August 2018 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

new publication - 1990 TX bottlenose dolphin UME
by Errol Ronje 20 Aug '18

20 Aug '18

Hi all, On behalf of my co-authors I would like to draw your attention to our pre-publication available here: https://www.eaglehill.us/SENAonline/sena-v17-n3-2018.shtml Ronje E.I., H.Whitehead, and K.D. Mullin. 2018. The 1990 Common Bottlenose Dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus*) Mass Die-Off in East Matagorda Bay, Texas: New Insight into a Cold Case. *Southeastern Naturalist*, 17(3):411-422. Abstract - On 20 January 1990, twenty-three *Tursiops truncatus* (Common Bottlenose Dolphin) carcasses were found scattered around the interior shoreline of East Matagorda Bay, TX. Few accounts exist to document the presence of live or dead Common Bottlenose Dolphins inside the boundaries of East Matagorda Bay before or after the die-off. We conducted a review of areal data for East Matagorda Bay and the original investigation of the January 1990 mass die-off. Information we examined included the history of natural and anthropogenic changes to the area, dolphin stranding records, small-boat visual surveys, and dolphin dorsal-fin photographic identification. Natural events preceding the discovery of the dolphin carcasses were likely factors in the mortalities; however, the timing of engineering projects that modified access points between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico may be an additional factor that contributed to the cause of this unusual mortality event. For publication inquiries please contact: errol.ronje(a)gmail.com

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Spring 2019 Internship Opportunity in Savannah, Georgia
by Perrtree, Robin 20 Aug '18

20 Aug '18

Savannah State University Dolphin Sciences Laboratory (SSUDS lab) internships The SSUDS lab is located adjacent to the marsh on the campus of Savannah State University in coastal Georgia. The SSUDS lab, led by Dr. Tara Cox, studies spatial ecology and conservation biology of long-lived marine vertebrates, marine and coastal policy and management, and human interactions with marine mammals. Current projects include: Human-interaction behaviors (particularly begging), stock structure and abundance estimates, catalog matching to other study areas in the SE USA, contaminant loads and genetics of common bottlenose dolphins. The SSUDS Lab selects volunteer interns during three seasons each year: * Winter/Spring (positions January to May, applications due by October 1st); * Summer (positions May to August, applications due by March 1st); * Fall (positions August to December, applications due by June 1st). Interns will support graduate research on common bottlenose dolphins living in the local waterways. There may be additional opportunities to help other marine science graduate students with diverse fieldwork. The SSUDS lab is currently accepting applications for Winter/Spring 2019 interns. There are 2 positions available. Application deadline is October 1st. Dates: Jan 7 - May 31 (Start and end dates are flexible) Location: Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia Time: Interns are expected to commit to ~30 hours per week, and time will be split between lab and field work. Dolphin surveys will be conducted 2 days per month, with additional surveys in May. Duties: Lab duties: photo-identification, data entry and double checking Field duties: assisting with small boat-based photo-identification surveys including sighting dolphins, recording data, photographing dorsal fins, and measuring environmental variables Stranding response: although strandings are rare and unpredictable, you may be asked to help with data collection and necropsies Class: Interns are welcome to sit in on the marine mammalogy course taught by Dr. Cox (if space is available). Please note that hours spent in class do not count towards lab hours. Extra Opportunities: Local Volunteer Opportunities: Previous interns have taken advantage of their spare time to get involved with our network of marine science researchers in Georgia 1) Other SSU Marine Science Program Labs (field and lab research on shrimp, flatfish, oyster restoration, marine chemistry, etc.) 2) Tybee Island Marine Science Center (environmental education) 3) Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 4) GA DNR Non-game Division (cetacean, manatee, and sea turtle research) Qualifications: * Minimum age of 18 years old * Currently or recently enrolled in a college-level program in marine biology, biology, zoology, or related field * Strong interest in marine mammals, the environment, and conservation * Computer proficiency, especially MS Office; MS Access and ArcGIS experience a plus * Excellent verbal communication skills, fluent in English * Enthusiastic and dedicated, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor * Strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, and attention to detail * Works well in a team environment as well as individually * Ability to work long days in the sun/heat/cold on a small boat To apply please submit the following via email with the subject "SSUDS Internship" to perrtreer(a)savannahstate.edu<mailto:perrtreer@savannahstate.edu>. All attached files must be named starting with your last name (e.g. Lastname-SSUDS_application_spring_2019.doc, Lastname-transcript). Please combine your application materials into 1-2 files. * A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, how the experience will help you meet your long-term goals, and your dates of availability. * A resume (or curriculum vitae) describing your relevant training and experience. * Current academic transcripts (unofficial are sufficient). * Names and contact information for two references. International applicants will be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation This position is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing and transport to Savannah, GA. If accepted, we can provide contact information for possible shared housing opportunities with SSU students or other interns. This is a great opportunity to work with scientists and graduate students in the field and lab while gaining experience with photo-identification and boat-based marine mammal surveys. Savannah State University offers a Master of Science in Marine Sciences; thus, successful interns may have future opportunities for graduate study in the SSUDS lab. For more information about Marine Sciences at SSU please visit: https://www.savannahstate.edu/cost/mar-env-science/marine-science/index.sht… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robin Perrtree SSUDS Lab Manager Marine Sciences Technician Savannah State University Marine Science Research Center room 111 912-358-3301<tel:(912)%20358-3301> (office) 941-323-2750<tel:(941)%20323-2750> (cell)

