April 2021 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Short aerial video of Cuvier's and sperm whales, Hellenic Trench, Greece
by Alexandros Frantzis 07 May '21

07 May '21

Dear Marmam and ECS members, We hope you all keep being well, healthy and busy with interesting projects. You may wish to watch an almost 3 min video with aerial views of Cuvier's beaked whales, sperm whales and striped dolphins from the area of the Hellenic Trench IMMA. The video is available at the following Youtube link: https://youtu.be/K3bkhu4dR3Q It is the first video that we have uploaded to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyp-eiteK0GBb0Lr5psk0g During the next days we will upload a longer shot from the logging sperm whale social unit that appears in the video, with all the very interesting behavior that preceded and followed the tail-slapping appearing in 0:47 and 0:53, so please keep the link or subscribe to the Pelagos channel if you are interested. More videos (old and new) with interesting sperm whale behavior including the behavior of a sperm whale social unit during a birth(!) and other cetacean related content will hopefully follow. The shots of the current short video were recorded during the surveys of the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute along the Hellenic Trench in 2019 and 2020 with the kind support of OceanCare, Switzerland. Best wishes, Alexandros -- ___________________________________________ Dr. Alexandros Frantzis Scientific director Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute Terpsichoris 21 16671 Vouliagmeni, GREECE Tel.: +30-210-8960108 e-mail: afrantzis(a)otenet.gr website: http://www.pelagosinstitute.gr ___________________________________________ -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Job Opportunity: PAM Operator Needed for Project in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
by Kayla 30 Apr '21

30 Apr '21

Edgewise Environmental is seeking personnel for 2 PAM (Passive Acoustic Monitoring) Operator positions for a mid-May project in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This project will last approximately 3 weeks, including one week of paid quarantine in Rimouski prior to the start of the project. Due to the timeline of this project and the international travel restrictions in place, candidates must be located within Canada. Applicants will REQUIRE the following: - Experience in setting up, deploying and retrieving PAM equipment - Experience with PAMGUARD - Valid PAM Operator certification - Canadian citizenship or permanent residency - Offshore survival certification (STCW, BST, BOSIET) - Valid medical - WHMIS - Valid passport or seafarer's book - First Aid (preferred) To apply, please follow the link to our website to submit your CV, copies of all valid certifications, and a brief statement of your interest in the position: https://www.edgewiseenvironmental.com/about/careers/ Kayla Hunter Digital Marketing and Technology Strategist Edgewise Environmental Ltd. www.edgewiseenvironmental.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited.

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Monday's Ocean Talks with Dr. Paul Nachtigall
by AIMM Internships 30 Apr '21

30 Apr '21

*Mondays Ocean Talks* Interview with Dr. Paul Nachtigall 3rd May, 3 pm (GMT+1) on AIMM YouTube channel https://youtu.be/c0ruZeBBPeA Mondays Ocean Talks are a set of recorded interviews between Joana Castro, the founder of AIMM, and invited guests from all over the world who play an important role within the ocean and marine life. The Mondays Ocean Talks were launched in February and every two weeks a new interview is released. Each interview has a duration of appr. one hour and presents an informal talk, a sharing of experiences and an exchange of knowledge. The interviews are completely free to access from AIMM YouTube channel. Subscribe and meet an Ocean Researcher! The next interview will be with Dr. Paul Nachtigall. You can find out more information about Dr. Paul Nachtigall here : https://www.mmrphawaii.org/paul-nachtigall More info: info(a)aimmportugal.org -- AIMM Portugal - Ass. Investigacao do Meio Marinho | Marine Environment Research Association Website: www.aimmportugal.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIMM.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIMMPortugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimmportugal_org/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AimmportugalOrg -- *AIMM Portugal* - Ass. Investigação do Meio Marinho | Marine Environment Research Association *Website*: www.aimmportugal.org [image: AIMM Portugal | facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/AIMM.org/> [image: AIMM Portugal | twitter] <https://twitter.com/AIMMPortugal> [image: AIMM Portugal | instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/aimmportugal_org/> [image: AIMM Portugal | youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/c/AimmportugalOrg>

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Reminder: Acoustic Tag Technologies webinar on Friday, May 7, 2021
by Holly Morin 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

