January 2017 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Sound Analysis Workshop in Ithaca, New York. April 3-7, 2017
by Liz D. Rowland 20 Jan '17

20 Jan '17

The Bioacoustics Research Program will be running a 5-day Sound Analysis Workshop<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=2713#BRPRevised=2> featuring Raven Pro from Monday April 3rd to Friday April 7th, 2017 at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York, USA. The workshop is intended primarily for biologists interested in analysis, visualization, and measurement of animal sounds. The workshop covers basic principles of spectrographic analysis and measurement of animal sounds, as well as specific tools and techniques in Raven Pro. The maximum class size is 12, and there are currently 6 places available. The standard fee is $1,400, but there is a discounted rate of $1,050 for registered students (Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D.). The fee covers tuition, lunches, and a complimentary 1-yr license for Raven<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/raven/RavenOverview.html>. More details can be found on the BRP homepage<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=2713#BRPRevised=2> (Education & Outreach tab). Please contact Liz Rowland, edr6(a)cornell.edu<mailto:edr6@cornell.edu> if you're interested or have questions. For details, see BRP homepage<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=2713#BRPRevised=2> Liz Liz Rowland Research Analyst Elephant Listening Project +1 (607) 254-2136 Elephant Listening Project<http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/elephant/>

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Virginia Aquarium Summer Batten Fellowship Positions
by Erin R. Bates 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Batten Fellowships for Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Stranding Response and Research & Conservation (Stipends provided) The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Research & Conservation Division is offering Fellowship positions with Research & Conservation and the Stranding Response Program (VAQS) during the busy summer season (May – September). Qualified students can compete for one of two Batten Fellowship positions which include a stipend to help offset personal and incidental expenses. These positions are approximately 12 weeks long (480 hours). Batten Fellows are expected to bring a high level of dedication and scientific interest to the program and will be integrated more fully into staff activities compared to our unpaid internship positions. Successful candidates will be required to complete a final report on their Fellowship work which will be submitted to the Aquarium’s Batten Fellowship Endowment Committee. Those not accepted for a Batten Fellowship may still compete for a general internship (no stipend). Requirements: Applicants for Batten Fellowships with the Virginia Aquarium’s Research & Conservation Division must: * Be 18 years of age or older * Be a rising senior, recent graduate or pursuing a post-graduate degree in a science-based program * Demonstrate interest in a career in marine or veterinary science * Have basic math and computer skills using MS spreadsheets, databases and data entry (advanced programs such as SQL, GIS, R, etc. preferred) * Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record * Be able to swim and be comfortable in and around open water and boats * Be self-motivated and able to perform activities both as part of a team and independently * Be able to lift and carry 25 pounds and assist with lifting and moving larger loads * Be able to hike up to 5 miles on beaches carrying gear * Be physically and mentally fit: you will be expected to handle field activities, extreme weather, constantly changing environmental conditions, extended periods of intense activities, dead and decomposing animals (both during response and necropsy), prolonged periods of travel, insects, team activities, individual activities, sick and injured animals, euthanasia, etc. * Be available to perform support activities (24-7) as needed during the period of appointment Summer Batten Fellowship for Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Stranding Response: We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist with all aspects of marine mammal and sea turtle stranding response in Virginia. Fellowship applicants will be assessed on their completed coursework, GPA, cover letter, resume, expectations letter, two reference letters (one must be from an advisor or professor who can speak about your academic background), previous relevant experience and an interview. Stranding Response Batten Fellow duties: * Assist VAQS volunteers and staff in field stranding response and/or recovery of dead (comprise ~90% of VA strandings) and live marine mammals and sea turtles. Activities may be conducted under adverse weather conditions * Assist in the collection of Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Network data * Participate in postmortem data collection and necropsies (animal autopsies) * Assist with the care of animals in rehabilitation, including but not limited to: food preparation, feeding, extensive cleaning (mopping floors, laundry, dishes, cleaning tanks), restraint during exams/procedures, and other animal husbandry duties * Assist with research and field activities involving sea turtles and marine mammals Expectations: Stranding Response Batten Fellows will be expected to study a topic selected through discussion with a VAQS supervisor and complete a research paper for presentation at the end of the appointment period. Fellows will give an oral (MS PowerPoint) presentation summarizing their experience at the conclusion of the appointment and complete a survey/exit interview. It will be the responsibility of the Batten Fellow, not VAQS, to ensure that any requirements for academic credit at a home institution are fulfilled. This competitive position includes a stipend to help offset personal and incidental expenses over the course of the appointment period. Summer Batten Fellowship for Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Research & Conservation: We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist with several aspects of on-going sea turtle research and data collection. Applicants will be assessed on their completed coursework, GPA, cover letter, resume, expectations letter, two references letters (one must be from an advisor or professor who can speak about your academic background), previous relevant experience, skills (such as GIS, statistics, programming) and an interview. Research & Conservation Batten Fellow duties: * Assist VAQS volunteers and staff with research projects including capture, tagging, sampling, sample management and field data collection for wild and incidentally captured sea turtles * Assist with surveys of local recreational fishers under the Virginia Pier Partner Program * Assist VAQS staff with data entry and processing * Assist with sample inventory, preparation and dissemination * Assist with stranding response, rehabilitation efforts, and field activities involving sea turtles and marine mammals Expectations: Research & Conservation Batten Fellows will be expected to study a topic selected through discussion with a VAQS supervisor and complete a research paper for presentation at the end of the appointment period. Fellows will give an oral (MS PowerPoint) presentation summarizing their experience at the conclusion of the appointment and complete a survey/exit interview. It will be the responsibility of the Batten Fellow, not VAQS, to ensure that any requirements for academic credit at a home institution are fulfilled. This competitive position includes a stipend to help offset personal and incidental expenses over the course of the appointment period. ** Summer Batten Fellow application materials are due by 24 February 2017 and notification of acceptance will occur no later than 17 March 2017. Applicants applying for a Batten Fellowship position may also submit an application for a general internship (no stipend), if interested. Applicants also interested in the possibility of a general internship are encouraged to include the general intern application information with the Fellowship application and indicate their interest in both programs in the required letter of interest, OR complete a separate internship application that is available online at the Aquarium’s website, www.virginiaaquarium.com/get-involved<http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/get-involved>. All general internship (no stipend) application materials are due by 17 March 2017. Batten Fellow candidates are required to provide a cover letter indicating the specific Batten Fellowship opportunity, resume (including GPA, completed coursework and previous experience), expectations letter, two reference letters (one must be from an advisor or professor that may speak on your academic background) and an interview. Application materials should be mailed to: Volunteer Services Office – Batten Fellows Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Telephone: (757) 385-0274 Fax: (757) 437-6055 E-mail: aquavols(a)virginiaaquarium.com Questions about the Research & Conservation fellowship opportunities can be directed to: Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program E-mail: vaqstranding(a)gmail.com