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New paper on the Residency Pattern and Encounter Rates of Bottlenose dolphins in the Istanbul Strait
by aylin akkaya 20 Aug '18

20 Aug '18

Dear MARMAM readers, We are happy to announce the publication of our recent paper on the residency patterns of bottlenose dolphins within the Istanbul Strait. Akkaya Baş, A., Öztürk, B., & Amaha Öztürk, A. (n.d.). Encounter rate, residency pattern and site fidelity of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) within the Istanbul Strait, Turkey. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 1-8. doi:10.1017/S0025315418000577 The link for the publication is provided below; https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-the-marine-biological-as… Abstract The Istanbul Strait is an important cetacean habitat that is intensely used by humans. Yet little is known about their spatial-temporal distribution. To understand the encounter rates and residency patterns of bottlenose dolphins, photo-identification data were collected between 2011 and 2016 in the Istanbul Strait. The study showed that bottlenose dolphins are a regular, year-round component of the strait. The encounter rate was estimated to be four groups (22 individuals) per 10 km. The adjacent waters of Marmara Sea and Black Sea, that host relatively less marine traffic, had the highest number of encounters in the area. Conversely, the middle sections had the lowest number of encounters but the highest marine vessel density. Further, the encounter rates dropped to zero in the fishing zones, where the number of purse seines reached up to 100 per day. Additionally, dolphins showed varying degrees of residency patterns, with multi-year re-sightings. Maximum re-sighting distance was up to 35 km, which is more than the total length of the strait. This movement pattern should be investigated as it might reveal possible migration between local populations. This study finds that the Istanbul Strait serves as a critical habitat for the regional bottlenose dolphin populations and they are likely to be a part of a resident local population with a home range extending the length of the strait. Dedicated surveys with inter-regional collaborations are needed to evaluate the home range and population status of this endangered species for their effective conservation in one of the busiest waterways of the world.

