September 2022 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Fw: WCS Ocean Giants Job Postings
by Marine Program 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Please note - the postings below are focused solely on Marine Mammals. The opening paragraph for each description indication the focus on cetaceans. Please look at https://whalesofnewyork.wcs.org/ for further information on program. Please if you can post these jobs as soon as possible. Home [whalesofnewyork.wcs.org]<https://whalesofnewyork.wcs.org/> Whales of New York Menu Home; Near Real-time Acoustics; Meet the Whales. Fin Whale whalesofnewyork.wcs.org Marine Conservation Program Wildlife Conservation Society 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460 718-741-8156 ________________________________ From: Marine Program Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:04 AM To: 'marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca' <marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca> Subject: WCS Ocean Giants Job Postings WCS Ocean Giants team have several positions open at varying levels (post Master’s and post Phd--both post-doc level and/or beyond). Please see the links below. It would be appreciated if you can add to the next listserv email. Thank you. 1. Assistant Marine Conservation Scientist (3477BR)<http://JOBS.BRASSRING.COM/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?Agent=1&jobid=747383&Pa…> 2. Ocean Giants Program Research Assistant (3476BR)<http://JOBS.BRASSRING.COM/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?Agent=1&jobid=747359&Pa…> 3. Ocean Giants Program Postdoctoral Researcher and/or Associate Marine Conservation Scientist (3475BR)<http://JOBS.BRASSRING.COM/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?Agent=1&jobid=747358&Pa…> Marine Conservation Program Wildlife Conservation Society 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460 718-741-8156

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Postdoc Opportunity: marine mammal spatial analysis using eDNA at the University of Washington
by Amy Van Cise 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Hello MARMAM, We are looking for a postdoctoral scholar to join us at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences in Seattle, WA. This position is funded to work on a new grant from the Office of Naval Research as part of the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) awards. The project, entitled "MMARINeDNA: Marine Mammal Remote detection via INnovative environmental DNA sampling," aims to improve the use of eDNA as a tool for tracking and monitoring marine mammal distributions at meso- and macro-scales. The postdoctoral scholar in this position will collaboratively develop spatial models to describe the 3D distribution of target cetacean species using eDNA. The position will entail a combination of spatial modeling, genetic labwork, and bioinformatics. We seek a candidate with a strong skill set in either spatial modeling or genetics/eDNA, and will provide peer training to complement the skills the postdoc already has. We are a collaborative team of researchers from the University of Washington, NOAA, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and St. Andrews. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple collaborating labs at UW, as well as with local researchers at the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center, to generate sequence data from eDNA samples and incorporate those data into 3D spatial distribution models. The term is 1.5 years, renewable subject to performance and available funding; the larger MMARINeDNA project is funded for a five-year period. For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/111808 Interested candidates can also reach out to me directly [avancise(a)uw.edu] with any questions. <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< Amy M. Van Cise, Ph.D. <https://amyvancise.weebly.com/> (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor University of Washington | School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences 1122 NE Boat St Seattle, WA 98105 Office: SAFS 216B

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Save the Date: SEAMAMMS 2023
by Seamamms 2023 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

The 2023 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium (SEAMAMMS) will take place Friday, March 17th, through Sunday, March 19th, in “The Home of Mardi Gras,” Mobile, Alabama. The event will be hosted by the School of Marine & Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. SEAMAMMS is a long-standing regional marine mammal meeting that promotes the scientific research of students and early-career professionals. We hope to see you in Mobile! Laissez les bon temps rouler! The SEAMAMMS 2023 Planning Committee

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Call for a PhD position
by Natalia Fraija 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Dear colleagues, We are seeking a motivated candidate for a PhD position to enrol on the project CETABIOENA (Monitoring Cetacean Biodiversity Using Environmental DNA) funded by the GenT Plan Programme (Generalitat Valenciana) at the Marine Zoology Unit (Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, University of Valencia). Please see all the information at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1q194qe0s4pqk1a/PhDStudent_position.pdf?dl=0 <https://www.dropbox.com/s/1q194qe0s4pqk1a/PhDStudent_position.pdf?dl=0>. I will very much appreciate if you could spread the word or if you have someone in mind that could be interested, please do share the link. With kindest regards, Natalia ______________________________________________________________ Natalia Fraija Fernández Researcher - Marine Zoology Unit, University of Valencia. Phone: (9635) 43685 Scientific Associate - Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum

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Call for submissions for a Special Issue: Biodiversity and Evolution of Parasites in Marine Mammals
by Natalia Fraija 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Dear Colleagues, A Special Issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818; IF 3.029) has been launched devoted to the publication of studies on the Biodiversity and Evolution of Parasites of Marine Mammals. I invite you to contribute to this Special Issue with your latest research. For further information please follow the link to the Special Issue website at: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/diversity/special_issues/33A30372L9 <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/diversity/special_issues/33A30372L9>. Parasites of marine mammals have an intrinsic and instrumental value, but also a potential pathogenic impact on host populations. Bacteria, viruses, protozoans and metazoans broadly constitute the parasite diversity among marine mammals. The tight linkage between host and parasites makes them a suitable model for studying the ecology, systematics, evolution and biogeography between organisms. Therefore, we would like to provide with this Special Issue as a space for the publication of a range of studies on the diversity and evolution of parasites of marine mammals. We aim to revise and illustrate all levels of diversity and evolution of marine mammal parasites allowing a broad discussion in what we know and what we need to focus on in the following years. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following fields: species diversity and distribution, genetic diversity, evolutionary history, parasites as tags for natural host populations, pathogenicity and disease. Studies using traditional and advanced diagnostic methods are welcome. We look forward to hearing from you, Kindest regards, Natalia Guest Editor ______________________________________________________________ Natalia Fraija Fernández Researcher - Marine Zoology Unit, University of Valencia. Phone: (9635) 43685 Scientific Associate - Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum

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Marine mammal job vacancy
by Gemma Keenan 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Marine Mammal Specialist (Consultant or Senior level) at Royal HaskoningDHV Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, utilising your technical knowledge in relation to marine mammals to help support our clients with the development of their project? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within a market leading environmental consultancy team. We specialise in delivering high quality marine mammal services across a range of developments from National Significant Infrastructure Projects, such as offshore wind farms, through to ports and other marine developments. We deliver marine mammal impact assessments, production of mitigation requirements, and have been at the forefront of the development of Site Integrity Plans for harbour porpoise Special Areas of Conservation. Due to continued growth in a variety of markets we are looking to grow our marine mammal team. Job Role: Your role will involve directly working with clients, problem solving and representing the company in client offices, regulator and stakeholder meetings. It is likely that you'll support several projects simultaneously, and consistently delivered to the highest standards, meeting and exceeding clients' needs. Your marine mammal advice will support individual developments and assist in the smooth running and continued successful development of the Environment team. This role might be right for you if you have: * Specialist marine mammal knowledge; * Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental appraisal including habitats regulations assessment (HRA) specifically in relation to marine mammals, including mitigation and monitoring; * Understanding of marine mammal mitigation protocols; * European Protected Species Assessment; * Supporting the delivery of developments and projects within the UK Consent and Planning system and/or Marine Licensing regime; and Marine Mammal surveys and underwater noise modelling data analysis and assessment. What we can offer: Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. Supportive. Friendly. That's how our colleagues describe our company. The supportive and collaborative environment that Royal HaskoningDHV promote, alongside us being an independent company is what sets us apart from the crowd. You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. Location: Exeter, Liverpool, London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Peterborough, Manchester For further information and to apply please see LinkedIN<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3262323732/?refId=xlJC8UdrG93gg2HDz7mIFA…> Or Royal HaskoningDHV vacancy website<https://global.royalhaskoningdhv.com/careers/vacancy-overview/marine-mammal…> This email and any attachments are intended solely for the use of the addressee(s); disclosure or copying by others than the intended person(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please treat this email as confidential, notify the sender and delete all copies of the email immediately

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ONLINE COURSE – Introduction to Aquatic Acoustic Telemetry (IAAT02)
by Oliver Hooker 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

I thought this m9ght be of interest to any group members who are using aquatic acoustic telemetry in their marine mammal studies/research. *ONLINE COURSE – Introduction to Aquatic Acoustic Telemetry (IAAT02)* https://www.prstatistics.com/course/online-course-introduction-to-aquatic-a… Monday, October 3rd, 2022 COURSE DETAILS Acoustic telemetry is a popular method for monitoring the movements and behaviour of aquatic animals globally. Increasingly smaller tags along with improvements in battery technology have allowed for tagging a wide variety of species and life stages, enabling monitoring of individuals as small as salmon smolts and as large as whale sharks for periods from 30 days to 10 years. In addition, with more and more tag sensor and environmental monitoring options available, telemetry datasets are becoming richer, allowing researchers to answer increasingly complex questions about why animals move where and when they do. Receiver technology also continues to evolve and increasingly allows for data to be collected at finer spatial and temporal scales than ever before. New technologies such as gliders and real-time detection systems allow broad geographic coverage and remote, real-time access to animal movement data. Additional advancements in built-in acoustic array diagnostics permit increasingly detailed analyses of system performance over time, resulting in more robust interpretation of animal movement data. In this course you will learn about the different types of Innovasea acoustic telemetry technologies and their applicability for use in different study environments and in answering different research questions. Example applications that will be discussed include: monitoring fine-scale movements and behaviour around barriers and other structures, migration survival studies around barriers, monitoring spawning and other seasonal behaviours, real-time monitoring, home range and Marine Protected Area studies, habitat selection, species interactions, and investigating causes of mortality. This section will include a deep dive into the logistics of fine-scale positioning studies and will provide an overview of the different types of analyses that are commonly performed with positional data. A robust telemetry study design that accounts for the advantages and limitations of different equipment options is critical to ensure a successful study. During this course, you will learn about important study design considerations such as appropriate hardware models and tag programming parameters for your study objectives, tag attachment considerations, and how to optimize your receiver placements through early and thorough testing. We will analyze an example range test dataset and discuss the implications of range test results on array design. We will also review considerations when designing moorings for your particular study environment. To ensure successful execution of your telemetry study plan and the highest quality data, it’s important to use telemetry best practices when preparing for and during tagging and deployment. We will review best practices for acoustic telemetry equipment maintenance and care, pre-deployment testing, tips for preparing equipment and data logs, and how to test your array once deployed in the field. We will also look at how to monitor the performance of your telemetry array throughout the duration of your study, reviewing what metrics are best used to determine whether the array is operating as planned so you can have confidence in the data being collected. Finally, because interpretation of acoustic telemetry data and inferring animal behaviour from these data is often confounded by array performance questions, this course will teach you techniques for assessing system performance to aid in the correct interpretation of animal detection data. Finally, since telemetry datasets are growing larger all of the time, data management is becoming increasingly challenging. During this course you will learn about data management best practices and tools to perform basic quality assurance, basic visualizations, and basic filtering of large datasets in preparation for statistical analyses. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your own telemetry studies with the experts during a Q&A session on the final day of the course. Bring your data and your questions! Please email any questions to oliverhooker(a)prstatsitcis.com -- Oliver Hooker PhD. PR statistics

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Images of marine mammal interactions with macro-plastics
by Morgana Vighi 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Dear MARMAM community, in the process of writing a book chapter regarding the impacts of macroplastics, I would like to ask for your support! If anybody has some image or picture of significant interactions between marine mammals and macro-plastics, and would like to share it and possibly publish it within the chapter, I would be very grateful!! I am looking for impactful photos of entanglement, ingestion, etc... of marine mammals, sea turtles, marine birds, etc. It would be better if the images are not protected by copyright, or if they are, that you have the permission to publish them. If you think you have interesting material and are willing to contribute, don't hesitate to contact me for further information at morgana.vighi(a)gmail.com. With warm regards, Morgana -- Morgana Vighi, PhD +34 633656763 +39 3388269806 skype: morgana.vighi

