viernes, 30 de mayo de 2008

Actualidad: sigue la llegada de las ballenas P.Valdés!

La vigilia por la llegada a la Península Valdés en el sur de Argentina de las ballenas francas ha arrancado hoy con la transmisión en directo y a través de internet de las imágenes del lugar donde recalan estos cetáceos, en Península Valdés.

La grabación, que se realizará hasta el próximo domingo, puede verse a través de un sitio oficial que, el año pasado, cuando se realizó la segunda vigilia, fue visitado por unas 150.000 personas procedentes de más de un centenar de países.

"Este año continuamos apostando por el turismo digital como estrategia de desarrollo económico y de presencia internacional de las bellezas de nuestra provincia en el mundo", ha afirmado en un comunicado el subsecretario de Información Pública de la sureña provincia de Chubut, Daniel Taito. Las ballenas son, de hecho, el principal atractivo turístico de la Península Valdés, donde es posible ver de cerca a estos cetáceos.

Aprovecha para verlas, pues el dispositivo sólo emitirá durante 72 horas!!

http://www.lupacorp.com/ballenas/index.php

martes, 27 de mayo de 2008

Actividades: curso CRAM!

Curso de Clínica y Conservación de Animales Marinos: Tortugas, Mamíferos, Aves y Elasmobranquios.

La Fundación CRAM organiza desde 1998 el curso de Recuperación y Conservación de Fauna Marina Amenazada “Clínica y conservación de Animales Marinos: Tortugas, Cetáceos y Aves”, llegando este año a la 10ª edición. Como novedad en el programa, se ha añadido un nuevo grupo de estudio: los elasmobranquios.

El curso tendrá lugar entre el 21 y el 25 de julio de 2008, y se dirige a profesionales del sector y a estudiantes de segundo ciclo (o superior) de Biología, Veterinaria y Ciencias del Mar. El curso ofrece información sobre cómo realizar el diagnóstico, rescatar y cuidar a los animales marinos que aparecen varados, enfermos o lesionados en nuestras costas.

Además de proporcionar estos conocimientos, a los que de otra forma sería muy difícil acceder, el programa se centra en la biología de las especies estudiadas y los problemas de conservación que les afectan.

Se trata de un curso teórico-práctico, en el que participan ponentes especializados en las diferentes materias. Se desarrolla de forma intensiva en el Centro de Recuperación de Animales Marinos de la Fundación CRAM, con alguna clase impartida en la Facultad de Veterinaria de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB).

Precio: 395 euros.
La información del programa: http://www.cram.org/index.php?page=doc_fix&id2=72&taxn=128

INFORMACIÓN E INSCRIPCIONES
Inscripciones abiertas hasta el día 14 de julio de 2008.
Más información en los archivos adjuntos (cartel, programa-ponentes e inscripciones)
Las personas interesadas pueden contactar con nosotros llamando al teléfono:
93 752 45 81 o a través del e-mail edu@cram.org

CRAM - Área de Educación y FormaciónCamí Ral, 239 - 08330 Premià de MarTeléfono 93 752 45 81Fax 93 752 57 10edu@cram.org

Voluntariado: Nueva Zelanda!

Volunteer positions are available to assist with dusky dolphin behavioural ecology research in Kaikoura, New Zealand.

Field work will be conducted from a dedicated research vessel and tour vessels.Boat work is weather dependent and volunteer positions will include data entry, photo-id matching and analysis tasks.

Volunteers will gain experience in dolphin photo-identification techniques, behavioural data collection and analysis, and small boat handling.

Previous experience is not necessary, but flexibility and the ability to work in a variety of conditions at sea is a must.

Volunteers will be asked to commit to the project for 1-2 months and will be responsible for their own food, housing ($140-$200 NZ per week) and transportation.

Positions are available from Sept 1st-Oct 15th, Nov 20th-Dec 20th and Jan 20th-March 31st, 2009.

To apply for the position please submit a cover letter summarizing any related experience and approximate dates of availability to Wendy.Markowitz@yahoo.com.

For full consideration please enclose a copy of your C.V. with email addresses and phone numbers for three professional references.

Wendy Markowitz,
Ph.D. Candidate Ecology Department,
Massey University
Dusky Dolphin Research Project
Edward Percival Field Station
The Esplanade
Kaikoura, New Zealand

Empleo: Manatíes en Florida!

OPS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE:
OPS Biological Scientist I - Position # 77907011
PAY RATE: $10.00/hr (40 hrs/wk) including weekends and occasionalholidays; no benefits.
SECTION: Wildlife Research - Marine Mammals.
LOCATION: Port Charlotte, FL (Charlotte County) Fish andWildlife Research Institute.
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
APPLY TO: Send a completed State of Florida Employment Application, letter of interest and three references to the address below. Resumes are welcomed but do not replace the application. A printable Adobe PDF application can be downloaded from https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com.

Denise Boyd - Manatee Office
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Charlotte Harbor Field Lab
585 Prineville St.Port Charlotte,
FL 33954
(941) 613-0944
Fax: (941) 613-0948

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

Participate in the manatee carcass salvage program by recovering manateecarcasses from a ten county area in Southwest Florida and transportation of the carcasses to the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory (in St.Petersburg) for necropsy.

Participate with rescues and transportationof sick and injured marine mammals, primarily manatees.

Respond appropriately to incoming calls related to public reports of wildlife alerts.

Communicate effectively with network of stranding responders including various agencies, NGO's, and across FWC divisions.

Perform and assist with field necropsies of dolphins and manatees when appropriate.

Produce detailed reports regarding manatee carcasses and rescues.

Reports will include standardized maps generated with ArcGIS software.

Assist with manatee tracking and tagging projects as needed.

Conduct aerial surveys of marine mammals as assigned, including management of data.

Participate in multi-agency manatee photo-identification and genetics sampling programs.

Assist with data entry, analyses, and data archival tasks as assigned.

Complete administrative paperwork including travel, time sheets, and reports.

Assist with manatee outreach programs including presentations for local groups and agencies.

Perform tasks such as general cleaning of office and equipment, vehicle, trailer and boat maintenance, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in one of the biological sciences from an accredited university.

The ability to safely operate and trailer boats less than 40feet in length is highly desired.

Applicant must obtain boater safety certification within the first six months of employment.

Knowledge and the ability to use field equipment, digital cameras, and personal computers, software including Excel, Access, ArcGIS, and Word, are also highly desired.

Field work is highly physical and applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Applicant must be able to swim proficiently, possess or obtain a Class D driver's license for employment, and have the abilityto work both as a team member as well as independently in various field situations.

Marine mammal stranding-response experience is preferred.

Applicant must be able to work under adverse field conditions, potentially nights, on weekends and holidays.

Aerial survey experience is highly desired.

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, utilize problem solving techniques, and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies.

FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority in advance.

FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIENS WHO CAN PROVIDE PROOF OF THEIR IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY. Review of applicants will begin May 28th and will continue until a suitable applicant is found.

Actividades: taller de necropsias en Bélgica!

CETACEAN NECROPSY WORKSHOP

A cetacean necropsy workshop is organized by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (MUMM) and the University of Liege (Department of Veterinary Pathology).

Thesession will be held in Liège (Belgium) on June 19 and 20, 2008. During the workshop, 20 porpoises will be necropsied and sampled, based on a standard procedure (Proceedings of the first European Cetacean Society workshop on cetacean pathology: dissection techniques and tissue sampling. ECS Newsletter #17 special issue:1991, 39 p. by Kuiken T. and Garcia Hartmann M.) eventually adapted in previous European Cetacean Society necropsy workshops.

