July 2018 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

new publication on Okhotsk Sea bowhead whales
by olga shpak 29 Jul '18

29 Jul '18

Dear marmam community, our paper on opportunistic observations of the Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) in the western Okhotsk Sea (Russia) was published in Russian Journal of Marine Biology.The English version of the paper is available under the following link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S1063074018030082 Shpak, O.V. &Paramonov, A.Y. 2018. The Bowhead Whale, Balaena mysticetusLinnaeus, 1758, in the Western Sea of Okhotsk (2009–2016): DistributionPattern, Behavior, and Threats. Russ J Mar Biol 44(3): 210-218. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063074018030082 Abstract: The data on sightings of the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus Linnaeus, 1758) in the western Sea of Okhotsk collected during eight field seasons, as well as information obtained from interviews with local residents in the study region, are presented. The major areas of concentration of the bowhead whale population in the ice-free period are determined; the whale behavior in bays is described. Data on sea surface temperature, salinity, and depth measurements at the sites of bowhead whale sightings are provided. The possible causes of whale concentrations close to the shoreline and in apical parts of mainland shallow-water bays, as well as the potential threats to the population associated, inter alia, with this pattern of distribution, are discussed. If you need a pdf, please, send a request to olga_shpak(a)yahoo.com Regards, Olga Shpak,A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of Russian Academy of Sciences

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2018 Latin American Conference on Aquatic Mammal Science. Nov 2018 in Lima, Peru
by Susana Cardenas 27 Jul '18

27 Jul '18

Every two years, the Sociedad Latinoamericana de Especialistas en Mamíferos Acuáticos (SOLAMAC) organizes its biennial meeting. This event brings together academics, researchers, government officers and students from Universities and research centers from Latin America, as well as international experts in marine mammal science. The meeting is a well-known event providing a valuable platform to promote the advancement of scientific knowledge, the development of new research ideas and the dissemination of the last advances in marine mammal science in Latin America and beyond. About 400 people attend this conference every second year. This year’s SOLAMAC congress 2018 will be organized by the Peruvian University, Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. The conference theme is: *“Multidisciplinary collaboration for the development of aquatic mammal science in Latin America”.*The conference will be held in the city of Lima, from November 05 to 08 in 2018, with two days pre conference workshops (Nov 03-04). Abstract submission deadline is July 30th 2018. Early Bird Registration is until September 30th 2018. Please review our website for more information! http://solamac2018.com 2018 conference keynote speakers are: Dr. Jay Barlow (National Marine Fisheries Service, USA), Dr. Fritz Trillmich (University of Bielefeld, Germany) and Dr. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho (Instituto Nacional de Ecología y Cambio Climático, Mexico). Applied seminars will be We are also hosting 3 panel discussions on topics: *- Climate change & marine mammals - What can we learn from the past?* *- Women in marine mammal science - Shortening barriers* *- Challenges in aquatic mammal science and conservation in developing nations* Attending the conference will be a great opportunity to develop further collaborative links with Latin American scientists, and is a peerless source of information and insight for our students and researchers. -- Susana Cárdenas Alayza, MSc. Directora Centro para Sostenibilidad Ambiental Programa Punta San Juan Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Tlf. 51 1 626 9400 - Ext. 1138 Cel. 51 9 999 31218 (Claro) http://www.puntasanjuan.org/ ¡Síguenos en Facebook! <https://www.facebook.com/ProgramaPSJ/>

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Court Orders Ban of Mexican Seafood Failing to Meet US Standards for Vaquita Protection Pursuant to the MMPA
by Smith, Zak 27 Jul '18

