[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IN THE SOUTH ADRIATIC IS AVAILABLE NOW

[ersin bas]

Marine Mammals Research Association and National History of Montenegro is
currently seeking for volunteers in Montenegro. The project will be running
year round, starting from September 2016 and is focused on the conservation
of marine mammals through combining research and education. Therefore,
while marine mammal abundance, distribution, behaviour and threats will be
monitored through boat and land surveys, active involvement of stakeholders
to the projects will also be supported. This project provides an excellent
opportunity for post-grads, students and individuals interested in getting
more experience and knowledge in the field of marine mammal research.



VOLUNTEERS are primarily responsible for behavioural data collection,
theodolite operation, photographing cetacean individuals and cataloguing
dolphin/monk seal pictures, data entry. Training will be provided
beforehand. In addition, there will be ArcGIS and SPSS courses running
which will be free for volunteers during their stay. The land surveys will
be min of twice a week and boat surveys will be once a week, depending on
the weather. There will be an opportunity to undertake a personal research
project and write a publication supervised by the project director.



REQUIREMENTS Applicant are expected to be graduates or students of a BSc
degree in biology, marine biology or zoology and able to demonstrate
previous experience in the field of research and conservation. Knowledge on
marine mammal species is advantage. Practical experience of
photo-identification (both photography and matching) and theodolite
operation is desirable. The applicant must be fluent in English, proficient
with database and word processing software and be willing to learn new
software applications.



Volunteers must be self-motivated, with the drive and determination to work
independently and responsibly, and with a true interest in marine
conservation.



The minimum duration of the placements is normally 2 complete months. We
may make exceptions for potential participants to apply for a shorter
placement.



PROJECT FEE This position is unpaid and requires a contribution fee of 500
euro per month, which covers the accommodation, equipment, training and
working expenses for the participants.

Participants should cover their own travel expenses to Montenegro where all
projects start/end.



TO APPLY Send CV and cover letter by e-mail to akkayaayl...@gmail.com

Deadline for Applications: *Wednesday 31th August 2016.*



Dr. Aylin Akkaya Bas

Project Director of Marine Mammals Research Association

*i...@dmad.org.trt*

*www.dmad.org.tr *
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[MARMAM] REMINDER: 2016 Cetacean Research Assistant Program (Barcelona- Spain)

[Info Edmaktub]

*EDMAKTUB ASSOCIATION *



7-Day Cetacean Research Assistant Program | Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona
(SPAIN)



*Want to be part of a research project to study cetacean population in the
Balearic Sea?*



*Interested in joining a scientific campaign while you enjoy seeing many
cetacean species and seabirds in Mediterranean waters?*


*We invite you to join **EDMAKTUB* *’s research
team for 7 days to participate in our ongoing research.*



EDMAKTUB association is a non profit organization for the study and
disclosure of aquatic environment. We are specially focused in the study of
cetaceans, and since 2012 we develop the “BCNCET
” project. The aim of the
project is to study the cetacean species in the Balearic Sea (between
Catalan coasts and the Balearic Islands), including the* use of new
non-invasive techniques such as drones.*



*We are seeking volunteers to assist in our 2016 *BCNCET
one-week summer campaigns *in the Balearic Sea, *in which we study the
presence and distribution of all cetacean species found in the Balearic
Sea, between Barcelona and the Balearic Islands.


Survey Dates:

From* 4th **September **to 11th **September **2016*


The Maktub, our catamaran will sail around the Balearic Sea, between
the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. It will departure from Vilanova
i la Geltrú (Barcelona) harbor and arrive to the same harbor.


Visual and acoustical surveys, for the study of the distribution,
behaviour, and sound production of the sighted species will be conducted
from early morning to evening during the 7 days on board. The assistants
will be able to learn: species identification, environmental and
behavioural data collection, use of hydrophones for passive acoustic
studies, and basic marine navigating skills. Moreover an innovative
and non-invasive methodology based on the use of remote control
model airplanes or drones (multicopters) for the cetacean study is going to
be used, as they transmit real-time images of animals and allow to
capture these images, as well as, use it to obtain blow samples for
possible biological-sampling in order to develop genetic studies.





