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Re: [MARMAM] Manatee Position in Melbourne Beach, FL
by Greer, Bill 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/MELBOURNE-BEACH-OPS-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-I-F… This position will assist in the coordination of salvage and recovery efforts of marine mammal carcasses for the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) East Central Field Laboratory. The incumbent will serve as member of FWC’s manatee necropsy team conducting field and laboratory necropsies on manatee and other marine mammal carcasses, record observations and complete associated necropsy reports. This position will recover marine mammal carcasses for necropsy from the East Central region (coastal and inland waterways of southern Volusia County through Indian River County) of Florida and assist in manatee rescue and transport operations in the East Central region as well as assist with manatee rescue and capture operations away from designated area as needed. This position will be responsible for preparation and labeling of sample containers, carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and instruments. This position will be responsible for managing the East Central region’s intern and volunteer network which includes identifying candidates, interviewing, tracking their effort and training when needed. This position will be responsible for deployment, retrieval, maintenance and data collection of temperature probes throughout the winter months. This position will be responsible for assisting with other East Central regions projects such as photo identification and assisting with basic maintenance of vehicles, trailers and vessels as well purchasing needs and other tasks as assigned by supervisor. This position will assist with aerial surveys for manatees as needed. This position will have an assigned work schedule of Tuesday to Saturday (8:00 am-5:00 pm) and will be asked to respond to marine mammal emergencies and carcasses outside of normal work schedule as needed or assigned. This position will serve in a rotation with other East Central staff members for the purpose of covering the East Central Region during state holidays. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan and state and federal legislation protecting manatees * Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles and techniques of research and analysis * Knowledge of marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques * Knowledge of digital SLR cameras, filters, and lenses * Knowledge of marine mammal capture, handling, and transport techniques * Able to trailer flatbeds/utility trailers and watercraft vessels * Able to safely operate watercraft vessels 26’ in length and smaller * Be capable of daily manual labor requiring handling of heavy and sharp objects and working under unpleasant conditions * Must be physically fit, able to vertically lift at least 75 lbs, and be able to swim sufficiently to save oneself * Able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions * Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships * Be comfortable speaking to the public * Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Florida driver’s license within a month of employment Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. Experience with dissection, pathology, or animal necropsies and data management. **Preference may be given to candidates who have experience with dissection, pathology, or animal necropsies and data management; having live and dead marine mammal stranding/necropsy experience; having photo-id collection experience in the field; or experience working alongside volunteers/interns. WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? * State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory * Workers’ Compensation - mandatory * Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory * Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.) * Deferred Compensation - voluntary * Employee Assistance Program – voluntary WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? * Any form of paid leave * Paid holidays * Participation in the Florida Retirement System * Reinstatement rights or retention rights Application Process: Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Form electronically in People First (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com<http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/>) by the closing date listed. Resumes and supporting documentation may be submitted at the same time you are applying online, faxed, or mailed to People First, but do not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida Employment Application Form. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If a conditional offer of employment is made, you will be required to provide identification and proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States for the hiring authority to which application is made. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Nearest Major Market: Melbourne Bill Greer Marine Mammal Biologist Melbourne Beach Marine Mammal Lab 4020 South Highway A1A Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 Cell (321) 626-7367 Office (321) 953-5037 [FWC LOGO1] Wildlife Alert: 1-888-404-3922 From: Greer, Bill Sent: Friday, October 18, 2019 7:44 PM To: marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca Subject: Manatee Position in Melbourne Beach, FL https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/MELBOURNE-BEACH-OPS-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-I-F… Bill Greer Marine Mammal Biologist Melbourne Beach Marine Mammal Lab 4020 South Highway A1A Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 Cell (321) 626-7367 Office (321) 953-5037 [FWC LOGO1] Wildlife Alert: 1-888-404-3922

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Characterization of Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) habitat and resources availability
by Serrano Solis Arturo 17 Jun '23

