March 2019 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Summer Field Researcher/Field Research Assistant, West Coast of Canada, 2019
by Biosignal Processing 04 Mar '19

04 Mar '19

We are now recruiting one field researcher/research assistant for the 2019 field season in July and August on the West Coast of Canada. The interdisciplinary research project merges state-of-the-art machine learning methods, and orca bioacoustics & behaviors. The fieldwork plays a critial role in collecting orca bioacoustic and behavioral data suitable for later machine learning tasks and the pilot study is in close collboration with FAU. It will be carried out from a boat-based research platform. The position is for 6-8 weeks in July and August. Applicant must be able to join the ENTIRE expedition. Due to our remote research location and working and living on a research sailing vessel as a team, applicant needs to be in good physical condition, able to participate with the daily routine on board (e.g. cooking & cleaning) and of living off the grid, and be comfortable with sharing limited room with others for an extended period of time. Long working hours whenever needed is expected. Due to working in remote locations there is very limited Internet access, limited medical service and limited fresh water for shower on board. Duties include but not limited to: - take watches to scan for orcas with support of state-of-the-art automatic orca detection tools on board - bioacoustic data collection - video documentation of behavioural observations , documenting all sightings, including photo IDs - data review Experiences preferred: - strong interest in marine mammals and in applying advanced machine-learning methods to bioacoustic research - proficiency in PAM Guard - familiarity with boat-based survey - familiarity with camera work - strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, and attention to detail - ability to work long days independent of sun/heat/cold - excellent verbal communication skills, fluent in English - ... This position is voluntary. Yet a financial compensation is available upon the successful completion of the expedition. The group meals on board are covered and accommodation and expedition expenses are covered. This is a great opportunity for researchers from a biology background to work in an interdisciplinary environment while getting first hand exposure to advanced machine learning methods in the context of addressing long-standing research questions in animal communication. More information is available upon request. To apply, please submit the following to dlal2019ca(a)gmail.com: - a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, how the experience will help you to meet your long-term goals, and your dates of availability. - a resume (or curriculum vitae) describing your relevant training and experience. - names and contact information for one reference. Look forward to hearing from you! Best, DLAL team

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Reminder: 2019 African Graduate Student Research Fund deadline, 15 March
by Eric Archer - NOAA Federal 02 Mar '19

02 Mar '19

> The American Society of Mammalogists has established a program to fund > African nationals studying mammals anywhere in Africa (including > Madagascar). Our intent is to promote mammalogy in Africa, a continent with > exceptional mammalian diversity but lacking in adequate resources for > training and educating young professionals. The African Graduate Student > Research Fund > <http://www.mammalogy.org/committees/african-graduate-student-research-fund> > supports African graduate students in any degree-granting graduate program > who show promise of becoming leaders of the next generation of > mammalogists. We anticipate awarding up to three grants of $1500 US in > 2019. Applications are due 15 March 2019. > > More information for applicants and donors can be found here > <http://www.mammalogy.org/committees/african-graduate-student-research-fund> > . > > Please encourage any eligible applicants to apply! > > > -- > Link Olson <http://linkolson.org/>, Ph.D. > Curator of Mammals, University of Alaska Museum > <http://www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/mammal/> > Professor, Department of Biology and Wildlife, University of Alaska > Fairbanks > tel: (907) 474-5998, link.olson(a)alaska.edu > > *Mailing address: UA Museum, 1962 Yukon Drive, **P.O. Box 756960, **Fairbanks, > AK 99775-6960* > > *Follow the UAM Mammal Collection on Facebook* > <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mammal-Collection-University-of-Alaska-Museu…> > > *Search the UAM Mammal Collection* > <http://arctos.database.museum/uam_mamm/> or *read our loan policy* > <http://www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/mammal/policies/> > > -- *Eric Archer, Ph.D.* Southwest Fisheries Science Center (NMFS/NOAA) 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 USA 858-546-7121 (work) 858-546-7003 (FAX) Marine Mammal Genetics Group: swfsc.noaa.gov/mmtd-mmgenetics GitHub: github.com/ericarcher Adjunct Professor, Marine Biology Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California, San Diego http://profiles.ucsd.edu/frederick.archer " *The universe doesn't care what you believe. The wonderful thing about science is that it doesn't ask for your faith, it just asks for your eyes.*" - Randall Munroe "*Lighthouses are more helpful than churches.*" - Benjamin Franklin "*...but I'll take a GPS over either one.*" - John C. "Craig" George

