domingo, 21 de septiembre de 2008

Voluntariado: censo aéreo de ballena franca!

RIGHT WHALE AERIAL SURVEY RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown, MA, is seeking a right whale aerial survey research assistant for the 2009 winter/spring season (January 2 to June 1, 2009).

Responsibilities will include: participation in aerial surveys of Cape Cod Bay and adjacent waters, data entry, photo analysis and matching.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: prior experience as a marine mammal aerial survey observer, experience in matching (right whales or other species of cetaceans), at least a B.S. with courses in biology (MSc preferred), and the ability to function in a team environment.

This is a full-time seasonal position with no benefits. Housing will be provided at no cost.

General information about the right whale research program at theProvincetown Center for Coastal Studies is available at:
http://www.coastalstudies.org/what-we-do/right-whales/aerialsur.htm
Please send cover letter and resume to scrockett@coastalstudies.org
http://webmail.cape.com/index.html/src/compose.php?send_to=scrockett%40coastalstudies.org

Kate Longley
Right Whale Aerial Observer
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
5 Holway Avenue
Provincetown, MA
02657

sábado, 20 de septiembre de 2008

Voluntariado: Argentina!

PASANTÍA en TIERRA del FUEGO para Estudiantes de Biología y Veterinaria en el MUSEO ACATUSHÚN de Aves y Mamíferos Marinos Estancia Harberton, Canal Beagle www.acatushun.com

Se ofrece una pasantía voluntaria de trabajo/estudio de un mes de duración mínima, para estudiantes o graduados en biología, veterinaria o áreas afines, desde mediados de octubre a mediados de abril de cada año.

Las investigaciones se realizan a través del PROYECTO AMMA: Estudios de Aves y Mamíferos Marinos Australes, estudio a largo plazo que comenzó en 1974-75 dirigido por la Dra. R. Natalie P. Goodall para aprender sobre la biología básica de los cetáceos (delfines, marsopas, ballenas) de Tierra del Fuego y el sur de la Patagonia, a través de animales varados (muertos) encontrados en las playas o tomados incidentalmente en operaciones de pesca.

OPORTUNIDAD para CONOCER las aves y mamíferos marinos australes. Limpieza, rotulado, curación y armado de esqueletos de delfines y aves. Asistencia a necropsias de delfines y aves. Transmisión de los conocimientos a visitantes del museo.

INFORMACIÓN Y ENTREVISTAS: Mónica Torres , Silvana Finochiaro. pasantiamuseo@gmail.com

Pablo F. Cuervo
Veterinario
Proyecto AMMA (Aves y Mamíferos Marinos Australes)
Museo Acatushún de Aves y Mamíferos Marinos AustralesTierra del Fuego, Argentina
pablofcuervo@hotmail.com

Actividades: cursos delfín mular!

Cursos de formación para el estudio de los delfines mulares en el Mar Mediterráneo.

El Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI (http://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, (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 del comportamiento 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: 8 Septiembre)
Curso 2. Estudio del comportamiento de los delfines (Fecha de inicio: 22 Septiembre)
Curso 3. Técnica de la fotoidentificación y estructura social de los delfines (Fecha de inicio: 6 Octubre)
Curso 4. Bioacústica de los delfines mulares (Fecha de inicio: 20 Octubre)

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

Últimas publicaciones científicas del BDRI:
1. Díaz López B. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture and bottlenose dolphins social structure. Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 62(6): 887-894.
2. Díaz López B., Bunke, M. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture off Sardinia Island (Italy): ecosystem effects evaluated through a trophic mass-balance model. Ecological Modelling 212: 292-303.
3. Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.; Bilbao Prieto, A. & Méndez Fernández, P., In press. Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Marine Biological Association U.K.
4. Bunke, M., Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.B., 2008. The role of bottlenose dolphins in a coastal ecosystem assessed using mass-balanced models. 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008
5.Environmental & anthropogenic variables influencing bottlenose dolphin presence in a marine fin fish farm. 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008
6.Troncone, R., Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.B., 2008. Trial of acoustics deterrents for prevention of bottlenose dolphin depredation on gillnets. 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008
7. Díaz López B. and Shirai, J.A., 2007. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) presence and incidental capture in a marine fish farm on the noth-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)" Journal of Marine Biological Association U.K, 87, 113-117.
8. Díaz López, B. and Shirai, J.A., 2007. "Human activities and bottlenose dolphin's social structure". Oral communication presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.
9. Underhill, K., Díaz López, B., and Shirai, J.A., 2007."Boat traffic effects on the diving behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Sardinia, Italy". Poster presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.
10. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Predation on a Marine Fin Fish Farm: Some Underwater Observations". Aquatic Mammals 32(3): 305 - 310 pp.
11. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shirai, J.A., 2006. "Estudio multiescalar de la influencia de la acuicultura en la presencia de delfines mulares Tursiops truncatus (Montagu 1821)". CIVA, 2006: 282 - 290pp.
12. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Interactions between Mediterranean bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and gillnets off Sardinia". ICES Journal of Marine Science 63: 944-951 pp.
13. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shirai, J.A., 2006. "Diurnal & Nocturnal behaviour of bottlenose dolphin groups with emphasis on foraging activity on the northeastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)". 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society 2006 - Gdynia, Polonia.
14. Bernal Shirai, J. A., Díaz López, B., Méndez Fernández, P., Bilbao Prieto, A. & Díaz da Silva, J.I., 2006. "Analysis of diving behaviour of a solitary male bottlenose dolphin in the inshore waters of Galicia (Spain)" 20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society 2006 - Gdynia, Polonia.

Voluntariado: Dolphin Research Center!

Dolphin Research Internships.

Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Winter/Spring term.

DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys.

Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies.

Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions.

Specific job duties include:

* Collecting observational behavioral data
* Preparing stimuli for experimental research sessions
* Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for experimental research sessions
* Operating video equipment
* Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis
* General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.)

Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability.

For information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit our website, at www.dolphins.org

Publications:
Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E.> (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose> dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology.

Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week.

The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates.

Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required.

The deadline to apply is October 1st.

To apply, download the application available at www.dolphins.org. Click "Help DRC", and then "Volunteer / Intern Opportunities".

The application, and all associated materials (resume, transcript, and letters of recc.) must be mailed to DRC.

Emily Guarino
Admin. Director of Research
emily@dolphins.org
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy
Grassy Key, FL 33050
www.dolphins.org

Voluntariado: manatíes huérfanos!

We have an urgent need for volunteers willing to spend a month or more as orphan manatee carers.

We can provide accommodation, but volunteers would need to be able to get themselves to Belize, have travel insurance, and be able to contribute US$65 per week towards food costs. I can provide more information to anyone interested.

office@wildtracksbelize.org

Empleo-doctorado: fisiología pinnípedos!

Ph.D. student wanted to participate in ongoing studies involving muscle physiology of pinnipeds or vertebrate stress physiology at Baylor University in Waco Texas. Baylor holds a Carnegie classification as a"high-research" institution.

M.S. degree preferred as well as a working knowledge of laboratory techniques (GC-FID, ELISA) and large animal handling experience. Strenuous field work a real possibility.

If interested, please send CV, letter of research interest and copies of transcripts electronically (preferred) to

Stephen_Trumble@baylor.edu or send to

Stephen J. Trumble
Ph.D. Department of Biology
Baylor University
One Bear Place
#97388 Waco, TX
76798-7388
254.710.2128
stephen_trumble@baylor.edu

viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2008

Voluntariado: fotoID de manatíes!

Manatee Photo-identification Internships

The manatee photo-identification program is based in St.Petersburg, Florida at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI).

FWRI is the research arm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a state agency of Florida. For more information about FWRI, please visit: http://Research.MyFWC.com.

FWRI's manatee photo-identification research focuses on the long-term monitoring of Florida manatees in southwest Florida. The primary goal of our program is to document individual manatees. These capture histories are used to estimate annual adult survival rates and to model population dynamics for state and federal assessments of Florida manatee status and recovery.

Photo-identification data also provide insight regarding manatee movements, site fidelity, habitat use, behavior, intra- and inter- specific associations, and reproductive parameters such as calving intervals and length of calf dependency. Interns will primarily assist staff members with photographing manatees and collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites around Tampa Bay.

Interns will also be responsible for a number of lab-based photo-identification tasks, such as downloading images, database entry, and matching images to known animals. Interns often collect data independently in the field, thus responsible, detail oriented applicants are encouraged to apply.

Most field work island-based, however during the winter session opportunities are available to assist with boat-based manatee photo-identification.

Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, data entry, special projects, and outreach activities.

This internship provides agreat opportunity to gain valuable field and lab experience at agovernment agency.

Five positions are available each year: two positions in the winter (December-March), one position in the spring (March-May), one position in the summer (June-August), and one position in the fall (September-November). Start and end dates are flexible.

There is no compensation for these internship positions and successful applicants will be responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the Institute.

Positions are open until filled.

Qualifications:

* Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Access literacy preferred;
* Working knowledge of SLR digital cameras, filters, and lenses preferred, but not required;
* The ability to lift approximately 50 pounds of equipment;
* A valid U.S. Driver's License;
* Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab based research methods;
* A willingness to spend a minimum of three months working four days per week with our program.

Application process:

Please submit your cover letter, resume, college transcripts (unofficial are sufficient), and the contact information for three references via hardcopy to FWRI's Intern Coordinator, Dr. WilliamArnold, at the address listed below.

Alternatively, application
materials may be submitted via email to ManateeInterns@MyFWC.com.

Please indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are applying and the dates you are available.

Dr. William S. Arnold - Internship Coordinator
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 8th Avenue SESt. Petersburg,
FL 33701

Applicants may contact FWRI's Manatee Photo-identification ProjectManager, Kari Rood, (Kari.Rood@MyFWC.com , 727-896-8626 x1912) with questions regarding the internship.

Actividades: curso MMO en Florida!

I would like to announce the upcoming Marine Mammal Observer Training Course being offered by Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc. to be held in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 9th and 10th.

This two day course is designed to train personnel to become recognized observers. The seismic portion of our course has been reviewed by the Department of the Interior (DOI) Minerals Management Service (MMS) and deemed acceptable under the 2007-G02 NTL guidelines.

Upon successful completion of this course, the attendee´s name will be added to a list of recognized observers by the MMS and they will receive a document stating successful completion of the course.

