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Publication: Eusociality, menopause and information in matrilineal whales
by Hal.Whitehead＠Dal.Ca 05 Jan '06

05 Jan '06

The following very short "Update" has recently been published: McAuliffe, K and H. Whitehead. 2005. Eusociality, menopause and information in matrilineal whales. Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 20:650. It is available at: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/hw/McAuliffe_Whitehead_2005.pdf As it is very short, the text is below. Katie McAuliffe and Hal Whitehead (hwhitehe(a)dal.ca) In their recent article in TREE [1], Foster and Ratnieks make the interesting proposal that humans should be considered eusocial on the grounds that females spend a substantial part of their adult life reproductively sterile and help their close relatives [1]. The authors consider that menopause, in this sense of the term, is unique among vertebrates to humans. However, female shortfinned pilot whales Globicephala macrorhynchus, killer whales Orcinus orca, and probably a few other species of cetacean, such as sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus, have menopause with similar attributes to human females [24]. In all these species, reproduction ceases at approximately 40 years of age, although females routinely live on for several more decades. Thus, cetaceans can also be considered eusocial if the term can be used in the context of within-individual classes of reproductives and sterile helpers. The cetacean species in which menopause is known or probable all have matrilineal social systems in the sense that most of the females spend their lives grouped with their mothers when both are alive [5]. This correlation, and the presence of menopause in these cetaceans which (unlike modern humans) have not faced a dramatic recent change in their living conditions, strongly indicate that menopause is adaptive, and results from the tradeoff between continued reproduction and assisting kin. Given that menopause invariably occurs in these species, the benefits of assisting kin must outweigh the costs of reproductive cessation. What is not clear, however, is how these menopausal grandmothers help. Among menopausal cetaceans, assistance in foraging is not seen [5], and at least in killer whales, defence against predators is rare. Similar to human grandmothers [1], menopausal cetacean females have experience that might benefit other members of their matrilines. The value of this information could explain why females in these species live about a third of their lives as post-reproductive members of their social groups. The informative role of cetacean grandmothers is consistent with an emerging body of information indicating cultures in matrilineal cetacean species [6]. Thus, in both cetaceans and humans, the storage and provision of information might be the primary function of menopausal females and, thus, the driver of eusociality [1]. References 1 Foster, K.R. and Ratnieks, F.L.W. (2005) A new social vertebrate? Trends Ecol. Evol. 20, 363364 2 Marsh, H. and Kasuya, T. (1984) Changes in the ovaries of the shortfinned pilot whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus, with age and reproductive activity. Rep. Int. Whal. Commn. 6, 311335 3 Marsh, H. and Kasuya, T. (1986) Evidence for reproductive senescence in female cetaceans. Rep. Int. Whal. Commn. 8, 5774 4 Olesiuk, P. et al. (1990) Life history and population dynamics of resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the coastal waters of British Columbia and Washington State. Rep. Int. Whal. Commn. 12, 209243 5 Whitehead, H. and Mann, J. (2000) Female reproductive strategies of cetaceans. In Cetacean Societies (Mann, J. et al., eds), pp. 219246,University of Chicago Press 6 Rendell, L. and Whitehead, H. (2001) Culture in whales and dolphins. Behav. Brain Sci. 24, 309324

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Marine Mammal Research Internship
by Cara Pekarcik 05 Jan '06

05 Jan '06

Marine Mammal Research Internships (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 summer (May 22-August 25) and fall (August 21 - December 22) semester of 2006 and for the spring (January 29 - May 26) semester of 2007. Please note: All positions are filled in the spring of each year. *Please note: We are also accepting applications to fill one position for our spring 2006 session (January 30 - May 29, 2006). Please contact Cara Pekarcik (information below) for more information. 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 In order to apply for an internship: please send a resume, a cover letter detailing your reason(s) for applying, one letter of reference, and an updated transcript. Once your application has been received, an interview will be arranged. In-person interviews are preferred, necessitating travel to Gloucester, MA, during one of two weekends in March 2006 (11th-12th & 18th-19th). All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2006. Applicants should note which semesters they are applying for (a single application may enter an applicant into the pool for more than one session, in case they are not selected for their first choice). All positions are highly competitive. Because of an increased work calendar during the summer session, volunteer positions are also available. Application materials and questions regarding the internship should be directed to the intern coordinator: Cara Pekarcik The Whale Center of New England P.O. Box 159 Gloucester, MA 01930 978-281-6351 (office) 978-281-5666 (fax) cara(a)whalecenter.org

