[MARMAM] Registration is now open for The Whale Museum's virtual Gear Up Workshop for Marine Naturalists

[tracie merrill]

The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding an exciting virtual Gear Up Workshop for 
Marine Naturalists this spring on Friday, April 8. This workshop will be held 
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time and registrants will join sessions 
through the videoconferencing platform, Zoom. The theme of this “Gear Up” 
Workshop will be Bottoms Up: The Power of Whale Poo!

Invited presenters include:

  *   Dr. Kathleen Hunt, George Mason University, on studying conservation 
physiology in whales using non-invasive methods
  *   Kaitlin Yehle, Ocean Wise, on Northern Resident and Southern Resident 
killer whale research
  *   Dr. Matthew Savoca, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University,  on 
the importance of baleen whales to the ecosystem
  *   Dr. Deborah Giles, Wild Orca; Dr. Brad Hanson, NOAA; and Dr. Sheila 
Thornton, Oceans and Fisheries Canada in a panel discussion on Southern 
Resident and Transient killer whale research
  *   Dr. Kim Parsons, NOAA, on how genetic clues untangle predator diets

And
  *   Dr. Heidi Pearson, University of Alaska Southeast, on The Whale Pump

The registration fee is $35 for non-members; $25 for TWM/SSAMN members. For 
more information and/or to register, please visit 
https://whalemuseum.org/products/virtualgearupworkshop2022. Zoom link and 
workshop agenda will be sent to registrants at email provided at registration 
closer to start of workshop. Questions can be directed to Tracie Merrill at 
tra...@whalemuseum.org.



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[MARMAM] New publication and request for grant proposals announcement

[Brady O'Donnell]

Dear MARMAM Community,
Scientists at the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission have published a 
review of the 
evidence for effects of climate change on marine mammals that occur in U.S. 
waters. Climate change impacts on Arctic marine mammal are best known, but have 
also been documented throughout US waters, including temperate and sub-tropical 
regions. While many of the observed effects had been predicted, some unforeseen 
effects have also been documented, such as the dramatic loss of pupping/nursing 
habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals due to sea level rise and severe 
storms. Many suspected effects of climate change remain unconfirmed; 
modifications to research and monitoring efforts could reveal the full scope 
and significance of current and future impacts on marine mammals. Commission 
scientists concluded that detecting and mitigating the threats to marine 
mammals from climate change will require some realignment of research and 
monitoring priorities, coupled with rapid and flexible management that includes 
both conventional and novel conservation interventions.

The Commission’s current request for grant proposals focusing on climate change 
effects on marine mammals remains open until April 13. Details at 
https://www.mmc.gov/grants-and-research-survey/current-funding-opportunities/ 



Gulland, F. M. D., J. D. Baker, M. Howe, E. LaBrecque, L. Leach, S. E. Moore, 
R. R. Reeves, and P. O. Thomas. 2022. A review of climate change effects on 
marine mammals in United States waters: Past predictions, observed impacts, 
current research and conservation imperatives. Climate Change Ecology 3:100054.


Abstract:
We consider the current evidence of climate change effects on marine mammals 
that occur in U.S. waters relative to past predictions. Compelling cases of 
such effects have been documented, though few studies have confirmed 
population-level impacts on abundance or vital rates. While many of the 
observed effects had been predicted, some unforeseen and relatively acute 
consequences have also been documented. Effects often occur when climate- 
induced alterations are superimposed upon marine mammals’ ecological (e.g., 
predator-prey) relationships or coincident human activities. As they were 
unanticipated, some of the unpredicted effects of climate change have strained 
the ability of existing conservation and management systems to respond 
effectively. The literature is replete with cases suggestive of climate change 
impacts on marine mammals, but which remain unconfirmed. This uncertainty is 
partially explained by insufficient research and monitoring designed to reveal 
the connections. Detecting and mitigating the impacts of climate change will 
require some realignment of research and monitoring priorities, coupled with 
rapid and flexible management that includes both conventional and novel 
conservation interventions.


Thanks,

Brady


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Brady O'Donnell (he/him/his), MSc

Communications & Legislative Affairs

Marine Mammal Commission
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[MARMAM] Aquatic Mammals issue 48.2 available online

[Kathleen Dudzinski]

Dear MARMAM subscribers,
 
The second issue of volume 48 (48.2) of Aquatic Mammals journal is published 
online. 
 
Aquatic Mammals is the longest running peer-reviewed journal dedicated to 
research on aquatic mammals and is published every two months with manuscripts 
available as published PDFs in real time.  
 
Further information about the journal can be found at: 
http://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/ 
To submit a manuscript for publication consideration, please visit: 
http://am.expressacademic.org/actions/author.php 

 
Happy Reading!
 
