[MARMAM] New publication on Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class II sequence polymorphism in long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) from the North Atlantic

Dear Marmam Readers, I am very pleased to announce the following publication: Sílvia S. Monteiro , José V. Vingada , Alfredo López , Graham J. Pierce , Marisa Ferreira , Andrew Brownlow , Bjarni Mikkelsen , Misty Niemeyer , Robert J. Deaville , Catarina Eira , Stuart Piertney (2016). Major

[MARMAM] JNCC MMO and PAM courses, UK - starting 20 June 2016

Seiche Training is running MMO and PAM courses next week in Devon: *JNCC MMO course - 20-21 June 2016* Okehampton, Devon, UK This two day JNCC-accredited MMO course provides the skills needed to become a Marine Mammal Observer. Highest quality training, both in the classroom and on board a

[MARMAM] National Marine Life Center 2016 Fall Internship Opportunities

Marine Animal Rehabilitation & Environmental Education Internship The National Marine Life Center is seeking qualified students to fill our summer internship positions. Marine Animal Rehabilitation/Education interns will assist NMLC staff and volunteers with education projects and animal

[MARMAM] New paper on Comunication sounds of Commerson's dolphins

Dear all,We are very pleased to announce the publication (early view online) of the following paper in Marine Mammal Science: M.V. Reyes Reyes, V.P. Tossenberger, M.A. Iñiguez, J.A. Hildebrand and M.L. Melcón. "Communication sounds of Commerson's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) and

[MARMAM] New publication on southern right whale reproductive success

Dear colleagues, On behalf of my co-authors I am pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in the Scientific Reports: Seyboth, E., Groch, K., Dalla Rosa, L., Reid, K., Flores, P.A.C., Secchi, E.R. Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) Reproductive Success is Influenced

[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Research Internships in Hawai‘i

Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), based in Maui, Hawai‘i, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through research, education, and conservation. Our researchers have studied whales and dolphins throughout the Pacific for over 30 years and currently conduct

[MARMAM] Undergraduate cetacean research projects

I am in the process of updating information about the Eckerd College Dolphin Project and I am wondering if there are other cetacean research projects that are conducted primarily by undergraduate students, with faculty supervision. Most of the projects I can find include graduate student

[MARMAM] National Whale & Dolphin Watch 2016

Can you help? The UK's National Whale & Dolphin Watch takes place next month (23rd-31st July) and we'd love for as many people as possible to be involved! We're looking for people to run watches from the land and sea. You can read more about it here: www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/nwdw.

[MARMAM] Fall 2016 marine mammal stranding internships

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship The International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is currently accepting applications for Marine Mammal Stranding Internship for our fall session 2016 (September 2016 – January 2017). Please see below for future