Volunteers will have the chance to learn about the *high marine
biodiversity found in the area*, including: Spermwhales (*Physeter
macrocephalus*), bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*), striped
dolphins (*Stenella coeruleoalba)*, fin whales (*Balaenoptera physalus*),
Cuvier’s beaked whales (*Ziphius cavirostris*), common dolphins (*Delphinus
delphis*), long-finned pilot whale (*Globicephala melas*) and Risso’s
dolphins (*Grampus griseus*); many seabird species, some of which are
endangered such as the Balearic shearwater  (*Puffinus mauretanicus*),
Mediterranean shearwater (*Puffinus yelkouan*), Scopoli's Shearwater
(*Calonectris
diomedea)*, and Northern gannet (*Morus bassanus*); different fish species
(such as sunfish and blue-fin tuna); many invertebrates; and sometimes even
Loggerhead turtles (*Caretta caretta*).



No previous experience, nor specific knowledge, is required
as EDMAKTUB staff will provide all the necessary information and training.



We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to
marine wildlife conservation and also meet new people who share your
interests!





*EDMAKTUB* * is a non-profit organization* that
relies on its volunteers’ and collaborators’ donations to cover the costs
and support the work of the project. *Volunteers are an essential part of
the association* and play a vital role in our work.



Join us in this *unforgettable experience* which will allow you to stay in
direct contact with the marine environment and its fascinating inhabitants!




*More information about this project in our website**:
**http://www.edmaktub.org/en/bcncet-project/
*


*More information about the Research Assistant Program**:
*
*http://www.edmaktub.org/en/rap/* 


*If you are interested and would like to apply or want to be informed on
further campaigns, please fill up the following form: *


*http://goo.gl/forms/Z3X4UYoWHhIFXNy13
*



*EDMAKTUB Association: **for the Study and Dissemination of Information
about the Marine Environment*

*www.edmaktub.org   *

Facebook: *Edmaktub
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[MARMAM] New publication on combining cetacean soundscape ecology and niche modeling in the mapping of the Brazilian continental shelf

[Marcos Rossi-santos]

 Dear colleagues,
I would like to share with you a recent publication:
Rossi-Santos, M.R and Oliveira, G. (2016). Combining Cetacean Soundscape 
Ecology and Niche Modeling to contribute in the Mapping of the Brazilian 
Continental Shelf, p. 141-166. In: C.W. Finkl, C. Makowski (eds.), Seafloor 
Mapping along Continental Shelves, Coastal Research Library 13, DOI 
10.1007/978-3-319-25121-9_6 
Abstract:
This chapter will introduce readers to the marine soundscape ecology 
through a cetaceanstudy perspective. Unravelling the behavioral ecology of 
whales and dolphins in the south-western Atlantic Ocean provides information 
about the marine habitat in which they live, inthis case, the continental 
shelf. The study also describes methods for underwater mappingsuch as 
bioacoustics, photo-video recordings, GIS and behavioral observations.    
This chapter can be downloaded at:

 Combining Cetacean Soundscape Ecology and Niche Modeling to Contribute

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| Combining Cetacean Soundscape Ecology and Niche Modeling to ContributeThis 
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cetacean study perspective. Unravelling the behavioral ecology of whales and 
dolphins in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean |
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Best regards,
Marcos Rossi-Santos, PhDAcoustic Ecology and Animal Behavior 
LaboratoryUniversidade Federal do Recôncavo da BahiaBrazil
 
  

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[MARMAM] New publication: The occurrence of pulse, “knock” sounds amidst social/sexual behavior of gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) off Vancouver Island

[Benj Youngson]

Dear MARMAM readers,

We are pleased to announce the publication (available via early view) of
the following paper in Marine Mammal Science:

"The occurrence of pulse, “knock” sounds amidst social/sexual behavior of
gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) off Vancouver Island"

Benj Youngson, Jim Darling

DOI: 10./mms.12325

*Abstract*
We report an unusual level of gray whale social/sexual behavior on Vancouver
Island feeding grounds during mid-summer 2013, and the production of
knock-like
(S1/N1) sounds (Dahlheim et al. 1984, Moore and Ljungblad 1984) by
individuals
in these groups. On 15 d between 15 July and 16 August 2013 a total of 33
encounters
observed gray whales exhibiting social/sexual behavior, more for these
months
than for the previous 10 years combined. Knock (S1/N1) sounds were heard in
24
(86%) of the 28 recordings made in the presence of the social/sexual groups
(Table S1). The function of the social/sexual behavior is not known. To
date, the
knock sounds have not been linked to a specific behavior pattern.


Full text available at:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10./mms.12325/abstract

PDFs may be requested from benjyoung...@gmail.com

Regards,

Benj Youngson

Student at the University of Victoria
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