Voluntariado: Gales!

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, Wales www.cbmwc.org

Marine Wildlife & Conservation Volunteer opportunities.

Are you planning a career in the marine environment or conservation? Internships and volunteer positions are available at the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre. Volunteering is a great way to develop skills and gain essential experience!

Reliable & enthusiastic people are needed to help with our ongoing research, education and interpretation programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. We primarily study the bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification, and also monitor harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations.

Volunteers play a vital role in the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre´s work. The centre relies on the generous help of volunteers & interns toundertake its work and greatly appreciates your time. Please note enthusiasm for our work and the marine environment is as valued as experience, since training is provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay. It can be a great chance to gain experience of field work, research methods and public awareness and education programmes. Gain essential skills for a career in the environment or conservation such as developing your fundraising, interpersonal and data processing skills as well as meeting and socialising with people who share your interests.

If you have any specific skills or experience such as in website creation, fundraising, the media, DIY skills, exhibition, interior or graphic design and would like to help with project development, please contact us.

We also welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students who need boat support and office space to conduct their research projects. Please contactus to discuss whether your project ideas are feasible.

For further information

To find out more about the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre and what activities you would be involved in visit www.cbmwc.org/volunteer/become_vol.asp.

If you have any questions please email volunteer@cbmwc.org with an appropriate subject line or call Sarah on 01545 560032.

Volunteering at CBMWC

Desired skills

An interest in wildlife and conservation is most important, along with reliability, enthusiasm and willingness to work in a conscientious and responsible manner. As you will be dealing with the public on a daily basis it is also important that you are fluent in speaking English. We welcome people with experience working with children, the public or in environmental interpretation or education, however this is not essential. Indeed this is agreat opportunity to gain skills in these areas. Good verbal and written communication skills, IT, design and fundraising skills are likewise useful but not essential.

Time commitment

Volunteers are needed from April until November 2009. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 weeks (due to training), ideally volunteers would be able to commit longer. Volunteers living locally who are available on a part-time basis are also welcome year round and are greatly appreciated.

Accommodation and expense arrangements

Basic accommodation can be arranged for committed volunteers (approx ?50 perweek). Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs.

How to get involved?

It´s easy to get involved simply download a simple application form from our website www.cbmwc.org/volunteer/become_vol.asp complete it and email it to volunteer@cbmwc.org with "Volunteer application 2009" in your subject line or alternatively post your application form. Please make sure you fill in your availability. We look forward to hearing from you.

Postal address:

FAO: Sarah Perry

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre

Patent Slip Building, Glanmor Terrace

New Quay, Ceredigion

Wales, SA45 9PS

Voluntariado: Australia!

Volunteers required for work on Australian fur seals (Arctocephaluspusillus doriferus).

Volunteers are required to assist PhD students from Deakin University,Victoria, Australia on projects studying the foraging behaviour and disease prevalence of/in Australian fur seals.

Volunteers will gain experience in the capture and restraint of adult female, juvenile and pup Australian fur seals. Volunteers will also assist in gas anaesthesia, the attachment and removal of data loggers and the collection of biological samples.

Fieldwork will be conducted on Kanowna Island, a remote island off the coast of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria. Life as well as work on the island can be physically demanding and as such volunteers should be relatively fit and healthy.

Volunteers will need to provide their own transport to and from Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory; alternatively, carpooling may be able to be arranged with other volunteers travelling down. Food and accommodation are provided, it should be noted that accommodation is basic (sleeping in tents etc). Volunteers will need to bring personal items such as clothes and sleeping bags.

The length of field trips will vary from 14 days to up to 20 days and will be conducted during the months of May and September.

Please direct all expressions of interest coupled with a short CV;

Andrew Hoskins

PhD Candidate

Deakin University, Australia

Email: ajhos@deakin.edu.au

Empleo: Alaska!

Biological Technician position (May 18-Aug. 8, 2009) NOAA/NMFS/Alaska Fishery Science Center National Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMML), Seattle, WA.

Alaska Ecosystem Program/Steller sea lion field camps Aquatic Farms (Ltd. of Honolulu, Hawaii), a contractor for The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fishery Science Center, is soliciting cover letters and resumes for the upcoming 2009 field season to study the western stock of endangered Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska. This work is part of a long-term annual population abundance and survival monitoring program.

Duties include conducting counts, identifying individual sea lions by tags, brands, and natural markings, and monitoring reproduction and survival at remote field sites in Alaska. For general information about the program, visit this website: http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml/alaska/

Employment will be from May 18-Aug 8, 2009. Between 1 and 6 new biological technicians will be contracted for the 2009 field season. Application information is listed below. The first week of employment (May 18-23, 2009) is spent in Seattle training. Attendance is mandatory and successful completion of training is required for all field team members each season. Food and lodging in Seattle are not provided. Transportation from Seattle to and from Alaska and the field site, food, and lodging in the field are provided. Field teams are typically in Alaska for 8-10 weeks. Field work is conducted by 2-4 member teams in remote camps located at either Ugamak Island (eastern Aleutian Islands) or Marmot Island (central Gulf of Alaska). All personnel are expected to perform daily research duties as well as camp maintenance (chopping wood, hauling water, cooking, and compost toilet maintenance etc).

Participants are required to stay for the duration of the field season and there are no crew changes. Field stations are remote, there are no other residents on the islands, and outside communication is limited (no cell phone coverage and no email). Researchers live in small shelters at the various sites with no running water or electricity. Field stations are accessible only by ship or helicopter.

Each camp is staffed with one field camp leader and 1-2 assistants. The camp leader serves as the senior person in the camp. Field camp leaders are responsible for field camp logistics and maintenance, ensuring that research goals are met and that safety protocols are followed, for ensuring that all data is entered and edited during the season, the return of field equipment and supplies, and producing an annual report at end of field season. Under the guidance of a field camp leader, field camp assistants help with camp preparation, data collection, data entry and editing, and field gear inventory and packing. All team members maintain a safe working environment for field personnel, participate in daily camp maintenance and operation, and assist with the return of field equipment and supplies at the end of the season.

Research Duties:

Research is conducted outdoors 7 days per week, often in inclement weather. Temperatures at field sites can range from 40 to 85 degrees. Fog, wind, and rain are common, with occasional snow early in the season. Personnel should be prepared to hike (> 5 miles) with a large heavy day pack, over rough uneven terrain, steep slopes, rocky ledges, and have no fear of heights or flying in helicopters. Observation stations are located on the edge of cliffs or overlooks above the sea lions. Observers will be expected to use binoculars and spotting scopes for long periods of time and be able to recognize markings or brands on sea lions. There is generally no animal handling during field camp operations. Sea lions should be unaware of the presence of biologists. Personnel should be in excellent physical condition with no preexisting health problems such as heart disease, severe allergies, depression, debilitating asthma or other ailments that will compromise their health or the healthy and safety of others in the camp or the completion of research duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have an education in a biological science. A Bachelor´s degree in biology or related field with previous field experience is preferred. The ability to work well as a team and independently, with good communication and problem-solving skills is mandatory. Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and data protocols is mandatory. Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, and relational database programs such as Access is highly recommended. Field work, employment, or life experience in very remote settings is preferred.Current First Aid and CPR certification is required. Wilderness First Aid is highly recommended and candidates will be given extra consideration with this certification.

Application Deadline: March 13, 2009

Please submit a cover letter and resume with employment history,education history, and the names and contact information (email and phone numbers) of three work related references to: Calinda "Cal" GooAquatic Farms,

Ltd.49-139 Kamehameha Hwy.

Kaneohe, HI. 96744(808) 239-2929

FAX: (808) 239-8436

officeafl@hawaii.rr.com

And cc Kathryn Chumbley: kathryn.chumbley@noaa.gov

Empleo: St Andrews!

SMRU Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of St Andrews that provides cutting edge scientific advice to industry and government. Working closely with the University of St Andrews, in particular the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM), SMRU Ltd undertakes a wide variety of research contracts that build on the expertise within the respective organisations. Areas of work we are currently involved in include advising on potential impacts of marine renewable energy projects; providing guidance on marine mammal populations; assessing how wider commercial activities within the marine environment may affect marine organisms and developing tools through which users can access high quality marine environmental data.

SMRU Ltd is at an exciting stage in our development and we are now looking for a motivated, experienced individual to apply for this new post to join and augment our existing team of scientists based in St Andrews.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will take up a key position in an interesting and dynamic environment and be meticulous in their approach to work undertaking a range of duties. You will provide scientific advice and have responsibility for leading a range of research projects and will also be expected to give input to the writing of tenders, producing scientific reports and liaising with Government agencies, Industry and NGO's. Much of the work specialises in marine mammal visual and acoustic monitoring survey techniques and the successful candidate would be expected to be familiar with the appropriate field techniques both in theory and in practice.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Essential Skills

- Educated to PhD level in applied marine science with relevant research or proven marketplace experience

- Experience of planning and running large scale surveys for marine mammals

- Experience of survey techniques (visual and acoustic monitoring including PAM techniques) for studying marine mammals

- Experience/knowledge of spatial modelling techniques for analysing marine mammal data

- Knowledge of primary scientific literature and proven, peer reviewed publication record

- Proven ability to lead projects and work successfully within a small team and liaise with non-academic groups

Desirable Skills

- A background knowledge of the marine renewable industry would be beneficial

- Experience of working on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and knowledge of the environmental legislation in the UK

- Competent in statistical data analysis and management and knowledge of the ESRI ArcGIS software would be advantageous

Salary

SMRU Ltd offers a competitive salary and is expected to be in the region of ?30,000 - 35,000 p.a., dependent on qualifications and experience.

To Apply If you believe you have the passion, commitment and skills then tell us why. Please apply in writing, preferably by email, by sending your CV, together with a covering letter outlining your suitability, to recruitment@smru.co.uk or by post to

Fiona Skilbeck,

SMRU Limited, New Technology Centre,

St Andrews,

Fife KY16 9SR.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 27th MARCH 2009

Fiona Skilbeck

SMRU Limited New Technology Centre

North Haugh

ST ANDREWS

Fife KY16 9SR

email: recruitment@smru.co.uk

www.smru.co.uk

Switch: +44 (0)1334 479100

Fax: +44 (0)1334 477878

Actividades: curso en Bahamas!

Looking for an exciting, hands-on summer course? The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) has only a handful of openings left for our FIELD COURSE IN CETACEAN ECOLOGY in Bimini, Bahamas. DCP, a non-profit research and education group, has been studying Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins in this area since 2001.

Dates: June 1 - 12, 2009. (Depart on June 13, 2009)

Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Introduction to cetacean biology
- Introduction to delphinid species of Bimini
- Boat-based surveys
- Photo-ID and video analysis

During lectures, discussions and boat based surveys, students will learn species identification, photo-ID, techniques in surface observations (including GPS) and when possible, observe the animals under water and collect photograph and video data.

Cost: $2,779* per person (USD)
Receive a $105 discount if paying by check or money order! ($2,674*)

Included:
- 12 nights accommodation (double occupancy*)
- 3 meals a day
- 8 half-day boat trips in search of dolphins
- 1 boat trip in search of reef sharks

Gratuity
- Transportation from airport to hotel in Bimini
- Course instruction
- Certificate of completion

Not included: Airfare to/from Bimini, Bahamas

You must be at least 18 years old to participate. No previous experience with marine mammals or marine biology is required, however, all participants should be comfortable on a boat, snorkeling and working as a team.

Course may be used for general enrichment or course credit; however the student is solely responsible for arranging credit with their home institution.

This is your chance for a hands-on research experience with wild dolphins in the clear, warm waters of the Bahamas!

Come join us! There are only a few slots left!

For more information on this course, please contact Kelly Melillo at kmelillo@dolphincommunicationproject.org

For more information on the Bimini Travel Course program, follow this link.

For more information on DCP, including a list of publications, please visit www.dolphincommunicationproject.org

A non-refundable deposit of 20% is due at the time of booking. Full payment is due 1 April 2009.

*A supplemental fee of $600 is required for single occupancy.

Kelly Melillo
Research Associate, Bimini Research Manager
Dolphin Communication Project
kmelillo@dolphincommunicationproject.org

www.dolphincommunicationproject.org
www.thedolphinpod.com

Actividades: curso MMOs!

Scanning Ocean Sectors is a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training company and Joint Nature Conservation Committee JNCC, recognised course for industry and research.

We have years of research behind the effective training of MMOs with courses adapted to the requirements of the clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. With fully trained and experienced MMOs teaching. Each student is graded in their certificates to ensure the quality standard of the MMO industry is gaining.

Please note that the late registration now applies for the UK March courses and Australian April course Registration will close two weeks before course starts.

NOTE: There is ONLY ONE MMO COURSE IN MARCH 2009. We are now running Passive Acoustic Monitoring courses for MMOs March PAM course is 26th & 27th 2009. This course is booking up quickly so don´t leave it late.

Please visit our website for more information and to register for all courses.

Note: When you register for a course the course prices will be sent directly to you. There are limited numbers for each course so please book early to avoid disappointment. If anyone is interested in advertising in our newsletter please contact us for the next issue.

www.scanningoceansectors.orginfo@scanningoceansectors.org

Eventos internacionales: Student meeting SMM!

The Northwest Student Chapter of the Society of Marine Mammalogy (NWSSMM) will be held on Saturday, May 2 2009 at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.

The meeting focuses on exchanging ideas and constructive feedback between fellow students from the Pacific Northwest community involved in marine mammal research. Presentations are 12 minutes long with 3 minutes forfeedback and can concentrate on a research proposal, a progress report (what data you have and what is left tobe done), a rehearsal for your defense, or a summary of a summer research project. If you don´t have a presentation, you are welcome to attend, learn about current research, provide feedback, and network with other student researchers in our field.

Undergraduate students are also encouraged to attend. Regardless of the stage of your work, you can contribute to and benefit from this meeting! The day will begin with a plenary talk by Steve Jeffries from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, followed by a full day of presentations and an optional group dinner/happy hour somewhere local.

For those of you who will be traveling to get to Bellingham and would like to stay the night, we are offering limited accommodation with local students. We can also suggest some relatively cheap rooms in which to stay. The registration fee will be small and covers lunch, snacks, andp rinting of abstract books for the attendees. While the exact amount will depend on the number of people that register, for the past four years it has been less than $20, and we expect the same to be true again this year. We will let you know the cost,which can be paid on the day of the conference.

REGISTRATION FORMS:

A registration form is attached with this e-mail, and will also be available on the WSSMM website http://www.marinemammalogy.org/student/chapter.cfm?Id=4

Please fill it out electronically and email it to Sasha McFarland at NWSSMM@gmail.com

by April 10, 2009.

SIGN UP NOW: The sooner you register the better. Give yourself a deadline to share your research and/or collaborate with your peers. We look forward to seeing you in May!

Sasha McFarland

Please contact me if you need clarification on meeting details.(mailto:NWSSMM@gmail.com%3Chttp://www.ac.wwu.edu/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=allen%40zoology.ubc.ca)" target=_blank>http://www.ac.wwu.edu/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=allen%40zoology.ubc.ca>)

http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=163

Empleo: Marine Mammal Observers!

Two Marine Mammal Observer positions. Both positions are available immediately. Please feel free to call me with any questions.

Sr. Marine Mammal Observer: 7-10 years experience.

A Marine Mammal Observer shall be the individual who keeps watch for mammals during seismic operations. This individual must be trained at observing and identifying marine mammals in compliance with the most recent NTL issued by the Minerals Management service. This individual will maintain proper records and documentation, and communicate findings to Company. This position shall have knowledge of industry Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards and Company reporting requirements.

Associate Marine Mammal Observer 3-5 years experience.

A Marine Mammal Observer shall be the individual who keeps watch for mammals during seismic operations. This individual must be trained at observing and identifying marine mammals in compliance with the most recent NTL issued by the Minerals Management service. This individual will maintain proper records and documentation, and communicate findings to Company. This position shall have knowledge of industry Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards and Company reporting requirements.

Iris Balderas

Recruitment Consultant

Fircroft Group

Tel: +1 713 235 8100

Fax: +1 713 235 8199

Email: IBalderas@fircroft.com

Web: www.fircroft.com

Address:

5100 Westheimer Road,

Suite 430, Houston, Texas,

TX 77056

Empleo: UK!

The conservation research charity Marinelife is looking for two new staff members.

Post 1 Research Assistant - Channel Marine Mammal and Seabird Survey.

Two year fixed term full-time contract (40 hours, flexi-time allowed). Salary £21,000 to £23,000 (dependent on experience) plus 3% pension contribution.

The post will be based at home (SW England) and/or at office (Dorset) to be specified. The full-time research assistant will co-ordinate and conduct surveys for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the English Channel. Good knowledge of marine species surveys and experience of data handling, GIS and statistical analysis is essential. We are looking for an outgoing, dynamic and enthusiastic person, with a strong scientific background and practical experience of whale, dolphin and seabird surveys.

You will work with limited direct supervision so will need to be well-organised and self-motivated. You will be part of a small professional team and will work with a wider network of volunteers. You will need good communication skills both to encourage volunteers and to enthuse boat owners, conservation partners and the local community about the project.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 20 March 2009Interviews will be held week commencing 30 March 2009.

Start Date: As soon as possible after interview.

For a job description and an application pack please email: tom.brereton@marine-life.org.uk

Post 2 Project Administrator - Channel Marine Mammal and Seabird Survey.

Three year fixed term part-time contract; two days per week (16 hours, flexi-time allowed)Salary £14,500 to £16,000 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus 3% pension contribution The Project Administrator will oversee the administration of an exciting new European Union-funded marine biodiversity project. The post will be based at home and/or at office (Dorset) to be specified. You will need to have experience in project management, including basic financial management, as well as familiarity with a range of IT applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.

You will work with limited direct supervision so will need to be well-organised and self-motivated and work in a meticulous and efficient manner. You will work with a small professional team and a wider network of volunteers, where a calm and friendly manner is required. Accurate record keeping is essential for an EU audit over the project period.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 20 March 2009. Interviews will be held week commencing 30 March 2009.

Start Date: As soon as possible after interview.

For a job description and an application pack please email: info@marine-life.org.uk

Marinelife is a charity registered in the UK (No. 1110884). Website: www.marine-life.org.uk

Actualidad: muevo varamiento masivo.

Aproximadamente unas 140 ballenas piloto o calderones, han muertto hoy al quedar varadas en la playa de Naracoopa, en la isla australiana de King, sin que los guardaparques y voluntarios pudieran evitarlo.

Aunque la mayoría estaban muertas cuando llegaron, lograron salvar a algunas del total de 200 varadas. "Con la marea alta conseguimos arrastrar a 54 ballenas y delfines hasta aguas profundas. Les dimos las mejores condiciones posibles de supervivencia", señaló el portavoz del servicio de guardaparques, Chris Arthur.Las autoridades les colocaron transmisores para poder saber dónde se encuentran mañana.El equipo se enfrentó a una triste escena en la mañana.

Hasta donde alcanzaba la vista había unas 194 ballenas piloto (o calderones) y unos siete delfines tumbados sobre la arena seca y con las aletas hacia arriba. "Realmente se podía oír gritar a los animales", dijo John Nievaart a la radio. Nievaart es dueño de una serie de casas de vacaciones en las cercanías y fue uno de los primeros voluntarios."Había familias, padres, madres, abuelos, todos ayudaron bajo la dirección de los guardaparques", afirmó el jefe de la administración de la isla, Andrew Wardlaw. Los habitantes de la isla, ubicada a medio camino entre tierra firme y Tasmania, organizaron cadenas de agua con cubos y toallas para cubrir a las ballenas y protegerlas del sol. Los ecologistas recorrieron las aguas frente a la costa en motos acuáticas para evitar que otros animales quedaran también varados. Con la marea alta ayudaron también a sacar al agua a las ballenas. No siempre con éxito. "Un par de escolares consiguieron sacar hasta el agua a un ballenato, pero volvió dos veces a la playa. Rompía el corazón", relató Nievaart.

Los mamíferos quedaron varados el domingo por la noche y no encontraron el camino de regreso al mar. Los habitantes alarmaron a las autoridades, que lamentablemente están acostumbradas a hechos como éste. En los meses de verano (austral) ocurre todo el tiempo que las ballenas se pierden cuando van hacia la Antártida o retornan."Este verano fue especialmente malo", dijo Arthur.

A fines de noviembre quedaron varados 187 calderones en Sandy Cape Beach, de los que sólo pudieron ser salvados 32. Una semana antes la gente había logrado salvar a 11 de las 64 ballenas atrapadas en la playa de Anthony's. En enero murieron 48 cachalotes en un banco de arena frente a la isla de Perkins.Según declaró a la emisora de radio el director general del servicio de guardaparques, Peter Mooney, las ballenas a menudo ponen en riesgo su propia supervivencia para permanecer con su manada."Poseen una increíble cohesión social", explicó. "Una ballena queda varada y las demás le siguen para estar con esa ballena y acabamos con toda la manada varada. No abandonan a otras ballenas que están en apuros, aunque eso signifique la muerte".

Los expertos no se ponen de acuerdo en por qué las ballenas se pierden en aguas bajas. La organización ecologista "Sea Shepherd" acusa de ello a los ruidos por actividades sísmicas como las perforaciones submarinas para extraer gas o petróleo.

LINKS:

http://www.diario.com.mx/nota.php?notaid=a4b56fdfc04fd9910a7d3d967448f0e8