February 2022 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Jonian Dolphin Conservation Expeditions 2022
by Stefano Bellomo 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Dear MARMAM, *I would like to share the new Citizen Science project of the JONIAN DOLPHIN CONSERVATION that will take place starting from this year:* *JDC EXPEDITIONS 2022.* *Taking part in a Jonian Dolphin Conservation Expedition is a great opportunity to live an important experience in contact with the world of marine biology: work on a boat closely with experts and passionate people from all over the world, observe cetaceans and marine biodiversity wild and free, participating in scientific activities of monitoring and conservation of important species. Our research expeditions combine natural and cultural heritage. Learning about surveying techniques and data collection while you make new friends from all over the world in a culturally rich environment.* *Participants are fully involved in all aspects of the fieldwork and of the management of the life on board.* *No previous experience is required, it takes only good will and enthusiasm.* *WHEN & WHERE:* *Expeditions take place in the Gulf of Taranto (Ionian Sea - Taranto, Italy) and take place from April until November. Each expedition involves a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants.* *Find out more at: https://www.joniandolphin.it/jdc-research-expeditions/?lang=en <https://www.joniandolphin.it/jdc-research-expeditions/?lang=en>* *For further info write to: stefano(a)joniandolphin.it <stefano(a)joniandolphin.it>* *Stefano Bellomo* *Phone number: +39 3385343214* *Website: www.adventurebiologist.com <https://www.adventurebiologist.com/>* Project MANA <https://projectmana.it/> - Founder & Director Jonian Dolphin Conservation <https://www.joniandolphin.it/wordpress/2017/>- Marine Mammal Observer & Social Media Manager Starboard <https://blue.star-board.com/> - Ocean Ambassador [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 08/02/22, 18:29:36 <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Mail priva di virus. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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New vacancy at Natural England - Senior Specialist, Marine Mammals
by Humphrey, Ophelie 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Natural England is currently seeking to fill various exciting roles, including: Senior Specialist, Marine Mammal Salary Minimum: £32,438 Post Type: Permanent Location: Flexible location with UK (national travel required) Closing date: Friday 25th February 2022 This Senior Specialist role will operate across Natural England's Sustainable Development programme to provide specialist advice and analysis for regulatory casework, consultations, and strategic solutions, with a particular focus on marine mammals. You will be based within our Chief Scientist Directorate, a great place to work with some of the country's leading environmental scientists, where you can play a leading role to both shape decisions and future reforms. The roles are highly varied, both building the evidence base and applying it to make a real difference to the natural environment. We offer strong support for flexible working and for personal development. Your key tasks will include: * Interpreting evidence to provide expert, practical advice to case officers and senior staff to assess and mitigate environmental impacts, whilst seeking environmental enhancement. * Providing clear and timely evidence-based advice in relation to the protection and monitoring of domestic and European protected sites in relation to development pressures. * Providing specialist advice in relation to assessing the impacts of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects upon the natural environment; and working to find practical solutions and mitigate impacts. * Providing science and evidence advice and products to ensure that regulatory reform and efficiency initiatives are informed and led by science. * Assisting in providing discretionary chargeable advice for developers and licence applicants. * Assisting in the development of guidelines or standing advice to help assess impacts or guide developers or licence applicants. * Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the relevant evidence base and regularly horizon scanning for emerging issues. * Building and analysing the required evidence base, together with highlighting important gaps in our understanding. * Maintaining a high degree of integrity and expertise at all times and through continued professional development, whilst helping to improve the capability of other staff. * Representing Natural England externally as a recognised expert and building relationships and links with key stakeholders and academic institutions. Requirements We're looking for someone with an excellent understanding of marine mammals, their ecology and associated survey techniques. As a specialist, you will be keen to apply this to strategic solutions and evidence-based, practical advice to sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear and fisheries. With an excellent understanding of the relevant evidence base, you understand how marine pollution and climate change could be affecting marine animals. You also have a good understanding of broader English marine ecology and ecosystems, have the know-how required to inform the management of Marine Protected Areas, and understand wider policies and key stakeholders within the marine environment. Further information To view all of Natural England's current vacancies, including this one, and to apply, please visit Civil Service Jobs at https://civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/. More information about Natural England, including a case study of this role, is available at https://naturalenglandcareers.org.uk/. If you have any queries about this role, please direct them to Sandra.Unterhollenberg(a)naturalengland.org.uk<mailto:Sandra.Unterhollenberg@naturalengland.org.uk>. This email and any attachments is intended for the named recipient only. If you have received it in error you have no authority to use, disclose, store or copy any of its contents and you should destroy it and inform the sender. Whilst this email and associated attachments will have been checked for known viruses whilst within the Natural England systems, we can accept no responsibility once it has left our systems. Communications on Natural England systems may be monitored and/or recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes.

