July 2017 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Pelagos 2017 call for proposals
by secretariat＠pelagos-sanctuary.org 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Dear MarMam and ECS Communities, Permanent Secretariat of the Pelagos Agreement is pleased to announce the launching of the Pelagos call for proposals. The call aims to improve knowledge on marine mammals and to propose new management measures on specific issues in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Applications are open from July 12th to October 11th 2017 at 11:59 pm (UCT / GMT + 2 hours). To download the call (in French and Italian versions), please click on the following link: http://www.sanctuaire-pelagos.org/en/news/all-news/564-call-for-proposals-p… Please do not hesitate to contact Permanent Secretariat should you need any further information. Contact: secretariat(a)pelagos-sanctuary.org Kind regards, —

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MMO & PAM vacancies
by Recruitment 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Dear MMO and PAM Operators, Currently, OSC has vacancies for the following projects (durations and dates are estimates): 1 x MMO & 1 x PAM commencing mid Aug for 21 days in Mediterranean 1 x MMO & 1 x PAM commencing early Sep for 28 days in Mediterranean 2 x MMO & 2 x PAM commencing between Sep & Oct for 30-40 days in North Sea If you or any colleagues are interested in the above, please get in touch ASAP. We also have random/unplanned projects that materialise typically with notice periods of only 1-3 days, and other planned projects that are expected to mobilise within the next few weeks for which dates (and durations) are still tbc, so please keep us posted with your availability. Kind regards, Recruitment Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) Spott Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1RR, Scotland, UK M: +44 (0)7876 547 855 T: +44 (0)1368 865 722 W: www.osc.co.uk<http://www.osc.co.uk> -- Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) Spott Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1RR, Scotland, UK T: +44 (0)1368 865 722 W: www.osc.co.uk

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The UK's whales & dolphins need you!
by Kathy James 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Take part 29th July-6th August - register now! <http://mailchi.mp/977c91cf454c/help-monitor-the-uks-marine-mammals-during-t…> View this email in your browser https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5384b29f8bc185b9a1bec5079/images/526016ed-5d3… National Whale & Dolphin Watch Your excuse to spend time at the coast! Our flagship event, the National Whale & Dolphin Watch is almost upon us and we'd love for you to get involved! This year's event is: 29th July - 6th August 2017 This annual event helps us to determine a yearly snapshot of whale and dolphin activity around our coast and we can only achieve this with your help! It's really easy to take part: 1. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> Report any incidental sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises you make during the week on our website 2. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> Conduct a timed watch using our simple forms 3. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> Organise or attend a public watch to help us collect data at the same time as spreading awareness of the event & the animals we're collectively monitoring Contact our National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant, <mailto:kathy.james@seawatchfoundation.org.uk> L <mailto:nwdw@seawatchfoundation.org.uk> auren, for forms and information and to register your events. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5384b29f8bc185b9a1bec5079/images/addf1b07-822… Did you take part in the 2016 National Whale & Dolphin Watch? We'd like to thank you so much for all your efforts and hope you'll be able to take part again this year. The event report is available to read here: <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185…> Click here for the 2016 NWDW report. If you didn't have a chance to help last year, we hope that you will this summer? The event is little under a month away so please check your diary and let us know about any watches you plan to undertake, or simply get in touch to ask our advice. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5384b29f8bc185b9a1bec5079/images/33dde531-13e… Aside from data collection, the other main aim of the National Whale & Dolphin Watch is to sing and shout about the wealth of amazing cetaceans (that's whales, dolphins & porpoises) around our coastline. You can help us a great deal with this by following our social media streams. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> You can follow us on Instagram here. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> Like our Facebook page here. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> Follow our Twitter account here. Thanks for taking the time to read about the ways in which you can help make National Whale & Dolphin Watch 2017 a success and we look forward to hearing from you! Copyright © 2017 Sea Watch Foundation, All rights reserved. <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=5384b29f8bc185b…> unsubscribe from this list <http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage1.com/profile?u=5384b29f8bc185b9a1…> update subscription preferences Sea Watch Foundation · Paragon House · Wellington Place · New Quay, Ceredigion SA45 9NR · United Kingdom <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://seawatchfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=5384b29f8bc1…

