[MARMAM] New publication - Collareta et al 2021 Thatchtelithichnus and Eschrichtius

[Tsai, CH]

Dear colleagues

We are pleased to announce a new paper reporting the occurrence of
*Thatchtelithichnus* (trace fossils) on a Pliocene grey whale mandible and
suggesting that barnacles are possible tracemakers.

Collareat A., Tsai C.-H., Coletti G., and Bosselaers M. 2021
*Thatchtelithichnus* on a Pliocene grey whale mandible and barnacles as
possible tracemakers. Neues Jahrbuch für Geologie und Paläontologie -
Abhandlungen 302: 53-61.

Abstract

The ichnogenus *Thatchtelithichnus* Zonneveld, Bartels, Gunnell & McHugh
was created for ring-shaped, roughly circular grooves affecting the outer
surface of plastral bones of Eocene geoemydid turtles. Such traces were
assumed to be attachment scars of aquatic ectoparasites (possibly ticks,
leeches or liver flukes). Despite its well-distinctive aspect,
*Thatchtelithichnus* has only been reported subsequently by few works and
mostly from the plastron-bottom of freshwater turtles. Here we provide the
first record of *Thatchtelithichnus* from a fossil mammal bone, namely, a
partial grey whale mandible from the Belgian Pliocene. *Thatchtelithichnus*
traces from this cetacean fossil commonly penetrate into the outermost
portion of the cancellous bone, achieving a maximum depth of about 2 mm.
The external margin of these grooves is sharply defined and commonly
follows an elliptical, somewhat festooned path. A scrutiny of recent
literature in palaeontological and forensic taphonomy as well as new
first-hand observations reveal that *Thatchtelithichnus*-like structures
can be produced by the attachment of barnacles on the surface of mammal
bones that suffered long-lasting exposure on the seafloor. When encrusting
bare bones in marine settings, barnacles can thus produce a variety of
traces, including *Anellusichnus* Santos, Mayoral & Muñiz,
*Thatchtelithichnus* and, possibly, *Karethraichnus* *lakkos* Zonneveld,
Bartels, Gunnell & McHugh. The modes of trace formation are still largely
to be understood, but observations on how barnacles damage paint coatings
during growth might help us in envisaging how this kind of process works.

The paper is open-access and freely available here:

https://www.schweizerbart.de/papers/njgpa/detail/302/100308/Thatchtelithichnus_on_a_Pliocene_grey_whale_mandible_and_barnacles_as_possible_tracemakers

Alternatively, please feel free to email Alberto: alberto.collar...@unipi.it
or me: crani...@gmail.com or whalet...@ntu.edu.tw

Regards and all the best,
Tsai


蔡政修（Cheng-Hsiu Tsai  さい まさのぶ) PhD
Lab of evolution and diversity of fossil vertebrates（古脊椎動物演化及多樣性實驗室）
Department of Life Science & Institute of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
（生命科學系＆生態學與演化生物學研究所）
National Taiwan University（台灣大學）
No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei, 106-17, Taiwan（台灣 106-17 台北市羅斯福路 4 段
1 號）
Email: whalet...@ntu.edu.tw; crani...@gmail.com
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[MARMAM] New publication on fine-scale foraging ecology of sperm whales

[Marta Guerra]

Dear MARMAM subscribers,
My colleagues and I would like to announce the publication of the following
article in Marine Mammal Science:

*Fine-scale habitat use of foraging sperm whales is driven by seafloor
topography and water column structure*
Marta Guerra, Stephen M. Dawson, Tamlyn R. Somerford, Elizabeth Slooten,
William J. Rayment

Abstract:

Knowledge of the spatial distribution and habitat preferences of marine
top-predators is essential for monitoring their populations. The summertime
abundance of male sperm whales (parāoa, *Physeter macrocephalus*) at the
Kaikōura Canyon (New Zealand) has almost halved over the last three
decades, possibly reflecting a shift in distribution away from this
foraging ground. To better understand the seasonal drivers of habitat use
by sperm whales, we recorded presence and absence locations of foraging
whales during acoustic-visual surveys, in conjunction with water-column
oceanographic sampling. Season-specific generalized additive models (GAM)
indicated that whale distribution was best predicted by seafloor depth,
thermal stratification in the water-column, and slope gradient and
orientation. Habitat use differed between summer and winter, consistent
with patterns in diving behavior and stable isotope ratios, suggesting
seasonal fluctuations in prey targeted by sperm whales. Our results advance
understanding of fine-scale habitat use by sperm whales, with new insights
into the ecological drivers of seasonal fluctuations in foraging
distribution. Our study demonstrates the importance of quantifying
water-column processes in the study of habitat preferences by deep-diving
predators. We also identify thermal stratification as an oceanographic
feature susceptible to climate change, which could contribute to the
decline in sperm whale abundance at Kaikōura.
The article can be accessed via *http://doi.org/10./mms.12881
* (subscription), or you can email me at
marta.gue...@otago.ac.nz for a copy of the pdf.

