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Wildlife Response Intern — Marine Mammal Rehab Internship
by Savannah Costner 31 Dec '25

31 Dec '25

Hi all, I am, as always, super excited to announce our internship applications are now open! It's an unpaid internship with housing provided in Alaska. Please read the description below and apply at this link : https://workforcenow.cloud.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitme… Wildlife Response Summer 2026 Internship: Summary: The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, and public education. All internships are unpaid, and a minimum commitment of 12-16 weeks is required. Housing is provided. The position is scheduled for five days and 40 hours each week. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Interns will be exposed to and gain experience in the rescue and rehabilitation efforts of Alaska’s stranded wild marine mammals and birds. In addition to learning animal restraint and husbandry skills, interns are expected to work with the public in person and over the phone in a professional and courteous manner. Education/Training Requirements: The internship is intended for adults over 18 years of age. Applicants with a background in biology, animal husbandry, and wildlife rehabilitation preferred. Experience with Google Suite and Zims360 preferred. Essential Duties: Under the guidance of Wildlife Response staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform the following duties: 1. Prepare daily animal diets and perform routine cleaning of quarantine and work areas. 2. Assist in the care of the Center’s rehabilitating animals and maintenance of the facility. 3. Assist with pool cleanings and water quality testing. 4. Assist with the Stranded Animal Hotline and interact with the public professionally. 5. Assist with the rescue and release of stranded animals if opportunities present. Please note, due to the remote nature of Alaska, most animal recovery in the field happens with local authorities and the animal is then transferred to the Center. Rarely do staff pick up animals directly from their stranding location. 6. Participate in educational talks or tours, and assist in the creation of computerized learning modules. 7. Maintain and update computerized medical records. 8. Help ensure that the rehabilitation clinic and quarantine area are stocked and prepared to receive animals. 9. Comply with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs. 10. Perform other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as required. Other Skills and Abilities: Skilled in written and verbal communication, experienced giving public presentations and/or working with various age groups in an educational setting. Ability to be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess a strong desire to see to the completion of projects is highly desired. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and be able to get on hands and knees to restrain marine mammal patients. Applicants should be able to work outside in the sun, wind, rain, or a combination of all three. Ability to see and hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unpaid Internship | Housing Provided Start: 5/18/2026 End: Negotiable Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application. Must be able to pass a background check. Link to apply: https://workforcenow.cloud.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitme… -- <https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaSeaLifeCenter> <https://twitter.com/alaskasealife> <http://instagram.com/alaskasealifecenter> <https://www.youtube.com/user/AKSeaLifeCenter> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/alaska-sealife-center> *Savannah Costner* *(pronouns:she-her <https://www.mypronouns.org/>)* *Animal Care Specialist II**I* Alaska SeaLife Center P.O. Box 1329 • 301 Railway Ave • Seward, AK 99664 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1329%C2%A0%E2%80%A2+301+Railway+Ave%C2%A0%E2%80%…> Direct: 907-224-6399 *ASLC 24-hour Stranded Animal Hotline* 1-888-774-7325 (SEAL) www.alaskasealife.org We acknowledge that our work takes place on the ancestral lands of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Eyak and Dena’ina people of the Chugach region. We honor their enduring connection to this land and recognize their contributions to our community.

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Bottlenose Dolphin Photo-identification and Outreach Internship for Summer 2026
by Jessica Taylor 30 Dec '25

