February 2017 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Research Trips 2017
by Stephanie Barnicoat 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Two Research Trip opportunities: 1. Discover the Singing Whales of Ireland 3-10 June The aim of this survey is to obtain data on marine mammal acoustics along the inshore waters of South West Ireland. The field trips will be conducted on a dedicated research vessel whist the theory and data analysis will be conducted in a research house. This research trip is open to anyone who has a love for marine wildlife and a thirst for adventure. Whether you are a student, graduate or wildlife enthusiast, all are welcome! You will be trained to: Deploy hydrophones for passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals, Identify and record marine mammal acoustics, Conduct on-board surveys of marine mammal species occurrenc, Photograph marine wildlife, Sea weed and Shore survey for Coastwatch. Data analysis is important to the success of any project. You will be entering data into a specially designed database from Ireland's National Biodiversity Data Centre, as well as preliminary data interpretation Taking a short break from the survey work we will explore Cape Clear Island. With its remote location coupled with its proximity to the continental shelf, makes it the foremost centre for bird watching in Ireland. Whales, leatherback turtles, sun fish, dolphins and sharks are spotted regularly making it an ideal location to relax and observe Irelands wildlife at its best. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental friendly and multicultural environment. 1. Marine Mammal Surveyor Training Course, Falmouth, Cornwall 19-25 June This NEW 7-day training course has been designed to provide course participants with hands on experience in studying marine mammals via ACOUSTIC and visual surveys. Day 1 will be spent in the class room, learning how to plan and carryout a survey on marine mammals! As well as diving into an in-depth knowledge of marine mammals. We will then spend 5 full days out on a research vessel using these skills to practice whilst exploring the Cornish coast to record and identify marine life visually and acoustically. The final day will finish up with data analysis, including working on the local Bottlenose Fin ID Project and mapping species abundance! Practical skills you will acquire: * Survey design and planning * Boat based effort monitoring * Visual surveys for marine life * Passive Acoustic Monitoring * Fin ID Photographic identification * Data collection, Data analysis and mapping techniques The Cornish coast is a unique hot spot for our summer visitors, Risso's dolphins and Minke whales, with the possibility of still having basking sharks lurking around in the area. Summer time is the BEST time of the year to record the smallest cetacean the Harbour porpoise, which are residents around the coast all year. We also have an inshore pod of bottlenose dolphins which roam the coastal waters of Cornwall as well as an offshore pod which we can find further offshore. Common dolphins are very common inshore and offshore. In offshore waters its typical to observe SUPERPODS of common dolphins in huge feeding frenzy's!! Finally, Grey seals are present in coastal waters all year & resting on haul out sites. Last year we had rare sightings of fin whales, humpback whales and even a bow head whale, so always expect the unexpected in Cornish waters! As well as marine mammals, the course participants will learn about the huge range of seabirds off Cornwall including the Gannets, Fulmars, Puffins, Skua's, shearwaters and the Peregrine Falcon. All team members and participants share accommodation, in an environmental friendly and local self-catering accommodation in the award winning town Falmouth. We want to give course delegates the opportunity to work on a boat carrying out marine wildlife surveys, gaining valuable skills that will benefit them in their future academic or professional career. It is an incredible opportunity for you to get involved in marine wildlife conservation and meet new people who share your passion and interests. For information on these courses contact: info(a)seichetraining.com<mailto:info@seichetraining.com> or go to http://www.seichetraining.com/research-trips/our-research-trips Seiche Ltd Stephanie Barnicoat Seiche Ltd Bradworthy Industrial Estate, Langdon Road, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SF, United Kingdom T: +44(0)1409 404050 E: s.barnicoat(a)seiche.com W: www.seiche.com Registered in England & Wales No. 3475558, Registered Office: The Custom House, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon The information contained in this e-mail transmission, and any documents, files or previous e-mail messages attached to it, is privileged and confidential, and solely intended for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. 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PhD position in Bielefeld University, Germany (Prof. Dr. Oliver Krüger)
by Stephanie Kalberer 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

