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Conference T-shirts
by Michael Tillman 29 Aug '05

29 Aug '05

Conference T-Shirts Available for Sale The Conference Committee for the 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals is pleased to announce that awesome souvenir t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts, featuring the conference?s vaquita logo, are now available for purchase. Those interested should see the link on the conference's main web page, www.marinemammalogy.org/conference2005. The T-shirt tab provides the details of styles, colors, sizes and prices that will be available. Orders for shirts will be taken until October 5th and payment is due then as well. All orders and payments must be mailed to the La Jolla, California, address shown on the website link. Please be aware that shirts will not be available for sale during the conference so don't be left out and order now. These shirts will make attractive souvenirs from the conference and great gifts for the unfortunate colleagues and loved ones left behind back home. Moreover, despite its mild winter climate, San Diego can have nippy mornings and evenings and attendees might wish to look at the practicalities of the ?hoodies?. Shirt orders will be picked up at the conference registration so leave plenty of room in your suitcase to take them home. Michael F. Tillman Conference Chair

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new publication on sea otter behavior
by Pearson, Heidi Christine 29 Aug '05

29 Aug '05

Please post the following to MARMAM The following article has just been published: Pearson, H. C. and Davis, R. W. 2005. Behavior of territorial male sea otters (Enhydra lutris) in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Aquatic Mammals 31(2):226-233. Photo-identification and focal animal sampling were used to examine the daytime behavior of territorial male sea otters (Enhydra lutris) in Simpson Bay, Prince William Sound, Alaska during the summer (June to August) of 2003. The average number of otters (all age classes of males and females) in the study area was 121 ± 12.1 SD (n = 5 surveys). The bout duration of six behaviors (resting, grooming, foraging, interacting with other otters, swimming at the surface, patrolling), time budgets, and interactions with females were determined for territorial males. Ten males were observed during 183 focal follows (i.e., observation periods) representing 92 h of observation. More time was spent foraging (30%) than any other activity, and foraging bouts were longer than all other activities. Males interacted with females with pups (59%) and single females (41%). Two out of three consortships (i.e., mating associations lasting ca. three days) were formed with single females. Sixty-seven percent of interactions between territorial males were aggressive and were longer than one min. Reprints available upon request to: heidipearson(a)tamu.edu Heidi Pearson, PhD student Marine Mammal Research Program Texas A&M University 4700 Avenue U, Building 303 Galveston, TX 77551

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reunion of tunaboat observers
by William Perrin 29 Aug '05

29 Aug '05

A reunion of tunaboat observers will be held Thursday evening, 15 December, from 7 to 11pm at the Southwestern Yacht Club on San Diego Bay, in connection with the 16 Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. The U.S. observer program started in the mid-1960s and extended into the 1990s. Ex-observers, family, friends and interested marine mammalogists are welcome. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Cost will be $42 per person. This will cover a buffet dinner (sea bass and prime rib), dessert, tax, tip, liquor license, and rental of hall, bar, bartender, carver, linens, and audiovisual equipment. There will be a cash bar. Parking will be free. The Southwestern Yacht Club is approximately a $10-15 taxi ride from the Hyatt. We may also try to arrange some carpooling or a bus for conference attendees without wheels. So far, approximately 90 have indicated they will attend. For information or reservations, contact Bill Perrin (william.perrin(a)noaa.gov ). Sponsors are also welcome.

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Leopard Seal behaviour
by Marine Themes 28 Aug '05

28 Aug '05

Hi all, I would like to ask a question of anyone with a working knowledge of Leopard Seals (Hydrurga leptonyx). I recently photographed a mature adult on the south east coast of New South Wales in Australia. On more than one occasion it seemed to be eating sand. Is this a "normal" behaviour for this species? I assumed that it was doing this as an aid to digestion or as a dog would eat grass, though I guess that in the Antarctic there is not a lot of sand about. It seemed to be otherwise fit and healthy. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I can forward photos if necessary. I am about to post the images on our web site and would like to include an accurate caption regarding the behaviour. Reply to info(a)marinethemes.com With thanks, Kelvin Aitken.

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Hawaii false killer whales and the long-line fishery
by Robin W. Baird 27 Aug '05

27 Aug '05

The following new publication is available as a pdf from http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/hawaii.htm Baird, R.W., and A.M. Gorgone. 2005. False killer whale dorsal fin disfigurements as a possible indicator of long-line fisherey interactions in Hawaiian waters. Pacific Science 59:593-601. Abstract: Scarring resulting from entanglement in fishing gear can be used to examine cetacean fishery interactions. False killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) are known to interact with the Hawai'i-based tuna and swordfish long-line fishery in offshore Hawaiian waters. We examine the rate of major dorsal fin disfigurements of false killer whales from near-shore waters around the main Hawaiian Islands to assess the likelihood that individuals around the main islands are part of the same population that interacts with the fishery. False killer whales were encountered on 11 occasions between 2000-2004, and 80 distinctive individuals were photographically documented. Three of these (3.75%) had major dorsal fin disfigurements (two with the fins completely bent over and one missing the fin). Information from other research suggests that the rate of such disfigurements for our study population may be more than four times greater than for other odontocete populations. We suggest the most likely cause of such disfigurements are interactions with long-lines, and that false killer whales found in nearshore waters around the main Hawaiian Islands are part of the same population that interacts with the fishery. Two of the animals documented with disfigurements had infants in close attendance and were thought to be adult females. This implies that even with such injuries, at least some females may be able to produce offspring, despite the importance of the dorsal fin in reproductive thermoregulation. In addition for those interested in false killer whales, there is a report on the same site examining inter-island movements and estimating population size of false killer whales around the main Hawaiian islands (abstract below). This research is on-going, and I would be interested in hearing from anyone working with this species in the wild. Robin Baird ------------------- Baird, R.W., A.M. Gorgone, D.L. Webster, D.J. McSweeney, J.W. Durban, A.D. Ligon, D.R. Salden, and M.H. Deakos. 2005. False killer whales around the main Hawaiian islands: an assessment of inter-island movements and population size using individual photo-identification. Report prepared under Order No. JJ133F04SE0120 from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service. The current best estimate of population size for false killer whales within Hawaiian waters is only 268 individuals (Barlow 2003), though the estimate is not very precise (CV = 1.08). False killer whales are considered a "strategic" stock by the National Marine Fisheries Service, as "takes" in the Hawai'i-based swordfish and tuna long-line fishery exceed the "Potential Biological Removal" (PBR) level. We studied false killer whales as part of small-boat based surveys for odontocetes around the main Hawaiian islands from 2000 through 2004, and in this report we assess inter-island movements, examine "mark" change over time on individual animals, estimate the proportion of marked individuals within the population, and provide a mark-recapture population estimate. Dedicated surveys for odontocetes were undertaken around all the main Hawaiian islands, and all groups of false killer whales encountered were approached and attempts made to photographically identify all individuals present. False killer whales were encountered on 14 occasions in directed surveys (2.9% of all odontocete sightings), in eight of the 10 months of the year surveyed, and in three of the four island-areas surveyed. Encounters were in a wide range of water depths (37 to 3,950 m). Photographs from seven opportunistic encounters were also available. Seventy-seven percent of individuals photographed were considered to have markings that could be recognized in the long-term (between-years). Seventy-six individuals with such long-term markings were documented, 47 of which were seen on two or more occasions. Ten individuals were documented with mark changes, though the rate of mark change was low (approximately one change every six years). Re-sighting analysis suggest that there are considerable inter-island movements of individuals (for example, 19 of 21 individuals identified off O'ahu have been recorded off the island of Hawai'i or around the "4-islands"). A multi-site mark-recapture analysis, taking into the proportion of marked individuals in the population, resulted in an estimate of 123 individuals in the population (CV = 0.72). This estimate applies to a population of false killer whales that used the study area; however the geographic range of that population is not known. Also, we assumed population closure and homogenous capture probabilities among individuals. The degree to which these assumptions may have been violated and the resulting estimate biased remain unclear. ============================================ Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Research Biologist 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 or rwbaird(a)dal.ca