Best wishes,
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[MARMAM] SMM Editors' Select Series for October 21st: A comparison of Northeast Atlantic killer whale call repertoires

[Student Members-at-Large Society for Marine Mammalogy]

Greetings MARMAM!

Join us on *21 October 2021 at 4 PM UTC (9 AM PDT)* for the next SMM
Seminar Editors’ Select Series: A comparison of Northeast Atlantic killer
whale call repertoires with Anna Selbmann of University of Iceland.
Free to attend. Registration required. Presented online on Zoom.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zlImAtgXQjqm6Pp1pL7zKA

Space on Zoom is limited to the first 500 attendees. The talk will also be
streamed live on the SMM Facebook page
.

*The SMM Seminar Editors’ Select Series highlights the latest and most
exciting marine mammal science published in the Marine Mammal Science
Journal. This is your chance to engage with marine mammal scientists, learn
and ask questions from anywhere in the world. All are welcome. *

*About this talk:*
Killer whale call repertoires can provide information on social connections
among groups and populations. Killer whales in Iceland and Norway exhibit
similar ecology and behavior, are genetically related, and are presumed to
have been in contact before the collapse of the Atlanto-Scandian herring
stock in the 1960s. However, photo-identification suggests no recent
movements between Iceland and Norway but regular movement between Iceland
and Shetland. We used acoustic recordings collected in Iceland, Norway, and
Shetland to undertake a comprehensive comparison of the call repertoires of
Northeast Atlantic killer whales. Time and frequency parameters of calls
from Iceland and Norway were relatively similar but no call type matches
were confirmed between Iceland and Norway or Shetland and Norway. Three
call types matched between Iceland and Shetland. Therefore, these findings
agree with what is currently known of the movement patterns of these whales
but argue against past contact between Icelandic and Norwegian killer
whales, since call repertoires are thought to be maintained over time.

*About the presenter:*
Anna Selbmann is currently a PhD student at the University of Iceland
investigating killer whale acoustic behaviour and interspecific
interactions between pilot whales and killer whales. She gained a BSc in
Marine Vertebrate Zoology from Bangor University (UK) in 2015 and completed
her Masters of Biology at the University of Iceland in 2019 investigating
the call repertoire of Icelandic killer whales and comparing it to the
repertoire of Norwegian killer whales.

Best regards,
Eric Angel Ramos, Ph.D. Candidate
*Ayça Eleman, Ph.D. *Candidate
*Theresa-Anne Tatom-Naecker, Ph.D. Student*
*Student Members-at-Large*
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[MARMAM] New publication: Acoustic detections of beaked whales, narrow-band high-frequency pulses and other odontocete cetaceans in the Southern Ocean using an autonomous towed hydrophone recorder

[Ted Cheeseman]

Dear MARMAM readers,
On-behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to share our new publication:

Acoustic detections of beaked whales, narrow-band high-frequency pulses and 
other odontocete cetaceans in the Southern Ocean using an autonomous towed 
hydrophone recorder
https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1dtZl3Ruf1FyOn

Abstract:
Encased in a streamlined, flooded housing, a SoundTrap ST300HF hydrophone 
recording system was towed on voyages to South Georgia Island and the South 
Sandwich Islands and to the Antarctic Peninsula in December 2019–February 2020. 
Recordings were analyzed to identify acoustic detections of cetacean species. 
Acoustically identified species included sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), 
southern bottlenose whales (Hyperoodon planifrons), Arnoux's beaked whales 
(Berardius arnuxii), killer whales (Orcinus orca), and long-finned pilot whales 
(Globicephala melas). Acoustic detections also included several recognized 
types of beaked whale echolocation pulses (BW37/39 and BW58) as well as two 
likely beaked whale echolocation pulse types that do not match any previous 
descriptions. Narrow-band high-frequency echolocation signals (NBHF) (typical 
of porpoises and some dolphin species) were detected in many locations, and one 
of these coincided with a sighting of hourglass dolphins (Lagenorhynchus 
cruciger). This study shows the utility of an autonomous towed hydrophone 
system on a vessel of opportunity to study the distribution of cetaceans in 
rough seas that are difficult to study by visual survey methods.

