March 2020 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

NEW PAPER: Age composition of the Pearl River Delta Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin
by menjilam＠163.com 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Dear all, My colleagues and I are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in the coming issue of Marine Biology: Guo L, Lin W*, Zeng C, Luo D, Wu Y*: Investigating the age composition of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in the Pearl River Estuary based on their pigmentation pattern. Marine Biology 2020, 167(4):50. ABSTRACT: Age composition is an important population parameter for understanding and managing endangered species. There are very few studies involving cetaceans in estimating the age of individuals in the wild. In this study, we rigorously quantified the body color pattern of 37 stranded Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) of the Pearl River Estuary (PRE), which showed a significant, albeit with variability between individuals, correlation with age for both the males (between age 1 and 35, r2 = 0.84) and females (between age 1 and 25, r2 = 0.85). The population-averaged correlation (r2 = 0.85) was then applied to a large volume of photo-identification data (2011–2015) to estimate the age composition of the population occurring in the greater deltaic region, which further suggested a spatial difference in age composition and, therefore, a complex demographic process of the humpback dolphin across the region. In particular, the age composition of humpback dolphins in the east PRE (Lingding Bay) is severely aged. Finally, a population viability analysis with the consideration of observed age structure and the simulated age-specific fecundity suggested that 95.75% of the Lingding Bay humpback dolphins are projected to be lost after three generations. Given the sophisticated anthropogenic landscape in the PRE, we suggest that management units of the humpback dolphins should be clearly defined and the regional-specific conservation measures are much needed. You can access the paper through the shared link as: https://rdcu.be/b2uvL or on request through https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339664955_Investigating_the_age_co… . Regards Wenzhi Lin (Joe) Research Associate Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, CAS menjilam(a)163.com

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Comparative respiratory physiology in cetaceans
by Andreas Fahlman 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Dear All We are happy to share our new publication looking at lung function in a number of cetaceans. We investigated lung function in 2 false killer whales and a juvenile beluga and compared these against previously published data. These data provide comparative estimates for tidal volume, respiratory frequency, and flow in a range of cetacean species. These data show that tidal volume in cetaceans is greater while breathing frequency is lower as compared with terrestrial mammals. However, tidal volume is only about 30% of total lung capacity, much smaller than most past studies have assumed. Abstract: In the current study we used breath-by-breath respirometry to evaluate respiratory physiology under voluntary control in a male beluga calf (Delphinapterus leucas, body mass range [Mb]: 151-175 kg), an adult female (estimated Mb = 500-550kg) and a juvenile male (Mb = 279kg) false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) housed in managed care. Our results suggest that the measured breathing frequency (fR) is lower, while tidal volume (VT) is significantly greater as compared with allometric predictions from terrestrial mammals. Including previously published data from adult bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) beluga, harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), killer whale (Orcinus orca), pilot (Globicephala scammoni), and gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) show that the allometric mass-exponents for VT and fR are similar to that for terrestrial mammals (VT: 1.00, fR: -0.20). In addition, our results suggest an allometric relationship for respiratory flow, with a mass-exponent between 0.63-0.70, and where the expiratory flow was an average 30% higher as compared with inspiratory flow. These data provide enhanced understanding of the respiratory physiology of cetaceans and are useful to provide proxies of lung function to better understand lung health or physiological limitations. Reference: Fahlman, A., Borque-Espinosa, A., Facchin, F., Ferrero Fernandez, D., Muñoz Caballero, P., Haulena, M Rocho-Levine, J. Comparative respiratory physiology in cetaceans. Frontiers Physiology. 11(142): 2020. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00142 <https://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=art…> The article is open access and can be downloaded at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00142 <https://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=art…> Or a pdf can be requested through afahlman(a)whoi.edu <mailto:afahlman@whoi.edu>

