June 2016 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

"Potencial collaboration: Humpback whale sound comparison.
by Eduardo Cabral 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Dears I am Brazilian biologist at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro. I'm working with humpback whale vocal repertoire in Brazil. I intend to compare the songs of South America and Africa. I have sound samples in Brazil, in the Abrolhos's region from 2005 to 2013 and I need to compare these sounds with samples of sounds from other regions of South America and Africa. For this purpose is necessary some samples humpback whale's songs from these regions. I am looking for colaboration to do this work in partnership. Those interested in collaborating and be part of this project, please send me an email to duducabral1102(a)hotmail.com Sincerely Eduardo Cabral Casado Lima

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New publication on toxicants in whale scat - modulation by prey abundance and reproductive factors
by Jessica Lundin 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Hello, Our manuscript was published in the current issue of Environmental Science and Technology. This may of interest to the MARMAM community. Thanks! Jessica Lundin http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.6b00825 Modulation in Persistent Organic Pollutant Concentration and Profile by Prey Availability and Reproductive Status in Southern Resident Killer Whale Scat Samples. Lundin JI, Ylitalo GM, Booth RK, Anulacion B, Hempelmann JA, Parsons KM, Giles DA, Seely EA, Hanson MB, Emmons CK, Wasser SK. Environ Sci Technol., 2016, 50 (12), pp 6506–6516 Abstract. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), specifically PCBs, PBDEs, and DDTs, in the marine environment are well documented, however accumulation and mobilization patterns at the top of the food-web are poorly understood. This study broadens the understanding of POPs in the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population by addressing modulation by prey availability and reproductive status, along with endocrine disrupting effects. A total of 140 killer whale scat samples collected from 54 unique whales across a 4 year sampling period (2010–2013) were analyzed for concentrations of POPs. Toxicant measures were linked to pod, age, and birth order in genotyped individuals, prey abundance using open-source test fishery data, and pregnancy status based on hormone indices from the same sample. Toxicant concentrations were highest and had the greatest potential for toxicity when prey abundance was the lowest. In addition, these toxicants were likely from endogenous lipid stores. Bioaccumulation of POPs increased with age, with the exception of presumed nulliparous females. The exceptional pattern may be explained by females experiencing unobserved neonatal loss. Transfer of POPs through mobilization of endogenous lipid stores during lactation was highest for first-borns with diminished transfer to subsequent calves. Contrary to expectation, POP concentrations did not demonstrate an associated disruption of thyroid hormone, although this association may have been masked by impacts of prey abundance on thyroid hormone concentrations. The noninvasive method for measuring POP concentrations in killer whales through scat employed in this study may improve toxicant monitoring in the marine environment and promote conservation efforts.

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ESR: 180 marine mammal papers and an ISI Impact Factor
by Godley, Brendan 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Dear Colleagues I am pleased to announce that Endangered Species Research (ESR) http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/esr-home/ has been given an ISI impact factor (IF) and is now fully indexed on Web of Science. The IF is modest at 1.3 but I forecast it will rise rapidly over the next couple of years as papers are more easily found and citations increase. Interestingly, Ecology Letters launched with an IF of 1.1!! There follows in this message a full listing of all 180 marine mammal papers published thus far with hotlinks to the open access articles (100% of them!). I would be most grateful if you could help this get this into the virtual “hands” of every graduate student and field practioner that might benefit from reading any of them. I take this opportunity warmly thank all the authors, reviewers and editors for their commitment to the journal. We look forward to its continued and ever-growing success. Please do share this good news and useful resource widely. If colleagues would translate this message and forward through their non anglophone networks too, it would be superb. For those with wider interests, we have similar taxon/technique listings as word docs for (bycatch, marine turtles, fish, birds, amphibians, terrestrial mammals, terrestrial reptiles, conservation genetics). Drop me a line off list if you would like any of these sent to you. We look forward to continuing as one of the foremost venues for publishing marine mammal conservation science. With kind regards Brendan (ESR Editor in Chief) http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/esr-home/ ESR articles - Marine Mammals 2016 Pirotta V, Slip D, Jonsen ID, Peddemors VM, Cato DH, Ross G, Harcourt R Migrating humpback whales show no detectable response to whale alarms off Sydney, Australia ESR 29:201-209<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n3/p201-209/> Muir JE, Ainsworth L, Racca R, Bychkov Y, Gailey G, Vladimirov V, Starodymov S, Bröker K Gray whale densities during a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 29:211-227<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n3/p211-227/> Brough TE, Henderson S, Guerra M, Dawson SM Factors influencing heterogeneity in female reproductive success in a Critically Endangered population of bottlenose dolphins ESR 29:255-270<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n3/p255-270/> Racca R, Austin M, Rutenko A, Bröker K Monitoring the gray whale sound exposure mitigation zone and estimating acoustic transmission during a 4-D seismic survey, Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 29:131-146<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n2/p131-146/> Muir JE, Joy R, Bychkov Y, Bröker K, Gailey G, Vladmirov V, Starodymov S, Yakovlev Y Delineation of a coastal gray whale feeding area using opportunistic and systematic survey effort ESR 29:147-160<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n2/p147-160/> Muir JE, Ainsworth L, Joy R, Racca R, Bychkov Y, Gailey G, Vladimirov V, Starodymov S, Bröker K Distance from shore as an indicator of disturbance of gray whales during a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 29:161-178<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n2/p161-178/> Oedekoven C, Fleishman E, Hamilton P, Clark JS, Schick RS Expert elicitation of seasonal abundance of North Atlantic right whales Eubalaena glacialis in the mid-Atlantic ESR 29:51-58<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n1/p51-58/> Paudel S, Pal P, Cove MV, Jnawali SR, Abel G, Koprowski JL, Ranabhat R The Endangered Ganges River dolphin Platanista gangetica gangetica in Nepal: abundance, habitat and conservation threats ESR 29:59-68<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v29/n1/p59-68/> 2015 Bröker K, Gailey G, Muir J, Racca R Monitoring and impact mitigation during a 4D seismic survey near a population of gray whales off Sakhalin Island, Russia ESR 28:187-208<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n3/p187-208/> Dmitrieva L, Härkönen T, Baimukanov M, Bignert A, Jüssi I, Jüssi M, Kasimbekov Y, Verevkin M, Vysotskiy V, Wilson S, Goodman SJ Inter-year variation in pup production of Caspian seals Pusa caspica2005-2012 determined from aerial surveys ESR 28:209-223<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n3/p209-223/> Hodge KB, Muirhead CA, Morano JL, Clark CW, Rice AN North Atlantic