March 2018 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New publication: Transplacental transfer of persistent organic pollutants in La Plata dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei; Cetartiodactyla, Pontoporiidae)
by Paula M.F. 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Dear all, On behalf of all co-authors, I am pleased to inform you on the publication of the paper concerning transplacental transfer of persistent organic pollutants in La Plata dolphins. Barbosa APM, Méndez-Fernandez P, Dias P., Santos MCO, Taniguchi S, Montone RC (2018) Transplacental transfer of persistent organic pollutants in La Plata dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei; Cetartiodactyla, Pontoporiidae). Science of The Total Environment, 631, 239-245. Abstract: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) accumulate in the fat tissue of living organisms and are found in relatively high concentrations in animals at the top of the food chain, such as dolphins. The ability of these compounds to interact with the endocrine system of marine mammals constitutes a risk for the reproduction and conservation of species. The La Plata dolphin, Pontoporia blainvillei, is exclusive to the southwestern Atlantic Ocean and is classified on the IUCN red list as a vulnerable species. Blubber, liver, kidney and muscle samples from four P. blainvillei mother-fetus pairs were analyzed to evaluate the transfer of POPs to fetal tissues through the placenta. The presence of POPs in fetal tissues indicates the maternal transfer of compounds. In the pregnant females, blubber was the tissue with POP highest concentration, followed by the liver, kidneys and muscles. In the fetuses, POP accumulation mainly occurred in the blubber followed by the muscles, liver and kidneys. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDTs) were found in all tissues analysed and had the highest concentrations among all compounds. The main PCB congeners in the fetal samples had five to seven chlorine atoms. The only polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) in the fetal samples was 47 and was found only in blubber. The main DDT metabolite in the fetuses was p,p′-DDE. POP transfer via the placenta occurs in the first months of gestation and increases with fetal development, according to fetus/mother (F/M) ratio: HCB N DDT N PCB N PBDE N Mirex, which may follow the order of the octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow) values. The paper is 50 days' free access in the follow link: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1Wk8gB8ccgXcr If you have any problem with the above link, please feel free to contact me (paula.mendez_fernandez(a)univ-lr.fr<mailto:paula.mendez_fernandez@univ-lr.fr>) or one of the co-authors for a PDF copy. Best wishes, Paula Paula Méndez Fernandez (PhD) Ingénieur de Recherche Observatoire Pelagis UMS 3462 CNRS/Université de La Rochelle France

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Duke University Marine Lab Summer Courses: Marine Mammals (July 9-August 10, 2018) - Beaufort, NC
by Katie Wood 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Greetings! The Duke University Marine Lab is accepting enrollments for the summer Marine Mammals course taught by Dr. Renee Albertson & Dr. Andy Read, July 9- August 10, 2018. The mammals course may be taken concurrently with Conservation Biology and Policy or Drones in Marine Biology, Ecology and Conservation. See below for details. Requests for tuition scholarships<https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/financial-assist…> are being accepted through April 1. Marine Mammals (Renee Albertson, Andy Read (Taught Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) This field-intensive course covers the biology, management and conservation of marine mammals using a variety of tools including genetic analysis and photo-identification. Detailed consideration is given to adaptation to a marine environment, ecology, history of exploitation of the large whales, and conservation. Laboratory and field exercises address behavior, ecology, and communication of local populations of marine mammals. The course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. BIO 376LA (undergrad)/ENV 776LA (grad) 4 Duke credits. Conservation Biology & Policy (Doug Nowacek, Grant Murray, Paul Greenberg) (Taught Tuesday & Friday) Immersion in marine conservation biology and policy. Basic tools of marine conservation for 21st Century society intertwined with current issue modules (e.g., fisheries/aquaculture). Hands-on, team-based, experiential learning w/meaningful faculty-student engagement. Phenomena affecting maintenance and loss of biodiversity (climate change, habitat destruction); key concepts of social science and law for instituting conservation policy; unique experiential learning highlighting ecological, economic, cultural, and institutional complexity associated with current conservation issues. BIO 270A (undergraduate)/BIO709A (grad). 3 Duke credits. Drones in Marine Biology, Ecology and Conservation (David Johnston) (Taught Tuesday & Friday) Includes a full overview of past and emerging applications for ecology and biology of marine species and coastal habitats with in-depth discussion on future of drone applications in coastal biological and ecological research. Comprehensive exploration of current drone technologies, including detection limits of target species, payload selection, operational procedures aeronautical concepts, rules and regulations, safety, mission planning, aircraft design, maintenance, data collection, management and analysis. Biological and technical lab components tailored to student interests: Active participation in megafaunal or environmental research and data analysis. Building, operating and maintaining aircraft, programming for manual and autonomous flight. The use of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) is changing how marine scientists collect data on animals and the environments they inhabit. This course introduces students to the basics of using UAS in marine environments, presenting examples of existing and emerging applications, detailing the types of sensors used for marine applications, describes the sampling complexities of the marine environment, and provides and overview of typical workflows and data management. Details on regulatory and permitting requirements to fly UAS and legally and safely are also covered. The lab portion of the course will focus on basic aeronautics, flight planning and simulations, and the design, assembly, operation and maintenance of unoccupied aerial vehicles. ENV 335A (undergrad) /735A (grad). 3 Duke credits. For additional information on Duke's new Marine Robotics & Remote Sensing Facility, visit the website<http://superpod.ml.duke.edu/uas/>. For additional information: please visit our web pages: * For graduate students: https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/graduate/summerII * For undergraduate students: https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/summerII Tuition & Fees<https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/tuition-fees> are available on our website. These courses are appropriate for undergraduate, postbaccs, graduate students & professionals. Students will receive a transcript from Duke University at the conclusion of the course. To enroll: click here<https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=duk…>. Three global fellowships are available for this summer deadline 23 March - Check our Global Fellows<https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/graduate/global-fellowships-ma…> page for details. I'm happy to answer any questions & will assist getting students enrolled - we hope to see some of you in Beaufort this summer! Cheers, Katie Katie Wood Senior Program Coordinator Duke University Marine Laboratory 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516 252-504-7586 www.dukemarinelab.net

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Applicants Sought: Soundwatch Boater Education Program Coordinator
by Jenny Atkinson 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Position: Soundwatch Boater Education Program Coordinator. Year-round FT employment includes health care benefits. Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington, USA Established in 1979 as the first U.S. museum dedicated to whales living in the wild, The Whale Museum promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. The Soundwatch Boater Education Program was initiated in 1993 by The Whale Museum to reduce disturbances to marine wildlife caused by irresponsible boater behaviors. This innovative program educates boaters on guidelines and regulations for marine wildlife through shore-based education, reinforces the learning experience through on-the-water educational patrols, monitors vessel activities to characterize vessel trends, and evaluate existing guidelines and laws. The main focus of our work is the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs) but there are other marine mammal species of importance in our region, including Transient killer whales, Minke whales, Humpback whales, Fin whales, Harbor porpoise, Dall's porpoise, Harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and many other cetacean and pinniped species. http://www.whalemuseum.org/programs/soundwatch/soundwatch.html. The Program Coordinator is expected to oversee all aspects of the Soundwatch Program including, but not limited to: coordination of seasonal field operations; small vessel operations/maintenance, education/outreach on marine stewardship; maintenance of the program long-term data sets and database; preparation of program reports; training, mentoring and coordination of volunteers, interns and seasonal contract employees; assistance with grant writing/fund raising; collaborate with partner monitoring programs, the whale watch industry and federal and state marine mammal management and enforcement teams. The successful candidate should understand and have experience with recovery priorities related to the endangered SRKWs. The Program Coordinator reports to the Museum Executive Director and must work cooperatively with other museum staff. This position is classed as year-round, full-time Management/Administrative with some field work responsibilities. Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years' experience in a relevant field, specifically marine mammal research in the wild * Experienced boat operator with expertise in boat maintenance * Strong knowledge of marine ecosystems, marine mammal biology and natural history, specifically the endangered SRKWs and the Salish Sea. * Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary for public interaction, conflict resolution, department planning, grant writing and project management experience * Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with staff & board, interns/volunteers, visitors, members, and the public. * Ability to multi-task and work flexible schedule, specifically some weekends and evenings. * Ability to collect and synthesize information; effective problem solving skills. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to lift 40 lbs. or more and to stand for long periods of time * Excellent computer/technological skills (i.e., database management, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office) Soundwatch Program Coordinator should plan to be in place by May 1, 2018. (Start date may be negotiable.) Active review of submitted applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Note: International applicants required to have approved Visa and documentation to work in the U.S. at the time of submission. Application package should include: a cover letter, resume and up to five references (reference letter or contact information for each reference). Electronic submissions are encouraged in the form of a PDF compiled with the requested information. Please send to: Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum, P. O. Box 945, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or Email: jenny(a)whalemuseum.org <mailto:jenny@whalemuseum.org> Jenny L. Atkinson Executive Director The Whale Museum P. O. Box 945 (62 1st St., N.) Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Phone: (360) 378-4710 ext. 26 Website: <http://www.whalemuseum.org/> www.whalemuseum.org Mission: to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.

