August 2016 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

SAERI Cetacean Job Announcement
by Grant Munro 13 Aug '16

13 Aug '16

Cetacean Field Science Project Officer Falkland Islands The South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) is seeking to recruit a Cetacean Field Science Officer to work within the two-year research project Dolphins of the kelp: Data priorities for Falklands inshore cetaceans. The post is for an initial period of 12-months commencing in October 2016, a further 6-month extension beyond this may be negotiated. Applications should be received by 16:00 UTC Monday 29th August 2016. The Field Science Officer will work under the supervision of the Project Manager but will be responsible for the delivery of several components of the project under their guidance. The Field Science Officer will contribute to day-to-day operations and reporting; they will be responsible for field equipment maintenance, volunteer organisation and training, and some fieldwork logistics; they will participate in public outreach, helping with design, conducting and leading some fieldwork, data entry, analyses, and write-up, with the potential to lead on a scientific publication. * Field work * Participation and some responsibilities for a one-off archipelago-wide transect survey 50-days at sea on a medium-size boat * Participation and some responsibilities for seasonal focal site repeat transect surveys 6 weeks twice a year at a remote location * Responsibility for maintaining gear for a passive acoustic monitoring at focal sites (year-round) monthly boat trips * Responsibility for inventory, storage and maintenance of all field gear * Responsibility for ensuring work is conducted to high standard, and for health and safety, in the absence of the Project Manager * Contribute to planning and logistical organisation and permitting * Responsibility for organisation and training of local and international volunteers, for boat- and land-based cetacean survey work * Development of training/teaching material for volunteers, including for health and safety * Data analyses and write-up * Responsibility for some data entry and storage * Responsibility for metadata cataloguing * Responsibility for maintaining the Photo-ID catalogue, matching photos and some analyses * Contribute to scientific publications Essential Qualifications and Skills: * MSc in Marine Ecology or related subject, with full research component * At least one year working on a project in marine megafauna ecology * Proven practical skills in the marine environment, with small motor boats and remote living * Experience with at least one of the following l research methods: passive acoustic monitoring, photo-ID, or line-transect surveys * Full and clean manual driving licence A full list of required personal qualifications and attributes is available upon application. Project Partnership This project will be conducted by a team of two staff, a project manager and a project officer, in collaboration with 5 partner organisations: Falklands Conservation, Austral Biodiversity Ltd, Shallow Marine Survey Group (SMSG-Falklands), Oregon State University, and the University of St. Andrews. The position will be based in the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institutes (SAERI) head office in Stanley. SAERIs objective is to be a world class academic institute, based in the Falkland Islands, operating in the South Atlantic from the equator down to the ice in Antarctica. It aims to conduct world class research, teach students, and build capacity within and between the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories (UK OTs). The institutes remit includes the natural and physical sciences. Its mission is to advance environmental understanding in the South Atlantic through research excellence and innovative scientific leadership ( <http://www.south-atlantic-research.org> www.south-atlantic-research.org ). Further Information & Applications The salary will be within Falkland Islands Government (FIG) salary range H1 commencing at £18,000, increasing based upon experience and qualifications. The package will include airfares for the post holder at the beginning and end of contract and favourable income tax rates. Subsidised accommodation may also be available as part of the negotiated salary package dependent upon experience and qualifications. For more information, a detailed job description and application form, in the first instance please contact; Contact: Tara Pelembe ( <mailto:tpelembe@env.institute.ac.fk> tpelembe(a)env.institute.ac.fk ) Contact: Dr Marina Costa ( <mailto:mcosta@env.institute.ac.fk> mcosta(a)env.institute.ac.fk ) Application forms marked SAERI Cetacean Field Science Officer should be submitted by e-mail to FIG Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley no later than 16:00 UTC Monday 29th August 2016. Application Date: 16:00 UTC Monday 29th August 2016. Name: Megan Middleton E-mail: <mailto:recruitment@falklands.gov.fk> recruitment(a)falklands.gov.fk for international overseas applications E-mail: <mailto:mmiddleton@sec.gov.fk> mmiddleton(a)sec.gov.fk for local Falkland Island applications Submitted by, Grant Munro ( <mailto:munro@horizon.co.fk> munro(a)horizon.co.fk)

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Living Seas Dolphin Research Volunteer Position, Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, West Wales
by CBMWC 13 Aug '16

13 Aug '16

WTSWW_high_res_logoCBMWC logo without boarderCardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre New Quay Wales <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org Living Seas Research Volunteers 2016 Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to volunteer with us and gain valuable experience whilst helping us to collect data on the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay, run our visitor centre and inspire visitors through our educational and awareness raising activities. A position has become available for the following volunteering period - * Block D: 5th September to 31st October 2016 (8 weeks) We ask that volunteers are able to commit for the entire block. About CBMWC The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is based in New Quay, west Wales, UK. Since 1996 we have been dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment through education and research. Using boat-based and land-based surveys, photo-ID and acoustic studies we monitor bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and wider Irish Sea. We also run a busy visitor centre as well as our Discovery Room which offers marine educational and awareness raising activities for families, schools and groups. In April 2015 we became part of The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) and will be delivering the trusts Living Seas programme. What You Will Gain Volunteering for the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales at CBMWC is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and meet new people who share your interests. You will learn about the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay, gain experience in field work, research methods, data processing, public awareness and education programmes. The data you collect will contribute to long running research studies on bottlenose dolphin site usage, abundance, photo-identification and acoustic studies. There may also be additional opportunities to gain experience in boat handling and seamanship skills. Past volunteers have gone on to further education, work as MMO's and to work for other conservation organisations. Role Description Volunteering tasks include (but are not limited to): * Visitor centre operation, including dealing with enquiries and taking boat bookings * Land-based surveys in conjunction with Ceredigion County Councils Dolphin Watch * Boat-based surveys* * Educational and awareness raising activities with children and the general public * Data entry and checking * Updating daily sightings information * Beach cleans * Aquarium maintenance * Cleaning and general upkeep of CBMWC premises * Boat surveys are weather dependent and volunteers take turns to join trips to act as onboard researcher. During times of bad weather, you will spend more time carrying out shore-based activities. Person Specification: Essential Skills * Positive, reliable, responsible, conscientious and mature attitude * Ability to work and live closely with others as part of a small team * Strong work ethic with an ability to work unsupervised * Adaptable and patient (particularly as boat work is weather dependent) * Confident in dealing with the public both face to face and over the telephone * Fluency in English Desirable Skills * Interest and/or experience of working with children in environmental education * Research and surveying experience * IT skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS * Interest and or/experience in salt water aquaria Please note that enthusiasm for our work and the marine environment is as valued as experience, since full training is provided. Volunteer Fee An administration fee of £45 will be required from all successful applicants. Accommodation and Expense Arrangements Shared accommodation in a comfortable and fully equipped house will be arranged for successful volunteers (where required) at a cost of £55 per week, including bills. Please be aware that volunteers share same sex bedrooms. Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs but it is very easy to find part time work in New Quay. Due to payment arrangements with the house owners, accommodation costs are required in advance to cover the cost of each block so before applying please ensure that you can cover this and all other expenses. How To Apply Download a volunteer application form from our website <http://www.cbmwc.org/volunteer/seasonal-volunteers/> www.cbmwc.org/volunteer/seasonal-volunteers/ and email it along with a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification and your motivations for applying to <mailto:volunteer@cbmwc.org> volunteer(a)cbmwc.orgwith Seasonal Volunteer application 2016 in your subject line. Deadlines for applications in midnight on Sunday 21st August 2016 For Further Information Visit <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org/ If you have any questions please email <mailto:volunteer@cbmwc.org> volunteer(a)cbmwc.org with an appropriate subject line or call Laura on 01545 560224. ----------------------------- Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, Ffon/Phone: 01545 560224 Website: www.cbmwc.org <http://www.cbmwc.org/> Website: www.welshwildlife.org <http://welshwildlife.org/support-us/appeals/marine-appeal/> Marine Appeal E-mail Signature

