April 2018 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Animal Training Internship (Fall)
by Katherine Burton 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

IMMS Animal Training Internship Fall: August 2018 - November 2018 Deadline: June 1, 2018 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: jgramm(a)imms.org<mailto:jgramm@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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*Immediate start required* Internship positions available for bottlenose dolphin monitoring project in Cardigan Bay, UK.
by Chiara Giulia 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Due to a change in circumstances we have two Research Internship positions available in West Wales, starting next week for seven weeks. Please note that because of the short notice we can be fairly flexible with the start date. Role description attached. A little more about us… *Sea Watch Foundation* The Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. It is the longest-running research charity in UK focusing upon cetaceans around the British Isles, and maintains a national sightings database, the largest in Europe. It works closely with all the UK statutory conservation agencies, and advises UK government, the UNEP Regional intergovernmental Conservation Agreement – ASCOBANS, the European Commission, as well as the major conservation charities and marine industries operating in the UK. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of the region. *Research in Cardigan Bay* The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation and long-term wellbeing of these animals and the local marine environment. This is achieved by conducting various projects including: ·Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling and opportunistic boat surveys ·Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social structure, movements and life histories. Please apply by sending a CV and a letter of motivation to me as soon as possible. -- Chiara Giulia Bertulli Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation Paragon House Wellington Palace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9NR Tel: 01545 561227 www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk

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Internship opportunity in the Azores, Pico Island: June- September 2018
by Nova Atlantis 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Internship opportunity in the Azores, Pico Island: June- September 2018 The Nova Atlantis Foundation (www.nova-atlantis.org <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nova-atlantis.org%2F&h=CAQGm…>) is preparing its 19th fieldwork season, dedicated to studying the social ecology of the Risso´s dolphin around Pico island. Next to the continuation of the Risso project we will conduct cetacean monitoring surveys, focusing on the deep diving species such as pilot whales and beaked whales. Pico island is an excellent area to learn and gain experience at sea and to observe over 15 species of cetaceans during the summer season. We are seeking volunteers and/or (biology) students for the period June to September. Candidates should be available for at least 2 months. We may make exceptions for potential participants to apply for a shorter placement. Volunteers must be self-motivated, with the drive and determination to work independently and responsibly, and with a true interest in marine conservation and animal behaviour. The internship includes: - An intensive training on monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing - Sea-surveys (using a drone) and land based data collection - Data processing - Additional work e.g. boat cleaning and preparation, maintenance of the observation post (cutting weeds). The 2-month internship requires a payment of 750 € to cover running field work costs. Expenses for travelling to and from the field worksite, accommodation and food are not included in this fee. The Nova Atlantis Foundation offers accommodation in collaboration with a local family in Santa Cruz das Ribeiras (175 EUR per month, all inclusive-ex food). Interns are free to find their own accommodation in the Ribeiras area as well. Fieldwork is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive long days of work at sea and from land. On a typical field day, we split the team in a land crew and a sea crew and work in shifts allowing all to rotate and gain experience in several methodologies. We use rough weather days for data entry or as a day off. Application deadline is the 21 th of April, 2017. To apply please send a short letter (state which period you prefer) and a short CV to: oceanwatch(a)gmail.com. -- Karin Hartman Nova Atlantis Foundation Risso's Dolphin Research Center Rua Dr. Freitas Pimentel 11 9930-309 Santa Cruz das Ribeiras Lajes do Pico Azores -Portugal www.nova-atlantis.org 00351-292 678 474 00351-915213200

