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submission Black Sea cetaceans paper
by Alicia Sanchez-Cabanes 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

Topic: New paper on Black Sea dolphins. Dear MARMAM readers, It is a pleasure to announce the publication of our latest paper in Scientia Marina: Habitat preferences among three top predators inhabiting a degraded ecosystem, the Black Sea. by Alicia Sánchez-Cabanes, Maja Nimak-Wood, Nicola Harris, Renaud de Stephanis Abstract: This study investigated whether there is evidence of widespread niche partitioning based on environmental factors in the Black Sea and tested the hypothesis that physiographic factors may be employed as predictors. It addresses poorly researched areas with good habitat potential for the only three cetacean subspecies living in this area: the Black Sea short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis spp. ponticus), the Black Sea bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus spp. ponticus) and the Black Sea harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena spp. relicta). Generalized additive models (GAMs) were used to analyse data collected from multiple sources. In total, 745 sightings of the three species between 1998 and 2010 throughout the Black Sea were included. The analysis found depth and sea surface temperature to be the most important variables for separating the occurrence of the three species. Common dolphins occurred mainly in deep waters and in areas where the sea surface temperature was low, bottlenose dolphins were distributed primarily in shallower and warmer waters than common dolphins, and harbour porpoises were distributed in shallower waters with lower sea surface temperature than bottlenose dolphins. This study suggests strong niche segregation among the three cetacean species. The study is also the first contribution to the basic information of cetacean species distribution and habitat preferences in the Black Sea as a whole. Knowledge of the distribution of the three dolphin species in the study area is essential to establish conservation measures for these populations This is an open-access paper, which can be downloaded here: http://scimar.icm.csic.es/scimar/index.php/secId/6/IdArt/4437/ Sincerely, Alicia Sanchez Cabanes, MRes Marine Wildlife Observer Marine Wildlife Department Gardline Environmental Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG www.gardlinemarinesciences.com CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and preserve this confidentiality by deleting the message. Sender accepts no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this message as it has been transmitted over public networks. Unless otherwise specifically stated any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the sender Company. This email has been virus checked by Barracuda Spam Firewall on behalf of the Gardline Group of Companies.

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In Memoriam - Chris Smeenk
by Tom Jefferson - NOAA Affiliate 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

*In Memoriam - Chris Smeenk* *July 6, 1942 – March 23, 2017* By Uko Gorter, Thomas A. Jefferson, and Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara Chris Smeenk, marine mammal biologist and retired Curator of Mammals at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, formerly known as the "Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie" (RMNH), in Leiden, Netherlands, lost his battle with cancer and complications of the heart on March 23. While Chris wrote his thesis on the* Comparative-ecological studies of some East African Birds of Prey* (Smeenk 1974), based on his field work in Tsavo National Park East, his main passion was for cetaceans and he devoted much of his career to these animals. In 1976, Chris was appointed as Curator of Mammals at the Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie in Leiden, following A. M. Husson. For about thirty years, Chris functioned as stranding coordinator for ‘Naturalis', which is the continuation of the RMNH. He collected stranding data on cetaceans and other marine mammals along the Dutch coast. A series of reports on these data were published in *Lutra*, the journal of the Dutch Mammal Society, which Chris edited for many years. As such he continued this important work by A. M. Husson and P. J. H. van Bree, first initiated by A. B. van Deinse in 1931. Among his accomplishments, Chris documented the decline of harbor porpoises in European waters, investigated West African and Red Sea marine mammals, and took a keen interest in the rare mass strandings of sperm whales in the North Sea; he wrote about these historical events in a number of publications. Chris was very meticulous in his historical research on marine mammals, which is reflected in his extensive published work (see list below). In addition, Chris guided many students with their research on the ecology of whales, reproductive biology of harbor porpoises, and population structure of a number of delphinid species (e.g., common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and white-beaked dolphins). He was also a founding member of the European Cetacean Society. Most recently, Chris, along with Kees Camphuysen, contributed several cetacean species accounts to the newly-published Atlas of Mammals in the Netherlands (Broekhuizen et al., 2016). Chris' last contribution in the marine mammal field was to a publication on cetaceans of the Red Sea (Notarbartolo di Sciara et al., in press) and is still forthcoming. It will be dedicated in his memory. Chris loved music and enjoyed playing his house pipe organs. He is survived by his loving wife, Nellie. *Literature Cited* Broekhuizen, S., K. Spoelstra, J.B.M. Thissen, K.J. Canters, & J.C Buys (Eds.) 2016. *Atlas van de Nederlandse Zoogdieren*. Natuur van Nederland 12. Naturalis Biodiversity Center & EIS Kenniscentrum insecten en andere ongewervelden. Notarbartolo di Sciara, G., D. Kerem & C. Smeenk (Editors). In press. Cetaceans of the Red Sea. CMS Technical Series. Smeenk, C. 1974. Comparative-ecological studies of some East African birds of prey. Ph.D. dissertation, Free University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. *Marine Mammal Publications - C. Smeenk* 1978 Bree, P.J.H. van & C. Smeenk. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1976 en 1977. - Lutra, 20: 13-18. 1980 Smeenk, C. Walvisvangst: toch iets bereikt. - Natuur en Milieu, 80 (11): 29-30. 1982 Bree, P.J.H. van & C. Smeenk. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1978, 1979 en 1980. - Lutra, 25: 19-29. Smeenk, C. De plaats van de zeehonden in het systeem der zoogdieren. - Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 107: 358-362. 1985 Berg, A.B. van den, C.W.A. Bosman, G.C. Cadée, B.J.M. Haase, A.M. van der Niet & C. Smeenk. Observations of seabirds and cetaceans: 3-1 - 3-19. In: The Snellius-II Expedition progress report. Homeward voyage Tanjung-Priok - Den Helder MV. Tyro via Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea June 14 - August 2 1985. Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences / Indonesian Institute of Sciences. Smeenk, C. Whales and sea birds: 6-10. In: The Snellius-II Expedition progress report. Theme II. Ventilation of deep sea basins. Cruise MV. Tyro January 4 - February 6 1985. Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences / Indonesian Institute of Sciences. 1986 Smeenk, C. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1981, 1982 en 1983. - Lutra, 29: 268-281. Smeenk, C. Boekbespreking. Stephen Leatherwood & Randall R. Reeves, 1983. The Sierra Club handbook of whales and dolphins. - Lutra, 29: 330. 1987 Bakker, J. & C. Smeenk. Time-series analysis of *Tursiops truncatus*, *Delphinus delphis*, and *Lagenorhynchus albirostris *strandings on the Dutch coast: 14-19. In: J.W. Broekema & C. Smeenk (eds). The European Cetacean Society report of the 1987 meeting Hirtshals, Denmark, 26-28 January 1987. - ECS Newsletter, 1. Broekema, J.W. & C. Smeenk (eds). The European Cetacean Society report of the 1987 meeting Hirtshals, Denmark, 26-28 January 1987. - ECS Newsletter, 1: 1-77. Evans, P.G.H., R.H.H. Kröger, C.C. Kinze & C. Smeenk. Statement of concern. The decline of the harbour porpoise in the North Sea: 6 pp. European Cetacean Society, Oxford. Smeenk, C. De bruinvis in de Nederlandse wateren. - Argus, 12 (1): 9-12. Smeenk, C. The harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *(L., 1758) in The Netherlands: stranding records and decline. - Lutra, 30: 77-90. [Smeenk, C.]. De European Cetacean Society en de bruinvis. - Lutra, 30: 91-92. Smeenk, C. & P.A.M. Gaemers. Fish otoliths in the stomachs of white-beaked dolphins *Lagenorhynchus albirostris*: 12-13. In: J.W. Broekema & C. Smeenk (eds). The European Cetacean Society report of the 1987 meeting Hirtshals, Denmark, 26-28 January 1987. - ECS Newsletter, 1. 1988 Smeenk, C. Stranding records of the harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *from the Netherlands: 101-104. In: P.G.H. Evans (ed.). European Research on Cetaceans. Proceedings of the second annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Tróia, Portugal, 5-7 February 1998 [verkeerde titel boven artikel; correcte titel vermeld in inhoudsopgave]. Smeenk, C. De bruinvis terug in de Waddenzee: illusie of werkelijkheid? - Waddenbulletin, 23: 186-188. 1989 Addink, M. & C. Smeenk. Stranding records of the harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *in the Netherlands: 1970-1987: 111-114. In: P.G.H. Evans & C. Smeenk (eds). European Research on Cetaceans - 3. Proceedings of the third annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, La Rochelle, France, 24-26 February 1989. Evans, P.G.H. & C. Smeenk (eds). European Research on Cetaceans - 3. Proceedings of the third annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, La Rochelle, France, 24-26 February 1989: 1-132. Evans, P.G.H., C. Smeenk, M.J. Addink & J. Bakker (eds). Report of the international workshop on the harbour porpoise at the Sea Mammal Research Unit, Cambridge, 29-30 November and 1 December 1988. - European Cetacean Society Newsletter, - 6 special issue: 1-21. Smeenk, C. Witsnuitdolfijnen en wat dies meer zij. - Infusis [Intern Informatieblad van het Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum, Leiden], 8: 2-4. Smeenk, C. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1984, 1985 en 1986. - Lutra, 32: 164-180. 1990 Addink, M. & C. Smeenk. De tuimelaar van de Brouwersdam. - Zoogdier, 1 (4): 23-25 [ontvangen februari 1991]. Bakker, J. & C. Smeenk. Dolphins on the Dutch coast: an analysis of stranding records. - Lutra, 33: 190-191. Bakker, J. & C. Smeenk. Dolphins on the Dutch coast: an analysis of stranding records: 49-52. In: P.G.H. Evans, A. Aguilar & C. Smeenk (eds). European Research on Cetaceans - 4. Proceedings of the fourth annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2-4 March 1990. Evans, P.G.H., A. Aguilar & C. Smeenk (eds). European Research on Cetaceans - 4. Proceedings of the fourth annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2-4 March 1990: 1-140. Smeenk, C. Witsnuitdolfijnen in storm en branding. - Infusis, Intern Informatieblad van het Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum, Leiden, 18: 2-3. Smeenk, C. Boekbespreking. Peter G.H. Evans, 1987. The natural history of whales and dolphins. - Lutra, 33: 82-84. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. De potvis van Terschelling. - Infusis, Intern Informatieblad van het Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum, Leiden, 20: 1-2. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. The harbour porpoise in Dutch waters: evidence from stranding records. - International Whaling Commission, SC/42/SM27: 1-8. Smeenk, C. & M. Addink. “Massastranding” op de Nederlandse kust. Witsnuitdolfijnen in storm en branding. - Zoogdier, 1 (1): 5-9. Smeenk, C. & M. Addink. De potvis van Terschelling. - Zoogdier, 1 (2): 18-23. 1991 Addink, M. Tuimelaar van Brouwersdam dood. - Zoogdier, 2 (3): 32. Fransen, C.H.J.M. & C. Smeenk. Whale-lice (Amphipoda: Cyamidae) recorded from The Netherlands. - Zoologische Mededelingen Leiden, 65: 393-405 [ontvangen februari 1992]. Smeenk, C. Al is de leugen nog zo snel… De butskop van 1958. - Zoogdier, 2 (1): 14-15. Smeenk, C. Loos alarm. Bruinvissterfte in Nederland. - Zoogdier, 2 (3): 23-24. 1992 Sliggers, B.C. & C. Smeenk. Chronologisch overzicht van potvisstrandingen aan de Nederlandse en Belgische kust: 101-108. In: B.C. Sliggers & A.A. Wertheim (eds). ‘Op het strand gesmeten’. Vijf eeuwen potvisstrandingen aan de Nederlandse kust. Walburg Pers, Zutphen. Smeenk, C. Vijf eeuwen potvisstrandingen in Teylers Museum. - Infusis, Intern Informatieblad van het Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum, 40: 1-2. Smeenk, C. De Windbreker en walvissen. - De Windbreker, 50: 1-2. Smeenk, C. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1987, 1988 en 1989. - Lutra, 35: 51-66. Smeenk, C. Walvisachtigen en wetlands: 10-11. In: M. Weisz (ed.). Manifest bedreigingen en kansen voor zoogdieren en wetlands. Vereniging voor Zoogdierkunde en Zoogdierbescherming, Utrecht. - VZZ-Mededelingen, 8. Smeenk, C. Boekbespreking. Klaus Barthelmeß & Joachim Münzing, 1991. Monstrum horrendum. Wale und Walstrandungen in der Druckgraphik des 16. Jahrhunderts und ihr motivkundlicher Einfluß. - Lutra, 35: 123-131. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. De potvis: 9-33. In: B.C. Sliggers & A.A. Wertheim (eds). ‘Op het strand gesmeten’. Vijf eeuwen potvisstrandingen aan de Nederlandse kust. Walburg Pers, Zutphen. Smeenk, C. & M. Addink. De bruinvis nader onderzocht. Hoe kan de achteruitgang worden verklaard? - Argus, 17 (4): 4-7 [ontvangen januari 1993]. Smeenk, C., M.F. Leopold & M.J. Addink. Note on the harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *in Mauritania, West Africa. - Lutra, 35: 98-104. 1993 Addink, M.J., M. García Hartmann & C. Smeenk. Some aspects on cetaceans stranded in the Netherlands, 1990-1992: 171. In: P.G.H. Evans (ed.). European Research on Cetaceans - 7. Proceedings of the seventh annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Inverness, Scotland, 18-21 February 1993 [ontvangen maart 1994]. Addink, M.J., M. García Hartmann, C. Smeenk, P. Mulder & A.J.I.M. Verhoeven. Aspects of biology and pollutant levels in harbour porpoises *Phocoena phocoena *(L.) stranded on the Dutch coast, 1990-1993: 20. In: Abstracts tenth bennial conference on the biology of marine mammals, Galveston, Texas, U.S.A. November 11-15, 1993. Smeenk, C. Cetaceans and seabirds: 22-24. In: MARFLUX - 5. En-route programme Djibouti-Gibraltar with R.V. Tyro 9-3-1993 till 26-3-1993. Shipboard report. Smeenk, C. Een butskop gestrand in Noord-Holland. - Zoogdier, 4 (3): 37-38. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. Sea lions: 2pp. In: G.W. Ackers (ed.). The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galápagos Islands. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. De bruinvis. - Folder IKC-NBLF, 4: 6pp. Informatie- en KennisCentrum Natuur, Bos, Landschap en Fauna, Wageningen. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. Walvisvaart leidt tot marginaal economisch gewin: 7. - Algemeen Dagblad, 22 mei 1993. Smeenk, C. & M.J. Addink. Sighting of a group of sperm whales *Physeter macrocephalus *in Dutch waters, with historical notes and the possible Orkney connection. - Lutra, 36: 25-29. Smeenk, C., M. Addink & M. García Hartmann. Vreeemde walvissen op onze kusten. Deel 1: spitssnuitdolfijnen. - Zoogdier, 4 (4): 20-26 [ontvangen januari 1994]. 1994 Addink, M.J., M. García Hartmann, C. Smeenk, P. Mulder & A.J.I.M. Verhoeven. Aspects of biology and pollutant levels in harbour porpoises *Phocoena phocoena *stranded on the Dutch coast, 1990-1993: 213. In: P.G.H. Evans (ed.). European Research on Cetaceans - 8. Proceedings of the eighth annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Montpellier, France 2-5 March 1994 [ontvangen februari 1995]. Smeenk, C. Potvissen. - Infusis. Intern Informatieblad van het Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum, Leiden, 69: 1-3. Smeenk, C., M. Addink & M. García Hartmann. Vreemde walvissen op onze kusten. Deel 2: de butskop. - Zoogdier, 5 (2): 8-15. Smeenk, C. & J. Van Gompel. Invasie van potvissen. Walvisstrandingen in november 1994. - Zoogdier, 5 (4): 18-22 [ ontvangen februari 1995]. 1995 Addink, M.J., M. García Hartmann & C. Smeenk. The harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *in Dutch waters: life history, pathology and historical records. - International Whaling Commission, SC/47/SM5: 1-8, figs 1-3, table 1. Smeenk, C. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1990, 1991 en 1992. - Lutra, 38: 90-104 [ontvangen januari 1996]. Smeenk, C., M.J. Addink & H. Richards. Some observations on the behavior of wild rough-toothed dolphins *Steno bredanensis*: 1p. In: Abstract book of the 11th biennial conference on marine mammals, Orlando, Florida, 14-18 December 1995. 1996 Kinze, C.C., M. Addink, C. Smeenk, M. García Hartmann, H.W. Richards, R. Sonntag & H. Benke. Status of the white-beaked dolphin (*Lagenorhynchus albirostris*) and the white-sided dolphin (*Lagenorhynchus acutus*) in the North and Baltic Seas. - International Whaling Commission, SC/48/SM17: 1-10. Kompanje, E.J.O. & C. Smeenk. Recent bones of right whales *Eubalaena glacialis *from the southern North Sea. - Lutra, 39: 66-75 [ontvangen januari 1997]. Scheppingen, W.B. van, A.J.I.M. Verhoeven, P. Mulder, M.J. Addink & C. Smeenk. Polychlorinated biphenyls, dibenzo-*p*-dioxins, and dibenzofurans in harbor porpoises (*Phocoena phocoena*) stranded on the Dutch coast between 1990 and 1993. - Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 30: 492-502. Smeenk, C. Sperm whale scientific symposium, Belgium, November 1995. - European Cetacean Society Newsletter, 27: 9-11. Smeenk, C. Twee zeldzame dolfijnen gestrand. - Zoogdier, 7 (3): 34. Smeenk, C., M.J. Addink, A.B. van den Berg, C.A.W. Bosman & G.C. Cadée. Sightings of *Delphinus *cf. *tropicalis *Van Bree, 1971 in the Red Sea. - Bonner zoologische Beiträge, 46: 389-398. 1997 Addink, M.J. & C. Smeenk. Analysis of harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *stranding records in the Netherlands: 1920-1994: 225. In: P.G.H. Evans (ed.). European Research on Cetaceans - 10. Proceedings of the tenth annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Lisbon, Portugal 11-13 March 1996. Kinze, C.C., M. Addink, C. Smeenk, M. García Hartmann, H.W. Richards, R.P. Sonntag & H. Benke. The white-beaked dolphin (*Lagenorhynchus albirostris*) and the white-sided dolphin (*Lagenorhynchus acutus*) in the North and Baltic Seas: review of available information. - Reports of the International Whaling Commission, 47: 675-681. Rudolph, P., C. Smeenk & S. Leatherwood. Cetaceans in the Indonesian Archipelago: a preliminary checklist: 114. In: P.G.H. Evans, E.C.M. Parsons & S.L. Clark (eds). European Research on Cetaceans - 11. Proceedings of the eleventh annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Stralsund, Germany 10-12 March 1997 [ontvangen januari 1998]. Rudolph, P., C. Smeenk & S. Leatherwood. Preliminary checklist of Cetacea in the Indonesian Archipelago and adjacent waters. - Zoologische Verhandelingen Leiden, 312: 1-48 [ontvangen januari 1998]. Smeenk, C. Sperm whale strandings around the North Sea: history and patterns: 167. In: P.G.H. Evans (ed.). European Research on Cetaceans - 10. Proceedings of the tenth annual conference of the European Cetacean Society, Lisbon, Portugal 11-13 March 1996. Smeenk. C. Massale stranding op de kust: wat is er aan de hand? Het gaat goed met de potvis. - Friesch Dagblad, 5 december 1997: 5. Smeenk, C. Strandings of sperm whales *Physeter macrocephalus *in the North Sea: history and patterns: 15-28. In: T.G. Jacques & R.H. Lambertsen (eds). Sperm whale deaths in the North Sea. Science and management. - Bulletin de l’Institut Royal des Sciences Naturelles de Belgique, Biologie, 67 supplément [ontvangen februari 1998]. Waerebeek, K. Van, C. Smeenk & W.M.A. De Smet. Cuvier’s beaked whale *Ziphius cavirostris *in the North Sea, with a first record for the Netherlands (Scheldt estuary). - Lutra, 40: 1-8. 1998 Holthuis, L.B., C. Smeenk & F.J. Laarman. The find of a whale barnacle, *Cetopirus complanatus *(Mörch, 1853), in 10th century deposits in the Netherlands: 349-363. In: J.C. den Hartog, A.C. van Bruggen, P.F.S. Cornelius & L.P. van Ofwegen (eds). Commemorative volume for the 80th birthday of Willem Vervoort in 1997. - Zoologische Verhandelingen Leiden, 323 [ontvangen januari 1999]. Jauniaux, T., L. Brosens, E. Jacquinet, D. Lambrigts, M. Addink, C. Smeenk & F. Coignoul. Postmortem investigations on winter stranded sperm whales from the coasts of Belgium and the Netherlands. - Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 34: 99-109. 1999 Addink, M.J. & C. Smeenk. The harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *in Dutch coastal waters: analysis of stranding records for the period 1920-1994. - Lutra, 41: 55-80. Reeves, R.R., C. Smeenk, R.L. Brownell, Jr & C.C. Kinze. Atlantic white-sided dolphin *Lagenorhynchus acutus *(Gray, 1828): 31-56. In: S.H. Ridgway & R. Harrison (eds). Handbook of marine mammals. Volume 6. The second book of dolphins and the porpoises. Academic Press, San Diego/London [ontvangen september 1998]. Reeves, R.R., C. Smeenk, C.C. Kinze, R.L. Brownell, Jr & J. Lien. White-beaked dolphin *Lagenorhynchus albirostris *Gray, 1846: 1-30. In: S.H. Ridgway & R. Harrison (eds). Handbook of marine mammals. Volume 6. The second book of dolphins and the porpoises. Academic Press, San Diego/London [ontvangen september 1998]. Smeenk, C. A historical review: 6-9. In: S. Tougaard & C.C. Kinze (eds). Proceedings from the workshop Sperm whale strandings in the North Sea. The event - the action - the aftermath. Rømø, Denmark 26-27 May 1998. - Fisheries and Maritime Museum, Esbjerg, Biologial Papers, 1. 2000 Addink, M.J. & C. Smeenk. The harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena *in Dutch coastal waters: analysis of stranding records for the period 1920-1994: 5. In: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Säugetierkunde. 