…which is to say, beaked whales are awesome even when you can’t see em. Email 
me if you’d like a pdf, and especially if you have a plan to sail a vessel at 
<= 10kn across big remote oceans, have a fondness for slightly punishing gear 
deployments at all hours, and want to do something like we did :-)

Good health and great whales to all,
Ted

—
Ted Cheeseman
t...@happywhale.com
www.Happywhale.com
https://www.facebook.com/happywhales/

** know your whales :) **


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[MARMAM] PSO Training - 22 OCTOBER 2021

[Susan Steckler]

Upcoming Protected Species Observer (PSO) TrainingSmultea Sciences will be 
conducting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) & Bureau of Safety and 
Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Approved Protected Species Observer (PSO) 
Certification training on 22 October 2021. This training is specific to U.S. 
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico geophysical and geotechnical surveys, with 
emphasis on offshore wind development. Our training is open to US citizens with 
a valid US Passport and a four-year degree—concentrated in the natural 
sciences.PSOs are specially trained, scientific professionals providing 
protected marine species monitoring and mitigation services to varied 
industries; helping them meet their regulatory compliance needs. This training 
course will cover topics related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and 
Endangered Species Act (ESA), offshore health and safety, life at sea, various 
regulatory frameworks, monitoring & mitigation, and MUCH more relating to the 
PSO role.To learn more or register for this training, please send your resume 
to psoj...@smulteasciences.com or visit 
www.smulteasciences.com/pso-pam-hiring


Susan Steckler, MA

Communications & Special Projects
susan.steck...@smulteasciences.com
+1 425 922 7867 (Mountain Time)
Smultea Environmental Sciences
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[MARMAM] PhD opportunity in Australia

[Daniele Cagnazzi]

The Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC), Southern Cross University in 
collaboration with the Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) at 
Flinders University, South Australia, is seeking a student for one PhD position.
Project summary: We are seeking a PhD student to work on an exciting new 
project to fill in critical knowledge gaps about the distribution, abundance, 
and threats to inshore dolphins in the northern Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 
(GBRMP), Queensland, Australia. This project is a collaboration between 
Southern Cross University, Flinders University, Blue Planet Marine, Jabiru 
Environmental and the Department of Environment and Science. The project will 
focus on the three inshore dolphins found in waters of the GBRMP the Australian 
snubfin dolphin, the Australian humpback dolphin and the Indo-Pacific 
bottlenose dolphin. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to 
participate in the design and implementation of a large-scale vessel survey in 
waters across the northern GBRMP in 2022 to collect data on inshore dolphin 
distribution and abundance in this region. The PhD project will involve working 
with distance sampling and spatial distribution modelling techniques to develop 
density models of all three species. The density models will be used to produce 
abundance estimates, to develop spatial distribution and habitat suitability 
models and assess threats to tropical inshore dolphins across the northern 
GBRMP. Potential exists for data collected during the large-scale survey to be 
integrated with available data across the entire GBRMP to further develop 
spatial distribution models and threat assessment for the entire region.
About MERC and CEBEL: This PhD project will be based at The Marine Ecology 
Research Centre (MERC), Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia. 
You will be supervised by Dr Daniele Cagnazzi and co-supervised by Associate 
Professors Guido J. Parra from the Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution 
Lab (CEBEL) at Flinders University. MERC is a multidisciplinary research group 
that builds on the internationally recognised marine research of the Coral Reef 
Research Group and the Whale Research Group at Southern Cross University. CEBEL 
at Flinders University is a multi-disciplinary group working at the interface 
of animal behaviour, population ecology and evolutionary biology. Since its 
establishment in 2010, CEBEL has grown into one of the leading and most 
productive groups of marine mammal research in Australia.
Applicants Qualifications: Candidates must have completed an Australian 
bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (H1)or high 2A (or equivalent) in 
biology, animal behaviour, ecology, statistics, or a related field. The 
successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of wildlife and/or 
marine ecology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong 
quantitative and programming skills including but not limited to R programming 
language. We are interested in attracting creative, pro-active, highly 
motivated, independent and team player minded students who will integrate well 
in the lab. It is expected that the successful candidate will liaise and 
collaborate with local researchers, leading statistical ecologists, and 
stakeholders to ensure maximum applicability and utility of the research 
findings.
Application Instructions:
Application is open to Australian citizens; or permanent residents of Australia 
or New Zealand citizens and international student (pending travel restrictions).
To apply for this PhD position, the applicant should send the following 
documents to Daniele Cagnazzi by email (daniele.cagna...@scu.edu.au):