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New publication: Marine Soundscape Planning
by Ilse Van Opzeeland 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of our paper in the Journal of Ecoacoustics, titled Marine soundscape planning: Seeking acoustic niches for anthropogenic sound. Abstract Both marine mammals and hydroacoustic instruments employ underwater sound to communicate, navigate or infer information about the marine environment. Concurrent timing of acoustic activities using similar frequency regimes may result in (potentially mutual) interference of acoustic signals when both sources are within audible range of the recipient. While marine mammal fitness might be negatively impacted upon, both on individual and population level, hydroacoustic studies may generate low quality data or suffer data loss as a result of bioacoustic interference. This article pursues, in analogy to landscape planning, the concept of marine soundscape planning to reconcile potentially competing uses of acoustic space by managing the anthropogenic sound sources. We here present a conceptual framework exploring the potential of soundscape planning in reducing (mutual) acoustic interference between hydroacoustic instrumentation and marine mammals. The basis of this framework is formed by the various mechanisms by which acoustic niche formation (i.e., the partitioning of the acoustic space) occurs in species-rich communities that acoustically coexist while maintaining high fidelity (hi-fi) soundscapes, i.e., by acoustically partitioning the environment on the basis of time, space, frequency and signal structure. Hydroacoustic measurements often exhibit certain flexibility in their timing, and even instrument positioning, potentially offering the opportunity to minimize the ecological imprint of their operation. This study explores how the principle of acoustic niches could contribute to reduce potential (mutual) acoustic interference based on actual acoustic data from three recording locations in polar oceans. By employing marine soundscape planning strategies, entailing shifting the timing or position of hydroacoustic experiments, or adapting signal structure or frequency, we exemplify the potential efficacy of smart planning for four different hydroacoustic instrumentation types: multibeam echosounders, air guns, RAFOS (Ranging and Fixing of Sound) and tomographic sound sources. The article is published under an open access license and can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.22261/JEA.5GSNT8. Best Regards, Ilse Van Opzeeland -- Dr I.C. Van Opzeeland Ocean Acoustics Lab Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Am Alten Hafen 26 27568 Bremerhaven (+49)(0)471 4831 1169 ilse.van.opzeeland(a)awi.de

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Recommendations and looking for tissues samples from sperm whales of Mediterranean sea for population genetics project
by Biagio Violi 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Dear marman members I'm Biagio, a PhD-student in Marine Sciences at Genoa University (Italy). My PhD project is focused on population genetics of sperm whales of Mediterranean sea. Thus, I'm looking for sperm whale tissue samples (*Skin* and/or *muscle* *stored in Ethanol or DMSO*) from stranded or free-ranging animals of Mediterranean sea. Please contact me if want more information and to be part of my project sharing your samples with me, or send me any suggestion you have also on people that could be interested in!!!! Every kind of help is super welcome ;) I'll be around at ECS in La Spezia next week in case you want to talk about - just send an email or a message on my phone number (whats app also). Cheers, Biagio -- *PhD student in Marine Sciences* Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV) University of Genoa Genoa (Italy) E-mail: violi.biagio(a)gmail.com Mobile (whats app also): +39 340 5869904 <+39%20340%20586%209904> Skype: biagio.violi Marine biologist - Whale watching guide - Divemaster