Course details and registration can be found at: www.regonline.com/MMO_Training

Please use contact below or go directly to website to sign up
Melany Larenas,
P.G.CPE - Coastal Geology and Geomatics
2481 NW Boca Raton Blvd.Boca Raton,
FL 33431
Phone - 561.391.8102 ext. 167
Fax - 561.391.9116

Empleo: centro de rehabilitación en EEUU!

The Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center (MARC) at the University of New Englands Marine Science Center (MSC) is seeking a qualified, dynamic, motivated candidate to fill the position of Water Quality/Animal Care Technician.

This is a full time, 1.5-year grant funded position and eligible for full benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person holding this position will work closely with the Rehabilitation Coordinator and Senior Animal Care Technician performing water quality analysis, maintenance, and upkeep on the center's water and filtration systems and assuring compliance with the MSC´s water discharge permit.

Animal Care duties include assisting staff and veterinarians with the care of stranded animals in the center for rehabilitation; sharing responsibility for a 24-hour/day emergency pager; supervising and training teams of volunteers to assist in water quality analysis, equipment upkeep and animal care; creating and maintaining water quality and animal databases; working with other staff members in the formation and implementation of training sessions and other duties as assigned.

SUPPORT:

As this is a grant-funded position, the candidate is expected to help develop future extramural support for the position, including fringe benefits and University indirect costs. Several ongoing sources for program support are already being sought; the candidate will be expected to take over these projects and bring them to fruition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3 years of experience either working with marine mammal in a rehabilitation setting, performing water quality analysis, or maintaining recirculating or flow-through seawater systems.

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint), strong verbal and written communication skills, and experience working with volunteers are expected.

The ability to lift 50 lbs, and to operate small boats aredesirable.

WORK AUTHERIZATION: Proof of United States citizenship or ability to lawfully work in the U.S. required before being employed.

For general information on the facility, please go to UNEs website http://www.une.edu/cas/msc/.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume and references, and be submitted to:

Human Resources,
University of New England,
11 Hills Beach Rd., Biddeford,
ME 04005,
or email applications to
careers@une.edu .

Review of applications will begin on August 16th and continue until the position is filled.

The University of New England is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages the application of candidates ofdiverse backgrounds.
Please see our website (http://www.une.edu) for additional information.

Actividades: Observador de mamíferos marinos!

Pro-MMO Training Course

Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) are trained personnel who mitigate against potentially harmful impacts of noise on marine mammals.

Gardline Environmental Ltd.s' Marine Wildlife Department provide & train MMOs for the energy and construction industries. The Pro-MMO course trains applicants to become fully qualified, JNCC approved, professional MMOs who gain exceptional field experience during their training.

The next available dates for this course will be 25th - 28th September 2008.

Prices will vary upon number of applicants, and is inclusive of all teaching materials, experienced staff (who all work as MMOs in the field), accommodation during the course, and support afterwards.

Applications for the course can be obtained from nick.robinson@gardline.co.uk.

Empleo: Ballenas francas en EEUU!

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Right Whale Habitat Studies

The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS), a private, non-profit research, conservation, and education organization based in Provincetown, MA, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the 2009 winter/spring season (Jan. 2 - May 15) of the Right Whale Habitat Studies Program.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the rapid assessment and reporting of habitat characteristics that influence right whale distributionin the Cape Cod Bay Critical Habitat.

Primary responsibilities include extensive time at sea conducting zooplankton sampling, microscopic identification and enumeration of zooplankton samples, right whale behavioral studies and photo-ID, and database management/data entry.

Fieldwork will likely occur in harsh winter weather conditions.

Additional duties may involve assisting with field and laboratory operation of a Conductivity-Temperature-Depth profiler (CTD) and Optical Plankton Counter (OPC), and with the downloading and analysis of cruise data.

Familiarity with the identification of Gulf of Maine zooplankton species ishighly preferred, but not required. Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, GIS software and biological oceanography software/data management techniques are preferred.

Candidates must have a relevant 4-year college/university degree (B.A. or B.S.), should be highly motivated and independent, and should have strong attention to detail; completion of a Masters degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

This position provides housing and a monthly stipend of approximately $2450.

To learn more about PCCS and the Right Whale Habitat Studies Program, and to read field notes from last year's season, visit www.coastalstudies.org. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with references to:

Karen Stamieszkin
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
5 Holway Ave. Provincetown, MA
02657
kstamieszkin@coastalstudies.org

Empleo - doctorado: Australia!

Two PhD Positions Dolphin Genetics and Dolphin PVA Australia

PhD Position: Genetic estimates of dispersal of bottlenose dolphins.
Murdoch University (http://www.cffr.murdoch.edu.au/mucru/) is studying ecology, threats, and demography of Bunbury (WA) bottlenose dolphins.The study population is continuous with other waters, so to model its demography we must know the dispersal in and out of the Bay.

The PhD student at UNSW will estimate this dispersal using genetic methods that we have already successfully applied elsewhere. The student will be supervised by Sherwin (UNSW) Bryant (U Murdoch) Kruetzen (U Zurich).

There would be field-trips to Bunbury.

Research expenses (eg fieldworkand laboratory costs) will come from an external grant to Bejder et al. from Murdoch University.

REQUIREMENTS:
BSc (Hons 1) or Masters, or equivalent, in molecular sciences, or population genetics. Solid research and communications kills. Eligibility for full NSW driver's license is desirable.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:
To do a PhD in Australia a student requires ascholarship to cover two costs: Living allowance ("stipend"), and Fees (unless you are an Australian resident).