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Steno bredanensis Article
by Liliane Lodi 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Hi everyone! My colleague Guilherme Maricato and I would like to announce our new paper about rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis) off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Lodi L, Maricato G (2020). Rough-toothed dolphins (Cetartiodactyla: Delphinidae) habitat use in coastal urban waters of the South-western Atlantic. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0025315420000132 Abstract: Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) are regularly present in continental shelf areas of the South-western Atlantic. However, there is little information on the natural history and ecology of these delphinids. This study evaluated the occurrence, habitat use and individual movements of the species in coastal waters off Rio de Janeiro, South-eastern Brazil. Data were obtained from boat surveys between August 2011 and May 2018, during which rough-toothed dolphins were sighted in 21 distinct events, predominantly in autumn and winter. The mean group size was 29 individuals. Rough-toothed dolphins were usually recorded 130 to 2300m from the coast, between 7.6 and 28m depths. In total, 115 individuals were catalogued through dorsal fin marks and 61 (53%) were resighted between one (47.5%) and four (9.8%) occasions. The interval between resightings ranged from seven to 2087 days (mean = 268). Agglomerative hierarchical clustering indicated 30 individuals (49.2%) in low degree, 12 (19.7%) in medium degree and 19 (31.1%) in high degree of site fidelity. Dolphins showed a higher frequency of low degree of habitat use, despite the presence of multiyear recaptures, which may be related to the prevalence of dolphin occurrence in autumn and winter, a large home range and/or the abundance and distribution of food resources. Dedicated surveys and regional collaboration are needed to evaluate the home range and population status of this species for their effective conservation. Our findings enhanced knowledge of this little studied species facing increasing anthropogenic threats in coastal waters off Rio de Janeiro. Author for correspondence: <mailto:lilianelodi@gmail.com> lilianelodi(a)gmail.com

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Bottlenose Dolphin and Passive Acoustic Internships at University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB)
by MONTIE, ERIC 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Bottlenose Dolphin and Passive Acoustic Internships in the Marine Sensory and Neurobiology Lab at University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Current Need: Two summer interns to work with population and passive acoustic studies in fish and bottlenose dolphins in The Marine Sensory and Neurobiology Lab (Supervisor Dr. Eric Montie), Department of Natural Sciences, University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) from May 18th – August 14th, 2020. About Our Lab: Our research lab strives to understand the sensory and neurobiology of marine organisms. The more applied part of our research program focuses on studies that investigate how natural and human-made stressors impact marine life. These stressors include pollutants, noise pollution, and climate change. Currently, we use long-term passive acoustics to monitor estuarine soundscapes. Our research involves work with wild marine organisms like snapping shrimp, oyster toadfish, silver perch, black drum, spotted seatrout, red drum, and bottlenose dolphins. Internship Time Frames: Our research lab has an active internship program with a strong emphasis on soundscape ecology and bioacoustics. Available internships occur according to the following timelines. Candidates can apply throughout the year for these internships. (i) Summer internships (mid-May to mid-August); (ii) Fall/winter internships (mid-August to mid-December); (iii) Winter/spring internships (early-January to mid-May). Current Lab Focus: We are searching for two marine mammal interns for summer 2020 to assist with a collaborative funded grant. Our lab and collaborators will investigate how a predictable anthropogenic stressor (i.e. dredging) interacts with other stressors (i.e. exposure to contaminants, noise pollution, and vessel traffic) to affect the health, distribution, and vital rates of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Position Information: May 18th to August 14th, 2020 although exact dates are negotiable. Interns are expected to commit to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, days and hours are flexible. For each intern, a stipend of $3900 is provided, which equates to $300 per week. Interns have the option to live at the Turnure House at the SCDNR Waddell Mariculture Center for $15/day ($105 per week), which includes all utilities and internet. Interns are responsible for finding their own transportation to campus. The internship is designed for undergraduates or recent graduates who want to gain research experience in marine ecology with a focus on bioacoustics, fish, and marine mammals. This is a great opportunity to work with scientists and graduate students in the field and lab while gaining experience with passive acoustics, deploying/retrieving recorders, photo-identification and boat-based marine mammal surveys. USCB offers a Masters of Computational Science for those interested in bioacoustics and signal detection (https://www.uscb.edu/academics/academic_departments/school-of-science-and-m…) and Dr. Montie serves as an adjunct in the College of Charleston Graduate Program in Marine Biology (http://marinebiology.cofc.edu/about-the-program/faculty-listing/montie-eric…) Thus, successful interns may have future opportunities for graduate study at USCB or CoC. Location: This position is located at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, Bluffton campus. Bluffton, SC is located only 20 minutes from Hilton Head Island, SC. The campus is 10 minutes from the May River and 15 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Duties Will Include: (1) Reviewing and analyzing passive acoustic data. (2) Participating in bottlenose dolphin abundance, distribution, and photo-identification surveys. (3) Helping with the deployment/retrieval of instruments. (4) Assisting graduate and undergraduate students with their research projects. Qualifications: * Minimum age of 18 years old; * Recently enrolled in a college-level program in marine biology, biology, zoology, or related field; * Strong interest in passive acoustics, fish, marine mammals, and conservation; * Experience with Adobe Audition, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ArcGIS, and MATLAB is a plus; * Boat experience is preferred but not mandatory (successful interns will be required to take an online Boating Safety Course); * Excellent verbal communication skills, fluent in English; * Enthusiastic and dedicated with a strong ability to interact with others and be professional; * Responsible with a great work ethic and attention to detail; * Works well with a team and individually; * Ability to work long days in the sun/heat/cold on a small boat; * Must be a US citizen. How to Apply: Please submit an email to Dr. Eric Montie (emontie(a)uscb.edu<mailto:emontie@uscb.edu>) with the subject “USCB Internship”. Please attach one Word or pdf document to the email and name according to the following format (i.e. Lastname_USCBapp_summer 2020). The application should include (i) a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position, how the experience will help you meet your long-term goals, and your dates of availability (less than 1 page); (ii) curriculum vitae or resume describing your relevant training and experiences as well as names and contact information of two references. Please include your GPA in your CV or resume. For the summer 2020 internships, the application period ends on April 3rd, 2020. Eric W. Montie, M.S., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology Director of the Marine Sensory and Neurobiology Lab & The Lowcountry Dolphin Conservation Program Department of Natural Sciences University of South Carolina Beaufort One University Boulevard Bluffton, SC 29909 Office Phone: (843) 208-8107 Fax: (843) 208-8294 Email: emontie(a)uscb.edu https://www.uscb.edu/montie http://marinebiology.cofc.edu/about-the-program/faculty-listing/montie-eric… https://www.facebook.com/MarineNeuroLabAtUSCB/