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Discover the Singing Whales of Ireland
by Stephanie Barnicoat 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Dear Colleagues, Seiche Training are carrying out a research Trip @Discover the Singing whales of Ireland'. The aim of this survey is to obtain data on marine mammal acoustics along the inshore waters of South West Ireland. The field trips will be conducted on a dedicated research vessel whist the theory and data analysis will be conducted in a research house. This research trip is open to anyone who has a love for marine wildlife and a thirst for adventure. Whether you are a student, graduate or wildlife enthusiast, all are welcome! You will be trained to: Deploy hydrophones for passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals, Identify and record marine mammal acoustics, conduct on-board surveys of marine mammal species occurrence, photograph marine wildlife, Sea weed and Shore survey for Coast watch. Data analysis is important to the success of any project. You will be entering data into a specially designed database from Ireland's National Biodiversity Data Centre, as well as preliminary data interpretation Taking a short break from the survey work we will explore Cape Clear Island. With its remote location coupled with its proximity to the continental shelf, makes it the foremost centre for bird watching in Ireland. Whales, leatherback turtles, sun fish, dolphins and sharks are spotted regularly making it an ideal location to relax and observe Irelands wildlife at its best. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental friendly and multicultural environment. The trip is from 15-22 June. For more information email info(a)seichetraining.com Seiche Ltd Stephanie Barnicoat Project Officer 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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ECBB 2018 - Symposium: "Acoustic signatures in animal vocalisations"
by Livio Favaro 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Dear list members, (apologies for cross-posting) we are pleased to announce and invite you to participate in the following symposium, to be held as part of the 9th European Conference on Behavioural Biology (ECBB) (Liverpool, UK, 9-12 August 2018): “Acoustic signatures in animal vocalisations” Organizers: Dr. Livio Favaro, Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Italy (livio.favaro(a)unito.it <mailto:livio.favaro@unito.it>); Dr. Marco Gamba, Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Italy (marco.gamba(a)unito.it <mailto:marco.gamba@unito.it>); Dr. Marina Scheumann, Institute of Zoology, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany (marina.scheumann(a)tiho-hannover.de <mailto:marina.scheumann@tiho-hannover.de>) Symposium description: Vocal communication is widespread in vertebrates and vocalisations have the potential to encode a variety of information, including the species, population, and geographical location of the emitter. When looking more in detail at the content of the vocal signals, these often also contain acoustic cues to individuality, sex, age, body size and even emotional status. Such acoustic signatures can be encoded in vocalisations using universal voice cues, related to the physical features of the signaler, modulation of spectral characteristics over time, which requires fine control of the vocal organs, or the combination of vocal units into meaningful biological sequences. Studying acoustic signatures in vocalisations can allow a better understanding of species’ evolutionary history, behavioral ecology as well as investigating the sexual and social sources of selection acting on both signalers and receivers. This symposium will explore new approaches and directions in the field of sensory ecology. It will focus on comparison across species, with contributions focusing on different taxa and several modalities to encode acoustic signatures in vocalisations. Finally, it will explore how recent advances in sound recording and signal processing allow a far better investigation of the content of animal calls. Such technological improvements also open novel scenarios for tracking individuals or populations using sounds. Deadline for submission of abstracts: April, 27th 2018 For more info on the conference please visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/conferences/ecbb <http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/conferences/ecbb> We look forward to seeing you in Liverpool. Best wishes, Livio, Marco, Marina -- Livio Favaro, PhD Università degli Studi di Torino Dip. Scienze della Vita e Biologia dei Sistemi Laboratorio di Zoologia e Biologia Marina Via Accademia Albertina, 13 - 10123 Torino Tel. +39.011.6704538 / 78 Fax +39.011.6704508 e-mail livio.favaro(a)unito.it

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First Canadian MMO course
by Ashley Noseworthy 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Dear Subscribers: EDGEWISE Environmental Ltd. is Canada's FIRST environmental consultancy focused in marine mammal/seabird observation and acoustic monitoring training. We have launched Canada’s first MMO/SO and PAM training program specifically targeted at oil and gas upstream activities. Course dates have been launched and courses are filing fast. All courses are taught to applicable Canadian legislation and guidelines. Please visit www.edgewiseenvironmental.com to read more or contact Ashley at courses(a)edgewiseenvironmental.com for further information. --

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LAST CHANCE to express interest for the ICMMPA5 awards at ECS 2018!
by info_ICMMPA5 01 Apr '18

01 Apr '18

Dear ECS presenters, This is the LAST CALL to remind you to apply for the 5th International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas awards (http://icmmpa.org)<UrlBlockedError.aspx> if you fulfill the above criteria: · Maximum age: 30 · Marine mammal conservation focus · Connotation to place-based conservation · Commitment to attend ICMMPA5 and present their work (either as a talk or a poster) Priority will be given to scientists and practitioners of countries from Southeastern Europe Mediterranean countries, Middle East, North Africa -1st award: FREE conference registration, transportation and accommodation for attending the ICMMPA5 - 2nd and 3rd awards: FREE conference registration. All awards will be announced at the ECS Awards ceremony. Candidates are encouraged to attend the ceremony. HOW TO APPLY: Those who have received a message from the ECS confirming their abstract acceptance by the ECS Conference Organizers and who are willing to be considered for the ICMMPA awards and fulfill the eligibility criteria should contact Amalia Alberini, (info_ICMMPA(a)wwf.gr<mailto:info_ICMMPA@wwf.gr>) with their abstracts and personal details (Name, ECS Presentation type, Affiliation, Country, Age at the time of the Conference).

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