Morning sessions will be devoted to dissection, sampling and tissues banking procedures; afternoons will be dedicated to necropsies. Thenumber of attendees is limited to 10 in order to pair off participants under the supervision ofa veterinary pathologist.

Participation : The workshop is open to scientists (post-graduate students and specialists) in biology,toxicology, veterinary medicine involved in marine mammal research, with a maximum of 10 participants. Necropsy and sampling equipment will be available, participants will have to provide rubber boots and adequate laboratory coats.

Aims : The aim of the workshop is to improve participants’proficiency in (1) dissection and sampling procedures on marine mammals, mostly cetaceans, and (2) anatomy and pathology of porpoises. Participants are encouraged to collect samples for their own investigations following the Belgian Marine Mammals Tissues Bank agreement (agreement available on request).

Language : English.

Fees : Registration fees is 50 euro, including necropsy equipment, documentation, and coffee breaks. Evening meals and hotel accommodations should be organized by participants at their own charge (hotels list available on request).

Location : Department of Pathology, Veterinary College, University of Liege, Sart Tilman B43, 4000 Liege, Belgium.

Registration : Deadline for registration is Thursday June 12, 2008 by email to T. Jauniaux(t.jauniaux@mumm.ac.be) with name, institution name and address, Authorization of the supervisor is necessary for students, as well as filled in and signed agreement for tissues bank if needed.

Information and contact :
Thierry JAUNIAUX
MUMM
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
Gulledelle 100; 1200 Brussels,
Belgium
Phone: (+32) 27732113
Fax: (+32) 27732114
Email: t.jauniaux@mumm.ac.be
Department of Veterinary Pathology
University of Liege
Sart Tilman Bat B43; 4000 Liege;
Belgium
Phone: (+32) 43664078
Fax: (+32) 43664565
Email: t.jauniaux@ulg.ac.be

Por si alguien se puede escapar!!!

Voluntariado: IUCN!

IUCN Global Marine Program
Assistant--Volunteer IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

IUCN´s Global Marine Program (GMP) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic assistant for the summer of 2008. The assistant will help with general administrative tasks, database management, research and marine meeting attendance.

Although this is an unpaid post, we feel this is a unique opportunity to build valuable networks and gain experience in international marine conservation.

LOCATION: IUCN-USA
Multilateral Office, Washington,

DC DURATION: May 2008-September2008 (possibility of extension), 20-40 hrs/wk QUALIFICATIONS:
Positive attitude and overall team player Organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Goodcomputer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong communications and writing skills with attention to detail.
Candidates must have a professional demeanor, be highly proficient in English.
US nationality not required.

TASKS:
Provide general administrative assistance and support to IUCN´s Global Marine Program.
Maintain the DC Marine Community (DCMC) database.
Distribute marine communications materials.
Manage contact/membership listsf or WCPA-Marine, GMP and IUCN-US Prepare GMP for Capitol Hill Ocean Week and IUCNs World Conservation Congress.´
Create website/communications material for DC Marine Community and GMP IUCN-US.
Organize the logistical and other practical aspects of workshops and meetings.
Attend marine conservation meetings and assist with contact follow up.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Interest in environmental and ocean issues preferable but not required.
Language skills in Spanish and French a plus.

*Note: ENTRY LEVEL, UNPAID position--best suited for young professional or student. Ideal for undergraduate interested in gaining experience with an international conservation organization with a focus on global ocean issues. Although most tasks are supportive in nature, assistant will be able to attend a wide variety of marine conservation meetings in DC area and will often be introduced to ocean conservation leaders and the DC marine community at large.

REPORTS TO:
IUCN Global Marine
Program Staff
Jennifer Palmer
Global Marine Program Officer
jpalmer@iucnus.org

Elizabeth De Santo, Ph.D MPAs Coordination Officer
edesanto@iucnus.org

APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL:
Cover letter, resume, & contact info for two references to
Jennifer Palmer: jpalmer@iucnus.org

miércoles, 21 de mayo de 2008

Voluntariado: Islandia!

SEEKING RESEARCH ASSISTANTS BACKGROUND

Faxaflói Bay is a bay facing Reykjavík city where daily tours are arranged to spot feeding minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, humpback whales and harbour porpoises. Reykjavik Whale-watching Company is running whale-watching trips since 1998, with special interest in all whales visiting the bay. The company is member of Green Globe 21 and tries to fulfil environmental standards as well as certain whale-watching guidelines. Since 2007, the Company started as well a Research project aiming to:
- recognize individually minke whales and white-beaked dolphins photographed
- investigate the distribution of minke whales and dolphins in association with underlying environmental variables
- study the breathing patterns
- analyse the feeding behaviour of minke whales and data collected on associated bird species
- analyse the relation between the presence of whales,environmental variables and boat traffic

CONDITIONS
Research will begin on the last week of April and will extend to the end of August 2008. I am seeking one research assistant for June-July and another one for July and August for assist with the collection of behavioural data on minke whales and white-beaked dolphins in Faxaflói Bay,Reykjavík, Iceland. Because of the training required, applicants must be willing to commit to the project a minimum of two months. Applicants willing to participate for the whole working period will be given preference.

Two whale-watching motor vessels will be used as research platform: Elding and Hafsúlan each approx 30 m long. The project will cover accommodation and lunch during the working hours. Living space is located on a former fishing boat in the old harbour,with 1 double and 3 single rooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and internet access (25 square metres); 10 min walking distance to the city centre.

Volunteers will have to cover all travel and personal expenses on their own.

DUTIES
Applicants should be ready to work long hours(08:00 to 16.00 or to 20.00 hours depending on weather conditions) and be expected to participate in the following duties:
- collect behavioural data on cetacean sightings
- data entry for cetacean sightings
- photo-identification work/fin matching

Applicants should:
*have a strong background in Marine biology-Oceanography, with knowledge and experience of marine mammal behaviour and/or seabirds
*have previous field experience, photo-identification skills and ability to stand long working days, sometimes in rough seaconditions
*be computer literate with a working knowledge PC operating system and proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel. Familiarity with software including MS Access and Photoshop is very helpful. Possibility to bring your own Laptop is much preferred
*be enthusiastic, hard-working, team oriented, able to share small living space on board
*be adaptable, flexible and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent
*have good English language skills
*bring your own digital camera, binoculars and GPS (usefulbut not a pre-requisite)

If interested or got queries, please contact me sending:
- CV or resume (please include also dietary choice for planning purposes: i.e. carnivore, vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
- details of your availability
- contact details of two referees
- a brief description of yourself including your interest in marine mammals and what you hope to gain from this .C

hiara Bertulli
Marine biologist/Project leader c/o Reykjavík
Whale-watching Company
Ægisgardur 7 101
Reykjavík
www.elding.is
Phone:+39/340/6933102( Italian mobile phone)
+354/8241072 (Icelandic mobile phone)
Email: ciarabertulli@yahoo.it, shakiara06@gmail.com.

Empleo: Biscay Dolphin Research Programme!

Marinelife/Biscay Dolphin Research Programme is looking to support a marine sciences student or similar for an exciting new research project monitoring cetaceans from the UK to the Mediterranean area on a quarterly basis.

The appointee will be proficient in cetacean observation and identification from big ships as well as oceanic sea bird identification. Working on board large ships in all weather conditions, the researcher will be carrying out an effort based cetacean survey using a tried and tested scientific methodology. Each voyage will last for approximately 34 days.

