April 2021 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New publication on viruses in short-finned pilot whales and killer whales
by Russell Fielding 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Dear MARMAM list members, My coauthors and I are pleased to share our just-published paper, "Circular DNA viruses identified in short-finned pilot whale and orca tissue samples," which appears in the journal Virology. I'm just the geographer on the team but the lead virologist assures me that these viruses are not able to infect humans. Two corresponding authors are listed: myself for questions relating to the collection of tissue samples and the broader context of Caribbean whaling for food, and my colleague, Arvind Varsani, for questions related to the viruses and the methods used in their identification. Among the coauthors on this paper are faculty members, students (both graduate and undergraduate), post-doctoral researchers, and local community members where the fieldwork was conducted. The paper's abstract is as follows: Members of the Delphinidae family are widely distributed across the world's oceans. We used a viral metagenomic approach to identify viruses in orca (Orcinus orca) and short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) muscle, kidney, and liver samples from deceased animals. From orca tissue samples (muscle, kidney, and liver), we identified a novel polyomavirus (Polyomaviridae), three cressdnaviruses, and two genomoviruses (Genomoviridae). In the short-finned pilot whale we were able to identify one genomovirus in a kidney sample. The presence of unclassified cressdnavirus within two samples (muscle and kidney) of the same animal supports the possibility these viruses might be widespread within the animal. The orca polyomavirus identified here is the first of its species and is not closely related to the only other dolphin polyomavirus previously discovered. The identification and verification of these viruses expands the current knowledge of viruses that are associated with the Delphinidae family. The paper can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2021.04.004 Regards, Russell Fielding -- Russell Fielding, Ph.D. Assistant Professor HTC Honors College Coastal Carolina University P.O. Box 261954 Conway, SC 29528-6054 843-349-2396 rfielding(a)coastal.edu<mailto:rfielding@coastal.edu> russellfielding.com<http://www.russellfielding.com/>

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New paper on blue/fin whale hybrids
by Thomas Jefferson 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Dear MARMAM, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce a new paper on blue/fin whale hybrids: Sightings and Satellite Tracking of aBlue/Fin Whale Hybrid in its Wintering and Summering Ranges in the EasternNorth Pacific Jefferson, Thomas A;Palacios, Daniel M; Calambokidis, John; Baker, C. Scott;Hayslip, Craig E; Jones, Paul A; Lagerquist, Barbara A;Jørgensen, Morten; and Schulman-Janiger, Alisa AbstractWe report 20 photo-documented sightingsof a blue/fin whale hybrid between 2004 and 2020, in its wintering andsummering ranges in the Gulf of California, Mexico, and southern California,USA, respectively. The whale wasconfirmed to be a hybrid by genetic testing using a reference dataset ofnon-hybrid blue and fin whales. It was also tracked by satellite for 28 days in2015, showing its feeding range extended to the Big Sur area of centralCalifornia. Information is presented toassist in field identification of blue/fin whale hybrids. The paper is available for open-access download:@font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;}@font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-520092929 1073786111 9 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073743103 0 0 415 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}span.lrzxr {mso-style-name:lrzxr; mso-style-unhide:no;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} https://irispublishers.com/aomb/pdf/AOMB.MS.ID.000545.pdf Best wishes,Tom JeffersonClymene Enterprises

