jueves, 26 de febrero de 2009

Gracias Miguel!

Hace unos días un intrépido muchachito me concedió un premio por este blog. Miguel, aunque muy joven, es un apasionado de la naturaleza, y sobre todo de los dinosaurios, afición que debo confesar, comparto con él desde que era muy pequeña.

Quiero agradecerle desde aquí su premio, y que lea este blog. Ojalá hubiera más gente como él, ya que lamentablemente, y esta es mi opinión, los niños cada vez tienen menor avidez por el conocimiento, por aprender, experimentar, observar.

Y ahora, me toca cumplir las normas! Para recibir este premio, es imprescindible contar 7 cosas sobre uno mismo, y nombrar y agregar 7 blogs que me gusten.

Ahí van mis secretillos:

- Tengo las orejas muy muy pequeñitas!
- Mi cetáceo favorito es el zifio calderón boreal (Hyperoodon ampullatus), y aunque nunca he visto uno, no pierdo la esperanza!
- Me encantan las manualidades, y actualmente estoy construyendo una casita de muñecas (escala 1:12) :)
- Mis compañeros de faenas en el mar aseguran que en otra vida he sido un rudo marinero, ya que jamás en mi vida me he mareado, ni siquiera en los fríos y bravos mares del Ártico.
- Estoy terminando la carrera de CC. Ambientales y estudiando un Máster a la vez, vamos que tengo 117 creditazos...
- Me encanta la fotoidentificación y actualmente trabajo en un catálogo de delfines comunes (Delphinus delphis).
- Soy socia del Getafe C.F, y por ende masoquista, porque me toca sufrir todos los domingos a las 5 de la tarde...
Y ahí van mis blogs favoritos:
-BioCurros: porque hay un montón de ofertas de empleo, cursos y voluntariado!
- Bioblogía: porque los de ciencias tenemos pocos empleos a los que aspirar, y en esta página puedes encontrarlos casi todos!
- Instituto Tethys: porque llevan mucho tiempo en la investigación de cetáceos y en su blog puedes encontrar noticias y novedades sobre sus proyectos de forma actualizada.
- Cetáceos: porque Carolina es una apasionada de los cetáceos y me mantiene informada de toda la actualidad relacionada con estos bichejos!
- El blog de las Ballenas: poruque he visto las francas en directo y echo tanto de menos península Valdés, que me consuelo siguiendo este genial blog.
- El Paleofreak: porque me parto y aprendo un montón a la vez!
- El blog libre: Porque me llama la atención la criptozoología.
Gracias a todos mis pacientes lectores!

domingo, 15 de febrero de 2009

Voluntariado: Massachusetts!

Marine Mammal Research Volunteer Positions 2009.

For a detailed description and application, please see our website at www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm

The Whale Center of New England, located in Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research organization involved with the study of the behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the waters off of Massachusetts. The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education programs.

In addition to the internship positions, we are currently looking to fill research volunteer positions for the summer (May 25-August 21) semester of 2009. Start and end dates may be flexible for the volunteer position.

The Whale Center of New England volunteer position provides experience needed to further pursue fields in marine biology and animal behavior. It is our goal to provide college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine
mammal field and to see how this information is used in management and conservation efforts in this area. These duties may include, but are not limited to:
- extensive photo-identification and computer work (training provided),
- field data collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels and our 42? research vessel The Mysticete,
- attendance at necropsies (whale autopsies),
- marine mammal stranding response,
- and attendance at conferences and meetings.

There is no fee required for the volunteer position. The volunteer is required to find their own housing and provide a means of transportation to the boats we work on in Boston and Gloucester, MA (the Whale Center will not be providing any means of financial assistance).

Volunteer applicants should have the following:

* A background in biology, zoology, or related field
* Some knowledge of research methods and design
* An ability to work, live and communicate well with others
* Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab
* Completed their freshmen year at the time of application

In order to apply for the volunteer position: please send a resume, a cover letter detailing your reason(s) for applying, one letter of reference, and an updated transcript. Once your application has been received, an interview will be arranged. In-person interviews are preferred, necessitating travel to Gloucester, MA, during one of two weekends in March 2009 (to be determined at a later date). All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2009. Applicants should note that they are interest in the volunteer position rather then the internship position.

Application materials and questions regarding the internship should be directed to the intern coordinator: Jenn Tackaberry.

Jennifer Tackaberry
P.O. Box 159
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-6351 (office)
978-281-5666 (fax)
jenn@whalecenter.org

Voluntariado: Canadá!

DEADLINE March 1st :

Seal Pup Rehabilitation Internships Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a registered not for profit organization operating under permits from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air. Recipient of the Islands Trust Environmental Stewardship Award, IWNCC´s focus is on the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned Harbour Seals.

This spring and summer we will be awarding 14 internships. Internships last eight weeks and run from early June through November. In the peak of summer the hours are long. The work day begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues until well past midnight. A shift can be 10 - 12 hours per day, six days a week, with one day off.

The internships are on a voluntary basis, however comfortable housing with shared cooking and bathroom facilities are provided as well as a small grocery stipend, wireless internet and a shared vehicle. Interns are accepted internationally and are responsible for their own transportation to and from British Columbia.

