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Research Assistant required for Sea Watch Foundation
by Hanna Nuuttila 27 Nov '06

27 Nov '06

* Sea Watch Foundation - Volunteer Research Assistant Opportunities in New Quay for 2007 season * Research Assistant A long-term Volunteer Research Assistant is required with the running of the bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise monitoring project, based in New Quay, West Wales. The Research Assistant will help the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer with land- and boat-based marine mammal surveys and photo-identification studies, database entry, and data analysis. The successful candidate will also help supervise and train volunteers and assist with training courses. The Research Assistant is required for six months from mid April until mid October 2007, and will be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is provided at a rate of £45/week. The Research Assistant is responsible for his or hers own travel, accommodation and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required. Important skills/qualifications: • A background in marine biology/environmental science etc is essential • A strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an advantage • Prior experience in boat based survey work is preferred • An ability to manage and work with other volunteers in a small team • Good verbal and written communication skills, public speaking and IT skills • Experience in interacting with the public • An ability to work in a conscientious and reliable manner • Willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable Welsh weather The Research Assistant will be fully trained in cetacean observation and identification, in line-transect survey protocols and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins and seals. For more information on our research and the volunteer programme, please visit our website *www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk*<http://mail.google.com/mail/www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk> . * To Apply: Please reply to Giovanna Pesante by 26th January 2007, with your CV and a covering letter detailing your interest in the project and any relevant experience you have. Important: please put NEW QUAY RESEARCH ASSISTANT APPLICATION into your subject title. Email: giovanna.pesante(a)seawatchfoundation.org.uk Snail mail: Giovanna Pesante, Sea Watch Foundation Wales, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9NR. Tel: 01545 561227 * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * The Sea Watch Foundation * The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of West Wales. Our work is funded by the Countryside Council for Wales, with support from Defra and the Heritage Lottery Fund, and we work closely with the local management authority, Ceredigion County Council. Research The purpose of our research is to monitor the marine mammal populations inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment. This is achieved by conducting various projects including: • Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals within the Cardigan Bay SAC using distance sampling and opportunistic boat surveys • Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified bottlenose dolphins in West Wales in order to study their abundance, social structure, movements and life histories. • Acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in the Cardigan Bay SAC using automated click detectors (TPODs) • Setting up a library of underwater sounds in Welsh waters in order to develop bio-acoustic research in the area. We further aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage respect and conservation of the area and its wildlife for future generations. We also run training courses for the public in cetacean identification and survey methods. * Some recent conference presentations and publications from Sea Watch staff, students and volunteers: * Anderwald, P., Evans, P.G.H., and Hoelzel, A.R. (2006) Inter-annual differences in minke whale foraging behaviour around the Small Isles, West Scotland. Page 147. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006. Ansmann, I., Goold, J.C., Evans, P.G.H., Simmonds, M., and Keith, S.G. (2006) Variation in the whistle characteristics of short-beaked common dolphins, Delphinus delphis, at two locations around the British Isles. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K., 86, 5496, 1-8. Baines, M.E., Reichelt, M., Anderwald, P., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Monitoring a changing world – searching the past for long-term trends in the occurrence of cetaceans around the UK. Page 220. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006. Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Marine mammals in the European coastal zone: past, present and future. Page i. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006. Felce, T.H., Stone, E..B., Whiteford, J., James, E., Castrillon, J., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) To what extent can distance sampling be combined with photo-identification as a monitoring tool for Tursiops truncatus Page 224. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006 Liret, C., Baines, M.E., Evans, P.G.H., Hammond, P.S., and Wilson, B. (2006) Tursiops. Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins: Conservation and Management Oceanopolis, Brest, France. 62pp. Nuuttila, H., James, E., Anderwald, P., Baines, M., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Changes in the summer distribution of cetaceans in the UK from data collected during simultaneous national whale and dolphin watches 2002-05. Pages 211-212. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006 Reyes-Zamudio, M.M., Simon, M., Evans, P.G.H., and Goold, J. (2006) T-POD detection an d acoustic behaviour of bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay SAC: A comparison between T-POD recordings and visual observations. Pages 29-30. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7 April 2006 Simon, M., Reyes, M., Baines, M., Nuuttila, H., and Evans, P.G.H. (2006) Temporal and spatial habitat partitioning between harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins. Page 20. In: Abstracts, 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Gdynia, Poland, 2-7April 2006 Lamb, J. and Ugarte, F. (2005) Relationships between presence of bottlenose dolphins, environmental variables and boat traffic; visual and acoustic surveys in new Quay Bay, Wales. Poster for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Lott, R., Evans, P.G.H., Perez, S., Stone, E., Hartley, S. and Ugarte, F (2005) Social structure and long term Residency of Bottlenose Dolphins in Cardigan Bay. Presentation for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Perez, S., Lott, R., Stone, E., Luque, P. Hartley, S., Evans, P.G.H., Baines, M., Reichelt, M., Baxter, J. and Ugarte, F. (2005) Long-term site fidelity of bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay, Wales. Poster for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. Ugarte, F., Felce, T., Perez, S., Stone, E., Hartley, S. and Evans, P.G.H. (2005) Abundance of marine mammals in the Cardigan Bay SAC estimated with distance sampling and photo identification surveys from a small boat. Presentation for ECS Conference, La Rochelle, France, April 2005. * Recent MSc theses published or in preparation in conjunction with Sea Watch Foundation: * • Sharon Bond, University of Wales, Bangor: The use of T-PODs to identify echolocation behaviour in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in New Quay Bay, Wales. (2006) • Natalie Bush, University of Wales, Bangor: Spatial use by common dolphins in relation to habitat features in the Celtic Sea. (2006) • Edita Magileviciute, University of Wales, Bangor: Bottlenose dolphins' social networks in Cardigan Bay, Wales. (2006) • Eleanor Stone, Univeristy of Wales, Bangor: A fine –scale study investigating the temporal and spatial use of New Quay bay, Wales, by bottlenose dolphins. (2006) • Lucy Alford, University of Wales, Bangor: Bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise presence and foraging patterns in relation to tidal cycle, height of tide, lunar activity and strength of current. (2006) • Ina Ansmann, University of Wales, Bangor: Acoustic behaviour and whistle characteristics of common dolphins, (Delphinus delphis), in the Celtic Sea. (2005) • Evonne Amblin, University of Plymouth: Environmental factors affecting the distribution of short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) of the Celtic Deep. (2005) • Juliana Castrillon, University of Javeriana, Colombia: Estimating the population size and long-term residence of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Cardigan Bay SAC. (2006) • Ronan Hickey, University of Wales, Bangor: Comparative study of bottlenose dolphin whistles in the southern Cardigan Bay SAC and in the Shannon Estuary. (2005) • Kate Lewis, University of Wales, Bangor: Habitat use, behaviour and site fidelity of grey seals along the Ceredigion Heritage Coast. (2005) • Neal Reay, University of Wales, Bangor: Estimating the g(0) in linear surveys of harbour porpoise, bottlenose dolphins and grey seals. (2005) • Mercedes Reyes-Zamudio, University of Wales, Bangor: Acoustic behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): a comparison between T-POD and visual surveys. (2005)

