[MARMAM] Dolphins and coastal fisheries within a marine protected area: mismatch between dolphin occurrence and reported depredation

2011-04-05 Thread Giovanni Bearzi
The following article has become available online: Dolphins and coastal fisheries within a marine protected area: mismatch between dolphin occurrence and reported depredation Giovanni Bearzi, Silvia Bonizzoni, Joan Gonzalvo Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems (2011) DOI:

Re: [MARMAM] International Whaling Commission – Large-scale Whalewatching Experiment (LaWE): scoping call for participation

2011-04-05 Thread Scott Taylor
It is of concern that nowhere in the Bunbury document is there mention of research into the agency of cetaceans and their choice to investigate, observe, interact with, or otherwise approach humans. This is a factor in interspecies contact that must be taken into account if a fully realised

[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Monitoring - Training Course

2011-04-05 Thread Fiona Skilbeck
The use of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) is becoming an increasingly important tool in both marine mammal research and applied in industry. It is important that individuals using any passive acoustic monitoring software are properly trained to use the software to maximise its full potential.