November 2021 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

reminder: abstract deadline for DCLDE Oahu is Nov. 15th
by Erin Oleson - NOAA Federal 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

Aloha Marine Mammal Bioacoustic Community, Just a friendly reminder that the abstract and tutorial proposal deadline for the *9th Workshop on the Detection, Classification, Localization and Density Estimation* of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics is coming up quickly- next Monday November 15th (11:59pm Hawaii time; GMT-10). We look forward to hearing about all of the great work that has been ongoing since the workshop was last convened in Paris in 2018. We also hope you'll consider joining us in Hawaii- tropical sunsets, Hawaiian shirts, and your favorite ukulele tunes await (together with an awesome opportunity to reconnect with our bioacoustics network after so much time at home). For those hoping to use the DCLDE dataset to test their algorithm, we've worked with Google to reduce the size of the dataset by instituting flac compression. The uncompressed dataset will be removed on November 15 to free up cloud space for other datasets. Let us know if you are in the middle of downloading so that we don't inadvertently interrupt your download. For anyone that hasn't started downloading yet, we highly encourage using the flac dataset instead, as it is less than 1/2 the total data volume. The 2015 (San Diego) and 2018 (Paris) datasets will be available for download soon. Keep an eye on the workshop webpage for an announcement on their availability. Workshop webpage: https://www.soest.hawaii.edu/ore/dclde/ Aloha. Eva Nosal & Erin Oleson DCLDE Oahu Co-Chairs dclde2020(a)gmail.com <http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cetacean>

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Job Posting: 2022 Hawaiian Monk Seal Field Camp Positions
by Tracy Mercer - NOAA Affiliate 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

The University of Hawaii Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR) works with the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center through a cooperative agreement with the University of Hawaii to conduct population assessment and recovery activities on Hawaiian monk seals. CIMAR hires program staff through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) and is currently seeking applicants for *two separate recruitments *for the 2022 field research season: *HMSRP Field Camp Research Technician-serves as field camp leader* *HMSRP Field Camp Research Assistant-serves as assistant to field camp leader* Selected individuals will study the endangered Hawaiian monk seal within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM). This work is part of a long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation program by NOAA Fisheries and includes: conducting trend counts, tagging seals, identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied bleach marks, monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements, migration, vaccinating against morbillivirus, performing necropsies, collecting scat & spew samples for food habitat, parasite load, and hormonal analysis, collecting tissue samples for DNA analysis, and removing debris capable of entangling seals and other wildlife. Behavior data are also collected at some sites. Researchers at some sites may participate in shark mitigation activities. General information about the program can be found via the links below: http://www.conservationcompass.org/index.php/career-guidance/fantastic-fiel… https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/hawaiian-monk-seal#science The number of positions and/or continuation of the program are subject to funding and program needs. Selected candidates will be stationed at one of 5 major monk seal sub-populations located within PMNM. Fieldwork is accomplished by 2-4 member teams consisting of a Technician who will serve as the leader, and one or more assistants in remote camps. Researchers live in wall tents at the various sites. Sites are accessible only by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from Honolulu). Few (if any) resupply opportunities exist and communication with others outside of field sites is limited throughout deployment due to the remoteness and lack of infrastructure. The employment period is expected to include approximately 4-6 weeks of training and packing in Honolulu. Once the field season is over, an additional ~1-4 weeks of employment may take place in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize data. Dates are subject to change, but the positions may begin as early as February/early March with a field deployment approximately 4-6 weeks after start dates. Field staff could be deployed for approximately 4.5-5 months with a tentative return date at the end of August. The position end date is expected to be 1-4 weeks after return from the field. Applicants must be flexible in their availability as dates could change, including unforeseen delays such as inclement weather or other ship delays. Travel to and from Honolulu and food, lodging, and transportation in Honolulu before deployment are not provided. Transportation between Honolulu and field sites and food and other living costs while deployed are covered by the program. Due to unforeseen circumstances or cruise logistics, departure delays could result in longer periods in Honolulu that may result in additional uncompensated living expenses. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien, and must be able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access the work location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA vessel. Instructions to apply for both positions are in the job postings below. *You must clearly address all qualifications in your cover letter and resume. If you do not clearly address all qualifications, we may not be able to consider you as an applicant. *For example, to address the experience qualification, indicate in your cover letter how many years (cumulative months) of field experience you have and be sure that is reflected in your resume. Interested individuals will need to apply directly to RCUH Human Resources via one of the methods stated in the job posting. Applications for both positions must be submitted/received by the* closing date on **11/24/2021 (11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time receipt time). * If you do not have access to the RCUH system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment(a)rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344 or (808)956-0872. Follow the link below to access both recruitments. *If applying for both positions, you must do so separately. * CIMAR/PIFSC HMSRP Field Camp Research Technician (leader) – search job ID # 221626 CIMAR/PIFSC HMSRP Field Camp Research Assistant - search Job ID # 221625 https://hcmweb521.rcuh.com/psp/hcmprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_AP…

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Flukebook.org Release Notes September and October 2021
by Jason Holmberg 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

We are pleased to announce the Wildbook software release v.2021-10-28, which is reflected in the Flukebook.org platform for cetacean photo ID. Highlights include new machine learning detection and individual ID algorithms for sperm whales, as well as usability improvements in project and bulk import functionality. Wildbook DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5659901 Wildbook Image Analaysis (WBIA) DOI: <https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.5518146.svg)](https://doi.org/1…> https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5518146 For an overview of Flukebook's multi-species, multi-modal machine learning for photo ID, please see: https://docs.wildme.org/docs/researchers/ia_pipeline Community support for Wildbook is provided at: https://community.wildme.org NEW DEVELOPMENTS - SAGE-351: New, machine learning-based sperm whale fluke ID algorithm added using PIE V2 (triplet loss network). - New sperm whale fluke detector and related detection pipeline models, including orientation network support. - Data integrity checks now include a check for viewpoint = null on annotations - Bulk import now handles and displays progress of acmID registration of uploaded images - Bulk import review page improvements have been made. - Social relationships and co-occurrence diagrams and tables now load faster. - WB-1785: Project matching has improved user feedback regarding IA status. - Established a default setting for new Wildbook users to not receive email alerts. - Measurements now available for standard export. - Collaborations expanded to include public data for non-silo communities. - Org admins can add managing researchers to encounters. BUG FIXES - WB-1854: Encounter Search mark-recapture search includes capture sessions that occur on the same day as the session end time. - WB-1808: The “Add to existing individual ID” function no longer has an unneeded dependency on the ShowTaxonomy configuration option. - SAGE-391: Background subtraction failing with new model files exported with NumPy float64 data type - SAGE-386: Background subtraction added missing support for bottlenose_dolphin+fin_dorsal - WB-1781: User can now self-edit email addresses. - WB-1740: Dates on images in match results now reflect user-provided dates rather than exif. - WB-1479: Scroll wheel actions work with search results tables. Jason Holmberg (he/him/his) Executive Director, Wild Me <https://wildme.org/> A.I. and humans combating extinction together.

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New release of FinShape v 1.0.1 (2021-10-22)
by Eduardo Morteo 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

FinShape - 2021-10-22 On behalf of the Scientific and Developer teams, I would like to share with you the New release of FinShape v 1.0.1. The FinShape Web App is a tool to assess phenotypic variation in dorsal fin morphology of dolphin species. The first version was a Desktop App released in 2004, and since, the developer team has worked to provide a better tool for those seeking standardized and precise measurements of dorsal fin pictures. This tool is available for FREE at: http://finshape.morteo.mx <http://finshape.morteo.mx/> This release includes added features, updated functionality and minor fixes: Fixed database timeout error for idle connections (a very common error for users this year). Fixed typos in static pages and user guide Updated logic for redirecting to requested private resources after login Added change password feature in profile page Updated to Bootstrap 4.3.1 Added minimum unit tests Added validation of schema compliance for config file during server startup Added custom 404 page Small ES6 enhancements on MorteoAPI and started its documentation in OpenAPI We would like to take this time to thank our users, and also to apologize to them for the inconveniences in the use of this tool. As you know this has been a self financed project, thus any contribution would help to enhance several aspect of the maintenance and update of the system. If you would like to know more about us, please visit: http://finshape.morteo.mx/about <http://finshape.morteo.mx/about> Cheers! Dr. Eduardo Morteo Director Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Universidad Veracruzana Calle Dr. Castelazo Ayala S/N, Col. Industrial Ánimas CP 91190, Xalapa, Veracruz, México. Ph/Tel: +52 (228) 841 89 00 E-mail: emorteo(a)uv.mx http://www.uv.mx/personal/emorteo/ http://uv-mx.academia.edu/EMorteo https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo_Morteo/?ev=hdr_xprf http://scholar.google.com.mx/citations?user=fDUl-IIAAAAJ

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PROTECTED SPECIES OBSERVER (PSO) JOBS & TRAINING - Nov 15, 2021
by Susan Steckler 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Smultea Sciences is training and hiring Protected Species Observers (PSOs<https://www.smulteasciences.com/pso-pam-hiring>). -> TRAIN AS A PSO: NOVEMBER 15, 2021 (Virtual) If you are interested in training to protect marine wildlife at sea and have a four-year degree in the natural sciences and are a US Citizen, see our website or contact us at PSOjobs(a)smulteasciences.com. -> WORK AS A PSO: If you have worked offshore as a PSO and are a US Citizen with a valid US Passport, contact our hiring team TODAY: PSOjobs(a)smulteasciences.com. * For details: https://www.smulteasciences.com/pso-pam-hiring * To apply: https://www.smulteasciences.com/pso-hiring-questionnaire [https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80005f_f3768414dc314f5dbf45561652f399c3~…]<https://www.smulteasciences.com/pso-hiring-questionnaire> PSO/PAM Questionnaire | Smultea Sciences<https://www.smulteasciences.com/pso-hiring-questionnaire> Working remotely is good for the environment, for employees, and for client responsiveness. With team members located across the US from Alaska to Florida, since 2000 Smultea Sciences stays at the forefront of sustainability, remote teamwork, and project management technology. www.smulteasciences.com We'd love to hear from you! Trisha Souder Project Operations and PSO Services Manager trisha.souder(a)smulteasciences.com<mailto:trisha.souder@smulteasciences.com> Smultea Environmental Sciences<http://www.smulteasciences.com/> +1 417 543 0810 (Eastern Time) -------------------------------------------- Susan Steckler, MA Communications & Special Projects susan.steckler(a)smulteasciences.com +1 425 922 7867 (Mountain Time) Smultea Environmental Sciences<http://www.smulteasciences.com/> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/SmulteaSciences> | Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/SmulteaSciences> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansteckler/> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/smulteasciences/> WOSB / DBE / WBE | Woman-Owned This communication and its attachments contain confidential and proprietary information meant for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the communication and inform the sender. Do not disclose the contents, use it for any purpose, store, or copy the information in any manner.

