[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Monitoring - Training Course

[Beth Mackey]

The use of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) is becoming an increasingly
important tool in both marine mammal research and applied in industry. 

It is important that individuals using any passive acoustic monitoring
software are properly trained to use the software to maximise its full
potential. Feedback from users is also important in the ongoing
development of such software.

 

PAMGUARD is currently funded by the OGP E&P Sound and Marine Life Joint
Industry Program, and has been established to address the fundamental
limitations of existing cetacean passive acoustic monitoring (PAM)
software capabilities. PAMGUARD seeks to provide open-source PAM
software based on a platform-independent (e.g. Windows or Linux),
flexible, modular architecture. The open-source aspect of software
development is facilitated through the project's presence on
SourceForge, where a community of altruistic developers provides extra
resources. This community currently includes developers with proven PAM
experience from both the UK and the USA. Open development means that the
software is free and access to the code is easy and assured. It also
allows the code's copyright to be protected in perpetuity so that it
cannot readily be closed and commercialised to the detriment of its
users. It ultimately means that more people have access for development.
This generally speeds up innovations and improves the performance and
maintainability of the code.

 

SMRU Ltd are running a PAMGUARD Training course on the 18th and 19th
February, in St Andrews. There are still some places available on this
course.

The course will be lead by Dr Doug Gillespie of St Andrews University,
one of the principle architects of the Pamguard software.

 

If you are interested in attending the course please see the Pamguard
website for further details:

 

http://www.pamguard.org/training.shtml

 

Best wishes

 

Beth 

 

Dr Beth Mackey 

 

SMRU Limited

Scottish Oceans Institute

New Technology Centre

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[MARMAM] Wild Bottlenose Dolphin Research Internship

[kmchugh]

*Dolphin Research and Conservation Institute Internships*


The Chicago Zoological Society’s Dolphin Research and Conservation
Institute (DRCI), based at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida,
conducts the world’s longest-running study of a wild dolphin population.
The program’s goal is to contribute to a better understanding of the
structure and dynamics of populations of small cetaceans, as well as the
natural and anthropogenic factors that impact them.  The DRCI uses an
interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in conducting studies of
bottlenose dolphins within Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and
the Gulf of Mexico coastal waters.  For more information about the DRCI
and the individual projects listed below, please visit:
www.sarasotadolphin.org.


The DRCI is in the process of selecting volunteer interns for the summer
2010 internship program (a minimum of 10 weeks of participation during 17
May - 30 September).  The successful candidates will participate in at
least two research projects:

1) *Dolphin population monitoring project* (approx. 80% time)
This study will continue to monitor the resident bottlenose dolphin
community in Sarasota Bay.  Duties in the field will include assisting
with boat-based photographic identification surveys for dolphin groups.
Behavioral, location, individual, and environmental data will be recorded
for each dolphin group.  While in the lab, work will generally involve
photo-id of dolphins, computer data entry, dolphin dorsal fin
identification catalog maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other
duties;

2) *Dolphin prey and habitat use project* (approx. 20% time)
This study will use the Sarasota dolphin community and fish populations to
study predator-prey interactions and bioacoustics, specifically helping us
to understand relationships between distributions of dolphins and their
prey and factors that affect fish community ecology, such as red tide.
While in the field, work will involve sampling of fish communities through
purse seining techniques, recording of fish sounds via hydrophone, and
collection of other environmental data.


There is no compensation for these internship positions, and successful
applicants will be responsible for their own living and transportation
expenses during the time of the internship.  Shared housing opportunities
near Mote Marine Laboratory may be available (cost: $85/week).   A few
scholarships are available from Mote Marine Laboratory through a
competitive application process (US citizens only).


Applicants would ideally have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age and engaged in or recently completed
undergraduate studies;

• A background or degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or a
related field;

• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially
Excel and Access);

• Some field research experience preferred but not required;

• Must be able to swim;

• Enthusiasm and desire to learn a variety of field and lab based research
methods;

• A willingness to spend a minimum of 2-3 months working full time with
our program.