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EAAM (European Association for Aquatic Mammals) 35th Annual conference
by Birgitta MERCERA 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The 35th annual conference of the European Association of Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) is scheduled to be from 16th until 19th of March 2007. Marineland Antibes in France will be our host for this conference. The last time the conference was in Marineland Antibes was 1984. The park has developed a lot since then and as we all know, the south of France is a very nice place to go to. I hope you all are very motivated to come and of course to share your different experiences through papers and/or poster presentations! The EAAM is an organization of people interested in marine mammals in human care, in a zoological environment or in the wild, and includes veterinarians, biologists, zoo and marine park directors and managers, trainers (husbandry professionals), researchers, students and other persons who devote a significant amount of time to the welfare of marine mammals through research, medical care, training, education, conservation, management and related activities. During the conference you can present the results of your work with marine mammals by means of a fifteen minute presentation or by a poster presentation. All topics related to marine mammal science and husbandry will be acceptable: Conservation, Education, Medicine, Practical aspects of husbandry, et cetera. For the 35th Symposium, EAAM would like to encourage presentations that can show both the results of research on marine mammals under human care, as well as that of research in the wild population. The deadline for abstract submission is the 8 of January 2007. An electronic abstract submission form is available on the conference website. Details on the conference program, the location, the workshop, guest speakers, hotel reservations, registration and transportation are available on the conference website: www.marineland.fr and then you chose the EAAM section. For all your further questions please contact: Jon Kershaw: kershaw(a)marineland.fr <mailto:kershaw@marineland.fr> Looking very much forward to see all your abstract submissions and of course to see you all in Antibes next March! Birgitta Mercera President-elect of EAAM PARC ASTERIX BP 8 60128 Plailly, FRANCE birgitta.mercera(a)parcasterix.com Birgitta Mercera Responsable Delphinarium PARC ASTERIX BP 8 60128 Plailly, FRANCE birgitta.mercera(a)parcasterix.com

