[MARMAM] internship opportunity with the UNEP/CMS Secretariat in Bonn

[Heidrun Frisch-Nwakanma]

Dear MARMAMers,

I am happy to inform you that the Secretariat of the Convention on the 
Conservation of Migratory Species, based in Bonn, Germany, is offering 
additional internships in 2018.

The application deadline is 29 January. All applications must be submitted 
through this page, where you can also find all the details on the opportunity:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=90736

Kind regards,
Heidi

Mrs Heidrun FRISCH-NWAKANMA
IOSEA Turtle MOU Coordinator & CMS Aquatic Species Team
UNEP/CMS Secretariat
UN Campus - Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1 - 53113 Bonn - Germany
Phone: +49 228 815 2491 - Skype: heidrun.frisch
heidrun.fri...@cms.int
www.cms.int/iosea-turtles / 
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[MARMAM] HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

[Lizabeth Kashinsky - NOAA Affiliate]

Recruitment is underway for the 2018 The Hawaiian Monk Seal Research
Program Field Camp Volunteer positions!



*JIMAR HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER*

The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Joint Institute for Marine and
Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
(HMSRP) is seeking
4-5 volunteers to assist experienced staff with monk seal research and
recovery activities for the 2018 field season.   While volunteer positions
do not require as much previous field experience as paid field staff
positions, ideal applicants for this volunteer position should have the
right personality and basic capabilities to live on a remote, isolated
atoll for ~4-5 months.  These volunteer positions require about 3-4 weeks
of training and packing at the Inouye Regional Center located at Ford
Island, Honolulu before field deployment to the Northwestern Hawaiian
Islands (NWHI). Once the field season is over, volunteers will
spend approximately one week in Honolulu to clean up gear and equipment.
Dates are subject to change, but the positions are tentatively scheduled to
begin early March with a field deployment date around mid-April. Field
staff will be deployed approximately 4 months with a tentative return date
in late August. The position end date is tentatively scheduled for some
time in September. Those assigned to the field camp at one site (French
Frigate Shoals) may not return to Honolulu until mid-October so the end
date for them will be extended to reflect a later return date.



Travel to and from Honolulu and food, lodging, and transportation in
Honolulu before deployment are *not *provided.  Transportation between
Honolulu and field sites and food and lodging in the field will be
provided. Due to unforeseen circumstances, departure delays could result in
longer periods in Honolulu that may result in additional unexpected and
uncompensated living expenses. All other qualifications being equal,
preference will be given to applicants currently living on Oahu so they can
be incorporated into our program before official field training begins to
gain as much useful experience ahead of time as possible.


Volunteers will be working in groups of 2-4 people per camp with rustic
living conditions (e.g., living in tents, bathing in the ocean, no
internet, no cell phone coverage, limited communication with the outside
world). Deployment to these remote field sites is a serious undertaking.
There are logistical constraints to working at such sites since the NWHI
are hundreds of miles from Honolulu. Transportation to the NWHI is via ship
to most sites and takes days to weeks to arrive. Ships are sometimes at the
mercy of the weather and subject to mechanical failures which could result
in significant delays in scheduled pick-up and drop-off as well as delays
in in the event of an emergency (including evacuation).

Please see the volunteer position description below for more details.
Applicants
must be able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to
access the work location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA
vessel. General information about the program can be found at the link
below: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/hawaiian_monk_seal/



To apply:



Please send cover letter, resume, and name and contact information for *3
supervisory* references to Lizabeth Kashinsky at lizabeth.kashin...@noaa.gov
.  Positions will be open until filled. However, applicants should apply
without delay.



Cover letter should include:



· Address why you are interested in the *field camp position*

· *Clearly address all of your qualifications listed in the* *field
camp volunteer position description* (see below) and state why you are a
good candidate

·   State your availability, including your earliest start date if you are
able to start volunteering before the formal training begins in March.
Please note that due to the remoteness of the field sites, if you are NOT
available for the full field season and training, we cannot accept your
application.


*JIMAR HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER **,* located at the National
Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)
in Honolulu, Hawaii.*DUTIES:  *Under guidance of field camp leader,
field camp assistant, and/or NMFS personnel, assists in camp preparation,
collection, entry and editing of data. Maintains safe working environment
for field personnel.  Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian
monk seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in
the Main Hawaiian Islands; collects observational data and conducts visual
assessments of monk seals, enters data into computer databases; collects,
inventories, and removes debris capable of entangling seals and turtles;
assists with collection of tissue samples for DNA analysis; assists with
tagging and measuring weaned pups under the 

[MARMAM] FL Manatee Photo-identification Internships

[Johnson, Jennifer]

Manatee Photo-identification Internships

The manatee photo-identification program is based in St. Petersburg, Florida at 
the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). FWRI is the research arm of 
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a state agency. 
For more information about FWRI, please visit: http://www.myfwc.com/research/. 
FWRI's manatee photo-identification research focuses on long-term monitoring of 
Florida manatees in southwest Florida. The program's primary goal is to 
document individual manatees, which allows us to estimate annual adult survival 
and reproductive rates and to model population dynamics for state and federal 
assessments of Florida manatee status and recovery. Photo-identification data 
also provide insight regarding manatee movements, site fidelity, habitat use 
and behavior.