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UF Spring online course - Aquatic Wildlife Health
by Larkin,Iskande (Iske) 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Hi All, Registration is currently open for Spring 2020. The University of Florida, Aquatic Animal Health Program, is offering the following course for those that may be interested. Class begins Jan 6th and runs through Wednesday April 22nd. Registration will remain open until Friday, Jan 10th. Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Iskande Larkin (ivlarkin(a)ufl.edu)<mailto:ivlarkin@ufl.edu%29.*This> Sincerely, Dr Iske 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: Annual variation of oceanographic conditions changed migration timing of bowhead whales Balaena mysticetus in the southern Chukchi Sea
by 三谷曜子 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Dear all, On-behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to inform you our new publication in Polar Biology "Annual variation of oceanographic conditions changed migration timing of bowhead whales Balaena mysticetus in the southern Chukchi Sea". Tsujii, K., Otsuki, M., Akamatsu, T., Amakasu, K., Kitamura, M., Kikuchi, T., Fujiwara, A., Shirakawa, H., Miyashita, K. & Mitani, Y. (2021). Abstract The Chukchi Sea environment changes considerably in physical and biological conditions, driven by the expanding volume of warm Pacific summer water. These environmental changes can affect the migration timing of baleen whales in the southern Chukchi Sea. However, few studies have been conducted in this area to determine the migration timing of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus), the only baleen whale species endemic to the Arctic region. In this study, we conducted a fixed passive acoustic monitoring of bowhead whales in the southern Chukchi Sea from July 2012 to October 2015 and compared the occurrence patterns of vocalizations to physical and biological environmental factors. Bowhead whale calls were detected in fall/winter and spring during the ice-freezing and retreating periods, respectively. The fall migration timing of bowhead whales through the southern Chukchi Sea was delayed in the years when the timing of sea ice formation was late, and it formed increasingly later in the years 2013, 2014, and 2012, in that sequence. Moreover, the sea surface temperature decreased before freeze-up, which affected the timing of fall migration of bowhead whales. There was no clear relationship between the occurrence of bowhead whale calls and the abundance of prey, especially in spring, suggesting that most bowhead whales use the southern Chukchi Sea as a corridor during their spring northward migrations. However, the occurrence of bowhead whales and high abundance of zooplankton in October–November present the possibility that bowhead whales expand their feeding area in the southern Chukchi Sea. Here is the link to a view-only version of our paper: https://rdcu.be/cACsY If you have a request for a copy of the PDF, please email Koki Tsujii <kou1114t(a)gmail.com>, the first author. Thank you! Yoko -- -- 三谷曜子　Yoko Mitani 京都大学野生動物研究センター　海獣班〒606-8203　京都市左京区田中関田町2-24 関田南研究棟 Email: mitani.yoko.3w(a)kyoto-u.ac.jp Yoko MITANI Ocean Mammal Team Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University 2-24 Tanaka-Sekiden-cho, Sakyo, Kyoto, 606-8203, Japan E-mail: mitani.yoko.3w(a)kyoto-u.ac.jp

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Women in Science Event - Virtual Student Event from UMiami
by University of Miami Rosenstiel School 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

Good evening, I wanted to let you know of our Women in Science outreach event our students and faculty are hosting on Saturday, November 13th from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School. Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested in attending (focused on middle and high school students)! Anyone can register here: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FuL0ejOcT_O3ZV3L7wiEyQ On Saturday, November 13th starting at 11am EST, the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School will be hosting our annual Women Exploring Marine and Atmospheric Science event. It will be a day of interactive science learning for middle and high school grade students (all are welcome to interact with our amazing students and faculty!). On the day of the event, the students will virtually visit marine science laboratories, see first-hand ongoing research projects, and interact with female scientists from a variety of different fields and backgrounds (all virtually). This event was founded by Dr. Rana Fine, faculty member and Professor of Ocean Sciences, and AAUW. The schedule of speakers and their topics are listed below. We hope to see you there (times are all eastern)! 11:00a - *Welcoming Remarks with Dr. Rana Fine* 11:10a - *Climate Change and Sea Level Rise* 11:20a - *Coral Restoration and Citizen Science* 11:30a - *A Whirlwind Tour of Hurricanes and Climate Change* 11:45a - *Marine Mammal Rescue* 12:15p - *Remote Sensing and Geoscience* 12:30p - *Colorful Chemical Clues* 12:50p -* Why Sharks Mako Me Crazy* 1:10p -* Coral Reef Futures* 1:20p -* Fishy DNA* 1:40p - *What Stresses Fish Out* 2:05p - *Protect and Conserve Wild Marine Mammals with NOAA* 2:20p - *Rainbow Rain and the Air We Breathe* Any questions, let me know! Sincerely, Josh Coco, Ed. D. Assistant Dean, Rosenstiel School Tel: (305) 421.4002 Fax: (305) 421.4711 Direct: jcoco(a)rsmas.miami.edu University of Miami RSMAS Campus – 105C 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149-1031 -- *THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, INTEGRITY, OR QUALITY OF ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES YOU FIND ON OR THROUGH THIS EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST. FURTHERMORE, THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DOES NOT ENDORSE, APPROVE, OR RECOMMEND ANY OF THESE SERVICES, PRODUCTS, IDEAS OR RECOMMENDATIONS DISSEMINATED WITHIN THIS EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST . ACCORDINGLY, YOUR USE OF THIS INFORMATION IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE POSTING IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.*