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Abstract submission for upcoming SMM California Student Chapter Conference
by Rachel Holser 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Our third annual student chapter conference for the California Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy is rapidly approaching (March 11, 2017). The conference is open to all undergraduate, recent undergraduates, and graduate students in California interested in or conducting research on marine mammals. We want to encourage all interested students to register here <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBZRQKG>, and to submit an abstract here <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHMQ2MG>. The abstract submission deadline is Jan 31, 2017. Check out our website <http://smm.pbsci.ucsc.edu/> for more information about the conference, the student chapter itself, or to be added to our private listserv. We look forward to seeing a great turnout in March! Rachel and Liz -- Rachel Holser and Liz McHuron California Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy

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New Publication – California Coastal Bottlenose Dolphin Photo-Identification Catalog
by Richard Defran 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper: Weller, D.W. and Defran, R.H. (2016). Coastal bottlenose dolphins off California and Northern Baja California, Mexico: Photo-Identification Catalog 1981-2014. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS. NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-566. 1297 p. Available at: https://swfsc.noaa.gov/publications/TM/SWFSC/NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-566.pdf This catalog presents identification photographs of 1,291 Pacific coast bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*) obtained during dedicated research surveys carried out between 1981 and 2014 in five coastal study areas: Ensenada, Mexico; San Quintı́n, Mexico; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Santa Barbara, CA. These images were primarily collected by the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (National Marine Fisheries Service, NMFS), the Cetacean Behavior Laboratory (San Diego State University, CBL), and Scripps Whale Acoustics Lab (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, SIO). The overarching objectives of making this catalog publicly available are twofold: (1) to facilitate regional and international cooperation and collaboration between current and future research groups collecting data on Pacific coast bottlenose dolphins; and (2) to provide an individual identification numbering scheme and standardized images of Pacific coast bottlenose dolphins that can be used for comparison by other research groups and organizations. All best, R.H. Defran - rh.defran(a)gmail.com