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Aquatic Mammals issue 43.4 available online
by Kathleen M. Dudzinski 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Dear MARMAM and ECS-talk subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following titles represent the contents of the most recent issue (Volume 43, issue 4, 2017) of Aquatic Mammals. The online issue is now available at this link: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=cate… <http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=cate…> For individuals with a print subscription, the double print copy of 43.3/43.4 will be mailed later this month. Aquatic Mammals is the longest running peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research on aquatic mammals and is published quarterly with manuscripts available as published PDFs in real time. Further information about the journal can be found at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ <http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/> To submit a manuscript for publication consideration, please visit: http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php <http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php> If you subscribe to Aquatic Mammals online, you can visit the journal web site and sign in to download all articles from this volume: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ <http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/> Please do not contact the listserv editors for PDFs or copies of the articles. To obtain a PDF, please subscribe to Aquatic Mammals http://tinyurl.com/AMsubscribe <http://tinyurl.com/AMsubscribe> or contact the corresponding author for reprints. Links to a purchase page for each article are also included below. Please see list below for Volume 43, issue 4 contents. Thank you for your continued interest in the journal and abstract postings. With regards, Kathleen Dudzinski, Ph.D. Editor, Aquatic Mammals business(a)aquaticmammalsjournal.org <mailto:business@aquaticmammalsjournal.org> Aquatic Mammals 43.4 Articles Ashley Millan Ambert, Mystera M. Samuelson, Jonathan L. Pitchford, & Moby Solangi. (2017). Visually Detectable Vertebral Malformations of a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mississippi Sound. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 447-452. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.447 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.447> Martha H. Winsor, Ladd M. Irvine, & Bruce R. Mate. (2017). Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Satellite-Tagged Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in Close Proximity to Seismic Surveys in the Gulf of Mexico. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 439-446. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.439 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.439> Javier S. Tellechea, William Perez, Daniela Olsson, Martin Lima, & Walter Norbis. (2017). Feeding Habits of Franciscana Dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei): Echolocation or Passive Listening? Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 430-438. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.430 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.430> Gregory L. Fulling, Thomas A. Jefferson, Dagmar Fertl, Juan Carlos Salinas Vega, Cornelia S. Oedekoven, & Stan A. Kuczaj II. (2017). Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Collision with a Research Vessel: Accidental Collision or Deliberate Ramming? Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 421-429. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.421 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.421> Sarah N. Miller, Michelle Davis, Jorge A. Hernandez, Judy St. Leger, Carolyn Cray, Pamela Bishop, & Nicole I. Stacy. (2017). Serum Amyloid A in Healthy Female Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) During and After Uncomplicated Pregnancy. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 417-420. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.417 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.417> Amanda B. Kerstman. (2017). Effects of Providing Information About Common Bottlenose Dolphins’ (Tursiops truncatus) Behavior on Anthropomorphic Responses. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 409-416. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.409 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.409> Justin T. Richard, Krystle Schultz, Caroline Goertz, Rod Hobbs, Tracy A. Romano, & Becky L. Sartini. (2017). Assessing the Quantity and Downstream Performance of DNA Isolated from Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) Blow Samples. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 398-408. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.398 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.398> Tim Hoffland, Deirdre B. Yeater, Stan A. Kuczaj II, & Moby Solangi. (2017). Importance of Social Relationships in a Group of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) During a Natural Disaster. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 391-397. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.391 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.391> Ana Dinis, Raquel Marques, Luís Dias, Dinarte Sousa, Claudia Gomes, Nicolau Abreu, & Felipe Alves. (2017). Site Fidelity of Blainville’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) off Madeira Island (Northeast Atlantic). Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 387-390. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.387 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.387> Edgardo Díaz-Ferguson, Margaret Hunter, & Héctor M. Guzmán. (2017). Genetic Composition and Connectivity of the Antillean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) in Panama. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 378-386. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.378 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.378> J. Daisy Kaplan & Diana Reiss. (2017). Whistle Acoustic Parameters in Atlantic Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Two Locations in The Bahamas and Comparisons with Other Populations. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 364-377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.364 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.364> Ronald A. Kastelein, Manon Horvers, Lean Helder-Hoek, Shirley Van de Voorde, Remment ter Hofstede, & Heidi van der Meij. (2017). Behavioral Responses of Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) to FaunaGuard Seal Module Sounds at Two Background Noise Levels. Aquatic Mammals 43.4: 347-363. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.347 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.43.4.2017.347>

