From catharina at baiji.org Sun Jun 1 08:17:41 2008
From: catharina at baiji.org (Catharina Clausen)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 17:17:41 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] [ECS-TALK] & MARMAM Summary of Cetacean news week 21/22
(May 22-31, 2008)
Message-ID: <D0914EFC-B536-4AB0-957A-33E81BD4D72B@baiji.org>
Dear ECS and MARMAM members,
in the following you find some Cetacean news of the last weeks:
(May 22, 2008) Humpback whale population rebounds - http://
www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080522/
NEWS01/805220358/1001
(May 22, 2008) Pictured: The deadly dolphin dance that proves killer
whales DO attack their cousins - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/
article-1021016/Pictured-The-deadly-dolphin-dance-proves-killer-
whales-DO-attack-cousins.html
(May 22, 2008) Beginning of end for Japanese whaling? - http://
www.cdnn.info/news/eco/e080522.html
(May 23, 2008) Dolphin centre ready for summer - http://www.ross-
shirejournal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3972/
Dolphin_centre_ready_for_summer.html
(May 23, 2008) Humpback comeback makes researchers happy, but wary -
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?
id=e67b9b23-1d11-4257-8b91-10a2068008b9
(May 26, 2008) Bridget Vercoe: Endangered species relying on change
in focus - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?
c_id=39&objectid=10512412
(May 27, 2008) International Scientists Speak Out - Hector?s And
Maui?s Dolphins Need Full Protection - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/
SC0805/S00063.htm
(May 27, 2008) Illegal work done for a cause - http://www.stuff.co.nz/
timaruherald/4561303a6571.html
(May 28, 2008) Dolphins have a splashing time - slideshow - http://
www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1217690.ece
(May 29, 2008) Dead In The Water - Government?s Decision Spells Risks
Continued Decline For New Zealand?s Hector?s And Maui?s Dolphins -
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0805/S00487.htm
(May 29, 2008) Sudden Decline of Minke Whale Population in Icelandic
Waters - http://www.whalemuseum.is/the-museum/news/nr/245/
(May 30, 2008) Whale spotted in waters off Beaubear?s Island, UPM -
http://miramichileader.canadaeast.com/news/article/310329
(May 30, 2008) Fuel costs hurt cruise industry - http://
nowra.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/fuel-costs-hurt-cruise-
industry/780001.aspx
(May 30, 2008) Four new reserves to protect dolphins - http://
www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=44&objectid=10513393
(May 31, 2008) Minke Whale Stock Declining - http://
www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/Daily_News/?ew_0_a_id=306919
(May 31, 2008) Casio Welcomes New Dolphin & Whale Eco-Network Watch -
http://www.huliq.com/60817/casio-welcomes-new-dolphin-amp-whale-
econetwork-watch
All best,
Catharina Clausen
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From griffin.g at ecoes.com Sun Jun 1 19:59:04 2008
From: griffin.g at ecoes.com (griffin.g at ecoes.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:59:04 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Observer Positions
Message-ID: <1204.24.110.24.169.1212375544.squirrel@www.ecoes.com>
Immediate openings for marine mammal observers in the Northeastern U.S.
Must have previous marine mammal survey experience. Experience with NARW
surveys is a plus. Must provide own binoculars, steel toed boots, hard
hat, and general foul weather gear. Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid
U.S. passport. Work consists of 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week on large
live aboard construction vessels for a minimum of 5 weeks with no on-shore
breaks anticipated. Preference given to individuals who can work the
entire project and have previous whale monitoring experience. Interested
parties should contact Gabrielle Griffin at employment at ecoes.com.
From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Mon Jun 2 00:05:25 2008
From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:05:25 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 18
Message-ID: <p06200701c4694b7611ef@[192.168.1.22]>
Dear all,
here are some new publications of week 18/ 2008,
which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK.
By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the
following references are linked to their according journal homepages.
There you can find abstracts and contact information:
http://www.mmbib.com/news.php
Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you.
Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the
weekly announcements.
Kindest Regards,
Jan Herrmann
CETACEA
Certain, G. et al. (2008):
Delphinid spatial distribution and abundance estimates over the shelf of
the Bay of Biscay.
ICES Journal of Marine Science 65(4): 656-666.
Herman, L.M., R.K. Uyeyama, and A.A. Pack (2008):
Bottlenose dolphins understand relationships between concepts.
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 31(2): 139-140.
Williamson, C. (2008):
Dolphin Assisted Therapy: can swimming with dolphins be a suitable
treatment?
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 50(6): 477.
Kunito, T. et al. (2008):
Arsenic in marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles.
Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 195(): 31-69.
PINNIPEDIA
Lyamin, O.I. et al. (2008):
Electroencephalogram asymmetry and spectral power during sleep in the
northern fur seal.
Journal of Sleep Research 17(2): 154-165.
Sanfelice, D. and T.R.O. de Freitas (2008):
A Comparative Description of Dimorphism in Skull Ontogeny of
Arctocephalus australis, Callorhinus ursinus, and Otaria byronia
(Carnivora: Otariidae).
Journal of Mammalogy 89(2): 336-346.
OTHER MARINE MAMMALS
Liu, A.G.S.C., E.R. Seiffert, and E.L. Simonsen (2008):
Stable isotope evidence for an amphibious phase in early proboscidean
evolution.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States
of America 105(15): 5786-5791.
Rodrigues, F.R. et al. (2008):
Reproductive Anatomy of the Female Amazonian Manatee Trichechus
inunguis Natterer, 1883 (Mammalia: Sirenia).
The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and
Evolutionary Biology 291(5): 557-564.
--
--> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de
From comisionrt08 at gmail.com Mon Jun 2 05:58:29 2008
From: comisionrt08 at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Comisi=F3n_RT_2008?=)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:58:29 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] CSI grant request
Message-ID: <a93f00380806020558i37bd9babi4ca6da7b06babfc9@mail.gmail.com>
Estimados Colegas, les enviamos les enviamos el formulario para la
application de becas de la CSI
Suerte!!!
La Comision
Thank you for your request for support from Cetacean Society International.
Our goal since 1980 has been to assist cetacean conservation-oriented people
and projects in developing regions, particularly graduate students. We will
consider any project that does not conflict with CSI's ethical positions.
CSI will give many small grants to help as many people as possible, rather
than give large grants to support entire projects. While CSI may now be able
to give more than US$500, consider other funding options first, tell us what
they are, and request only the minimum amount you need from CSI to fulfill
your need. There are several ways CSI can help you besides a direct grant,
such as providing useful resources, letters of support, and equipment.
READ THIS CAREFULLY: If you want help you must help CSI. CSI will consider
many grant requests between now and July 2009. It is very important for you
to comply with all our instructions and provide all the information we need.
Too many grants have been delayed because of incomplete information or email
problems. If you do not understand something in this form please ask us
about it. Please answer every question, or tell us why you cannot. Return
the entire form; do not edit out questions or this introduction. Use only
one of your email addresses for all your communications. Tell us of an
alternate person and email, someone we can reach if your email is unreliable
or you are away. Do not use earlier forms as some things have changed.
Return this entire form so we know what version you are using. Please do not
make us search for you, or delay processing your grant because of these
problems.
- Return the *entire* form as email text or attached file to both:
rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org and bshall at csiwhalesalive.org.
- Title your email "your last name: CSI grant request". "Last name"
means the name you use officially, often maternal for women and paternal for
men. Do not use MIME messages, cells or color graphics in your email; we are
impressed by substance, not big fonts and fancy presentations. You may
submit any other material you wish as attachments, but save your money for
the project; do not use postal mail. Please tell us if your request is
urgent.
- No grants will be approved before 20 July, unless your request is
urgent.
- For travel grants to the XIII RT in Uruguay requests will be
considered in the order received. CSI will give priority to students.
- Except for travel grants, CSI will expect a report at the completion
of your project and the text of papers submitted for publication, by
attached file. We do not want documents sent by postal mail, because that is
too expensive for you and we prefer to file electrons, not paper.
- You will receive an acknowledgment that your grant request has been
received. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within five days (except
during 7-24 June) please email us again.
- CSI will not give more than one project grant and one travel grant to
any one person or project during a one-year period from 1 June to 31 May,
although there may be exceptions.
Your name, address, and CV (attach CV, non-English OK): _______________ (you
may send names and CV's of other participants if you wish, but that is not
required.)
Is this a travel grant?: Y / N____ (If yes, give the dates, location and
reason for attending.)
Project Title:_________________ (if this is a travel grant, give your
project(s) accepted for presentation or workshop participation. Include your
abstract as an attached file to your reply email form.)
An alternate contact person for emails to you, someone you know will help
CSI to reach you if you are away, or your email address does not respond:
Name, affiliation, and email address: ________________________
Project Description and Objectives: _________________
Expected scientific or conservation benefits or results: _______________
Will the project require harassing, capturing, tagging, biopsy sampling, or
any form of invasive research: Y / N? If yes please explain______________
Schedule or Timetable:______________(if this is a travel grant, dates of
meeting)
What other resources have you requested funds from: _______________________
General Budget: ___________________
What is the minimum amount from CSI that you need to complete the
project?________________
How did you learn that CSI may provide small grants?_______
Contact information for a reference, such as your faculty graduate advisor,
that we may ask about you and your project_____________________
Supplementary Comments (of any length you wish): ________
When do you need the funds?_______
Please carefully read the following questions about getting money to you, to
ensure that you provide us with sufficient and correct information so that
there are no complications or delays.
- If CSI provides a grant it is extremely important that we know when you
will be able to collect the funds; for example, if you will be away from
your home area tell us the dates so we do not send the funds during that
time: ______________.
- If CSI provides a grant what is the safest, fastest, and cheapest way to
get the funds to you?
(1) Do you want a money transfer using Western Union? ___________
(2) Do you want (a) a CSI check in US$ ________ (b) a bank-certified check
in US$?
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with all required details.
VERY IMPORTANT RECENT CHANGE: Please note that, because of increased
security concerns, many banks, agencies and visa authorities may require a
letter from CSI confirming the purpose of this money to you. It is your
responsibility to tell us as soon as possible what to send you to meet the
requirement, including all necessary contact information. This CSI letter
will be sent as a PDF to your email address for printing.
If CSI provides a grant, and you are unable to collect sufficient funding
for your project or need, or complete your project as planned (for example,
due to illness), will you return the grant immediately to CSI?___
If CSI provides a grant, and you are unable to travel, for example because
of visa complications, will you return the grant immediately to CSI?___
If you do not receive verification from CSI within five days that we have
received your request please repeat it until we do reply. The Internet email
system is not perfect.
If you receive support from CSI will you be willing to provide a report of
your work in progress, at completion, and send to us any subsequent
publications? Will you be willing to allow CSI to publish an informal report
written by you in our "Whales Alive!" newsletter? ___________
William W. Rossiter
President
Cetacean Society International
P.O.Box 953, Georgetown, CT 06829 USA
ph 203-770-8615, fx 860-561-0187
rossiter at csiwhalesalive.org
www.csiwhalesalive.org
--
Comisi?n Organizadora
13er Reuni?n de Trabajo de Especialistas en Mam?feros Acu?ticos de Am?rica
del Sur-
7o Congreso SOLAMAC
Montevideo - Uruguay
E-mail: comisionrt08 at gmail.com
Web: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso
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From lnemiroff at dal.ca Tue Jun 3 05:47:31 2008
From: lnemiroff at dal.ca (Leah Nemiroff)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:47:31 -0300
Subject: [MARMAM] Reminder: last week to complete online pilot whale research
Message-ID: <56ccb9210806030547h1141fc7ex1724af85cb4c9af7@mail.gmail.com>
Hi everyone,
Many thanks to all the people who have already participated in my online
pilot whale vocalization research. I will be taking down the website on June
10, 2008. If you have planned to do the website and just haven't gotten
around to it yet, there is only one week left!
Just a reminder: I am working on pilot whale vocalizations at Dalhousie
University with Dr. Hal Whitehead. One aspect of my research involves a
website for online comparison of pulsed calls and whistles. I need a lot of
participants and there is no requirement for previous experience with
bioacoustics.
To learn more or to participate, please visit the website:
http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/Pilot_whale_comparisons/home.html
Also, please feel free to forward the link on to anyone you know who may be
interested.
Many thanks,
Leah
--
Leah Nemiroff
MSc Candidate, Biology Department
Dalhousie University
(902) 494-3723
LNemiroff at dal.ca
http://bogs.dsu.dal.ca
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From info at scanningoceansectors.org Mon Jun 2 19:45:50 2008
From: info at scanningoceansectors.org (Yvonne Miles)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:45:50 +1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Last call for registration for Marine Mammal Observer
Course
Message-ID: <c5022de50806021945m5d699f26g91b30cfaf59e827e@mail.gmail.com>
Hi All
*Scanning Ocean Sectors ? A Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training company
and Joint Nature Conservation Committee ? JNCC, recognised course for
industry and research.*
We have years of research behind the effective training of MMOs with courses
adapted to the requirements of the clients, and taught by professionals in
their specialised fields.
*Please note that the closing dates for late registration on the June
courses close on *
*FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2008*
NOTE ? There will be *ONLY ONE MMO COURSE IN OCTOBER 27TH- 29TH *
* **
Due to high request we will be running a Passive Acoustic Monitoring course
for MMOs on 30 - **31st October 2008** *
Please visit our website for more information and to register for all
courses
At the end of June there will be 2009 dates for training up on the website
*Note ? There are limited numbers for each course so please book early to
avoid disappointment.*
If anyone is interested in advertising in our newsletter please contact us
for the next issue is due out in July
www.scanningoceansectors.org
info at scanningoceansectors.org
--
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9 Long Street
Point Vernon
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From booking at informadv.com Thu Jun 5 01:43:10 2008
From: booking at informadv.com (Stephanie)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:43:10 +0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement: Tenure-Track Associate
Professor/Assistant Professor In Aquatic Mammal Ecology and
Conservation
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAABCqK4wJ8PxGigLs26ngyBHCgAAAEAAAAG72WYiNlZ1JrHcfdGePrIoBAAAAAA==@informadv.com>
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
in collaboration with
OCEAN PARK CONSERVATION FOUNDATION HONG KONG
Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest
international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been
at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a
number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its
ranking at 18 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times
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study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and
postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic
members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Building on Hong Kong's international status and its mission to serve China,
the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich
academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.
Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
In Aquatic Mammal Ecology and Conservation
(Ref.: RF-2007/2008-599)
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant
Professor in The Swire Institute of Marine Science, Faculty of Science from
July 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed term
contract, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a
second three-year contract.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree with a strong background and
publication record in the field of aquatic mammal ecology and conservation.
The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous and independent research
program and have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate
teaching. A track-record of publications in international journals is
essential. Research start-up funds will be available.
The appointee will be based at The Swire Institute of Marine Science,
information about which can be found at http://www.hku.hk/swims/index.htm.
He/She will also act as a Research Advisor to Ocean Park Conservation
Foundation Hong Kong and contribute to their research, conservation and
education programmes. Details about Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong
Kong can be found at http://www.opcf.org.hk/eng/index.asp
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and
University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15%
of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing
benefits will be provided as applicable.
For enquiries of the existing research activities and the specific job
requirements, please write to Dr Gray A. Williams, Honorary Director
(e-mail: hrsbwga at hkucc.hku.hk). Further particulars and application forms
(272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from
the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058;
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From carlosalvarezf at gmail.com Wed Jun 4 11:35:57 2008
From: carlosalvarezf at gmail.com (Carlos Alvarez)
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:35:57 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] Whale entanglements in submarine cables
Message-ID: <4846E08D.8000500@gmail.com>
Dear colleagues
I'm preparing a review of whale entanglements in submarine cables. The
literature is scarce about this subject and my search lead me only to
the classic Heezen 1957 paper, the Norman and Lopez 2002 NOAA report,
and other vague references to these kinds of events (e.g. Gaskin, 1964)
but no formal reference to more recent published or gray literature. I
will appreciate references (old or new) to any other source and will be
very thankful to anyone who could actually provide PDF copies of papers
or reports about this issue. If you have investigated this problem, I
would be very interested in hearing from you even if you haven't
produced a report with your findings.
Please email your reply directly to Carlos Alvarez
calvarez at okeanos-oceanides.org
Best regards
--
Dr. Carlos Alvarez Flores
Okeanos - Oceanides
Consorcio para la Conservaci?n y el Desarrollo Marino
Playa Alta 158. Col. Pedregal Playitas
Ensenada, B.C. M?xico. C.P. 22860
Tel/Fax: +(646)175-2609
Email: carlosalvarezf at gmail.com
calvarez at okeanos-oceanides.org
From comisionrt08 at gmail.com Wed Jun 4 20:30:28 2008
From: comisionrt08 at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Comisi=F3n_RT_2008?=)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:30:28 -0300
Subject: [MARMAM] =?windows-1252?q?Last_Call_for_abstracts=3A_XIII_South_A?=
=?windows-1252?q?merican_Meeting_of_Specialist_in_Aquatic_Mammals_?=
=?windows-1252?q?=96_7th_SOLAMAC_Conference=3A?=
Message-ID: <a93f00380806042030u134cbef9sc20ae81f71ca491c@mail.gmail.com>
*LAST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: DEADLINE EXTENDED*
Cet?ceos Uruguay and PROFAUMA are pleased to announce the
XIII South American Meeting of Specialist in Aquatic Mammals ? 7th SOLAMAC
Conference: STATUS OF AQUATIC MAMMALS IN LATINO AMERICA
Dates: 13th to 17th of October 2008
Location: Montevideo City Council. Montevideo, Uruguay
*Abstract submission DEADLINE EXTENDED: 25th of June, 2008*
Please visit the OFICIAL conference website: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso/
Information regarding the conference will be on this web site.
For enquires contact the Organising Committee:
comisionrt08 at gmail.com<comsionrt08 at gmail.com>
See you in Montevideo.
Organizing Committee
XIII South American Meeting of Specialist in Aquatic Mammals
? 7th SOLAMAC Conference
*
*
*?LTIMO LLAMADO **PARA** PRESENTAR RES?MENES: **se extiende plazo de env?o
de res?menes para la XIII **Reuni?n de Trabajo de Especialistas en Mam?feros
Acu?ticos de Am?rica **del** Sur ? 7o Congreso SOLAMAC: "Estatus de los
mam?feros acu?ticos en Latinoam?rica"*
*13 al 17 de Octubre de 2008, **Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo,
Montevideo, Uruguay***
*Se extiende fecha de cierre de res?menes hasta el 25 de junio de 2008*
*MUY IMPORTANTE*
*1-Inscribirse un d?a antes **del** env?o **del** resumen.*
*2-Para evitar problemas con el env?o autom?tico por parte **software
interactivo** de su contrase?a para acceder a su trabajo online agregue
info at softevents.com a su lista de contactos.*
*3-Evite inscribirse con un correo electr?nico de hotmail ya que su sistema
spam dificulta la comunicaci?n.*
*4-Leer atentamente las instrucciones para enviar el resumen y mandar el
resumen en el formato solicitado.*
*5-Nombre el archivo Word (su resumen) **con su apellido de** la siguiente
forma:*
*Ejemplo:*
*Un autor: **Perez rt08.doc*
*Dos Autores: Martinez & Jimenez rt08.doc*
*Mas de dos autores: Martinez et al rt08.doc*
*6-Primer autor con resumen aprobado, l?mite de pago 15 de setiembre.*
*7-No es necesario haber pago para enviar el resumen.*
*8-Las formas de pago de la inscripci?n ya estan disponibles en la **p?gina
OFICIAL de la XIII RT.*
Por favor visite la p?gina OFICIAL de la XIII RT:
www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso/
Aqu? encontrar? toda la informaci?n relacionada a la XIII RT 2008.
Nos vemos en Montevideo.
--
Comisi?n Organizadora
13er Reuni?n de Trabajo de Especialistas en Mam?feros Acu?ticos de Am?rica
del Sur-
7o Congreso SOLAMAC
Montevideo - Uruguay
E-mail: comisionrt08 at gmail.com
Web: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso
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From janiger at usc.edu Wed Jun 4 15:24:19 2008
From: janiger at usc.edu (David S. Janiger)
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:24:19 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] New Articles
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20080604152419.00bc8828@email.usc.edu>
Hi, All
Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. Quite a
few this month. Several of the PDFs at the end of the list can only
be downloaded from the FTP server. File sizes have been included.
Abstracts also available on request.
Please don't hit the reply button.
Make all requests to: janiger at bcf.usc.edu
Cheers!
David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals)
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 763-3369
janiger at bcf.usc.edu
djaniger at nhm.org
Janiger Journals
ANDERSON, ERIC M. and JAMES R. LOVVORN.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 360:291-296. 2008.
Gray whales may increase feeding opportunities for avian benthivores.
0.196 MB
AU, WHITLOW W. L. and KELLY J. BENOIT-BIRD.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(5 pt. 1):2884-2894. 2008.
Broadband backscatter from individual Hawaiian mesopelagic boundary
community animals with implications for spinner dolphin foraging.
1.158 MB
BISCONTI, MICHELANGELO.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 153(1):161-186. 2008.
Morphology and phylogenetic relationships of a new eschrichtiid genus
(Cetacea: Mysticeti) from the Early Pliocene of northern Italy.
0.814 MB
BLOK, ANDERS.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS 8(2):39-66. 2008.
Contesting global norms: Politics of identity in Japanese pro-whaling
countermobilization.
0.126 MB
BLUHM, BODIL A. and ROLF GRADINGER.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S77-S96. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Regional variability in food availability for Arctic marine mammals.
3.468 MB
BRANSTETTER, BRIAN K.; JAMES J. FINNERAN and DORIAN S. HOUSER.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(5 pt. 1):2928-2935. 2008.
Frequency and level dependent masking of the multiple auditory steady-state
response in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
0.638 MB
BROKER, KOEN CORNELIS ARTHUR and ANOUK ILANGAKOON.
ORYX 42(2):286-291. 2008.
Occurrence and conservation needs of cetaceans in and around the Bar Reef
Marine Sanctuary, Sri Lanka.
0.266 MB
BROWN, JUDITH C.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 123(5 pt. 1):2875-2883. 2008.
Mathematics of pulsed vocalizations with application to killer whale
biphonation.
0.518 MB
BUDGE, S. M.; A. M. SPRINGER; S. J. IVERSON; G. SHEFFIELD and C. ROSA.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 359(1):40-46. 2008.
Blubber fatty acid composition of bowhead whales, Balaena mysticetus:
Implications for diet assessment and ecosystem monitoring.
0.398 MB
BUREK, KATHY A.; FRANCES M. D. BULLAND and TODD M. O'HARA.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S126-S134. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Effects of climate change on Arctic marine mammal health.
0.204 MB
CAMERON, CAROLINE E.; RICHARD L. ZUERNER; STEPHEN RAVERTY; KATHLEEN A.
COLEGROVE; STEPHANIE A. NORMAN; DYANNA M. LAMBOUM; STEVEN J. JEFFIIES and
FRANCES M. GULLAND.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 46(5):1728-1733. 2008.
Detection of pathogenic Leptospira bacteria in pinniped populations via PCR
and identification of a source of transmission for zoonotic leptospirosis
in the marine environment.
0.417 MB
CATENAZZI, ALESSANDRO and MAUREEN A. DONNELLY.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 360:285-289. 2008.
Sea lion Otaria flavescens as host of the common vampire bat Desmodus
rotundus.
0.127 MB
CHARLES, DAN.
SCIENCE (WASHINGTON D. C.) 320(5879):1000-1001. 2008.
Climate change - Polar bear listing opens door to new lawsuits.
0.162 MB
CHINNADURAI, SATHYA K.; ARNAUD VAN WETTERE; KEITH E. LINDER; CRAIG A. HARMS
and RYAN S. DEVOE.
JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 39(2):274-278. 2008.
Secondary amyloidosis and renal failure in a captive California sea lion
(Zalophus californianus).
0.512 MB
COMPTON, ROSS; LISSA GOODWIN; RICHARD HANDY and VICTOR ABBOTT.
MARINE POLICY 32(3):255-262. 2008.
A critical examination of worldwide guidelines for minimising the
disturbance to marine mammals during seismic surveys.
0.171 MB
COURTLAND, RACHEL.
NATURE (LONDON) 453(7194):432-433. 2008.
Polar bear numbers set to fall.
1.646 MB
CRANFORD, TED W.; PETR KRYSL and JOHN A. HILDEBRAND.
BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 3(1):10pp. 2008.
Acoustic pathways revealed: Simulated sound transmission and reception in
Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris).
1.243 MB
DALTON, REX.
NATURE (LONDON) 453(7194):433. 2008.
Whales are on the rise.
0.169 MB
DAWSON, C. E.; L. L. PERRETT; E. J. STUBBERFIELD; J. A. STACK; S. S. J.
FARRELLY; W. A. COOLEY; N. J. DAVISON and S. QUINNEY.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 44(2):237-246. 2008.
Isolation and characterization of Brucella from the lungworms of a harbor
porpoise (Phocoena phocoena).
0.398 MB
DE OLIVEIRA SANTOS, MARCOS CESAR and SERGIO ROSSO.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(2):347-355. 2008.
Social organization of marine tucuxi dolphins, Sotalia guianensis, in the
Cananeia Estuary of southeastern Brazil.
0.232 MB
DOBBS, KIRSTIN; LEANNE FERNANDES; SUZANNE SLEGERS; BELINDA JAGO; LEANNE
THOMPSON; JAMES HALL; JON DAY; DARREN CAMERON; JOHN TANZER; FIONA
MACDONALD; HELENE MARSH and ROB COLES.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 51(4):368-375. 2008.
Incorporating dugong habitats into the marine protected area design for the
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia.
0.334 MB
ELVIN, S. S. and C. T. TAGGART.
MARINE POLICY 32(3):379-386. 2008.
Right whales and vessels in Canadian waters.
0.174 MB
FERNANDEZ, A.; F. ESPERON; P. HERRAEZ; A. E. DE LOS MONTEROS; C. CLAVEL; A.
BERNABE; J. M. SANCHEZ-VIZCAINO; P. VERBORGH; R. DESTEPHANIS; F. TOLEDANO
and A. BAYON.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES 14(5):792-794. 2008.
Morbillivirus and pilot whale deaths, Mediterranean Sea.
0.148 MB
FIELDING, RUSSELL.
SCOTTISH GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL 123(3):160-172. 2007.
A comparison of pilot whale drives in Newfoundland and the Faroe Islands.
1.301 MB
FOOTE, ANDREW D.; RICHARD W. OSBORNE and A. RUS HELZEL.
ETHOLOGY 114(6):599-606. 2008.
Temporal and contextual patterns of killer whale (Orcinus orca) call type
production.
0.204 MB
FRERE, CELINE H.; PETER T. HALE; LINDSAY PORTER; VICTOR G. COCKCROFT and
MEREL L. DALEBOUT.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH 59(3):259-268. 2008.
Phylogenetic analysis of mtDNA sequences suggests revision of humpback
dolphin (Sousa spp.) taxonomy is needed.
0.594 MB
GALES, NICK; RUSSELL LEAPER and VASSILL PAPASTAVROU.
MARINE POLICY 32(3):408-412. 2008.
Is Japan's whaling humane?
0.256 MB
GEBBINK, WOUTER A.; CHRISTIAN SONNE; RUNE DIETZ; MAJA KIRKEGAARD; FRANK F.
RIGET; ERIK W. BORN; DEREK C. G. MUIR and ROBERT J. LETCHER.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 152(3):621-629. 2008.
Tissue-specific congener composition of organohalogen and metabolite
contaminants in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus).
0.371 MB
GORGONE, ANTOINETTE; PATTI A. HAASE; ERIC S. GRIFFITH and ALETA A. HOHN.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 72(4):926-932. 2008.
Modeling response of target and nontarget dolphins to biopsy darting.
0.557 MB
GOUTEUX, B.; D. C. G. MUIR; S. BACKU; E. W. BORN; R. DIETZ; T. HAUG; T.
METCALFE; C. METCALFE and N. OIEN.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 153(1):71-83. 2008.
Toxaphene in minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) from the North
Atlantic.
0.558 MB
GREGG, JUSTIN D.; KATHLEEN M. DUDZINSKI and HOWARD V. SMITH.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY 20(1):65-88. 2007.
Do dolphins eavesdrop on the echolocation signals of conspecifics?
0.171 MB
GUCLUSOY, HARUN.
FISHERIES RESEARCH (AMSTERDAM) 90(1-3):70-77. 2008.
Damage by monk seals to gear of the artisanal fishery in the Foca Monk Seal
Pilot Conservation Area, Turkey.
0.148 MB
HARINGTON, C. R.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S23-S40. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
The evolution of Arctic marine mammals.
0.748 MB
HARINO, HIROYA; MADOKA OHJI; ROBERT L. BROWNELL; TAKAOMI ARAI and NOBUYUKI
MIYAZAKI. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
55(1):137-142. 2008.
Concentrations of organotin compounds in the stranded killer whales from
Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan.
0.290 MB
HARKONEN, T.; B. M. BACKLIN; T. BARRETT; A. BERGMAN; M. CORTEYN; R. DIETZ;
K. C. HARDING; M. MALMSTEN; A. ROOS and J. TEILMANN.
VETERINARY RECORD 162(17):555-556. 2008.
Mass mortality in harbour seals and harbour porpoises caused by an unknown
pathogen.
0.122 MB
HARR, KENDAL E.; KATHRYN ALLISON; ROBERT K. BONDE; DAVID MURPHY and JOHN W.
HARVEY.
JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 39(2):180-187. 2008.
Comparison of blood aminotransferase methods for assessment of myopathy and
hepatopathy in Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris).
0.210 MB
HOVELSRUD, GRETE K.; MEGHAN MCKENNA and HENRY P. HUNTINGTON.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S135-S147. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Marine mammal harvests and other interactions with humans.
2.871 MB
ILIFF, MIKE
MARINE POLICY 32(3):333-338. 2008.
Normalization of the International Whaling Commission.
0.149 MB
ILIFF, MIKE
MARINE POLICY 32(3):402-407. 2008.
Modernisation of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.
0.135 MB
ILIFF, MIKE
MARINE POLICY 32(3):522-527. 2008.
The international whaling regime post 2007.
0.140 MB
JOSEPHSON, ELIZABETH; TIM D. SMITH; RANDALL R. REEVES.
FISH AND FISHERIES 9(2):155-168. 2008.
Historical distribution of right whales in the North Pacific.
0.753 MB
JUSSI, MART; TERO HARKONEN; EERO HELLE and IVAR JUSSI.
AMBIO 37(2):80-85. 2008.
Decreasing ice coverage will reduce the breeding sucess of Baltic grey seal
(Halichoerus grypus) females.
0.331 MB
KAKUSCHKE, ANTJE; ELIZABETH VALENTINE-THON; SONJA FONFARA; SIMONE GRIESEL;
TANJA ROSENBERGER; URSULA SIEBERT and ANDREAS PRANGE.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 55(1):129-136. 2008.
Metal-induced impairment of the cellular immunity of newborn harbor seals
(Phoca vitulina).
0.284 MB
KENT, ERIN E.; MARILYN MAZZOIL; STEPHEN D. MCCULLOCH and R. H. DEFRAN.
FLORIDA SCIENTIST 71(2):149-168. 2008.
Group characteristics and social affiliation patterns of bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida.
0.683 MB
LADRON DE GUEVARA P., PALOMA.; BERTHA E. LAVANIEGOS and GISELA HECKEL.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(32):559-566. 2008.
Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) foraging on daytime surface swarms of
the euphausiid Nyctiphanes simplex in Ballenas Channel, Gulf of California,
Mexico.
0.576 MB
LAIDRE, KRISTIN L.; IAN STIRLING; LLOYD F. LOWRY; OYSTEIN WIIG; MADS PETER
HEIDE-JORGENSEN and STEVEN H. FERGUSON.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S97-S125. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Quantifying the sensitivity of Arctic marine mammals to climate-induced
habitat change.
0.929 MB
LASKA, MATTHIAS; MADELEINE SVELANDER and MATS AMUNDIN.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR 93(4-5):1033-1038. 2008.
Successful acquisition of an olfactory discrimination paradigm by South
African fur seals, Arctocephalus pusillus.
0.473 MB
LUCK, MICHAEL and YIXING JIANG.
JOURNAL OF ECOTOURISM 6(2):127-138. 2007. Research note
Keiko, Shamu and friends: Educating visitors to marine parks and aquaria?
0.369 MB
LUSSEAU, DAVID; HAL WHITEHEAD and SHANE GERO.
ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 75(5):1809-1815. 2008.
Incorporating uncertainty into the study of animal social networks.
0.382 MB
LYAMIN, OLEG I.; JENNIFER L. LAPIERRE; PETER O. KOSENKO; LEV M. MUKHAMETOV
and JEROME M. SIEGEL.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH 17(2):154-165. 2008.
Electroencephalogram asymmetry and spectral power during sleep in the
northern fur seal.
0.445 MB
MARTIN, A. R.; V. M. F. DA SILVA and P. ROTHERY.
BIOLOGY LETTERS 4(3):243-245. 2008.
Object carrying as socio-sexual display in an aquatic mammal.
0.103 MB
MCCLENACHAN, LOREN and ANDREW B. COOPER.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON SERIES B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
275(1641):1351-1358. 2008.
Extinction rate, historical population structure and ecological role of the
Caribbean monk seal.
0.454 MB
MCKENZIE, JANE and KATE M. WYNNE.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 360:265-283. 2008.
Spatial and temporal variation in the diet of Steller sea lions in the
Kodiak Archipelago, 1999 to 2005.
0.381 MB
METCALF, VERA and MARTIN ROBARDS.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S148-S156. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Sustaining a healthy human-walrus relationship in a dynamic environment:
Challenges for comanagement.
0.186 MB
MIHINDUKULASURIYA, KATHIE A.; GUANG WU; JUDY ST. LEGER; ROBERT W.
NORDHAUSEN and DAVID WANG.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY 82(10):5084-5088. 2008.
Identification of a novel coronavirus from a beluga whale by using a
panviral microarray.
0.722 MB
MOORE, SUE E.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(32):534-540. 2008.
Marine mammals as ecosystem sentinels.
0.310 MB
MOORE, SUE E. and HENRY P. HUNTINGTON.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S157-S165. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Arctic marine mammals and climate change: Impacts and resilience.
0.509 MB
MULAUDZI, T. W.; G. J. G. HOFMEYR; M. N. BESTER; S. P. KIRKMAN; P. A.
PISTORIUS; F. C. JONKER; A. B. MAKHADO; J. H. OWEN and R. J. GRIMBEEK.
AFRICAN ZOOLOGY 43(1):25-33. 2008.
Haulout site selection by southern elephant seals at Marion Island.
0.392 MB
MULLER, G.; U. KAIM; L. HAAS; I. GREISER-WILKE; P. WOHLSEIN; U. SIEBERT and
W. BAUMGARTNER.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY 153(5):951-956. 2008.
Phocine distemper virus: Characterization of the morbillivirus causing the
seal epizootic in northwestern Europe in 2002.
0.330 MB
MURRAY, MARIBETH S.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S41-S55. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Zooarchaeology and Arctic marine mammal biogeography, conservation, and
management.
0.867 MB
MYERS, MATTHEW J.; GINA M. YLITALO; MARGARET M. KRAHN; DARYLE BOYD; DON
CALKINS; VLADIMIR BURKANOV and SHANNON ATKINSON.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 396(1):60-69. 2008.
Organochlorine contaminants in endangered Steller sea lion pups (Eumetopias
jubatus) from western Alaska and the Russian Far East.
0.841 MB
MYLNICZENKO, NATALIE D.; KAREN S. KEARNS and ANN C. MELLI.
JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE 39(2):228-235. 2008.
Diagnosis and treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a captive harbor seal
(Phoca vitulina).
0.074 MB
NATOLI, ADA; VICTOR M. PEDDEMORS and A. RUS HOELZEL
CONSERVATION GENETICS 9(3):627-636. 2008.
Population structure of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) impacted by
bycatch along the east coast of South Africa.
0.290 MB
NEIMANIS, A. S.; H. N. KOOPMAN; A. J. WESTGATE; K. NIELSEN and F. A. LEIGHTON.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 44(2):480-485. 2008.
Evidence of exposure to Brucella sp. in harbor porpoises (Phocoena
phocoena) from the Bay of Fundy, Canada.
0.159 MB
NETO, ELITIERI S.; MARCOS R. ROSSI-SANTOS; CLARENCIO G. BARACHO; SERGIO R.
CIPOLOTTI; CLAUDIO L. S. SAMPAIO; RAQUEL SA VELOZO and LUCIANO R. A. SOUTO.
JMBA2 - Biodiversity Records (Published online) 5pgs. 2008.
A case study of a lone humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) inside
Ba?a de Todos os Santos, Bahia State, north-eastern Brazil, with
implications for rescue procedures.
3.456 MB
NORDSTROM, CHAD A.; LINDSAY J. WILSON; SARA J. IVERSON and DOMINIC J. TOLLIT.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 360:245-263. 2008.
Evaluating quantitative fatty acid signature analysis (QFASA) using harbour
seals Phoca vitulina richardsi in captive feeding studies.
0.363 MB
O'CORRY-CROWE, GREGORY.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S56-S76. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Climate change and the molecular ecology of Arctic marine mammals.
2.032 MB
O'SHEA, THOMAS J. and DANIEL K. ODELL.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(32):529-533. 2008.
Large-scale marine ecosystem change and the conservation of marine mammals.
0.123 MB
PALME, ANNA; LINDA LAIKRE; FRED UTTER and NILE RYMAN.
ORYX 42(2):305-308. 2008.
Conservation genetics without knowing what to conserve: The case of the
Baltic harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena.
0.146 MB
PISTORIUS, PIERRE A.; MARTHAN N. BESTER; GREG J. G. HOFMEYR; STEPHEN P.
KIRKMAN and FRANCES E. TAYLOR.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(32):567-574. 2008.
Seasonal survival and the relative cost of first reproduction in adult
female southern elephant seals.
0.195 MB
PISTORIUS, P. A.; F. E. TAYLOR; M. N. BESTER; G. J. G. HOFMEYR and S. P.
KIRKMAN.
AFRICAN ZOOLOGY 43(1):75-80. 2008.
Evidence for density dependent population regulation in southern elephant
seals in the southern Indian Ocean.
0.394 MB
RAGEN, TIMOTHY J.; HENRY P. HUNTINGTON and GRETE K. HOVELSRUD.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 18(Supp):S166-S174. 2008. Arctic Marine Mammals and
Climate Change.
Conservation of Arctic marine mammals faced with climate change.
0.161 MB
READ, ANDREW J.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(32):541-548. 2008.
The looming crisis: Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries.
0.144 mB
RODRIGUES, FERNANDA ROSA; VERA MARIA FERREIRA DA SILVA; JOSE FERNANDO
MARQUES BARCELLOS and STELLA MARIS LAZZARINI.
ANATOMICAL RECORD: ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
291(5):557-564. 2008.
Reproductive anatomy of the female Amazonian manatee Trichechus inunguis
Natterer, 1883 (Mammalia: Sirenia).
0.737 MB
ROSSI-SANTOS, MARCOS R.; ELITIERI S. NETO; CLARENCIO G. BARACHO; SERGIO R.
CIPOLOTTI; ENRICO MARCOVALDI and MARCIA H. ENGEL.
ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF
MARINE SCIENCE 65(4):667-673. 2008.
Occurrence and distribution of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) on
the north coast of the State of Bahia, Brazil, 2000-2006.
0.399 MB
SANFELICE, DANIELA and THALES R. O. DE FREITAS.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(2):336-346. 2008.
A comparative description of dimorphism in skull ontogeny of Arctocephalus
australis, Callorhinus ursinus, and Otaria byronia (Carnivora: Otariidae).
0.369 MB
SHIXIA XU; BINGYAO CHEN; KAIYA ZHOU and GUANG YANG.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION 47(1):36-44. 2008.
High similarity at three MHC loci between the baiji and finless porpoise:
Trans-species or convergent evolution?
0.499 MB
SORENSEN, KARA C.; STEPHANIE VENN-WATSON and SAM H. RIDGWAY.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 44(2):304-317. 2008.
Trace and non-trace elements in blood cells of bottlenose dolphins
(Tursiops truncatus): Variations with values from liver function indicators.
0.244 MB
SOUTHWELL, COLIN; CHARLES G. M. PAXTON; DAVID BORCHERS; PETER BOVENG;
TRACEY ROGERS and WILLIAM K. DE LA MARE.
DEEP SEA RESEARCH PART I: OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS 55(4):519-531. 2008.
Uncommon or cryptic? Challenges in estimating leopard seal abundance by
conventional but state-of-the-art methods.
0.680 MB
SPINSANTI, GIACOMO; CRISTINA PANTI; DANIELA BUCALOSSI LETIZIA MARSILI;
SILVIA CASINI; FRANCESCO FRATI and MARIA CRISTINA FOSSI.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM) 87(3):178-186. 2008.
Selection of reliable reference genes for qRT-PCR studies on cetacean
fibroblast cultures exposed to OCs, PBDEs, and 17?-estradiol.
0.569 MB
STEVENS, HANS; ANNABEL RECTOR; MADS F. BERTELSEN; PALL S. LEIFSSON and MARC
VAN RANST.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 129(1-2):108-116. 2008.
Novel papillomavirus isolated from the oral mucosa of a polar bear does not
cluster with other papillomaviruses of carnivores.
0.741 MB
STIRLING IAN and ANDREW E. DEROCHER.
THE WILDLIFE PROFESSIONAL 43:23-27,43. 2007.
Melting under pressure, the real scoop on climate warming and polar bears.
1.198 MB
TYACK, PETER L.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY 89(32):549-558. 2008.