Interns will work directly under marine mammal rehabilitation specialists and can expect to learn or improve your skills in the following:

- Safe rescue and handling of Harbour Seal pups.
- Proper restraint techniques.Stabilizing critical patients and new arrivals.
- Food preparation through all stages of the rehabilitation process.
- Gavage (tube) feeding, force feeding and hand feeding techniques.
- Proper hygiene and isolation protocols to prevent the spread of disease.
- Administration of oral medications. Behavioral and medical observation and proper record keeping.
- Natural history of marine mammal species.
- Fundamentals of how, why and when to administer alternative remedies such as homeopathy and Chinese herbs.
- Response to the rescue hotline and public interface as well as the logistics of coordinating rescues from many remote locations.
- General care of many other indigenous avian and mammalian species.

For more information and an application see our website at www.sealrescue.org
E-mail: iwncc@aol.com
322 Langs Road
Salt Spring Island,
BC V8K1N3

Empleo: Escocia!

Marine biodiversity Officer

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotland´s whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within local communities as a basis for the lasting conservation of local species and habitats.

Specifically, HWDT:
1) conducts long-term monitoring of cetacean distribution, abundance and habitat use;
2) educates a wide range of people about the marine environment with a focus on cetaceans;
3) works within local communities to ensure long-term sustainability of the marine environment.

HWDT has undertaken monitoring and education projects for the past 15 years on the West Coast of Scotland. In the past 7 years it has also undertaken surveys from its 60ft motor-sailor Silurian and will undertake further surveys in the coming year throughout the waters of the Hebrides.

Job description

HWDT´s marine biodiversity officer will work on its boat and land based projects and will undertake the running of the science programme. A substantial part of the job involves being the main monitoring officer onboard Silurian: undertaking a variety of marine mammal surveys and
overseeing land-based monitoring projects.

He/she will work with and supervise volunteers on most projects. An additional role involves representing the Trust on local and regional forums. The appointee must be a qualified marine biologist with appropriate field and analytical experience.

The marine biodiversity officer will be responsible to the Senior Scientist and Executive Director and work closely with other members of the team including the science committee. This may include supervision of other science staff. This post holder will split his/her time between land and boat-based activities and office-based data entry and analysis tasks.

Key Tasks

- Main science officer on board Silurian during 7 and 10 day monitoring trips. Train and guide volunteers in marine mammal survey techniques (demonstrations and presentations). Train other staff members for relief work.
- Supervise the correct collection, entry and storage of visual and
acoustic survey data, and ensure the smooth functioning of onboard computer hardware and software.
- As part of the Silurian crew, participate fully in the domestic, sailing and social aspects of monitoring trips.
- Run boat-based element of field courses for students/general public.
- Provide on-board support for survey teams and be co-PI (Principal investigator) for Earthwatch teams.
- Work with scientific team to deliver agreed monitoring outputs.
- Work closely with education and sightings teams in developing and delivering a program of public talks and presentations.
- Work with in the science team on ongoing development of research and conservation strategy
- Work closely with the Education team providing input into education programmes and work with universities.
- Work with the science team to deliver commissioned research as appropriate.
- Work with other academic institutions in research collaborations and data sharing.
- Undertake science administration, dealing with general science-related enquiries, correspondence and consultations.
- Analysis and report writing.
- Representative on local marine stakeholder groups.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key local and regional marine stakeholders, organisations and operators.
- Media work including radio and TV interviews.
- Liaison with local boat operators to facilitate data collection and raise profile of HWDT locally. Including the development and management of the LOGGER data collection program and photo ID work on marine wildlife tour boats.
- Management of volunteers on office-based research projects.
- Equipment maintenance including repairs, loan agreements and purchasing, in particular the computer and acoustic equipment on Silurian.
- Assisting in funding applications and supporting the education, finance and administrative staff
- Assist with fundraising events when necessary.
- Occasional driving of mini-bus for marine mammal courses.
- Promote the Trust wherever possible, in particular recruiting new supporters and sponsors

Desirable skills

- Extensive knowledge and experience of marine mammal surveys techniques including visual and acoustic methods. Knowledge of IFAW LOGGER and PAM software.
- Computer proficient including Access, and GIS programs.
- Offshore sailing/boating experience (formal qualifications are not necessary).
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Knowledge of Scottish marine biology and nature conservation legislation.
- Experience of volunteer and project management.
- Full driving licence
- Experience of partnership working and working in a team.
- Experience of working independently
- Knowledge of the West Coast and islands and their communities beneficial

Conditions:

This is a full-time post. The Trust is based on Mull, and staff need to base their work at its offices in Tobermory, expenses are payable and a valid driving licence is required.

The post-holder will need to operate as part of a small team in a small but dynamic NGO.

Salary: is based on 37 hrs a week is 18,000

Term of Contract and Probationary Period: The term of contract will be from March 2009 until March 2010 however the Trust may consider a shorter period of a minimum of 8 months. The position is subject to satisfactory performance during the initial three-month probationary period.

