[MARMAM] Research Intern Spring 2023- Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network

[Mackenzie Russell]

Marine Mammal Surveillance Research Project Internship Position 2023

The Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network (ALMMSN) located at the Dauphin
Island Sea Lab (DISL) in Dauphin Island, AL, is recruiting a highly
motivated intern to assist with a short-term marine mammal stranding
surveillance research project and marine mammal stranding response in
coastal Alabama waters. ALMMSN is a cooperative regional stranding network
partner and works in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service and the US Fish and
Wildlife Service to respond to dolphin, whale, and manatee strandings. Our
primary goal is to enhance reporting and response efforts for marine mammal
strandings to ensure collection of consistent, high-quality data that are
used to evaluate causes of strandings and/or death. The DISL’s mission is
to become a center for transformative U.S. oceanic and coastal research and
education. This intern will gain useful knowledge, skills, and experience
in the fields of marine biology, marine mammalogy, unoccupied aerial
systems (UAS), and marine mammal stranding response.

*Internship Dates:* Min. 5 months (option to extend depending on funds and
performance); start early January 2023

*Description:* This intern will work closely with an ALMMSN Stranding
Technician on a research project using decoy stranded dolphins to better
understand the success of marine mammal stranding surveillance in Alabama,
including the use of kayaks, boats, utility vehicles, and UASs. The intern
will also assist in field stranding response and participate in necropsy
events as available. Daily duties will include project deployment, field
surveys, data collection, data management, UAS maintenance and data
analysis, field stranding response, participation in necropsy events,
sample handling, and equipment/lab maintenance/cleaning.

*Qualifications*:

--Student or recent graduate (0-2 years) of a biology/marine biology,
marine science, oceanography, zoology or related program;

--Interest in marine mammal biology, physiology and anatomy;

--Interest in research;

--Valid driver’s license and clean driving record;

--18 years or older;

--Physically fit, able to lift at least 50 lbs, drag at least 100 lbs, and
a strong swimmer;

--Ability to endure unpleasant field conditions including temperatures
between 30°F-100°F, rain, humidity and biting insects;

--Ability to work 35 hours per week, including weekends, nights and
holidays as needed);

--Experience with scientific writing is a plus;

--Knowledge of UASs and digital SLR cameras and lenses is a plus.

This internship is a paid position expected to work 35 hrs/week (including
nights and holidays as necessary for fieldwork). This is a physically
demanding position that may involve long days in a variety of weather
conditions. Intern is responsible for providing their own housing and
transport to DISL. Assistance finding housing can be provided. Applicant
must be eligible to legally reside in the U.S. for the duration of the
internship period. International applicants are accepted; however, no visa
assistance can be provided. Interested applicants must send a cover letter,
CV, and dates of availability to alm...@disl.org by *15 October 2022* to be
considered. Resources for the construction of such documents are available
online and at most institutions’ Career Services departments, such as
https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/careerservices/job.html and
https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx.  Preference will be given to
applicants who can stay through the entire internship period. Application
review will begin immediately.

DISL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a
diverse pool of prospective interns without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic or
any other identity information. DISL and ALMMSN recognize that a diversity
of perspectives, lived experiences, ideas, and passions allows us to better
meet our goal of ocean-literate communities in Alabama and that equity,
diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our mission. It is
the intent of the ALMMSN to be fair and impartial in all of its relations
and to recognize and respect the individual. More information about ALMMSN
and the Marine Ecosystem Response Laboratory can be found at
https://almmsn.disl.org ,
https://www.disl.edu/research/marine-mammal-research-program or by
contacting ALMMSN at alm...@disl.org.




Mackenzie Russell, M.S.

Stranding Coordinator

Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Dauphin Island Sea Lab
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[MARMAM] New publication: External indicators of fisheries interactions in known bycaught dolphins from bather protection nets along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, South Africa

[Stephanie Plön , PhD]

Dear MARMAM Subscribers,



On behalf my co-authors, I am pleased to share our new publication on ‘
External indicators of fisheries interactions in known bycaught dolphins
from bather protection nets along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, South
Africa’.



