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Fwd: Reminder to Register for Internship Equity Webinar co-hosted by SMM and WDC
by Eric Archer - NOAA Federal 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eric Archer and Tara Cox, SMM Diversity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs <diversity(a)marinemammalscience.org> Date: Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 9:12 AM Subject: Reminder to Register for Internship Equity Webinar co-hosted by SMM and WDC To: <eric.archer(a)noaa.gov> View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/marinemammalscience/equity-webinar-reminder?e=04edfc13d2> A reminder that you are invited to a *Webinar on Internship Equity * co-hosted by the SMM and WDC *on Thursday, August 26th 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 PM -10:00 PM UTC)* *About the Event:* While we all rely on the ocean for half our oxygen, our climate, and our economy, not everyone has a voice in marine science and conservation, a field which has little racial diversity. Recognizing and removing the barriers preventing access to this field is critical to the health of our planet. In this webinar, three organizations will present their experiences, outlining how they evaluated the barriers to accessing opportunities in this field and how they are working to remove them. Join Regina Asmutis-Silvia and Samantha Gallardo of Whale and Dolphin Conservation in North America, Cassanda Harris of US Geological Survey and Dr. Tara Cox, of Savannah State University, to hear about the steps they have taken to increase access to the field. This webinar is the first of four talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the marine mammal conservation field, and leads up to a DEI workshop just prior to the 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals <https://marinemammalscience.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88c2080440a38…>, to be held on December 13-17, 2021 in Palm Beach, Florida, USA. *This event is free to attend and all are welcome.* *Speakers:* Dr. Tara Cox - Savannah State University Regina Asmutis-Silvia - Whale and Dolphin Conservation North America Samantha Gallardo - Whale and Dolphin Conservation North America Cassandra Harris - US Geological Survey *Zoom Registration:* https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9f-Dzq-ESzyO3tr3Re3-AQ <https://marinemammalscience.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88c2080440a38…> *Please help to inform and guide our discussion! * We would appreciate your participation in a DEI Webinar Participant Survey <https://marinemammalscience.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88c2080440a38…>. This anonymous survey will take approximately five minutes to complete. Results will be shared at the webinar, but please note this is an informal survey and the results will not have any statistical significance and will be shared as discussion points only. Please direct any questions about the webinar to Regina Asmutis-Silvia and Melissa Walker at jobs(a)whales.org <jobs(a)whales.org?subject=Internship%20Equity%20Webinar%20question> Thank you for being a part of the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there. 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New publication on allo-suckling occurrence in harbour seals
by Monica Arso Civil 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

Dear all, We are pleased to share our recent publication in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology: Arso Civil, M., Hague, E., Langley, I. et al. Allo-suckling occurrence and its effect on lactation and nursing duration in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in Orkney, Scotland. Behav Ecol Sociobiol 75, 121 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-021-03051-y Abstract: Fostering and allo-suckling are widespread among pinnipeds, and several hypotheses have been formulated to explain their occurrence. Here, we describe the occurrence of allo-suckling in harbour seals from photo-identification data of females and pups in Orkney (Scotland) during the pupping seasons between 2016 and 2019. We used a generalised linear model framework to investigate the effect of allo-suckling on the duration of lactation (females) and of nursing period (pups). A generalised additive model framework was used to explore how the probability of allo-suckling varied throughout the pupping season, and with changes in mother-pup separation time. Allo-suckling was observed in 31 females, at higher rates (18-37% of lactating females and 18-47% of the pups every year) than those observed in other phocid populations, with 13 females allo-suckling in multiple years. The duration of the pups' nursing period was not affected by allo-suckling occurrence. However, females in mother-pup pairs where both mother and pup allo-suckled had longer lactation duration than when only the pup allo-suckled, or than in pairs where no allo-suckling was observed. The probability of allo-suckling increased during the pupping season and with increased mother-pup separation time. However, the proximate causes and the consequences on future reproductive output and pup survival remain unknown. Best wishes, Mònica Dr Mònica Arso Civil Senior Research Fellow Sea Mammal Research Unit, Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews St Andrews, KY16 8LB Twitter: @monicaarso http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/contact/staffProfile.aspx?sunid=mac64 Harbour Seal Decline Project: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/harbourseals/ Citizen Fins Project: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/citizenfins/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (SC013532)

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Seeking PhD Student: how vulnerable are inshore dolphins to infectious disease outbreaks?
by Guido Parra Vergara 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

The Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) at Flinders University, South Australia, is seeking a domestic student (Australian citizens; or permanent residents of Australia; or New Zealand citizens) for one PhD position. Project summary: We are seeking a PhD student to work on an exciting new project looking at how vulnerable Australian inshore dolphins are to the spread of infectious diseases. The emergence of infectious diseases in the marine environment is of increasing concern for marine mammals. Among the species most at risk are inshore and estuarine species as coastal ecosystems have become reservoirs of infectious pathogens from human and animal waste. This study aims to use novel social affiliation and network-disease modelling approaches to assess how vulnerable are threatened Australian inshore dolphins to infectious disease outbreaks and to investigate the potential effectiveness of vaccination strategies. The project will draw upon comprehensive 2-3 year photo-identification studies carried out by our lab on Australian snubfin (Orcaella heinsohni), humpback (Sousa sahulensis) and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). In addition to these data, the student will have the opportunity to collect new data during the project as part of ongoing research. The expected results of this project will advance our understanding of disease transmission in highly social mammals such as dolphins; and provide insights into the potential effectiveness of vaccinations as an effective method for limiting the spread of diseases in dolphin populations. About CEBEL: This PhD project will be based at The Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab at Flinders University, South Australia. You will be supervised by Associate Professors Guido J. Parra and Luciana Moller. The Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) at Flinders University is a multi-disciplinary group working at the interface of animal behaviour, population ecology and evolutionary biology. By emphasizing links between these research areas CEBEL aims to gain an understanding of the ecological and behavioural processes shaping whale and dolphin populations. Since its establishment in 2010, CEBEL has grown into one of the leading and most productive groups of marine mammal research in Australia, with over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and over $3 million US in research funds. Our work is highly cited and has provided environmental policy advice to governments, non-governmental organizations and industry on whale and dolphin conservation issues. Applicants Qualifications: Candidates must have completed an Australian bachelor's degree with First Class Honours (H1) or high 2A (or equivalent) in biology, physiology, animal behaviour, ecology, statistics, epidemiology or a related field. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of wildlife and/or marine ecology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong quantitative and programming skills including but not limited to social network analyses of animal association data and R programming language. We are interested in attracting creative, pro-active, highly motivated, independent and team player minded students who will integrate well in the lab. Application Instructions: Australia's borders are currently closed and entry to Australia remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Due to current COVID-19 travel restrictions, we are only accepting domestic (Australian citizens; or permanent residents of Australia; or New Zealand citizens) applications. To apply for this PhD position, the applicant should send the following documents to Guido J. Parra by email (guido.parra(a)flinders.edu.au<mailto:guido.parra@flinders.edu.au>): * A cover letter or statement of purpose highlighting what motivates your research, your short and long-term career goals, and which component of the project interests you most. * A curriculum vitae / resume that outlines your academic and professional experience. * A sample of your writing. This could be either a copy of your honours thesis, MSc thesis, or a peer review publication. * Copies of your academic transcript as well as your undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA). * Names and email addresses of 2 references. Application deadline is September 20, 2021. We will review applications and contact the top candidates to set up a time to chat by Microsoft Teams/Zoom. Strong candidates will then be invited to apply through the official Flinders University admissions process to compete for an Australian Research/Flinders University Research Scholarship, which pays an indexed stipend of $28,897 p.a. tax free (2021 rate) and covers tuition fees charged by the university for up to four years. The closing date for these scholarships is 31-10-2021. If successful, you will start in February-March 2022. For more information, please contact Guido J. Parra (guido.parra(a)flinders.edu.au<mailto:guido.parra@flinders.edu.au>). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Guido J. Parra, PhD Associate Professor | College of Science and Engineering Research leader | Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) Staff: http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/guido.parra [cid:image001.png@01D7951C.5F76E7D0]@GuidoJParra<https://twitter.com/GuidoJParra> | @CEBELresearch | <https://twitter.com/CEBELresearch> GoogleScholar<https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=7YisEoAAAAAJ> | ResearchGate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Guido_Parra> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/guido-j-parra-093217183/> Flinders University, GPO Box 2100 Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia Tel: +61 8 8201 3565|email: guido.parra(a)flinders.edu.au<mailto:guido.parra@flinders.edu.au> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please consider the environment before printing this email

