[MARMAM] Research assistant and volunteer positions for land and boat based cetacean monitoring, Antalya, TURKEY

[aylin akkaya]

There are newpositions available on cetacean monitoring in the Antalya Bay, 
Turkey

TheProject:Marine MammalsResearch Association (DMAD) founded for the purpose of 
contributingto the scientific knowledge on marine mammals for the conservation 
andsustainable management of marine biodiversity and increasing the 
publicawareness in the area. Despite the large cetacean biodiversity,there 
haven’t been any long-term studies on this region. Therefore, the projectaims 
to fulfill the gaps of missing long-term studies in the area by collectingdata 
on cetacean abundance, distribution, behavior and site fidelity. Thisproject 
provides an excellent opportunity for cetologists, students andindividuals 
interested in getting more experience and knowledge in the field ofmarine 
mammal research.OPENPOSITIONS       We havetwo different positions open

 RESEARCHASSISTANT (R.A.)       We are lookingfor one research assistant 
starting from the end of July for 5 months, and you musthave some experience 
with marine mammals or animal ecology.

As a R.A., you will have accessto intensive training on;          ·GIS  
   ·         Basic statistics and SPSS ·         DISTANCE and other 
softwares (Pythagoras, Logger, Imatch).There will also be space andopportunity 
for you to suggest and create your own project, as well ascontribute to 
publications we might be working on. There may be opportunitiesto join into the 
offshore surveys.

Theproject contribution is 500€ per month, which covers the accommodation 
(foodcost will be at each responsibility, although this is a low expense and 
shouldbe around 75€ month or less).

 VOLUNTEERWe arelooking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working 
individuals to join ourteam. Minimum commitment is one month, although for a 
fuller experience werecommend two. 

Thisposition is unpaid and requires a contribution which covers the 
accommodationand side activities. Food cost will be at each responsibility, 
although this isa low expense and should be around 75€ month or less. 

Theavailable months are:

·August(850€ One position left!!)

·September(850€ One position left!!)

·October(700€ Open)

·November(700€Open)

·December(700€ Open)

 FOR BOTH POSITIONS:

Required aptitudes:

Goodmotivation

Endurance

Beingable to live and work in a multicultural team sharing the same home.

Duties:

Collectingsighting and behavioral data (using binoculars, theodolite and 
different software’s) both during land and boat surveys

Organizingphoto-ID catalogue

Enteringdata

Working conditions:Expectlong working days in the field (from 6 to 12 hours per 
day), and to wake upvery early (around 4:30 a.m.). The work will be carried 
under adverseweather conditions, particularly under the sun with very high 
temperatures (upto 45ºC). The typical week is divided in 4 days of fieldwork 
1-2 days of officework and 1-2 days for you to enjoy the lovely Turkish Riviera 
and the city ofAntalya. 

How to applyPleasesend a cover letter and CV to i...@dmad.org.tr. For more 
information pleasevisit www.dmad.org.tr or email us.

Have a good day,Aylin Akkaya Baş  
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[MARMAM] Fin whale satellite tracking in the Mediterranean - 2015

[Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara]

Satellite tracking reveals north-south fin whale highway across the 
Mediterranean, intersecting one of the world’s busiest ship lanes:
http://www.tethys.org/tethys/lampedusa2015/ 
 

(make sure you don’t miss the tracking animations!)


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[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Research Internship

[Victoria Howard]

*Fall 2015 Marine Mammal Research Internship*

The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students
interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research
experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple
projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and diamondback
terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin
photo-id research, sea turtle satellite tracking, and other current
research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other
operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal
care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of
areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science
research.

Interns must:

   - Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. The internship can be
   extended depending on work performance.
   - Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips.
   Some field days may fall on the weekends.
   - Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail,
   and ability to admit mistakes.
   - Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal
   skills.
   - *Principle Duties include*: data entry, searching and cataloging
   journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting
   photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin
   matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field
   research (21’ and 31’ boats), and learn how to use ArcGIS
   - *Secondary Duties involve*: Assisting with animal care staff,
   attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea
   turtle strandings, and assisting with educational tours.
   - *Field days: *Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water
   and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal
   temperatures range from over 100 °F in summer to 30 °F in winter. Field
   days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a
   week.

Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine
research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a
recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a
related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus.
Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this
Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible
for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be
able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations.

*Deadline to Apply for the Fall Session (8/3/15 - 10/23/15 and 9/28/15 -
12/18/15) is June 1, 2015*

*Please visit **http://imms.org/internship.php*
* for application and full details*
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[MARMAM] New publication of distribution of common dolphins in Venezuela

[Jaime Bolanos]

On behalf of coauthors, I am very pleased to announce the publication of the 
following article: 

Bolaños-Jiménez, J., Castro-Pérez, Herrera-Trujillo, O., Oviedo, L., Palacios, 
D., Sánchez-Criollo; L., Puerto, M.F., Sifontes, L., Silva-Hernández, M.G. and 
Villarroel-Marín, A. The Presence of Long-Beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus 
spp.) off Central-Western Venezuela". Anartia, 25 (2013): 32 - 46. 

PDF available upon request to my email address: megapte...@yahoo.com. I have 
also uploaded it to my pages in Researchgate and Academy. Below the abstract

"The common dolphin (genus Delphinus) is regularly found in regions
with upwelling-modified waters. The “Venezuelan stock” of
the common dolphin is documented to occur in north-eastern Venezuelan
waters, particularly in the “Eastern Upwelling” eco-region. Records of 
Delphinus for other eco-regions of Venezuela are extremely
sparse. Information was compiled from three independent cetacean
studies conducted during 2009-2011 in the states of Aragua (Central
Coast eco-region), Miranda (Unare-Píritu eco-region) and Zulia
(Gulf of Venezuela eco-region), respectively. Fourteen records of
Delphinus were compiled for this study: 10 sightings (71,5%) off the
coast of Aragua State; two (14,3%) off Miranda State; as well as one
sighting (7,1%) and one stranding (7,1%) in the Gulf of Venezuela.
Records in the states of Miranda and Zulia were related to
upwelling-modified waters. We found no evidence of upwelling in
waters off Aragua State (71,5% of the records).
Keywords: Common dolphin, Delphinus, distribution, Caribbean
Sea, Venezuela, coastal upwelling".

with warm regards,

Jaime Bolaños-Jiménez

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[MARMAM] deadline extended on postdoctoral research fellow in molecular physiology of fat metabolism in seals

[Kimberley Bennett]

We have extended the deadline for the recently advertised postdoctoral position 
to 2nd June so that it no longer clashes with the May bank holiday.

Details are below:

The School of Marine Science and Engineering invites you to apply for a full 
time postdoctoral research fellowship in molecular physiology of fat metabolism 
in seals. The candidate will join the growing Marine Vertebrate Research Group 
in the Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre (MBERC) 
http://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/research/mberc/Pages/default.aspx within the Faculty 
of Science and Environment at Plymouth University, and will conduct cutting 
edge research to contribute significantly to knowledge and understanding in the 
field of molecular physiology of environmental obesogens.
You will be responsible for the provision of specialist research knowledge and 
expertise that supports a recently funded NERC grant, entitled ‘Obesogens in an 
obese animal: an experimental approach to assess the impact of marine 
pollutants on fat tissue function in seals’. The purpose of the role is to 
develop and use molecular methodologies, including qPCR and immuno-detection 
methods, to better understand the local regulation of fat deposition and 
mobilisation by blubber in response to key fat regulating hormones and 
potentially obesogenic marine pollutants. Working in the new molecular biology 
facilities at Plymouth University, you will be responsible for development and 
application of suitable laboratory protocols, and the analysis and 
dissemination of the data through publications, public outreach and attendance 
at meetings and conferences in the UK, Europe and overseas. You will 
co-ordinate their research activities with collaborators at the Sea Mammal 
Research Unit at St Andrews University in Scotland, and Université de Liège and 
Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium and will be expected to maintain 
and strengthen links with these institutions.
You should have experience of laboratory tools in molecular physiology, 
including quantitative PCR and/ or immunoblotting methods, and be familiar with 
safe handling of the chemicals involved in molecular work, such as RNA 
extraction. You will also be proficient in statistical analysis of gene and/ or 
protein expression data. You should be a highly self-motivated and independent 
worker, with good problem solving skills and a keen interest in the regulation 
of mammalian fat metabolism and/ or endocrine disruption. Candidates should 
demonstrate good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
You should have a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate 
subject, such as zoology, biology, biomedical science or molecular biology, and 
preferably a relevant MSc or MRes qualification. You should also have completed 
your PhD in a relevant field, including viva, by the start date of 1st August 
2015.
For informal enquiries about this post please contact Dr Kimberley Bennett, 
lecturer in marine biology, on email 
kimberley.benn...@plymouth.ac.uk or 
tel 0044 (0)1752 586184.
This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 36 
months.
Closing date: 12 midnight, Tuesday June 2nd 2015

