[MARMAM] PSO Training in Monterey CA June 1-2, 2019

MPSC is holding a training course in Monterey, CA that provides Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on June 1st-2nd. This class will include a private vessel trip to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! The Sanctuary hosts an incredible diversity

[MARMAM] several positions open at BOEM

Several positions open for Social Scientists, Biologists, Oceanographers at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Join a talented team of scientists and policy experts that manage ocean energy issues and ensure environmental protection. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[MARMAM] New paper - Abundance estimates of an isolated population of bottlenose dolphins in Namibia

Dear Colleagues - We are proud to announce the publication of: *Elwen, S.H*., R.H. Leeney, T. Gridley. (2019). Abundance estimates of an isolated population of common bottlenose dolphins in Walvis Bay, Namibia 2008-2012. African Journal of Marine Science 41(1). Take home message: At under 100 i

[MARMAM] undergrad internships for Fall 19

Several undergraduate internship opportunities are still available for the Fall 2019 semester in conjunction with *Semester by the Bay* in Homer, Alaska at University of Alaska Anchorage-Kenai Peninsula College-Kachemak Bay Campus! *Semester by the Bay* offers undergraduate courses in marine biol

[MARMAM] New paper: Common and Antarctic Minke Whales: Conservation Status and Future Research Directions

Dear all, I am pleased to announce the recent publication of our review paper: Risch D, Norris T, Curnock M, Friedlaender A (2019) Common and Antarctic Minke Whales: Conservation Status and Future Research Directions. Front Mar Sci 6:247 Abstract Minke whales comprise some of the most widely distr

[MARMAM] new publication on humpback whale feeding

On behalf of my coauthors (Madison Kosma, Ellen Chenoweth, and Jan Straley) I am pleased to announce the online, early view publication of our article in Marine Mammal Science on the use of drone and GoPro cameras to investigate the morphology and kinematics of prey engulfment in humpback whales

[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Courses in Slovenia

Dear MARMAMers *Morigenos - Slovenian Marine Mammal Society* is organising *Dolphin Research Courses* in *Piran, Slovenia*, between July and September 2019, where interested individuals can participate in field research and help study dolphins in their natural environment. Morigenos is a non-prof

[MARMAM] Aquatic Mammals issue 45.3 published online

Dear MARMAM and ECS Talk subscribers, Apologies to those of you who will receive duplicate emails due to cross-posting. The following titles represent the contents of the most recent issue (Volume 45, issue 3, 2019) of Aquatic Mammals. For individuals with a print subscription, the double