30 Dec '25

Bottlenose DolphinPhoto-ID Internship Positions for Summer 2026 The Outer Banks Centerfor Dolphin Research (OBXCDR)/Nags Head Dolphin Watch are currently acceptingapplications for the 2026 summer season. The research season is May 4th-October16th. Four internship positions are available for the followingdates: May 4th-September 25th, May 4th-August14th, May 18st-September 25th, and June 8th– October 16th. Start/end dates are flexible but successfulapplicants must be able to commit for the entire internship period. The Outer Banks Centerfor Dolphin Research is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to theconservation of bottlenose dolphins in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Ourprogram’s goal is to gain an understanding of the population dynamics, movementpatterns, and behavioral ecology of coastal bottlenose dolphins in the soundsand coastal waters near the Outer Banks. The OBXCDR conducts a long-term photo-identificationmonitoring study of bottlenose dolphins in Roanoke, Croatan, Albemarle, Pamlicoand Currituck Sounds. Data is collected via dedicated small boat surveys aswell as opportunistically from a local dolphin watch. Information from themonitoring study is used to examine annual population trends, habitatutilization, social associations, and ecology of the dolphins as well as aid inefforts to examine bottlenose dolphin stock structure and movement patternsalong the U.S. Atlantic coast. Interns will gain experience in field datacollection, photo-identification of dolphins, and environmental education. Formore information about the OBXCDR, please visit: obxdolphins.org. The internshipposition will consist of bottlenose dolphin photo-identification,opportunistic/dedicated field research, and environmental education.Responsibilities include:§ Mate/naturalistduties aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch: This involves the implementation of educational programs,including public speaking aboard the eco-tours (using a microphone andone-on-one) to educate others about local dolphin biology and marineconservation, as well as additional mate duties. The mate/naturalist will alsocollect opportunistic sighting data aboard the eco-tours (measuringenvironmental parameters, and recording sighting data) and assist in generalmaintenance of field equipment. For additional information about the NagsHead Dolphin Watch, please see www.nagsheaddolphinwatch.com (70% of time)§ Photo-identificationof dolphins: This includes photosorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, and assisting inmaintenance of the long-term OBX catalog using the programs finFindR and FinBase.This work will be completed remotely through a remote login to our lab computer.(20% of time)§ Boat-basedphoto-identification: The intern willassist with dedicated boat-based photo-identification surveys to contributionto the examination of site fidelity and stock structure of bottlenose dolphinsin northeastern North Carolina sounds. Responsibilities may include operating asmall vessel during transect surveys and sightings, assisting withphoto-identification, collecting sighting data for dolphin groups, and generalmaintenance of field equipment. (10% of time) This internshiprequires a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week, consisting of eco-tours,lab photo-identification, and dedicated surveys. The intern will carry outmate/naturalist duties aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch for 3-4 days per weekthroughout the field season while 1-2 days per week will be spent conductingphoto-identification using FinBase and finFindR. Dedicated surveys will beconducted approximately once a week from May through October and interns willrotate participating in surveys. Salary: Thisinternship is a paid position. Applicants will receive an hourly pay of $15/hr.for the naturalist position on the dolphin watch portion only. (Lab workand dedicated surveys are not included) Tips aboard the dolphin tours areexpected, but not guaranteed. Housing: Housing is offeredat a cost of $800 per month for a private room including all utilities. Internsare responsible for their own transportation to and from the Outer Banks aswell as to and from the field sites and lab. The successfulapplicant would ideally have the following qualifications: § Minimum of 18 years of age and recentlygraduated with an undergraduate degree in marine biology, biology, zoology, orrelated field § Strong interest in the marine environment andconservation § Ability to swim § Basic proficiency in MS Access, Word, Excel,and Picture Manager as well as digital photography § Enthusiasm, attention to detail, responsible, independent,focused, and dedicated § Works well in a team environment as well asindividually § Experience in boating and marine field datacollection preferred § Experience in environmental outreach preferred § Experience in photo-identification preferred § Adequate strength and agility to performduties necessary to dock 45 ft. boat § First AID/CPR certification preferred § Due to employment aboard the dolphin eco-tours,all candidates must be U.S. citizens NOTE: The United States Coast Guard requires allpassenger vessels to be drug free work environments. In order to work aboardthe dolphin eco-tours, the intern will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test andto participate in random drug testing during the period of the research season. Application Process: Please submit coverletter, resume, and contact information for 3 references via email to outerbanksdolphins(a)gmail.com. Use“Dolphin photo-id internship” in the subject line of the email. Applicationsreview will begin on January 2nd and applications will be reviewedin the order received. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until March 31stor until positions are filled. John Kerner Owner/Captain NagsHead Dolphin Watch Executive BoardMember, Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research P.O. Box 7721 Kill Devil Hills, NC27948

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Publication of a new book on whaling
by Alex Aguilar 30 Dec '25