Before preparing an application, applicants should send CV, academic record, and details of two academic referees by email to A/Prof Bill Sherwin (W.Sherwin@unsw.edu.au ).

For further information phone: (61)2-9385-2119.

There are three basic scholarship options, with different closing dates
(1) Australian citizens or permanent residents can apply for APA/UPAawards which cover the fees and stipend
http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/localschols/unswlocalschols.html
Fuller information will be available Sep 2008 for session 1 2009 entry.

(2) Those who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents can apply for EIPRS awards which covers fees and stipend. http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/intschols/unswintschols.html
Applications are due 29 August 2008 for Session 1 2009 entry

(3) Those who are marginally unsuccessful for an EIPRS may be offered another scholarship (TRS) which covers fees but not stipend. Such students will only be awarded the TRS if they can demonstrate that they can provide the stipend from their own resources. For example, the student could provide written documentation of another grant which will provide the stipend.

PhD Position: Forecasting demography of bottlenose dolphins
Murdoch University is studying ecology, threats, and genetics of Bunbury (WA) bottlenose dolphins.

The PhD student at UNSW will use these data in existing or novel programs, to evaluate population viability with different management and threats. There would be field-trips to Bunbury.

Research expenses (eg fieldwork costs) will come from an external grantto Bejder et al. U Murdoch.

REQUIREMENTS:
BSc(Hons 1) or Masters, or equivalent, in mathematics,physics, computing, molecular sciences, population genetics or ecology. Solid research and communication skills. Eligibility for full NSW driver's license is desirable.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:
To do a PhD in Australia a student requires ascholarship to cover two costs: Living allowance ("stipend"), and Fees (unless you are an Australian resident).

Before preparing anapplication, applicants should send CV, academic record, and details of two academic referees by email to A/Prof Bill Sherwin(W.Sherwin@unsw.edu.au ).

For further information phone: (61)2-9385-2119.

Lars Bejder,
PhD. Research Leadership Fellow
Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit (MUCRU)
Centre for Fish and Fisheries Research
Murdoch University S
outh Street, Murdoch, 6150 Western Australia
Mob: ++ 61 0424 508 498
Fax: ++ 61 (0) 8 9360 6303
Email: l.bejder@murdoch.edu.au http://www.cffr.murdoch.edu.au/mucru/<http://www.cffr.murdoch.edu.au/mucru/><http://wwwscieng.murdoch.edu.au/centres/fish/index.html>

Eventos Internacionales: EEUU!

The 2nd Annual WEZAM Marine Mammal Conference will be held in Madison on November 8th/9th 2008.

The conference format will entail morning lectures and afternoon wet labs. Two cadaver based wet labs will be offered this year. The first wet lab will demonstrate clinical diagnostic techniques (blood sampling, CSF collection, blubber biopsying, ultrasound) is sponsored by ALOKA ultrasound systems.

The second wet lab will be limited on a first-come first-served basis and will be dedicated to necropsy examination. The conference is aimed at students, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and researchers with an interest in marine mammal medicine, health and pathology.

Up to 13 hours of CE certification is available for non-student registrants depending on the level of participation.

A student dinner hosted by Morris Animal Foundation will be held on the Saturday night for student registrants.

Anyone planning on presenting a poster at the poster session must register for the conf!erence, and poster abstracts must be submitted by September 15th.

Speakers include:
Dr. Bill Van Bonn (Shedd Aquarium),
Dr. Nancy Thomas (National Wildlife Center),
Dr. David Brunson (Pfizer),
Dr. Mark Uhen (Alabama Natural History Museum),
Dr. Nicola Pussini The Marine Mammal Center),
Dr. Scott Wright (National Wildlife Center),
Dr. Kathleen Colegrove (University of Illinois)
Dr. Sophie Dennison (University of Wisconsin).

Further information can be found in the brochure available at the University of Wisconsin´s School of Veterinary Medicine continuing education website at www.vetmed.wisc.edu/ce.

Registration will open on September 2nd 2008.

Eventos Internacionales: Italia!

4th International Workshop on Detection, Classification and Localization of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics

University of Pavia, Italy
September 2009, 10th - 13th

Early announce the 4th International Workshop on Detection, Classification and Localization (DCL) of Marine Mammals using Passive Acoustics to be held at the University of Pavia, Italy, in September 2009. This time, there will also be a linked, one day workshop on the emerging application area of the Estimation of Marine Mammal Density using Passive Acoustics, starting directly after the DCL workshop. A web page dedicated to the workshops will be available soon on the CIBRA website at http://www.unipv.it/cibra/DCLWorkshop2009.html

4th International Workshop on Detection, Classification and Localization of Marine Mammals Using Passive Acoustics

Objectives

The purpose of this workshop is to present current research on the detection, classification and localization of marine mammals using passive acoustics. Researchers are invited to present their scientific work, to detail the advantages and drawbacks of the methods they use and to show their recent results. The workshop encourages an interdisciplinary approach oriented at solving real-world problems related to the study of marine mammals and the effect of anthropogenic sound on their behavior. Topics will be extended beyond passive acoustics to other relevant areas of research that directly relate with the main topic (see list in appendix).

To encourage researchers to face with a common topic and to directly evaluate and compare different approaches and solutions, a common dataset will be made available online (http://www.unipv.it/cibra) well in advance.

