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'Bioinformatics using LINUX - training course'
by Oliver Hooker 10 May '16

10 May '16

Course: Introduction to bioinformatics using LINUX Instructor: Dr. Martin Jones This course will run from 15th – 19th August 2016 at SCENE (the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment), Loch Lomond National Park, Glasgow. Course overview: Most high-throughput bioinformatics work these days takes place on the Linux command line. The programs which do the majority of the computational heavy lifting — genome assemblers, read mappers, and annotation tools — are designed to work best when used with a command-line interface. Because the command line can be an intimidating environment, many biologists learn the bare minimum needed to get their analysis tools working. This means that they miss out on the power of Linux to customize their environment and automate many parts of the bioinformatics workflow. This course will introduce the Linux command line environment from scratch and teach students how to make the most of its tools to achieve a high level of productivity when working with biological data. Availability: 15 places total. Course programme Monday 15th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 (approximately) ● Session 1 - The design of Linux In the first session we briefly cover the design of Linux: how is it different from Windows/OSX and how is it best used? We'll then jump straight onto the command line and learn about the layout of the Linux filesystem and how to navigate it. We'll describe Linux's file permission system (which often trips up beginners), how paths work, and how we actually run programs on the command line. We'll learn a few tricks for using the command line more efficiently, and how to deal with programs that are misbehaving. We'll finish this session by looking at the built in help system and how to read and interpret manual pages. ● Session 2 - System management We'll first look at a few command line tools for monitoring the status of the system and keeping track of what's happening to processor power, memory, and disk space. We'll go over the process of installing new software from the built in repositories (which is easy) and from source code downloads (which is trickier). We'll also introduce some tools for benchmarking software (measuring the time/memory requirements of processing large datasets). Tuesday 16th - Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 (approximately) ● Session 3 - Manipulating tabular data Many data types we want to work with in bioinformatics are stored as tabular plain text files, and here we learn all about manipulating tabular data on the command line. We'll start with simple things like extracting columns, filtering and sorting, searching for text before moving on to more complex tasks like searching for duplicated values, summarizing large files, and combining simple tools into long commands. ● Session 4 - Constructing pipelines In this session we will look at the various tools Linux has for constructing pipelines out of individual commands. Aliases, shell redirection, pipes, and shell scripting will all be introduced here. We'll also look at a couple of specific tools to help with running tools on multiple processors, and for monitoring the progress of long running tasks. Wednesday 17th - Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 (approximately) ● Session 5 – EMBOSS EMBOSS is a suite of bioinformatics command-line tools explicitly designed to work in the Linux paradigm. We'll get an overview of the different sequence data formats that we might expect to work with, and put what we learned about shell scripting to biological use by building a pipeline to compare codon usage across two collections of DNA sequences. ● Session 6 – Using a Linux server Often in bioinformatics we'll be working on a Linux server rather than our own computer— typically because we need access to more computing power, or to specialized tools and datasets. In this session we'll learn how to connect to a Linux server and how to manage sessions. We'll also consider the various ways of moving data to and from a server from your own computer, and finish with a discussion of the considerations we have to make when working on a shared computer. Thursday 18th - Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 (approximately) ● Session 7 – Combining methods In the next two sessions — i.e. one full day — we'll put everything we have learned together and implement a workflow for next-gen sequence analysis. In this first session we'll carry out quality control on some paired-end Illumina data and map these reads to a reference genome. We'll then look at various approaches to automating this pipeline, allowing us to quickly do the same for a second dataset. ● Session 8 – Combining methods The second part of the next-gen workflow is to call variants to identify SNPs between our two samples and the reference genome. We'll look at the VCF file format and figure out how to filter SNPs for read coverage and quality. By counting the number of SNPs between each sample and the reference we will try to figure out something about the biology of the two samples. We'll attempt to automate this analysis in various ways so that we could easily repeat the pipeline for additional samples. Friday 19th - Classes from 09:00 to 16:00 (approximately) ● Session 9 – Customization Part of the Linux design is that everything can be customised. This can be intimidating at first but, given that bioinformatics work is often fairly repetitive, can be used to good effect. Here we'll learn about environment variables, custom prompts, soft links, and ssh configuration — a collection of tools with modest capabilities, but which together can make life on the command line much more pleasant. In this last session there will also be time to continue working on the next-gen sequencing pipeline. The afternoon of Friday 19th is reserved for finishing off the next-gen workflow exercise, working on your own datasets, or leaving early for travel. The cost is £530 (+VAT) including lunches and course materials. An all-inclusive option is also available at £660 (+VAT); this includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, refreshments, accommodation and course materials. Participants will need a laptop with a recent version of LINUX installed. Please send inquiries to oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com or visit the website www.prstatistics.com Please feel free to distribute this information anywhere you think suitable. Other related courses - email for details oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (May) ADVANCES IN DNA TAXONOMY USING R (August) GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (August) PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October) LANDSCAPE (POPULATION) GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October) Upcoming courses - email for details oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (May) TIMES SERIES DATA ANALYSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS AND CLIMATOLOGISTS (May) ADVANCES IN SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF MULTIVARIATE ECOLOGICAL DATA: THEORY AND PRACTICE (July) INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING (August) MODEL BASED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (October) APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (October) SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGIC AL DATA USING R (November) Dates still to be confirmed - email for details oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR USING R INTRODUCTION TO R AND STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGISTS BIOINFORMATICS FOR GENETICISTS AND BIOLOGISTS Oliver Hooker PR~Statistics 3/1 128 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF +44 (0) 7966500340 www.prstatistics.com www.prstatistics.com/organiser/oliver-hooker/ -- Oliver Hooker 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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mark-recapture and machine-learning: new pre-print
by Robert Rankin 09 May '16

