December 2016 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Research Intern opportunity at The Marine Mammal Center - APPLICATION DEADLINE JAN 6th
by Christine Fontaine 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured or orphaned marine mammals. Also integral to the Center's mission are the research and education programs that expand our knowledge of marine mammals, and their ocean environment, and inspire global conservation. Since 1975, TMMC volunteers and staff have responded to more than 18,000 stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sea otters along California's central coast. For more information about TMMC, please visit: www.marinemammalcenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org>. The Science Department at The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for an unpaid internship position in our research division. There are three intern opportunities, winter, spring and summer. The Science and Research Internship is available at our main hospital in Sausalito. For more information on this internship please visit: http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/Get-Involved/volunteer/internship-opportu… Responsibilities: Some of the projects the successful candidate may participate in are: 1. Assist with necropsies: Necropsies are performed on all animals that die during treatment at the center. Depending on the case, some necropsies require a significant amount of sampling. Primary responsibilities will include: assisting with necropsy sample collection, data collection, archiving samples, stocking necropsy lab, and clean up. 2. Data entry and cleaning: The goal of this project is to improve data integrity, standardization, and volume in the Veterinary Science Department's databases (FileMaker Pro). These data include animal care and medical records, diagnostic results, specimen tracking information, and stranding and disposition details. Intern tasks may include entry of respective data from hard-copy records and data checking and cleaning. 3. Specimen archive project: This project will focus on tracking and optimizing the storage of archived specimens collected from live and dead marine mammals. Intern duties will primarily include: freezer inventory. 4. Library project: This project involves cataloging scientific publications into TMMC's hardcopy and electronic libraries. Intern duties will primarily include: reference entry using EndNote X, restocking hardcopy reprints, and scanning hardcopy publications. 5. Animal Crew: If there is interest, the selected intern will have the opportunity to spend one day on an animal crew. Animal crew's duties include feeding the patients, cleaning the pens, restraining animals for feeds and/or procedures. Training is provided. In addition, the intern will assist with other duties within the Science Department as needed, such as filing paperwork, rescues and releases ________________________________ Intern Qualifications: * All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and engaged or recent completed undergraduate studies. * A background or degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or a related field. * Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office Suite. * Comfortable hiking 5 miles and lifting 50 lbs. * There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their own living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. * If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. ________________________________ Christine Fontaine Senior Research Assistant The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Rd Sausalito, CA 94965 T: 415-289-7377 F: 415-754-4078

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Announcement: WCA World Whale Conference 2017, South Africa
by Dylan Walker 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear Marmamers, WCA World Whale Conference 2017 *"Towards Responsible Tourism for Cetaceans"* Durban, South Africa, 24th -29th June 2017 The World Cetacean Alliance <http://www.worldcetaceanalliance.org/> (WCA) would like to invite you to register your interest in our forthcoming World Whale Conference: Towards Responsible Tourism for Cetaceans <http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/world-whale-conference-whale-heritage-site…> in Durban, South Africa from 24th – 29th June 2017. The WCA is the world’s largest Partnership working to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises. Through cooperation, our 70+ global Partners aim to conserve and protect cetaceans and their habitats in the world’s oceans, seas and rivers, to ensure their continued health and survival. The WCA invites you to participate in this event to discuss how tourism can protect and celebrate cetaceans and their habitats. Hosted by the Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau <http://www.durbankzncb.co.za/> and eThekwini Municipality <http://www.durban.gov.za/Pages/default.aspx>, the WCA’s 2017 Conference will compose of two parts: The *4th World Whale Conference* will focus on *responsible tourism for whales and dolphins*, and will unite national, regional and global stakeholders from whale conservation and welfare backgrounds, the whale watching industry, travel and tourism representatives, and beyond, to share evidence and discuss strategies to ensure the protection of cetaceans in southern Africa and worldwide. The *2nd Whale Heritage Sites Summit* will bring together representatives from tourist destinations, international institutions and the private sector along with global experts in tourism, sustainability and whale watching to see Whale Heritage Site candidates showcase their prospective sites, and discuss and explore opportunities for the development of new sites in Africa and worldwide. Conference Schedule: *Saturday 24th June, 2017*: Social events: Community event, excursions, dinner (tbc) *Sunday 25th June, 2017*: Workshops (open for topic registration soon) *Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th June, 2017*: *World Whale Conference* *Wednesday 28th June & Thursday 29th June, 2017*: *Whale Heritage Sites (WHS) Summit* For more information, please register <https://surveyplanet.com/57ff81f5c45a3306bc0eee97> your details: https://surveyplanet.com/57ff81f5c45a3306bc0eee97 *Have your say - What would you like to see at the conference?* The WCA would like to encourage all interested parties and stakeholders to have their say in the development of this conference by taking part in our online questionnaire <https://surveyplanet.com/5808a853cecbdd56235f8e55>: https://surveyplanet.com/5808a853cecbdd56235f8e55 We look forward to seeing you in Durban! Nikki Oliver *Events Coordinator* *World Cetacean Alliance * *T *+44 (0)1273 355011* M *+44 (0)7595 902489 *E *nikki(a)worldcetaceanalliance.org* W *worldcetaceanalliance.org *W2 *whaleheritagesites.org *A *Studio 3, Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK The WCA is a proud Silver Winner at the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards

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Announcement of SOMEMMA's 3rd Marine Mammalogy School (III-E3M)
by Karina Acevedo 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

The Mexican Society for Marine Mammalogy (SOMEMMA) is pleased to announce its *third biennial marine mammalogy summer school, the III-E3M,* which will take place in La Paz, July 3-8, 2017. III-E3M offers theoretical and practical knowledge on the biology, ecology, evolution, natural history, health and conservation of marine mammals. The summer school is structured in two modules, a basic one that is aimed at undergraduate students with limited or no experience with marine mammals, and an advanced module, aimed at graduate students, who select one of four themes: 1) ecology, 2) bioacustics and population monitoring, 3) genetics, 4) health. More than 30 mexican and international researchers participate as instructors in the summer school, which includes a hands-on field trip to Espiritu Santo National Park aboard the Narwal research vessel. Our previous summer schools were targeted to Mexican students. This year, SOMEMMA broadens its scope and is open to international participants (please note that the basic module is taught in spanish, while the advanced modules are taught in spanish and english). More details on the program, instructors and registration costs can be found at: http://www.escuelamexicanademamiferosmarinos.com https://www.facebook.com/3EscuelaMexicanaMastozoologiaMarina/ Hope to see you at La Paz! Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse & Fabiola Guerrero de la Rosa III-E3M organizers -- ----------------------- Think of all the men who never knew the answers. Think of all those who never even cared. Still, there are some who ask why, who want to know, who dare to try. Rod Mckuen (Here he comes again)

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New England Aquarium - Chief Scientist, Marine Mammal Surveys : Employment Opportunity
by Mike Deedy 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Chief Scientist, Marine Mammal Surveys SUMMARY Perform duties as chief scientist for aerial surveys, which includes supervision and participation in aerial surveys for whales, dolphins and sea turtles in outer continental shelf federal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island, an area proposed for offshore alternative energy development. Scientific duties will include survey design, statistical analysis of survey data, report writing, proposal writing, and publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals. Management duties will include supervising aerial surveys; quality checking data, reports and budgets; coordination with flight crew, administrators, and associated scientists; handling budgets; presenting work to stakeholders and funding agencies; serving as point liaison with funding agency project managers. The initial field work involves only aerial surveys. There will be opportunities to expand the program to include additional aerial and shipboard surveys in response to funding opportunities. **This is a grant funded staff position with at least 16 months of staffing provided. Additional service may be afforded only if additional grant funding is secured. **Hiring for this position is dependent on successful receipt of funding. SCHEDULE Office schedule will be Monday -- Friday, 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM. Flight days will require irregular hours and some long days. Occasional weekends and holidays will be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Provides scientific guidance for all aerial survey functions, including management of field teams, oversight of safety and scientific protocols, and maintenance of equipment. Responsible for survey design, statistical analysis, report writing, and publishing scientific papers. 2. Supervises all aerial survey activities, including observer logistics, scientific data collection, , photographic and data analysis, and final annual report writing. 3. Oversee budgeting and spending for the program. This includes but is not limited to: budget creation for large, multi-year project; oversee all program and project spending and purchasing; perform monthly and annual budget projections; act as point of contact for vendors; book travel; produce expense reports; work closely with the Sponsored Programs and Finance team. 4. Together with the VP, helps expand program through proposal and contract development, survey design, and successful partnering with other research institutions, aerial survey and imaging companies, non-profits, and State and Federal agencies. 5. Monitors subcontractor activity, maintains flight and data logs, oversees data quality checking and assurance, submits proofed data and reports, and serves as point liaison with contracting office. 6. Attends meetings and presentations, and liaises with relevant state and federal agencies. 7. Performs other position-related duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Training and Experience * 5+ years of marine mammal aerial survey flight time required. * Minimum of M.S with 5+ years of related experience required; PhD. in Biology or related science strongly preferred. * Extensive previous participation in right whale, other large whale, and turtle research programs * Previous supervisory experience of a field team * Experience writing successful research proposals. * Experience adhering to safety standards for surveys. * Experience handling large multi-year budgets. * Experience handling large databases and performing quality checks. * Photographic skills and photo-identification experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Fundraising through proposals, responding to federal and foundation opportunities * Seeking and applying for new funding opportunities * Maintaining and purchasing photographic and aerial survey equipment * Managing sub-contracts with collaborators or vendors * Meeting deadlines for contractual obligations, data and report deliverables * Must have strong oral and written communication skills in order to disseminate research findings * Statistical skills, especially in survey design and analysis and report writing For more information and to apply online please visit: http://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/ New England Aquarium is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. ***Candidates must be United States citizens or authorized to work in United States on full-time basis in order to be eligible & qualified for candidacy. ***Please complete application by Friday December 16th. For more information, please contact Mike Deedy, Employment & Training Specialist (mdeedy(a)neaq.org<mailto:mdeedy@neaq.org>) Mike Deedy Employment & Training Specialist New England Aquarium Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 617.226.2115 mdeedy(a)neaq.org<mailto:mdeedy@neaq.org> [NEAq_logo (2)]