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Extended Comment Deadline: Letter From Concerned Scientists_Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program
by Jim Curland 04 Jan '06

04 Jan '06

Dear Marmam members, The SEIS for the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program is available for public comment and the 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. 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. For the first go round of collecting signatures, I did not receive many e-signatures, so I think we will forego this. I will just list names, titles, affiliations. Defenders was an exhibitor at the SMM biennial and thank you to those who signed the letter at the conference and to those who have emailed me thus far. If you would like to sign on, please let me know by February 28th. 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 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 Nicholas Island, 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 San Nicolas Island (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 implement the preferred alternative. Sincerely, Provide Name, Title, Affiliation -- 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) _______________________________________________ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM(a)lists.uvic.ca http://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam

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Defenders of Wildlife Marine and Terrestrial Carnivore Conference 2006-Abstract Deadline-June 1st
by Jim Curland 04 Jan '06

04 Jan '06

Carnivores 2006: Conference Announcement & Call for Papers Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Carnivores 2006: Habitats, Challenges, and Possibilities. The conference, the sixth biennial, which has averaged between 700 and 800 attendees over the last two conferences, will be held at the Hilton Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida, November 12-15, 2006, and will feature three full days of sessions on terrestrial and marine carnivore issues, plus a poster session, field trip, silent auction, banquet and ambassador wolf sessions. Defenders is accepting oral and poster presentation submissions for Carnivores 2006. Abstract submissions must be received by 1 June 2006. We will consider any papers covering topics such as biology, behavior, taxonomy, general ecology, recovery, management, and economic impacts of terrestrial, avian and marine carnivore species (canids, bears, cats, mesocarnivores, raptors, pinnipeds, whales, dolphins, sea otters, sharks, etc), and also papers addressing carnivore habitat issues, with some of the focus in the southeastern U.S. (including but not limited to habitat conservation, planning and linkages, invasive species, land use and development challenges, etc). Please visit our official conference website, www.carnivoreconference.org or leave a message at 202-789-2844 x315 for complete Carnivores 2006 details. To get an idea of the nature of talks, please let me know if you'd like me to email you a pdf of a past conference agenda. If submitting an abstract, please follow the online instructions, and, in addition, please cc me with your abstract. thanks, Jim Curland 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, founded in 1947, 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 (Above link is Defenders Main Sea Otter Page) http://www.kidsplanet.org/espanol/espint.html (Above link is Defenders Sea Otter Unit) http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/marine.html (Above link is Defenders Marine Page) http://www.defenders.org/california/marine.html (Above link is Defenders California Programs-Marine Protection)

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job openings
by Delphine Vanderpool 03 Jan '06