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Marine megafauna bycatch in artisanal fisheries in Gorontalo, northern Sulawesi (Indonesia)
by Putu Mustika 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Dear all, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to inform you that our article has been accepted by the Ocean & Coastal Management. Anyone clicking on this link before May 30, 2021 will be taken directly to the final version of our article on ScienceDirect, which then can be read or downloaded. No sign up, registration or fees are required. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1ctpt3RKK-qOtE The DOI is this way: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2021.105606 thank you very much, Icha (Dr Putu Liza Mustika) On behalf of Prof Karim Erzini, Ms Elena Wonneberger and Ms Nuralim Pasisingi Marine megafauna bycatch in artisanal fisheries in Gorontalo, northern Sulawesi (Indonesia): An assessment based on fisher interviews Putu Liza Kusuma Mustika, Elena Wonneberger, Karim Erzini, Nuralim Pasisingi Abstract While bycatch, the unintentional catch of untargeted species, is one of the main threats to large marine species such as cetaceans, reef sharks and turtles, also known as megafauna, fishers can also be negatively impacted by bycatch. Understanding local fisheries profiles, fishers’ demography and their opinion is thus a necessary part of the strategy to mitigate marine megafauna bycatch in artisanal fisheries. Interviews with fishers were conducted in order to assess the magnitude of marine megafauna bycatch, the dependency of fishers on the fishery and the potential for implementation of bycatch mitigation measures in the artisanal fisheries in Gorontalo, northern Sulawesi (Indonesia). Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyse the data. Regression trees showed that cetacean and turtle bycatch were mainly influenced by the fishing location, while bycatch of reef sharks, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) and mobulids was mainly influenced by the gear type. Cetaceans mostly escaped after being caught or were released. Reef sharks, which were often sold for their meat, were caught in the highest numbers followed by sea turtles. Interviewed fishers had large households, typically averaging more than five people, and mostly were dependent on the fishery, often with few other sources of income. Fishers were generally in favour of reducing bycatch as bycatch often posed a financial threat, due to lost catch and damaged gear. When implementing bycatch reduction measures, it is important to involve fishers in design and implementation of mitigation measures. As awareness on bycatch management and mitigation is growing in Indonesia, measures including recordings (official and self-reporting), capacity building on bycatch specimen handling and release and bycatch mitigation techniques (e.g. gear modifications) are some of the most important bycatch reduction strategies for the country. Stay safe and healthy, Dr. Putu Liza Mustika (“Icha”) putu.liza(a)my.jcu.edu.au https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5157-4635 <https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5157-4635> https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/putu.liza/ <https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/putu.liza/> Adjunct Researcher for the Tourism Discipline College of Business, Law and Governance James Cook University Australia Townsville Campus

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Course on Diseases of Marine Mammals at the Autonomous University of Barcelona
by Mariano Domingo Álvarez 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

The Autonomous University of Barcelona organizes from June/21 to July/9 an international summer school course, dedicated to Diseases of Marine Mammals. Participants (with a limit of 30 students) will learn on the main diseases and threats that affect wild cetaceans and pinnipeds (bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, as well as anthropogenic influences and other non-infectious problems). The course will also pay attention to the methodologies of disease detection and investigation. As part of the practical training, a full necropsy of a dolphin (frozen and thawed for the course) will be performed in groups of 15 students at the necropsy room of the Veterinary Faculty. Information on diseases will be also complemented with a practical session of 3 hr. at the microscope, visualizing slides of specific diseases at the microscopy laboratory. The course will be presential, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and students are expected to spend between two and three hours per day on self-guided learning. A total of 6 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) will be certified once the course has been satisfactorily completed. The course is directed to veterinary medicine and marine biology graduate students in the last years of training, and to master students willing to get a comprehensive view of marine mammal diseases. Registration for external (non UAB students) is open and still there are sites available (before 16 of May there is a discount of 20% of the fee). For registration and further details visit the UAB web site https://www.uab.cat/web/study/summer-uab-courses/uab-barcelona-summer-schoo… For questions about the contents of the course, mail to: mariano.domingo(a)uab.cat Mariano Domingo Professor del Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals, UAB Veterinary School, Autonomous University of Barcelona 08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona), Catalunya Tel.: +34 93 581 4567 mariano.domingo(a)uab.cat

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New Publication | Evidence for Unknown Sarcocystis-Like Infection in Stranded Striped Dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) from the Ligurian Sea, Italy
by umberto romani cremaschi 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Dear MARMAM community, With my co-authors, we are very glad to share with you that our newest publication, entitled "Evidence for Unknown *Sarcocystis*-Like Infection in Stranded Striped Dolphins (*Stenella coeruleoalba*) from the Ligurian Sea, Italy" (*https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11051201 <https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11051201>*), has been published in Animals as part of the Special Issue Parasites and Wildlife and is available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1201/htm *Abstract* Two striped dolphins (SD1, SD2), stranded along the Ligurian coast of Italy, were diagnosed with a nonsuppurative meningoencephalitis associated with previously undescribed protozoan tissue cysts. As tissue cysts were morphologically different from those of Toxoplasma gondii, additional histopathological, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, and biomolecular investigations were performed, aiming to fully characterize the organism. Histopathology revealed the presence of large Sarcocystis-like tissue cysts, associated with limited inflammatory lesions in all CNS areas studied. IHC was inconclusive, as positive staining with polyclonal antisera did not preclude cross-reaction with other Sarcocystidae coccidia. Applied to each animal, 11 different PCR protocols precluded a neural infection by Sarcocystis neurona, Sarcocystis falcatula, Hammondia hammondi, and Neospora caninum. T. gondii coinfection was confirmed only in dolphin SD2. Sarcocystis sp. sequences, showing the highest homology to species infecting the Bovidae family, were amplified from SD1 myocardium and SD2 skeletal muscle. The present study represents the first report of Sarcocystis-like tissue cysts in the brain of stranded cetaceans along with the first description of Sarcocystis sp. infection in muscle tissue of dolphins from the Mediterranean basin. Regards, Umberto Romani Cremaschi Veterinary Department, Mundomar(Benidorm) umberto.romanicremaschi(a)gmail.com veterinario(a)mundomar.es Mobile : +34 666399118

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New Paper on dolphin social concepts in Nature Communications
by Stephanie King 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Dear all, We are pleased to share our new paper ‘Cooperation-based concept formation in male bottlenose dolphins’ published in Nature Communications. In this paper, we combine long-term data with sound playback experiments and drone technology to show that male dolphins form social concepts of ‘team membership’, categorizing allies according to a shared cooperative history. Abstract: In Shark Bay, Western Australia, male bottlenose dolphins form a complex nested alliance hierarchy. At the first level, pairs or trios of unrelated males cooperate to herd individual females. Multiple first-order alliances cooperate in teams (second-order alliances) in the pursuit and defence of females, and multiple teams also work together (third-order alliances). Yet it remains unknown how dolphins classify these nested alliance relationships. We use 30 years of behavioural data combined with 40 contemporary sound playback experiments to 14 allied males, recording responses with drone-mounted video and a hydrophone array. We show that males form a first-person social concept of cooperative team membership at the second-order alliance level, independently of first-order alliance history and current relationship strength across all three alliance levels. Such associative concepts develop through experience and likely played an important role in the cooperative behaviour of early humans. These results provide evidence that cooperation-based concepts are not unique to humans, occurring in other animal societies with extensive cooperation between non-kin. Link to paper: https://rdcu.be/cjdS9 Video abstract (with lots of wonderful Shark Bay footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1DaP7DLDdM All the best, Stephanie ---------------------------------- Dr Stephanie L. King Senior Lecturer School of Biological Sciences Life Sciences Building | 24 Tyndall Avenue University of Bristol | Bristol BS8 1TQ | U.K. +44 (0) 117 39 41191 Twitter: @_StephanieLKing<https://twitter.com/_stephanielking> website: www.cetaceancommcog.com<http://www.cetaceancommcog.com/> website: www.sharkbaydolphins.org<http://www.sharkbaydolphins.org> [signature_1113400284] I am a friend of the BAME and LGBQT communities because I believe in equality for everyone

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New publication on acoustic difference among boto species (Inia spp.)
by Jessica Fernandes de Melo 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Dear colleagues, my co-authors and I are pleased to announce our new publication in the PeerJ, entitled "The biosonar of the boto: evidence of differences among species of river dolphins (Inia spp.) from the Amazon". Melo JF, Amorim TOS, Paschoalini M, Andriolo A. 2021. The biosonar of the boto: evidence of differences among species of river dolphins (Inia spp.) from the Amazon. PeerJ 9:e11105 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11105 Abstract Echolocation clicks can reflect the anatomy of the vocalizing animal, enabling the distinction of species. River dolphins from the family Iniidae are formally represented by one species and two subspecies (Inia geoffrensis geoffrensis and I. g. humboldtiana). Additionally, two other species have been proposed (I. boliviensis and I. araguaiaensis) regarding its level of restricted distribution and morph-genetics differences. For the Committee on Taxonomy of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, the specific status of the proposed species relies on further knowledge on morphology, ecology, and genetics. Given that species-specific status is required for conservation efforts, we described and compared the echolocation clicks of Inia spp., searching for specific differences on their vocalizations. The sounds were captured with a Cetacean Research ™ C54XRS (+3/−20 dB, −185 dB re: 1V/μPa) in Guaviare River (Orinoco basin), Madeira River (Madeira basin), Xingu River (Amazon Basin), and Araguaia River (Tocantins-Araguaia basin). We found significant differences in all analyzed parameters (peak frequency, 3 dB bandwidth, 10 dB bandwidth and inter-click interval) for all species and subspecies. Differences in acoustical parameters of clicks are mainly related to the animal’s internal morphology, thus this study may potentially support with information for the species-level classification mostly of I. araguaiaensis (the Araguaian boto). Classifying the Araguaian boto separately from I. geoffrensis has important implications for the species in terms of conservation status, since it is restricted to a highly impacted river system. The paper is available in open access at the following link: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11105 Best wishes, Jéssica Melo Jéssica Fernandes de Melo, MsC Pesquisadora – CNPq (PCI-D) GP Mamíferos Aquáticos Amazônicos Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá

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[Remote Sensing IF 4.509] Invitation to Contribute to Special Issue “Remote Sensing Applications in Marine Mammal Research”
by Lorenzo Fiori 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Dear MAR-MAM community members, I am writing to you as I am co-editing a special issue of Remote Sensing, entitled “Remote Sensing Applications in Marine Mammal Research”. As the use of remote sensing tools is becoming widespread in our field, I am confident that you might have work on this topic which would be a valuable contribution to include in this special issue. Hence, I am writing to inquire whether would you would consider submitting a communication or a full paper. Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292) is one of MDPI, Swiss peer-reviewed, open access journals, and covers all aspects of the remote sensing process, from instrument design and signal processing to the retrieval of geophysical parameters and their application in geosciences. Remote Sensing is indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science), and has a 5-Year Impact Factor of 4.740. Our policy is to publish high quality papers for the fast dissemination of state of the art knowledge concerning remote sensing. For more information about the Special Issue, please see: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/rs_marine_mammal For information on manuscript preparation and related matters, please see the instructions for authors: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/instructions Would you let me know if you are interested? Although the deadline for submission of manuscripts to the Special Issue is 31 October 2021, I would appreciate hearing from you in the next few weeks whether you would be willing to submit a contribution. With best wishes, Lorenzo Fiori, Ph.D. Remote Sensing Guest Editor

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Postdoctoral fellow position - Ecologically and biologically significant areas for large predators in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence based on 25 years of survey, biologging and environmental data
by Mosnier, Arnaud 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

(French version follows) Postdoctoral fellow position - Ecologically and biologically significant areas for large predators in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence based on 25 years of survey, biologging and environmental data The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is responsible for the conservation and management of marine mammals in Canadian waters. A post-doctoral candidate is sought to develop species distribution models based on a large dataset of observations obtained from aerial and boat surveys conducted during the last 25 years in eastern Canada, in particular in the estuary and the gulf of the St Lawrence. The candidate will help collate relevant environmental data that could be associated with the occurrence of several species including the endangered blue whale, fin whale, right whale and other large predators. He/She will also benefit from information collected from biologging devices that were attached to several whale species. The predictive models will be used to identify important habitats of vulnerable species, estimate potential interactions with fisheries and shipping activities, and evaluate the impacts of coastal or marine development projects. Multispecies/assembly approaches would also be developed to identify ecologically and biologically significant areas and potentially assess their evolution under several climate change scenarios. This project will provide integrated tools for conservation and management decisions. A suitable candidate should possess an internationally recognised doctoral degree from an accredited institution. He/She should have ecological training and a proven ability in statistical modelling related to species spatial distribution, habitat selection approaches, including the use of generalized linear models (GLM, GLMM) and generalized additive models (GAM, GAMM). The candidate should have excellent statistical programming skills in R, as well as proven abilities in written and verbal communication. He/She should be self motivated, able to work independently but also within a team framework. This is a 2.5 year position to begin as soon as possible in 2021. This position will be held at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute - Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Mont-Joli (Quebec, Canada). The official working language at the Institute is French, although candidates who speak English only are also eligible. Salary is around $60,000 CAD/year. The project will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Arnaud Mosnier (DFO, Research Scientist, spatial analysis and habitat modelling) in collaboration with Jean-François Gosselin (DFO, Biologist, marine mammals survey analysis), Dr. Véronique Lesage (DFO, Research Scientist, marine mammal biology), and Valérie Harvey (DFO, Biologist, marine mammals biology and habitat modelling). Candidates interested in the position should email Arnaud.mosnier(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca and submit a resume including a list of publications and contact information for references. Poste de chercheur postdoctoral - Zones d'importance écologique et biologique pour les grands prédateurs dans l'estuaire et le golfe du Saint-Laurent, basé sur 25 ans de données d'inventaire, de biologging et de variables environnementale. Le ministère des Pêches et des Océans (MPO) est responsable de la conservation et de la gestion des mammifères marins dans les eaux canadiennes. Un candidat postdoctoral est recherché pour développer des modèles de distribution d'espèces basés sur un large ensemble de données d'observations obtenues à partir de relevés aériens et par bateau effectués au cours des 25 dernières années dans l'est du Canada, en particulier dans l'estuaire et le golfe du Saint-Laurent. Le candidat aidera à colliger les données environnementales pertinentes qui pourraient être associées à l'occurrence de plusieurs espèces, dont le rorqual bleu, le rorqual commun, la baleine noire et d'autres grands prédateurs. Il/elle bénéficiera également de l'information recueillie à l'aide de dispositifs de biologging qui ont été fixés à plusieurs espèces de baleines. Les modèles prédictifs seront utilisés pour identifier les habitats importants des espèces vulnérables, estimer les interactions potentielles avec les activités de pêche et de transport maritime, et évaluer les incidences des projets de développement côtiers ou marins. Des approches multi-espèces/par ensembles seront également développées pour identifier les zones d'importance écologique et biologique et potentiellement évaluer leur évolution sous plusieurs scénarios de changement climatique. Ce projet fournira des outils intégrés pour les décisions de conservation et de gestion. Le candidat idéal doit être titulaire d'un doctorat internationalement reconnu délivré par une institution accréditée. Il/elle doit avoir une formation en écologie et une capacité avérée en modélisation statistique liée à la distribution spatiale des espèces, aux approches de sélection de l'habitat, y compris l'utilisation de modèles linéaires généralisés (GLM, GLMM) et de modèles additifs généralisés (GAM, GAMM). Le candidat doit avoir d'excellentes compétences en programmation statistique en R, ainsi que des capacités avérées en communication écrite et verbale. Il/elle doit être motivé(e), capable de travailler de manière indépendante mais aussi dans le cadre d'une équipe. Il s'agit d'un poste d'une durée de 2,5 ans qui débutera dès que possible en 2021. Ce poste sera occupé à l'Institut Maurice Lamontagne - Pêches et Océans Canada à Mont-Joli (Québec, Canada). La langue de travail officielle de l'Institut est le français, mais les candidats qui ne parlent que l'anglais sont également admissibles. Le salaire est d'environ 60 000 dollars canadiens par an. Le projet sera mené sous la supervision du Dr Arnaud Mosnier (MPO, Chercheur scientifique, analyse spatiale et modélisation de l'habitat) en collaboration avec Jean-François Gosselin (MPO, Biologiste, analyse des relevés de mammifères marins), Dr Véronique Lesage (MPO, Chercheur scientifique, biologie des mammifères marins), et Valérie Harvey (MPO, Biologiste, biologie des mammifères marins et modélisation de l'habitat). Les candidats intéressés par le poste doivent envoyer un courriel à Arnaud.mosnier(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca et soumettre un curriculum vitae comprenant une liste de publications et les coordonnées de leurs références. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arnaud Mosnier arnaud.mosnier(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:arnaud.mosnier@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> Pêches et Océans Canada / Fisheries and Oceans Canada Institut Maurice Lamontagne / Maurice Lamontagne Institute Mont-Joli, QC, Canada

