[MARMAM] New Publication: Impulsive Sounds Produced by Humpback Whale Surface Active Behavior

[Eden Zang]

Aloha,

My co-authors and I are happy to share that our note, "Impulsive sounds
produced by humpback whale surface active behavior recorded on acoustic
tags and bottom‐moored recorders" has been published in the latest issue
(Jan 2024) of Marine Mammal Science. The paper utilizes data from Office of
National Marine Sanctuary acoustic monitoring project, SanctSound,
 and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National
Marine Sanctuary collaborative tagging efforts with University of Hawai'i
Hilo and The Dolphin Institute. The paper describes impulsive sounds
associated with humpback whale surface-active behaviors and how these
signals can contribute to the overall soundscape where humpbacks are
present.

You can access a full text version of the article via this link,
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author/FRF3KPNGDW3B92YUWAZD?target=10./mms.13085
.

Feel free to share this widely with your network. Please let me know if you
have any questions!

*Eden J. Zang*
Pacific Islands Sanctuary Sound Monitoring & Science Coordinator
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
providing assistance to
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Science and Heritage Division
Office: (808) 879-2818
Mobile: (602) 421-0013
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[MARMAM] New Job Opportunity | The Marine Mammal Center

[Sarah Tatum]

Greetings All,

The Marine Mammal Center is hiring a Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice!


Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice

Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California

Reports to: Necropsy Manager

Position Classification / Expected Time commitment and work schedule:

  *   Full-time, non-exempt position, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours 
per week.
  *   Apprenticeship will last for one (1) full year.
  *   Regular onsite work is required.
  *   Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required.
  *   Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork is required.

Compensation Range: $20 - $22 per hour

Full Benefits:

  *   Holidays
  *   Sick Time
  *   Vacation
  *   Medical, Dental, and Vision
  *   Life Insurance
  *   Long Term Disability Insurance
  *   401k Retirement Plan
  *   Employee Assistance Program


Team Overview:

The Pathology & Diagnostic team at The Marine Mammal Center performs necropsies 
and samples up to 500 cases a year on various pinniped species, large and small 
cetaceans, southern sea otters, and a few sea turtles.



Job Summary:

The Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice will observe, assist, and contribute to 
necropsy, histopathology, clinical laboratory techniques, biobanking, and 
research at a marine mammal rehabilitation hospital. The apprentice will work 
closely with the Pathology and Diagnostic team under the supervision of the 
Necropsy Manager to facilitate the core daily activities of the diagnostic 
service.


Preferred Education and Experience:

This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent 
to a bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, or related field.

Preference for experience with research, specifically laboratory techniques 
that require pipetting and working with laboratory equipment. Research 
experience can be from undergraduate course work. Previous experience, exposure 
to necropsy, bio sampling, and/or data entry is a plus.


OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We 
are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly 
believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational 
outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We 
are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and 
supportive work environment.  We strongly encourage people from 
underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth 
and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best 
selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means 
building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel 
supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.

OUR MISSION

The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal 
rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through 
marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.

For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at 
www.marinemammalcenter.org


To Apply and read the full positing description, please visit: 
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2203458/Marine-Mammal-Center/Pathology-Diagnostic-Apprentice?source=MARMAM

Thank you!
Sarah

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Sarah Tatum (she-her)

Human Resources Operations Coordinator

MarineMammalCenter.org

The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito, CA 94965

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[MARMAM] Environmental Training Opportunities in Victoria, British Columbia

[Emily Welsh]

Edgewise Environmental is offering a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training
program from March 7th - April 11th. This course includes 4 weeks of online
theory and an in-person, at-sea practical on April 19th in Victoria,
British Columbia.

We're also offering a Passive Acoustic Monitoring Operator training program
from March 13th - April 10th. This course includes 3 weeks of online theory
and a 2 day in-person practical session on April 17th and 18th in Victoria,
British Columbia.

These courses can be taken simultaneously and a discount is applied when
registering for multiple courses.

