July 2017 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs), PAM Operators, FLO's and field environmental scientists registration.
by Nick Robinson 06 Jul '17

06 Jul '17

Seiche Water Technology Group (www.seiche.com<http://www.seiche.com>) is pleased to be able to announce that it has launched Seiche Environmental, a new operating company to offer offshore environmental services. Building on Seiche's global reputation for providing market-leading technology for offshore measurement, modelling and mitigation, Seiche Environmental will further provide qualified and experienced environmental consultants for our clients world-wide. Seiche Environmental is pleased to announce registration for qualified and experienced consultants for the following positions: * Marine Mammal Observers * Passive Acoustic Monitoring Operators * Fisheries Liaison Officers * Environmental Scientists For further information and registration please contact our amazing HR Team on offshorevacancies(a)seiche.com<mailto:offshorevacancies@seiche.com> Nick Robinson Business Manager Seiche Environmental Ltd Bradworthy Industrial Estate, Langdon Road, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SF, United Kingdom T: +44(0)1409 404050 M: +44(0)7590 844363 Registered in England & Wales No. 10612696, 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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New paper on encounters of Cuvier’s beaked whales in Russia
by Сергей Рязанов 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce new paper about encounters of Cuvier’s beaked whales in Russia: Fomin S.V., Ryazanov S.D., Usatov I.A., Burkanov V.N. 2017. Encounters with the Cuvier’s beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris Cuvier, 1823 (Cetacea: Ziphiidae), in waters off eastern Kamchatka and the Commander Islands // Russian Journal of Marine Biology 43(3):245-248 Abstract: The biology of the Cuvier’s beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris Cuvier, 1823, in Russian waters remains almost unstudied. The species is encountered rarely elsewhere in the seas of Russia, except for the waters off the Commander Islands. Currently, some researchers express doubt about the accuracy of the known Cuvier’s beaked whale records in the region. This report provides information on the confirmed encounters with Cuvier’s beaked whale off the Commander Islands and eastern Kamchatka. The paper can be found (not for free) at:https://link.springer.com/a rticle/10.1134/S106307401703004X But I will be glad to send you a pdf copy by e-mail. My e-mail: ryazanovssl(a)ya.ru Yours faithfully. Sergey Ryazanov, V.I.Il’ichev Pacific Oceanological Institute Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Science 43, Baltiyskaya St., Vladivostok,690041, Russia

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Scientific whaling in the North Pacific
by Phillip Clapham - NOAA Federal 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

The text below appeared as Correspondence in *Nature* today (547, 32; http://dx.doi.org/10.10.1038/547032b) A pdf copy is available on request. *Japan’s disregards whaling review again* Japan has continued to kill whales since the 1986 commercial whaling moratorium, purportedly for research under Article VIII of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling. Last month, the country issued permits for a new scientific whaling programme (NEWREP-NP) in the North Pacific. This is despite an assessment by an International Whaling Commission (IWC) expert panel in February 2017 that Japan’s lethal sampling remains unjustified. The panel also concluded that the NEWREP-NP proposal gave insufficient justification for sampling design and sample size, and failed to show that additional age data from dead whales could improve management of whale stocks. There were further concerns about the impact of the proposed catches on minke whales around Japan and South Korea – populations that are already threatened by high fisheries bycatch. The panel therefore advised that NEWREP-NP should not start, pending further study. In May, the IWC Scientific Committee endorsed the panel’s recommendations. A previous expert panel reached similar conclusions in 2015 about Japan’s Antarctic scientific whaling programme, NEWREP-A (see A.S. Brierley and P.J. Clapham *Nature* *529*, 283; 2016, and J. Morishita *Nature **531, *35; 2016). As with NEWREP-NP, this went ahead anyway, despite the availability of widely used non-lethal alternatives for acquiring the information needed for stock management. (The signatories are all national delegates to the International Whaling Commission’s Scientific Committee and collectively represent a majority of countries attending the committee’s most recent annual meeting in May. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the governmental, academic or private institutions with which the authors are affiliated). *Phillip J. Clapham** *Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.* *phillip.clapham(a)noaa.gov <phillip.clapham(a)noaa.gov>* **Corresponding author* *Rodrigo Almeida* *Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Brasília, Brazil. rodrigo.almeida(a)itamaraty.gov.br <rodrigo.almeida(a)itamaraty.gov.br>* *Eugenia Arguedas* Montezuma *Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservacion, San Jose, Costa Rica*. *eugenia.arguedas(a)sinac.go.cr <eugenia.arguedas(a)sinac.go.cr>* *C. Scott Baker **Oregon State University, Newport, Oregon, USA.* * scott.baker(a)oregonstate.edu <scott.baker(a)oregonstate.edu>* *Elanor Bell* *Australian Antarctic Division, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia*. * elanor.Bell(a)aad.gov.au <elanor.Bell(a)aad.gov.au>* *Robert L. Brownell Jr.* *Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Monterey, California, USA*. *rlbcetacea(a)aol.com <rlbcetacea(a)aol.com>* *Elke Burkhardt* *Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Bremerhaven, Germany. elke.burkhardt(a)awi.de <elke.burkhardt(a)awi.de>* *Danielle Cholewiak **Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA*. *danielle.cholewiak(a)noaa.gov <danielle.cholewiak(a)noaa.gov>* *Justin Cooke **IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.* *jgc(a)cems.de <jgc(a)cems.de>* *Mel Cosentino **University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK*. *orcinus.orca.1758(a)gmail.com <orcinus.orca.1758(a)gmail.com>* *William de la Mare **Australian Antarctic Division, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Bill.delaMare(a)aad.gov.au <Bill.delaMare(a)aad.gov.au>* *Mike Double **Australian Antarctic Division, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Mike.Double(a)aad.gov.au <Mike.Double(a)aad.gov.au>* *Pedro Fruet **Centro Mamíferos Aquáticos-CMA/ICMBio, Santos SP, Brazil. pfruet(a)gmail.com <pfruet(a)gmail.com>* *Pierre Gallego* *Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg. pierregallego(a)yahoo.com <pierregallego(a)yahoo.com>* *Ana María González **Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Bogota, Colombia*. *gonzalezanamaria80(a)gmail.com <gonzalezanamaria80(a)gmail.com>* *Nicole Hielscher **Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries, Hamburg, Germany*. *nicole.hielscher(a)thuenen.de <nicole.hielscher(a)thuenen.de>* *Miguel Iñiguez **Fundación Cethus, Buenos Aires, Argentina. miguel.iniguez(a)cethus.org <miguel.iniguez(a)cethus.org>* *Yulia Ivashchenko **Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, Washington, USA. Yulia.ivashchenko(a)noaa.gov <Yulia.ivashchenko(a)noaa.gov>* *Katia Jelić **Croatian Agency for the Environment and Nature, Zagreb, Croatia. katja.jelic(a)dzzp.hr <katja.jelic(a)dzzp.hr>* *Giancarlo Lauriano* *National Institute for Research and Environmental Protection (ISPRA), Rome, Italy*. *giancarlo.lauriano(a)isprambiente.it <giancarlo.lauriano(a)isprambiente.it>* *Russell Leaper **University of Aberdeen, UK*. *r.c.leaper(a)abdn.ac.uk <r.c.leaper(a)abdn.ac.uk>* *Kristy Long **NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA*. *kristy.long(a)noaa.gov <kristy.long(a)noaa.gov>* *David Lundquist **Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand*. *dlundquist(a)doc.govt.nz <dlundquist(a)doc.govt.nz>* *Sarah Mallette **Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA*. *sarahmallette(a)yahoo.com <sarahmallette(a)yahoo.com>* *John McKinlay **Australian Antarctic Division, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia* . *John.McKinlay(a)aad.gov.au <John.McKinlay(a)aad.gov.au>* *Simone Panigada* *Tethys Research Institute, Milan, Italy*. *panigada69(a)gmail.com <panigada69(a)gmail.com>* *Graham J. Pierce **Instituto de Investigacións Mariñas (CSIC), Vigo, Spain and CESAM & Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal*. *g.j.pierce(a)iim.csic.es <g.j.pierce(a)iim.csic.es>* *Stuart Reeves **CEFAS, Lowestoft, UK. stuart.reeves(a)cefas.co.uk <stuart.reeves(a)cefas.co.uk>* *Vincent Ridoux* *Université de La Rochelle, France. vincent.ridoux(a)univ-lr.fr <vincent.ridoux(a)univ-lr.fr>* *Fabian Ritter **M.E.E.R. e.V., Berlin, Germany*. *ritter(a)m-e-e-r.de <ritter(a)m-e-e-r.de>* *Javier Rodríguez-Fonseca* *Fundación Promar, San José, Costa Rica*. *jrodriguez(a)fundacionpromar.org <jrodriguez(a)fundacionpromar.org>* *Howard Rosenbaum* *Wildlife Conservation Society, New York, USA*. *hrosenbaum(a)wcs.org <hrosenbaum(a)wcs.org>* *M. Begoña Santos* *Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Vigo, Spain*. *m.b.santos(a)vi.ieo.es <m.b.santos(a)vi.ieo.es>* *Meike Scheidat* *Wageningen Marine Research, Ijmuiden, the Netherlands*. *meike.scheidat(a)wur.nl <meike.scheidat(a)wur.nl>* *Marina Sequeira* *Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, Lisbon, Portugal*. *marina.sequeira(a)icnf.pt <marina.sequeira(a)icnf.pt>* *Mark Simmonds* *University of Bristol, UK. mark.simmonds(a)sciencegyre.co.uk <mark.simmonds(a)sciencegyre.co.uk>* *Michael Stachowitsch* *University of Vienna, Austria. michael.stachowitsch(a)univie.ac.at <michael.stachowitsch(a)univie.ac.at>* *Ana Štrbenac* *Croatian Agency for the Environment and Nature, Zagreb, Croatia*. *ana.strbenac(a)dzzp.hr <ana.strbenac(a)dzzp.hr>* *Els Vermeulen* *Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit, University of Pretoria, South Africa*. *elsvermeulen5(a)gmail.com <elsvermeulen5(a)gmail.com>* *Paul Wade* *Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, Washington, USA*. *Paul.Wade(a)noaa.gov <Paul.Wade(a)noaa.gov>* *Alex Zerbini **Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, Washington, USA*. *alex.zerbini(a)noaa.go*v -- Phillip J. Clapham, Ph.D. Leader, Cetacean Assessment and Ecology Program Marine Mammal Laboratory Alaska Fisheries Science Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115, USA Associate Editor, *Royal Society Open Science* http://rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/ tel 206 526 4037 email phillip.clapham(a)noaa.gov