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new publication: On the reliability of acoustic annotations and automatic detections of Antarctic blue whale calls under different acoustic conditions
by Emmanuelle Leroy 19 Aug '18

19 Aug '18

Dear all, We are pleased to announce the publication of the article "On the reliability of acoustic annotations and automatic detections of Antarctic blue whale calls under different acoustic conditions" in JASA, available at: https://doi.org/10.1121/1.5049803 abstract: Evaluation of the performance of computer-based algorithms to automatically detect mammalian vocalizations often relies on comparisons between detector outputs and a reference data set, generally obtained by manual annotation of acoustic recordings. To explore the reproducibility of these annotations, inter- and intra-analyst variability in manually annotated Antarctic blue whale (ABW) Z-calls are investigated by two analysts in acoustic data from two ocean basins representing different scenarios in terms of call abundance and background noise. Manual annotations exhibit strong inter- and intra analyst variability, with less than 50% agreement between analysts. This variability is mainly caused by the difficulty of reliably and reproducibly distinguishing single calls in an ABW chorus made of overlaying distant calls. Furthermore, the performance of two automated detectors, based on spectrogram correlation or subspace-detection strategy, is evaluated by comparing detector output to a “conservative” manually annotated reference data set, which comprises only analysts’ matching events. This study highlights the need for a standardized approach for human annotations and automatic detections, including a quantitative description of their performance, to improve the comparability of acoustic data, which is particularly relevant in the context of collaborative approaches in collecting and analyzing large passive acoustic data sets. Kind regards, Emmanuelle C. Leroy, Ph.D. email: emmanuelle.leroy(a)univ-brest.fr

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TEDx Provincetown - Ropeless FIshing
by Michael Moore 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

This TEDx video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhkY_Ny-sBA> shares a perspective on how to potentially avoid the North Atlantic right whale becoming the next Vaquita. Michael Moore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhkY_Ny-sBA <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhkY_Ny-sBA> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhkY_Ny-sBA>

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Updated - Killer Whales of the NIO Photo ID Catalogue v Aug 2018
by Georgina L Gemmell 17 Aug '18

17 Aug '18

Dear Marmammers, On behalf of the Northern Indian Ocean Killer Whale Alliance I would like to alert you to the updated version of the following document - "Killer Whales of the Northern Indian Ocean: A Catalogue of Photo Identified Individuals". Version August 2018. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.25912.19205 ** The catalogue currently holds 72 identified animals sighted in the Northern hemisphere of the Indian Ocean and its adjacent seas. PDF Download link - http://niokillerwhales.wixsite.com/nio…/download-pdf-version <http://niokillerwhales.wixsite.com/niokwa/download-pdf-version> Live On Screen Version - http://niokillerwhales.wixsite.com/n…/copy-of-view-on-screen <http://niokillerwhales.wixsite.com/niokwa/copy-of-view-on-screen> To request access to high-resolution images, contribute sightings or to join the NIO Killer Whale Alliance, please contact myself at georgina.wildoceans(a)gmail.com. All the best Georgina <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160830657305083&set=gm.1836699019…> -- *Georgina Gemmell* Lead Administrator, Orca Project Sri Lanka

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Intro course on Frequentist and Bayesian mixed (Hierarchical) models using R (IFBM01)
by Oliver Hooker 17 Aug '18

