November 2022 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New Paper & Webinar Invite: Redefining North Atlantic Right Whale Habitat-Use Patterns Under Climate Change
by Emily Knight 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Dear Marman community, Join us on Wednesday, November 30, 3pm ET/12pm PT for a webinar featuring Drs. Charles Greene, Cornell University, Erin Meyer-Gutbrod, University of South Carolina, Kimberley Davies, University of New Brunswick to discuss their project, Climate Change and the Oceanography of the North Atlantic Right Whale Population<https://www.lenfestocean.org/en/research-projects/climate-change-and-the-oc…>. Over the course of last several years, the team has produced key results advancing our understanding of right whale foraging, breeding, and transiting: * Ocean Regime Shift is Driving Collapse of the North Atlantic Right Whale<https://tos.org/oceanography/article/ocean-regime-shift-is-driving-collapse…>, August 2021, Oceanography (blog summary<https://www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-publications/cross-currents/2021/h…>) * Redefining North Atlantic Right Whale Habitat-Use Patterns Under Climate Change<https://aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lno.12242>, November 2022, Limnology and Oceanography (blog summary<https://www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-publications/cross-currents/2022/n…>) In the webinar, the research team will present the main conclusions from the project as a whole, including details on the results from their latest paper, and share their perspectives on what comes next to better understand and preserve North Atlantic right whales for the future. * Title: Redefining North Atlantic Right Whale Habitat-Use Patterns Under Climate Change * When: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 3pm ET/12pm PT * Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hcDWFaeVTZaY_D19HLedhQ Please share this invite with your networks! Thanks, Emily Knight Manager, Lenfest Ocean Program eknight(a)pewtrusts.org<mailto:eknight@pewtrusts.org> (202) 384-6534 -- Emily Knight Manager, Lenfest Ocean Program [LenfestOceanProgram-Logo-Color-(2)] 901 E Street NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20004 SIGN UP<https://www.lenfestocean.org/en/about-us/contact-us/lenfest-newsletter-sign…> FOR LENFEST OCEAN NEWS w: 202-540-6389 | c: 202-384-6534 | e: eknight(a)lenfestocean.org<mailto:eknight@lenfestocean.org> www.lenfestocean.org<http://www.lenfestocean.org/>|twitter: @lenfestocean<https://twitter.com/LenfestOcean>

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New publication
by Beth Brady 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

My co-authors and I are pleased to present our newest open access publication in Scientific Reports entitled " Manatee calf call contour and acoustic structure varies by species and body size" The article is available at the following link: https://rdcu.be/cZJdd Beth Brady, Eric Angel Ramos, Laura May‑Collado, Nelmarie Landrau‑Giovannetti,, Natalija Lace, Maria Renee Arreola, Gabriel Melo Santos, Vera Maria Ferreira da Silva & Renata S. Sousa‑Lima Vocal activity and signal characteristics of mammals are driven by several factors that result in both stability and plasticity over multiple time scales. All three extant species of manatee communicate with several calls that are especially important for maintaining contact between cows and calves.Determining if calf calls differ across manatee species will provide insights into the evolution ofspecies‑specific acoustic communication traits. We investigated the interspecific differences in the vocalizations of calves of Amazonian manatees (Trichechus inunguis) and the two subspecies of theWest Indian manatee (T. manatus). Vocalizations of individual calves were recorded in rehabilitation centers in Brazil, Puerto Rico, the United States, and Mexico. The acoustic structure of calls produced by manatee calves varied between species and with body size. Amazonian manatee calves produced shorter calls with multiple notes at higher frequency while West Indian calves produced modulated calls that were lower in frequency and longer in duration. Smaller West Indian calves produced frequency modulated, hill‑shaped calls that flattened with an increase in body length. Our results provide evidence for divergence in the ontogeny of vocalizations across T. manatus and T. inunguis and suggest variation in body size contributed to the evolution of differences in the characteristics of their calls.

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PhD opportunity - Climate change impacts on Caspian seals (Pusa caspica)
by Simon Goodman 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Hi All, I'm aiming to recruit a new PhD student to join our programme on Caspian seal (Pusa caspica) ecology and conservation, at the University of Leeds, UK. The focus of this project will be "Evaluating the potential consequences of climate heating for Caspian seals and ecosystem services in the Caspian Sea", with a start date of October 2023. The project would be funded via a competitive University of Leeds PhD scholarship, and is open to UK home rated students. We'd also be able to consider overseas students with their own external scholarship funding. For me more details see: https://goodmanlab.org/opportunities/phd-project-caspian_seals/ Closing date depends on the particular University scholarship applied to, but the earliest dates are in January 2023. Best wishes, Simon ============================================================ Dr Simon Goodman School of Biology Manton Building University of Leeds Woodhouse Lane Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK Tel: +44-(0)113-3432561, Fax: +44-(0)113-3432835 Email: s.j.goodman(a)leeds.ac.uk<mailto:s.j.goodman@leeds.ac.uk> Web: http://www.goodmanlab.org/ Skype: simon.j.goodman Twitter: @DrSimon_Goodman Director of PGR Studies School of Biology Co-chair IUCN Pinniped Specialist Group ============================================================

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PhD opportunity: Seal Ethology
by TWISS, SEAN D. 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Project title: Inter- and intra- individual variation in communication and signalling in colonially breeding pinnipeds Application deadline: Friday, January 06, 2023, at 5 pm (GMT) Funding status: Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide). See eligibility notes below. Supervisory team: Dr. Sean Twiss (Durham Univ.): s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk<mailto:s.d.twiss@durham.ac.uk> Dr. Patrick Pomeroy (SMRU, University of St. Andrews) Dr Amanda Bishop (Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage) Project description. Background: It is now widely recognised that wild animal populations are typically comprised of individuals with differing behavioural phenotypes, such as foraging specialisms, space use, dispersal patterns, stress coping styles and consistent individual differences (CIDs) in behaviour (aka: personality). Both inter-individual differences and intra-individual differences (behavioural plasticity) comprise important components of within species diversity with far reaching ecological and evolutionary consequences. Dr Twiss’ research has shown that adult female and male grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) exhibit CIDs in behaviour, and express behavioural and physiological patterns that span a spectrum of coping styles from more proactive individuals to more reactive individuals, with proactive seals exhibiting limited behavioural flexibility compared to reactive individuals. However, how do these inter-individual differences in personality and stress-coping influence the nature of interactions between individuals? This study aims to identify subtle individual differences in patterns and modes of signalling and communication within grey seals (and potentially other pinniped species), with a focus on identifying and understanding processes of affective signalling. The research will involve detailed decoding and analysis of pre-existing video footage alongside collection of additional video footage from captive and /or wild seals. Analysis will involve extraction of fine spatial- and temporal-scale behavioural information from known individuals, including subtle details of body postures, movements and vocalisations. Preliminary investigations will focus on the pre-existing archived video footage to facilitate development and refinement of data collection protocols and identify key behavioural indicators, but subsequent work will seek opportunities for supporting studies on captive/rehabilitated grey seals, and potentially other pinniped species. Methods: The study will utilise an extensive existing catalogue of data on known individual breeding grey seals from a long-term study of the Isle of May breeding colony (Scotland). The successful candidate will extract new data from archived video footage of these seals to provide key behavioural metrics describing inter-individual variation in behavioural state and signalling. These