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Travel Award Announcement
by Hill, Heather 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Apologies for cross-postings: We would like to announce the following travel award opportunity to attend the 2017 Conference on Comparative Cognition to be held in Melbourne, FL April 19-23: Applications are currently being accepted for the Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant, which is given to students attending the Conference on Comparative Cognition. The grant is administered in memory of Dr. Stan Kuczaj, who was a leader in the study of comparative animal cognition, particularly within marine mammals. Stan believed in pursuing challenging topics in human and animal cognition with rigor, candor, and the spirit of intellectual adventure. The Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant is administered with the goal of preserving and promoting Stan's interests and beliefs in scientific pursuit. Applicants for the Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant must: 1) be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the application, 2) have their abstract accepted for presentation at the Conference on Comparative Cognition, 3) submit their abstract for evaluation and ranking, and 4) provide evidence of graduate enrollment. The Kuczaj Memorial Travel Grant is determined through a competitive ranking process based upon the quality of the abstracts submitted. Grants are for $500 in travel allowances to be applied toward conference fees, food and lodging, or travel expenses. Two grants will be awarded and grantees will be selected and notified of the award by March 15, 2017. Applications must be submitted to Dr. Heather Hill (hhill1(a)stmarytx.edu<mailto:hhill1@stmarytx.edu>) no later than February 28, 2017. For more information on the Kuczaj Memorial Fund, or to make a donation, please visit http://www.nmmf.org/kuczaj-memorial-fund.html. Heather M. Hill, PhD Associate Professor Psychology Department St. Mary's University One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, TX 78228 210-431-6887 Heather M. Hill, PhD Associate Professor Psychology Department St. Mary's University One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, TX 78228 210-431-6887

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Advice regarding a possible birthing of a pilot whale in the wild
by Rita Ferreira 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Dear all, A whale-watching boat recently took pictures of that seems to be the birthing of a short-finned pilot whale in Madeira Island (NE Atlantic). The female was seen rolling and on its side, and a very small calf was seen next to it. There is one picture were a red membrane can be seen and we believe it could be the placenta. However, we could not confirm it. We would appreciate any input from someone with more experience in this area. The pictures are available at the following link: http://oom.arditi.pt/cet/ Any commentary would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Rita Ferreira, MsC OOM-ARDITI http://oom.arditi.pt

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Two Job Announcements
by Maja Nimak-Wood 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Job Announcements Gardline Environmental Department (GED) is a member of the Gardline Marine Sciences Limited Group of Companies and is a successful Environmental contractor conducting major integrated offshore projects on a worldwide basis and inshore projects for major clients in the UK and overseas. As GED's Marine Wildlife & Environmental Department continues its expansion we are seeking to add to the diverse team and expertise in the following roles: Marine Acoustic Technician: The candidate(s) will be expected to conduct acoustic surveys through the use of passive acoustic monitoring systems (PAMS) and noise measurement systems during offshore activities both nationally and internationally whilst offshore. Projects may include marine mammal mitigation or monitoring, ambient noise measurements and operational noise monitoring. When onshore the candidate(s) will play a key role in the development of in-house systems and be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all Departmental acoustic equipment, in accordance with HSSE and QA standards. For this reason technical knowledge is required, as build and maintenance includes termination of cables, wiring, component replacement, moulding and potting, various circuitry and full testing (Megger and PAT). Additionally onshore compilation and preparation of PAMS and noise monitoring reports including the processing of acoustic data is required. The candidate will be responsible for the appropriate collection and processing of data both at sea and in the office. This role will require you to work in the office (Great Yarmouth), but we have an expectation that you will spend up to 120 days at sea at locations worldwide, during a 12-month period. Applicants will be of degree calibre or equivalent in a relevant discipline and possess an understanding of marine acoustics, including both hardware and need to have field experience. Additionally, familiarity with the use of PAMS, ARUs or other underwater noise monitoring equipment is desirable. To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Coordinator, at recruitment(a)gardline.com<mailto:recruitment@gardline.com> or via the careers section of our website http://www.gardline.com Closing date: 07h February 2017 Acoustic Team Manager (maternity cover) An opportunity is available within the Acoustic Team of the Marine Wildlife & Environmental Department at Gardline. The position is for maternity cover of the Acoustic Team Manager role. It is envisaged that the role will be for a period of one year commencing in March2017. Job description: The successful candidate will report directly to the Business Manager and lead a team of between 5 to 10 people focused on realising company goals through team performance and achievements. This requires working closely with your team, project teams as well as department managers and other key stakeholders across the Gardline Group. The purpose of the role is to manage the development of the Acoustics business line and to provide management of the Acoustics team and equipment. You will market, tender, monitor export licences and assist project managers on all acoustic projects. In addition you will continue relationships with a comprehensive client-base through conferences and meetings to promote our marine acoustic services. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Marine Survey Companies. This role would ideally suit someone who is looking for a challenge and the possible opportunity to progress within a growing and expanding company. Responsibilities include: * Line management of Acoustics team personnel, to include recruitment if needed; * Liaison with project managers and other department heads; * Monthly reporting to department manager; * Business cases for development and purchasing approvals; * Overseeing training and development of internal Gardline staff; * Adherence to Gardline's HSSE and Quality Audit standards; * Management of resources including facilities, equipment and event attendance. Key skills: * Previous acoustic experience; * Excellent communication; * Ability to multitask; * Strong people management and team building skills; * Positive, enthusiastic approach to learning will be essential for the position; * Previous line management experience desired but not essential. Fieldwork is not a part of this opportunity, although global travel to conferences and events may be required. 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Workshop: analysis of data from high-resolution animal-borne tags, August 2017
by Stacy De Ruiter 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

