[MARMAM] New paper: Proximity loggers on amphibious mammals
Dear colleagues, we are pleased to announce the publication of our paper: Meise K, Krüger O, Piedrahita P, Müller A, Trillmich F (2013). Proximity loggers on amphibious mammals: a new method to study social relations in their terrestrial habitat. Aquatic Biology 18: 81-89 ABSTRACT. Amphibious mammal species alternate between foraging at sea and attendance on land. Due to thermoregulatory requirements, they often haul out during the night, making social interactions difficult to observe. We tested the suitability of UHF-proximity loggers for assessing social relationships among Galápagos sea lions Zalophus wollebaeki. To survive periods at sea, proximity loggers were embedded in epoxy. Automatic downloads to receiving stations rendered logger recovery unnecessary. Encounters were logged within a range of 10 m. Logs provided information about interacting individuals as well as time and duration of encounters. ‘Received signal strength indicator’ values correlated with distance, but were influenced by antenna angle and environmental factors. Laboratory tests and validation in the field demonstrated that the spatial resolution corresponded to 2 m. Data needed to be corrected, as single encounters were recorded as multiple logs and reciprocity of loggings between animals was not always achieved. Digital data correlated with observational data, but associations were 4 times more likely to be detected using proximity loggers. Data revealed that non-territorial males frequently associated for extended periods of time, especially during the night and even outside the study colony. The modified proximity logger system proves an excellent tool to determine social structure in situations where direct observation is limited. keywords: amphibious species, proximity logger, social structure The article is available at: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/ab/v18/n1/(http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org) Best wishes, Kristine Meise University of Bielefeld Department of Behavioural Biology Morgenbreede 45 33615 Bielefeld, Germany + 49 521 106 2193 ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS, JOURNALS, AND REPRINTS AVAILABLE
MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS,JOURNALS, AND REPRINTS AVAILABLE Prices listed are suggested minimum donations. All funds raised go to ¡VivaVaquita! (a collaboration of three 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Preference will be given to domestic orders. Donations can be made in cash or with checksin US dollars made payable to “Thomas Jefferson”, or through the donations pageof the ¡VivaVaquita! website http://www.vivavaquita.org/donations.html. Email Tom Jefferson sclym...@aol.com thelist of items you want and your postal address for the items to be sent to(please type your name and address as they would appear on a mailinglabel). Shipping is included. Books will only be sent out after payment and‘mailing label’ are received. Allen, K.R. (1980) Conservation and Management of Whales,Washington Sea Grant Publication. $15. Au, W.W.L. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals. $20. Augee, M.L. (1988) Marine Mammals of Australasia: FieldBiology and Captive Management. 140 pp.Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. $20. Bannister, J.L., Kemper, C.M. Warneke, R.M. (1996) Theaction plan for Australian cetaceans. Wildlife Australia Endangered Species ProgramProject, 380, 242 pp.$10. Barnes, L.G. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals. $20. Best, P. B. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals. $20. Best, P.B., Bannister, J.L., Brownell, R.L. Donovan,G.P., editors. (2001) Right Whales:Worldwide Status. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management, Special Issue2.$40. Busnel, R.G. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals. $20. International Whaling Commission (1981) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 31. $50. International Whaling Commission (1984) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 34. $50. International Whaling Commission (1985) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 35. $50. International Whaling Commission (1987) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 37. $50. International Whaling Commission (1988) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 38. $50. International Whaling Commission (1989) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 39. $50. International Whaling Commission (1990) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 40. $50. International Whaling Commission (1994) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International Whaling Commission,44. $50. International Whaling Commission (1996) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 46. $50. International Whaling Commission (1997) Annual Report of theInternational Whaling Commission. Report of the International WhalingCommission, 47. $50. Jefferson, T.A. Complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals. $20. Jefferson, T.A. (2000) Hong Kong's Dolphins: The Story ofOur Indo-Pacific Hump-backed Dolphins, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation. $10. Jefferson, T.A. (2000) Population biology of theIndo-Pacific hump-backed dolphin in Hong Kong waters. Wildlife Monographs, 144,65 pp. $6. Jefferson, T.A. Smith, B.D., editors. (2002)Facultative Freshwater Cetaceans of Asia: Their Ecology and Conservation. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Supplement 10(Special Issue). $35. Jefferson, T.A. editor. (2004) Biology and Conservation ofHumpback Dolphins (Sousa spp.).Aquatic Mammals, 30 (Special Issue). $18. Jefferson, T.A. editor. (2010). Porpoises in Peril: The Vaquita and its Relatives. Whalewatcher 39(1) (Special Issue). $10. Jefferson, T.A., Webber, M.A. Pitman, R.L. (2008)Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. Academic/Elsevier.573 pp. $60. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management (1999-2011)Misc. issues (including Supplements). Journal of Cetacean Research andManagement, 1-11. $5/issue. Journal of Mammalogy (1968-2008) 41-year run (complete).Journal of Mammalogy, 49-89. $250. Journal of Mammalogy (1976-2008) Misc. issues. Journal ofMammalogy, 57-89. $5/issue. Kawamura, A. Nearly-complete set of original reprints. Misc.journals. $20. Koski, W.R., Lawson, J.W., Thomson, D.H. Richardson,W.J. (1998) Point Mugu Sea Range marine mammal technical report. Report for theNaval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division and Southwest Division, NavalFacilities Engineering Command.
