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URGENT-Available Internship in New Zealand
by Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

URGENT-Available Internship: Photo-ID and genetics of bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand I am currently seeking an experienced intern to work with, at the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Laboratory at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The position entails assisting during field surveys in the scenic landscapes of the Bay of Islands and Hauraki Gulf researching bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) abundance and genetics. Assistance with data entry, matching and labelling of photographs will also be required. The placement shall run for 6 to 9 weeks commencing in March 2006 (although a long-term assistant is preferred, short-term periods may be discussed). The position involves a variety of tasks including assisting during fieldwork trips (for photo-identification and biopsy sampling), sorting, labelling and data entry. The successful candidate ideally should have photo-identification and boat handling experience and good motivation to collaborate with land- based tasks. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa. There is no monetary compensation for this position. Please apply immediately by e-mail to: GABRIELA DE TEZANOS PINTO at: g.tezanospinto(a)auckland.ac.nz Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab, School of Biological Sciences The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand. More info about the project can be found at http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/projects/bottlenose… ins.htm Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto PhD Candidate Population Genetics & Evolution Lab The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland New Zealand http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/gabriella.htm ·´¯`·.¸¸..><((((º>.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸ ..¸<º))))><`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.<º))))><.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. <º))))><¸.·´¯`·.¸. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through University of Auckland http://www.auckland.ac.nz/

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job announcement
by Frances Gulland 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

Please post Thank you Frances Gulland EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Staff Veterinarian APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 11, 2006 The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking candidates for the full-time position of STAFF VETERINARIAN. This is a supervisory position reporting to the Director of Veterinary Science. The mission of The Center is to rescue and rehabilitate injured and sick marine mammals; and, once healthy, to release them into the ocean. The Center also conducts significant research and public education in the protection of marine mammals and their habitats. The staff veterinarian is responsible for the clinical care of marine mammals in rehabilitation. The candidate supervises and trains veterinary technicians and visiting students in anesthesia, radiology, sample collection and processing, drug administration, record keeping and animal husbandry. In addition to clinical care, the staff veterinarian must have the knowledge, interest, and ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, and conservation and education staff. He/she must be able to communicate effectively before large and small gatherings, and work successfully on multidisciplinary teams to advance the mission of The Center. Requires supervisory and budget management experience; 5 years experience in clinical marine mammal veterinary medicine; knowledge of current marine mammal health and disease issues demonstrated through a publication and presentation record; a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent and a higher degree (Masters, Doctorate, or Board Certification); and must have a current California State License to practice veterinary medicine. Salary will be based on education and experience. To apply: mail resume and salary requirements to: Director of Human Resources, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965, or email lechleitnerj(a)tmmc.org. No faxes or telephone calls please. Applications must be received by March 11, 2006.

