[MARMAM] Call for submissions for a Special Issue in Aquatic Mammals Journal

[Kathleen Dudzinski]

Dear Colleagues,

For Aquatic Mammals journal, I share with you the following call for 
submissions:
A Special Issue to Celebrate Aquatic Mammals journal’s 50th Anniversary

Anecdotal Observations of Aquatic Mammals

In 1972, Aquatic Mammals journal began publishing mostly narrative accounts 
related to the care, nutrition, transport, and housing of aquatic mammals, with 
a focus on dolphins and pinnipeds. Over the years, as our understanding and 
knowledge of aquatic mammals increased, contributions shifted to focus on 
topics and samples that could be assessed quantitatively. It is understood that 
scientific studies (research generally) are based on a foundation of 
reproduceable methodologies with multiple observations and data points assessed 
statistically.

Now, 50 years later, we are pleased to announce a planned special issue of 
Aquatic Mammals that acknowledges how the journal began and welcomes the 
insight to be gained from rare observations of individuals in both in- and 
ex-situ settings.

Most marine mammals are cryptic, difficult to observe, and often require large 
costs and time to compile samples that allow for a rigorous assessment. Even in 
the 2020s, for many species, a simple dated geographic location or single 
observation of behavior provides invaluable insight and direction for research. 
Unforeseen and unique behaviors (actions and interactions) may offer unexpected 
insight into the nature and society of a cryptic species. Rare behaviors (e.g., 
tool use, infanticide) or unusual circumstances allow the observer a more 
refined view of an individual, small group, or species–yet these observations 
are usually not available for distribution through the peer-review platform. 
The current scientific, peer-review literature does not typically encourage 
publication of ‘anecdotal’ observations. As such, these insights, if not 
archived in some manner, may be lost from the collective record.

This special issue in Aquatic Mammals is intended to celebrate the insight that 
can be gained from rare or opportunistic observations in the field or in a 
managed care setting and is dedicated to capturing these observations for the 
record. We encourage contributors to set their accounts into the literature as 
much as possible, to contextualize the anecdote (single or rare observation) 
such that its scope, generality, and potential application are recognized and 
that it might inspire new research and avenues of thought. Our goal is to offer 
this special issue as a collective record so these insights and observations 
may provide perspective to our research and the animals we study.

Logistics

Submissions - content

We encourage contributors to write their observation(s) into a short narrative 
that will be reviewed by experts in the field so that well-supported, relevant 
anecdotes will be published. A recommended length ranges from 2,500-5,000 
words, not including references. If available, photographs can be included as 
figures. Space will be available for supplemental video files (edited to final 
format for review, contact the managing editor with questions about video 
format).

Examples include new and rare behaviors, especially those documented 
photographically (or with video) at the time of the observation. First or only 
sightings of a species in a never-before-documented location is another example.

Deadlines

30 April 2022 – deadline to submit a manuscript for peer-review consideration
1 May – 30 June 2022 – review process of all submitted manuscripts
1 July 2022 – date by which all review decisions delivered to contributors
1 July – 15 Aug. 2022 – contributors revise manuscripts and return to journal 
for copyediting
15 Aug – 31 Oct. 2022 – review galleys as available, confirm final versions, 
page fees paid (See the journal website for details on page fees, or contact 
the managing editor.)

Planned Publication Issue/Date

Issue 48.6: The special issue is planned for the 6th issue of volume 48 in 
Aquatic Mammals, that publishes on 15 November 2022.

Costs

Typical page fees will apply for publication in Aquatic Mammals. These fees are 
described on the journal’s web site (page fee description 
).
 In brief, page fees are charged based on the number of galley pages, not word 
document pages. Contact the managing editor with questions.

 

To Submit a Manuscript:

Visit out Manuscript Fast track web site at:

http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php 

 

For more Information, contact Aquatic Mammals journal’s managing editor:

Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Ph.D.

