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Whaling History Conference, Cologne, Germany, November 2006
by Klaus Barthelmess 15 Jun '06

15 Jun '06

Dear colleagues, This is to announce the Seventh Cologne Whaling Meeting Cologne, Germany 10 – 12 November 2006 The triennial Cologne Whaling Meetings are one of only two regular international conferences on the cultural history of human-cetacean relations, worldwide, from prehistoric times to the present day. In the past, they have attracted between 60 and 80 participants from up to a dozen countries. Friday evening starts with the traditional „greasy gossip“, a casual warm-up reunion in a Cologne pub, where you can meet old friends and make new ones from all over the whaling world. Saturday will feature an all-day conference programme of eight presentations, with coffee and lunch breaks in between. There will be a Saturday night dinner (at participants’ own expense), hopefully – as in previous years – followed by a concert of whaling-related music, which currently, though, is not yet scheduled (suggestions welcome). Sunday morning will be devoted to four more presentations. The conference will close around 1:30 PM. As usual, participants can expect to see a specially arranaged exhibition. Current plans aim at compiling a pioneering, ambitious exhibition on „Baleen in Art and Artifacts from Seven Centuries“. Presentations cover the entire range of human-cetacean relations, from mythology, literature, art, archaeology, music, law, technology of whale products and whaling methods, the history and maintenance of whaling collections and monuments, historical strandings, early cetology, whaling history, personal recollections of whaling veterans, to current whaling policy. Here is this year's program: Program Friday, 10 November 2006 18:00 Casual warm-up reunion of conference participants for „greasy gossip" at a Cologne pub, location to be disclosed to registered participants. Saturday, 11 November 2006 Conference venue to be disclosed to registered participants. 09:00 admission & registration 09:30 Klaus Barthelmess, Cologne: opening remarks 09:40 Dr. Uwe Schnall, formerly German Maritime Museum, Bremerhaven: Whale food, Vinland, Anno 1002: The literary tradition of the first whale recorded to have been eaten in the New World 10: 25 Ingvar Svanberg, University of Uppsala, Sweden: Troll whales in Scandinavian folklore and mythology 11:10 coffee break 11:25 Jorge Guzman-Gutierrez, PhD, visiting scholar, Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, & ambassadorial secretary, Embassy of Chile in Oslo: Whales and whalers of the Southern Seas: Testimonies from cartography and travel accounts of the 16th and 17th centuries 12:10 Karin Gille-Linne, historian, & Sandra Juwig, architect, Hannoversch Münden, Germany: How did the narwhal get to Hannoversch Münden? Carvings in 17th-century half-timbering in the South of Lower Saxony,Germany 12:55 lunch break 14:00 Nicholas Redman, Worldwide whale bone inventory project, Teddington, England: The whale bone inventory project – progress report 14:45 Thierry du Pasquier, whaling historian, Paris: The changing uses of baleen in people’s daily lives 15:30 coffee break 15:45 Tony Dumitru, Nantucket Historical Association: Whaling and the spermaceti candle industry on Nantucket 16:30 Dr. Karen Oslund, German Historical Institute, Washington, DC: North Atlantic whaling: A case study for global whaling politics? 17:15 adjourn 19:30 dinner buffet at Cologne Restaurant, location to be disclosed. Sunday, 12 November 2006 location at previous day’s conference venue 09:30 conference venue opens 09:55 Klaus Barthelmess, Cologne: hangover remarks 10:00 Joost Schokkenbroek, Nederlands Scheepvaart Museum, Amsterdam: Too hot to handle? Dutch whaling and seal hunting in the Arctic during the nineteenth century 10:45 Susan Lebo, PhD, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii: Nineteenth-century whaling trade with Pacific indigenous communities 11:30 coffee break 11:45 Jan-Erik Ringstad, Christensen’s Whaling Museum, Sandefjord, Norway: Sandefjord’s development into the world’s whaling capital 12:30 Elva Guðmundsdóttir, M.A. University of Iceland, & park ranger: Whale at three o’clock! Joy and disappointment in Icelandic whale-watching [supernumerary, in case a presenter drops out at short notice: Klaus Barthelmess, Cologne: Norwegian Whaling Association versus Olympic Whaling Company – a ploy in the CIA campaign against Onassis?] 13:15 Klaus Barthelmess: Closing remarks, adjourn till November 2009 Participation, however, is by personal invitation of the organizer only! Request your invitation by sending an application to participate, outlining your specific interest in whaling history, to barthval a-t t-online.de <edit if you are not a spammer>. No attachments! The organizer reserves the right to refuse participation. First-timers may be asked to pre-pay their conference fee upon successful registration by bank transfer or paypal. Others pay cash upon arrival. The participation fee will probably be in the range of 75 Euros, and will cover break snacks and beverages, as well as the conference pack including a souvenir. The dinner on Saturday is at participants’ own expense. Klaus Barthelmess Whaling Research Project Cologne, Germany barthval at t-online.de <edit if you are not a spammer>

