should expect to spend about 5 or 7 days at sea depending on weather and will be required to assist in sailing the vessel, recording sightings and other crewing duties. While it is intended to avoid rough weather this can never be guaranteed. Night time sailing will be required and crew will sleep in shifts at night. While time at sea is not luxurious, it is hoped to record a large variety and number of species and this is an opportunity for participants to see the greatest variety and abundance that the Irish and French (and UK) waters have to offer. Time on the shelf edge will be determined by weather and typically the Celtic Sea will see calmer weather and we will his area unless necessary. Early September typically sees periods of settled weather so we will utilise these to cover track lines on the shelf edge. Cost for joining the crew on this survey will be €1310 for either outward or return journey and IWDG membership (www.iwdg.ie ). Food on board will be provided, although when in port crew will buy their own meals ashore typically. We may spend days in port while waiting for good weather and will hope to arrive in port before appointed final date. Participants will be expected to organise their own travel to and from Cork/Brittany but we will assist in any way we can. Further details are available on request by email to mmo(a)iwdg.ie . Patrick Lyne MMO Coordinator IWDG Disert Castletownbere County Cork Ireland Email: mmo(a)iwdg.ie / plyne1(a)eircom.net Website: www.iwdg.ie Ph: 353 27 71930 Mob: 353 86 2334424

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Eco-volunteers positions available for large marine vertebrates surveys in Berau, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, 2016
by Danielle Kreb 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Dear all, We are looking for motivated volunteers and/or students that are willing to engage in the Berau marine vertebrates program, which aims to protect a high diversity of large marine vertebrates including cetaceans, turtles, whale sharks and manta rays in the Marine Park of Derawan Archipelago, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Besides raising awareness, engaging local communities in sustainable handycraft and ecotourism activities, part of the conservation program includes a long-term monitoring program of marine vertebrates in the area. Surveys are being conducted by the local NGO Yayasan Konservasi RASI (Conservation Foundation for Rare Aquatic Species of Indonesia) under guidance of Dr. Danielle Kreb and Ir. Budiono. The research team involves experienced RASI staff, as well as local and overseas (student) volunteers. We are looking for motivated volunteers that are willing to engage in the program through an eight-days monitoring survey in the beautiful landscape of the Berau archipelago.We will collect data to determine relative abundance, core area mapping, assessing seasonal species diversity and site fidelity as well as habitat usage of large marine vertebrates. Underwater photo-id will be taken of whale sharks as well. Through earlier surveys it was found that the highest relative abundance of cetaceans was within 5km radius of islands or reefs, and therefore we also conduct coral reef monitoring at several locations by snorkling to asses its health. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn theory and practice of Reefcheck monitoring for the Indo-Pacific.There will be an opportunity to do recreational things such as snorkling in the stingless jelly fish lake of Kakaban and snorkling near Manta Rays and/or whale sharks following good practice protocols. . Dates: 24 April-5 May; 13 June-24 June;3-14 October 2016 Deadlines for the April and June surveys are 31 January and 15 March 2016. Day by day schedule, qualifications for volunteers and costs involved can be downloaded from a flyer posted on our website at: http://www.ykrasi.org/coastal.html We are looking forward to your participation! Regards, Danielle and Budiono -------------------------- Danielle Kreb (Ph.D.) Member of IUCN/SSC/Cetacean Specialist Group Scientific Program Advisor Yayasan Konservasi RASI Rare Aquatic Species of Indonesia Komplek Pandan Harum Indah (Erlyza) Blok C, No. 52 Samarinda 75124 Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia Mobile: 081346489515 http://www.ykrasi.org Facebook group/page: Rare Aquatic Species of Indonesia

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New publication: New Zealand blue whales: residency, morphology, and feeding behavior of a little-known population
by Paula Olson - NOAA Affiliate 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Dear Colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the following publication on blue whales in New Zealand waters: Olson, P.A., Ensor, P., Olavarria, C., Bott, N., Constantine, R., Weir, J., Childerhouse, S., van der Linde, M., Schmitt, N., Miller, B.S., and Double, M.C. 2015. New Zealand blue whales: residency, morphology, and feeding behavior of a little-known population. Pacific Science (69)4: 477-485. Abstract: Blue whales are infrequently reported from New Zealand and their taxonomic status is unclear. Here we present new information on the residency, external morphology, and habitat use of blue whales encountered in New Zealand waters. Thirty-one blue whales were photo-identified around the North and South Islands of New Zealand from 2004-2014 in seven different months of the year. One photographic match was found between June 2011 and March 2013: the first evidence that an individual blue whale has remained in or returned to New Zealand waters in different years and seasons. Observations of the external morphology of blue whales encountered off the South Island confirm that there is a shorter, non-Antarctic form of blue whale occurring near New Zealand. Body length and proportion, head shape, body condition and skin condition were similar to Australian but not Antarctic blue whales. In 2013, feeding behavior was observed off the South Island’s west coast and strong evidence of feeding was observed off the east coast, the first reported occurrence of feeding for these locations. Feeding behavior was also observed in the Hauraki Gulf in November 2010. Feeding in these widely spread locations, in addition to the recently reported foraging ground in the South Taranaki Bight, suggest that New Zealand coastal waters are a feeding area for blue whales. For information or requests please contact: Paula.Olson(a)noaa.gov Warm regards, Paula A. Olson Marine Mammal Biologist Visiting Scientist/Marine Mammal and Turtle Division Southwest Fisheries Science Center/NMFS/NOAA 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, California 92037 USA Tel: 858-546-5616 Paula.Olson(a)noaa.gov

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National Marine Life Center 2016 Summer Internship Opportunities
by Margot Madden 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

The National Marine Life Center is seeking qualified students to fill our summer internship positions. Marine Animal Rehabilitation/Education interns will assist NMLC staff and volunteers with education projects and animal husbandry, and Marketing/Development interns will assist with fundraising, public relations, social media. See below for the complete details. Marine Animal Rehabilitation & Education Internship Animal Care Responsibilities: Depending on need and case load, interns will assist with the care of the NMLC rehabilitation patients including seals, sea turtles, and freshwater turtles. Animal Care duties will include animal restraint; cleaning; disinfecting tanks, equipment, and environmental enrichment devices; preparing food; administering feeds (including tube feeding); record keeping; facility maintenance; and water quality testing. Interns will also assist animal care staff with medical procedures, admission exams, animal necropsies, and release events. Education Responsibilities: Interns will assist with environmental education programs, including on-site programs, off-site programs, fairs, and festivals. Interns will assist in giving public presentations to guests of NMLC and educate them on marine animals and conservation. Interns will assist in the gift shop, assist with various office projects, create displays for the Discovery Center, and help create lesson plans and activities that are aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks. Other Responsibilities: Each intern will take on a project which they will work on for the duration of their internship. The project must be proposed by the student and agreed upon with the NMLC staff. At the end of the internship, the intern will present the project to the staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Each intern will also be assigned a weekly chore to assist with the upkeep of the facility and equipment, and will be required to attend regularly scheduled intern meetings. Positions are unpaid. Interns must have their own transportation. Housing is not provided, but NMLC will offer suggestions. Qualifications . The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. High school students may also be considered. . Preference will be given to students or recent graduates working towards biology, environmental studies, marine science, education, or other related fields. . Intern should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. . Students that are adaptable, responsible, hard working, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply. . Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. . Spring interns should be available to work from May 23, 2016 through August 21, 2016. . Interns should expect to work 30-40 hours per week which will include early morning and/or late night seal feedings. . If an intern plans to receive school credit for an internship they must notify staff prior to the internship start date, and it will be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted. To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Kate Shaffer & Margot Madden at apply(a)nmlc.org or P.O. Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by August 1 for the fall semester, November 30 for the spring semester, or February 28 for the summer semester. Marketing/Development Internship Responsibilities: . Promoting NMLC's mission through appropriate publications and venues. . Assisting with donor outreach and communications, including donor tracking, follow-up, and upkeep of the donor database. . Updating community and website calendars with upcoming events and educational programs. . Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events including our annual Mermaid Ball, Feet Fins & Flippers 5K, Deals for Seals Yard Sale, and The Spectacle of the Trees. Specific activities include: Creating event marketing materials, Writing press releases, Managing the 5K t-shirt design competition, Recruiting event sponsors, Recruiting donations for auction and raffle prizes, Helping with event registration and day of preparations . Maintaining social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. . Maintaining our WordPress website. . Research potential funding sources and apply for funding through grants and sponsorship programs. . Update and edit current marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, direct mailings, and educational materials. . Update NMLC's marketing plan, social media policy, media policy, & other communications policies Qualifications: . The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. . Preference will be given to students or recent graduates in marketing, communications, or other related fields. . Strong written and verbal communication skills. . Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. . Must be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational skills. . Have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, and blogging . Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. . Spring interns should be available to work from May 23, 2016 through August 21, 2016. . Intern should expect to work 20-24 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. . If an intern plans to receive school credit for an internship they must notify staff prior to the internship start date, and it will be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted. This position is unpaid. Interns must have their own transportation. Housing is not provided, but NMLC will offer suggestions. To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Kate Shaffer at apply(a)nmlc.org or P.O. Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, 02532. Applications must be received by August 1 for the fall semester, November 30 for the spring semester, or February 28 for the summer. Margot Madden Animal Care and Volunteer Coordinator National Marine Life Center P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0269 p. (508) 743-9888 X306 f. (508) 759-5477 www.nmlc.org mmadden(a)nmlc.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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M.S. position available at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
by Heidi C Pearson 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