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course in Spain: study methods and multivariate analyses
by MARMAM Editors 27 Aug '05

27 Aug '05

PLEASE FIND BELOW SPANISH AND ENGLISH VERSIONS OF THIS MESSAGE SPANISH Estimados colegas, La Fundación Omacha abrimos hoy el periodo de matriculación (15 Agosto ? 7 Septiembre, 2005) del curso TÉCNICAS DE ESTUDIO Y ANÁLISIS MULTIVARIADO DE DATOS EN INVESTIGACIÓN DE MAMÍFEROS ACUÁTICOS (Cetáceos, Pinnípedos, Sirénidos, Nutrias), que será impartido en la Casa de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Onda, en las fechas 26 Septiembre ? 4 Octubre, 2005, Onda (Castellón, España). El curso es de carácter internacional, y será impartido en español. A pie de mensaje encontraréis la información básica del curso, incluyendo los siguientes puntos: 1.- ORGANIZACIÓN DEL CURSO 2.- CONTENIDOS DEL CURSO 3.- FECHAS, MATRICULACIÓN Y COSTO 4.- CÓMO LLEGAR A ONDA, DÓNDE HOSPEDARSE Y COMER La convocatoria puede consultarse también (desde el martes 16 de Agosto) en http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm. Agradeceríamos que divulgarais esta convocatoria a otras instituciones o colegas que pudieran estar interesados en un curso de las características que se proponen. Un cordial saludo, FUNDACIÓN OMACHA ENGLISH Dear colleagues, Following former announcements, from September, 26th, to October, 4th, 2005, the Omacha Foundation will be lecturing an international course on study methods and multivariate statistical analysis in aquatic mammal research (cetaceans, pinnipeds, otters and sirenids) in Spain. Please find below the main aspects of the course, while further details of it can seen below and (from Ausgust, 16th) at http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm. This is an international course that will be lectured in Spanish. The registration period starts today, and will be open within the period: August, 15th ? September, 7th, 2005. Kindest regards, OMACHA FOUNDATION CURSO ESPECIALIZADO EN TÉCNICAS DE ESTUDIO Y ANÁLISIS MULTIVARIADO DE DATOS EN INVESTIGACIÓN DE MAMÍFEROS ACUÁTICOS (Cetáceos, Pinnípedos, Sirénidos, Nutrias) 26 Septiembre ? 4 Octubre 2005, Onda (Castellón, España) Esta convocatoria contiene los siguientes 4 bloques de información: 1.- ORGANIZACIÓN DEL CURSO 2.- CONTENIDOS DEL CURSO 3.- FECHAS, MATRICULACIÓN Y COSTO 4.- CÓMO LLEGAR A ONDA, DÓNDE HOSPEDARSE Y COMER 1.- ORGANIZACIÓN DEL CURSO INSTITUCIONES: Fundación Omacha (www.omacha.org) y Ayuntamiento de Onda (www.ondaweb.info) INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑA: Salvador Herrando Pérez (Fundación Omacha): +34 657787340 / +34 678970347; salherra(a)ono.com; salherra(a)omacha.org INFORMACIÓN EN COLOMBIA: Catalina Gómez Salazar (Fundación Omacha): +57 12362686 (teléfono y fax); gomezcatalina(a)gmail.com; catalina(a)omacha.org; info(a)omacha.org En http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm, se tiene disponible toda la información de esta convocatoria, y un archivo en pdf con un cartel ilustrando los contenidos del curso. 2.- CONTENIDOS E IMPARTICIÓN DEL CURSO: El curso revisa los métodos de estudio en disciplinas de investigación con mamíferos acuáticos (cetáceos, pinnípedos, nutrias, y sirénidos) y ofrece una perspectiva general al uso de estadística multivaria con datos de campo sobre estos animales. Las sesiones teóricas se combinan con trabajo práctico basado en estudios de caso y datos crudos a partir de una extensa revisión de la literatura. Muchos de los métodos de estudio y todos los métodos de análisis multivariado son aplicables a otro tipo de vertebrados, acuáticos y terrestres, por lo tanto el curso es de interés para investigadores y estudiantes dedicados al estudio y conservación de una amplia variedad de taxones. Los ponentes son biólogos de amplia experiencia en la investigación y la conservación, y su enfoque docente es por tanto desde y para la biología. TEMAS: Métodos de estudio: Estimaciones de abundancia, Pesquerías, Dieta y Contaminación, Comportamiento y Buceo, Uso de Hábitat y Distribución, Morfometría y Biocacústica. Análisis multivariado: Métodos explorativos (PCA, nMDS), Relación entre variables ambientales y biológicas (PRUEBAS DE MANTEL, BIOENV, RDA-CCA) y Pruebas de diferencia de grupos (DA, CAP, ANOSIM, NPMANOVA, PERMDISP). Software: PRIMER (www.primer-e.com) CAP y PERMANOVA (www.stat.auckland.ac.nz/~mja) EXCEL. PROFESORES: Fernando Trujillo, PhD. Director de la Fundación Omacha. Salvador Herrando-Pérez, MPhil. Investigador de la Fundación Omacha. LUGAR DE IMPARTICIÓN: Casa de Cultura, Ayuntamiento de Onda. Calle Balmes 2, Onda (Castellón-España). Teléfono +34 964 776102 (www.ondaweb.info) Personas de contacto: Luís García o Mercé Campos. HORARIOS, DÍAS DE TRABAJO Y UN POCO DE OCIO: Se trabajará de forma intensiva, en jornadas diarias de 8-10 horas. El horario incluye una sesión por la mañana (con un descanso), y por la tarde (con un descanso). Entre ambas sesiones habrá un descanso para comer. En ambas vertientes del curso (metodología y estadística) habrá una parte de trabajo teórico y una parte de trabajo práctico, combinadas de forma particular para cada sesión. Las exposiciones teóricas irán acompañadas de presentaciones montadas en Power Point, mientras que los ejercicios prácticos se realizarán, mayormente en el ordenador, sobre datos crudos donados por distintos expertos internacionales en la investigación de mamíferos acuáticos. De acuerdo al desarrollo del curso, se plantearán distintas exposiciones por grupos de trabajo sobre análisis de datos y lecturas de artículos de investigación. Una tarde se realizará una visita guiada (opcional y gratis) al Museo de la Cerámica y al Castillo Árabe de Onda. El domingo 2 de Octubre será día libre. Para este domingo se está organizando un viaje a la localidad de Montanejos, a unos 40 km de Onda, un pueblo también árabe en la cabecera del Río Mijares, que dispone de una zona de baño de extraordinaria belleza natural, y de un Balneario (http://www.montanejos.com) Esta última actividad implicará un desembolso que estamos tratando de minimizar. El curso es de carácter internacional, y el idioma utilizado será el español. Detalles de los temarios y horarios del curso, y de las actividades de ocio, estarán disponibles a partir del 15 de Septiembre 2005 en http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm. 3.- FECHAS, MATRICULACIÓN Y COSTO: FECHAS DEL CURSO: Lunes 26 Septiembre- Martes 4 Octubre, 2005. PLAZAS LIMITADAS: 30. REQUERIMIENTOS: traer ordenador/computador portátil propio. COSTO: 450 euros (estudiantes y parados), y 600 euros (profesionales). En todos los casos: +50 euros por inscripción fuera del periodo de matriculación. PERIODO DE MATRICULACIÓN (pago del curso): Lunes 15 Agosto ? Miércoles 7 Septiembre, 2005. La aceptación de participantes se hará por estricto orden de matriculación. Para completar la matriculación se deberán seguir los siguientes pasos: i/ Abonar el precio total del curso dentro del periodo de matriculación. La