May 2020 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New publication on Sperm whales vocal clans in the western Atlantic Ocean (Thiago Amorim)
by Thiago Amorim 19 May '20

19 May '20

Dear colleagues, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the publication of our new paper in Deep-Sea Research Part I: Amorim TOS, Rendell L, Di Tullio J, Secchi ER, Castro FR, Andriolo A. 2020. Coda repertoire and vocal clans of sperm whales in the western Atlantic Ocean. Deep Sea Research Part I, 160, 103254. Abstract Sperm whales live in culture-based multilevel societies in which the fundamental social level is the nearly permanent social unit of females and immature individuals, and the largest level is the clan constituted by social units that share a common coda repertoire. This study describes the coda repertoire and vocal clans of sperm whales in Brazilian waters recorded between 2011 and 2016. Inter-click intervals of codas were used to quantify similarity between repertoires. The analysis showed two evident clans, in the north and the south, distinct in their repertoires. The clan of the north, termed the “5R” clan, presented a predominant production of codas containing five regularly spaced clicks, not found in the clan of the south, termed “D” clan, which repertoire was dominated by long codas with 10–13 clicks with descending inter-click intervals. Codas with five regularly spaced clicks with the same rhythm and tempo as those found in the “5R” clan of Brazil are also predominant in sperm whales recorded in the Island of Dominica, at a distance of approximately 2700 km from the north of Brazil, which corresponds to the extension of the areas of sympatric clans. The sharing of 5R type by the both distinct clans is likely the result of cultural transmission in which conformism through social learning homogenizes coda repertoire. The results of this study corroborated the hypothesis that social boundaries, here the clan level, are maintained by cultural identities. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096706372030042X Alternatively, please feel free to email me to get a PDF copy. Best, Thiago Amorim *********** Laboratory of Behavioral Ecology and Bioacoustics - LABEC Postdoctoral fellow at Graduate Program in Biological Sciences (Zoology): Animal Behavior and Biology - UFJF

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New paper: A global review of vessel collisions with marine animals
by Renee Koper 19 May '20

19 May '20

Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to share the publication of our new paper in Frontiers of Marine Science: Schoeman RP, Patterson-Abrolat C, and Plön S (2020) A global review of vessel collisions with marine animals. Front. Mar. Sci. 7: article 292. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.00292 <https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.00292> ABSTRACT: Concern about the effects of maritime vessel collisions with marine animals is increasing worldwide. To date, most scientific publications on this topic have focused on the collisions between large vessels and large whales. However, our review found that at least 75 marine species are affected, including smaller whales, dolphins, porpoises, dugongs, manatees, whale sharks, sharks, seals, sea otters, sea turtles, penguins, and fish. Collision incidents with smaller species are scarce, likely as a result of reporting biases. Some of these biases can be addressed through the establishment of species-specific necropsy protocols to ensure reliable identification of collision-related injury, particularly blunt force trauma. In addition, creating a ship strike database for smaller species can assist in identifying the species most frequently involved in collisions, identifying high-risk areas, and determining species-specific relationships between vessel speed and lethal injury. The International Whaling Commission database on collisions with large whales provides a good example of this type of database and its potential uses. Prioritizing the establishment of a species-specific necropsy protocol and a database for smaller species as well as the identification of high-risk areas for species other than large whales, would be a valuable step toward the mitigation of collisions with smaller species. Full link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.00292/full <https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.00292/full> Cheers, Renee School of Environmental Sciences Nelson Mandela University South Africa email: renee.p.schoeman(a)gmail.com

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New paper: Southern right whales show no behavioral response to low noise levels from a nearby unmanned aerial vehicle
by Fredrik Christiansen 18 May '20