09 May '16

Dear MARMAM, For those of you who study marked-animals, I would like to bring to your attention a pre-print manuscript about a new mark-recapture method rooted in machine-learning. A free pdf is available here: http://www.biorxiv.org/content/early/2016/05/09/052266.full.pdf The manuscript proposes a new way to fit high-dimensional mark-recapture models, using ideas from the machine-learning community. It is an alternative "model parsimony" strategy to AICc model-averaging or model-selection. It is targeted at researchers who seek automatic variable selection, interaction detection, and model parsimony based on predictive-performance. Code and tutorial are available on Github. Rankin RW (2016) "EM and component-wise boosting for Hidden Markov Models: a machine-learning approach to capture-recapture". bioRxiv pre-print doi:10.1011/052266, URL:http://github.com/faraway1nspace/HMMboost ABSTRACT: This study presents a new boosting method for capture-recapture models, routed in predictive-performance and machine-learning. The regularization algorithm combines Expectation-Maximization and boosting to yield a type of multimodel inference, including automatic variable selection and control of model complexity. By analyzing simulations and a real dataset, this study shows the qualitatively similar estimates between AICc model-averaging and boosted capture-recapture for the CJS model. I discuss a number of benefits of boosting for capture-recapture, including: i) ability to fit non-linear patterns (regression-trees, splines); ii) sparser, simpler models that are less prone to over-fitting, singularities or boundary-value estimates than conventional methods; iii) an inference paradigm that is routed in predictive-performance and free of p-values or 95% confidence intervals; and v) estimates that are slightly biased, but are more stable over multiple realizations of the data. Finally, I discuss some philosophical considerations to help practitioners motivate the use of either prediction-optimal methods (AIC, boosting) or model-consistent methods. The boosted capture-recapture framework is highly extensible and could provide a rich, unified framework for addressing many topics in capture-recapture, such as spatial capture-recapture, individual heterogeneity, and non-linear effects. Thank you :) Rob Rankin PhD Candidate Cetacean Research Unit Murdoch University Western Australia -- "You could give Aristotle a tutorial. And you could thrill him to the core of his being ... Such is the privilege of living after Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Planck, Watson, Crick and their colleagues." -- Richard Dawkins

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Underwater Acoustic Webinar Reminders
by Holly Morin 09 May '16

09 May '16

To meet the expressed needs of the the international regulatory community, the *Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS)* <http://www.dosits.org/> Team is facilitating a *free*, *five-part webinar series on topics related to underwater sound.* An archived version of the 3rd webinar in this series, which covered the potential effects of sound on marine mammals, is available for viewing through the DOSITS site. Please visit the DOSITS webpage, Webinar Series for Regulators of Underwater Sound <http://www.dosits.org/resources/all/decisionmakers/ircwebinar/>, to view this archived webinar on sound and marine mammals. The 4th webinar in this series will take place on *Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 12:00 pm (U.S. East Coast time)*. *Dr.’s Arthur Popper and Tony Hawkins* will discuss *sound sources and marine fishes, the potential effects of sound on marine fishes, exposure criteria, and data gaps. * *Interested individuals must register in advance* for this webinar. * To register please visit: http://www.dosits.org/resources/all/decisionmakers/ircwebinar/registration/ <http://www.dosits.org/resources/all/decisionmakers/ircwebinar/registration/>* Questions? Please contact Holly Morin at holly_morin(a)uri.edu.