right whale occurrence near wind energy areas along the mid-Atlantic US coast: implications for management ESR 28:225-234<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n3/p225-234/> Osterrieder SK, Salgado Kent C, Robinson RW Variability in haul-out behaviour by male Australian sea lions Neophoca cinerea in the Perth metropolitan area, Western Australia ESR 28:259-274<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n3/p259-274/> Baumann-Pickering S, Simonis AE, Oleson EM, Baird RW, Roch MA, Wiggins SM False killer whale and short-finned pilot whale acoustic identification ESR 28:97-108<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n2/p97-108/> Carroll EL, Brooks L, Baker CS, Burns D, Garrigue C, Hauser N, Jackson JA, Poole MM, Fewster RM Assessing the design and power of capture−recapture studies to estimate demographic parameters for the Endangered Oceania humpback whale population ESR 28:147-162<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n2/p147-162/> Širović A, Rice A, Chou E, Hildebrand JA, Wiggins SM, Roch MA Seven years of blue and fin whale call abundance in the Southern California Bight ESR 28:61-76<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n1/p61-76/> Whitehead H, Gero S Conflicting rates of increase in the sperm whale population of the eastern Caribbean: positive observed rates do not reflect a healthy population ESR 27:207-218<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v27/n3/p207-218/> McKenna MF, Calambokidis J, Oleson EM, Laist DW, Goldbogen JA Simultaneous tracking of blue whales and large ships demonstrates limited behavioral responses for avoiding collision ESR 27:219-232<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v27/n3/p219-232/> Parsons ECM, Baulch S, Bechshoft T, Bellazzi G, Bouchet P, Cosentino AM, Godard-Codding CAJ, Gulland F, Hoffmann-Kuhnt M, Hoyt E, Livermore S, MacLeod CD, Matrai E, Munger L, Ochiai M, Peyman A, Recalde-Salas A, Regnery R, Rojas-Bracho L, Salgado-Kent CP, Slooten E, Wang JY, Wilson SC, Wright AJ, Young S, Zwamborn E, Sutherland WJ NOTE: Key research questions of global importance for cetacean conservation ESR 27:113-118<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v27/n2/p113-118/> Forney KA, Becker EA, Foley DG, Barlow J, Oleson EM Habitat-based models of cetacean density and distribution in the central North Pacific ESR 27:1-20<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v27/n1/p1-20/> Gendron D, Martinez Serrano I, Ugalde de la Cruz A, Calambokidis J, Mate B Long-term individual sighting history database: an effective tool to monitor satellite tag effects on cetaceans ESR 26:235-241<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n3/p235-241/> Miller BS, Barlow J, Calderan S, Collins K, Leaper R, Olson P, Ensor P, Peel D, Donnelly D, Andrews-Goff V, Olavarria C, Owen K, Rekdahl M, Schmitt N, Wadley V, Gedamke J, Gales N, Double MC Validating the reliability of passive acoustic localisation: a novel method for encountering rare and remote Antarctic blue whales ESR 26:257-269<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n3/p257-269/> Bort J, Van Parijs SM, Stevick PT, Summers E, Todd S North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis vocalization patterns in the central Gulf of Maine from October 2009 through October 2010 ESR 26:271-280<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n3/p271-280/> Prieto R, Silva MA, Waring GT, Gonçalves JMA Sei whale movements and behaviour in the North Atlantic inferred from satellite telemetry ESR 26:103-113<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n2/p103-113/> Pace RM III, Cole TVN, Henry AG Incremental fishing gear modifications fail to significantly reduce large whale serious injury rates ESR 26:115-126<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n2/p115-126/> Calleson CS Issues and opportunities associated with using manatee mortality data to evaluate the effectiveness of manatee protection efforts in Florida ESR 26:127-136<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n2/p127-136/> Huang SL, Chang WL, Karczmarski L Population trends and vulnerability of humpback dolphins Sousa chinensis off the west coast of Taiwan ESR 26:147-159<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n2/p147-159/> 2014 Crossman CA, Barrett-Lennard LG, Taylor EB Population structure and intergeneric hybridization in harbour porpoises Phocoena phocoena in British Columbia, Canada ESR 26:1-12<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n1/p1-12/> Fritz LW, Towell R, Gelatt TS, Johnson DS, Loughlin TR Recent increases in survival of western Steller sea lions in Alaska and implications for recovery ESR 26:13-24<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n1/p13-24/> Dransfield A, Hines E, McGowan J, Holzman B, Nur N, Elliott M, Howar J, Jahncke J Where the whales are: using habitat modeling to support changes in shipping regulations within National Marine Sanctuaries in Central California ESR 26:39-57<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n1/p39-57/> Hamner RM, Wade P, Oremus M, Stanley M, Brown P, Constantine R, Baker CS NOTE: Critically low abundance and limits to human-related mortality for the Maui’s dolphin ESR 26:87-92<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v26/n1/p87-92/> Ivashchenko YV, Brownell RL Jr, Clapham PJ Distribution of Soviet catches of sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus in the North Pacific ESR 25:249-263<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n3/p249-263/> O’Neill SM, Ylitalo GM, West JE Energy content of Pacific salmon as prey of northern and southern resident killer whales ESR 25:265-281<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n3/p265-281/> Dwyer SL, Tezanos-Pinto G, Visser IN, Pawley MDM, Meissner AM, Berghan J, Stockin KA Overlooking a potential hotspot at Great Barrier Island for the nationally endangered bottlenose dolphin of New Zealand ESR 25:97-114<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n2/p97-114/> Soldevilla MS, Rice AN, Clark CW, Garrison LP Passive acoustic monitoring on the North Atlantic right whale calving grounds ESR 25:115-140<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n2/p115-140/> Moore JE, Barlow JP Improved abundance and trend estimates for sperm whales in the eastern North Pacific from Bayesian hierarchical modeling ESR 25:141-150<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n2/p141-150/> Rosel PE, Wilcox LA Genetic evidence reveals a unique lineage of Bryde’s whales in the northern Gulf of Mexico ESR 25:19-34<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n1/p19-34/> Harcourt R, Pirotta V, Heller G, Peddemors V, Slip D A whale alarm fails to deter migrating humpback whales: an empirical test ESR 25:35-42<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n1/p35-42/> Harting AL, Johanos TC, Littnan CL Benefits derived from opportunistic survival-enhancing interventions for the Hawaiian monk seal: the silver BB paradigm ESR 25:89-96<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v25/n1/p89-96/> Guerra M, Dawson SM, Brough TE, Rayment WJ Effects of boats on the surface and acoustic behaviour of an endangered population of bottlenose dolphins ESR 24:221-236<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n3/p221-236/> Briscoe DK, Hiatt S, Lewison R, Hines E Modeling habitat and bycatch risk for dugongs in Sabah, Malaysia ESR 24:237-247<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n3/p237-247/> Lopez J, Hyrenbach KD, Littnan C, Ylitalo GM Geographic variation of persistent organic pollutants in Hawaiian monk seals Monachus schauinslandi in the main Hawaiian Islands ESR 24:249-262<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n3/p249-262/> Araújo CC, Wang JY, Hung SK, White BN, Brito D Viability of the Critically Endangered eastern Taiwan Strait population of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins Sousa chinensis ESR 24:263-271<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n3/p263-271/> Straley JM, Schorr