17 Jun '23

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce our new publication: Suárez-Achaval, R.G., Serrano, A., Chamorro-Florescano, I. et al. Characterization of Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) habitat and resources availability in the Alvarado Lagoon System, Veracruz. Eur J Wildl Res 69, 10 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-022-01639-x Abstract Historically, the Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) was distributed along the coastline comprised by the five Mexican states that border the Gulf of Mexico. However, the few healthy populations that currently exist in Mexico are now limited to relatively isolated regions with very specific habitat characteristics. In the state of Veracruz, a limited number of individuals are found in the Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS), located in the coastal zone of southern central Veracruz. The aim of this study was to characterize manatee habitat in the ALS. Transects were established in the ALS and 503 points selected and sampled along these transects, producing data pertaining to salinity, depth, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, surface water temperature, pH, bottom type, and conductivity. A total of 45 outings were conducted, with a total sampling effort of 332.36 h. The average physicochemical parameters found were as follows: salinity 3.33 ppm, total dissolved solids 0.51 g/l, temperature 26.29 °C, dissolved oxygen 0.51%, pH 7.55, and oxidation–reduction potential 417.04 mV. Thirteen manatees were observed, mostly (84.6%) during the cold, where the parameters of electrical conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and oxidation–reduction potential showed differences between the sampled seasons, and in the lagoons with a presence of the floating and submersible vegetation species that form part of manatees’ diet. This study shows that the ALS presents lagoons that favor the presence of the Antillean manatee, further narrowing the distribution of the species within the same ALS in the southern central zone of the state of Veracruz. The article can be found at the following link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10344-022-01639-x [https://media.springernature.com/w200/springer-static/cover/journal/10344.j…]<https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10344-022-01639-x> Characterization of Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) habitat and resources availability in the Alvarado Lagoon System, Veracruz - European Journal of Wildlife Research<https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10344-022-01639-x> Historically, the Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) was distributed along the coastline comprised by the five Mexican states that border the Gulf of Mexico. However, the few healthy populations that currently exist in Mexico are now limited to relatively isolated regions with very specific habitat characteristics. In the state of Veracruz, a limited number of individuals are found in the Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS), located in the coastal zone of southern central Veracruz. The aim of this study was to characterize manatee habitat in the ALS. Transects were established in the ALS and 503 points selected and sampled along these transects, producing data pertaining to salinity, depth, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, surface water temperature, pH, bottom type, and conductivity. A total of 45 outings were conducted, with a total sampling effort of 332.36 h. The average physicochemical parameters found were as follows: salinity 3.33 ppm, total dissolved solids 0.51 g/l, temperature 26.29 °C link.springer.com Feel free to contact me to request a pdf or for any question regarding our work at: arserrano(a)uv.mx<mailto:arserrano@uv.mx> Regards, [cid:8becafb2-fc97-4ffd-b3ce-b66dcc242914]

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Montenegro Dolphin Research (MDR) positions available
by DMAD Marine Mammals Research Association 30 May '23

