[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL JOURNALS AVAILABLE
MARINE MAMMALJOURNALS AVAILABLE The following is a partial list of items available. All funds go to ¡VIVA Vaquita! (a collaboration of five 501(3)c non-profits), forresearch and conservation of the World’s most endangered marine mammal species,the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Go to www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details. We are currentlytrying to fund our autumn 2015 vaquita expedition. Prices listed are suggested minimumdonations. All items are in good-excellent condition, unless otherwisestated; HC=hardcover, PB=paperback. Preference will be given to domestic USAorders. Donations can be made in cash orwith checks in US dollars. Email Tom Jeffersonsclym...@aol.com the list of items you want and your postal address forthe items to be sent to (please type your name and address exactly as theywould appear on a mailing label). Shipping is included. Orders willbe sent out only after payment and ‘mailing label’ are received. American Cetacean Society. Whalewatcher Journal. Misc. volumes. $3/issue. European Assoc. for Aquatic Animal Medicine. AquaticMammals. Misc. volumes. $8/issue. Hvalradets Skrifter. Misc. volumes. $6-8/volume. International Whaling Commission. Reportsof the International Whaling Commission, misc. volumes. $18/volume. International Whaling Commission. Journalof Cetacean Research and Management, misc. volumes. $4/volume. Pilleri, G.E., editor. (1969-1994) Investigations onCetacea, 2 Complete sets, vols.1-25, plus 5 supplements. $1,050/set. Society for Marine Mammalogy. (1985-2013). Marine Mammal Science, 2 Complete sets, vols. 1-29. $150/set. Whales Research Institute (1971-1981) 11-year run(complete). Scientific Reports of theWhales Research Institute, vols. 23-33 (all bound in green buckram). $160. Whales Research Institute (1948-1984) 44-year run (incomplete).Scientific Reports of the Whales ResearchInstitute, vols. 1-38 (incomplete, with only 24 of 38 volumes, unbound). $400. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: MARINElife SW England survey ESAS surveyors
*EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: MARINElife SW England survey ESAS surveyors* MARINElife are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for certified ESAS Seabird surveyor to take part in a one-day, small-boat survey of the South West (Western English Channel and into Bristol Channel), For Bottlenose dolphins and Balearic Shearwaters. On 18th August 2015, in partnership with the RSPB, we are conducting this regional survey for Balearic Shearwaters, to help establish a UK waters population estimate and build on evidence for identifying area hotspots for this species. On board, we will also be conducting a survey for Bottlenose dolphins in this region. If you are an experienced ESAS surveyor and would like more information about this survey please contact: rachel.dav...@marine-life.org.uk with the subject “ML ESAS survey” Thank you very much, -- Dr. Rachel Davies Conservation Science Manager Coordinator: European Cetacean Monitoring Coalition (ECMC) [image: MARINElife logo] http://www.marine-life.org.uk/ rachel.dav...@marine-life.org.uk T. 01460419043 M. 07969804996 Send Sightings To: sighti...@marine-life.org.uk Website: www.marine-life.org.uk Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/MARINElife#!/pages/MARINElife/213377818675948 and Twitter http://twitter.com/MARINElife_UK Registered Charity No. 1110884 ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Pls Post-Sirenian Symposium
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce The Seventh International Sirenian Symposium held in conjunction with the Biennial in San Francisco on Sunday, December 13th from 8:30-5:30. The purpose of this symposium is to foster communication between Sirenian researchers, managers, and policy makers. Individuals are invited to present new information on Sirenian conservation and management, stranding response and medical assessment, monitoring applications, and general biology and research. The symposium will include presentations, with time for questions and a poster session. Sirenian items will be available for purchase to raise funds for future travel grants. Those interested in presenting should submit an abstract (300 word limit) by email to Nicole Adimey (adime...@gmail.com) by August 15, 2015. Preference will be given to speakers conducting research or addressing conservation issues outside the United States of America. The Symposium schedule will include 20, 15 and 10 minute talks, so please indicate in your abstract submission which time slot you prefer. We encourage early registration, as this symposium has limited seating. Due to generous contributions from our Sirenian conservation partners, *the cost will be $20 USD *for those participants that register early. After Sept. 15, 2015 fees will increase to *$30 USD*. To sign up for the symposium, visit the conference registration site at: https://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/conference-registration/. Small grants will be available for those individuals traveling from outside the United States that *are not *already receiving financial assistance from the Society for attendance at the Biennial. Interested individuals should contact Nicole Adimey (adime...@gmail.com) for more information. Thank you, Nicole ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dissertation on Conversations About Sonar Issue
Hello, I am a PhD Candidate in Communication at Texas AM University, seeking participants for my dissertation study. My study is exploring conversational dynamics among key organizations involved in the issue of marine mammals and U.S. Navy sonar use. If you are (1) affiliated with a key organization involved in the sonar issue, and (2) have prior/current experience interacting with members of other key organizations involved in this issue, I would like to interview you about your thoughts and ideas on these sorts of conversations. All information obtained in the interview will remain confidential. Interviews are being conducted through July 2015. If you would like more information or would like to participate, please contact Eleni Gesch-Karamanlidis at geschwho...@tamu.edu or 401-378-6159. Sincerely, Eleni Gesch-Karamanlidis Vision 2020 Fellow Department of Communication Texas AM University https://www.linkedin.com/in/geschwho geschwho...@tamu.edu 401-378-6159 ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Job Filled - PSO's for Gulf of Mexico
The following positions have been filled. Thank you to all who applied. Rogers Environmental Safety Services, Inc. is seeking Protected Species Observers for a survey in the Gulf of Mexico for a major oil company. The expected duration of the project is between 10-20 days starting in late June to early July 2015. Specific responsibilities will include: * Conduct marine mammal and sea turtle surveys and monitoring from vessels at sea, often for long days and consecutive weeks * Follow visual surveying protocols and search methods for locating and tracking different types of species. * Accurately record data using standard forms and reports; determine range, distance, direction, and bearing of protected species and vessels; record GPS location coordinates, weather, and sea conditions. * Provide field communication/support with appropriate personnel using devices including two-way radios, satellite phones, Internet, email, and facsimile. Requirements are as follows: * BOSIET or equivalent training * PSO Training for working in the Gulf of Mexico (BOEM/BSEE approved course) * Medical Fitness for Offshore Work If interested, please respond with CV, copies of appropriate certifications and availability to mailto:kathi_rog...@comcast.netkathi_rog...@comcast.net. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] New publication on bowhead whales and airgun pulses
Dear Colleagues, My co-authors and I would like to announce the recent publication of a paper examining the effects of sounds from airgun pulses on the calling behavior of bowhead whales. Blackwell SB, Nations CS, McDonald TL, Thode AM, Mathias D, Kim KH, Greene CR, and Macrander AM (2015) Effects of Airgun Sounds on Bowhead Whale Calling Rates: Evidence for Two Behavioral Thresholds. PLoS ONE 10(6): e0125720. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0125720 Link: http://www.plosone.org/article/fetchObject.action?uri=info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0125720representation=PDF Please contact me if you have any questions. Best, Susanna susa...@greeneridge.com %% Susanna B. Blackwell, Ph.D. Senior Scientist Greeneridge Sciences, Inc. %% ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Seeking information on low visibility real-time monitoring techniques
Dear MARMAMers, We are currently working on a project entitled Comparison of low visibility real-time monitoring techniques and identification of potential areas of further development for the detection of marine mammals at sea during EP activities offshore funded by the Joint Industry Programme on EP Sound and Marine Life - Phase III (IOGP-JIP). We are looking for developers, suppliers and users of real-time low visibility monitoring equipment that is or might currently or in future be suitable for detecting marine mammals and other large marine animals for mitigation purposes. If you are amongst (at least) one of those, we would be extremely interested and grateful if you would be willing to dedicate some of your time to answering some of the questionnaires we set up on this website: http://www.smruconsulting.com/locations/europe/low-visibility-real-time-monitoring/ If you would rather answer these questions on a phone call or by sending us leaflets containing such information please go ahead and let us know! We are happy to phone you or pull information out of material you send us. If you wish to send us anything please email me on ukv(at)smruconsulting.com. Your answers will enable us to review and evaluate the capabilities and viabilities of existing and developing low visibility mitigation monitoring methods and systems. The results of this review including an overview over the systems will be published in a report to the IOGP-JIP. Thanks a lot for your efforts! Sincere greetings, Ursula Dr Ursula Verfuß Senior Scientist [SMRU_Consulting_Horizontal_(rgb)] SMRU Consulting|New Technology Centre|North Haugh|ST ANDREWS|Fife KY16 9SR|Scotland email: u...@smruconsulting.commailto:u...@smruconsulting.com |Tel: +44 (0)1334 479100 websites: www.smruconsulting.comhttp://www.smruconsulting.com/ | Twitter: @SMRU_Consulting | LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/company/smru-marinehttp://www.linkedin.com/company/smru- P Please consider whether you really need a hard copy of this email before printing it - thank you NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This message, and any attachments, are intended solely for the addressee and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you believe that you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy this email. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are free from any virus, we advise that, in keeping with good computing practice, the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free. SMRU Consulting Limited is a trading name of SMRU Limited, which is a limited company registered in Scotland, Registered Number: SC296937. Registered Office: 5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