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PSO Summer Training Courses - Wilmington, NC and San Diego, CA
by abostwick 09 May '16

09 May '16

There are a few spots available in the MPSC Protected Species Observer training course on June 4-5 in Wilmington, NC. MPSC is also holding PSO training July 16-17 in San Diego, CA. This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal identification. Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate and group discounts available), along with various identification guides, regulatory documents, a tour of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center (Wilmington class) or whale-watching vessel trip (San Diego class), and advice on applying to PSO positions. MPSC is also holding PSO training in Boston, MA in September. For more information, please contact Angela at ABostwick(a)PSOCertifications.com <mailto:ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com> , by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/. Thank you, Angela Bostwick / Founder Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com <http://www.ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com> https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/

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LAST CALL: Great Australian Bight Right Whale Study Research Intern 2016
by Rhianne Ward 09 May '16

09 May '16

Great Australian Bight Right Whale Study Research Intern 2016 Curtin University, Centre for Marine Science and Technology The Curtin University Great Australian Bight Right Whale Study (GABRWS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to assist as a research intern during the 2016 season. This position is available for 6 weeks: July 15 - August 31 2016. We ask that intern is able to commit for the entire period. This study contributes to the long term monitoring of southern right whales in the Great Australian Bight, South Australia, now in its 26th year. Duties will include cliff based census of aggregation area, photo identification, data entry, matching of photo ID to the long term catalogue. There may also be opportunity for involvement in underwater acoustics program and theodolite behavioural study. Work is completed at the Head of Bight, in the Great Australian Bight South Australia. This area is remote and isolated with limited resources. This is an unpaid position and you will be responsible for the cost of your own transport to and from Ceduna, South Australia. Flights arrive daily to Ceduna from Adelaide, where you will be met and driven to the study site (approx. 3.5 hour drive). Food, travel and accommodation expenses will be covered during the internship. Accommodation is very basic and includes shared kitchen/living/office space and a private room in the form of a converted sea container with bed, shower and toilet. Required skills: - Reliable, motivated, positive attitude - Ability to work and live closely with others as part of a small team - Strong work ethic with the ability to work unsupervised - Undergraduate degree in marine biology/conservation biology or a related major (honours preferred) - Field research/survey experience - Computer and written skills - Fluent in English - GIS (preferred) - Theodolite operation and data analysis (preferred) - Marine mammal research background (preferred) Preference will be given to individuals with experience in right whale photo identification and matching, although this is not essential and training will be provided. To apply please send a CV with reference and cover letter (no more than 1 single sided A4 page) to rhiward(a)hotmail.com <mailto:rhiward@hotmail.com> For further information on the study visit www.gabrightwhales.com <http://www.gabrightwhales.com> or www.facebook.com/GABRWS/ <http://www.facebook.com/GABRWS/> For more information on Curtin University's Centre for Marine Science and Technology visit cmst.curtin.edu.au <http://cmst.curtin.edu.au> APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15 MAY 2016 Thanks, The GABRWS Team Rhianne Ward PhD Candidate | Centre for Marine Science and Technology Curtin University Kent St, Bentley WA 6102 Email | <mailto:rhiward@hotmail.com> rhiward(a)hotmail.com Project Web | <http://www.gabrightwhales.com> www.gabrightwhales.com Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology. CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

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World Cetacean Alliance Internship Programme – The Net Effect
by Dylan Walker 07 May '16

