[MARMAM] Survey on photo-ID data management

Greetings, We are reaching out to the greater marine mammal research community to better understand photo-ID data archival challenges and how you all manage these challenges. Some challenges include the availability of and access to well-supported archival platforms that provide multi-decadal

[MARMAM] Webinar - March 11, 2021, 12:30-1:30 EST - Persistent Contaminants and Herpesvirus Infection are Positively Correlated with Cancer in Wild Sea Lions

*We invite everyone to join us for a webinar on Cancer in Wild California Sea Lions on March 11, 2021 from 12:30-1:30pm EST hosted by the NOAA Library.* *Register for the webinar is here:* https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5102268728787699984 Speakers: Dr. Frances Gulland, University of

[MARMAM] New paper: Abundance and distribution of Antarctic blue whales Balaenoptera musculus intermedia off the Queen Maud Land coast of Antarctica

Dear colleagues, On behalf of all the co-authors, we are happy to inform you on the publication of our new article "*Abundance and distribution of Antarctic blue whales Balaenoptera musculus intermedia off the Queen Maud Land coast of Antarctica*" Abstract: The Antarctic blue whale *Balaenoptera

[MARMAM] Online Course - An Introduction to Basic Statistics for Biologists using R - 22nd - 25th March 2021

Data preparation and analysis is a key skill for all those working with marine mammals, and of the available software packages, R has rapidly become the most widely used. This means that a knowledge of how to prepare and analyse data in R is essential skill for marine mammalogists. We will

[MARMAM] New publication: Comparative anatomy nasal cavity three Delphinidae species

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the publication of our new article on the comparative anatomy of the nasal cavity of common and striped dolphins and the long-finned pilot whale during pre- and postnatal development. García de los Ríos y Loshuertos A, Soler Laguía M, Arencibia

[MARMAM] Launch of the Dugong & Seagrass Hub

From: CMS Dugong MOU Secretariat, Abu Dhabi, UAE In recognition of World Seagrass Day 2021, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Dugong & Seagrass Hub. The Hub is a communal platform for dugong and seagrass conservationists to collate and

[MARMAM] Soundwatch Boater Education Program Internship

The Whale Museum's Soundwatch Boater Education Program:  2021 Summer Internship Openings The Soundwatch Boater Education Program is seeking interns for the 2021 summer season. Soundwatch is a research, education and monitoring program working to reduce vessel disturbance to orcas and other

[MARMAM] The Sound of Hope film premiere - This Wednesday (3rd) 7pm SAST

Dear MarMam, I wanted to pass on details of our film premiere this Wednesday. The film focuses on our bioacoustics research with the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin in South Africa. The short film – The Sound of Hope - will be live streamed for the first time this Wednesday (3rd March) at 7pm

[MARMAM] SEICHE PAM, MMO and PSO Training Course (March 2021)

Good afternoon, Seiche training is pleased to offer its virtual MMO, PSO and PAM courses JNCC Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Training Course (GBP 250 +VAT per person)- ONLINE DATE – 8th and 9th March 2021 Passive Acoustic Monitoring and PAMGUARD Software Training Course (GBP 375 per person) –