[MARMAM] Live distance sampling training workshop, online from Univ St Andrews, 09-20 November 2020. Registration Open.

2020-10-02 Thread Eric Rexstad
*Interactive introductory distance sampling training* Distance sampling is a recognised technique for conducting population assessment of marine mammal populations.  Understanding the principles underlying survey design, field protocols for data collect and analytical methods are fundamental t

[MARMAM] IMMS Winter/Spring Dolphin Photo-ID Research Internship

2020-10-02 Thread Jessica Post
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-ID research as wel

[MARMAM] 2021 Marine Mammal Rescue & Rehabilitation Internship Opportunity

2020-10-02 Thread Heather Henderson
2021 Marine Mammal Internship Announcement California Wildlife Center is excited to announce the following internship opportunity for 2021! California Wildlife Center responds to reports of stranded marine mammals 365 days a year along the Malibu Coastline, in Los Angeles County. Our wildlife

[MARMAM] New publication: gull harassment of humpback whales off Western Australia

2020-10-02 Thread Kate Rose-Ann Sprogis
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the following paper published in Marine and Freshwater Research. Title: Silver gull harassment of humpback whales in Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia. Authors: Philippa Harkness and Kate R. Sprogis. Summary: We share observations of silver gulls (Chr

[MARMAM] ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyor course

2020-10-02 Thread ORCA Office
Hello, We wanted to share details about our Marine Mammal Surveyor courses happening in the coming months! We have a mix of in person and online dates to suit everyone. All you need is a passion for whales and dolphins and a reasonable level of fitness to become an ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyor,

[MARMAM] Incorrect link - New paper: Estimating walrus weaning age based on tooth strontium and barium concentrations

2020-10-02 Thread Casey Clark
Hello again MARMAM Members, Apologies for double-posting, but the link included in my previous message was broken and redirected to the wrong page. The paper "Estimating walrus weaning age based on tooth strontium and barium concentrations” is open access, and can be found here: https://besjou