18 May '20

Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are happy to announce the publication of the following paper in Marine Mammal Science: Christiansen F, Nielsen MLK, Charlton C, Bejder L, Madsen PT. Southern right whales show no behavioral response to low noise levels from a nearby unmanned aerial vehicle. Mar Mam Sci. 2020;1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12699 ABSTRACT: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used for wildlife research and monitoring, but little information exists on their potential effect on marine mammals. We assessed the effects of a UAV on the behavior of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) in Australia. Focal follows of ten right whale mother-calf pairs were conducted using a theodolite. Control data were recorded for 30 min, and then a DJI Inspire 1 Pro was flown above the whales for 10 min at 5 m altitude. Potential changes to horizontal behavior (swim speed and turning angle) and surfacing pattern (interbreath intervals) were investigated by comparing mother-calf behavior before and during UAV approaches. Changes in respiration rate were used to quantify energetic effects. We also explored acoustic cue perceptibility of the UAV at 5, 10, and 30 m altitude, by measuring the received UAV underwater noise level on whales equipped with acoustic tags (DTAGs). The received noise levels were 86.0 ± 3.9 dB re 1 μPa, while the measured ambient noise was 80.7 ± 7.3 dB re 1 μPa in the same frequency band (100–1,500 Hz). No behavioral response to the UAV was observed. This provides support for UAVs as a noninvasive tool to study baleen whale behavior and ecophysiology. Here is a link to the full article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mms.12699 Best regards, Fredrik Christiansen Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Research Fellow Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies Aarhus University, Denmark +4531332367 f.christiansen(a)aias.au.dk http://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=vkA5Y3EAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fredrik_Christiansen3/?ev=hdr_xprf

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SUMMER/FALL INTERNSHIP DELFINI DEL PONENTE (ITALY)
by Davide Ascheri 17 May '20

17 May '20

*DELFINI DEL PONENTE RESEARCH PROJECT, IMPERIA, ITALY* *Cetacean and Marine Fauna research * *Delfini del Ponente is currently looking for and accepting interns to join our research project on bottlenose dolphins in the Western Ligurian Sea, Imperia (Italy) for the summer/fall period.* *The project* The dolphin research project “Delfini del Ponente” is the first project focused on monitoring bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*) 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, we 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:* Summer-Fall 2020 Minimum required: 30 days Number of interns for month: 2 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. *How to apply: * Send your CV with a letter of interest to delfinidelponente(a)gmail.com , For any further enquiries and details, please send an email to delfinidelponente(a)gmail.com Davide Ascheri and Elena Fontanesi

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New publication on first sighting of false killer whales in the northern Aegean Sea
by Arda M. Tonay 16 May '20

16 May '20

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting. We would like to inform you that the new paper on first sighting of false killer whales in the northern Aegean Sea has been published in the J. Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment. The pdf copy is available online via the following link. Dede, A., Tonay, A.M., Gönülal, O., Öztürk A.A. 2020. First sighting of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in the northern Aegean Sea. Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 26 (1): 106-111. http://blackmeditjournal.org/volumes-archive/vol-26-2020/vol-26-2020-no-1/fi rst-sighting-of-false-killer-whales-pseudorca-crassidens-in-the-northern-aeg ean-sea/ Abstract A sighting of a group of false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) was reported for the first time in the northern Aegean Sea. It was also the first reported sighting in 25 years for the Aegean Sea. Eight individuals in total were recorded in a footage taken by a local fisherman. During the hauling of the handline, it was observed that one juvenile came to the line to play with it. The information of such sightings of rare species is valuable to understand the regional biodiversity. Alternatively, pdf requests can be sent to atonay(a)istanbul.edu.tr Regards Arda Arda M. TONAY Ph.D Faculty of Aquatic Sciences, İstanbul University Marine Biology Dep. Ordu Cad. No:8 Laleli, 34134 İstanbul, Turkey Tel: ¬+90 212 455 5700/16459 Fax: +90 212 514 0379 atonay(a)istanbul.edu.tr http://subilimleri.istanbul.edu.tr/ Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) P.O. Box 10 Beykoz, 34820 İstanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771 -- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Lütfen bu e-postayı yazdırmadan önce çevreye olan etkisini dikkate alınız. Unutmayınız ki; dünyadaki kağıt tüketiminin yarısı kazanılırsa, her yıl 8 milyon hektar orman alanı (Ege Bölgesi büyüklüğünde) yok olmaktan kurtulacaktır. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please take into account the impact on the environment before printing this e-mail. Do not forget that if we reduce our paper consumption by half, every year 8 million hectares of forest (an area the size of Aegean Region in Turkey) will be saved from vanishing. ------------------------------------------------------------------