**apologies for cross-postings*** Next week, the *Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS) <http://www.dosits.org>*Team will host the second webinar in its 2021 webinar series. On *Friday, May 7, 2021, at 12pm ET*, Dr. Susan Parks and Dr. Jeff Kneebone will present on acoustic tag technologies, providing overviews of applications for marine mammals and fishes, respectively. This* free webinar *will be *hosted virtually via Zoom (with an associated, live YouTube stream)*, last approximately *60 minutes*, and will consist of a presentation followed by a period of facilitated question and answer. *The* *webinar will be recorded and archived on the DOSITS website* (DOSITS Webinars <https://dosits.org/decision-makers/webinar-series/>). The 2021 DOSITS webinar series is open to all interested individuals, however, *registration is required*. *Please visit the 2021 DOSITS Webinar Series page* (*https://dosits.org/decision-makers/webinar-series/2021-webinar-series/ <https://dosits.org/decision-makers/webinar-series/2021-webinar-series/>*) for a registration link and additional webinar series details. Zoom and YouTube links will only be shared with registered participants. A *webinar outline*, with links to relevant background content on DOSITS, is also available on the 2021 DOSITS webinar page. *All registered participants are encouraged to preview this outline prior to next week’s event.* DOSITS will again offer a *Certificate of Professional Development *for interested individuals that participate in all four of the webinars in the 2021 Underwater Acoustics Webinar Series. There are no fees associated with this certificate, however, in addition to webinar participation, after each webinar, interested individuals must complete a brief survey. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Morin (holly_morin(a)uri.edu)

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Biological Scientist- Manatee Research and Rescue Job Posting
by Garrett, Andy 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - FWC - 77902156 Date: Apr 26, 2021 Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33711 Apply Now ><https://jobs.myflorida.com/talentcommunity/apply/737184400/?locale=en_US> The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website<http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management…>. Requisition No: 361241 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - FWC - 77902156 Position Number: 77902156 Salary: $14.00/hour Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2021 This is OPS (Other Personal Service) position. It is considered a full-time position, working 40 hrs/week. Occasional overtime hours may occur. Hours worked over 40 per week, Friday to Thursday, are considered overtime and are paid @ 1.5 times the regular wage. DESCRIPTION This position will assist in the coordination of salvage and recovery of marine mammal carcasses for the Northwest field station (Northwest region: coastal and inland waterways of Manatee County to Escambia County) and assist with carcass and necropsy responses statewide as needed. This position will serve as member of FWC's marine mammal necropsy team conducting field and laboratory necropsies on marine mammals, record observations and complete associated necropsy reports. The incumbent will be responsible for carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and instruments. The position will assist in marine mammal rescue and transport operations in the Northwest region and assist with marine mammal rescue and capture operations in other regions as needed. This position will be responsible for the management of MMPL volunteers and interns, including recruitment, scheduling, and assignment of tasks. This position will be responsible for downloading and logging images (photos/video) taken during MMPL necropsies, rescues, captures, and other field activities and will oversee repairs and general maintenance of all photography equipment at MMPL. This position will work and Tuesday- Saturday regular work schedule and on holidays in rotation with other MMPL staff members for the purpose of responding to marine mammal emergencies as needed or assigned and will respond to marine mammal stranding's outside of normal work schedule as needed or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. **Preference may be given to individuals who have live and dead marine mammal stranding/necropsy experience. Experience with dissection, pathology, and/or animal necropsies is preferred. Experience with live marine mammal stranding responses is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan and state and federal legislation protecting manatees * Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles and techniques of research and analysis * Knowledge of marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques * Knowledge of digital SLR cameras, filters, and lenses * Knowledge of marine mammal capture, handling, and transport techniques * Able to trailer flatbeds/utility trailers and watercraft vessels * Able to safely operate watercraft vessels 26' in length and smaller * Be capable of daily manual labor requiring handling of heavy and sharp objects and working under unpleasant conditions * Must be physically fit, able to vertically lift at least 75 lbs., and be able to swim sufficiently to save oneself * Able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions * Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships * Be comfortable speaking to the public * Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Florida driver's license within a month of employment WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? * State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory * Workers' Compensation - mandatory * Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory * Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.) * Deferred Compensation - voluntary * Employee Assistance Program - voluntary WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? * Any form of paid leave * Paid holidays * Participation in the Florida Retirement System Reinstatement rights or retention rights The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Nearest Major Market: Tampa

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Call for concept notes launched by the CMS Dugong MOU Secretariat
by CmsOffice.ae 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

