April 2019 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Consequences of culturally-driven ecological specialization: Killer whales and beyond
by Hal Whitehead 12 Jun '26

12 Jun '26

The following paper has just been published: Consequences of culturally-driven ecological specialization: Killer whales and beyond. by: Hal Whitehead and John K.B. Ford Journal of Theoretical Biology 456: 279-294 Abstract: Culturally-transmitted ecological specialization occurs in killer whales, as well as other species. We hypothesize that some of the remarkable demographic and ecological attributes of killer whales result from this process. We formalize and model (using agent-based stochastic models parametrized using killer whale life history) the cultural evolution of specialization by social groups, in which a narrowing of niche breadth is spread and maintained in a group through social learning. We compare the demographic and ecological results of cultural specialization to those of a similar model of specialization through natural selection. We found that specialization, through either the cultural or natural selection routes, is adaptive in the short term with specialization often increasing fitness. Generalization, in contrast, is rarely adaptive. The cultural evolution of specialization can lead to increased rates of group extirpation. Specialization has little effect on group size but tends to reduce population size and resource abundance. While the two specialization processes produce similar results, cultural specialization can be very much faster. The results are generally consistent with what we know of the formation and maintenance of specialist ecotypes in killer whales, and have implications for the persistence, nature and ecological effects of these apex predators. You can read a .pdf at: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/labpub.htm Hal Whitehead Dalhousie University hwhitehe(a)dal.ca

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Update to SOCPROG
by Hal Whitehead 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

A new and updated version of SOCPROG, SOCPROG2.9 (both compiled and uncompiled downloads) is available at: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/SOCPROG/social.htm SOCPROG is a MATLAB-based package of programs for the analysis of animal social structures, movements and populations. The compiled version does not need MATLAB itself. This version is compatible with MATLAB2018b (although it will likely work well on recent and soon-to-be-released versions of MATLAB). It fixes a few bugs and adds functionality compared to previous versions (especially association complexity). Thanks Hal Whitehead, Dalhousie University, Canada

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Summer Online Course - Manatee Health
by Larkin,Iskande (Iske) 24 Mar '21

24 Mar '21

Hi All, The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Aquatic Animal Health Program would like to send notice that registration for our summer online course is open. Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. More information about this class can be found here. Students enrolled at any College or University within the US or internationally can take this course. For more information about this classes or enrollment, contact Dr. Iskande Larkin (ivlarkin(a)ufl.edu<mailto:ivlarkin@ufl.edu> ). The first day of the semester is Monday May 13th. Sincerely, Dr Larkin [Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. Larkin, PhD Lecturer & Education Coordinator Interim Director Aquatic Animal Health Program Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida PO Box 100136 2015 SW 16th Ave Gainesville, Florida 32610 Office phone - 352-294-4095 Work cell - 352-494-1742 Fax - 352-392-8289 Program web page: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu<http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/> "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world." -Anonymous ________________________________ Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to or from University of Florida employees via email may be subject to disclosure. ________________________________

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New publication: Resistance and susceptibility of dolphins to cetacean morbillivirus (Kimberley Batley)
by Kimberley Batley 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

Dear all, My colleagues and I are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper: Batley KC, Sandoval‐Castillo J, Kemper CM, Attard, CRM, Zanardo, N, Tomo, I, Beheregaray, LB, Möller, LM (2018). Genome-wide association study of an unusual dolphin mortality event reveals candidate genes for susceptibility and resistance to cetacean morbillivirus. Evolutionary Applications. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12747 Abstract: Infectious diseases are significant demographic and evolutionary drivers of populations, but studies about the genetic basis of disease resistance and susceptibility are scarce in wildlife populations. Cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV) is a highly contagious disease that is increasing in both geographic distribution and incidence, causing unusual mortality events (UME) and killing tens of thousands of individuals across multiple cetacean species worldwide since the late 1980’s. The largest CeMV outbreak in the Southern Hemisphere reported to date occurred in Australia in 2013, where it was a major factor in a UME, killing mainly young Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). Using cases (non-survivors) and controls (putative survivors) from the most affected population, we carried out a genome-wide association study to identify candidate genes for resistance and susceptibility to CeMV. The genomic dataset consisted of 278,147,988 sequence reads and 35,493 high quality SNPs genotyped across 38 individuals. Association analyses found highly significant differences in allele and genotype frequencies amongst cases and controls at 65 SNPs, and Random Forests conservatively identified eight as candidates. Annotation of these SNPs identified five candidate genes (MAPK8, FBXW11, INADL, ANK3, and ACOX3) with functions associated with stress, pain and immune responses. Our findings provide the first insights into the genetic basis of host defence to this highly contagious disease, enabling the development of an applied evolutionary framework to monitor CeMV resistance across cetacean species. Biomarkers could now be established to assess potential risk factors associated with these genes in other CeMV affected cetacean populations and species. These results could also possibly aid in the advancement of vaccines against morbilliviruses. The PDF is freely accessible at https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12747 Regards, Kimberley Batley, on behalf of all co-authors Kimberley Batley PhD candidate Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) Molecular Ecology Lab (MELFU) College of Science & Engineering, Flinders University P +61 8 8201 3865 | E kimberley.batley(a)flinders.edu.au www.cebel.org.au<http://www.cebel.org.au/> | www.molecularecology.flinders.edu.au<http://www.molecularecology.flinders.edu.au/>