Interns will primarily assist staff members with photographing manatees and 
collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites around Tampa Bay. Interns 
will also be responsible for a number of lab-based photo-identification tasks, 
such as downloading images, entering information into databases, scanning data 
sheets and matching images to known animals. Interns often collect data 
independently in the field, thus responsible, detail oriented applicants are 
encouraged to apply. Most field work is land-based; however, during the winter 
session opportunities are available to assist with boat-based manatee 
photo-identification. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to 
data entry, assisting with manatee genetics research, special projects and 
outreach activities. This internship provides a great opportunity to gain 
valuable field and lab experience at a government agency.

Two positions are available each year: one in winter (November to March) and 
one in summer (May to September). Start and end dates are flexible; however, a 
minimum commitment of four weekdays per week for four months is required. Work 
hours are typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no compensation for these 
internship positions and successful applicants will be responsible for their 
own housing and transportation to and from the institute. Positions are open 
until filled, and priority will be given to candidates who can commit for 
longer periods.

Qualifications:
* Computer proficiency; Microsoft Access literacy preferred.
* Working knowledge of SLR digital cameras, filters and lenses 
preferred but not required.
* The ability to lift approximately 50 pounds of equipment.
* A valid U.S. Driver's License.
* Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab based research 
methods.

If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Fish and Wildlife 
Research Institute, the following information is required:
* A cover letter describing the internship you are applying for; 
area(s) of academic/research interest; and the dates, days, and hours of 
availability.
* A resume (or curriculum vitae) describing your relevant training and 
experience.
* Current academic transcripts. (unofficial are sufficient)
* Names and contact information for three references.
Please submit application items as an e-mail attachment to:
inte...@myfwc.com

If electronic submission is not possible, hard copies can be mailed to:
Internship Coordinator
FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020

Applicants may contact FWRI's Manatee Photo-identification Project Manager, 
Kari Rood, (kari.r...@myfwc.com, 727-502-4737) with 
questions regarding the internship.
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[MARMAM] Volunteer Dolphin Research Assistants/Interns - Summer 2018 Florida, USA and Bimini, The Bahamas

[Kelly Melillo Sweeting]

Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) - Volunteer Research Assistants/Interns - 
Summer 2018
Florida, USA and Bimini, The Bahamas

The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP, www.dolphincommunicationproject.org) is 
currently seeking two interns for the summer of 2018. These internships have 
field and office components, both of which are mandatory, and total 9-12 weeks, 
depending on DCP's schedule.

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. Interns will 
spend the field portion of this internship at our Bimini, Bahamas research 
site, where we study wild Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins. An 
abbreviated publication list is available at the end of this post.

Responsibilities

In the field:
--Travel to and assist for 4-6 weeks at our Bimini research site (exact dates 
TBD, likely beginning in late June, following the office component)
--Assist gathering data (general observations, photographs) during 4-6 hour/day 
boat excursions (weather and schedule dependent)
--Complete photo-identification of dolphins from still photography and video as 
well as other data entry and analysis tasks
--Assist with on-board and outreach education as well as web-based projects
--Represent DCP in an enthusiastic, responsible, mature and respectful manner

At the office:
--Travel to and assist for approximately 4 weeks at our Port Saint Lucie, 
Florida (FL) office (exact dates TBD, likely prior to field component, 
beginning in late May)
--Process and analyze data, including, but not limited to: photo-identification 
of individuals from other DCP research sites, event sampling from video data 
for behavioral analyses, and acoustic analysis of dolphin sounds 
--Assist in the development and implementation of education programs for 
schools and the general public, if needed

Requirements

Successful interns must have functional computer skills and working knowledge 
of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Current enrollment in a degree-seeking 
program, background in science and/or animal behavior and experience on boats 
and/or with photo-identification are all desired, but not necessarily required. 
The successful candidates will be comfortable on a boat for several hours at a 
time in varying conditions, including extreme heat. They will also be 
proficient swimmers with the desire to improve snorkeling and free-diving 
skills. They will be able to work as a team both in a small office and in a 
fairly remote and isolated field setting. Good writing and public speaking 
skills are a must, as is attention to details. Interns must be at least 21 
years of age. Although international applicants are invited to apply, all 
applicants should know that interns are responsible for their own daily 
transportation to/from the FL office and public transportation is limited in 
this area; therefore, all interns should have their own transportation while in 
FL. 

Expenses and Compensation

This is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for their own 
transportation to Bimini and Florida. There is a $1,100.00 fee that will cover 
housing in the field (on-island transportation not needed). Room, board and 
transportation while in Florida are the responsibility of the intern. Although 
assistance in finding housing may be available, the ability to find suitable 
housing in Florida is ultimately the interns’ responsibility. We recommend all 
applicants complete a preliminary housing search in advance of submitting their 
applications.

