[MARMAM] Whale-watching guidelines for Critically Endangered and Endangered Cetaceans

[cglea...@masonlive.gmu.edu]

For posting

Dear all,

An effort is being made to provide an initial review of whale-watching 
regulations/guidelines for IUCN listed Endangered and Critically Endangered 
cetaceans.  Carlson (2012) and O’Connor et al. (2009) and searches were used to 
determine if whale-watching and whale-watching regulations/guidelines were 
present for these species.  The reviewers, however, realize that these 
references may not have the most up to date information.  If you have more 
current information for these species it would be greatly appreciated if you 
would share this information with the reviewers as well as a reference the 
information can be cited from. Information can be sent to: Christine Gleason, 
cglea...@gmu.edu.  All information is needed by 
January 29th, 2018.

Thank-you for your help,
Christine Gleason
PhD Candidate
George Mason University
Fairfax, Va. USA


Carlson, C. (2012). A review of whale-watching guidelines and regulation around 
the world. Version 2012. A report for ACCOBAMS.

O’Connor, S., R. Campbell, H. Cortez, and T. Knowles.2009.Whale Watching 
Worldwide: tourism numbers, expenditures and expanding economic benefits, a 
special report from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Yarmouth MA, 
USA, prepared by the Economists at Large.

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[MARMAM] publication on 40 years of harbour seal monitoring in the southern North Sea

[Brasseur, Sophie]

Dear all,
Thanks to my co-authors and all the people involved throughout the years of 
aerial monitoring of the seals in the Wadden Sea, I am happy to announce our 
recent publication in the open-access journal PLoS ONE

Echoes from the past: Regional variations in recovery within a harbour seal 
population
Sophie M. J. M. Brasseur , Peter J. H. Reijnders, Jenny Cremer, Erik Meesters, 
Roger Kirkwood, Lasse Fast Jensen, Armin Jeβ, Anders Galatius, Jonas Teilmann, 
Geert Aarts
Published: January 3, 2018https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189674

Read the full publication via:
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189674

Abstract
Terrestrial and marine wildlife populations have been severely reduced by 
hunting, fishing and habitat destruction, especially in the last centuries. 
Although management regulations have led to the recovery of some populations, 
the underlying processes are not always well understood. This study uses a 
40-year time series of counts of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in the Wadden 
Sea to study these processes, and demonstrates the influence of historical 
regional differences in management regimes on the recovery of this population. 
While the Wadden Sea is considered one ecologically coupled zone, with a 
distinct harbour seal population, the area is divided into four geo-political 
regions i.e. the Netherlands, Lower Saxony including Hamburg, 
Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark. Gradually, seal hunting was banned between 1962 
and 1977 in the different regions.

Counts of moulting harbour seals and pup counts, obtained during aerial surveys 
between 1974 and 2014, show a population growth from approximately 4500 to 
39,000 individuals. Population growth models were developed to assess if 
population growth differed between regions, taking into account two Phocine 
Distemper Virus (PDV) epizootics, in 1988 and 2002 which seriously affected the 
population.

After a slow start prior to the first epizootic, the overall population grew 
exponentially at rates close to assumed maximum rates of increase in a harbour 
seal population. Recently, growth slowed down, potentially indicative of 
approaching carrying capacity. Regional differences in growth rates were 
demonstrated, with the highest recovery in Netherlands after the first PDV 
epizootic (i.e. 17.9%), suggesting that growth was fuelled by migration from 
the other regions, where growth remained at or below the intrinsic growth rate 
(13%). The seals' distribution changed, and although the proportion of seals 
counted in the German regions declined, they remained by far the most important 
pupping region, with approximately 70% of all pups being born there. It is 
hypothesised that differences in hunting regime, preceding the protection in 
the 1960's and 1970's, created unbalance in the distribution of breeding 
females throughout the Wadden Sea, which prevailed for decades. Breeding site 
fidelity promoted the growth in pup numbers at less affected breeding sites, 
while recolonisation of new breeding areas would be suppressed by the 
philopatry displayed by the animals born there. This study shows that for 
long-lived species, variable management regimes in this case hunting 
regulations, across a species' range can drive population dynamics for several 
generations.