30 May '23

THE PROJECT The Montenegro Dolphin Research is a scientific project run by Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD). Our study is the only long term research study of marine mammals in Montenegrin and Albanian coastal waters. We aim to address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behavior, define critical habitats and investigate the impact of major threats, ranging from tourism to seismic practices. Our wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives targeted at the local community, particularly youth and women. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We offer several volunteering and internship positions: this is a valuable opportunity for graduates that wish to gain experience in the marine mammal research field, and undergraduates that would like to obtain internship academic credits. It could be used to develop a scientific project for BSc and MSc thesis. However, we are also open to accept applications from anyone whose love for dolphins is strong and sincere. Opportunities are available starting from January 2023 onwards. This project runs year round with prefered arrival within the first week, or just before, of candidates prefered month. The minimum duration of the placements is 2 MONTHS, with possible exceptions for skilled candidates. FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including sunrise and sunset hours; -Performing boat-based surveys once a week, weather allowing -Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data, as well as environmental and anthropogenic data; -Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras; -Data entry and analysis; -Cataloging and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID studies via Discovery software; -Raising stakeholder awareness through conservation actions. -Promoting citizen-science activities TRAINING The Montenegro Dolphin Research team provides intensive lectures and field work training as well as constant mentoring every week. You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used in marine mammals research such as: -ArcGIS mapping -Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software; -Photo-identification; -Discovery software; -Systematic data collection and data analysis; -Visual and acoustic behaviour of marine mammals -Scientific manuscript and technical report writing skills PROJECT PARTICIPATION FEE The positions require a contribution fee; for volunteers it is €840/month for the first 2 months and €780 for any month more; for interns, it's €940/month for the first 2 months and €880 for any month more. All of which goes directly to supporting the projects and the participation fee includes: -Accommodation -Transportation between the project sites within and between Montenegro and Albania -Training and lectures -Scientific support -Field work -Use of equipment Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro, meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance) and personal expenses. HOW TO APPLY Email your CV and motivation letter to info(a)dmad.org.tr, explaining why you are the perfect asset for our team and which goals you hope to achieve with us! Please mention the PERIOD OF INTEREST AND DURATION OF AVAILABILITY! If you wish to have more info about our work and get to know us better follow our websites: DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association www.dmad.org.tr https://www.instagram.com/DMADforNature/ https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/ All the best, *Thalia de Haas* *Volunteer Coordinator of Montenegro Dolphin Research* *Researcher of DMAD-Marine Mammals Research Association * *WhatsApp +31645402061* *Skype: thalia.dehaas* *Thalia.deHaas(a)dmad.org.tr <thalia.dehaas(a)dmad.org.tr>* *https://www.instagram.com/marinevagabond <https://www.instagram.com/marinevagabond>* *General* *info@d <info(a)dmad.org.tr>m <info(a)dmad.org.tr>ad.org.tr <info(a)dmad.org.tr>* *www.dmad.org.tr <http://www.dmad.org.tr/>* *https://www.instagram.com/DMADforNature/ <https://www.instagram.com/DMADforNature>* *https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/ <https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/>* [image: MDR Logo.jpg]

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Fully funded PhD studentship - Novel sensors to assess vessel, porpoise & dolphin activity
by Per Berggren 30 Mar '23

30 Mar '23

Dear MARMAM subscribers, We have a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship advertised and looking for a student with an Acoustic or Electronic Engineering background and interest in animal and anthropogenic sound in the marine environment. The project (Application of novel sensors to assess vessel, porpoise & dolphin activity during development of a floating wind farm off Blyth, UK) will further develop, test and use novel passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) sensors developed by the supervisory team (Prof Jeffrey Neasham and Prof Per Berggren) at Newcastle University, UK. The echolocation sound and cavitation noise sensors are low-cost and low-energy PAM platforms that listen, analyse and send the resulting data back to the user on land via long-range wifi or Iridium satellite networks. Please see link for full description and how to apply for the PhD studentship: https://auracdt.hull.ac.uk/research-projects/application-of-novel-sensors-t… Recruitment is open until 4 January 2023 for beginning study in September 2023. For any questions please contact Per Berggren (per.berggren(a)ncl.ac.uk) and/or Jeff Neasham (jeff.neasham(a)newcastle.ac.uk) ________________________________________________________ Professor Per Berggren Chair of Marine Megafauna Conservation Marine MEGAfauna Lab, School of Natural & Environmental Sciences Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, UK Tel +44 191 2085676, Email: per.berggren(a)ncl.ac.uk Skype: berggrenper, Twitter: @PerBerggren1 http://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/staff/profile/per.berggren ________________________________________________________

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New publication: drivers of dolphin group size
by Severine Methion 07 Mar '23

07 Mar '23

Dear MARMAM colleagues, We are pleased to announce our new publication: Methion S, Giralt Paradell O, Padín XA, Corrège T, Díaz López B (2023). Group size varies with climate and oceanographic conditions in bottlenose dolphins. Marine Biology 170:7. Doi.org/10.1007/s00227-022-04154-4 AbstractAn understanding of animal grouping patterns is essential to increase knowledge about their social systems. We used a five-year continuous dataset to investigate grouping behavior in a free-ranging highly social mammal, the bottlenose dolphin. Our objective was achieved by examining the relationships between a set of oceanographic, climatic, topographic, anthropogenic and social variables and bottlenose dolphin group size. Modeling analysis revealed that bottlenose dolphin group dynamics was linked to both small-scale oceanographic variation and large-scale climatic variation. Larger groups of bottlenose dolphins were predicted with an elevated concentration of dissolved oxygen in the water column, a moderate concentration of chlorophyll-a 60 days before each encounter, and a neutral NAO index. The observed link between environmental variables and dolphin group size is likely associated to changes in dolphin prey availability. Bottlenose dolphin group dynamics are likely driven by multiple factors, and social variables may act synergistically with environmental parameters. Larger groups of bottlenose dolphins were indeed also predicted with a greater number of dependent calves, likely because of enhanced care towards the calves. This study illustrates the value of using multiple variables at different scales to explore the factors that shape animal societies. The current study therefore contributes to the growing body of literature on how environmental change, occurring at different spatio-temporal scales, is indirectly related to the social behavior of a marine top predator. The article can be found at the following link: https://rdcu.be/c1ZvL Feel free to contact me to request a pdf or for any question regarding our work at: severine(a)thebdri.com Kind regards, Séverine Methion, PhDshe/her/hersBDRI Research Scientist0034 640 119 669http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Severine_Methion https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9348-2592 Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRIAv. Beiramar 192, 36980, O Grove, Pontevedra, Spainwww.thebdri.comFind us on Facebook & Instagram! 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).

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Request for Photos - Marine Mammals of the World, Third Edition
by Marc Webber 31 Jan '23

31 Jan '23

Dear Marine Mammal Community, We are seeking marine mammal images for the 3rd edition of *Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification*. Authors Tom Jefferson, Bob Pitman, and I, along with illustrator Uko Gorter, are planning to launch the book at the SMM Biennial Conference in Perth, Australia, in 2024. We are looking for a wide variety of outstanding photographs of common and rare species to expand our coverage. In addition to showing important field characteristics, we also want images of unusually marked and colored animals, known or suspected hybrids, and characteristic and interesting behaviors. For this new edition, we also want to include drone and aerial still images of as many species as possible. For rare or extralimital species, we will also accept images of stranded or beached animals. Image submission is open until August 2023 and should consist of low-resolution files preferably linked to Google Drive or Dropbox, etc., or sent as attachments (up to 20 mb) in an email to me at MarcwebberMMotW3(a)gmail.com. Include relevant data (date, location, any interesting details). Images selected will need to be sent as high-resolution files. Every photographer whose image appears in the book will receive a free electronic copy of the book, along with a discount code to purchase a hard copy from the publisher at a 30% discount. Thanks to all of you who contribute – it's through the generosity and talent of our colleagues that this book has become, we believe, the best available guide to marine mammals. Please contact me with any questions. Marc Webber Research Associate The Marine Mammal Center

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Volunteer position Whalepoint 2023
by Hermann Meuter 31 Jan '23