Location and travel: HWDT is based on Mull, and the appointee will work both from its offices in Tobermory and on the 60ft motor sailor Silurian. It is likely that at least 50% of work time will be conducted as monitoring officer onboard Silurian. This will involve living onboard Silurian with the other crew and volunteers for a considerable amount of time. (Trips normally last for 7-10 days). Traveling throughout Argyll, Lochaber and North West Scotland will be essential. Some other travel maybe required including overnight stays away from home.

Application Procedure

Send cv and covering letter with the names of two referees by e-mail to admin@hwdt.org and post to:
HWDT, 28 Main Street,
Tobermory,
Isle of Mull,
PA75 6NU

Further information on HWDT and on this post are to be found on the HWDT website www.hwdt.org, or tel. 01688 302 620.
Applications should be made by 16th February

Morven Summers
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteecoordinator@hwdt.org
www.hwdt.org
01688 302620

Empleo: Florida!

Job Title: Research Laboratory Assistant
Department: Conservation, Education and Training Requisition ID#: (req# 740-TBW)

Responsibilities:

- Oversee data entry, quality control, updating, and maintenance for long-term databases, including Access sighting data base (with more than 35,000 dolphin group sightings and 100,000 dolphin identifications from 1970-present), as well as sighting effort summaries, health databases, data-entry progress checklists, assisting with data queries.
- Perform GIS analyses and prepare maps as requested.
- Assist with photographic identification analyses, digitally trace all changed fins, and maintain digital catalog of dorsal fin photographs for photo-id.
- Provide administrative support, including expense accounting, procuring field and laboratory supplies, copying, maintaining and updating Marine Mammal Library and reprint supply, distribution of outreach materials, monitoring website contacts, and over-seeing intern activities.
- Assist with proposal preparation, data analyses and manuscript preparation.
- Assist with logistical support and field activities of Research Program.
-Field activities may include photographic identification surveys, capture-release operations, biopsy darting, human interaction research, fish sampling, and associated environmental sampling.
- Other related duties as assigned.

This position is based in Sarasota, Florida.

Requirements:

- Bachelor´s degree in biology, natural resources, marine sciences,
- or a related field plus 3 years of experience working with a comparable cetacean field research program (with appropriate letters of recommendation) required,
- or Master´s degree in biology, natural resources, marine sciences, or a related field preferred .
- Extensive computer experience required with programs Access, Arcview (or ArcGIS), Excel, and Word.
- Computer software experience preferred: ACDSee, Adobe Photoshop, Endnote, and statistical packages.
- Proficiency in boat operations (19 ft +) required, with demonstrated ability to trailer boats, including launching and retrieval.
- Proficient swimmer required. Photographic experience desired.
- Valid driver´s license required for Florida residents within 90 days of hire; valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents.
- Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.

If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please email your resume/cover letter noting position title and id#740 in subject line and in your cover letter to: greatjobs@brookfieldzoo.org. For more information about our organization and career opportunities please visit our website at www.czs.org

Empleo: Alaska!

UBC FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS for ALASKA (Three)

The Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia will be hiring three paid field research assistants to tag northern fur seals in Alaska during the summer of 2009.

Duties will include capturing, restraining and tagging female northern fur seals, data entry and analysis. Ability to work as part of a team is essential. Previous experience working with pinnipeds is a plus, proven
capability in the field mandatory.

Confidence handling wild animals is necessary along with the ability to make quick decisions in stressful situations while remaining calm. Room and Board included.

St Paul Island: July 1 to September 30, 2009. Two Assistants to work with a Graduate Student. These positions come with the amenities of small town life including living in close quarters with multiple housemates. Possibility of assisting associated research teams in avian research.

Bogoslof Island: June 16 to September 30, 2009. One Assistant to work with the P.I. in a remote area, living in a tent with limited communication, power and modern conveniences.

Other duties while on Bogoslof Island include sharing in the responsibilities of daily maintenance and upkeep of camp, cooking, cleaning etc. We will also be setting up and breaking down camp at the beginning and end of the season. Access to the island involves a day trip in a large vessel and a beach landing in a skiff with the potential for rough seas and difficult weather conditions. Possibility of assisting
associated research teams in avian research.

Resumes to be emailed to
mmru@zoology.ubc.ca by February 24, 2009

Brian Battaile
Post Doctoral Fellow
North Pacific Universities Marine Mammal Research Consortium
North Pacific Marine Science Foundation
Room 247, AERL, 2202 Main Mall
Vancouver,
B.C. Canada
V6T 1Z4

Voluntariado: fotoID en Mississippi!

The University of Southern Mississippi Psychology Department is offering a Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship to college juniors, seniors and recent graduates for the summer of 2009. College credits for the internship are awarded by the University of Southern Mississippi.

Interns will work with faculty and graduate student researchers and will have an opportunity to help in the analysis of data from USM's Mississippi Wild Dolphin Project, a boat-based research project surveying the Mississippi Gulf Coast bottlenose dolphin population. Interns may assist in the analysis of environmental, behavioral, and acoustic data, as well as photo-ID.