Good communication, IT and organisational skills are essential as well as good sea legs! Enthusiasm and willingness to work in a conscientious and responsible manner is also important. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student wishing to carry out long-term extensive cetacean research.

Accommodation/food on the ship is provided.

Key Requirements

ESSENTIAL
Ability to cope with all weather conditions at sea
Experience of cetacean observation & identification from large vessels
Good communication skills
Good IT skills
Good organisational skills
Flexible availability

PREFERABLE
Experience of carrying out effort based surveys
Experience of oceanic seabird observation & identification from large vessels
Easy access to the east coast of the UK
Access to own transport

To apply for this position, please send a CV including photograph (for ship’s security purposes) to:

Emma Webb
Marinelife Community & Operations Officer Marinelife/Biscay Dolphin Research Programme
9 Stour Walk
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3UX
Or email to: emma.webb@biscay-­dolphin.org.uk

PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE MED/052008 IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 30th MAY 2008

Voluntariado: Florida!

Field Assistant Opportunity: 2 field assistants are needed for fieldwork for a PhD student's dissertation from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in dolphin feeding behavior.

The field season will run for approximately 6 months, from July through mid December. Research will take place in Cedar Key, Florida, 3 hours north of Tampa and 60 miles west of Gainesville.

Assistants will be expected to work on a boat 6 to 7 days per week, for up to 10 hours at a time. Typical weather conditions in summer include 95d egree heat, very high humidity, and no breezes. Fall and winter are cooler.

Prior experience working on dolphins and habitats, as well as acoustics, is preferred but not required. Those with no experience should demonstrate their willingness to learn. This is not a paid position. Assistants will have the option to obtain their own housing and food in Cedar Key, however, if they choose to stay with the PI, food will be paid for and housing will run approximately $150 per month per assistant.

Opportunities for part-time work in tourist-related positions in Cedar Key may be available to assistants, however it is their responsibility to obtain those jobs and assistants must make the field work a priority. Priority will be given to applicants who can stay for the duration, however in the case that adequate assistants can be found for the entire fall, it may be possible to accept applicants who can only participate in part of the field season.

A minimum commitment of one month is required. Please send an email of inquiry to stefanie.gazda@gmail.com with the subjectline as "Field assistants for 2008". Be specific about how much time you can commit to. A more in depth description of the position and its requirements will be emailed out, at that time candidates who are still interested should email their CV and informative cover letter to the above email address.
Stefanie Gazda

Voluntariado: Delphis!

DELPHIS Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation is a non profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of cetaceans in Italy through education and research.

The study area is located in South Tyrrhenian Sea, in the waters of the islands of Ischia, Procida and Ventotene. The research is focused on the submarine canyon of Cuma, characterised by an high level of pelagic biodiversity. The region is important for seven different cetacean species: it was described as feeding ground for fin whales, breeding and feeding ground for striped dolphins and Risso´s dolphins and transitory area for social units of sperm whales. At last the area was listed, during the last Cetacean Action Plan of IUCN, as critical habitat for the Mediterranean short-beaked common dolphin.

The main purpose of the research is the conservation of the local community of common dolphin and of sperm whale, endangered species in Mediterranean Sea. We are looking for dedicated volunteer research assistants to assist with the data collection during the summer field season, which runs from the beginning of June 2008 to mid October 2008. The research will focus on the seven species present in the study area.

We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable individuals who possess a strong interest in marine mammals to assist us during the scheduled field season. Volunteers who are able to commit for a minimum of 1 weeks are encouraged to apply.

FIELD WORK:
Field work will involve boat-based surveys carried out from an historical sailing boat. The Jean Gab is a 17,7 m cutter built in 1930 in Marseilles. Data is collected by researchers and volunteers during daily standardized boat-based, photo identification surveys within the study area. Survey trips are conducted at sea state of Beaufort four or less. A detailed trip log of the route covered and GPS positions are recorded every 3 minutes. The routes cover the waters within 1000 m bathymetric line. Once animals are approached, number of animals, group composition, behavioural and acoustic data are recorded. The encounters continue until the groups are lost and, possibly, all the animals in the group have been photo-identified.
Bioacoustics: thanks to the support of a professional recording system and hydrophones it is possible to document the different vocalizations of the dolphins during their daily duties. Synchronized recording of underwater images, dolphin sounds and behavioural data can help to clarify the functional meaning of their vocalizations. During sightings, continuous recordings are taken to obtain a comprehensive set of acoustic data based on the local cetacean community.

Volunteers should be prepared to work long hours and be ready to spend nights out tracking down sperm whales. Volunteers will be expected to participate in data collection, data entry, boat steering and general logistical support. Volunteers will be expected to help in daily duties on board such as cooking and cleaning. For more information about the project please visit the following website: http://www.delphismdc.org/.

APPLICANTS SHOULD:
- Be responsible, independent, and conscientious,
- Be enthusiastic, have a good team spirit and genuine interest inmarine mammals.
- Have good communication skills,
- Be familiar with computers and the Microsoft Office softwares,
- Have some sailing or navigation experience. This would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.

APPLICATIONS
Application forms and detailed information can be found at http://www.delphismdc.org/en/fieldcourses_2008.pdf

If you are interested, please send your application by email or regular mail to Barbara Mussi at: DELPHIS
Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation
Island of Ischia
22, via Zaro
80075 Forio (NA)
Italytel&fax +39 081 989578
barbara@delphismdc.org
www.delphismdc.org Thanks.Barbara

Voluntariado: Mote Marine Laboratory!

Wild Bottlenose Dolphin Research Internship

The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP), based at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, is the world's longest-running wild dolphin research program. The program's goal is to contribute to a better understanding of the structure and dynamics of populations of small cetaceans, as well as the natural and anthropogenic factors that impact them.

The SDRP uses an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in conducting studies of bottlenose dolphins within Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico coastal waters. For more information about the SDRP, please visit: www.sarasotadolphin.org

The SDRP is in the process of selecting volunteer interns for the fall 2008 internship program (2 September - 19 December). Positions are available within our dolphin population monitoring project, which will continue to monitor the resident bottlenose dolphin population in Sarasota Bay. This internship will consist of approximately fifty percent field and fifty percent laboratory duties. While in the field, work will generally involve boat based surveys for dolphin groups along survey routes. Behavioral, location, individual identification, and environmental data will be recorded for each dolphin group. While in the lab, work will generally involve photo-identification of dolphins sighted, data entry, dolphin identification catalog maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other duties.

There is no compensation for these internship positions, and successful applicants will be responsible for their own living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship. Housing opportunities may be available (cost: $75/week). Scholarships are available from Mote Marine Laboratory through a competitive application process.

Applicants would ideally have the following qualifications:
*Minimum of 18 years of age and engaged in or recently completed undergraduate studies;
*A background or degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology or a related field;
*Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
*Some field research experience preferred but not required;
*Must be able to swim.
*Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab based research methods;
*A willingness to spend a minimum of 2 - 3 months working full time with our program.

To apply for a Sarasota Dolphin Research Program internship interested persons should:
1) Fill out an application form on Mote Marine Laboratory's website (www.mote.org/interns). Be sure to select "Center for Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Research" as your first choice and then type in "Sarasota Dolphin Research Program" as the specific program;
2) Complete and provide to Mote´s intern office all other application materials including: a statement of interest, current college transcript, letter of recommendation, and curriculum vitae;
3) Send a brief email to the SDRP´s Lab Manager Jason Allen, allenjb@mote.org stating your name, contact information, dates available (please be specific) and that you have provided all of your application materials to the Mote intern office, as detailed above.