Scientific Topics

The objective of the workshop is to exchange information that advances general understanding of methods to detect, classify, locate, track and monitor marine mammals in their environment. After three workshops dedicated to individual species, this fourth workshop is focused on a more complex issue: the analysis of real-world complex acoustic scenes and the use of the context for identifying acoustic components of interest.

Dataset

A set of underwater recordings will be made available online to encourage researchers to work on a common dataset, to face with the same problems, to find original solutions and to present and compare them at the workshop.Participants who do not work on this specific dataset are also welcome to join the workshop, and present their own work on detection and classification techniques based on passive acoustics or other relevant related research. Though, greater consideration will be deserved to participants who contribute to the general focus of the workshop.

Participants

Presentations from different research and academic fields are welcome. Specialists in biology, physiology, acoustics, oceanography, signal processing, mathematics, electronics, computer science are all invited to bring their experience to the workshop. Participation may be limited to ensure a dynamic and interactive exchange.

Workshop Schedule

3 days will be dedicated to oral presentations, to poster presentations, to open discussion, and to a round table to discuss about emerging research needs and trends. A Fourth day will be dedicated to the use of acoustic data to estimate population density.Authors will be accepted for presentation or poster session by the scientific committee.

Linked Workshop: 1st International Workshop on Density Estimation (DE) of Marine Mammals Using Passive Acoustics

This one-day workshop will bring together researchers working on estimating absolute density or abundance of marine mammal populations using passive acoustics. It will commence immediately after the DCL workshop. All those attending the DCL workshop and with an interest in this field are welcome to attend. The workshop will begin with a tutorial overview of the area, followed by contributed oral and poster presentations showcasing relevant research. Time will be set aside for open discussion. We invite participants with relevant research in this area to submit it for presentation in oral or poster form. We anticipate that interest in this workshop will be high, and we may need to limit participation to ensure dynamic and interactive exchange of ideas.

Location

The workshops will be held in the historical buildings of the University of Pavia, Italy, where Spallanzani in the 18th century studied the ability of bats to fly in the dark. The workshop is organized by CIBRA, the Interdisciplinary Center for Bioacoustics and Environmental Research.

Sponsors

We are currently seeking sponsors for both workshops.

Scientific Committee

Gianni Pavan (Univ. of Pavia, Italy),
Walter Zimmer (NURC, Italy),
David Moretti (NUWC, US),
Bob Gisiner (MMC, US),
Len Thomas (Univ St Andrews, Scotland; convenor of the DE workshop) and others

Organizing Committee

Gianni Pavan, CIBRA (DCL Workshop);
Len Thomas, StAndrews (DE Workshop)

Workshops Secretariat (registration, payment, & accomodation bookings) is managed by PRAGMA Congressi
email info@pragmacongressi.it

Gianni Pavan
Presidente CIBRA
Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali
Dipartimento di Biologia Animale
Universita' degli Studi di Pavia,
Via Taramelli 24,
27100 PAVIA, ITALIA
Phone +39-0382-987874
Fax +39-02-700-32921
gpavan@cibra.unipv.it
gianni.pavan@unipv.it
http://www.unipv.it/cibra

Actividades: curso foto-identificación!

Segundo curso practico de foto-identificación de delfines - MUNDO AZUL.

Quieres participar en la investigación de delfines – esta es tu oportunidad: repetimos la exitosa experiencia del primer curso y anunciamos el segundo curso práctico de foto-identificación de delfines

La técnica de foto-Identificación es la herramienta básica para investigaciones
ecológicas de poblaciones de delfines y ballenas a nivel mundial. Se trata de la identificación de individuos de especies de cetáceos mediante la toma e interpretación de fotos. Esta metodología en combinación con la toma de datos ambientales y observaciones de comportamientos genera un conocimiento detallado sobre los tamaños de las poblaciones, comportamientos, migraciones y la difusión de la especie. Estas investigaciones también ayudan a identificar áreas de importancia para la conservación marina.

Para la identificación de los animales el profesional debe saber como crear una base de datos de las aletas dorsales fotografiadas y debe manejar programas de identificación de aletas como el programa “Darwin” así como tener práctica en la identificación visual. Terminado el proceso de colecta, ordenamiento y almacenamiento de los datos colectados se tienen que aplicar metodologías estadísticas para poder responder a las preguntas científicas. El curso provee una introducción en el proceso completo desde la colecta de datos en el campo hasta la evaluación estadística.

Se dirige a:

- Estudiantes y profesionales de biología (eventualmente también otras careras de las ciencias naturales aplicados como son por ejemplo ingenieros pesqueros o forestales).
- Estudiantes y profesionales de turismo (porque el guía de naturaleza marina puede participar en este tipo de investigaciones y debe de todas maneras contar con una base de información científica para poder brindar un mejor servicio al cliente).
- A cualquier persona interesada en el tema que quisiera asistir en este tipo de investigaciones (Para los procesos de colecta de datos y también en la parte de determinación de fotos no es tanto importante la formación científica sino mas bien el interés, la paciencia y la buena memoria visual de una persona. Dentro de programas amplios de investigación de cetáceos siempre hay posibilidades para personas interesadas de cooperar con los científicos siempre y cuando cuenten con un preconocimiento adecuado. Igualmente cualquier persona que colecta datos de avistamiento de acuerdo a los protocolos estandarizados ensenadas en el curso puede aportar información valida a investigaciones científicas).

Es posible de participar en este curso de dos formas:

1. Participante de Interés
Participa en todo el curso sin dar examen final.
2. Participante profesional (nivel competitivo):
Los participantes profesionales dan un examen al final del curso – su certificado de participación sale con el resultado del examen. Todos los participantes profesionales forman parte de una base de datos de profesionales. Mundo Azul ofrece esta base de datos a empresas consultoras para que ellos pudieran encontrar profesionales y asistentes de campo para sus trabajos.

Igualmente Mundo Azul escoge en el futuro sus profesionales y asistentes de campo de los listados de esta base de datos. Mundo Azul en este momento trabaja en una investigación de los delfines entre Lima y el sur de la Reserva Nacional de Paracas y ya tiene identificado mas de 1000 delfines en su base de datos de delfines.

En el 2008 y en los años que vienen esta investigación se va a extender en el área que cubre e intensificar en el esfuerzo científico, para lo cual un aumento de personal es necesario.

En caso de profesionales de turismo la empresa “Nature Expeditions”, operador peruano de turismo marino, va a usar esta base de datos de profesionales para escoger guías profesionales para sus trabajos – aparte de tomar este curso son condiciones (o ventajas) el manejo de lenguas.
Contenido y cronograma:

Charla Introductoria I: Sábado, 11 de octubre 2008 – 09.00-11.00
Diversidad de especies de cetáceos en el Perú
Historia natural de bufeos (delfín nariz de botella)

Charla Introductoria II: Sábado, 11 de octubre 2008 – 11.00-13.00
Estado de conservación del bufeo (legislación peruana, caza ilegal)
Técnica de navegación en cercanía de bufeos, seguridad marítima
Catalogo de comportamientos

Día de campo: Domingo, 12 de octubre 2008 (todo el día)
Salida marina desde Pucusana hacia la Isla Pachacamac, tomando fotos de delfines y colectando datos ambientales, observación de comportamientos

Día de gabinete I: Sábado, 18 de octubre 2008 (todo el día)
Trabajos practicos:
• Métodos de archivar fotos y datos ambientales
• Identificar individuos mediante comparación visual de fotos

Día de gabinete II: Domingo, 19 de octubre 2008 (todo el día)
Trabajos practicos:
• Crear una base de aletas e identificar individuos usando el programa de reconocimiento de aletas “DARWIN”
• Métodos estadísticos de interpretación de datos (tamaño de población), tamaños de grupos de acuerdo a su comportamiento, áreas de distribución de delfines.

Examen final: fecha a ser determinada durante el curso

Costo del Curso y Formas de Pago:

Pagos e inscripción en septiembre para el curso de octubre:
Participante de Interés: 500 Soles
Participante de Interés (estudiante): 450 Soles
Participante Profesional (incluye examen y listado en base de datos): 600 Soles
Participante Profesional (estudiante, incluye examen y listado en base de datos): 540 Soles

Pago en cuotas: 3 cuotas iguales con fechas personalmente acordados – pago de última cuota al día de inicio del curso.

Número mínimo de participantes: 6
Número máximo de participantes: 12

Fecha limite de Inscripción y pago: martes, 30 de setiembre 2008
Interesados por favor escribir a mundoazul@terra.com.pe

Eventos internacionales: Reino Unido!

We are pleased to announce the 5th International Conference on Bio-Acoustics .

31 March -2 April 2009, Loughborough University, UK.

This meeting will be the fifth in a series organised by the Institute of Acoustics covering all aspects of bio-acoustics and bio-sonar. The purpose of the conference will be to review the present state of this rapidly evolving subject area, to report on new developments and to examine future trends. Equal emphasis will be given to papers dealing with underwater, land-based and airborne studies, covering work on the bio-acoustics of birds, bats, insects, and marine and terrestrial mammals.

Particular themes of this conference will embrace, but are not restricted to:
- Biological sound production and reception mechanisms
- Performance evaluation of biological active and passive sonar systems
- Biological acoustic counter measures and predator evasion techniques
- Physiological and behavioural impacts of anthropogenic sound
- Acoustic methods to reduce contention between animals and man
- Measurement and instrumentation systems used to study biological sounds
- Classification and analysis techniques for biological sounds
- Bio-inspiration and bio-mimetics - applying nature's solutions to man-made systems
- Fisheries acoustics and other industrial applications related tobio-acoustics.

This conference will include a large area for posters, exhibits and stands. The aim of the poster area is to allow the informal exchange of scientific ideas, views and information. Presenting authors will be encouraged to make use of the poster area to further explore their topic. Space will be available if they wish to demonstrate working equipment.

Prospective authors should submit a title and abstract (up to 1000words) using the web site http://bioacoustics2009.lboro.ac.uk not later than 10 October 2008, indicating whether they prefer poster or oral presentation.

Accepted abstracts will be listed on the website. Lead authors will be notified by email before 17 October 2008 and will be given the option of submitting an extended abstract or a full paper by 24 February 2009 for inclusion in the conference proceedings. Papers will be refereed, may be up to eight pages long, including diagrams, and must be prepared in the correct electronic format.