Implications for marine mammals of large-scale changes in the marine
acoustic environment.
0.348 MB
VAN POLANEN PETEL, TAMARA; MELISSA GIESE and MARK HINDELL.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE 112(1-2):205-211. 2008.
A preliminary investigation of the effect of repeated pedestrian approaches
to Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii).
0.169 MB
VENN-WATSON, STEPHANIE; CYNTHIA R. SMITH and ERIC D. JENSEN.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES 44(2):318-330. 2008.
Assessment of increased serum aminotransferases in a managed Atlantic
bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) population.
0.349 MB
WILLIAMSON, CATHY.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE & CHILD NEUROLOGY 50(6):477. 2008. Opinion
Dolphin assisted therapy: Can swimming with dolphins be a suitable treatment?
0.050 MB
Too large to email, will have to download from FTP server, Email for logon
info.
CERTAIN, G.; V. RIDOUX; O. VAN CANNEYT and V. BRETAGNOLLE.
ICES (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEAS) JOURNAL OF
MARINE SCIENCE 65(4):656-666. 2008.
Delphinid spatial distribution and abundance estimates over the shelf of
the Bay of Biscay.
7.260 MB
ROSEL, PATRICIA E. and HEIDI WATTS.
GULF OF MEXICO SCIENCE 25(1):88-94. 2007. Short papers and notes
Hurricane impacts on bottlenose dolphins in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
9.695 MB
VAN BRESSEM, MARIE-FRANCOISE; KOEN VAN WAEREBEEK; JULIO C. REYES; FERNANDO
FELIX; MONICA ECHEGARAY; SALVATORE SICILIANO; ANA PAULA DI BENEDITTO;
LEONARDO FLACH; FRANCISCO VIDDI; ISABEL CRISTINA AVILA; JULIO CESAR
HERRERA; ISABEL CRISTINA TOBON; JAIME BOLANOS-JIMENEZ; IGNACIO B. MORENO;
PAULO H. OTT; GIAN PAOLO SANINO; ELENA CASTINEIRA; DAVID MONTES; ENRIQUE
CRESPO; PAULO A.C. FLORES; BEN HAASE; SHEILA M. F. MENDONCA DE SOUZA; MAIRA
LAETA and ANA BERNADETE FRAGOSO.
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC MAMMALS 6(1):7-42. 2007.
A preliminary overview of skin and skeletal diseases and traumata in small
cetaceans from South American waters.
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From minnes at mmc.gov Thu Jun 5 06:41:51 2008
From: minnes at mmc.gov (Mina Innes)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:41:51 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Commission Announces Request for Proposals
Opportunity
Message-ID: <003f01c8c711$e9554470$bbffcd50$@gov>
Please post:
OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The U.S. Marine Mammal Commission is seeking proposals for research and
related activities that will further the conservation and management goals
of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Proposals should be tailored to address
either of two focused research topics: (1) Conservation of Critically
Endangered Marine Mammal Species or Populations and (2) Indirect Effects of
Fisheries on Marine Mammals.
Potential applicants are directed to the Marine Mammal Commission Web site,
http://www.mmc.gov, for more detailed information on the focused research
topics and the proposal process. Applicants without Internet access may
obtain copies of the request for proposals by contacting Ms. Mina Innes,
Scientific Program Officer, Marine Mammal Commission, 4340 East-West
Highway, Room 700, Bethesda MD 20814 USA; telephone: +1 (301) 504-0087,
e-mail: minnes at mmc.gov.
The deadline for submitting proposals is 15 July 2008.
Wilhelmina Innes
Research Program Officer
Marine Mammal Commission
4340 East-West Hwy., Rm. 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.504.0087
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From editor at monachus-guardian.org Thu Jun 5 06:32:35 2008
From: editor at monachus-guardian.org (William M. Johnson)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:32:35 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] The Monachus Guardian 11 (1): June 2008
Message-ID: <C46DB793.7F72%editor@monachus-guardian.org>
THE MONACHUS GUARDIAN, JUNE 2008
Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Monk Seal
This is to let you know that we have now published the June 2008 issue of
The Monachus Guardian, the biannual electronic journal focusing on the
Mediterranean, Hawaiian and Caribbean monk seals. The site can be accessed
at <http://www.monachus-guardian.org>
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CURRENT ISSUE:
Guest Editorial: Twenty years of action, by Vangelis Paravas...
Caribbean News: Extinct monk seal tells of once-teeming Caribbean reefs...
Hawaiian News: Protection turns to volunteers...
Mediterranean News: Croatia: Sightings continue in the north and central
Adriatic... Greece: Monk seal massacred in the Cyclades... Turkey: Badem
wanders freely in G?kova Bay, by Cem Orkun Kira? and Harun G??l?soy... News
Watch: Seal?s behaviour causes concern ? and injuries ? as tourist season
looms... Mauritania: Productivity remains high at Cabo Blanco, by Miguel A.
Cedenilla et al.
Cover Story: The changing face of marine litter, by Constantinos
Triantafillou...
In Focus: Orphan returns to ?Mother? Sea. Viktoria released into protected
waters with a mobile phone? but researchers still waiting for her call, by
William M. Johnson...
Monachus Science: So many seals, so little time: The rapid extinction of the
Caribbean monk seal, by Kyle Baker...
Letters to the Editor: Question mark over monk seal pup in Turkey? by Cem
Orkun Kira? and Harun G??l?soy, with a reply by Ali G?c?...
Recent Publications.
The current and back issues of The Monachus Guardian are also available from
the Monk Seal Library <http://www.monachus-guardian.org/library.htm> and may
either be viewed on-line, or downloaded as PDF files.
Should you have any comments on the web site or its contents, please contact
us at: editor at monachus-guardian.org.
Our sincere thanks to all the friends and colleagues who have made this
issue possible.
William M. Johnson
editor at monachus-guardian.org
PS. Don't hesitate to let us know if you appear to be on this email
information list in error.
_______________________________________
William M Johnson
editor at monachus-guardian.org
http://www.monachus-guardian.org
http://www.iridescent-publishing.com
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From dagmar_fertl at hotmail.com Fri Jun 6 06:42:57 2008
From: dagmar_fertl at hotmail.com (Dagmar Fertl)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:42:57 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] Book sale to benefit Society for Marine Mammalogy
Message-ID: <BAY127-W300D801DA24948056B0643E5B70@phx.gbl>
Andrew (?Andy?) J. Schiro passed away on 14 April 2007 at age 36, after a courageous and lengthy battle with sarcoma (a form of cancer). Andy was involved in a number of organizations involved with marine mammals including Texas A&M University?s Marine Mammal Research Program, Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the American Cetacean Society. It is the wish of Andy?s parents, that his science library be available as a first-choice to his colleagues, and that the money go to the John R. Twiss, Jr. fund at the Society to provide grants for innovative research related to marine mammal habitat and ecosystem conservation.
Dr. Tom Jefferson and I are responsible for the book sale. It is our sincere belief that Andy would have been proud to have made such a contribution to the Society and that his books will be enjoyed by others, as much as he enjoyed them himself. The sale itself will be handled in a similar fashion to the procedure used for the sale of Dr. John Heyning's books. One major change is that we will only be shipping to USA addresses (apologies in advance to anyone disappointed by this piece of information).
The book list is posted at the Society for Marine Mammalogy website (follow the link found at the SMM webpage):
http://www.marinemammalogy.org
Alternatively, for those wishing to have a direct link to the list:
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/Schiro.pdf
We thank Drs. John Reynolds and Bill Perrin for their input and assistance, as well as Terry Odell for posting the book list to the website. If you have any questions that are unanswered after reading thru the information associated with the book list at the website, feel free to contact me directly at: dfertl at gmail.com. This is the address being used to handle the book requests and associated emails. Also, if you wish to have the book list emailed to you directly, just let me know.
With regards,
Dagmar Fertl
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From David.Mellinger at oregonstate.edu Mon Jun 9 06:23:29 2008
From: David.Mellinger at oregonstate.edu (Dave Mellinger)
Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:23:29 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] reminder: registration for Acoustic Communication by
Animals conference
Message-ID: <484D2ED1.6060304@oregonstate.edu>
Early registration at a reduced rate expires Tuesday, June 10 at 5 PM PST (GMT-7) for the conference on Acoustic Communication by Animals. That's TOMORROW for most people. You may register, and find out more about the conference, at the conference web site:
http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/animalcommunication2008/
Dave Mellinger
and the organizing committee
From wally at oceania.org.au Sun Jun 8 22:43:49 2008
From: wally at oceania.org.au (Wally Franklin)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:43:49 +1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay,
Australia - August/September Internship Opportunity
Message-ID: <1883754D-4579-45D5-B627-7119315BC42F@oceania.org.au>
Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay, Australia - August/September
Internship Opportunity
The Oceania Project is conducting during August-October 2008 vessel
based fieldwork for a long-term study of the ecology & behaviour
humpback whales in Hervey Bay. The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is
a 12m-power catamaran.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ]
The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University
incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre
(SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG)
and is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium
(SPWRC).
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/footer_stuff/about_us.html ]
The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the
social and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V
humpback group. In addition we are investigating genetic relatedness
amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay, the implications for social
organisation and reproductive success and the extent to which social
behaviour is determined by kinship.
There is an opportunity for up to four Interns to participate in the
research expedition each week during August-October 2008. Interns live
aboard the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and
budget constraints. The cost per week is $1950 Australian which
includes accommodation aboard the expedition vessel and food. Interns
are responsible for all costs associated with travel to and from
Hervey Bay.
Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed skin' and faecal sample collection,
assistance with photo identification/behavioural observation field
notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection, environmental data, water
quality sampling and general data entry. Interns also assist with
vessel operations including food preparation & galley duties. Sea time
can be validated towards a marine qualification.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/internship.html ]
A pdf with detailed information about the Internship Program is
available for download.
No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The
Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions.
Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal
science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer
marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order
they are received.
General information about The Oceania Project and the Research
Expedition is online at:
[ http://www.oceania.org.au ]
If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research
Expedition as an Intern email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a
brief CV [ mailto:trish.wally at oceania.org.au ] or you can register
online.
Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin
Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project
PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre
..........................................................................
Trish & Wally Franklin
The Oceania Project
PO Box 646 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia
ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630
Phone: + 61 02 6685 8128
Fax: + 61 02 9225 9176
Mobile: 0418 797326
Email: trish.wally at oceania.org.au
Web: http://www.oceania.org.au
and http://www.iwhales.org
PhD Candidates Southern Cross University
http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/theteam.html
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From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Thu Jun 12 00:49:03 2008
From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:49:03 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 19
Message-ID: <p06200720c47685048497@[192.168.1.22]>
Dear all,
here are some new publications of week 19/ 2008,
which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK.
By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the
following references are linked to their according journal homepages.
There you can find abstracts and contact information:
http://www.mmbib.com/news.php
Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you.
Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the
weekly announcements.
Kindest Regards,
Jan Herrmann
CETACEA
Furutani, R. and S. Sugita (2008):
Comparative histological study of the Mammalian facial nucleus.
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 70(4): 367-372.
Huntington, H.P. and S.E. Moore (2008):
Assessing the impacts of climate change on arctic marine mammals.
Ecological Applications 18(2 Suppl): S1-S2.
Lubetkin, S.C. et al. (2008):
Age estimation for young bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) using
annual baleen growth increments.
Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(6): 525-538.
Nachtigall, P.E. and A.Y. Supin (2008):
A false killer whale adjusts its hearing when it echolocates.
Journal of Experimental Biology 211(11): 1714-1718.
Pierce, G.J. et al. (2008):
Bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in female common
dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and harbour porpoises (Phocoena
phocoena) from western European seas: Geographical trends, causal
factors and effects on reproduction and mortality.
Environmental Pollution 153(2): 401-415.
PINNIPEDIA
Rehberg, M.J. and J.M. Burns (2008):
Differences in diving and swimming behavior of pup and juvenile
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska.
Canadian Journal of Zoology 86(6): 539-553.
Wolf, J.B.W. et al. (2008):
Tracing early stages of species differentiation: ecological,
morphological and genetic divergence of Galapagos sea lion
populations.
BMC Evolutionary Biology 8(150): 1-22.
OTHER MARINE MAMMALS
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From Ellen.Hines at MyFWC.com Thu Jun 12 12:44:39 2008
From: Ellen.Hines at MyFWC.com (Hines, Ellen)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:44:39 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute position
Associate Research Scientist
Message-ID: <D9DE4BB32496A74F99F008AF47BC46820427643D@FWC-TLEX3.fwc.state.fl.us>
https://jobs.myflorida.com/index.html
Req No: 77072679-51197089-20080206094740 Agency Name: FWC -
Fish&Wildlife Cons Comm Description:
OCCUPATION PROFILE
Working Title:
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FMRI
Broadband/Class Level:
FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS - Level 4
Broadband/Class Code:
19-1023-04
Pay Grade/Pay Band:
BB012
Position Number:
77072679
Closing Date:
7/11/2008
Location:
ST. PETERSBURG
County:
Pinellas County
Annual Salary Range:
$1783.89 - $2272.02
Announcement Type:
Open Competitive
Facility:
DESCRIPTION:
*This is being readvertised, previous
applicants need not re-apply to be considered.*
$1783.89 - $2272.02 is the Bi-weekly salary upon experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Designs and conducts research and statistical assessments on various
aspects of marine mammal populations. Conducts statistical analyses and
builds mathematical models of manatee and right whale populations in
collaboration with other investigators within and external to FWRI,
using available databases (e.g. mortality, aerial survey, telemetry,
habitat, genetics, and photo ID) or obtaining additional data as
necessary. Designs studies and monitoring programs for research on
manatee and right whale populations and related habitat issues.
Evaluates and recommends appropriate changes to data collection methods
to correct for or reduce sampling bias and increase reliability. Ensures
that all data and modeling undergo rigorous quality control and quality
assurance. Consults with and advises government agencies in evaluation
of manatee population data collected by FWC and other agencies.
Prepares reports and manuscripts of findings from above studies for
Florida's marine resource managers. Publishes data in refereed journals
or peer-reviewed books and proceedings. Reviews and evaluates reports,
proposals, and manuscripts pertaining to marine mammals. Seeks
extramural funding. Serves on committees and working groups as assigned.
Provides guidance to Imperiled Species Management on data
interpretation. Provides leadership and participates in program
planning.
Responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel in a coaching and
mentoring manner to maintain a team-oriented approach to section goals.
Other duties include but are not limited to: recruitment, training,
planning and directing work, reviewing performance with employee and
ensuring compliance with FWRI rules, policies and procedures. Maintains
a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working
units and with other sections in the Institute.
Required Education and Experience: A master's degree and 4 yrs. of
professional experience as described above; or a doctorate with 2 years
of experience. Candidates with PhD may be given preference.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of wildlife
biology, terminology, principles and techniques used in research on
marine mammals or other wildlife species; statistical and simulation
modeling methods, Bayesian statistics including hierarchical models; and
aerial surveys, genetics, or other population survey techniques. Ability
to collect and maintain scientific data related to population research,
biology and modeling; to perform quantitative analysis and modeling of
scientific data; to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; to
publish manuscripts in refereed scientific journals; to work
independently; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to
effectively supervise people; to establish and meet work-related goals;
to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, to access and
formulate budgetary needs, policies, principles and procedures used in
personnel & database management; use of statistical analysis software;
use of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
This position is a State of Florida Full Time Employee (FTE) position,
which provides a full benefit package.
The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action
Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority
and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification
to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time
to provide the accommodation.
Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their
spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes.
Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully
authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment
eligibility.
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From ajmilette at gmail.com Tue Jun 10 19:34:06 2008
From: ajmilette at gmail.com (aliza milette)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:34:06 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship Opportunity
Message-ID: <3b7ea6980806101934n4781d9a3h7a8eebfa02a47589@mail.gmail.com>
*Internship Opportunity*: The Dolphin Institute (TDI), Ko Olina, Hawai'i is
offering a limited number of internships for college-level students to
assist in field surveys of dolphins, in processing of obtained data, and in
development and presentation of marine conservation education programs for
local students and the general public. TDI is a marine mammal science and
education center located at Ko Olina in leeward Oahu that focuses on whales
and dolphins in Hawaiian waters. It is directed by Dr. Adam Pack, Assistant
Professor at University of Hawai'i at Hilo, and Dr. Louis Herman, an
emeritus professor at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Further
information on TDI can be found at www.dolphin-institute.org.
During the summer of 2008, TDI will focus on surveys of dolphins off the
Leeward Coast of Oahu, on processing and analyzing our archives of dolphin
and humpback whale data, and on public education programs. The internship is
part time and unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own housing and
transportation to Ko Olina. On-water research will be conducted aboard our
19 or 21 foot outboard boats. Data processing and analysis will take place
at the Ko Olina lab. Public education may take place at our learning center
at the Ko Olina lab, at public venues, or at local schools.
Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of facets of marine
mammal research including:
Photo-identification
Digitizing and enhancing identification photographs
Behavioral recording
Data entry and analysis
Conservation
Boat safety
Familiarity with cetacean research and literature
Public education
We are accepting applicants immediately. Interns must complete at least one
full day and either a second full day or two half days a week for a
one-month period. Interns who are interested is staying longer will be
evaluated at the end of the one-month period. The internship period begins
on June 23 and ends on July 18th.
Requirements: College or post-college education preferred; experience in
research; two letters of recommendation; ability to work closely and
harmoniously in a team atmosphere; self-motivation. Desirable
qualifications: Marine mammal experience, experience with computer programs
such as Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, digital photography experience.
Send cover letter indicating why you are seeking this internship and why you
feel you are qualified, complete resume, college transcripts, and two
letters of recommendation.
Send applications or inquiries by email to the Field Project and Education
Coordinator, Aliza Milette, at AJMilette at gmail.com. Positions are open
until filled.
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From lister at beamreach.org Mon Jun 2 12:21:12 2008
From: lister at beamreach.org (Tracy- Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:21:12 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [MARMAM] Study Killer Whales in the Wild next Spring
Message-ID: <14425056.1212434472611.JavaMail.sfdc@na2-app4-5-sjl.ops.sfdc.net>
Spend 10 weeks studying the environment of endangered killer whales in the wild!
Beam Reach is for you if you want to:
study endangered orcas in the wild
work with experts in killer whale conservation
sail on a biodiesel electric catamaran
learn in a small group and get lots of individual time with instructors
work on science that matters and your own research project
explore the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest
learn about marine conservation and sustainability
earn 18 credits from the University of Washington
Check it out:
http://beamreach.org/?1sp09mrm080602
You don?t have to be a science major to apply; you just have to be interested in the marine environment and want to spend 10 weeks studying off campus.
We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2009 program:
Spring 2009 March 29-June 07
Currently we have our Spring program in session. So if you'd like to see what it would be like, check out the student blogs:
http://www.beamreach.org/blog/category/081/?2sp09mrm080602
Dive In for more information:
http://www.beamreach.org/is-beam-reach-for-you.html?3sp09mrm080602
Let us know if you have any questions!
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From f.christiansen at live.se Sun Jun 15 02:38:52 2008
From: f.christiansen at live.se (Fredrik Christiansen)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:38:52 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY
Message-ID: <BLU115-W3118DECA318C4D5F1678CA95AE0@phx.gbl>
HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY
The marine mammal research group at Stockholm University, Sweden, will conduct boat based humpback whale research between July and September 2008 in the coastal waters of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The overall aim of the study is to initiate a long term monitoring program of humpback whales in Tanzania and provide a good basis for management and conservation.
There is an opportunity for one person to participate in this research as a research assistant during July and August 2008. The research assistant will assist in collecting photo-ID data, biopsy sampling; behavioural and environmental data and acoustic recordings. The research assistant will also assist in other tasks, both at sea and on land.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in cetacean research and conservation. Prior fieldwork and/or boating experience are desired. The candidate must be able to work for long hours (up to 10 hours a day) in rough weather conditions in a hot and humid tropical climate and be robust against sea-sickness. The candidate must also be able to cope with basic living conditions (no air condition and cold showers) in a developing country. Previous experience of similar sort will therefore be given preference. The candidate must be available between around the 10th of July and the 15th of August, but is welcome to stay on for longer after this date. Unfortunately, this is not a paid position and the successful candidate must be able to afford his/her own flight ticket, tourist VISA (50 USD), vaccinations, insurance and food. Accommodation will be provided.
This is a good opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of cetacean research, suitable for anyone that is planning to pursue a career in cetacean research or similar fields. Zanzibar and its surrounding waters host a beautiful nature and a rich marine life. Living in a local village at the south coast of Zanzibar also provides a unique opportunity to get in close contact with the local community and residents in this region of Africa.
Anyone interested should email Fredrik Christiansen (see below) immediately, with a cover letter, CV and the names of two referees and contact details. Any questions regarding the research can be sent to the same address.
Please, make sure to be specific about your previous experiences in cetacean research, living/visiting developing countries, previous boat experience (sea-sickness etc).
I am looking forward to receiving your application.
Best regards,
Fredrik Christiansen
Department of Zoology
Stockholm University
Sweden
Email: f.christiansen at live.se
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From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Mon Jun 16 23:31:53 2008
From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:31:53 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 20
Message-ID: <p06200700c47c8c0759e9@[192.168.1.22]>
Dear all,
here are some new publications of week 20/ 2008,
which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK.
By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the
following references are linked to their according journal homepages.
There you can find abstracts and contact information:
http://www.mmbib.com/news.php
Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you.
Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the
weekly announcements.
Kindest Regards,
Jan Herrmann
CETACEA
Carretta, J.V. et al. (2007):
U.S. PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL STOCK ASSESSMENTS: 2006.
U.S. Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; National Marine Fisheries Service; Southwest
Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla.
Forney, K.A. (2007):
Preliminary estimates of cetacean abundance along the U.S. west coast
and within four national marine sanctuaries during 2005.
U.S. Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; National Marine Fisheries Service; Southwest
Fisheries Science Center, Santa Cruz.
Forney, K.A. and D.R. Kobayashi (2007):
Updated Estimates of Mortality and Injury of Cetaceans in the
Hawaii-based Longline Fishery, 1994-2005.
U.S. Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; National Marine Fisheries Service; Southwest
Fisheries Science Center, Santa Cruz.
Shindo, J. et al. (2008):
Morphology of the tongue in a newborn Stejneger's beaked whale
(Mesoplodon stejnegeri).
Okajimas Folia Anatomica Japonica 84(4): 121-124.
PINNIPEDIA
Berman, M.D. (2008):
Endangered species, threatened fisheries: Science to the rescue!
Evaluating the Congressionally designated Steller Sea Lion Research
Program.
Marine Policy 32(4): 580-591.
OTHER MARINE MAMMALS
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From arm at bas.ac.uk Tue Jun 17 16:49:16 2008
From: arm at bas.ac.uk (Tony Martin)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:49:16 +0100
Subject: [MARMAM] Research internships in Brazil
Message-ID: <s8585baa.022@bsnw.nerc-bas.ac.uk>
RIVER DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN BRAZIL
Once again, Projeto Boto is recruiting for 9-month internships in the Mamirau? Reserve, Brazil. We require fit, enthusiastic, hard-working fieldworkers who will carry forward our long-term study of botos (Amazon river dolphins). Due to close involvement with local communities, interns are required to have at least moderate Portuguese language skills, or to speak fluent Spanish, in addition to English. There are no exceptions.
Projeto boto was established in 1994. To date it has hosted more than 50 interns of many different nationalities. ' s The Project's objective is to conserve the boto, and the sympatric tucuxi, through research leading to greater understanding of the biology and ecology of these dolphins. In recent years we have also spent considerable time investigating the impacts of fisheries on these species, and especially the relatively new harpoon hunt, in which thousands of botos are killed each year for fish bait.
Our work is centred on a floating lab/accommodation base, moored in the flooded forest. The research team comprises 3-5 people, who maintain daily observational boat-based research effort year-round. The basis of the work is the piecing together of the lives of over 450 individually recognisable dolphins, to provide publishable information on such diverse topics as growth, reproduction, habitat use, social system, seasonal movements, survival rates, causes of mortality etc.
Interns are provided with free accommodation and basic food, and receive a small monthly stipend. Transportation to the fieldsite (near the town of Tef?, Amazonas) from Manaus is provided, but interns must arrange and pay for their own transportation to Manaus. All necessary training is provided on site.
Further information on all aspects of the work is available at www.projetoboto.com
Successful applicants will:
be aged 21-35
speak at least moderate Portuguese or fluent Spanish, in addition to English
be available for 9-12 months
have completed a university degree, preferably in zoology or biology
preferably have some fieldwork experience
Applicants should please provide:
Full CV, complete with age, nationality, linguistic skills, educational and fieldwork experience
A letter explaining why you are prepared to dedicate 9 months of your life to this study.
The names and email addresses of 3 referees who are familiar with you and your work.
The date on which you would be available to start work in the Amazon.
Send this information by email to both of the Project co-ordinators, Prof. Tony Martin (arm at bas.ac.uk) and Dr Vera da Silva (tucuxi at inpa.gov.br).
Closing date is 27 June 2008, but early application may be an advantage. Applications fulfilling the above criteria will be acknowledged within 3 days, but there will be no further communication unless the applicant is short -listed. Short-listed applicants will be notified by 30 June latest.
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From info at scanningoceansectors.org Tue Jun 17 11:18:30 2008
From: info at scanningoceansectors.org (Yvonne Miles)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:18:30 +1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Marine Mammal Course (MMO) course for October 2008
Message-ID: <c5022de50806171118t25b07fabu74bc9108a153a74c@mail.gmail.com>
Hi All
*Scanning Ocean Sectors ? A Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training company
and Joint Nature Conservation Committee ? JNCC, recognised course for
industry and research.*
We have years of research behind the effective training of MMOs with courses
adapted to the requirements of the clients, and taught by professionals in
their specialised fields.
*Please note that the early registration on the October courses close on *
*Early registration will be ?450 before the **July 7**th **2008** *
*After the 27**th **August course costs will be ?500 *
*Late registration after 27**th **September will cost ?550 *
*Registration will close two weeks before course starts. *
NOTE ? There will be *ONLY ONE MMO COURSE IN OCTOBER 27TH- 29TH *
* **
Due to high request we will be running a Passive Acoustic Monitoring course
for MMOs on 30 - **31st October 2008** *
*This course is booking up quickly so don't leave it late*
Please visit our website for more information and to register for all
courses
At the end of June there will be 2009 dates for training up on the website
*Note ? There are limited numbers for each course so please book early to
avoid disappointment.*
If anyone is interested in advertising in our newsletter please contact us
for the next issue is due out in July
www.scanningoceansectors.org
info at scanningoceansectors.org
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9 Long Street
Point Vernon
Hervey Bay
QLD 4655
Australia
0432 812 465 mob
07 4124 8320 land line
info at scanningoceansectors.org
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From ajmilette at gmail.com Wed Jun 18 15:44:55 2008
From: ajmilette at gmail.com (aliza milette)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:44:55 -1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Hawaii Spinner Dolphin Data Processing Opportunity
Message-ID: <3b7ea6980806181544y40c16abbr48756f2a145b9b5f@mail.gmail.com>
*Hawaii Spinner Dolphin Data Processing Opportunity.* The Dolphin Institute
(TDI) is a non-profit marine mammal research and education organization
based on Oahu, Hawai'i, USA. TDI's research focuses on whales and dolphins
in Hawaiian waters. It is directed by Dr. Adam Pack, Assistant Professor at
University of Hawai'i at Hilo, and Dr. Louis Herman, an emeritus professor
at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
TDI has been conducting field research with spinner dolphins (Stenella
longirostris) off Oahu and Maui for several years. TDI collects dorsal-fin
identification photographs of individual dolphins and is a contributor to
the Pacific Islands Photo-identification Network (PIPIN) Collaborative
Photo-Identification Catalog. TDI is seeking skilled and dedicated dorsal
matchers to assist in the processing and matching of our collection of
identification photographs.