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Study Abroad Opportunity in Bimini, The Bahamas
by Yeater, Prof. Deirdre M. 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Hello! Enjoy a hands-on learning course, examining the behavioral and social ecology of Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins. You will also learn about ecotourism and human impacts on the marine environment. Receive 3 credits; visiting students welcome! Sacred Heart University and Dolphin Communication Project are offering a study abroad course for Biology or Psychology course credits This summer 2017. The course will be in offered in The Bahamas on 4 June - 10 June, with an online learning component before and after the travel abroad. Check out the website and apply here: http://studyabroad.sacredheart.edu/program/?pid=23462&p=summer-dolphin-comm… Applications and deposits are due by 20 January 2017! Cheers! Deirdre Yeater yeaterd(a)sacredheart.edu<mailto:yeaterd@sacredheart.edu> Deirdre Yeater, Ph.D Associate Professor Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825 Phone: 203-365-4870 Fax: 203-371-7998

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Stable isotope and network analysis workshops
by Oliver Hooker 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Are you working on Marine Mammal trophic ecology using either stable isotopes or network analysis to construct and understand food webs? PR statistics has two courses scheduled for early 2017 aimed specifically at understand and building food webs using stable isotopes and/or stomach contents Stable Isotope Mixing Models using SIAR, SIBER and MixSIAR (SIMM03) Delivered by Dr. Andrew Parnell and Dr. Andrew Jackson http://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-sim… AND Network analysis for ecologists (NTWA01) Delivered by Dr.Marco Scotti http://www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa01/ Both courses will take place at Millport field centre, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland (please note that although the filed centre in on an island it is extremely easy and uncomplicated to reach by public transport form both within and outside the UK). SIMM03 is a 4 day course and will run from 28th -3rd March 2017 and NTWA01 is a 5 day course will run from 6th – 10th March 2017. A COMBINED COURSE PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE) SIMM03 This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R. This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R. Recently SIMMs have become a very popular tool for quantifying food webs and thus the diet of predators and prey in an ecosystem. Starting with only basic understanding of statistical models, we will cover the do’s and don’ts of using SIMMs with a particular focus on the widely used package SIAR and the new, more advanced MixSIAR. Participants will be taught some of the advanced features of these packages, which will enable them to produce a richer class of output, and are encouraged to bring their own data sets and problems to study during the round-table discussions. Course content is as follows Tuesday 28th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Basic concepts. Module 1: Introduction; why use a SIMM? Module 2: An introduction to bayesian statistics. Module 3: Differences between regression models and SIMMs. Practical: Revision on using R to load data, create plots and fit statistical models. Round table discussion: Understanding the output from a Bayesian model. Wednesday 1st – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Understanding and using SIAR. Module 4: Do’s and Don’ts of using SIAR. Module 5: The statistical model behind SIAR. Practical: Using SIAR for real-world data sets; reporting output; creating richer summaries and plots. Round table discussion: Issues when using simple SIMMs. Thursday 2nd – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 SIBER and MixSIAR. Module 6: Creating and understanding Stable Isotope Bayesian Ellipses (SIBER). Module 7: What are the differences between SIAR and MixSIAR? Practical: Using MixSIAR on real world data sets; benefits over SIAR. Round table discussion: When to use which type of SIMM. Friday 3rd – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Advanced SIMMs. Module 8: Using MixSIAR for complex data sets: time series and mixed effects models. Module 9: Source grouping: when and how? Module 10: Building your own SIMM with JAGS. Practical: Running advanced SIMMs with JAGS. Round table discussion: Bring your own data set. NTWA01 The first graphical representation of a food web dates back to 1880, with the pioneering works of Lorenzo Camerano. Since then, research on ecological networks has further developed and ecology is one of the fields that contributed the most to the growth of network science. Nowadays, ecologists routinely apply network analysis with a diverse set of objectives that range from studying the stability of ecological communities to quantifying energy flows in ecosystems. The course is intended to provide the participants theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the study of food webs. First, lessons and exercises will introduce basic principles of network theory. Second, ecological examples will be focused on binary food webs, networks depicting who eats whom in ecosystems. Algorithms quantifying either global food web properties or single species features within the trophic network will be introduced. Third, we will study how the architecture of the food webs can be used to investigate robustness to biodiversity loss, thus helping to predict cascading extinction events. Then, ecosystem network analysis (ENA), a suite of matrix manipulation routines for the study of energy/matter circulation