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Aquatic Mammals journal issue 46.3 available online
by Kathleen Dudzinski 15 May '20

15 May '20

Dear MARMAM and ECS Talk subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following titles represent the contents of the most recent issue (Volume 46, issue 3, 2020) of Aquatic Mammals that is published online. Aquatic Mammals is the longest running peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research on aquatic mammals and is published quarterly with manuscripts available as published PDFs in real time. Further information about the journal can be found at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ <http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/> To submit a manuscript for publication consideration, please visit: http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php <http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php> Thank you for your continued interest in the journal and abstract postings. With regards, Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Ph.D. Editor, Aquatic Mammals Journal business(a)aquaticmammalsjournal.org <mailto:business@aquaticmammalsjournal.org> Melinda A. Fowler, Gayle Sirpenski, & Tracy A. Romano. (2020). Insulin and Blubber Deposition in Rehabilitating Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Pups. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 243-253. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.243 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.243> Camila Arnés-Urgellés, Diego Páez-Rosas, Diego Barahona, & Pelayo Salinas-De-León. (2020). First Direct Evidence of a Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) Predated by a Galapagos Shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis). Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 254-258. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.254 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.254> Mingming Liu, Mingli Lin, Lijun Dong, Tianfei Xue, Peijun Zhang, Xiaoming Tang, & Songhai Li. (2020). Group Sizes of Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins in Waters Southwest of Hainan Island, China: Insights into Rare Records of Large Groups. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 259-265. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.259 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.259> Peijun Zhang, Zhengzhi Wei, Xinran Song, Qinguo Wang, Jiabo Han, & Songhai Li. (2020). Aging and Seasonal Serum Cortisol Concentrations in Captive Spotted Seals (Phoca largha) from the Liaodong Bay Colony. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 266-273. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.266 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.266> Meghan L. B. Barboza & Iskande V. Larkin. (2020). Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Nasal Cavity, Including Olfactory Epithelium, of the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 274-284. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.274 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.274> Marilyn Mazzoil, Quincy Gibson, Wendy Noke Durden, Rose Borkowski, George Biedenbach, Zach McKenna, Nadia Gordon, Kristen Brightwell, Matthew Denny, Elisabeth Howells, Jennifer Jakush, Lydia Moreland, Allison Perna, Gerry Pinto, & Marthajane Caldwell. (2020). Spatiotemporal Movements of Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus truncatus) in Northeast Florida, USA. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 285-300. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.285 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.285> Liyuan Zhao, Mingding Zhong, Fuxing Wu, Yufei Dai, Reyilamu Aierken, Mo Chen, & Xianyan Wang. (2020). First Record of Omura’s Whale (Balaenoptera omurai) in the Beibu Gulf, China. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 301-306. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.301 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.301> Miguel Blázquez, Isabel Baker, Joanne M. O’Brien, & Simon D. Berrow. (2020). Population Viability Analysis and Comparison of Two Monitoring Strategies for Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland, to Inform Management. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 307-325. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.307 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.307> Tatiana C. Weisbrod, Michael T. Walsh, Shelly Marquardt, & Robson F. Giglio. (2020). Computed Tomography Diagnosis of Pneumothorax and Cardiac Foreign Body Secondary to Stingray Injury in a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 326-330. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.326 <https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.326>

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New publication: Population Viability Analysis and Comparison of Two Monitoring Strategies for Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland, to Inform Management
by Miguel Blázquez 14 May '20