GS, Thode AM, Calambokidis J, Lunsford CR, Chenoweth EM, O’Connell VM, Andrews RD Depredating sperm whales in the Gulf of Alaska: local habitat use and long distance movements across putative population boundaries ESR 24:125-135 Montero-Serra I, Páez-Rosas D, Murillo JC, Vegas-Vilarrúbia T, Fietz K, Denkinger J Environment-driven changes in terrestrial habitat use and distribution of the Galapagos sea lion ESR 24:9-19<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n1/p9-19/> Wikgren B, Kite-Powell H, Kraus S Modeling the distribution of the North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis off coastal Maine by areal co-kriging ESR 24:21-31<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n1/p21-31/> Carroll G, Hedley S, Bannister J, Ensor P, Harcourt R No evidence for recovery in the population of sperm whale bulls off Western Australia, 30 years post-whaling ESR 24:33-43<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n1/p33-43/> Kobayashi Y, Kariya T, Chishima J, Fujii K, Wada K, Baba S, Itoo T, Nakaoka T, Kawashima M, Saito S, Aoki N, Hayama Si, Osa Y, Osada H, Niizuma A, Suzuki M, Uekane Y, Hayashi K, Kobayashi M, Ohtaishi N, Sakurai Y Population trends of the Kuril harbour seal Phoca vitulina stejnegeri from 1974 to 2010 in southeastern Hokkaido, Japan ESR 24:61-72<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v24/n1/p61-72/> Buchan SJ, Hucke-Gaete R, Rendell L, Stafford KM A new song recorded from blue whales in the Corcovado Gulf, Southern Chile, and an acoustic link to the Eastern Tropical Pacific ESR 23:241-252<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n3/p241-252/> Ramp C, Delarue J, Bérubé M, Hammond PS, Sears R Fin whale survival and abundance in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada ESR 23:125-132<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n2/p125-132/> Laist DW, Knowlton AR, Pendleton D Effectiveness of mandatory vessel speed limits for protecting North Atlantic right whales ESR 23:133-147<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n2/p133-147/> Kennedy AS, Zerbini AN, Rone BK, Clapham PJ Individual variation in movements of satellite-tracked humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae in the eastern Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea ESR 23:187-195<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n2/p187-195/> Becker EA, Forney KA, Foley DG, Smith RC, Moore TJ, Barlow J Predicting seasonal density patterns of California cetaceans based on habitat models ESR 23:1-22<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n1/p1-22/> Pusineri C, Barbraud C, Kiszka J, Caceres S, Mougnot J, Daudin G, Ridoux V Capture-mark-recapture modelling suggests an Endangered status for the Mayotte Island (eastern Africa) population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins ESR 23:23-33<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n1/p23-33/> Bower DS, Pickett EJ, Garnham JI, Deboo ML, McCurry MR, Mengerink RM, Mahony MJ, Clulow J Diet of a threatened pond frog differs over a small spatial scale ESR 23:93-98<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v23/n1/p93-98/> Gregr EJ, Baumgartner MF, Laidre KL, Palacios DM OVERVIEW: Marine mammal habitat models come of age: the emergence of ecological and management relevance ESR 22:205-212<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n3/p205-212/> Ryan C, McHugh B, Boyle B, McGovern E, Bérubé M, Lopez-Suárez P, Elfes CT, Boyd DT, Ylitalo GM, Van Blaricom GR, Clapham PJ, Robbins J, Palsbøll PJ, O’Connor I, Berrow SD Levels of persistent organic pollutants in eastern North Atlantic humpback whales ESR 22:213-223<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n3/p213-223/> Slooten E, Wang JY, Dungan SZ, Forney KA, Hung SK, Jefferson TA, Riehl KN, Rojas-Bracho L, Ross PS, Wee A, Winkler R, Yang SC, Chen CA Impacts of fisheries on the Critically Endangered humpback dolphin Sousa chinensis population in the eastern Taiwan Strait ESR 22:99-114<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n2/p99-114/> Niemi M, Auttila M, Valtonen A, Viljanen M, Kunnasranta M Haulout patterns of Saimaa ringed seals and their response to boat traffic during the moulting season ESR 22:115-124<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n2/p115-124/> Wilson B, Benjamins S, Elliott J Using drifting passive echolocation loggers to study harbour porpoises in tidal-stream habitats ESR 22:125-143<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n2/p125-143/> Sears R, Ramp C, Douglas AB, Calambokidis J Reproductive parameters of eastern North Pacific blue whales Balaenoptera musculus ESR 22:23-31<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n1/p23-31/> Acevedo J, Haro D, Dalla Rosa L, Aguayo-Lobo A, Hucke-Gaete R, Secchi E, Plana J, Pastene LA NOTE: Evidence of spatial structuring of eastern South Pacific humpback whale feeding grounds ESR 22:33-38<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n1/p33-38/> Kellar NM, Keliher J, Trego ML, Catelani KN, Hanns C, George JCC, Rosa C Variation of bowhead whale progesterone concentrations across demographic groups and sample matrices ESR 22:61-72<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v22/n1/p61-72/> 2013 Anderwald P, Brandecker A, Coleman M, Collins C, Denniston H, Haberlin MD, O’Donovan M, Pinfield R, Visser F, Walshe L Displacement responses of a mysticete, an odontocete, and a phocid seal to construction-related vessel traffic ESR 21:231-240<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v21/n3/p231-240/> O’Brien K, Whitehead H Population analysis of Endangered northern bottlenose whales on the Scotian Shelf seven years after the establishment of a Marine Protected Area ESR 21:273-284<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v21/n3/p273-284/> Robertson FC, Koski WR, Thomas TA, Richardson WJ, Würsig B, Trites AW Seismic operations have variable effects on dive-cycle behavior of bowhead whales in the Beaufort Sea ESR 21:143-160<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v21/n2/p143-160/> Baker JD, Harting AL, Littnan CL A two-stage translocation strategy for improving juvenile survival of Hawaiian monk seals ESR 21:33-44<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v21/n1/p33-44/> Dawson S, Fletcher D, Slooten E Habitat use and conservation of an Endangered dolphin ESR 21:45-54<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v21/n1/p45-54/> Cole TVN, Hamilton P, Henry AG, Duley P, Pace RM III, White BN, Frasier T Evidence of a North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis mating ground ESR 21:55-64<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v21/n1/p55-64/> McKinstry CAE, Westgate AJ, Koopman HN Annual variation in the nutritional value of Stage V Calanus finmarchicus: implications for right whales and other copepod predators ESR 20:195-204<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v20/n3/p195-204/> Henderson SD, Dawson SM, Rayment W, Currey RJC Are the ‘resident’ dolphins of Doubtful Sound becoming less resident? ESR 20:99-107<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v20/n2/p99-107/> Cahoon MK, Littnan CL, Longenecker K, Carpenter JR Dietary comparison of two Hawaiian monk seal populations: the role of diet as a driver of divergent population trends ESR 20:137-146<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v20/n2/p137-146/> Whitt AD, Dudzinski K, Laliberté JR North Atlantic right whale distribution and seasonal occurrence in nearshore waters off New Jersey, USA, and implications for management ESR 20:59-69<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v20/n1/p59-69/> Curry BE, Ralls K, Brownell RL Jr REVIEW: Prospects for captive breeding of poorly known small cetacean species ESR 19:223-243<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n3/p223-243/> Schaffar A, Madon B, Garrigue C, Constantine R Behavioural effects of whale-watching activities on an Endangered population of humpback whales wintering in New Caledonia ESR 