Click here  for more
information or email i...@edgewiseenvironmental.com


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*Social Media and Marketing Coordinator*
Edgewise Environmental Ltd.
(709) 770-0492
St. John's, NL, Canada
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[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

[Thomas Jefferson]

MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AVAILABLE

   ¡VIVAVaquita! is a non-profit organization dedicated to working to help save 
the vaquita from extinction.  All funds raised are actively used for research 
and conservation work on the vaquita (Phocoena sinus), the world’s most 
endangered marine mammal species, and other endangered cetaceans.  The global 
population of the vaquita now numbers less than 15 individuals and is nearing 
extinction. Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.org and watch a recording of 
International Save the Vaquita Day at vaquita.day for more details.  
   ¡VIVAVaquita! has hundreds of marine mammal books, reprints, monographs, and 
journals that are available for a donation to the organization.  Below is a 
sample of some of the rarer items we have (amount in US dollars listed is 
suggested donation, shipping is extra), but there are many, many more and 
suggested donation amounts range from US$1-100.  To request specific books or a 
list of additional books available, please contact Tom Jefferson at  
sclym...@aol.com.


Bastida, R., D. Rodriguez, E. Secchi and V. Da Silva. (2007). Mamiferos 
Acuaticos Sudamerica Antartida. Zazquez Mazzini Editores. $14.

Beddard, F. E. (1900). A Book of Whales. G. P. Putnam's Sons. $30.

Beddington, J. R., R. J. H. Beverton and D. M. Lavigne. (1985). Marine Mammals 
and Fisheries. Pages 354 pp. George Allen and Unwin. $12.

Berta, A. (2012). Return to the Sea: The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine 
Mammals. University of California Press. $18.

Bessesen, B. (2018). Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of 
Cortez. Island Press. $14.

Bjorge, A. and G. P. Donovan. (1995). Biology of the Phocoenids: A Collection 
of Papers. Pages 552 pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission. $17.

Boyd, I. L., W. D. Bowen and S. J. Iverson. (2010). Marine Mammal Ecology and 
Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques. Pages 450 pp. Oxford University Press. 
$11.

Burns, J. J., J. J. Montague and C. J. Cowles. 1993. The Bowhead Whale. Pages 
787 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $20.

Burt, W. H. 1971. Antarctic Pinnipedia. Pages 226 pp. American Geophysical 
Union, Antarctic Research Series. $18.

Cozzi, B., S. Huggenberger and H. Oelschlager. (2016). Anatomy of dolphins: 
Insights into body structure and function. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press. $42.

Dizon, A. E., A. E. Chivers and W. F. Perrin. (1997). Molecular Genetics of 
Marine Mammals. Pages 388 pp. Society for Marine Mammalogy. $4.

Dudzinksi, K. M. and T. Frohoff. (2008). Dolphin Mysteries: Unlocking the 
Secrets of Communication. Yale University Press.  $8.

Garner, G. W., S. C. Amstrup, J. L. Laake, B. J. F. Manley, L. L. Mcdonald and 
D. G. Robertson. 1999. Marine Mammal Survey and Assessment Methods. Pages 287 
pp. A. A. Balkema. $45.

Hoelzel, A. R. (1991). Genetic ecology of whales and dolphins. Pages 311 pp.  
Reports of the International Whaling Commission. Reports of the International 
Whaling Commission.  $10.

Kellogg, R. 1965. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 1, pt. 1. A new whalebone whale from the Miocene 
Calvert formation, pt. 2. The Miocene Calvert sperm whale Orycterocetus. 
Bulletin of the United States National Museum 247:1-63. $10.

Kellogg, R. 1966. Fossil marine mammals from the Miocene Calvert Formation of 
Maryland and Virginia, Volume 2, pt. 3. New species of extinct Miocene Sirenia, 
pt. 4. A new Odontocete from the Calvert Miocene of Maryland Bulletin of the 
United States National Museum 247:65-101. $10.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1982). Whales, 
dolphins, and porpoises of the eastern North Pacific and adjacent Arctic 
waters: A guide to their identification. NOAA Technical Report NMFS Circular, 
444, 245 pp. $8.

Leatherwood, S., R. R. Reeves, W. F. Perrin and W. E. Evans. (1988). Whales, 
Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Eastern North Pacific and Adjacent Arctic 
Waters: A Guide to Their Identification. Dover Publications. $9.

Mann, J., R. C. Connor, P. L. Tyack and H. Whitehead. (2000). Cetacean 
Societies: Field Studies of Dolphins and Whales. Pages 448 pp. University of 
Chicago Press.  $14.

Mitchell, E. D. (1975). Porpoise, dolphin and small whale fisheries of the 
world. IUCN Monograph, 3, 129 pp. $6.

Mitchell, E. (ed). 1975. Review of biology and fisheries for smaller cetaceans. 
Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada 32(7): 879-1242. Special 
issue of journal on dolphins, porpoises, and small whales.  $10.

Norris, K. S. (1966). Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises. Pages 789 pp. University 
of California Press, Berkeley. Second printing.  $24.