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New project - SMRUsealpred
by SMRUSealPred 18 Aug '21

18 Aug '21

Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to share with you the details of a new citizen science project coming out of the Sea Mammal Research Unit in St Andrews, Scotland. SMRUsealpred (http://www.smru.st-andrews.ac.uk/sealpred/) is investigating the prevalence of grey seal-inflicted mortality on marine mammals. As many of you will be aware, both in the UK and overseas, some individual grey seal males kill and feed on marine mammals (including grey seals, harbour seals, and harbour porpoises). Our webpage provides people both within and outwith the scientific community to submit reports, along with images and videos, of anything that may be related to this behaviour. From this, we hope to gain a better understanding of how prevalent and geographically widespread this behaviour is in Europe. We are requesting your help to spread the word about this project. We have attached a flyer which we encourage you to circulate among your networks, and if you are on Twitter please retweet our announcement earlier this week: https://twitter.com/_SMRU_/status/1427661864780062720?s=20 For more information about the project, please check out the webpage. We also have a project email address if you would like to get in touch: SMRUsealpred(a)st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:SMRUsealpred@st-andrews.ac.uk> We appreciate any assistance you can provide! Kind regards, Izzy Langley & Debbie JF Russell ---------------------------------------------------- [cid:image003.jpg@01D7942A.363F62E0] Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) Scottish Oceans Institute University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB Twitter: @_SMRU_ The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland: No SC013532

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New publication: Population consequences of acoustic disturbance on western gray whales
by Elizabeth A McHuron 17 Aug '21

17 Aug '21

Dear colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of our new paper that is in early view in Ecological Applications. McHuron E, Aerts L, Gailey G, Sychenko O, Costa DP, Mangel M, Schwarz LK. Predicting the population consequences of acoustic disturbance, with application to an endangered gray whale population. e02440 https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/eap.2440 *Abstract* Acoustic disturbance is a growing conservation concern for wildlife populations because it can elicit physiological and behavioral responses that can have cascading impacts on population dynamics. State-dependent behavioral and life history models implemented via Stochastic Dynamic Programming (SDP) provide a natural framework for quantifying biologically meaningful population changes resulting from disturbance by linking environment, physiology, and metrics of fitness. We developed an SDP model using the endangered western gray whale (*Eschrichtius robustus*) as a case study because they experience acoustic disturbance on their summer foraging grounds. We modeled the behavior and physiological dynamics of pregnant females as they arrived on the feeding grounds and predicted the probability of female and offspring survival, with and without acoustic disturbance and in the presence/absence of high prey availability. Upon arrival in mid-May, pregnant females initially exhibited relatively random behavior before they transitioned to intensive feeding that resulted in continual fat mass gain until departure. This shift in behavior co-occurred with a change in spatial distribution; early in the season, whales were more equally distributed among foraging areas with moderate to high energy availability, whereas by mid-July whales transitioned to predominate use of the location that had the highest energy availability. Exclusion from energy-rich offshore areas led to reproductive failure and in extreme cases, mortality of adult females that had lasting impacts on population dynamics. Simulated disturbances in nearshore foraging areas had little to no impact on female survival or reproductive success at the population level. At the individual level, the impact of disturbance was unequally distributed across females of different lengths, both with respect to the number of times an individual was disturbed and the impact of disturbance on vital rates. Our results highlight the susceptibility of large capital breeders to reductions in prey availability, and indicate that who, where, and when individuals are disturbed are likely to be important considerations when assessing the impacts of acoustic activities. This model provides a framework to inform planned acoustic disturbances and assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies for large capital breeders. Please feel free to reach out with questions or if you would like a pre-print of the article. Best, Liz McHuron Elizabeth McHuron, PhD Research Scientist, UW CICOES