07 May '16

This year, the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is accepting five interns for its Field Research and Environmental Education Internship as part of its ‘Net Effect’ Programme to reduce the impact of ghost fishing gear and entanglement on cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) through an internship project with our whale watching tour operator partners. *WCA’s Net Effect Internship Programme* During a 3-6 month period each intern will gain experience both at WCA Headquarters in the UK, and with a chosen WCA Responsible Whale Watch Tour Operator Partner in another country (Europe, North America, Latin America, or Africa). Initially working on a project to provide educational materials on ghost fishing gear and entanglement to marine educators worldwide, each intern will be trained as a naturalist guide, take part in activities to raise awareness of the issue of ghost fishing gear, and work on-board a whale watching boat delivering talks and interactive activities that focus on ghost fishing gear and entanglement, giving the public actions that they can take to help solve the problem. *The problem* There is a ghost gear crisis in our oceans. Ghost gear is fishing nets, pots, and lines that have been accidentally or even deliberately left or lost at sea. This gear can entangle fish, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, sharks, and other marine life. The nets restrict movement, cause starvation, and suffocate animals that need to return to the surface to breathe. They kill over 100,000 marine mammals and countless other wildlife every year. *WCA’s Net Effect Programme* - WCA Partners spend a combined 4000 days at sea searching for ghost gear and releasing wildlife as part of their other activities. - WCA aims to discover and measure the scale of the problem in all 5 oceans. - Through our Partners we will talk about the Net Effect with 500,000 people on the water. - We will build a network of advocates able to collect data on ghost fishing gear and contribute to the identification of hotspots worldwide. - Our work feeds into the work of a wider partnership called the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI). *Requirements* 1. Interns must pay their own expenses, including food, accommodation, and travel 2. Interns are requested to complete a fundraising activity for the WCA either before or during their internship. More information will be provided to successful applicants 3. The time spent and activities undertaken with a WCA Responsible Whale Watch Tour Operator Partner vary depending on the partner chosen. Some partners offer accommodation as part of the internship, others have options for cheap accommodation nearby. The WCA will endeavour to place interns with the most appropriate partner. 4. The internship will begin around 1st July with interns based for the first month at WCA Headquarters in Brighton, UK, before travelling to continue their internship with their chosen whale watch tour operator. *Example Whale Watch Tour Operator Partner: Cape Ann Whale Watch* Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA, Cape Ann Whale Watch takes between 150 and 250 passengers a day on whale watches in and around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Specializing in education, we strive to educate passengers about whales and the marine environment. It is our hope to inspire a sense of respect and personal responsibility for the wellbeing of the planet. Up to four interns and one naturalist on every trip help accomplish our goal of educating people about whales and fostering a stronger appreciation and respect for whales and the ocean environment. With this newfound respect and appreciation, the team of educators also hopes to positively influence how the passengers regard the environment and to increase their role in helping to preserve it. In order to accomplish this goal, our interns circulate the boat with hands-on teaching tools to educate the public about whales and their environment. To give an idea of what we use: There are samples of whale baleen and teeth for passengers to touch. A 3-D model of Stellwagen Bank allows people to better understand why whales migrate to the coast of Massachusetts. Our whale tail identification board allows passengers to become scientists and test their skills at matching whale tails. Once the actual whale watching begins, the naturalist provides educational interpretive commentary while the interns collect data on whale behaviour and identification for our research project. The interns are also on-board to answer questions on a wide variety of topics, on everything from whale behaviour to whale conservation. Finally, the interns are expected to help with the general functioning of the whale watching vessel. Interns work four to five days on the boat. It might seem like a lot, but in reality, you are spending your summer aboard a boat, on the Atlantic Ocean, watching whales. What can be better than that? You don’t need to be a biologist to apply. We are looking for students who will make the most of the amazing opportunities this internship provides. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about whales and the ocean environment. Applicants for this position should feel comfortable with public speaking, teaching in small groups, and working with school age children. *Applications* *Early application is strongly encouraged.* Applications will be accepted until 20 May. Once a completed application is received, a shortlist will be drawn up. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an interview via skype. Applicants will then be notified soon after. This is an unpaid internship, and housing is not provided, but we will work with all the interns to find something suitable. To apply: Send a C.V. and covering letter stating why you are interested in this internship via email entitled ‘Net Effect Internship’ to Dylan Walker at: dylan(a)worldcetaceanalliance.org

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Special Issue Announcement - International Journal of Comparative Psychology
by Hill, Heather 06 May '16

06 May '16

Thank you for posting. (Apologies for double posting - Please share) Stanley (Stan) A. Kuczaj II (1950-2016) On 14 April 2016, the scientific community lost Dr. Stan Kuczaj, professor at the University of Southern Mississippi and Director of the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory. He was a beloved teacher, researcher, friend, mentor, and colleague. By age 65, this well-liked, respected professor had achieved world-renowned status in multiple disciplines-comparative psychology, behavioral sciences, and developmental psychology. His tremendous success in these areas resulted in a legacy of more than 50 master's- and doctoral-level students working in a variety of fields; he also had hundreds of collaborators from around the world. Stan significantly contributed to and influenced the current direction of these fields and had many plans and research projects still to accomplish. (Extracted from Memories: Stanley (Stan) A. Kuczaj II (1950-2016), by Heather Hill - IJCP, 29, 2016) http://escholarship.org/uc/uclapsych_ijcp Special Issue for the International Journal of Comparative Psychology To commemorate the contributions of Dr. Stan A. Kuczaj, II to the field of comparative psychology, the International Journal of Comparative Psychology is sponsoring a special issue on research reflecting Stan's mission to understand the behavior, cognition, and communication of complex social animals, with a special emphasis on marine mammals. Stan believed in the importance of conducting both observational and experimental studies with animals in human care or in their natural habitats. We are seeking manuscripts for this special issue from researchers who were influenced by Stan and his font of ideas. Interested contributors should submit an abstract of 250-300 words to Dr. Heather Hill at hdolphin18(a)gmail.com<mailto:hdolphin18@gmail.com> no later than May 31st, 2016. Manuscripts for the special issue will be due August 15, 2016 for peer review. Expected publication of this special issue will be November 15th 2016.

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WDC (NA) Field Research Internship Program
by Monica Pepe 06 May '16

06 May '16

WDC North America (NA), located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, offers internships and field volunteer positions, providing research, policy, education and administration experience in working for an international non-profit organization. We are currently accepting applications for fall internships, beginning as early as August 1st; the deadline to apply is Wednesday June 1st, 2016 by midnight EST. Internships are offered to qualified applicants throughout the year, allowing each participant/student to customize their learning experience based on their interest, skill set, and availability. Successful applicants will become proficient at field data collection, educational outreach, and conservation of marine mammals. Interns will also complete a focused project furthering professional development. Background to the program The focus of the WDC internship/volunteer program is to give participants exposure to all aspects of working with a conservation non-profit organization. Successful candidates are tasked with everything from field research to office administration. All interns gain experience with public speaking by interacting with passengers aboard whale watching vessels, participating in school talks and other public outreach events. Other potential opportunities include writing blogs, water sampling, attending workshops/conferences, and responding to stranded animals, though these are not guaranteed opportunities. This program exposes interns to real world experiences that will help them develop the skills and understanding needed to succeed in the field of marine mammal conversation and research. Participants will gain an in-depth perspective of this field and a better understanding of where their interests lie. Through this internship, a number of skills are developed including analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. As part of the field work experience, interns will learn species identification, behavioral sequencing, data collection and photo identification research techniques on marine mammals in the Gulf of Maine. They will also have the opportunity to go out on commercial whale watching boats several times a week (field season is April through October) to photograph and record sightings of humpback, finback, and minke whales, as well as other notable marine wildlife. The frequency of fieldwork is weather dependent. Days not in the field will be spent at the office uploading photos and data into our photo identification database or working on any projects that might be assigned. Successful applicants for the fall session are likely to experience some of the following: Education and Outreach * Outreach to local schools and the general public * Assisting with and learning about the importance of ecotourism and best practices * Writing blogs about work conducted or current events while interning with WDC * Attendance at conferences and meetings Research * Cataloging individually identifiable humpback and finback whales * Collection of marine mammal sightings and distributional data in the Southern Gulf of Maine * Analyzing body condition of marine mammals through scarring and skin condition * Attendance and participation in stranding training and events Conservation * Supporting WDC personnel at key conservation meetings * Literature research for written and oral comments submitted to federal agencies At the end of the program our hope is that interns will be able to leave with a comprehensive understanding of both the exciting and routine aspects of what it takes to research and conserve marine mammals. There is no fee or compensation for the internship/volunteer positions. Participants must arrange for their own transportation to and from Plymouth and provide their own food. Limited housing with a shared bedroom is available on site for a monthly fee of $300, which is strictly to offset the cost of housing. Assistance can be provided in finding alternate housing at the request of the applicant, and those who can provide their own housing are encouraged to apply. WDC is willing to help qualified students obtain credits for the program through their college or university. The program requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks, with the possibility of extending the term on a case-by-case basis. International applicants interested in the internship program must be able to secure their own travel Visa and other required documentation. Candidate Requirements * Fluency in English. * Must be 18 years or older (preference given to students matriculated in or recently graduated from appropriate graduate or under graduate degree programs.) * Be able to show proof of valid health insurance. * Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team. * Be open to long days in the field or office. * Ability to work on sea going vessels for long hours that may require physical labor. * Good computer skills - familiarity with operating PCs and MACs. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Familiar with literature research protocols is beneficial. * Ability to function well under pressure. * Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people of all ages and able to handle unanticipated situations. * Familiarity with DSLR camera, GPS equipment is preferred. * Ability to impart information in an understandable way to the public under a variety of conditions. NOTE: You need not be a marine biology student/graduate to apply. There is no requirement for a relevant degree program. How to Apply Please submit the following via e-mail to monica.pepe(a)whales.org<mailto:monica.pepe@whales.org>: 1. Cover letter and resume 2. Contact information for two references including e-mail, phone number, and your affiliation to the reference 3. A supporting document of no more than 500 words answering one of the following: * Do whales die through human's knowledge or ignorance? * Preservation or conservation. Which offers the best route to a sustainable population of an endangered species and why? Applicants should make sure they clearly indicate their availability (specific dates, if possible) in their cover letter. We are currently only accepting applications for fall internships, beginning as early as August 1st; the deadline to apply is Wednesday June 1st, 2016 by midnight EST. Successful applicants will be contacted after the deadline to arrange for an interview. Any additional questions should be directed to Monica Pepe via email at monica.pepe(a)whales.org<mailto:monica.pepe@whales.org> or by calling the office at (508) 746-2522. WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. WDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin. 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Four month EUROPEAN Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO) and Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) positions available with Ocean Science Consulting (OSC): request from the OSC recruitment team
by Victoria Todd 06 May '16

