September 2018 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New paper: Shark predation attempts on bottlenose dolphins in temperate Australian waters.
by Kate Sprogis 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of a new paper: Sprogis KR, King C, Bejder L, Loneragan N (2018) Frequency and temporal trends of shark predation attempts on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) in temperate Australian waters. J Exp Mar Biol Ecol. 508, 35-43, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2018.08.008 Summary: * Sharks are apex predators that influence the behavioural ecology of a range of prey species. Unsuccessful predation attempts from sharks are evidenced by fresh bites and scars, and these wounds provide indirect measures of predation pressure. * To better understand the predatory dynamics of sharks on bottlenose dolphins, we investigated the frequency, sex and age class differences, seasonality and annual trends, and location (open vs. sheltered waters) of shark predation attempts on Tursiops aduncus off Bunbury, south-western Australia. * Over seven years from 2007-2013, standardised boat-based, photographic-identification dolphin surveys (n = 600) were conducted year- round over 540 km2 in open coastal and sheltered waters (bay, estuary and river). · The overall frequency of shark predation attempts on dolphins (calves, juveniles and adults) was 16.9% (58 of 343). Shark bites were categorised as Open (n = 25, 40.9%), Intermediate (n = 16, 26.2%) and Scars (n = 20, 32.8%). Scarring frequencies did not differ significantly between sexes or among age classes. · Bites increased in frequency from 2009 to 2013, coinciding with sustained warm water temperatures from 2011 La Niña conditions, resulting in 34% of Open and Intermediate bites being recorded in 2013. The frequency of Open bites differed among seasons, with bites more prevalent during the summer of 2012/13. The proportion of dolphins with shark bites was significantly greater for individuals residing in the sheltered waters (24.7%, 19 of 77) compared to open waters (13.4%, 34 of 253). · Our findings provide knowledge into predator-prey dynamics of marine top predators by quantifying temporal and spatial incidences of failed predation attempts of sharks on bottlenose dolphins in temperate, south-west Australia. This paper is available for free download from JEMBE<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002209811830008X>, or a PDF can be provided via email request: k.sprogis(a)murdoch.edu.au<mailto:k.sprogis@murdoch.edu.au> For more information on the Bunbury dolphin population see: http://mucru.org/our-research/south-west-marine-research-program/ and our publication blog: http://mucru.org/new-publication-shark-predation-attempts-on-bottlenose-dol… Kind regards, on behalf of my co-authors, Kate Sprogis, PhD Marie Skłodowska-Curie Post-doctoral Fellow Marine Bioacoustics Lab,<https://marinebioacoustics.wordpress.com/people/kate-sprogis/> Dept. of Bioscience, Aarhus University, Denmark kate.sprogis(a)bios.au.dk<mailto:kate.sprogis@bios.au.dk> | Kate Sprogis Photography<https://katesprogisphotography.wordpress.com/> Twitter, Instagram: @KateSprogis [cid:image001.jpg@01D44455.EDEFC650] Recent papers: - Sprogis, K.R., Christiansen F., Raudino, H. C., Kobryn, H., Wells, R. S. and Bejder, L. 2018. Sex-specific differences in the seasonal habitat use of a coastal dolphin population. Biodiversity and Conservation, doi: 10.1007/s10531-018-1618-7<https://rdcu.be/5lXX> - Sprogis K.R., Christiansen F., Wandres M., Bejder L. 2018. El Niño Southern Oscillation influences the abundance and movements of a marine top predator in coastal waters. Global Change Biology, doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13892

