[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Center Public Programs Internship

[Courtney Good]

Public Programs Internship

We are currently recruiting for an important unpaid intern role in our 
Education and Guest Experience Department, looking for the right person to 
support our team of volunteer docents and assist with tours of the hospital. 
Intern in a comfortable, friendly environment; share your passion for wildlife 
and conservation; boost your resume; meet like-minded people and feel great 
knowing that you're supporting a good cause.

The Public Programs 
Internship
 is available at our Main Hospital in Sausalito. The position is unpaid and 
reports to the Guest Experience Coordinator.

Intern Responsibilities

  *   Engage visitors regarding the work of The Marine Mammal Center and marine 
mammals
  *   Answer visitor questions and direct them to all of the public areas of 
the hospital
  *   Lead tours of the public areas of the hospital to visiting groups
  *   Inspire visitors to support The Marine Mammal Center and marine mammals 
and become ocean stewards
  *   Assist in the management and support of education volunteers onsite
  *   Interpret animal behaviors and animal care procedures to visitors
  *   Serve as the contact and point person for volunteers when questions arise

Intern Qualifications:

  *   Background and/or experience in environmental education, natural 
sciences, and public speaking
  *   Ability to stand or walk for up to 4 hours without a break
  *   Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds
  *   Ability to complete tasks in a productive, proactive manner with minimal 
day-to-day supervision
  *   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  *   Excellent oral and written communication skills
  *   All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background 
check

Intern Schedule:

Ideal candidates serve 3 days a week for approximately 24 hours for 3 to 6 
months. We offer flexible end dates and extensions for excellent candidates. 
Time off must be arranged in advance.

To Apply:

Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Mandatory trainings (1 
per season) occur on the following dates:

  *   Summer: June 3 &4
  *   Fall: TBD

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to 
e...@tmmc.org. Please contact the Guest Experience 
Coordinator at 415-289-7373 or e...@tmmc.org to express 
interest or learn more about this opportunity.

Courtney Good
Guest Experience Coordinator
The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker Road
Sausalito, CA 94965
P: 415.289.7373
go...@tmmc.org

It's time to apply! The Marine Mammal Center is seeking volunteer interns to 
share our story of conservation and support our education team. Find all the 
details on our 
website.


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[MARMAM] posting re: undergraduate summer course

[Nadine Lysiak]

I am pleased to share the following information about an undergraduate course 
at the Shoals Marine Laboratory:

Course:   Marine Mammal Biology (UNH: BIOSM 1650, 3 credits; Cornell 
MEFB 535, 4 credits)

Dates:  June 12 - 26, 2017

Where:   Shoals Marine Laboratory, Appledore Island (Isles of Shoals, 
Maine, USA)

Instructors:Dr. Nadine Lysiak (University of Massachusetts Boston, New 
England Aquarium) & Dr. Andrea Bogomolni (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

Course Summary:  
This 2-week summer intensive course provides an introduction to the biology and 
conservation of the whales and seals, with a particular focus on species of the 
Gulf of Maine: taxonomy and species diversity, adaptations for life in the sea, 
foraging ecology, reproductive biology & social behavior, bioacoustics, 
stranding science, human interaction and management of threatened species. 
Hands-on experiences include field research and monitoring of local seal 
populations, open-water observations of whales, and dissections of stranded 
specimens.

Course website: 
https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/course/marine-mammal-biology 


Tuition & Fees:
A detailed breakdown of all course-related costs is available at 
https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/tuition-breakdown 
.  Shoals Marine Lab 
offers need-based scholarships and work-study opportunities for students.  
Please visit 
https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/financial-support-scholarships 
 for 
more information.  

Application: https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/admissions 


For more information please contact: nadine.lys...@gmail.com 
 or shoals@unh.edu 



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[MARMAM] CPD course - Whalefish

[Els Vermeulen]

Dear Colleagues,

There are still a few places available for our CPD course at FSC Millport
(Scotland) from the 11th to the 13th of August this year.