Interested applicants should review information at this link: 
http://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/get-involved/internships. 
Please read this page thoroughly before applying or emailing questions.

Send a completed application (downloadable and detailed at the link above) to 
ke...@dcpmail.org.  Applications are due 28 February 2018. Due to field 
schedules, only electronic applications will be accepted. Interviews (via 
telephone or Skype) will be arranged for selected candidates in early March. 

For more information, please contact Kelly Melillo Sweeting at 
ke...@dcpmail.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. 

[MARMAM] The Whale Museum Soundwatch Internship Opportunity-2018 (Dates updated)

[Sadie Youngstrom]

The Whale Museum's Soundwatch Boater Education Program: 

2018 Summer Internships Available!

 

Soundwatch is a successful and internationally acclaimed education and
monitoring program working to reduce vessel disturbance to orcas and other
marine wildlife in the Salish Sea region of Washington State (USA) and
British Columbia (Canada). Soundwatch needs interns to help conduct seasonal
vessel patrols, educate boaters on regional/federal guidelines and
regulations, and collect data while monitoring vessel activities around
whales. Data from this critical program characterizes vessel activity trends
around endangered orcas and other marine wildlife. The data is used to
promote better boater compliance and to inform marine mammal management
strategies such as state and federal vessel laws and guidelines. The
Soundwatch program is operated by The Whale Museum (TWM), a not-for-profit
organization located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in Washington
state.

Interns Must: 

. Commit to at least 12 weeks between May and September (with
possible extension)

. Be able to work approximately 35-40 hours per week, Mon-Sun

. Perform a variety of tasks both in the field on the boat and in an
office setting

. Have a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic  and attention
to detail

*   Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong
interpersonal skills
*   Field days: Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water
sometimes in extreme seasonal conditions. Field days typically exceed eight
hours and occur at least three or four times a week.

 

Internship is located in Friday Harbor, Washington.  Interns are responsible
for finding their own housing and having a mode of transportation. Once
accepted, TWM staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable
housing options and locations.



Applicant requirements: At least 18 years of age, physically fit (able to
lift 40 lbs), must be able to swim, not easily susceptible to seasickness,
and familiar with database spreadsheets. Preference will be given to
undergraduates or recent graduates in the marine or wildlife sciences.
Interns will need a valid US passport or an enhanced driver's license,
CPR/First Aid certification. A state boater license/or equivalent safe
boating card, not required, but is encouraged.

HOW TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for
three references. Be sure to include what dates you can start/end. 

 

Applications accepted until March 20

Decisions will be made by April 13

 

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Soundwatch Coordinator

P.O. Box 945

Friday Harbor, Washington 98250

Or email (preferred) to: soundwa...@whalemuseum.org 

 

Please visit The Whale Museum's Web site for more information on Soundwatch:
http://www.whalemuseum.org/programs/soundwatch/soundwatch.html

 

 

 

Sadie Youngstrom

Soundwatch Coordinator

The Whale Museum

P.O. Box 945 (62 1st St. N.)

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Phone: (360) 378-4710 ext. 33 

 

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[MARMAM] UK Cetacean Job Opportunity

[Peter Evans]

JOB OPPORTUNITY: SIGHTINGS OFFICER


The Sea Watch Foundation is a long-established national UK marine environmental 
research charity concerned with monitoring the numbers and distribution of 
whales, dolphins and porpoises in the seas around the British Isles, as well as 
investigating the conservation threats that they face. In the 1970s, its 
Director pioneered cetacean “Citizen Science”, a special partnership between 
scientists and trained volunteer observers drawn from all walks of life, which 
has created the largest and longest-running cetacean sightings database in 
Europe.

We are looking for a Sightings Officer to work alongside Sea Watch’s Cardigan 
Bay Monitoring Officer and (from Apr-Oct) a team of interns. The successful 
candidate will be based in Sea Watch’s field office in New Quay, Ceredigion, 
West Wales.

Liaising with the Director and other staff, the key responsibilities are to 1) 
support and develop Sea Watch’s network of observers; 2) increase the amount of 
useful sightings data (particularly from effort-related observations), and 3) 
facilitate public awareness and education through the regular dissemination of 
environmental information.

Visit our web site to learn more about us:  http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk


Minimum Requirement: A university degree in biological science or a related 
subject

Preferred Experience: Applicants having knowledge & direct experience with 
cetaceans

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·   Highly organised and conscientious

·   Accustomed to a high and varied workload

·   Strong interpersonal skills

·   Experience managing volunteers

·   Ability to enthuse others through written word and face to face

·   Experience managing volunteers

·   Passion for conservation and research

·   Proven social media experience

·   Data management experience

·   Experience of events management

·   Public speaking experience

·   Basic knowledge of GIS, production of graphs/histograms from sightings 
data

Job Title: Sightings Officer

Job Location: Sea Watch Foundation Field Office, Paragon House, Wellington 
Place, New Quay, Ceredigion SA45 9NR

Hours: 40 hours per week. Usually 9am-6pm, but flexible working hours are 
required to cover some evening work, public holidays and weekends from time to 
time.