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New paper comparing killer whale and bottlenose dolphin literature in Animal Behavior and Cognition
by Naomi Rose 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Dear MARMAMERs: The journal Animal Behavior and Cognition has published a paper by Hill et al. entitled "An inventory of peer-reviewed articles on killer whales (Orcinus orca) with a comparison to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)," available at http://animalbehaviorandcognition.org/downloads/Vol3-Issue%203-August%20201…. The authors conducted a literature search, with the goal, as stated in the methods, of producing "an objective, representative sample of the peer-review published literature and not an exhaustive review of all research produced on the two species examined." However, after analysis of this "representative sample," the authors concluded that "there is little empirical knowledge of killer whales as compared to a species of bottlenose dolphins, limiting the evidence available to inform public policy decisions on the welfare and management of killer whales." The killer whale biologists in the MARMAM community might wish to know of and read/review this paper. Naomi ____________________________ [13_AWILogo_ONLY] NAOMI A. ROSE, PH.D. Marine Mammal Scientist ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE 900 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, DC 20003 naomi(a)awionline.org<mailto:naomi@awionline.org> T: +1 202 446 2120 ~ F: +1 202 446 2131 ~ C: +1 240 401 4269 www.awionline.org<http://www.awionline.org/> P Please consider the animals and their habitat before printing.

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New publication: Interspecific Hybridization in Pilot Whales
by Laura Miralles López 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Dear MARMAM readers, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article in Plos One: Interspecific Hybridization in Pilot Whales and Asymmetric Genetic Introgression in Northern Globicephala melas under the Scenario of Global Warming * Laura Miralles , * Marc Oremus, * Mónica A. Silva, * Serge Planes, * Eva Garcia-Vazquez * * * * * [PLOS] * Published: August 10, 2016 * http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0160080 Abstract Pilot whales are two cetacean species (Globicephala melas and G. macrorhynchus) whose distributions are correlated with water temperature and partially overlap in some areas like the North Atlantic Ocean. In the context of global warming, distribution range shifts are expected to occur in species affected by temperature. Consequently, a northward displacement of the tropical pilot whale G. macrorynchus is expected, eventually leading to increased secondary contact areas and opportunities for interspecific hybridization. Here, we describe genetic evidences of recurrent hybridization between pilot whales in northeast Atlantic Ocean. Based on mitochondrial DNA sequences and microsatellite loci, asymmetric introgression of G. macrorhynchus genes into G. melas was observed. For the latter species, a significant correlation was found between historical population growth rate estimates and paleotemperature oscillations. Introgressive hybridization, current temperature increases and lower genetic variation in G. melas suggest that this species could be at risk in its northern range. Under increasing environmental and human-mediated stressors in the North Atlantic Ocean, it seems recommendable to develop a conservation program for G. melas. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0160080 Interspecific Hybridization in Pilot Whales and Asymmetric Genetic Introgression in Northern Globicephala melas under the Scenario of Global Warming<http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0160080> journals.plos.org *

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'Landscape (population) genetic data analysis - STATS COURSE'
by Oliver Hooker 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

"Landscape (population) genetic data analysis using R” The term ‘landscape genetics’ has been applied studies that integrate ecological context and intervening landscape into population genetic analyses of contemporary processes such as gene flow and migration. This course would be suited to anyone investigating the ecological/environmental basis for genetic differences between populations of marine mammal species, both spatial and temporal. The course will cover the basics of both quantitative landscape ecology and population genetics, focusing on how we develop and evaluate spatial/genetic analyses using the R platform. Delivered by Dr. Rodney Dyer http://prstatistics.com/course/landscape-genetic-data-analysis-using-r-lndg/ This course will run from 17th – 21st October 2016 at SCENE Field Station, Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Scotland. Course content is as follows Day 1 • Spatial & Ecological Data • Installation & configuring R & RStudio • Acquiring spatial data, projections, and visualization • Vector and raster data Day 2 • Genetic markers and basic analyses • Genetic markers and sampling • Genetic distance, diversity, and structure • Ordination techniques based upon genetic markers Day 3 • Integrating spatial and genetic data • Barrier detection & population division • Resistance Modeling • Mantel and distance regressions • Remote sensing - LiDAR and Hyperspectral data Day 4 • Integrating spatial and genetic data • Spatial autocorrelation • Network Approaches • PCMN & Redundancy Day 5 • Adaptive Genetic Variance • Outliers & gradients • Quantitative genetics, why we should care. • Chromosome walking Please email any inquiries to oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com or visit our website www.prstatistics.com Please feel free to distribute this material anywhere you feel is suitable Upcoming courses - email for details oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com 1. INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS USING LINUX (August) 2. GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS / EXPLORATION USING R (August) 3. INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING (August) 4. INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (October) 5. APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (October) 6. PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October/November) 7. SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGIC AL DATA USING R (November) 8. ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (December) 9. MODEL BASED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (January) 10. ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (February) 11. NETWORK ANALYSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (March) 12. INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (June) 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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Internship Announcement: Cascadia Research Collective, Olympia, Wa
by Sabre Mahaffy 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Cascadia Research Collective in Olympia, Washington is looking for interns for fall 2016 and winter, spring and summer 2017 Cascadia Research Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit research and education organization founded in 1979. Most of our research is focused on whale and dolphin populations along the west coast of North America and in Hawai?i. For more information about Cascadia and our research please visit www.cascadiaresearch.org<http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/> We are seeking interns to help with our U.S. west coast and Hawai?i research projects. Both internships are office-based positions in Olympia, Washington. We are currently filling positions for: Fall 2016 (September-December) Winter 2017 (January-March) Spring 2017 (April-June) Summer 2017 (July-September) International applicants will also be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation. Internship Details: Cascadia gives priority to those seeking internships for college/university credit as well as to those who can commit full time (40 hours a week). We prefer upper-level undergraduate students with some science background or those seeking to go to or who are already in graduate school in a marine science field. These positions are unpaid and at this time we are not able to provide housing. The internships are generally three months in length, although exceptions can be made depending on the academic calendar of the college or university and the schedule of the applicant. Project Descriptions: Interns with Cascadia primarily assist with photo-identification catalogs. In this capacity, interns will be expected to spend a large portion of their time comparing photographs to our existing catalogs, and may additionally be involved in digital image processing, data entry, and tasks related to historical catalog maintenance. However, depending upon the season there may also be some opportunities to assist staff in field data collection along the west coast and in addition, interns will assist staff in stranding response in Washington state. This includes participation in beach surveys, data and specimen collection, data entry, and assisting in necropsies of both pinnipeds and cetaceans. Responses may involve hiking into remote areas and carrying heavy loads, and participants should be comfortable with the sight of blood, and strong, unpleasant odors. US west coast photo-ID studies focus on baleen whales, including humpback, blue, and gray whales off the US West Coast and the inside waters of Washington state. Hawai?i photo-ID studies focus on a variety of species of odontocetes, including rough-toothed dolphins, false killer whales, beaked whales and bottlenose dolphins. For more information on the Hawai?i projects please visit www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii.htm<http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii.htm> Photo identification requires a high degree of focus and attention to detail, and interns can expect to spend the majority of their time comparing photographs. Successful applicants should have the following skills: - strong communication skills - focus and attention to detail - willingness to spend long hours in front of a computer - ability to work independently If you are interested in interning with Cascadia, please visit our website and send a CV (including references and their contact information), two letters of recommendation, and a letter of interest that describes why you are applying for the position and how the experience will help you be successful in meeting long-term goals. For a US west coast project internship please send the information to: Kiirsten Flynn: kflynn(a)cascadiaresearch.org<mailto:kflynn@cascadiaresearch.org> For a Hawai?i project internship please send the information to: Sabre Mahaffy: mahaffys(a)cascadiaresearch.org<mailto:mahaffys@cascadiaresearch.org> If you would like to be considered for either, please indicate that in your letter and send to both ----------------------------------------- Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Ave. Olympia, WA 98501 Office 360-943-7325 www.cascadiaresearch.org