Roussouw, N., Wintner, S., Hofmeyr, G. J. G., Wohlsein, P., Siebert, U.
and S. Plön. 2022. External indicators of fisheries interactions in known
bycaught dolphins from bather protection nets along the KwaZulu-Natal
coastline, South Africa. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 23(1):
127-140. https://doi.org/10.47536/jcrm.v23i1.338



Abstract

Detailed examinations of dolphins incidentally caught in bather protection
nets along the KwaZulu‐Natal coastline, South Africa, over the past 10
years have yielded a dataset that can assist in the examination of external
signs of bycatch. Investigating these external signs of fisheries
interactions could aid in determining whether they could be used as
unequivocal indicators of entanglement in stranded dolphins for which cause
of death is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the
occurrence of netmarks and other external injuries on individuals of two
dolphin species (*Tursiops aduncus* and *Sousa plumbea*), both bycaught and
stranded, along the south‐east coast of South Africa. Necropsy reports and
photographs of 107 bycaught and 15 stranded dolphins between 2010 and 2017
were investigated to determine prevalence of netmarks and other external
injuries in relation to species, sex, age class, and water temperature. Our
results indicated that 36% of the bycaught dolphins and 13% of stranded
dolphins showed netmarks on the skin. In bycaught animals, females were
more likely to show netmarks (58%) and the majority of dolphins with
netmarks were immatures (66%; immatures included calves, neonates and
subadults). There was little evidence for water temperature affecting the
appearance of netmarks. Furthermore, species, sex or age class did not play
a significant role in the probability of netmark occurrence. Other external
injuries were also observed in the bycaught (3–50%) and stranded animals
(7–100%), with subcutaneous bruising being the most prominent sign in
bycaught animals. Our study showed that only a small percentage of known
bycaught animals actually present external signs of entanglement. Thus,
additional evidence, such as histopathological examinations, is required to
reliably identify entanglement cases in stranded animals.



You can access the full-text at the following link:

https://journal.iwc.int/index.php/jcrm/article/view/338



Alternatively, please feel free to e-mail me for a pdf copy or any queries.



 Kind regards,

 Stephanie
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[MARMAM] ECS 2023 - CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

[Bruno Diaz Lopez]

ECS 2023 - CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

We invite you to submit proposals for workshops in any area related to marine 
mammal science for the 34th European Cetacean Society Conference (April 16-20 
Galicia, NW Spain). In particular, workshops on challenging, emerging areas 
related to the 2023 conference topic (“Our Oceans, Our Future. Marine Mammal 
Behavioural Ecology & The Sustainable Use of Marine Resources”) if appropriate, 
but doing so is not necessary.

We particularly encourage proposals for highly interactive and collaborative 
workshops to foster new ideas and gather feedback. The expected dates of the 
workshops would be April 16th and 17th, 2023, before the main track of the ECS 
conference (18-20 April).

Each workshop proposal must include:

- Title and brief technical description of the workshop, specifying the goals 
and the technical issues that will be the focus of the workshop.
- Workshop Organizers (names, affiliation and contact information)
- Preferred date (16th or 17th April) and duration of the workshop (Half-day or 
Full-day)
- Tentative program; maximum number of participants (unique, creative and novel 
workshop formats are strongly encouraged).

Submission

Workshop Proposals and any related enquiries should be sent by email to the 
ECS2023 local organizing committee (ecs2...@thebdri.com). The LOC will be glad 
to provide workshop organizers with advice on every aspect of organizing the 
event including the logistics and venue.