PhD-Position A PhD position to study animal personalities and the ensuing consequences at the individual and population level in Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) is available in the Department of Animal Behaviour at Bielefeld University from July 1st 2017 or soon thereafter. The position is available for three years and is funded by Departmental funds with an initial six-month tax-free stipend of 1000 €, followed by 30 months of an E13/50% position with a gross salary of ca. 1300 € per month. We seek a bright and highly motivated student who has a proven record of field experience studying wild animals. A very good Master degree or equivalent in a relevant topic (e.g. animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, population ecology, evolutionary ecology) is expected. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, will have experience with both statistics and genetic techniques and, in addition to excellent spoken and written English, will be able to speak Spanish. The study will take place on Caamaño, a small islet in the Galapagos archipelago. We have studied Galapagos sea lions there since 2003 and most sea lions are individually marked (www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/trillmich/sealions.html) Field seasons on Caamaño last from September-December and February-March each year. Caamaño is a small island and there are no facilities at all, so an ability to work in truly primitive conditions is essential. The successful candidate will be based at the Department of Animal Behaviour at Bielefeld University (www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/home.html) and will be supervised by Oliver Krüger, Fritz Trillmich and Joe Hoffman. The department is the oldest of its kind in Germany and currently hosts five principal investigators, five postdocs and fifteen PhD students. It offers a stimulating international environment and an excellent research infrastructure including a brand new molecular laboratory. The working language of the Department is English. Together with the Evolution and Animal Ecology research groups housed in the same building, there are some 50 scientists and PhD students from over ten different countries working on related topics in behaviour, ecology and evolution. Bielefeld is a city of 325,000 inhabitants with all expected amenities and easy access to the Teutoburger Wald for hiking and other outdoor pursuits. It offers a high standard of living and is well connected to most major European cities. To apply for the position, please provide: (i) a letter of motivation including a 1-2-page statement of your research experience; (ii) a CV including publication list; (iii) names and contact details of three referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation. All materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to: oliver.krueger(a)uni-bielefeld.de. The application deadline is March 5th 2017 and interviews will take place shortly thereafter. The preferred start date is July 1st 2017 but is flexible and will depend on the timeframe of the most qualified applicant. For further information, please see http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviou /home.html or contact Stephanie Kalberer via email (stephanie.kalberer(a)uni-bielefeld.de) with any informal inquiries. The University of Bielefeld is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from women and handicapped people. Given equal suitability, qualifications and professional achievement, women and handicapped people will be given preference, unless particular circumstances apply.

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Marine Naturalist Course, March 18-19 2017, Victoria British Columbia
by whale lab 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

The Society for Ecological and Coastal Research - SEACR - is a non-profit organization, established in 1998, dedicated to scientific research on the ecology of near-shore marine systems. Registration for a Marine Naturalist course run by SEACR is now being taken. The course likely will run *March 18-19, 2017* and be hosted at the *University of Victoria, BC*. The course includes 16 hours of instruction including presentations on local marine ecology and practical naturalist interpretation techniques. Course will be taught by professional marine researchers and naturalists. Course fee is $200 for both days, or $100 per day. Lectures will incorporate bones, slides, video and other visual aids to help describe ecology and act as tactile teaching tools. We will also spend time in discussion with, and hearing anecdotes from, scientists, and experienced guides and professionals. The course will cover an array of topics from the biology and evolution of whales and other marine mammals to cutting edge research on acoustics, whale habitat and ocean ecosystem structure. The course will focus on marine mammals common to the BC coast; however, there will also be a look at examples of the more rare and fascinating species visiting the west coast, including those from more offshore locations. Find more information here: http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/naturalist This course is designed for all levels of interest: those taking to enhance knowledge and general curiosity, as well as being an excellent opportunity for an individual working towards a job in the marine ecotourism industry. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a course pack, a recommended reading list, and a certificate recognized by Professional Whale Watching Operators on the coast. Questions regarding the Marine Naturalist Course can be directed by email to: whalelab(a)gmail.com To register - send an email expressing your interest to whalelab(a)gmail.com, and a reply with further details for enrollment and course description will follow. Course is subject to interest, with a minimum participant number needed. **************************** Society for Ecological and Coastal Research P.O. Box 35052 Victoria, British Columbia CANADA V8T 5G2 whalelab(a)gmail.com

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