metrics will be analysed with respect to prevailing environmental factors, including social context (e.g., conspecific density) and weather conditions. For a subset of individuals, there is also the option to link behavioural patterns with simultaneously recorded heart-rate metrics. Data extraction will involve lengthy periods of decoding video footage to extract very subtle behavioural information. Analysis will involve mixed effects modelling procedures, time-series analyses, and machine learning approaches using ‘R’. There may also be scope for some additional data collection through visits to captive facilities and/or targeted field campaign(s), but this will depend upon opportunity. Candidate requirements: Potential candidates should have a deep understanding of key concepts and current issues within ethology. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to conduct prolonged periods of behavioural observations, while remaining focused, dedicated and enthusiastic. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. In addition, candidates will require strong analytical skills, including experience of modern ecological and statistical modelling techniques. Experience with R and/or analysis of behavioural data will be advantageous to applicants. For additional data collection from captive facilities and/or targeted field campaign(s) candidates will need to show a willingness and ability to travel, and conduct prolong field observations alone as well as part of a wider team. A UK driving licence (or equivalent) would be essential for field campaigns. Significance: Conventional studies focus on species or ecosystem level responses to environmental change, such as range or phenological shifts, but these are products of variation in individual responses. Within populations, the extent of intra- and inter- individual variation in behaviour is a key component of how the system as a whole reacts to environmental drivers. Within social systems, a key driver is the behavioural interactions among conspecifics, and understanding how individuals vary in their behavioural reactions to neighbours is fundamental in understanding the overall system dynamics. Training: The student will gain extensive inter-disciplinary training in behavioural observation, video analysis, and data analysis in R employing mixed-effects models, machine learning approaches and time series analyses. The student will also develop critical thinking, writing, presentational and teamwork skills as part of dynamic, interdisciplinary, and supportive research groups. Eligibility Applications for this project are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Applicants must be applying to start a full-time PhD in the Faculty in October 2023. They must have fulfilled the University’s requirements regarding English language ability and must not require a pre-sessional course as a condition of their place. See: https://www.dur.ac.uk/learningandteaching.handbook/1/3/3/ Funding and how to apply This project is in competition with others for funding (via the Durham Doctoral Studentship scheme). Success will therefore depend on the quality of applications received, relative to those for competing projects. If you are interested in applying, in the first instance contact Dr Sean Twiss, (s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk) with a CV and covering letter, detailing your reasons for applying for the project. Only the best applicants will be asked to submit a full application. UK and Non-UK students are advised that to be considered for the Durham Doctoral Fellowship, the minimum requirements include an excellent undergraduate degree with either postgraduate or work experience in a relevant discipline and scientific publication(s) in peer reviewed journals. Application deadline: Friday, January 06, 2023, at 5 pm (GMT) _________________________________ Dr. Sean Twiss, Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology, Department of Biosciences, South Road, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK. E-mail: s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk Web-site: https://www.dur.ac.uk/biosciences/about/schoolstaff/academicstaff/?id=1132 Blog: http://sealbehaviour.wordpress.com/ Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution Research (BEER) Centre: www.dur.ac.uk/beer-centre<https://owa.dur.ac.uk/owa/redir.aspx?C=AjvknJfcq0-zlL0498uhGGKmvrw4G9MIOkl7…> Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1350 (office) Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1247 (lab) Fax: +44 (0)191 334 1201 _________________________________

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New animated video SAvE Whales addressing the threat posed to whales by ship strikes
by slueber＠oceancare.org 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Dear MARMAM subscribers, OceanCare is delighted to inform you about our new animated video SAvE Whales addressing the threat posed to whales by ship strikes. The short video focuses on the situation of the endangered sperm whale population in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. It provides a very concise and straight forward explanation of the problem these whales face and what needs to be done to prevent collisions (such as re-routing and speed reduction). Furthermore, it presents the SAvE Whales system, the first real-time acoustic observatory for sperm whale localization<https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.873888/full> which has been developed as a complementary tool for high-risk areas where re-routing is not an option. The video is available on our YouTube channel in English, German, Greek and Spanish. German: https://youtu.be/wVajpjFiin0 English: https://youtu.be/r_qBbs2dabw Greek: https://youtu.be/C32oGSkgto8 Spanish: https://youtu.be/O1gjUyHUps8 We hope you find the video useful and would be grateful if you can share it via your communication channels. 2022 - A year in which progress has being made. We are proud to report about progress being made and the following examples are a demonstration of milestones we could achieve when working in partnership, close collaboration and through dialogue. OceanCare is proud of working closely with IFAW, the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute and WWF Greece as a Coalition reaching out to shipping companies urging them to re-route based on scientific advice to avoid ship strikes when navigating through core sperm whale habitat. * In February 2021, NAVTEX warnings were issued by the Greek government in collaboration with the shipping industry informing ships transiting through the area on the presence of sperm whales and recommending them to take action to avoid ship collisions. * In January 2022, the world's largest shipping company, MSC, publicly announced to re-route according to the proposal from our Coalition. * In May 2022 the successful results of the SAvE Whales pilot project have been published in Frontiers of Marine Science. * In June 2022, the German Shipowners Association (VDR) urged all its Members (around 150 shipping companies) to re-route accordingly. * In October 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) communicated the re-routing advise by VDR as shining example recommended its global members to follow suit. Other shipping companies have also taken a similar approach or are currently negotiating with the Coalition. SAvE Whales System The SAvE Whales system has been developed by an international and multi-disciplinary team of experts led by Greek researchers from Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute and the Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics - FORTH. Other partners of the OceanCare project have been CINTAL - University of Algarve, Marine Traffic, Green2Sustain. We are now excited about our close collaboration with THE GREEN TANK in Greece in offering the system to make use of by the Greek authorities. For more information about the threat ship strikes pose to whales, please visit our new website at: https://www.oceancare.org/en/animal-welfare-and-species-conservation/collis… Kind regards, Sigrid and Nicolas PS: Between the 29th of November and the 2nd of December, the 8th Meeting of the ACCOBAMS Parties takes place. OceanCare is an official Partner of ACCOBAMS and engages in numerous initiatives to better protect whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Together with our partners, IFAW, Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute and WWF Greece, we are going to host a side-event about ship strike avoidance at the MOP8 on December 1st. ____________________________________ OceanCare Sigrid Lueber, President and Founder Gerbestrasse 6, P.O.Box 372 CH-8820 Waedenswil - Switzerland Phone: +41-44-780 6688 Directline: +41-43- 477 6124 Cellphone +41-79-475 2687 slueber(a)oceancare.org<mailto:slueber@oceancare.org> www.oceancare.org<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.oceancare.org%2f&c=E…> OceanCare is a Swiss non-profit organisation. It was founded in 1989 and has a strong commitment to realistic and cooperative initiatives. The organisation works at national and international level in the areas of marine pollution, environmental changes, fisheries, whaling, sealing, captivity of marine mammals and public education. OceanCare holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and is partner of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), and the UNEP/CMS Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area (ACCOBAMS), as well as UNEP/MAP. Since 2021, OceanCare is accredited observer to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The organisation has been an observer at the IWC since 1992. OceanCare has also been accredited as part of the Major Group 'Science & Technology' to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), which is the governing body of UNEP and is a part of the UNEP Global Partnership on Marine Litter. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the message.

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New Paper: Widespread exposure of marine parks, whales, and whale sharks to shipping
by Vanessa Pirotta (HDR) 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Dear MARMAM colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the following publication: Widespread exposure of marine parks, whales, and whale sharks to shipping Raoult, V., Pirotta, V., Gaston, T.F., Norman, B., Reynolds, S., Smith, T.M., Double, M., How, J., and Hayward, M.W. (2022). Marine and Freshwater Research doi:10.1071/MF22050 ABSTRACT Context. Shipping impacts are a major environmental concern that can affect the behaviour and health of marine mammals and fishes. The potential impacts of shipping within marine parks is rarely considered during the planning process. Aims. We assessed the areal disturbance footprint of shipping around Australia, its overlap with marine parks, and known locations of megafauna, so as to identify areas of concern that warrant further investigation. Methods. Automatic Identification System (AIS) shipping data from 2018 to 2021 were interpreted through a kernel- density distribution and compared with satellite data from ~200 individuals of megafauna amalgamated from 2003 to 2018, and the locations of marine parks. Key results. Over 18% of marine parks had shipping exposure in excess of 365 vessels per year. Around all of Australia, 39% of satellite-tag reports from whale shark and 36.7% of pygmy blue and humpback whale satellite-tag reports were in moderate shipping-exposure areas (>90 ships per year). Shipping exposure significantly increased from 2018 despite the pandemic, including within marine parks. Conclusions. These results highlight the wide-scale footprint of commercial shipping on marine ecosystems that may be increasing in intensity over time. Implications. Consideration should be made for assessing and potentially limiting shipping impacts along migration routes and within marine parks. Available here: https://www.publish.csiro.au/mf/MF22050 [https://www.publish.csiro.au/covers/MF_generic.jpg]<https://www.publish.csiro.au/mf/MF22050> CSIRO PUBLISHING | Marine and Freshwater Research<https://www.publish.csiro.au/mf/MF22050> Context Shipping impacts are a major environmental concern that can affect the behaviour and health of marine mammals and fishes. The potential impacts of shipping within marine parks is rarely considered during the planning process.Aims We assessed the areal disturbance footprint of shipping around Australia, its overlap with marine parks, and known locations of megafauna, so as to identify ... www.publish.csiro.au   Vanessa Dr. Vanessa Pirotta Marine Predator Research Group School of Natural Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia Twitter: @vanessapirotta Superstar of STEM 2021-2022 Watch my TEDx talk here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PXgFoTtwi0> [cid:894aa57d-436d-4748-bf0d-7ddf0bfd83aa]<https://www.vanessapirotta.com> [cid:5cbacb19-542a-4786-9779-dadfee0be1f0]<http://www.wildsydneyharbour.com>

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April 2023 ECS workshop on communication - O Grove - Galicia, Spain - 2nd posting
by Volker Smit 26 Nov '22

26 Nov '22

Dear Marmam reader, after our first posting on October 17 we would like to send a little reminder for those within the community that are still considering to conribute to our 9^th Workshop on Communicating Marine Mammal Science to the general public that will be held just prior to the 2023 European Cetacean Society Annual Conference, that will take place in O Grove, Galicia, Spain. After our first communication we received some exciting ideas from several members of the community who are willing to share their insights at the workshop. At this point we would likeseek any additional contributions to be presented in the program. It is our desire to embrace all possible fields, journalism, economics, figurative and non-figurative arts, digital, music, teaching, etc.. Also if you are uncertain whether you have a contribution, please get in touch. You are invited to submit your idea contacting us: smit(a)m-e-e-r.de Barbara, Gema, Luigi and Volker

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New publication on manatee acoustic behavior in Scientific Reports
by Eric Angel Ramos 26 Nov '22

26 Nov '22

Greetings MARMAM, I am pleased to share the news of our newest publication in Scientific Reports on comparisons of the acoustic behavior of three manatee species. <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-23321-7> Manatee calf call contour and acoustic structure varies by species and body size -… <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-23321-7> Vocal activity and signal characteristics of mammals are driven by several factors that result in both stability and plasticity over multiple time scales. <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-23321-7> nature.com <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-23321-7> [image: Mixmax] <https://www.mixmax.com/?ref=Website%20preview&userId=6Amb6EMgzCtFYX7ua> *Abstract* Vocal activity and signal characteristics of mammals are driven by several factors that result in both stability and plasticity over multiple time scales. All three extant species of manatee communicate with several calls that are especially important for maintaining contact between cows and calves. Determining if calf calls differ across manatee species will provide insights into the evolution of species-specific acoustic communication traits. We investigated the interspecific differences in the vocalizations of calves of Amazonian manatees (*Trichechus inunguis*) and the two subspecies of the West Indian manatee (*T. manatus*). Vocalizations of individual calves were recorded in rehabilitation centers in Brazil, Puerto Rico, the United States, and Mexico. The acoustic structure of calls produced by manatee calves varied between species and with body size. Amazonian manatee calves produced shorter calls with multiple notes at higher frequency while West Indian calves produced modulated calls that were lower in frequency and longer in duration. Smaller West Indian calves produced frequency modulated, hill-shaped calls that flattened with an increase in body length. Our results provide evidence for divergence in the ontogeny of vocalizations across *T. manatus* and *T. inunguis* and suggest variation in body size contributed to the evolution of differences in the characteristics of their calls. Brady, B., Ramos, E. A., May-Collado, L., Landrau-Giovannetti, N., Lace, N., Arreola, M. R., ... & Sousa-Lima, R. S. (2022). Manatee calf call contour and acoustic structure varies by species and body size. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-10. Best wishes, *Eric Angel Ramos, Ph.D.* Postdoctoral Research Associate at The Rockefeller University Scientist at FINS (Fundación Internacional para la Naturaleza y la Sustentabilidad) Student Member-At-Large for the Society for Marine Mammalogy Member of the IUCN SSC Sirenian Specialist Group for Mesoamerica www.finsconservation.org <https://finsconservation.org/> E-mail: eric.angel.ramos(a)gmail.com/ eramos(a)rockefeller.edu Cell/WhatsApp <https://wa.me/13473365567>: +1-347-336-5567 (USA) Skype: ericangelramos Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ericangelramos> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/EricAngelRamos> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eric.angel.ramos/> ResearchGate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eric_Ramos> | ORCiD <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4803-3170> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-angel-ramos-aa9b4915/>

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New publication: Recovery of the Eastern North Pacific Gray Whale
by Reamer, Marcus 25 Nov '22

25 Nov '22

Hello MarMammers, I'm passing along an article of mine that was recently published in the Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy. This case study follows the decline, recovery, and delisting of the Eastern North Pacific gray whale. The gray whale was the first marine mammal and one of the first of any species to be removed from the Endangered Species List due to recovery rather than extinction. There are valuable lessons to be learned from this saga, and that is what I set out to explore with this article. It is available online now at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13880292.2022.2146850<https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13880292.2022.2146850> and will be in the journal's upcoming print issue. Abstract:In 1994, the United States government removed the Eastern North Pacific gray whale from the Endangered Species List due to its recovery rather than extinction. This notable action also marked the first removal of a marine mammal from the List due to population recovery since its enactment in 1973. The gray whale case study is well documented, in large part due to the charismatic nature of whales, a deep regard for marine mammal species, multiple federal laws and international treaties involved in their management and recovery, and a series of legal cases involving the Makah tribe in its pursuit to resume cultural subsistence whaling. The events leading up to the gray whale’s listing as endangered, the actions taken by both the US and the international community, and some of the events since the species’ delisting creates a unique and comprehensive case study that provides space for reflection on the future use of environmental laws to protect and preserve species, including, but certainly not limited to, large cetaceans in the Anthropocene. [https://www.tandfonline.com/action/showOpenGraphCoverImage?journalCode=uwlp…]<https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13880292.2022.2146850> Recovery of the Eastern North Pacific Gray Whale: A Case Study<https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13880292.2022.2146850> In 1994, the United States government removed the Eastern North Pacific gray whale from the Endangered Species List due to its recovery rather than extinction. This notable action also marked the f... www.tandfonline.com  All the best, Marcus Reamer, MPS, MPA (he/him/his) Ph.D. Student, Environmental Science and Policy University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science <http://linkedin.com/in/mreamer> <http://linkedin.com/in/mreamer> <http://linkedin.com/in/mreamer> <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QlbomIMAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1>

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SEEKING FIELD ASSISTANTS for research on dolphins in Western Australia
by Delphine Chabanne 25 Nov '22