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New publications week 46
by Jan Herrmann 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 46 / 2006, which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK. By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the following references are linked to their according journal homepages. There you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.mmbib.com/news.html Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the weekly announcements. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA Fraser, J. et al. (2006): Dolphins in Popular Literature and Media. Society and Animals 14(4): 321-349. Lucena, A. (2006): Minke whale Balaenoptera bonaerensis (Burmeister) (Cetacea, Balaenopteridae) population structure in the breeding grounds off South Atlantic Ocean. Revista Brasileira de Zoologia 23(1): 176-185. Noren, S.R., G. Biedenbach, and E.F. Edwards (2006): Ontogeny of swim performance and mechanics in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Experimental Biology 209(23): 4724-4731. Piper, K.J., E.M.G. Fitzgerald, and T.H. Rich (2006): Mesozoic to early quaternary mammal faunas of Victoria, South-East Australia. Palaeontology 49(6): 1237-1262. Reynolds, J.E., D.L. Wetzel, and T.M. O'Hara (2006): Human health implications of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in blubber of the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). Arctic 59(2): 155-164. Rojas-Bracho, L., R.R. Reeves, and A. Jaramillo-Legorreta (2006): Conservation of the vaquita Phocoena sinus. Mammal Review 36(3): 179-216. Sickler, J. et al. (2006): Social Narratives Surrounding Dolphins: Q Method Study. Society and Animals 14(4): 351-382. Wang, K. et al. (2006): Range-Wide Yangtze Freshwater Dolphin Expedition: The Last Chance to See Baiji? Environmental Science and Pollution Research 13(6): 418-424. PINNIPEDIA OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Stempniewicz, L. (2006): Polar bear predatory behaviour toward molting Barnacle Geese and nesting Glaucous Gulls on Spitsbergen. Arctic 59(3): 247-251. Verreault, J. et al. (2006): Composition of chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminants among major adipose tissue depots of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) from the Canadian high Arctic. Science of the Total Environment 370(2-3): 580-587. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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Position Announcement
by Owen Nichols 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Right Whale Habitat Studies The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS), a private, non-profit research, conservation, and education organization based in Provincetown, MA, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the 2006 winter/spring season (Jan. 2 May 15) of the right whale habitat studies program. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the rapid assessment and reporting of habitat characteristics that influence right whale distribution in the Cape Cod Bay Critical Habitat. Primary responsibilities include extensive time at sea conducting zooplankton sampling and right whale behavioral studies and photo-ID (often in harsh winter conditions), microscopic identification and enumeration of zooplankton samples, and database management/data entry. Familiarity with the identification of Gulf of Maine zooplankton species is highly preferred, but not required. Additional duties may involve assisting with field and laboratory operation of a Conductivity-Temperature-Depth profiler (CTD) and Optical Plankton Counter (OPC), and with the downloading and analysis of cruise data. Experience with Microsoft Access and biological oceanography software/data management techniques are preferred. Candidates must have a relevant 4-year college/university degree (B.A. or B.S.), must have completed at least one year of applicable experience, should be highly motivated and independent, and should have strong attention to detail. This position provides housing and a $2425 monthly stipend. To learn more about PCCS and the right whale habitat studies program, and to read field notes from last year's season, visit www.coastalstudies.org. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume with references, and unofficial copy of transcripts to: Stephanie Johnson Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies 115 Bradford St. Provincetown, MA 02657 smjohn(a)coastalstudies.org Email applications accepted. Consideration to begin immediately; please apply no later than 15 December.

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UF Marine Mammal Health Program - 3 PhD positions
by Iske Larkin 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Announcement - UF Marine Mammal Health Program - 3 PhD positions Please Contact Dr. Roger Reep for any further information. The University of Florida Marine Mammal Health Program encourages applications for three PhD graduate student positions. Support includes stipend at NIH scale, tuition, and health insurance. Priority will be given to highly motivated individuals showing promise for research creativity and scholarship in aquatic animal biology, including virology, genetics, neurobiology, conservation, and medical treatment. Emphasis is on marine mammals, especially the Florida manatee, although opportunities exist to work with other aquatic species, both vertebrate and invertebrate. For information on the Marine Mammal Health Program see: http://marinemammal.vetmed.ufl.edu/ For application information see: http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/cvmadmissions/?reqPage=orgs/gradstudies deadline to apply for admission in Fall 2007: January 15, 2007. Contact: Dr. Roger Reep Graduate Coordinator reep(a)mbi.ufl.edu 352-392-4700, ext 3859

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Cetacean Conservation Biology - Research Associate Post - Moray Firth, Scotland
by Paul Thompson 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