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Seeking Abstracts: Ocean Sciences 2022 Soundscapes Session
by Adrienne Copeland - NOAA Federal 17 Aug '21

17 Aug '21

Dear Colleagues, Please consider submitting an abstract to the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting session: <https://agu.confex.com/agu/osm20/prelim.cgi/Session/84757>ME09 Exploring and Characterizing Deep and Coastal Ocean Soundscapes <https://www.aslo.org/osm2022/scientific-sessions/#me>. Abstracts <https://www.aslo.org/osm2022/abstract-guidelines/> will be accepted until September 15 at 11:59 pm EDT. Please share this announcement with other interested colleagues and students. Apologies for cross-posting and let us know if you have any questions. The session description is below: The ocean is vast, sparsely charted, deep and underexplored. The physical properties of the ocean enable sound waves to propagate and be detected over very long, at times even ocean basin-scale distances. Marine soundscape studies can therefore often provide unique insight into the many biological, geological, physical, and anthropogenic processes at work within the ocean. For example, many marine animals, from shrimp to whales, use sound to communicate and assess their environment. Major storms, the breakup of ice sheets, submarine volcanism and ocean floor seismicity can all be studied by tracking the unique sound signatures associated with these phenomena. In 2020, the economic slow-down associated with the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in decreased ship traffic worldwide, leading to a truly unprecedented ocean “quieting” event that may provide new insight into anthropogenic noise and its impacts on marine life. This session aims to explore the holistic use of sound to explore and characterize deep and coastal ocean sound sources, levels and propagation conditions, and assess human-made sound impacts on marine ecosystems. Your conveners, Adrienne Copeland (NOAA Ocean Exploration; adrienne.copeland(a)noaa.gov) Bob Dziak (NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Lab; robert.p.dziak(a)noaa.gov) Ana Sirovic (Norwegian University of Science and Technology; ana.sirovic(a)ntnu.no) DelWayne R Bohnenstiehl (North Carolina State University; drbohnen(a)ncsu.edu)

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Online Internship/course at Marine Mammal Research Association for Autumn 2021
by Selina Brouwer 17 Aug '21

17 Aug '21

Dear all, *Please find below details of our Remote Internship with the Marine Mammal Research Association - **Deniz Memelileri Araştırma Derneği (DMAD).* Due to COVID-19 it is still challenging to travel safely to other countries at this moment, but that doesn't mean that you can't benefit from our knowledge and develop your career or get help with your thesis remotely. Students, graduates, career changers etc can receive both research and public outreach experience working with the DMAD team. http://www.dmad.org.tr/remote-internships WHO IS DMAD AND WHAT DO WE DO? DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association have scientific projects running in Turkey, Montenegro and Albania. We conduct long-term studies of marine mammals in Istanbul, Antalya, the Levantine sea, Montenegrin coastal waters and the northern coastline of Albania. We aim to address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behaviour, define critical habitats and investigate the impact of major threats, ranging from tourism to hydrocarbon exploration. Our wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives targeted at the local community. More details on the projects can be found here: http://www.dmad.org.tr/our-projects ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP: The DMAD team provides lectures and training as well as constant supervision. You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used in marine mammal research including: -Cetacean species identification within the Mediterranean -Population statuses and threats to marine mammals within the Mediterranean -Software used in the field (Pythagoras, Logger 2010) -Data analysis using GIS, R, Distance, Mark -Passive Acoustic Monitoring using PamGuard, Raven -Residency Pattern Analysis -Population Estimation -Scientific support on manuscript and technical report writing including thesis supervision PARTICIPATION FEE: The internship is for 2 months and is about 100 hours and requires a contribution fee of 560euro, which fully goes to supporting the project. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE: -Video recordings -Scientific support through weekly Skype calls -Real data and practical examples to work through -Certification of participation HOW TO APPLY Our Remote Internship is an ongoing project that starts every first Monday of the month. The next one starts on the 6th of september; the number of places has a limit. It is also possible to change the internship to a course, please contact us for more information. Email your CV and cover letter to info(a)dmad.org.tr, giving details of your specific interests so that we can help you to develop a personal project. If you wish to have more info about our other internships and work please take a look at some of our web pages and social media: Our research: http://www.dmad.org.tr/our-projects Our remote internships: http://www.dmad.org.tr/remote-internships Our publications: http://www.dmad.org.tr/our-publications All the best and stay safe, -- DMAD-Team *info(a)dmad.org.tr <info(a)dmad.org.tr>* *www.dmad.org.tr <http://www.dmad.org.tr/>* *Follow us on: Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/DMADforNature/> & **Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/>*