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Call for Expressions of Interest: Shaping the Next Decade of Ocean Networks Canada Research (2021-2030)
by Kristen Kanes 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) operates cabled underwater observatories in the Canadian Pacific and Arctic Oceans, and makes their data collected in near-real time publicly and freely accessible for researchers to use at https://data.oceannetworks.ca/DataSearch. Among their assets are hydrophones, hydrophone arrays, and various environmental monitoring sensors, which may be of interest to marine mammal researchers. ONC has recently announced a "Call for Expressions of Interest" for the research community interested in ONC's ocean observing and monitoring assets in the NE Pacific, Salish Sea and the Arctic. The purpose is to seek input from the research community to formulate a new and bold science strategy for 2021-2030 that will build on successes and existing strengths, launch new leading-edge research and infrastructure, and contribute to national and international science initiatives. If you think you might be interested in using ONC data from existing deployments in your research or proposing new deployments or projects, please consider submitting your ideas through the Expression of Interest form. The form is a short (~5 to 15 minute) survey about your research or ideas. A direct link to the Expression of Interest form is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCY8J3X The full description of the call is on ONC's website: https://www.oceannetworks.ca/call-expressions-interest Expressions of Interest are due by April 10, 2020. More details, answers to frequently asked questions, timelines for review, and various information resources to assist with compiling a response can be found at: https://wiki.oceannetworks.ca/display/SP/ONC+Science+Strategy+Planning Future ONC support for a refreshed research portfolio could include: * upgraded primary subsea and cyber-infrastructure systems * expanded deployment of mobile, autonomous, and shore-based observing platforms * relocation and reconfiguration of some elements of the observing infrastructure * new or upgraded instruments * new data products and data analysis tools * field surveys and physical sample collections to augment/calibrate sensor measurements * allocation of resources for 'climate quality' observations of ocean change * assistance to develop research use of coastal community observatories Please contact the relevant ONC staff scientist for further questions. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.

