[MARMAM] New publication: Association patterns and population dynamics of bottlenose dolphins in the Strait of Sicily (Central Mediterranean Sea): implication for management

2016-11-17 Thread Elena Papale
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of a new paper: "Association patterns and population dynamics of bottlenose dolphins in the Strait of Sicily (Central Mediterranean Sea): implication for management" Papale E., Ceraulo M., Giardino G., Buffa G., Filiciotto F.,

[MARMAM] Voluteer needed- Bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand

2016-11-17 Thread de Tezanos Pinto, Gabriela
Volunteer position available to assist with photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins in New Zealand A volunteer position is available to assist with a photo-identification project of bottlenose dolphins in northern New Zealand. This project is part of the ongoing research investigating

[MARMAM] New pub: Underwater noise levels in UK waters

2016-11-17 Thread Nathan Merchant (Cefas)
Dear Colleagues, Those of you interested in the effects of underwater noise pollution on marine mammals may be interested in our recent Open Access publication in Scientific Reports: Underwater noise levels in UK waters (2016) Nathan D. Merchant, Kate L. Brookes, Rebecca C. Faulkner, Anthony

[MARMAM] VAQS Fellowship Opportunity

2016-11-17 Thread Erin R. Bates
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Research & Conservation Division is offering a Fellowship position with Research & Conservation and the Stranding Response Program (VAQS) during the winter/spring of 2017. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist

[MARMAM] Special Issue Published - Animal Behavior & Cognition

2016-11-17 Thread Hill, Heather
On behalf of the Editors and Special Editors of Animal Behavior & Cognition, Greetings! We are excited to announce a special issue of Animal Behavior & Cognition devoted to papers that explore new models and methods for addressing communication and social cognition in dolphins. These papers are

[MARMAM] First Call: Introductory GIS and Species Distribution Modelling courses for Marine Biologists, January 2017

2016-11-17 Thread Colin D. MacLeod
GIS In Ecology will, once again, be running introductory courses for marine biologists in the use of GIS and Species Distribution Modelling in January 2017. These courses will be of paricular use to marine mammal biologists as they will specifically cover the typical GIS-based tasks, such as

[MARMAM] Application Deadline - Rehabilitation and Rescue Internship - California

2016-11-17 Thread Jeff Hall
The deadline for applications to California Wildlife Center's Marine Mammal Response and Rehabilitation Internship quickly approaches. Applications are currently being accepted for Sessions I and II. Application deadline is December 1st, 2016. Program Description: The California Wildlife

[MARMAM] 2017 DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL

2016-11-17 Thread AIMM Internships
*BACKGROUND: *The Marine Environment Research Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on the research and conservation of marine species, running an ongoing study of cetaceans in southern Portugal (Algarve). This project aims to obtain baseline information on species