[MARMAM] New publication: Spatial avoidance to experimental increase of intermittent and continuous sound in two captive harbour porpoises

We are pleased to announce the publication of the following paper in Environmental Pollution. Annebelle C.M. Kok, J. Pamela Engelberts, Ronald A. Kastelein, Lean Helder-Hoek, Shirley Van de Voorde, Fleur Visser, and Hans Slabbekoorn (2017). Spatial avoidance to experimental increase of intermitt

[MARMAM] JNCC MMO (UK) and BOEM PSO (Gulf of Mexico) and PAM Training Courses

Intelligent Ocean Ltd (http://www.intelligentocean.com/) is running the following training courses November 2017 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK for which we have spaces available. Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Training for UK - 20th November 2017 - £130 Bur

[MARMAM] CALL FOR PAPERS_46th EAAM Annual Conference_Zoomarine Italy

Cristina Pilenga cpile...@zoomarine.it 46th EAAM Annual Conference, 13th-16th March 2018 _ Zoomarine Italy CALL FOR PAPARS: Abstract Submission Deadline: 8th of December 2017 www.zoomarine.it www.eaam.org ___

[MARMAM] New publication on ontogeny of at-sea behaviour in grey seal pups

My co-authors and I are pleased to announce the publication of our study on the ontogeny of foraging skills in grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pups: "Intrinsic and extrinsic factors drive ontogeny of early-life at-sea behaviour in a marine top predator" Carter, MID; Russell, DJF; Embling, CB; Bli

[MARMAM] New paper on variations in habitat preferences by individual humpback whale mother-calf pairs in the Hawaiian breeding grounds

Aloha Colleagues, My co-authors and I are happy to inform you about the publication of our latest paper *"**Habitat preferences by individual humpback whale mothers in the Hawaiian breeding grounds vary with the age and size of their calves," *in the journal *Animal Behaviour*. The full citatio

[MARMAM] 2018 Education/Museum Internships with MMSC

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine is seeking interns for the education & museum program for summer of 2018. Internship duties include assisting with programs in both classrooms and on the beach, giving museum tours, and attending fairs/festivals to help share our mission with th

[MARMAM] NOAA Fisheries releasable rehabilitated marine mammal draft procedural directive, open for comment until 12/15/17

Hello MARMAM, NOAA Fisheries is accepting comments through December 15, 2017 on a draft procedural directive that would require applicants w

[MARMAM] New paper: Pilot whale silence and dinner talk (Fleur Visser)

We are pleased to announce the publication of our paper in BEAS: Vocal foragers and silent crowds: context-dependent vocal variation in Northeast Atlantic long-finned pilot whales, by Fleur Visser, Annebelle CM Kok, Machiel G Oudejans, Lindesay AS Scott-Hayward, Stacy L DeRuiter, Ana C Alves, Rica

[MARMAM] New publication: Year-round algal toxin exposure in free-ranging sea lions

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share our recent Open Access publication in Marine Ecology Progress Series: Akmajian AM, Scordino JJ, Acevedo-Gutiérrez A (2017) Year-round algal toxin exposure in free-ranging sea lions. *Marine Ecology Progress Series* 583:243-258. *Abstract* Harmful algal b

[MARMAM] 2018 Northcoast Marine Mammal Center Internship Announcement

2018 Northcoast Marine Mammal Center Internship Announcement The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for internships working with stranded Marine Mammals. These positions are unpaid, and no housing is provided. Applicants will be living and working in Crescent City, CA. Progra

[MARMAM] New publication: Indian Ocean humpback dolphin movement patterns in South Africa

Dear colleagues, On behalf of all the co-authors, we are pleased to announce the new publication regarding the movement patterns of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins in South Africa. Vermeulen E, Bouveroux T, Plön S, Atkins S, Chivell W, Cockcroft V, Conry D, Genarri E, Hörbst S, James BS, Kirkman S

[MARMAM] EC Regulation 812/2004 report

Dear Marmam, Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) are pleased to announce the publication of our new report 'Cetacean Bycatch Monitoring and Mitigation under EC Regulation 812/2004 in the Northeast Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea from 2006 to 2014'. The report focuses on 15 EU Member States

[MARMAM] Cetacean Research & Marine Biology Internships in Spain

Cetacean Research & Marine Biology Internships in Spain The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) , a marine science and education centre, offers unique hands-on research experiences designed to foster success in both undergraduate and postgraduate fields. PRO