We are recruiting participants for a workshop on analysis of data from high-resolution animal-borne tags, to be held in St Andrews, Scotland on 7-9 August 2017. A brief description of the workshop is below, and more details are available online: http://creem2.st-andrews.ac.uk/analysis-of-data-from-high-resolution-animal…. The site also contains a link for potential participants to express interest in attending. Please check it out, and spread the word to others who may be interested! Workshop: Analysis of data from high-resolution animal-borne tags Bio-logging studies with high-resolution movement-sensors offer opportunities to observe animal behavior in unprecedented detail, but analysis of the resulting data is often complex, and there is a need for freely available, easy-to-use, flexible software tools along with appropriate training to facilitate analysis and interpretation. This 3-day workshop introduces participants to a new open-source tool kit for processing data from tags with movement sensors (such as pressure, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope). The tool kit has Matlab, Octave, and R versions, and includes tools to read/write, calibrate, process, visualize, and carry out statistical analysis of datasets from multiple tag types. The goal of the workshop is to enable high-quality, reproducible, sophisticated analyses of tag data, while also facilitating comparison of results between studies, tag-types and computational software. *********************************************** Stacy DeRuiter Asst. Prof. of Mathematics & Statistics Calvin College, 3201 Burton SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Office: North Hall 278 Tel.: +1 (616) 526-7631 Email: stacy(a)calvin.edu<mailto:stacy@calvin.edu> http://www.calvin.edu/~sld33 ***********************************************

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HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN CAPE VERDE
by AIMM Internships 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

*BACKGROUND: *The Marine Environment Research Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on the research and conservation of marine species, running an ongoing study of cetaceans in southern Portugal (Algarve) and Boa Vista, Cape Verde. This project aims to obtain baseline information on species occurrence, behavior, and social structure of the local cetacean populations in order to obtain scientific data to support conservation measures and inform marine management policies. The main species observed are Humpback whales (*Megaptera novaeangliae*) and the rough-toothed (*Steno bredanensis*) although more than 14 species of cetacean were describe to the Cape Verde region. Sea turtle could be also find in the ocean, mostly the Green turtle (*Chelonia mydas*), Loggerhead turtle and Leatherback turtle (*Dermochelys coriacea*) AIMM Interns are hard-working individuals who are willing to contribute to the association and support on-going activities, while experiencing fieldwork at sea, learning data collection and processing methodologies, and being a part of AIMM's team of researchers and marine biologists for a period of time. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental friendly and multicultural environment. *WHERE:* Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde, África *WHEN:* The field season lasts from 1st of March to 31st of May, 2017. The minimum internship attendance is 14 days, preferably starting on a Monday. *FIELDWORK: *The field trips are conducted in an opportunistic platforms (commercial whale-watching boats). Fieldwork is dependent on weather conditions and seat availability in the whale-watching boats. Field days can be intense, especially in the peak of season, but are fulfilling and good fun. The interns will be trained to: · Conduct on-board surveys of marine species occurrence; · Record effort tracks on a handheld GPS; · Collect data on behavior, group size, species, etc.; · Collection of photos to photo-identification and underwater videos while on-board. *DATA ANALYSIS: *This will be conducted on a daily basis and will entail entering data into established databases and spreadsheets, photo-identification processing, and preliminary data interpretation. *INTERNSHIP FEES:* AIMM is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from our volunteers, partners, and conservation-minded people like you so that we may continue our important research and education programs. This internship requires a monetary contribution which is used to off-set the cost of accommodation and running a non-profit. For more information on internship fees for the 2017 season, please contact: interns(a)aimm-portugal.org with the title “Cape Verde Internship” *Included* in the fee is: · Accommodation in the research house; · Transportation to/from the marina; · Fieldwork on a commercial whale-watching vessels. *Not included* in the fee is: · Transportation to/from Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde; · Meals / food; · Free time activities; · Personal insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance); · Personal expenses. *INTERNS ARE EXPECTED TO:* · Be above the age of 18; · Have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research and environment; · Be autonomous and flexible; · Be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors at sea; · Speak English; · Participate for minimum 2 weeks. *Preference will be given* to those who have: · Relevant marine mammal field experience · Working experience on research vessels · Experience working from dolphin/whale watching platforms · Experience in photo-identification · Professional cameras that can be used for photo-ID · Availability to stay for longer periods of time *INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: * Applicants should send an e-mail to interns(a)aimm-portugal.org, subject “*Cape Verde Internship*” with your Resume/CV, personal statement on which are your expectations and the period of time that you want do the internship. You will received an e-mail with the availability for the internship and all the others details. Applications will be accepted during all season, however, early application is recommended due to limited vacancies. *Contacts*: interns(a)aimm-portugal.org | www.aimmportugal.org | <http://aimm-marineresearch.blogspot.com/>