03 Jan '06

IMMS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES General: The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS), a private, non-profit corporation located in Gulfport, Mississippi, is seeking to immediately fill several research positions. These positions are part of a substantial interdisciplinary collaborative effort with other universities and scientists to study marine mammals both in the wild and in a controlled setting. The scope of research projects is vast, including such fields as acoustics, genetics, population dynamics, ecology, behavior, physiology and biomedical studies. All positions will be for a period of two years with the possibility of continued employment depending on performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position: Research Scientist - Population Biologist/Ecologist Responsibilities: Coordinate research activities between IMMS and collaborating scientists, participate in these research projects and document research progress; develop and conduct new research projects in population biology and ecology appropriate to the mission of IMMS and secure funding for such projects; oversee and track equipment usage, write reports for submission to state and federal agencies, and assist in writing and preparing grant proposals for funding. Candidate will be expected to conduct research studies and publish. Qualifications: Requires a Ph.D. in biology, marine biology, zoology, ecology, or marine science from an accredited university with experience in population dynamics and ecology. Candidate must have proven ability in publishing, report writing, organizing and conducting research projects, and in securing funding. Boat handling experience and experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible candidates should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Position: Research Associate Responsibilities: Assist with coordinating research activities between IMMS and collaborating scientists, participate in and develop new research projects, document research progress, track equipment usage, assist with report writing and grant writing. Respond to dead and live marine mammal strandings, perform necropsies, assist with live stranded animal rehabilitation. Candidate is also expected to assist in seeking additional funding and will have an opportunity to participate in research and publish. Qualifications: Requires a Master's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, psychology, or marine science from an accredited university. Candidate must have proven ability in publishing, report writing, and in organizing research projects. Dolphin or other cetacean stranding and necropsy experience necessary. Boat handling experience and experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible candidates should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Position: Research Assistant Responsibilities: Participate in research projects and assist with stranded dolphin study; provide logistical support for field surveys, including boat and equipment operation, response to dead and live marine mammal strandings, the collection of biological samples and the performance of necropsies; assist with live stranded animal rehabilitation; document research progress, track equipment usage and assist with report writing. Candidate will be encouraged to assist with grant writing and the seeking of additional funding. Candidate will also have an opportunity to publish. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, psychology, or marine science from an accredited university. Candidate must have experience in dolphin/cetacean stranding response and necropsies, boat operation, organizing research projects, and in writing reports. Experience in dolphin research, husbandry, or training a plus. Eligible candidates should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Interested parties please indicate for which position you are applying and send C.V. or a detailed resume with three references and a photo to: Dr. Delphine Vanderpool Institute for Marine Mammal Studies P.O. Box 207 Gulfport, MS 39502 Or attach as a Microsoft Word document and email to: vanderpoold(a)imms.org. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is an equal opportunity employer. You can learn more about the Institute at www.imms.org

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Abstract: suspected surplus killing of harbor seal pups by killer whales
by Robin W. Baird 03 Jan '06

03 Jan '06

New publication: Gaydos, J.K., S. Raverty, R.W. Baird and R.W. Osborne. 2005. Suspected surplus killing of harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina) by killer whales (Orcinus orca). Northwestern Naturalist 86:150-154. No abstract is available. This note describes necropsy results on five harbor seal pups from San Juan County, Washington USA, with gross lesions indicating predation without consumption. Based on wound measurements, wounds were consistent with the mandibular span and dentition of killer whales. The possible killer whale populations involved in the killings and potential causes are discussed. Pdf copies can be obtained from www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/GaydosetalNWN2005.pdf ============================================ Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Research Biologist, Cascadia Research Collective Affiliate Assistant Professor, University of Washington Mailing address: Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501 USA http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/Robin/robin.htm Phone 1-360-943-7325 Fax 1-360-943-7026 E-mail rwbaird(a)cascadiaresearch.org

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Dolphin Research Internship
by Gwenael Beauplet 03 Jan '06

03 Jan '06

DOLPHIN PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION INTERNSHIP The Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Spring/Summer 2006 semester (mid-February, 2006 - July 31, 2006). The MMRP is located on Galveston, southern Texas. Our research lab is coordinated under the auspices of the Institute of Marine Life Sciences (IMLS) at Texas A&M University in Galveston (TAMUG). Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For information on past or current research projects at MMRP, please visit our website, at http://www.tamug.tamu.edu/mmrp/ Internships at MMRP represent an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. It offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to participate in MMRP's ongoing research projects and to obtain laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced marine mammal researchers. In addition, educational opportunities are available, such as informal journal article reviews and the development of personal learning objectives. Successful applicants will be primarily responsible for assisting with lab-based photo-identification tasks. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry into the computer for analysis, library research, and involvement in special projects. This coming year, we will not be engaged in gathering data from vessels, although some limited shore-based work with bottlenose dolphin position information may be possible. Therefore, please be advised that this is primarily an intensive laboratory-analysis experience with marine mammals. Internships require a minimum of a 12-week commitment (16-20 weeks is preferable), 40 hours per week. Starting and ending dates are flexible. There is no compensation for this internship position and successful applicants will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. Successful candidate will also be responsible for providing their own housing. However, MMRP will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns desiring roommates. * Qualifications required: - Must have basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Access literacy preferred - Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. - Prior research experience is recommended, but not required. * The deadline for application is 31st January, 2006, and must contain the following: 1. Curriculum vitae, or "resumé", 2. Letter of intent, which clearly spells out what you would wish to accomplish with the internship, 3. Two letters of reference, from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits, 4. A letter listing classes taken and grades obtained. An official transcript is not necessary, but a copy is appreciated. Please send the above materials to : Marine Mammal Research Program, Attn. Internship Coordinator, 4700 Ave. U, Bldg. # 303, Galveston, TX 77551. Interested applicants should correspond to: Dr. Gwenael Beauplet Marine Mammal Research Program Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 4700 Avenue U, Bldg #303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Email: ufuf(a)tamug.edu <mailto:ufuf@tamug.edu>