modalidad de abono es transferencia bancaria al número de cuenta: 2077 0580 46 1106294981 (Entidad BANCAJA) ii/ En la transferencia especificar que el concepto de la transferencia es Curso de Biología. iii/ Enviar un fax a la Fundación Omacha en Colombia, con una fotocopia del recibo del pago y, en su caso, otra fotocopia de certificado de la condición de estudiante o parado que corresponda. Sólo cuando se reciba este fax, se reservará una plaza en el curso. v/ Los originales del recibo del pago de matrícula y del certificado de condición de estudiante o parado serán entregados el primer día del curso. No se dispone de becas. 4.- CÓMO LLEGAR A ONDA, DÓNDE ALOJARSE Y COMER ENCLAVE GEOGRÁFICO: Onda es un pueblo de la provincia de Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, en el mediterráneo español. El aeropuerto más cercano es Manises (Valencia) a unos 80 km. LLEGADA A ESPAÑA CON AVIÓN: Si viajas con avión hasta Valencia, deberás caminar unos 20 minutos hasta la Estación de Trenes de Manises, tomar un Tren de Cercanías hasta la Estación del Norte (30 minutos), y allí tomar otro Tren de Cercanías hasta la Estación de Castellón (1 hora, ~65 km). Si viajas con avión hasta Madrid, deberás tomar un metro bien hasta la Estación de Atocha (30 minutos) y allí tomar un Tren Alaris hasta Castellón (3 horas y 30 minutos, ~500 km), bien hasta la Estación de Autobuses Conde Casals (25 minutos) y desde allí tomar un Autobús Auto-Res hasta Castellón (5 horas). Si viajas con avión hasta Barcelona, deberás tomar un metro bien hasta la Estación de Sans y allí tomar un Tren Euromed hasta Castellón (2 horas y 30 minutos, ~350 km), bien hasta Estació del Nord y tomar un Autobús Bacoma hasta Castellón (5 horas). Una vez en Castellón, la Estación de Autobuses y la Estación de Trenes está en el mismo lugar, tomar un Autobús Furió hasta Onda (45 minutos, ~20 km). Para las personas que lleguen a Onda en su propio vehículo, el acceso a Castellón por la costa es la Carretera Nacional 340 o la Autopista AP-7, desde una de ellas tomar la Autovía A7 y finalmente el entronque de la Carretera Comarcal 223 en dirección a Onda. Otra opción es llegar a Villarreal por la Carretera Nacional 340 desde Castellón o Valencia, y desde allí tomar la Carretera Comarcal 223 en dirección a Onda. Las señalizaciones de tráfico han sido todas actualizadas en los últimos 5 años, por lo tanto en caso de duda seguir siempre las referencias a Onda. Se recomienda la llegada a Onda el Domingo 25 Septiembre 2005, como muy tarde, puesto que el curso comenzará el día siguiente, Lunes 26, en horario temprano de mañana. Dado que a finales de septiembre habrá un cambio del horario de transporte de Verano a Otoño, el 15 de Septiembre 2005 los detalles de horarios y tarifas de todas las conexiones de transporte mencionadas, más un mapa de la zona, estarán disponibles en http://www.omacha.org/html/html/curbogota.htm. HOSPEDAJE EN ONDA: HOTEL ONDA (www.hotelonda.com) Avenida Castilla La Mancha 5. Teléfono +34 964 776230. Fax +34 964 603540. De los varios hoteles en Onda, éste es el que ha ofrecido con diferencia los mejores precios, y es por tanto la opción que damos. Si se cubren las 30 plazas del curso, el costo del hospedaje (IVA incluido) sería: 1 plaza compartida en una habitación doble, sin desayuno: 21.40 ¤/noche. 1 plaza compartida en una habitación doble, con desayuno-buffet: 25.68 ¤/noche. 1 plaza individual, sin desayuno: 36.38 ¤/noche. 1 plaza individual con desayuno-buffet: 40.66 ¤/noche. Si se cubren 15 plazas de las 30 ofrecidas para el curso, el costo del hospedaje (IVA incluido) sería: 1 plaza compartida en una habitación doble, sin desayuno: 23.54¤/noche. 1 plaza compartida en una habitación doble, con desayuno-buffet: 27.82¤/noche. 1 plaza individual sin desayuno: 38.52¤/noche. 1 plaza individual con desayuno-buffet: 42.80¤/noche. El Hotel Onda dispone de 3 camas supletorias para niñ@s. Las reservas se harán exclusivamente por teléfono en el Hotel Onda. Al hacer la reserva se mencionará Curso de Biología y se dará el nombre o nombres de la/s persona/s que hacen la reserva. Para hacer la reserva se deberá haber hecho efectiva, previamente, la matrícula del curso. El Hotel Onda dispondrá de una lista actualizada cada día de las personas matriculadas hasta ese momento (tener en cuenta que entre Colombia y España existe un desfase horario de 7 horas). El otro hotel más asequible de Onda es el Gran Hotel Toledo (www.granhoteltoledo.com, teléfono +34 964600972), con un precio único (sin desayuno) de 36¤/noche en habitación compartida de dos plazas, y 53.50¤/noche en habitaciones individuales. El pueblo no dispone de albergues juveniles. PRECIO DE ALIMENTACIÓN (COMIDA Y CENA): Onda dispone de una amplia oferta gastronómica en bares y restaurantes (ver www.ondaweb.info) Por su cercanía al lugar de impartición del curso, y el trato agradable y precio asequible que nos han ofrecido, el lugar (opcional) para comer y cenar que se sugiere: Bar Restaurante RACÓ DE LA FONT, Calle Maestro Giner 2. Teléfono +34 964 772002 (Nati). Precio: 6.60 ¤/menú completo (primer plato, segundo plato, postre, una bebida, e infusión/café). Este bar suministrará los refrigerios de almuerzo y merienda que corren a cargo de la organización. Todo el equipo de la Fundación Omacha estamos poniendo el mayor esmero por ofrecer un curso de alto nivel académico, útil como herramienta de trabajo, y bien organizado. El curso es el primero de estas características que se ofrece en España, y está enmarcado dentro de la línea formativa que venimos ofreciendo desde nuestra sede principal en Bogotá, Colombia. Estaremos encantados de atender cualquier duda o problema que os surja, y esperamos contar con vuestra participación. FUNDACIÓN OMACHA Salvador Herrando-Pérez, BSc. MPhil. FUNDACIÓN OMACHA, Associated Researcher (www.omacha.org) DIRECCIONES POSTALES: C/ Padre Jofre 19, 12006 Castellón de la Plana, ESPAÑA Fundación Omacha, Diagonal 86ª # 30-38. Barrio El Polo, Bogotá (Colombia) INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO Correo electrónico: salherra(a)ono.com / salvador(a)omacha.org / salherra68(a)yahoo.es (messages> 5 Mb) Teléfonos en España: +34 964036814 / +34 657787340 Teléfono en Colombia: +571 2362686 Ahora estoy en España... / I am currently in Spain... ------------------------------------------------------------------- -To submit a message to MARMAM, send it to: marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca -Please include your name and e-mail address in the body of the text of all submissions, and ensure your message has an appropriate subject heading (ie., not "Message for MARMAM") -Do not submit attached files or HTML/MIME messages. -To subscribe to MARMAM, go to lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam -To contact the MARMAM editors, write to: marmamed(a)uvic.ca -MARMAM Editorial Policy & FAQ: http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/marmam.htm -MARMAM archives: http://www.escribe.com/science/marmam/