Were currently looking for a recent graduate or postgraduate student to work within the University of Aberdeens School of Biological Sciences, to work on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership grant with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. If you know of any suitably qualified candidates who may be interested in this post, then please do pass on the details below. This post aims to enhance WDCSs scientific capability by developing the programme of cetacean research and interpretation at the WDCS Wildlife Centre (www.wdcs.org/wildlifecentre) on the Moray Firth coast. Some time will also be spent at the University of Aberdeens Lighthouse Field Station in Cromarty (www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/lighthouse) Candidates should have at least a 2.1 Honours degree in Marine Biology, Ecology or related science; experience of field research on marine mammals; good IT and problem solving skills; an interest in using technology to studying marine environments; experience of working with volunteers and leading small groups; excellent oral and written communication skills; a strong commitment to marine conservation. The post is available for a fixed-term period for 22 months, with a starting salary of £17-19,000. Online application forms and further particulars are available from www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively telephone (01224) 272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference number YGL104R for an application pack. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 7th Dec 2006. Professor Paul Thompson, University of Aberdeen, Lighthouse Field Station

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Ph.D.-Position available
by Teilmann, Jonas 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

Dr. Jonas Teilmann National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark jte(a)dmu.dk Please post this on MARMAN: PhD Scholarship Available: Harbour seal behaviour and ecology The Graduate School on Sense organs, Nerve systems, Behavior, and Communication (SNAK), University of Southern Denmark and the National Environmental Research Institute in Denmark (NERI) invite applications for a PhD scholarship in research on marine mammal behaviour and feeding ecology beginning in February 2007. The position involves study of the response by harbour seals to controlled disturbances in relation to diurnal and seasonal use of haul out sites and investigation of their foraging strategy. Field work has to be carried out on the island of Anholt in Denmark during the summers of 2007 and 2008. The PhD will mainly be based at NERI in Roskilde. Applicants should be recent graduates in the field of vertebrate biology and behavioural ecology and preferably but not necessarily have experience in marine mammal research. The duration of the PhD-contract is three years. Within the contract period, the candidate is expected to complete his/her research with publications and a dissertation. Salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the full project description at http://www.snak.biology.sdu.dk <http://www.snak.biology.sdu.dk/> . For further information please contact Dr. Jonas Teilmann, National Environmental Research Institute in Denmark, e-mail: jte(a)dmu.dk <mailto:jte@dmu.dk> . The closing date for applications is December 15th 2006. To apply, candidates should send an e-mail that includes an application, CV (with a brief description of research interests, previous employment, and publication list), documentation of academic degrees, reprints of published articles, and names and contact information for three referees to: lyn(a)biology.sdu.dk <mailto:lyn@biology.sdu.dk> . You can also send a hard copy application in three duplicates to: Graduate School SNAK, Institute of Biology, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark The selection of the successful candidate will be made in two steps. In the first step, an evaluation committee will select a group of qualified applicants. The selected applicants will then be invited to apply for the PhD-position at the University of Southern Denmark (for procedures see: http://www.sdu.dk/Nat/fak/phd/index.php?lang=en)

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New Publication On Prey Preferences In Toothed Whales
by nhy038＠abdn.ac.uk 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

Dear Marmammers, The following paper on prey preferences in toothed whales has recently been published in Marine Ecology Progress Series. If you would be interested in a PDF, please email c.d.macleod(a)abdn.ac.uk. All the best, Colin MacLeod, C.D., Santos, M.B., Lopez, A and Pierce, G.J. 2006. Relative prey size consumption in toothed whales: implications for prey selection and level of specialisation. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 326: 295-307 We investigated whether toothed whales consume prey in relation to their availability in the local environment based on the fact that availability of potential prey is likely to decrease exponentially with increasing size, reflecting the usual sizeabundance relationships found in marine communities. We calculated relative prey size frequency spectra for 13 species of toothed whale from the northeast Atlantic. These differed considerably from an exponential distribution, suggesting that toothed whales preferentially consume larger, less abundant organisms over smaller, more abundant ones. The prey size spectra of the various cetacean species could be separated into 3 distinct groups based on the strength of the mode, maximum value and inter-quartile range. Group 1 species, such as the common dolphin, consume a wide range of relatively large organisms. In contrast, Group 2 and 3 species, such as the northern bottlenose whale and the sperm whale respectively, specialise on narrow ranges of relatively small organisms. We hypothesise that these differences are related to the mode of prey capture. Group 1 species can capture prey using pincer-like movement of jaws containing a large number of small, homodont teeth, as well as suction-feeding, allowing them to be relatively generalist in terms of relative prey size. In contrast, Group 2 and 3 species have a greatly reduced dentition and specialise on using suction to capture prey. The morphological adaptations that make suction-feeding more efficient restrict the size of prey that can be ingested, so that suctionfeeders are limited to relatively small prey. ================================================================= Dr. Colin D. MacLeod, Teaching/Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences (Zoology), University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ, UK Email: c.d.macleod(a)abdn.ac.uk In order to save paper, please do not print this email unless it is essential. =================================================================