All applications will be reviewed; those received by June 15th will be given first priority. Applicants may contact Jason Allen (941-388-4441 ext. 452, allenjb@mote.org) in the SDRP with any questions.

Actividades: cetáceos en Eslovenia!

Morigenos – marine mammal research and conservation society is organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps in July, August and September 2008, where you can assist in the research programme of the Slovenian Dolphin Project.

Morigenos is a non-profit non-governmental organization from Slovenia, dedicated to cetacean research and conservation and to the preservation of the marine environment. More information on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org .

Slovenian Dolphin Project is a long-term study on the ecology and conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Slovenian and adjacent waters of the northern Adriatic Sea, carried out since 2002 by Morigenos.

Summer Dolphin Research Camps offer people to join Morigenos team for 10 days and participate in its research activities. The camps include fieldwork (boat- and land-based, photo-identification), lectures, visits of natural monuments, etc. Anyone above the age of 16 can participate, regardless of nationality or field of expertise. No previous experience is required.

Apart from research activities, the participants share everyday duties and chores with the team members. This includes cooking, washing up and general maintenance of the research base. Out in the field, the participants help searching for dolphins and collecting data.Detailed information on Summer Dolphin Research Camps can be found at www.morigenos.org "Research camps".

The participation fee is 300 EUR. Food and accommodation are included in the fee. Participants will be accommodated in Morigenos' research base (sleeping, cooking and working facility). They must arrange their own travel to and from Morigenos base.

Applications
There is no selection. Applications are treated on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please send an e-mail to morigenos@morigenos.org for registration, preferred dates and possible questions. Detailed information can also be found at www.morigenos.org

Tilen Genov
Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society
Jarska cesta 36/a1000
Ljubljana
Slovenia
morigenos@morigenos.org
www.morigenos.org

Empleo: Alaska!

Position open May 12 - June 12, 2008

For more information, please contact:
Rosa Meehan
Division Chief,
Marine Mammals Management
Email: rosa_meehan@fws.gov

The Marine Mammals Management Program of the US Fish and Wildlife Service(FWS) is seeking a highly motivated and conservation oriented individual to lead the Walrus Program. The office is responsible for the conservation and management of Pacific walrus, polar bears, and sea otters and the goal is to maintain these marine mammal populations as healthy, functioning component of the marine ecosystem. The program takes an ecosystem approach to management, carried out through the cooperative efforts of many partners. Management and research efforts are coordinated at the local, state and international level. Current challenges focus on understanding the effects of climate change, notably the extreme retreat of sea ice, on the ice-dependent species and developing appropriate management strategies.

Additional information about the program is at: http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/mmm/index.htm

The ideal candidate will have a background in population biology and arctic marine ecology, ability to work with people, and skills needed to provide leadership to highly motivated and independent professionals. Minimum requirements include at least one year of specialized experience and an advanced degree in biological sciences. For additional information, see the job announcement on USA Jobs:
R7-08-189531-RN

The full time position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Some travel is required, including international travel as well as travel to meetings and for field work within the State. Salary is at the GS 13 level and is commensurate with qualifications and previous government experience. See job announcement for details. Applications must be submitted through USA Jobs, details can be accessed through the Job Announcement listed above or by going to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov and searching by title (Supervisory Wildlife Biologist GS-486-13) and agency (FWS).

For further information about the FWS, please go to: http://www.fws.gov/

jueves, 15 de mayo de 2008

Empleo: Florida!

Biological Technician, Marine Mammals

This is a full-time (40 hr/wk), hourly position (OPS, no paid benefits) with
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, located in Jacksonville, Florida, working with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Marine Mammal Research Program.

DUTIES:

Participate in the manatee carcass salvage program by recovering manatee carcasses from a ten county area in northeast Florida and transporting to the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory (St.Petersburg) for necropsy.

Participate in rescues and transportation of sick and injured marine mammals, primarily manatees.

Perform and assist with field necropsies of manatees (primarily), right whales, dolphins and other marine mammals.

Conduct field work that may include aerial surveys of manatees, tracking radio-tagged manatees, photoidentification work, and assisting with the North Atlantic right whale project as needed.

Computer skills: utilize software such as ArcGIS, Excel, Access, and Word.

Prepare detailed stranding and rescue reports.

Complete paperwork including travel, time sheets, and technical reports as assigned.

Assist with manatee outreach programs.

Perform tasks such as general cleaning of office and equipment, vehicle, trailer and boat maintenance, data entry and other tasks assigned by supervisor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in one of the biological sciences froman accredited university.

The ability to safely operate and trailer boats less than 40 feet in length is highly desired.

Applicant must obtain boater safety certification within the first six months of employment.

Knowledge and the ability to use personal computers, field gear, and cameras are also highly desired.

Applicant must be able to swim proficiently.

Field work is highly physical and applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Applicant must possess or can obtain a Class D driver's license for employment.

Must have the ability to work both as a team member as well as independently in various field situations.

Marine mammal stranding-response experience is preferred.

Must be able to work under adverse field conditions, potentially nights, on weekends and holidays.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and law fully authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment eligibility.

Base pay: $10.00/hr
Position #: 77900919
Review of applicants will begin May 28, 2008 and will continue until asuitable applicant is found.

Please submit electronic resume, letter of interest, State of Florida application, and three references to:

Ryan Berger,
Marine Research Associate
Fish & Wildlife Research Institute
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Ryan.Berger@MyFWC.com
Questions or inquiries: 904-573-4910 (t)
State of Florida application:https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/sap/public/bsp/sap/public/graphics/mimes/SOFapp.pdf

Voluntariado: Australia!

Hi all!

I’m looking for volunteers to help me with the field work for my PhD project, studying bottlenose dolphins in Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia.

The project investigates the foraging ecology and population structure of the bottlenose dolphins in Moreton Bay. We will do boat surveys to look for bottlenose as well as humpback dolphins, conduct behavioural observations, take photographs of the animals for photo ID, and collect biopsy samples for genetic analysis.

I need field assistants from July to September 2008. A minimum commitment of 1 month is expected but preference will be given to applicants willing to stay the entire 3 month period.

Previous field experience, especially driving boats and photographing animals, would be great, but is not expected. An interest in marine mammal research and a dedication to get up early and spend long hours out on the water whenever the weather is good is a must!

Unfortunately I’m not able to pay for travel and other expenses, but I may be able to provide free accommodation (in Brisbane and at the Moreton Bay Research Station on North Stradbroke Island).

If you’re interested please send an email with your CV to i.ansmann@uq.edu.au

Cheers,
Ina

Ina Ansmann (PhD candidate)
Marine Vertebrate Ecology Research Group
School of Integrative Biology
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072
Australia
Phone: (+61) 7 3365 7523
Email: i.ansmann@uq.edu.au

Actualidad: escucha a las Ballenas Francas!

El Programa de Investigación Bioacústica (BRP) del Laboratorio de Ornitología de la Universidad de Cornwell acaba de lanzar la Red de Escucha de la Ballena Franca (Right Whale Listening Network), que podremos conocer a través de su nueva página web:
www.listenforwhales.org

Esta página representa un esfuerzo de colaboración entre el BRP y el Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) para instalar dispositivos de escucha en tiempo real con el fin de alertar a las agencias gubernamentales y la industria pesquera de la presencia de Ballena Franca Boreal en las costas de Massachusetts.

