[MARMAM] New paper: Stakeholder perspectives on illegal fishing and marine mammal bycatch

[Simon Goodman]

Dear MARMAMers,

We are happy to share our new open access paper:

"Stakeholder consensus suggests strategies to promote sustainability in an 
artisanal fishery with high rates of poaching and marine mammal bycatch"

Published in the journal People & Nature, available here: 
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pan3.10490

Abstract

  1.  Illegal fishing for high value species in artisanal fisheries drives 
incidental catch and declines of marine mammals and other large vertebrates of 
conservation importance around the world. Engaging with stakeholders is 
essential to understand which strategies will be effective in motivating the 
development of more sustainable practices, and disengagement from illegal 
fisheries.
  2.  Here we present the results of a Q study carried out in autumn 2018 with 
50 stakeholders from the Caspian Sea coast of Dagestan (Russian Federation), 
including fishers illegally targeting sturgeon (Acipenseridae) and Caspian 
seals Pusa caspica, traders and fisheries managers. We assess viewpoints on 
biodiversity governance; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; 
illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and conservation.
  3.  Three distinct viewpoint groups emerged from a factor analysis, which we 
designated as 'Nostalgists', 'Optimists' and 'Pessimists'. Nostalgists were 
concerned with decline in environmental quality, and emphasised a need for 
increased centralised involvement of authorities reminiscent of the old Soviet 
system. Optimists expressed support for a well-regulated legal fisheries 
sector, while Pessimists were very aware of the negative impact of illegal 
fisheries and IWT, but felt they could not be controlled.
  4.  Among all groups we found a strong desire for alternative livelihoods 
(ALs), improved sustainability and agreement on the potential effectiveness of 
marine protected areas (MPAs) and increased regulation, even if some 
stakeholders felt they were not achievable goals.
  5.  We used our results to inform three workshops in which Dagestani fishers 
and fishery experts discussed potential conservation interventions, and the 
barriers to their implementation. Six action types were identified including 
enhanced law enforcement, increased regulation, protected areas, alternative 
livelihoods, reducing demand for sturgeon and seal products and the need for 
further research to guide policy development.
  6.  This consensus suggests that communities are willing to reduce 
participation in illegal fishing given appropriate support. The socioeconomic 
factors driving illegal fisheries and bycatch for Caspian seals parallel those 
for other endangered marine mammals such as Vaquita Phocoena sinus and suggest 
that Q studies could be applied in other artisanal fisheries with high rates of 
marine mammal bycatch to help identify policy interventions supported by 
involved communities.

Citation:

Svolkinas, L., Holmes, G., Dmitrieva, L., Ermolin, I., Suvorkov, P., & Goodman, 
S. J. (2023). Stakeholder consensus suggests strategies to promote 
sustainability in an artisanal fishery with high rates of poaching and marine 
mammal bycatch. People and Nature, 00, 1- 20. https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10490


Dr Simon Goodman
School of Biology
Manton Building
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK

Tel: +44-(0)113-3432561, Fax: +44-(0)113-3432835
Email: s.j.good...@leeds.ac.uk
Web: http://www.goodmanlab.org/
Twitter: @DrSimon_Goodman

Sustainable Ecosystems and Adaptation Research Pillar Lead
Ecology & Evolution Research Group Lead, School of Biology
Director of PGR Studies, School of Biology


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[MARMAM] Immunohistochemistry for Phocine herpesvirus 1

[Leeming, Gail]

Hi everyone,

I am interested to find out if anyone has an antibody against Phocine 
herpesvirus 1, that has been used, or may work, for immunohistochemistry on 
formalin fixed tissues.

If anyone has any suggestions, please contact me on 
gail.leem...@liverpool.ac.uk

Thank you.