31 Jan '23

CetaceaLab, aka Whalepoint, is a land based whale research station located in the territory of the Gitga’at First Nation on Gil Island, British Columbia, Canada. We are now accepting applications for the 2023 field season from June until the end of September. All positions are for a minimum of 4-8 weeks in duration. There is a weekly fee for food. These are volunteer/intern positions to help with the collection of visual and acoustic data on the habitat use and abundance of northern resident/transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and Fin Whales. Due to our extreme remote location, applicants need to be in good physical condition, able to participate in daily routine of living off the grid and comfortable sleeping in a tent in the wilderness of BC. There are no roads, very limited Internet access and very limited medical service. Daily shifts involve scanning for whales, documenting all sightings and behaviour and identifying whales. Listening and recording all whale vocalizations that are transmitted to the lab facility from our network of hydrophone stations Data entry from land based and marine vessel-based surveys. Identification work of all whales from photographs taken in the field. Experience in carpentry, electronics, social media, website building and environmental communications would be a valuable asset. Interested applicants should send their CV and a letter of motivation to: whalepoint(a)outlook.com<mailto:whalepoint@outlook.com> References will be contacted. More information about our research can be found at: www.whalepoint.org<http://www.whalepoint.org> All the Best and Good Luck, Hermann Meuter

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{Disarmed} Introductory distance sampling workshop 20-31 March 2023; registration now open
by Eric Rexstad 31 Jan '23

31 Jan '23

Interactive introductory distance sampling training The University of St Andrews has been training ecologists and statisticians in design and analysis of distance sampling studies for decades. Distance sampling methods are widely used in population assessment of cetaceans. Perhaps you've wanted to attend a previous workshop, but schedules conflicted with your field work. We are offering the training workshop in 10 2.5-hour blocks in March 2023. You will be invited to interact in short lectures on distance sampling principles. Exercises analysing data sets in R will reinforce those principles and the lecturer will be available to assist during the practical session via screen sharing. The session will conclude with a summary of the exercise and question/answer session for both lecture and exercise. You can participate in polls during the workshop to assess your comprehension of topics discussed. In addition to questions at any time during the lectures and practicals, an optional additional half hour will be set aside each session for discussion of topics arising. The workshop will be delivered using Zoom web conferencing software along with R-Studio "in the cloud".️ You will need (free) accounts for both pieces of software. I encourage you to experiment with Zoom (at https://zoom.us) and https://posit.cloud before the workshop begins. There will be an internet connection testing and general orientation session prior to the first meeting that occurs on 20 March. Important details - Workshop dates and time: 20-31 March 2023; 1400-1630 British Standard Time. For the time of day in your time zone, consult https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Introductory+dist… - Registration deadline: 01 March 2023 - Enrolment limit: 14 - Cost: 225 British pounds What is included: Lectures, exercises, code, data all available online Widening participation scholarship One place will have the registration fee waived, for participants from under-represented groups. Details of eligibility and application process at http://workshops.distancesampling.org/widening-participation. Deadline for scholarship application for the March 2023 introductory workshop is 03 February 2023. What they are saying I would like to say I really liked RStudio Cloud and it is working just fine and I am really enjoying using it as a student. I'm looking forward to using it as an instructor too. I really liked the first half of the course. I love distance sampling and I am enjoying every second of the course! The only thing I can say about this particular workshop is it deserves more time. -- Kaan Özgencil, PhD student, Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara Further details http://workshops.distancesampling.org/intro-mar-2023.html At the webpage above, you will find a link to the St Andrews online shop where payment is made. After registration, I will contact you with additional details regarding workshop electronic materials, etc. Feel free to contact me with questions. Please share this announcement with interested colleagues. Information regarding all distance sampling workshops can be found at https://workshops.distancesampling.org Distance Sampling Workshops · distancesampling.org<https://workshops.distancesampling.org/> Distance Sampling Workshops. Here you can find content for distance sampling workshops including slides, exercises and other materials. Free online course workshops.distancesampling.org     Eric Rexstad Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling University of St Andrews Registered Charity in Scotland SC013532

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New paper on humpback whales across the Hawaiian archipelago
by Marc Lammers 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