In the research laboratory, interns will gain experience in different areas, such as behavioral analysis using video and ethogram data and acoustic analyses of a variety of cetacean species, including killer whales, sperm whales, beaked whales, and bottlenose and rough-tooth dolphins. Interns may also have the opportunity to assist graduate students in the collection of behavioral data of captive rough-tooth dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Interns are also encouraged to complete a small personal research project on a topic relevant to their research interests.

The internship is a full time voluntary position, and students are responsible for their own transportation and housing arrangements.

Students interested in the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship are required to send:

  • a resume
  • a letter of intent including career goals and reasons for wanting the internship (what you expect to contribute and gain from the internship)
  • an unofficial or official copy of your transcripts
  • at least two letters of recommendation (preferably from college professors who know you personally)

All materials should be sent to:

Internship Coordinator

Department of Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive, # 5025
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025

Materials may arrive separately or together, but the complete application must be postmarked by April 1st.

We encourage interested applicants to become familiar with the research conducted by the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Lab. For more information, please visit our website at www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj or you can email the internship coordinator at kuczaj_laboratory@yahoo.com.

Voluntariado: Alaska SeaLife Center!

The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine research, rehabilitation, conservation, and public education is seeking applications for the following:

Animal Care Technicians (Seasonal)

These positions are responsible for the daily and routine cleaning and maintenance of stranded mammal and avian enclosures and work areas, animal diet preparation, and record keeping. These positions will also provide support to the stranding department in feeding, handling of marine mammals and birds within the care of the ASLC Stranding Department and provide logistical support involved for animal stranding, rescue and release.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

1. Assists in the care and maintenance of animals managed by the Center's Stranding Department.

2. Daily animal diet preparations, water quality testing, and routine cleaning of animal habitats, holding pools, food preparation facilities and marine mammal and avian work areas.

3. Assists with logistics pertaining to live and dead strandings including rescues, animal transport and releases.

4. Maintains written and computer based records.

5. Follows procedures for animal care, food preparation, and clean up, including proper maintenance and sterilization of equipment.

6. Under direction of the Stranding Coordinator, assists research staff in facilitation of research projects and the collection of data samples.

7. Participates in educational presentations to visitors and the public on topics relating to marine mammal stranding and ASLC operations. Provides helpful, patient assistance and information to the public.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology or related field is preferred.
- Some captive or stranding marine mammal and/or avian experience is required.
- Soft and technical skills should include: exceptional time management /organizational skills; self-motivated; ability to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization; computer skills including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and database programs; excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be physically fit with a good sense of balance and be able to lift over 50 lbs.
- Must have a valid driver's license.

These are seasonal, full-time positions. The SeaLife Center offers a competitive wage in a beautiful setting.

Start Date: April 1 - May 1, 2009
End Date: October 31, 2009
Apply by: February 15, 2009

Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320, or email to HR@alaskasealife.org.

www.alaskasealife.org
The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Voluntariado: Marine Mammal Center California!

Externship Program

The veterinary externship program is open to students who will be in their third or fourth year of veterinary studies at the time of their stay at The Marine Mammal Center. Resumes/applications for externships are due by February 1st, ONE year prior to the planned externship. For example, applications for the spring/summer of 2010 are due by February 1, 2009. Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae (resume), and two letters of recommendation. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program by the end of April, one year prior to the planned externship. Externships are unpaid positions.

Externships are scheduled for three-week periods between March 1 and September 15 of each year. Students should plan to spend a full three weeks at the Center. Shared housing is available at no cost in the Center's Extern Housing Unit located within the Marin Headlands. Transportation is the extern's responsibility; there is no public transportation to the Center.

Priority for assignment to the best time slots is according to rank during the selection process. Please contact the Director of Human Resources via email for more information at lechleitnerj@tmmc.org or you can mail hard copies of completed resumes, letters of intent (cover letters), and letters of recommendation may be emailed to the Center at lechleitnerj@tmmc.org or mail hard copies of completed letters of intent, resumes & letters of recommendation to:

The Extern Program, Director of Human Resources,
The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road,
Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965.
No faxes or telephone calls please.
For more information on the Center go to our website at www.marinemammalcenter.org.

Kathleen M. Hannah
Volunteer Coordinator/Human Resources Assistant
The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker Road
Sausalito, CA 94965
415.289.7374
hannahk@tmmc.org

Eventos Internacionales: Quebec!

SOCIETY FOR MARINE MAMMALOGY 18th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ON THE BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS

The 18th biennial conference will be held at the Quebec Conference Centre (http://www.convention.qc.ca) during 12 to 16 October 2009 in Quebec City, Canada. Quebec City is the only walled city in North America and is just winding down its 400th Anniversary celebrations (http://www.quebecregion.com). The Conference will open on the 11th October by the usual evening icebreaker and will end on the evening of 16th October by a banquet and dance. Materials for pre-registered participants and on-site registration will be available Sunday, 11
October 2009.