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Opening for a Research Assistant at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
by Mystera Samuelson 04 Jul '17

04 Jul '17

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is currently hiring for a research assistant. Please see below for details. Job Title: Research Assistant Organization: The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) Location: Gulfport, MS Job Category: Full-time, hourly wages Salary: Commensurate with experience Last Date to Apply: Open until filled, review will begin July 15th, 2017 Description: The position will be in the research department at IMMS, and will be primarily tasked with all aspects of a boat-based photo id surveys of wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Mississippi and Louisiana coastal waters , as well as processing data in the office, and field and office duties as assigned. This position will require that the successful applicant assist in other departments at the facility, including educational outreach, marine mammal and sea turtle stranding response, necropsies (field or lab), and other duties as assigned. Job task performed will vary from day to day and will include long hours in the field in a variety of weather conditions as well as extended time processing data in the office. Qualifications and experience: * U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status * Completed degree from a four-year college/university in biology or comparable program * Experience with scientific data collection and management including quality control procedures for ensuring data accuracy * Experience operating and maintaining water quality instrumentation, GPS devices, digital cameras, boats, and jet skis Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: * Ability to work in physically demanding environments (e.g., cold weather, extreme heat, rain, humidity, prolonged exposure to biting insects) * Attention to detail in all facets of work * Experience with boat operation, and hauling small boats * Answer hotline calls from the public, for IMMS' 24 hour stranding hotline, regarding stranded sea turtles and marine mammals * Excellent communication skills * Excellent writing skills * Field and laboratory necropsy of deceased animals * Willingness and ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed * Ability to manage volunteers and interns in field and office settings * Assist in database management * Ability to work independently, or as part of a team * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods * Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and established work ethic * Other duties as assigned The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is an equal opportunity employer. You can learn more about the institute at www.imms.org<http://www.imms.org>. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Mystera Samuelson at msamuelson(a)imms.org<mailto:msamuelson@imms.org>.