Managing Editor, Aquatic Mammals

busin...@aquaticmammalsjournal.org 
 

 

 




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[MARMAM] New Publication: Habitat Modelling on the Potential Impacts of Shipping Noise on Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in Offshore Irish Waters off the Porcupine Ridge (Kavya Ramesh)

[Kavya Ramesh]

Dear all,

My co-authors and I have recently published our paper in the Journal of
Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE). https://www.mdpi.com/1341844

Ramesh, K.; Berrow, S.; Meade, R.; O’Brien, J. Habitat Modelling on the
Potential Impacts of Shipping Noise on Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus)
in Offshore Irish Waters off the Porcupine Ridge. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021,
9, 1207. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111207

Abstract:
Little is known about the ecological importance of fin whales found
year-round in southwestern offshore Irish waters. Understanding their
ecology is important to reduce potential harm through any spatio-temporal
overlap with commercial shipping and fishing activities. This study
explored the potential environmental drivers and impacts of low-frequency
shipping noise on fin whale calling at Porcupine Ridge using the
presence/absence of call detections as a proxy for observed changes due to
possible masking. Acoustic call data was collected at a low sampling rate
(2 ksps) from the end of March 2016 to June 2016 (97 days) using a
bottom-moored autonomous acoustic recorder with an omni-directional
hydrophone. The high zero-inflated and binary nature of the data was
addressed using generalised linear models. The results of our habitat
modelling predicted call detections to increase significantly during
night-time (p ≤ 0.01) with sea surface height and chlorophyll-a
concentration (p ≤ 0.01), implying higher prey availability may occur on
Porcupine Ridge. It also indicated a significant decrease in call
detections with increasing shipping noise (p ≤ 0.01). Unfortunately, the
model had a type II error. To provide robust results, a longer study not
limited by data on the prey, and oceanographic drivers including spatial
and temporal parameters is required. This study provides the foundations on
which further ecological data could be added to establish management and
mitigation measures to minimize the effects of shipping noise on fin whales.

Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
Kavya
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Kavya Ramesh (She/Her) | Community Engagement and Partnerships
Cyan Planet - XR for ocean protection
Graduate of International Master of Science in Marine Biological Resources
*http://www.imbrsea.eu/ *
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kavya_Ramesh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavya-ramesh-194130194/
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[MARMAM] Conservation Ecology Certificate in Homer Alaska

[K Frost]

Marine Mammal Biology (Fall) /Conservation Ecology (Spring) Program and
Undergraduate Internships (http://semesterbythebay.org/internships/)
available this Spring and/or Fall Semesters at the University of Alaska
Anchorage-KPC-KBC in Homer, Alaska. Semester by the Bay is accepting
applications from students interested in hands-on placed-based study of
conservation ecology (Spring Semester) and/or Marine Mammal Biology (Fall
Semester) in the beautiful seaside town of Homer, Alaska that may result in
the receipt of an occupational endorsement certificate. Our fall courses
offer students numerous unique experiential learning opportunities in the
lab and field, such as the behavioral ecology of beluga, humpback and
killer whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions and harbor seals; acoustics of
harbor porpoises and belugas; marine mammal skeletal articulation; seining,
identification and articulation of estuarine and marine fishes; behavior of
marine mammals in estuarine and nearshore environments. Spring courses
center around individual conservation ecology research. Through Exploration
Ecology students identify their own burning conservation questions and
receive assistance designing, conducting and reporting real projects.
Additionally, students in both semesters participate in community-based
*internships*and/or service-learning volunteer opportunities with
governmental or non-governmental researchers while studying with us at the
Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College. KPC offers *in-state
tuition* for all US students, and many internships include free or
significantly reduced housing with our community-partner agencies (USFWS,
NOAA, KBNERR, AMNWR, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Alaska Dept. of
Fish & Game, Kachemak Bay Land Trust).



Internships still available for Spring 22. Please see
www.semesterbythebay.org  or email semesterbythe...@alaska.edu for more
details.


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Kim Frost

Student and Enrollment Services Manager

Kachemak Bay Campus/KPC/UAA




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[MARMAM] Stranding Job Opportunity

[Alexander M. Costidis]

Hello Marmam Community,

We are excited to announce a full-time job opportunity for a Volunteer Manager 
& Field Response Lead (Exhibits Technician II), at the Virginia Aquarium and 
Marine Science Center. The successful candidate will be a part of a team 
focused on marine mammal and sea turtle stranding response, necropsy, and 
rehabilitation. The team also engages in numerous activities related to 
conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles, including research, advocacy, 
and consultations for federal agencies.


For more information or to apply, please visit 
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=VBGOV&cws=37&rid=35620

Kind regards,


Alexander M. Costidis, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist

Stranding Response & Biomedical Research

Phone: +1 (757) 385-6482

Cell: +1 (727) 543-6263

acost...@virginiaaquarium.com

Stranding Response Hotline: (757) 385- 7575

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

717 General Booth Blvd.

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, USA

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