A conference website is now operational and will serve as the primary resource for all of the deadlines and information related to the conference. To learn more, go to the Society for Marine Mammalogy website (http://www.marinemammalogy.org/) and click on Learn more under 18th Biennial Conference Quebec.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

The conference this year is almost two months earlier than the conference dates in recent years. This means that the deadlines for abstract submissions and workshop ideas are also approximately two months earlier. Workshop proposals will be due on 15 March 2009,
whereas abstracts for both oral and poster presentations will be due on 19 April 2009 to allow sufficient time for peer review and notification prior to the meeting. There will be three concurrent sessions of oral presentations, and two hours per day exclusively dedicated to posters to allow sufficient time for viewing the anticipated large volume of poster presentations. Meeting space for a number of pre-conference symposia and workshops has been arranged with the convention Center for the 10th and 11th of October 2009, and will be available free of charge to organisers. Any refreshments or audio-visual equipment will be at the expense of organisers.

Selection of pre-conference workshops and symposia will be made by the scientific committee based on merit.

A formal call for abstracts and further announcements will be made soon. In the meantime, if you are interested in organizing a pre-conference workshop or symposium, we invite you to fill an application through the Society website and conference webpage. The scientific committee is being co-chaired by Veronique Lesage and Robert Michaud. Do not hesitate to contact them with your ideas at congres_smm2009@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Video Night
As in past conferences, we hope to continue with the traditional video night. Janie Giard and Jean Lemire are helping to organize this event. More information will be provided soon.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

Experient is negotiating room rates for Biennial participants at the Hilton and Delta hotels. Both hotels are right beside the conference centre. International flights will arrive via Toronto or Montreal or direct to Quebec City International Airport. Major international carriers include Air Canada, Continental, Northwestern, and United airlines, while WestJet and Porter are national carriers. Details of visa requirements will be posted on the website, but all delegates are recommended to confirm these with their local travel agent or embassy.

STUDENT TRAVEL AND GRANTS

The Society for Marine Mammalogy encourages student participation in the 18th Biennial Conference and has committed funds in the form of Student Travel Grants to help defray travel expenses. Students must be members of the Society and have an abstract that has been reviewed and accepted (either oral or poster) for the meeting to be considered for a travel grant. More information on applying for these grants will be available on the conference web site.

Mike Hammill
Conference chair

Voluntariado: prácticas y asistentes en Perú!

Oferta de practicas profesionales como asistente de campo en la investigación de campo de foto-identificación de delfines en el Perú en los meses marzo y abril 2009.

Mundo Azul es una asociación Peruana sin fines de lucro para la conservación de la biodiversidad marina costera. Venimos realizando desde el año 2005 una investigación de las poblaciones de delfines Nariz de botella (Tursiops truncatus) a lo largo de la costa central del Perú entre Lima y Paracas, habiendo registrado hasta la fecha mas de 1000 animales.

Ofrecemos la posibilidad de participar como practicas profesionales de asistente de campo para personas de cualquier nacionalidad en la foto-investigación de delfines en los meses marzo y abril 2009 en trabajos de campo en el área de Cerro Azul y de Paracas, Perú.

Ojo: Esta práctica profesional es de tiempo completo y dura dos meses (marzo y abril 2009).

Responsabilidades del practicante:
- Navegar bajo supervisión un bote inflable (motor fuera de borda 40 hp) y una lancha de fibra de vidrio (motor fuera de borda 90 hp) durante la
búsqueda de delfines.
- Apoyo en el mantenimiento diario de los motores y embarcaciones
- Apoyo en el traslado del equipo a lo largo de la costa
- Apoyo en la evaluación de fotos de delfines (trabajo gabinete de
foto-identificación)

Ojo: El trabajo de campo de investigación de delfines es bastante diversión cuando estamos con los delfines. Pero aparte de esto es un trabajo fuerte de más de 12 a 16 horas por día. Especialmente la navegación exige de todos los participantes / investigadores bastante fuerza física y es cansadora.Especialmente la navegación en el bote inflable manejando el motor fuera de borda requiere bastante fuerza física. Por esto en este caso no excluimos a aplicantes femeninas pero claramente preferimos aplicantes masculinos con experiencia en trabajos de campo.

El practicante recibe:
- Capacitación básica en mecánica de motores fuera de borda
- Capacitación básica en trabajos marítimas (nudos marinos, anclaje,
mantenimiento)
- Capacitación básica en la navegación de lanchas y botes inflables de alta velocidad
- Capacitación sobre las condiciones marinas en los áreas de investigación
- Entrenamiento en la foto-identificación de delfines
- Practicantes reciben durante su tiempo en campo fuera de Lima hospedaje y alimentación por parte de Mundo Azul, así como transporte terrestre y marina hacia las áreas de investigación.

Para practicantes exitosos existe en el futuro la posibilidad de participar
en la investigación de manera profesional.

Aplicaciones por favor con un curriculum que detalla la experiencia previa
de trabajos de campo del aplicante a mundoazul@terra.com.pe

Oferta de voluntariado en febrero en investigación de delfines en el Perú.

Inmediato: Oferta de voluntariado en febrero en investigación de delfines en el Perú.

Ofrecemos de forma inmediata para el mes de febrero la posibilidad para estudiantes de biología, biólogos, estudiantes de ingeniería pesquera y estudios relacionados de participar en el trabajo de investigación de delfines, específicamente en la evaluación de fotos e identificación de especimenes.

El practicante trabaja bajo supervisión de un biólogo especializado y será capacitado en el trabajo de gabinete de foto-identificación. El trabajo se realizara en las oficinas de Mundo Azul en Lima, Miraflores. Se requiere un compromiso de mínimo 4 horas por día en las mañanas (09.00-13.00) o tardes(14.00-18.00) durante 5 días de la semana para tres a cuatro semanas.

Interesados por favor mandar sus curriculums lo mas antes posible a mundoazul@terra.com.pe o a mundoazulorg@gmail.com

Por favor solo aplicaciones serias de personas que cuenten con el tiempo indicado.

Empleo: 2 puestos en Gales!

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TWO UK MARINE MAMMAL JOBS

**MONITORING OFFICER**

Under the EU Habitats & Species Directive, three Special Areas of Conservation have been established in the UK with bottlenose dolphins principally in mind. Two of these occur in Cardigan Bay, West Wales - "Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau SAC" in the north of the Bay and "Cardigan Bay SAC" in the south. To assist with the conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin population in the region, monitoring of abundance, distribution, reproductive success and population structure using a combination of surveys and photo-identification studies have been undertaken by Sea Watch in recent years.

The main tasks of this post of Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer will be:
- To record, document, statistically analyse, and report indicators of the condition of bottlenose dolphins in both the Cardigan Bay and Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau SACs;
- To collect images and refer to those from established catalogues, at sites within and outside the key study areas, using photographic ID techniques, to evaluate dolphin movements, abundance estimates and distribution;
- To monitor the number of bottlenose dolphins using the sites, and to assess the supporting habitat and estimate population structure (age and sex where possible);
- To gather evidence of any anthropogenic activities within the sites, while monitoring bottlenose dolphins.
- To provide information on sightings and movements of known individual dolphins (particularly those named ones adopted by children) in support of the Adopt a Dolphin scheme.
- To train and supervise volunteers and students in supporting the survey & monitoring.

A combination of vessel surveys and photo-ID will be used to achieve the above aims, concentrating particularly on the two SACs but extending more widely in Cardigan Bay and Welsh waters where appropriate. Although the target species is bottlenose dolphin, data on other cetacean species (particularly harbour porpoise) will be collected from the region. Besides fieldwork, the post holder will need to devote a significant portion of time to analysing data and assisting in writing up the results for publication.

We are looking for a postgraduate biologist with at least three years field-based research experience of cetaceans, preferably including bottlenose dolphins. He or she should have an ability to interact well with people of varied backgrounds, be able to train, motivate and oversee volunteers assisting in monitoring, and be capable of working in often arduous field conditions relatively independently (ideally with boat handling certification). It is essential that the candidate should have analytical skills and a good grounding in statistics. Preference may be given to candidates with a good working knowledge of DISTANCE and CAPTURE software, as well as of spatial analysis.

The post is initially for a period of six months but with potential extension beyond that subject to funding. It will be based at Sea Watch's office (Paragon House) in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Salary is £20,000 per annum, starting in April 2009.

Those interested should send a letter of application, a copy of your CV, and the e-mail contact details of two referees to Dr Evans at peter.evans@bangor.ac.uk by 20th February 2009.

**SIGHTINGS OFFICER**

The main task of the post holder will be to facilitate public education and awareness through the regular dissemination of environmental information, and to help develop Sea Watch's research and monitoring programmes.

Duties include:

- Recruitment of new observers, and feedback of information and advice to current contributors of sightings. -
- Assistance with verifying & inputting sightings records.
- Regular support & liaison with Regional Coordinators, with occasional visits to coastal regions to support local efforts to develop monitoring, information exchange, and local fund-raising. Review with regional co-ordinators the best approaches for strengthening the observer network
- Co-ordination of a National Whale & Dolphin Watch event (in 2009, to be held between the 18th and 26tth July).
- Maintenance of an active web site to serve as a prime medium of communication to observers, initiating regular
dissemination of new information, and recruiting new observers. Regular updating with news items, recent sightings, etc.
- Participation in training courses to teach regional co-ordinators and observers techniques of quantitative monitoring, species identification, and photo-ID. These may be tiered from beginners to advanced observers, so as to improve skills at different levels of experience
- Distribution of training aids (identification guide, slide pack and CD/video) to observers
- Assistance with preparation and editing of news sheets every two months, and writing occasional reports and other material of public/educational interest, in liaison with other staff
- Preparation of news releases for the media on major stories of environmental interest, and writing articles for specialist magazines
- Assistance with supervising students and other volunteers in New Quay, and supporting Monitoring Officer on some survey trips
- Participation and development of cetacean field projects as appropriate
- Attending meetings and giving public lectures on behalf of Sea Watch
- Answering correspondence & telephone queries from interested parties

We are looking for a person with a strong knowledge of UK cetaceans and marine environmental issues, as well as research experience preferably in marine mammals. He or she should have an ability to interact well with people of varied backgrounds (research scientists, government officials, conservationists, naturalists, fishermen, members of the oil and gas industry, shipping, etc). The candidate will need to be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and at least basic statistical programs). Preference will be given to candidates with a good working knowledge of research analytical techniques and/or web editing..
The post has a probationary six month period but with potential extension beyond that. It will be based at Sea Watch's office (Paragon House) in New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Salary is £18,000 per annum, starting in April 2009.