Aloha colleagues, My coauthors and I would like to share with you a paper recently published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science titled "The occurrence of humpback whales across the Hawaiian archipelago revealed by fixed and mobile acoustic monitoring." The paper is presents new findings about humpback whale presence across the archipelago. it is open access and can be obtained for free through Frontiers in Marine Science. Lammers MO, Goodwin B, Kügler A, Zang EJ, Harvey M, Margolina T, Martinez JA, Merkens K and Hatch LT (2023) The occurrence of humpback whales across the Hawaiian archipelago revealed by fixed and mobile acoustic monitoring. Front. Mar. Sci. 10:1083583. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2023.1083583 The occurrence of humpback whales (/Megaptera novaeangliae) /across the 2600 km of Hawaiian archipelago, which include the remote atolls, banks, and seamounts of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM), remains poorly understood. Previous surveys for humpback whales beyond the main Hawaiian Islands have been scarce due to limited access and the challenging winter conditions typically found in PMNM when whales are present. To overcome these limitations, a combination of moored acoustic recorders and a Wave Glider autonomous surface vehicle were used to acoustically monitor eight locations and survey approximately 1500 km of the Hawaiian archipelago for the occurrence of humpback whale song during the 2019-2020 breeding season.Relative song prevalence was established using a machine learning tool and by quantifying the level of song chorusing. A generalized additive model framework was applied to understand the associations between habitat variables and humpback whale song occurrence, and sound propagation modeling was performed to examine whether acoustic propagation influenced observed patterns. Whale song was recorded at all monitored and surveyed locations across the archipelago, albeit in varying amounts. Among the locations monitored with moored recorders, the highest and most sustained seasonal chorusing levels were measured off Maui followed by French Frigate Shoals (Kānemilohaʻi), Hawaiʻi Island, Middle Bank, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Gardner Pinnacles (Pūhāhonu) and Pearl and Hermes Reef (Holoikauaua), respectively. The Wave Glider mission to PMNM revealed that song prevalence was highest at Middle Bank and gradually decreased further to the northwest, reaching a minimum at Gardner Pinnacles (Pūhāhonu). However, song occurrence increased again at Raita Bank, remaining high between Raita Bank and the Northampton Seamounts. The results reveal that nearly the entire Hawaiian archipelago is exploited by humpback whales during the winter and early spring months. Moreover, song occurrence patterns suggest that there may be more structure in the distribution of whales in PMNM than previously known and raises questions about whether multiple subpopulations occur across the archipelago. Best wishes, Marc -- *Marc O. Lammers, PhD* Research Ecologist | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary 726 S. Kihei Rd. | Kihei, HI 96753 | Ph: +1-808-419-7211 | marc.lammers(a)noaa.gov -------- Affiliate Faculty | Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology 46-007 Lilipuna Rd. | Kaneohe, HI 96744 | Ph: +1-808-375-0010 | lammers(a)hawaii.edu

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Seeking orca contacts for a student project
by Erika Zollett 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

My name is Madison Bliss, and I'm a UCSB Senior participating in the Environmental Leadership Incubator reaching out on behalf of myself and my partner, UCSB Alumni, Jake Potts. We are in the production phase of our documentary Reinventing the Splash Zone, set for release around next winter, centered on the orca captivity industry, alternative viewing/education options, and the next steps for the affected orcas in rehabilitation. We are driving the film with informational interviews from biologists, behaviorists, whale watching ship captains, ex-captivity workers, as well as other related industry professionals. Over the course of 2023 we will be traveling to San Diego,CA, Monterey, CA, and Seward, AK as well as working from our home location in Santa Barbara, CA. If you feel as though yourself or a colleague would be an asset to our team and a valuable point of view in our overall message -- which is getting orcas out of captivity and supporting wild animal viewership -- I invite you to take a look at our website and get in contact. We would love to discuss your potential involvement in the project over email, LinkedIn, a cup of coffee, or whichever medium you prefer. Thank you for your interest in our film!www.reinventingthesplashzone.com Sincerely,Madison Blissmbliss(a)ucsb.eduUC Santa Barbara, Class of 2023Madison's LinkedIn Jake's LinkedInwww.reinventingthesplashzone.com

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