74. Jahrestagung und Vereniging voor Zoogdierkunde en Zoogdierbescherming. Gemeinsame Tagung Groningen, 24. bis 28. September 2000. Kurzfassungen der Vorträge und Posterdemonstrationen. - Sonderheft Zeitschrift für Säugetierkunde. Smeenk, C., M. Addink & G. Cadée. Turen naar tuimelaars en spinners. - Bionieuws, 10 (10): 5. 2001 Addink, M.J. & C. Smeenk. Opportunistic feeding behaviour of rough-toothed dolphins *Steno bredanensis* off Mauritania. - Zoologische Verhandelingen Leiden, 334: 37-48. Santos, M.B., G.J. Pierce, C. Smeenk, M.J. Addink, C.C. Kinze, S. Tougaard & J. Herman. Stomach contents of northern bottlenose whales *Hyperoodon ampullatus* stranded in the North Sea. - Journal of the Marine Biological Assiciation of the United Kingdom, 81: 143-150. 2002 Addink, M. & C. Smeenk. De *come-back* van de bruinvis: 110-111. In: R. Lange, A. Martens, K. Schulte Fischediek & F. van der Vliet (eds). Op zoek naar zoogdieren. 50 jaar Vereniging voor Zoogdierkunde en Zoogdierbescherming, 1952-2002. - KNNV Uitgeverij, Utrecht / Vereniging voor Zoogdierkunde en Zoogdierbescherming, Arnhem. [Titel door de redactie bedacht]. Rudolph, P. & C. Smeenk. Indo-West Pacific marine mammals: 617-625. In: W.F. Perrin, B. Würsig & J.G.M. Thewissen (eds). Encyclopedia of marine mammals. - Academic Press, San Diego/London. Santos, M.B., G.J. Pierce, M. García Hartmann, C. Smeenk, M.J. Addink, T. Kuiken, R.J. Reid, I.A.P. Patterson, C. Lordan, E. Rogan & E. Mente. Additional notes on stomach contents of sperm whales *Physeter macrocephalus* stranded in the north-east Atlantic. - Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 82: 501-507. Smeenk, C. Dolfijnensterfte in Frankrijk: massavangst en massastranding. Ook in de Noordzee is er veel mis. - Zoogdier, 13 (2): 16-22. Smeenk, C. De “Walvisch van Berkhey” en andere zeezoogdieren: 64-66. In: G. van der Bent & G. van Ommering (eds). Dwars door de duinen. Een verkenningstocht van Den Haag naar Noordwijk. - Van den Berg Kantoorboekhandel, Katwijk. 2003 Smeenk, C. Strandingen van Cetacea op de Nederlandse kust in 1993-1997. - Lutra, 46: 45-64. Smeenk, C., M. Addink & K. Camphuysen. De eerste bultrug voor Nederland. - Zoogdier, 14 (4): 3-4. 2004 García Hartmann, M., C. Smeenk, L. Fichtel & M. Addink. The diagnosis of by-catch: Examining harbour porpoises *Phocoena phocoena* stranded on the Dutch coast from 1990 to 2000: 1-23. - National Museum of Natural History (Naturalis), Leiden, The Netherlands / Zoo Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany. Smeenk, C. Aangespoelde walvissen en dolfijnen: wat vertellen ze ons? - Duin, 17 (2): 13-15. 2006 Smeenk, C. Historic records of stranded pilot whales. - Forest Science News, 2 (7): 3-4. [Indonesia] Smeenk, C. & M. Addink. Dolfijnen op reis: 28-29. In: A. Salman & F. van der Brugge (red.). Kust & Zee Gids 2006. Landelijke editie. - De Kustvereniging, Leiden. 2007 Pierce, G.J., M.B. Santos, C. Smeenk, A. Saveliev & A.F. Zuur. Historical trends in the incidence of strandings of sperm whales (*Physeter macrocephalus*) on North Sea coasts: An association with positive temperature anomalies. - Fisheries Research, 87: 219-228. 2008 Camphuysen, C.J., C. Smeenk, M. Addink, H. van Grouw & O.E. Jansen. Cetaceans stranded in the Netherlands from 1998 to 2007. - Lutra, 51: 87-122. Evans, P.G.H., C.H. Lockyer, C.S. [sic] Smeenk, M. Addink & A.J. Read. Genus *Phocoena*: 704-709. In: S. Harris & D.W. Yalden (eds). Mammals of the British Isles: Handbook, 4th edition. - The Mammal Society, Southampton. Evans, P.G.H., C.S. [sic] Smeenk & K. Van Waerebeek. Genus *Ziphius*: 690-692. - Ibidem. Evans, P.G.H. & C.S. [sic] Smeenk. Genus *Lagenorhynchus*: 724-727. - Ibidem Evans, P.G.H. & C.S. [sic] Smeenk. Genus *Leucopleurus*: 727-731. In: S. Harris & D.W. Yalden (eds). - Ibidem. Pierce, G.J., M.B. Santos, S. Murphy, J.A. Learmonth, A.F. Zuur, E. Rogan, P. Bustamente, F. Caurant, V. Lahaye, V. Ridoux, B.N. Zegers, A. Mets, M. Addink, C. Smeenk, T. Jauniaux, R.J. Law, W. Dabin, A. López, J.M. Alonso Farré, A.F. González, A. Guerra, M. García-Hartmann, R.J. Reid, C.F. Moffat, C. Lockyer & J.P. Boon. Biaoaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in female common dolphins (*Delphinus delphis*) and harbour porpoises (*Phocoena phocoena*) from western European seas: Geographical trends, causal factors and effects on reproduction and mortality. - Environmental Pollution, 153: 401-415. 2009 Rudolph, P. & C. Smeenk. Indo-West Pacific marine mammals: 608-616. In: W.F. Perrin, B. Würsig & J.G.M. Thewissen (eds). Encyclopedia of marine mammals. Second edition. - Academic Press/Elsevier, Burlington/San Diego/New York/London. [geheel nieuw bewerkt] 2010 Addink, M.J., C. Smeenk, G.J. Pierce, K. Camphuysen & M.F. Leopold. Life-history of Dutch harbour porpoise *Phocoena phocoena*. - Abstract book 24th conference of the European Cetacean Society. Marine mammal populations: Challenges for conservation in the next decade. 22nd-24th March 2010, Stralsund/Germany: 226. Deutsches Meeresmuseum, Stralsund / European Cetacean Society. Jansen, O.E., M.F. Leopold, E.H.W.G. Meesters & C. Smeenk. Are white-beaked dolphins *Lagenorhynchus albirostris* food specialists? Their diet in the southern North Sea. - Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 90: 1501-1508. Murphy, S., G.J. Pierce, R.J. Law, P. Bersuder, P.D. Jepson, J.A. Learmonth, M. Addink, W. Dabin, M.B. Santos, R. Deaville, B.N. Zegers, A. Mets, E. Rogan, V. Ridoux, R.J. Reid, C. Smeenk, T. Jauniaux, A. López, J.M. Alonso Farré, A.F. González, A. Guerra, M. García-Hartmann,C. Lockyer & J.P. Boon. Assessing the effect of persistent organic pollutants on reproductive activity in common dolphins and harbour porpoises. – Journal of Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Science, 42: 153-173. Smeenk, C. Foreword: viii-ix. In: N. Redman. Whales’ bones of the Netherlands and Belgium. - Redman Publishing, Teddington. 