[MARMAM] New Paper on grey seal beahviour

Dear MARMAM subscribers, We are pleased to announce a new publication on the substrate vibrations of the Body Slap behaviour performed by male grey seals : Bishop, A. M., Denton, P., Pomeroy, P., & Twiss, S. (2015). Good vibrations by the beach boys: magnitude of substrate vibrations is a reliab

[MARMAM] Invitation for dolphin researchers from The International Laboratory for Dolphin Behaviour Research (ILDBR) in Eilat, Israel

The International Laboratory for Dolphin Behaviour Research (ILDBR) in Eilat, Israel would like to extend an invitation to dolphin researchers around the world for collaboration in dolphin behavior research in our unique facility. The ILDBR is located in the "Dolphin-Reef" tourist facility, in a t

[MARMAM] Aggressive behavior of manatees towards humans? Looking for incident reports

Hello, I am looking for reports or documented encounters of any aggressive manatee behavior towards humans. If you have any information, or know someone who may, please email me directly at chelsea.ha...@upr.edu Thank you, Chelsea *Chelsea Harms, M.S*. Ph.D. Candidate - Ichthyology University o

[MARMAM] new website database GolfoDulce.org

I am pleased to announce the launch of a new website, www.GolfoDulce.org, which provides links to scientific articles about Golfo Dulce-a rare tropical fiord along Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Simply click the category of interest and browse the compilation of titles. Read an article by clicking the

[MARMAM] Soundwatch Boater Education Program: Summer Internships

Be Part of the Soundwatch Boater Education Program: Summer Internships Available! Soundwatch is a successful and internationally acclaimed education and monitoring program working to reduce vessel disturbance to orcas and other marine wildlife in the Salish Sea region of Washington State (USA) a

[MARMAM] Field assistants needed in South Australia - Asistentes de campo para el Sur de Australia

FIELD ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON BURRUNAN DOLPHINS IN COFFIN BAY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Project title: Population size, spatial ecology and socio-genetic structure of the Burrunan dolphins (Tursiops australis) in Coffin Bay, Thorny Passage Marine Park (TPMP), South Australia. Overview: We are

[MARMAM] PSO and PAM courses - Victoria, Canada, 20-24 April 2015

*PSO and PAM courses, 20-24 April 2015 - Victoria, Canada* Seiche Training is running its 2 & 3 day courses in Canada this April: *PSO course* Protected Species Observer Training (BOEM & BSEE Compliant) This 2 day interactive course is intended for people who wish to pursue a career in marine m

[MARMAM] Stranding Network Summer Internships Available

The Whale Museum's Stranding Network Program: Summer Internships! The San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network (SJCMMSN), a program of The Whale Museum established in 1980, is authorized by NMFS to respond to all marine mammal strandings in San Juan County, WA. We typically respond to mor

[MARMAM] Mexican nationals for MMO/PSO & PAM positions

Dear all, Geo-Marine Consultants provide offshore energy services during seismic surveys worldwide. We are currently looking for Mexican nationals to work as MMO, PSO & PAM Please reply by sending your CV to i...@geo-mar.com Best regards, Giota Giogli -- Director Geo-Mar

[MARMAM] UK Southwest Marine Ecosystems, 13 March 2015, Plymouth

Hi MARMAM people in the southwest UK, South West Marine Ecosystems 2015 March 13th PML Plymouth Programme The 2015 South West Marine Ecosystems Meeting (SWME) meeting will take place in the new lecture theatre at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML http://www.pml.ac.uk/Contact-us ) on Friday

[MARMAM] Alaska Field Experience Through Texas A&M University at Galveston

ALASKA FIELD EXPERIENCE THROUGH TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON Summer 2015 Course Name: COASTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY OF ALASKA Course Number: MARB/MARS 415, MARB/MARS 615 or as an INTERNSHIP WITHOUT UNIVERSITY CREDIT Session dates: June 1-12; June 15-26; June 29-July 10; July 13-24. Inst

[MARMAM] Marine Education Internship - Provincetown, MA USA

*Summer 2015* *Marine Education Internship * The Center for Coastal Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine. CCS has

[MARMAM] Volunteer/Intern Position for Whale Research Station North Coast BC

Cetacea Lab is a whale research facility located along the remote north coast of British Columbia. We are accepting applications for the 2015 field season from May until the end of September. All positions are for 1 to 2 month duration. These are volunteer/intern positions to help with the collecti

[MARMAM] New Articles

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please let me know of any mistakes. Make all requests to: jani...@cox.net Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los

[MARMAM] HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER

*JIMAR HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL FIELD CAMP VOLUNTEER* The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP) has been exploring new directions to staff field research camps in the Northwestern Hawaiian Island

[MARMAM] BOEM Seeking Input on Programmatic EIS for 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a notice in the Federal Register on January 29, 2015 announcing its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the potential effects of the Draft Proposed Program for the 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Informat