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Mysticetus Data Capture and Management Software Discounted for Researchers
by Paul Donlan 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Dear List Members, This announcement is to let researchers know of the low-cost availability of the 2018 version of Mysticetus marine mammal software meeting your survey planning, data collection, and reporting requirements for scientific research and academic studies. Mysticetus is modern, living software based on Windows – It is constantly updated, maintained and supported by our engineering staff. We love getting new feature ideas from you, our users. Mysticetus keeps up with the latest security patches from Microsoft and Google so it works with all the latest tech. Mysticetus provides a significant discount over our commercial mitigation business licenses of only $75 USD per year. Our goal is to provide the researcher/academic communities the benefit of readily affordable access to Mysticetus software. Planning, data gathering and aggregation, GIS, mapping, archival. We’re here to help with any issues and technical guidance - eight years doing this, we *know* marine mammal survey technology. Mysticetus is designed to standardize your data collection and strip hours and hours from your data QA and analysis tasks freeing you up for more important things like sleep. Mysticetus researcher/academic features includes: Vessel, aerial and theodolite support You control of all sighting data - you pick field names, formats, colors Automatic mapping of all (re)sightings, GPS track lines, geographic regions, bathymetry, etc. Automatic report generation slices and dices effort and sightings based on your criteria Hands-free data backup and recovery, including cloud PAM and IR camera integration (via GeoJSON) Data and reports can be exported to CSV, KML, SHP, MDB, Amazon S3 And much more… Mysticetus has been used for 100’s of research surveys including: Brown, M.W., Zani, M.A., Hamilton, P.K., Knowlton, A.R., and Kraus, S.D. 2016. Research, Monitoring and Conservation of North Atlantic Right Whales in the Bay of Fundy, the Waters South of Nova Scotia and Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence: 2015. M.M. MacKay, B. Würsig, C.E. Bacon, and J.D. Selwyn. 2016. North Atlantic humpback whale (*Megaptera novaeangliae*) hotspots defined by bathymetric features off western Puerto Rico. Canadian Journal of Zoology 94(7):517-527, 10.1139/cjz-2015-0198 Lomac-MacNair, K.S., Smultea, M. A., Cotter, M. P., Thissen, C., Parker, L. (2016). Socio-sexual and Probable Mating Behavior of Cook Inlet Beluga Whales, Delphinapterus leucas, Observed from an Aircraft. Marine Fisheries Review 77(2), 32-39. doi: dx.doi.org/10.7755/MFR.77.2.2 Di Clemente J., Christiansen F., Pirotta E., Steckler D., Wahlberg M., Pearson H. C. (2018 in press). Effects of whale watching on the activity budgets of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems As mentioned earlier, Mysticetus also supports marine mammal mitigation projects. Reach out to chat about that. Mysticetus is found at https://mysticetus.com. Contact us at research(a)mysticetus.com. Mysticetus has a growing community of researchers for a reason. We’re happy to allow you to try before you buy. Regards, Paul Donlan Mysticetus, LLC https://mysticetus.com

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MM/PAM Training UK, 11-15 June
by Stephanie Barnicoat, BSc, MSc. 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Seiche Training is holding a training course in Devon, UK, which provides Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) 11-12 June and Passive Acoustic Monitor (PAM) 13-15 June certification. Both courses will include a boat trip to provide experience in locating and identifying protected species at sea, as well as practice in methods for distance estimation. This MMO training is approved by the Join Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) to provide Marine Mammal Observer certification for seismic surveys and is accepted in various other industries and regions where mitigation for marine mammals is needed. MMO/PAM operators monitor for marine mammals and sea turtles and advise on the measures required to reduce impacts to the animals worldwide. The MMO course looks at Noise in the ocean, the regulations for minimising risks to marine mammals during industrial activities, marine mammal identification and documenting animal behaviour, data collection and report writing. The PAM course includes an introduction into sound in water, looking at how sound propagates, marine mammal vocalisation using PAMGuard, with practical sessions and hardware set up, installing and deploying the equipment on a vessel. Additional information may be found on Seiche Training website www.seichetraining.com Seiche Ltd Stephanie Barnicoat, BSc, MSc. 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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Research internship: Vocal rhythms in harbour seal pups
by Andrea Ravignani 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Research internship: Vocal rhythms in harbour seal pups Call for application A three-month Research Intern position is open for application at the Sealcentre Pieterburen, The Netherlands. The successful candidate will actively perform bioacoustics research with newborn harbour seal pups (usually 1-3 weeks old) under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Ravignani. The project will investigate how harbour seal pups time their calls interactively with conspecifics, as part of a larger Belgian/EU project on pinniped bioacoustics. The candidate will receive training in pinniped behaviour, bioacoustics, experimental design, etc. Apart from hands-on research with animals, depending on the interests of the candidate, there will be possibilities to work on other research projects, or as an assistant seal nurse. Qualifications: Bachelor or Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Biology, Psychology, Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Marine Biology, Neurosciences, Psychobiology, Cognitive Sciences, Speech and Language Sciences, Sound engineering, etc. Necessary skills: Crucially, the candidate must (1) have a working command of English, (2) be enthusiastic about behavioural animal research, and (3) be willing to work hard. Previous experience with animals, audio recordings and playback experiments is a plus. Location and accommodation: Pieterburen is a small town in a natural area of the Netherlands. At any point in time, it hosts tens of young international students, volunteers, and veterinarians, all interested in seals. The university town of Groningen (200,000 inhabitants) is less than an hour away. If needed, cheap onsite accommodation can be provided. Financial matters: This is an unpaid internship. Starting date: June, 1st, 2018. How to apply: Applicants should send a brief cover letter (a few sentences on their reasons for applying) and a CV to Andrea Ravignani (andrea.ravignani(a)gmail.com) Application deadline: April, 15th, 2018 Links: -Sealcentre Pieterburen: https://www.zeehondencentrum.nl -Andrea Ravignani: https://ravignani.wordpress.com --------- Andrea Ravignani Research Dpt., Sealcentre Pieterburen AI-Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel ravignani.wordpress.com

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DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL
by AIMM Internships 17 Mar '18