Notes to the workshop organizers

Workshop chair(s) will be responsible for the following
1. Assuming full responsibility for the workshop presentation, review process, 
and registrations. There will be additional cost for workshop participants that 
are NOT included in the registration costs for the ECS conference (20 euros for 
half day and 30 euros for full day).
2. Selecting the participants and the workshop format. 
3. Promoting the workshop beyond the conference web page.
4. If the workshop is too small (i.e., does not attract enough participants), 
the ECS 2023 Organizing Committee may propose merging that workshop with 
another workshop with a similar topic. We therefore encourage workshop 
organizers to attract a large community. In extreme situations, we may also 
cancel workshops if there are not a sufficient number of submissions.
5. Organizers (including co-organizers) are expected to attend their entire 
workshop, and to provide a summary of the event to the ECS 2023 organizers.

Important Dates

Proposal Submission deadline9 Dec 2022 23:45 CET
ECS 2023 Early registration deadline15 Feb 2023 23:45 CET
ECS 2023 Late registration deadline15 Mar 2023 23:45 CET

We hope that scientists and students from all over the world will visit 
Galicia! We are currently working hard to organise multiple networking events 
in the beautiful coastal town of O Grove. 

Stay tuned for more updates!



Hasta pronto!

Bruno Díaz López Ph.D
Chief biologist and Director
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI - www.thebdri.com
Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Pontevedra, Spain
Tel. 0034 684248552
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[MARMAM] New paper: length-at-age estimate of T. aduncus by 3D camera

[Tadamichi MORISAKA]

Dear MARMAM members,

We are pleased to share the following study on the standard length-at-age
estimates of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Mikura Island, Japan by
simple 3D camera system.

Morisaka, T., Sakai, M., Hama, H., Kogi, K. Body length and growth pattern
of free-ranging Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins off Mikura Island
estimated using an underwater 3D camera. Mamm Biol (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42991-022-00304-9

You can see pdf online at "Shared It".
https://rdcu.be/cV9a2

Or you can request me a pdf copy.

All the best,
Tadamichi Morisaka (Chaka)

--
=

Tadamichi MORISAKA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Cetacean Research Center,
Graduate school of Bioresources
Mie University

Room #619
1577 Kurimamachiya-cho, Tsu city
Mie 514-8507 JAPAN

Tel: +81-59-231-6975
ch...@bio.mie-u.ac.jp
http://marinemammal.jimdo.com/
Center URL: https://crc.bio.mie-u.ac.jp
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[MARMAM] Master in Conservation Medicine of Aquatic Animals 2022/2023 - Last spots available

[Marinemammals Bca]

*MASTER "CONSERVATION MEDICINE OF AQUATIC ANIMALS"*

*Last spots available - application deadline 7th of October.*

The Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science of the
University of Padova (Italy) is pleased to announce that we are now
offering a *2nd level Master* in Conservation Medicine of Aquatic Animals *from
November 2022 to September 2023*.
There is also the possibility of applying for *single courses*.

*Available discount for DAC list countries.*
The Master will be provided *online *with *3 in-person field training weeks*
.

Participants will gain *skills *that enable and empower them to:
- assess the interaction between animal, human and marine ecosystems from
"one health" perspective;
- adopt the conservation medicine in a range of practical situations in
marine environment management;
- interpret and communicate scientific results across other related
scientific disciplines and to other stakeholders;
- manage the emergency response related to marine animals and their
environment.

A total of *60 ECTS* (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
will be certified together.

The *deadline *for application is the *7th of October 2022*.

*Language:* English.

*Director:*
*Prof. Sandro Mazzariol*
Associated Professor of Veterinary Pathology, IWC Strandings Expert Panel,
ACCOBAMS Scientific Committee.