19:245-254<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n3/p245-254/> Niemi M, Auttila M, Viljanen M, Kunnasranta M Movement data and their application for assessing the current distribution and conservation needs of the endangered Saimaa ringed seal ESR 19:99-108<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n2/p99-108/> Richardson J, Wood AG, Neil A, Nowacek D, Moore M Changes in distribution, relative abundance, and species composition of large whales around South Georgia from opportunistic sightings: 1992 to 2011 ESR 19:149-156<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n2/p149-156/> Oremus M, Hamner RM, Stanley M, Brown P, Baker CS, Constantine R Distribution, group characteristics and movements of the Critically Endangered Maui’s dolphin Cephalorhynchus hectori maui ESR 19:1-10<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n1/p1-10/> Stimpert AK, Mattila D, Nosal EM, Au WWL  NOTE: Tagging young humpback whale calves: methodology and diving behavior ESR 19:11-17<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n1/p11-17/> Whitehead H, Hooker SK  REVIEW: Uncertain status of the northern bottlenose whale Hyperoodon ampullatus: population fragmentation, legacy of whaling and current threats ESR 19:47-61<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v19/n1/p47-61/> Pre 2013 Baker JD, Littnan CL, Johnston DW. 2006. Potential effects of sea level rise on the terrestrial habitats of endangered and endemic megafauna in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands ESR 2:21-30<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v2/p21-30/> Michaud J, Taggart CT. 2007. Lipid and gross energy content of North Atlantic right whale food,Calanus finmarchicus, in the Bay of Fundy ESR 3:77-94<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v3/n1/p77-94/> Slooten E. 2007. Conservation management in the face of uncertainty: effectiveness of four options for managing Hector’s dolphin bycatch ESR 3:169-179<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v3/n2/p169-179/> Johnston DW, Chapla ME, Williams LE, Mattila DK. 2007. Identification of humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae wintering habitat in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands using spatial habitat modeling ESR 3:249-257<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v3/n3/p249-257/> Calleson CS, Frohlich RK. 2007. REVIEW: Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees ESR 3:295-304<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v3/n3/p295-304/> Middleton DAJ, Starr PJ, Gilbert DJ. 2007. COMMENT: Modelling the impact of fisheries bycatch on Hector’s dolphin: comment on Slooten (2007) ESR 3:331-334<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v3/n3/p331-334/> Slooten E. 2007. REPLY COMMENT: Criticism is unfounded: reply to Middleton et al. 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Population abundance and growth rate of western gray whales Eschrichtius robustus ESR 6:1-14<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n1/p1-14/> Fonnesbeck CJ, Garrison LP, Ward-Geiger LI, Baumstark RD. 2008. Bayesian hierarchichal model for evaluating the risk of vessel strikes on North Atlantic right whales in the SE United States ESR 6:87-94<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n1/p87-94/> Freeman MMR. 2008. Challenges of assessing cetacean population recovery and conservation status ESR 6:173-184<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n2/p173-184/> Williams R, Bain DE, Smith JC, Lusseau D. 2008. Effects of vessels on behaviour patterns of individual southern resident killer whales Orcinus orca ESR 6:199-209<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n3/p199-209/> Lusseau D , Bain DE , Williams R, Smith JC. 2008. Vessel traffic disrupts the foraging behavior of southern resident killer whales Orcinus orca ESR 6:211-221<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n3/p211-221/> Swaim ZT, Westgate AJ, Koopman HN, Rolland RM, Kraus SD. 2008. Metabolism of ingested lipids by North Atlantic right whales ESR 6:259-271<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n3/p259-271/> Vanderlaan ASM, Corbett JJ, Green SL, Callahan JA, Wang C, Kenney RD, Taggart CT, Firestone J. 2008. Probability and mitigation of vessel encounters with North Atlantic right whales ESR 6:273-285<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v6/n3/p273-285/> Reynolds JE III , Marsh H, Ragen TJ. 2009. AS WE SEE IT: Marine mammal conservation ESR 7:23-28<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v7/n1/p23-28/> MacLeod CD. 2009. REVIEW: 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9:13-21<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v9/n1/p13-21/> Andersen LW, Born EW, Doidge DW, Gjertz I, Wiig Ø, Waples RS Genetic signals of historic and recent migration between sub-populations of Atlantic walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus west and east of Greenland ESR 9:197-211<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v9/n3/p197-211/> Hart KM, Hyrenbach KD REVIEW: Satellite telemetry of marine megavertebrates: the coming of age of an experimental science ESR 10:9-20<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v10/p9-20/> Skinner JP, Norberg SE, Andrews RD Head striking during fish capture attempts by Steller sea lions and the potential for using head surge acceleration to predict feeding behavior ESR 10:61-69<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v10/p61-69/> Andrews-Goff V, Hindell MA, Field IC, Wheatley KE, Charrassin JB Factors influencing the winter haulout behaviour of Weddell seals: consequences for satellite telemetry ESR 10:83-92<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v10/p83-92/> Bailey 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population size estimate ESR 11:233-243<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v11/n3/p233-243/> Rugh DJ, Shelden KEW, Hobbs RC Range contraction in a beluga whale population ESR 12:69-75<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v12/n1/p69-75/> Kuhn CE, Tremblay Y, Ream RR, Gelatt TS Coupling GPS tracking with dive behavior to examine the relationship between foraging strategy and fine-scale movements of northern fur seals ESR 12:125-139<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v12/n2/p125-139/> Samaran F, Adam O, Guinet C Discovery of a mid-latitude sympatric area for two Southern Hemisphere blue whale subspecies ESR 12:157-165<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v12/n2/p157-165/> Cotté C, Guinet C, Taupier-Letage I, Petiau E Habitat use and abundance of striped dolphins in the western Mediterranean Sea prior to the morbillivirus epizootic resurgence ESR 12:203-214<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v12/n3/p203-214/> Rajamani L, Marsh H Using parallel regional- and local-scale initiatives to inform conservation management of rare wildlife: a case study of the dugong Dugong dugon in Sabah, Malaysia ESR 13:17-23<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n1/p17-23/> Heide-Jørgensen MP, Laidre KL, Wiig Ø, Postma L, Dueck L, Bachmann L NOTE: Large-scale sexual segregation of bowhead whales ESR 13:73-78<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n1/p73-78/> Shaughnessy PD, Goldsworthy SD, Hamer DJ, Page B, McIntosh RR Australian sea lions Neophoca cinerea at colonies in South Australia: distribution and abundance, 2004 to 2008 ESR 13:87-98<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n2/p87-98/> Wade PR, De Robertis A, Hough KR, Booth R, Kennedy A, LeDuc RG, Munger L, Napp J, Shelden KEW, Rankin S, Vasquez O, Wilson C Rare detections of North Pacific right whales in the Gulf of Alaska, with observations of their potential prey ESR 13:99-109<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n2/p99-109/> Robbins J, Dalla Rosa L, Allen JM, Mattila DK, Secchi ER, Friedlaender AS, Stevick PT, Nowacek DP, Steel D NOTE: Return movement of a humpback whale between the Antarctic Peninsula and American Samoa: a seasonal