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nutrition specialists
by Gabby Harris 02 Mar '19

02 Mar '19

Good day We are embarking on further nutrition research in our facility. We are looking at doing work with artificial diets for South African fur seals. I would be very grateful if anyone with insight and information on this subject could contact me. Thank you Gabby GABRIELLE HARRIS Animal Welfare and Behaviour Management Tel: +27 (31) 328222 E-mail: <mailto:gabby@seaworld.org.za> gabby(a)seaworld.org.za SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban, 4001. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa P. O. Box 10712, Marine Parade, 4056, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Website: <http://www.saambr.org.za> www.saambr.org.za "Please consider your environment responsibly before printing this e-mail"

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Learn from traditional knowledge and special cultural highlights
by Mystic Aquarium 02 Mar '19

02 Mar '19

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The english version of the amazon page “ Osteology of Whales “
by kenta155＠mail.goo.ne.jp 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Dear MARMAM colleagues, Thank you for your inquiry concerning our book "Osteology of Whales". The english version of the amazon page for the book is follows; https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E9%AF%A8%E9%A1%9E%E3%81%AE%E9%AA%A8%E5%AD%A6-%E6%… Yasuhiro UEKUSA MD,DDS,Ph.D(Med),Ph.D.(Dent). Otolaringology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sensyu-Futaba Co. e-mail;kenta155(a)mail.goo.ne.jp

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New Publication on Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Pygmy and Dwarf Sperm Whales
by Hildebrand, John 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Dear MARMAM Colleagues: We are pleased to announce the publication of: Hildebrand, J.A., Frasier, K.E., Baumann-Pickering, S., Wiggins, S.M., Merkens, K.P., Garrison, L.P., Soldevilla, M.S., and Mcdonald, M.A. (2019). Assessing Seasonality and Density From Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Signals Presumed to be From Pygmy and Dwarf Sperm Whales in the Gulf of Mexico. Frontiers in Marine Science 6, 66. doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00066<https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00066> Abstract: Pygmy sperm whales (Kogia breviceps) and dwarf sperm whales (Kogia sima) are deep diving cetaceans that commonly strand along the coast of the southeast US, but that are difficult to study visually at sea because of their elusive behavior. Conventional visual surveys are thought to significantly underestimate the presence of Kogia and they have proven difficult to approach for tracking and tagging. An approach is presented for density estimation of signals presumed to be from Kogia spp. based on passive acoustic monitoring data collected at sites in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) from the period following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (2010-2013). Both species of Kogia are known to inhabit the GOM, although it is not possible to acoustically separate the two based on available knowledge of their echolocation clicks. An increasing interannual density trend is suggested for animals near the primary zone of impact of the oil spill, and to the southeast of the spill. Densities were estimated based on both counting individual echolocation clicks and counting the presence of groups of animals during one-min time windows. Densities derived from acoustic monitoring at three sites are all substantially higher (4–16 animals /1000 km2) than those that have been derived for Kogia from line transect visual surveys in the same region (0.5 animals/1000 km2). The most likely explanation for the observed discrepancy is that the visual surveys are underestimating Kogia spp. density, due to the assumption of perfect detectability on the survey trackline. We present an alternative approach for density estimation, one that derives echolocation and behavioral parameters based on comparison of modeled and observed sound received levels at sites of varying depth. The article is open access and can be downloaded from: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2019.00066/full Sincerely, John Hildebrand and co-authors John Hildebrand Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA 92093-0205 Phone: 858 534-4069 www.cetus.ucsd.edu<http://www.cetus.ucsd.edu>

