[MARMAM] Spring Internships in Marine Mammal Rescue & Rehabilitation

2023-02-09 Thread Karen Helms 
Spring Internships in Marine Mammal Rescue & Rehabilitation

The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is accepting applications for Spring 
internships in marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, and public education. 
Internships are 12-14 weeks. The internships include a $1000 stipend. 
Applicants will be living and working in Crescent City, CA. The spring term 
(Harbor Seal Pupping Season) is the busiest and most "hands-on" term at NMMC.

Intern duties include:

  *   marine mammal rescue and health assessment
  *   diet preparation and feeding
  *   wound care and medication administration
  *   blood draw and subcutaneous fluid
  *   cleaning enclosures, pools, and kennels daily
  *   facility/equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks
  *   fundraising events and special projects
  *   engaging with the public in our gift shop
  *   observing surgical procedures and necropsy
  *   additional tasks as assigned

Requirements:

  *   a recent graduate or actively pursuing a degree in marine biology, 
zoology, or veterinary
  *   physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and hike long distances in 
adverse conditions
  *   be available to work 5 days a week including evenings, weekends, and 
holidays as needed
  *   be self-motivated, articulate, reliable, and responsible
  *   work well independently and on a team
  *   must possess a valid driver's license
  *   Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred but not required :

  *   previous experience working with the public
  *   previous experience in any marine mammal field

Additional Information:

  *   interns are responsible for making all arrangements with their 
educational institution for university credit.
  *   This is an unpaid position with no housing provided, however, we do offer 
a $1000 housing stipend (in 3 payments)
  *   All interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation
  *   A vehicle is preferred (but not required) for rescues which often take 
place with short notice

Application Deadline: ASAP
Internship dates: March 3rd  or ASAP  through June 3rd

To Apply:
please include the following and submit via email to 
volunt...@northcoastmmc.org. Incomplete 
submissions will not be considered. No phone calls or faxes please.

  *   a cover letter that includes term dates
  *   a current curriculum vitae or resume
  *   three references familiar with the applicant's academic/professional 
performance








Karen Helms, Executive Director
Northcoast Marine Mammal Center
424 Howe Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531
Office: (707) 465-6265  |  Direct: (425) 444-1386
www.NorthCoastMMC.org

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[MARMAM] New publication: Seasonal Abundance, Density and Distribution of Cetaceans in the Bulgarian Black Sea Shelf in 2017

2023-02-09 Thread Dimitar Popov 

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of my co-authors I am happy to share our new open access paper 
on Black Sea cetaceans in Bulgarian waters. It is published in 
/Diversity/ *2023*, /15/(2), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15020229


https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/2/229 



Abstract: Black Sea cetaceans are isolated and nominated as endemic 
subspecies listed in the IUCN Red List of Endangered species: the 
harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphin as Endangered (EN) and the 
common dolphin as Vulnerable (VU). Studies of their distribution and 
abundance are scarce but obligatory for assessment of their conservation 
status. Being highly mobile apex predators entails large variations in 
spatial and temporal distribution. Two vessel line–transect distance 
sampling surveys were conducted in 2017 in the Bulgarian shelf with the 
aim to estimate the density, abundance and distribution during spring 
and autumn. Results have revealed a shift from the coastal to offshore 
shelf of harbour porpoises with marked southern movement. Density of 
porpoises varied from 1.423 ind./km^2 (CV = 25.4%) in spring to 0.576 
ind./km^2 (CV = 43.43%) in autumn. The density of common dolphins was 
also decreasing, from 0.391 ind./km^2 (CV = 36.84%) to 0.088 ind./km^2 
(CV = 42.13%), which was more significant in offshore (0.031 ind./km^2 , 
CV = 58.04%) than in the coastal shelf (0.138 ind./km^2 , CV = 48.59%). 
Bottlenose dolphins had almost constant density in both seasons in the 
coastal shelf: 0.211 ind./km^2 (CV = 52.15%) and 0.187 ind./km^2 (CV = 
52.13%) but a very low density in the offshore shelf in autumn: 0.042 
ind./km^2 (CV = 71.07%). The importance of existing NATURA 2000 sites 
for the harbour porpoise (BG621 Shabla-Ezerets, BG573 Kompleks 
Kaliaka, BG0001001 Ropotamo and BG0001007 Strandzha) and bottlenose 
dolphin (BG621 Shabla-Ezerets, BG573 Kompleks Kaliaka, BG0001501 
Emona and BG0001001 Ropotamo) were confirmed.


Citation: Popov, D.; Panayotova, M.; Bekova, R.; Dimitrov, H.; Meshkova, 
G. Seasonal Abundance, Density and Distribution of Cetaceans in the 
Bulgarian Black Sea Shelf in 2017. /Diversity/ *2023*, /15/, 229. 
https://doi.org/10.3390/d15020229


In case you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Best regards,

Dimitar

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**Project Manager
GREEN BALKANS NGO*

LIFE19 NAT/BG/000804 LIFE FOR POMORIE LAGOON

1, Skopie str., office 10
Plovdiv 4004, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 (0) 32 626 977
Fax: +359 (0) 32 635 921
Mobile +359 (0)885 108712
E-mail: _dpopov@greenbalkans.org_
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[MARMAM] ECS 2023 Early Bird Registration Deadline

2023-02-09 Thread Bruno Diaz Lopez 
The ECS 2023 Early Bird Registration Deadline is in one week!

One week left to save!

If you plan on attending the 34th European Cetacean Society Conference in O 
Grove, Galicia in April 2023 register now before the prices increase.

If you submitted an abstract and are the first author of an oral, short talk or 
poster make sure you register by February 15th in order to confirm your spot in 
the final program.

The conference venue has a limit of 550 attendees, so make sure you register to 
be able to attend!

You can register to the ECS2023 here: 
https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/confreg/9633

See you in Galicia!

Bruno Diaz Lopez 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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