Desired applicants should have at least six months of previous experience
matching dolphin dorsal photographs or identification photographs from other
cetaceans. Ideally an applicant has worked within a large (> 500
photographs) data set of digital photographs and has used computer-based
photo-processing tools. Applicants should also have good organizational
skills and be self-motivated. The ability to focus on a task for long
periods is imperative.
Employment will be part-time (~19 hours per week) for approximately 24 weeks
starting on September 1, 2008 at our marine mammal science and learning
center in Ko Olina on the island of Oahu. Salary is $ 9 per hour.
Inquiries and applications should be sent via e-mail to Aliza Milette at
AJMilette at gmail.com. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two
professional letters of recommendation from references of previous matching
experience.
Further information on TDI can be found at http://www.dolphin-institute.org
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Aliza J. Milette
Field Project & Education Coordinator
Cetacean Project
The Dolphin Institute
AJMilette at gmail.com
office: 808-679-3690
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From cetalfauna at hotmail.com Wed Jun 18 20:38:40 2008
From: cetalfauna at hotmail.com (Peter Garbett)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:38:40 +1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers required for humpback whale research at Norfolk
Island
Message-ID: <BAY113-W90668E67CA1690876E5FDCDAA0@phx.gbl>
From: "Adrian Oosterman" <carmel_adrian at hotmail.com>Subject: [MARMAM] Volunteers required for humpback whale research at Norfolk IslandTo: <marmam at lists.uvic.ca>Subject: Volunteers required for humpback whale research at Norfolk IslandApplications are sought from volunteers to assist with fieldwork on cetaceans, with emphasis on humpback whales, from 23 August to 14 November, 2008. The twelve (12) week survey will take place during the 2008 southbound migration of humpback whales past Norfolk Island.Continuing on from annual surveys conducted at Norfolk Island since 2003, the 2008 program will be the most extensive to date. The majority of data shall be collected from land stations, however some vessel-based work will be conducted. Work will involve documenting numbers, position and behaviour of humpback whales, as well as data relevant to observations of other cetaceans. The survey will also entail vessel-based photo-ID, acoustics and slough skin collection.Ideally, volunteers are sought for the entire survey but those who can commit to a lesser albeit extended period will also be considered. You will be responsible for your transport to and from Norfolk Island. Accommodation and food will be provided, however, a nominal contribution to food costs will be welcomed.
Although the survey will benefit from those who possess experience with cetacean research, training will be provided to those with a genuine interest in the marine environment. Survey equipment is far from complicated, indeed those who can use binoculars and VHF hand-held two-way radios will find themselves well qualified for the task. Significantly, a mature approach to working and living with a team of dedicated researchers for an extended period is of greater consequence. One caveat though, previous surveys from Norfolk Island have shown that occasionally several days may pass with no cetaceans sighted.
Applicants should send an introductory email to Adrian Oosterman carmel_adrian at hotmail.com or Peter Garbett cetalfauna at hotmail.com
Applications will be considered as they are received but will close on 12 July. For those interested, cetacean species recorded in Norfolk Island waters by the survey team include humpback, minke and pygmy killer whales, as well as bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins. Anecdotal and whaling records suggest additional species.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Adrian Oosterman Norfolk Island Whale Survey
PO Box 143, Scarborough, Qld 4020, AustraliaPh. +61 7 3038 8131 Mob. +61 418 984 324Email carmel_adrian at hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Peter Garbett Norfolk Island Whale Survey
1010 Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road, Carbrook, Qld 4130, AustraliaMob. +61 421 152 667Email cetalfauna at hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
_________________________________________________________________
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http://www.livelife.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=343869
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From kurle at biology.ucsc.edu Wed Jun 18 20:20:05 2008
From: kurle at biology.ucsc.edu (Carolyn Kurle)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:20:05 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Opening: Staff scientist, Alaska and Arctic Protection
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From mnoad at uq.edu.au Wed Jun 18 21:55:40 2008
From: mnoad at uq.edu.au (Michael Noad)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:55:40 +1000
Subject: [MARMAM] Second call for volunteers for humpback whale work in
Australia
Message-ID: <6C62167D152FAD4F91D2D6C8392D1DF004CA0414@UQEXMB1.soe.uq.edu.au>
This is a second and final call for applications from volunteers to help
with fieldwork on the effects of noise on humpback whales from 20
September to 19 October, 2008. The work will take place during the
whales' southward migration along the Australian east coast and is
funded by the Australian Centre for Applied Marine Mammal Science
(ACAMMS). The fieldwork will take place at Peregian Beach, approximately
140km north of Brisbane. Peregian sits on the migratory corridor of the
east Australian humpback whale population of around 11,000 whales.
This will be a large, multi-disciplinary study of the passing whales
during their southward migration and include controlled exposure
experiments (CEEs), the deployment of DTAGs, the collection of
behavioural and positional data from a land station, the acoustic
recording and tracking of singers using an array of hydrophone buoys
moored offshore, and the boat-based collection of photo-IDs, biopsies
and blow mucus samples. This will provide willing volunteers with
excellent experience in a wide variety of disciplines including
acoustics, photo ID, tagging and biopsy collection.
Volunteers should be available for the entire four week study. You will
be responsible for your transport to and from Peregian Beach, but once
there, we will provide accommodation and food.
The project will suit young scientists with interests in humpback whale
behaviour, behavioural ecology, acoustics and communication.
Successful applicants will have a mature attitude towards marine mammal
research and be able to live and work constructively with others in a
team. Preference will be given to those who have a degree in biology,
marine science, or veterinary science, and who have previous relevant
marine mammal field experience
Applicants should send an email introducing themselves to Michael Noad
mnoad at uq.edu.au, Becca Dunlop r.dunlop at uq.edu.au and Melinda Rekdahl
mlrekdahl at gmail.com. The email should include an outline of why you
would like to work on this project, your qualifications and previous
experience. Please also attach a brief CV including the contact details
of two relevant referees.
Applications will be accepted until 27 June and places will be offered
soon after this to allow you time to make travel arrangements.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Michael Noad BVSc PhD
Lecturer Veterinary Anatomy
Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory
School of Veterinary Science
University of Queensland
St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
Ph. (07)3365-2088 Mob. 0416-270567
Fax. (07)3365-1255 Email mnoad at uq.edu.au
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From salvador.herrando-perez at adelaide.edu.au Wed Jun 18 19:40:43 2008
From: salvador.herrando-perez at adelaide.edu.au (Salvador Herrando-Perez)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:10:43 +0930
Subject: [MARMAM] aquatic mammal data and statistical methods
Message-ID: <005101c8d1b5$dedbed60$9c93c820$@herrando-perez@adelaide.edu.au>
Dear colleagues, I am undertaking a literature review considering both
aquatic mammal data and the statistical procedures employed.
The papers below I have been unable to get them from the authors or the
on-line resources at my university.
I would appreciate a pdf if available. Kind regards
<mailto:salvador.herrando-perez at adelaide.edu.au> Salva
Salvador Herrando-P?rez
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, SA 5005,
Australia
Office phone: +61 8 8303 5254 / Office fax: +61 8 8303 4347 / Mobile phone:
+61 406049010
<https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/salvador.herrando-perez>
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/salvador.herrando-perez
Camargo, FS; Rollo, MM; Giampaoli, V; Bellini, C
2006
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Whistle variability in South Atlantic spinner dolphins from the Fernando de
Noronha Archipelago off Brazil
Boisseau, O
2005
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Quantifying the acoustic repertoire of a population: The vocalizations of
free-ranging bottlenose dolphins in Fiordland, New Zealand
BRILL, RL; PAWLOSKI, JL; HELWEG, DA; AU, WW; MOORE, PWB
1992
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
TARGET DETECTION, SHAPE-DISCRIMINATION, AND SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ECHOLOCATING FALSE KILLER WHALE (PSEUDORCA-CRASSIDENS)
Jones, VJ; Juggins, S
1995
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
The construction of a diatom-based chlorophyll a transfer function and its
application at three lakes on Signy Island (maritime Antarctic) subject to
differing degrees of nutrient enrichment
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From gomezcatalina at gmail.com Wed Jun 18 13:17:36 2008
From: gomezcatalina at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Catalina_G=F3mez_Salazar?=)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:17:36 -0300
Subject: [MARMAM] Looking for an article.
Message-ID: <57a2d3660806181317u3ce43c2alae342e9523a45023@mail.gmail.com>
Hello everyone.
I was wondering if someone has an electronic copy of the article:
Jolly, G. M. (1969). Sampling methods for aerial censuses of wildlife
populations. East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal 34 (special
issue), 46-49.
I would really appreciate if someone can send it to
catalina at dal.ca<Catalina at dal.ca>
Thank you!
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http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/
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From hrsbwga at hkucc.hku.hk Thu Jun 19 21:06:58 2008
From: hrsbwga at hkucc.hku.hk (Dr Gray A. Williams)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:06:58 +0800
Subject: [MARMAM] Job Announcement: Tenure-Track Associate
Professor/Assistant Professor In Aquatic Mammal Ecology and
Conservation
Message-ID: <01ba01c8d28b$1589ab10$409d0130$@hku.hk>
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
in collaboration with
OCEAN PARK CONSERVATION FOUNDATION HONG KONG
Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest
international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been
at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a
number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its
ranking at 18 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times
Higher Education Supplement. The University has a comprehensive range of
study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and
postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic
members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Building on Hong Kong's international status and its mission to serve China,
the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich
academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.
Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
In Aquatic Mammal Ecology and Conservation
(Ref.: RF-2007/2008-599)
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant
Professor in The Swire Institute of Marine Science, Faculty of Science from
July 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed term
contract, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a
second three-year contract.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree with a strong background and
publication record in the field of aquatic mammal ecology and conservation.
The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous and independent research
program and have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate
teaching. A track-record of publications in international journals is
essential. Research start-up funds will be available.
The appointee will be based at The Swire Institute of Marine Science,
information about which can be found at http://www.hku.hk/swims/index.htm.
He/She will also act as a Research Advisor to Ocean Park Conservation
Foundation Hong Kong and contribute to their research, conservation and
education programmes. Details about Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong
Kong can be found at http://www.opcf.org.hk/eng/index.asp
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and
University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15%
of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing
benefits will be provided as applicable.
For enquiries of the existing research activities and the specific job
requirements, please write to Dr Gray A. Williams, Honorary Director
(e-mail: hrsbwga at hkucc.hku.hk). Further particulars and application forms
(272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from
the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058;
e-mail: senrappt at hkucc.hku.hk) Closes August 20, 2008. Candidates who are
not contacted within 4 months of the closing date may consider their
applications unsuccessful.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
No-Smoking Policy
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From Jeff.Adams at noaa.gov Thu Jun 19 06:15:28 2008
From: Jeff.Adams at noaa.gov (Jeff Adams)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:15:28 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] Photo-ID Software
Message-ID: <485A5BF0.5020507@noaa.gov>
Recent MARMAM post:
"I have searched for programs on google and read sevral papers to see if
there are any other programs available. Finbase appeared to be the best
but is not available and is also specific to their study area and
research vessles etc."
FinBase is available (http://www.chbr.noaa.gov/FinBase/) and the
underlying database structure and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
code of FinBase can be modified to accommodate photo-ID research on a
variety of species in any location.
--
Jeffrey D. Adams
Environmental Researcher/GIS Specialist
Center for Coastal Environmental Health
and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR)
USDOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS
219 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412-9110
(843)762-8604
Jeff.Adams at noaa.gov
From Christopher.Cederroth at medecine.unige.ch Mon Jun 23 04:57:06 2008
From: Christopher.Cederroth at medecine.unige.ch (Christopher Cederroth)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:57:06 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] Call for proposals on Marine mammalogy
Message-ID: <485F8F92.4010009@medecine.unige.ch>
Call for proposals on Marine mammalogy
The Swiss Cetacean Society - SCS is a non-profit organisation devoted to
the preservation of cetaceans in their natural habitat. To favour the
protection of cetaceans, the SCS provides logistic support such as
material, research platforms and eco-volunteers, who are participants
for field work on research projects. These members are highly motivated
individuals with education and skills in the field of marine mammal
biology. Since 1997, the SCS has participated to 7 international
research programs, organized more than 180 scientific expeditions for an
equivalent of more than 1?000 working days, recruiting and educating
more than 1?000 volunteers. Projects are evaluated by the SCS scientific
committee composed of biologists from various fields.
The SCS invites for proposals (in English only) for field-based research
on cetacean and sirenian biology, ecology and conservation.
Scientists, conservation agencies, and any other private or public
institution - from any nationality or regional area - involved in
research and conservation are eligible to apply.
Typical SCS field-based projects concern, e.g.:
- Censing
- Photo-identification
- Bio-acoustic recordings
- Faeces and skin sample collection
- Assessment of anthropogenic impact on cetaceans
Please contact the SCS secretariat (scs1 at vtxnet.ch) to obtain the
research grant application and conditions.
Deadline for submissions: the 30th of October 2008.
===================================================================
Swiss Cetacean Society - SCS
A concept for the protection of marine mammals
scs1 at vtxnet.ch
www.swisscetaceansociety.org
SCS is a non-profit NGO providing services to the marine mammal research
and authorities
===================================================================
From K.A.Stockin at massey.ac.nz Mon Jun 23 00:39:57 2008
From: K.A.Stockin at massey.ac.nz (Stockin, Karen)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:39:57 +1200
Subject: [MARMAM] New papers available on Delphinus in New Zealand waters
Message-ID: <92FDFD8B26EB6542B1E1BF017BB998D1480D1306C2@TUR-EXCHMBX.massey.ac.nz>
Dear MARMAM
The following publications detailing common dolphins in New Zealand waters are now available:
Stockin, K.A., Pierce, G.J., Binedell, V., Wiseman, N. and Orams, M.B. (2008)
Factors affecting the occurrence and demographics of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
Aquatic Mammals 34 (2): 200-211
Meynier, L., Stockin, K.A., Bando, M.K.H. and Duignan, P.J. (2008)
Stomach contents of common dolphin (Delphinus sp.) from New Zealand waters
New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 42: 257-268
PDF requests available from Karen Stockin at k.a.stockin at massey.ac.nz<mailto:k.a.stockin at massey.ac.nz>
=========================================
Karen A Stockin
Research Officer
Coastal - Marine Research Group
Institute of Natural Resources
Massey University
Private Bag 102 904
North Shore MSC
New Zealand
Tel: + 64 9 414 0800 Ext 41127
Fax: + 64 9 443 9790
Cell: + 64 21 146 5511
Email: k.a.stockin at massey.ac.nz<mailto:k.a.stockin at massey.ac.nz>
http://wildlife/research/common_dolphin/common_dolphin.asp
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From mcotrone01 at gmail.com Fri Jun 20 09:47:48 2008
From: mcotrone01 at gmail.com (michael cotrone)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:47:48 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] suggestions needed on spotting scopes for marine mammal
observation
Message-ID: <2b67b1610806200947h1ff22ee7g22a4887aedb006d6@mail.gmail.com>
Hello all,
We're doing land-based research of marine mammals, and are interested in
using a spotting scope for observation. If anyone has any experience with
spotting scopes, or has used spotting scopes to observe marine mammals,
suggestions on brands and models would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Michael Cotrone
Allied Whale Intern
College of the Atlantic
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From jana.jeglinski at googlemail.com Wed Jun 25 04:44:08 2008
From: jana.jeglinski at googlemail.com (Jana Jeglinski)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:44:08 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] pinniped capture nets
In-Reply-To: <f4e1e69b0806240830k1036b3b1we6c758c9d20322ee@mail.gmail.com>
References: <f4e1e69b0806240830k1036b3b1we6c758c9d20322ee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <f4e1e69b0806250444k4625ed90i341afbdfdd69e910@mail.gmail.com>
Dear all,
>
> I am looking for companies producing capture nets for pinnipeds (sea
> lions).
> Does anybody know an alternative to Fuhrmann Diversified (flexinet) ?
>
>
> Thanks and all the best
>
> Jana Jeglinski
>
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From mherzog at prbo.org Tue Jun 24 07:05:30 2008
From: mherzog at prbo.org (Mark Herzog)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:05:30 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] DISTANCE SAMPLING WORKSHOP - CALIFORNIA - EARLY BIRD
PRICING ENDS JUNE 30
Message-ID: <C1042DFE616D09488C393EF0C384C0C559EC955D@petex01.prbo.org>
Please note that the early bird prices will end on June 30. We are filling up, and only 10 spots (and only 3 student discounts) are available. Please contact us soon, if you are interested in attending.
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DISTANCE SAMPLING WORKSHOP / NORTH AMERICA, September 14-17, 2008, Marconi Conference Center, Marshall, California
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This fall, PRBO Conservation Science will host an Introductory Level Distance Sampling Workshop in scenic coastal California, about an hour north of San Francisco. This will be the first workshop offered by the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling workshop in North America in over 2 years.
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From comisionrt08 at gmail.com Wed Jun 25 10:25:05 2008
From: comisionrt08 at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Comisi=F3n_RT_2008?=)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:25:05 -0300
Subject: [MARMAM] extended deadline for abstract submission
Message-ID: <a93f00380806251025x28ae1974g7fb52ac4fd564117@mail.gmail.com>
*LAST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: DEADLINE EXTENDED*
Due to the increasing number of request we have extended the deadline to
submit your abstract to the XIII South American Meeting of Specialist in
Aquatic Mammals ? 7th SOLAMAC Conference, Montevideo, Uruguay
*Abstract submission DEADLINE: 30th of June, 2008*
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WEB to send your abstract.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
1. Register a day in advance before sending your abstract.
2. Avoid using HOTMAIL to register since hotmail's antispam system
difficult the communication between the software and your e-mail account.
3. Read carefully the instructions to submit your abstract and send your
abstract according to the format we have requested.
4. Name the Word document (your abstract) with your surname as shown
below:
Example: Single author: Perez rt08.doc; Two authors: Martinez & Jimenez
rt08.doc; More than two authors: Martinez et al rt08.doc
5. First author with abstract approved, must pay registration fees
before 15th of September. You don't need to pay the registration fee to
submit your abstract.
6. Information about how to pay your registration fees is available on
the official page of the conference.
Please visit the OFICIAL conference website: www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso/
Information regarding the conference will be on this web site.
For enquires contact the Organising Committee:
comisionrt08 at gmail.com<comsionrt08 at gmail.com>
See you in Montevideo.
Organizing Committee
XIII South American Meeting of Specialist in Aquatic Mammals
? 7th SOLAMAC Conference
*EXTENCION DEL PLAZO **PARA** PRESENTAR RES?MENES*
*Debido a que muchos participantes han solicitado tiempo para terminar sus
resumenes, SE EXTIENDE EL PLAZO **de env?o de res?menes para la XIII **RT ?
7o Congreso SOLAMAC, **Montevideo-**Uruguay**.***
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*Cierre de res?menes: 30 de junio de 2008*
*Agradecemos a todos las personas que hicieron el esfuerzo de enviar su
trabajo en fecha dado que agilizan la evaluaci?n de los res?menes.***
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*POR FAVOR LEER BIEN LAS INSTRUCCIONES, para evitar problemas en el envio.*
*MUY IMPORTANTE*
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*2-**Evite inscribirse con un correo electr?nico de hotmail ya que su
sistema spam dificulta la comunicaci?n.***
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formato solicitado.*
* 4-Nombre el archivo Word (su resumen) **con un nombre corto,
**ej: **Perez
rt08.doc, Martinez & Jimenez rt08.doc o **Martinez et al rt08.doc*
*5-**No es necesario haber pago la inscripci?n para enviar el
resumen.**Primer autor con resumen aprobado, l?mite de pago 15 de
setiembre.
*
*6-****Las formas de pago de la inscripci?n ya estan disponibles en la **p?gina
OFICIAL de la XIII RT.*
Por favor visite la p?gina OFICIAL de la XIII RT:
www.cetaceos.org.uy/congreso/
Aqu? encontrar? toda la informaci?n relacionada a la XIII RT 2008.
Nos vemos en Montevideo.
Comisi?n Organizadora
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7o Congreso SOLAMAC
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From atuttle at mysticaquarium.org Thu Jun 26 08:34:28 2008
From: atuttle at mysticaquarium.org (Tuttle, Allison)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:34:28 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] response to posting
Message-ID: <257B32CBC04D9C41AE3741DF6B7AA6160152A68F@chelsea.maife.local>
Response to posting by Jana Jeglinski:
Coda Enterprises, Inc makes net guns for capture of a wide variety of
species. You just need to tell them what you want to capture and from
what distance and they will recommend you a product that will work. We
have just ordered one designed to capture adult male steller sea lions
(haven't used it yet, but have been assured it will work). The contact
information for this company is Corey Gray at 480-964-0155 or
netgun at cox.net and they have a website www.codaenterprises.com
<http://www.codaenterprises.com/> that talks about their products.
Corey Gray is extremely willing and helpful and can discuss with you the
best options and work with you to come up with a solution that is sure
to work. The equipment is of very good quality, priced moderately, but
is HEAVY and thus may be difficult for a smaller build person to use
with ease.
Hope this helps!
Dear all,
I am looking for companies producing capture nets for pinnipeds (sea
lions).
Does anybody know an alternative to Fuhrmann Diversified (flexinet) ?
Thanks and all the best
Jana Jeglinski
Allison D. Tuttle, DVM
Staff Veterinarian & Director of Animal Care
Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration
(860) 572-5955 X 101
atuttle at mysticaquarium.org
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From simo.pani at inwind.it Sat Jun 28 15:54:15 2008
From: simo.pani at inwind.it (Simone Panigada)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:54:15 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] new paper in Remote Sensing of the Environment
Message-ID: <auto-000989527965@mailfe07.swip.net>
Dear Marmam subscribers,
the following article has been pubished on Remote
Sensing of the Environment, and it is now available online at:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2007.11.017
Please note access to the full text of this
article will depend on your personal or institutional entitlements.
Best regards,
Simone Panigada
Modelling habitat preferences for fin whales and
striped dolphins in the Pelagos
Sanctuary (Western Mediterranean Sea) with physiographic and remote
sensing variables
Simone Panigada, Margherita Zanardelli, Monique MacKenzie, Carl Donovan,
Fr?d?ric M?lin, Philip S. Hammond
A B S T R A C T
One of the needs of the Pelagos Sanctuary for the
Conservation of Mediterranean Marine Mammals is
information on critical habitats for cetaceans.
This study modelled habitat use and preferences of fin whales
and striped dolphins (the two most abundant
species in the area) with the aim of providing this information,
using sighting data collected between 1993 and
1999. The study area was divided into a 2?? latitude by 2??
longitude grid. The explanatory variables
considered in the models were physiographic variables (mean, range
and standard deviation of depth and slope, and
distance from the nearest coastline) and remotely-sensed data
(Sea Surface Temperature and Chlorophyll-a
concentration). The former were calculated for each cell using GIS
tools, while the latter were obtained from AVHRR
and SeaWiFS sensors. Generalized Additive Models (GAMs)
with multidimensional smoothers were used to
model the distribution of fin whales and striped dolphins in
relation to these variables, and Classification
And Regression Trees were used for habitat characterization and
predictive models. The GAMs were coupled with
Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) to account for
temporal autocorrelation in the errors and to
help ensure model selection was reliable; the QIC statistic was
used alongside GEE-based p-values. Bathymetric
features were the most valuable predictors in the Pelagos
Sanctuary area for both species. Sea Surface
Temperature values were indicators of striped dolphin and fin
whale presence, with both species showing a
tendency to prefer colder waters (21?24 ?C). Chl-a levels were
selected by the GAM models only for striped
dolphins, and with large associated uncertainty; this may be
related to the relatively brief period examined
(only 2 years) and/or to any functional relationship operating at a
different geographical or temporal scale. The
boosted classification trees however indicated an importance of
Chl-a for both species. The techniques applied to
this dataset proved to be valuable tools to describe habitat use
and preferences of cetaceans, and the use of the
remotely-sensed data can substantially improve the
predictions. The results of this study will be
used for assessing critical habitats within the Pelagos Sanctuary
and will provide information for conservation and management in the Sanctuary.
Keywords: Mediterranean Sea,
Conservation/management, Critical habitat,
Habitat modelling, MPA, Fin whale, Striped dolphin
___________________________
Simone Panigada, Ph.D.
Vice-President
panigada at inwind.it
Tethys Research Institute
Viale G.B. Gadio 2, 20121 Milano, Italy
tel. +39 0272001947 / 0272013943
fax +39 0286995011
tethys at tethys.org
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From jan.herrmann at cetacea.de Sun Jun 29 02:32:46 2008
From: jan.herrmann at cetacea.de (Jan Herrmann)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:32:46 +0200
Subject: [MARMAM] New publications week 21
Message-ID: <p06200712c48d06b0212d@[192.168.1.22]>
Dear all,
here are some new publications of week 21/ 2008,
which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK.
By clicking the following link you are guided to
a website, where the following references are
linked to their according journal homepages.
There you can find abstracts and contact
information:
http://www.mmbib.com/news.php
Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you.
Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be
included in the weekly announcements.
Kindest Regards,
Jan Herrmann
CETACEA
Cooper, L.N. et al. (2008):
Hydrodynamic performance of the minke whale
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata) flipper.
Journal of Experimental Biology 211(12): 1859-1867.
Dalton, R. (2008):
Airgun ban halts seismic tests. Whales sink plan
for survey off the Canadian coast.
Nature 451(7174): 3.
DeStephanis, R. et al. (2008):
Diet of the social groups of long-finned pilot
whales (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of
Gibraltar.
Marine Biology 154(4): 603-612.
Nicol, S., A. Worby, and R. Leaper (2008):
Changes in the Antarctic sea ice ecosystem:
potential effects on krill and baleen whales.
Marine and Freshwater Research 59(5): 361-382.
Schack, H.B., H. Malte, and P.T. Madsen (2008):
The responses of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.)
to ultrasound-emitting predators: stress,
behavioural changes or debilitation?
Journal of Experimental Biology 211(13): 2079-2086.
PINNIPEDIA
Flores, H. et al. (2008):
Density of pack-ice seals and penguins in the
western Weddell Sea in relation to ice thickness
and ocean depth.
Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 55(8-9): 1068-1074.
Hamilton, T. et al. (2008):
137Cs and 210Po in Pacific walrus and bearded
seal from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska.
Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(6): 1158-1167.
Harvey, V., S.D. C?t?, and M.O. Hammill (2008):
The ecology of 3-D space use in a sexually dimorphic mammal.
Ecography 31(3): 371-380.
Kj?r, K.G. (2008):
Where have all the barque rigged sealers gone?
Polar Record 44(3): 265-275.
McMahon, C.R. et al. (2008):
Tracking and data-logging devices attached to
elephant seals do not affect individual mass gain
or survival.
Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 360(2): 71-77.
Salberg, A.-B., T. Haug, and K.T. Nilssen (2008):
Estimation of hooded seal (Cystophora cristata)
pup production in the Greenland Sea pack ice
during the 2005 whelping season.
Polar Biology 31(7): 867-878.
Tomy, G.T. et al. (2008):
Enantioselective bioaccumulation of
hexabromocyclododecane and congener-specific
accumulation of brominated diphenyl ethers in an
eastern Canadian Arctic marine food web.
Environmental Science & Technology 42(10): 3634-3639.
OTHER MARINE MAMMALS
Stavros, H.-C.W., R.K. Bonde, and P.A. Fair (2008):
Concentrations of trace elements in blood and
skin of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus
latirostris).
Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(6): 1221-1225.
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From chsalvadeo at yahoo.com.mx Fri Jun 27 11:49:29 2008
From: chsalvadeo at yahoo.com.mx (christian salvadeo)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:49:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [MARMAM] Odontocete community change and its relationships with
enviromental variability
Message-ID: <106381.31321.qm@web52412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Hello to all:
I have just finished my Masters degree, and the Spanish version of my thesis is available
The name of the thesis is:
ODONTOCETE COMMUNITY CHANGE AND ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENVIROMENTAL VARIABILITY IN THE SOUTH-WEST GULF OF CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
ABSTRACT
Community structure is a function of the number of species, their relative abundances and the characteristics of the dominant, common and rare species that are part of it; also, it can be forced by natural fluctuations in their environment. The study area presents a strong seasonal variability due to the Gulf of California ocean dynamics. In addition, the abundance of the most sighted odontocetes species changes temporally. We suggest that the community changes are consequence of environmental variations mediated by prey availability. To verify this hypothesis, we compared odontocetes community changes in the South-West Gulf of California with environmental data, such as sea surface temperature and Chla pigment concentration estimated from satellite images, ocean depth obtained from a bathymetric model and food availability (sardines and squid) gathered from published reports. Odontocetes community information was obtained from 21 sampling trips from
September-2003 to March-2006 with an effort of 7325.5 km. We recorded the presence, location and other biological parameters of odontocetes sightings. Our results show a temporal lag between the peak of productivity and the major odontocetes relative abundance. Additionally, we observed a seasonal dynamic in the community structure and habitat use. During the warm and less productive season, the community shows a preference for neritic areas with productive waters, whit a dominance of squid-eating species (mostly pilot whales and an oceanic group of bottlenose dolphins). Along the temperate and highly productive season the fish-eating species dominate (particularly common dolphins) with no preference for thermal front. Furthermore, squid-eating species preferred oceanic waters. This seasonal dynamic of the community is in agreement to prey availability in the study area. This may occur as a consequence of the prey migrating pattern driven by
environmental variability of the gulf waters.
If someone need more information about the thesis or the pdf, please send me an e- mail to chsalvadeo at yahoo.com.mx
Saludos
Christian Salvadeo
CICIMAR-IPN
La Paz, B.C.S., M?xico
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From arturoserrano at prodigy.net.mx Mon Jun 30 20:05:03 2008
From: arturoserrano at prodigy.net.mx (ARTURO SERRANO SOLIS)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:05:03 -0500
Subject: [MARMAM] new paper on manatee status in Mexico
Message-ID: <K3B4KG$6A00B1518CFC6DAFDC0D3E64EBC5E7FE@prodigy.net.mx>
Dear colleagues,
A new paper was recently published in the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals:
SERRANO, A., GARC?A-JIM?NEZ, A. AND GONZ?LEZ-G?NDARA. 2007. HAS THE MANATEE (TRICHECHUS MANATUS) DISAPPEARED FROM THE NORTHERN COAST OF THE STATE OF VERACRUZ, MEXICO? LAJAM 6(1): 109-112.
ABSTRACT: Knowledge about the distribution and abundance of the manatee (Trichechus manatus) along the coast of the Mexican state of Veracruz is scarce. Since few studies have been undertaken in this area, boat-based surveys and interviews with local fishermen were carried out to determine if there are remaining herds of manatees in the vicinity of the coastal towns of Tamiahua, Tuxpan, Tecolutla, and Casitas-Nautla. All of the fishermen interviewed noted that they used to see large herds of manatees in the area. Seventy-four percent (371 fishermen) of the survey respondents had not seen a manatee over the last 10 years, and 26% (131 fishermen) responded that the last time they saw large or small groups of manatees was in 1986 and 1995, respectively. However, since 1996, none of the fishermen had observed any manatees in the area. Similarly, no manatees were observed during the boat-based surveys (effort of approximately 1200km). It is almost certain that anthropogenic influences have altered manatee habitat significantly and thus affected the numbers of animals using the area. Also, fishermen speculated that natural phenomena such as cyclones, flooding, and storms caused manatees to move away from the area. More surveys along the coast of Veracruz are needed to determine if manatees still occur in this Mexican state. Also, it is urgent to implement conservation measures in the northern range of the manatee in Mexico to ensure the survival of this species along its original distribution.
KEYWORDS: manatee, Trichechus manatus, population status, conservation, Gulf of Mexico
Please send PDF requests to:
arturoserrano at prodigy.net.mx
arserrano at uv.mx
______________________________
Dr. Arturo Serrano
Laboratorio de Mam?feros Marinos
Universidad Veracruzana
km 7.5 Carretera Tuxpan-Tampico
C.P. 92850
Tuxpan, Veracruz
MEXICO
Cel.: (783) 112 0346
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From bbeatty at nyit.edu Fri Jun 27 14:12:23 2008
From: bbeatty at nyit.edu (Brian Beatty)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:12:23 -0400
Subject: [MARMAM] Aquatic Amniote Paleobiology group on facebook
Message-ID: <4d09284d0260.4d02604d0928@nyit.edu>
Hello Everybody,
Several months ago I started a group on facebook for those interested in aquatic amniote paleobiology. Though this obviously includes marine mammals, I hope to also involve those that study other aquatic amniotes, such as sea turtles and fossil forms. And though focused on paleobiology, I am sure a number of people studying modern whales might be interested, and could do some good for us paleontologists as well.
Though a listserv on this topic might be useful someday, I hope that this group can be a less immediate, more casual opportunity for us all to share ideas, news, publications, and perhaps recruit students into our treasured field of science.
For those not using facebook yet, it is a "social utility site" meaning that you need to establish a page of your own. You can vary the level of restrictions to that site and the details about yourself that you put on it.
The group can be found at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=6757108629
Cheers,
Brian
Brian L. Beatty
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
Phone: (516) 686-7435
Fax: (516) 686-3740
email: bbeatty at nyit.edu
http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/Departments/Anatomy/index.htm
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From nbarros at mote.org Mon Jun 30 11:08:52 2008
From: nbarros at mote.org (Nelio Barros)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:08:52 -0700
Subject: [MARMAM] LAJAM issue 6-1
Message-ID: <001301c8dadc$6bed4030$6401a8c0@SAUDADE>
Dear all,
On behalf of our Editorial Board, it is my pleasure to announce that issue
6-1 of the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals (LAJAM) is now
available. This issue includes the following articles:
CONTENTS
A preliminary overview of skin and skeletal diseases and traumata in small
cetaceans from South American
waters......................................................................
................................................ 7-42
Marie-Fran?oise Van Bressem, Koen Van Waerebeek, Julio C. Reyes, Fernando
F?lix, M?nica Echegaray, Salvatore Siciliano, Ana Paula Di Beneditto,
Leonardo Flach, Francisco Viddi, Isabel Cristina Avila, Julio C?sar Herrera,
Isabel Cristina Tob?n, Jaime Bola?os-Jim?nez, Ignacio B. Moreno, Paulo H.
Ott, Gian Paolo Sanino, Elena Castineira, David Montes, Enrique Crespo,
Paulo A.C. Flores, Ben Haase, Sheila M. F. Mendon?a de Souza, Ma?ra Laeta
and Ana Bernadete Fragoso
Corresponding author: marievanbressem at yahoo.co.uk
Vessel collisions with small cetaceans worldwide and with large whales in
the Southern
Hemisphere, an initial assessment
............................................................................
............. 43-69
Koen Van Waerebeek, Alan N. Baker, Fernando F?lix, Jason Gedamke, Miguel
I?iguez, Gian Paolo Sanino, Eduardo Secchi, Dipani Sutaria, Anton van Helden
and Yamin Wang
Corresponding author: cepec at skynet.be
Ecological aspects of marine tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) based on
group size and composition in the Canan?ia estuary, southeastern Brazil
.................................... 71-82
Marcos C?sar de Oliveira Santos and Sergio Rosso
Corresponding author: sotalia at gmail.com <mailto:sotalia at gmail.com.br>
Mass stranding of Baird?s beaked whales at San Jose Island, Gulf of
California, Mexico ....83-88
Jorge Urb?n R., Gustavo C?rdenas-Hinojosa, Alejandro G?mez-Gallardo U.,
?rsula Gonz?lez-Peral, Wezddy del Toro-Orozco and Robert L. Brownell Jr.
Corresponding author: jurban at uabcs.mx
Site fidelity and behaviour of killer whales (Orcinus orca) at Sea Lion
Island in the Southwest
Atlantic
............................................................................
....................................................... 89-95
Oliver Yates, Andrew D. Black and Paola Palavecino
Corresponding author: oli_yates at yahoo.co.uk
Movement of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) between the
Revillagigedo and
Hawaiian Archipelagos within a winter breeding season
......................................................97-102
Paul H. Forestell and Jorge Urb?n R.
Corresponding author: paul.forestell at liu.edu
Straggler subantarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus tropicalis) on the coast of
Rio de Janeiro state,
Brazil
............................................................................
...................................................... 103-116
Jailson Fulgencio de Moura and Salvatore Siciliano
Corresponding author: jailsonfm at gmail.com
Has the manatee (Trichechus manatus) disappeared from the northern coast of
the State of
Veracruz, Mexico?
............................................................................
..................................109-112
Arturo Serrano, Alexander Garc?a-Jim?nez and Carlos Gonz?lez-G?ndara
Corresponding author: arserrano at uv.mx
Isolation of Giardia sp. from an estuarine dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in
Cear? state, northeastern Brazil
............................................................................
..................................113-116
Bianca de Luca Altieri, Daniel de Araujo Viana and Ana Carolina Oliveira de
Meirelles
Corresponding author: drbiluca at yahoo.com.br
Unusual record of franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) in inner
waters of the Canan?ia
estuary, southeastern Brazil
............................................................................
....................117-119
Marcos C?sar de Oliveira Santos, Eduardo dos Santos Pac?fico and Michele
Fernandes Gon?alves
Corresponding author: sotalia at gmail.com
Any further information can be obtained from the editors
(LAJAM at infolink.com.br). LAJAM is distributed to members of the South
American Society of Experts on Aquatic Mammals (www.solamac.net
<http://www.solamac.net/> ) and the Mexican Society for the Study of Marine
Mammals (www. somemma.org). North American subscriptions for non-members of
SOLAMAC or SOMEMMA can be facilitated by contacting N?lio Barros
(nbarros at mote.org) at P.O. Box 36, Tillamook, OR 97141-0036 USA.
Best regards,
N?lio Barros
Editor-in-Chief, LAJAM
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From lauretadias at yahoo.com.br Fri Jun 27 10:05:29 2008
From: lauretadias at yahoo.com.br (Laura Aichinger Dias)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:05:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [MARMAM] =?utf-8?q?Dolphins_and_port_activity_=E2=80=93_what_can_?=
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Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil is considered the most degraded area of occurrence of guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis), with a population estimated to be around 50 animals. This bay is heavily polluted by sewage, garbage and oil spills; the Rio de Janeiro Port and 2 airports are located on its shore; and its mangrove forest is already practically inexistent. In contrast Sepetiba Bay at approximately 70 km from Rio de Janeiro city, still presents a fairly well preserved environment where lavish rainforest from the cliffs meets the mangroves down the shore. The guiana dolphin population in this area is estimated to be around 1200 individuals, normally living in groups of up to 20 animals. However, aggregations of 100, 200 up to 450 dolphins are also a recurrent phenomenon in the region.
The geographic proximity of Sepetiba Bay to the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region has favored the development of the area and still impulses new projects. Once tourism and fishing were the major activities, and today in addition to them, the bay houses 2 important ports and several metallurgic industries on its surroundings. New projects for the current port expansion and the construction of additional ports have been already proposed and approved by the Brazilian Environmental Regulatory Body (FEEMA). The Sepetiba Port in operation since 1982 received US$120 million dollars in investments to increase its operational capacity from 20 million tons/year to 70 million tons/year of iron ore only (the port also operates 7 million tons/year of coal, 1 million tons/year of aluminum, among other products). Additional dredging of the access canals from 18.7 meters to 20 meters will allow super cargo ships with 230.000 DWT (Deadweight tonnage) to dock and also
transport grains.
The Canadian Adriana Resources Inc. has recently purchased nearly 900,000 square meters of land in the coast of Sepetiba Bay for the development of a new iron ore port facility initially capable of handling 5 million tons/year of iron ore, reaching up to 50 million tons/year by year five. The big mining organizations MMX and BHP Billiton are also envisioning additional investments in Sepetiba Port operations.
All port facilities are programmed to be instaled over mangrove areas and estuarine ecosystems. The guiana dolphins are extremelly dependent on the productivity derived from the those ecosystems on the coast of Sepetiba Bay and needless to say ports introduce threats such as habitat destruction, noise pollution, contaminats and boat/ship disturbance.
Amongst this wave of investments and development lays the largest population of guiana dolphins estimated for the coast of Brazil. The ?Projeto Boto Cinza? has been studying this population since 2001 and has made remarckable research about this population abundance, behavior and succesbility to human impacts. Besides estimating a large population number, the project documented aggregations of up to 450 animals observed only at Sepetiba and at the nearby Ilha Grande and Paraty Bays. The project has also noticed a reduction of dolphin sightings in areas where ships wait to dock on Sepetiba Port. The ?Projeto Boto Cinza? has been intensively trying to implement protection areas within the bay in order to avoid further impact on this population and maintain the animals and its culture in the area with a preserved habitat.
The conservation of the environment in Sepetiba Bay has been obscured by the vast amount of money and interest involved in such large investments from private companies and by the Brazilian government?s Growth Acceleration Program (PAC). We feel frustrated and incapable of fighting against such strong interest and we urge to find a mid-point solution where the development of human activity causes the least disturbance possible on those animals and their habitat.
The reason we are writing is to ask for advice of people who experienced similar situation or might have ideas and experience to overcome a worse case scenario. We need to know what can be done in order to prevent Sepetiba Bay to become, in a near future, Guanabara Bay.
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Thank you,
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Leonardo Flach and Laura Aichinger Dias
Projeto Boto Cinza
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References:
http://www.portosrio.gov.br/sepetiba/Setpor.htm
http://www.adrianaresources.com/s/Brazil.asp
http://www.adrianaresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=304264&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=Adriana-Reaches-Milestone-in-Brazil-Port-Permitting
http://www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/ourBusinesses.jsp
http://www.ebx.com.br/ing/perfil.htm
http://www.projetobotocinza.com.br/objetivos_en.htm
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