Best regards,
Sophie

Dr. Sophie M.J.M. Brasseur
Marine Mammalogist
tel. +31 317 487072
home +31 6 215 677 41
sophie.brass...@wur.nl

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[MARMAM] CetaceaLab volunteer program 2018

[Hermann Meuter]

Cetacea Lab is a land based whale research facility located along the remote 
north coast of British Columbia, Canada. We are now accepting applications for 
the 2018 field season from May until the end of September. All positions are 
for 1 to 2 months duration. There is a weekly fee for food. These are 
volunteer/intern positions to help with the collection of data on the habitat 
use and abundance of northern resident/transient killer whales, humpback and 
fin whales. Both the Lab and out camp are located in areas of high abundance of 
all 3 species. Due to our extreme remote location applicants need to be in good 
physical condition, able to participate with the daily routine of living off 
the grid and comfortable sleeping in a tent in the wilderness of BC. There is a 
lot of hard physical work that will come with this position, you must be fit 
without any physical injuries. There are no roads, very limited Internet 
access, very limited medical service and power is completely off the grid.

- Daily shifts involve scanning for whales, documenting all sightings and when 
possible to take identification pictures of whales

- Listening and recording all whale vocalizations that are transmitted to the 
lab facility from our network of hydrophone stations

  *   -  Data entry from land based and marine vessel based surveys

  *   -  Identification work of all whales from photographs taken in the field

  *   -  There will also be a lot of heavy lifting and moving over uneven rocky 
terrain, chopping wood ( our only source of heat) and assistance with the 
physical maintenance of hydrophone stations.

- Experience with carpentry, electronics, IT, social media, website building 
and environmental communications would be a valuable asset. Interested 
applicants should send a letter describing why they would like to join our 
team, CV and letter of reference to 
whalepo...@outlook.com

References will be contacted. More information about our research can be found 
at www.forwhales.org

All the Best, Hermann Meuter
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[MARMAM] Aerial Survey Research Assistant Opportunity - Pacific Mexico - January/February 2018

[Nicola Ransome]

Dear MARMAM,



We are looking for research assistants to help with aerial surveys in the 
states of Sinaloa and Nayarit (Mexico) to investigate the seasonal distribution 
and density of humpback whales in this region of Pacific Mexico.



This work will contribute to a project focused on the study of the spatial 
ecology of humpback whales in the "mainland Mexico" wintering area and 
quantifying the risk of vessel collision, in an area where major port 
expansions and constructions are planned.



Applicants MUST have previous aerial survey experience involving marine 
mammals, with a preference for experience with cetaceans. There will be the 
additional possibility for the the right candidate, and for those interested, 
to stay for an extended period to partake in dedicated cetacean vessel surveys 
until the end of March 2018.



To apply please write to: 
nicola.rans...@murdoch.edu.au with CV and 
details of availability.


The position is a volunteer position, but accommodation costs will be covered.


Thank you so much for any interest,



Nicola Ransome – PhD Candidate

Cetacean Research Unit
School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Murdoch University
South Street
Murdoch
WA 6250
Australia



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[MARMAM] Seal Rescue Ireland Assistant Animal Care Manager

[Intern Coordinator]

Seal Rescue Ireland is a very busy marine animal rescue and rehabilitation
facility located in
Courtown, Co. Wexford. It is the only seal rehabilitation facility in the
Republic of Ireland and responds
to strandings nationwide. Most distressed seal calls are Grey and Common
Seal pups which have
been wounded, orphaned or sick. The facility is currently accepting
applications for starting in the
Autumn or Winter. This is a full time position that is unpaid for a minimum
of 6 months. There is the
option of getting room and board provided based upon taking on extra
responsibilities.
Reports to: Animal Care Manager and Hospital Operations Manager