This course is titled 'Marine Research Techniques & Conservation'
 and aimed at marine science
students, recent graduates and environmental professionals to provide an
introduction to marine megafauna research techniques, career options and
marine conservation issues.

It is an IMarEST accredited course, and will be taught by our team of
experienced field biologists actively working in research, industry and
conservation.

For more information and bookings, please contact n...@whalefish.org or
look at our website www.whalefish.org

Please feel free to share this information with all students that might be
interested.

Kind regards,

Els



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Els Vermeulen, PhD


Co-founding Director - Whalefish

www.whalefish.org

+27 (0)60 9714301


Connect - Share - Inspire
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[MARMAM] new book

[William Perrin - NOAA Affiliate]

New book published: Small Cetaceans of Japan: Exploitation and Biology, by
Toshio Kasuya. originally published in Japanese by Tokyo University Press,
2011. Updated and translated by the author; translation edited by William
F. Perrin. CRC Press, 489 pages.


Bill Perrin
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[MARMAM] Bahamas Wild Dolphin Research Experience

[Kelly Melillo Sweeting]

Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) - Wild Dolphin Research Experience
2 - 7 July 2017 
Bimini, The Bahamas 

The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP, www.dolphincommunicationproject.org) is 
currently seeking to fill four more spaces on our 5-day wild dolphin research 
experience. 

DCP looks at how dolphins communicate and attempts to shed more light on the 
meaning of their interactions. With research ongoing since 1991, our questions 
focus primarily on communication and behavior among dolphins. Participants will 
spend their time at our Bimini, The Bahamas, research site, where we study wild 
Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins. An abbreviated publication list is 
available at the end of this post. 

We still have several spaces available for our 2-7 July 2017 Bimini, The 
Bahamas research session. This program will have a more casual atmosphere than 
field courses or internships, however participants will have many opportunities 
to not only learn about DCP's research, but actually assist with data 
collection and preliminary analysis (mainly data entry and photo-ID).  

Where: Bimini, The Bahamas (accessible from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm 
Beach and Melbourne, FL)
Dates: 2 - 7 July 2017
Price: $1875 per person (payable online; $50 discount for payment by US check)
Included: 5 nights' hotel accommodation (dbl occ), 5 dolphin trips (4-5 hours 
each, weather dependent), meals (prepared by private cook, served "family 
style"), boat snacks, drinking water, snorkel gear (if needed), DCP talks, VAT
Not included: Airfare, gratuity ($100 recommended)
Deposits ($350) are due 19 May. 

Who can apply: Anyone with an interest in dolphin behavior and research. 
Previous experience snorkeling is encouraged, but not required. Anyone under 18 
must be accompanied by an adult. US citizens are required to travel to The 
Bahamas with a valid passport. Other nationals should check requirements.

For more information, email DCP Bimini Research Manager, Kel Sweeting at 
ke...@dcpmail.org. Learn more about DCP's research on wild Atlantic spotted and 
bottlenose dolphins off Bimini, The Bahamas at 
www.dolphincommunicationproject.org

Selected Refereed Publications: 
(for a full list of publications by DCP researchers, please visit: 
http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/about-dolphins/scientific-publications)
 

Dudzinski, K.M., Clark, C.W., Würsig, B. 1995. A mobile video/acoustic system 
for simultaneously recording dolphin behavior and vocalizations underwater. 
Aquatic Mammals 21(3): 187-193. 

Dudzinski, K.M. 1998. Contact behavior and signal exchange among Atlantic 
spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Aquatic Mammals 24(3): 129-142. 

Dudzinski, K.M., M. Sakai, M., Masaki, K., Kogi, K., Hishii, T., Kurimoto, M. 
2003. Behavioral observations of adult and sub-adult dolphins towards two dead 
bottlenose dolphins (one female and one male). Aquatic Mammals 29(1): 108-116. 

Gregg, J.D., Dudzinski, K.M., Smith, H.V. 2007. Do dolphins eavesdrop on the 
echolocation signals of conspecifics? International Journal of Comparative 
Psychology, 20: 65-88 

Dudzinski, K.M., Thomas, J. Gregg, J.D. 2008. Communication. In (W.F. Perrin, 
B. Würsig, H.C.M. Thewissen, eds) Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, second 
edition. Academic Press, Inc. 

Melillo, K.E., Dudzinski, K.M., Cornick, L.A. 2009. Interactions between 
Atlantic spotted (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose (Tursiops truncatus) 
dolphins off Bimini, The Bahamas, 2003-2007. Aquatic Mammals, 35:281-291 

Dudzinski, K.M., Gregg, J.D., Paulos, R.D., Kuczaj, S.A. 2010. A comparison of 
pectoral fin contact behaviour for three distinct dolphin populations. 
Behavioural Processes, 84: 559-567. 

Greene, W., Melillo-Sweeting, K., Dudzinski, K. 2011. Comparing object play in 
captive and wild dolphins. International Journal of Comparative Psychology 
24(3):292-306. 

Dudzinski, KM, Gregg, JD, Melillo-Sweeting, K, Levengood, A, Seay, B., Kuczaj 
II, SA. 2012. Tactile contact exchanges between dolphins: self-rubbing versus 
inter-individual contact in three species from three geographies. International 
Journal of Comparative Psychology 25:21-43. 

Dudzinski, KM, Danaher-Garcia, N, Gregg, JD. 2013. Pectoral fin contact between 
dolphin dyads at Zoo Duisburg, with comparison to other dolphin study 
populations. Aquatic Mammals. 39(4): 335-343. 

Melillo-Sweeting, K, Turnbull, S and Guttridge, T. 2014. Evidence of shark 
attacks on Atlantic spotted (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose dolphins 
(Tursiops truncatus) off Bimini, The Bahamas. Marine Mammal Science. DOI: 
10./mms.12082 

Melillo-Sweeting, K., Yeater, D., Dudzinski, KM. 2015. Dolphin sightings near 
the coast of Bimini, The Bahamas, 2003 – 2013. Aquatic Mammals 41.3: 245-251. 
DOI: 10.1578/AM.41.3.2015.245. 

Kaplan, J. D., Melillo-Sweeting, K., Reiss, D. 2017. Biphonal calls in Atlantic 
spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis): bitonal and burst-pulse whistles, 
Bioacoustics, DOI: 

[MARMAM] Exploration into swim-with wild cetacean activities - Expertise needed

[Sophie Lewis]

Dear Colleagues,

This is an invitation to complete a survey to help the World Cetacean
Alliance undertake an important exploration to better understand swim-with
wild cetacean activities globally. As an important stakeholder, this is
your chance to share the knowledge you have gained and provide invaluable
participation in helping to improve and sustain this industry for the
benefit of all. We really value your thoughts, insights and opinions on
this critical topic and would greatly appreciate your input.

The World Cetacean Alliance is the largest global partnership of its kind,
working directly with whale and dolphin watching operators, Non-profit
organisations and individuals to protect all whales, dolphins and porpoises
(read more about the WCA and our work here
).

Swimming with wild dolphins is a fast growing industry and we believe that
by engaging with those working at the forefront we will gain the best
knowledge and understanding of what the best practices are and how the
industry can be improved. We are NOT however, attempting to implement
regulations.

All responses will be anonymously published in collective form with other
respondents.

The survey should take approximately 20 minutes but the value of your
participation is immeasurable. To have your input on this important topic,
please complete the survey by the 14th of May 2017.

*Start the Survey here *

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to
discuss this issue further.

We really appreciate your time and participation.

Kind regards,

Sophie Lewis

sophie.le...@worldcetaceanalliance.org

-- 

Sophie Lewis


Responsible Whale Watching Project Manager


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