06 May '16

Dear MARMAM members, Ocean Science Consulting Ltd. (OSC) has a requirement to fill a _four month_ Fisheries Liaison (FLO) and Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) position in _Europe_. All FLOs/MMOs must have previous FLO/MMO experience, all relevant and up-to-date medical and offshore safety certificates to work in _European_ waters, and must be available for _four months consecutively_, from _early July_ _2016_ to _early October 2016_. A full, clean driving licence is required. Please note, this advertisement is for European waters. If you are not able currently to work in Europe, or for four months consecutively, please do not apply. Ocean Science Consulting Ltd (OSC) is an international research and technology-focused marine science company involved principally in supplying marine mammal detection and risk mitigation services. OSC reinvests more than 80% of profits into R&D, which is orientated primarily towards high-level research on harbour porpoise interactions with offshore installations, and improving marine mammal and environmental monitoring standards worldwide, and has resulted in peer-reviewed publications and a non-profit book entitled the Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook: https://www.pelagicpublishing.com/the-marine-mammal-observer-and-passive-ac… Applications and any supporting documents should be emailed to recruitment(a)osc.co.uk. Please _DO NOT_ respond to me directly. Kind regards, OSC Recruitment Team www.osc.co.uk

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New publication on beaked whale
by Marcos Santos 05 May '16

05 May '16

Dear Marmamers: The following manuscript was recently released: Santos, M. C. de O. & Figueiredo, G. C. 2016. A rare sighting of a bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons, Flower, 1882) in shallow waters off southeastern Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, 64(1): 105-110. This note describes the unusual sighting of a bottlenose beaked whale (*Hyperoodon planifrons*) in shallow subtropical waters of southeastern Brazil. Details on specimen identification, previous sightings and strandings worldwide, a discussion on the species' use of area and recommendations on further investigations into pelagic cetaceans are presented. PDF can be downloaded at: http://sotalia.com.br/index.php/en/publications Cheers, Dr. Marcos C e sar de Oliveira Santos Laborat o rio de Biologia da Conserva cao de Mam i feros Aqu a ticos (LABCMA) http://www.sotalia.com.br

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