Job Summary:
This management position will be a responsible individual who will assist in
supervising programs, interns/volunteers, daily husbandry of animals in
care, and take on necessary
office duties to keep the centre running when the Animal Care Manager is
off duty. He or she will also
work closely with the Hospital Operations Manager in all aspects involved
in running a wildlife
hospital. This position is split between working with the animals and
working on administrative tasks in
the office. Additionally, assistance in collaborating and coordinating
various educational and
fundraising programs is required. If interested, selected assistant
managers will be responsible for
overseeing the intern accommodation in exchange for free room and board.

Requirements:
Applicants must have a background or interest in areas of study such as
Pre-Vet,
Biology, Zoology, or other applicable animal field. Previous work with
marine mammal rehabilitation is
required. Applicants MUST be comfortable operating Microsoft office
programs, public speaking,
giving direction/teaching, being organized and self-motivated. Applicants
should be agile with a good
sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding
areas, and must be able to lift
25 kilograms. Applicants must possess the ability to adapt to an
ever-changing work environment,
and be available to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be
25 or older and possess
a driver’s license that is valid in Ireland.

Duties Include:
• Supervise, recruit, and train interns and volunteer
• Coordinate releases and other conservation events
• Management of Seal Records Database
• Responsible for managing specific programs within the organization
• Responsible for hospital inventory and stock checks
• Supervising and participating in daily animal diet preparations, routine
cleaning of enclosures,
giving medical treatments, tube feeding, and maintenance of the grounds
• Overseeing medical treatment plans and upgrading animals and diets with
other managers
• Assist and coordinate rescue of stranded animals including assisting with
the rescue hotline.
• Participate in educational talks and tours.
• Supervise, maintain, and update seal records. Applying for rehab licenses
as needed.
• Provide assistance to the Director and rehabilitation staff as needed.
• Assisting with fundraisers, educational events, clerical duties and
office work as needed
• Representing Seal Rescue Ireland at networking events
This is an unpaid position. Housing is available at 85 Euro/Week (includes
food) if desired and there
may be possibilities of getting free housing if willing to additionally
take on the house manager role.

Managers are responsible for all travel expenses.

Send a resume and cover letter and available dates to: Attention: Animal
Care Manager
Position i...@sealrescueireland.org Telephone: 053 942 4980
www.sealrescueireland.org
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[MARMAM] Seal Rescue Ireland Education Coordinator

[Intern Coordinator]

Seal Rescue Ireland is a very busy marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation
facility located
in Courtown, Co. Wexford. It is the only seal rehabilitation facility in
Ireland and responds to
strandings nationwide. Most distressed seal calls are for Grey and Common
Seal pups who
have been injured, orphaned, or ill.

The facility is currently accepting applications for an
Education Coordinator starting Fall or Winter 2017. This position can be
full time or part time
for a minimum commitment of 6 months. Priority will be given to those who
can commit to the
position for a longer period of time.

Reports to: Operations Manager

*Job Summary:*
The Education Coordinator will be in charge of everything related to the
various education programs which cater to children as young as 2 years old
all the way up to
presentations geared towards adults. The coordinator will need to be able
to plan, develop
and execute educational programs, crafts, games, materials and activities
which are tailored
to each group’s specific needs, interests and curriculum. They will
plan/attend community
outreach events, fundraisers, and conferences and promote awareness of
SRI’s mission of
marine conservation. They will also be responsible for training interns and
volunteers on
giving daily educational tours of the Centre as well as providing customer
care at the gift
shop. There may be some involvement in assisting in the husbandry care and
maintenance of
rehabilitation animals if interested.

*Requirements:*
Applicants must have a background and dedicated interest in areas of study
such as Zoology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Education,
Oceanography, Child
Development or related field. Background knowledge of marine mammals is
preferred but not
required. Applicants must be organized, personable, self-motivated,
resourceful and have
experience facilitating events and lessons for large groups. They will be
expected to manage
staff and volunteers appropriately. Great networking and public speaking
skills are a must.
Employees will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and
diplomacy
whenever they are representing Seal Rescue Ireland. We are looking for a
candidate that
works well with others and is comfortable around individuals of all ages,
ability levels, and
backgrounds. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will help
take the
education program to the next level. Finally, applicants must possess the
ability to adapt to an
ever-changing work environment, and be available to work nights, weekends
and holidays.

*Duties Include:*
• Schedule and coordinate all educational programs
• Create educational plans and materials
• Plan and attend community outreach events to represent SRI
• Plan and assist with fundraisers
• Lead groups of children and adults in educational activities
• Assist in the care and maintenance of the Center’s rehabilitation animals
(if interested)
• Provide assistance to the rehabilitation staff as needed
• Give educational tours of the facility to visitors
• Train new interns on giving educational tours of the facility and working
the gift shop
• Performs other duties relating to the Centre’s goals and mission
statement as required.
This is an unpaid position. Intern housing is available for 85 Euro/week
for a first come
first serve basis (including food). Interns are responsible for all travel
expenses.

Send a resume and cover letter to:
Attention: Education i...@sealrescueireland.org

Telephone: 087 1955 393 www.sealrescueireland.org Find us on Facebook
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[MARMAM] Seal Rescue Ireland Rehabilitation & Education Internship

[Intern Coordinator]

Seal Rescue Ireland is a very busy marine animal rescue and rehabilitation
facility located in Courtown, Co. Wexford. It is the only seal
rehabilitation facility in Ireland and responds to stranding of seals
nationwide. Most distresses seal calls are for Grey and Common Seal pups
which have been injured, orphaned or ill.

The facility is currently accepting applications for their internships
starting in Late Spring Early Summer 2018. This is a full time position for
a minimum of 12 weeks, however priority will be
given to candidates who can stay longer.

Reports to: Animal Care Manager

Job Summary: The position provides the intern with hands on rescue and
rehabilitation experience with stranded marine mammals. The candidate is
responsible for assisting in the daily care and
maintenance of rehabilitation animals. Interns will spend half their time
in the hospital and the other half of their time assisting with education,
fundraising and clerical tasks. The variation of responsibilities allows
interns a broad understanding and practice of what it takes to operate a
wildlife hospital and charity organisation. Each intern will be responsible
for independently planning one fundraiser project.

Interns that excel may be offered higher levels of responsibility
coordinating one of the programs as an added chance to develop specialised
skill sets.

Requirements: For consideration, applicants must have a background or
interest in areas of study
such as Pre-Vet, Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology or other animal related
field. Applicants must have
the ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction, and have
effective communication
skills. Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to
manoeuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and must be able to lift
25 kilograms. Applicants must possess the ability to adapt to an
ever-changing work environment, and be available to work long hours,
nights, weekends and holidays. Public speaking skills are highly
encouraged. Previous animal care and
handling skills are preferred.

Duties Include:

• Daily animal diet preparations and routine cleaning of enclosures and
work areas.
• Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals.
• Take shifts overseeing the stranding hotline and coordinating seal rescue
and transport
• Assist in the care and maintenance of the Centre’s rehabilitation animals
(feeding, restraining,
medical treatment, daily care)
• Help to ensure that the clinic and quarantine area is stocked and
prepared to receive animals.
• Maintain and update medical records.
• Provide assistance to the Manager and rehabilitation staff as needed.
• Assisting with fundraisers and educational events
• Assisting with clerical duties and office work as needed (it is a small
rehabilitation centre so you
will gain experience in all aspects of how a rehabilitation centre operates)
• Participate in educational talks and tours.
• Performs other duties relating to the Centre's goals and mission
statement as required.