M.S. position available at the University of Alaska Fairbanks I am pleased to announce the availability of a M.S. in Fisheries position with the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) starting in Summer 2016. The goal of the project is to assess the ecological costs and educational benefits of whale-watching in Juneau, AK using theodolite observations of humpback whales and passenger surveys. Field work for this project will occur during the summers of 2016 and 2017. This project is funded by Alaska SeaGrant (https://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2015/november.php) The research assistantship available for this position includes tuition, health insurance, and a stipend for 2 years. In addition to meeting the UAF and SFOS graduate admission requirements (https://www.uaf.edu/sfos/academics/apply/graduate-fisheries/) students should have experience conducting behavioral observations of marine mammals and strong quantitative skills. Previous experience in photo-identification, theodolite tracking, and humpback whale behavioral ecology is also desired. Applications may be submitted through the UAF admissions website: http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/apply/#new. The deadline for Summer admission is May 1, 2016 but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please contact me if you have any questions: Dr. Heidi Pearson Assistant Professor of Marine Biology University of Alaska Southeast (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/dir/hcpearson.html) and University of Alaska Fairbanks (https://www.sfos.uaf.edu/directory/faculty/pearson/) 907-796-6271 hcpearson(a)uas.alaska.edu ? --------------------------------------------- Heidi Pearson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marine Biology University of Alaska Southeast 11120 Glacier Highway, AND1 Juneau, AK 99801 907-796-6271 hcpearson(a)uas.alaska.edu