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 31 Dec '05

31 Dec '05

Hi, All First of all, it was great meeting and saying hello to many of you at the SMM Biennial Conference. I know I missed some of you who stopped by my wifes poster looking for me, but it was a bit overwhelming meeting so many people in one place. I thank you all for the many nice comments (any gifts) while I was there. I would also like to thank the authors who have sent along files of their new papers this month, it is very much appreciated. As you will see the digital library blew by the milestone of 10,000 files this month with all your help. Anyway, here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(a)bcf.usc.edu Cheers and have a happy New Year! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(a)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(a)nhm.org ADAMS, LARA D. and PATRICIA E. ROSEL. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 148(3):671-681. 2005. Population differentiation of the Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) in the western North Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico. 0.388 MB ANDERSON, R. CHARLES. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 7(2):119-135. 2005. Observations of cetaceans in the Maldives, 1990-2002. 0.538 MB ANTONIOLI, CHRISTIAN and MICHAEL A. REVELEY. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 331(7527):1231-1234. 2005. Randomised controlled trial of animal facilitated therapy with dolphins in the treatment of depression. 0.100 MB BASIL, B. and M. MATHEWS. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 331(7529):1407. 2005. (Letter) Human and animal health: Strengthening the link - Methodological concerns about animal facilitated therapy with dolphins. (Comment and reply to above paper) 0.068 MB BEARZI, GIOVANNI; ELENA POLITI; STEFANO AGAZZI and ARIANNA AZZELLINO. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 127(4):373-382. 2006. Prey depletion caused by overfishing and the decline of marine megafauna in eastern Ionian Sea coastal waters (central Mediterranean). 0.389 MB BORNHOLD, BRIAN D.; CHADWICH V. JAY; ROBERT MCCONNAUGHEY; GLENDA RATHWELL; KARL RHYNAS and WILLIAM COLLINS. GEO-MARINE LETTERS 25(5):293-299. 2005. Walrus foraging marks on the seafloor in Bristol Bay, Alaska: A reconnaissance survey. 0.541 MB CAMPHUYSEN, KEES. LUTRA 47(1):135-144. 2005. The return of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in Dutch coastal waters. 0.157 MB CHILVER, B. LOUISE; IAN S. WILKINSON; PADRAIG J. DUIGNAN and NEIL J. GEMMELL. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 304:235-247. 2005. Summer foraging areas for lactating New Zealand sea lions, Phocarctos hookeri. 1.869 MB CREMER, MARTA J. and PAULO C. SIMOES-LOPES. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ZOOLOGIA 22(3):717-723. 2005. The occurrence of Pontoporia blainvillei (Gervais ex d'Orbigny) (Cetacea, Pontoporiidae) in an estuarine area in southern Brazil. 1.396 MB CUNHA, H. A.; V. M. F. DA SILVA; J. LAILSON-BRITO; M. C. O. SANTOS; P. A. C. FLORES; A. R. MARTIN; A. F. AZEVEDO; A. B. L. FRAGOSO; R. C. ZANELATTO and A. M. SOLE-CAVA. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 148(2):449-457. 2005. Riverine and marine ecotypes of Sotalia dolphins are different species. 0.389 MB DEROCHER, ANDREW E. POPULATION ECOLOGY 47(3):267-275. 2005. Population ecology of polar bears at Svalbard, Norway. 0.385 MB DOS SANTOS LIMA, DANIELLE; JOCIERY EINHARDT VERGARA-PARENTE; ROBERT JOHN YOUNG and ERIKA PASZKIEWICZ. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 4(1):61-68. 2005. Training of Antillean manatee Trichechus manatus manatus Linnaeus, 1758 as a management technique for individual welfare. 0.325 MB DUBEY, J. P.; P. A. FAIR; G. D. BOSSART; D. HILL; R. FAYER; C. SREEKUMAR; O. C. H. KWOK and P. THULLIEZ. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 91(5):1074-1081. 2005. A comparison of several serologic tests to detect antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in naturally exposed bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.270 MB FJALLING, ARNE. ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 62(8):1630-1635. 2005. The estimation of hidden seal-inflicted losses in the Baltic Sea set-trap salmon fisheries. 0.108 MB GERO, S.; L. BEJDER; H. WHITEHEAD; J. MANN and R. C. CONNOR. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(12):1566-1573. 2005. Behaviourally specific preferred associations in bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops spp. 0.175 MB HAMMILL, M. O.; V. LESAGE and P. CARTER. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(10):1365-1372. 2005. What do harp seals eat? Comparing diet composition from different compartments of the digestive tract with diets estimated from stable-isotope ratios. 0.094 MB HERNANDEZ-CASTRO, RIGOBERTO; LUARY MARTINEZ-CHAVARRIA; ADRIANA DIAZ-AVELAR; ALMA ROMERO-OSORIO; CARLOS GODINEZ-REYES; ALFREDO ZAVALA-GONZALEZ and ANTONIO VERDUGO-RODRIGUEZ. VETERINARY JOURNAL 170(3):359-363. 2005. Aerobic bacterial flora of the nasal cavity in Gulf of California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pups. 0.298 MB HOFMEYR, G. J. GREG; MARTHAN N. BESTER and STEVE P. KIRKMAN. POLAR BIOLOGY 29(1):77-79. 2005. Leucistic Antarctic fur seals at Bouvetoya. 0.243 MB HOOPER, J.; J. M. CLARK; C. CHARMAN and D. AGNEW. CCAMLR (CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC MARINE LIVING RESOURCES) SCIENCE 12:195-205. 2005. Seal mitigation measures on trawl vessels fishing for krill in CCAMLR subarea 48.3. 0.524 MB HUGHES-HANKS, J. M.; L. G. RICKARD; C. PANUSKA; J. R. SAUCIER; T. M. O'HARA; L. DEHN and R. M. ROLLAND. JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 91(5):1225-1228. 2005. Prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. in five marine mammal species. 0.937 MB JIE YAN; KAIYA ZHOU and GUANG YANG. MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION 37(3):743-750. 2005. Molecular phylogenetics of 'river dolphins' and the baiji mitochondrial genome. 0.429 MB JIN YU; MARK S. KINDY; BLAKE C. ELLIS; JOHN E. BAATZ; MARGIE PEDEN-ADAMS; TARA J. ELLINGHAM; DAYNNA J. WOLFF; PATRICIA A. FAIR and SEBASTIANO GATTONI-CELLI. ANATOMICAL RECORD PART A-DISCOVERIES IN MOLECULAR CELLULAR AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 287A(2):1246-1255. 2005. Establishment of epidermal cell lines derived from the skin of the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). 0.667 MB KANNAN, KURUNTHACHALAM.; SE HUN YUN and THOMAS J. EVANS. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 39(23):9057-9063. 2005. Chlorinated, brominated, and perfluorinated contaminants in livers of polar bears from Alaska. 0.275 MB KVITRUD, M. A.; S. D. RIEMER; R. F. BROWN; M. R. BELLINGER and M. A. BANKS. MARINE BIOLOGY (BERLIN) 147(6):1459-1466. 2005. Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and salmon: Genetics presents hard numbers for elucidating predator-prey dynamics. 0.297 MB LAMBERT, OLIVIER. GEODIVERSITAS 27(3):443-497. 2005. Systematics and phylogeny of the fossil beaked whales Ziphirostrum du Bus, 1868 and Choneziphius Duvernoy, 1851 (Mammalia, Cetacea, Odontoceti), from the Neogene of Antwerp (North of Belgium). 2.773 MB LANG, S. L. C.; S. J. IVERSON and W. D. BOWEN. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(12):1525-1531. 2005. Individual variation in milk composition over lactation in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) and the potential consequences of intermittent attendance. 0.103 MB LEMON, MICHELLE; TIM P. LYNCH; DOUGLAS H. CATO and ROBERT G. HARCOURT. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 127(4):363-372. 2006. Response of travelling bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) to experimental approaches by a powerboat in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia. 0.234 MB MACKERETH, G. F.; K. M. WEBB; J. S. O'KEEFE; P. J. DUIGNAN and R. KITTELBERGER. NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY JOURNAL 53(6):428-432. 2005. Serological survey of pre-weaned New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri) for brucellosis and leptospirosis. 