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Book on Cetaceans (in French)
by Olivier ADAM 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

Dear All, I'm glad to announce the publication of our book: « Cétacés, Nouvelles connaissances issues de la recherche française ». Préface Olivier Adam et Dorian Cazau : Nouvelles connaissances scientifiques sur les cétacés Henry Bellon : Mieux connaître pour mieux protéger Dominique Duché : Les cétacés à l’honneur à l’Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée Partie I : Les baleines à bosse Olivier Adam : Le chant des baleines à bosse Dorian Cazau : De l’anatomie à l’acoustique : une nouvelle approche de recherche sur les chants de baleines à bosse Isabelle Charrier et Anjara Saloma : Interactions mère - baleineau chez la baleine à bosse Laurène Trudelle : Préférences d’habitats des baleines à bosse de l’hémisphère sud Partie II : Les grands dauphins Fabienne Delfour et Juliana Lopez Marulanda : Étude étho-acoustique des grands dauphins François Gally et Cyrielle Zanuttini : Les grands dauphins et la mer de la Manche Partie III : Sens et interactions des cétacés Aurélie Célérier : Le goût et l’odorat des dauphins et des baleines Charlotte Curé : Réaction des cétacés à l'écoute d’émissions sonores des orques Partie IV : Effets des activités humaines et mesures de conservation Jean-Luc Jung : L’ADN pour observer les mammifères marins, sentinelles d’un milieu qui change Flore Samaran : L'écoute des baleines bleues dans les sanctuaires des océans Indien et Austral Christophe Guinet : Conséquences économiques et écologiques des interactions entre les orques et les cachalots et la pêcherie à la légine dans les eaux de Crozet (TAAF) Nadège Gandilhon : Surveillance des populations de grands dauphins côtiers dans le cadre d’activités de dragage et de vibrofonçage Please note that this book is full in French. PRICE : 24,90€ To order this book, 3 solutions : - send directly an email to dirac.ngo(a)gmail.com or - buy it on our website: http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/book_Cetaces_2017.html or - go on the French Amazon site: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B073NQVRZK Sincerely, Olivier ADAM

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Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Atlantic Ocean; Request for Comments; Extension of Public Comment Period
by Benjamin Laws - NOAA Federal 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

*Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Atlantic Ocean; Request for Comments; Extension of Public Comment Period* Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NOAA Fisheries is charged with the conservation and protection of marine mammals, including the appropriate authorization of otherwise prohibited incidental take. On June 6, 2017, NOAA Fisheries published notice in the Federal Register beginning a 30-day public review of five separate requests for authorization <http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/incidental/oilgas.htm#atlgeo2017> for take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys in support of hydrocarbon exploration in the Atlantic Ocean (82 FR 26244). The applicants propose to conduct 2-D seismic surveys within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Mid- and South Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas. After receiving multiple requests to extend the comment period, NOAA Fisheries has determined it appropriate to extend the review by 15 calendar days. The comment period was previously set to close on July 6, 2017. We are now accepting public comment on the proposed authorizations until July 21, 2017. Official notice of this extension will file with the Federal Register on July 3 and will publish on July 5. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has responsibility for permitting these surveys and is the agency charged with making decisions about energy development in waters of the outer continental shelf. NOAA Fisheries proposes to issue authorizations for take of marine mammals incidental to these surveys, with appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures to reduce impacts to marine mammals. We based our preliminary decision on extensive reviews of scientific literature on the effects of noise on marine mammals and their habitat as well as public comment received on the applications.