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Marine Mammal Monitoring Programme Field Assistant (2 positions)
by Maldini, Daniela 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Marine Mammal Monitoring Programme Field Assistant Applications are invited for two paid Research Assistant positions working on a marine mammal monitoring programme in Co. Mayo on the west coast of Ireland. The marine mammal monitoring programme is grant aided by Shell E&P Ireland through RSK Environment Ltd with support funding from Science Foundation Ireland under MaREI (Marine Renewable Energy Ireland). Background: Under a development plan for the CORRIB gas field off western Ireland, Enterprise Energy Ireland Ltd. commissioned the Coastal & Marine Research Centre (CMRC), University College Cork to conduct an independent marine mammal monitoring programme in northwest Ireland in 2001/2002. Research was undertaken in Broadhaven Bay (candidate Special Area of Conservation - cSAC), County Mayo and its adjoining coastal waters. The programme of marine mammal monitoring was continued in 2005, and has been continuous since 2008 during the CORRIB development’s marine phases, to safeguard protected species from potential impacts. A valuable long-term dataset of marine mammal occurrence and distribution has resulted, through visual and acoustic efforts. Research efforts will continue until March 2018 with support from Science Foundation Ireland under MaREI building on efforts to date. Position: We are recruiting two research assistants for a 4-month and a 6-month position to join a project leader, and three interns to conduct marine mammal monitoring in Broadhaven Bay for the field season. The positions will be from June – September (4 month) and April – September (6 month) 2016. The candidates will ideally be an experienced researcher (MSc. Level) with previous marine mammal monitoring experience, employed through MaREI Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork and will be based close to the study area in Broadhaven Bay, Co. Mayo. Office space and shared accommodation/field station will be provided for the team. Data collection will primarily be in the form of land-based surveys and PAM using C-PODs. The majority of the time when not in the field (data collection is very weather dependent in Ireland) will be spent entering and analysing data and producing reports. Key duties and responsibilities • To work under the direction of the Project Manager/Postdoc • To conduct shore-based marine mammal surveys • To assist with analyses of cetacean visual and acoustic datasets • To perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results. • To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. • To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project. • To provide guidance as required to any research students or interns assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Project Manager/Postdoc • To contribute to the publication of findings. Criteria: • A minimum of an MSc in biology/ecology • Ability to work in the EU (citizen, resident or with work visa in hand) • Full-driver license and own car are essential • At least one year of marine mammal sighting experience both land and boat based • Experience with using a theodolite to track marine mammals (VADAR experience a plus) • Experience in using CPODs and working with acoustic data • Experience in using Excel, R and ArcGIS • Statistical analytical experience and modelling experience a plus • GIS skills/experience • Experience in writing reports/publications • Experience in working remotely and unsupervised • Proven ability to work as part of a small team • Proven ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time often in adverse weather • Good physical fitness • Good interpersonal skills The following skills are also desirable • Cetacean photo-id experience • JNCC MMO course • Safety at sea course • First aid course Duration and salary: Duration is for a 4 or 6 month period. The salary for this position (gross) is fixed at €21,850 per annum. Application: The closing date for applications is February 15th. Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae including references and a cover letter via email to Daniela Maldini: daniela.maldini(a)ucc.ie.

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New Report Available
by Gianni Pavan 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Dear colleagues, on behalf of my coauthors I'm pleased to announce the availability of the final report of a project granted by ACCOBAMS: *OVERVIEW OF THE NOISE HOTSPOTS IN THE ACCOBAMS AREA* *Part I – Mediterranean Sea* Alessio MAGLIO, Gianni PAVAN, Manuel CASTELLOTE Silvia FREY Short Abstract: Identifying areas of high anthropogenic pressure on the marine environment is a key element for an effective environmental management and for mitigating impacts. As underwater noise is considered a major threat for cetaceans, the ACCOBAMS Agreement has undertaken a work aiming at identifying noise hotspots and areas of potential conflicts with cetacean conservation. The global aim of this project is to gather baseline knowledge on noise-producing human activities in the Mediterranean Sea. The report is available on ResearchGate *DOI:* 10.13140/RG.2.1.2574.8560 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290084063_Overview_of_the_Noise_Ho… -- Gianni Pavan Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali Università degli Studi di Pavia Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia http://www.unipv.it/cibra http://mammiferimarini.unipv.it

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Dolphin Behavior Class
by Stan Kuczaj 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Earn four semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in psychology or biology by joining Dr. Stan Kuczaj, Director of the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi, and participate in studies of dolphin communication and social interaction at the Roatan Institute of Marine Studies in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Dates of the course: May 21 - June 4, 2016. Application Deadline: March 4, 2016 Office of International Programs International Center 409 601.266.4344 • studyabroad(a)usm.edu<mailto:studyabroad@usm.edu> www.usm.edu/study-abroad

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