[MARMAM] Call for proposals on Marine mammalogy

2008-06-23 Thread Christopher Cederroth
Call for proposals on Marine mammalogy The Swiss Cetacean Society - SCS is a non-profit organisation devoted to the preservation of cetaceans in their natural habitat. To favour the protection of cetaceans, the SCS provides logistic support such as material, research platforms and

[MARMAM] suggestions needed on spotting scopes for marine mammal observation

2008-06-23 Thread michael cotrone
Hello all, We're doing land-based research of marine mammals, and are interested in using a spotting scope for observation. If anyone has any experience with spotting scopes, or has used spotting scopes to observe marine mammals, suggestions on brands and models would be much appreciated. Thank

[MARMAM] New papers available on Delphinus in New Zealand waters

2008-06-23 Thread Stockin, Karen
Dear MARMAM The following publications detailing common dolphins in New Zealand waters are now available: Stockin, K.A., Pierce, G.J., Binedell, V., Wiseman, N. and Orams, M.B. (2008) Factors affecting the occurrence and demographics of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki