[MARMAM] LAJAM Vol. 18 No. 2 October 2023 Out Now

[Daniel Gonzalez]

LAJAM Vol. 18 No. 2 October 2023 Out Now

Dear readers, on behalf of Dr. Miriam Marmontel, editor-in-chief, Dr. Daniel 
Gonzalez-Socoloske, managing editor, and the associate editors, we are pleased 
to announce the publication of the latest issue of the Latin American Journal 
of Aquatic Mammals 18(2) October 2023. Please share it widely. In this issue we 
have 3 articles and 8 notes. Thank you to all the authors and peer reviewers.

LAJAM 18(2) October 2023

Editorial
Gonzalez-Socoloske (2023). An unexpected event related to the aquatic mammals 
of Latin America. 
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 167-168.

Articles
Weysfield et al. (2023). Incidence of a solitary bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops 
truncatus, and interactions with spinner dolphins, Stenella longirostris, in 
the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, 
Brazil. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 169-174.

Félix & Castro (2023). Occurrence, abundance and some ecological aspects of the 
offshore bottlenose dolphin off Ecuador’s central 
coast. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 175-185.

Milmann et al. (2023). Overview of Balaenoptera whales strandings in Southern 
Brazil from 1993 to 
2018. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 186-195.

Notes
Bolaños-Jiménez et al. (2023). First record of gillnet entanglement of a common 
minke whale calf (Balaenoptera acutorostrata, Lacépède, 1804) in Haiti, Greater 
Antilles, with a note on the local and regional fishing 
techniques. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 196-199.

Urbán R. et al. (2023). Molecular confirmation of Mesoplodon sp. A as M. 
peruvianus. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 200-202.

Ribeiro et al. (2023). Ingestion of yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis 
Pallas, 1766) (Porifera, Demospongiae) by short-finned pilot whale 
(Globicephala macrorhynchus Gray, 
1846). Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 203-206.

Romero-Tenorio et al. (2023). Records of Southern elephant seals (Mirounga 
leonina) in the southern Mexican 
Pacific. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 207-211.

Niebaum (2023). Note on the first modern record of a southern elephant seal 
(Mirounga leonina Linnaeus, 1758) in Los Ríos Region, southern 
Chile. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 212-216.

Bolaños-Jiménez et al. (2023). First record of the Clymene dolphin (Stenella 
clymene Gray, 1850) in Costa Rican 
waters. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 217-219.

Rodrigues (2023). Collision of a kitesurfer with a humpback whale (Megaptera 
novaeangliae) on the coast of Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro State, 
Brazil. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 220-223.

de Oliveira et al. (2023). Drone survey provides preliminary insights into the 
biological aspects of Bryde’s whales in southeastern 
Brazil. Latin 
American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(2), 224-230.

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[MARMAM] New publication on persistent organic pollutant (POP) transfer from female bottlenose dolphins to their calves during lactation

[Dawn Noren - NOAA Federal]

On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the recent publication:
Noren DP, Johnson S, Boyd D, Ylitalo GM, Lundin J, McCormley M, Jensen ED.
The dynamics of persistent organic pollutant (POP) transfer from female
bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*) to their calves during
lactation. Sci Total Environ. Volume 907, 10 January 2024, 167888,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167888

Highlights
•Studies on contaminant transfer from female delphinids to calves are
limited.
•This is the first longitudinal study of contaminant transfer in live
dolphins.
•Female milk and blood toxicant levels decline while calf blood levels
increase.
•Female reproductive history and chemical structure influence contaminant
transfer.
•Data are useful for predictive models and evaluating exposure risk to
calves.