  *   A cover letter or statement of purpose highlighting what motivates your 
research, your short and long-term career goals, and which component of the 
project interests you most.
  *   A curriculum vitae / resume that outlines your academic and professional 
experience.
  *   A sample of your writing. This could be either a copy of your honours 
thesis, MSc thesis, or a peer review publication.
  *   Copies of your academic transcript as well as your undergraduate Grade 
Point Average (GPA).
  *   Names and email addresses of 2 references.

Application deadline is October 30, 2021. We will review applications and 
contact the top candidates to set up a time to chat by Microsoft Teams/Zoom. 
The selected student will receive a scholarship equivalent to an Australian 
Government Research Training Program Domestic Stipend Scholarship, which pays 
an indexed stipend of $28,597 p.a. tax free (2021 rate). The successful, 
candidate is expected to start in February 2022.

For more information, please contact Daniele Cagnazzi 
(gdaniele.cagna...@scu.edu.au).


Daniele Cagnazzi

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Environment Science and Engineering

SCU Institute for Development, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS)

Marine Ecology Research Centre



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[MARMAM] Right Whale Observer Internship - Provincetown, MA USA

[Stephanie Richardson]

2022 Observer Internship

Right Whale Ecology Program - Observer Internship

Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), Provincetown MA USA

The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), a nonprofit institution dedicated to
the understanding and protection of our coastal environment and marine
ecosystems, is seeking a seasonal intern in the Right Whale Ecology Program
from 04 January – 26 May 2022. This long-term project focuses on
documenting the abundance, distribution and behavior of North Atlantic
right whales and their food resource in Cape Cod Bay and adjacent
Massachusetts waters.The intern will be the primary vessel observer for the
project and will participate in research cruises up to four days a week.
Fieldwork responsibilities include photographing critically endangered
North Atlantic right whales, collecting behavioral and environmental data,
recording other sighting events (species, vessels, and fishing gear), and
working with a habitat research team both in the field and office. Office
responsibilities include photo-analysis (downloading images, inputting
sightings information, matching individuals to known animals using an
online and in-house catalog, cataloging), database entry and maintenance,
assisting the aerial team and maintaining vessel field equipment.

*Minimum Requirements:*

● Previous marine mammal survey experience, including background in species
identification and photo-identification of large cetaceans

● Experience with digital SLR cameras, lenses, and filters

● Basic computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

● Experience working on boats and ability to withstand harsh elements for
up to 10 hrs at a time

● Not prone to seasickness

● Must be able to live and work well in a team

● Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab-based research methods
● Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure

*Preferred Qualifications:*

● A college degree, preferably in biological/ environmental sciences

● Experience using iMatch image database software

● Experience with database entry and management

● Experience using GPS equipment

● Demonstrated ability to estimate object ranges from a vessel

● A valid US driver’s license

The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of four full
days per week and will need to be flexible for research cruises due to
weather constrictions. The intern will often collect data independently in
the field, thus responsible, detail-oriented applicants are encouraged to
apply. Applicants must be available for the full field season and must be
willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed. Housing will be
provided, as well as a small stipend to cover general living expenses.
International applicants must secure their own visas or other required
documentation.

CCS has a long history of conservation and research work with the North
Atlantic right whale and Cape Cod Bay has been a major critical habitat for
over 50% of the estimated population in recent years. This is an excellent
opportunity for anyone wishing to expand their skills in marine mammal
survey techniques, and will offer the successful applicant the unique
chance to work with one of the world’s most endangered cetaceans. This
internship will afford the successful applicant an invaluable opportunity
to work within a well-established institution, with highly-qualified
scientists, and to gain experience in photo-identification, matching, and
data entry and analysis. Experience in oceanographic sampling can also be
gained. Details of our work can be found on our website:
http://coastalstudies.org/right-whale-research/

How to Apply:

The application package should include the following attachment(s):

1. A cover letter describing your specific interests in marine mammal
science, internship qualifications, and how the experience would assist you
in reaching career goals 2. CV/resume

3. College transcripts (unofficial are sufficient)

4. The names and contact information of two references

Application materials must be emailed in PDF format to
employm...@coastalstudies.org, with the subject line: 2022 RW Observer
Internship


*Deadline for submissions: October 24, 2021.*
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[MARMAM] New Paper: Distribution and Density of Six Large Whale Species in the New York Bight from Monthly Aerial Surveys 2017 to 2020

[Zoidis, Ann]

Dear Marmam Subscribers,
On behalf of myself and my coauthors, we are pleased to announce the 
publication in Continental Shelf Research of our article on the distribution 
and density of  six large whale species in the New York Bight. The paper is 
available open access until November 28 at this link 
https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1dtkY-JmAo%7Eyi
Citation:
Zoidis, A.M., Lomac-MacNair, K.S., Ireland, D.S., Rickard, M.E., McKown, K.A., 
and Schlesinger, M.D., 2021. Distribution and density of six large whale 
species in the New York Bight from monthly aerial surveys 2017 to 2020. 
Continental Shelf Research, Volume 
230, 15 
November 2021. p.104572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2021.104572

ABSTRACT

This multi-year study investigated the density and distribution of six large 
whale species in the New York Bight (NYB): the blue whale (Balaenoptera 
musculus), fin whale (B. physalus), humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), 
North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis), sei whale (B. borealis), and 
sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). During 36 line-transect aerial surveys 
conducted systematically nearshore out to 120 nm from March 2017 to February 
2020, 318 total sightings of these species were recorded. Sighting rates varied 
by season and distance from shore. The combined density of the six species, 
uncorrected for detectability on the survey line (g[0]), was 1.7 
individuals/1,000 km2, and average annual abundance was estimated to be 76 
whales (CV = 21.2%) in the NYB survey area. When species-specific corrections 
for trackline detectability bias were applied, the overall density estimate 
increased to 6.3 individuals/1,000 km2. Sightings were characterized within 
four habitat distribution zones based on depth or distance from shore out to 
250 nm. Humpback and fin whales occurred in greater numbers than the other four 
species and were recorded in all years, in all four seasons, at minimum at 
least once in each month, and from nearshore to offshore in all habitat zones. 
Right whales were seen in all seasons except summer and occurred mainly in the 
shelf zone. Sperm whales were seen in all seasons and in all months except May 
and November, mainly in offshore waters in the plain. Blue whales were seen in 
fall and winter in offshore waters, and sei whales in spring on the shelf and 
slope. All large whales were most frequently sighted in the shelf zone with 
similar albeit lower numbers seen in the slope and plain habitat. Large whale 
sighting rates were highest during summer, followed by spring. Results from 
these surveys provide valuable data on the year-round occurrence of large 
whales, including blue and sei whales which have rarely been recorded in 
Atlantic seaboard waters west of Cape Cod, and provide a basis for management 
and conservation efforts in the NYB. These data can inform assessments of 
current measures to protect large whales from anthropogenic threats like 
fishing, shipping, and offshore wind development in the NYB, as well as 
evaluations of specific potential impacts of such activities (e.g., 
site-specific take estimates and noise exposures).

For further information on this publication or to request a pdf please contact 
me at ann.zoi...@tetratech.com

Thank you!
Ann



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Mammal Scientist
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[MARMAM] Ship strike questionnaire for vessel crews and managers - request for circulation assistance

[James Robbins]

Dear MARMAMers,
I am circulating an online questionnaire to vessel crews and managers, 
to gauge their experience and opinions of ship strikes and potential 
mitigation measures. Responses will be analysed and used as part of my 
PhD at the University of Portsmouth, UK, which focusses on ship strike 
risk modelling.


I would appreciate any help that you can offer by circulating the 
questionnaire to your networks in the shipping industry. If there are 
any questions, please get in contact via james.robb...@port.ac.uk.


Further details are provided for potential participants before the 
questionnaire which can be accessed at this address: 
https://forms.gle/gYhMkUnF9RUpPexK6. Further details and a blurb are 
also given below this email.


Very best wishes,
James Robbins

-

Do you spend time at sea, or manage ship operations from land? 
Scientists are interested in your experience and opinions on the 
frequency of encounters with marine mammals, and potential collisions.  
Please share your thoughts via the the following link:

https://forms.gle/gYhMkUnF9RUpPexK6.

Researchers at the University of Portsmouth are looking into the issue 
of collisions between ships and marine wildlife. So far this has 
included extensive risk modelling, and simulating potential solutions. 
However, the researchers would like to understand the wealth of 
experience and knowledge that vessel crews and managers have on this 
subject, and invite you to complete an online questionnaire so that this 
knowledge can be incorporated into recommendations to ensure that they 
reflect the practicalities and challenges faced by those working at sea.


Invitation letter
EC Ref No: SHFEC 2021-088
Dear Potential Participant,
I am a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth, interested in 
shipping activity and how it co-exists with whales, dolphins and 
porpoise.
I am investigating the experience, knowledge, and opinions of people 
employed in the shipping industry (who may work on vessels, or manage 
them from shore) to whale conservation, and how vessels may affect their 
conservation. This research contributes towards the fulfilment of my 
PhD, and results of the anonymous responses will be published in a 
peer-reviewed journal.
This questionnaire is completely anonymous and voluntary, and you can 
choose to participate or not. We are seeking people who are 18 or over, 
and either work at sea or manage sea-going activities.
If you do participate, thank you very much! You can leave blank any 
questions that you do not feel comfortable answering. If at any point 
you decide you no longer wish to participate, you can simply close the 
questionnaire. By submitting a response on the Google questionnaire, you 
give your consent for myself to use the anonymous data for analysis.
If you decide not to participate, that is okay - thank you for your time 
in considering our project.
More information is available on the participant information sheet 
below. If you have any queries regarding the questionnaire, please 
contact James Robbins (james.robb...@port.ac.uk).


The questionnaire can be accessed at the following link: 
https://forms.gle/gYhMkUnF9RUpPexK6


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[MARMAM] Marine Scientist Position at HDR

[Speckman, Suzann]

HDR is hiring a mid to senior-level Marine Scientist to join our Alaska Marine 
Sciences program in Anchorage to work on a variety of natural resource 
assessments in Alaska and beyond.  (Working from a different HDR office may be 
possible.)

Projects from port expansions and jetty construction to offshore oil and wind 
developments and military operations require scientific and regulatory 
assistance to obtain environmental permits and ensure compliance with state and 
federal regulations related to marine habitats and species. HDR's marine 
science team supports projects throughout the country from concept to 
completion by conducting baseline studies, preparing permitting documentation, 
and performing protected species observations and compliance investigations 
during project conceptualization, construction, and operation.

Responsibilities

Serving as technical lead and/or project manager to support HDR's clients with 
baseline environmental and regulatory compliance for marine resources, 
including:

 *   offering and executing strategic advice around meeting environmental 
regulatory requirements
 *   leading marine baseline studies
 *   preparing documents and acquiring or modifying permits as relevant to 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, National 
Environmental Policy Act, and other U.S. environmental regulation affecting 
marine or terrestrial wildlife
 *   developing project scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates and 
managing projects' financial key performance indicators to complete work on 
schedule and within budget, and
 *   interfacing with clients, regulatory agencies, and/or other 
environmental consultants to grow and maintain relationships, identify business 
opportunities, understand critical path issues, and foster teaming partnerships
  *   Supporting business development by working with local and national 
marketing staff to identify and pursue new project opportunities.
Required Qualifications

  *   Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural 
Resource Management, or related field
  *   Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental science or 
related field
  *   Experience in environmental permit application preparation and 
negotiation with the following:
 *   National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service (USFWS) Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizations
 *   NMFS and USFWS Endangered Species Act consultations
 *   National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation
  *   Experience in marine mammal environmental baseline studies and/or 
monitoring
  *   Effective leader with ability to build and work as part of diverse teams 
including technical experts, regulatory specialists, engineering staff, 
construction contractors, and client and agency representatives
  *   Excellent writing and communication skills
  *   A self-starter with an entrepreneurial, strategic, and client-focus 
approach
  *   Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
  *   A commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
  *   A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
For more information about this position, please see:
https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=163597&lang=en

For more information about working for HDR, please see:
https://www.hdrinc.com/careers/working-hdr

Suzann G. Speckman, PhD
Marine Science Program Lead
HDR
2525 C Street, Suite 500, Anchorage, AK  99503
suzann.speck...@hdrinc.com
hdrinc.com/follow-us

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