[MARMAM] short notice: assistant for Dolphin Innovation Project

Dear Marmamers,   Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are seeking one more assistant for the remaining time of the Dolphin Innovation Project’s (www.sharkbaydolphins.org) 2017 field season in Shark Bay, Western Australia. The position needs to be filled as soon as possible and continues until th

[MARMAM] New publication: Amazon river dolphins modify biosonar output level and directivity during prey interception in the wild

Dear colleagues, For those of you interested in toothed whale biosonar, we wish to draw attention to a new publication in Journal of Experimental Biology. We have investigated the biosonar beam dynamics and source parameter adjustments that Amazon river dolphins use as they approach and interce

[MARMAM] Cetacean Behavior Toward The Dead and Dying

Dear colleagues, the short chapter below, published today, is an overview of how cetaceans relate to death. Bearzi G., Eddy L., Piwetz S., Reggente M.A.L., Cozzi B. 2017. Cetacean behavior toward the dead and dying. Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior (J. Vonk and T.K. Shackelford, eds.

[MARMAM] New publication on Radiographic assessment of dolphin teeth

Dear MARMAM subscribers, We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in the current issue of Zoological Science: *Radiographic Assessment of Dental Pathology and Abnormalities in Dolphins* Carolina Loch, Liliane J. Grando, Maria I. Meurer, Michella Zastrow, Angela Fernan

[MARMAM] New publication on noise levels received by endangered killer whales

Dear Colleagues, My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the following open-access publication: Holt, M.M *., Hanson, Giles, D.A., M.B., Emmons, and Hogan, J.T. 2017. Noise levels received by endangered killer whales (Orcinus orca) before and after the implementation of vessel regulations. En

[MARMAM] New publication on Brucella genetic variability in wildlife marine mammals populations

On behalf of the authors, we are pleased to announce a new publication that is available online in Genome Biology and Evolution detailing Brucella genetic variability in wildlife marine mammals populations relates to host preference and ocean distribution. Suárez-Esquivel M, KS Baker, N. Ruiz- Vi

[MARMAM] New publication on Brydes whales habitat use off Southeastern Brazil

Dear all, We are pleased to announce our new publication on Marine Ecology Progress Series entitled: "Modeling habitat use by Bryde's whale, *Balaenoptera edeni*, off Southeastern Brazil. Rodrigo H. Tardin, Yongwan Chun, Sheila M. Simão, Maria Alice S. Alves ABSTRACT: Habitat-use models are a pow

[MARMAM] International Journal of Comparative Psychology: New Special Issue - Tribute to Dr. Stan Kuczaj - Part 2

Greetings! We are pleased to announce the publication of the second half of the special issue inspired by Dr. Stan Kuczaj. Please go to our website: http://escholarship.org/uc/search?entity=uclapsych_ijcp;volume=30;issue=0 to visit the latest issue. The table of contents is as follows: Eskel

[MARMAM] New publication on swim-with-dolphin tours

Kia Ora MARMAMers Brooke and I are pleased to announce the publication of our paper on swim-with-dolphins tours in Kaikoura, NZ: Lück, M. & Porter, B.A. (2017). Experiences on swim-with-dolphins tours: an importance-performance analysis of dolphin tour participants in Kaikoura, New Zealand.

[MARMAM] Employment Opportunity- The Marine Mammal Center - Rescue & Response Apprenticeship

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Rescue & Response Apprenticeship MISSION At The Marine Mammal Center, we are guided and inspired by a shared vision of a healthy ocean for marine mammals and humans alike. The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitati