[MARMAM] New Publication: Non-targeted tourism affects the behavioural budgets of bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus, South Adriatic, Montenegro

Dear MARMAM Community,  We ar epleased to announce our new publication, published in the most recent issue of the Marine Ecology Progress Series and focussing on the interaction between bottlenose dolphins and non-targeted tourism vessels (i.e cruise ships) in Montenegro. (MEPS 638:165-176

[MARMAM] Whale Brain mtDNA

Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had determined the absolute mitochondrial DNA copy number in any cetacean brains, or any other tissues. Of particular interest are the killer whale and short finned pilot whale, as they have a long post reproductive lifespan. I have been working with a colleague

[MARMAM] Application extension for Biological Oceanographer/Modeller position

Vacancy: Biological Oceanographer/Modeller Type: Full-time/permanent Salary: Competitive depending on qualifications and experience Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK Application deadline: 15th May 2020 Company Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a privately-owned

[MARMAM] ONLINE COURSE – Introduction to Bayesian hierarchical modelling using R (IBHM04) This course will be delivered live

ONLINE COURSE – Introduction to Bayesian hierarchical modelling using R (IBHM04) This course will be delivered live This course will be delivered via video link from the 21st-24th April In light of travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak this course will now be delivered

[MARMAM] request for academic works re marine mammals

Kia Ora MARMAMers we are trying to do the impossible, and compile an annotated bibliography on human interactions with cetaceans. We have already published such bibliographies on birdwatching, turtles/tortoises and elasmobranchs (see link below), but the body of literature on cetaceans is