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Summer Animal Care Internship-Northcoast Marine Mammal Center
by Karen Helms 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Summer Animal Care Internship Northcoast Marine Mammal Center The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, California, is seeking applicants for several internships in marine mammal stranding response and rehabilitation. There is a $750 housing stipend for the first 3 confirmed interns, on a first come, first serve basis. Internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, with longer commitments encouraged. Applicants will be living and working in Crescent City, CA. Interns will participate in: * marine mammal rescue and health assessment * food preparation and feeding patients * wound care and medication administration * blood draw and subcutaneous fluid administration * observing surgeries and necropsies * cleaning pens, pools, kennels and hospital facility * large whale disentanglement training * fundraising events and special projects Qualifications: * must be physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and walk long distances on the beach in adverse conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, and wind * must be willing to work 5 days a week including evenings, weekends, and holidays * must be self-motivated, articulate, reliable, and responsible * must work well independently as well as with a team * must possess a valid driver's license * must have experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel * interns are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution for university credit This is an unpaid position with no housing provided, however, we do offer a $750 housing stipend (3 pymts of $250). All interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. A vehicle is preferred as public transportation is very limited and will not allow for participation in rescues and/or animal intake, which frequently happen on short notice. Application Deadline: April 13, 2020 Internship Start Date: June 1, 2020 To Apply: please include the following and submit via email to volunteer(a)northcoastmmc.org<mailto:volunteer@northcoastmmc.org>. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No phone calls or faxes please. * a cover letter that includes preferred term length (12 week min./18 week max.) * a current curriculum vitae/resume * three references familiar with the applicant's academic/professional performance Karen Helms, Executive Director Northcoast Marine Mammal Center 424 Howe Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531 Office: (707) 465-6265 | Direct: (425) 444-1386 www.NorthCoastMMC.org<http://www.NorthCoastMMC.org> [NMMC-Logo[web]]

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IschiaDolphin Project 2020 - Internship in Mediterranean Sea
by Barbara Mussi 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Oceanomare Delphis Onlus (ODO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea. Since 1991, ODO runs the Ischia Dolphin Project, a field research project on cetaceans in the waters of the Campanian and Pontino Archipelagos. The Ischia Dolphin Project is funded through the participation of eco-volunteers coming from all over the world. The waters around Ischia are part of a marine protected area (“Regno di Nettuno” MPA, established in 2007); the region has also been listed in the IUCN Cetacean Action Plans as a critical habitat for the Mediterranean common dolphin, an endangered species. In addition, in 2017, the IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force recognized the waters of Ischia and Ventotene (with common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin and fin whale as qualifying species) together with the Campanian and Pontino archipelagos (with sperm whale as qualifying species) as Important Marine Mammals Areas (IMMAs). We are currently looking for FIELD INTERNS to join our expeditions. The aim of the internship is to provide a hands-on experience on cetacean surveys, including the collection of data on acoustic, behaviour and habitat use. Students willing to write a thesis or an internship report may ask for supervision. Target species of the project are the sperm whale and the bottlenose dolphin. Surveys are conducted daily onboard of our research vessel from May to September. Interns will assist the research team with both data collection and boat chores (cooking, cleaning and so on). A minimum of three consecutive weeks onboard is required. Prerequisites are: - a background in biology/environmental science or similar - a keen interest and knowledge of Mediterranean cetaceans - good computer skills - good English language skills - ability to get on well with others in a small team and shared accommodation - be enthusiastic, hard-working, team-oriented, motivated and willing to work and learn - be adaptable, and flexible and patient, as fieldwork is highly weather-dependent - be comfortable with living on a boat for several days without the usual commodities - have a right and sociable attitude towards the eco-volunteers This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research to strengthen their skills and to gain practical experience in the field. This is an unpaid position and successful applicants are responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from Italy. Oceanomare Delphis Onlus will cover accommodations (on board our research vessel) and meals during the entire staying. If you are interested, please submit your CV and a cover letter to Barbara Mussi barbara(a)oceanomaredelphis.org by 30th March 2020.