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River dolphin internships in the Brazilian Amazon
by Tony 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

RIVER DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN BRAZIL STARTING SOON Once again, Projeto Boto is recruiting for 9-month internships in the Mamirauá Reserve, Amazon State, Brazil. We require fit, enthusiastic, hard-working fieldworkers who will carry forward our long-term study of botos (Amazon river dolphins). Due to close involvement with local communities, interns are required to have at least moderate Portuguese language skills, or to speak excellent Spanish, in addition to English. There can be no exceptions. In previous years we have received many applications from people who do not fulfil these language criteria, and this is counter-productive. Please only apply if you have the necessary skills. Projeto boto was established in 1994. To date it has hosted more than 60 interns of many different nationalities. The Project's objective is to conserve the boto, and the sympatric tucuxi, through research leading to greater understanding of the biology and ecology of these dolphins. In recent years we have also spent considerable time investigating the impacts of fisheries on these species, and especially a harpoon hunt, in which thousands of botos are killed each year for fish bait. We are seeking two people to commence work as soon as possible, and we would also like to hear from people available in mid-late 2016. Our work is centred on a floating lab/accommodation base, moored in the flooded forest. The research team comprises 3-5 people, who maintain daily observational boat-based research effort year-round. The basis of the work is the piecing together of the lives of over 600 individually recognisable dolphins, to provide publishable information on such diverse topics as growth, reproduction, habitat use, social system, seasonal movements, survival rates, causes of mortality etc. Interns are provided with free accommodation and food, and receive a small monthly stipend (approx $150 US). Transportation to the fieldsite (near the town of Tefé, Amazonas) from Manaus is provided, but interns must arrange and pay for their own transportation to Manaus. They must also have adequate medical insurance. Please do not apply unless you know that you can obtain the airfare to reach Manaus. All necessary training is provided on site. Internships offer the opportunity of a lifetime. They reward hard work and dedication with unique experiences and a chance to stand out from the crowd in subsequent applications for higher degrees and employment. Successful applicants will: be aged 21-35 speak at least moderate Portuguese or fluent Spanish, in addition to English be available for 9-12 months have completed a university degree, preferably in zoology or biology preferably have some fieldwork experience, especially in the use of photo-ID Applicants should please provide: Full CV, complete with age, nationality, linguistic skills, educational and fieldwork experience A letter explaining why you are prepared to dedicate 9 months of your life to this study. The names and email addresses of 3 referees who are familiar with you and your work. The date on which you would be available to start work in the Amazon. Send this information by email to both of the Project co-ordinators, Prof. Tony Martin (boto(a)live.co.uk) and Dr Vera da Silva (vmfdasilva(a)gmail.com) Closing date is 24 November 2015. Applications fulfilling the above criteria will be acknowledged within 4 days of the closing date, but there will be no further communication unless the applicant is short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be notified by 30 November latest.

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AIS Inc. Offering BSEE/BOEM Compliant PSO Training Course
by Kathryn Roy 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