Salary: £20,000 p.a.  (+ Pension scheme).

Closing date for applicants: Sun 4th February 2018 (applications will be 
assessed between 5th – 10th Feb, and interviews of short-listed candidates will 
take place on 14th & 15th  Feb).

Start Date: March 2018.

Job description: Duties include:

Development and Maintenance of UK Observer Network


·  Recruitment of new observers throughout the UK, and feedback of 
information and advice to current contributors of sightings



·  Distribution of training aids and advice to potential observers


·  Regular support & liaison with Regional Coordinators, with occasional 
visits to coastal regions to support local efforts to develop monitoring, 
information exchange, and local fund-raising. Review with regional 
co-ordinators the best approaches for strengthening the observer network



·  Promotion, support and liaison with others to encourage data collection 
from land and boats around the UK



·  Participation in delivering training courses for students, regional 
co-ordinators, and prospective observers on techniques of quantitative 
monitoring, species identification, and photo-ID



·  Organisation of and reporting on the annual National Whale & Dolphin 
Watch held usually in late July/early August


·  Supporting local observers for the annual Orca Watch event held in late 
May in North Scotland


·  Administration of Sea Watch’s Recommended Boat Operator Scheme


Public Awareness and Education


·  Content management of an active website, including linked social media, 
to serve as a prime medium of communication to observers, initiating regular 
dissemination of new information, and recruiting new observers. Maintenance of 
static content and regular updating with news items, recent sightings, etc



·  Taking part in educational and outreach events, and school visits, 
providing supervision and support for the Education Assistant



·  Attending meetings and giving public lectures on behalf of Sea Watch, 
liaising with other like-minded organisations



·  Preparation and dissemination of news releases for the media on major 
stories of environmental interest and writing articles for specialist magazines



·  Responding to email correspondence & telephone queries from interested 
parties

Sightings Data Collation



·  Compilation of sightings data in a standardised format for entry into 
the Sea Watch database

Other duties


·  Supervision of residential interns, most specifically the Education and 
Outreach Assistant and the National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant



·   

[MARMAM] New paper on energy requirements and lung function in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins

[Andreas]

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce that the following paper has been published looking 
at resting metabolic rate and lung function in free-ranging bottlenose dolphin

Fahlman, A., Brodsky, M., Wells, R., McHugh, K., Allen, J., Barleycorn, A., 
Sweeney, J. C., Fauquier, D. & Moore, M. 2018 Field energetics and lung 
function in wild bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, in Sarasota Bay 
Florida. Royal Society Open Science 5, 171280. (DOI:10.1098/rsos.171280).
 
URL: http://rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/5/1/171280

Abstract:
We measured respiratory flow-rates, and expired O2 in 32 (2-34 years, body mass 
[Mb] range: 73-291 kg) common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) during 
voluntary breaths on land or in water (between 2014 and 2017). The data were 
used to measure the resting O2 consumption rate ( , range: 0.76-9.45 ml O2 
min-1 kg-1) and tidal volume (VT, range: 2.2-10.4 l) during rest. For adult 
dolphins, the resting VT, but not , correlated with body mass (Mb, range: 
141-291kg) with an allometric mass-exponent of 0.41. These data suggest that 
the mass-specific VT of larger dolphins decreases considerably more than that 
of terrestrial mammals (mass-exponent: 1.03). The average resting s  was 
similar to previously published metabolic measurements from the same species. 
Our data indicate that the resting metabolic rate (RMR) for a 150 kg dolphin 
would be 3.9 ml O2 Ÿ min-1 Ÿ kg-1, and the metabolic rate for active animals, 
assuming a multiplier of 3-6, would range from 11.7-23.4 ml O2 Ÿ min-1 Ÿ kg-1. 
Our measurements provide novel data for resting energy use and respiratory 
physiology in wild cetaceans, which may have significant value for conservation 
efforts and for understanding the bioenergetic requirements of this species.

 
Please email me (afahl...@whoi.edu) if you would like a PDF copy of the paper 
or if you have any questions regarding the work.

Best regards,
Andreas


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[MARMAM] Photo-id Internships with Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM/ARDITI), Madeira Island

[Rita Ferreira]

Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM/ARDITI) is currently opening photo-id
internships in Madeira Island (Portugal)



The Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM) is a research unit within the
Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation
(ARDITI), located in Madeira Island, Portugal. OOM seeks to become a centre
of excellence dedicated to research and permanent monitoring of the ocean.
This initiative brings together a multidisciplinary scientific community,
joining several institutions with the aim of promoting cooperation and
resource optimization. http://oom.arditi.pt



OOM is currently looking for 2 motivated and proactive interns for updating
photo-id catalogues of cetaceans, from March to May 2018.