Free PDF downloads of the article are available at this link through Dec.
13th: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1h%7EIeB8ccyhD2
PDFs are also available upon request to dawn.no...@noaa.gov

Dawn Noren, PhD

Research Fishery Biologist, Conservation Biology Division

NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center
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[MARMAM] Job Posting - Associate Research Scientist, Florida FWC-FWRI, manatee ecology

[Gowan, Tim]

Title: Associate Research Scientist
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife 
Research Institute
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida or Gainesville, Florida
Application Deadline: 11/24/2023

To apply: 
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/SAINT-PETERSBURG-ASSOCIATE-RESEARCH-SCIENTIST-FWC-77073264-1-FL-33703/1090983400/

Job Description: This position designs and conducts research on the ecology, 
habitat, and population biology of the Florida manatee. Primary 
responsibilities include developing and parameterizing quantitative ecological 
models to provide decision-support for wildlife managers. The successful 
candidate will act as a project manager for characterizing manatee habitat 
networks, conducting risk assessments, and forecasting threats to manatee 
populations and their habitat. The employee will oversee data collection, 
management, and analysis; consult with resource managers, research partners, 
and other stakeholders to identify information needs, assess available data, 
and develop decision-support tools; actively collaborate on research teams and 
working groups; and present research findings through peer-reviewed 
publications, technical reports, and meeting presentations. Additional duties 
may include field work, supervision of staff, and public outreach.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in the physical or 
natural sciences or mathematics and 4 years of professional experience in a 
related field; or a Master's degree in the physical or natural sciences or 
mathematics and 3 years of professional experience in a related field; or a 
Doctorate degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and 1 year 
of professional experience in a related field.
4 years of professional experience in a directly related biological field or 
laboratory program can substitute for the required Bachelor's degree; 
additional years of experience as described above are also required.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following qualifications: 
knowledge of the principles of experimental design, data collection and 
management, and ecological modeling; demonstrated experience designing and 
conducting field research in aquatic/marine ecology, conducting statistical 
analyses, and developing agent-based models; experience with scientific 
programming, geographic information systems (GIS), and relational database 
management; and demonstrated experience in technical writing and consulting 
with natural resource stakeholders.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct this work include: 
Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in wildlife research; 
quantitative and statistical data analysis including simulation methods, 
ecological models, and risk assessments; GIS concepts, technology, and 
databases; designing studies to estimate ecological parameters and elicit 
stakeholder input. Ability to collect, organize, and maintain scientific data 
related to population ecology research and monitoring; perform quantitative 
analysis and modeling of scientific data; plan, organize, and coordinate work 
assignments; publish manuscripts in refereed scientific journals; work 
independently; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and 
maintain effective working relationships with others; establish and meet 
work-related goals; effectively supervise others. Skill in use of software for 
statistical analysis, word processing, relational database management, 
scientific programming, and geographic information systems.
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[MARMAM] Job Opening: Protected Species Division Director - Honolulu - NOAA Fisheries

[Charles Littnan - NOAA Federal]

Aloha!

We are recruiting for a Supervisory Marine Biologist to oversee the NMFS
PIFSC Protected Species Division .   This division conducts research and
conservation activities on cetaceans, turtles, and monk seals in the
Central and West Pacific Ocean.

Duties
As a Supervisory Marine Biologist, you will perform the following duties:

   - Exercise decision-making authority over a comprehensive scientific
   research program, which is the foundation for conservation of Hawaiian monk
   seals, cetaceans, and sea turtles in the Pacific islands.
   - Develop information and plans related to strategic planning of the
   future operations of the organization, ensuring that adequate plans are in
   place for the future operations of the recovery and maintenance of healthy
   marine mammal and sea turtle populations, their habitats, and marine
   ecosystem conservation.
   - As a supervisor, exercise delegated authority to oversee the overall
   planning, direction, and timely execution of the Protected Species Division
   (PSD)/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) program.
   - Utilize full supervisory authority including evaluating work
   performance of subordinates, developing performance standards, and giving
   advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and
   administrative matters.

Key Requirements:

   - Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
   - Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background
   investigation.
   - More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other
   Information.
   - Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
   - Because this position requires travel for official business, the
   selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar
   days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from
   a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their
   existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
   - A background investigation will be required for this position.
   Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful
   completion of a background security investigation and favorable
   adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be
   grounds for termination.
   - Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating
   with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you
   provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email
   address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the
   vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

For more information on the position and application process:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/757281300

For more information about the PIFSC:
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/pacific-islands-fisheries-science-center

Direct all questions about the hiring process to: victor.c...@noaa.gov

*Charles Littnan, PhD.*
Science and Research Director
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/DO/Charles Littnan
1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
PH:  (808) 725-5711
C: (808) 220-3601
Fax: (808) 725-5567
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