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Long-Term Monitoring of Dolphin Biosonar Activity in Deep Pelagic Waters of the Mediterranean Sea
by Francesco Caruso 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

Dear MARMAM readers, we are pleased to announce our recent publication: F. Caruso, G. Alonge, G. Bellia, E. De Domenico, R. Grammauta, G. Larosa, S. Mazzola , G. Riccobene, G. Pavan, E. Papale, C. Pellegrino, S. Pulvirenti, V. Sciacca, F. Simeone, F. Speziale, S. Viola & G. Buscaino. /Long-Term Monitoring of Dolphin Biosonar Activity in Deep Pelagic Waters of the Mediterranean Sea. //Scientific Reports//, 7: 4321, DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-04608-6/ ABSTRACT: Dolphins emit short ultrasonic pulses (clicks) to acquire information about the surrounding environment, prey and habitat features. We investigated Delphinidae activity over multiple temporal scales through the detection of their echolocation clicks, using long-term Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM). The Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare operates multidisciplinary seafloor observatories in a deep area of the Central Mediterranean Sea. The Ocean noise Detection Experiment collected data offshore the Gulf of Catania from January 2005 to November 2006, allowing the study of temporal patterns of dolphin activity in this deep pelagic zone for the first time. Nearly 5,500 five-minute recordings acquired over two years were examined using spectrogram analysis and through development and testing of an automatic detection algorithm. Echolocation activity of dolphins was mostly confined to nighttime and crepuscular hours, in contrast with communicative signals (whistles). Seasonal variation, with a peak number of clicks in August, was also evident, but no effect of lunar cycle was observed. Temporal trends in echolocation corresponded to environmental and trophic variability known in the deep pelagic waters of the Ionian Sea. Long-term PAM and the continued development of automatic analysis techniques are essential to advancing the study of pelagic marine mammal distribution and behaviour patterns. This article is available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-04608-6 Best, Francesco -- Francesco Caruso, PhD Guest Postdoctoral Investigator Sensory Ecology and Bioacoustics Lab WHOI - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 266 Woods Hole Rd. MRF 235, MS#50 Woods Hole, MA , 02543, USA Ph: +1 (508)289-3868

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New Publication: A New Way to Determine Extra-Antarctic Feeding in Humpback Whales
by Susan Bengtson Nash 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

> > Dear MARMAM Subscribers, > My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the following open access > publication in *Scientific Reports* > > Eisenmann, P.; Fry, B.; Mazumder, D.; Jacobsen, G.; Holyoake, C.; > Coughran, D.; Bengtson Nash, S. M. (2017) Radiocarbon as a tracer of > migration in southern hemisphere humpback whales. Scientific Reports, 7, > 4366 > > The Article can be found at: *https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-04698-2#Bib1 > <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-04698-2#Bib1>* > *Abstract* > Bulk stable isotope analysis provides information regarding food web interactions, and has been applied to several cetacean species for the study of migration ecology. One limitation in bulk stable isotope analysis arises when a species, such as Southern hemisphere humpback whales, utilises geographically distinct food webs with differing isotopic baselines. Migrations to areas with different baselines can result in isotopic changes that mimic changes in feeding relations, leading to ambiguous food web interpretations. Here, we demonstrate the novel application of radiocarbon measurement for the resolution of such ambiguities. Radiocarbon was measured in baleen plates from humpback whales stranded in Australia between 2007 and 2013, and in skin samples collected in Australia and Antarctica from stranded and free- ranging animals. Radiocarbon measurements showed lower values for Southern Ocean feeding than for extra-Antarctic feeding in Australian waters. While the whales mostly relied on Antarctic-derived energy stores during their annual migration, there was some evidence of feeding within temperate zone waters in some individuals. This work, to our knowledge, provides the first definitive biochemical evidence for supplementary feeding by southern hemisphere humpback whales within temperate waters during migration. Further, the work contributes a powerful new tool (radiocarbon) for tracing source regions and geographical feeding. > > If you have any questions, please email; > > pascale.eisenmann(a)griffithuni.edu.au or *s.bengtsonnash(a)griffith.edu.au > <s.bengtsonnash(a)griffith.edu.au>* > > Kind regards, > > *Associate Professor Susan Bengtson Nash* > > Program Director > > *Southern Ocean Persistent Organic Pollutants Program (SOPOPP)* > Environmental Futures Research Institute (EFRI), Griffith University, > Nathan Campus. > 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111 Australia. > > *Email*: s.bengtsonnash(a)griffith.edu.au > *Phone*: +61 (0)7 3735 5062 > *Mobile*: +61 (0)437 888 711 > > *Twitter: *@Antarctica_POPs; *Skype:* s.bengtsonnash; *Website*: > http://www.griffith.edu.au/environment-planning- > architecture/southern-ocean-persistent-organic-pollutants-program > > >