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NOAA Fisheries final rule implementing import provisions of the MMPA (for fisheries products)
by Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Greetings MARMAM, Today, NOAA Fisheries published a final rule implementing import provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act ( https://federalregister.gov/a/2016-19158) The United States is a global leader in marine mammal conservation and sustainable fisheries, with U.S. fisheries abiding by some of the world’s most robust conservation practices, including measures to reduce marine mammal bycatch—a global threat to many populations of marine mammals. This rule implements aspects of the Marine Mammal Protection Act that aim to reduce marine mammal bycatch associated with international commercial fishing operations, by requiring nations exporting fish and fish products to the United States to be held to the same standards as U.S. commercial fishing operations. The rule also establishes the criteria for evaluating a harvesting nation’s regulatory program for reducing marine mammal bycatch and the procedures required to receive authorization to import fish and fish products into the United States. To ensure effective implementation, the rule establishes a 5 year exemption period to allow foreign harvesting nations time to develop, as appropriate, regulatory programs comparable in effectiveness to U.S. programs. This rule marks a significant step forward in the global conservation of marine mammals and expanding international collaboration for best stewardship. We have scheduled a series of public webinar meetings to engage with interested stakeholders about this rule, and its implications. Details will be posted at www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ia/. We look forward to your engagement and contributions to this important process and your continued support of marine mammal conservation and sustainable fisheries. Regards, Jonathan Shannon *Outreach Specialist* NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources U.S. Department of Commerce Office: 301-427-8431 jonathan.shannon(a)noaa.gov *Webhttp://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/ <http://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/>Facebookwww.facebook.com/noaafisheries <http://www.facebook.com/noaafisheries>Twitterwww.twitter.com/noaafisherie <http://www.twitter.com/noaafisheries>sYouTubewww.youtube.com/usnoaafisheriesgov <http://www.youtube.com/usnoaafisheriesgov> The views expressed in this message are my own and do not necessarily reflect any position of NOAA, the Department of Commerce, or the government of the United States.*

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MMO vacancies
by Recruitment 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Dear MMOs and PAM Operators, OSC has two separate opportunities for UK-based MMOs: 1. commencing on or around 17 Aug for a minimum of one week, probably at least three, but possibly up until the 1st of October‎ 2. commencing on or around 18 Aug for an estimated two weeks, but could run longer Subject to suitable qualifications and experience, work is typically awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. Due to volume of recruitment mail, we are unable to respond to all applicants, sorry, so please do not expect an acknowledgement. We also cannot respond to specific questions about contracts, as this information is reserved for successful applicants only. Please apply by email only to recruitment(a)osc.co.uk; recruitment enquiries to other OSC email addresses will be deleted. Please feel free to circulate this email amongst colleagues looking for work. If the applicant is not already on our database, we will require a CV (Word format) that includes, inter alia, a current phone number, with copies (ideally JPEGs) of offshore survival and medical certs including any vaccinations (all of which should be listed on CVs along with expiry details for quick reference), passport, any resident permit(s), any visa(s), driver's licence(s), and degree certs. Note that only a CV is required in the first instant for short-listing candidates, so the rest is optional. Clients are increasingly requesting evidence of any science / engineering degrees (e.g. marine biology, oceanography, acoustics, signal processing), so be prepared to follow up immediately with necessary documents in the event that you receive a phone call. Thanks and kind regards, -- Recruitment OSC Limited Ocean House 4 Brewery Lane Belhaven, Dunbar East Lothian, Scotland EH42 1PD T: +44 (0)1368 865 722 W: www.osc.co.uk

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Marine Mammal Observer Course - September 5th - 8th Australia Queensland
by Yvonne Miles - Scanning Ocean Sectors 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

