[MARMAM] RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

RARE MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

   ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit organization dedicated to working to help save 
the vaquita from extinction.  100% of funds raised are actively used for 
research and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s 
most endangered marine mammal species, and other endangered cetaceans.  The 
global population of the vaquita now numbers less than 15 individuals and is 
nearing extinction. Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.org and watch a 
recording of International Save the Vaquita Day at vaquita.day for more 
details.  
   ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, and 
journals that are available for a donation to the organization.  Below is a 
sample of some of the rarer items we have (price listed is suggested donation, 
shipping is extra), but there are many, many more and suggested donation 
amounts range from US$1-100.  To request books or a list of additional books 
available, please contact Tom Jefferson at  sclym...@aol.com.


Beddington, J. R., R. J. H. Beverton and D. M. Lavigne. (1985). Marine Mammals 
and Fisheries. Pages 354 pp. George Allen and Unwin. $12.

Bessesen, B. (2018). Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of 
Cortez. Island Press. $15.

Bjorge, A. and G. P. Donovan. (1995). Biology of the Phocoenids: A Collection 
of Papers. Pages 552 pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission. $$17.

Burns, J. J., J. J. Montague and C. J. Cowles. 1993. The Bowhead Whale. Pages 
787 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $25.

Burt, W. H. 1971. Antarctic Pinnipedia. Pages 226 pp. American Geophysical 
Union, Antarctic Research Series. $21.

Dizon, A. E., A. E. Chivers and W. F. Perrin. (1997). Molecular Genetics of 
Marine Mammals. Pages 388 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $4.

Garner, G. W., S. C. Amstrup, J. L. Laake, B. J. F. Manley, L. L. Mcdonald and 
D. G. Robertson. 1999. Marine Mammal Survey and Assessment Methods. Pages 287 
pp. A. A. Balkema. $52.

Geraci, J. R. and V. J. Lounsbury. (1995). Marine Mammals Ashore: A Field Guide 
for Strandings. Texas A Sea Grant (First Edition). $7.

Henderson, D. A. (1972). Men and Whales at Scammon's Lagoon. Dawson's Book 
Shop. $11.

Kellogg, R. 1965. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 1, pt. 1. A new whalebone whale from the Miocene 
Calvert formation, pt. 2. The Miocene Calvert sperm whale Orycterocetus. 
Bulletin of the United States National Museum 247:1-63. $12.

Kellogg, R. 1966. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 2, pt. 3. New species of extinct Miocene Sirenia, 
pt. 4. A new Odontocete from the Calvert Miocene of Maryland Bulletin of the 
United States National Museum 247:65-101. $12.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1982). Whales, 
dolphins, and porpoises of the eastern North Pacific and adjacent Arctic 
waters: A guide to their identification. NOAA Technical Report NMFS Circular, 
444, 245 pp. $8.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1988). Whales, 
Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Eastern North Pacific and Adjacent Arctic 
Waters: A Guide to Their Identification. Dover Publications. $9.

Mitchell, E. D. (1975). Porpoise, dolphin and small whale fisheries of the 
world. IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp. $6.

Mitchell, E. (ed). 1975. Review of biology and fisheries for smaller cetaceans. 
Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada 32(7): 879-1242.   Special 
issue of journal on dolphins, porpoises, and small whales.  $10.

Morzer Bruyns, W. F. J. (1971). Field Guide of Whales and Dolphins. Uitgeverij 
Tor. $11.

Norris, K. S. (1966). Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. Pages 789 pp. University 
of California Press, Berkeley. Second printing.  $24.

Notarbartolo Di Sciara, G., M. Podesta and B. E. Curry. 2016. Mediterranean 
Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation. Pages 428 pp.  Advances in Marine 
Biology.  $65.

Perrin, W. F. and A. C. Myrick. (1980). Age Determination of Toothed Whales and 
Sirenians. Pages 229 pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission. $19.

Perrin, W. F., R. L. Brownell and D. P. Demaster. (1984). Reproduction in 
Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises. Pages 495 pp. Reports of the International 
Whaling Commission. $21.

Perrin, W. F., B. Wursig and J. G. Thewissen. 2002. Encyclopedia of Marine 
Mammals. Pages 1414 pp. Academic Press.  $45.

Pryor, K. and K. S. Norris. 1991. Dolphin Societies: Discoveries and Puzzles. 
Pages 397 pp. University of California Press.  $18.

Rice, D. W. (1998). Marine mammals of the world: systematics and distribution. 
Society for Marine Mammalogy Special Publication, 4, 231 pp.  $5.

Ridgway, S. H. 1972. Mammals of the Sea: Biology and Medicine. Pages 812 pp. 
Charles C. Thomas.  $110.

Ridgway, S. H. and R. J. Harrison. (1981). Handbook of Marine Mammals, Vol. 1: 
The Walrus, Sea Lions, Fur Seals, and Sea Otter. Pages 235 pp. 

[MARMAM] Montenegro Dolphin Research Internship and Volunteer Positions

[DMAD Marine Mammals Research Association]

THE PROJECT

The Montenegro Dolphin Research is a scientific project run by Marine
Mammals Research Association (DMAD). Our study is the only long term
research study of marine mammals in Montenegrin coastal waters.  We aim to
address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behavior,
define critical habitats and investigate the impact of major threats,
ranging from tourism to seismic practices.  Our wider attention focuses on
the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives targeted at the
local community, particularly youth and women.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We offer several volunteering and internship positions: this is a valuable
opportunity for graduates that wish to gain experience in the marine mammal
research field, and undergraduates that would like to obtain internship
academic credits.  It could be used to develop a scientific project for BSc
and MSc thesis. However, we are also open to accept applications from
anyone whose love for dolphins is strong and sincere.

Opportunities are available starting from August 2023 onwards. This project
runs year round with prefered arrival within the first week, or just
before, of candidates prefered month. The minimum duration of the
placements are 2 MONTHS, with possible exceptions for skilled candidates.


FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Performing land-based surveys at least 16 times a month, including sunrise
and sunset hours;

-Performing boat-based surveys at least once a month, weather and space
allowing;

-Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data, as well as environmental
and anthropogenic data;

-Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras;

-Data entry and analysis;

-Cataloging and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID studies
via Discovery software;

-Raising stakeholder awareness through conservation actions.

-Promoting citizen-science activities



TRAINING

The Montenegro Dolphin Research team provides intensive lectures and field
work training as well as constant mentoring every week.

You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used
in marine mammals research such as:

-ArcGIS mapping

-Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software;

-Photo-identification;

-Discovery software;

-Systematic data collection and data analysis;

-Visual and acoustic behaviour of marine mammals

-Scientific manuscript and technical report writing skills



PROJECT PARTICIPATION FEE

The positions require a contribution fee; for volunteers it is 1000/month
(in euro) for the first 2 months and 950 for any month more; for interns,
it's
1150/month for the first 2 months and 1050 for any month more (prices are
including tax). All of which goes directly to supporting the projects and
the participation fee includes:

-Accommodation

-Transportation between the project sites within Montenegro

-Training and lectures

-Scientific support

-Field work

-Use of  equipment

Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro,
meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel
insurance) and personal expenses.



HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV and motivation letter to i...@dmad.org.tr, explaining why you
are the perfect asset for our team and which goals you hope to achieve with
us!

Please mention the PERIOD OF INTEREST AND DURATION OF AVAILABILITY!

If you wish to have more info about our work and get to know us better
follow our websites:

DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association
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