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New Openings - Marine Fauna Internship- Discounted fee
by Elena Fontanesi - elena.fontanesi2＠studio.unibo.it 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

MARCH-APRIL INTERN POSITION 2020- DISCOUNTED FEE DELFINI DEL PONENTE RESEARCH PROJECT Cetacean and Marine Fauna research Delfini del Ponente is currently looking for and accepting interns to join our pilot project on bottlenose dolphins in the Westerns Ligurian Sea, Imperia (Italy) in March and/or April. Due to the late notice, discounted fees will be applied! The project The dolphin research project “Delfini del Ponente” is the first project focused on monitoring bottlenose dolphins in the Western Ligurian Sea. Due to the morphology of the seafloor, this area is not a usual habitat for this species and historically, sightings have a been rarer and more sporadic than in the Levantine side of the region. The continental shelf is, in fact, very short and high depths (around 2000 m) are reached quite close to the shore making the area suitable for other cetacean species but not for bottlenose dolphins, which tend to remain in waters with a depth not exceeding 200 m. Despite this knowledge of the range of the species, an interesting change has been noted in recent years in the area, where sightings of bottlenose dolphins have almost tripled. For this reason, Costa Balenae started in 2018 the project Delfini del Ponente to monitor bottlenose dolphins in the region to understand the extent of this change and what drove it. The project is structured on an annual basis, to obtain data not only on the distribution during the Summer, but also changes during the different seasons. The project is already providing very interesting information about bottlenose dolphins and their distribution in the study area, and also about the seasonal presence of other marine fauna such as Mediterranean shearwaters (Puffinus yelkouan), Scopoli’s shearwaters (Calonectris diomedea), Northern gannets (Morus bassanus), Sandwich terns ( Thalasseus sandvicensis), sunfish (Mola mola) among others. WHERE: Imperia, Italy WHEN: March-April 2020; Minimum required: 30 days Number of interns for month: 2 /3 March Intern is required to join the project as soon as possible. Activities: * boat-based surveys monitoring the presence and distribution of bottlenose dolphins * data collection of other cetaceans, fishes, seabirds, turtles * classwork, database updating * photo-id matching and analysis * land-based surveys /opportunistic surveys * lessons and training about cetacean ecology, biology and research techniques PIERCE This is a great opportunity to get involved in cetacean research, encounter marine biodiversity while gaining fieldwork experience, travel and explore the beautiful Liguria region and support cetacean research and conservation. Surveys will be made in coastal waters onboard a dedicated zodiac (6 m inflatable boat) around 10 times per month. Training will focus on collecting photo for photo-ID purposes, environmental, marine traffic, geographical (GPS) and dolphins' behavioural data. Land-based surveys will be done In Imperia, in 2 different points around 10-12 times/month collecting data on the presence/absence of dolphins, fishing boats and marine birds. Surveys are weather dependent, and their number can change each month. Office work (6 hours per day) includes training, lessons, photo-id work, transcription of data, data entry, QGIS work etc. Interns will be involved 5 days a week, 6-8 hours/day (depending on fieldwork or lab work) During free time, interns will have the opportunity to experience all sorts of activities: swimming, diving, hiking, exploring historical sites, visit museums, sailing. Skills/qualification: * Minimum age of 18 * Prior experience in cetaceans or boat-based surveys is not required, but preferred * Degree or on-going studies in biology, natural science, veterinary or similar (preferred) * Strong motivation and interest in cetaceans and research * Speak, read and write in fluent English * Be adaptable as fieldwork is weather dependent * Be willing to spend many hours on a small zodiac (5-6 m) and under the sun * Be sociable as they are expected to live and work in an international team Internship fee Delfini del Ponente is a self-funded research project, so participation in this programme requires a tuition fee. Fee includes the accommodation in an apartment in Imperia, tuition and all associated field costs during the internship period (use of research vessel, training, use of equipment, field trips). Transportation expenses to and from Imperia (Italy), own insurances and food costs during the stay are not included in the fee. Due to the late notice, the internship fee will be discounted. How to apply: Send your CV with a letter of interest to delfinidelponente(a)gmail.com<mailto:delfinidelponente@gmail.com> For any further enquiries and details, please send an email to delfinidelponente(a)gmail.com<mailto:delfinidelponente@gmail.com> Davide Ascheri and Elena Fontanesi