[MARMAM] ERICE 2013 - deadline extension
dear all, the deadline for the abstract submission for the Erice workshop has been extended until June 23rd. After the deadline the acceptance of new registrations will be still possible but conditioned by available places. The program of the workshop and the list of invited lectures is available here: http://www.unipv.it/cibra/FlyerErice2013_small.pdf Please distribute it to anyone interested. *The interdisciplinary workshop Cetacean echolocation and outer space neutrinos: ethology and physics for an interdisciplinary approach to underwater bioacoustics and detection of astrophysical particles will be held in October 2013, 18th-21st, in Erice, Sicily, hosted by the School of Ethology of the Ettore Majorana Centre. * The development of underwater ocean observatories has stimulated new interactions between disparate disciplines to optimize their sensors, layout and protocols. One of the most promising synergies has come from interactions between astrophysicists working to detect light and acoustic signals from neutrinos and marine biologists listening to the sounds of marine animals (Nosengo, Nature 462, December 2009). The workshop is intended to join these different disciplines in the understanding of the underwater acoustic world and in the development of common research strategies and protocols to exploit the potential of Submarine Multidisciplinary Observatiories (learn more on the SMO project at http://web2.infn.it/smo/). The workshop will focus on the study of the acoustic behaviour of marine mammals, on the acoustic detection of neutrinos in the sea, on the sharing of detection technologies, and on the related technological challenges with a wide interdisciplinary approach. The expected audience would come from different disciplines, mainly marine biology, marine bioacoustics, acoustics, mathematics, acoustical oceanography, astroparticle physics and embraces many science fields related with the study, monitoring and conservation of the marine environment. Top scientists will present the state of the art in their peculiar disciplines and selected contributes will be presented by participants in a context open to discussion and knowledge sharing. Researchers, scientists, and students are all welcome in the exciting atmosphere of Erice to discuss their projects, results and ideas. Registration details and the workshop program: http://www.unipv.it/cibra/erice The participation cost is particularly attractive as it includes full accomodation, a day trip, and transportation to and from the closest airport. For any information, please contact gianni.pa...@unipv.it Gianni Pavan, on behalf of the Organizing Committee -- Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali Università degli Studi di Pavia Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia http://www.unipv.it/cibra http://mammiferimarini.unipv.it ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Society for Marine Mammalogy Grants in Aid of Research
The Society for Marine Mammalogy announces that the annual competition for its Grants in Aid of Research will be open 1 - 30 June 2013. Information and application procedures are available at www.marinemammalscience.orghttp://www.marinemammalscience.org under Awards and Grants. Please be sure you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting an application. These awards are for nationals of emerging and developing countries, particularly early career researchers such as students and researchers with less than 5 years post-doctoral experience, who are conducting research in emerging and developing countries. Both parts of the qualification statement must be met: who the applicant is and where the applicant is conducting research. It is best to prepare the proposal off line and then cut and paste into the online application form. The character and word limits are: Title: 200 characters Summary: 100 words Project description: 3000 words inclusive of: * General description of the research to be undertaken * Specific research question or hypothesis being addressed * Methods to be employed to carry out the project * Analytical approach to be used including, where appropriate, the statistical tests to be used * Significance to our understanding of the biology and/or conservation of marine mammals * Timeline for completion of the project * Budget - A detailed one-year, itemized budget identifying and justifying specific requests for equipment, supplies, travel to field site, etc. Not to exceed $1,500 (U.S.) * Details of any other funds available to support the project and the proposed uses of such funds * Assurance that the work is done in compliance with any relevant marine mammal protection regulations and certification that needed permits have been obtained * Literature cited * Short résumé or CV Douglas Wartzok Chair, Committee of Scientifc Advisors Society for Marine Mamamlogy Provost and Executive Vice President [Description: Description: Description: Florida International University]Florida%20International%20University 11200 SW 8th St, PC 526 Miami, Florida 33199-0001 Phone 305-348-2151 | Fax 305-348-2994 Email wart...@fiu.edu Web http://academic.fiu.eduhttp://academic.fiu.edu/ inline: image001.jpg___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] post doctoral position at MLML
