[MARMAM] IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internships - Summer 2021

[Kasper, Kira]

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is currently accepting 
applications for summer 2021
Marine Mammal Stranding Internships.

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship
Summer Session 2021 (First Week of June, 2021 - Last week of August, 2021)
Complete Applications Due: February 15th, 2021

Program Background
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our program strives to promote the conservation of 
marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care 
of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public 
awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding "hot spot," 
with an average of over 261 strandings occurring each year. These strandings 
include live and dead seals, whales, porpoises, and dolphins.

Stranding Intern Duties

*   Stranding hotline coverage: answer calls, document reports, educate 
callers, dispatch volunteers, complete associated paperwork and enter data.

*   Marine mammal stranding response and necropsy: assist staff with all 
aspects of marine mammal stranding response, including live animal health 
assessment and supportive care, biological data collection, post-mortem 
examinations and sampling in both field and laboratory settings.

*   Stranding / necropsy readiness: cleaning, organizing and maintaining 
stranding response and necropsy gear, equipment and facilities, restocking kits 
and supplies.

*   Data entry / sample processing: assist in entry of stranding data. 
Assist in organizing, cataloging, disseminating and archiving of photos, 
videos, datasheets, samples, etc.

*   Outreach: assist staff with training and outreach material preparation 
and organization, participate in opportunistic outreach at stranding sites, 
participate in community events.

Please see the following link for the full posting and to apply: 
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1059IFFA/JobBoard/17b588a3-808b-4bc9-aea8-c3385a35ec51/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=fe9d4610-6ed8-4b11-9455-9cb86c86ef2b

Kira Kasper
Stranding Technician
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research
290 Summer Street
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
United States
Please note: my schedule varies regularly and I often work outside of the M-F 
9-5 timeframe.
+1 508 744 2265 (office)
+1 508 743 9548 (stranding hotline)
www.ifaw.org
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[MARMAM] New publication: Specimens of opportunity provide vital information for research and conservation regarding elusive whale species

[Kerri J. Smith]

 Dear MARMAM community,

My colleagues and I are pleased to share our new publication, "Specimens of
opportunity provide vital information for research and conservation
regarding elusive whale species."

*Summary*: Elusive species are challenging to study and conserve because
basic elements of their biology may be unknown. Specimens of opportunity
provide a means of collecting information on these species and may be
critical for elusive species’ conservation. We used snowball sampling to
identify Sowerby’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens) specimens in museums
and research institutions. Snowball sampling proved highly effective: we
located 180 specimens from 24 institutions in North America and Europe, 62
of which were not listed in online collections databases, resulting in the
largest collated dataset for this species. Analysis of these data resulted
in several new findings for this species, including significant
morphological variation between specimens from different collection
regions, suggesting the presence of previously unidentified population
structuring in this species. These data provide critical information
regarding this species and demonstrate the effectiveness of specimens of
opportunity for elusive species research and conservation. We recommend
other researchers consider snowball sampling when designing research
projects utilizing specimens of opportunity. Our results demonstrate the
usefulness of snowball sampling and specimens of opportunity to elusive
species research and conservation, and the methods of our study can be
readily adapted for other species.

https://doi.org/10.1017/S037689292521

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Cheers,
Kerri

*--Kerri J. Smith, Ph.D.*
Postdoctoral Researcher, Biology and Environmental Science, Baylor
University
Research Fellow - Smithsonian Institution
Website 
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[MARMAM] Summer 2021 Internship - Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program

[Kristi F]

Link to online posting:
https://galvestonbaydolphin.org/summer-research-internship/

The Environmental Institute of Houston is seeking a dedicated intern to
assist with collection, entry and analysis of bottlenose dolphin population
and health data in Galveston Bay, Texas. The position will entail a
combination of field and office work during May – August 2021 (start and
end dates may be flexible to accommodate school schedules).   Previous
wildlife management and/or marine mammal coursework, field and
photo-identification experience are highly desirable.

Salary:  $1,200 per month (temporary full-time, not benefits eligible)

Education requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in marine/wildlife/conservation
biology, ecology, or similar field.

COVID-19 NOTICE: Candidate must be willing to follow applicable covid-19
protocols to keep themselves and their team members safe and be prepared to
potentially work virtually for a portion of internship duties.

The qualified candidate must:

-Commit to a full time Monday through Friday work schedule and maintain
flexibility for potentially long field days and occasional weekend work.
-Provide own lodging and transportation for office located in the Clear
Lake area of Houston, TX.
-Have the ability to carefully follow instructions, work independently on
sometimes tedious tasks and pay close attention to detail.
-Have the ability to work long field days on a small boat in Texas heat,
often in inclement or challenging conditions.
-Be experienced and comfortable using word, data and image processing
software including Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
-Be willing to occasionally work on other environmental research related
projects at EIH.
-Provide contact information for three references (from a faculty member,
advisor or employer).
-Pass a criminal background and motor vehicle background check prior to
hiring.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three
references to Kristi Fazioli at fazi...@uhcl.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 19, 2021
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