2012 Smeenk, C. Book review. The harbour porpoise in the Netherlands: will it get the care it deserves? An urgent conservation plan. - Lutra, 55: 66-72. 2016 Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Noordkaper *Eubalaena glacialis*: 302-303. In: S. Broekhuizen, K. Spoelstra, J.B.M. Thissen, K.J. Canters & J.C. Buys (red.). Atlas van de Nederlandse zoogdieren. - *Natuur van Nederland *12. Naturalis Biodiversity Center / EIS Kenniscentrum Insecten en andere Ongewervelden, Leiden. Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Dwergvinvis *Balaenoptera acutorostrata*: 305-307. - Ibidem. Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Gewone vinvis *Balaenoptera physalus*: 312-314. - Ibidem. Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Bultrug *Megaptera novaeangliae*: 315-317. - Ibidem. Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Witsnuitdolfijn *Lagenorhynchus albirostris*: 337-342. - Ibidem. Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Tuimelaar *Tursiops truncatus*: 356-361. - Ibidem. Camphuysen, C.J. & C. Smeenk. Bruinvis *Phocoena phocoena*: 368-374. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. Pottwalstrandungen - was wir wissen und nicht wissen. - Fluke, Wal-Magazin Für Historiker und Sammler, 29 (1): 10-13. Smeenk, C. Der rätselhafte Pottwal von Scheveningen. – Ibidem: 30-33. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Grijze walvis *Eschrichtius robustus*: 304 - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Noordse vinvis *Balaenoptera borealis*: 308-309 - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Blauwe vinvis *Balaenoptera musculus*: 310-311. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Potvis *Physeter macrocephalus*: 318-323. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Dwergpotvis *Kogia breviceps*: 324. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Spitssnuitdolfijnen (Ziphiidae): 325. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Dolfijn van Cuvier *Ziphius cavirostris*: 326. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Butskop *Hyperoodon ampullatus*: 327-329. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Spitssnuitdolfijn van Gray *Mesoplodon grayi*: 330. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Gewone spitssnuitdolfijn *Mesoplodon bidens*: 331-332. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Spitssnuitdolfijn van Blainville *Mesoplodon densirostris*: 333. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Narwal *Monodon monoceros*: 334. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Beloega *Delphinapterus leucas*: 335-336. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Witflankdolfijn *Leucopleurus acutus*: 343-344. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Orka *Orcinus orca*: 345-347. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Gewone dolfijn *Delphinus delphis*: 348-351. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Gestreepte dolfijn *Stenella coeruleoalba*: 352-353. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Snaveldolfijn *Steno bredanensis*: 354-355. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Griend *Globicephala melas*: 362-364. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Gramper *Grampus griseus*: 365-366. - Ibidem. Smeenk, C. & C.J. Camphuysen. Zwarte zwaardwalvis *Pseudorca crassidens*: 367. - Ibidem.

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Dolphin Alliance Project new publication
by Richard C. Connor 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

The Dolphin Alliance Project is pleased to announce the publication of our new article in Scientific Reports, 'Male alliance behavior and mating access varies with habitat in a dolphin social network' http://www.nature.com/articles/srep46354 Abstract Within-species variation in social structure has attracted interest recently because of the potential to explore phenotypic plasticity and, specifically, how demographic and ecological variation influence social structure. Populations of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops spp.) vary in male alliance formation, from no alliances to simple pairs to, in Shark Bay, Western Australia, the most complex nested alliances known outside of humans. Examination of ecological contributions to this variation is complicated by differences among populations in other potentially explanatory traits, such as phylogenetic distance, as well as female reproductive schedules, sexual size dimorphism, and body size. Here, we report our discovery of systematic spatial variation in alliance structure, seasonal movements and access to mates within a single continuous social network in the Shark Bay population. Participation in male trios (versus pairs), the sizes of seasonal range shifts and consortship rates all decrease from north to south along the 50 km length of the study area. The southern habitat, characterised by shallow banks and channels, may be marginal relative to the open northern habitat. The discovery of variation in alliance behaviour along a spatial axis within a single population is unprecedented and demonstrates that alliance complexity has an ecological component.