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Humpback Whale Research Internship in Hawaii
by Adam A. Pack 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Field research with humpback whales in Maui, Hawaii. Interns will assist in the 30-year-long continuing research project by The Dolphin Institute (formerly Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory) on the winter assembly of North Pacific humpback whales in Hawaii. Dr. Adam Pack and Dr. Louis Herman are the principal co-investigators and Dr. Pack additionally acts as the field director. Historically, our research has investigated a variety of topics including migratory destinations, inter-island movements, habitat preferences associated with different classes of whales, residency characteristics, competitive behavior, male escorting strategies, song and social sounds, body size and social roles, individual life histories, and much more. References for recent TDI publications and reports on whales are listed below and others can be found on our website www.dolphin-institute.org. During the winter/spring 2006 season we will focus on several issues: photo identification, underwater body size measurements of individual humpbacks, skin biopsy sampling in Maui waters through the SPLASH project, developing mitigation measures using shore-based surveys to help avoid ship/whale collisions, and possibly a second season of Crittercam deployment together with the National Geographic Society. The internship is full time and unpaid. However, all research staff, including interns, are provided with room and board in Maui. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to Maui. On-water research will be aboard our 18- and 21-foot outboard boats. Shore-based research will be from elevated platforms along the Maui coast using theodolites and laptop computers. Interns will rotate between these two activities, as well as data processing at the field house. The internship runs from approximately December 27, 2005 to May 31, 2006. There are openings for several interns. Requirements: Senior standing in college or college graduate or beyond; experience in research, especially field research; excellent letters of recommendation, ability to live and work closely and harmoniously as part of a team. Desirable qualifications: marine mammal experience, humpback whale research experience, boat driving experience, experience with computer programs such as Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, CoolEdit, MATLAB, digital photography experience, theodolite experience, GIS experience. Send cover letter indicating why you are seeking this internship and why you feel you are qualified, complete resume, college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Send applications or inquiries by email to Dr. Adam Pack at pack(a)hawaii.edu or by regular mail to The Dolphin Institute, 420 Ward Ave., Suite 212, Honolulu HI 96814 (Attention: Internship). Positions are open until filled, but early application is encouraged. For more information on The Dolphin Institute's research and education programs see www.dolphin-institute.org. Mercado III, E., Herman, L. M., & Pack, A. A. (2005). Song copying by humpback whales: Themes and variations. Animal Cognition, 8, 93-102. Pack, A. A., Potter, J. R., & Herman, L. M. (2004). Determining source levels, sound fields, and body sizes of singing humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Hawaiian winter grounds. Final technical report to the Office of Naval Research. Arlington. Grant N00014-02-1-1058. Goetschius, K. J. C., Herman, L. M., Pack, A. A., & Herman, E. Y. K. (2003). Threats to humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Part D: Waste discharge from ships, threats and effects of pollution, oil spills. Report to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Honolulu. Herman, L. M., Goetschius, K. J. C., & Herman, E. Y. K. (2003). Threats to humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Part C: A summary of military activities in sanctuary waters, Shallow water training ranges. Report to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Honolulu. Herman, L. M., Herman, E. Y. K., & Goetschius, K. J. C. (2003). Threats to humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Part B: Effects of ATOC, LFA, and Mid-Range Sonars. Report to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Honolulu. Herman, E. Y. K., Herman, L. M., & Goetschius, K. J. C. (2003). Threats to humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Part A: Humpback exploitation, migration, abundance, social structure; vessels and vessel noise; vessel strikes. Report to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Honolulu. Craig, A. S., Herman, L. M. Gabriele, C. M. & Pack, A. A. (2003). Migratory timing of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the central North Pacific varies with age, sex and reproductive status. Behaviour, 140, 981-1001. Mercado, E. III, Herman, L. M., & Pack, A. A. (2003). Stereotypical sound patterns in humpback whale songs: usage and function. Aquatic Mammals, 29, 37-52. Lammers, M. O., Pack, A. A., & Davis, L. (2003). Historical evidence of whale/vessel collisions in Hawaiian waters (1975 - Present). Final technical report to the NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Honolulu. 25pp. Spitz, S. S., Herman, L. M., Pack, A. A. & Deakos, M. H. (2002). The relation of body size of male humpback whales to their social roles on the Hawaiian winter grounds. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 80, 1938-1947. Pack, A. A., Herman, L. M., Craig, A. S., Spitz, S. S., & Deakos, M. H. (2002). P. extrusions by humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Aquatic Mammals, 28, 131-146. Craig, A. S., Herman, L. M., & Pack, A. A. (2002). Male mate choice and male-male competition coexist in the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 80, 745-755. Craig, A. S., Herman, L. M., & Pack, A. A. (2001). Estimating residence times of humpback whales in Hawaii. Report to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Off of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii.