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Job announcement; tenure-track comparative vertebrate physiologist
by Trumble, Stephen 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Please post for the following tenure-track position; Assistant Professor in Comparative Mammalian Physiology Baylor University Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For." The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris<http://www.baylor.edu/profuturis/> (www.baylor.edu/profuturis/<http://www.baylor.edu/profuturis/>), and academic strategic plan, Illuminate (www.baylor.edu/illuminate<http://www.baylor.edu/illuminate>). As the world's largest Baptist University, Baylor offers over 40 doctoral programs and has more than 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 85 countries. Baylor seeks to fill the following tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Biology: Assistant Professor in Comparative Mammalian Physiology The Department of Biology<https://www.baylor.edu/biology/> in the College of Arts & Sciences (www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/<http://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/>) seeks applications to fill a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) in the area of comparative mammalian physiology. We are specifically seeking a candidate whose research is relevant to human disease and health with training in vertebrate physiology including (but not limited to) integrative physiology, metabolic physiology, environmental physiology, endocrinology or stress physiology. Successful candidates will show a strong record of innovative and integrative research or future potential and will be expected to establish a competitive and externally funded research program that contributes to broader departmental goals as well as emerging and existing university-wide initiatives in Global Health. Further, this candidate will contribute to service and leadership within the department, the university, and the scientific community. The Department of Biology has 20 graduate faculty and is in a period of expansion with three concurrent tenure-track searches underway. Our graduate programs in the areas of 1) Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal (EEO) Biology, and 2) Cell, Molecular, Health and Disease (CMHD) Biology are growing rapidly. This comparative mammalian physiology position is a position critical to the ongoing research success of both our EEOB and our CMHD faculty members in Biology as well as various other departments. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 11/01/2018. Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in the appropriate field of study. Salary and rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/1/2018 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Visit https://jobs.baylor.edu/ for more details about this position or contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Stephen Trumble, at Mammalian_Physiology(a)baylor.edu<mailto:Mammalian_Physiology@baylor.edu>. To apply, please electronically submit a letter of application, a 1-2 page research plan, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, a current curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names and email addresses of three persons willing to provide letters of recommendation as a single PDF file through the iApply application system at our Human Resources site: https://jobs.baylor.edu/. Finalists for this position will be required to submit official transcripts for the doctoral degree in advance of a campus visit. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Stephen J. Trumble, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biology Baylor University Affiliate Professor Institute of Marine Science University of Alaska, Fairbanks Phone: 254-710-2128 Fax: 254-710-2969 E-mail: Stephen_Trumble(a)baylor.edu LEAP: http://sites.baylor.edu/trumblelab/ [cid:D8384ADC-CFFC-42AA-A6F4-ACA2FC35F03B]

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Job Opportunity: Marine Mammal Bioacoustics
by Elizabeth McDonald 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

On behalf of Dr. Helen Bailey at the University of Maryland Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, we would like to share the following job opportunity: The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL), is accepting applications for a Faculty Research Assistant to assist with a bioacoustics project to study the response of black sea bass to dolphin calls. Duties will include preparation of acoustic equipment and set-up of experiments, playbacks of dolphin calls and other sounds, and processing and analysis of calibrated noise measurements. Applicants should have experience with sound measurements, sound analysis software, and statistical software packages, such as R. Experience with marine mammal and/or fish bioacoustics is also desirable. Minimum requirement is a M.S. degree or B.S. degree with more than 2 years research experience related to bioacoustics, must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check. For more details about the position, please contact Dr. Helen Bailey (hbailey(a)umces.edu) Application information is available at: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1172

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New publication: Bio-telemetry as an essential tool in movement ecology and marine conservation
by Dominik Nachtsheim 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Dear MARMAM readers, my colleague and I are happy to announce the following new publication, published as a book chapter with Springer: Heylen, B. C., & Nachtsheim, D. A. (2018). Bio-telemetry as an Essential Tool in Movement Ecology and Marine Conservation. In YOUMARES 8–Oceans Across Boundaries: Learning from each other (pp. 83-107). Springer, Cham. Abstract Marine top predators represent an essential part of marine ecosystems. They are generally regarded as “sentinels of the sea” since their presence reflects high biological productivity. However, many populations are experiencing dramatic declines attributed to various human-induced threats (e.g., pollution, climate change, overfishing), highlighting the need for effective conservation. In this review, we show that bio-telemetry can be an essential tool, not only to improve knowledge about the animals’ ecology, but also for conservation purposes. As such, we will first discuss the most important state-of-the-art devices (e.g., time-depth recorders, accelerometers, satellite tags) and illustrate how they can improve our understanding of movement ecology. We will then examine the challenges and ethical issues related to bio-telemetry, and lastly, demonstrate its enormous value in resolving present and future conservation issues. This review has been published by Springer along with the proceedings of an international conference for young marine researchers (YOUMARES), which took place last year in Kiel, Germany. All session hosts were asked to contribute a review on a relevant topic within the range of their session's subject. Following our research interests and own field experiences we focussed on bio-telemetry and demonstrated its usefulness for studying movement ecology and advancing top predator (marine mammals, seabirds, elasmobranchs and large teleosts) conservation. The chapter as well as the whole book are available Open Access here: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-93284-2_7 For any inquiries or requests do not hesitate to contact me at: dominik.nachtsheim(a)tiho-hannover.de<https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam>. Best regards, Dominik Nachtsheim & Brigitte Heylen --- Dominik A. Nachtsheim, M.Sc. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW) Werftstr. 6 25761 Büsum Germany Dominik.Nachtsheim(a)tiho-hannover.de Tel: +49 511 856-8159 Fax: +49 511 856-8181 ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dominik_Nachtsheim

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INDIVIDUAL-BASED MODEL OF BELUGA WHALES (ST. LAWRENCE ESTUARY) - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
by Clément Chion 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Hi, We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to develop an individual-based model of the endangered St. Lawrence beluga population. The project is part of a broader research program aimed at proposing effective solutions to mitigate the impacts of navigation on belugas in the St. Lawrence Estuary (ongoing management process). The full announcement is below. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO YOUR COLLEAGUES AND CIRCULATE IN YOUR NETWORKS! Thanks and have a nice day! Clément Clément Chion <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Clement_Chion/>, PhD Professeur-Chercheur / Research Professor Département des sciences naturelles Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) ISFORT <http://isfort.uqo.ca/nos_etudiants/clement-chion> 819-595-3900 poste: 1858 819-503-2539 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OFFER* Department of Natural Sciences – Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) Project title Spatiotemporal Individual-Based Modelling of the St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga Population Project background and objectives St. Lawrence Estuary beluga population is currently listed as endangered under the Species at Risk Act of Canada. It is also listed as threatened under the Quebec Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species. Several threats related to navigation activities in the beluga’s critical habitat limit its recovery, including disturbance and exposure to boats’ underwater noise. Mitigating such navigation impacts requires tools to evaluate the performance of potential measures before taking action. The postdoc fellow’s project is part of a broader research program that aims at building a multiagent simulator of boat and whale movements in both the Saguenay and St. Lawrence Rivers to assess the effectiveness of potential mitigation options. The broader goal of the research program is to support a collaborative process to enhance the protection of the at-risk St. Lawrence Estuary beluga population in its critical summer habitat. The postdoc fellow’s project aims at building calibrated algorithms that accurately simulate belugas’ individual movements by reproducing data-extracted statistical patterns. Several concurrent hypotheses currently exist regarding beluga movements, social dynamics, and responses to the presence of boats in their critical habitat. These hypotheses will be made explicit by the selected candidate. The related uncertainties will be translated into the proposition of concurrent movement algorithms. Statistical patterns will need to be identified at different scales (individual, group and population) and extracted from several datasets provided by collaborators. These patterns will allow to calibrate the movements algorithms and assess their performance using the Pattern-Oriented Modelling approach. Based on a literature review, the selected candidate will propose a series of beluga-specific indicators of navigation impacts (e.g. masking/communication space, disturbance, collision risks). These indicators will be used to assess the performance of mitigation scenarios using the final simulator that will couple a valid beluga IBM with an existing model of boat movements. The development of beluga’s movement algorithms will be based on behavioral ecology theories and developed in collaboration with researchers who have been studying belugas since the early 80’s. Although this modelling project does not require any data collection in the field, the selected candidate will work in close collaboration with researchers from Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM), Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, and will have the opportunity to take part in their field campaign. The desired candidate will show dynamism, motivation, intellectual curiosity and creativity, ability to work independently and as part of a team, along with a great sense of initiative. He/She will be encouraged and supported to travel for scientific communications (conferences, workshops), meetings with partners and stakeholders. The project funding is provided by the Government of Quebec. The selected candidate will be required to participate in the production of deliverables for the Ministry for Forests, Wildlife, and Parks and Ministry for Maritime Affairs on a yearly basis. Skills · PhD in Natural Sciences, Engineering, or any discipline relevant for the project · Proficiency in individual-based modelling · Java programming or proficiency in another object-oriented programming language · Preparing scholarship and grant applications · Proficiency in scientific communication (written and oral) to experts and laypeople, including writing scientific articles and conducting literature reviews Assets · Knowledge in behavioural ecology especially social mammals · Knowledge in underwater acoustics and/or bioacoustics · Knowledge in GIS, Spatial analysis and spatial statistics · Other technical skills: R, Python, QGIS and Repast Simphony Remuneration · 47k$/year (including UQO’s social benefits) Period · From now to March 31st2020 (with possibility of extension) Location · Ripon or Gatineau (Québec, Canada) Application · Email your academic CV (long form), application letter (detailing your skills and assets related to the project requirements), and the name and contact information of 3 academic references to: o Pr. Clément Chion (clementchion(a)gmail.com; clement.chion(a)uqo.ca) o Pr. Angélique Dupuch (angelique.dupuch(a)uqo.ca) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Announcing 2019 Beluga Workshop at Mystic Aquarium, Mystic CT
by Thompson, Laura 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Dear Marmam, We are excited to announce the 2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research and Conservation, hosted by Mystic Aquarium. See below for more details! Save the Date: 2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation at Mystic Aquarium | View in browser<http://email.wordfly.com/view?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=cfb5f6bd-8d3…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> [https://media.wordfly.com/mysticaquarium/emails/ravs-beluga-conf-19-std/sav…] You're invited! [2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation] March 12 - 14, 2019 Hosted by Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, Connecticut, USA Learn More & Register<http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d0b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> Submit Abstracts<http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=4a6cfd95-f8…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> Join us to connect, communicate and collaborate as we share traditional knowledge and explore advances in aquarium husbandry, field biology and the latest science impacting beluga whales. By sharing our expertise and establishing new collaborations, we hope to better inform conservation and management decisions of belugas in both aquarium and wild settings. Questions? Email BelugaConf(a)MysticAquarium.org<mailto:belugaconf@mysticaquarium.org> [facebook]<http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d1b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> [twitter] <http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d2b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> [instagram] <http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d3b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> [youtube] <http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d4b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> [pinterest] <http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d5b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> [snapchat] <http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d6b5f6bd-8d…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> Unsubscribe<http://email.wordfly.com/unsubscribe?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ> | Forward<http://email.wordfly.com/forward?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=d8b5f6bd-…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> | View in browser<http://email.wordfly.com/view?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=cfb5f6bd-8d3…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> You are receiving this email because you have shown interest in attending the 2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation conference in 2019. If you would like to be removed from this list, please click the Unsubscribe link above. Mystic Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research. MYSTIC AQUARIUM 55 Coogan Blvd | Mystic, CT 06355 | 860.572.5955 [https://media.wordfly.com/mysticaquarium/emails/event-starter/ma-white-nopr…]<http://email.wordfly.com/click?sid=MTEwNl80NjBfODgyNzdfNjg3NQ&l=6eb1f3d4-b6…'19STD&utm_content=version_A> Laura Thompson, PhD Research Fellow Mystic Aquarium 860.572.5955 x155 [MA_Web]