migration record ESR 13:117-121<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n2/p117-121/> Marques TA, Munger L, Thomas L, Wiggins S, Hildebrand JA Estimating North Pacific right whale Eubalaena japonica density using passive acoustic cue counting ESR 13:163-172<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n3/p163-172/> Fearnbach H, Durban JW, Ellifrit DK, Balcomb KC III Size and long-term growth trends of Endangered fish-eating killer whales ESR 13:173-180<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n3/p173-180/> Hatfield BB, Ames JA, Estes JA, Tinker MT, Johnson AB, Staedler MM, Harris MD Sea otter mortality in fish and shellfish traps: estimating potential impacts and exploring possible solutions ESR 13:219-229<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v13/n3/p219-229/> Frasier TR, Koroscil SM, White BN, Darling JD Assessment of population substructure in relation to summer feeding ground use in the eastern North Pacific gray whale ESR 14:39-48<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v14/n1/p39-48/> Lagueux KM, Zani MA, Knowlton AR, Kraus SD  Response by vessel operators to protection measures for right whales Eubalaena glacialis in the southeast US calving ground ESR 14:69-77<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v14/n1/p69-77/> Gobush KS, Baker JD, Gulland FMD  Effectiveness of an antihelminthic treatment in improving the body condition and survival of Hawaiian monk seals ESR 15:29-37<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n1/p29-37/> Corkeron PJ, Minton G, Collins T, Findlay K, Willson A, Baldwin R  Spatial models of sparse data to inform cetacean conservation planning: an example from Oman ESR 15:39-52<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n1/p39-52/> Parks SE, Searby A, Célérier A, Johnson MP, Nowacek DP, Tyack PL  Sound production behavior of individual North Atlantic right whales: implications for passive acoustic monitoring ESR 15:63-76<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n1/p63-76/> Gerrodette T, Eguchi T  Precautionary design of a marine protected area based on a habitat model ESR 15:159-166<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n2/p159-166/> Pomerleau C, Patterson TA, Luque S, Lesage V, Heide-Jørgensen MP, Dueck LL, Ferguson SH  Bowhead whale Balaena mysticetus diving and movement patterns in the eastern Canadian Arctic: implications for foraging ecology ESR 15:167-177<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n2/p167-177/> Michaud J, Taggart CT Spatial variation in right whale food, Calanus finmarchicus, in the Bay of Fundy ESR 15:179-194<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n3/p179-194/> Lambert E, MacLeod CD, Hall K, Brereton T, Dunn TE, Wall D, Jepson PD, Deaville R, Pierce GJ  Quantifying likely cetacean range shifts in response to global climatic change: implications for conservation strategies in a changing world ESR 15:205-222<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n3/p205-222/> Gregr EJ  Insights into North Pacific right whale Eubalaena japonica habitat from historic whaling records ESR 15:223-239<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n3/p223-239/> Gulesserian M, Slip D, Heller G, Harcourt R  Modelling the behaviour state of humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae in response to vessel presence off Sydney, Australia ESR 15:255-264<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v15/n3/p255-264/> Becker EA, Foley DG, Forney KA, Barlow J, Redfern JV, Gentemann CL Forecasting cetacean abundance patterns to enhance management decisions ESR 16:97-112<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v16/n2/p97-112/> Forney KA, Ferguson MC, Becker EA, Fiedler PC, Redfern JV, Barlow J, Vilchis IL, Ballance LT  Habitat-based spatial models of cetacean density in the eastern Pacific Ocean ESR 16:113-133<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v16/n2/p113-133/> Goetz KT, Montgomery RA, Ver Hoef JM, Hobbs RC, Johnson DS  Identifying essential summer habitat of the endangered beluga whale Delphinapterus leucas in Cook Inlet, Alaska ESR 16:135-147<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v16/n2/p135-147/> Murphy S, Spradlin TR, Mackey B, McVee J, Androukaki E, Tounta E, Karamanlidis AA, Dendrinos P, Joseph E, Lockyer C, Matthiopoulos J  Age estimation, growth and age-related mortality of Mediterranean monk seals Monachus monachus ESR 16:149-163<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v16/n2/p149-163/> Wheeler B, Gilbert M, Rowe S Definition of critical summer and fall habitat for bowhead whales in the eastern Canadian Arctic ESR 17:1-16<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n1/p1-16/> Mussoline SE, Risch D, Hatch LT, Weinrich MT, Wiley DN, Thompson MA, Corkeron PJ, Van Parijs SM  Seasonal and diel variation in North Atlantic right whale up-calls: implications for management and conservation in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean ESR 17:17-26<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n1/p17-26/> Bailleul F, Lesage V, Power M, Doidge DW, Hammill MO  Differences in diving and movement patterns of two groups of beluga whales in a changing Arctic environment reveal discrete populations ESR 17:27-41<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n1/p27-41/> Kittinger JN, Bambico TM, Watson TK, Glazier EW  Sociocultural significance of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and the human dimensions of conservation planning ESR 17:139-156<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n2/p139-156/> Braulik GT, Bhatti ZI, Ehsan T, Hussain B, Khan AR, Khan A, Khan U, Kundi KU, Rajput R, Reichert AP, Northridge SP, Bhagat HB, Garstang R  Robust abundance estimate for endangered river dolphin subspecies in South Asia ESR 17:201-215<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n3/p201-215/> Silber GK, Adams JD, Bettridge S  Vessel operator response to a voluntary measure for reducing collisions with whales ESR 17:245-254<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n3/p245-254/> Doniol-Valcroze T, Lesage V, Giard J, Michaud R  Challenges in marine mammal habitat modelling: evidence of multiple foraging habitats from the identification of feeding events in blue whales ESR 17:255-268<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n3/p255-268/> Blasi MF, Boitani L  Modelling fine-scale distribution of the bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus using physiographic features on Filicudi (southern Thyrrenian Sea, Italy) ESR 17:269-288<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v17/n3/p269-288/> Best BD, Halpin PN, Read AJ, Fujioka E, Good CP, LaBrecque EA, Schick RS, Roberts JJ, Hazen LJ, Qian SS, Palka DL, Garrison LP, McLellan WA Online cetacean habitat modeling system for the US east coast and Gulf of Mexico ESR 18:1-15<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n1/p1-15/> Baird RW, Hanson MB, Schorr GS, Webster DL, McSweeney DJ, Gorgone AM, Mahaffy SD, Holzer DM, Oleson EM, Andrews RD  Range and primary habitats of Hawaiian insular false killer whales: informing determination of critical habitat ESR 18:47-61<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n1/p47-61/> Johnston DW, Friedlaender AS, Read AJ, Nowacek DP  Initial density estimates of humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae in the inshore waters of the western Antarctic Peninsula during the late autumn ESR 18:63-71<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n1/p63-71/> Keller CA, Garrison L, Baumstark R, Ward-Geiger LI, Hines E  Application of a habitat model to define calving habitat of the North Atlantic right whale in the southeastern United States ESR 18:73-87<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n1/p73-87/> Stafford KM, Moore SE, Berchok CL, Wiig Ø, Lydersen C, Hansen E, FEATURE ARTICLE - Kalmbach D, Kovacs KM Spitsbergen’s endangered bowhead whales sing through the polar night ESR 18:95-103<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n2/p95-103/> Ramírez-Macías