*We are pleased to announce a MMO training course - Hervey Bay Queensland Australia September 2016.* *Scanning Ocean Sectors* specialises in training, consultancy and supply of *Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)* / *Marine Fauna Observer (MFO) *worldwide. We are JNCC recognised/approved course for industry and research for the UKCS and have been effectively running for over 13 years. We have years of research behind the effective and consistent training of MMOs/MFOs including courses adapted/personalised to the requirements of our clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. Our staff are fully trained and experienced in all areas of the MMO/MFO line of work. Our training courses are about ensuring professionalism and high standards of knowledge within the industry. Our highly experienced staff facilitate private training courses to students in a classroom environment, attaining new theoretical and practical skills and competencies on an international level. Scanning Ocean Sectors ensure that the vocational, practical skills and knowledge relate to the specific useful competencies. Our training forms the core background information and provides the backbone of content to support students in the field. In addition to the core training required for this profession, we provide additional advanced training and specialised training for specific hard and software equipment where required. Continuous support is provided to all our training students from the moment they qualify and unlike other courses, we offer a legal refresher course every *3 years*. Industries today recognise the need to continue training beyond initial qualifications, to maintain, upgrade and update skills throughout staffs work time. We can provide this professional development for each and every person who is trained by our company, please ask for a quotation <https://www.scanningoceansectors.com/contact/>. The practical unit of “on-the-job training” has a general reputation as being the most effective for vocational work, so this is exactly what we do. Students are in a simulated work environment and will have to respond to each and every situation we put their way; this is completed in the classroom and at sea, every student is carefully monitored throughout this training process and assess accordingly. Each student is *graded* in their certification to ensure the professional quality standard of the MMO/MFO. We are the only course that gives Marine Mammal Observer Identification Cards to each qualifying MMO attaining any grades above a standard pass rate. Please note you must register and pay at the same time. If you require group training, please contact us and ask for a quotation <https://www.scanningoceansectors.com/contact/>. For full prices please visit www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/prices/. *MMO Training Course Dates for 2016* *AU* - *September 5th - 8th - Spaces Still Available* - *November 7th - 10th * - *December 5th - 8th* *UK* - *October 3rd - 6th - **Spaces Still Available* *CARIBBEAN* *PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DATES OR pre book.* *BRAZIL* *More dates to be arranged – please pre book.* *SA* *More dates to be arranged – please pre book.* *CANADA* *PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DATES OR pre book.* REGISTER NOW <http://www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/register/> Visit the website to register for the next MMO course. www.marinemammalobservertraining.com/register/ -- *Yvonne Miles* Managing Director www.scanningoceansectors.com www.marinemammaljobs.com www.facebook.com/scanningoceansectors

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VAQS Stranding Response Fall Internships
by Erin R. Bates 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

The Virginia Aquarium's Research & Conservation Division is now accepting Stranding Response Intern applications for the fall 2016 season. There are two positions available. The application deadline is August 29, 2016. Please note that all internships are non-compensatory and intern housing is not provided by the Virginia Aquarium. Duties: Assist with dead and live stranding response of marine mammals and sea turtles. This includes, but is not limited to: necropsies, data and sample collection, animal disposal, cleaning, office organization, data entry and management, live animal husbandry, working with volunteer team members and staff and other activities as assigned. Review a full list of duties included below. · * Assist in stranding response for dead marine mammals and sea turtles in the field and at the Stranding Center. Work may be done under adverse weather conditions. * Assist in the collection of Level A data for the National Marine Fisheries Service. * Participate in post-mortem data collection and necropsies. * Assist in care for animals during rehabilitation including, but not limited to, food prep, feeding, cleaning (mopping floor, washing dirty laundry, vacuuming tanks, washing dishes, etc.), tank repairs, and other husbandry duties. * Assist with public outreach and education events. * Assist with volunteer and cooperator trainings. * Assist staff with daily administrative tasks including answering phones, taking messages, preparing volunteers for response, and data entry. * Other duties as assigned by Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response staff. Qualifications: Applicants must: 1) be at least 18 years of age; 2) be able to and comfortable with driving full-sized pick-up trucks; 3) be in good physical condition and able to lift over 40 pounds; 4) be able to work in adverse conditions. Applicants must commit to 10 weeks and work well both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be self-motivated, articulate, mature, reliable, responsible and able to take, as well as give direction. Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Preference is given to students who have completed their sophomore year and are working towards credit for a degree in science. A background in biology and familiarity with stranding response is preferred but not required. Applicants who are interested in applying but will not be seeking college credit are also considered. Requirements: Interns are expected to work 24 hours a week (three eight-hour days) for 10 consecutive weeks. Housing and transportation cannot be provided. Most of the animals the Stranding Center works with are dead (approximately 90%) and most are decomposing. This is a position that requires a strong nose, stomach and mental state. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! Please consider this before applying. A complete Stranding Response Intern application packet must include the following required components: * Cover Letter * Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Internship application form (http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/join/Documents/Intern-Application-Form.pdf) * (2) Letters of Recommendation (one must be from an academic instructor) * Statement of Intent: (1) page describing how the intern applicant intends to use the internship experience to assist in career or academic goals. * Resume * Official College Transcript(s) Forward your completed application packet to: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 Attn: Volunteer Resources Office - Intern Applicant OR email complete application packet to aquavols(a)virginiaaquarium.com<mailto:aquavols@virginiaaquarium.com>

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