[MARMAM] Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Research and Conservation-Animal Care Intern
Sea Otter Research and Conservation-Animal Care Intern The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation program is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist SORAC staff with the care and release of live-stranded sea otters. Project responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily care and feeding of ill, injured and orphaned sea otters, maintenance and cleaning of animal tanks and enclosures- and computer data entry. Interns may also assist with rescues of live-stranded otters, tracking of released otters, administration of medication to sick otters, and managing otters in research projects. Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment, must be able to work independently without direct supervision, and must have good communication skills. Required * At least 18 years of age * Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university * Must be a student during the term immediately preceding the internship * Must submit a resume of courses and/or experience related to position applying * Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college/university professors or faculty staff * 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA * 3-month commitment of 24 hours each week. (Extension beyond the first 3 months dependent upon performance review by SORAC staff: 6-month potential max internship) * Proof of current tetanus vaccination * Valid driver's license * Project task assignments may include weekends and holidays as assigned Desired Skills * Strong Interest in and awareness of animal husbandry and marine science/ecology * Willingness to get wet and dirty * Attention to detail * Ability to handle live animals and plants * Able to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to multi-task * Demonstrable research, writing, academic literature and organizational skills * Interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PPT * Proficiency with SharePoint a plus All internship opportunities are Unpaid or STEM Internships (STEM may include funding provided through your educational institution). College credit may be available. Please refer to your College/University's student services division. To apply, please navigate to https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=igMP7. Andrew Johnson Sea Otter Research and Conservation Manager P 831-648-7934M 831-402-1851 [cid:image001.gif@01D0CF8C.E4E30A40] Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 www.montereybayaquarium.orghttp://www.montereybayaquarium.org Our mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Pro-MMO NZ Training Course
Few places still available: [cid:image001.jpg@01D0C3C1.7920EDD0] Pro-MMO NZ Training Course Gardline Environmental Ltd is a MMO training course provider for New Zealand approved by New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC). The Pro-MMO NZ entirely meets the requirements of the curriculum outlined in the '2013 Code of Conduct for Minimising Acoustic Disturbance to Marine Mammals from Seismic Survey Operations'. This dedicated training programme is devoted to producing competent, professional marine mammal observers, capable of implementing the requirements of the Code, in terms of mitigation as well as scientific data collection, during seismic operations within New Zealand waters. MMO training for New Zealand is the most comprehensive and stringent in the world with extensive theoretical and practical requirements. The course consists of a series of extensive modules which are available through interactive distance learning prior to the practical component. Candidates will need to be able to complete the theory modules during the time frame outlined below and be available for the practical field days in New Zealand. The course is designed to be of benefit to both experienced and inexperienced MMOs. Candidates who successfully complete this course will be certified as 'trained' observers as per standards in the Code. After gaining a minimum of 12 weeks of experience working on seismic surveys in New Zealand, trained observers will then advance to the status of 'qualified' observers. The course dates and place: a) Distance learning 1st- 27th September 2015 b) Field based 28th - 30th September 2015 Auckland, New Zealand The course cost: NZD $2810 The course fee includes both distance learning and field based component, lecture and handout material and ID book. Application: Application forms and more information about the course can be obtained by contacting Maja Nimak-Wood maja.nimak-w...@gardline.commailto:maja.nimak-w...@gardline.com Deadline for applications: 14th August 2015 Maja Nimak-Wood Senior Marine Mammal Scientist Gardline Environmental Limited Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG Tel: +44 (0)1493 845600 Fax:+44 (0)1493 852106 www.gardlinemarinesciences.comhttp://www.gardlinemarinesciences.com/ [cid:image002.jpg@01D0C3C1.7920EDD0] Gardline Environmental Limited is part of the Gardline Group of Companies Registered in England No.04589816 | VAT Registration No. 640 4800 66 Registered office: Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG [cid:image003.jpg@01D0C3C1.7920EDD0] CONFIDENTIALITY - This e-mail and any attached files contain information that is confidential and/or may be subject of legal privilege, intended only for use by the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and preserve this confidentiality by deleting the message. No binding contract will result from this e-mail until and unless an officer, on behalf of the sender, signs a written document. Sender accepts no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this message as it has been transmitted over public networks. Unless otherwise specifically stated any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the sender Company. _ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System, on behalf of the Gardline Group of Companies. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com _ _ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System, on behalf of the Gardline Group of Companies. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com _ _ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System, on behalf of the Gardline Group of Companies. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com
[MARMAM] Reminder: Opportunity for independent whale experts, due 20th Aug 2015
Dear Marine Mammals Research and Conservation community, Further to my earlier message, there are still two more weeks to apply to serve on the IUCN's Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel (WGWAP). More information and links to the application form is available below. Kind regards, Anete From: BERZINA Anete Sent: 06 July 2015 10:27 To: 'marmam@lists.uvic.ca' Subject: Opportunity: IUCN call for applications to serve on independent whale panel, due 20th Aug 2015 Dear Marine Mammals Research and Conservation community, I am writing to share IUCN's Call for Applications from independent experts to serve on the IUCN's Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel (WGWAP). The Panel has provided independent scientific and technical advice and recommendations on ways to minimize impacts on western gray whales from oil and gas development offshore Russia's Sakhalin Island, just north of Japan, for the last 10 years. IUCN is now seeking to recruit between 6-10 experts to serve on the Panel for a 15-month period from 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2016. The expertise required ranges from general cetacean biology, population assessment and modelling to bio-acoustics and environmental monitoring. IUCN is also looking for expertise related to marine mammal response to disturbance and mitigation measures, especially but not exclusively with respect to oil and gas activities, as well as experience interpreting relevant Performance Standards of the International Finance Corporation / World Bank Group on environmental and social sustainability. The application form, along with some background information, details concerning the open positions, specific expertise requirements and the general TORs are available online via http://iucn.org/wgwap/?21582 or https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.showOpenList (see at the bottom of the list). Applications and requests for further information should be sent by email to anete.berz...@iucn.orgmailto:anete.berz...@iucn.org no later than 20th August 2015. For more details on the WGWAP process, please see: http://www.iucn.org/wgwap. Please do feel free to share the Call for Applications further within your networks, as appropriate. Kind regards, Anete Anete Berzina Manager - Western Gray Whale / SEIC Project Global Marine Polar Programme Global Business Biodiversity Programme IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) 28 rue Mauverney, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland Tel. +41 22 999 0703; Fax +41 22 999 0002; www.iucn.orghttp://www.iucn.org/ [cid:image001.jpg@01CDB8EB.7E9742C0]http://www.iucn.org/ [cid:image002.jpg@01CDB8EB.7E9742C0]http://twitter.com/iucn [cid:image003.jpg@01CDB8EB.7E9742C0] http://www.facebook.com/iucn.org [cid:image009.jpg@01D00AF8.4C6E5250]http://50.iucnredlist.org/ SUPPORT THE IUCN RED LIST 50 CAMPAIGN [cid:image010.jpg@01D00AF8.4C6E5250]https://50.iucnredlist.org/donate 50.iucnredlist.org http://50.iucnredlist.org/ This communication, together with any attachment, may contain confidential information and/or copyright material and is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed only. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or if you received it in error, you are asked to kindly delete it and promptly notify us. Any review, copying, use, disclosure or distribution of any part of this communication, unless duly authorized by or on behalf of IUCN, is strictly forbidden. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] New Publication: Airgun Pulses in Shallow Water with Implications for Effects on Small Marine Mammals
Dear MARMAMers, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in PLOS ONE: *Characteristics and Propagation of Airgun Pulses in Shallow Water with Implications for Effects on Small Marine Mammals* Hermannsen, L., Tougaard, J., Beedholm, K., Nabe-Nielsen, J. and Madsen P.T. PLOS ONE, July 27, 2015.URL: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0133436 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133436 AbstractAirguns used in seismic surveys are among the most prevalent and powerful anthropogenic noise sources in marine habitats. They are designed to produce most energy below 100 Hz, but the pulses have also been reported to contain medium-to-high frequency components with the potential to affect small marine mammals, which have their best hearing sensitivity at higher frequencies. In shallow water environments, inhabited by many of such species, the impact of airgun noise may be particularly challenging to assess due to complex propagation conditions. To alleviate the current lack of knowledge on the characteristics and propagation of airgun pulses in shallow water with implications for effects on small marine mammals, we recorded pulses from a single airgun with three operating volumes (10 in3, 25 in3 and 40 in3) at six ranges (6, 120, 200, 400, 800 and 1300 m) in a uniform shallow water habitat using two calibrated Reson 4014 hydrophones and four DSG-Ocean acoustic data recorders. We show that airgun pulses in this shallow habitat propagated out to 1300 meters in a way that can be approximated by a 18log(r) geometric transmission loss model, but with a high pass filter effect from the shallow water depth. Source levels were back-calculated to 192 dB re µPa2s (sound exposure level) and 200 dB re 1 µPa dB Leq-fast (rms over 125 ms duration), and the pulses contained substantial energy up to 10 kHz, even at the furthest recording station at 1300 meters. We conclude that the risk of causing hearing damage when using single airguns in shallow waters is small for both pinnipeds and porpoises. However, there is substantial potential for significant behavioral responses out to several km from the airgun, well beyond the commonly used shut-down zone of 500 meters. For those interested in reading more, this paper and other interesting papers from our Marine Bioacoustics Lab can be downloaded from: www.marinebioacoustics.com/pub.php Best regards,Line Hermannsen -- *Line Hermannsen* *Department of Bioscience* *Aarhus University* *mail: line.hermann...@gmail.com line.hermann...@gmail.com or l...@bios.au.dk l...@bios.au.dk* *telephone: +45 22 82 56 61 %2B45%2022%2082%2056%2061* ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] SMM 2015 Workshop: Integrating Genetics into the Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) Identification Process