I am trying again to post a postdoctoral position at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Here is the advertisement again in the body of the message as requested. Postdoctoral Position at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Marine Vertebrate Ecologist Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and San Jose State University are seeking a Vertebrate Ecologist with expertise in marine reptiles, birds, or mammals. The successful candidate will assist with proposal writing and on-going research, help with M.S. graduate student projects and assist with advising, provide some lectures for classes, and administer the seminar series. Qualifications include a completed Ph.D., some experience with teaching or assisting graduate students, field research, and knowledge within the subject area. The appointment will be for two years (contingent on funding and adequate performance) at $40,000 per year with benefits, starting 1 September 2013. Please provide a Curriculum Vita, three references, and transcripts by 15 July 2013 to: Jim Harvey Director Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 8272 Moss Landing Rd. Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 771-4402 har...@mlml.calstate.edu Thank you for your assistance Jim Harvey jhar...@mlml.calstate.edu Director Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 8272 Moss Landing Rd. Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 771-4402 (Director's Office (831) 632-4403 FAX (831) 771-4400 Main Office ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] need information successful beached whales rescues
Dear Colleagues, Together with my colleagues here in Indonesia and the national government we have been developing a protocol for stranded cetaceans. However we do not have a SOP for saving larger whales ( 10m in size) and therefore would like to ask you if you have any information available on reliable methods for saving larger whales, which have been proven to work succesfully in practice (where the whale did not get beached again). Please send us any succesful case files although unsuccesful attempts may also be helpful for better understanding on which methods should better not be applied. Many thanks for sharing! Best wishes, Danielle Kreb -- Danielle Kreb (Ph.D.) Scientific Program Advisor/ Marine Mammal Researcher Yayasan Konservasi RASI Rare Aquatic Species of Indonesia Komplek Pandan Harum Indah (Erlyza) Blok C, No. 57 arinda 75124 Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia Tel/ fax: + 62.541.744874 Mobile: 081346489515 http://www.ykrasi.110mb.com___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Fwd: need information successful beached whales rescues
-- Forwarded message -- From: Danielle Kreb danielle.kr...@gmail.com Date: May 27, 2013 1:38 PM Subject: need information successful beached whales rescues To: MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca Cc: Dear Colleagues, Together with my colleagues here in Indonesia and the national government we have been developing a protocol for stranded cetaceans. However we do not have a SOP for saving larger whales ( 10m in size) and therefore would like to ask you if you have any information available on reliable methods for saving larger whales, which have been proven to work succesfully in practice (where the whale did not get beached again). Please send us any succesful case files although unsuccesful attempts may also be helpful for better understanding on which methods should better not be applied. Many thanks for sharing! Best wishes, Danielle Kreb -- Danielle Kreb (Ph.D.) Scientific Program Advisor/ Marine Mammal Researcher Yayasan Konservasi RASI Rare Aquatic Species of Indonesia Komplek Pandan Harum Indah (Erlyza) Blok C, No. 57 arinda 75124 Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia Tel/ fax: + 62.541.744874 Mobile: 081346489515 http://www.ykrasi.110mb.com ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