25 Nov '22

SEEKING FIELD ASSISTANTS for research on dolphins in Perth metropolitan waters, Western Australia The Coastal and Estuarine Dolphin Project (CEDP) is a long-term project aiming to assess the ecology and biology of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Perth metropolitan waters and led by Dr Delphine Chabanne. Distribution, key habitat uses and diet of dolphins are some of the questions we are currently addressing in addition to monitoring the resident dolphins for injuries and demography trends. Based at the Harry Butler Institute (Murdoch University), we are offering volunteering and internship positions. Those positions are opportunities for graduates that wish to gain experience in field techniques for small cetacean research and for undergraduates that would like to obtain internship academic credits. Location: Fremantle/Perth, Western Australia Dates: Opportunities are available starting from early January 2023 until December 2023 with the fieldwork component running seasonally (January-February; April-May; July-August; October-November). Preferences will be given to anyone who can assist for the duration of at least one season (minimum of two months), although please do not hesitate to contact me to further discuss the duration of your stay. Fieldwork and responsibilities 1 - Assist during boat-based surveys: searching for dolphins, driving the boat, taking photos for photo identification, collecting dolphin sightings and behaviour data, as well as environmental and anthropogenic data Days are weather-dependent (weekdays or weekends). Start time may vary, with the expectation for very early starts during the summer season (January-February). During Summer and Winter, biopsy sampling is also done and will require more days. 2 - Data entry and photo-processing: cataloguing and matching individuals Other potential opportunities (depending on the period of the year): 3 - Assist with laboratory work: prepare dolphin and fish samples for stable isotopes analyses There are opportunities for small projects to be developed for anyone wishing to complete an internship. What to expect: Field assistants need to be available for boat days, including weekends, and be prepared for early morning departures (6AM), and long days (8-10 hours) on the water in warm or cold weather (depending on the season) for multiple consecutive days. Field assistants also need to be available to help with the collected data. Fieldwork is weather dependent. If the weather is unsuitable, we will not conduct surveys. It could take several days before another opportunity for fieldwork to occur (good weather). There are plenty of activities and places to visit in Perth and surrounding areas for you to fill your downtime (e.g., Rottnest Island, King Parks, Museums, snorkelling, surfing). Preferred, but not mandatory: - Undergraduate degree in the biological sciences - Field research/small boat operation experience preferred but not required. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide monetary compensation, accommodation or living provisions. Field assistants will be responsible for their own travel and living expenses. If you are interested, email me your CV (max. 3 pages) to delphine.chabanne(a)murdoch.edu.au<mailto:delphine.chabanne@murdoch.edu.au>. Please include a short motivation letter, the period during which you would like to participate, whether you are applying for an internship (undergraduate requirement) and one thing that you would like to learn during your stay. If interested to assist from January 2023, please contact me as soon as possible. All the best, Delphine Delphine Chabanne PhD Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems Harry Butler Institute M +61 447 134 824 90 South St, Murdoch, WA 6150 murdoch.edu.au<https://www.murdoch.edu.au/> @DChabanne |ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8391-7505<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8391-7505> [cid:image001.png@01D90165.A5BA6080] I acknowledge that Murdoch University is situated on the lands of the Whadjuk and Binjareb Noongar people. I pay my respect to their enduring and dynamic culture and the leadership of Noongar elders past and present. The boodjar (country) on which Murdoch University is located has for thousands of years, been a place of learning. We at Murdoch University are proud to continue this long tradition. CRICOS Provider Code: 00125J This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Murdoch University. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any associated files for the presence of viruses. Murdoch University accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Recent papers: Evidence of male alliance formation in a small dolphin community. 2022. Mammalian Biology. Doi: 10.1007/s42991-022-00295-7<https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42991-022-00295-7> Multi‑seasonal systematic camera‑trapping reveals fluctuating densities and high turnover rates of Carpathian lynx on the western edge of its native range<javascript:void(0)>. 2021. Scientific Reports 11, 9236. Doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-88348-8<https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88348-8> Inconsistency between socio-spatial and genetic structure in a coastal dolphin population. 2021. Frontiers in Marine Science 7:617540. 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