[MARMAM] MMO and PSO training courses, Inverness, UK
MMO and PSO training courses in Inverness, Scotland, 13-14 July 2015 Taught by an experienced MMO and MMO trainer and presenting an affordable solution for prospective MMOs. JNCC-recognised MMO course for UK waters, 13th July 2015, GBP 125 PSO course for the Gulf of Mexico, meets BOEM/ BSEE requirements, 14th July 2015, GBP 55 (when taken in conjunction with the MMO course). For details of course content and to download a booking form, see www.carolynbarton.co.uk or e-mail i...@carolynbarton.co.uk . Carolyn Barton i...@carolynbarton.co.uk www.carolynbarton.co.uk ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION RESEARCH PROJECT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN SPAIN The BDRI (Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute) is pleased to announce opportunities are now open for participants to join our new research project about dolphins' communication in Spain for a duration of 10 days between July and November 2015. This new research project http://www.thebdri.com/research/acoustics.html offers a unique learning experience for those passionate about dolphins' behaviour and social lifes and who want to contribute to increasing the knowledge. This research project not only offers an insight into the work that our centre is carrying out, about cetaceans research in general, but it also gives you hands-on experience in both laboratory and field work, including bioacoustics. Volunteers, in effect, become dolphin researchers for the duration of the survey; working aboard the BDRI's research vessel, assisting with day-to-day running, as well as working together as a team to carry out visual and acoustic surveys. To find out more about the BDRI research please click here http://www.thebdri.com/research/index.html. There is a monetary value attached to participating which includes accommodation in an apartment with part of the research team and expenses derived of your participation throughout the duration (electricity, wifi connection). The income generated allows BDRI to carry out this new research programme, you can be assured that without your contribution this type of research couldn't be undertaken. To commemorate the 10th aniversary of the BDRI we are offering a 50% discount for students in the Volunteering fee. The research project focuses on common bottlenose dolphins communication in the Arousa Firth, Atlantic waters, Spain. Dolphins are an extremely vocal mammalian family and vocal communication plays an important role in mediating social interactions. The aims of this new study are: (i) to quantify and describe the entire vocal repertoire of these different bottlenose dolphin populations, (ii) to examine the behavioral context in which specific social signals are produced, and (iii) to analyze the vocal production characteristics according to the different populations in the wild. Participants have the opportunity to join the research team and have a hands-on and participatory experience working from BDRI's research vessel whilst being based at the BDRI's Research Station in the beautiful town of O Grove. Volunteers will receive a detailed training in research procedures at the beginning and during the volunteering period. Daily procedures are strongly dependent on current weather conditions. Daily area surveys usually last between 4 and 5 hours, but can sometimes last up to 10 hours. Participants will assist in collecting data on the acoustics, behaviour, and habitat use of this resident population of bottlenose dolphins. Moreover, in some situations we could study the behaviour and acoustics of harbour porpoises or common dolphins of which can be seen often in the study area. Upon returning to the research base, the participant helps out in storing and sorting the collected data as well as boat and equipment maintenance. During bad weather the volunteers will work together with researchers on data sorting and data analysis. During the time off. Time off can be spent visiting the nearby towns and small traditional fishermen villages, or simply enjoying the sun, swimming and relaxing. For those wanting watersports, BDRI has agreement with a surfing school that offers discounts to BDRI volunteers for surfing and paddle surf, etc. There are many activities in O Grove: bird-watching along the Arousa inlet, glassed bottomed boat rides where you can watch various sea fauna. For the night leisure time there are many possibilities, you can wander into the town at night and have a drink in one of the many pubs or a seafood feast at one of the many restaurants. O Grove is 45 minutes away from Santiago de Compostela. People from all over the world come to visit the city every year, many of them reaching the end of the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route. No previous experience is required and all training and equipment will be provided to volunteers. The most important requirements for any participant are; enthusiasm, the ability and willingness to learn and work under often difficult (but rewarding) field conditions and the open-mindedness to work, live and communicate with other people of mixed nationalities and backgrounds. You will be one of the important people who will leave this centre with a real perspective of bottlenose dolphins and the ability to spread the knowledge about these very often misunderstood animals. It is a great satisfaction to have truly interested people help and learn with us, that with the time here understands the real meaning of our work. The BDRI Volunteering program is focusing on public awareness regarding
[MARMAM] Workshop: Spatial models for distance sampling data using R and ArcGIS, October 2015, Duke University
On 27-30 October 2015 Duke Environmental Leadership program in collaboration with the University of St Andrews will offer a workshop on spatial modelling methods for distance sampling line transect data. The workshop will cover: the basics of organizing survey data in ArcGIS using the MGET toolbox, developed at the Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke; followed by building and evaluating spatially explicit models of abundance (using environmental predictors) in R, using packages developed at the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling, St Andrews. The aim will be to demonstrate an end-to-end workflow for spatial modelling of distance sampling data, and illustrate the underlying theory behind both spatial modelling using generalized additive models and distance sampling (we will focus on the density surface modelling approach). The course is intended for graduate students/postdocs/faculty in applied ecology, government/industry scientists and wildlife managers interested in developing spatially explicit models of abundance. Prior knowledge of R and ArcGIS will be highly advantageous, as is a quantitative background. The course will be taught by David L Miller (St Andrews), Jason J Roberts (Duke) and Eric Rexstad (St Andrews), at the Duke campus in Durham, NC, USA. The deadline for registration is 12 October 2015. Detailed information on the course content and registration can be found at https://nicholas.duke.edu/del/distance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions not covered there. Best regards, Jason Roberts (jason.robe...@duke.edu) ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] New publication: grey seals predating on harbour porpoise