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Reminder: University of Florida - summer online Manatee Health & Conservation course
by Larkin,Iskande (Iske) 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Hi All, I just wanted to send out a reminder that registration is currently open for Summer 2017. The University of Florida, Aquatic Animal Health Program, is offering the following course for those that may be interested. Class begins May 8th. Registration will remain open until May 9th. Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Iske Larkin (ivlarkin(a)ufl.edu<mailto:ivlarkin@ufl.edu> ). Sincerely, Dr Iske Larkin [Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. Larkin, PhD Lecturer & Education Coordinator Aquatic Animal Health Program Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida PO Box 100136 2015 SW 16th Ave Gainesville, Florida 32610 Office phone - 352-294-4095 Work cell - 352-494-1742 Fax - 352-392-8289 Program web page: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu

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Sea Grant dolphins and sea turtle publications released, sea turtle videos now online
by Tara Skelton 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Sea Grant team summarizes Deepwater Horizon impacts on dolphins and sea turtles in new offerings Two popular marine animals-dolphins and sea turtles-are the focus of new publications<https://gulfseagrant.wordpress.com/oilspilloutreach/publications/> from the Sea Grant Oil Spill Science Outreach Team<https://gulfseagrant.wordpress.com/oilspilloutreach/contact-a-member-of-the…>. In the aftermath of the largest oil spill in history, many expressed concern about its impact on these long-lived, slow-to-mature creatures. Now, almost seven years after the spill, scientists have a better understanding of how they fared. The team examined this research, synthesizing peer-reviewed findings into two easy-to-understand outreach bulletins. Starting in 2010 a month before the Macondo blowout, scientists documented more than 1,000 stranded dolphins and whales along the northern Gulf of Mexico. From 2010 until 2014, they examined the health and stranding patterns of dolphins along the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, discovering that oiled areas had more sick and dead dolphins. Scientists also found many sick and stranded pre-term and newborn dolphins. Overall, young dolphins in the study area were eight times more likely to have pneumonia or inflamed lungs and 18 times more likely to show signs of fetal distress than those from areas outside the Gulf. "The Deepwater Horizon's impact on bottlenose dolphins"<http://masgc.org/oilscience/oil-spill-science-dolphins.pdf> examines all of the factors, including oil, that scientists think contributed to dolphin populations' drop in numbers during this time. "Sea turtles and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill"<http://masgc.org/oilscience/oil-spill-science-sea-turtles.pdf> details 2010's impacts on threatened or endangered sea turtles species in the Gulf. In total, scientists estimate that the oil spill and related response activities killed between 95,000 and 200,000 sea turtles. Lasting impacts of these losses may take time to become clear. For example, scientists do not fully understand how oil exposure affects sea turtles' ongoing reproductive abilities. They continue to monitor sea turtle populations by counting numbers of nests, hatchlings, and adult females on beaches. In late March, the team hosted a day-long seminar on sea turtles and oil spills in Brownsville, Texas. More than 100 participants gathered in person and online to listen to scientists, responders, and other sea turtle experts explain what we know about how these creatures fared in 2010 and detail ongoing conservation programs. Videos of the presentations<http://gulfseagrant.org/sea-turtles-oil-spills/> are available on the oil spill science outreach website<https://gulfseagrant.wordpress.com/oilspilloutreach/>. The Sea Grant Oil Spill Science Outreach Program<https://gulfseagrant.wordpress.com/oilspilloutreach/> is a joint project of the four Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant College Programs<https://gulfseagrant.wordpress.com/>, with funding from partner Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative<http://gulfresearchinitiative.org/>. The team's mission is to collect and translate the latest peer-reviewed research for those who rely on a healthy Gulf for work or recreation. To learn more about the team's products and presentations, visit gulfseagrant.org/oilspillscience<https://gulfseagrant.wordpress.com/oilspilloutreach/>. Tara Skelton Oil Spill Science Outreach Team Communicator Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.818.8825 (office) 228.327.5284 (mobile) tara.skelton(a)usm.edu

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Presentations are Now Available from the Best Management Practices Workshop for Atlantic Offshore Wind and Protected Species
by Baker, Kyle 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, in coordination with NOAA Fisheries, convened a *Best Management Practices Workshop for Atlantic Offshore Wind Facilities and Marine Protected Species *on March 7-9, 2017. The workshop had several outstanding presentations and workshop discussion on approaches for preventing, reducing, and monitoring impacts to marine protected species from the development of offshore wind on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The workshop presentations are now posted at https://www.boem.gov/BMP-Workshop-Protected-Species/ Presentation links are found within the agendas for each day of the workshop. A final workshop is in preparation and is not yet available. -- Kyle Baker Marine Biologist Bureau of Ocean Energy Management <http://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/index.aspx> Office of Renewable Energy Programs Mail Stop VAM-OREP 45600 Woodland Road Sterling Virginia 20166 703-787-1741

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Wild Lens- Vaquita Resource Awareness Film
by Sean Bogle 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Good day MARMAMers, We are a non-profit wildlife documentary film organization called Wild Lens, wildlensinc.org <http://wildlensinc.org/>. We have just released two language versions of our short film about the vaquita porpoise which is the most endangered marine mammal on the planet. Our film documents the struggle to save the vaquita from extinction. The purpose of this short film is to engage people about the vaquitas story while we now focus on a 30 minute film for television. We also will release a full feature film in 2018 as we document the occurrences during the two year gillnet ban in the Upper Gulf of California that the Mexican government has implemented to stop illegal fishing and the extinction of the vaquita. The videos are for everyone to use as an awareness tool, so please use it on your websites, presentations or anywhere where people can learn and get involved to save the vaquita. We want the vaquita to be the symbol of hope for all species on this planet. It will take the international community’s involvement to really have a positive impact on this issue and other issues facing our natural environment. To learn more about our project visit: vaquitafilm.com <http://vaquitafilm.com/> Below are two language version which we just released: English Version: vimeo.com/wildlens/vaquita <http://vimeo.com/wildlens/vaquita> Spanish Version: https://vimeo.com/166899979 <https://vimeo.com/166899979> If there are any questions or concerns please contact me at sean(a)wildlensinc.org. Viva Vaquita! Sean Sean Bogle, Project Director Eyes on Conservation Wild Lens, Inc. Cell: 435.790.9593 Office:208.297.6536 ext.502 wildlensinc.org <http://www.wildlensinc.org/> <http://wildlensinc.org/film-projects/eyes-on-conservation/> <http://www.wildlensinc.org/eyes-on-conservation.html> <http://www.wildlensinc.org/eyes-on-conservation.html> <http://wildlensinc.org/> <http://wildlensinc.org/> <https://www.facebook.com/WildLensInc> <https://twitter.com/WildLensInc> <https://www.youtube.com/user/WildLensInc> <https://vimeo.com/wildlens> <https://vimeo.com/wildlens> <https://vimeo.com/wildlens> <https://vimeo.com/wildlens>

