[MARMAM] travel grant to 2nd World Marine Mammal Science Conference/23rd Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals

[Carlos Olavarria]

Dear MARMAMers,

On behalf of LAJAM editors, we are pleased to announce the following
information:


YAQU PACHA, an organization that promotes aquatic mammal protection,
conservation, and research in South America and sponsors LAJAM (Latin
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals), has generously offered SOLAMAC
(the Latin American Society of Specialists in Aquatic Mammals) two
travel grants to assist students attending the 2nd World Marine Mammal
Science Conference/23rd Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals.
The conference will take place at the International Convention Centre
of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, on December 9-12th, 2019.

This meeting will be hosted jointly by the Society for Marine
Mammalogy and the European Cetacean Society, together with the active
involvement of SOLAMAC, effectively bringing together experts in the
field from every continent. The gathering of interdisciplinary
scientists will enable discussion amongst the marine mammal research
community and policy makers, and will facilitate collaboration and
training of the next generation of scientists and practitioners.

Travel grant eligibility
To be eligible for one of the grants, an applicant must:
- Submit a manuscript as first author to LAJAM by March 31, 2019. Late
applications will not be accepted. The manuscript will have to be
accepted to be considered for one of the grants.
- Attach a certificate showing that he/she is enrolled as a student
(graduate or undergraduate level) at the time of submission.
- Indicate in the cover letter of the manuscript that he/she meet the
above criteria and would like to be considered for the scholarship.

What does the travel grant cover?
Each grant will cover airfare, accommodation, and registration to the
upcoming World Marine Mammal Conference for the student author of the
best two manuscripts accepted for publication in LAJAM´s first issue
of 2019.

Evaluation
An independent panel of experts will be appointed by LAJAM’s
Editor-in-Chief to evaluate all manuscripts submitted by eligible
students to LAJAM, and will deliver their results by the end of June
2019. The decision of the panel will be unappealable.

Manuscripts will be judged by the originality of the research, the
quality of manuscript, and the potential impact of the study on the
conservation of aquatic mammals in Latin America.

Questions regarding this travel grants should be directed to
lajam.edit...@gmail.com

-- 
Dr. Carlos Olavarria
Director Ejecutivo
Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Aridas - CEAZA
Raúl Bitrán 1305, La Serena, Chile
T: +56 51 2 204378 C: +56 9 5 6483157
E: carlos.olavar...@ceaza.cl, carlitos.olavar...@gmail.com
www.ceaza.cl

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[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Commission Vacancy Announcement - Program Specialist

[Vicki Cornish]

The Marine Mammal Commission has just posted a vacancy announcement for a 
Program Specialist GS-12/13 on USAJOBS. Responsibilities include communication, 
outreach, and Congressional affairs with respect to Commission programs.

Links to the postings on USAJOBS are below. The vacancy announcement contains 
details regarding the position responsibilities and instructions for applying. 
The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, 28 December 2018.

All U.S. Citizens: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/519398800

Current or former federal employees: 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/51940

The USAJOBS announcement number is MASB-DE-10361782-19-TRD.

Best, Vicki Cornish

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Marine Mammal Commission
4340 East-West Highway, Room 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
Office: 301.504.0087
www.mmc.gov

The Marine Mammal Commission is an independent agency of the U.S. Government. 
Follow us on Twitter: @MarineMammalCom. Click 
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[MARMAM] New publication: What if there were no fishing? North Atlantic right whale population trajectories without entanglement mortality

[Robert Kenney]

The following note (the supplemental tables are three times the length of
the paper) was published recently.

Kenney, R.D. 2018. What if there were no fishing? North Atlantic right
whale population trajectories without entanglement mortality. *Endangered
Species Research *37:233-237. https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00926

ABSTRACT: The North Atlantic right whale *Eubalaena glacialis*, one of the
world’s rarest mammals, experienced an alarming level of mortality in 2017.
The estimated abundance as of 2016 was 451 animals. After 20 yr of
relatively steady but slow growth, the population has declined since 2010.
Mortality and serious injury from entanglement in commercial fishing gear
have had a significant impact on recovery. Despite legal requirements to
reduce fishery-related mortality, little or no real progress has been made
over the last 2 decades. Here I took a relatively simple approach to
estimate what the population trajectory since 1990 might have been under 4
different scenarios of reduced entanglement mortality. Under the best-case
scenarios, the population at the end of the time-series would have been
25−30% higher than observed at present. If the population had not
experienced nearly 3 decades of increasing entanglement, it could have been
much more resilient to a disaster year like 2017.

The paper is available as open access at
https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v37/p233-237/

Cheers,
Bob Kenney

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  Emeritus Marine Research Scientist & Adjunct Professor in Residence
  University of Rhode Island
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  FAX:  (401) 874-6523 (alternate 874-6160)
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WEB:  web.uri.edu/gso/robert-d-kenney/


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[MARMAM] Outreach and Research Volunteer Placement with HWDT

[Pippa Garrard]

OUTREACH AND RESEARCH VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (https://hwdt.org/) is looking for a 
small group of dedicated people to assist our work on the Scottish Isle of 
Mull, between the 25th March and the 29th September 2019.

Our volunteer programme will offer you a unique combination of visitor 
engagement experience; data collection in the field; as well as the chance to 
join a live-aboard research expedition on our specialist yacht, Silurian as a 
crew member.