17 Mar '18

*DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL* *BACKGROUND: *The Marine Environment Research Association - AIMM, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on the research and conservation of marine species, running an ongoing study of cetaceans in southern Portugal (Algarve). This project aims to obtain baseline information on species occurrence, behavior, and social structure of the local cetacean populations in order to obtain scientific data to support conservation measures and inform marine management policies. The main species observed are Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena), although other species such as Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can also be sighted. AIMM Interns are young, hard-working individuals who are willing to contribute to the association and support on-going activities, while experiencing fieldwork at sea, learning data collection and processing methodologies, and being a part of AIMM's team of researchers and marine biologists for a period of time. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental friendly and multicultural environment. Interns have the additional option to enrich their time with AIMM by beginning or improving their SCUBA skills with a PADI-certified instructor. *WHERE:* Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal *WHEN:* The field season lasts from May 1 - October 31, 2018. The minimum internship attendance is 7 days, preferably starting on a Monday. *FIELDWORK: *The field trips are conducted in AIMM's research vessel, Ketos, or in opportunistic platforms (commercial dolphin-watching boats). Fieldwork is dependent on weather conditions and seat availability in the dolphin-watching boats. Field days can be intense, especially in the peak of summer, but are fulfilling and good fun. The interns will be trained to: · Conduct on-board surveys of marine species occurrence; · Record effort tracks on a handheld GPS; · Collect data on behavior, group size, species, etc.; · Collection of photo to photo-identification, acoustic recording, and underwater videos while on-board. *DATA ANALYSIS: *This will be conducted on a daily basis and will entail entering data into established databases and spreadsheets, photo-identification processing, and preliminary data interpretation. *INTERNSHIP FEES:* AIMM is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from our volunteers, partners, and conservation-minded people like you so that we may continue our important research and education programs in the Algarve. This internship requires a monetary contribution which is used to off-set the cost of accommodation and running a non-profit. For more information on internship fees for the 2018 season, please contact: interns(a)aimm-portugal.org *Included* in the fee is: · Accommodation in the research house; · Transportation to/from the marina; · Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner); · Fieldwork in the research vessel or commercial dolphin-watching vessels. *Not included* in the fee is: · Transportation to/from Albufeira; · Meals in restaurants and snacks; · Free time activities; · Personal insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance); · Personal expenses. *INTERNS ARE EXPECTED TO:* · Be above the age of 16; · Have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research and environment; · Be autonomous and flexible; · Be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors at sea; · Speak English; · Participate for minimum 7 days. *Preference will be given* to those who have: · Relevant marine mammal field experience · Working experience on research vessels · Experience working from dolphin/whale watching platforms · Experience in photo-identification · Professional cameras that can be used for photo-ID · Availability to stay for longer periods of time *INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: * Applicants should fill up the online application at: https://www.aimmportugal.org/experiential-learning-programme AIMM will send a confirmation e-mail with all the details about the internship and asking for your Resume/CV, motivation letter (small statement on which are your expectations and why do you want to work with AIMM) and the period of time that you want do the program. OR Applicants should send an e-mail to: interns(a)aimm-portugal.org, with the subject “*DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP*”. You will receive and e-mail with the availability and all the others details. Applications will be accepted during all season, however, early application is recommended due to limited vacancies. *Contacts*: interns(a)aimm-portugal.org | www.aimmportugal.org | -- AIMM - Associação para Investigação do Meio Marinho / *Marine Environment Research Association* w <http://aimm-marineresearch.blogspot.pt/>ww.aimmportugal.org

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Antarctica Opportunity - 2018-2019 season
by Laura K.O. Smith 17 Mar '18