Those interested should send a letter of application, a copy of your CV, and the e-mail contact details of two referees to Dr Evans at peter.evans@bangor.ac.uk by 20th February 2009.

Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine environmental charity concerned with monitoring whales and dolphins around the British Isles, and the conservation threats they face. It has a number of research projects including surveys and photo-ID studies of bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales, and also harbour porpoises in West Wales, minke whale studies of foraging ecology and population genetics in West Scotland, and spatial analytical studies of cetacean distribution and habitat preferences of cetaceans throughout the British Isles, using a variety of modelling approaches. There is also a Dolphin Adoption scheme, aimed particularly at children, focusing upon the bottlenose dolphins of Cardigan Bay. Further details can be found on its web site
www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk

The charity has four staff based in New Quay (West Wales), North Wales and the London area, a further four-five working remotely on a contractual basis, and a large number of volunteers scattered around the coasts of the British Isles. Its Director is Dr Peter Evans based at the School of Ocean Sciences, University of Bangor.


Dr Peter G.H. Evans

Director
Sea Watch Foundation,
Cynifryn,
Abershore, Llanfaglan,
Caernarfon,
Gwynedd, Wales LL54 5RA

Hon. Senior Lecturer
School of Ocean Sciences,
University of Bangor,
Menai Bridge,
Anglesey, Wales LL59 5AB

Tel: 01286-672071
Mobile: 0776-556-6102
E-mail: peter.evans@bangor.ac.uk>

Voluntariado: fotoID en Perú!

Opportunity: six months internship in Dolphin Photo-ID in Peru: June to
November 2009.

Mundo Azul is a Peruvian NGO for the conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity in Peru and sustainable development. We are implementing since 2005 a bottlenose Photo-ID program along the central Peruvian coast between Lima and Paracas (240) km. From 2007 to 2008 we have identified more than 1000 animals in this area.

Mundo Azul is self-financing its research program with the support of volunteers, whale-watching, consultancies and donations from Peruvian companies. Currently we are operating three boats for coastal Dolphin research and recently we put a fourth boat in service for off-shore whale and Dolphin research to begin shortly.

We are offering the possibility for an internship as research assistant from June 2009 to end of November 2009.

Responsibilities of the intern:

- Driving an inflatable boat (outboard motor 40 hp) and/or a fiberglass
yachts (outboard motor 90 hp) under supervision during search for dolphins.
- Participation in daily maintenance of motors and ships.
- Support the transport of research teams, volunteers and equipment.
- Taking Pictures of dolphins.
- Picture evaluation and statistical evaluation of field data.
- Training of volunteers.
- Support of volunteer logistics.
- Participation in environmental education activities about marine life.
- Field guiding of whale watching tourists.
- Support and participate in training activities for local stakeholders.

Requirements

- Student or bachelor in biological science or related fields.
- Fluent English.
- Basic Spanish.
- Adequate physical strength for marine field work, boat driving and
hands on boat maintenance.
- Previous experience in marine field research is a plus.
- Previous experience in dolphin research is a plus.

The intern will receive:

- Basic training in motor-mechanics.
- Training in boat driving.
- Training in marine conditions in the research area.
- Species identification training (mammals and birds).
- Training in photo-ID methods and laboratory work.
- During field investigation periods we do cover lodging and food, as
well as terrestrial ad marine transport to the research areas.
- During laboratory work in Lima we cover lodging.

Please send applications with detailed CV and picture. Please elaborate on
previous field research experiences. Please write to mundoazul@terra.com.pe or to mundoazulorg@gmail.com .

jueves, 5 de febrero de 2009

Empleo: Alaska!

The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine research, rehabilitation, conservation, and public education is seeking applications for the following:

Animal Care Technicians (Seasonal)

These positions are responsible for the daily and routine cleaning and maintenance of stranded mammal and avian enclosures and work areas, animal diet preparation, and record keeping. These positions will also provide support to the stranding department in feeding, handling of
marine mammals and birds within the care of the ASLC Stranding Department and provide logistical support involved for animal stranding, rescue and release.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

1. Assists in the care and maintenance of animals managed by the Center's Stranding Department.

2. Daily animal diet preparations, water quality
testing, and routine cleaning of animal habitats, holding pools, food
preparation facilities and marine mammal and avian work areas.

3. Assists with logistics pertaining to live and dead strandings including rescues, animal transport and releases.

4. Maintains written and computer based records.

5. Follows procedures for animal care, food preparation, and clean up, including proper maintenance and sterilization of equipment.

6. Under direction of the Stranding Coordinator, assists research staff in facilitation of research projects and the collection of data samples.