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IMMS Animal Training Internship (Winter)
by Katherine Burton 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

IMMS Animal Training Internship Winter: November 2017 - February 2018 Deadline: September 1, 2017 The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies ("IMMS") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purposes of public education, conservation, and research on marine mammals in the wild and under human care. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, IMMS has been an active participant of the National Stranding Network since its inception. IMMS is the premier stranding organization in the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama region of the Gulf Coast with the capability and expertise to care for sick and injured marine mammals. IMMS serves as an important educational outlet for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, incorporating programs for conservation, education and research of marine mammals and their environment. Program Description The IMMS Animal Training Internship Program is designed as a way for students/individuals interested in a career in animal care and training to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting. Interns will primarily be trained in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Duties The IMMS animal care and training staff is in charge of caring for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and large parrots. Interns will work directly with animal care staff and be exposed to all aspects of the daily routine. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic tasks such as food preparation, and daily cleaning and facility maintenance. Interns will learn how to train animals with operant conditioning through observation and may assist during sessions. Interns will also complete a project during their internship, give educational presentations to guests before they interact with our animals, as well as help staff with daily water quality. Because we want interns to have a well-rounded experience, they will also be asked to assist in other departments. Interns may participate as 1) environmental educators and assist in giving presentations to the public, 2) research assistants that help with our many wild dolphin based research studies, or 3) emergency responders as IMMS is part of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network and responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. . Eligibility Requirements Interns must be: * 18 years or older. * A recent graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences. * Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position. * Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. * Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. * Able to lift 50 lbs, work long hours on your feet, and work outside in extreme conditions. * Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn. * Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements. * Able to comply with IMMS rules and regulations. To Apply Please send the following documents to: kburton(a)imms.org<mailto:kburton@imms.org> with "Animal Training Internship" in the subject line. * IMMS Animal Training Internship Application<http://www.imms.org/downloads/applications/AnimalTrainingInternApplication.…> * Resume with cover letter. * Two letters of recommendation - Provide at least one academic, and one work/volunteer- related reference if applicable. Letters may be emailed from the applicant or the person providing the recommendation letter. * A copy of your current official college transcript. Applicants may submit an unofficial copy. * Full photograph Documents must be in one of the following formats - PDF, .doc, .docx, and must be submitted together with your first and last name and the date in the file name. Ex) 2013Aug_Jane_Doe_Resume, 2013Aug_Jane_Doe_Application, 2013Aug_Jane_Doe_Transcript. Katherine Burton Marine Mammal Trainer Rescue and Rehab Specialist Animal Training Internship Coordinator Institute for Marine Mammal Studies 10801 Dolphin Lane Gulfport, MS 39503

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PHOTO-ID LAB/FIELD COURSE ON MEDITERRANEAN CETACEANS IN LA MADDALENA NATIONAL PARK, ITALY
by SEAME Sardinia 01 Jul '17