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Allied Whale Intern/Research Assistant Positions: 2017
by Tanya Lubansky 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Allied Whale, the marine mammal research lab of College of the Atlantic located in Bar Harbor, Maine, seeks 4 interns/research assistants for the 2017 field season. These are entry-level research positions designed to offer experience for individuals seeking to develop their professional careers in marine mammal research. Two summer positions (mid May *through* August) and two full season positions (mid May *through* October) are available. *Overview of position*: This is a unique internship program in that the selected individuals will have the opportunity to participate and receive training in a wide range of marine mammal research activities while receiving a small income. Allied Whale currently supports field projects in the behavioral ecology and distributions of humpback and fin whales, the ongoing housing and maintenance of the North Atlantic humpback and fin whale photo ID catalogs, an active stranding response program, and a continued relationship with the local whale watch company. In addition, Allied Whale maintains the facilities on and conducts research from Mount Desert Rock, a remote offshore island. The interns play a critical role in the success of the field season and serve as support to all aspects of summer activities within Allied Whale. *Description of duties*: All four interns will receive training in May by Allied Whale and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Once the season is in swing, interns will rotate through time on land in Bar Harbor and offshore at our island field station at Mount Desert Rock. *Bar Harbor*: While in Bar Harbor, interns will take shifts either working as a Research Assistant (RA)/Deckhand for the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co., being on call for cetacean surveys on our 26’ research vessel, or assisting our strandings coordinator. Research responsibilities on the whale watch trips include searching for whales, photo-identification of whales and data collection/entry. Deckhand responsibilities include line handling, vessel cleaning, helping seasick passengers and passenger safety. RAs are also responsible for assisting the naturalist in promoting education and conservation programs on each trip. While on board our research vessel, interns will be responsible to participate in cetacean surveys along transect lines, computer data entry, and photo identification of whales. Additional research opportunities may arise depending on funding for this upcoming season. When not scheduled on a boat, interns may freely structure their time to complete office work, develop independent projects, assist with stranding activities......or explore Acadia National Park! *Mount Desert Rock*: Interns will have multiple shifts (each at least a week in length) at our offshore research station Mount Desert Rock. While on the island, interns will participate in land-based whale monitoring from the lighthouse tower (with use of a theodolite), plankton tows, oceanography data collection, seal counts, gull counts, and maintenance/construction projects at the station. *Pay/Housing*: Those accepted to the program are able to earn income by their work on the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Deckhands are paid $50 a trip (at the height of summer, there are 3 trips running a day) plus considerable tips. Interns also receive free First Aid Certification. Housing in Bar Harbor is provided and mandatory for a fee. Rent will be approximately $375-500 a month. While at Mount Desert Rock, food is provided for free. *Qualifications*: Applicants should have a college background in biology, ecology, and/or marine sciences. Previous experience in a research setting and knowledge of marine mammals are great advantages. Prior experience offshore or skills in photography are also assets. Unfortunately, because of employment through the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, *all interns must also be U.S. citizens*. Most importantly, applicants must be positive in attitude, flexible to quickly changing schedules, able to work independently, and comfortable working on boats. Because of the community living situation both in Bar Harbor and on Mount Desert Rock, applicants must get along well with others and be able to handle working in a team setting. These positions begin ~May 15th and applicants must be able to work through with no other commitments (excluding COA students). *To apply*: Please send a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying, a resume, and two letters of recommendation to: Tanya Lubansky ( tlubansky(a)coa.edu) with subject title “AW Interns 2017.” *Please specify which position you are interested in (summer or full-season)*. Deadline of application is *February 15th*.

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