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Mailing List Submission - PSO/ESO/PAM Job Opportunities
by William Byrd 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Hi all! A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for several PSO/MMO/ESO/PAM candidates to support a number of upcoming projects. We have upcoming dredging, geophysical, seismic, construction, wreck removal, and other projects on the horizon. These projects vary in duration, location and start date with some being immediate and some others turning on throughout the year. We have multiple openings on multiple projects so please share this message with your network and anyone else you feel might be interested in this type of work. Please visit our website to learn more about AIS. The link is Home - A.I.S., Inc. (aisobservers.com)<https://aisobservers.com/>. For a more personalized experience, please reach out to our Manager of Talent Acquisition, William Byrd. He can be reached at 774-762-7019 Regards, William Byrd Manager, Talent Acquisition A.I.S., Inc. 540 Hawthorne Street North Dartmouth, MA, 02747 Mobile: 774-762-7019 Email: williamb(a)aisobservers.com<mailto:williamb@aisobservers.com> Visit Our Careers Page: https://aisobservers.com/careers/

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SMM2021 Conference Early Bird Registration
by Amy Hirons 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Hello Marine Mammal Community, Early bird registration for the 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (SMM2021) is rapidly approaching! Early bird rates are valid through March 1, 2022 at 12pm EDT. Everyone registered by this day and time will be entered into a drawing for valuable prizes. For those persons registered to attend in person, they will be eligible to win free airfare (valued up to $500 US) and conference hotel stays during the August 1-5, 2022 conference in Palm Beach, Florida. Those persons registered for virtual attendance at the hybrid conference will be eligible to win free conference registration and SMM membership. Conference hotels are following strict Covid protection protocols for our safety, and all are conveniently located next to and across the street from the conference venue at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Make your reservations early at the conference rate. SMM2021 giveaways will continue from March through July. Enter early for your chance to win. We look forward to seeing you in-person and virtually at Palm Beach in August 2022 for SMM2021! SMM2021 Conference Organizing Committee Amy C. Hirons, PhD Associate Professor Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center 8000 North Ocean Drive Dania Beach, FL 33004 (o) 954-262-3620 (OC) (f) 954-262-4098 hirons(a)nova.edu Pronouns: she, her(s) hirons(a)nova.edu<mailto:hirons@nova.edu> https://works.bepress.com/amy-hirons/about/ http://nsuoc-cmol.weebly.com/ Conference Co-Chair, SMM2021 [cid:be6582c3-7096-48bb-88db-a07c71abeada] [cid:b5cf1f7a-cb2b-4d63-946b-4e04194f85c8]

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New paper on baleen whales, prey and climate change
by andrea cabrera 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Dear MARMAM readers, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to share our new paper on demographic history of baleen whales and its association with prey and climate change using genetic data. The paper was published in Global Change Biology and it is open access: Cabrera, Andrea A., Elena Schall, Martine Bérubé, Pia Anderwald, Lutz Bachmann, Simon Berrow, Peter B. Best, et al. "Strong and lasting impacts of past global warming on baleen whales and their prey." Global Change Biology n/a, no. n/a (2022). https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16085 Abstract Global warming is affecting the population dynamics and trophic interactions across a wide range of ecosystems and habitats. Translating these real-time effects into their long-term consequences remains a challenge. The rapid and extreme warming period that occurred after the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) during the Pleistocene–Holocene transition (7–12 thousand years ago) provides an opportunity to gain insights into the long-term responses of natural populations to periods with global warming. The effects of this post-LGM warming period have been assessed in many terrestrial taxa, whereas insights into the impacts of rapid global warming on marine taxa remain limited, especially for megafauna. In order to understand how large-scale climate fluctuations during the post-LGM affected baleen whales and their prey, we conducted an extensive, large-scale analysis of the long-term effects of the post-LGM warming on abundance and inter-ocean connectivity in eight baleen whale and seven prey (fish and invertebrates) species across the Southern and the North Atlantic Ocean; two ocean basins that differ in key oceanographic features. The analysis was based upon 7032 mitochondrial DNA sequences as well as genome-wide DNA sequence variation in 100 individuals. The estimated temporal changes in genetic diversity during the last 30,000 years indicated that most baleen whale populations underwent post-LGM expansions in both ocean basins. The increase in baleen whale abundance during the Holocene was associated with simultaneous changes in their prey and climate. Highly correlated, synchronized and exponential increases in abundance in both baleen whales and their prey in the Southern Ocean were indicative of a dramatic increase in ocean productivity. In contrast, the demographic fluctuations observed in baleen whales and their prey in the North Atlantic Ocean were subtle, varying across taxa and time. Perhaps most important was the observation that the ocean-wide expansions and decreases in abundance that were initiated by the post-LGM global warming, continued for millennia after global temperatures stabilized, reflecting persistent, long-lasting impacts of global warming on marine fauna. Best regards,Andrea Cabrera ------------------------------ Andrea Cabrera, PhD Section for Evogenomics, Globe Institute, University of CopenhagenØster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 København K, 7, Building: 7.203