With regards,
 
Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Ph.D.
Editor, Aquatic Mammals Journal
busin...@aquaticmammalsjournal.org 
 
Volume 48, Issue 2 (Items preceded by an ** are open access)
**Ronald A. Kastelein, Christ A. F. de Jong, Jakob Tougaard, Lean Helder-Hoek, 
and Linde N. Defillet. (2022). Behavioral Responses of a Harbor Porpoise 
(Phocoena phocoena) Depend on the Frequency Content of Pile-Driving Sounds. 
Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 97-109. https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.97 

**Minjee Choe, Soojin Jang, Miyeon Kim, Byung-Yeob Kim, and Jae Chun Choe. 
(2022). Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) Repeatedly 
Self-Confining in a Traditionally Built Basin Off Jeju Island, Republic of 
Korea. Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 110-116. 
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.110 

Chiara Guidino, Elizabeth Campbell, Alessandra Bielli, Andrea Pasara-Polack, 
Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, and Jeffrey C. Mangel. (2022). Pingers Reduce Small 
Cetacean Bycatch in a Peruvian Small-Scale Driftnet Fishery, but Humpback Whale 
(Megaptera novaeangliae) Interactions Abound. Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 117-125. 
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.117 

Marina Griselda Riera, Daniel Lucchetti, and Mariano A. Coscarella. (2022). 
Natural Barrier Feeding Technique in Megaptera novaeangliae in Central Coastal 
Area of Golfo San Jorge, Patagonia, Argentina. Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 126-131. 
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.126 

Eric A. Ramos, Isidore D. Szczepaniak, J. Daisy Kaplan, and Diana Reiss. 
(2022). Potential Infanticide Attempt of Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops 
truncatus) on a Young Calf in a Tropical Caribbean Atoll. Aquatic Mammals, 
48(2), 132-141. https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.132 

Kate S. Lomac-MacNair, Ann M. Zoidis, Darren S. Ireland, Meghan E. Rickard, and 
Kim A. McKown. (2022). Fin, Humpback, and Minke Whale Foraging Events in the 
New York Bight as Observed from Aerial Surveys, 2017-2020. Aquatic Mammals, 
48(2), 142-158. https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.142 

**Brian M. Quigley, Todd R. Speakman, Brian C. Balmer, Hollis M. Europe, 
Antoinette M. Gorgone, Teri K. Rowles, Carrie Sinclair, Eric S. Zolman, and 
Lori H. Schwacke. (2022). Observations of a Benthic Foraging Behavior Used by 
Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Barataria Basin, Louisiana, 
USA. Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 159-166. https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.159 

**Grace L. Olson, Stephanie H. Stack, Abigail F. Machernis, Florence A. 
Sullivan, and Jens J. Currie. (2022). Mapping the Exposure of Pantropical 
Spotted Dolphins and Common Bottlenose Dolphins to Different Categories of 
Vessel Traffic in Maui Nui, Hawai‘i. Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 167-181. 
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.167 

Valerio Manfrini, Roberto Poscia, Elisabetta Messaggio, Sara Proietti, Sara 
Palumbo, Letizia Fiorucci, Francesco Grande, Barbara Biancani, Nicola Pussini, 
Francesca Mastorci, Mirko Passera, Antonio Profico, Veronica Mariotti, Alberto 
Fanfani, Angelo Gemignani, Silvia Pellegrini, Paolo Manunta, and Claudia Gili. 
(2022). Endogenous Ouabain in Human and Animal Models of Hypoxia. Aquatic 
Mammals, 48(2), 182-194. https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.182 

Memoriam
**Marc Webber, William Keener, and Tim Markowitz. (2022). In Memoriam: Isidore 
“Izzy” D. Szczepaniak (1950-2021). Aquatic Mammals, 48(2), 195-196. 
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.195 

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[MARMAM] New publication on a potential infanticide attempt by bottlenose dolphins in Belize

[Eric Angel Ramos]

Greetings MARMAM,

I am pleased to announce the publication of a new short note in the
journal *Aquatic
Mammals*:

*Potential Infanticide Attempt of Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus) on a Young Calf in a Tropical Caribbean Atoll*

*Summary*
Infanticidal behavior (i.e., the intentional killing of young) is common in
the animal kingdom. Common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) engage
extensively in intraspecific agonistic behaviors, and infanticidal behavior
has been documented in many dolphin populations. However, these behaviors
remain poorly understood in dolphins as descriptions of these events remain
rare. Here, we report on an event involving agonistic intraspecific
behavior of multiple bottlenose dolphins directed towards of a young calf
at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. Boat-based surface observations, brief surface
video, and photo analysis were used to identify individual dolphins. All
dolphins were confirmed as part-time and long-term residents by matching
dorsal fins to the long-term photo-ID catalog of local dolphins. Multiple
dolphins displayed agonistic and likely injurious behavior towards the
calf, including ramming and flipping it into the air and forcefully
submerging it. Vocalizations recorded in surface video (whistles and
burst-pulses) coincided with calf surface times. The repetition of a
downsweeping contour was possibly associated with its distress.

DOI: 10.1578/AM.48.2.2022.132

If you would like a copy of the article, feel free to email me at
eric.angel.ra...@gmail.com.

Best regards,

*Eric Angel Ramos, Ph.D.*
Postdoctoral Research Associate at The Rockefeller University
Scientist at FINS (Fundación Internacional para la Naturaleza y la
Sustentabilidad)
Student Member-At-Large for the Society for Marine Mammalogy
Member of the IUCN SSC Sirenian Specialist Group for Mesoamerica
www.finsconservation.org 
E-mail: eric.angel.ra...@gmail.com/ era...@rockefeller.edu
Cell/WhatsApp : +1-347-336-5567 (USA)
Skype: ericangelramos
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[MARMAM] DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association - Montenegro Dolphin Research

[M. Ali Oter]

THE PROJECT

The Montenegro Dolphin Research is a scientific project run by Marine
Mammals Research Association (DMAD). Our study is the only long term
research study of marine mammals in Montenegrin and Albanian coastal
waters.  We aim to address questions about marine mammal abundance,
distribution and behavior, define critical habitats and investigate the
impact of major threats, ranging from tourism to seismic practices.  Our
wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness
initiatives targeted at the local community, particularly youth and women.



WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR



We offer several volunteering and internship positions: this is a valuable
opportunity for graduates, that wish to gain experience in the marine
mammal research field, and undergraduates, that would like to obtain
internship academic credits.  It could be used to develop a scientific
project for BSc and MSc thesis. However, we are also open to accept
applications from anyone whose love for dolphins is strong and sincere.



Opportunities are available starting from February 2019 onwards. The
minimum duration of the placements is 2 MONTHS, with possible exceptions
for skilled candidates.



FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including
sunrise and sunset hours;

-Performing boat-based surveys once a week, weather allowing

-Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data, as well as environmental
and anthropogenic data;

-Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras;

-Data entry and analysis;

-Cataloging and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID studies
via Discovery software;

-Raising stakeholder awareness through conservation actions.

-Promoting citizen-science activities



TRAINING

The Montenegro Dolphin Research team provides intensive lectures and field
work training as well as constant mentoring every week.

You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used
in marine mammals research such as:

-ArcGIS mapping

-Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software;

-Photo-identification;

-Discovery and Logger 2010 software;

-Systematic data collection and data analysis;

-Visual and acoustic behaviour of marine mammals

-Scientific manuscript and technical report writing skills



PROJECT PARTICIPATION FEE

The positions require a contribution fee of 700 Euros/ month which fully
goes to support the project and the participation fee includes:

-Accommodation and expenses

-Transportation between the project sites within and between Montenegro and
Albania

-Training and lectures

-Scientific support

-Field work

-Use of the equipment

Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro,
meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel
insurance) and personal expenses.



HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV and cover letter to akkayaayl...@gmail.com (Aylin Akkaya) and
i...@dmad.org.tr, explaining why you are the perfect asset for our team and
which goals you hope to achieve with us!

Please mention the PERIOD OF INTEREST AND DURATION OF AVAILABILITY!

If you wish to have more info about our work and get to know us better
follow our websites:

DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association

https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalsresearch/

https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/

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[MARMAM] Free workshop on Science Communication for early-career marine mammalogists

[Anaïs Remili]

Hey MARMAM friends,


I am organizing a workshop for the European Cetacean Society conference
(virtual). It will happen on April 4th 2022 from 3 pm to 6 pm (Israel time,
GMT+2) and will be held on Zoom. Would you like to learn how to write a
good scientific communication article? The workshop is 100% *free*! Please
share it with your labmates/colleagues :) *Everybody* can register as long
as they are students/recent graduates in Marine Mammal Science.


https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/communicate-your-findings-general-public-early-career-scientists


*Please note*: The pre-workshop draft deadline was moved to March 26th. I
encourage everybody to draft a short recap of their findings. The draft is
not mandatory but strongly encouraged to gain some hands-on experience!


Cheers!!

Anaïs


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*Description of the workshop: *

Throughout this workshop, I wish to help you turn your research into
articles aimed at the general public. As the founder and chief editor of
Whale Scientists, I have edited and published over 100 articles on marine
mammal science. The workshop's goal is to share what I have learned with
you and help you start in scientific communication by offering guidance,
tips, and a platform to publish your work.


During the activity, we will practice focusing on the main idea of a paper
and how to turn an academic study into a piece that will interest the
public. The goal is to help you get started in scientific communication.
This skill has become increasingly important in the last few years, not
only for the public but also for scientists and their future opportunities.


Before the workshop, I will encourage you to practice writing a ~700-word
recap of one of your recent findings. If you do not have results for a
study and wish to focus on something different related to marine mammal
science, it is okay too (examples: "why are dolphins born tail first?",
"why do whales sing?", etc.). I will create small groups to give your peers
some feedback on their piece.


On the day of the workshop, I will give a presentation and share some tips
on how to captivate your audience and make your article attractive to the
public. I will also provide you with advice on publishing your pieces.
Then, I will share tips on how to write good articles with insider
knowledge from Whale Scientists. The outcome of this workshop will be a
post ready to be pitched to a publisher. Whale Scientists can also publish
some of the pieces produced during the workshop to help participants get
started in science communication.


The maximum capacity is 25 people.

You can register using this link: https://forms.gle/c5A5HeXzvr5puoje8
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