To apply for a Sarasota Dolphin Research Program internship, interested
persons should:
1) Fill out an application form at Mote Marine Laboratory’s website
(www.mote.org/interns).  Be sure to select “Dolphin Research and
Conservation Institute” as your first choice;

2) Complete and provide to Mote’s intern office all other application
materials including: a statement of interest, current college transcript,
letter of recommendation, and curriculum vitae;

3) Send a brief email to the DRCI’s Intern Coordinator (Katie McHugh,
kmch...@mote.org) stating your name, contact information, exact dates
available and that you have provided all of your application materials to
the Mote intern office, as detailed above.


All applications will be reviewed; those received by March 15th will be
given first priority.  We are seeking 4-6 interns for the summer of 2010,
depending on scheduling. Applicants may contact Katie McHugh (941-388-4441
ext. 375, kmch...@mote.org) in the DRCI with any questions.


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[MARMAM] Draft Recovery Strategy for the North Pacific Right Whale posted on the DFO Regional SARA Consultation Webpage

[Li, Michelle]

Dear Stakeholders and other interested parties:


Re:  Draft North Pacific Right Whale Recovery Strategy Regional Consultations


Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is pleased to inform you that the 2010 
updated draft Recovery Strategy for the North Pacific right whale (Eubalaena 
japonica) is now undergoing regional consultations.  There will be an 
additional chance to comment during the national consultation period (hosted on 
the SARA Registry) that will follow.  
We look forward to your comments.

The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada is required to develop a recovery 
strategy and action plan for all threatened or endangered aquatic species 
listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA), and appreciates your input.  North 
Pacific right whales appear to represent an extreme example of the inability of 
whale stocks to recover from severe depletion.  The last confirmed right whale 
sighting that may have either been in BC waters, or just outside, was in 1970.  
As a result, there is very little known about the abundance and distribution of 
these baleen whales. The initial short-term objective is the confirmation of 
right whale presence in Pacific Canadian waters.

If you would like to know more about North Pacific right whales and how their 
recovery may affect you, or if you would like to submit comments on the draft 
recovery strategy via the DFO Regional SARA Consultation webpage, please see 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/sara-lep/index-eng.htm.  The draft 
recovery strategy will be available for comment until February 21, 2010.   
Alternatively, please use the contact details below to request a hardcopy, and 
one will sent to you by mail.

Sincerely,  

  



Robyn Kenyon
A/ SARA Marine Mammal Recovery Biologist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
200-401 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3S4
Tel:  (604) 666-4775
Fax:  (604) 666-3341
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[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship

[Rebecca Wellard]

Internships Available at Ocean Park, Hong Kong

Full-time unpaid internships are currently being offered by the Acoustic 
Research Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute of the National 
University of Singapore in collaboration with Ocean Park Hong Kong. The ARL 
conducts studies on the cognitive and sensory capabilities of bottlenose 
dolphins living at Ocean Park with a focus on echolocation and underwater 
acoustics.
Interns receive intensive hands-on experience by participating in all aspects 
of the ongoing research and laboratory activities, including assistance in the 
daily research sessions with the dolphins, data processing and analysis, and 
also assisting with projects administrative and maintenance requirements.
Interns should have at least two years of university experience. Individuals 
from all types of academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Selection is 
competitive and is based on the applicant’s statement of interest, prior 
experience, academic record, and letters of reference.
Internship periods last for 5-6 months and interns are continuously accepted. 
Visa arrangements will need to be made once interns are accepted.
There is no charge for the internship. Interns are responsible for their own 
room and board.

To apply please submit the following:
1)Statement of Interest
2)Academic records
3)Three letters of reference
4)Curriculum Vitae

Please send applications to rebecca.well...@oceanpark.com.hk with "Dolphin 
Research Internship" in the subject line.


Rebecca Wellard
Research Department
Ocean Park Cooperation
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Email: rebecca.well...@oceanpark.com.hk


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