Dear MARMAMers, We are pleased to announce that we will be running a workshop on euthanasia at cetacean strandings events during the upcoming ECS conference https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/workshops-36. Please see details below and please contact Rebecca Boys on r.boys@massey.ac.nz before signing up. 13F2 Euthanasia: Addressing the strandings “taboo” May 13th - Full day. Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada. Organisers: Rebecca M Boys (Cetacean Ecology Research Group, Massey University); Karen A Stockin (Cetacean Ecology Research Group, Massey University); Natalie Arrow (British Divers Marine Life Rescue); Emma Neave-Webb (International Whaling Commission); Mark Simmonds (University of Bristol); James Barnett (Cornwall Wildlife Trust Marine Stranding Network); Dan Jarvis (British Divers Marine Life Rescue); Rob Deaville (Cetacean Stranding Investigation Programme); Andrew Brownlow (Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme); Marco Vecchiato (Cetacean Stranding Investigation Programme); Sarah Wund (PELAGIS, France). Contact: r.boys@massey.ac.nz Live stranded cetaceans are often found in debilitated conditions and end-of-life (EoL) decisions, including euthanasia, may be required to prevent further welfare compromise. Attention has predominantly been on euthanasia methods, while the decision-making process, communication strategies and ongoing support for individuals involved have received comparatively little focus. This is surprising given the socio-cultural and legal differences among countries which may impact EoL decisions. Indeed, recent research suggests that specific guidance (e.g., by the International Whaling Commission), are inconsistently implemented (Boys et al., 2022; Stringfellow et al., 2022). This workshop will address the various rationales and circumstances around euthanasia to enable open, honest discussions on: 1. Whether euthanasia should be undertaken and what other EoL options exist; 2. When EoL decisions should be enacted and what factors to consider; 3. Differences in application of EoL decisions depending on single versus mass strandings or unusual mortality events; 4. What training and post-event support exists or is needed (at individual and community level); 5. How to communicate the importance of EoL decisions to the public and media. Our workshop aims to address these often-overlooked aspects of euthanasia at live strandings to highlight the training and support required to ensure the best welfare outcomes for both animals and people. Thank you, Rebecca On behalf of all workshop organisers ------------------------------------------------------------- Rebecca M Boys, Ph.D. Marine Biologist Research Associate Cetacean Ecology Research Group, School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand [cid:139abbdd-a90d-4168-bd0c-13f33b9407f9]<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rebecca_Boys> [cid:18928ac2-27d1-4739-afe7-96826e62df56] <https://scholar.google.co.nz/citations?hl=en&user=7rHpOpMAAAAJ> [cid:5b1f1a79-d6e4-4a0b-a384-b5bca239a8ce] <https://twitter.com/RebeccaMBoys> [cid:3b968c54-9b18-41f1-bbdc-8c34375a5510] <https://www.facebook.com/CetaceanEcologyOrg/?__xts__[0]=68.ARBKlWSLR-YC7KHNrW51KXYC8RqNWn5mtIpZGlhILsMi73gubXw7i0iNq-bMfLim8n7PnUX74GpGPXJqVJBIxqdfqVAvHxEd2En0qyW6mKYd9Q30p8kEFIBWKPFgrh4uEh6ISXy5ihiNbt8H1yEWprZQN4kZDRW8gPSk6TMiyNoF-uJ0o1uPoosrGMKBKGD8sc4K3SJPD2e-mWqDxZOc_aY670ngZVZm6YlpZzvKj_r_vh_aHHeSQuS7lgktu6h7HwKL_pEGombnfjc6z3ekwEF4Szn9mLA-y643tiUxNSQiFyiDyOzrVFqnT34Ctus2d0A9GXJMVBvnw7lCKoNnEq4kbA> [cid:dd35aa2e-fe16-4354-b23b-25092ff0d2f3] <https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/explore/research/animal-veterinary/animal/marine/marine_home.cfm> [cid:1743e1cf-f9d9-43dd-9200-6a65a54ee7d1] www.cetaceanecology.org/<https://www.cetaceanecology.org/> European Cetacean Society National Contact Person for New Zealand [cid:e6d8a31d-0393-4c9a-bafa-191da7e93aef] [https://attachment.outlook.live.net/owa/rebeccaboys@hotmail.com/service.svc/...] Rebecca Boys (she/her) Senior Scientific Officer | Marine NCEA Marine & Fisheries: Our vision - clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse ocean and seas Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs E: rebecca.boys@defra.gov.uk Office location: Horizon House, Bristol Learn more about the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA)<https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-capital-and-ecosystem-assessment-programme/natural-capital-and-ecosystem-assessment-programme> programme. If I am sending this email outside of regular working hours, it may be because I’m working flexibly. There is no expectation for you to respond outside of your usual working hours.