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SEAMAMMS 2022: Save the Date!
by Cartolano, Maria C. 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

Dear MARMAM, We are excited to announce that SEAMAMMS will be held May 20th-22nd, 2022 and hosted by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) in Miami, FL, USA. The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium (SEAMAMMS) is a long-standing, regional, scientific marine mammal meeting that is open to all presenters, with an emphasis on undergraduate and graduate students. The SEAMAMMS serves as an excellent and encouraging platform for students to present their research and network with colleagues and experts in the marine mammal field. We were so grateful to everyone who originally signed up in 2020 and are thankful for the opportunity to host the symposium for the first time at RSMAS this year. The symposium will have limited in-person capacity and a virtual option (subject to change). Early bird registration is $50 and the deadline for early bird registration and abstract submission will be March 31st. Please stay tuned and check out the website<https://seamamms.wordpress.com> for more information regarding online registration and abstract submission. We hope to see you there! Maria Cartolano Maria C. Cartolano, PhD Lecturer in Marine Mammal Science Department of Marine Biology and Ecology Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science University of Miami mcartolano(a)rsmas.miami.edu

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New publication on behavior and group behavioral responses to noise in social delphinids
by Brandon Southall 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

MARMAM readers, On behalf of lead author John Durban and our co-authors, we would like to bring to your attention the recent publication on the novel integration of several different kinds of research approaches to quantify the behavior and behavioral responses to controlled exposure experiments (CEEs) for several species of common, social delphinid cetaceans. Baseline and potential disturbed behavior has proven challenging to study in these species using conventional methods. Several new advances and insights are presented herein, with results from several dozen CEEs with two species of common dolphins recently collected to follow. The paper is available via open access at <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X21012285?via%3Di…>. The citation and abstract are provided below. Thank you, Brandon Southall —— Citation: Durban, J.W., Southall, B.L., Calambokidis, J., Casey, C., Fearnbach, H., Joyce, T.W., Fahlbusch, J., Oudejans, M.G., Fregosi, S., Friedlaender, A.S., Kellar, N.M., Visser, F. (2021). Integrating remote sensing methods during controlled exposure experiments to quantify group responses of dolphins to navy sonar. Marine Pollution Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113194 Abstract: Human noise can be harmful to sound-centric marine mammals. Significant research has focused on characterizing behavioral responses of protected cetacean species to navy mid-frequency active sonar (MFAS). Controlled exposure experiments (CEE) using animal-borne tags have proved valuable, but smaller dolphins are not amenable to tagging and groups of interacting individuals are more relevant behavioral units for these social species. To fill key data gaps on group responses of social delphinids that are exposed to navy MFAS in large numbers, we describe novel approaches for the coordinated collection and integrated analysis of multiple remotely-sensed datasets during CEEs. This involves real-time coordination of a sonar source, shore-based group tracking, aerial photogrammetry to measure fine-scale movements and passive acoustics to quantify vocal activity. Using an example CEE involving long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis bairdii), we demonstrate how resultant quantitative metrics can be used to estimate behavioral changes and noise exposure-response relationships. ------------------------------- Brandon Southall, Ph.D President, Senior Scientist - Southall Environmental Associates, Inc. Research Associate - UC Santa Cruz Institute of Marine Science Adjunct Assistant Professor - Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University Senior Scientist, California Ocean Alliance Brandon.Southall(a)sea-inc.net<mailto:Brandon.Southall@sea-inc.net> 831.661.5177 (office) 831.332.8744 (cell) 9099 Soquel Dr., suite 8 Aptos CA 95003 USA www.sea-inc.net<http://www.sea-inc.net> -------------------------------

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Marine Bioacoustics Summer School (SeaBASS) 2022 Applications Due March 31
by Susan E Parks 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

We are pleased to announce this year's Marine Bioacoustics Summer School program (SeaBASS 2022). SeaBASS provides the opportunity for currently enrolled graduate students interested in pursuing careers in marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation of both marine animal biology and acoustics from distinguished lecturers in the field. The goals of SeaBASS are to discuss important topics in marine bioacoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and promote mentoring and collaboration. SeaBASS gives students an opportunity to learn from experts who will discuss a suite of topics not often offered at any one University. The topics covered in the course include: Introduction to Underwater Sound, Sound Propagation, Marine Mammal Biology & Behavior, Fish Communication & Behavior, Hearing, Echolocation, Fisheries Acoustics/Active Acoustic Monitoring, and Passive Acoustic Monitoring. WHEN: June 12-17, 2022 WHERE: In-Person; Either at University of New Hampshire or Syracuse University, TBD by April 2022 COSTS: The costs of student attendance (room and board) will be funded from sponsor support. There is no registration fee. Full-time participation of all participants is required. Travel costs are the responsibility of the student, but travel assistance can be requested during the application process. APPLICATION: The on-line application is available at https://eos.unh.edu/center-acoustics-research-education/courses/bioacoustic… DEADLINE: The application deadline is March 31, 2022 Please direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Miksis-Olds (J.MiksisOlds(a)unh.edu<mailto:J.MiksisOlds@unh.edu>) or Dr. Susan Parks (sparks(a)syr.edu<mailto:sparks@syr.edu>).

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New publication: Changes in the acoustic activity of beaked whales and sperm whales recorded during a naval training exercise off eastern Canada
by Stanistreet, Joy 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

Dear MARMAM community, My coauthors and I are pleased to announce the publication of our paper, 'Changes in the acoustic activity of beaked whales and sperm whales recorded during a naval training exercise off eastern Canada,' in Scientific Reports. Joy E. Stanistreet, Wilfried A. M. Beslin, Katie Kowarski, S. Bruce Martin, Annabel Westell, & Hilary B. Moors-Murphy. You can freely access the paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05930-4 Abstract: Experimental research has shown that beaked whales exhibit strong avoidance reactions to naval active sonars used during antisubmarine warfare training exercises, including cessation of echolocation and foraging activity. Behavioural responses to sonar have also been linked to strandings and mortality. Much of the research on the responses of beaked whales and other cetaceans to naval active sonar has occurred on or near U.S. naval training ranges, and the impacts of sonar in other regions remain poorly understood, particularly as these impacts, including mortality, are likely to go unobserved in offshore areas. In September 2016 the multinational naval exercise 'CUTLASS FURY 2016' (CF16) was conducted off eastern Canada. We used passive acoustic recordings collected in the region to quantify the occurrence and characteristics of sonar signals, measure ambient noise levels, and assess changes in the acoustic activity of beaked and sperm whales. The number of hours per day with echolocation clicks from Cuvier's beaked whales and sperm whales were significantly reduced during CF16, compared to the pre-exercise period in 2016 (sperm whales) and to control data from 2015 (both species). Clicks from an unidentified Mesoplodont beaked whale species, sporadically detected prior to CF16, were absent during the exercise and for 7 days afterward. These results suggest that beaked and sperm whales ceased foraging in the vicinity of CF16 and likely avoided the affected area. Such disturbance may have energetic, health, and fitness consequences. Please feel free to contact me with any questions related to this work. Cheers, Joy Stanistreet --- Joy Stanistreet, Ph.D. (she) Aquatic Science Biologist / Ocean and Ecosystem Sciences Division Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Government of Canada joy.stanistreet(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca (elle) Biologiste des sciences aquatiques / Division des sciences de l'écosystème et de la mer Région des maritimes Pêches et Océans Canada / Gouvernement du Canada joy.stanistreet(a)dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Marine Mammal Observer + Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training Programs in British Columbia THIS MONTH.
by Edgewise Environmental 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

EDGEWISE Environmental will be back in Victoria, BC for our Canada-Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) course and our Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) course. Our MMO course starts *tomorrow, February 8* and PAM starts on *February 17th.* *Registration is still open!* The EDGEWISE Environmental C-MMO course focuses on mitigation processes of offshore and coastal programs that may impact marine mammals and other megafauna. This course consists of 4 weeks of online theory with one in-person, at-sea practical session taking place on March 9th in Victoria, BC. The EDGEWISE Environmental Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operator course is a comprehensive program that focuses on passive acoustic mitigation processes of marine environmental projects that may impact marine mammals. This course consists of 3 weeks of online theory, with two in-person sessions taking place on March 10th and 11th in Victoria, BC. Visit our website (https://www.edgewiseenvironmental.com/events/) for further information on our PAM and MMO courses, such as the learning outcomes, course syllabi, and pricing packages. Registration is now open and can be completed through our website. If you have any questions or would like to register please reach out to info(a)edgewiseenvironmental.com -- Edgewise Team Edgewise Environmental Ltd. St. John's, NL, Canada phone: 1 (709) 770-0492 info(a)edgewiseenvironmental.com www.edgewiseenvironmental.com [image: Facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/edgewiseenvironmental> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgewise-environmental/> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/edgewiseNL> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/edgewiseenvironmental> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: *The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. *

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