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Job Announcement
by Valerie Park 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine research, rehabilitation, conservation, and public education is seeking applications for the following: MAMMAL CURATOR This position is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the Alaska SeaLife Center mammal division including marine mammal husbandry of permanent resident, research, and rehabilitation animals. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): 1. Oversees all mammal-related care and operations. 2. Provides excellent care and well being of all animals. 3. Supervises personnel matters within the Mammal Division. Assigns and checks work, establishes schedules, sets deadlines, and delegates authority. Sets performance standards for staff. Prepares annual performance evaluations. Makes personnel related recommendations to the Husbandry Director. 4. Ensures all Mammal personnel are properly trained and equipped for their assigned tasks, and conducts or arranges for training as necessary to carry out the Department's objectives. 5. Maintains SCUBA certification. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in marine biology, biology, zoology or related field. A minimum of ten years experience in animal husbandry with a minimum of five years of management experience. Extensive background in marine mammal training and husbandry required. Experience with marine mammal research and rehabilitation required. Experience in a research setting preferred. Knowledge in all phases of animal husbandry programs, systems design, physical life support operations, and exhibit design and display techniques. Ability to interface with researchers as required. This is a regular, full-time position. The SeaLife Center offers a competitive wage (DOE) with great benefits, in a beautiful setting. Seward is a tourist destination, located on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, boasting incredible recreation opportunities. Imagine partaking in world-class halibut and salmon fishing, rafting, and kayaking in Resurrection Bay and on the Kenai River. Experience icebergs calving from glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park. Hike the 200 miles of trail in the Chugach National Forest, viewing wildlife like moose, black and brown bears, bald eagles, and Dall Sheep. Start Date: ASAP Apply by: March 3, 2006 Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org <http://www.alaskasealife.org/> ) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320, or email to HR(a)alaskasealife.org <mailto:human_resources@alaskasealife.org> . www.alaskasealife.org The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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New publications week 5
by Jan Herrmann 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 05 / 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 Das, K. et al. (2006): Zn, Cu, Cd and Hg binding to metallothioneins in harbour porpoises Phocoena phocoena from the southern North Sea. BMC Ecology 6(2): . Sundaram, B. et al. (2006): Acoustical dead zones and the spatial aggregation of whale strandings. Journal of Theoretical Biology 238(4): 764-770. PINNIPEDIA Bowen, L. et al. (2006): MHC gene configuration variation in geographically disparate populations of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). Molecular Ecology 15(2): 529-533. Wheatley, K.E. et al. (2006): Chemical immobilization of adult female Weddell seals with tiletamine and zolazepam: effects of age, condition and stage of lactation. BMC Veterinary Research 2(8): . OTHERS Vianna, J.A. et al. (2006): Phylogeography, phylogeny and hybridization in trichechid sirenians: implications for manatee conservation. Molecular Ecology 15(2): 433-447. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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SPRING CAMPAIGN: ATLANTIC CROSSING AND CARIBBEAN SURVEY
by MARIA MORELL 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

Dear MARMAMers, The Spanish EDMAKTUB NGO is an association for the study and conservation of the aquatic environment, specially focusing on cetacean research. EDMAKTUB is proud to announce its coming project: SPRING CAMPAIGN: ATLANTIC CROSSING AND CARIBBEAN SURVEY During the next four months, the Association 15m motor sailor will cross the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea and sail the Antilles, from Dominica to the Dominican Republic, before going back to the Azores before Summer. The route will depart from Barcelona and go through the Gibraltar Strait, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, the Antilles and the Azores, then will reach again the Gibraltar Strait, and finally will end in Barcelona. The main objective of the project is to monitor cetacean populations through acoustic surveys and underwater video recordings. The vessel is fully equipped with the appropriate technology: towed hydrophone array and digital acquisition system as well as professional underwater cameras to allow the localization, identification and recording of cetaceans. EDMAKTUB offers its collaboration to any individual scientist or research group interested in the field work or data analysis. EDMAKTUB would also appreciate if groups working in the Atlantic crossing routes and the Caribbean Sea would get in touch to share information. For any comment or further information please contact us at edmaktub(a)edmaktub.com Or visit our website www.edmaktub.com With kind regards, Eduard Degollada PhD, DVM EDMAKTUB Association President

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One Last Opportunity: Letter From Concerned Scientists_Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program
by Jim Curland 07 Feb '06

07 Feb '06

I've pasted the letter below with the names of the current list of signators. Dear Marmam members, We are on the home stretch for providing written comments on the Draft SEIS for the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program (DSEIS). The public comment deadline has been extended until March 6, 2006. A coalition of groups that are working on drafting comments (Defenders of Wildlife, The Ocean Conservancy, Friends of the Sea Otter, Sea Otter Defense Initiative, a project of Earth Island Institute's International Marine Mammal Project, and The Humane Society of the United States) thought it would be good to circulate a letter to get sign-ons for this very critical policy issue for southern sea otter recovery. Currently we have 42 signatures and we would love to get, at a minimum 100. So, we at least need 58 more names. Please let me know (all of my contact information is below this letter): your name, title, affiliation if you would like to sign on to this letter. We thank those of you who signed the letter! If you would like to sign on, please let me know by February 28th (three weeks from today). If you have any interest in reviewing any of the SEIS before agreeing to sign on, please visit: http://www.fws.gov/ventura/es/SSOrecplan/seaotter_index.html Thanks, Jim Curland, Marine Program Associate Defenders of Wildlife LETTER FROM CONCERNED SCIENTISTS February XX, 2006 or March XX, 2006 Diane Noda Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office 2493 Portola Road, Suite B Ventura, California 93003-7726 Dear Diane Noda: We applaud the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) preferred alternative presented in the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) on the translocation of southern sea otters. The DSEIS represents an important and scientifically responsible step toward successfully recovering the southern sea otter. In the final SEIS and proposed regulations to implement it, we strongly urge the FWS to implement the preferred alternative of terminating the Southern Sea Otter translocation program, ending the no-otter management zone south of Pt. Conception, and allowing the sea otters currently residing south of Pt. Conception, including sea otters residing around San Nicolas Island (SNI), to remain. This action will allow sea otters to move freely and naturally expand their range, which will help ensure this species' survival and recovery. Historically, the southern sea otter could be found all along the California coast and into Baja California, likely numbering 16,000 in the 1800s. Fur traders then killed almost all southern sea otters, with only a few dozen surviving in a remote cove off of Big Sur. They were declared threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1977, and today there are about 2,500 sea otters along our coast. Sea otters are the classic example of a keystone species. Sea otters allow for a natural check in the nearshore ecosystem by keeping populations of invertebrate grazers, such as sea urchins, from overtaking the system and denuding the kelp forests. The near-extinction of sea otters along the California coast altered the coastal ecosystem; bringing back sea otters throughout their range represents a critical step to restoring coastal ecosystems--creating healthy kelp forests and diverse populations of fish and invertebrate species. In 1987, the FWS began a translocation program to establish a new colony of southern sea otters on SNI in an attempt to protect the species from a catastrophic event (e.g. oil spill) and ultimately restore their dwindling numbers off the coast of California. Out of the original 140 sea otters translocated from 1987-1990 to SNI, just over 30 remain at the island today. The others either died or swam away and three years after the translocation program ended in 1990, there were fewer than 25 sea otters at SNI. While the population at SNI has shown some signs of recruitment, it is far from the predicted viable population that FWS estimated at between 150-500 sea otters. In addition, capturing and transporting sea otters tends to be unsuccessful because typically the sea otter is harmed or simply swims back to its initial location. For example, between 1987 and 1993, 24 sea otters were moved, 4 of those animals died. Also introducing a new sea otter into an already existing group of sea otters may disrupt the established social hierarchy of that group. Because moving sea otters places them at risk, the FWS and the Southern Sea Otter Recovery Team concluded that moving otters and impeding natural range expansion southward is likely to jeopardize the species' continued existence. The southern sea otter translocation program has failed to meet its objective of establishing