En esta página podréis aprender más sobre la estación de escucha, podréis escuchar a las Ballenas Francas, y ver la posición de algunas de ellas en las costas de EEUU.

Muy interesante!

sábado, 10 de mayo de 2008

Actividades: cursos BDRI!

Una vez más os informo sobre los cursos que organiza el Bottlenose Dolphin research Institute. Este verano la oferta es muy variada, asi que a animarse! Que este año tenemos muchas cosas que hacer y aprender!

Cursos de verano para el estudio de los delfines mulares en el Mar Mediterráneo

El Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI ( www.thebdri.com ) organiza cursos de formación sobre el estudio del comportamiento y ecología de los delfines mulares en libertad. Tan sólo hay que ser mayor de edad y no es necesaria experiencia previa de etología ni biología de los mamíferos marinos ya que se imparten a diferentes niveles y en español.

En nuestro centro pensamos que el aprendizaje, en su mejor medida, es aquel que se obtiene de forma activa, entrelazando la práctica con la teoría, así que nuestros estudiantes además de recibir clases teóricas participan en las actividades diarias como un investigador más. Empleando técnicas de estudio no invasivas, los estudiantes participarán en las salidas al mar a bordo de nuestras embarcaciones para el estudio de la ecología y comportamiento de los delfines mulares en la isla de Cerdeña (Italia) así como recogiendo datos sobre las condiciones del ecosistema marino.

Los cursos de formación, de 6 y 13 días de duración, aportan una valiosa experiencia en técnicas de estudio tan específicas como la foto-identificación, bioacústica y muestreo comportamental.

Las clases estarán estructuradas de dos formas:
(a) lecciones sobre un determinado argumento con el objetivo de generar un debate y preguntas, o ya sea
(b) clases con un claro componente práctico en particular cuando se traten las diferentes métodos de muestreo y estudio de los delfines.

A lo largo de los 6 o 13 días de duración, siempre que la metereología sea adecuada, se realizan 4 o 8 salidas al mar respectivamente para la búsqueda y estudio de los delfines. Los cursos de formación pueden ser utilizados para la obtención de créditos académicos de libre configuración, en este caso los estudiantes han de encargarse de llevar a cabo todos los requisitos que su universidad solicite para la obtención de los mismos previa la participación a dicho curso.

Curso 1.
Curso general: métodos de estudio de los delfines mulares (Fecha de inicio: 9 Junio; 28 Julio o 8 Septiembre)

Curso 2.
Estudio del comportamiento de los delfines (Fecha de inicio: 2 Junio; 14 Julio; 22 Septiembre)

Curso 3.
Técnica de la fotoidentificación y estructura social de los delfines (Fecha de inicio: 16 Junio; 7 Julio; 11 Agosto; 1 Septiembre)

Curso 4.
Bioacústica de los delfines mulares (Fecha de inicio: 30 Junio; 4 Agosto; 1 Septiembre)

Para obtener más información acerca de los diferentes cursos visitar:
http://www.thebdri.com ,
contactar via email a: info@thebdri.com
o descargarse el material informativo desde:
www.thebdri.com/spain/resources/downloads/courses.pdf
Más información y reservas en: info@thebdri.com

Actividades: Cursos Campusmed!

Como cada año el Campus Universitari de la Mediterrània organiza sus cursos de verano y hace un huequito para los mamíferos marinos! Los dos cursos se organizan en fechas seguidas, por lo que podéis hacer los dos! Son altamente recomendables y el programa está muy bien.

http://www.campusmed.net/esp/index.php

- Bio-sónar y comunicación en cetáceos odontocetos:mecanismos y comportamiento social.


Fecha inicio: 22-09-2008
Fecha fin: 26-09-2008

Horario: Tarde, de 16:00h a 20:00h y 2 mañanas de prácticas
Horas totales del curso: 25 horas presenciales + 5 horas online
Precio: 180 €
Lugar:Molí de Mar, Vilanova i la Geltrú


DIRECCIÓN:
Dr. Josep Mª Alonso Farré. Veterinario, Red de Varamientos de Galicia (CEMMA), y Sociedad Española de Cetáceos (SEC). Investigador asociado del LAB.


PROFESORADO:
Dr. Michel André, Ingeniero y Doctor en Biología, Director del Laboratorio de Aplicaciones Bioacústicas (LAB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Dr. Eduard Degollada, Doctor en Medicina Veterinaria. Asociación EDMAKTUB para el Estudio y Divulgación del Medio Acuático. Investigador asociado del LAB.

PROGRAMA.

HORARIO DE TARDE, de 16:00 a 20:00 + 1 mañana embarque en el motovelero de investigación de la asociación EDMAKTUB + 1 mañana sesión práctica en delfinario)


LUNES, 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE
- Recogida de acreditaciones y documentación.
- (T) Introducción: análisis de señales acústicas y su aplicación en la conservación de los cetáceos.
- (T) Anatomía del cráneo. Base ósea del tracto respiratorio superior y del oído y espacios adyacentes.
- (P) Técnicas de adquisición de señales acústicas de los cetáceos.

MARTES, 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE
- (T) Sistemas sensoriales y de relación con el medio. Señales acústicas de cetáceos: unidades de medida y muestreo.
- (T) Anatomía del tracto respiratorio superior. Estructura del sistema de sacos nasales: epitelio, glándulas, musculatura e inervación. Morfología de las estructuras relacionadas con la producción y emisión de sonidos.
- (P) Ejercicios de ecolocalización virtual.

MIÉRCOLES, 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE
- (T) Biosónar: ecuación sónar, resolución y directividad. Aplicaciones.
- (T) Funcionalidad del tracto respiratorio superior en la producción y emisión de sonidos. Comportamiento del sistema de sacos nasales. Sistemas de cierre neumático.
- (P) Exploración y estudio del cráneo (División en grupos de trabajo y estudio de cráneos de pequeños cetáceos).J

JUEVES, 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE
- (T) Anatomía del oído. Senos paraóticos. Canal acústico mandibular. Funcionalidad del oido en la recepción de sonidos. Diferencias entre especies.
- (T) Acústica pasiva y técnicas de estudio.
- (P) Exploración y estudio de la región nasal y del oido. (División en grupos de trabajo y disección “in situ” de cabezas de pequeños cetáceos en fresco).

VIERNES, 26 DE SEPTIEMBRE
- (T) Contaminación acústica: mecanismos, efectos y control.
- (T) Implicaciones clínicas y patológicas de las alteraciones del sistema sónar.
- (P) Demostración “in situ” de procesos de ecolocalización de delfines mulares (La sesión práctica se realizará por la mañana en las instalaciones de un delfinario por determinar).

Hay 15 packs disponibles que constan de:
- Alojamiento (sin dietas, pero con posibilidad de utilizar la cocina del centro) para 5 noches en el mísmo Molí de Mar + matrícula del curso: 255 €

http://www.campusmed.net/esp/curs.php?id=722


- Medicina veterinária para animales marinos

Fecha inicio: 29-09-2008
Fecha fin: 03-10-2008

Calendario: Tarde, de 16:00 a 20:00h y 2 mañanas prácticas
Horas totales del curso: 25 horas presenciales + 5 horas online
Precio: 180 €
Lugar:Molí de Mar, Vilanova i la Geltrú


DIRECCIÓN Y PROFESORADO:
María Llarena Reino
Dr. Josep Mª Alonso Farré

PRESENTACIÓN DEL CURSO

Aspectos como los estudios post-mortem en especies marinas salvajes están adquiriendo una gran relevancia en los congresos y cursos nacionales e internacionales, pero en cambio otros aspectos como los clínicos (métodos de exploración y diagnóstico, tratamientos, manejo, instalaciones...) todavía no son muy frecuentes, y en la mayoría de las ocasiones son descripciones de casos clínicos sin unas metodologías bien protocolizadas. La puesta en marcha de redes de asistencia a varamientos en el estado español, y en general en todo el mundo, está influyendo enormemente en el conocimiento médico de las tortugas y mamíferos marinos.

OBJETIVOS GENERALES

En el curso que se propone se incluirá la descripción de los protocolos clínicos más frecuentemente utilizados en la actualidad por todas las redes de varamiento y centros de recuperación, especialmente las del estado español. El curso incluirá sesiones teóricas sobre: biología básica de las especies marinas, manejo e instalaciones adecuadas para la recuperación, causas de ingreso, métodos de diagnóstico, vías de administración de tratamientos, métodos de marcaje y liberación, etc, así como una sesión práctica de simulacro de varamiento.

PROGRAMA

El curso está estructurado para impartirse durante 5 días, sumando un total de 25 horas de teoría y 5 horas de trabajo on-line, lo que lo hace ser el curso más específico en referencia a esta temática de todo el estado español.

DÍA 1
- Consideraciones clínicas de la anatomía y fisiología de los mamíferos marinos. (1h)
- Organización de una Red de Varamientos y un Centro de Recuperación. Los centros de recuperación de fauna marina como herramientas de conservación. (1’5h)
- Causas de ingreso de tortugas marinas, métodos de exploración y diagnóstico. (1h)
- Causas de mortalidad más frecuentes de los mamíferos marinos y amenazas para su conservación. (1’5h)

DÍA 2
- Sesión práctica matinal: Simulacro de varamiento de un delfín en la playa. (3h)
- Impacto de las capturas accidentales en artes de pesca en la conservación de tortugas y mamíferos marinos. (1h)
-Primeros auxilios a cetáceos varados. Actuaciones específicas en los varamientos masivos. (1’5h)
- Sesión de videos sobre casos clínicos. (2’5h)

DÍA 3
- Métodos de exploración y diagnóstico rutinarios utilizados en la clínica de mamíferos marinos. (1h)
- Evaluación y consideraciones clínicas de la funcionalidad del sistema acústico de los delfines ingresados. (1h)
- Avances en los métodos de diagnóstico por imagen en pequeños delfínidos: estudios anatómicos, ecografía, TAC y resonancia magnética. (2h)

DÍA 4
- Administración de tratamientos médicos y quirúrgicos a tortugas marinas. Casos clínicos. (1h)
- Administración de tratamientos médicos y quirúrgicos a mamíferos marinos. Casos clínicos. (1’5h)
- Organización de las actividades de recuperación de fauna en un caso de marea negra. Afectación de tortugas y mamíferos marinos durante el caso del “Prestige” en Galicia. (1’5h)

DÍA 5
- La importancia de la necropsia en un centro de recuperación de fauna marina. Metodología de realización de la necropsia y los muestreos. Planteamiento de trabajos de investigación a partir de las muestras recogidas. (2h)
-Atención de varamientos de grandes animales. (1h)
- Debate sobre el curso. Recursos en la red. Carreras profesionales relacionadas con los mamíferos o tortugas marinas. Opciones de voluntariado, pasantías y trabajo en un Centro de Recuperación o una Red de Varamientos. (1h)

El profesorado con el que se contará está altamente cualificado y cuenta con gran experiencia en las temáticas a tratar. Los alumnos potencialmente interesados son estudiantes y licenciados de veterinaria, biología, ciencias del mar, ciencias ambientales, asistentes técnicos veterinarios, y público en general.

Hay 15 packs disponibles que constan de:- Alojamiento (sin dietas, pero con posibilidad de utilizar la cocina del centro) para 5 noches en el mísmo Molí de Mar + matrícula del curso: 255 €

http://www.campusmed.net/esp/curs.php?id=724

Actividades: Investigación ONLINE!

Hello all,

I am working on pilot whale vocalizations at Dalhousie University with Dr.Hal Whitehead. One aspect of my research involves a website for online comparison of calls.

I need a lot of participants! You don't need any previous experience with bioacoustics.
To learn more or to participate, please visit the website:
http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/Pilot_whale_comparisons/home.html

Advanced thanks to everyone,

Leah Nemiroff
MSc Candidate,
Biology Dept.Dalhousie University
LNemiroff@dal.ca
(902) 494-3723

Empleo: Hawaii!

Aloha Everyone-

We are seeking applications for a Research Ecologist to head our Mortality Mitigation Group in the NOAA Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program in Honolulu, Hawaii. The HMSRP conducts research to conserve and recover monk seals across the Hawaiian Archipelago.

The primary focus of this challenging and exciting position will be to conceive, design, implement, and assess projects to mitigate sources of mortality to and increase survival of Hawaiian monk seals. The applicant will oversee investigations, conduct statistical analyses, provide scientific advice, and prepare status reports and manuscripts on recovery research and enhancement efforts.

Other duties will include participating in Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Team meetings, attending conferences and symposia, working with Pacific Islands Regional Office staff and key stakeholders to implement the Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery plan action items.

The position requires excellent communication skills and could involve at least 3 weeks of field work in remote locations.

Vacancy Announcement has been posted to USA Jobs:
Announcement Number: NMF-PIC-2008-0025
Position: Research Biologist, ZP-408-3/4
Location: Honolulu, HI
Open: 05/06/2008
Close: 05/27/2008

Applicants can view announcements and apply online at the USAJOBS web site:
all federal jobs - http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
For more information regarding the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program visit: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/psd/mmrp/monkseals.php
For more information on the Hawaiian monk seal recovery plan and mortality mitigation efforts visit: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/ recovery/hawaiianmonkseal.pdf

All qualified U.S. citizens, and current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, former Federal employees with reinstatement rights, CTAP/ ICTAP eligibles, and applicants eligible under special authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).

Applications are due May 27, 2008

Cheers,

Charles Littnan
Program Leader,
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
NOAA Fisheries
1601 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1100
Honolulu HI
96814
P: 808-944-2171
F: 808-941-0307
charles.littnan@noaa.gov

miércoles, 7 de mayo de 2008

Actividades: cusos SEAWOLVES!



SEAWOLVES ya tiene programadas sus nuevas actividades para este verano. La temática es diversa, pero aquí os dejo el programa de aquellos cursos relacionados con el mundillo de los mamíferos marinos!

III CURSO DE GRANDES DEPREDADORES MARINOS

Fechas: 16 al 20 de Julio de 2008
Lugar: Salón de Actos del Hotel Al Mar
Algeciras (Cádiz)
(Prácticas en Tarifa y Benalmádena)

Teoría
1.- Introducción a los depredadores marinos:
Estrategias evolutivas
Adaptaciones: homologías y convergencias adaptativas
Carrera de armamentos
Papel ecológico
2.- Cetáceos
Odontocetos
Misticetos: ¿depredadores?
Biología y ecología
Técnicas de caza en los diversos grupos
Varamientos: causas y protocolos de actuación
3.- Pinnípedos
Otáridos: leones y osos marinos
Odobénidos: morsas
Fócidos: focas
Biología y ecología
4.- Tiburones y Rayas
Pleurotremados: tiburones
Hipotremados: rayas
7.- Etología de los depredadores marinos
8.- Conservación de los depredadores marinos

Prácticas
- 2 Salidas en barco: para la observación de cetáceos en estado silvestre
- Visita a Sea Life: para la observación de diversas especies de tiburones y rayas, incluyendo interactuación con estas últimas
- Visita a Selwo Marina: para la observación de Leones Marinos e interaccionar con ellos
- Actuación en un varamiento de cetáceos simulado

PRECIO:
SIN ALOJAMIENTO: 390 €,
que incluyen:
- Certificado de asistencia
- Resúmen de los contenidos tratados en el curso
- Clases teóricas
- Prácticas: 2 salidas en barco, entradas a Sea Life y Selwo, así como desplazamientos a Tarifa y Benalmádena para dichas actividades.

