[MARMAM] Net Loss: The Vanishing Vaquita Porpoise

[Amy Whitt]

*Net Loss: The Vanishing Vaquita Porpoise*


Learn about one of the most endangered marine mammal species in the world
and the efforts to save it during “Net Loss: The Vanishing Vaquita
Porpoise,” *7-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2* at Collin College’s Spring Creek
Campus Living Legends Conference Center in Plano, Texas

.

This free public event will include a screening of “Souls of the Vermilion
Sea,” a documentary film by Wild Lens about the struggle to save the
vaquita, as well as forum addressing related topics. Senior Marine
Scientist, Amy Whitt M.E.M., will provide information about the vaquita,
discuss the main threats to the species, and provide an update on the
unprecedented international conservation effort taking place in the Gulf of
California right now. Jennifer O'Loughlin-Brooks, Collin College Professor
of Psychology, will discuss how conservation psychology can encourage
safeguarding of wildlife and the natural world. You will also learn about
ways that you can help save the vaquita.

Local environmental organizations will be on hand with helpful information.
Refreshments will be available and Collin College student art will be on
display. “Net Loss” is co-sponsored by multiple Collin College
organizations, including Psi Beta, Collin Association for Sustainable
Efforts, LULAC, and the Honors Institute.

You aren’t in the Plano, Texas area? No problem. You can join the event via
the webinar. Details are provided below.

Webinar Instructions:


Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/144800970

Or iPhone one-tap:
US: +16465588656,,144800970#  or +16699006833,,144800970#
Or Telephone
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 558 8656  or +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 144 800 970


International numbers available:
https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=6GfpYA19NkGKsSVKpUnOm55E41dRbRhy



-- 
*Amy D. Whitt, M.E.M.*
CEO, Senior Scientist

Azura Consulting LLC
WOSB | EDWOSB
*c* 870-919-2636
*o* 972-905-1416
www.azuraco.com

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[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Photo ID internship job post

[James Stewart]

Marine Mammal Photo ID Internship Spring Jan-Apr 2018

This intern will be responsible for assisting the Boats Coordinator on photo 
IDing blue whales, fin whales, and humpback whales during our daily whale 
watching cruises, as well as interpreting data to guests at the Aquarium.
Commitment: 15-20 hours/week for 15 weeks

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Taking dorsal and caudal fin photos of animals encountered during daily cruises
Maintain detailed data logs of sightings and enter them into ACESS databases
Answer questions and interpreting for guests on board.
Photo processing and IDi'ng individual whales seen during daily trips
Create a project to display to Aquarium guests using whale data

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 or over
Major/ed in biology, marine biology, or conservation a plus
Lift a maximum of 50 lbs

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Each applicant must have a broad knowledge of ecological and biological 
principles, especially those relating to marine habitats,
Ability to spend many hours standing especially on a boat
Experience working with digital SLR camera's a plus but not required
Experience in data entry, preferably with Microsoft Access
Comfortable speaking in front of large groups
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and work with a diverse 
group of people.

To apply please follow the link: 
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/volunteer/college_internships/
Application deadline for spring season is November 13, 2017


For more information email or call
James Stewart
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA 90802
jstew...@lbaop.org
562-951-1651


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[MARMAM] Research Associate/Postdoc Position in Animal Tracking and Modeling

[Maxwell, Sara M.]

The Old Dominion University Research Foundation has a current opportunity for a 
Research Associate to work in the Department of Biological Sciences at Old 
Dominion University. The position is in the Marine Sustainability Ecology Lab 
led by Dr. Sara Maxwell 
(http://maxwelllab.weebly.com).  The project 
involves investigating marine protected area effectiveness for large marine 
species and will combine animal movement, environmental data and analytical 
approaches from ecology, computer science and social science.

A strong background in the acquisition and application of remotely-sensed 
oceanographic data and experience with satellite tracking data is highly 
desired.  The incumbent will collaborate with graduate students, post docs, and 
faculty to address fundamental questions surrounding marine protected areas and 
their effectiveness for large marine species.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Conducting analytical work with satellite tracking and remotely-sensed data
2. Conducting analyses in Marxan
3. Publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts

We are seeking a highly task-oriented, quantitative Ph.D. with significant 
research experience, particularly in animal movement and modeling.  Candidates 
must possess a Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Marine Sciences or similar field.  
This position is a part of a one-year Pew Charitable Trust grant and has the 
potential for extension.  The position is available immediately; subsequent 
years depend on funding availability.  A Ph.D. degree in Biology, Ecology, 
Marine Sciences or similar field is required. There is potential for the 
incumbent to work remotely.

Highly motivated and interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ODU 
Research Foundation Employment page and apply at: 
http://researchfoundation.odu.edu to position #17-041.  Please include a CV and 
cover letter describing research experience and interests, and contact 
information for three potential references. The review of applications will 
begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Old Dominion University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer 
(AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free). We pledge our full support to equal 
employment opportunity for all persons as we recruit, employ, train, 
compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national 
origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, age, protected 
veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or 
local law.

Sara M. Maxwell, Ph.D.  | smaxw...@odu.edu

Assistant Professor
Old Dominion University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mills Godwin Building, Room 302A
Norfolk VA 23529 USA
http://maxwelllab.weebly.com
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GXfEF2gJ=en 

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[MARMAM] European Cetacean Society 2018: Student volunteers wanted

[Rebecca Boys]

Dear ECS student members,

For the upcoming ECS conference in the beautiful area of La Spezia, Italy, that 
will take place from April 8th-10th 2018, Cristian Passarello 
(passarellocrist...@gmail.com) and myself (ecs.stude...@gmail.com) are looking 
for 15 student volunteers from outside Italy and 15 from Italy.


As a student volunteer you will help with all sorts of things (registration 
desk, technical support etc) during the conference, but you will also have more 
than enough time to attend or present talks, posters and other conference 
activities. In return you will get your conference registration for free, an 
awesome experience with the other student volunteers and off course a volunteer 
T-shirt! There will also be a student party on one of the conference nights!


So do you want to be a volunteer at the next ECS conference in Italy? Apply 
now! Send an email to ecs.stude...@gmail.com, and include the following:


- Name and age
- Country, university and student level (Bachelors, Masters or PhD)
- Prior ECS experience (visited, volunteered, presented poster or talk etc: 
also note where and which years)
- Attach a short CV


You have to be an ECS member (2018) and a current student or graduated in the 
last 12 months, to become a student volunteer! So we will be looking for about 
15 students from Italy and 15 from other European countries. About 25 new 
volunteers and 5 with previous ECS volunteering experience will be selected 
(based on experience and first-come-first-serve basis).


You will be notified about your application in early January. If we get more 
applicants than needed we will make a reserves list and work from there if 
spots become available.


For more information about the conference go to: 
http://europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/32nd-annual-conference-la-spezia-italy



Hope to see you all in Italy!



Thanks!

Rebecca Boys

--

Rebecca Boys


Marine Biologist
ECS Student Representative

IMAR - Dept. Oceanography and Fisheries
University of the Azores
9901-862 Horta, Faial, Azores

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[MARMAM] New publication on reproduction in harbour porpoises

[tinakesselring]

Dear Colleagues,

we are pleased to announce the recent publication of the following paper in 
PLOS ONE:


Coming of Age: - Do female harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the North 
Sea and Baltic Sea have sufficient time to reproduce in a human influenced 
environment?
 
By: Kesselring, T., Viquerat, S., Brehm, R. and Siebert, U.  
 
PLoS ONE12(10): e0186951. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186951
 
 
Abstract: 
 
The harbour porpoise is the only cetacean species native to German waters. 
Since human pressures are suggested to shorten their reproductive lifespan, 
basic knowledge on reproduction is strongly required. One parameter is the 
onset of sexual maturity in female harbour porpoises. Therefore, we 
investigated the first signs of sexual maturity for a period of almost two 
decades (1990–2016). Ovaries from 111 female harbour porpoises from the German 
North Sea and Baltic Sea were examined for the presence and morphological 
structure of follicles, corpora lutea and corpora albicantia. Based on the 
ovarian characteristics we performed the first model-based estimation of age at 
sexual maturity for harbour porpoises from German waters. Additionally, we 
produced a demographical age structure based on all female strandings and 
bycatches from German coasts. Our results showed thatcorpora lutea and corpora 
albicantia as signs of former ovulation could be found in individuals at an age 
of 4.95 (± 0.6) years. No significant differences between specimens from the 
North Sea and Baltic Sea were detected. However, the average age at death 
differed significantly with 5.70 (± 0.27) years for North Sea animals and 3.67 
(± 0.30) years for those in the Baltic Sea. Growing evidence exists that the 
shortened lifespan of Baltic Sea harbour porpoises is linked to an 
anthropogenically influenced environment with rising bycatch mortalities due to 
local gillnet fisheries. Thus, our findings support the idea of local 
management plans based on a model-based detection of age at sexual maturity and 
considering the anthropogenic impacts on the population for effective 
protection of harbour porpoises and the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
 
For any questions please feel free to contact us.
 
Best wishes,
 
Tina Kesselring and co-authors
 
 
 
Tina Kesselring
University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW)
Institute for Anatomy
Werftstr. 6
25761 Büsum
Germany
+49 511 856-8174 
tina.kesselr...@tiho-hannover.de






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