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JNCC MMO and PAM eLearning Training Courses
by alisongill＠intelligentocean.com 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Intelligent Ocean Ltd is pleased to offer two eLearning courses. JNCC Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) eLearning Training Course (GBP 150 per person) Passive Acoustic Monitoring and PAMGUARD Software eLearning Training Course (GBP 150 per person) The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) MMO registered course is required for you to work as a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) in UK Continental Shelf waters during offshore projects such as seismic surveys, pile-driving and projects involving the use of explosives. This course has been created in response to the coronavirus crisis and has been approved by the JNCC as a valid alternative to the usual classroom taught course. Alternatively, project managers or interested parties may wish to complete this course for awareness of how MMOs work or for Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) course is designed to introduce this technique of monitoring for marine mammals to MMOs, researchers, project managers or any other interested parties. It covers basic acoustic theory, the use of a spectrogram to view example marine mammal vocalisation types and other ocean noise, PAM equipment components, assembly and deployment and finally an exercise in configuring the industry standard PAM software - PAMGUARD. To complete the eLearning courses you simply log in, read, learn and then pass assessments based on the course content. You set the pace of your learning. You will have access to the course for 12 months. Full details of how to purchase these courses is available on our website at the following link where you can also find details of the course contents https://www.intelligentocean.com/ Companies wishing to sign up members of their staff please email info(a)intelligentocean.com <mailto:info@intelligentocean.com> for registration and invoicing. Intelligent Ocean's staff have extensive experience of working offshore as MMOs and PAM operators in addition to marine mammal survey work and nature guiding. Our training experience and client list can be viewed here https://www.intelligentocean.com/our-clients/ Regards Alison Alison Gill Director and Trainer Intelligent Ocean Ltd <http://www.intelligentocean.com/> www.intelligentocean.com Registered in England Company Registration Number: 07590688 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying by email and delete it from your system. Do not copy or disclose its contents to anyone. The content of this email or any attachment may contain software viruses, which could damage your own computer. Although we have taken precautions to minimise this risk, we cannot accept responsibility for any damage resulting from a computer virus. You must carry out your own virus checks before opening this email or any attachments. Intelligent Ocean Ltd. is 100% compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR). To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information in compliance with UK GDPR, please view our <https://www.intelligentocean.com/privacy-policy/> privacy policy. You are receiving this email because you either opted-in to receiving emails from the Intelligent Ocean website, previously emailed us with an enquiry, are an existing client or we believe that you have a legitimate interest in receiving our promotional emails If you would rather not receive this type of communication, please click here to <mailto:info@intelligentocean.com?subject=UNSUBSCRIBE> unsubscribe. -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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