[MARMAM] New article on association patterns of bottlenose dolphins near Brunswick, GA
Hello, My coauthors and I are excited to share a new publication entitled: *Associations and ranging patterns of common bottlenose dolphins near Brunswick, Georgia, USA* Speakman, T. R., B. M. Quigley, E. S. Zolman, B. C. Balmer, S. M. Lane, R. A. Martinson, T. Kolkmeyer, R. Takeshita, M. Caldwell, and L. H. Schwacke. 2023. Journal of Wildlife Management e22490. The full text is available open access at http://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22490 *Abstract* The Southern Georgia Estuarine System (SGES) stock of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) resides in estuarine waters near Brunswick, Georgia, USA. There are concerns for this population due to the presence of anthropogenic stressors, particularly in the Turtle-Brunswick River Estuary (TBRE), where polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations in dolphins are >10 times higher relative to dolphins elsewhere in the southeastern United States. The goal of this study was to evaluate the association patterns and distribution of the SGES stock based on long-term photo-identification data (2010–2021) using analyses of social dynamics and spatial movements. Social analyses identified 5 distinct clusters, 3 of which were substantially larger and more well-defined than the other 2. Spatial analyses indicated geographic partitioning among the 3 large clusters, with little overlap in their core ranges (50% utilization distributions) but shared ranges in their 95% utilization distributions. Despite having variable ranging patterns, all 3 large clusters used the TBRE in proximity to the Linden Chemicals and Plastics (LCP) Superfund site to a degree, suggesting that they have likely been exposed to high levels of PCBs. Given the spatial distinction and low connectivity between clusters, loss in any of the identified clusters has potential to further segment the population and lead to a decline in the SGES stock as a whole. The fine-scale population structure should be considered in identifying effective conservation efforts at the appropriate scale. Please let me know if you have any questions, Thank you, Todd -- Todd Speakman Biologist, Conservation Medicine National Marine Mammal Foundation 3419 Maybank Highway, Ste B Charleston, SC 29455 Ph/ 843.822.3287 ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] New publication
Hello colleagues, My coauthors and I are pleased to share our new publication, "Fine-scale social and genetic structure of common bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatu*s) in the Barataria Basin, Louisiana, USA" published in *Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems*. Speakman, T.R., Wilcox, L.A., Balmer, B.C., Barry, K.P., Paterson, C., Quigley, B.M., Schwacke, L.H., Sinclair, C., Takeshita, R., Vollmer, N.L., Zolman, E.S, and Rosel, P.E. 2022. Fine‐scale social and genetic structure of common bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*) in the Barataria Basin, Louisiana, USA. *Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems*, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.3866 ABSTRACT: 1. The Barataria Bay Estuarine System (BBES) Stock of common bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*) in the northern Gulf of Mexico has been a focus of extensive research as a result of the Barataria Basin, Louisiana being one of the most heavily oiled estuaries following the *Deepwater Horizon* oil spill. The goal of this study was to build upon previous research to better understand social and genetic structure of BBES dolphins. 2. Photo-identification data from 2010-2019 were analysed with SOCPROG to identify dolphin social clusters. Genetic analyses were conducted on samples obtained during remote biopsy surveys and health assessments (2010-2018) to assess if identified social clusters were congruent with genetic clustering results, and to evaluate relatedness and gene flow within and between social and genetic clusters. Spatial analyses of the cumulative photo-identification sighting histories from each cluster were also used to determine their geographic range and degree of overlap within the Barataria Basin. 3. Social analyses identified four distinct clusters with some degree of geographic overlap and similar utilization distributions as the three identified genetic clusters. Dolphins in the Barataria Basin were confirmed to be genetically differentiated from those in adjacent coastal waters. 4. In general, genetic analyses differentiate distinct dolphin communities established through long-term (generational) preferential breeding behaviour. In contrast, social associations can be more fluid over the short-term, may change in response to habitat or predator/prey changes, and strong associations can be formed between a mix of related and unrelated individuals. The combination of genetic and social methodologies is valuable for developing a better understanding of complex dolphin social interactions and provides unique insights into dolphin behaviour that can be important for developing effective management strategies. Please contact me at todd.speak...@nmmf.org for a pdf copy of the paper. Best regards, Todd -- Todd Speakman Biologist, Conservation Medicine National Marine Mammal Foundation 3419 Maybank Highway, Ste B Charleston, SC 29455 Ph/ 843.822.3287 ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] NMMF Conservation Medicine Team Internship
The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is offering an internship opportunity to train with our Charleston, South Carolina field team in conducting bottlenose dolphin studies along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts. The internship will involve a commitment of 20-30 hours per week on average extending over a 15-week period. The anticipated start date is February 4, 2019, but we have some flexibility in the start date. Duties will include participation as a member of the field team for boat-based surveys, data entry, and photo-analysis using finFindR and FinBase software. Some regional travel (within driving distance) may be required. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain training in photo-ID field and laboratory methods under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. NMMF will provide a $3000 stipend for the duration of the internship. The intern will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to/from the NMMF office. Any required travel outside of the Charleston area will be covered by the NMMF. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology, or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. Once you apply through the NMMF website, please submit a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework, and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with the applicant’s scholarship, research skills, and work habits relevant to the internship to h...@nmmf.org. We anticipate filling this internship position by January, 11, 2019. -- Todd Speakman Biologist, Conservation Medicine National Marine Mammal Foundation 3419 Maybank Highway, Ste B Charleston, SC 29455 Ph/ 843.822.3287 ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory’s Marine Animal Health Program is recruiting to fill two dolphin photo-identification internship positions for the fall of 2013. The positions are at the NOAA National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and will involve a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 14 week period from September 9 to December 13, 2013. There is some flexibility in these start and end dates. Interns will primarily assist with laboratory activities such as data entry, photo-analysis, and stranding response, in addition to participating in a limited amount of fieldwork. Building on existing data from long-term monitoring which has spanned 15+ years, boat-based photo-identification (id) surveys will be conducted for Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuaries and near-shore waters of South Carolina as well as remote biopsy surveys near Jacksonville, FL. Specific research questions focus on relationships between contaminants and environmental factors. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-id methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this position, and interns will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to and from the laboratory. There may be travel involved for some components of the fieldwork, which will be paid for by the laboratory. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application consists of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with applicant’s scholarship, research skills and work habits relevant to the internship. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email ( todd.speak...@noaa.gov) before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the August 15, 2013. -- Todd Speakman, Biologist JHT Inc. Contractor Hollings Marine Laboratory 331 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 Ph/ 843.762.8820 Fx/ 843.762.8737 todd.speak...@noaa.go todd.speak...@noaa.govv ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory’s Marine Animal Health Program is recruiting to fill two dolphin photo-identification internship positions for the winter/spring of 2013. The positions are at the NOAA National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and will involve a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 14 week period from January 21 to April 27, 2013. There is some flexibility in these start and end dates. Interns will primarily assist with laboratory activities such as data entry, photo-analysis, stranding response, and health assessment preparation, in addition to participating in a limited amount of fieldwork. Building on existing data from long-term monitoring which has spanned 15+ years, boat-based photo-identification (id) surveys will be conducted for Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuaries and near-shore waters of South Carolina as well as remote biopsy surveys near Jacksonville, FL. Specific research questions focus on relationships between contaminants and environmental factors. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-id methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this position, and interns will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to and from the laboratory. There may be travel involved for some components of the fieldwork, which will be paid for by the laboratory. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application consists of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with applicant’s scholarship, research skills and work habits relevant to the internship. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email ( todd.speak...@noaa.gov) before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the December 15, 2012. -- Todd Speakman, Biologist JHT Inc. Contractor Hollings Marine Laboratory 331 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 Ph/ 843.762.8820 Fx/ 843.762.8737 todd.speak...@noaa.gov ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory’s Marine Animal Health Program is recruiting to fill two dolphin photo-identification internship positions for the fall of 2012. The positions are at the NOAA National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and will involve a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 14 week period from September 12 to December 16, 2012. There is some flexibility in these start and end dates. Building on existing data from long-term monitoring which has spanned 15+ years, boat-based photo-identification (id) and remote biopsy surveys will be conducted for Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuaries and near-shore waters of South Carolina. Specific research questions focus on relationships between stress/reproductive hormones and environmental factors. Interns will assist with laboratory activities such as data entry and photo-analysis and will participate in boat-based fieldwork. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-id methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this position, and interns will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to and from the laboratory. There may be travel involved for some components of the fieldwork, which will be paid for by the laboratory. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application consists of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with applicant’s scholarship, research skills and work habits relevant to the internship. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email ( todd.speak...@noaa.gov) before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the July 1, 2012. -- Todd Speakman, Biologist JHT Inc. Contractor Hollings Marine Laboratory 331 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 Ph/ 843.762.8820 Fx/ 843.762.8737 todd.speak...@noaa.gov ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship Charleston, SC
NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory’s Marine Animal Health Program is recruiting to fill two dolphin photo-identification internship positions for the summer of 2012.The positions are at the NOAA National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and will involve a commitment of 20 hours per week extending overa 15 week period from May 14, 2012 to August 27, 2012. There is some flexibility in these start and end dates. Building on existing data from long-term monitoring which has spanned 15+ years, boat-based photo-identification (id) and remote biopsy surveys will be conducted for Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuaries and near-shore waters of South Carolina. Specific research questions focus on relationships between stress/reproductive hormones and environmental factors. Interns will assist with laboratory activities such as data entry and photo-analysis and will participate in boat-basedfieldwork. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-id methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this position, and interns will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to and from the laboratory. There may be travel involved for some components of the fieldwork, which will be paid for by the laboratory. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application consists of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with applicant’s scholarship, research skills and work habits relevant to the internship. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email ( todd.speak...@noaa.gov) before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the April 6, 2012. -- Todd Speakman, Biologist JHT Inc. Contractor Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research 219 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 Ph/ 843.762.8553 Fx/ 843.762.8700 todd.speak...@noaa.gov ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
NOAA's Cooperative Center for Marine Animal Health (CCMAH) is recruiting to fill two dolphin photo-identification internship positions for the fall of 2011. The positions are at the NOAA National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and will involve a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from September 12, 2011 to December 16, 2011. There is some flexibility in these start and end dates. The CCMAH will be conducting boat-based photo-identification (id) and remote biopsy surveys of Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuaries and near-shore waters of South Carolina to investigate relationships between stress/reproductive hormones and environmental factors.Interns will assist with laboratory activities such as data entry and photo-analysis and will participate in boat-based fieldwork. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-id methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this position, and interns will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to and from the laboratory. There may be travel involved for some components of the fieldwork, which will be paid for by the laboratory. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application consists of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with applicant's scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email (todd.speak...@noaa.gov mailto:todd.speak...@noaa.gov) before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the first week of June, 2011. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] New publication on dolphin abundance and survivorship
The following article was recently published in the Autumn 2010 issue of the Journal of Cetacean Research and Management: Speakman, T.R., S.M. Lane, L.H. Schwacke, P.A. Fair, and E.S. Zolman. 2010. Mark-recapture estimates of seasonal abundance and survivorship for bottlenose dolphins (/Tursiops truncatus/) near Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 11(2):153-162. ABSTRACT: The stock structure of western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is complex, with seasonally migratory stocks often overlapping with year-round resident stocks. High rates of exchange between northernmost sites have been documented but movement and seasonal fluctuation in abundance among sites along the southern portion of the US Atlantic coast is not well understood. To better understand seasonal abundance, a three-year mark-recapture study of bottlenose dolphins in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina, USA was conducted. A robust design was employed in order to minimise bias and more precisely determine seasonal estimates of abundance and concurrently examine temporary immigration/emigration and survivorship. Systematic boat-based surveys were carried out (n = 192) from January 2004 to December 2006. The entire study area was surveyed one week per month; an additional survey was conducted in the months in which seasonal abundance was estimated: January (winter), April (spring), July (summer) and October (autumn). Standard photo-identification techniques were used to accumulate sightings of 521 distinctively marked dolphins, 65% of which were sighted more than once. Pollock's robust design was applied using MARK and the ensuing abundance estimates were adjusted for the seasonal proportion of