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NEW PAPER: Monitoring for PCoD in marine mammals
by Cormac Booth 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

All, We are pleased to announce the publication of our new paper available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.00115/full Abstract: “Assessing the non-lethal effects of disturbance and their population-level consequences is a significant ecological and conservation challenge, because it requires extensive baseline knowledge of behavioral patterns, life-history and demography. However, for many marine mammal populations, this knowledge is currently lacking and it may take decades to fill the gaps. During this time, undetected population declines may occur. In this study we identify methods that can be used to monitor populations subject to disturbance and provide insights into the processes through which disturbance may affect them. To identify and address the knowledge gaps highlighted above, we reviewed the literature to identify suitable response variables and methods for monitoring these variables. We also used existing models of the population consequences of disturbance (PCoD) to identify demographic characteristics (e.g., the proportion of immature animals in the population, or the ratio of calves/pups to mature females) that may be strongly correlated with population status and therefore provide early warnings of future changes in abundance. These demographic characteristics can be monitored using established methods such as visual surveys combined with photogrammetry, and capture-recapture analysis. Individual health and physiological variables can also inform PCoD assessment and can be monitored using photogrammetry, remote tissue sampling, hands-on assessment and individual tracking. We then conducted a workshop to establish the relative utility and feasibility of all these approaches for different groups of marine mammal species. We describe how future marine mammal monitoring programs can be designed to inform population-level analysis.” Cited as: Booth, C. G., Sinclair, R. R., & Harwood, J. (2020). Methods for Monitoring for the Population Consequences of Disturbance in Marine Mammals: A Review. Frontiers in Marine Science, 7, 115. doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.00115<https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.00115> If you’d like a copy, please contact me at cgb(a)smruconsulting.com<mailto:cgb@smruconsulting.com> Kind regards, Cormac Booth Dr Cormac Booth Principal Scientist [SMRU_Consulting_Horizontal_(rgb) (1)_smaller] SMRU Consulting | New Technology Building | North Haugh | St Andrews | Fife KY16 9SR | UK Email: cgb(a)smruconsulting.com<mailto:cgb@smruconsulting.com> |Tel: +44 (0)131 46 38 555 |Mob: +358 40 321 9235 | Main Office: +44-1334-464746 www.smruconsulting.com<http://www.smruconsulting.com/> | Twitter: @SMRU_Consulting | http://www.linkedin.com/company/smru-marine P Please consider whether you really need a hard copy of this email before printing it - thank you NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This message, and any attachments, are intended solely for the addressee and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you believe that you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy this email. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are free from any virus, we advise that, in keeping with good computing practice, the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free. SMRU Consulting is a trading name of SMRU Limited, which is a limited company registered in Scotland, Registered Number: SC296937. Registered Office: 5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ.

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Call for Abstracts for Scholar-Advocacy Session at Superpod 7
by Lori Marino 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

If you are a student or early career professional in the natural sciences, humanities and the arts working on marine mammal conservation, welfare and rights this is your opportunity to share your work with other marine mammal professionals at Superpod 7 - an international gathering of scientists, policy makers, students, and advocates in Friday Harbor, WA. July 20-24, 2020. Deadline: May 15, 2020 Please submit a one-page abstract (with your name, email address, city and state) describing what you would like to present along with a brief bio to: Dr. Lori Marino lorimarino(a)kimmela.org<mailto:lorimarino@kimmela.org> or Mariah Kirby mariahkirby69(a)yahoo.com<mailto:mariahkirby69@yahoo.com> Questions? Contact us. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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