a viable, independent colony of sea otters to serve as a safeguard for the population, as a whole, in the event of a natural or human-caused event. The recovery and management goals for southern sea otters cannot be met by continuing the program. Given that in the last ten years, the southern sea otter population has exhibited periods of growth and decline, and is still listed as threatened under the ESA, we are especially pleased to see the FWS recommendation to both protect and allow the sea otters currently in the translocation and management zones to remain. Implementation of the preferred alternative in the DSEIS will ensure a sustainable sea otter population and will allow sea otters to expand their range. We strongly urge you to finalize the SEIS and to implement the preferred alternative Sincerely, Peter Adam Graduate Student University of California, Los Angeles Christine Alfano Graduate Student University of Minnesota Marci Allen Instructor Birch Aquarium Homero Aridjiis President Grupo de los Cien Internacional/Mexico Stefan Austermühle Executive Director Asociacion Mundo Azul/Lima, Peru Sarah Barry, MSc Marine Team Melissa Batka Marine Mammal Education and Research Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA Ilana Bismuth, MSc President Faune § Etude/France Rachel Cartwright Professor California State University, Channel Islands Don Croll, PhD Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of California, Santa Cruz/Center for Ocean Health Daphna Feingold Committee Member, Israeli Marine Mammal Research & Assistance Center Dept. of Marine Civilizations, University of Haifa, Israel Amanda Harris Marine Mammal Education and Research Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA Jim Harvey, PhD Professor Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Kara Johnson Graduate Student College of the Atlantic Caroline Karp Chair, National Committee on Marine Wildlife and Habitat Sierra Club Carol Keiper Marine Biologist Dan H Kerem, PhD President Israel Marine Mammal Research & Assistance Center/ The Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies/The University of Haifa Tom Kieckhefer Research Associate Pacific Cetacean Group Marcy Kober Education Curator The Whale Museum/Friday Harbor, WA Shawn Larson, PhD Curator of Animal Health and Research Seattle Aquarium Nina Mak Graduate Student Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy Karen Martin, PhD Professor, Frank R. Seaver Chair of Biology Pepperdine University/Malibu, CA Katherine Maze-Foley Fisheries Biologist III IAP Worldwide Services/NOAA Fisheries, Pascagoula Laboratory, MS Katherine McHugh Graduate Student University of California, Davis Thomas Norris Senior Scientist / Marine Vertebrate Biologist Science Applications International Corp. John Ogden, PhD Professor of Biology University of South Florida Diana Reiss Senior Research Scientist New York Aquarium of the Wildlife Conservation Society and Columbia University Alicia Retes Museum "Whaler"/Whale Watching San Diego Natural History Museum Cynthia Reyes Stranding Coordinator California Wildlife Center Wendy Ritger Environmental Scientist TEC, Inc. Naomi Rose Marine Mammal Scientist The Humane Society of the United States William W. Rossiter President Cetacean Society International John Sorenson President Ocean Network Communications Ryan Uulff Graduate Student Scripps Institute of Oceanography Marie-Francoise Van Bressem, DVM, PhD Head, Cetacean Conservation Medicine Group Cetacean Conservation Medicine Group (CMED), CEPEC/Germany Scott Veirs, PhD President Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School Frank Veit, PhD Director International Laboratory for Dolphin Behaviour Research/Israel Jo Wharam Project Officer Durlston Marine Project/UK Robert Wilson The Marine Mammal Center George M. Woodwell, PhD Director Emeritus The Woods Hole Research Center Erika Zollett Marine Mammal Scientist Ocean Process and Analysis Laboratory/Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space/University of New Hampshire -- Jim Curland, Marine Program Associate Defenders of Wildlife P.O. Box 959 Moss Landing, CA. 95039 831-726-9010 (phone) 831-726-9020 (fax) jcurland(a)defenders.org Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Our programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health. http://www.defenders.org http://www.kidsplanet.org http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/seaotters.html (Defenders' Main Sea Otter Page) http://www.kidsplanet.org/espanol/espint.html (Defenders' Sea Otter Teaching Unit) http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/marine.html (Defenders' Marine Program Page) http://www.defenders.org/california/marine.html (Defenders' California Marine Program Page)

