[MARMAM] Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium July 2009
Dear Colleagues, This is the first announcement of an Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium, to be held in the Maldives in July 2009. The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the cetacean research in the Indian Ocean. This symposium will provide an opportunity for active cetacean researchers from across the region to gather, to present findings, and to plan collaborative research activities. It will also bring together representatives of international organisations concerned with cetacean research and conservation. 2009 happens to be the 30th anniversary year of the declaration of the IWC's Indian Ocean Sanctuary. One of the objectives of the IOS is to promote benign research on cetaceans, and this meeting will provide a timely opportunity to review such activities. A major output of the symposium will be a peer-reviewed proceedings volume. Dates and venue are now being finalized. If you would like to register to receive further information please contact Ms. Shahaama Sattar: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope to meet some of you here in the beautiful Maldives in 2009, Charles Anderson Male' Republic of Maldives ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine Upcoming Educational Programs
Mark Your Calendar for the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine Upcoming Educational Programs. . . Florida Marine Mammal Health Conference III April 22 - 25, 2008 - The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience Marineland, Florida - AND - St. Augustine Beach, Florida http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal Scientists, veterinarians, managers, policy makers, planners and partners who are actively involved in and/or affected by all aspects of marine mammal health and welfare will interact in an interdisciplinary setting to summarize and review state-of-the-art science, healthcare, and management activities, and to formulate goals and strategies for improvements. Call for Abstracts: You are invited to submit abstracts on all topics relevant to marine mammal health and we encourage you to share your results and experiences. Abstracts are due no later than January 10, 2008 and must be submitted electronically via the online submission form posted on the conference web site. For conference information or to submit an abstract, visit us at: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal - AND - Aquatic Medical Education (AME) * Specialized Training for the Aquatic Health Practitioner AME offers four courses providing veterinary professionals and students with specialized training in health care, management and husbandry of aquatic species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals. Diseases of Warmwater Fish - Two week course providing in-depth instruction in the methodology of diagnosis and treatment of parasitic, bacterial, viral, nutritional and environmental diseases of warmwater fish and aquarium species. Advanced Fish Medicine - Six-day course offering intensive hands-on training in the latest techniques including anesthesia, hematology, nutritional therapy, imaging, histopathology and surgery. Only those with prior education and experience in fish diagnostics and health management are accepted into the course. SeaVet I - Two-week course providing an introduction to marine mammal biology, natural history and captive husbandry. SeaVet II - Six-day course, providing advanced instruction in management of Florida's megavertebrates. Only those with prior education and experience with marine mammals are accepted into this course. For more information about AME, visit our web site today at: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame *AME courses are offered in UFs Aquatic Animal Health (AAH) Program, which is a multidisciplinary specialty incorporating aspects of medical, biological and environmental sciences. Course credit may be earned. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) If you are a licensed veterinarian or if you maintain a professional license issued by a society, an association, an occupational licensing board or a department of professional regulation within your state, you may be eligible to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your participation in these programs. Iske L. Vandevelde Larkin, Ph.D. Assistant Scientist Education Coordinator Aquatic Animal Health Program Large Animal Clinical Sciences Dept. of Zoology University of Florida 2015 SW 16th Ave. CVM - PO Box 100136 Gainesville, Fl 32610 (Ship to zip - 32608) USA ***NOTE New Phone # and E-mail Phone (352) 392-2212 ext 5168 Cell (352) 494-1742 Fax (352) 846-1171 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Please Post- Thanks