14 May '20

Dear colleagues, We are glad to share our recent publication with you: Blázquez, M., Baker, I., O'Brien, J. M., & Berrow, S. D. (2020). Population Viability Analysis and Comparison of Two Monitoring Strategies for Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland, to Inform Management. Aquatic Mammals, 46(3), 307-325, DOI 10.1578/AM.46.3.2020.307 Abstract: Photo-identification has been used to monitor the resident bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) population in the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation in Ireland as part of European Union obligations since 1997. A discovery curve using data collected by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) between 2011 and 2015 suggested all animals in the population were captured during this period, providing an abundance of 145 extant individuals. The IWDG photo-identification catalogue was compared with an independently derived photo-identification catalogue compiled by the National Parks and Wildlife Service during 2015 to identify whether any individuals were not captured by the IWDG during that year; there were none. Mark-recapture analysis of both photo-identification catalogues indicated that the higher survey effort provided a higher and more precise abundance estimate, and the estimate of 145 individuals in the population was supported. Population Viability Analysis using this most up-to-date abundance estimate and new data on life-history characteristics were used to explore population status under a range of potential scenarios. A baseline model showed slowly declining dynamics with a growth rate (r) of -0.007. An increase in adult mortality from 3.8 to 7.0% (e.g., due to bycatch) led to a steep decline in population size. Similar results were obtained when the effects of an infrequent catastrophic event (e.g., a large oil spill) were simulated. Sensitivity analysis revealed the importance of female reproductive capacity for population viability. These results will help local managers to understand the implications of events that may affect this small, genetically discrete resident population. The current monitoring strategy may be insufficient to obtain a thorough understanding of population dynamics; hence, higher survey effort is recommended to gain a better knowledge of key demographic parameters which may affect population viability, especially those limiting female reproductive capacity. Link: https://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=art… Feel free to contact us. Best and stay safe. Miguel Blázquez. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Merchants Quay, Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. Email: miguelblazvas5(a)gmail.com https://iwdg.ie/ https://www.researchgate.net/project/Shannon-Dolphin-Research-Project

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New Paper: Performance evaluation of cetacean species distribution models
by elizabeth.becker＠noaa.gov 14 May '20

14 May '20

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Ecology and Evolution: Becker EA, Carretta JV, Forney KA, Barlow J, Brodie S, Hoopes R, Jacox MG, Maxwell SM, Redfern JV, Sisson NB, Welch H, Hazen EL. Performance evaluation of cetacean species distribution models developed using generalized additive models and boosted regression trees. Ecol Evol. 2020;00:1-28. Abstract - Species distribution models (SDMs) are important management tools for highly mobile marine species because they provide spatially and temporally explicit information on animal distribution. Two prevalent modeling frameworks used to develop SDMs for marine species are Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) and Boosted Regression Trees (BRTs), but comparative studies have rarely been conducted; most rely on presence-only data; and few have explored how features such as species distribution characteristics affect model performance. Since the majority of marine species BRTs have been used to predict habitat suitability, we first compared BRTs to GAMs that used presence/absence as the response variable. We then compared results from these habitat suitability models to GAMs that predict species density (animals km-2) because density models built with a subset of the data used here have previously received extensive validation. We compared both the explanatory power (i.e., model goodness-of-fit) and predictive power (i.e., performance on a novel dataset) of the GAMs and BRTs for a taxonomically diverse suite of cetacean species using a robust set of systematic survey data (1991-2014) within the California Current Ecosystem. Both BRTs and GAMs were successful at describing overall distribution patterns throughout the study area for the majority of species considered, but when predicting on novel data, the density GAMs exhibited substantially greater predictive power than both the presence/absence GAMs and BRTs, likely due to both the different response variables and fitting algorithms. Our results provide an improved understanding of some of the strengths and limitations of models developed using these two methods. These results can be used by modelers developing SDMs and resource managers tasked with the spatial management of marine species to determine the best modeling technique for their question of interest. The paper can be freely downloaded from: <https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6316> https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6316 Best regards, Elizabeth Elizabeth A. Becker Contractor, Ocean Associates Inc. Marine Mammal & Turtle Division Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NMFS, NOAA 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA <mailto:Elizabeth.Becker@noaa.gov> Elizabeth.Becker(a)noaa.gov