17 Aug '18

General intro course on Frequentist and Bayesian mixed (Hierarchical) models using R (IFBM01) The applications of mixed models to analyse complicated datasets has increased a lot recently. Mixed models are particular useful for dealing with both lab data that containing multiple replicates and treartment but also field experiments where you have to consider temporal and spatial data making them very useful for people working with marine mammals. https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-frequentist-and-bayesia… Final, few places available. This course will be delivered by Dr Andrew Parnell from the 8th - 12th October 2018 in Glasgow city centre using a varied range of examples from life-sciences Course Overview: This course will cover introductory mixed or hierarchical modelling (fixed and random effects models) for real-world data sets from both a Frequentist and Bayesian perspective. These methods lie at the forefront of statistics research and are a vital tool in the scientist’s toolbox. The course focuses on introducing concepts and demonstrating good practice in mixed modelling. All methods are demonstrated with data sets which participants can run themselves. Participants will be taught how to fit hierarchical models using both the standard lme4 mixed effects models library in R, together with the Bayesian modelling framework via rstanarm. The course covers the full gamut from simple regression models through to full generalised multivariate mixed structures. The relevant advantages and disadvantages of both the Frequentist and Bayesian approaches will be presented.. Participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets for discussion with the course tutors. Monday 8th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Basic concepts Class 1: Introduction; some example datasets; overview of course Class 2: Revision: probability distributions and likelihood Class 3: Maximum likelihood and bootstrap uncertainties Practical: revision on using R to load data, create plots and fit statistical models. Tuesday 9th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Intro to mixed models Class 1: Linear and generalised linear models (GLMs) Class 2: Simple mixed regression models Class 3: Generalised Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs) Practical: introduction to lme4 Wednesday 10th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Bayesian hierarchical models Class 1: Introduction to Bayesian inference Class 2: Bayesian computation and Markov chain Monte Carlo Class 3: Bayesian Hierarchical Models (BHMs) Practical: Introduction to rstanarm Thursday 11th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00 Extending mixed models Class 1: Multivariate and multi-layer hierarchical models Class 2: Shrinkage and variable selection Class 3: Non-Linear mixed models Friday 12th – Classes from 09:30 to 16:00 Advanced topics and bring your own data Class 1: Extending Bayesian models Class 2: Using stan (instead of rstanarm) for richer inference Practical: analyse and get help with your data. Email oliverhooker(a)psstatistics.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. October 1st – 5th TIME SERIES MODELS FOR ECOLOGISTS (TSME02) Glasgow, Dr Andrew Parnell https://www.prstatistics.com/course/time-series-models-foe-ecologists-tsme0… 2. October 1st – 5th 2018 INTRODUCTION TO LINUX WORKFLOWS FOR BIOLOGISTS (IBUL03) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones https://www.prinformatics.com/course/introduction-to-linux-workflows-for-bi… 3. October 8th – 12th 2018 INTRODUCTION TO FREQUENTIST AND BAYESIAN MIXED (HIERARCHICAL) MODELS (IFBM01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Andrew Parnell https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-frequentis-and-bayesian… 4. October 15th – 19th 2018 APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (ABME04) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Matt Denwood, Emma Howard http://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-ecologists-ep… 5. October 23rd – 25th 2018 INTRODUCTIUON TO R (This is a private ‘in-house’ course) London, England, Dr William Hoppitt 6. October 29th – November 2nd 2018 INTRODCUTION TO R AND STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGISTS (IRFB02) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Olivier Gauthier https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-and-r-for-bi… 7. October 29th – November 2nd 2018 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS FOR DNA AND RNA SEQUENCE ANALYSIS (IBDR01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Malachi Griffith, Dr. Obi Griffith www.prinformatics.com/course/precision-medicine-bioinformatics-from-raw-gen… 8. November 5th – 8th 2018 PHYLOGENETIC COMPARATIVE METHODS FOR STUDYING DIVERSIFICATION AND PHENOTYPIC EVOLUTION (PCME01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou https://www.prstatistics.com/course/phylogenetic-comparative-methods-for-st… 9. November 19th – 23rd 2018 STRUCTUAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS (SEMR02) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck https://www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-ecolo… 10. November 26th – 30th 2018 FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY FROM ORGANISM TO ECOSYSTEM: THEORY AND COMPUTATION (FEER01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Francesco de Bello, Dr. Lars Götzenberger, Dr. Carlos Carmona http://www.prstatistics.com/course/functional-ecology-from-organism-to-ecos… 11. December 3rd – 7th 2018 INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES USING R AND STAN (BDRS01) Glasgow, Dr. Mark Andrews https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-data-analysis-… 12. January 21st – 25th 2019 STATISTICAL MODELLING OF TIME-TO-EVENT DATA USING SURVIVAL ANALYSIS: AN INTRODUCTION FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOURISTS, ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS (TTED01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Will Hoppitt https://www.psstatistics.com/course/statistical-modelling-of-time-to-event-… 13. January 21st – 25th 2019 ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (ADVR08) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Luc Bussiere, Dr. Tom Houslay http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-… 14. January 28th– February 1st 2019 AQUATIC ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA ANALYSIS AND SURVEY DESIGN Glasgow, Scotland, VEMCO staff and affiliates https://www.prstatistics.com/course/aquatic-acoustic-telemetry-data-analysi… 15. 4th – 8th February 2019 DESIGNING RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT EXPERIMENTS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (DRES01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Daniel Lakens https://www.psstatistics.com/course/designing-reliable-and-effecient-experi… 16. February 11th – 15th 2019 REPRODUCIBLE DATA SCIEDNCE FOR POPULATION GENETICS Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Thibaut Jombart, Dr. Zhain Kamvar https://www.prstatistics.com/course/reproducible-data-science-for-populatio… 17. 25th February – 1st March 2019 MOVEMENT ECOLOGY (MOVE02) Margam Discovery Centre, Wales, Dr. Luca Borger, Prof. Ronny Wilson, Dr Jonathan Potts https://www.prstatistics.com/course/movement-ecology-move02/ 18. March 4th – 8th 2019 BIOACUSTIC DATA ANALYSIS Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Paul Howden-Leach https://www.prstatistics.com/course/bioacoustics-for-ecologists-hardware-su… 19. March 11th – 15th 2019 ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELLING USING R (ENMR03) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Neftali Sillero http://www.prstatistics.com/course/ecological-niche-modelling-using-r-enmr0… 20. MARCH 18TH – 22ND 2019 INRODUCTION TO R FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (IRBM01) Crete, Greece, Dr Aristides (Aris) Moustakas Link to follow soon 21. 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Accepting Applications for ACS Student Leaders
by Sabena Siddiqui 17 Aug '18