0.092 MB MAGGI, RICARDO G.; CRAIG A. HARMS; ALETA A. HOHN; D. ANN PABST; WILLIAM A. MCLELLAN; WENDY J. WALTON; DAVID S. ROTSTEIN and EDWARD B. BREITSCHWERDT. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES 11(12):1894-1898. 2005. Bartonella henselae in porpoise blood. 0.048 MB MECENERO, S.; S. P. KIRKMAN and J. P. ROUX. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 27(2):509-512. 2005. Seabirds in the diet of Cape fur seals Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus at three mainland breeding colonies in Namibia. 0.169 MB MOORS, HILARY B. and JOHN M. TERHUNE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(11):1438-1452. 2005. Calling depth and time and frequency attributes of harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) and Weddell (Leptonychotes weddellii) seal underwater vocalizations. 0.152 MB NACHTIGALL, PAUL E.; MICHELLE M. L. YUEN; T. ARAN MOONEY and KRISTEN A. TAYLOR. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 208(21):4181-4188. 2005. Hearing measurements from a stranded infant Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus. 0.407 MB NATIELLO, MICHELLE; PATRICIA LEWIS and DON SAMUELSON. VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY 8(6):375-385. 2005. Comparative anatomy of the ciliary body of the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) and selected species. 0.591 MB NATIELLO, MICHELLE and DON SAMUELSON. VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY 8(6):367-373. 2005. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the angioarchitecture of the ciliary body of the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus). 0.307 MB OXLEY, ANDREW P. A.; JEFFREY A. ARGO and DAVID B. MCKAY. VETERINARY JOURNAL 170(3):377-380. 2005. Helicobacter spp. from captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops spp.) and polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.349 MB PAGE, BRAD; JANE MCKENZIE and SIMON D. GOLDSWORTHY. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 304:249-264. 2005. Inter-sexual differences in New Zealand fur seal diving behaviour. 0.557 MB PANIGADA, SIMONE; GIUSEPPE NOTARBARTOLO DI SCIARA; MARGHERITA ZANARDELLI PANIGADA; SABINA AIROLDI; J. FABRIZIO BORSANI and MADDALENA JAHODA. JOURNAL OF CETACEAN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 7(2):137-145. 2005. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) summering in the Ligurian Sea: Distribution, encounter rate, mean group size and relation to physiographic variables. 0.582 MB POMILLA, CRISTINA and HOWARD C. ROSENBAUM. BIOLOGY LETTERS 1(4):476-479. 2005. Against the current: An inter-oceanic whale migration event. 0.239 MB PULSTER, ERIN L.; KELLY L. SMALLING and KEITH A. MARUYA. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 24(12):3128-3136. 2005. Polychlorinated biphenyls and toxaphene in preferred prey fish of coastal southeastern US bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 0.204 MB RIJKS, JOLIANNE M.; MARCO W. G. VAN DE BILDT; TRINE JENSEN; JOOST D. W. PHILIPPA; ALBERT D. M. E. OSTERHAUS and THIJS KUIKEN. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES 11(12):1945-1948. 2005. Phocine distemper outbreak, the Netherlands, 2002. 0.139 MB ROBERTSON, BRUCE C.; B. LOUISE CHILVERS; PADRAIG J. DUIGNAN; IAN S. WILKINSON and NEIL J. GEMMELL. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 127(2):227-236. 2006. Dispersal of breeding, adult male Phocarctos hookeri: Implications for disease transmission, population management and species recovery. 0.225 MB SAMAAI, T.; P. B. BEST and M. J. GIBBONS. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE 27(2):449-458. 2005. The taxonomic status of common dolphins Delphinus spp. in South African waters. 2.594 MB SARGEANT, B. L.; J. MANN; P. BERGGREN and M. KRUTZEN. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 83(11):1400-1410. 2005. 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[MARMAM] JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marine Animal Care Technician (part-time), Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
by Kathy Zagzebski 30 Dec '05