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Passive Acoustic Monitoring
by Stephanie Barnicoat 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

We are taking bookings for our upcoming PAM Level 1 course: * 8-10 August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia * 16-18 August, Newfoundland, Canada * 27-29 September, Okehampton, UK * 27-29 September, Middelfart, Denmark This course is aimed at people who want to achieve your professional PAM Operator qualification, and take your marine mammal observation skills to the next level, this is for you! Follow this link to our website to book now: http://seichetraining.com/pam-course-level-1 Any enquires please email s.hancock(a)seiche.com<mailto:s.hancock@seiche.com> Seiche Ltd Stephanie Barnicoat Business Support 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. If you are not the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient you should not read, copy, distribute or otherwise use the information, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify sender immediately and delete this e-mail and attached documents.

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First Call: Training Course - An Introduction To Using GIS In Biological Research, 25-26 September 2017
by Colin D. MacLeod 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

GIS In Ecology will be holding an introductory training course for those who wish to learn how to use GIS in biological research, and it will provide an introduction to using GIS in a wide variety of biological research situations, including marine mammal research, and the course includes two marine-mammal-specific practical exercises (one based around calculating the observed abundance per unit survey effort of dolphins using a grid-based approach, and one based around mapping species richness for North Atlantic beaked whales). It is primmarily based around a GIS software package called QGIS, which is free to use. As a result, it is one of the best options for doing GIS for self-employed MMOs, small environmental consultancies, NGOs, those working on small marine mammal research projects with limited budgets for purchasing software licences and students working at universities who do not have access to commercial GIS software packages. The course will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 25th and 26th of September 2017, and it will be taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod, who has more than 15 years experience in using GIS for a wide variety of biological purposes. For those who cannot attend this course in person, a shorter online course based on the same materials is available from our sister site www.GISforBiologists.com. The course will primarily be based around QGIS (also known as Quantum GIS), which provides a user-friendly, open-source, free alternative to commercial GIS software packages, and it is becoming increasingly widely used in both academic and commercial organisations As a result, it is aimed at both those with no GIS experience, but wish to learn how to do GIS with QGIS, and also those who are familiar with using commercial GIS software, such as ArcGIS, but who wish to learn how to use QGIS as an alternative. However, this course is taught using software-independent approach, and it is also open to those who wish to learn how to use ArcGIS to do biological GIS. The practical exercises on this course will be based on those in the recently published GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates by Dr MacLeod, and a free copy of this book will be provided to all participants. Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 15 people, and the course will cost £295 per person (£200 for students, the unwaged and those working for registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, email info(a)GISinEcology.com. Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by fast train links from most cities in the UK. For example, it can be reached in as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four hours. The course will be held in central Glasgow at the IET Glasgow Teacher Building (14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DB, UK). Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. However, Glasgow provides a wide range of accommodation options to fit most budgets. ================================================================================== GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS In Ecology Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: info(a)GISinEcology.com Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm Books From GIS In Ecology Staff: GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates; RRP: £24.99 An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: £44.99 An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: £19:99 If you wish to purchase these books, visit: http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm To help the environment, please do not print out this email unless it is unavoidable. ================================================================================== --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Pre-doctoral fellowship offer in Valencia (Spain) to European citizens
by Patricia Gozalbes Aparicio 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Dear colleagues, On behalf of Prof. Toni Raga and Javier Aznar, we offer a pre-doctoral fellowship to a European (non-Spanish) student who meets the requirements of being a graduate from 2014, who has a master's degree and who wants to do a PhD thesis on “Cetacean parasites” at the University of Valencia (see attached file). I would appreciate it if you would publicize this call. All the best, Toni Raga and Javi Aznar ****************************************** Francisco Javier Aznar Instituto Cavanilles de Biodiversidad y Biologia Evolutiva Parc Científic Universitat de Valencia C/ Catedrático José Beltrán nº 2 46980 Paterna - València Mail: PO Box 22085 Valencia- 46071 SPAIN E-mail: Francisco.Aznar(a)uv.es Phone: +34 96 354 36 57 Fax: +34 96 354 37 33 Web Page: http://www.uv.es/zoomar ****************************************** -- Juan Antonio Raga Unidad de Zoología Marina Instituto Cavanilles de Biodiversidad y Biología Evolutiva Parc Científic Universitat de València Aptdo 22085 E-46071-Valencia Spain e-mail: <mailto:raga@uv.es> raga(a)uv.es web: <http://zoomar.blogs.uv.es> http://zoomar.blogs.uv.es tel. +34 963544375 fax +34 963543733