Gail Leeming BVetMed MPhil PhD FHEA FRCPath MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Pathology

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology
Dept. of Veterinary Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
School of Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool

Contact Address:
Leahurst
Chester High Road
Neston CH64 7TE

* Tel +44 (0)151 795 6296 / 0151 795 6294 (Vet Path office)
* Email gail.leem...@liverpool.ac.uk

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[MARMAM] FWC Southwest Field Lab Marine Mammal Internship

[Schubert, Molly]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Mammals section 
at the Charlotte Harbor Field Lab in Port Charlotte, FL is accepting 
applications for an intern to start in August/September 2023.

The Southwest Field Lab is offering two internships to driven, self-motivated 
individuals for the Fall 2023 season. The expected start date for the 
internship is mid to late August, however, start dates will be flexible. 
Working hours are typically four to five days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some 
additional night and weekend hours may be required. The position is located in 
Port Charlotte on the west coast of Florida, just north of Fort Myers. The 
intern's duties would include assisting with manatee and cetacean carcass 
salvage, necropsies, research projects (temperature monitoring, Photo ID, 
etc.), public outreach, and occasional rescues. The intern will also assist 
with office duties including mortality reports, upkeep of databases, and other 
office work as needed. To perform the tasks mentioned, interns will operate FWC 
trucks and dependent upon experience, trailers and boats up to 22' in length. 
At the end of the internship, interns are required to complete a project and a 
10-15 minute presentation on a marine mammal topic of their choosing.

Qualifications:
* College juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students 
are eligible
* Interns must have some research field experience
* Interns must be comfortable operating large trucks and speaking 
to the public
* Familiarity with digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and filters 
is preferred, but can be trained
* Computer literacy
* Previous animal handling experience is desirable but not necessary
* Ability to trailer and operate watercrafts up to 22' in length 
and experience with radio telemetry tracking gear is desirable, but not 
necessary
* Interns must be able to lift 50 lbs., swim, and possess a valid 
US driver's license
* Interns should understand that this job will require them to be 
wet, dirty and outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time

Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for an internship with FWRI, please provide 
the following information:

* A cover letter describing area(s) of interest and the dates, 
days, and hours of availability
* A resume describing training and experience
* Names and contact information for at least three references
* An unofficial copy of your academic transcript

Please send these items as e-mail attachments to:
inte...@myfwc.com
If electronic submission is not possible, hard copies can be mailed to:

Internship Coordinator
585 Prineville Street
Port Charlotte, FL 33954



Molly R. Schubert
Marine Mammal Biologist
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Southwest Field Lab
585 Prineville St
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Office: (941) 249-6559
molly.schub...@myfwc.com
Manatee Hotline: 1-888-404-3922

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[MARMAM] Environmental Training Opportunities in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and Victoria, British Columbia

[Emily Welsh]

Edgewise Environmental is offering a Canada - Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)
program from July 20th - August 10th and a Seabird Observer (SBO) program
from August 17 - September 7th with both at-sea practicals taking place on
September 8th in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

We are also offering a Canada - Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) program from
October 11th - November 1st with at-sea practical taking place on November
9th in Victoria, British Columbia.

Both MMO and SBO courses will have theory delivered online.

Click here  for more
information or email i...@edgewiseenvironmental.com.

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Edgewise Environmental Ltd.
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[MARMAM] Reminding-2nd Announcement of the 3rd Oceanoise Asia (Oceanoise Asia 2023)

[songhai]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I hope you are all well. Here I would like to remind you that the 3rd
Oceanoise Asia (Oceanoise Asia 2023)  (Conference Website:
https://oceanoiseasia2023.casconf.cn ) would be taken place on November
13-17, 2023, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China. I hope to see you in Sanya (a
very beautiful and popular tropical tourism city in China) in November.