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Share your Research with Us in Galicia (NW Spain) -- Call for abstracts now open
by Bruno Diaz Lopez 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Share your Research with Us in Galicia (NW Spain) -- Call for abstracts now open We are delighted to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the 34th European Cetacean Society Conference (April 18-20 in Galicia, NW Spain) is now open! But, there’s no need to rush – you have until 09 December 2022 (23:45 CET) to think through your marine mammal research project and turn your submission in! Please find more information at: <https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/34th-annual-conference-ga…> Abstracts are encouraged to address the meeting theme “OUR OCEANS, OUR FUTURE: Marine Mammal Behavioural Ecology & The Sustainable Use of Marine Resources” if appropriate, but doing so is not necessary. We welcome submissions on any topic that reports on new discoveries in marine mammal science. This also includes proposals that report on interdisciplinary work, address communication with a wide audience or explore new ways of studying marine mammals through the use of new technologies. Abstracts will be reviewed using criteria described in the submission calls. Abstracts must be submitted through the online form (<https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/submit-abstract-0>) by December 9, 2022 at 23:45 CET. No late or emailed abstracts will be considered. You have to be logged in to submit an abstract through the online form. If you have been an ECS member or registered for an ECS meeting in recent years, you should already have an ECS member account. If you have not been an ECS member or registered for an ECS meeting in recent years, you will need to create an ECS account. You do not need to pay membership dues to create an account or submit for the meeting. If you have any question, contact ecs2023(a)thebdri.com We are honoured to organise a conference that will allow people to meet in person once again and connect in ways we could not for the last two years. We hope that scientists and students from all over the world will visit Galicia! We are currently working hard to organise multiple networking events in the beautiful coastal town of O Grove. Stay tuned for more updates! <https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/34th-annual-conference-ga…> Hasta pronto! Bruno Díaz López Ph.D Chief biologist and Director The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI - www.thebdri.com Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Pontevedra, Spain Tel. 0034 684248552 he/him/his https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0388-3289 This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s) and the contents may be legally privileged or contain proprietary and private informations. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this email. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete the message from your system immediately. Please note that neither the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI nor the sender accept any responsibility for any viruses and it is your responsibility to scan the email and the attachments (if any). Thank you for your cooperation.

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New publication: Fin whale movements and residency along the US West Coast
by Erin Falcone 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

On behalf of my coauthors, I would like to share our recent publication in which we use photographic sighting histories to investigate population structure of fin whales along the west coast of the United States. Falcone EA, Keene EL, Keen EM, Barlow J, Stewart J, Cheeseman T, et al. Movements and residency of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the California Current System. Mamm Biol [Internet]. 2022 Sep 15; Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42991-022-00298-4 Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) along the western United States are managed as a single stock whose range overlaps with the California Current System (CCS). We used sighting histories of 932 individual fin whales photographed in the CCS from 1987 to 2018 to investigate movements and residency patterns within and among latitudinal regions. While 167 whales (18%) were sighted in multiple years, only 4 were documented in both the Northern and Southern CCS, with a boundary at 38.5 °N. A permutation test of annual recaptures suggested movements among latitudinal regions of the CCS occurred significantly less than expected if whales moved freely within current stock boundaries. Fifteen whales were sighted in 6–10 different years on an average of 30 different days (range: 8–101 days), all in the heavily sampled Southern California Bight (SCB). There, we used lagged identification rates (LIRs) to assess whether the probability of re-sighting an individual over time differed from random values for the region overall, within and beyond 25 km of the mainland, and by season. Our results suggest that the SCB is used seasonally by whales from the larger CCS stock but is also home to a smaller, year-round resident subpopulation. This latter group increasingly uses the nearshore waters of the SCB, where they are exposed to significantly elevated levels of anthropogenic activity. The full text of the article is available at: https://rdcu.be/cVGsE Erin A. Falcone, Biologist Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research 2468 Camp McKenzie Trail NW Seabeck, WA 98380 USA 360-789-6474 (Mobile) 206-550-9806 (Office) www.marecotel.org

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