Greetings all, We are pleased to announce that we will be running a full-day workshop entitled Integrating Genetics into the Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) Identification Process at the Biennial in San Francisco on Sunday, December 13th. We would like to encourage anyone working in the fields of marine mammal genetics, spatial ecology, or marine spatial planning to attend. Please see an overview of the workshop below or the full description on the SMM conference websitehttps://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/workshops/. This workshop will be very hands-on with only a small number of invited speakers, however if you are interested in presenting your work please get in touch. Registration: You can register for the workshop through the conference website: https://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/conference-registration/. The registration fee is US $80.00 prior to September 15th and US $90.00 thereafter. Please don't hesitate to contact us via email at fkers...@nrdc.orgmailto:fkers...@nrdc.org and hrosenb...@wcs.orgmailto:hrosenb...@wcs.org or by phone at +1-212-727-4564 if you have any questions. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you in December! Francine Kershaw Howard C. Rosenbaum Integrating genetics into the Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) identification process This workshop aims to address the following question: How can we integrate genetic information into spatial planning tools to support the identification of IMMAs? Genetic information has the potential to be highly informative in the application of the criteria employed to identify Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in a manner that complements and enhances existing approaches based in biodiversity metrics, habitat maps, satellite telemetry studies, and expert opinion. Therefore, there is a significant need to ensure this data is considered in a systematic way during the IMMA identification process. It is the goal of this workshop to examine how genetic data for marine mammals can be visualized geospatially to support the identification of IMMAs using the marine spatial planning tool SeaSketch. Developing an approach for integrating genetics into spatial planning for marine mammals also poses a series of unique considerations. For example, many species are highly mobile, are often only sampled in parts of their geographic range, and display a range of life history behaviors that may result in complex genetic population patterns. The second part of this workshop will focus on developing recommendations on how these issues can be clearly communicated to planners to ensure that genetic data are correctly interpreted when being used for IMMA identification. FRANCINE KERSHAW, PH.D. Marine Mammals Science Fellow NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL 40 W 20TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10011 T 212.727.4564 c 917.450.0994 fkers...@nrdc.orgmailto:fkers...@nrdc.org NRDC.ORG https://columbia.academia.edu/francinekershaw Howard C. Rosenbaum, Ph.D. Director Ocean Giants Program Global Conservation Programs Wildlife Conservation Society 2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx, New York 10460 USA Phone: 718-220-5184 FAX:718-364-4275 email: hrosenb...@wcs.orgmailto:hrosenb...@wcs.org web: http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/ocean-giants.aspx ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT ¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seeking marinemammal books, reprints, monographs, and journals. Literature can be donated or we can purchasesets of books, reprints, and journals. We compile and then make the literature available to colleagues workingon marine mammals, getting it into hands where it will be actively used, and inthe process help to raise funds for research and conservation work on thevaquita (Phocoena sinus), the World’smost endangered marine mammal species. Donations are tax-deductible, and we maybe able to arrange pick-up of large libraries (and possibly even to providesome payment for more valuable items). We are interested in issues of Marine Mammal Science only from vol. 27(2011) onwards. As you may haveheard, the global population of this species now numbers about 50-80individuals and is decling at about 30%/year. We are currently collecting literature as part of our efforts to helpfund our education and public awareness work, in a last-ditch effort to avoidthe extinction of this species in the next couple of years! Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details. If you have any marinemammal literature you would be interested in donating or ‘selling’ to us,please contact Tom Jefferson at sclym...@aol.com. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Research and Conservation-Research Intern
Sea Otter Research and Conservation-Research Intern The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation program is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist staff with field observations and data collection of wild sea otters in the Monterey Peninsula, Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing areas of coastal California. Project responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data collection in the field from shore and on a small boat using radio telemetry equipment and making visual observations with spotting scopes. Interns will record re-sights, movement patterns and forage activity budget data on marked individual wild sea otters. Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment, must be able to work independently without direct supervision, and must have good communication skills. Required * At least 18 years of age * Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university * Must be a student during the term immediately preceding the internship * Must submit a resume of courses and/or experience related to position applying * Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college/university professors or faculty staff * 3.0 Minimum cumulative GPA * 3-month commitment of 24 hours each week. (Extension beyond the first 3 months dependent upon performance review by SORAC staff: 6-month potential max internship) * Valid driver's license * Personal vehicle to use while in the field * Cell phone * Willingness to perform project task assignments on a flexible schedule, including weekends and late nights Desired Skills * Strong Interest in and awareness of animal husbandry and marine science/ecology * Willingness to get wet and dirty * Attention to detail * Able to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to multi-task * Demonstrable research, writing, academic literature and organizational skills * Interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues * Proficiency with SharePoint a plus * Boat handling skills appreciated but not necessary * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT and Microsoft Access software All internship opportunities are Unpaid or STEM Internships (STEM may include funding provided through your educational institution). College credit may be available. Please refer to your College/University's student services division. To apply, please navigate to https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=3eMP7. Andrew Johnson Sea Otter Research and Conservation Manager P 831-648-7934M 831-402-1851 [cid:image001.gif@01D0CF8C.E5D113C0] Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 www.montereybayaquarium.orghttp://www.montereybayaquarium.org Our mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