Notarbartolo Di Sciara, G., M. Podesta and B. E. Curry. 2016. Mediterranean 
Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation. Pages 428 pp.  Advances in Marine 
Biology.  $55.

Perrin, W. F., G. P. Donovan and J. Barlow. (1994). Gillnets and Cetaceans. 
Pages 617+ pp. Reports of the International Whaling Commission.  $16.

[MARMAM] Volunteer Opportunities with Cetus Research and Conservation - Alert Bay, Canada

[Astrid Waite]

*Summer Volunteer Opportunities with Cetus’ Robson Bight Warden Program!*

Cetus Research & Conservation Society is a non-profit marine conservation
organization. Cetus is dedicated to protecting the lives of whales in the
wild through research, education and direct intervention. Cetus was founded
in 2005 to address the increasing endangerment of BC's killer whales due to
human activities. We focus directly on one of the three key contributors to
killer whale endangerment: vessel traffic disturbance. We work in the field
to protect whales and other marine mammals from harassment and harm. As
vessel traffic in the region increases, Cetus's work becomes more and more
crucial to their survival. For more information please visit our website:
www.cetussociety.org

The Robson Bight Marine Warden Program operates in Johnstone Strait, in the
waters around the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve, on the
traditional territories of the Namgis, Tlowitsis, and Mamalilikulla
peoples. Cetus is grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from
these groups each season.  The ecological reserve is designated for the
protection of critical habitat of the northern resident killer whales. This
is a unique area where the whales often come to rub their bodies on
specific smooth pebbled beaches. Our marine wardens monitor vessels and
marine mammal populations and educate boaters and kayakers about the
reserve and the impacts around it. The Robson Bight Marine Warden Program
is comprised of two parts; a water-based monitoring and educational
component, and a land-based monitoring station called Eagle Eye, situated
on a cliff opposite the ecological reserve.

*Cetus is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, and motivated individuals
to fill the Robson Bight Marine Warden Program Summer Volunteer positions:*

Volunteer positions will be based out of a rustic field camp in Boat Bay on
West Cracroft Island, located near Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada.
Positions will be offered between *June 24th and September 5th 2024*.
Preference will be given to those who can stay for the full 10 weeks.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be involved with a
variety of possible tasks ranging from education and interpretive talks to
marine mammal monitoring and data collection. Our programs focus on
protecting British Columbia’s northern resident killer whales, and other
marine mammal populations from vessel traffic, while encouraging others to
do the same. Volunteers will have the opportunity to spend time on our
monitoring vessels, participating in data collection, data entry, and
on-the-water boater education, as well as spending time at Eagle Eye,
participating in giving interpretive talks to visitors, data collection,
photo identification of cetaceans and data entry.

*Responsibilities include: *

   - Educating boaters, kayakers, park visitors, and members of the public
   about the marine mammal viewing guidelines, Be Whale Wise Guidelines
   (BWWG), marine species at risk, the conservation issues they face, and the
   boundaries of the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve
   - Collecting and entering accurate data on marine mammals and vessel
   activity, both on the water and from the land-based monitoring station
   - Observing and recording cetaceans in support of the BC Cetacean
   Sightings Network
   - Assisting with general administrative duties
   - Camp duties, which include cooking, cleaning, general maintenance, and
   heavy lifting

 *What skills and experience will volunteers gain?:*

   - Educating the public on important conservation issues
   - Field data collection and entry
   - Interpretive skills and techniques
   - Photo identification of cetaceans
   - Helping on a marine monitoring vessel
   - Working with Microsoft Access
   - Living in and tending to a rustic camp

*Essential Requirements: *

   - Fluent spoken English
   - Interest in marine wildlife and conservation
   - Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing schedules and duties
   - Ability to work long hours, outdoors, in all weather conditions
   - The ability to live & work comfortably in a remote coastal wilderness
   camp setting with staff & volunteers
   - The physical ability to carry 40lbs of gear to and from the vessel to
   base camps (this varies from across the street to down a rocky shoreline).
   In addition to this, volunteers are required to hike, 3km (each way), from
   the base camp to the observation site on alternate days, which takes
   approximately 1 hour (one way)
   - Positive attitude geared towards teamwork

*Additional Information: *These positions are unpaid and carry a cost of
$150/ week ($1500 for the season) for volunteers to cover accommodation,
extra fuel, and group dinners. Volunteers will be responsible for their own
breakfasts and lunches. Warden volunteers will need to bring their own
tent, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag. Tent pads and tarps will be provided
as will