30 Dec '25

I am pleased to announce the publication of a new book on whaling history: La huella ballenera en el norte de la península Ibérica. Inventario-guía de restos históricos Edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona By Alex Aguilar and Max Aguilar Language: Spanish Size: 21 x 18 cm, 396 pp ISBN: 978-84-1050-178-2 Price: €28 This book, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of images—most of them previously unpublished—is structured in two parts. The first offers a detailed history of the participation of the inhabitants of these coasts in whaling, both locally and in distant locations such as Iceland, Newfoundland, and Greenland, from the 11th to the 20th centuries. The second part of the book analyzes, one by one, the fifty or so coastal towns involved in this activity, recounting their whaling past and describing the historical vestiges that still remain: museums, industrial remains, buildings, watchtowers, as well as ornamental and documentary elements that travelers can see today. This section can thus also be used as a travel guide for those who wish to learn firsthand about the region's whaling legacy. The book can be purchased through international bookstores or directly from the publisher's website, where additional information about the work and a selection of its contents can also be found: https://www.edicions.ub.edu/ficha.aspx?cod=16731 Best wishes, Alex Aguilar University of Barcelona Aquest missatge, i els fitxers adjunts que hi pugui haver, pot contenir informació confidencial o protegida legalment i s’adreça exclusivament a la persona o entitat destinatària. Si no consteu com a destinatari final o no teniu l’encàrrec de rebre’l, no esteu autoritzat a llegir-lo, retenir-lo, modificar-lo, distribuir-lo, copiar-lo ni a revelar-ne el contingut. Si l’heu rebut per error, informeu-ne el remitent i elimineu del sistema tant el missatge com els fitxers adjunts que hi pugui haver. Este mensaje, y los ficheros adjuntos que pueda incluir, puede contener información confidencial o legalmente protegida y está exclusivamente dirigido a la persona o entidad destinataria. Si usted no consta como destinatario final ni es la persona encargada de recibirlo, no está autorizado a leerlo, retenerlo, modificarlo, distribuirlo o copiarlo, ni a revelar su contenido. Si lo ha recibido por error, informe de ello al remitente y elimine del sistema tanto el mensaje como los ficheros adjuntos que pueda contener. This email message and any attachments it carries may contain confidential or legally protected material and are intended solely for the individual or organization to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or the person responsible for processing it, then you are not authorized to read, save, modify, send, copy or disclose any part of it. If you have received the message by mistake, please inform the sender of this and eliminate the message and any attachments it carries from your account.

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Applications are now open for the Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship
by Lindsay Porter 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Are you an early career researcher working in cetacean cognition and sensory perception, or in humpback whale behavioural ecology or communication? *Applications are now open for the Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship*—read on for details on this exciting opportunity! *BACKGROUND* Louis M. Herman, Ph.D. and Emeritus Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, was a pioneer and trailblazer in research on dolphin sensory perception and cognition, and humpback whale behavioural ecology. This work was carried out through the world renowned Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory (KBMML) that he established in 1969 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He also co-founded The Dolphin Institute (TDI), dedicated to dolphins and whales through education, research, and conservation. KBMML/TDI’s findings on marine mammals were published in over 160 scientific papers and featured in more than 230 national and international media articles, television and radio programs, and documentary films. Dr. Herman’s life’s work significantly influenced marine mammal conservation. It also had an enormous impact on the lives and careers of countless interns, undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, visiting faculty, and volunteers from around the world, all of whom played important roles in the unique research team he assembled over more than four decades. Dr. Herman will always be remembered for his innovative, creative, and scientifically rigorous approach to the study of the marine mammals he so loved, and for the future generations of marine mammal researchers he and his work continue to inspire. Dr. Herman’s family, colleagues, and friends established the Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship in 2017 to honour his legacy by promoting the type of research that was the focus of his ground-breaking studies. *The Scholarship is given every two years. The 2026 award will be for USD $6,000.* *CRITERIA* The Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship supports a research project that contributes to our understanding of cetacean cognition and sensory perception (laboratory or field studies), or humpback whale behavioural ecology or communication. Work with other species of marine mammals that especially enhances our understanding of their cognitive abilities will also be considered. *Eligible candidates must be current SMM members and either be enrolled as a graduate student or have completed their Master’s or PhD within the past three years.* *SUBMISSION DETAILS* Applications will be submitted through an online form, which is accessible only to current Society members. *Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 9, 2026* with all required materials uploaded via the submission link below. Full application details will be available on the submission form. *PLEASE NOTE:* You must be signed in to your SMM member profile to view and submit an application. Click the link below to get started. If you’re not already signed in, you’ll be prompted to log in, then select “*Sign in to the page for SMM nominations and scholarships/grants applications*” to be begin the application process. *Get started by clicking HERE!* <https://marinemammalscience.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88c2080440a38…> *The award recipient will be notified by April 16th 2026*, with an expectation that the awardee will present results of their research at a subsequent Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. We will award up to an additional $500 to support travel costs contingent on an accepted submission and completed presentation. *QUESTIONS* If you have questions about the scholarship or application process, please contact the Awards and Scholarships Chair, Dr. Kimberley Bennett (*awardschair(a)marinemammalscience.org <awardschair@marinemammalscience.org?subject=Louis%20M%20Herman%20Research%20Scholarship>*). For technical questions or issues with the submission form, please contact *admin(a)marinemammalscience.org <admin(a)marinemammalscience.org>*. *Kind regards,* *Kimberley BennettSMM Awards ChairSociety for Marine Mammalogyawardschair(a)marinemammalscience.org <awardschair(a)marinemammalscience.org>*

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New publication: Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) regularly documented far outside their known distribution range in northern Norway
by Alexander Eckerle 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Dear MARMAN community, My co-authors and I are happy to share our publication on Risso's dolphins in northern Norway with you. Eckerle, A., Morange, Z., Similä, T., O'Callaghan, S. A., & Jourdain, E. (2026). An Alien in the Arctic: Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus) in Northern Norwegian Waters. *Marine Mammal Science*, *42*(1), https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.70097 Abstract: The Risso’s dolphin is a widely distributed delphinid known to occur from tropical to temperate waters around the globe. In the Northeast Atlantic, its distribution range is described up to the north of Scotland at 61°N. Some occasional vagrants however have been recorded around the Faroe Islands and central Norway. Since summer 2017, Risso’s dolphins have regularly been observed far outside their known distribution range in Bleik Canyon, northern Norway. Sightings from commercial whale-watching vessels and a small research boat made it possible to document their occurrence every summer between 2017 and 2024. In addition, photo-identification has revealed that several individuals have returned to the area. The occurrence of Risso’s dolphins in northern Norway is likely driven by increasing sea surface temperatures in the Northeast Atlantic and could have implications for community dynamics. If you would like to know more or a copy of the publication, please contact eckerle.alex(a)gmail.com Thank you. Best regards, Alex

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Enrolments open for Marine Mammalogy at Massey University, New Zealand - course commencing 23 Feb 2024
by Rebecca Boys 28 Dec '25

28 Dec '25

Massey University, New Zealand is excited to offer a specialist 12 week (24 lecture) programme in Marine Mammalogy to a wider international audience this year. Enrolments are now open with lectures commencing 23 Feb 2026. This course is available online for cross credits to most international universities and best of all – you need not even be enrolled in a current degree programme to take this course if you apply for a special exemption to study as a general interest paper (i.e., prerequisite exempt). Lectures and all materials are available on demand to suit all international time zones while live tutorials give everyone the opportunity to interact with the lecturers and materials. This course examines the zoogeography of marine mammals and the morphological, physiological and behavioural adaptations which have enabled this diverse group to successfully colonise all of the world’s oceans and some freshwater systems. An understanding of the underlying ecological principles not only provides interesting insights into marine mammal biology but also yields consequences for marine mammal conservation and management. Learning outcomes 1. Discuss marine mammal biology via explanation of global diversity, distribution and abundance. 2. Compare and contrast the anatomy, life history and diet within and between the various marine mammal groups and draw conclusions on what implications this has for the distinct groups. 3. Provide an overview of the study of marine mammals by demonstrating the breadth of disciplines it embraces and range of techniques required in its study. 4. Explore human-marine mammal interactions via critical evaluation of current conservation and management issues and discuss how sound science can contribute to alleviate existing and future conflicts. Interested to learn more - https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/courses/marine-mammalogy-196327/ or email Prof Karen Stockin (k.a.stockin(a)massey.ac.nz<mailto:k.a.stockin@massey.ac.nz>) for more details ------------------------------------------------------------- Rebecca M Boys, Ph.D. Marine Biologist Research Affiliate Cetacean Ecology Research Group, School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand Check out our Research Topic that is open for submissions! https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/75704/advancing-marine-mammal-w… [cid:7c382e69-8fd0-4c10-8f4c-e4fbe423b25c]<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rebecca_Boys> [cid:534c3727-2d0c-4d11-b410-4d3f9cdba611] <https://scholar.google.co.nz/citations?hl=en&user=7rHpOpMAAAAJ> [cid:df0b1ef7-45e0-4e6e-a196-fced3c489f68] <https://twitter.com/RebeccaMBoys> [cid:28b0362e-9159-429d-bcdf-92aa07fcae7b] <https://www.facebook.com/CetaceanEcologyOrg/?__xts__[0]=68.ARBKlWSLR-YC7KHN…> [cid:67dc1cd1-5f5e-4c67-bd00-30c00a0f607d] <https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/explore/research/animal-veterinary/animal/m…> [cid:832b741e-6a1a-4fa9-87ac-ee4c47ec57fd] www.cetaceanecology.org/<https://www.cetaceanecology.org/> European Cetacean Society National Contact Person for New Zealand [cid:70ce6035-c3f2-4b27-ab4d-0b729c6bf317]

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Applications are open for Fall 2026 to the NYU Animal Studies M.A. Program
by Lori Marino 28 Dec '25

28 Dec '25

We want to extend an invitation to students in the areas of marine mammal science, protection, and advocacy. Animal Studies is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field that draws from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to understand the lives of nonhuman animals, how human and nonhuman animals relate to each other, and the moral, social, political, economic, aesthetic, and ecological significance of these relations. Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers including policy and government, academia, veterinary medicine, and the nonprofit sector. This year we are fortunate to offer one GSAS Dean’s Fellowship<https://as.nyu.edu/departments/environment/ma-in-animal-studies/resources.h…>, which provides a 100% tuition and fees award. We will also continue to offer two 50% tuition Henry Spira Scholarships<https://as.nyu.edu/departments/environment/ma-in-animal-studies/henry-spira…>, named in memory of the animal rights activist and trailblazer who continues to be an inspiration for leaders in animal studies and animal protection. If you would like to be considered for these scholarships, we strongly encourage you to submit your application by the February 15 deadline. All prospective students that apply by the deadline are automatically considered. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share widely - and don’t hesitate to reach out at gsas.animal.studies(a)nyu.edu<mailto:gsas.animal.studies@nyu.edu> for more information. Helpful Links: * Program website: NYU MA in Animal Studies<https://as.nyu.edu/departments/environment/ma-in-animal-studies.html> * Register for our upcoming information session (January 15th): https://forms.gle/xttWsun4MgACnSg89 * Link to Apply: https://apply.gsas.nyu.edu/apply/ * Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026 (rolling admissions thereafter) Thank you, Lori Marino Adjunct Professor, Animal Studies, NYU marinolori(a)outlook.com

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Necropsy Technician Opportunity at The Marine Mammal Center
by Lynda Schaefer 26 Dec '25

26 Dec '25

Hi All, The Marine Mammal Center is hiring a Necropsy Technician! Job Summary: The Necropsy Technician will perform various activities in support of the Pathology & Diagnostics team including gross necropsy, histopathology (trimming of cases), and support of the biobank archives. They will assist in the collection, analysis, storage, and shipment of samples for collaborative research projects as well as the training of pathology participants of the Teaching Hospital program and The Marine Mammal Center's visitors. To Apply Click Here! <https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3796084/Marine-Mam…> Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education. For more information, please visit our "About Us" page at www.marinemammalcenter.org<https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/about-us/what-we-do> Thank you! [cid:image001.png@01DC7664.3983FA30] Lynda Schaefer, CDR, CPP, SPHR Senior Director, Human Resources schaeferl(a)tmmc.org<mailto:schaeferl@tmmc.org> | T: 415.754.4022| MarineMammalCenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/> The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito, CA 94965

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Veterinary Technician Senior Manager Opportunity at The Marine Mammal Center
by Lynda Schaefer 26 Dec '25