7. Participates in educational presentations to visitors and the public on topics relating to marine mammal stranding and ASLC operations. Provides helpful, patient assistance and information to the public.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology or related field is preferred.
- Some captive or stranding marine mammal and/or avian experience is required.
- Soft and technical skills should include:
* exceptional time management /organizational skills;
* self-motivated;
* ability to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization;
* computer skills including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and database programs;
* excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be physically fit with a good sense of balance and be able to lift over 50 lbs.
- Must have a valid driver's license.

These are seasonal, full-time positions. The SeaLife Center offers a competitive wage in a beautiful setting.

Start Date: April 1 - May 1, 2009
End Date: October 31, 2009
Apply by: February 15, 2009

Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center,
P. O. Box 1329,
Seward, AK
99664-1329,
or fax 907-224-6320,
or email to HR@alaskasealife.org

www.alaskasealife.org

Empleo: estudio foca monje en Hawaii!

Aquatic Farms (Ltd. of Honolulu, Hawaii), a contractor for The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, is soliciting cover letters and resumes for the upcoming 2009 field research season to study the endangered Hawaiian monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

This work is part of a long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and conservation program which includes:
- conducting trend counts; tagging seals;
- identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings,and applied bleach marks;
- monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements, migration,
- performing necropsies; - collecting scat & spew samples for food habitat
analysis;
- collecting tissue samples for DNA analysis;
- collecting & removing debris capable of entangling seals and other wildlife.
-Behavior data are also collected at some sites.

For general information about the program, visit this website:

http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/psd/

Employment will be from mid April to early September, though some positions will continue until mid/late September. The starting date may be delayed until early May depending on cruise scheduling. The number of positions and/or continuation of the program is subject to funding.

The first 3 weeks of employment are spent in Honolulu training and packing, and the final weeks are also spent in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize data. Food and lodging in Honolulu are not provided; a listing of potential housing options is available. Transportation from
Honolulu to and from the field site, food, and lodging in the field are provided.

Field work is accomplished by 2-5 member teams in remote camps.
Researchers live either in wall tents or buildings at the various sites.
All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and two are accessible by plane. Few supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited.

*NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 20 BUT SOONER IS BETTER*

Please submit a cover letter and resume with employment history, education history, the names and phone numbers of three work related references to the contact below.
IMPORTANT: Please specify in your cover letter the period you are available, remote field experience, animal handling experience, boating skills, and whether you will accept a volunteer position.

Calinda Goo
Aquatic Farms
Email: officeafl@hawaii.rr.com

Email submissions are preferred, but you can also mail applications to:

Calinda Goo
Aquatic Farms
49-139 Kam Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Please also send duplicate cover letters and resumes to:

Thea Johanos, Wildlife Biologist
Hawaiian Monk Seal Assessment Program
Phone (808) 944-2174
Email: Thea.Johanos-Kam@noaa.gov (preferred) or

By mail to:
Thea Johanos
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Protected Species Division
1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700

Employment will be provided by Aquatic Farms (Ltd. of Honolulu, Hawaii) a contractor that provides Scientific Support Services to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC). Applicants will be considered for two types of positions: field camp leader and field camp assistants, depending upon education and experience.

Volunteer positions for field camp assistant may also be available for applicants without prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp or without prior field experience in a related PIFSC research effort within the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

FIELD CAMP LEADER

One field camp leader serves as the senior person in a camp.
- Leads field personnel in camp preparation, collection, entry and editing of data.
- Responsible for quality and timeliness of the field team's work.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for field personnel.
- Responsible for ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies for remote research camp are prepared.
- Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp.
- Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals.
- Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls.
- Responsible for return of field equipment and supplies at the end of camp.
- Collaborates with scientists within NMFS to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
- Produces annual report at end of field season.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associates degree with 2 years field experience (5 yrs experience may be substituted for the education requirements).
- Good communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
- Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to swim.
- Must be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote island.
- Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work long hours in the sun.
- Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear.
- Must be able to manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds).
- Must be able to obtain medical clearance for working on NOAA research vessels.

Desirable qualities include:
- prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp.
- Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, working knowledge of computers, prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammalogy or related field.
- Ability to perform basic data analysis.
- Ability to operate small boat and conduct routine maintenance.

FIELD CAMP ASSISTANT

One or two assistants participate in each field camp.
- Under guidance of field camp leader and/or NMFS personnel, assists in camp preparation, collection, entry and editing of data.
- Maintains a safe working
environment for field personnel.
- Participates in daily maintenance and operation of field camp.
- Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals.
- Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls.
- Assists with return, repair and clean-up of field equipment and supplies at the end of camp.

Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent with 3 years field experience.
- Good communication and team skills. Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets,and databases.
- Ability to swim.
- Must be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote island.
- Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work long hours in the sun.
- Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of
field gear.
- Must be able to manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds).
- Must be able to obtain medical clearance for working on NOAA research vessels.

Desirable qualities include:
- prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp.
- Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, working knowledge of computers, previous data entry experience, prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammalogy or related
field.
- Ability to operate small boat and conduct routine maintenance.