D, Vázquez-Haikin A, Vázquez-Juárez R  Whale shark Rhincodon typus populations along the west coast of the Gulf of California and implications for management ESR 18:115-128<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n2/p115-128/> Castelblanco-Martínez DN, Nourisson C, Quintana-Rizzo E, Padilla-Saldivar J, Schmitter-Soto JJ  Potential effects of human pressure and habitat fragmentation on population viability of the Antillean manatee Trichechus manatus manatus: a predictive model ESR 18:129-145<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n2/p129-145/> Pendleton DE, Sullivan PJ, Brown MW, Cole TVN, Good CP, Mayo CA, Monger BC, Phillips S, Record NR, Pershing AJ  Weekly predictions of North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis habitat reveal influence of prey abundance and seasonality of habitat preferences ESR 18:147-161<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n2/p147-161/> LeDuc RG, Taylor BL, Martien KK, Robertson KM, Pitman RL, Salinas JC, Burdin AM, Kennedy AS, Wade PR, Clapham PJ, Brownell RL Jr  NOTE: Genetic analysis of right whales in the eastern North Pacific confirms severe extirpation risk ESR 18:163-167<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n2/p163-167/> Rioux È, Lesage V, Postma L, Pelletier É, Turgeon J, Stewart REA, Stern G, Hammill MO  Use of stable isotopes and trace elements to determine harvest composition and wintering assemblages of belugas at a contemporary ecological scale ESR 18:179-191<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n2/p179-191/> FEATURE ARTICLE - Weller DW, Klimek A, Bradford AL, Calambokidis J, Lang AR, Gisborne B, Burdin AM, Szaniszlo W, Urbán J, Gomez-Gallardo Unzueta A, Swartz S, Brownell RL Jr Movements of gray whales between the western and eastern North Pacific ESR 18:193-199<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n3/p193-199/> Ivashchenko YV, Clapham PJ Soviet catches of right whales Eubalaena japonica and bowhead whales Balaena mysticetus in the North Pacific Ocean and the Okhotsk Sea ESR 18:201-217<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n3/p201-217/> Gallus A, Dähne M, Verfuß UK, Bräger S, Adler S, Siebert U, Benke H  Use of static passive acoustic monitoring to assess the status of the ‘Critically Endangered’ Baltic harbour porpoise in German waters ESR 18:265-278<http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n3/p265-278/> Prof. Brendan J. Godley Chair in Conservation Science Director, Centre for Ecology & Conservation Head of CLES, Cornwall University of Exeter, Penryn Campus Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UK Tel: +44 1326 371 861 Twitter: @BrendanGodley http://biosciences.exeter.ac.uk/staff/index.php?web_id=brendan_godley http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/

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PICES sessions in San Diego
by Elliott Hazen 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Hi all, The 25th anniversary of PICES is in San Diego, CA from Nov. 1 - 14. There are two relevant sessions entitled "Factors that make or break trophic linkages" with ecologists, oceanographers, and social scientists and "Understanding our Changing Oceans through Species Distributions and Habitat Models based on Remotely Sensed Data." You can submit an abstract here if interested, and the due date is July 1st - http://meetings.pices.int/meetings/annual/2016/pices/submissions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__meetings.pices.int_meet…> The session descriptions are below: Mechanistic linkages from physics to phytoplankton to zooplankton to fish remain central to understanding climate forcing on marine ecosystems. Thus, it will be useful to understand how ecosystem linkages and species distribution are influenced by ocean features and how these linkages translate through the food web. Specifically, what information can be gained from moving beyond a single linkage (e.g. phytoplankton to zooplankton) towards a comparison across trophic levels in three very different North Pacific ecosystems. Examples of such factors may include but are not limited to broad scale anomalies (e.g. the blob, ENSO events, Kuroshio / Oyashio dynamics), temporal mismatches among physical processes, prey, and predators (match / mismatch hypothesis), and population fluctuations (e.g. lipid poor vs. lipid rich zooplankton). We have suggested (but are not limited to) three study areas, the California Current, the Kuroshio Current, and the Bering Sea to examine linkages from physics to phytoplankton, phytoplankton to zooplankton, zooplankton to fish, birds and mammals, and fish to birds and mammals. By looking at multiple ecosystems and trends and anomalies across multiple trophic linkages, we can better understand how climate variability and anthropogenic forcing may cascade through these marine ecosystems. We propose a topic session that will involve participation from multiple PICES committees and will focus on physical forcing and trophic linkages from physics to top predators. Specifically, we request presentations on topics that (a) examine how changes in physical oceanography lead to long term trends or anomalous responses in primary production, zooplankton, fish, and top predators, (b) examine how trophic relationships may respond to physical forcing and changes in species abundance and spatial distribution, and (c) test for threshold responses (non-linearity) across trophic levels to changes in physical oceanography and the population dynamics of other species (competitors, prey, and predators). Determining marine animal distributions directly through at-sea observations or tracking is costly and logistically challenging. Moreover, even with limitless time and resources, information is limited because many species disperse over long distances including trans-hemispheric migrants. Species Distribution Models (SDMs) provide a tool to estimate present distributions and to project into the future (assuming species-environment relationships remain strong), but these models require substantial environmental data to accurately predict distribution and change. Increasingly, SDM approaches rely on remotely-sensed satellite data as indices of environmental conditions, particularly as proxies for primary and possibly secondary productivity. Satellite datasets are inexpensive to use, widely served, well-documented (i.e., scientifically defensible), and globally synoptic, allowing for easy spatio-temporal comparisons. However, satellite-borne sensors measure characteristics of the ocean at the surface while marine organisms respond to spatial and temporal features of the ocean at depth, which may require more complex approaches. In this session, we will investigate the opportunities and challenges of using satellite-based habitat models and ways we can advance SDMs for a better understanding our changing oceans and for improving management. In particular, we solicit papers exploring the benefits and tradeoffs of using satellite-borne data to detect mechanisms of distributional and range shifts. This session will provide the PICES community and the FUTURE program with a better sense of the quality of fisheries, seabird, and marine mammal SDM under development in relation to climate change in the North Pacific. Sincerely, Elliott Hazen, PhD

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International Whale Stranding Data
by Watkins, Oona 20 Jun '16

20 Jun '16