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American Society of Mammalogists student honoraria
by Joy Lapseritis 06 Feb '06

06 Feb '06

Attention Graduate Students: The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) encourages graduate students to submit a manuscript to their competition for three student honoraria, the Anna M. Jackson, Elmer C. Burney, and A. Brazier Howell awards, to be awarded at the 2006 annual meeting of the Society in Amherst, MA, USA. The competition is open to all student members of the American Society of Mammalogists, a long standing society organized to promote the study of mammals. ASM has an international membership and encourages students internationally to join the Society and enter the competition. To become a member of the Society visit the ASM membership page at http://www.mammalsociety.org/membership/index.html Participants must not have received their Ph.D. before September 2006 and must not have received a previous honorarium from ASM. Each award carries an honoraria of $750. Honoraria will be awarded based on originality, quality, and written presentation of the research. Applicants should submit a manuscript on their current research written in the format of an article for the Journal of Mammalogy (please consult the journal webpage for style: http://www.asmjournals.org/perlserv/?request=index-html) Manuscripts must be single-authored and should not exceed 12 double spaced pages of text in length (not including figures, tables, and references). Authors must submit either pdf or Word files. No other formats will be accepted. Electronic submissions should be sent to http://www.mammalsociety.org/applications/ before 15 February 2006. Questions should be directed to Virginia Hayssen, Biology Department, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063 [413 585 3856]. Papers that do not meet the above requirements or are received after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of award recipients around 15 March 2006. Winners of honoraria will be invited to present their research at the Plenary Session of the ASM annual meeting. These platform presentations will be 15 min in length (12 min for the presentation, 3 min for questions). Regardless of the outcome of the competition, applicants intending to present a paper at the meeting must submit the usual abstract and pre-registration material to the local committee before their deadline. Details regarding the meeting can be found at http://www.asm06.org/index.htm. Attention Undergraduate Students: The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) encourages undergraduate students to apply for the American Society of Mammalogists Undergraduate Student Research Awards to be presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the Society in Amherst, MA, USA . The competition is open to all student members of the American Society of Mammalogists, a long standing society organized to promote the study of mammals. ASM has an international membership and encourages students internationally to join the Society and enter the competition. ASM student members currently enrolled in an undergraduate program who will not graduate before May 2006 and who have not received a previous Undergraduate Award from ASM are eligible to apply. Three awards of $400 are available for winners of the competition. The Honoraria Committee will review applications and select award recipients on the basis of the originality and quality of research and the student's curriculum vitae. To become a member of the Society visit the ASM membership page at http://www.mammalsociety.org/membership/index.html Students applying for the awards also must present an oral or poster presentation at the Annual Meeting. Applicants should submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation, a 1-page summary of the research project, a curriculum vitae, and a letter from their research advisor. Authors must submit either pdf or Word files. No other formats will be accepted. Electronic submissions should be sent to http://www.mammalsociety.org/applications/ before 15 February 2006. The advisor's letter must be submitted separately from the student's material. Applicants should also submit their abstract and pre-registration material to the local organizing committee before their deadline, see the ASM website for referral to the local committee¹s webpage http://www.mammalsociety.org/. Packets that do not meet the above requirements or are received after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of award recipients around 15 March 2006. Questions should be directed to Virginia Hayssen, Biology Department, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063 [413 585 3856]. Details regarding the meeting can be found at http://www.asm06.org/index.htm. Respectfully submitted, Joy M. Lapseritis MIT/WHOI Joint Program Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution MS #32, 45 Water Street Woods Hole, MA 02543 USA joyous(a)whoi.edu 508.289.3212

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New publications week 4
by Jan Herrmann 06 Feb '06

06 Feb '06

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 04 / 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 Argyle, P. (2006): Letters: Save the whale? The Veterinary Record 158(4): 139. Beedholm, K. and B. Møhl (2006): Directionality of sperm whale sonar clicks and its relation to piston radiation theory. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 119(2): EL14-EL19. Fish, F.E., A.J. Nicastro, and D. Weihs (2006): Dynamics of the aerial maneuvers of spinner dolphins. Journal of Experimental Biology 209(4): 590-598. Lusseau, D. et al. (2006): Quantifying the influence of sociality on population structure in bottlenose dolphins. Journal of Animal Ecology 75(1): 14-24. Reif, J.S. et al. (2006): Lobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian River Lagoon, Florida. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 228(1): 104-108. PINNIPEDIA Matthee, C.A. et al. (2006): Mitochondrial DNA sequence data of the Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) suggest that population numbers may be affected by climatic shifts. Marine Biology 148(4): 899-905. OTHERS Hammer, A.S. et al. (2005): Malignant Lymphoma in a West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 41(4): 834-838. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Internships
by Erin Brodie 05 Feb '06