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NEW MSc Position- Contaminants and thyroid functions in St. Lawrence belugas
by Verreault, Jonathan 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Dear MARMAM Colleagues, The University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM, Quebec, Canada) is currently seeking one highly motivated MSc student to join our team to work on the effects of environmental contaminants on thyroid functions of the St. Lawrence Estuary belugas. The description of the project and information to apply can be found in attached document. The deadline to apply is March 8th, 2019. Please note that candidates must have a very good command of spoken and written English and French (UQAM is primarily a francophone university). Cordially, Jonathan ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JONATHAN VERREAULT Professeur Agrégé | Associate Professor Chaire de recherche du Canada en toxicologie comparée des espèces aviaires (AVITOX) | Canada Research Chair in Comparative Avian Toxicology (AVITOX) Centre de recherche en toxicologie de l'environnement (TOXEN) Département des sciences biologiques Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-ville Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3C 3P8 Tél: 514-987-3000, poste 1070; Fax: 514-987-4647 Bureau: SB-2640; Labo: SB-1325 et SB-3505 Courriel: verreault.jonathan(a)uqam.ca<mailto:verreault.jonathan@uqam.ca> Page personelle<https://bio.uqam.ca/corps-professoral/professeurs-reguliers/professeur/verr…> TOXEN<http://www.toxen.uqam.ca/Accueil.html> AVITOX<http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/chairholders-titulaires/profile-fra.aspx?pr…> (FR) | AVITOX<http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/chairholders-titulaires/profile-eng.aspx?pr…> (EN) [Screen shot 2013-11-12 at 14.35.53.png]

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JOB: Research Scientist, Marine Stress & Ocean Health, New England Aquarium
by Rosalind Rolland 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Research Scientist, Marine Stress and Ocean Health Program: Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, New England Aquarium The Marine Stress and Ocean Health Program at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium takes an integrated approach to marine wildlife health with an emphasis on understanding the impacts of human activities on marine species and habitats. We conduct cutting-edge research in marine endocrinology on whales, manatees, seals, and sea turtles, and our scientists are validating new research approaches and following trends in the health of individual North Atlantic right whales and across the population over decades. We seek a dynamic and accomplished research scientist to join our Marine Stress and Ocean Health Program. A Ph.D., DVM, or equivalent terminal degree in a marine science/conservation related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience is required. A taxonomic focus on marine mammals is desired, given past work in this program. The detailed job description and requirements are posted at the link below: https://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/1013319.html While we encourage interested parties to apply and be considered right away, the deadline for submission is Friday March 29, 2019.

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New publication right whale abundance estimates Cape Cod Bay
by Laura Ganley 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to share the recent publication of our paper in Endangered Species Research: Ganley LC, Brault S, Mayo CA (2019) What we see is not what there is: estimating North Atlantic right whale *Eubalaena glacialis* local abundance. Endang Species Res 38:101-113. ABSTRACT: Aerial surveys can be used to estimate animal abundance, but animals unavailable for detection for portions of the survey can cause biased abundance estimates. Moreover, these biases may be variable owing to changes in behavior. We conducted focal follows to obtain surface and dive times of North Atlantic right whales *Eubalaena glacialis* in Cape Cod Bay (CCB) and measured the aircraft field of view; these metrics were combined to estimate availability and correct monthly abundance estimates from 1998 to 2017 generated via distance sampling methodology. We used a general least squares model to test for trends in abundance. Availability varied with month (0.27-0.85), likely linked to changes in the depth of copepod food resources. Detection probability varied across the years (0.43-0.87). Sightings per unit effort and counts of whales were significant, but downward-biased indicators of abundance and availability caused changes in bias over the season. Estimated abundance in CCB increased during the study period (4.9 whales yr-1), and estimated abundance in peak months increased at a faster rate (10% yr-1 for 1998-2017) than for the overall population (2.8% yr-1 for 1990-2010). Accurate abundance estimates are necessary to monitor long-term changes in abundance of right whales in CCB, to understand the importance of CCB relative to other areas, and improve management strategies to protect this endangered species from entanglements in fishing gear and ship-strikes. Failing to correct for seasonal variation in availability results in substantial and variable underestimation of abundance. A PDF copy of the publication can be downloaded from https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v38/p101-113/ Sincerely, Laura Ganley PhD candidate University of Massachusetts, Boston

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Manatee Observers needed (Florida)
by Tide Env 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Tide Environmental is recruiting individuals to monitor for manatees for in-water construction projects within Florida waters. Qualified candidates *must* have experience monitoring for manatees in conjunction with construction projects and nighttime monitoring experience to be considered for projects. Applicants possessing both manatee and sea turtle experience are desirable. Immediate start dates available. These are Independent contractor positions. Individuals possessing the above criteria are asked to submit the following to info(a)tideenvironmental.com 1. Resume/CV detailing your relevant experience 2. Current availability 3. References

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