[MARMAM] New publication on pygmy killer whale movements

2011-01-31 Thread Robin Baird
New publication Baird, R.W., G.S. Schorr, D.L. Webster, D.J. McSweeney, M.B. Hanson and R.D. Andrews. 2011. Movements of two satellite-tagged pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata) off the island of Hawai'i. Marine Mammal Science doi: 10./j.1748-7692.2010.00458.x No abstract is available b

[MARMAM] Abstract: movements and spatial use of Hawaiian insular false killer whales

2011-02-08 Thread Robin Baird
New report available Baird, R.W., G.S. Schorr, D.L. Webster, D.J. McSweeney, M.B. Hanson and R.D. Andrews. 2011. Movements and spatial use of false killer whales in Hawai'i: satellite tagging studies in 2009. Report prepared under Order No. AB133F09SE4132 from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Sc

[MARMAM] workshop on science and conservation of Hawaiian odontocetes prior to SMM Tampa meeting

2011-07-04 Thread Robin Baird
stration fee to cover costs for AV, a continental breakfast, and two coffee breaks. The exact fee has not yet been determined but will not exceed $50/person. This workshop is co-organized by Robin Baird of Cascadia Research Collective and Erin Oleson of the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Scie

[MARMAM] Abstract deadline September 7, Hawaii odontocete workshop prior to Tampa conference

2011-08-25 Thread Robin Baird
gh the exact fee has not yet been determined. This workshop is co-organized by Robin Baird of Cascadia Research Collective and Erin Oleson of the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. For more information contact Robin Baird at rwba...@cascadiaresearch.org<mailto:rwba...@cascadiaresea

[MARMAM] Abstract: Hawaiian insular false killer whale habitat use: informing determination of critical habitat

2012-07-20 Thread Robin Baird
Paper published today on-line in Endangered Species Research. Subscribers to Endangered Species Research can download a copy at http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v18/n1/p47-61/ or it is also available at www.cascadiaresearch.org<http://www.cascadiaresearch.org> Robin Baird, R.W

[MARMAM] Abstract: Habitat use and relative abundance of Hawaiian odontocetes

2013-08-26 Thread Robin Baird
New publication Baird, R.W., D.L. Webster, J.M. Aschettino, G.S. Schorr and D.J. McSweeney. 2013. Odontocete cetaceans around the main Hawaiian Islands: habitat use and relative abundance from small-boat sighting surveys. Aquatic Mammals 39:253-269. DOI 10.1578/AM.39.3.2013.253 Available at ht

[MARMAM] Workshop on Science and Conservation of Hawaiian Odontocetes - Dec 7/13, Dunedin NZ

2013-09-04 Thread Robin Baird
space, AV equipment, lunch and coffee breaks. To register go to: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=591&Itemid=336&workshop=34 Let us know if you have any questions, Robin Baird (rwba...@cascadiaresearch.org<mailto:rwba...@cascadia

[MARMAM] New publication: False killer whales in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

2013-10-11 Thread Robin Baird
New publication available Baird, R.W., E.M. Oleson, J. Barlow, A.D. Ligon, A.M. Gorgone, and S.D. Mahaffy. 2013. Evidence of an island-associated population of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Pacific Science 67:513-521 Abstract: Two populations

[MARMAM] Abstract: Hawaii killer whales

2006-07-31 Thread Robin Baird
New publication: Baird, R.W., D.J. McSweeney, C. Bane, J. Barlow, D.R. Salden, L.K. Antoine, R.G. LeDuc and D.L. Webster. 2006. Killer whales in Hawaiian waters: information on population identity and feeding habits. Pacific Science 60:523-530. Abstract Killer whales (Orcinus orca) have only

[MARMAM] New book: The lives of Hawaii's dolphins and whales: natural history and conservation

2016-11-13 Thread Robin Baird
A new book is available entitled The lives of Hawai'i's dolphins and whales: natural history and conservation, published by the University of Hawai'i Press. The book synthesizes our work in Hawai'i over the last 17 years, including results from satellite tagging, photo-identification and genetic

[MARMAM] office-based photo-ID research assistant position in Olympia, WA

2018-02-04 Thread Robin Baird
Cascadia Research Collective has an entry-level office-based research assistant position available in Olympia, Washington. This position will be full-time (up to 40 hours per week) for a minimum of six months. Continuation after that date is contingent on performance and availability of funds.

[MARMAM] post-doc/research biologist position with Cascadia Research Collective

2019-06-02 Thread Robin Baird
Cascadia Research Collective has an opening for a Research Biologist/Post-doc, to be based out of our office in Olympia, Washington. This position is aimed at a researcher who has demonstrated ability to conduct varied research efforts with marine mammals, successfully obtain research funding, a

[MARMAM] Recent publications: beaked whales, Hawaii odontocetes, use of Navy ranges

2019-09-05 Thread Robin Baird
Hello all, There are several recent publications from our Hawai’i research program that I thought folks would be interested in, listed below. PDFs are available on our Hawai’i publication page http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaiian-cetacean-studies/publications or by request Robin Baird

[MARMAM] New publication: spotted dolphin fishery interactions in Hawai'i

2020-07-02 Thread Robin Baird
New publication Baird, R.W. and D.L. Webster. 2020. Using dolphins to catch tuna: assessment of associations between pantropical spotted dolphins and yellowfin tuna hook and line fisheries in Hawai'i. Fisheries Research 230, 105652. doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2020.105652. In Hawaiian waters fis

[MARMAM] Abstract: Bringing the right fishermen to the table: indices of overlap between false killer whales and fisheries

2021-02-05 Thread Robin Baird
New publication available: Baird, R.W., D.B. Anderson, M.A. Kratofil, and D.L. Webster. 2021. Bringing the right fishermen to the table: indices of overlap between endangered false killer whales and nearshore fisheries in Hawai‘i. Biological Conservation 255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.20

[MARMAM] New report on odontocetes off Kaua'i, including satellite tagging, photo-ID and PAM

2021-03-03 Thread Robin Baird
New report available at https://www.cascadiaresearch.org/files/publications/Bairdetal2021_Kauai.pdf Baird, R. W., C. J. Cornforth, S. M. Jarvis, N. A. DiMarzio, K. Dolan, E. E. Henderson, S. W. Martin, S. L. Watwood, S. D. Mahaffy, B. D. Guenther, J. K. Lerma, A. E. Harnish, and M. A. Kratofil.

[MARMAM] Abstract: Dwarf sperm whale site fidelity, spatial use, and behavior

2021-08-24 Thread Robin Baird
Baird, R.W., S.D. Mahaffy, and J.K. Lerma. 2021. Site fidelity, spatial use, and behavior of dwarf sperm whales in Hawaiian waters: using small-boat surveys, photo-identification, and unmanned aerial systems to study a difficult-to-study species. Marine Mammal Science doi 10./mms.12861. Abs

[MARMAM] New report: movements and spatial use of Hawaiian odontocetes

2013-11-10 Thread Robin Baird
New report available: Baird, R.W., D.L. Webster, S.D. Mahaffy, G.S. Schorr, J.M. Aschettino, and A.M. Gorgone. 2013. Movements and spatial use of odontocetes in the western main Hawaiian Islands: results of a three-year study off O'ahu and Kaua'i. Final report under Grant No. N00244-10-1-0048 f

[MARMAM] Hawaiian odontocetes workshop Dec 7, New Zealand - registration deadline Nov 14!

2013-11-11 Thread Robin Baird
://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=558&Itemid=336 Robin Baird & Erin Oleson Co-organizers === Robin W. Baird, Ph.D. Research Biologist Cascadia Research Collective 218 1/2 W. 4th Av

[MARMAM] Report on sonar exposure and movements of odontocetes off Kaua'i

2014-05-30 Thread Robin Baird
New report available Baird, R.W., S.W. Martin, D.L. Webster, and B.L. Southall. 2014. Assessment of Modeled Received Sound Pressure Levels and Movements of Satellite-Tagged Odontocetes Exposed to Mid-Frequency Active Sonar at the Pacific Missile Range Facility: February 2011 Through February 20

[MARMAM] New report: satellite tagging, photo-identfication and PAM of odontocetes off Kaua'i in 2013

2014-08-13 Thread Robin Baird
New report available: Baird, R.W., S.M. Jarvis, D.L. Webster, B.K. Rone, J.A. Shaffer, S.D. Mahaffy, A.M. Gorgone and D.J. Moretti. 2014. Odontocete studies on the Pacific Missile Range Facility in July/August 2013: satellite-tagging, photo-identification, and passive acoustic monitoring. Prepa

[MARMAM] New paper on false killer whale fishery interactions - sex bias and variation among populations

2014-10-20 Thread Robin Baird
New paper available: Baird, R.W., S.D. Mahaffy, A.M. Gorgone, T. Cullins, D.J. McSweeney, E.M. Oleson, A.L. Bradford, J. Barlow and D.L. Webster. 2014. False killer whales and fisheries interactions in Hawaiian waters: evidence for sex bias and variation among populations and social groups. Mar

[MARMAM] Abstract: Foraging hotspot for pilot whales and Blainville's beaked whales in Hawai'i

2015-11-28 Thread Robin Baird
New publication: Abecassis, M., J. Polovina, R.W. Baird, A. Copeland, J.C. Drazen, R. Domokos, E. Oleson, Y. Jia, G.S. Schorr, D.L. Webster and R.D. Andrews. 2015. Characterizing a foraging hotspot for short-finned pilot whales and Blainville's beaked whales located off the west side of Hawai'i

[MARMAM] New publication: Long-term strategies for studying rare species

2024-01-11 Thread Robin Baird
Long-term strategies for studying rare species: results and lessons from a multi-species study of odontocetes around the main Hawaiian Islands This paper describes both our approach to studying rare species and provides findings from a long-term study of pygmy killer whales in Hawai‘i, including

[MARMAM] Two SPOT LIMPET satellite tags available through online auction to raise funds for research

2024-09-28 Thread Robin Baird
Aloha kākou, As part of an online silent auction to raise funds for Cascadia Research Collective’s marine mammal research and education activities, one of the ‘items’ available are two SPOT (location-only) LIMPET satellite tags, along with deployment arrows and attachment darts, being donated b