Do you love the ocean? Looking for an exciting new career that will allow you to travel and observe marine wildlife? Are you hard working, flexible, and a team player? Then look no further and join the growing industry of Protected Species Observers (PSO)! AIS is a nationwide leader in providing protected species monitoring services to government agencies and private companies operating in the marine environment. Our Protected Species Observer training curriculum was created by NMFS approved PSOs and AIS scientists, in consultation with BOEM, BSEE, and NMFS staff. Individuals that successfully complete the training and meet the minimum qualifications described below, may be eligible to serve on offshore enterprise projects as a professional PSO, compliant with BSEE and NMFS standards. Based in the US Northeast, AIS is near one of the richest offshore wildlife refuges in the world. During our three day training in historic downtown New Bedford, you'll experience two days of 'in class content' and one day of in-situ training aboard the FV Gunsmoke, putting your new skills to the test out on Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. In between sessions, you'll be free to explore the town where Ishmael's story began and even explore the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Trainees will receive marine species and behavior identification training through activities designed to simulate real in-field detection events. Throughout the course trainees will participate in active discussions and exercises to ensure a comprehensive understanding of topics. Our training will introduce you to: * Sound in the Sea * Federal Legislations and Regulations * Protected Species Identification including: whales, dolphins, turtles, seals, manatees and fish that are covered under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico * Roles and Responsibilities of a PSO * Monitoring and Communication Techniques * Data Management and Reporting * Hands on practice with 'Tools of the Trade' * Life at Sea * Meet a PSO! When is the training? July 29-31, 2019 Where is the training taking place? New Bedford, MA How much does the course cost? The three day training is $675 per person. This includes classroom and in situ training by our highly experienced training staff, a training manual, daily lunches, access to PSO equipment during the class, and vessel charter fees for the offshore training component. What am I responsible for? Travel to and from the training and accommodations. AIS will send you information on our group rate with a local hotel once you have registered for the training course. I'm ready to be a PSO! Welcome to the first step in becoming a BOEM/NMFS compliant Protected Species Observer! To register for the course, head to our website http://aisobservers.com/wordpress/protected-species-observer-training/ to fill in the required fields and submit your resume. We'll follow up with an email confirming your enrollment and payment options. Please call or email Kathryn Roy with any questions 774-392-7127, KathrynR(a)aisobservers.com<mailto:KathrynR@aisobservers.com>

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New Paper: Aerial surveys for Antarctic minke whales reveal sea ice dependent distribution patterns
by Helena Herr 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Dear all, I am pleased to announce the recent publication of our paper in Ecology and Evolution:: Herr H, Kelly N, Dorschel B, Huntemann M, Kock K-H, Lehnert LS, Siebert U, Viquerat S, Williams R, Scheidat M (2019) Aerial surveys for Antarctic minke whales (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) reveal sea ice dependent distribution patterns. Ecol Evol. 2019;00:1–19. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5149 Abstract This study investigates the distribution of Antarctic minke whales (AMW) in relation to sea ice concentration and variations therein. Information on AMW densities in the sea ice-covered parts of the Southern Ocean is required to contextualize abundance estimates obtained from circumpolar shipboard surveys in open waters, suggesting a 30% decline in AMW abundance. Conventional line-transect shipboard surveys for density estimation are impossible in ice-covered regions, therefore we used ice- breaker-supported helicopter surveys to obtain information on AMW densities along gradients of 0%–100% of ice concentration. We conducted five helicopter surveys in the Southern Ocean, between 2006 and 2013. Distance sampling data, satellite-de- rived sea-ice data, and bathymetric parameters were used in generalized additive models (GAMs) to produce predictions on how the density of AMWs varied over space and time, and with environmental covariates. Ice concentration, distance to the ice edge and distance from the shelf break were found to describe the distribution of AMWs. Highest densities were predicted at the ice edge and through to medium ice concentrations. Medium densities were found up to 500 km into the ice edge in all concentrations of ice. Very low numbers of AMWs were found in the ice-free waters of the West Antarctic Peninsula (WAP). A consistent relationship between AMW dis- tribution and sea ice concentration weakens the support for the hypothesis that vary- ing numbers of AMWs in ice-covered waters were responsible for observed changes in estimated abundance. The potential decline in AMW abundance stresses the need for conservation measures and further studies into the AMW population status. Very low numbers of AMWs recorded in the ice-free waters along the WAP support the hypothesis that this species is strongly dependent on sea ice and that forecasted sea ice changes have the potential of heavily impacting AMWs. The open access paper is available at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ece3.5149 <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ece3.5149> Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Kind regards Helena -- Dr. Helena Herr Centrum für Naturkunde – CeNak – Center of Natural History Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3 / Room 243b 20146 Hamburg - Germany phone +49 (0) 40 42838 1560 email: helena.herr(a)uni-hamburg.de www.cenak.uni-hamburg.de <http://www.cenak.uni-hamburg.de/> Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Section Polar Biological Oceanography AG Ecophysiology of Pelagic Key Species Am Handelshafen 12 / Building E, Room 2390 27570 Bremerhaven - Germany phone: +49 (0) 471 4831 2360 email: helena.herr(a)awi.de

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Oligocene mysticetes from Australasia and the Early Miocene fossil gap
by Felix Marx 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Dear colleagues, please find below the abstract and link to our recently published, open access paper on a quantitative comparison of the Oligocene baleen whale assemblages from Australasia, and a discussion of the global Early Miocene gap in the mysticete fossil record. Marx F G, Fitzgerald E M G, and Fordyce R E. 2019. Like phoenix from the ashes: how modern baleen whales arose from a fossil ‘dark age’. Acta Palaeontol Pol, 64: published online. Link: https://www.app.pan.pl/article/item/app005752018.html Abstract: The evolution of baleen whales (Mysticeti), the largest animals on Earth, was punctuated by a pivotal turnover event. Following their emergence around 36 million years (Ma), mysticetes diversified into a disparate range of toothed and toothless species until 23 Ma, but then nearly vanished from the global fossil record for the next five million years. Following this early Miocene “dark age”, toothless mysticetes spectacularly reappeared around 18–17 Ma, whereas toothed mysticetes had gone entirely extinct. Here, we suggest that this turnover event reflects a change in mysticete habitat occupancy. Using the well-sampled record of Australasia as a case study, we show that Oligocene pre-“dark age” mysticetes formed distinct coastal and offshore assemblages, dominated by small (2–4 m), ecologically disparate toothed species, and larger (5–6 m) toothless filter feeders, respectively. Environmental change around the Oligocene–Miocene boundary led to the decline of the endemic coastal assemblages, leaving nearshore deposits virtually devoid of mysticetes. Filter feeders persisted offshore and subsequently re-invaded coastal habitats during the mid-Miocene Climatic Optimum, thus establishing the modern, cosmopolitan mysticete fauna. Kind regards, Felix Marx _____________________________ *Felix G. Marx* PhD | FNRS Postdoctoral Fellow *University of Liège, Belgium *Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels, Belgium *Monash University, Melbourne, Australia *Museums Victoria, Melbourne, Australia Address: Institut royal des Sciences naturelles de Belgique D.O. Terre et Histoire de la Vie, Evolution de la Paléobiosphère 29 rue Vautier, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32 (0)488 897314 <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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2019 CRRU field courses in Scotland
by Dr Kevin Robinson 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

