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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TWO UK MARINE MAMMAL JOBS
**MONITORING OFFICER**
Under the EU Habitats & Species Directive, three
Special Areas of Conservation have been
established in the UK with bottlenose dolphins
principally in mind. Two of these occur in
Cardigan Bay, West Wales - "Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau
SAC" in the north of the Bay and "Cardigan Bay
SAC" in the south. To assist with the
conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin
population in the region, monitoring of
abundance, distribution, reproductive success and
population structure using a combination of
surveys and photo-identification studies have
been undertaken by Sea Watch in recent years. The
main tasks of this post of Cardigan Bay
Monitoring Officer will be:
To record, document, statistically analyse, and
report indicators of the condition of bottlenose
dolphins in both the Cardigan Bay and Pen Llyn
a'r Sarnau SACs;
To collect images and refer to those from
established catalogues, at sites within and
outside the key study areas, using photographic
ID techniques, to evaluate dolphin movements,
abundance estimates and distribution;
To monitor the number of bottlenose dolphins
using the sites, and to assess the supporting
habitat and estimate population structure (age
and sex where possible);
To gather evidence of any anthropogenic
activities within the sites, while monitoring
bottlenose dolphins.
To provide information on sightings and
movements of known individual dolphins
(particularly those named ones adopted by
children) in support of the Adopt a Dolphin
scheme.
To train and supervise volunteers and students
in supporting the survey & monitoring.
A combination of vessel surveys and photo-ID will
be used to achieve the above aims, concentrating
particularly on the two SACs but extending more
widely in Cardigan Bay and Welsh waters where
appropriate. Although the target species is
bottlenose dolphin, data on other cetacean
species (particularly harbour porpoise) will be
collected from the region. Besides fieldwork, the
post holder will need to devote a significant
portion of time to analysing data and assisting
in writing up the results for publication.
We are looking for a postgraduate biologist with
at least three years field-based research
experience of cetaceans, preferably including
bottlenose dolphins. He or she should have an
ability to interact well with people of varied
backgrounds, be able to train, motivate and
oversee volunteers assisting in monitoring, and
be capable of working in often arduous field
conditions relatively independently (ideally with
boat handling certification). It is essential
that the candidate should have analytical skills
and a good grounding in statistics. Preference
may be given to candidates with a good working
knowledge of DISTANCE and CAPTURE software, as
well as of spatial analysis.
The post is initially for a period of six months
but with potential extension beyond that subject
to funding. It will be based at Sea Watch's
office (Paragon House) in New Quay, Ceredigion,
West Wales. Salary is £20,000 per annum, starting
in April 2009.
Those interested should send a letter of
application, a copy of your CV, and the e-mail
contact details of two referees to Dr Evans at
peter.ev...@bangor.ac.uk by 20th February 2009.
**SIGHTINGS OFFICER**
The main task of the post holder will be to
facilitate public education and awareness through
the regular dissemination of environmental
information, and to help develop Sea Watch's
research and monitoring programmes. Duties
include:
Recruitment of new observers, and feedback of
information and advice to current contributors of
sightings. Assistance with verifying & inputting
sightings records.
Regular support & liaison with Regional
Coordinators, with occasional visits to coastal
regions to support local efforts to develop
monitoring, information exchange, and local
fund-raising. Review with regional co-ordinators
the best approaches for strengthening the
observer network
Co-ordination of a National Whale & Dolphin
Watch event (in 2009, to be held between the 18th
and 26tth July).
Maintenance of an active web site to serve as a
prime medium of communication to observers,
initiating regular dissemination of new
information, and recruiting new observers.
Regular updating with news items, recent
sightings, etc.
Participation in training courses to teach
regional co-ordinators and observers techniques
of quantitative monitoring, species
identification, and photo-ID. These may be tiered
from beginners to advanced observers, so as to
improve skills at different levels of experience
Distribution of training aids (identification
guide, slide pack and CD/video) to observers
Assistance with preparation and editing of news
sheets every two months, and writing occasional
reports and other material of public/educational
interest, in liaison with other staff
Preparation of news releases for the media on
major stories of environmental interest, and
writing articles for specialist magazines
Assistance with supervising students and other
volunteers in New Quay, and supporting Monitoring
Officer on some survey trips
Participation and development of cetacean field projects as appropriate
Attending meetings and giving public lectures on behalf of Sea Watch
Answering correspondence & telephone queries from interested parties
We are looking for a person with a strong
knowledge of UK cetaceans and marine
environmental issues, as well as research
experience preferably in marine mammals. He or
she should have an ability to interact well with
people of varied backgrounds (research
scientists, government officials,
conservationists, naturalists, fishermen, members
of the oil and gas industry, shipping, etc). The
candidate will need to be computer literate (MS
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and
at least basic statistical programs). Preference
will be given to candidates with a good working
knowledge of research analytical techniques
and/or web editing..
The post has a probationary six month period but
with potential extension beyond that. It will be
based at Sea Watch's office (Paragon House) in
New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Salary is
£18,000 per annum, starting in April 2009.
Those interested should send a letter of
application, a copy of your CV, and the e-mail
contact details of two referees to Dr Evans at
peter.ev...@bangor.ac.uk by 20th February 2009.
..
Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine
environmental charity concerned with monitoring
whales and dolphins around the British Isles, and
the conservation threats they face. It has a
number of research projects including surveys and
photo-ID studies of bottlenose dolphins and
baleen whales, and also harbour porpoises in West
Wales, minke whale studies of foraging ecology
and population genetics in West Scotland, and
spatial analytical studies of cetacean
distribution and habitat preferences of cetaceans
throughout the British Isles, using a variety of
modelling approaches. There is also a Dolphin
Adoption scheme, aimed particularly at children,
focusing upon the bottlenose dolphins of Cardigan
Bay. Further details can be found on its web site
- www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk.
The charity has four staff based in New Quay
(West Wales), North Wales and the London area, a
further four-five working remotely on a
contractual basis, and a large number of
volunteers scattered around the coasts of the
British Isles. Its Director is Dr Peter Evans
based at the School of Ocean Sciences, University
of Bangor.
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Dr Peter G.H. Evans
Director
Sea Watch Foundation,
Cynifryn,
Abershore, Llanfaglan,
Caernarfon,
Gwynedd, Wales LL54 5RA
Hon. Senior Lecturer
School of Ocean Sciences,
University of Bangor,
Menai Bridge,
Anglesey, Wales LL59 5AB
Tel: 01286-672071
Mobile: 0776-556-6102
E-mail: peter.ev...@bangor.ac.uk>
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