 


  Important Dates


31
July

Deadline for  Abstract Submission


31
August

Abstract Acceptance Notification Date


13
November

Registration Date


14 - 17
November

Conference Date

 

 

 

3rd Oceanoise Asia (Oceanoise Asia 2023)

 

November 13-17, 2023, Sanya, Hainan Province, China

 

Website: https://oceanoiseasia2023.casconf.cn 

 

 

Extensive marine engineering works are occurring in Asian waters, where
there is high marine biodiversity. Maritime constructions, offshore wind
power installations, underwater mining, shipping, fisheries, and geological
studies produce a wide variety of noises in the water. Marine mammals, sea
turtles, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates all could be affected by the
exposure to underwater noises. At this moment, baseline information on
ecologically important marine organisms, and proposed scientific standards
of noise impact on these marine organisms are still quite limited within
Asian waters. Reliable ocean noise measurements and an evaluation of its
effects in coastal and deep waters are needed. The Oceanoise Asia symposium
focuses on current available knowledge and future perspectives on
physiology, ecology and behavior of ecologically and economically important
marine organisms, physical and biological sound measurement and biological
noise response observations. The 3rd Oceanoise Asia aims at promoting
scientific research and awareness about the impacts of noise on the marine
organisms in Asian waters. Keywords: soundscape, underwater ambient noise,
man-made noise, noise impacts, physiology, ecology and behavior of marine
organisms.

 

Science Committee

Songhai Li, Chair (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences; l...@idsse.ac.cn   )

Ding Wang, co-Chair (Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
wa...@ihb.ac.cn   )  

Tomonari Akamatsu, co-Chair (Ocean Policy Research Institute, the Sasakawa
Peace Foundation; akamatsu@gmail.com   )

Chi-Fang Chen, co-Chair (Taiwan University; chif...@ntu.edu.tw
  )

Zhibin Zhang (International Society of Zoological Sciences; and Institute of
Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; zhan...@ioz.ac.cn
  )

Chunhua Zhang (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
z...@mail.ioa.ac.cn   )

Michel André (Technical University of Catalonia; michel.an...@upc.edu
  ) 

Lien-Siang Chou (Taiwan University; cho...@ntu.edu.tw
  )  

Shane Guan (The Catholic University of America; g...@cua.edu
  )

Wen Xu (Zhejiang University; w...@zju.edu.cn   )


 

Organizing Committee

  

Songhai Li (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Wenhua Xiong (International Society of Zoological Sciences)

Kexiong Wang (Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Rui Liu (Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Zixin Yang (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Lijun Dong (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Yixi Shi (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of
Sciences)

Agathe Serres (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences)

Mingming Liu (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Wenzhi Lin (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Peijun Zhang (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Mingli Lin (Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy
of Sciences)

Venue

Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Address: 28 Luhuitou Road, Sanya, Hainan Province, China

http://www.idsse.ac.cn/

 

City: Sanya is located on the southernmost tip of Hainan Island, which is
the most famous tropical resort in China. 

http://en.explorehainan.com/en/experience/sanya/jbqk.shtml#ej

 

Access: Hainan has several airports, including Haikou Meilan International
Airport, Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Qionghai Boao Airport. These
airports have numbers of international flights, and domestic flights as
well. 

Haikou Meilan International Airport is connected with Meilan Railway
Station. Many (approximately every thirty minutes) bullet trains connect the
Meilan Railway Station to the S

[MARMAM] New Paper Available

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,  My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of 
the following paper:
Jefferson, T. A., E. A. Becker and S. L. Huang. (2023). Influences of natural 
and anthropogenic habitat variables on Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins Sousa 
chinensis in Hong Kong. Endangered Species Research, 51, 143-160. 
https://doi.org/10.3354/esr01249ABSTRACT: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins Sousa 
chinensis in Hong Kong (HK) waters are part of a large (ca. 2000−2500), but 
declining, population that occurs in the Pearl River Estuary of southern China. 
To understand the factors that may influence dolphin densities in 4 different 
parts of HK, a 25 yr (1996−2020) database containing 66 439 km of line-transect 
survey effort and 4052 dolphin sightings was used. Seventeen variables 
representing natural and anthropogenic habitat factors were evaluated using 
generalized additive models (GAMs) to identify the preferred habitat of 
humpback dolphins in HK waters. In the environmental GAMs, rainfall, salinity, 
and river discharge were significant factors related to dolphin density, 
consistent with their observed strong preference for estuarine habitat. Sea 
surface temperature was also important for one of the 4 subareas. In the 
anthropogenic GAMs, the only significant variable was the amount of habitat 
area lost to land reclamation in North Lantau. This finding is consistent with 
previous hypotheses that heavy coastal engineering in North Lantau has 
contributed to observed declines in dolphin abundance during the study period. 
This study provides some of the first quantitative indications of factors that 
are potentially influencing the density of the animals in various parts of HK. 
As such, it will be a valuable tool for evaluating and mitigating potential 
impacts of both natural and anthropogenic factors on the population in the 
future.  

  The paper is open access.  PDFs can be obtained here:  
https://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2023/51/n051p143.pdfTom Jefferson
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[MARMAM] New Paper Available

[Thomas Jefferson]

Dear MARMAMers,  I am pleased to announce the publication of the following 
paper:
Jefferson, T. A. (2023). Marine mammals of the United States Exploring 
Expedition, 1838–1842: history and taxonomy. Archives of Natural History, 50, 
101-117. https://doi.org/10.3366/anh.2023.0831ABSTRACT: The United States 
Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842, in some ways, represents the
beginning of American marine mammal biology. The expedition returned home with 
information on at least
twelve marine mammal specimens (mostly small cetaceans or pinnipeds), seven of 
which were considered
new species at the time. Commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, the expedition 
covered over 80,000
miles, surveyed new waters and lands, and brought back thousands of scientific 
specimens. Official
publications of the expedition by Titian Peale and John Cassin cover the birds 
and mammals collected. The
squadron’s publications, and the journals of its officers and scientists also 
contain a good deal of information
about sightings of marine mammals. Of particular interest were whaling 
operations and grounds, and the
expedition did much to help expand the whaling prospects of the United States 
around the globe, with a
focus on the South Pacific islands. Though largely forgotten today, the “U. S. 
Ex. Ex.” played an important
early role in establishing American influence in marine mammal biology and 
global whaling operations.  

  PDFs can be purchased online, or requested from me (sclym...@aol.com).Tom 
Jefferson
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[MARMAM] Senior Biologist

[Christine Hudak]

Center for Coastal Studies

Senior Biologist -Right Whale Ecology Program


Category: Full Time, Salaried position (40 hours per week)


Program: Right Whale Ecology Program (RWEP)


Supervisor: Executive Director


Summary: The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) undertakes conservation-oriented 
research in the marine environment, including longitudinal studies of 
endangered large whales. The Senior Biologist/ Ecologist will work on our 
long-term demographic and ecological study of North Atlantic right whales in 
Cape Cod Bay, a critical habitat off the coast of Massachusetts. The RWEP has 
performed right whale habitat-focused studies via the Center’s research vessels 
since 1984.  Beginning in 1998, photo-identification of individual whales has 
been performed annually as part of research on population biology, ecology and 
human impacts. This position would include strengthening the existing program 
and developing new initiatives.  This is a full-time salaried position with 
benefits.  Anticipated start date is Fall 2023.  Rate of pay will be $75k-$80k 
and will be commensurate with experience.

General Responsibilities:


  *   Manage all contracts and permits associated with the program;
  *   Supervise the reporting, analysis, and presentation of data as required 
by contracts;
  *   Assist with hiring and managing all program staff;
  *   Ensure staff is properly trained on safety requirements;
  *   Management of contractual charter agreements;
  *   Assist with organization of the program’s annual and contractual budgets;
  *   Collaborate with other programs and institutions as needed;
  *   Solicit grants and contracts;
  *   Work with flight coordinator and research associate to schedule aerial 
and vessel surveys;
  *   Manage equipment and equipment purchases;
  *   Encourage the publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals.




Requirements:

  *   Doctorate preferred; Masters degree with ten years of comparable 
experience in a relevant biological field and at least 5 years of comparable 
research

 and project management experience required;

  *   Experience in grant writing and proof of successful previous grant 
rewards;
  *   Experience in government and privately funded contracts with lead PI 
experience;




Application process:

Please submit cover letter, CV/resume, and three professional references in a 
single PDF via

email to employm...@coastalstudies.org. The application deadline is August 18, 
2023 and applications will be considered as received.  No phone calls, please.

The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.


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[MARMAM] Right Whale Flight Coordinator / Aerial Observer

[Christine Hudak]

(updated posting from June 16)
RWEP Data Manager and Aerial Observer
The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is seeking a Data Manager and Aerial 
Observer for our Right Whale Ecology Program (RWEP). The CCS RWEP surveys Cape 
Cod Bay and adjacent waters in the Fall, Winter and Spring months to assess the 
abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic Right Whales in Gulf of 
Maine waters. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits for one year 
with the possibility of extension. Start date for this position is on or near 
September 1, 2023. The position requires aerial survey fieldwork and oversight 
of personnel. Rate of pay is $50k-$60k and will be commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:

  *   Participating in aerial surveys for right whales. Responsibilities 
include: visually scanning for marine mammals, vessels, and gear from a small 
aircraft at low altitudes, recording sightings data on custom computer 
software, and photographing whales for individual identification using a 
digital SLR camera with a telephoto lens;
  *   Processing survey and photographic data. Data processing duties include 
QA/QC of aerial and shipboard sightings and effort data, accurate and timely 
completion of summary spreadsheets and survey reports, preliminary matching of 
right whale individual identification images, and maintenance of data 
processing programs and databases;
  *   Set up annual databases and train observers, interns, and volunteers on 
data collection and processing;
  *   QA/QC final data and images and consolidate/submit data to North Atlantic 
Right Whale Consortium;
  *   Supporting management needs: Duties include processing photo- and data 
requests from scientific and media entities, analyzing data, and preparing 
summaries and presentations for funders, the public, and stakeholder meetings;
  *   Additional duties may include assisting with whale carcass relocation and 
supporting disentanglement efforts;
  *   Public outreach including assisting with public education and outreach 
activities and writing field notes for inclusion across CCS website and social 
media platforms.
Qualifications and Skills:

  *   Masters preferred or B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science 
or related field with 3-5 years of experience;
  *   Minimum one-year experience working on right whale or related aerial 
survey projects;
  *   Demonstrated experience in photo-identification of North Atlantic marine 
mammals and matching individuals to a catalog;
  *   Attention to detail for proofing and managing multiple data streams and 
large datasets;
  *   Familiarity with marine mammal visual survey data collection and 
processing methods. Adaptability to change priorities and meet strict timelines;
  *   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including visual 
presentations for a variety of audiences including technical, scientific, and 
the general public;
  *   Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  *   Strong project management skills and attention to detail;
  *   Must be able to work legally in the United States;
  *   Aircraft underwater egress training is desired but not required; however, 
ditch training with the use of compressed air will be required to conduct the 
work and is part CCS Right Whale training.
  *   SQL and R programming skills desired.

Application process:
Please submit your cover letter, CV/Resume and the contact information for 
three references in a single pdf and attached along with copies of college 
transcripts via email to 
aja...@coastalstudies.org.   Kindly add “RWEP 
Data Manager” in the subject line of your email. Application deadline is July 
15, 2023.

The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.