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Course on stable isotope analysis
by Oliver Hooker 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Stable Isotope Mixing Models using SIBER, SIAR, MixSIAR (SIMM05) https://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-si… This course will be delivered by Dr Andrew Parnell and Dr Andrew Jackson (authors of the SIBER, SIAR and MixSIAR packages) form the 10th - 14th June 2019 in Glasgow City Centre. Course overview: This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R and will suit anyone using stable isotopes to study marine mammals. Recently SIMMs have become a very popular tool for quantifying food webs and thus the diet of predators and prey in an ecosystem. Starting with only basic understanding of statistical models, we will cover the do’s and don’ts of using SIMMs with a particular focus on the widely used package SIAR and the more advanced MixSIAR. Participants will be taught some of the advanced features of these packages, which will enable them to produce a richer class of output, and are encouraged to bring their own data sets and problems to study during the round-table discussions. Monday 10th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Basic concepts. Module 1: Introduction; why use a SIMM? Module 2: An introduction to bayesian statistics. Module 3: Differences between regression models and SIMMs. Practical: Revision on using R to load data, create plots and fit statistical models. Round table discussion: Understanding the output from a Bayesian model. Tuesday 11th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Understanding and using SIAR. Module 4: Do’s and Don’ts of using SIAR. Module 5: The statistical model behind SIAR. Practical: Using SIAR for real-world data sets; reporting output; creating richer summaries and plots. Round table discussion: Issues when using simple SIMMs. Wednesday 12th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 SIBER and MixSIAR. Module 6: Creating and understanding Stable Isotope Bayesian Ellipses (SIBER). Module 7: What are the differences between SIAR and MixSIAR? Practical: Using MixSIAR on real world data sets; benefits over SIAR. Round table discussion: When to use which type of SIMM. Thursday 13th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 Advanced SIMMs. Module 8: Using MixSIAR for complex data sets: time series and mixed effects models. Module 9: Source grouping: when and how? Module 10: Building your own SIMM with JAGS. Practical: Running advanced SIMMs with JAGS. Round table discussion: Bring your own data set. Friday 14th – Classes from 09:30 to 16:00 Bring your own data set. Please email oliverhooker(a)prstatistics.com with any questions. Check out our sister sites, www.PRstatistics.com <http://www.prstatistics.com/> (Ecology and Life Sciences) www.PRinformatics.com <http://www.prinformatics.com/> (Bioinformatics and data science) www.PSstatistics.com <http://www.psstatistics.com/> (Behaviour and cognition) 1. June 10th – 14th 2019 STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR (SIMM04) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Andrew Parnell, Dr. Andrew Jackson www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-simm04/ 2. June 10th – 14th 2019 INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (IPYB06) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones http://www.prinformatics.com/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-i… 3. June 17th – 21st 2019 ANALYSING ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATION USING LANDSCAPE GENETICS (EDAP01) Glasgow, Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick https://www.prstatistics.com/course/analysing-environmental-adaptation-usin… 4. June 17th – 21st 2019 ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (APYB03) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones www.prinformatics.com/course/advanced-python-biologists-apyb03/ 5. June 24th – 28th 2019 MICROBIOME DATA ANALYSIS USING QIIME2 (MBQM01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Yoshiki Vazquez Baeza, Dr. Antonio Gonzalez Pena https://www.prinformatics.com/course/microbiome-data-analysis-using-qiime2-… 6. June 24th – 28th 2019 DATA VISUALISATION AND MANIPULATION USING PYTHON (DVMP01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones http://www.prinformatics.com/course/data-visualisation-and-manipulation-usi… 7. July 1st – 5th 2019 BIOACOUSTICS FOR ECOLOGISTS: HARDWARE, SURVEY DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS (BIAC01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Paul Howden-Leach https://www.prstatistics.com/course/bioacoustics-for-ecologists-hardware-su… 8. July 8th – 12th 2019 INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING USING R (IBHM03) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Andrew Parnell https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-hierarchical-m… 9. July 29th – August 2nd 2019 INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (ISPE01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Jakub Nowosad https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-spatial-analysis-of-eco… 10. September 2nd – 6th 2019 APPLIED METHODS FOR ANALYSING CAPTURE-RECAPTURE (MARK-RECAPTURE) DATA USING SPATIALLY EXPLICIT AND NON-SPATIAL TECHNIQUES (MARK01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Joanne Potts, Dr. David Borchers https://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-methods-for-analysing-capture-r… 11. September 9th – 13th 2019 DATA SCIENCE/ANALYTICS USING PYTHON (DSAP01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Mark Andrews https://www.psstatistics.com/course/data-science-analytics-using-python-dsa… 12. September 16th – 20th 2019 R PACKAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT AND REPRODUCIBLE DATA SCIENCE FOR BIOLOGISTS (RPKG01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Cory Merow, Dr. Andy Rominger https://www.prstatistics.com/course/r-package-design-and-development-and-re… 13. September 16th – 20th 2019 STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING AND PATH ANALYSIS (SMPA01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Mark Andrews https://www.psstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-and-path-… 14. September 23rd – 27th 2019 NONLINEAR REGRESSION AND GENERAL ADDITIVE MODELS (GAM’S) (NRGM01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Mark Andrews https://www.psstatistics.com/course/nonlinear-regression-and-general-additi… 15. September 30th – October 4th 2019 GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (GMMR02) Glasgow, Scotland, Prof. Dean Adams, Prof. Michael Collyer, Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou http://www.prstatistics.com/course/geometric-morphometrics-using-r-gmmr02/ 16. October 7th – 11th 2019 CONSERVATION PLANNING USING PRIORITIZR : FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE (PRTZ01) Athens, GREECE, Dr Richard Schuster and Nina Morell https://www.prstatistics.com/course/conservation-planning-using-prioritizr-… 17. October 14th – 18th 2019 INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL DATA ANALYSIS USINR R (IBDA01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Will Hoppitt https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-behavioural-data-analys… 18. November 4th – 8th 2019 Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Mark Andrews INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES USING R AND STAN (BDRS02) https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-data-analysis-… 19. November 4th – 8th 2019 BEHAVIOURAL DATA ANALYSIS USING MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD (BDML01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Will Hoppitt https://www.psstatistics.com/course/behavioural-data-analysis-using-maximum… 20. November 11th – 15th 2019 APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (ABME05) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Matt Denwood, Emma Howard https://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-for-ecologis… 21. November 18th – 22nd 2019 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURED POPULATION MODELS AND DEMOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION MODELS (IIPM01) Athens, GREECE, Dr Cory Merow https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-structured-population-m… 22. 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