Hi fellow whale friends, My name is Oona Watkins, and I am a research fellow for the Climate and Energy team at Oceana. I am working with several colleagues in Washington, D.C. on a mapping project to analyze and investigate the relationship between seismic airgun surveys and whale strandings/mortalities. I am researching regions across the globe where seismic blasting for oil and gas exploration has occurred since 2012, and I am currently in the process of gathering whale stranding data in these same geographic areas so that I can compare the two. I am reaching out to the listserve to see if any of you could provide some help in my data collection process. Does anyone have access to whale stranding data from the years 2012-2016 in the following regions? * The Gulf of Mexico (US or Mexican waters) * The North Atlantic offshore Eastern Canada * The North Sea * Western Australia * New Zealand * Western Africa Those are the hotspots I am focusing on, but if you know of stranding data elsewhere, I could certainly incorporate it. Are there recommendations for specific contacts I should reach out to or other places I should direct my search? We hope to use this study to better our understanding of how seismic airgun blasting might be affecting marine mammals. Any data or help you can offer me is greatly appreciated. Please send information to owatkins(a)oceana.org<mailto:owatkins@oceana.org> or ibiedron(a)oceana.org<mailto:ibiedron@oceana.org>. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing back from you! Best, Oona Oona Watkins | Climate and Energy Fellow [Description: Description: Description: Description: pastedGraphic.png] 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20036 USA T +1.202.467.1921 E owatkins(a)oceana.org<mailto:owatkins@oceana.org> | W www.oceana.org<http://www.oceana.org/>

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New Paper on Metallothionein Levels in Commerson's dolphins
by Iris Cáceres-Saez 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Dear MARMAM suscribers, We are happy to announce our recent publication: Hepatic and renal metallothionein concentrations in Commerson's dolphins (*Cephalorhynchus commersonii*) from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Cáceres-Saez I, Polizzi P, Romero B, Dellabianca NA, Goodall RNP, Ribeiro Guevara S, Cappozzo HL, Gerpe M. *Marine Pollution Bulletin* 108 (2016) 263-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.03.061 *Abstract:* The Commerson's dolphin is the most common endemic odontocete of subantarctic waters of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina incidentally caught in fishing nets. The species is classified as “Data Deficient” by the IUCN. Metallothioneins (MTs) are considered as suitable biomarkers for health and environmental monitoring. The aims of the study were to assess MT concentrations in the liver and kidney of bycaught specimens. Moreover, correlations with Zn, Se, Cd, Ag and Hg, and the molar ratios of MT:metals were estimated to evaluate if there is an indication of their respective protective role against metal toxicity in tissues. Hepatic and renal MT concentrations were similar, ranging from 11.6 to 29.1 nmol·g−1 WW, and Kidney/Liver ratios ranging from 0.73 to 1.93 corresponded to normal ranges. Results suggest that MTs are related to physiological ranges for the species. This information constitutes the first MT report on Commerson's dolphins and possibly considered as baseline for species' conservation. Full text is available at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X16301928 For more information or pdf copy please contact us: paulapolizzi(a)gmail.com or caceres.saez(a)gmail.com Best wishes, Iris Dra. Cáceres-Saez Iris Laboratorio de Ecología, Comportamiento y Mamíferos Marinos División Mastozoología, Área Zoología de Vertebrados Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia" - CONICET Av. Ángel Gallardo 470 C1405DJR Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA TEL: +54-11-4982-9410 / 6670 (Int. 211) FAX: +54-11-4982-5243 / 4494

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National Marine Life Center 2016 Fall Internship Opportunities
by Margot Madden 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Marine Animal Rehabilitation & Environmental Education Internship 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. The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, seals in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation. 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, food preparation, administering feeds including tube feeding, data entry, maintenance and water quality testing. Interns will also assist animal care staff with medical procedures, admission exams, 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 and event promotion. 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, and 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. * 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, hardworking, 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 August 27th 2016-January 2nd 2017. * 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 PO Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by July 15th for the spring semester. 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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Reminder: 2017 GoM Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference accepting session proposals through June 24
by suzanne garrett 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Don't forget to submit a Scientific Session for the 2017 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference. The 2017 conference theme, “Ecosystem Approaches to Gulf Response and Restoration,” encourages researchers to consider the application of their results to practical use. Looking across a broad range of disciplines, what have we learned about oil spills and their impacts that can reduce uncertainty, mitigate ecological, social and health impacts of a future spill, advance response strategies, and improve how we approach restoration? Using scientific research will be critical to informing planning, preparedness, response and recovery for future events, and connecting this to decision makers in the response and restoration communities will be key. The deadline to submit a session proposal is June 24th, 2016. More information is available on the conference website. Feel free to contact us with questions at gulfconference(a)oceanleadership.org. We are also currently accepting requests for Associated Events and Workshops to be held Monday, February 6. Space is limited; however, we will accommodate as many requests as possible. There is no deadline for workshop requests. When February 6 - 9, 2017 Where Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113, USA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzanne Garrett Program Specialist, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Consortium for Ocean Leadership 1201 New York Ave NW | 4th Floor | Washington, D.C. 20005 ph.202.448.1256

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Fall 2016 marine mammal stranding internships
by Harry, Charles 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship The International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is currently accepting applications for Marine Mammal Stranding Internship for our fall session 2016 (September 2016 – January 2017). Please see below for future internship sessions. Background IFAW is an international non-profit organization with headquarters in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. IFAW’s Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is a federally authorized response program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote the conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding “hot spot” with over 230 strandings occurring each year. These strandings include live and dead seals, large whales, porpoises, and dolphins. The Cape Cod region also experiences an unusually high frequency of live, mass stranded dolphins. Specific Internship Duties - Manage stranding hotline and dispatch volunteers for stranding calls received during office hours - Assist staff with all aspects of marine mammal stranding response, including live animal health assessment and triage, opportunistic public outreach, biological data collection, and sampling from dead stranded marine mammals - Assist in stranding preparedness, including cleaning, organizing and maintaining stranding response gear and equipment - Assist in data entry of stranding reports, case files, sample collection, and lab results - Assist in organizing, cataloging and archiving stranded marine mammal documentation, including photos, video and datasheets - General office duties, including training and outreach material preparation and organization - Assist the Necropsy Coordinator in performing post-mortem examinations in both field and laboratory settings - Assist in maintaining, cleaning, and organizing necropsy equipment and supplies - Assist in the archiving, shipping, and tracking of biological samples - Assist in the preparation of necropsy reports Specific Focus Areas Interns will be cross-trained in all areas of stranding response and every effort will be made for interns to gain a wide-range of experiences. However, each intern will have specific “focus areas” of either: field response or necropsy. Interns will be paired with staff based on these particular focus areas and individual tasks and projects will be related to one of these areas. Each intern’s “focus” will be determined by staff once they have been selected for the program. Please indicate in your cover letter your primary preferred focus and any other areas of interest if your primary choice is not available. The final determination will be made by staff but we will make an effort to assign interns based on their preferences. Requirements - Must be at least 18 years old - Must possess a valid driver’s license - Must be of good physical fitness, be able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on small boats in nearshore waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions at times - Able to follow written and oral staff directions and protocols effectively - Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated within 2 years - Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Preferred candidate will also have: - Undergraduate and/or graduate study of biology, zoology, ecology, marine/environmental/animal science - Previous marine mammal stranding response/research experience - Experience handling animals - Experience driving large trucks Learning outcomes While hands-on experience is opportunistic and the number and type of responses will vary, most interns have the opportunity to: - Develop skills in identifying species commonly stranded on Cape Cod and gain knowledge of their biology and ecology - Acquire basic stranded cetacean and pinniped assessment and triage skills - Gain knowledge of response logistics and management, including the use of the Incident Command System - Gain knowledge of the stranding network structure and operation, as well as marine mammal policy as it relates to strandings - Gain basic necropsy skills and knowledge of marine mammal anatomy and physiology - Participate in active research projects, as appropriate Additional Information This internship is unpaid. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern. International applicants will be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation, including an international driver’s license. The internship position requires the commitment for the full session (12 weeks, September 2016 – January 2017). Interns are required to attend three days per week, which may include weekends and holidays. Since strandings are unpredictable, applicants with flexible daily schedules are preferred. If the intern intends to receive academic credit, he/she will be responsible for making all arrangements with his/her educational institution. Interns should be prepared to perform in a variety of settings on any given day, including beach, on-water and laboratory. Specialized gear such as dry suits, boots and life jackets will be provided. Please keep in mind that stranding work is unpredictable and changes seasonally. We cannot guarantee the type and number of strandings and experiences you will receive during your internship. We will do our best when possible to give interns a varied experience. To apply: Please use the link below to access the online application and to upload the required documents: 1. Cover Letter (please indicate which focus area(s) you prefer) 2. Resume 3. One Letter of Recommendation from college professor or employer (can be uploaded or directly emailed to RecruitMMRR(a)ifaw.org<mailto:RecruitMMRR@ifaw.org> by the recommender. (It is your responsibility to ensure your letter of recommendation has been submitted on time, or you will not be considered for the internship.) http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/about-ifaw/employment All application materials must be received by Friday, July 15th by 5:00pm EST Internship notification of acceptance will be sent by Friday, August 12th Required intern orientation will be September 12-15, 2016 Future Internship Session Dates: The IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internships are offered 3 times a year; you must re-apply for each session. Winter Session Dates: January 2017 – May 2017 Application due date: October 28th 2016 Summer Session Dates: June 2017 – August 2017 Application due date: April 21st 2017 For more information about IFAW’s global animal welfare and conservation work, please visit www.ifaw.org<http://www.ifaw.org>. C.T. Harry | Asst. Stranding Coordinator | Marine Mammal Rescue & Research __________________________________________________________ IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare World Headquarters 290 Summer Street - Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 tel.1.508.744.2272 email. charry(a)ifaw.org<mailto:charry@ifaw.org> stranding hotline. 1.508.743.9548 Saving Animals in Crisis Around the World www.ifaw.org<http://www.ifaw.org/> The content of this email is intended only for the use of the above-named addressee and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, and/or legally privileged. Please notify the sender if you received this email in error.

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New paper on Comunication sounds of Commerson's dolphins
by Vanesa Reyes 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Dear all,We are very pleased to announce the publication (early view online) of the following paper in Marine Mammal Science: M.V. Reyes Reyes, V.P. Tossenberger, M.A. Iñiguez, J.A. Hildebrand and M.L. Melcón. "Communication sounds of Commerson's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) and contextual use of vocalizations". DOI: 10.1111/mms.12321 Abstract: Cetaceans produce a variety of vocalizations to communicate; however, little information exists on the acoustic behavior displayed by Commerson’s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) in the wild other than their echolocation behavior. Most available literature suggests that Commerson’s dolphins do not produce any other sound type besides narrow-band high-frequency (NBHF) clicks, such that no signals are emitted below 100 kHz. We conducted acoustic recordings together with sightings to study the acoustic behavior of Commerson’s dolphins in Bahia San Julian,Argentina. This is the first study that provides evidence that this species produces a variety of acoustic signals, including whistles and broad-band clicks (BBC), with frequency content well below 100 kHz. Whistles were recorded mostly in the presence of mother and calf and were associated with parental behavior. BBC may be used for communication purposes by adults. These vocalizations are within the hearing range of killer whales and so could pose a risk of predation for Commerson’s dolphins. Whether this population of Commerson’s dolphins produce all these types of signals while they are in the open sea out of the waters of Bah ıa San Juli an, which are apparently safe from predation, remains unknown. You can access the paper at the URL http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12321/pdf. Otherwise, send an email to vanesa.reyes(a)cethus.org for a PDF copy. All the best,Vanesa (on behalf of all co-authors).

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