17 Mar '18

Antarctica Research Opportunity 2018-2019 Season Quixote Expeditions, a sailing company in Antarctica, has up to 3 bunk spaces during the 2018-2019 Antarctic Season for Guest Scientists to join us in Antarctica. The season is 16 Dec 2018 - 15 Feb 2019. Scientists can come for 15 or 30 day trips during this time period. In the past our research positions have been filled by members of the MARMAM community helping phd with projects! We hope to continue to be able to support this community. Details are below. Any questions please contact info@quixote -expeditions.com. Applications Due April 15, 2019 *Antarctica Guest Scientist Program* Quixote Expeditions is excited to announce its 2018-2019 Guest Scientist program for our 2018-2019 season on trips to the Antarctic Peninsula. More information is on our website (http://www.quixote-expeditions.com/guest -scientist/) and below: Quixote Expeditions has a Guest Scientist Program where scientists can join any of our regularly scheduled trips in order to help them carry out their active research. This can be anyone working on a master's or PhD thesis, post-docs, professors and researchers at universities, and scientists associated with non-profits. We offer a free space onboard any of our scheduled trips for scientists to perform their research. We sail in remote places that are often hard for scientists to get to and for those with limited funding, impossible due to the expensive nature of working in remote areas. We hope that by offering these spaces, one per trip, that amazing and interesting science can be continued here at the end of the world. In exchange we ask that the scientists to contribute the following: - To involve the other guests onboard with the research and data collecting if possible (Its not always possible!). - To present some of their current or past research while onboard. - At the end of the trip to prepare a short write up about the trip and the science that will then be posted on the QuixoteExpeditions Website. - To help operate the vessel (standing watch, helping in the galley, etc). Ocean Tramp, while a large sailboat, is still small compared to a larger research vessel. We ask that all scientists chip in, along with our guests. We can offer free room and board to one scientists per trip. All other related costs are at the expense of the scientists. Please go to our website for the application and full details http://www.quixote-expedition s.com/guest-scientist/

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PSO / MMO Training in Boston, MA June 9-10
by Angela Bostwick 17 Mar '18

17 Mar '18

MPSC is holding a training course in Boston, MA which provides Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on June 9-10. This class will include a cruise to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world! This will provide experience in locating and identifying protected species at sea, as well as practice in methods for professional wildlife photography. This training is approved by the federal agencies Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement to provide Protected Species Observer certification for seismic surveys, and is often accepted in various other industries and regions where mitigation for protected species is needed. PSOs monitor for marine mammals and sea turtles, and advise on the measures required to reduce impacts to the animals worldwide. The course examines the regulations for reducing impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, how to visually locate and identify the animals, and objectively documenting animal behavior. Course cost includes various identification guides and regulatory documents (yours to keep), lunch each day, advice on applying to PSO positions, the cruise to the marine sanctuary, and the professional certification. Additional information may be found on the MPSC website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/, by contacting me at ABostwick(a)PSOCertifications.com, or by phone at 832-523-2402. Thank you, Angela Bostwick Founder / Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/

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Lasts spots for our 3rd Cetacean Reseach Course/ Internship in Baja, Mexico
by Fernanda Urrutia 17 Mar '18

17 Mar '18

Hola! We still have a few spots for our course! The Cetacean Observation Program PROCETUS, located in Baja California, Mexico is offering its third course/internship on monitoring cetaceans in Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico. This course is directed to students or anyone interested in learning more about whales and/or want to gain valuable research experience on the field. This one-week course includes 6 days of boat surveys. Each survey consisting of 6 to 8 boat hours along the Canal de Ballenas in Bahia de los Angeles. Each day, students/interns will learn photo-id research, sampling techniques, behavioral observations and GIS mapping. Although students cannot obtain academic credit with this course, we encourage students to talk to their teachers in order to take this course as an independent study. Interns will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, if required. *Dates* June 1st - 8th, 2018 * Fee* 870 USD *The fee includes* · Transportation to/from Bahia de los Angeles from/to San Diego/Tijuana (11-12 hour drive). · Accommodation at local Hotel. · All meals. · Field work: boat surveys. *The fee does not include * · Travel to San Diego or Tijuana · Travel insurance · Expenses incurred before/after the course · Spending money For more information visit: https://www.procetus.org/single-post/2018/02/13/ 3rd-Cetacean-Reseach-Course-Internship-in-Baja-Mexico Contact us if you want to save your spot or if you have any questions: urrutia(a)procetus.org Regards, PROCETUS

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