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Chlorophyll and SST satellite-data
by Nina.Strueh 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Dear MARMAMers, For my final year project (diploma) I am searching for satellite-data on chlorophyll-content and surface-temperature of the sea around the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands, Spain, NE Atlantic Ocean). The data is supposed to be combined with data on the distribution of cetaceans in the area. I would appreciate very much if you could share with me information about institutes, faculties, organizations or any contacts which might have access to high resolution satellite-data from the Canary Islands and La Gomera, respectively. So far, I found satellite-data on the following websites: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Observatory/Datasets/chlor.seawifs.html www.dlr.de http://taurus.caf.dlr.de:8080/servlets/template/welcome/entryPage.vm http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/SeaWiFS/ However, the available data shows no high resolution for the Canary Islands area. What I need is a resolution high enough to represent grids of about 50-100 square metres or less. Im looking forward to receiving your answer. If you wish to receive more details about my request, please dont hesitate to ask. Kind regards, Nina Nina Strüh M.SC. Student Faculty of Biology Philipps-Universität Marburg Germany e-Mail: Nina.Strueh(a)freenet.de

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Contents: Marine Mammal Science Vol 22(4)
by Jan Herrmann 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Dear all, Marine Mammal Science Vol 22(4) has the following table of contents. By clicking the following link you are guided to Blackwell Synergy, where you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/toc/mms/22/4 Users of the Papyrus Bibliography System (for Mac and DOS/Windows) can download the references with abstracts and contact information from http://www.cetacea.de/mms. The Papyrus Bibliography System is now FREE: http://www.researchsoftwaredesign.com Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann ------ Marine Mammal Science Vol. 22(4) ------ Budge, S.M., S.J. Iverson, and H.N. Koopman. 2006. Studying trophic ecology in marine ecosystems using fatty acids: a primer on analysis and interpretation. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 759-801. Lusseau, D. 2006. The short-term behavioral reactions of bottlenose dolphins to interactions with boats in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 802-818. Takahashi, Y. et al. 2006. Does elastin contribute to the persistence of corpora albicantia in the ovary of the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis). Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 819-830. Nino-Torres, C.A. et al. 2006. Isotopic analysis of delta(13)C, delta(15)N, and delta(34)S "A feeding tale" in teeth of the longbeaked common dolphin, Delphinus capensis. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 831-846. Baker, J.D., A.L. Harting, and T.C. Johanos. 2006. Use of discovery curves to assess abundance of hawaiian monk seals. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 847-861. Jaquet, N. 2006. A simple photogrammetric technique to measure sperm whales at sea. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 862-879. Garlich-Miller, J.L., L.T. Quakenbush, and J.F. Bromaghin. 2006. Trends in age structure and productivity of Pacific walruses harvested in the Bering Strait region of Alaska, 1952-2002. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 880-896. Morin, P.A. et al. 2006. Genetic analysis of killer whale (Orcinus orca) historical bone and tooth samples to identify western U.S. ecotypes. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 897-909. Fajardo-Mellor, L. et al. 2006. The phylogenetic relationships and biogeography of true porpoises (mammalia: Phocoenidae) based on morphological data. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 910-932. Collins, K.T. et al. 2006. Vocal individuality of in-air weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) pup "primary" calls. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 933-951. Davies, C.E. et al. 2006. Development of display behavior in young captive bearded seals. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 952-965. Sakai, M. et al. 2006. Flipper rubbing behaviors in wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 966-978. NOTES Felix, F., B. Bearson, and J. Falconi. 2006. Epizoic barnacles removed from the skin of a humpback whale after a period of intense surface activity. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 979-984. Kakuschke, A. et al. 2006. Metal sensitivity of marine mammals: A case study of a gray seal (Halichoerus grypus). Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 985-996. Bledsoe, E.L. et al. 2006. A comparison of biofouling communities associated with free-ranging and captive Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 997-1003. Dunn, J.L. 2006. Multiple-agent euthanasia of a juvenile fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus. Marine Mammal Science 22(4): 1004-1007. -- Jan Herrmann <jan.herrmann - at - cetacea.de> Vorlesungsreihe Wal und Mensch +----> http://www.cetacea.de

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