[MARMAM] Free open-access book: Exploring Animal Behavior Through Sound

2022-11-01 Thread Christine Erbe
Dear Colleagues,

 

There’s a new, free, open-access book, entitled Exploring Animal Behavior 
Through Sound—Volume 1 Methods. It has chapters on bioacoustic hardware and 
software, acoustic terminology, sound propagation in air and under water, 
automated signal detection, statistical analysis, audiometric methods, 
terrestrial and aquatic soundscapes, animal communication, echolocation, and 
the effects of noise. It includes plenty of marine mammal examples. Access 
here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-97540-1.

 

If you are considering buying a printed version, please wait for ~1 month. The 
detailed Table of Contents and the Index accidentally vanished. Springer will 
upload an update to both front and back matter; the individual chapters and 
their pagination will not change. Having ToC and Index in the printed book 
should help finding material in the book.

 

Volume 2 is ~12 months away. It is organised taxonomically and presents info on 
animal sound production, reception, and usage. There will be a chapter devoted 
to marine mammals.

 

Cheers, Christine

 

Christine Erbe, Ph.D.

Director | Centre for Marine Science & Technology (CMST)

John Curtin Distinguished Professor | School of Earth & Planetary Sciences

Curtin University

GPO Box U1987

Perth, Western Australia 6845

Email | c.e...@curtin.edu.au 
Web | http://cmst.curtin.edu.au

Facebook | fb.me/CMSTCurtin 

Twitter | @CMST_oceans

 

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[MARMAM] PhD opportunity on plastic ingestion by marine megafauna

2022-11-01 Thread Nelms, Sarah
Dear all,

On behalf of my colleagues I’m pleased to share that we have a funded PhD 
studentship opportunity, ‘Plastic pollution and ocean giants: Investigating the 
extent and impacts of plastic ingestion by marine megafauna’,  based at the 
University of Exeter’s beautiful Penryn campus in Cornwall, UK.
Supervisors
Dr Sarah Nelms, Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, University 
of Exeter, Cornwall.
Professor Brendan Godley, Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, 
University of Exeter, Cornwall.
Professor Penelope Lindeque, Microplastics Research Group, Plymouth Marine 
Laboratory,  Prospect Place, Plymouth, Devon
Rob Deaville, Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme, Institute of 
Zoology/ Zoological Society of London 
James Barnett, Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme, Institute of 
Zoology/ Zoological Society of London 
Project Background 
The widespread and pervasive nature of plastic pollution has resulted in a 
growing body of evidence documenting the detrimental effects of anthropogenic 
waste on marine organisms. Over the last two decades, the number of marine 
species known to be impacted by debris, the majority of which is plastic, has 
more than trebled. Of particular concern are the marine megafauna, namely 
marine mammals (e.g. cetaceans and pinnipeds), elasmobranchs (sharks and rays), 
and marine turtles. These large marine vertebrates play key roles in the 
functioning and maintenance of marine habitats and are often considered 
indicators of marine ecosystem health. Many are also of conservation concern 
due to the plethora of anthropogenic pressures exerted on them. Plastic 
ingestion by marine megafauna can lead to a range of lethal and sub-lethal 
impacts, including intestinal blockage and internal injury, dietary dilution, 
malnutrition, exposure to chemical contaminants and increased vulnerability to 
disease. Our understanding of the fate of very small plastic particles, such as 
microplastics and nanoplastics, within mammalian gastrointestinal tracts, and 
the potential health implications, is extremely limited. 
Project Aims and Methods 
In this PhD, the student will build on previous research undertaken by the 
supervisory team from the University of Exeter, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and 
the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme at the Institute of Zoology 
(IoZ)/ Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to understand the extent and 
potential impacts of plastic ingestion by a range of marine megafauna species, 
including whales, dolphins, seals, turtles, and sharks, found in UK waters.  
There is scope for the student to develop the specific objectives of the 
project but suggested aims include:  
-  Work alongside strandings scientists and veterinary pathologists to 
develop a method of sampling large marine animals collected by the UK stranding 
networks for evidence of plastic consumption 
-  Characterise any plastic debris (including microplastics) within the 
gastrointestinal tracts of the stranded animals, with a view to identifying 
potential sources and informing policy  
-  Using data from strandings records and published research, 
investigate the differences in exposure to plastic pollution among species, 
life-stages, and feeding strategies/ diet 
-  Examine spatial patterns to assess species vulnerability by 
exploring the overlap between species distributions and habitat use with 
hotspots of plastic pollution 
-  Work with the supervisory team and histopathologists at IoZ to 
co-develop methods for examining digestive tract samples for the presence and 
fate of nanoplastics  
-  Investigate the link between plastic ingestion and exposure to 
chemicals, such as phthalates. 
-  Consider the adverse health impacts of plastic ingestion for 
individual animals as well as the potential population-level effects.   
For more information see - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4597
Best wishes
Sarah
Dr Sarah Nelms
Lecturer in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation
Pronouns: She/ her
University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK
Tel: 01326 255290
https://biosciences.exeter.ac.uk/staff/profile/index.php?web_id=Sarah_Nelms
#ExeterMarine

[MARMAM] Florida FWC-FWRI Job Posting - Assistant Research Scientist

2022-11-01 Thread Gowan, Tim
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Fish and Wildlife 
Research Institute (FWRI) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to 
provides technical support for data analysis and population assessments for the 
Florida manatee.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and conducting 
wildlife research and monitoring; developing statistical and spatial models for 
manatee populations and their habitat using available datasets (e.g., carcass 
recovery, aerial survey, telemetry, photo-identification, genetics); providing 
recommendations for data collection and management; consulting with government 
agencies and other stakeholders in evaluation of manatee population and habitat 
data; actively collaborating on research teams and working groups; and 
presenting research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical 
reports, and meeting presentations. Additional duties may include field work 
and public outreach.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in the physical or 
natural sciences or mathematics and 3 years of professional experience in a 
related field; or a Master's degree in the physical or natural sciences or 
mathematics and 2 years of professional experience in a related field; or a 
Doctorate degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following qualifications: 
knowledge of the principles of experimental design, survey sampling, and 
wildlife population modeling; experience conducting statistical analyses and 
developing statistical models, including generalized linear models, 
mark-recapture, distance sampling, and Bayesian hierarchical models; experience 
with program R, scientific programming, and geographic information systems 
(GIS); and experience in technical writing and consulting with natural resource 
stakeholders.

Please visit this link to learn more and to apply:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/ST-PETERSBURG-ASSISTANT-RESEARCH-SCIENTIST-FWC-77073232-FL-33701/951967300/
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[MARMAM] Abstracts OPEN: Australia/New Zealand SMM student chapter conference

2022-11-01 Thread Rebecca Boys
Dear MARMAMers,

We are excited to announce that abstract submissions for the next Australia/New 
Zealand student chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy conference are OPEN.
Abstract submissions close 9th December.
The conference will be held in Hobart, Tasmania, on 14th and 15th of April 2023!

We are offering free accommodation for 20 students for the conference, so 
please ensure that you register and submit your abstracts ASAP so that we can 
book your accommodation!
You can find out more information on the conference website.

https://anzscsmm.wixsite.com/anzscsmm/home
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The Conference | ANZSCSMM
The theory and practise of establishing linkages between marine predators and 
their prey. This workshop will host a panel discussion on modelling ecosystem 
interactions between predators and prey.
anzscsmm.wixsite.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
ANZSCSMM Chapter Heads



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Rebecca M Boys



Marine Biologist

PhD Student

Cetacean Ecology Research Group

School of Natural Sciences

Massey University

Auckland

New Zealand

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