Internship Details:

Interns will be responsible for the update of photo-id catalogues of
several species of cetaceans that occur in this region of the Atlantic. One
of the positions will be dedicated exclusively to the catalogue of
bottlenose dolphins, while the other will be responsible for the smaller
catalogues of several other species, such as sperm and baleen whales, among
others. Applicants should take into consideration that photo-id requires a
high attention to detail and long hours spent in front of a screen
comparing photos. These are office based positions, but interns may also
participate occasionally in field work. Interns are expected to work mainly
from Monday to Friday on regular office hours, and will join a
multicultural group of several other interns and students. Interns need to
bring their personal laptop for this work. This is a *voluntary* internship
and interns are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and
personal costs. Interns should also have a health insurance or one could be
provided here (costs are around 30eur/month).



Requirements:

Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in
biology or related, be reliable, dedicated, adaptable and patient. Priority
will be given to those who can commit full time. Experience in photo-id is
preferred.



Application deadline is 30th January.



If you are interested in these positions with OOM/ARDITI, please send a CV
and a letter of interest focusing on the interest of this internship to
your future work and on your previous experience with marine mammals to
rita.ferre...@oom.arditi.pt.
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[MARMAM] Job Opening for MMO/PAM operator

[info desk]

Dear MARMAM members,

EOS Energy is recruiting Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and PAM Operators for 
several projects in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Caspian Sea. In order to 
qualify, you must have the following valid certifications:

-BOSIET/HUET

-Offshore Medical

-JNCC PSO/MMO Training

-PAM Training

-FLO experience (highly appreciated)

 

Arabic, Italian, Croatian, Romanian or Greek speaking consultants will be 
preferred. 



Please send your CV, certifications, along with availability (Q1/Q2 2018) to:

i...@eos-oilandgas.com

Best regards,

EOS | Oil  Gas, Human Resources department








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[MARMAM] Saimaa ringed seal ESA 5-year review now available

[Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal]

Greetings MARMAM,

NOAA Fisheries 5-year status review of the Saimaa ringed seal under the
Endangered Species Act is now available at -
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/document/saimaa-ringed-seal-5-year-review-summary-and-evaluation

The Saimaa ringed seal (*Phoca hispida saimensis*) was listed under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) as endangered in 1993.  NOAA Fisheries has
completed a review of the Saimaa seal's ESA listing status.  NOAA Fisheries
is recommending that the Saimaa seal remain classified as endangered
because the seal’s demography places it at high risk of extinction, and
major threats have not been fully addressed. The Saimaa ringed seal is
found in the freshwater Lake Saimaa in eastern Finland.

Thank you,

Jonathan Shannon
*Outreach Specialist*
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources
U.S. Department of Commerce
jonathan.shan...@noaa.gov
o: 301.427.8431


www.fisheries.noaa.gov/opr



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[MARMAM] Job Posting/Offshore Environmental Specialist

[Bell, Tara]

Ecology and Environment, Inc. is seeking an Offshore Environmental Specialist 
for our Virginia Beach office to support project managers with a variety of 
offshore, energy, restoration, DOD, and other environmental projects.  This 
position will be responsible for coordinating environmental and permitting 
documents, interacting with client and regulatory agencies, and coordinating 
staff work assignments.  Our successful candidate must have strong technical 
research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine 
species biology and policy.
Responsibilities:
* Support project managers on a broad range of environmental projects 
including DOD and offshore energy projects primarily within the Northeast, 
Mid-Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico regions
* Prepare environmental documentation/analyses and permit requests 
required under the ESA, MMPA, and NEPA
* Analyze potential impacts on marine species from proposed Navy and 
other offshore activities, including acoustical impacts to protected marine 
species (i.e. marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish species) and create 
appropriate mitigation and monitoring plans
* Perform underwater acoustical analyses including propagation modeling 
in order to calculate expected marine mammal take in support of applications 
for Incidental Harassment Authorizations and Letters of Authorization
* Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for 
federal and private clients.
* For offshore projects, provide expected marine species density 
estimates and seasonality utilizing density survey data portals and Stock 
Assessment Reports
* Coordinate project work within a multi-disciplinary team
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Planning or 
related discipline; Master's Degree preferred
* 3-5 years of experience supporting offshore environmental projects; 
environmental consulting experience preferred
* Experience with environmental permitting in the Northeast, 
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[MARMAM] New Publication - First Photographic Match of an Anomalously White Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in the Northeastern Chukchi Sea, Alaska, and Baja California, Mexico​​

[Amy Willoughby - NOAA Affiliate]

Dear colleagues,

My co-authors and I are pleased to announce a recent publication in Aquatic
Mammals:

Willoughby, A.L., M.C. Ferguson, J.T. Clarke, A.A. Brower.  2018.  First
Photographic Match of an Anomalously White Gray Whale (*Eschrichtius
robustus*) in the Northeastern Chukchi Sea, Alaska, and Baja California,
Mexico. Aquatic Mammals. 44(1): 7-12

Summary:
We report on an anomalously white gray whale (*Eschrichtius robustus*) that
was sighted and photographed in the northeastern Chukchi Sea, Alaska, and
off Baja California, Mexico. To the best of our knowledge, the observations
presented denote the first accounts of (1) an anomalously white gray whale
in the northeastern Chukchi Sea and (2) a note-worthy intra-annual match of
an individual gray whale on both wintering and summering grounds. Our goal
was to highlight sightings of anomalously white gray whales to generate
distribution and habitat information, monitor the health and reproductive
success of these atypical animals, and provide a database to which future
sightings could be added. Findings from our literature and photographic
research, which include published and unpublished accounts of anomalously
white gray whales, are provided in a comprehensive table.

Available at Aquatic Mammals: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.44.1.2018.7

Feel free to contact me directly for a PDF copy. amy.willoug...@noaa.gov

Regards,
Amy

Amy Willoughby
Cetacean Assessment and Ecology Program
Marine Mammal Laboratory
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
NOAA Fisheries
7600 Sand Point Way NE F/AKC3
Seattle, WA 98115-6349
Tel: 206-526-4029 <(206)%20526-4029>
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[MARMAM] The Whale Museum Stranding Network Internship - Summer 2018

[Jennifer Olson]

The Whale Museum's Stranding Network Program - Summer Internship 2018 

 

The San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network (SJCMMSN), a program of
The Whale Museum established in 1980, is authorized by NMFS to respond to
all marine mammal strandings in San Juan County, WA. We typically respond to
more than 200 calls of both live and deceased animals per year.  SJCMMSN is
currently recruiting a San Juan Island-based intern to help respond to
marine mammal strandings during our busy season. Interns and volunteers of
this critical program serve as ambassadors between humans and marine mammals
as well as contribute scientific data that is crucial to both human and
animal health. 

 

Internship is based in Friday Harbor, WA and requires approximately 35-40
hours per week from June-August. Schedule will vary and involve "on call"
time. There will be a variety of tasks both in the field and in an office
setting. Intern will receive a small stipend. Housing is not provided, but
shared housing at a reasonable cost is likely available.

 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*   Assist with stranding response including: conducting health
assessments of live seal pups in the field; tagging and monitoring harbor
seals that are not collected for rehabilitation; transferring harassed or
injured pups to a local rehabilitation center; conducting Level A
examinations of dead marine mammals
*   Perform first mate duties on board The Whale Museum's stranding
boat, the R/V Buzzard
*   Assist with necropsies of fresh dead marine mammals including:
transferring carcasses to the lab space; preparing, setting-up, and taking
down necropsy supplies; organizing and archiving biological samples
*   Assist with data entry and analysis for SJCMMSN as well as The Whale
Museum's marine mammal sightings network

 

REQUIREMENTS:
At least 18 years of age, physically fit (able to lift 40 lbs), possess a
valid US driver's license and access to a mode of transportation. Preference
will be given to undergraduates or recent graduates in the marine or
wildlife sciences. Animal handling and/or boating experience is preferred
but not required.  

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of
recommendation. Please include what dates you are available. 
Applications accepted until March 2, 2018. Decisions will be made by April
2, 2018.

 

Please send application materials to:
ATTN Jennifer Olson
The Whale Museum, P.O. Box 945, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250
Or email (preferred - please submit as a single PDF) to:
jenni...@whalemuseum.org

For more information, visit the Stranding page on our website
 .  

 

 

 

Jennifer Olson

Stranding Coordinator - Data Specialist - Collections Curator

The Whale Museum 

PO Box 945 

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Office: (360) 378-4710 ext. 27

Cell: (360) 472-1852

Stranding hotline: 1-800-562-8832

 

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[MARMAM] new paper on sperm whale occurrence in the western North Atlantic

[Joy Stanistreet]

Dear Marmam community,

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article in 
Endangered Species Research:

Joy E. Stanistreet, Douglas P. Nowacek, Joel T. Bell, Danielle M. Cholewiak,  
John A. Hildebrand, Lynne E. W. Hodge, Sofie M. Van Parijs, and Andrew J. Read. 
2018. Spatial and seasonal patterns in acoustic detections of sperm whales 
Physeter macrocephalus along the continental slope in the western North 
Atlantic Ocean. Endang Species Res 35:1-13. https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00867