Dear Colleagues, The CMS Dugong MoU Secretariat is excited to announce the launch of a new call for concept notes to support community-led activities that address key threats to dugongs and seagrass. The CMS Dugong MOU to promote internationally coordinated actions to ensure the long-term survival of dugongs and their seagrass habitats throughout their extensive range. This new initiative will work with selected applicants to develop and fund projects of up to USD 25,000 that aim to improve community-led dugong and seagrass conservation activities through one or more of the following priority approaches:  * Participatory research and primary data collection, including monitoring; * Conservation actions, management frameworks and policies; * Development of business models in support of coastal communities and marine conservation; * Communication tools and awareness raising. This opportunity is open to non-governmental organizations or governmental agencies in the country of project implementation. Applicants must have existing relationships with local stakeholders, including local communities. Eligible organizations are invited to submit a concept note using the attached application form by 17 May 2021 with a view to launching the projects in September 2021. Further details, including eligibility requirements and selection criteria can be found in the attached guidelines. For any questions, contact: seagrass-ecosystems(a)cms.int<mailto:seagrass-ecosystems@cms.int> We look forward to your submissions! Best regards, [cid:image001.png@01D73CFB.A5541D50] CMS Dugong MOU Secretariat Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range (Dugong MOU) Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi • United Nations Environment Programme c/o Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi • PO Box 45553 • Abu Dhabi • United Arab Emirates www.cms.int/dugong<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cms.in…> • www.dugongseagrass.org<http://www.dugongseagrass.org/> • @DugongHub

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JOB POSTING: Operations Manager
by Kiirsten Flynn 28 Apr '21

28 Apr '21

Cascadia Research Collective, a non-profit scientific research organization based in Olympia, WA is seeking to hire an Operations Manager that would combine duties including administrative oversight, financial and contract/grant management, and bookkeeping. Cascadia is a leading research organization supported primarily by federal grants and contracts studying marine mammals primarily in Washington, California, and Hawaiʻi. To learn more about Cascadia Research and this position opening, please go to the webpage below. https://www.cascadiaresearch.org/about/jobs Thank-you! Kiirsten Flynn, she/her/hers (Why is this important?)<https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why> Research Biologist Cascadia Research Collective 218 4th Avenue W Olympia, Washington 98501 www.cascadiaresearch.org<http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/>

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New book on North Atlantic right whales
by Marilyn Marx 28 Apr '21

28 Apr '21

On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the recent publication of our book about the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale: Disappearing Giants: The North Atlantic Right Whale Scott Kraus, Marilyn Marx, Heather Pettis, Amy Knowlton, Ken Mallory Publisher: Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Markham, ON Paperback/140 pages Disappearing Giants tells the story of one of the most endangered large whales in the oceans today, from the whaling history for which it is named, to the most up-to-date research efforts and population status. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photos, it describes how individual right whales are identified, how they feed, migrate, and face the challenges of life in the industrialized North Atlantic Ocean. The authors, long-time right whale researchers from the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at New England Aquarium in Boston, hope this book will bring awareness to this wondrous but threatened whale species and the tremendous efforts being taken to help North Atlantic right whales avoid extinction and thrive far into the future. To order a copy please visit rightwhaleresearch.bigcartel.com<https://rightwhaleresearch.bigcartel.com/> Kind regards, Marilyn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marilyn K. Marx Kraus Marine Mammal Conservation Program Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life New England Aquarium Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110 617-973-6584 mmarx(a)neaq.org<mailto:mmarx@neaq.org> [cid:image002.jpg@01D1BCDD.5D47B5B0] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This electronic message contains information from the New England Aquarium which may be privileged and confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the addressee only. If you have received this communication in error, do not read or circulate it. Please delete it from your system without copying it or saving any attachments and notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.

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Request for Proposals - Independent Impact and Learning Evaluation of the IUCN’s Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel (WGWAP)
by BERZINA-RODRIGO Anete 28 Apr '21