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New paper on the hydrodynamics and drag of foraging Balaenid whales
by Jean Potvin 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Greetings all! It is a pleasure to announce the publication of our latest paper, which just appeared in PLoS One: *Oral Cavity hydrodynamics and drag production in Balaenid whale suspension feeding.* By J. Potvin and A. J. Werth *Abstract* Balaenid whales feed on large aggregates of small and slow-moving prey (predominantly copepods) through a filtration process enabled by baleen. These whales exhibit continuous filtration, namely, with the mouth kept partially opened and the baleen exposed to oncoming prey-laden waters while fluking. The process is an example of crossflow filtration (CFF) in which most of the particulates (prey) are separated from the substrate (water) without ever coming into contact with the filtering surface (baleen). This paper discusses the simulation of baleen filtration hydrodynamics based on a type of hydraulic circuit modeling commonly used in microfluidics, but adapted to the much higher Reynolds number flows typical of whale hydrodynamics. This so-called *Baleen Hydraulic Circuit* (BHC) model uses as input the basic characteristics of the flows moving through a section of baleen observed in a previous flume study by the authors. The model has low-spatial resolution but incorporates the effects of fluid viscosity, which doubles or more a whale’s total body drag in comparison to non-feeding travel. Modeling viscous friction is crucial here since exposing the baleen system to the open ocean ends up tripling a whale’s total wetted surface area. Among other findings, the BHC shows how CFF is enhanced by a large filtration surface and hence large body size; how it is carried out via the establishment of rapid anteroposterior flows transporting most of the prey-water slurry towards the oropharyngeal wall; how slower intra-baleen flows manage to transfer most of the substrate out of the mouth, all the while contributing only a fraction to overall oral cavity drag; and how these anteroposterior and intra-baleen flows lose speed as they approach the oropharyngeal wall. This is an open-access paper, which can be downloaded here: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0175220 Sincerely Jean Potvin potvinj(a)slu.edu Alex Werth AWerth(a)hsc.edu -- Dr. Jean Potvin Dept. Physics Saint Louis University Shannon Hall, Room 111 3511 Laclede Ave. St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 977-8424 twitter.com/IamJeanPotvin https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jean_Potvin https://sites.google.com/a/slu.edu/jeanpotvin/ "So many ideas, so little time..."

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Immediate need for Manatee Observers (Paid)
by Tide Env 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Tide Environmental is recruiting individuals to monitor for manatees within Florida waters. Protected species observers monitor the impacts of ESA-listed species, including any potential interactions with or takes of those species. Tide Environmental specializes in providing individuals for marine construction projects when regulations deem there is a potential impact to Endangered or Threatened Species. We are seeking resumes for the position of Manatee Observer. Individuals are being sought for shore based projects monitoring for manatee, sea turtles, and other protected species of interest in conjunction with an upcoming clamshell dredging project. Applicants with prior NMFS Protected/Endangered Species approval will be given preference. Applicants *must* have experience observing manatees in the wild. Applicants possessing both manatee and sea turtle qualifications are desirable. *Beginning Date*: Mid-April 2017 *Minimum Requirements*: · Must have documented experience working with manatees · Must have or be able to obtain NMFS Protected Species Approval · Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card for access to job sites · Must be able to work 12 hour shifts for 21-30 days in a row with no days off onboard ships · Must be in good physical shape and able to stand for hours at a time, climb ladders, lift 50lbs, board vessels at sea, and operate in a safe manner · Must be detailed oriented and possess good communication skills · Must have reliable transportation and will be responsible for your own travel to job locations · Must be able to provide your own transportation from the housing location to/from the project site · Must be able to travel on short notice · Maintain objectivity and work independently · Must be able to work with ship and construction crews · Must reside within the continental U.S. · B.S. in Marine Biology or related field (specialized experience may substitute for educational experience) *Experience*: · Extensive, documented *HANDS-ON manatee* experience is mandatory to be considered · Ability to identify sea turtle and marine mammals to species level · Detailed data collection · Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card for access to job sites · Necropsy experience is a plus This is an Independent Contractor position. As an Independent Contractor travel to/from projects is the responsibility of the observer, there are no benefits, and taxes are the responsibility of the observer. You will be issued a 1099 at the end of each year for taxes. Housing is provided at the project location. Individuals possessing the above criteria are asked to submit the following to info(a)tideenvironmental.com · Resume/CV detailing your relevant experience · Immediate availability · References

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WDC Research Award
by Nicola Hodgins 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Closing Date 24th April 2017 WDC is delighted to announce the 2017 WDC Bharathi Viswanathan Award for Innovative and Non-Invasive Research. WDC strives to ensure that benign research methods are promoted as a guiding principle, both for the organisation and the researchers that we fund. Up to £5,000 is available for the recipient of this annual award. The only restrictions that apply are that the project must utilize only non-invasive techniques and ultimately aim to benefit the conservation management or welfare of whales and/or dolphins. Applications must be on a WDC Research Award Form (see website<http://uk.whales.org/wdc-in-action/wdc-award-for-innovative-and-non-invasiv…>) and will be accepted at any time until the closing date, midnight (GMT) April 24th 2017. The Award recipient will be chosen by May 22nd 2017. Through this Award, WDC aims to showcase non-invasive research methodologies, highlighting the fact that many of these methods provide scientific data of excellent quality, whilst also promoting the development of innovative and non-invasive approaches towards studying cetaceans. Please visit our website for more details and application forms. http://uk.whales.org/wdc-in-action/wdc-award-for-innovative-and-non-invasiv… Good luck, Nicola Nicola Hodgins WDC Head of science and research T - +44 1249449537 M - +44 7841497597 Skype – nicola.hodgins Twitter – nicola_hodgins whales.org

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