27 Jul '18

Yesterday, (Thursday, July 26, 2018), the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an opinion in our vaquita litigation. The case, which was filed by NRDC, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Animal Welfare Institute, challenges the U.S. government's violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act's imports provision. That provision requires the government to bar imports from foreign fisheries whose marine mammal bycatch exceeds the standards applicable to domestic fisheries. As readers of MARMAM are all too aware, bycatch is depleting the vaquita at the rate of almost half the population each year. In its decision, the Court found that "the number of permissible vaquita deaths under the [MMPA] is being exceeded, that an embargo is legally required, and that the species is at risk of extinction." It explained that the risk of the vaquita's extinction from continued gillnet fishing in the Gulf outweighs the costs of an embargo. And it cited experts' statements that "extinction is . . . inevitable unless gillnets are completely removed from vaquita habitat." The Court's order bars all imports, into the United States, from commercial fisheries that use gillnets within the vaquita's range. This includes shrimp, corvina, sierra, and chano. Please reply offline if you'd like a copy of the decision (NRDC v. Ross). Thank you, Zak Zak Smith Senior Attorney Director, Wildlife Trade Initiative Nature Program Natural Resources Defense Council 1314 Second Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 T 310.434.2334 zsmith(a)nrdc.org<mailto:zsmith@nrdc.org> @smithzak<http://twitter.com/smithzak> NRDC.ORG<http://www.nrdc.org/> Please save paper. Think before printing.

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Seeking Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Technician ASAP
by Kathryn Roy 27 Jul '18

27 Jul '18

Good afternoon, AIS Inc. is in search of a Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Technician for a project mobilizing in the Northeastern US on or around August 1, 2018. Please follow this link for more information and to apply. http://aisobservers.com/employment/ Best, Kathryn Roy Protected Species Program Manager A.I.S. Inc. Marion, MA

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FWC Marine Mammal Internship in Port Charlotte, FL
by Schubert, Molly 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Mammals section at the Charlotte Harbor Field Lab in Port Charlotte, FL is still accepting applications for fall interns. We have one more spot to fill. The Southwest Field Lab is offering one internship to a driven, self-motivated individual for the Fall 2018 season. The expected start date for the fall internship is late August-early September, however, start dates will be flexible. Working hours are typically four to five days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some additional night and weekend hours may be required. The position is located in Port Charlotte on the west coast of Florida, just north of Fort Myers. The intern's duties would include assisting with manatee and cetacean carcass salvage, necropsies, research projects (temperature monitoring, Photo ID, etc.), public outreach, and occasional rescues. The intern will also assist with office duties including mortality reports, upkeep of databases, and other office work as needed. To perform the tasks mentioned, interns will operate FWC trucks and dependent upon experience, trailers and boats up to 22' in length. At the end of the internship, interns are required to complete a project and a 10-15 minute presentation on a marine mammal topic of their choosing. Qualifications: * College juniors, seniors, and recent graduates are eligible * Interns must have some research field experience * Interns must be comfortable operating large trucks and speaking to the public * Familiarity with digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and filters is preferred, but can be trained * Computer literacy * Previous animal handling experience is desirable but not necessary * Ability to trailer and operate watercrafts up to 22' in length and experience with radio telemetry tracking gear is desirable, but not necessary * Interns must be able to lift 50 lbs., swim, and possess a valid driver's license * Interns should understand that this job will require them to be wet, dirty and outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time Application Process: If you are interested in applying for an internship with the FWRI, please provide the following information: * A cover letter describing area(s) of interest and the dates, days, and hours of availability * A resume describing training and experience * Names and contact information for at least three references * An unofficial copy of your academic transcript Please send these items as e-mail attachments to: Interns(a)MyFWC.com If electronic submission is not possible, hard copies can be mailed to: Internship Coordinator 585 Prineville Street Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Molly R. Schubert Marine Mammal Biologist Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Southwest Field Lab 585 Prineville St Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Office:(941)613-0946 ext 115 Fax:(941)613-0948 Molly.Schubert(a)myfwc.com<mailto:Molly.Schubert@myfwc.com> Manatee Hotline:1-888-404-3922

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STATS COURSE Time series models for ecologists (TSME02)
by Oliver Hooker 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