Abstract: The distribution and seasonal movements of sperm whales Physeter 
macrocephalus are poorly understood in the western North Atlantic Ocean, 
despite a long history of human exploitation of the species. Cetacean surveys 
in this region are typically conducted during the summer, when weather 
conditions are amenable for visual observation, resulting in a seasonal bias in 
species occurrence data. In the present study, we conducted multi-year passive 
acoustic monitoring to assess year-round sperm whale occurrence along the 
continental slope between Florida and New England, USA. Between 2011 and 2015, 
we collected 2037 d of recordings using bottom-mounted recorders deployed at 5 
sites. We analyzed these recordings for sperm whale echolocation clicks, which 
were detected commonly between New England and North Carolina, but infrequently 
off the coast of Florida. In the northern half of the study region, we observed 
distinct seasonal patterns in the daily prevalence of sperm whale clicks, with 
a winter peak in occurrence off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, followed by an 
increase later in the spring at sites further north. South of Cape Hatteras, 
seasonal patterns were less apparent. We detected sperm whale clicks during all 
hours of the day throughout the study area, and did not observe strong diel 
patterns. Overall, our results provide a comprehensive year-round baseline on 
the occurrence of sperm whales across multiple recording sites, demonstrating 
the utility of passive acoustic monitoring to assess patterns in sperm whale 
occurrence across broad spatial and temporal scales.


The paper is freely available online at 
http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v35/p1-13/.

Cheers,
Joy Stanistreet
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[MARMAM] Research Assistant Positions for this winter in the Dominican Republic

[Cathy Bacon]

MCERC is getting creative so that we can offer research assistant positions
in the Caribbean this winter. The hurricanes that passed through at the end
of last year have created a lot of challenges. The result is that we need
to be flexible.

We realize that some of you have been waiting for several years so that you
can join us as part of the research team. Here is your chance, and we are
trying to make this easy for more people to get experience over and above
the internship level.

First: internships are open for registration.These are one week field
intensive programs with a very structured curriculum. Only 4 people per
week may participate in the cetacean research. Spring Break week always
books quickly, and may not be available already, so please check the dates.
If the week is booked, the Education Hub will prevent you from trying to
register. Please visit the Education Hub for more details and to register
for the week you would like to attend. The link will be at the end of this
message.

For those of you who have at least a bachelor's degree in a related
science, you can now apply to join us as a research assistant in Samana
Bay, Dominican Republic for The Dominican republic Cetacean Research
Project! Here is how this will work for the 2018 season only:

Send your CV or resume and a letter of interest to nic...@marine-eco.org.
Indicate the weeks you would like to be an RA on this project between February
1 and April 30, 2018. We will be accepting more RAs this year because the
length of stay will vary depending on YOUR availability. This is our way of
dedicating our faculty to assuring you have an opportunity to get the
experience you need to participate in field research. You will be trained
as an integral part of our research team collecting field data on humpback
whales, sperm whales, beaked whales, pilot whales, and several species of
dolphins.

All RAs are required to contribute to their support and administrative
costs associated with the project. You will be responsible for getting
yourself to Samana Bay, Dominican Republic. We will provide information and
guidance for traveling to the field site, a place to sleep in the field
house, and food. The amount of your support will vary depending on your
length of stay and the particular weeks you are on the team as an RA. We
will let you know via email what that contribution will be for your time in
Samana Bay. That's it! Leave the rest to us.

Email as soon as possible if you are interested in one of these positions.
We will need to schedule those who are accepted as RAs very quickly as we
still hope to begin research effort at the beginning of February!

MCERC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for
people to participate in research and education programs.

Thank you so much for your patience as we give our partners in the
Caribbean a chance to recover and get back in the swing of things!

www.Education.Marine-Eco.org 
www.Marine-Eco.org



-- 
Cathy Bacon
Marine Mammal Biologist

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cathy_Bacon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathymcclainbacon/
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[MARMAM] WDC Award

[Nicola Hodgins]

Dear All,

WDC is delighted to announce the 2018 WDC Bharathi Viswanathan Award for 
Innovative and Non-Invasive Research where up to £5,000 is available for the 
recipient.

WDC strives to ensure that benign research methods are promoted as a guiding 
principle, both for our own organisation and the researchers that we fund and 
through this Award we aim to showcase non-invasive research methodologies, 
highlighting the fact that many of these methods provide scientific data of 
excellent quality, whilst also promoting the development of innovative and 
non-invasive approaches towards studying cetaceans.

Further details and the relevant guidelines and forms etc. can be found here - 
http://bit.ly/1wulxgE

Applications will be accepted at any time until the closing date, midnight 
(GMT) March 6th 2018.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch,
   Good Luck,
   Nicola


Nicola Hodgins

T - +44 1249449537
Skype – nicola.hodgins
Twitter – nicola_hodgins
whales.org

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[MARMAM] publication marine litter and cetaceans in the Med

[Ecoocean institut]

Greetings all,

Dear colleagues,

we are pleased to announce the publication of the following article in 
Marine Pollution Bulletin :


"Floating macro-litter along the Mediterranean French coast: 
Composition, density, distribution and overlap with cetacean range".