Hi All We are pleased to announce the following article is now out in Aquatic Mammals: Predation of Harbour Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) by Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus) in Wales Thomas Stringell, Dave Hill, Dafydd Rees, Ffion Rees, Padrig Rees, Greg Morgan, Lisa Morgan, Ceri Morris (2015). Aquatic Mammals. 41(2): 188-191 DOI: 10.1578/AM.41.2.2015.188 It can be downloaded at: http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=732:short-note-predation-of-harbour-porpoises-phocoena-phocoena-by-grey-seals-halichoerus-grypus-in-walescatid=59Itemid=157 Also supplementary video available at: https://vimeo.com/119776916 Or contact me for a pdf Cheers Tom Dr Thomas Stringell Uwch Ecolegydd Mamaliaid Môr /Senior Marine Mammal Ecologist Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Maes y Ffynnon, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DW tom.string...@naturalresourceswales.gov.ukmailto:tom.string...@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.ukhttp://www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk/ / www.naturalresourceswales.gov.ukhttp://www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/ ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Looking for a German speaking veterinarian expert
Dear MARMAM Colleagues, WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) is going to start with a further project in July 2015. Therefore we are looking for a German speaking veterinarian expert. The aim is to publish a scientific article after a six month working period. If you are interested please send your CV and a list of publications to: kont...@whales.orgmailto:kont...@whales.org After checking your files we will get in touch with you for further information. Best regards, [WDC - Whale and Dolphin Conservation]http://www.whales.org/ Telefon: +49 89 6100 2393 Fax: +49 89 6100 2394 E-Mail: kont...@whales.orgmailto:kont...@whales.org WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Implerstraße 55 D-81371 München Germany whales.orghttp://whales.org [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/SocialLogos/facebook.png]http://www.facebook.com/walhelfer [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/SocialLogos/twitter.png] http://www.twitter.com/WDC_Deutschland [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/SocialLogos/youtube.png] http://www.youtube.com/WDCSDE [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/SocialLogos/blogs.png] http://www.wdcs-de.org/blogs/ [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/SocialLogos/newsletter.png] https://secure.wdcs.org/de/forms/newsletter/subscribe.php [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/Campaigns/DEdolphins.png]http://www.delfinpatenschaft.de/?utm_source=emailutm_medium=signature WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Implerstraße 55, D-81371 München, Tel: 089 6100 2393, ist eine gemeinnützige GmbH, AG München HRB 126158 Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche und/oder rechtlich geschützte Informationen. Wenn Sie diese E-Mail irrtümlich erhalten haben, informieren Sie bitte sofort den Absender und löschen Sie diese Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe dieser Mail sind nicht gestattet. This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you have received this message in error, please notify us and remove it from your system. Any unauthorized copying or distribution of this message is forbidden. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] International Save the Vaquita Day – July 11, 2015
International Save the Vaquita Day – July11, 2015 This year,Saturday, July 11, 2015 has been designated as the Third Annual InternationalSave the Vaquita Day!! This is intendedto be an annual event similar to Earth Day, but with a specific focus onraising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marinemammal, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe will direct the attention of people to the plight ofthis tiny porpoise species, and what needs to be done to save it fromextinction. There will be booths, games, music, free prizes, educationalbrochures, talks, face painting, and several life-size models of vaquitas onhand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita, Mexico’s “Panda ofthe Sea”. The primarygoal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight,and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct, with only about 80individuals left, and is declining at almost 19% per year! We will have asimple message for folks about what they can do to help (either full supportfor the Mexican Government, or support for a boycott and embargo of Mexicanseafood – depending on Mexico’s actions in the next month or so). Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexicangovernment, and also to raise additional funds for future educational andresearch work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun, as well aseducational, and kid-friendly! Last year,there were 18 venues, in the United States, Mexico, Australia, andEurope. In 2015, we hope to have booths at all the same venues, plus manynew ones. We will also have the participation of zoos, aquaria, andmuseums (for example, Sea World, Long Beach Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, and SDNatural History Museum). We also hope to attract media attention, so thatthe vaquita is covered on national and local news, thereby greatly expandingthe number of people exposed. Please checkour website regularlyhttp://www.vivavaquita.org/international-save-the-vaquita-day.html tolearn the latest on the activities planned and venues details. We hope you will attend (or better yet,volunteer at) an event in your area. Tom Jefferson/ VIVA Vaquita sclym...@aol.com ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