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Humpback Whale Internship in Hawaii (fwd)
by MARMAM Editors 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Field research with humpback whales in Maui, Hawaii. Interns will assist in the 30-year-long continuing research project by The Dolphin Institute (formerly Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory) on the winter assembly of North Pacific humpback whales in Hawaii. Dr. Adam Pack and Dr. Louis Herman are the principal co-investigators and Dr. Pack additionally acts as the field director. Historically, our research has investigated a variety of topics including migratory destinations, inter-island movements, habitat preferences associated with different classes of whales, residency characteristics, competitive behavior, male escorting strategies, song and social sounds, body size and social roles, individual life histories, and much more. A list of our whale publications is attached. During the winter/spring 2006 season we will focus on several issues: photo identification, underwater body size measurements of individual humpbacks, skin biopsy sampling in Maui waters through the SPLASH project, developing mitigation measures using shore-based surveys to help avoid ship/whale collisions, and possibly a second season of Crittercam deployment together with the National Geographic Society. The internship is full time and unpaid. However, all research staff, including interns, are provided with room and board in Maui. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to Maui. On-water research will be aboard our 6- and 7-meter outboard boats. Shore-based research will be from elevated platforms along the Maui coast using theodolites and laptop computers. Interns will rotate between these two activities, as well as data processing at the field house. The internship runs from approximately December 27, 2005 to May 31, 2006. There are openings for several interns. Requirements: Senior standing in college or college graduate or beyond; experience in research, especially field research; excellent letters of recommendation, ability to live and work closely and harmoniously as part of a team. Desirable qualifications: marine mammal experience, humpback whale research experience, boat driving experience, experience with computer programs such as Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, CoolEdit, MATLAB, digital photography experience, theodolite experience, GIS experience. Send cover letter indicating why you are seeking this internship and why you feel you are qualified, complete resume, college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Send applications or inquiries by email to Dr. Adam Pack at pack(a)hawaii.edu or by regular mail to The Dolphin Institute, 420 Ward Ave., Suite 212, Honolulu HI 96814 (Attention: Internship). Positions are open until filled, but early application is encouraged. For more information on The Dolphin Institute's research and education programs see www.dolphin-institute.org. ------------------------------------------------------------------- -To submit a message to MARMAM, send it to: marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca -Please include your name and e-mail address in the body of the text of all submissions, and ensure your message has an appropriate subject heading (ie., not "Message for MARMAM") -Do not submit attached files or HTML/MIME messages. -To subscribe to MARMAM, send a message to: listserv(a)uvvm.uvic.ca saying: subscribe marmam Yourfirstname Yourlastname -To unsubscribe, send a message saying: unsub marmam (to the listserv(a)uvvm.uvic.ca address) -To contact the MARMAM editors, write to: marmamed(a)uvic.ca -MARMAM Editorial Policy & FAQ: http://is.dal.ca/~whitelab/marmam.htm -MARMAM archives: http://www.escribe.com/science/marmam/

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First posting to the "new" MARMAM mailing-list
by Melvin Klassen 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Announcing the "new" home for the "Marine Mammals" ('MARMAM') mailing-list. The web page for users of this mailing list is: http://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam There is also an E-mail interface for users of this mailing-list. You can get info about using it, by sending a message with just the word 'help' as subject or in the body, to: marmam-request(a)lists.uvic.ca To post to the mailing-list, send E-mail to: marmam(a)lists.uvic.ca (If you have an entry in your E-mail address-book for 'marmam(a)uvvm.uvic.ca', you need to update that entry.) ... UVic Postmaster <Postmaster(a)uvic.ca>

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humpback whale rresearch - South Africa
by Debbie, Vic & Jessie 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

The Centre for Dolphin Studies in South Africa has two new PhD level research projects on humpback whales starting as soon as possible. It's a dual project. Two researchers, examining humpback whale identification, migration dynamics and population dynamics. Interested? You'll need some funding of your own, to live on - around $300, £175 per month. The CDS and other funders will provide the rest. Please contact Vic Cockcroft cdswhale(a)worldonline.co.za mobile/cell phone + 27 83 655 6902 phone after 6pm South African time: 27 + 44 + 5327954

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