CON ALOJAMIENTO:
- Consultar en info@seawolves.es

No se incluye (EN NINGÚN CASO):
- Desplazamiento hasta Algeciras (Cádiz) desde el punto de origen de cada participante
- Manutención (excepto desayuno en las personas que seleccionen curso + alojamiento)
INTERACCIÓN CON DELFINES

Fecha: 23 y 24 de Agosto de 2008
Lugar: Salón de Actos de la Instalación Juvenil de Sevilla
(c/Isacc Peral, 2 - Sevilla - 41012)
y prácticas en Albufeira (Portugal)

PROGRAMA
1.- Sábado - bloque teórico:
El delfín mular (Tursiops truncatus): biología, ecología y conservación
Mantenimiento de mamíferos marinos en cautividad
Entrenamiento de mamíferos marinos
2.- Domingo - Interacción:
Desplazamiento Sevilla - Albufeira (Portugal)
Visita Zoomarine
Interacción con Delfines Mulares
Regreso a Sevilla

Descripción de la interacción
Charla educativa acerca de los animales con los que se va a interaccionar
Baño y ejercicios con los delfines (30 minutos aprox.)
La actividad incluye el neopreno necesario para entrar en la piscina de interacción

PRECIO (sin alojamiento): 420 €, que incluyen:
- Viaje Sevilla - Zoomarine - Sevilla
- Entrada a Zoomarine
- Interacción con delfines
- Charla teórica y resumen escrito de la misma
- Certificado de asistencia

Actividades: curso en Valencia!

Hola chic@s!

Cada 2 años se celebra el Seminario Europeo de la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo.
Aquí os cuelgo el programa y la forma de inscribirse.

Yo por suspuesto que me voy a apuntar, a ver si alguien más se anima, que es una oportunidad única! El curso es en Inglés pero con traducción simultánea al castellano.

Seventh European Seminar onMarine Mammals: Biology and Conservation

Valencia (Spain), 15-19 September 2008
DIRECTORS: J.A. Raga (University of Valencia) & P.G.H. Evans (Sea Watch Foundation & University of Bangor)
SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY: F.J. Aznar & M. Fernandez (University of Valencia)

PROGRAMME

MONDAY, 15th
08.30 Registration
09.00 Opening session
Juan Antonio Raga & Peter Evans
09.30 Life history strategies of marine mammals
Christina Lockyer
NAMMCO, Norway
12.00 Foraging ecology and energetics of marine mammals
Dan Costa
University of California, USA
16.30 Behavioural ecology of marine mammals
Arne Bjørge
Institute of Marine Research, Norway

TUESDAY, 16th
09.00 Tracking techniques to study marine mammals
Simone Panigada
Tethys Research Institute, Italy
11.30 Assessment of marine mammal population size and status
Philip S. Hammond
University of St. Andrews, UK
16.30 Habitat modelling of cetaceans
Ana Cañadas
ALNITAK, Spain

WEDNESDAY, 17th
09.00 Practical sessions*:
(1) Age determination & (2) Estimating population size using mark-recapture methods
COORDINATOR:
Peter Evans, Sea Watch Foundation & University of Bangor, UK
PARTICIPANTS:
Christina Lockyer, NAMMCO, Norway
Philip S. Hammond, University of St. Andrews, UK
16.00 Practical sessions*:
(3) Approaches to studying marine mammal foraging and diving behaviour & (4) Cetacean necropsy
COORDINATOR:
Juan Antonio Raga, University of Valencia, Spain
PARTICIPANTS:
Dan Costa, University of California, USA
Juan Antonio Raga, University of Valencia, Spain
* Only one of the four practical sessions offered can be chosen by each student.

THURSDAY, 18th
09.00 Parasitism in marine mammals
Juan Antonio Raga
University of Valencia, Spain
11.30 Pathology of marine mammals
Mariano Domingo
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
16.30 Impact of pollutants on marine mammals
Alex Aguilar
Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
18.00 Coffee round table
Free talks with the speakers

FRIDAY, 19th0
9:00 Management of cetacean populations
Gregory P. Donovan
International Whaling Commission, UK
11.30 Conservation of marine mammals and the role of Marine Protected Areas in management
Peter Evans
Sea Watch Foundation & University of Bangor, UK
13.30 Closing session

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY:
Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo
Student Office
Plaza del Carmen, 4
E-46003
Valencia, Spain
Phone +34.96.3869802;
Fax +34.96.3869823
E-mail secretaria_valencia@uimp.es

LANGUAGE: English (with simultaneous Spanish translation)
REGISTRATION: It is limited to a maximum of 100 participants and is subjected to current availability and order of receipt.
GRANTS: A limited number of grants are available for the course.
Applications should be submitted from 1st May to 31st May 2008.
NUMBER OF REFERENCE OF THE COURSE: 70012
REGISTRATION FEES: 125 Euros
DEADLINE: 8th September 2008 (if places are available)
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT:Applicants must be university students or post-graduates.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:
A registration form will be provided by the Student Office. Once this has been completed, it should be handed into the same ofice together with the following documentation:
a) Photocopy of the
b) Evidence that the applicant is at least a university or graduate student
c) Original receipt showing payment of registration fees.

PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE STUDENT OFFICE IS NOT POSSIBLE DURING UNIVERSITY VACATION TIME (ALL OF AUGUST)
--
Dr Peter G.H. Evans
DirectorSea Watch Foundation,
Cynifryn,Abershore, Llanfaglan,Caernarfon,Gwynedd
LL54 5RA, UK

jueves, 1 de mayo de 2008

Voluntariado: Massachusetts!

Marine Mammal Research Summer Internship in Cape Cod, MA:

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society is seeking interested applicants for their summer marine mammal research internship program out of Barnstable Harbor, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Interns will collect behavioral and distribution data on board commercial whale watching vessels and assist in ongoing research with WDCS. Interns also have the option to develop an independent project involving marine mammal research and/or education.

College credit is also available through a collaboration with Cape Cod Community College. Through this internship program, participants will be exposed to field research design, observation, data collection and analysis, as well as assisting in educating the public about marine life.

For more information or to apply, contact:
Regina A. Asmutis-Silvia,
Senior Biologist
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society,
North America
7 Nelson Street Plymouth,
MA 02360
508-746-2522
www.whales.org

Empleo: Hawaii!

Position opening - Cetacean Ecologist - Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

The Protected Species Division of the NMFS?s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu is seeking a well-qualified candidate to lead their developing Cetacean Research Program.

Over 24 species of cetaceans are known to inhabit the 1.5 million sq miles of water in the Pacific Islands Region surrounding Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll and Kingman Reef, Baker, Howland, Johnston and Wake Islands, However; very little is known about cetacean population dynamics, distribution and movements, and stock structure in this vast area.