17 Aug '18

Dear MARMAM subscribers, The American Cetacean Society Student Coalition (ACSSC) is the student arm of the American Cetacean Society (ACS), the world's oldest whale conservation organization. After 50 years ACS continues to be a leader in the field of cetacean education, conservation, policy, and education ( http://acsonline.org/) The ACSSC is a community of future researchers, policy makers, conservationists, and enthusiasts committed to protecting the marine environment and the lives of cetaceans. Through direct action informed by science, ACS groups act as forums where students can learn more about cetaceans and their marine environment to carry out the most effective, research-based responses to the perils that cetaceans face. Student members of ACS are provided with an opportunity to feel inspired, engaged, and empowered through an active web of regional student groups across the country. The ACSSC serves as a much-needed bridge between the scientific community and the public. Our student groups use community education and citizen science to foster conservation and scientific literacy in their communities. The Coalition works to provide students of all skill sets with support and access to a community of other young professionals, experts in the field, and with the support of the American Cetacean Society. We invite all US university and college students (coastal or landlocked) to join our coalition by leading their own groups. One of the benefits of joining the ACS National Student Coalition is the ability to network and collaborate with your peers in different disciplines and institutions to address the challenges that cetaceans face today. Leading your own ACS student coalition group can be very rewarding and fun. ACSSC activities have included: citizen science projects, water quality testing, cetacean research, oyster reef restoration, beach clean ups, guest speakers, panel discussions, documentary screenings, lobbying, fundraisers, and many social events. ACSSC groups have implemented campaigns focusing upon issues such as sustainable seafood and its impacts upon cetaceans, marine debris and entanglement, local marine conservation issues, and more. For more information regarding what is involved in starting your own student group visit our website: https://www.acsonline.org/students. Scientists, supervisors, professors, etc., please refer your promising students to us! If you are interested in starting your own group, get in touch with us: ACSSC(a)acsonline.org Like us on facebook to see our latest updates and campaign activities: ACSSC facebook: https://www.facebook.com/American-Cetacean-Society-Student-Coalition -ACSSC-177540238954065/ *Sabena Siddiqui , **MSc student University of Hawaii* Student Chair, American Cetacean Society Board of Directors *"P**rotecting whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions.*" ACS website <http://acsonline.org/> ACS Student Coalition website <https://www.acsonline.org/students>

