[MARMAM] Doctoral Position - Marine Biology

2013-05-30 Thread Aileen Jeffries
Job Post: Marine biologist for population study of Phocoena phocoena and its role in the Salish Sea ecosystem. Required: PhD in marine biology, or equivalent, experience in cetacean research or equivalent, demonstrated ability to secure funding for independent research. A US citizenship or exis

[MARMAM] New paper on mechanical properties of enamel and dentine in dolphins

2013-05-30 Thread Carolina Loch
Dear MARMAM subscribers,   We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in the current issue of the Archives of Oral Biology: Mechanical properties of dental tissues in dolphins (Cetacea: Delphinoidea and Inioidea) Carolina Loch

[MARMAM] New Publication: Behavior and energetics in an entangled whale

2013-05-30 Thread Julie van der Hoop
MARMAM Subscribers, We are pleased to announce the following paper, published online this week in Marine Mammal Science: van der Hoop, J., Moore, M., Fahlman, A., Bocconcelli, A., George, C., Jackson, K., Miller, C., Morin, D., Pitchford, T., Rowles, T., Smith, J. and Zoodsma, B. (2013), Beha

[MARMAM] Capricorn Cetacean Project Research Assistant Position

2013-05-30 Thread Daniele Cagnazzi
SEEKING FIELD ASSISTANTS FOR RESEARCH ON INSHORE DOLPHINS IN THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA Daniele Cagnazzi (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Marine Ecology Research Centre, SCU) is currently accepting applications for two volunteer positions, for the Capricorn Cetaceans Project for the Austr

[MARMAM] Bio-Acoustics job posting

2013-05-30 Thread Jobs.Ocean.Associates
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates for a BioAcoustician to work with the Cetacean Research Program at NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position is a full-time one year contract with the possibility of renewal based on job performance and availabi

[MARMAM] MMO training course 23rd-25th July 2013

2013-05-30 Thread Maja Nimak-Wood
Pro-MMO Training Course Gardline Environmental Ltd.s' Marine Wildlife Department provides a field taught training course for new and current Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs), in preparation for the working environment of offshore industries, whilst giving the opportunity to expand marine mammal i

[MARMAM] Brazilian Cetacean Guide

2013-05-30 Thread Liliane Lodi
Dear MARMAM Readers, We are pleased to inform you about the publication of a new book in Portuguese Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of Brazil: Identification Guide. The Guide describes 44 species of cetaceans and 1 genus confirmed for Brazil. Includes information on species´ morphology, coloration

[MARMAM] Urgently needed: Female PAM operators

2013-05-30 Thread Emma Forrester
Hello everyone!  Hydenlyne is privately owned and was established in 2007. We provide project management, operational support, quality control services, well-site geological services, HSE advisors and Marine Mammal Observers (MMO)/Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) on seismic data and drilling pr

[MARMAM] New Publication: Anomalous colour in Neotropical mammals: a review with new records for Didelphis sp. (Didelphidae, Didelphimorphia) and Arctocephalus australis (Otariidae, Carnivora)

2013-05-30 Thread Rodrigo Machado
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication of 1 paper about anomalous colour in Neotropical mammals, including marine mammals: *Abstract: *Anomalous colourations occur in many tropical vertebrates. However, they are considered rare in wild populations, with very few records for

[MARMAM] Brazilian Cetacean Guide

2013-05-30 Thread Liliane Lodi
Dear MARMAM Readers, We are pleased to inform you about the publication of a new book in Portuguese Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of Brazil: Identification Guide. The Guide describes 44 species of cetaceans and 1 genus confirmed for Brazil. Includes information on species´ morphology, coloration