[MARMAM] New publication on humpback whales and coastal management

2013-03-11 Thread Cristiane Cavalcante de Albuquerque Martins
Dear MARMAM Subscribers, We are pleased to inform you of a new publication: Martins,C. C. A., A. Andriolo, M. H. Engel, P. G. Kinas and C. H. Saito. 2013. Identifying priority areas for humpback whale conservation at Eastern Brazilian Coast. Ocean Coastal Management 75:63-71. Abstract One of

[MARMAM] ONR Call for Pre-Proposals

2013-03-11 Thread Weise, Michael CIV ONR 322
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Marine Mammals and Biology (MMB) program supports basic and applied research and technology development related to understanding the effects of sound on marine mammals, including physiological, behavioral, ecological and population-level effects. Our current

[MARMAM] Postdoctoral position in animal bioacoustics

2013-03-11 Thread Susan E Parks
The Bioacoustics Research Group in the Department of Biology at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (http://parkslab.syr.edu/), is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to bring new ideas, approaches and analytical methods to the analysis of passive acoustic data collected from marine and

[MARMAM] Biomass removal from shore-based whaling in the Azores

2013-03-11 Thread Rui Prieto
Dear Marmam members, We are pleased to announce the publication a new work entitled Biomass removal from shore-based whaling in the Azores, in Fisheries Research. Abstract Knowledge on historical fisheries removal is essential for adopting an ecosystem approach to the management of marine

[MARMAM] Photo ID Internship with Aquarium of the Pacific

2013-03-11 Thread Kera Mathes
The Aquarium of the Pacific seeks interns to join the Marine Mammal Photo ID program for the summer months of 2013. This intern will be responsible for assisting the Boats Coordinator on photo IDing blue whales, fin whales, and humpback whales during our daily whale watching cruises, as well

[MARMAM] Apes and Dolphins Seminar Series

2013-03-11 Thread Justin Gregg
Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce and invite you to attend the upcoming Apes and Dolphins Seminar series. This three part seminar series will explore the scientific and ethical issues surrounding the study of language and intelligence in apes and dolphins. The first seminar in the

[MARMAM] Seeking advice on cetacean monitoring using remote surveillance cameras

2013-03-11 Thread Dylan Walker
Dear Marmamers, Does anybody have experience in using remote surveillance video cameras to monitor the presence of cetaceans? Motion-activated 'TrailCams' are being increasingly used in the terrestrial environment to record the presence of mammals, operating both during the daytime and at night.

[MARMAM] Cetacean Research Opportunity in Iceland

2013-03-11 Thread Huld Hafliðadóttir
Cetacean Research Opportunity in Iceland: Conservation Biology of Whales and Dolphins in Faxaflói Bay Project: Volunteers and assistants in Iceland are needed for the year 2013 to assist in Ph.D. dissertation research focusing on common minke whales and white-beaked dolphins occurring

[MARMAM] Publication on blue whale foraging habitat

2013-03-11 Thread Doniol-Valcroze, Thomas
Dear MARMAM members, We thought the following paper might be of interest. Doniol-Valcroze T., Lesage V., Giard J. Michaud R. (2012) Challenges in marine mammal habitat modelling: evidence of multiple foraging habitats from the identification of feeding events in blue whales. Endangered

[MARMAM] [LAJAM] Announcing Vol. 9, No. 1

2013-03-11 Thread lajam editors
The Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals (LAJAM), the scientific journal of SOLAMAC (Sociedad Latinoamericana de Especialistas en Mamíferos Acuáticos) and SOMEMMA (Sociedad Mexicana de Mastozoología Marina), has just published its latest issue, Vol. 9, No. 1. The centerpiece of this issue is

[MARMAM] Webcast of talk on Marine mammals and navy sonar

2013-03-11 Thread Potter, Charley
. Webcast: Marine Mammals and Military Sonar. Brandon Southall, SEA Inc. and University of California Santa Cruz, will be presenting Marine Mammal Responses to Simulated Military Sonar: Southern California Behavioral Response Study on Tuesday, March 12 at noon (4 pm GMT) at the Smithsonian's

[MARMAM] Solutions to reduce the risk of ship strikes worldwide

2013-03-11 Thread jerome couvat
Dear MARMAMers, I am currently working on an update of a review of the different existing solutions and management measures throughout the world to reduce the risk of ship strikes (http://souffleursdecume.com/docs/2010_GAMB_EVAL.pdf). I am interested in any new technological, legislative,

[MARMAM] Robson Bight Marine Warden - Employment Opportunity

2013-03-11 Thread Cetus Research
“*Through research, education and direct action, we work to * * protect species at risk and inspire others to do the same.”* For more information please visit our website www.ProtectOurWhales.com http://www.protectourwhales.com/