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Opinion to observed health conditions of pilot whales
by Eva-Maria Hanninger 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

Dear Marmam community, I am evaluating the health conditions of cetaceans in the Strait of Gibraltar and use the photo database of a platform of opportunity (Firmm). I attached some pictures, to ask your opinion on. First pilot whale: Sighted with a pale-fringed spot cranial. In proximity to the pale fringed spot, there are pale spots which are arranged in a circle. Did anyone detect a similar mark? Might it be indicating a dermal disease? Three pilot whale juveniles with cutaneous nodules at the upper jaw. In all cases, the nodules seemed to occur symmetrically on both sides of the head. Does anyone have knowledge about the aetiology, or did anyone detect similar cases? Maybe also on adult pilot whales? I am looking forward to read your thoughts. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Eva Hanninger

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New publication
by leonardo flach 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

Dear all, On behalf of my co-authors I am pleased to announce that new study: Emergence of the epibiotic barnacle Xenobalanus globicipitis in Guiana dolphins after a morbillivirus outbreak in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil Author links open overlay panelLeonardoFlach<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272771421004819#!>, Marie-FrançoiseVan Bressem<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272771421004819#!>, FabioPitombo<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272771421004819#!>, Francisco J.Aznar<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272771421004819#!> A B S T R A C T We report on the emergence of the epibiotic barnacle Xenobalanus globicipitis in Guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) from Sepetiba Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September 2018, six months after a lethal morbillivirus epidemic. Small boat surveys were conducted at the entrance and in the interior of the bay from January 2018 to February 2021. Dolphins were photo-identified and classified according to overall spatial use of the Bay. We examined the potential influence of the period and habitat on the prevalence of X. globicipitis. The overall prevalence of the barnacle was 38.7% in 214 dolphins. X. globicipitis was not observed in 99 individually identified dolphins from January to August 2018 (first period) but was seen on 83 of the 194 (42.8%) dolphins photographed from September 2018 to February 2021 (second period). Moreover, in 22 individuals repeatedly photographed during both periods, prevalence was 0% and 91% during the first and second period, respectively. Prevalence was the highest in the dolphins using the entrance of the Bay (55.0%, N = 140), intermediate in animals using equally both the entrance and interior area (42.9%, N = 47), and the lowest (6.4%, N = 7) in those using the interior area only. The calves of five females infested with X. globicipitis were free of barnacles. Based on repeated photographs of barnacles at different growth stage on six dolphins, the periods between first and last sight with the epibiont were (in increasing order) 29, 32, 40, 51, 68 and 78 days. A conservative estimation from the initial settlement to sexual maturity was around 40–45 days. Three individuals of X. globicipitis collected on a stranded dolphin measured 65 mm, 61 mm and 35 mm, the largest recorded size to date. The two large individuals had incubated embryos while the smaller one presented developing gonads. Poor health and an impaired immune response in the dolphins that had survived the morbillivirus epidemic may have favored the introduction of the barnacle, but biotic and abiotic factors could also had played an important role. This paper documents the colonization of an estuarine area by X. globicipitis following ecological changes. Please find the link to access the pdf https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1e1Vn%7E1MBfsGJ<https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1e1Vn~1MBfsGJ>

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