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2006 Fall Internship Opportunities
by core＠coreresearch.org 15 Jun '06

15 Jun '06

Center for Oceanic Research and Education Internship Opportunities The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE), based in Essex, MA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. CORE's mission is to promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine environment. Our research focuses primarily upon the populations of fin and humpback whales found in the inshore waters of New England. We are currently working on several projects including: hierarchy among social/feeding groups of humpback whales. novel feeding behavior (the use of bubbles) in fin whales. shifts in distribution of whale species over time on-going research includes photo-identification studies of humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales, Northern right whales, minke whales and pilot whales. CORE conducts whale watch education programs, school presentations and public outreach activities throughout the year as part of our endeavor to educate people about endangered whales and their fragile marine environment. We collect much of our data aboard commercial whale watching vessels that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip as research assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection. The types of data recorded on each trip include physical information ¬ such as climate and sea conditions, number and species of each cetacean, as well as behavioral information and identification photographs of focus animals. Other duties aboard the boats include answering passenger questions, assisting with fund raising efforts and helping crew on deck. A paid "education mate" position aboard the whale watching boat in Gloucester is included - interns will rotate day-to-day through the week as research assistants and education mates. There are also paid galley positions available to interns which provide another daily avenue for raising personal funds. Founded in 1996, CORE earned our non-profit status in 1999. Though we have no publications currently in print, we are currently analyzing data on several on-going research projects with the goal of developing papers on such varied subjects as novel feeding behavior in fin whales, to observations of Sowerbys and Cuviers beaked whales in offshore submarine canyons. Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of research including: Data collection; data entry; archiving and cataloging photographs and negatives; general office work. Data analysis methods; individual identification of whales through photo analysis; data submission to educational on-line program, WhaleNet. Public speaking; fund raising; correspondence with other organizations, researchers and students. Basics of navigation; boat handling; use of marine electronics including GPS, LORAN, radar and echolocation; handling lines; and knowledge of vessel safety and emergency protocol. Interns are also assigned an extensive reading list to gain important background knowledge. CORE offers year-round internship opportunities to qualified college students or graduates. We require a two-month minimum stay. These are strictly unpaid, volunteer positions. However, interns will be paid for their duties as Education Mates, as well as galley positions, aboard the commercial whale watching vessels out of Gloucester. We do not provide room or board, but will assist interns in any way in finding housing and transportation. We also offer flexible hours, so that interns can obtain part-time jobs, if needed. Interns are also encouraged to receive either undergraduate or graduate credits for their internships with CORE. We will help students design and implement a project through their school or with two local schools with whom we are affiliated (Endicott College, Beverly, MA and Wheelock College, Boston, MA). Application deadline for the fall internship session is July 24th, with interviews during the first week of August. The deadline for the 2007 summer internship session is March 24th, with interviews being conducted during the first week of April. We also accept limited applicants for spring. To apply for an internship, please complete an application and send your resume or CV, a letter of interest identifying your reason for applying, and two letters of recommendation to the below address. The Center for Oceanic Research and Education internship applications can be found on our website at: www.coreresearch.org/intern form.htm. You may then use your browser's print function to print it out, or they may be sent via email (below) or fax at 978-745-0997. We will contact applicants to schedule an interview as soon as we receive the above materials. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at core(a)coreresearch.org or 978-768-4560. Lisa Fox, Director Center for Oceanic Research and Education 245 Western Ave, Box 8, Essex, MA 01929 -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

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Offshore Wind Farms and the Environment - Conference Copenhagen 27-29 November 2006
by Tougaard, Jakob 14 Jun '06

14 Jun '06

Hi all, On behalf of the organizers, I would like to draw your attention to the upcoming conference on Offshore wind farms and the environment, which will take place in Copenhagen in November. The conference is organised by the Danish Energy Authority, Danish Forest and Nature angency and Danish power companies. The main topic will be presentation of final results from the environmental monitoring programs on benthos, fish, birds and marine mammals. Please check www.finalresults06.dk for further information. Best regards Jakob Tougaard <http://www.trippus.se/eventus/eventus_cat.asp?EventusCat_ID=622> ****************************** Jakob Tougaard, Ph.D. Senior Scientist National Environmental Research Institute Dept. of Arctic Environment Frederiksborgvej 399 P.O. box 359 DK-4000 Roskilde Denmark Phone +45 4630 1956 Fax +45 4630 1914 E-mail: jat(a)dmu.dk Homepage: www.dmu.dk

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Protected Species Biologist position
by Epperson, Deborah 14 Jun '06