Nathalie Di-Méglio and Ilaria Campana

*a b s t r a c t
*This study investigated the composition, density and distribution of 
floating macro-litter along the Liguro-Provençal basin with respect to 
cetaceans presence. Survey transects were performed in summer between 
2006 and 2015 from sailing vessels with simultaneous cetaceans 
observations. During 5171 km travelled, 1993 floating items were 
recorded, widespread in the whole study area. Plastics was the 
predominant category, with bags/packaging always representing N45% of 
total items. Overall mean density (14.98 items/km2) was stable with 
significant increase reported only in 2010–2011; monthly analysis showed 
lower litter densities in July–September, suggesting possible seasonal 
patterns. Kernel density estimation for plastics revealed ubiquitous 
distribution rather than high accumulation areas, mainly due to the 
circulation dynamics of this area. The presence range of cetaceans (259 
sightings, 6 species) corresponded by ~50% with plastic distribution, 
indicating high potential of interaction, especially in the eastern part 
of the area, but effective risks for marine species might be 
underrepresented.


The full text can be downloaded using this links : 
http://www.ecoocean-institut.org/ressources/33


or in contacting the authors, Nathalie Di-Méglio 
(nathalie.di-meg...@wanadoo.fr ) 
or Ilaria Campana (ilariacamp...@yahoo.it )


Kind regards,

Nathalie and Ilaria


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[MARMAM] Irrawaddy Dolphin Research Assistants Needed

[Sarah Tubbs]

In September 2017, 'The Cambodian Marine Mammal Conservation Project' was
established. The initiative was formed through a collaboration between two
NGOs, Marine Conservation Cambodia, and the DMAD Marine Mammals Research
Association. Now the project is working closely with the Dolphin and
Development Division of Cambodia's Fisheries Administration.

The project has an initial 18-month timeline, however it is likely a
continued monitoring program will be established after this. The initial
aim is to collect data on abundance, distribution and residency to
delineate and protect critical habitats for the Irrawaddy dolphin in
Cambodia's Kep Archipelago.

The research team is in the field collecting behavioral data 4 times a
week, with the rest of the time spent entering the findings, and turning
these findings into reports and publications. There is also an education
and outreach focus, trying to engage local scientists and the local
community.

The project is based within Marine Conservation Cambodia's headquarters, on
the isalnd of Koh Ach Seh, in Cambodia's Kep Archipelago. Now, we are
looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individuals to join
our dolphin research team. The positions are ideal for students or post
grads who wish to gain experience in the cetacean
research field.

The positions are unpaid and require a contribution fee of US$300/week to
cover accommodation, food and diving. Spring and Summer placesare
available. We are looking for interns who can commit 3 months to the
project, however shorter durations may be
considered for exceptional candidates.

if interested, please send a cover letter and CV to
cambodiadolphinproj...@gmail.com. In your covering letter, please state the
dates for which you wish to
intern.

For more information, please visit
https://www.marineconservationcambodia.org/

*Sarah Tubbs*
Project Coordinator of 'The Cambodian Dolphin Project', Marine Conservation
Cambodia
+855 97 642 5886 | cambodiadolphinproj...@gmail.com |
https://www.marineconservationcambodia.org/
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[MARMAM] Call for Applications: Bio-acoustic Structure, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop

[Catherine Crawley]

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, 
"Bio-acoustic Structure," to be held June 25-27 at NIMBioS.


*Objectives:* Acoustic repertoires may serve as a central component for 
social cohesion, foraging, and reproduction; in turn, these sounds may 
reflect population or species boundaries for many taxa. As acoustic 
monitoring has increased in popularity, so has interest in using this 
data to identify population structure and quantify biological diversity. 
In cases where it is difficult to obtain other biological samples, 
acoustic data may be the only source of information from which 
population structure can be inferred. Historically, acoustic research on 
different taxa has proceeded independently, utilizing different features 
and developing different methods for classification or quantifying 
regional differences. Additionally, while it is clear that there is a 
genetic component to some bio-acoustic features, the degree to which 
they are shaped by the environment or can be used as a proxy for 
relatedness is still uncertain.


In order to make progress on the promise of using acoustics to 
characterize population structure, this workshop will bring together 
experts in bio-acoustics of multiple taxa, including birds, frogs, 
primates, and cetaceans, with mathematicians and computer scientists 
with expertise in classification, clustering, and information theory to 
develop a unified approach. This will be accomplished by: 1) compiling 
guidelines of best practices for designing acoustic surveys, 2) 
reviewing acoustic features of each taxon useful for identifying 
regional and taxonomic differences, and 3) reviewing methods for 
quantifying and comparing information content, generating classification 
models, and identifying biologically significant clusters. The results 
of this workshop will describe the current state of using acoustics to 
assess population structure, create a community bridging taxonomic 
disciplines, and provide new non-invasive tools for conservation. 
Location: NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville


*Co-Organizers:* Frederick Archer and Shannon Rankin, Southwest 
Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla, CA


For more information about the workshop and a link to the online 
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/WS_bioacoustics


Participation in NIMBioS workshops is by application only. Individuals 
with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and 
successful applicants will be notified within two weeks after the 
application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals, 
and lodging is available for workshop attendees.


*Application deadline: March 5, 2018*

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from 
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to 
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life 
sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with 
additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.


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