05 Feb '06

STRANDING DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for spring/summer 2006 internships working with stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea otters. These positions are unpaid. Program description: The Stranding Department Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of marine mammal behavior and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Interns will be responsible for covering the animal hotline and rotating the o/c pager. Interns will also coordinate rescue and triage response throughout The Center's 600-mile rescue range. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in marine mammal rescues and releases. In addition, interns will be required to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen cleaning) for all on-site pinnipeds. Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment and assorted miscellaneous tasks. Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications: The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 years of age or older, with an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Interns must be able to work for a minimum of 3 months, 5 days a week, at least 40 hours per week. Work schedule must be flexible and may include weekends and holidays. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. Successful applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, Excel, and Filemaker Pro. All applicants should be in good general health, as the internship position requires a fair amount of physical activity. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a résumé that includes the names of three references, and a cover letter detailing interests, experience, housing accommodations, and availability. Please forward all application materials to the following address: The Marine Mammal Center Attn: Erin Brodie Marin Headlands (GGNRA) 1065 Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, California 94965 Or via email to: BrodieE(a)TMMC.org There is some flexibility on the start date of each position, with the earliest start date of April 1 and the last available internship beginning August 1. All applications are due no later than February 28, 2006. Initial phone interviews will be conducted during the first week of March. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the 15th of March. Celebrating its 30th year in 2005, The Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of ill and injured marine mammals, and to research about their health and diseases. Volunteers and staff have treated more than 10,000 California sea lions, elephant seals, porpoises, and other marine life. The Center uniquely combines its rehabilitation program with scientific discovery and education programs to advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and conservation. www.marinemammalcenter.org Erin Brodie Stranding Coordinator The Marine Mammal Center 1065 Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, Ca 94965 phone: 415-289-7371 fax: 415-289-7376 email: brodiee(a)tmmc.org

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IWC SOCER 2006 - call for submissions
by Naomi Rose 03 Feb '06

03 Feb '06

SOLICITATION LETTER TO POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE STATE OF THE CETACEAN ENVIRONMENT REPORT (SOCER) INTERNATIONAL WHALING COMMISSION SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE http://www.iwcoffice.org/commission/sci_com/socer2006.htm This letter is a call for submissions to enable us to produce a draft State of the Cetacean Environment Report (SOCER) for consideration by the International Whaling Commission's Scientific Committee. It will be the fifth SOCER produced. The ultimate objective is to provide Commissioners (in response to IWC Resolution 2000-7) and other interested parties with a non-technical periodic summary of events, developments and conditions in the marine environment that are relevant to cetaceans. Such developments might range from unusual mortalities to new legislation protecting marine habitats. The report is compiled on an annual basis, with pre-selected regions to be treated each year. These regions include: Mediterranean and Black Seas; North and South Atlantic; North and South Pacific; Arctic and Southern Ocean; Indian Ocean; and Global. This year will be devoted to the INDIAN OCEAN. Every 4-6 years, the regional reports will be combined, along with important additions pertaining to the various regions that occurred in the intervening period, into a complete global SOCER. We are asking for submissions of information that in your opinion merit inclusion in this report. This should primarily include information on events from 2004, 2005 and the months of 2006 before the submission deadline, although earlier data may be submitted if relevant over the long term. You may submit information in two ways: *Send an email to one of the SOCER editors (see contact information below) and include the relevant scientific paper(s) as an attachment; *Use the standardised data entry form (please go to http://www.iwcoffice.org/commission/sci_com/socer2006.htm) Please fill out all the relevant fields. Any additional information provided (see item VIII: 'additional information and remarks') will assist the editorial decision-making process regarding inclusion in the SOCER. If an event or development does not fit the format of the form, but you nonetheless believe it warrants inclusion, please specify this in Item VIII. The relevant scientific papers should be submitted with the submission form or otherwise drawn to the attention of the editors. With few exceptions, only information stemming from published scientific papers and reports or other authoritative sources can be accepted. However, any supporting documentation for an event or development - such as news items - may also be submitted with the form. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2006 SOCER IS: April 1, 2006. The SOCER will also contain a glossary of technical terms. The draft version of this report will be written by the principal SOCER editors (Michael Stachowitsch, Naomi Rose and Chris Parsons) and circulated as a Scientific Committee document in advance of the Scientific Committee meeting, where its content and format will be evaluated. Please note that, due to editorial considerations (succinct format for Commissioners), not all submissions may be incorporated (or incorporated in full) into the SOCER. We would greatly appreciate your input into this endeavor, which we intend to be a useful contribution to international understanding, particularly at the policy level, of cetaceans and their changing environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Michael Stachowitsch Dept. of Marine Biology University of Vienna Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 Vienna, AUSTRIA Email: stachom5(a)univie.ac.at Naomi Rose Humane Society International 2100 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Email: nrose(a)hsus.org Chris Parsons Department of Environmental Science and Policy George Mason University Fairfax, VA 22030 USA Email: ecm-parsons(a)earthlink.net

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