VETERINARY INTERNSHIP / RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AQUATIC ANIMAL MEDICINE AT MYSTIC AQUARIUM With the assistance of both external and in-house funding, the Department of Animal Health of Mystic Aquarium, a division of Sea Research Foundation, is sponsoring a one-year internship/research opportunity in aquatic animal medicine. Applicants for the internship should be graduates of an AVMA accredited veterinary college or ECFVG certified. Preference will be given to applicants with graduate degrees and/or postgraduate clinical experience in a practice or internship setting. Entry level familiarity with ultrasound, radiology, and endoscopy systems is expected. The stipend for the position is expected to be $26,000 per annum plus benefits. The successful applicant will assist the veterinary, research, and husbandry staffs in the diagnosis and treatment of medical cases from the Aquarium's extensive collection of invertebrates, fresh and saltwater fishes, reptiles, amphibians, penguins, seals, sea lions, and beluga whales. In addition the intern will participate in our rescue, rehabilitation, and release program for stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. Collateral opportunities at cooperating area academic, government, and private industry laboratories are possible and encouraged. The intern may have an opportunity to develop teaching skills by his/her involvement in the Aquarium's veterinary externship program and at informal seminars. The intern will be expected to pursue one or more clinical or research interests and to prepare the results for presentation to our staff and at an appropriate professional meeting as well as for publication in the peer reviewed literature. Past interns have gone on to acceptance into well-recognized graduate/residency programs or employment in the field of aquatic, comparative, or zoological medicine. Applicants should submit the following material to: DR. ALLISON D. TUTTLE STAFF VETERINARIAN MYSTIC AQUARIUM 55 COOGAN BLVD. MYSTIC, CT 06355 1.A current transcript from the veterinary school and any post baccalaureate program which he/she has attended. 2.Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic performance and his/her potential in the clinical and research arenas. 3.A statement reflecting the applicant's goals in the area of aquatic animal medicine and research. 4.A current curriculum vitae or resume. Potential applicants who will be in the southern New England area are encouraged to contact us for a tour of our facilities and a chance to meet with our staff. All application materials must be received prior to 01 January 2008. The successful applicant will be chosen and notified by 10 Jan 2008 and must commit to the position within 72 hours. The internship period will extend ~ from 1 June 2008 through ~15 June 2009. With prior agreement by both parties an additional year in the program may be possible. Additional information may be obtained by calling Dr. Tuttle at 860-572-5955, or by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. A general orientation to our facility and programs can be obtained by viewing our web page http://www.mysticaquarium.org http://www.mysticaquarium.org/ . Mystic Aquarium is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] North Atlantic Right Whale Resource Matrix
The North Atlantic Right Whale Education Committee is pleased to announce that the NA right whale matrix is ready for review. The matrix is a web-based tool that aims to bring together all existing and conceptual resources on NA right whales. At present, we have a total of 106 entries in 11 categories, and hope that with your help, we can add to this existing pool of data. We welcome your suggestions and ask you to please email your comments and additions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by Dec. 31, 2007. You can access the matrix on the following website: http://us.wdcs.org/RightWhales/RWObjects/ShowRWObjectsTablePage.aspx Thanks very much for your help. Regina Asmutis-Silvia ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Melon head whales stranding in Cape Verde
I'm a DVM working now in Portugal and I'm collaborating in the rehab of stranded dolphins in this country. I was born in Cape Verde, so I'm very aware of problems that are happening there. Right now I'm really shocked about a mass stranding of Melon Head Whales at Boavista Island, on Cape Verde the last November 18th during the night. 265 dolphins came ashore and stranded and died in spite of all the efforts made by the authorities and civilians. But the weird thing happened after: they buried all the dolphins before anyone could collect any organ or blood. Therefore no necropsy was performed. On the next day more 6 Melon Head Whales died and the biologist in charge at that island told to newspapers that when she came to the beach where they stranded, all the dolphins had been taken by people to be eaten, so she could not get any sample. The previous day the US nuclear submarine USS Annapolis (SSN760) departed from the S.Vicente Island that is one of the ten islands of Cape Verde. This submarine is there in charge against illegal immigration and drug traffic. By this time we don't have any explanation from the authorities or from the US Navy or any effort are in progress to find out the true. That appear to be too much coincidence and there are many strandings around the world related to such coincidence. All of us are aware of the bad consequences of military sonar and cetaceans, specially to deep divers. I would like to ask if anybody has information connecting submarine sonar to cetaceans. Thank you for your help. Best regards. Salvador St.Aubyn Mascarenhas, DVM ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