in ecosystems, will be presented. We will apply ENA to characterize the trophic structure of food webs and quantify the amount of cycling in ecosystems. Finally, we will learn how to visualize food web graphs to illustrate their features in an intuitive and fancy way. Course content is as follows Monday 6th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Module 1: Introduction to graph theory and network science. Basic terminology for learning the language of networks: from nodes and links to degree distribution. Three types of mathematical graphs and their properties: random networks, small-world networks, and scale-free networks. Tuesday 7th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Module 2: The use of graph theory in ecology: (1) networks representing various interactions in ecological communities (e.g., predator-prey and plant-pollinator networks); (2) networks illustrating interactions at different hierarchical levels (e.g., social networks at the population level and species dispersal in the landscape graph). Who eats whom in ecosystems and at which rate? Binary and weighted food web networks. Quantitative descriptors of food web networks (e.g., fraction of basal, intermediate and top species, connectance and link density). Wednesday 8th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Module 3: The structural properties of food web networks. Biodiversity loss and food web network robustness. How to predict secondary extinctions using the information embedded in the network structure of the food webs. The relevance of bipartite networks in ecology for the description of various interaction types (e.g., plant-pollinator and plant-seed disperser relationships). Thursday 9th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Module 4: Ecosystem network analysis (ENA): basic principles and algorithms. Input-output analysis: partial feeding and partial host matrices. Possible ways to trace indirect effects in ecosystems. Trophic considerations: the effective trophic position of species in acyclic food webs. Finn cycling index and the amount of cycling in ecosystems. Friday 10th – Classes from 09:00 to 16:00 Module 5: Can network analysis help to better understand possible consequences of global warming on ecological communities? Network visualization with Cytoscape: how to change the layout of graphs illustrating food web interactions (the Style interface to modify node, link and network properties). Please email any inquiries to oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com or visit our website www.prstatistics.com Please feel free to distribute this material anywhere you feel is suitable. Upcoming courses - email for details oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com 1. MODEL BASED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (January 2017) #MBMV http://www.prstatistics.com/course/model-base-multivariate-analysis-of-abun… 2. ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (February 2017) #APYB http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advanced-python-biologists-apyb01/ 3. STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR USING R (February 2017) #SIMM http://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-sim… 4. NETWORK ANAYLSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (March 2017) #NTWA http://www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa01/ 5. ADVANCES IN MULTIVAIRAITE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DATA (April 2017) #MVSP http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advances-in-spatial-analysis-of-multivar… 6. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND R FOR BIOLOGISTS (April 2017) #IRFB http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-and-r-for-bio… 7. ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (April 2017) #ADVR http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-… 8. INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING (May 2017) #IBHM http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-hierarchical-mo… 9. GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (June) #GMMR http://www.prstatistics.com/course/geometric-morphometrics-using-r-gmmr01/ 10. MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DATA (June 2017) #MASE http://www.prstatistics.com/course/multivariate-analysis-of-spatial-ecologi… 11. BIOINFORMATICS FOR GENETICISTS AND BIOLOGISTS (July 2017) #BIGB http://www.prstatistics.com/course/bioinformatics-for-geneticists-and-biolo… 12. SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (August 2017) #SPAE http://www.prstatistics.com/course/spatial-analysis-ecological-data-using-r… 13. ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELLING (October 2017) #ENMR http://www.prstatistics.com/course/ecological-niche-modelling-using-r-enmr0… 14. APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (November 2017) http://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-ecologists-ep… 15. GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October TBC) 16. INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS USING LINUX (October TBC) 17. LANDSCAPE (POPULATION) GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (November TBC) 18. PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (November TBC) 19. INTRODUCTION TO METHODS FOR REMOTE SENSING (December 2017 TBC) 20. ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (December 2017 TBC) 21. INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (December 2017 TBC) 22. DATA VISUALISATION AND MANIPULATION USING PYTHON (December 2017 TBC) Oliver Hooker PhD. PR statistics 3/1 128 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF +44 (0) 7966500340 www.prstatistics.com www.prstatistics.com/organiser/oliver-hooker/