For *more details*, please visit:
https://uel.unipd.it/en/masters/cma-conservation-medicine-of-aquatic-animals/

For *more information* and to schedule an *online meeting* for further
questions, please contact:
marinemammals@unipd.it



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*Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science (BCA), Università
degli Studi di Padova*

*Cetaceans strandings Emergency Response Team (CERT)Banca Tessuti Mammiferi
Marini del Mediterraneo (BTMMM)*
*Life DELFI project partner: www.lifedelfi.eu *


*Phone:*+39 049 827 2963
+ 39 366 9256638

*Address:*AGRIPOLIS - Ed. Museo
Viale dell'Università 16
35020 - Legnaro (PD)

*Follow us on our social media accounts:*
Fb:@CERTUnipd
IG: @cert_italy

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[MARMAM] Marine mammals foraging around fishing gear or preying on fishing catch and bait: it may not be 'depredation'

[Giovanni Bearzi]

A new essay on marine mammal 'depredation' has just been published in
the ICES Journal of Marine Science (free download):
-
Bearzi G, Reeves RR (2022) Marine mammals foraging around fishing gear
or preying on fishing catch and bait: it may not be 'depredation'.
ICES Journal of Marine Science, fsac173.
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https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/advance-article/doi/10.1093/icesjms/fsac173/6724454
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https://tinyurl.com/mry2jvc4
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ABSTRACT — Some populations of marine mammals (particularly odontocete
cetaceans, and pinnipeds) have responded to the expansion of fisheries
by modifying their behaviour to take advantage of the foraging
opportunities provided by fishing. This has led to interactions that
include forms of 'depredation', referring to the removal of, or damage
to, marketable organisms as well as bait from fishing gear. The
current scientific and technical usage of depredate or depredation
appears inconsistent with some of the meanings found in dictionaries,
such as to plunder (typically using force), pillage, ravage, lay
waste, despoil, destroy, commit waste, or ransack. We suggest that the
use of 'depredation' when referring to marine mammal behaviour could
strengthen misperception and misunderstanding, hardening notions that
they are unfairly taking or destroying what is ours. Though most
contemporary researchers do not mean to imply that predators are
'stealing our fish', continued reference to the mammals’ behaviour as
depredation may reinforce, at least in some minds, the belief that
fish and other marine resources 'belong' only to humans. Alternative
wording would help to prevent ambiguity in communications, especially
outside the scientific community, and preserve recognition of the
ecological roles that large marine predators play.
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You are welcome to contact the first author to request a pdf copy (or
share your thoughts on the essay):
Giovanni Bearzi 

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[MARMAM] New paper on Antarctic minke whale vocal behavior

[Ari Friedlaender]

On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to share the following manuscript
recently published in Royal Society Open Science.  The manuscript is freely
available for download.
Acoustic signalling and behaviour of Antarctic minke whales (*Balaenoptera
bonaerensis*)
C.B. Casey, S. Weindorf, E. Levy, J.M.J. Linksy, D.E. Cade, J.A. Goldbogen,
D.P. Nowacek, and A.S. Friedlaender
https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.211557

Abstract

Acoustic signalling is the predominant form of communication among
cetaceans. Understanding the behavioural state of calling individuals can
provide insights into the specific function of sound production; in turn,
this information can aid the evaluation of passive monitoring datasets to
estimate species presence, density, and behaviour. Antarctic minke whales
are the most numerous baleen whale species in the Southern Ocean. However,
our knowledge of their vocal behaviour is limited. Using, to our knowledge,
the first animal-borne audio-video documentation of underwater behaviour in
this species, we characterize Antarctic minke whale sound production and
evaluate the association between acoustic behaviour, foraging behaviour,
diel patterns and the presence of close conspecifics. In addition to the
previously described *downsweep* call, we find evidence of three novel
calls not previously described in their vocal repertoire. Overall, these
signals displayed peak frequencies between 90 and 175 Hz and ranged from
0.2 to 0.8 s on average (90% duration). Additionally, each of the four call
types was associated with measured behavioural and environmental
parameters. Our results represent a significant advancement in
understanding of the life history of this species and improve our capacity
to acoustically monitor minke whales in a rapidly changing Antarctic region.


-- 
Ari S. Friedlaender, PhD *(he/him/his)*
Professor, Ocean Sciences Department
Institute of Marine Sciences
UC Santa Cruz
115 McAllister Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
ari.friedlaen...@ucsc.edu
https://btbel.pbsci.ucsc.edu/
http://www.caoceanalliance.org/
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