Following the conference, authors of appropriate papers will be invited to prepare a fuller version for inclusion in a special issue of Bioinspiration and Biomimetics. Authors who wish to be considered for this publication should limit their conference papers to four pages.

Further details of the conference, such as registration and timetable will appear on the web site when details have been finalised.

Organising committee:
Peter Dobbins (peter.dobbins@sea.co.uk),
Paul Lepper(p.a.lepper@lboro.ac.uk),
James Flint (j.a.flint@lboro.ac.uk),
SimonDible (s.a.dibble@lboro.ac.uk,
Ed Harland (ejharland@chesilbeach.org),
Chris Capus (c.capus@hw.ac.uk),
Steve Robinson(stephen.robinson@npl.co.uk) and
Linda Canty (linda.canty@ioa.org.uk)

jueves, 11 de septiembre de 2008

Eventos Internacionales: Irlanda!

2nd International Whale Conference of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

This year the conference will focus on the harbour porpoise;
'Muc Mhara - Ireland's Smallest Whale'.

The conference will be held on the 19th - 21st September 2008 at Fitzpatricks Castle Hotel, Kiliney, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

The conference will present the latest research findings from Ireland on this elusive and little known cetacean.

International speakers include Dr Andy Read, one of the world's experts on the harbour porpoise, Signe Sveegaard who will present on satellite tracking studies conducted in Denmark and Dr Ben Wilson who will look at potential impacts of offshore and marine renewable energy devices on small cetaceans.

Further details including an online booking form are available on:

http://www.iwdg.ie/mucmhara2008/

domingo, 7 de septiembre de 2008

Empleo: California!

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for the position of RESEARCH ASSISTANT to provide administrative support and research assistance to staff of the Veterinary Science Department. This is a full-time position with very good benefits.

The Marine Mammal Center is dedicated to marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, release, research and education.

Duties:
Provide administrative and research assistance to the veterinary staff, including: data recording, entry and management; specimen storage and management, shipping assistance; necropsy assistance including carcass disposal, equipment maintenance and cleaning; coordination of sample requests and collaborative research projects; and library management.

Requires:
Bachelors degree in science; and computer skills in word processing, data entry and data management. Candidates must be physically fit and able to lift 45 lbs and to hike 5 miles.

To apply, please send resume and salary requirements to:
Director of Human Resources,
The Marine Mammal Center,
1065 Fort Cronkhite,
Marin Headlands,
Sausalito,
CA 94965-2609.

OR email resume & salary requirements to: lechleitnerj@tmmc.org

Applications must be received by September 12, 2008.

Kathleen M. Hannah
Volunteer Coordinator/Human Resources Assistant
The Marine Mammal Center
1065 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito,
CA 94965
415.289.7374
hannahk@tmmc.org

Voluntariado: Australia!

Hi all,

I am seeking volunteers to help out on field work for my PhD project, Ecology of Bottlenose dolphins and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in the Ningaloo Reef-Exmouth region of Western Australia.

The project investigates population sizes, spatial distribution and habitat usage patterns of humpback and bottlenose dolphins utilising the Ningaloo Marine Park and Exmouth Gulf region of Western Australia. It also aims to determine the social structure and movement patterns of these species.

Field season dates are 1st December 2008 to 28th February 2009. Volunteers are asked to commit for a minimum of five days per week for 3-8 weeks and are asked to pay $100.00 per week to cover food and accommodation expenses. You will need to make your own way to Coral Bay. Accommodation is at the Coral Bay Research Station where we will be living in close quarters.

Fieldwork is highly weather dependent and research will be conducted in a small (5.15 metre) research vessel in a team of three people so volunteers must be fit, adaptable and patient.

Duties include boat handling, data recording, equipment maintenance and fin-matching. Coral Bay is a small town in the remote northwest of Western Australia and conditions at this time of the year will be very hot (e.g. 35? Celsius).

Fieldwork will vary between weekends and weekdays so flexibility is required.

If you would like to help out then please send your CV at your earliest convenience to k.wenziker@murdoch.edu.au

Regards,

Kristel Wenziker
PhD Candidate
School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit
Murdoch University
90 South Street
Murdoch WA 6150
Western Australia
Email: k.wenziker@murdoch.edu.au
Mobile: (+61) 0409 206 408

Voluntariado: Sarasota Dolphin Project!

*Unique research internship with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program*

The Chicago Zoological Society's 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: http://www.sarasotadolphin.org/

The SDRP is in the process of selecting volunteer interns for the spring 2009 internship program (a minimum of 2 months of participation during 5 January - 24 April).

The successful candidate(s) will have the unique opportunity to participate in three diverse research projects:

1) *Dolphin population monitoring project*

http://www.sarasotadolphin.org/Ecology/monitor_2008.asp

This study will continue to monitor the resident bottlenose dolphin community in Sarasota Bay. Duties in the field will include assisting with boat-based photographic identification surveys for dolphin groups. Behavioral, location, individual, and environmental data will be recorded for each dolphin group. While in the lab, work will generally involve photo-identification of dolphins, computer data entry, dolphin dorsal fin identification catalog maintenance, equipment maintenance and other duties (approx. 40% time);

2) *Dolphin prey and habitat use project*

http://www.sarasotadolphin.org/Ecology/prey_2008.asp

This study will use the Sarasota dolphin community and fish populations to study predator-prey interactions and bioacoustics, specifically helping us to understand relationships between distributions of dolphins and their prey and factors that affect fish community ecology, such as red tide. While in the field, work will involve sampling of fish communities through purse seining techniques, recording of fish sounds via hydrophone and collection of other environmental data (approx. 15% time);

3) *Sea bird ecology project*

http://www.sarasotadolphin.org/Health/redtide_2008.asp

This study will look at the abundance, distribution and habitat use of sea birds in Sarasota Bay and the effects of red tide on those sea bird communities. In the field, this work will consist of boat-based point-count surveys of sea birds in four habitats. Behavior, distance, species, and environmental data will be recorded for each station (approx. 45% time).