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New publication: Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Predation on Beaked Whales (Mesoplodon spp.) in the Bremer Sub-Basin, Western Australia.
by Bec Wellard 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the following publication in PLOS ONE: Wellard R, Lightbody K, Fouda L, Blewitt M, Riggs D & Erbe C. (2016)* Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Predation on Beaked Whales (Mesoplodon spp.) in the Bremer Sub-Basin, Western Australia.* PLOS ONE 11(12): e0166670. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166670 *Abstract*: Observations of killer whales (*Orcinus orca*) feeding on the remains of beaked whales have been previously documented; however, to date, there has been no published account of killer whales actively preying upon beaked whales. This article describes the first field observations of killer whales interacting with, hunting and preying upon beaked whales ( *Mesoplodon* spp.) on four separate occasions during 2014, 2015 and 2016 in the Bremer Sub-Basin, off the south coast of Western Australia. The article can be downloaded from: *http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166670 <http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166670>* Alternatively, if you are unable to download the article please email me for a pdf at: becwellard(a)gmail.com. Kind regards, Rebecca Wellard. PhD Candidate Centre for Marine Science and Technology Curtin University GPO Box U1987 Perth, Western Australia 6845 Email bewellard(a)gmail.com *Follow us on:* *www.projectorca.com.au <http://www.projectorca.com.au/>* *https://www.facebook.com/orcatalkoz <https://www.facebook.com/orcatalkoz>* *https://www.instagram.com/orcatalkoz <https://www.instagram.com/orcatalkoz>*

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North Pacific Research Board: 2017 Peer Review Invitation Survey
by North Pacific Research Board 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

North Pacific Research Board: 2017 Invitation for Peer Review View this email in your browser (http://us11.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id=649ade0f2…) http://nprb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id… ** North Pacific ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Research Board ------------------------------------------------------------ "Building a clear understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic ecosystems that enables effective management and sustainable use of marine resources." visit us at www.nprb.org (http://nprb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id…) ** Invitation For Peer Review ------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Colleague: The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) invites you to help review scientific proposals submitted in response to our Core Program Request for Proposals (RFP). We anticipate approximately 100 proposal submissions applications. Peer reviews are a vital part of the evaluation process. NPRB strives to provide three independent technical peer reviews for each proposal received. We rely on subject matter experts to make this possible. If you are willing to serve as a potential peer reviewer, we request that you participate in a short survey to help us match appropriate reviewer expertise and qualifications to submitted proposals. If you have completed this survey in previous years, the link will take you to a form with your previous responses. Please update contact information and the expertise profile. The survey will take no more than a few minutes. Proposal reviews will occur January-March. For your convenience, review assignments and submissions are made electronically through simple web forms. You may always decline to review a proposal. Please do not be concerned if you are submitting a proposal or might have a conflict of interest. NPRB has a clear conflict of interest policy and will address these issues when assigning proposals to reviewers. Please complete this survey by Monday, December 21, by clicking on the following link: http://nprb.us11.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&i… (http://nprb.us11.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&i…) or by clicking the button below. Peer Review Survey (http://nprb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id…) Thank you for your consideration of this request. Your help is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Matthew Baker, Ph.D. Science Director, North Pacific Research Board Website: http://nprb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id… ============================================================ Copyright © 2016 North Pacific Research Board, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) activities that include but are not limited to peer review, proposal submissions, abstract submissions, photo contests, general inquiry, etc. Our mailing address is: North Pacific Research Board 1007 W. 3rd Ave Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 USA ** unsubscribe from this list (http://nprb.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id…) ** update subscription preferences (http://nprb.us11.list-manage1.com/profile?u=b3a5f239ebb32b6e33f09e7a3&id=22…)