The link to our vacancies website is here 
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/jobs/search-vacancies and the job 
reference is A4242. Alternatively it is here on jobs.ac.uk:  
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AKZ736/post-doctoral-research-fellow/

Best wishes

Kimberley


Dr. Kimberley Bennett
Lecturer in Marine Biology
Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre
School of Marine Science and Engineering
Plymouth University
Plymouth UK
PL4 8AA

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[MARMAM] Potential Job Opportunity

[Rees, Deanna R CIV NAVFAC LANT, EV]

Potential Job Opportunity:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic is seeking recent graduates who 
may be interested in an entry level position in our organization. We are a 
group of marine biologists and analysts working on environmental compliance and 
monitoring in support of United Sates Fleet Forces Command and pierside 
construction throughout the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Region. Interested 
parties must be US citizens, willing to work in Norfolk, VA and should send 
resumes to andrew.dimat...@navy.mil. Expertise in multiple taxa (sea turtles, 
marine mammals, seabirds, fisheries, inverts, corals) or technical skills (GIS, 
bioacoustics) is desirable. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew 
DiMatteo (andrew.dimat...@navy.mil).

Andrew DiMatteo
Marine Resources Branch Manager (EV53)
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic
andrew.dimat...@navy.mil
757.322.4025


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[MARMAM] Possible non-offspring nursing in the southern right whale, Eubalaena australis

[Katja Vinding Petersen]

Dear MARMAM subscribers,

We would like to draw your attention to our recent publication:

Possible non-offspring nursing in the southern right whale*, Eubalaena
australis *
Peter B. Best; Simon H. Elwen; Per J. Palsboll; Meredith Thornton; Evan
Austin; Katja Vinding
Journal of Mammalogy 2015 96 (2): 405-416
doi: 10.1093/jmammal/gyv042

During the austral winter, adult female southern right whales Eubalaena
australis enter the South African coastal
waters to give birth and raise their young. Most births take place over a
4-month period, when the females
congregate in specific coastal areas or nursery grounds for up to a
recorded maximum of 105 days. At this
time, the density of cow-calf pairs in nursery areas can reach as high as
3.2 pairs/km2 over 26 km of coastline.
Although a single young is born and suckled exclusively for 7 months to a
year, recent observations on nursery
grounds include 3 incidents where apparently abandoned/orphaned
calves-of-the-year have been seen associating
with a minimum of 2-3 different cow-calf pairs over periods of 11-38 days.
Attempts to suckle from these
females have been noted in 2 of the cases, with the response of the female
varying from extreme avoidance to
apparent tolerance. In one instance where the observations of the same trio
extended over 21 days, the nonoffspring
appeared to compete at least equally with the offspring, even though the
mother directed her evasive
tactics more at the non-offspring than her own calf. At the same time, both
of the calves exhibited some growth
in length when compared with the size of the adult female: their subsequent
survival is unknown. Non-offspring
nursing in monotocous species is generally rare, and the costs to the
female potentially high: this is certainly the
case for seasonally feeding mysticetes such as the right whale, where the
costs of lactation cannot be recovered
until the cow resumes feeding about 4 months after parturition. Hence, it
is perhaps not surprising that these are
the first recorded observations of contemporaneous nursing attempts by
offspring and non-offspring calves of
any mysticete.

A copy can be down loaded from:
http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1093/jmammal/gyv042

Research gate:
https://www.researchgate
.net/publication/275723809_Possible_non-offspring_nursing_in_the_southern_right_whale_
Eubalaena_australis

If you are having problems down loading the article you are welcome to
contact me at katj...@gmail.com

Enjoy reading about the "Milk thief" as our greatly missed and respected
Peter called it.

Best regards
Katja Vinding
..


-- 
Katja Vinding Petersen, M.Sc.

PhD. Student University of Pretoria, South Africa

Mobile Denmark: 0045 20 62 00 64
Mobile S.A.: +27 (0)7 22 80 11 46
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[MARMAM] New article on bottlenose dolphin abundance and social structure in the English Channel

[Marie Louis]

Dear all,

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following article:

Louis M., Gally F., Barbraud C., Béesau J., Tixier P., Simon-Bouhet B., Le Rest 
K., Guinet C. 2015. Social structure and abundance of coastal bottlenose 
dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, in the Normano-Breton Gulf, English Channel. 
Journal of Mammalogy. DOI: 10.1093/jmamma/gyv053

Abstract
A large, but poorly studied, bottlenose dolphin community, Tursiops truncatus, 
inhabits coastal waters of
Normandy (Normano-Breton Gulf, English Channel, France). In this study, the 
social structure and abundance of
this community were assessed using photo-identification techniques. Like other 
bottlenose dolphin communities
worldwide, this resident community has a fission–fusion social structure with 
fluid associations among individuals
(half-weight index = 0.10). Association patterns were highly variable as 
indicated by a high social differentiation
(S = 0.95 ± 0.03). The majority of associations were casual, lasting days to 
months. However, individuals exhibited
also a smaller proportion of long-term relationships. A mean group size of 26 
was large compared with other
resident coastal communities, and variable, ranging from 1 to 100, which could 
be the results of ecological
conditions, in particular resource predictability and availability. Analyses 
also showed that the community was
organized in 3 social clusters that were not completely isolated from each 
other. Abundance was estimated at 420
dolphins (95% confidence interval: 331–521), making this coastal community one 
of the largest identified along
European coastlines. Because human activities in the Gulf are expected to 
increase in the upcoming years, longterm
demographic monitoring of this dolphin community will be critical for its 
management.

The article can be download from: 
http://jmammal.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2015/04/30/jmammal.gyv053 or 
you can email me for a copy.



Best wishes,

Marie

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[MARMAM] Internships with the New England Aquarium!

[Intern]

Hello Everyone,

The New England Aquarium is currently seeking candidates for Fall 2015 
internships! We are still seeking applications for all positions and hope to 
receive your application soon! We look for candidates of all experience levels 
and backgrounds. These positions include:

Marine Mammal Education and Research 
Internship

Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue 
Internship
 (Please note, this particular position starts in November, in line with the 
sea turtle stranding season in Massachusetts, and will primarily work with sea 
turtles)

Marine Mammal 
Internship

We have many more positions available, working with animals or in operations 
roles, just view our 
website!
 Applications will be accepted on a rolling deadline even after our June 1st 
priority deadline. Full instructions on how to apply can be found here; 
applications may also be sent to int...@neaq.org.

We look forward to reviewing your applications soon!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out or see the links in my 
signature, below.

Brendon Dempsey
Intern Coordinator
New England Aquarium
tel  617.226.5235
int...@neaq.org
www.neaq.org

Applying for 
Internships
Internship 
Positions
Have questions? Internship 
FAQ

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