30 Dec '05

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN (part-time): The National Marine Life Center, a marine animal rehabilitation hospital on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, seeks a part-time animal care technician to work with stranded sea turtles and seals. If you are flexible, organized, conscientious, and a team player with initiative, read on! Responsibilities include: animal husbandry, animal handling and restraint, food preparation, feeding, administering vitamins and medications, cleaning, facilities maintenance, water quality testing, and maintaining the life support systems. Additional duties include: volunteer training and coordination, presenting educational programs to the public, participating in fundraising activities, and assisting with general office duties. Requirements: experience handling wild animals, sea turtle and/or seal rehabilitation experience strongly preferred; B.A./B.S. in biology, zoology, or related field, and/or veterinary technician degree/certification, and/or equivalent work experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with standard MS Office software. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to Dr. Michele Sims, Associate Veterinarian, msims(a)nmlc.org <mailto:doneil@nmlc.org> , (fax) 508-759-5477, National Marine Life Center, P.O. Box 269, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532-0269. Application deadline: 15 January 2006. The National Marine Life Center is an equal opportunity employer. www.nmlc.org. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kathy Zagzebski President & Executive Director The National Marine Life Center P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0269 phone: 508 743-9888 x15 fax: 508 759-5477 e-mail: kzagzebski(a)nmlc.org web: http://www.nmlc.org/ "Caring for stranded marine animals." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Seal Rehabilitator Position, B.C., Canada (fwd)
by MARMAM Editors 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

From: Phocid(a)aol.com MARINE MAMMAL REHABILITATOR / CLINIC MANAGER Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre (IWNCC) is a nonprofit society dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals and other indigenous species. We are seeking a candidate for the position of Wildlife Rehabilitator/Clinic Manager. IWNCC is located in the Pacific Northwest, on Salt Spring Island, one of the largest of the Canadian gulf Islands. We are a small but very busy centre, situated in an outdoor setting on a forested 4-acre property. We rescue about 600 mammals and birds per season, including up to 100 Harbour Seal pups. Seasonal work hours are long and the work is fast-paced and physically demanding, however with the cross-discipline of avian, land and marine mammals, it is varied and fulfilling. The position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the care for our marine mammal, avian and terrestrial mammal patients. This includes coordinating rescues; diagnosis and critical care; hands-on daily animal husbandry, the leadership, training and supervision of interns and volunteers; maintaining the day-to-day running of the clinic such as procuring and managing inventory of supplies, equipment and medications, keeping accurate detailed records and liaising with industry professionals. The successful candidate must have hands-on rehabilitation experience at a SENIOR LEVEL. She/he must be experienced in examinations, diagnosis and treatment plus have proven supervisory and communications skills and be physically fit. Salary and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience. Small onsite accommodation is available as part of the employment package. IWNCC will facilitate required work permits should the successful applicant be non-Canadian. This position starts April 2006 Please send your CV & references to The Director, Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, 322 Langs Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1N3 Canada Or email iwncc(a)aol.com For more information regarding IWNCC go to www.sealrescue.org

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