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North Atlantic Right Whale Aerial Survey Team Leader and Observer Job Announcement
by Melanie White 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute North Atlantic Right Whale Aerial Survey Job Announcement Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI), a non-profit research and conservation organization, is seeking temporary seasonal right whale aerial survey positions from November 2021 through April 2022. These positions are in anticipation of research activities to be conducted in the southeastern United States, contingent upon funding. CMARI is currently seeking both Team Leader positions and Aerial Observer positions. Aerial survey flights will occur up to five days per week. These positions will be required to successfully complete an aviation and marine safety/survival training course. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. Housing is provided. For more information and to apply: Right Whale Aerial Observer: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=20083&c… Right Whale Aerial Team Leader: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=20082&c… Please upload your cover letter, resume/CV and three professional references during your submission by September 06, 2021. Melanie White North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Project Manager Research Biologist Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, Florida 33767 C: 518.339.1202 mwhite(a)cmaquarium.org http://www.cmaresearchinstitute.org

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New publication: Individual behavioural phenotypes of a wild pinniped
by Jonas Schwarz 12 Aug '21

12 Aug '21

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Animal Behaviour, investigating the factors influencing individual phenotypes in Galapagos sea lions: Zenth F, DeRango E, Krüger O, Piedrahita P, Paez-Rosas D, Schwarz JFL (2021) More than the sum of its parts: individual behavioural phenotypes of a wild pinniped. Animal Behaviour 179, 213-223, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2021.07.007 https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1dXOFmjLwpVh <https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1dXOFmjLwpVh> The proximate and ultimate mechanisms behind individual behavioural phenotypes are still only partially understood, with studies often focusing on a single or a few factor(s) that affect behaviour in a controlled environment. To understand the development and consequences of individual behavioural phenotypes in their complexity, a comprehensive approach is needed that analyses the effects of a broad spectrum of factors and their interactions on behaviour within the natural environment. We used focal observations to quantify four key behavioural components of Galapagos sea lion, Zalophus wollebaeki, pups under natural conditions: general social interactions, swimming, resting and social play behaviour. We then investigated the influence and interplay of age, sex, body condition, basal cortisol and testos- terone levels, personality scores and the social environment on the observed behaviour. We identified significant correlations between all measured factors and behaviour. Complex interactions between testosterone, boldness and social play especially stand out, with the effect of boldness on social play being dependent on testosterone levels. We also demonstrate the importance of the early social environment, defined as local population density, for social play and, interestingly, time spent swimming. This could have consequences for the development of social and hunting skills, crucial for later stages of ontogeny. For this endangered pinniped, a decline in the diversity of social environments due to dwindling population numbers could lead to a decline in behavioural diversity and lower coping abilities towards future changes in their environment. Our study reveals important factors for the development of individual behavioural phenotypes of young Galapagos sea lions and elucidates some aspects of the architecture behind this individual variation in behaviour. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Best wishes, Jonas Schwarz __________________________ Jonas Schwarz Sea Lion Project Galapagos Department of Animal Behaviour Bielefeld University

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Reminder: Registration open for Fall 2020 - Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues
by Larkin,Iskande (Iske) 12 Aug '21

12 Aug '21

Hi All, I am just sending a reminder: The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine registration for our fall online course is open. Aquatic Animal Conservation 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 controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and aquatic ecosystems. Students enrolled at any College or University within the US or internationally can take this course. For more information about this class or enrollment, contact Dr. Iske Larkin (ivlarkin(a)ufl.edu<mailto:ivlarkin@ufl.edu> ). If you are interested in taking this class, registration will remain open until Aug 27th for Fall (2021). The semester runs from Monday, August 23rd - Wednesday, December 8th. Sincerely, Dr 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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