26 Dec '25

Hi All, The Marine Mammal Center is hiring a Veterinary Technician Senior Manager! Job Summary: The Veterinary Technician Senior Manager is responsible for the direction and oversight of the team of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) at The Marine Mammal Center's main hospital located in Sausalito, California. As a member of the Hospital Operations Department leadership team, this role contributes to the overall direction, strategy, and operational excellence of the hospital. They provide oversight and direction for the daily operations of the RVT team in support of veterinary and husbandry needs of the patients in care. This position serves as manager and mentor of the RVT team, fostering professional development, competency growth, and a collaborative team environment while ensuring adherence to best practices in marine mammal medicine. The Veterinary Technician Senior Manager works collaboratively to ensure integration between clinical and animal husbandry functions, supporting alignment with organizational practices in marine mammal medicine, research activities, and Teaching Hospital program initiatives to advance the Center's mission and strategic priorities. To Apply Click Here!<https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3796078/Marine-Mam…> Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education. For more information, please visit our "About Us" page at www.marinemammalcenter.org<https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/about-us/what-we-do> Thank you! [cid:image001.png@01DC7663.F25949D0] Lynda Schaefer, CDR, CPP, SPHR Senior Director, Human Resources schaeferl(a)tmmc.org<mailto:schaeferl@tmmc.org> | T: 415.754.4022| MarineMammalCenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/> The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito, CA 94965

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Re: [MARMAM] New publication on stomach contents of stranded Ziphius cavirostris in the eastern Mediterranean
by Arda M. Tonay 26 Dec '25

26 Dec '25

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting. We would like to inform you that the new paper on "Stomach Contents of Stranded Goose-Beaked Whales in the Levantine Basin and Aegean Sea" has been published in Marine Mammal Science. Tonay, A.M., Salman, A., Taşkaya, İ., Danyer, E., Dede, A., Çanakcı, T., Amaha Öztürk, A. 2025. Stomach contents of stranded goose-beaked whales in the Levantine Basin and Aegean Sea. Marine Mammal Science 0:e70075. You can view the article at: https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.70075 Abstract Goose-beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris), a cosmopolitan odontocete, is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea. This study, the first to examine the stomach contents of the goose-beaked whale in the Aegean Sea and Levantine Basin, reveals key aspects of its diet. The stomach contents of one whale from Seferihisar, Türkiye, in 2016, and five from a mass stranding on Cyprus in February 2023 were analyzed. A total of 1,448 lower beaks from 16 cephalopod species were identified, with six species-Octopoteuthis sicula, Ancistrocheirus lesueurii, Histioteuthis reversa, Chtenopteryx sicula, Chiroteuthis veranii, and Todarodes sagittatus-comprising the primary diet. Four species-Loligo forbesii, Pyroteuthis margaritifera, Pterygioteuthis giardi, and Brachioteuthis riisei-were recorded for the first time in goose-beaked whale stomachs. Their prey preference is generally pelagic cephalopods, though benthic or demersal species are occasionally eaten. The high species diversity and the presence of species not found in other studies may be due to differences in cephalopod fauna characterized by seabed and other oceanographic features of the eastern Mediterranean. The Mediterranean population is genetically divided into western and eastern subpopulations, and their diets appear to differ. Pdf request can be sent to <mailto:atonay@istanbul.edu.tr> atonay(a)istanbul.edu.tr Regards Arda Arda M. TONAY Ph.D Faculty of Aquatic Sciences, Istanbul University Marine Biology Dep. Kalenderhane Mah. Onaltı Mart Şehitleri Cad. No: 2 Fatih 34134 İstanbul, Türkiye Tel: +90 212 440 0000/20159 Fax: +90 212 440 0232 <mailto:atonay@istanbul.edu.tr> atonay(a)istanbul.edu.tr <http://subilimleri.istanbul.edu.tr/> http://subilimleri.istanbul.edu.tr/ Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) P.O. Box 10 Beykoz, 34820 İstanbul, Türkiye Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771 -- *Yasal Uyarı:* Bu elektronik posta, **buradan* <https://bilgiislem.istanbul.edu.tr/tr/duyuru/e-posta-yasal-uyari-e-mail-dis…> *ulaşabileceğiniz Koşul ve Şartlara tabidir. *Disclaimer: *This email is subject to the Terms and Conditions available *here.* <https://bilgiislem.istanbul.edu.tr/tr/duyuru/e-posta-yasal-uyari-e-mail-dis…>

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