​ROLE DETAILS:

- The main focus of your placement will be to deliver interpretation and 
engagement activities within our Discovery Centre in Tobermory.
- Outside of the centre, you will guide the public to observe marine wildlife 
during local headland watch events, in addition to manning stalls at shows and 
supporting the delivery of talks.
- You will also take part in active research carrying out land-based marine 
mammal monitoring, providing boat-based support for data collection partner Sea 
Life Surveys, and crewing a research expedition on board Silurian.

Full job description available at https://hwdt.org/vacancies/volunteerplacement

DATES:

Monday 25th March - Sunday 29th September 2019.

This role requires volunteer support 5 days a week (7.5 hrs per day), including 
weekends and occasional evenings.

Ideally you will be able to commit to the full placement length, however, there 
is a small amount of flexibility, so outstanding applicants who may only be 
able to join us for a few months are also encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:
Please send a covering letter and CV outlining why you are applying for the 
opportunity ​to Pauline Massey, at s...@hwdt.org.

Application deadline is Monday 14th January, 12 noon. Shortlisted candidates 
will be invited to a Skype interview in the week commencing 2nd February 2019.

Pippa Garrard
Community Engagement Manager
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

+44 (0)1688 302620 | www.hwdt.org


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[MARMAM] Marine mammal technician position at Stony Brook University

[Lesley Thorne]

We are seeking an Instructional Support Technician to lead marine mammal line
transect and photo-ID surveys in the New York Bight.

Brief Description of Duties:

The SoMAS Instructional Support Technician provides scientific support
for offshore
monitoring surveys and research cruises in the New York Bight. Duties will
include:

- Leading line transect surveys for marine mammals in offshore waters of
the New York Bight.

- Performing statistical analyses on gathered data and samples, ensuring
quality quality control of processes and materials used.

- Working with a transdisciplinary team of ecologists and physical and
chemical oceanographers during field work and analysis.

- Project planning and participation in field research programs and
oceanographic cruises, including sample collection, setting up equipment
and materials.

- Organizing and analyzing data related to marine mammal abundance and
distribution from research cruises.

- Preparing progress and final reports for funded activities.

- Presenting research results and programmatic results for sponsors, the
public, at conferences and to the NYSDEC.

- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and
departmental mission.


Required Qualifications (evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, ecology, oceanography, fisheries science or a
related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience conducting marine
mammal surveys or research. Experience conducting line transect surveys.
Marine mammal identification skills. Experience surveying marine mammals.
Marine mammal photo-ID experience.



Preferred Qualifications:

Master's of Science in biology, ecology, oceanography, fisheries science or
a related field. Boat operating experience. Experience creating and working
with databases. Experience working with ArcGIS. Experience writing formal
reports and/or publications.

For further information or to apply for this position online, please visit
Stony Brook Jobs and reference positing 1803867 (link below). Contact Dr.
Lesley Thorne (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu) with any questions.

https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1803867&tz=GMT-05%3A00


Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Stony Brook University,  Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000
631.632.5117
www.thornelab.com
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[MARMAM] NMMF Conservation Medicine Team Internship

[Todd Speakman]

The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is offering an internship
opportunity to train with our Charleston, South Carolina field team in
conducting bottlenose dolphin studies along the South Carolina and Georgia
coasts. The internship will involve a commitment of 20-30 hours per week on
average extending over a 15-week period. The anticipated start date is
February 4, 2019, but we have some flexibility in the start date.

Duties will include participation as a member of the field team for
boat-based surveys, data entry, and photo-analysis using finFindR and
FinBase software. Some regional travel (within driving distance) may be
required. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and
motivated individuals to obtain training in photo-ID field and laboratory
methods under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers.

NMMF will provide a $3000 stipend for the duration of the internship.  The
intern will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation
to/from the NMMF office. Any required travel outside of the Charleston area
will be covered by the NMMF.

Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a
scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology, or a
related field.  Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed
computer skills and boat-based field experience.

Once you apply through the NMMF website, please submit a letter of
interest, transcripts of university coursework, and two letters of
recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar
with the applicant’s scholarship, research skills, and work habits relevant
to the internship to h...@nmmf.org. We anticipate filling this internship
position by January, 11, 2019.

-- 
Todd Speakman
Biologist, Conservation Medicine
National Marine Mammal Foundation
3419 Maybank Highway, Ste B
Charleston, SC 29455
Ph/ 843.822.3287
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[MARMAM] MMO/PSO Job application

[PAMOS]

Dear MarMam'ers We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a MMO/PSO job 
application. The requirements are: Conversational Spanish Previous Experience 
HSE and Medical certifications up to date Full availability January to February 
2019 If you are interested and fill all these requirements, please send your CV 
to jess...@pamos.ca -- Jessica Fisher, PAMOS Business Manager | Underwater 
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[MARMAM] IUCN Call for Applications - WGWAP Panel Members 2019-2021 (8 positions)

[BERZINA-RODRIGO Anete]

Dear colleagues,
I would like to raise your attention to the IUCN's Call for Applications for 
Panel Members' positons of IUCN's Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel (WGWAP) for 
2019-2021 (8 positions).
All interested and qualified experts are invited to submit their applications 
in English by 20 January 2019.

For more details, please see the full announcement 
here.
We are proud of the WGWAP accomplishments over the last 14 years and look 
forward to receiving applications.
Please feel free to share this Call for Applications widely within your 
respective networks.
To learn more about the Panel's work, please see 
www.iucn.org/wgwap.
Kind regards,
Anete


Anete Berzina-Rodrigo
Manager - Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel
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.org
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