14 Jun '06

Job opportunity see link below. Position open to all qualified applicants. This position serves as one of the principal regional advisors on matters related to protected species (e.g., marine mammals, marine turtles, coastal and marine birds, beach mice and other endangered species) as protected under the Marine Mammals Protection Act, the Endangered and Threatened Species Act, and other legislation. Deborah M. Epperson, Ph.D. Supervisor, Studies Plan Coordination Unit Minerals Management Service 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70123 Phone 504-736-3257 FAX 504-736-2901 > ______________________________________________ > Announcement Number: MMSO-CMP-06-MM114926 > (Interdisciplinary) Biologist, GS-0401-13 OR Ecologist, GS-408-13, OR > Oceanographer, GS-1360-13 LE, Environmental Science Section, > Biological Sciences Unit, Jefferson, LA. > Close: 07/05/2006 > This position is open to candidates both within and outside the > Federal Government. > http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=44380358&jbf574=IN23 > &brd=3876&AVSDM=2006%2D06%2D13+17%3A14%3A08&sort=rv&vw=d&Logo=0&FedPub > =Y&caller=%2Fagency%5Fsearch%2Easp&lid=17707&FedEmp=N&SUBMIT1.x=62&SUB > MIT1.y=14&ss=0&TabNum=1&rc=3 >

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Marine Mammal Internship - Spring 2007
by Cara Pekarcik 14 Jun '06

14 Jun '06

Marine Mammal Research Internships - Spring 2007 (For a detailed description and more information, please see our website at www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm) The Whale Center of New England, located in Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research organization involved with the study of the behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the waters off of Massachusetts. The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education programs. We are currently looking to fill research internships for the spring (January 29 - May 26) semester of 2007. The Whale Center of New England internship provides experience needed to further pursue fields in marine biology and animal behavior. It is our goal to provide college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine mammal field and to see how this information is used in management and conservation efforts in this area. Each internship session offers different experiences in marine mammal science that will depend on the season. These duties may include, but are not limited to: extensive photo-identification and computer work (training provided), field data collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels and our 27' research vessel Silver II, attendance at necropsies (whale autopsies), marine mammal stranding response, harbor seal surveys and attendance at conferences and meetings. Internship applicants should have the following: * A background in biology, zoology, or related field * Some knowledge of research methods and design * An ability to work, live and communicate well with others * Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab * Completed their freshmen year at the time of application Information regarding the application process, including application form, is available on our website. *Applications for the spring 2007 session will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. All applications should be submitted by December 20, 2006* Application materials and questions regarding the internship should be directed to the intern coordinator: Cara Pekarcik P.O. Box 159 Gloucester, MA 01930 978-281-6351 (office) 978-281-5666 (fax) cara(a)whalecenter.org

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New publications week 22
by Jan Herrmann 13 Jun '06

13 Jun '06

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 22 / 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. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA References Connor, R.C., J. Mann, and J. Watson-Capps (2006): A Sex-Specific Affiliative Contact Behavior in Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphins, Tursiops sp. Ethology 112(7): 631-638. Buddington, K.K. et al. (2006): Oral administration of sucrose solutions and measurement of serum sucrose concentrations to evaluate gastric permeability in adult bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). American Journal of Veterinary Research 67(6): 931-935. Fossi, M.C., S. Casini, and L. Marsili (2006): Endocrine Disruptors in Mediterranean top marine predators. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 13(3): 204-207. Omata, Y. et al. (2006): Investigation for Presence of Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella-Species Infection in Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) Mass-Stranded on the Coast of Shiretoko, Hokkaido, Japan. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 68(5): 523-526. Swartz, S.L., B.L. Taylor, and D.J. Rugh (2006): Gray whale Eschrichtius robustus population and stock identity. Mammal Review 36(1): 66-84. Okamura, H., S. Minamikawa, and T. Kitakado (2006): Effect of surfacing patterns on abundance estimates of long-diving animals. Fisheries Science 72(3): 631-638. Etnoyer, P. et al. (2006): Sea-surface temperature gradients across blue whale and sea turtle foraging trajectories off the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 53(3-4): 340-358. Laplanche, C. et al. (2006): Measuring the off-axis angle and the rotational movements of phonating sperm whales using a single hydrophone. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 119(6): 4074-4082. PINNIPEDIA Gende, S.M. and M.F. Sigler (2006): Persistence of forage fish 'hot spots' and its association with foraging Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in southeast Alaska. Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 53(3-4): 432-441. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Sousa-Lima, R.S. (2006): Comments on "Intraspecific and geographic variation of West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus spp.) vocalizations" [J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 114, 66--69 (2003). The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 119(6): 3537. Ichikawa, K. et al. (2006): Dugong (Dugong dugon) vocalization patterns recorded by automatic underwater sound monitoring systems. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 119(6): 3726-3733. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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New publication - paternity assignment, grey seals
by Sean Twiss 13 Jun '06