The successful applicant will lead a small research team to address large gaps in our knowledge of cetacean in the region, providing incredible opportunities for scientific discovery. Due to the limited support of this young program, a highly collaborative approach to research is required to address applied scientific questions in this large area.

The ideal candidate will possess a broad background in the study of cetaceans including but not limited to skills in stock assessment, photo-identification, passive acoustics, habitat assessment, and evaluation of marine mammal/ fishery interactions.

Cetacean Ecologist: ZP-408-03/04
Announcement Number: NMF-PIC-2008-0019
Position: Research Ecologist
Location: Honolulu, HI
Open: 04/24/2008
Close: 05/14/2008
Salary: $48,148.00 TO $105,420.00

The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Center administers scientific research and monitoring programs that support the domestic and international conservation and management of living marine resources. For more information on The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, please visit our website at: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/ Vacancies are posted at http://www.usajobs.gov/

Questions on all vacancies may be directed to NOAA Workforce Management:

Jasmine Bayou-Young at Jasmine.Bayou-Young@noaa.gov or (202) 526-6064

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Empleo: Irlanda!

Beaufort Postdoctoral Researcher Inter-Species Interactions: Impacts of Top Marine Predators

Applications are invited for a seven year postdoctoral position on marine ecology / megafauna. The Beaufort Marine Research Award is grant aided as part of the Irish Government´s National Development Plan (NDP), by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) under the Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation (SSTI) and the Sea Change Strategy.

The candidate will be a postdoctoral researcher, employed through the Coastal and Marine Resources Centre (CMRC), University College Cork http://cmrc.ucc.ie/ .

The project will be jointly implemented in partnership between University College Cork, the Marine Institute and Queens University Belfast.

Background:
The capability of fishing activity to alter fish populations and to impact on the ecosystem is considerable. There is now an acceptance that we must move away from traditional single stock fisheries advice and embrace a more ecosystem based approach to fisheries management. A sustainable fish stock is now a minimum criterion for fisheries management. However, an equally important goal is to maintain the overall quality of the ecosystem which supports the stock to be both productive and robust.

Project:
The overall aim of this Beaufort Marine Award is to harness and integrate the diverse research expertise required to develop a Centre of Excellence on the Island of Ireland that focuses on the development of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAF). It brings together a consortium with a research track record that will collaborate to turn the available concepts and principles of an EAF into pragmatic action plans that can be used for the sustainable management of fisheries in the waters around Ireland. By doing so, the consortium will be cognisant of principles of ecosystems approach such as those outlined in International agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

As marine mammals and seabirds are located near or at the top of food webs they may have considerable impact on the structuring of pelagic ecosystems. The status of their populations reflect the health of the ecosystem and the sustainability at which it is being managed, thereby acting as high-trophic level indicators which can be used to inform management in an ecosystem approach to managing marine ecosystems. The objectives of this position are to assess the trophic interactions between top marine predators and fisheries in Ireland by determining abundance estimates, food consumption, at-sea distributions and habitat use of pinniped and seabird populations in selected study sites.

Candidate:
The Postdoctoral researcher will require the following skills profile:
* PhD with three years relevant research experience
* Knowledge of pinniped and seabird abundance estimate methodologies and other relevant survey methodologies
* Experience of GIS data modelling (e.g. ArcMarine), databases and metadata standards
* Experience with statistical analysis and statistical modelling e.g. GLMM and GAMM
* Experience with applying telemetry technologies (and spatial data analysis) to determine habitat use of top marine predators
* Experience of top predator dietary analysis (e.g. otolith ID, FASA and SIA)
* Understanding of current fisheries management practices, in particular in Irish waters
* Good publication track record
* Proven ability of team leadership and excellent oral and written communication skills
* Demonstration of project management and networking skills
* Proven ability to secure relevant research funding

Duration and salary:
Duration is 7 years conditional upon review at the end of year three.
Starting salary (gross) is 55,000 pa rising to 67,000 pa with annual increments.

Application: The closing date for applications is Friday 9th May 2008.
Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae including references via email to Grainne Lynch: grainne.lynch@ucc.ie.

Gerry Sutton, B.Sc, M.Sc., MIS. D
eputy Director Coastal & Marine Resources Centre ERI,
University College Cork,
Naval Base,
Haulbowline,
Cobh,
County Cork,
Ireland.
Tel: +353 21 4703113
Fax: +353 21 4703132
<http://crc.ucc.ie/>

Actividades: curso en Gales!

Cetacean survey training courses in New Quay, West Wales

Join a short course to learn all about British cetaceans and the techniques used to survey for them, and contribute to their conservation! Two-days weekend course dates for 2008:
14th -15th June 2008
6th -7th September 2008

Boat courses will consist of illustrated lectures and video presentations as well as headland watches and boat surveys aboard a local research vessel.The lectures and videos will focus on general biology and classification of cetaceans, species identification, conservation issues facing UK cetaceans, and recommended monitoring survey methods. The course will be based at New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales, where our Welsh office is based, and will provide an unparalleled opportunity to see marine mammals in the wild and to contribute to cetacean conservation in Britain. The practical element of the course will combine both land and boat-based surveys allowing participants to directly learn how to conduct systematic watches and fill in standardised recording forms.

Boat-based work will teach participants the skills needed for:
- identifying the various cetaceans species found in the area
- estimating group size and distinguishing between calves, juveniles and adults
- determining cetaceans behaviours
- assessing sea state and other key environmental features
- learning some basic photographic techniques aimed at identifying single individuals.

All participants will receive a detailed manual on how to record and monitor cetaceans, a species identification booklet and a certificate for completing the course.The courses will be taught by experienced and enthusiastic staff from the Sea Watch Foundation.

Outline of the course

Day 1
Indoor session 1:
- General introduction to cetaceans: biology, classification, species to be seen in Cardigan Bay
- Introduction to Cardigan Bay and Sea Watch Foundation´s work
- Sightings network: history, how the public can participate, how to do watches and choose sites
- Filling forms: different forms to use, when, why and how
Outdoor session 1:
- 2 hours land watch from Birds rock
- 4 hours boat trip in the Cardigan Bay Special area of Conservation

Day 2
Indoor session 2:
- UKcetaceans species identification
- UKcetaceans conservation issues
- Research techniques for monitoring cetaceans: line-transect and photo-identification
- Bioacoustics and T-PODs?
Outdoor session 2:
- 4 hours boat trip in the Cardigan Bay Special area of Conservation.

Please note that, due to the unforeseeable weather conditions, the program might change and, in case of particularly adverse weather, the course might even be cancelled. In this latter case, a new date will be set for the course or the money will be returned.

For more information about the training courses and to book a place please contact us:
Tel: +44 (0)1545-561227
Email: sightings@seawatchfoundation.org.uk

Edita Magileviciute
Sightings Officer
Sea Watch Foundation Wales
Paragon House, Wellington Place
New Quay SA45 9NR Wales, UK
Phone: +44(0)1545 561227
edita.magileviciute@seawatchfoundation.org.uk

Voluntariado: Noruega!

Hi everyone,

We are looking for interns this summer to help us develop research onboard our whale watching boat.

-logging of sperm whale
-hydrophones
-guiding
-ect

So if you know of somebody interested to work in the sub arctic for at least two months and spend the summer on one of the most beautiful places on earth. Northern Norway, a city called Tromsø - We provide housing.

Send me an email to siljekristin@epost.no
Web: www.arcticseacruises.no