01 Jul '17

PHOTO-ID LAB/FIELD COURSE ON MEDITERRANEAN CETACEANS IN LA MADDALENA NATIONAL PARK, ITALY ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear MARMAMers, SEA ME Sardinia (http://www.seame.it/en/) is currently accepting application for 1 week-long course from 28th May to the 3rd of June 2017, in the beautiful location of La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, Sardinia, Italy (http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.arcip.maddalena/Eindex.php) SEA ME Sardinia is a non-profit organization based in La Maddalena (Italy) with a mission to protect cetaceans in the waters off Sardinia (central Tyrrhenian Sea) through education, research and conservation. We achieve our goals primarily through our core programmes, which include year-round outreach/school activities and boat-based research. PROGRAMME The programme will include classwork, practical sessions and fieldwork, offshore and along North-eastern Sardinian coast. Classwork will introduce you to the theoretical knowledge of diversity, behaviour, ecology and conservation of small to large Mediterranean cetaceans, and how they are adapted to different habitats. Lectures on the diversity, ecology and conservation of Sardinian coastal ecosystems will also be provided, in order to deepen the knowledge on different cetacean habitat uses. The laboratory sessions will focus on how to competently identify and record whales and dolphins at sea, provide training on photo-ID techniques (photo sorting, grading and matching) related to the different species and assist researchers in maintenance of long-term photo-ID catalogues. Special focus will be given to the Cuvier's beaked whale, a species rather common in the study area. A short training in survey design will also be provided. Fieldwork will be made both in coastal (La Maddalena archipelago) and pelagic waters (Caprera Canyon, central-western Tyrrhenian Sea). Surveys will be conducted onboard whale watching and dedicated vessels (11m power catamaran and 6m rubber boat) and divided in two offshore and two coastal surveys in order to be trained in both different habitats and species-related techniques. Fieldwork training will focus on collecting environmental, location (GPS) and behavioural data for dolphin and whale groups. Course schedules may change due to weather constraints. Fieldwork will be an opportunity to gain experience and improve your skills in relation to visual cetacean boat-based survey and photo-ID techniques. GOALS: Participants will be directly involved in contributing to our long-term studies on several cetacean species in the wild. You will assist researchers while working aboard whale watching and dedicated research vessels. This is a great opportunity to get involved in cetacean research, enjoy marine biodiversity while gaining fieldwork experience, travelling and exploring the beautiful Island of Sardinia and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, enjoying the outdoors of the beautiful Emerald Coast (Sardinia Island, Italy) and helping supporting cetacean research and conservation. During free time, interns will have the opportunity to experience all sorts of activities: swimming, diving, hiking, exploring historical sites, visit museums and the amazing islands such as Caprera (with Garibaldi's house, tomb and memorial) or Budelli with its famous pink beach. PROJECT BACKGROUNDS: - The SEA ME _Coastal bottlenose dolphin project_ is an ongoing research project in the waters of the La Maddalena archipelago National Park and Bonifacio Strait, between the islands of Corsica and Sardinia, with a strong interest in the interactions between bottlenose dolphins and human activities in the area. - The _Caprera Canyon Cetacean Pro_ject is the first scientific survey aimed at studying dolphin and whale presence, abundance, distribution and habitat preferences in the Caprera Canyon. Since 2010 we have been investigating the species occurring in this area: striped dolphin, Risso's dolphin, fin whale, Cuvier's beaked whale, sperm whale and short-beaked common dolphin. This is an important region of the central Tyrrhenian Sea, thought to be a hot spot for marine life (e.g. cetaceans, marine birds, mobula rays, sea turtles, red fin tunas, swordfish and basking sharks). Our interest is particularly focused on Cuvier's beaked whale. LANGUAGE: Course will be held in English/Italian. REQUIREMENTS: Prior experience is not required. Participants are expected to: - Be 18 or older, - Speak English or Italian, - Be adaptable as fieldwork is weather dependent, - Be sociable and willing as they are expected to live and work in an international team. This internship experience will have a certificate of completion. Since SEA ME Sardinia is a non-profit and self-funded organization, we rely on donation from our members, volunteers and participants. Participation in this course thus requires a tuition fee. APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: To apply or for any further enquiries and details, please email to: info(a)seame.it The applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended due to limited spaces. The application deadline is 10/04/2017 Dr Luca Bittau Course Coordinator, PhD in Environmental Biology SEA ME Sardinia www.seame.it [1] Via delle Ginestre Nº6 07024 La Maddalena (OT) Italy mail: info(a)seame.it Skype: luca.bittau -- Luca Bittau Ph.D President SEA ME Sardinia Onlus Mobile: +39 349 4712348 e-mail: lucabittau(a)seame.it - lukebit(a)inwind.it web: www.seame.it skype: luca.bittau ------------------------- SEA ME Sardinia Onlus - Scientific Education & Activities in the Marine Environment [C.F. 91052810909 - legal head office: Via delle Ginestre 6 (Vil. Piras), 07024 La Maddalena (OT), italy] Links: ------ [1] http://www.seame.it/ -- Mobile: +39 349 4712348 e-mail: info(a)seame.it web: www.seame.it [1] SEA ME Sardinia Onlus - Scientific Education & Activities in the Marine Environment [C.F. 91052810909 - legal head office: Via delle Ginestre 6 (Vil. Piras), 07024 La Maddalena (OT), italy] Links: ------ [1] http://www.seame.it

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