13 Jun '06

Dear Marmamers, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article: "Finding fathers: Spatio-temporal analysis of paternity assignment in grey seals (Halichoerus grypus)" TWISS, SEAN D., POLAND, VERONICA F., GRAVES, JEFFERSON A. & POMEROY, PADDY P. (2006) Molecular Ecology 15 (7), 1939-1953. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2006.02927.x Abstract: Molecular studies of pinniped breeding systems exhibit a broad range of agreement and disagreement with observational indices of male breeding success. Grey seal studies have reported considerable discrepancies between genetic and behavioural paternity measures that have been interpreted as evidence of previously unidentified male strategies and/or tactics. Therefore, these studies have the power to fundamentally alter our perceptions of mating systems. However, other pinniped studies exhibit no such disagreements, and one possible explanation for disparities may be sampling biases in space and time. Therefore, it is essential that potential sampling biases are examined to evaluate the likelihood of previously unidentified male strategies. We examined paternities assigned at the North Rona grey seal colony between 1999 and 2002 in relation to concurrent detailed behavioural and locational data for males and females. We found that (i) for females observed in sexual interaction(s) during their oestrus period, it was highly probable that one of the interacting males fathered their next pup; (ii) over 80% of assigned paternities agreed with observations of the in-colony behaviour and spatio-temporal proximity of the males and females involved; and (iii) a minority of females exhibit mate choice and seek sires outside their local male's home range, although evidence suggests that these females mate on the colony rather than at sea. In conclusion, nearly all paternities assigned agreed with expectation based upon detailed knowledge of the spatio-temporal patterns of individuals during the breeding season. We found little evidence of unidentified male strategies at North Rona, Scotland, whereas further examination of mechanisms of female choice may be productive. The paper is available via the Molecular Ecology website (http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/mec) or reprints can be requested from: --------------------------------- Dr. Sean Twiss, Spatial Ecology Group, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, South Road, The University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK. E-mail: s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk Web-site: http://www.dur.ac.uk/s.d.twiss/ Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1350 (office) Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1247 (lab) Fax: +44 (0)191 334 1201 _________________________________

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Fishery Biologist GS-9/11 Vacancy in St. Petersburg, FL
by Vicki Cornish 12 Jun '06

12 Jun '06

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Temporary Job posting with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
by Dyanna Lambourn 12 Jun '06

12 Jun '06

There is currently one temporary Scientific Technician 2 opportunity with Wildlife Program, Science Division in Pierce County. Position: Scientific Technician 2 Duration: 3-3.5 month temporary Start Date: 07/17/06 Salary: Range 36, Step A, $2268 monthly Position description: This is a temporary position funded by a Prescott Marine Mammal Stranding Grant administered by NOAA Fisheries and awarded to WDFW, Marine Mammal Investigations Unit. The incumbent will assist with the investigation of marine mammal strandings and mortality in Washington waters. Responsibilities: Assist with live and dead stranded marine mammal response throughout western Washington but primarily within South Puget Sound and Hood Canal. Assist with necropsies and sample collection from dead marine mammals. Will walk and drive beaches to identify and collect stranded marine mammals. Assist with land and boat based census and observations at local haulout sites. May assist with capture and tagging operations. Complete data entry including Level A stranding data forms. Required skills: marine mammal identification, basic knowledge of marine mammal anatomy, ability to work unsupervised, excellent attention to detail abilities and good communication skills. Must have experience with Microsoft Office products specifically: Excel, Access and Word. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science and two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1. OR Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes. If you are interested in this temporary opportunity, or would like additional information, please contact Monique Lance lancemml(a)dfw.wa.gov by June 20, 2006. Please send a cover letter and resume including the names, phone numbers and e-mails of three professional references electronically. Phone inquiries 253.589.7235. Please pass this opportunity on to anyone who may be interested but does not have e-mail.

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Job posting in Victoria, BC
by Anna Hall 12 Jun '06

12 Jun '06

Job Posting in Victoria, British Columbia A marine naturalist is required to work aboard a whale watching vessel which operates out of Victoria, British Columbia. Employment is expected to commence in June 2006, and is seasonal. Applicants should have demonstrateable experience in natural history interpretation, working with the public, and good knowledge of the biological and ecolgocial issues related to southern British Columbia. An undergraduate degree in biological sciences (or related discipline) is not required, but is desireable. Knowledge of Britich Columbia cetaceans and pinnipeds is required. Extra consideration will be given to applicants with First Aid and/or completion of Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties courses. Must be willing to accomodate a flexible schedule, work in the outdoors and work well as part of a team. Hourly wage to be discussed at time of interview. Please direct resumes to: Alan McGillivray, owner of Prince of Whales alanmcgillivray(a)shaw.ca. Only those applicants considered candidates for the position will be contacted.

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