Time series models for ecologists (TSME02) https://www.prstatistics.com/course/time-series-models-for-ecologists-tsme0… This course will be delivered by Dr. Andrew Parnell from the 1st - 5th October 2018 in Glasgow. Course Overview: This course will cover time series analysis with a particular focus on applications in ecology and is relevant to many marine mammal datasets that involve sampling time or seasonality for example. All methods will be illustrated using the free, open-source software package R. Time Series data are ubiquitous in the physical sciences, and models for their behaviour enable scientists to understand temporal dynamics and predict future values. Participants will be taught a wide range of suitable time series models for both discrete and continuous time systems. The course will cover a range of techniques from simple exponential smoothing and ARIMA modelling approaches up to complex Bayesian models. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the models being fitted, and be able interpret the results appropriately. Participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets for discussion with the course tutors. Monday 1st – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Class 1: Introduction, example data sets Class 2: Revision: likelihood and inference Class 3: Revision: linear regression, GLMs, and exponential smoothing Tutor-guided practical: Linear regression GLMs and exponential smoothing for time series Self-guided practical: Analysing some example data sets Tuesday 2nd – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Class 1: Auto-regressive models and random walks Class 2: Moving averages and ARMA Class 3: Integrated models and ARIMA Tutor-guided practical: The forecast package in R Self-guided practical: Fitting ARIMA models with forecast Wednesday 3rd Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Class 1: Including covariates: ARIMAX models Class 2: Model choice and forecasting Class 3: Creating bespoke time series models using Bayes Tutor-guided practical: A walkthrough example time series analysis Self-guided practical: Finding the best time series model for your data set Thursday 4th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Class 1: Modelling with seasonality and the frequency domain Class 2: Stochastic volatility models and heteroskedasticity Class 3: Fitting Bayesian time series models Tutor-guided practical: Fitting time series models in Stan Self-guided practical: Start analysing your own data set Friday 4th – Classes from 09:30 to 16:00 Class 1: Models for continuous time series: Brownian Motion and Ornstien Uhlenbeck processes Class 2: State-space and change point models Class 3: Multivariate time series models and co-integration Open session: analyse your own data Email oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com Check out our sister sites, www.PRstatistics.com (Ecology and Life Sciences) www.PRinformatics.com (Bioinformatics and data science) www.PSstatsistics.com (Behaviour and cognition) 1. 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PSOs/PAM Operators needed for GoM and Atlantic
by Heidi Cocca - EPI Group 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

EPI Group is recruiting PSOs and PAM Operators for the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic. Potential candidates must have valid offshore safety training, offshore medical, and PSO/PAM training certificate with experience in the Gulf of Mexico and/or the Atlantic. Candidates must be able to work within the US by either being a US citizen or having a valid B1/OCS visa. Please submit CV and relevant certificates to Heidi.cocca(a)epigroup.com<mailto:Heidi.cocca@epigroup.com>. Day rate and mobilization dates will be discussed upon determining if qualified and available for the dates needed. [cid:image001.jpg@01D424C0.75FD1CB0] Heidi Cocca Environmental Manager T | +1 713 395 4062 M | +1 703 863 8523 epigroup.com<http://www.epigroup.com/> [cid:image002.gif@01D424C0.75FD1CB0]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/epi-group/> [cid:image003.gif@01D424C0.75FD1CB0] <https://twitter.com/EPI_News> EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION, INNOVATION EPI Group | 16225 Park Ten Place | Suite 500 | Houston | Texas | 77084 | USA EPI Group US Inc. | Registered office: 206E. 9th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas, 78701 USA Registered in Texas. USA | Company registration 801797359 EIN Number: 46-3185044 Disclaimer: The information contained in this email is intended only for the use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed and may be confidential or contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any perusal, use, distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately advise us by return email and delete the email without making a copy.

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two papers on the dolphin brain
by Bruno Cozzi 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