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Call for Submissions: Areas of Interest to inform the regional identification of Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Pacific Islands Region
by MMPATF IMMA 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

*Call for Submissions: Areas of Interest to inform the regional identification of Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Pacific Islands Region* The IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (MMPATF) would like to invite submissions of Areas of Interest for informing future work to identify IMMAs in the Pacific Islands Region. The aim of the IMMA classification is to identify and delineate discrete habitat areas that are judged to be important for one or more marine mammal species and that have the potential to be managed for conservation. This will be achieved by the use of expert IMMA selection criteria which have been developed in partnership with the marine mammal science and conservation community. These criteria will be used as part of a process of regionally convened expert workshops where information on marine mammals and potential Areas of Interest for IMMAs will be critically assessed. The MMPATF would now like to invite those interested to submit potential Areas of Interest and information on marine mammals which could be of assistance to identify IMMAs in the Pacific Islands region at the next IMMA Regional Workshop of experts in Apia, Samoa, March 2017. Please follow the link below to submit your IMMA Area of Interest for consideration by the MMPATF (information and additional instructions are provided on each page of the standard submission form). *IMMA Areas of Interest standard submission form* - http://goo.gl/cYvnGp For further information about the IMMA initiative, the IMMA selection criteria, or the other activities of the MMPATF, please visit the Task Force website www.marinemammalhabitat.org If you require any further assistance or information about the use of the submission form, or would prefer an alternative means of submitting your IMMA areas of interest, please contact the IMMA Coordinator at immacoordinator<@>gmail.com. *Dr. Michael J. Tetley - *IMMA Coordinator IUCN Joint SSC-WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (MMPATF)

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Spring 2017 Marine Mammal Stranding Internship – ALMMSN
by Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

January – May 2017 (3-5 months; start/end dates are flexible) The Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network (ALMMSN), located at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) in Dauphin Island, AL, is recruiting a highly motivated intern to assist with marine mammal stranding response in coastal Alabama waters. ALMMSN is a cooperative regional stranding network partner, and works in conjunction with NOAA's NMFS and USFWS to respond to dolphin, whale and manatee strandings. The primary goal of ALMMSN is to enhance reporting and response efforts for marine mammal strandings in order to ensure collection of consistent, high-quality data which are used to evaluate causes of strandings and/or death. This internship is a physically demanding position, as field response and necropsy events often occur on long days in a variety of weather conditions. Interns will gain useful skills and experience in the fields of marine biology and marine mammalogy. *Daily duties include*: Field stranding response, data collection, data management, participation in necropsy events, sample handling, and equipment maintenance. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist DISL Manatee Sighting Network staff with projects including data entry, sonic and radio telemetry, and photo-identification to gain a broader set of skills. *Qualification requirements*: Interest in marine mammal biology, physiology and anatomy; student or recent graduate (0-2 years) of a biology/marine biology, marine science, oceanography, zoology or related program; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; 18 years or older; physically fit, able to lift at least 50 lbs and strong swimmer; ability to endure unpleasant field conditions including temperatures between 30°F-100°F, rain, humidity and biting insects; knowledge of digital SLR cameras and lenses; ability to work at least 30 hrs/week including one weekend day per week (nights and holidays may be required as necessary with fieldwork). This position is unpaid and interns are responsible for providing their own housing and transport to DISL. Assistance finding housing can be provided. Applicant must be eligible to legally reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship period. No visa assistance can be provided. Interested applicants must send a cover letter, CV and dates of availability to almmsn(a)disl.org before December 24, 2016 to be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who can stay through the entire internship period. Application review will begin immediately. More information about ALMMSN and the Marine Ecosystem Response Laboratory can be found at http://almmsn.disl.org/ and http://www.disl.org/faculty-staff/member/rcarmichael/projects or by contacting Noel Wingers at almmsn(a)disl.org.

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