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ACCOBAMS - Fourth Biennial Conference on Cetacean Conservation in South Mediterranean Countries
by Maylis SALIVAS 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Dear All, The ACCOBAMS Permanent Secretariat is pleased to inform you that the Fourth Biennial Conference on Cetacean Conservation in South Mediterranean Countries will take place in Oran (Algeria), from 11th to 13th November 2017. You will find here attached the first announcement as well as the Conference registration form. Please do not hesitate to disseminate the information. Best regards, The ACCOBAMS Permanent Secretariat [Logo ACCOBAMS.jpg] Maÿlis SALIVAS Programme Officer Jardin de l'UNESCO Terrasses de Fontvieille 98000 Monaco msalivas(a)accobams.net Tel : +377 9898 4275 Fax : +377 9898 4208 www.accobams.org<http://www.accobams.org/>

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CRRU Summer Field Courses 2017
by Dr Kevin Robinson 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

We still have available team dates for the Cetacean Research & Rescue Units 2017 Whales and dolphins of the Moray Firth field project in Scotland at http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp Our field teams are run in the form of a formal training / educational programme, with structured lectures, seminars and presentations by the research team, practical training in field methodologies and data collection and analysis, and of course direct participation in the research, education and rescue work of this dynamic and outgoing conservation charity. The cost for an 11 day internship in 2017 is £1150, and this will cover you for full board (all your accommodation and food costs), full equipment for boat work etc and ALL associated field costs during your stay with us in the picturesque heritage fishing village of Gardenstown, near Banff, in Aberdeenshire. You'll simply need to arrange your own travel itinerary to Banff, Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1½ hours from the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money. For full details, please visit the CRRU project page at www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp <http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp> , or email us directly at info(a)crru.org.uk <mailto:info@crru.org.uk> for further information and a pdf copy of the full Project Briefing and an booking/application form. For a list of scientific publications and reports by the CRRU research team, please visit: www.crru.org.uk/publications.asp With all best wishes and thanks Dr. Kevin Robinson Director, CRRU <mailto:kev.robinson@crru.org.uk> kev.robinson(a)crru.org.uk Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit, PO Box 11307, Banff, AB45 3WB, Scotland, UK | ( +44 (0)1261 851696 | <http://www.crru.org.uk/> www.crru.org.uk Whale and Dolphin Research | Environmental Educational Outreach | Marine Wildlife Rescue | Consultancy | MMO Services Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC035473 <http://www.facebook.com/crru.org.uk> <http://www.twitter.com/crru> <https://www.youtube.com/c/CrruOrgUk_CRRU> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/cetacean-research-&-rescue-unit-crru-> P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Recent publication - Sperm whale collision with a research vessel: Accidental collision or deliberate ramming?
by Dagmar Fertl 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

On behalf of the senior author (please direct inquires and PDF requests to Dr. Fulling, gregfulling(a)gmail.com) my coauthors and are pleased to announce that the following publication is available. Gregory L. Fulling, Thomas A. Jefferson, Dagmar Fertl, Juan Carlos Salinas Vega, Cornelia S. Oedekoven, and Stan A. Kuczaj II. 2017. Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) collision with a research vessel: Accidental collision or deliberate ramming? Aquatic Mammals 43:421-429. Since this is a note, an abstract is not part of the paper. In short, the paper describes an event in which a male sperm whale collided with a research vessel that was conducting a systematic line-transect survey during 2007 in waters near Saipan and Tinian (western North Pacific). The paper also includes a review of well-documented records of deliberate ramming of large vessels by sperm whales. Possible explanations for the 2007 ramming event are discussed. The paper includes a link to online location of the video. With regards, Dagmar Fertl

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