Dear all, here are two papers dealing with the dolphin brain as a model for investigating the occurrence of "adult neurogenesis" in mammals devoid of olfaction. Adult neurogenesis, namely the continuous genesis of new neurons through adulthood, in laboratory rodents is linked to specific functions such as olfaction and, for this reason, is highly reduced in humans. The first paper shows that neurogenic processes are completely absent in dolphins (since birth); the second one is a review article discussing the high reduction of adult neurogenesis in humans and the evolutionary aspects of such reduction. The occurrence/absence of neurogenesis in humans is at present a very hot topic in Neurosciences and the study of the dolphin brain greatly contributes to the general debate. Parolisi R, Cozzi B, Bonfanti L (2018) *Humans and Dolphins: Decline and Fall of Adult Neurogenesis*. Front. Neurosci., 12: 497 doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00497 <https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00497> Frontiers link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2018.00497/full *Abstract *Pre-clinical research is carried out on animal models, mostly laboratory rodents, with the ultimate aim of translating the acquired knowledge to humans. In the last decades, adult neurogenesis (AN) has been intensively studied since it is viewed as a tool for fostering brain plasticity, possibly repair. Yet, occurrence, location, and rate of AN vary among mammals: the capability for constitutive neuronal production is substantially reduced when comparing small-brained, short living (laboratory rodents) and large-brained, long-living species (humans, dolphins). Several difficulties concerning scarce availability of fresh tissues, technical limits and ethical concerns did contribute in delaying and diverting the achievement of the picture of neurogenic plasticity in large-brained mammals. Some reports appeared in the last few years, starting to shed more light on this issue. Despite technical limits, data from recent studies mostly converge to indicate that neurogenesis is vestigial, or possibly absent, in regions of the adult human brain where in rodents neuronal addition continues into adult life. Analyses carried out in dolphins, mammals devoid of olfaction, but descendant of ancestors provided with olfaction, has shown disappearance of neurogenesis in both neonatal and adult individuals. Heterogeneity in mammalian structural plasticity remains largely underestimated by scientists focusing their research in rodents. Comparative studies are the key to understand the function of AN and the possible translational significance of neuronal replacement in humans. Here, we summarize comparative studies on AN and discuss the evolutionary implications of variations on the recruitment of new neurons in different regions and different species. Keywords: adult neurogenesis, brain plasticity and aging, comparative anatomy, doublecortin, immature neurons Parolisi R, Cozzi B, Bonfanti L (2017) *Non-neurogenic SVZ-like niche in dolphins, mammals devoid of olfaction*. Brain Structure and Function 222:2625-2639. doi: 10.1007/s00429-016-1361-3 Brain Struct Funct link: https://rdcu.be/2Cyu <http://em.rdcu.be/wf/click?upn=lMZy1lernSJ7apc5DgYM8W6vXOy-2FXiCEqhnH6G7bIG…> Abstract Adult neurogenesis has been implicated in brain plasticity and brain repair. In mammals, it is mostly restricted to specific brain regions and specific physiological functions. The function and evolutionary history of mammalian adult neurogenesis has been elusive so far. The largest neurogenic site in mammals (subventricular zone, SVZ) generates neurons destined to populate the olfactory bulb. The SVZ neurogenic activity appears to be related to the dependence of the species on olfaction since it occurs at high rates throughout life in animals strongly dependent on this function for their survival. Indeed, it dramatically decreases in humans, who do not depend so much on it. This study investigates whether the SVZ neurogenic site exists in mammals devoid of olfaction and olfactory brain structures, such as dolphins. Our results demonstate that a small SVZ-like region persists in these aquatic mammals. However, this region seems to have lost its neurogenic capabilities since neonatal stages. In addition, instead of the typical newly generated neuroblasts, some mature neurons were observed in the dolphin SVZ. Since cetaceans evolved from terrestrial ancestors, non-neurogenic SVZ may indicate extinction of adult neurogenesis in the absence of olfactory function, with the retention of an SVZ-like anatomical region either vestigial or of still unknown role. Keywords: Adult neurogenesis; Brain plasticity; Cetaceans; Doublecortin; Evolution; Olfactory bulb; Subventricular zone Luca Bonfanti & Bruno Cozzi Luca BONFANTI Dpt. of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO) _http://www.nico.ottolenghi.unito.it_ Tel: (0039) 011 6706606 Bruno Cozzi Dept. of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science University of Padova viale dell'Università 16 35020 Legnaro (PD) - ITALY mail bruno.cozzi(a)unipd.it fax +39.049.8272796 phone +39.049.8272626

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Marine Mammal Professional Development Course: Marine Research Techniques & Conservation
by Niru Neil Dorrian 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

*Whalefish Professional Development Course 10th-12th August: Marine Research Techniques & Conservation* Last remaining spaces available on our upcoming Professional Development Course in Scotland which is aimed at marine science students, graduates and environmental professionals looking to enhance their career skills. This course is accredited by the *Institute of Marine, Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). <http://www.imarest.com/>* The three-day training course includes lectures, interactive discussion and practical sessions aimed at introducing scientific techniques in marine mammal research and conservation and covers themes such as marine mammal health, photo identification, passive acoustic monitoring, advice on careers in marine science and science communication. The course is IMarEST accredited course and will be taught by our team of experienced field biologists actively working in research, industry, and conservation. Student Fee: £250 Professional Fee: £300 Price includes bed & breakfast, lunches and evening meals for 2 nights. Course material and a certificate of attendance. Accommodation at FSC Millport is provided for two nights inclusive of all meals and is based on two persons sharing a twin room, with shared shower facilities. Single bedrooms are available upon request for a supplementary fee. Should you wish to be placed with a colleague or friend please inform us at the time of booking and we will strive to arrange this. Registration can be made via the link - https://www.whalefish.org/ whalefish-course Email enquiries to info(a)whalefish.org Best regards, Niru Dorrian -- Niru Neil Dorrian, BSc (Hons) RMarSci MIMarEST Co - Founder & Marine Mammal Biologist Whalefish Mail: niru(a)whalefish.org Url: www.whalefish.org Cell: +44 (0)7888747719 *Connect - Share - Inspire*