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Autumn and Winter Volunteer and Intern Recruitment for the South Adriatic
by aylin akkaya 17 Aug '18

17 Aug '18

VOLUNTEER AND INTERN RECRUITMENT FOR THE MONTENEGRO DOLPHIN PROJECT (SOUTH ADRIATIC SEA) OUR PROJECT The Montenegro Dolphin Project is a scientific project born from the partnership between the Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) and the Natural History Association of Montenegro. Our study is the first long term research study of marine mammals in Montenegrin coastal waters. We aim to address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behavior, define critical habitats and investigate the impact of major threats. Our wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives targeted at the local community, particularly youth. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We offer several volunteering and internship positions: this is an extremely valuable opportunity for graduates, that wish to gain experience in the marine mammal research field, and undergraduates, that would like to obtain internship academic credits. It could be used to develop a scientific project for BSc and MSc thesis. However, we are also open to accept applications from anyone whose love for dolphins is strong and sincere. Opportunities are available starting from September 2018 . The minimum duration of the placements is 2 MONTHS, with possible exceptions for skilled candidates. REQUIREMENTS -True interest for marine conservation, self-motivation, maturity and ability to work responsibly;-Ability to cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment;-Respect for the organization's rules and willingness to follow standards and procedures;-Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team;-Fluent English (both spoken and written) and good communication skills;-High computer literacy and willingness to learn new software applications.Background in marine biology and previous fieldwork experience are an advantage. FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including sunrise and sunset hours; -Performing boat-based surveys at least once a week: boat surveys can be long and often tiring, so you are expected to feel comfortable on board and prepared to handle motion sickness.-Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data, as well as environmental and anthropogenic data;-Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras;-Data entry and analysis;-Cataloging and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID studies via Discovery software;-Raising stakeholder awareness.-Promoting citizenscience activities TRAINING The Montenegro Dolphin Project team will provide lectures and field work training as well as constant mentoring.You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used in marine mammals research such as:-Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software;-Photo-ID and Discovery software;-Data entry and analysis;-ArcGIS mapping PROJECT PARTICIPATION FEE The positions are unpaid and require a contribution fee of 700 euros / month which includes: -Accommodation and expenses-Transportation between the project sites within the country-Training and lectures-Scientific support-Field work-Use of the equipment Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro, meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance) and personal expenses. HOW TO APPLY Email your CV and cover letter to info(a)dmad.org.tr or akkayaaylinn(a)gmail.com (Aylin Akkaya Bas) explaining why you are the perfect asset for our team and which goals you hope to achieve with us! Please mention the PERIOD OF INTEREST AND DURATION OF AVAILABILITY! If you wish to have more info about our work and get to know us better follow our websites: https://www.dmad.org.tr/volunteering All the best,Dr. Aylin Akkaya BasScientific Director of Marine Mammals Research AssociationDeniz Memelileri Araştırma Derneği (DMAD) +38260024363skype: aylin.akkaya3info(a)dmad.org.trwww.dmad.org.tr

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NEW BOOK: Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez
by Brooke Bessesen 16 Aug '18

16 Aug '18

Dear MARMAM friends, I'm pleased to share news of my upcoming book, Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez, due out next month from Island Press. This "heartfelt and alarming tale" (Publishers Weekly) attempts to untangle the intricate controversies behind the precipitous decline of the world's smallest cetacean. Early copies are available through the publisher's website with a 20% discount (CODE: 4VAQUITA) https://islandpress.org/books/vaquita. If anyone is teaching biology, ecology, conservation, political science, environmental law or other related coursework and would like to use Vaquita in the classroom, they can request an exam copy <https://islandpress.org/request-exam-copy> . All best, Brooke Bessesen Research Fellow Osa Conservation

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