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new paper: bacterial transmission from seals to porpoises
by IJsseldijk, L.L. (Lonneke) 14 May '20

14 May '20

Dear MARMAM community, We are pleased to share our newest publication in Royal Society Open Science: Gilbert MJ, IJsseldijk LL, Rubio-García A, Gröne A, Duim B, Rossen J, Zomer AL, Wagenaar JA. 2020 After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) to harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena). R. Soc. Open Sci. 7: 192079. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.192079 Abstract: Recent population growth of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and common seal (Phoca vitulina) in the North Sea has increased potential interaction between these species. Grey seals are known to attack harbour porpoises. Some harbour porpoises survive initially, but succumb eventually, often showing severely infected skin lesions. Bacteria transferred from the grey seal oral cavity may be involved in these infections and eventual death of the animal. In humans, seal bites are known to cause severe infections. In this study, a 16S rRNA-based microbiome sequencing approach is used to identify the oral bacterial diversity in harbour porpoises, grey seals and common seals; detect the potential transfer of bacteria from grey seals to harbour porpoises by biting and provide insights in the bacteria with zoonotic potential present in the seal oral cavity. β-diversity analysis showed that 12.9% (4/31) of the harbour porpoise skin lesion microbiomes resembled seal oral microbiomes, while most of the other skin lesion microbiomes also showed seal-associated bacterial species, including potential pathogens. In conclusion, this study shows that bacterial transmission from grey seals to harbour porpoises by biting is highly likely and that seal oral cavities harbour many bacterial pathogens with zoonotic potential. Here is the link to the full article: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.192079 Kind regards, Lonneke IJsseldijk Lonneke L. IJsseldijk<https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/LLIJsseldijk> | Project Manager Cetacean Research | Utrecht University | Veterinary<https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/faculteit-diergeneeskunde> Medicine | Biomolecular Health Sciences | Pathology | Yalelaan 1, 3584 CL Utrecht | room O.170 | (+3130) 253 5312 | (+316) 244 556 98 | l.l.ijsseldijk(a)uu.nl<mailto:l.l.ijsseldijk@uu.nl>| Follow us @ | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/strandingresearch> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonneke-ijsseldijk-64014226/> | Online<http://www.uu.nl/strandingsonderzoek> [cid:6c09ceba-f970-494c-b8d0-17df4f02853a]

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XI international Conference «Marine mammals of the Holarctic» 2020
by Артемьева Света 13 May '20

13 May '20

Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce that abstract submission for the XI International Conference «Marine mammals of the Holarctic» 2020 is now open! The objectives of the Conference are to discuss the results and prospects of marine mammal research, and their protection and use in the Northern Hemisphere. Abstract submission deadline is July 31, 2020. The Organizing Committee welcomes the participants to propose workshops and special events, which may occur during the conference, and invites the cooperation and welcomes any assistance from individuals and organizations with an interest in the Conference and its activities. The application deadline is May 30, 2020. Please send proposals to the Organizing Committee by e-mail: HOLARCTIC2020(a)GMAIL.COM More information: https://marmam.ru/en/conference/ С уважением, Светлана Артемьева. Sincerely yours, Svetlana Artemieva. +7916353-86-10 Институт проблем экологии и эволюции им. А.Н. Северцова Российской академии наук 119071, Москва, Ленинский проспект 33, Россия A.N. Severtsov Institute of the Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences 33 Leninskiy prosp., Moscow, 119071, Russia www.sev-in.ru <http://www.sevin.ru/> НИ Зоологический музей Московского государственного университета им. Ломоносова, 125009, Москва, Большая Никитская д.2 Research Zoological Museum of Moscow Lomonosov State University Bolshaya Nikitskaya Str., 2 Moscow 125009 Russia

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