unmarked dolphins (ranging from 0.27 to 0.40) in the population. Estimates ranged from 364 (95% CI = 305--442) in January 2004 to 910 (95% CI = 819--1018) in October 2006. Summer abundance estimates were consistently greater than those from winter months, although estimates varied considerably among years. The same model was used to calculate an annual survival rate estimate of 0.951 (95% CI = 0.882--1.00) for marked individuals within the population. A high degree of transience, demonstrated by seasonal influxes of single-sighted individuals, made it difficult to differentiate between mortality and permanent emigration. The results support the occurrence of three distinct dolphin groups found in Charleston waters: year-round residents; seasonal residents; and transients. Reporting abundance and survivorship estimates together is useful in explaining and validating results for populations in which transient individuals occur. These results provide important information for stock and viability assessment of coastal bottlenose dolphins in the western North Atlantic. KEYWORDS: BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN; PHOTO-ID; SURVIVORSHIP; ABUNDANCE ESTIMATE; MARK-RECAPTURE; NORTH AMERICA; NORTHERN HEMISPHERE For further information and pdf requests, please contact Todd Speakman: todd.speak...@noaa.gov ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
NOAA’s Cooperative Center for Marine Animal Health (CCMAH) is recruiting to fill two dolphin photo-identification internship positions for the summer of 2010. The positions will be stationed at the NOAA National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and will involve a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from May 17, 2010 to August 20, 2010. There is some flexibility in these start and end dates. The CCMAH will be conducting boat-based surveys in estuaries and near-shore waters of South Carolina and Georgia to investigate fecundity and survival of Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and to examine relationships of these population parameters with chemical contaminant exposure. Interns will assist with laboratory activities such as data entry and photo-analysis and will participate in boat-based fieldwork. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this position and interns will be responsible for their own living expenses and transportation to and from the laboratory. There may be travel involved for some components of the fieldwork which will be covered by the laboratory. Ideal applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a scientifically-oriented university program in marine science, biology or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with well-developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application consists of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email (todd.speak...@noaa.gov mailto:todd.speak...@noaa.gov) before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the first week of April, 2010. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two Dolphin Photo-identification Internship positions for the fall of 2009. The MMPR is organized within NOAA’s National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 14 week period from September 14, 2009 to December 18, 2009. There is some flexibility in these start and end times. Interns will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD). Three useful sources of information about the CDAD project are: 1) Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892. 2) The Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for Field and Photographic Analysis Procedures. 3) Speakman, T., E. Zolman, J. Adams, R.H. Defran, D. Laska, L. Schwacke, J. Craigie, and P. Fair. 2006. Temporal and spatial aspects of bottlenose dolphin occurrence in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 37. You can download pdf versions of these documents at the web sites listed below. The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston SC area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics, including temporal and spatial aspects, of the distribution of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. During the internship interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in the behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of interns with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by July 13 2009. Interested applicants should correspond by email to Todd Speakman Email: todd.speak...@noaa.gov mailto:todd.speak...@noaa.gov Zolman .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Zolman2002.pdf CDAD SOP .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/CDAD_Internship_SOP.pdf Speakman et. al. pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Speakman_et_al_2006a.pdf ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship, Charleston, SC
The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two Dolphin Photo-identification Internship positions for the summer of 2009. The MMPR is organized within NOAA’s National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from Monday, May 4, 2009 to Friday, August 14, 2009. There is some flexibility in these start and end times. Interns will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD). Three useful sources of information about the CDAD project are: 1) Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892; and 2) The Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for Field and Photographic Analysis Procedures; and 3) Speakman, T., E. Zolman, J. Adams, R.H. Defran, D. Laska, L. Schwacke, J. Craigie, and P. Fair. 2006. Temporal and spatial aspects of bottlenose dolphin occurrence in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 37. You can download pdf versions of these documents at the web sites listed below. The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston SC area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics, including temporal and spatial aspects, of the distribution of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. During the internship interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in the behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of interns with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the first week of March 2009. Interested applicants should correspond by email to Todd Speakman Email: todd.speak...@noaa.gov Zolman .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Zolman2002.pdf CDAD SOP .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/CDAD_Internship_SOP.pdf Speakman et. al. pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Speakman_et_al_2006a.pdf ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship
The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two Dolphin Photo-identification Internship positions for the winter of 2009. The MMPR is organized within NOAA’s National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from Monday, January 12, 2009 to Friday, April 24, 2009. There is some flexibility in these start and end times. Interns will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD). Three useful sources of information about the CDAD project are: 1) Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892; and 2) The Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for Field and Photographic Analysis Procedures; and 3) Speakman, T., E. Zolman, J. Adams, R.H. Defran, D. Laska, L. Schwacke, J. Craigie, and P. Fair. 2006. Temporal and spatial aspects of bottlenose dolphin occurrence in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 37. You can download pdf versions of these documents at the web sites listed below. The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston SC area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics, including temporal and spatial aspects, of the distribution of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. During the internship interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in the behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of interns with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by the first week of December 2009. Interested applicants should correspond by email to Todd Speakman Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zolman .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Zolman2002.pdf CDAD SOP .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/CDAD_Internship_SOP.pdf Speakman et. al. pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Speakman_et_al_2006a.pdf ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Dolphin Research Internship
The Marine Mammal and Protected Resources (MMPR) Program in Charleston, South Carolina is recruiting to fill two Dolphin Photo-identification Internship positions for the Fall of 2007. The MMPR is organized within NOAA’s National Ocean Service and is located at the Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) laboratory in Charleston, SC. The intern position involves a commitment of 20 hours per week extending over a 15 week period from Monday, September 8, 2008 to Friday, December 12, 2008. There is some flexibility in these start and end times. Interns will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution Project (CDAD). Three useful sources of information about the CDAD project are: 1) Zolman, E. 2002. Residence patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Stono River estuary, Charleston County, South Carolina. Marine Mammal Science 18:879-892; and 2) The Charleston Dolphin Abundance and Distribution (CDAD) Project: Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for Field and Photographic Analysis Procedures; and 3) Speakman, T., E. Zolman, J. Adams, R.H. Defran, D. Laska, L. Schwacke, J. Craigie, and P. Fair. 2006. Temporal and spatial aspects of bottlenose dolphin occurrence in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 37. You can download pdf versions of these documents at the web sites listed below. The CDAD project carries out boat-based photo-identification surveys in the coastal and inland waterways of the Charleston SC area. This research is designed to provide an understanding of the population characteristics, including temporal and spatial aspects, of the distribution of Charleston area Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain field and laboratory training in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced dolphin researchers. There is no compensation for this internship position and the successful applicant will be responsible for their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. During the internship interns must have a personal vehicle to allow them to travel to and from the laboratory and to some of the local field sites in the Charleston area. Ideal internship applicants will be advanced undergraduates or a recent graduate of a scientifically oriented university program in the behavioral or biological sciences. A typical applicant should have a strong interest in the scientific study of cetacean behavioral ecology, have potential interests in future graduate study in marine mammal science, and is an individual who seeks extensive and intensive exposure to the field work, data analysis techniques, and research literature in this field. Preference will be given to the selection of interns with well developed computer skills and boat-based field experience. The internship application will consist of a letter of interest, transcripts of university coursework and two letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits. Interested applicants should first correspond with Todd Speakman by email before preparing and submitting application materials. We anticipate filling this internship position by mid-July 2008. Interested applicants should correspond by email to Todd Speakman Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zolman .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Zolman2002.pdf CDAD SOP .pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/CDAD_Internship_SOP.pdf Speakman et. al. pdf download: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/classes/psychology/psy211/defran/CDAD/Speakman_et_al_2006a.pdf ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