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. Shared housing opportunities near Mote Marine Laboratory 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, Ecology, Zoology or a related field;
*Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel and Access);
*Some field research experience preferred but not required;
*Must be able to swim;
*Enthusiasm and desire to learn a variety of 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 by navigating to Mote Marine Laboratory's website http://www.mote.org/ and following the education links to the college intern page. 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, exact dates available 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 October 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.

Jason Allen
Lab Manager, Field Coordinator
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
Chicago Zoological Societyc/o
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Tel: 941.388.4441 ext. 452
Fax: 941.388.4223

Empleo: California!

We are currently hiring the following part-time position:
Curatorial Assistant / Preparator - Ornithology & Mammalogy (ref. 4521)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision, performs duties related to specimen preparation, cataloging and archiving specimens, processing loans, collection maintenance and organization; assists in implementation of ongoing programs and provides departmental support as assigned. Assigned responsibilities for this position are diverse and range from average to difficult in nature and require advanced knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processes specimens, including sorting, preparing, some identification, cataloging, labeling and integration...

To view the job, click here: http://calacademy.snaphire.com/jobseeker/safelink=JSJD&O_p=2swl7&

Maureen Flannery
Collections Manager,
Ornithology & Mammalogy
California Academy of Sciences
415.379.5371 phone
415.379-5738 fax
mflannery@calacademy.org
www.calacademy.org

Empleo: campañas aéreas!

Right Whale Aerial Survey Observers Wildlife Trust

Wildlife Trust, a non-profit international research and conservation organization, is seeking temporary, seasonal aerial observers for marine mammal surveys from November 2008 through April 2009.

These observer positions are in anticipation of research activities to be conducted in the southeast United States, specifically coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Anticipated research would require observers to fly up to four days per week, up to eight hours per day in a small, twin engine, high wing aircraft primarily to locate North Atlantic right whales in the Southeast U.S.calving ground.

Surveys will be flown every day, weather permitting, and observers must be willing to work weekends and holidays during the survey period.

Observers will be required to participate in aviation and marine safety and survival training.

This is a temporary, 40 hour/week position at a salary rate of $14/hr.

Health benefits are not provided with this position. Housing will beprovided for the duration of the project. These positions are contingent upon funding.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be experienced in database entry and word processing and preferably other computer applications. The ability to live and work well in a team environment and with stand up to 8 hours per day in a small aircraft is required. Previous aerial or marine mammal survey experience and experience in photo-identification of large cetaceans is strongly desired. We are currently accepting applications from US citizens and permanent residents.

Application Process: Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to taylor@wildlifetrust.org by September 17, 2008.

Cynthia Taylor
Director,
Aquatic Conservation Program
Senior Research Scientist
Wildlife Trust
941-232-4587

Actualidad: el santuario de Chile necesita un empujoncito!

Tras la reunión de la CBI en la que se anunció que Chile declararía sus aguas como un santuario para los cetáceos, el proceso de declaración se ha visto frenado en el Parlamento.


La Cetacean Society International está recogiendo firmas para apoyar la declaración del santuario. Podeís firmarla siguiendo el enlace:


Gracias por ayudar a salvar a las ballenas!!

Actividades: cursos mamíferos marinos en Barcelona!

Como cada año, el Campus Universitari de la Mediterrània celebra un par de cursos relacionados con los mamíferos marinos.

* BIOSÓNAR Y COMUNICACIÓN EN CETÁCEOS ODONTOCETOS: MECANISMOS Y COMPORTAMIENTO SOCIAL.

- Fechas: 22-26 Septiembre 2008.

- Lugar: Molí de Mar, Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona).

- Matrícula: 180 euros.

- 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.

- CONTENIDOS:

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).

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).

- OBSERVACIONES:

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 €

* MEDICINA VETERINARIA PARA ANIMALES MARINOS.

- Fechas: 29 Sept. - 3 Oct. de 2008.

- Lugar: Molí de Mar, Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona).

- Matrícula: 180 euros.

- Profesorado.

- María Llarena Reino.
- Dr. Josep Mª Alonso Farré.

- CONTENIDOS:

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)

- OBSERVACIONES:

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) para 5 noches en el mísmo Molí de Mar + matrícula del curso: 255 €.

* Aún quedan plazas libres para ambos así que toca darse prisa para matricularse! Ambos cursos son altamente recomendables, se aprende muchísimo, los profesores son encantadores y grandes profesionales, y el sitio es una pasada!! Los que aún tenéis tiempo de hacer algún cursillo antes del comienzo de las clases o el trabajo, animaos, veréis que merece la pena!!

LINKS:

http://www.campusmed.net/esp/curs.php?id=722
http://www.campusmed.net/esp/curs.php?id=724