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[MARMAM] Right Whale Data Manager / Aerial Observer

[Christine Hudak]

(updated posting from June 16)
RWEP Data Manager and Aerial Observer
The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is seeking a Data Manager and Aerial 
Observer for our Right Whale Ecology Program (RWEP). The CCS RWEP surveys Cape 
Cod Bay and adjacent waters in the Fall, Winter and Spring months to assess the 
abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic Right Whales in Gulf of 
Maine waters. This is full-time salaried position with benefits for one year 
with the possibility of extension. Start date for this position is on or near 
September 1, 2023. The position requires aerial survey fieldwork and oversight 
of personnel. Rate of pay is $50k-$60k and will be commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:

  *   Participating in aerial surveys for right whales. Responsibilities 
include: visually scanning for marine mammals, vessels, and gear from a small 
aircraft at low altitudes, recording sightings data on custom computer 
software, and photographing whales for individual identification using a 
digital SLR camera with a telephoto lens;
  *   Processing survey and photographic data. Data processing duties include 
QA/QC of aerial and shipboard sightings and effort data, accurate and timely 
completion of summary spreadsheets and survey reports, preliminary matching of 
right whale individual identification images, and maintenance of data 
processing programs and databases;
  *   Set up annual databases and train observers, interns, and volunteers on 
data collection and processing;
  *   QA/QC final data and images and consolidate/submit data to North Atlantic 
Right Whale Consortium;
  *   Supporting management needs: Duties include processing photo- and data 
requests from scientific and media entities, analyzing data, and preparing 
summaries and presentations for funders, the public, and stakeholder meetings;
  *   Additional duties may include assisting with whale carcass relocation and 
supporting disentanglement efforts;
  *   Public outreach including assisting with public education and outreach 
activities and writing field notes for inclusion across CCS website and social 
media platforms.
Qualifications and Skills:

  *   Masters preferred or B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science 
or related field with 3-5 years of experience;
  *   Minimum one-year experience working on right whale or related aerial 
survey projects;
  *   Demonstrated experience in photo-identification of North Atlantic marine 
mammals and matching individuals to a catalog;
  *   Attention to detail for proofing and managing multiple data streams and 
large datasets;
  *   Familiarity with marine mammal visual survey data collection and 
processing methods. Adaptability to change priorities and meet strict timelines;
  *   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including visual 
presentations for a variety of audiences including technical, scientific, and 
the general public;
  *   Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  *   Strong project management skills and attention to detail;
  *   Must be able to work legally in the United States;
  *   Aircraft underwater egress training is desired but not required; however, 
ditch training with the use of compressed air will be required to conduct the 
work and is part CCS Right Whale training.
  *   SQL and R programming skills desired.

Application process:
Please submit your cover letter, CV/Resume and the contact information for 
three references in a single pdf and attached along with copies of college 
transcripts via email to 
chu...@coastalstudies.org.   Kindly add “RWEP 
Data Manager” in the subject line of your email. Application deadline is July 
15, 2023.

The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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[MARMAM] Cetacean Sessions Season Finale: The Challenges of Being a Baby Dolphin

[Anaïs Remili]

Dear members of the MARMAM community,

Join us on June 26th, 2023, at 10 am (Pacific Time) for the season finale
of Cetacean Sessions: The Challenges of Being a Baby Dolphin.
 In this episode, we will
discuss two studies reporting alloparental care (caring for the baby of
another species) and infanticide in various dolphin species, with two
special guests: Danielle Conry & Leanne Rosser.

Cetacean Sessions is a free seasonal bi-weekly webinar series where we
discuss impactful cetacean science with those conducting it around the
world. It is informal, educational, interactive, and geared towards those
studying or interested in cetaceans. Cetacean Sessions was created by Bay
Cetology and is being hosted by Anais and Naomi, the co-founders of Whale
Scientists.

Presentation and discussion will be followed by live Q&A with the audience.

For viewing/participating, we recommend earbuds/headphones and using Chrome
or Firefox.
*Cannot watch live? No worries!* You can watch the replay anytime using the
same link (below).

Please visit our Crowdcast channel to register and for more information on
our upcoming sessions: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/cetacean-session-18

Thanks, and stay tuned for the next episode's announcement!
Anais from Whale Scientists
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