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Second call for abstracts / 3rd LAMLA (Lima, Peru)
by Maria Isabel Gonçalves 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

******************* New deadline *************** New deadline ********** New deadline ********** 3rd LAMLA Workshop at SOLAMAC “Listening for Aquatic Mammals in Latin America” 04 November 2018, Lima, Perú ******************* New deadline *************** New deadline ********** New deadline ********** Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming workshop "Listening for Aquatic Mammals in Latin America" (LAMLA) to be held prior to the Latin American Society of Aquatic Mammal Experts (SOLAMAC) meeting in Lima, Peru. Please note the schedule has changed because of SOLAMAC organization: LAMLA meeting will be one day only, on Sunday, Nov 4th. The preliminary schedule is given at the end of this message. In this third meeting, our aim is to bring together researchers, professionals, and students working on bioacoustics to communicate their work, interact with other researchers. We want to discuss directions for a coordinated regional bioacoustics network and collaboration, essential to strengthen both the scientific and conservation efforts on the species locally, nationally and internationally. This year, we'll also propose a training session in technical knowledge. Please join us in order to: · assess the effort to study sounds from all aquatic mammal species that occur in Latin America; · share scientific information and methodologies between research groups; · enhance conservation efforts, locally and internationally; · define a platform for launching new partnerships, activities or projects. We would like to encourage anyone with interest in these studies in Latin America to participate. Please, don't hesitate to forward this message to colleagues or person you think interested but keep in mind work has to be conducted in Latin America, no exceptions. We strongly encourage any abstracts accepted for presentation at SOLAMAC and that fit the scope of this workshop, to also be presented at LAMLA. ** Abstract submission deadline: August, 15th 2018. Abstract submission: please send the completed attached form to < lamlameeting(a)gmail.com > (the answer for acceptance of the abstract will be given before August, 31th). ** Registration deadline: 30th September 2018. (registration through the SOLAMAC website http://solamac2018.com/ <https://mail.univ-amu.fr/owa/redir.aspx?REF=h_uASapaCqsUVkVl8J1WObAMS3CSyKk…..> ) Fee for the workshop: US$15 for students; US$35 for professionals. (to be added to the general inscription fee for SOLAMAC) For any further information, please contact us at lamlameeting(a)gmail.com . Looking forward to seeing you in Lima! Best wishes, -- Organizing Committee LAMLA Workshop - Listening for Aquatic Mammals in Latin America www.lamla2016.com ********************************** Preliminary schedule ********************************** 8:00-8:30 - Welcome talk by the Organizing Committee 8:30-9:15 - Keynote Address by Dr. Jay Barlow (NOAA) 9:15-10:30 - Training session of “Basic features of acoustic analysis in Raven” by Dr. Renata Sousa-Lima (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil) 10:30-11:00 - Coffee break 11:00-13:30 - Training session of “Acoustic analysis in R” by MSc Elena Schall andMSc Diego Filun (Alfred Wegner Institute, Germany) 13:30-14:30 - Lunch time 14:30-16:30 - Oral Presentations 16:30-17:00 - Coffee break 17:00-18:30 - Oral presentations and discussion -- Maria Isabel C. Gonçalves Bióloga marinha / *Marine biologist* Mestre em Ciências do Mar - Recursos Marinhos / *Master's Degree in Marine Sciences – Marine Resources* Doutora em Ecologia e Conservação da Biodiversidade / *PhD in **Ecology and Biodiversity **Conservation* LaB - Laboratório de Bioacústica / *LaB - Laboratory of Bioacoustics* Telefone / *Phone*: (+55) 73 991276590 / 998241751 Skype: isinhas_goncalves

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