28 Apr '21

Dear colleagues, We are looking for an independent evaluator / evaluation team to lead the final Independent Impact and Learning Evaluation of the IUCN’s Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel (WGWAP).<http://www.iucn.org/wgwap> The proposals are due 9 May 2021 by email to Silvia Guizzardi, Programme Officer – Monitoring and Learning, IUCN Nature-based Solutions Group (copied here). The full request for proposals is available here<https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/wgwap_impact_and_legacy_evaluation_tor…>. Please help share with suitable candidates in your networks. A whale of thanks and kind regards, Anete & IUCN’s team Anete Berzina-Rodrigo Project Manager Global Marine & Polar Programme & Global Business & Biodiversity Programme IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) 28 rue Mauverney, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland Tel. +41 22 999 0703; Fax +41 22 999 0002 www.iucn.org<http://www.iucn.org/> www.iucncongress2020.org<http://www.iucncongress2020.org/> [cid:image002.png@01D73C49.61797D30]<https://www.iucncongress2020.org/> [cid:image002.jpg@01D22541.8305C0E0] <http://twitter.com/iucn> [cid:image003.jpg@01D22541.8305C0E0] <http://www.facebook.com/iucn.org> [cid:image005.jpg@01D73C44.838D30B0] <https://www.instagram.com/iucn_congress/> ________________________________ This communication, together with any attachment, may contain confidential information and/or copyright material and is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or if you received it in error, you are asked to kindly delete it and promptly notify us. Any review, copying, use, disclosure or distribution of any part of this communication, unless duly authorized by or on behalf of IUCN, is strictly forbidden.

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DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSIP IN PORTUGAL
by AIMM Internships 28 Apr '21

28 Apr '21

*DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL* *BACKGROUND: *The Marine Environment Research Association - AIMM, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on the research and conservation of marine species, running an ongoing study of cetaceans in southern Portugal (Algarve). This project aims to obtain baseline information on species occurrence, behavior, and social structure of the local cetacean populations in order to obtain scientific data to support conservation measures and inform marine management policies. The main species observed are Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena), although other species such as Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can also be sighted. AIMM Interns are young, hard-working individuals who are willing to contribute to the association and support on-going activities, while experiencing fieldwork at sea, learning data collection and processing methodologies, and being a part of AIMM's team of researchers and marine biologists for a period of time. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental friendly and multicultural environment. Interns have the additional option to enrich their time with AIMM by beginning or improving their SCUBA skills with a PADI-certified instructor, hiking, kayaking, surf classes and others. *WHERE:* Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal *WHEN:* The field season lasts from 1st of July to 30st November 2021. The minimum internship attendance is 7 days, preferably starting on a Monday. *FIELDWORK: *The field trips are conducted in AIMM's research vessel, Ketos. Fieldwork is dependent on weather conditions. The field days can be intense, especially in the peak of summer, but are fulfilling and good fun. The interns will be trained to: - Conduct on-board surveys of marine species occurrence; - Record effort tracks on a handheld GPS; - Access and collect environmental data; - Collect data on behavior, group size, species, etc.; - Collect photos to photo-identification, acoustic recording, and underwater videos; - Measure water visibility with the Secchi disk methodology; - Help to collect of drone footage from the marine mammals. *DATA ANALYSIS: *This will be conducted on a daily basis and will entail entering data into established databases and spreadsheets, photo-identification processing, and preliminary data interpretation. *INTERNSHIP FEES:* AIMM is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from our volunteers, partners, and conservation-minded people like you so that we may continue our important research and education programs in the Algarve. This internship requires a monetary contribution which is used to off-set the cost of accommodation and running a non-profit. Currently we have a special offer, 20% discount, for any internship program book in May 2021. For more information on internship fees for the 2021 season, please contact: interns(a)aimmportugal.org *Included* in the fee is: - Accommodation in the research house; - Transportation to/from the marina; - Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner); - Fieldwork in the research vessel. *Not included* in the fee is: - Transportation to/from Albufeira; - Meals in restaurants and snacks; - Free time activities; - Personal insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance); - Personal expenses. *INTERNS ARE EXPECTED TO:* - Be above the age of 16; - Have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research and environment; - Be autonomous and flexible; - Be able to live and work in an international team and mainly outdoors at sea; - Speak English; - Participate for minimum 14 days. *Preference will be given* to those who have: - Relevant marine mammal field experience - Working experience on research vessels - Experience working from dolphin/whale watching platforms - Experience in photo-identification - Professional cameras that can be used for photo-ID - Availability to stay for longer periods of time *INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: * Applicants should fill up the online application at: https://www.aimmportugal.org/application-form Applicants should send an e-mail to: interns(a)aimmportugal.org, with the subject “*DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP*”. You will receive and e-mail with the availability and all the other details. Applications will be accepted during all season. However, early application is recommended due to limited vacancies. Due to COVID-19, we ask ours interns to come with a negative COVID-19 teste with a maximum of 3 days before departing. The follow links are a shorts videos about the internship in Albufeira. You get a different perspective and feedback from old participants about it: https://youtu.be/hTJJQPHBdI0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zTIEQEsftA *Contacts*: interns(a)aimmportugal.org | www.aimmportugal.org | -- *AIMM Portugal* - Ass. 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