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documentary for educational use
by Russell Fielding 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Dear MARMAM list members, I have used the documentary "The Islands and the Whales" in my own undergraduate classes and wanted to share information about it with you here. I found it to be a useful prompt for discussions about cetacean conservation and issues related to environmental change and cultural tradition. Here is some information from the filmmaker: *In the North Atlantic archipelago of the Faroe Islands the traditional hunting of seabirds and pilot whales continues to provide food for the table, but many doubt the way of life will continue for many more years.Local species of seabirds are in catastrophic decline as the eco-system changes, and plastic flotsam fills their stomachs, while the pilot whales are highly contaminated with mercury and PCBs.A local toxicologist, Dr Pál Weihe, conducted a thirty year study of thousands of the islands’ children. He found that eating the contaminated whale meat could cause permanent cognitive impairment to children exposed in the womb, and may be linked to the islands’ high rate of Parkinson’s Disease, as well as other health problems. He concluded that the pilot whales were no longer suitable for human consumption. Although not acute, the health problems were significant, and affect us all, many species of fish also contain high levels of the same pollutants. The Faroe Islanders say they are a canary in the mine, their tale a warning to us all.As the islanders come to terms with the health revelations, they face increased pressure from the outside world to stop the whale hunts. Hundreds of anti-whaling activists arrive, determined to physically intervene in the hunts. Their presence creates a defensive reaction, the Faroese argue that the hunts are lawful and that the whales are not endangered and vow to continue.* “captivating and touching… it goes under the skin of a faraway population and makes you feel the paradoxes that face them. Apart from the beauty of the scenery and the excitement from the dramas, the film provides food for numerous discussions that should stimulate cross-disciplinary student populations, whether from the humanities, political science, medicine, or environmental studies. This film is particularly well suited to expose different perspectives, as there is no finger pointing or finger wagging. It has multiple dimensions, and they are all beautifully depicted.” - Professor Philippe Grandjean, Harvard University http://www.rocoeducational.com/the_islands_and_the_whales --- Russell Fielding, Ph.D. Department of Earth and Environmental Systems The University of the South Sewanee, TN 37383 USA office: Snowden Hall 211B phone: 931-598-1815 email: russell.fielding(a)sewanee.edu web: sewanee.edu/faculty/fielding forthcoming book: *The Wake of the Whale: Hunter Societies in the Caribbean and North Atlantic <http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674986374>* (Harvard University Press, October 2018)

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New publication: Social cohesion and intra-population community structure in southern Australian bottlenose dolphins
by Nikki Zanardo 03 Sep '18