This is an unpaid position. Intern housing is available for 85 Euro/week
for a first come first serve basis (including food). Interns are
responsible for all travel expenses.
Send a resume and cover letter and available dates to:

Attention: Animal Care and Education Internship i...@sealrescueireland.org

Telephone: 087 461 3798 www.sealrescueireland.org
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sealrescueireland
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[MARMAM] 46th EAAM Annual Conference & Animal Welfare Workshop_REMINDER

[Cristina Pilenga]

Cristina Pilenga

cpile...@zoomarine.it

 

 

Zoomarine Italy and EAAM renew the invitation to participate to the 46th
EAAM Annual Conference, 13th-16th March 2018 in Rome - Italy.  Early fee
registration deadline, on 25th of January.  

Experts, professionals and students from all Europe, and over, will get
together to share the state of the art in aquatic mammals' field: case
studies, protocols and research results concerning husbandry, welfare and
conservation of the aquatic mammals.

Don't forget also the 'Animal Welfare Workshop' planned the day before the
Conference, 12th of March 2018.

For info visit www.eaam.org ; www.zoomarine.it/-46th-eaam-conference

 

 

 

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[MARMAM] Franklin et al. 2017

[Wally Franklin]

Dear MARMAM,

On behalf of Co-Authors we are pleased to announce a recent publication:

Franklin, W., Franklin, T., Andrews-Goff, V., Paton, D.A., and Double, M. 2017. 
Movement of two Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)
 satellite-radio tagged off Eden, NSW and matched by photo-identification with 
the Hervey Bay catalogue. J. CETACEAN RES. MANAGE(17): 29-33.

ABSTRACT
Photo-identification studies of humpback whales off eastern Australia show low 
levels of
intermingling between eastern Australia and New Caledonia whales and that some 
eastern
Australian humpback whales migrate through the southern waters of New Zealand 
en route to
Antarctic feeding areas. Furthermore photo-identification studies have shown 
that the waters
near the Balleny Islands, in Antarctic IWC Management Area V, are a feeding 
area for some
eastern Australian humpback whales. However such studies provide no details of 
the routes
taken between New Zealand and Australia and to and from Antarctic feeding 
areas. Sixteen
humpback whales were satellite-linked radio tagged off Eden NSW in 2008. The 
number and
duration of the tag positions reported revealed complete migratory transits 
from Eden to
Antarctic IWC Management Area V and IV feeding areas. Photographs of the Eden
humpback whales were compared to the Hervey Bay photo-identification catalogue 
and
yielded two matches, identified from lateral body marks and dorsal fins. This 
study provides
the first evidence that during the southern migration some humpback whales 
stopover at
Hervey Bay and also migrate past Eden on the NSW coast. The tracks of the two 
whales from
Eden showed that a male sighted in Hervey Bay in the same season moved 
southeast from
Eden towards southern New Zealand. A female with site-fidelity to Hervey Bay in 
previous
seasons, accompanied by a calf when the tag was deployed, moved down and around 
the
coast of Victoria, across Bass straight and then southwest into the Antarctic 
IWC
Management Area IV feeding area. Eden may be a migratory hub for humpback whales
departing from and approaching the east coast of Australia. This study suggests 
that eastern
Australian humpback whales may exhibit a more diverse range of feeding 
destinations, after
leaving Australian coastal waters, than previously reported.

PDF’s available from: wa...@oceania.org.au  

Regards,

Wally & Trish Franklin


Wally Franklin PhD
The Oceania Project
PO Box 646 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia
ABN 73 052 470 630   ACN 052 470 630
 
Phone: 0418 797 326
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Email: wa...@oceania.org.au 
 
Web: 
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[MARMAM] PhD student required for a project on dolphin acoustics and behaviour in Australia

[Michael Noad]