03 Sep '18

Dear colleagues, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the publication of a new paper: Zanardo N, Parra GJ, Diaz-Aguirre F, Pratt EAL, Moller LM (2018) Social cohesion and intra-population community structure in southern Australian bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 72:156 Abstract: Defining intra-population community variation in group living mammals provides insights about the impact of environmental, social, and anthropogenic factors on population sub-structuring. Here, we use generalized affiliation indices (GAIs) and social network analysis to investigate social cohesion and intra-population community structure of southern Australian bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) inhabiting Adelaide’s metropolitan coast in South Australia. Information on the sex and site fidelity of photographically identified individuals was used to investigate the potential link between these parameters and preferred affiliations at the population level. Genetic data was also used to investigate genetic relatedness within and between sex and communities. Overall, dolphins showed non-random associations, with preferred associates prominent amongst females and resident individuals. Dolphins were clustered into two social communities that showed little spatial overlap and were associated with different habitats; a northern, shallow-water community (NSWC), and a southern, deep-water community (SDWC). As expected, preferred associations were more prevalent within than between communities, and analyses of genetic relatedness indicated that dolphins, particularly females, were on average more related within than between communities. Social network metrics varied between communities, with the temporal stability of associations for both communities characterised by rapid disassociations and casual acquaintances. We suggest that these two dolphin communities likely arose due to a combination of ecological and socio-genetic factors. This study enhances our understanding of factors shaping social groups in long-lived mammals, and our ability to manage human activities that can impact upon their behaviour and social structure. This paper is available for viewing from Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology https://rdcu.be/5ukn<http://em.rdcu.be/wf/click?upn=lMZy1lernSJ7apc5DgYM8QiJ5-2FaeptRwQtokuaxPL-…>, or if you would like a PDF, please send a request to nikki.zanardo(a)flinders.edu.au Regards, Nikki Zanardo PhD Candidate Cetacean, Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab & Molecular Ecology Lab College of Science & Engineering Flinders University • Tel +61 8 8201 2357 | • nikki.zanardo(a)flinders.edu.au • www.cebel.org.au<http://www.cebel.org.au/> | • www.molecularecology.flinders.edu.au My Page: http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/nikki.zanardo [1459917565608_fb.gif] [1459917620902_tw.gif] [1459917625281_rg.png] <https://www.facebook.com/CEBELresearch>

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NAMMCO Scientific Publications Volume 10
by Solveig Enoksen 02 Sep '18

02 Sep '18

NAMMCO (North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission) is happy to announce that the NAMMCO Scientific Publications Volume 10: Age estimation of marine mammals with a focus on monodontids, is now completed and available online, open-access, at https://doi.org/10.7557/3.10. This volume was edited by Christina Lockyer, Aleta Hohn, Roderick Hobbs, Robert EA Stewart and Mario Acquarone, and Jill Prewitt was the series editor. The purpose of the NAMMCO Scientific Publications series is to make available in published, peer-reviewed form, scientific papers which have contributed to the work carried out by the NAMMCO Scientific Committee. Two additional volumes are currently in the making, and papers for these volumes will be published consecutively as they are finished. For previous volumes, go to the "Archives" section of the journal website. Volumes 1-9 are also available in hard copy format. For more information on the NAMMCO Scientific Publications series, or to order a hard copy of the available volumes, please contact the NAMMCO Secretariat at nammco-sec(a)nammco.no<mailto:nammco-sec@nammco.no>. Best, Solveig Enoksen Intern NAMMCO - North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission POB 6453, N-9294 Tromsø, Norway +47 77 68 73 71, solveig.enoksen(a)nammco.no<mailto:solveig.enoksen@nammco.no>, www.nammco.no<http://www.nammco.no/>, www.facebook.com/nammco.no/<http://www.facebook.com/nammco.no/> [NammRGB email]

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Searching annotated/labeled audio files of cetacean vocalizations
by Gianni Pavan 02 Sep '18

02 Sep '18

dear all, I'm searching public, free accessible, or private sound libraries, either accessible for free or with fees, with collections of identified and labeled/annotated cetacean species vocalizations. This is a preliminary survey to locate possible sources of species-specific vocalizations to exercise with species recognition programs. For this type of application it is required to have at least hundreds of identified vocalizations for each species, with "annotated files" where each individual sound is identified and labelled; another option is to have a collection of files each one containing only one sound unit. By searching on google many sound libriaries pop up, but only Mobysound appears to have what I search. Any info about other sources will be highly appreciated. Recordings of tonal sounds are highly preferred. thanks in advance Gianni Pavan -- Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra e dell'Ambiente Università degli Studi di Pavia Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia http://www.unipv.it/cibra http://mammiferimarini.unipv.it

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