A PhD project on dolphin acoustic communication is available at the Cetacean 
Ecology and Acoustics Lab (CEAL) 
www.uq.edu.au/whale .
A fully funded PhD project on bottlenose dolphin acoustic communication is 
currently available.  The project will involve surveying bottlenose dolphins 
(Tursiops aduncus) in Moreton Bay, adjacent to Brisbane. Photo ID will be used 
to develop a social network analysis of the dolphin groups and an array of 
hydrophones will be used to attempt to allocate whistles to individual animals 
while recording other behaviours.  The study will extend our understanding of 
the use of signature whistles in different behavioural and social situations as 
well as the role of variant whistles.
A student is required to start on this project mid-2018. The applicant MUST 
have either a first class honours degree or masters degree. Although the 
fieldwork is fully funded, applicants would still be required to apply for and 
successfully obtain a scholarship and stipend. Australian applicants should 
therefore be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award. International 
students will need to apply for a scholarship from the University of 
Queensland. To be competitive for a UQ scholarship, international applicants 
MUST have at least one peer-reviewed publication as lead author.
Knowledge or experience in marine mammal biology, bioacoustics and/or social 
network analysis would be desirable as would prior experience in conducting 
marine field work and small boat handling.
Interested students should email both Assoc. Prof. Michael Noad at 
mn...@uq.edu.au and Dr Rebecca Dunlop at 
r.dun...@uq.edu.au with an expression of interest 
and CV by 20 January 2018.

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[MARMAM] New publication: Investigation of silver (Ag) deposition in tissues from stranded cetaceans by autometallography (AMG)

[Wen-Ta Li]

Dear MARMAM subscribers,

We are pleased to announce the publication of our paper in "Environmental
pollution":

Investigation of silver (Ag) deposition in tissues from stranded cetaceans
by autometallography (AMG)

Wen-Ta Li, Hui-Wen Chang, Meng-Hsien Chen, Hue-Ying Chiou, Bang-Yeh Liou,
Victor Fei Pang, Wei-Cheng Yang, Chian-Ren Jeng

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.01.010


Highlights
•Ag distributions in liver and kidney tissues of cetaceans are demonstrated
by AMG.
•Ag concentrations in liver and kidney tissues of cetaceans are estimated
by CHAA.
•Cetaceans have a different metabolic profile of Ag.
•Ag contamination in Pacific Ocean is more severe than other marine regions.
•The health of cetacean in Pacific Ocean may be negatively affected by Ag.

Abstract

Silver, such as silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), has been widely used in
commercial products and may be released into the environment. The
interaction between Ag deposition and biological systems is raising serious
concerns because of one health consideration. Cetaceans, as the top
predators of the oceans, may be exposed to Ag/Ag compounds and suffer
negative health impacts from the deposition of these compounds in their
bodies. In the present study, we utilized autometallography (AMG) to
localize the Ag in the liver and kidney tissues of cetaceans and developed
a model called the cetacean histological Ag assay (CHAA) to estimate the Ag
concentrations in the liver and kidney tissues of cetaceans. Our results
revealed that Ag was mainly located in hepatocytes, Kupffer cells and the
epithelial cells of some proximal renal tubules. The tissue pattern of
Ag/Ag compounds deposition in cetaceans was different from those in
previous studies conducted on laboratory rats. This difference may suggest
that cetaceans have a different metabolic profile of Ag, so a presumptive
metabolic pathway of Ag in cetaceans is advanced. Furthermore, our results
suggest that the Ag contamination in cetaceans living in the North-western
Pacific Ocean is more severe than that in cetaceans living in other marine
regions of the world. The level of Ag deposition in cetaceans living in the
former area may have caused negative impacts on their health condition.
Further investigations are warranted to study the systemic Ag distribution,
the cause of death/stranding, and the infectious diseases in stranded
cetaceans with different Ag concentrations for comprehensively evaluating
the negative health effects caused by Ag in cetaceans.

Free access to the article is available at (here
)
until February 28, 2018.

in addition, the full article can be requested at heerolee1...@gmail.com or
via researchgate (here

)

Best regards,

Wen-Ta
-- 
Wen-Ta Li, DVM, MS
PhD candidate/Veterinary Pathologist
Graduate Institute of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology,
School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University
Veterinarian/Director, Taiwan Cetacean Society
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