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Hyperbaric system - Survey

2009-10-28T10:50:14Z

Dear Sirs,

We are a group of students from the Masters in Innovation and Technology
Entrepreneurship of *Porto University* in Portugal. We are currently making
the market evaluation for a patent from Porto University that refers
to a “*Hyperbaric
system for the long-term study and conservation of intermediate and
deep-depth aquatic organisms*”.

This new system consists on a hyperbaric chamber, dimensioned according to
specifications, working on open-circuit. The major advantages of this new
system, when comparing to others, are:

- Competitive price;
- Deep depth simulation conditions;
- Wide range of working pressure and volume;
- Control of the necessary environmental conditions (possibility of
changing the necessary parameters according to the research needs);
- Preservation of aquatic organisms for long periods of time;
- Possibility to feed the aquatic organisms inside the chamber;

We would kindly like to ask for 10 minutes of your time to answer to the
following survey:

* http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OzmnbNUqLl2eZ_2bILccWuLA_3d_3d*

(Please click on the link above)

We would also like to inform you that we have already one system working at
CIMAR in Porto, Portugal. The existing pressurizing system was designed to
study seawater fish and it enabled the automatic simulation of vertical
migrations with the capacity to maintain them for long periods under stable
water parameters, allowing to perform studies on the physiological effects
of cyclic hydrostatic changes.

We appreciate very much If you can send this email to your professional
contacts or collegues that you think that can also fill in this survey,
helping us making this market study the most correct one. Thanks in advance!

If you are interested in knowing more about this system please contact us
to one of the following e-mails.

- *A*lexandre Sá (Eng.º) - alexandre.martins.sa@...
- *L*uisana Carvalho (Dr.) - lu.whale@...
- *P*edro Castro (Dr.) - pedro.castro@...
- *H*orácio Leitão (Dr.) - horacioleitao@...
- *A*. Sérgio Assunção (Eng.º) - sergio.assuncao@...

Thank you very much for your attention

Yours sincerely

Alpha Group

MIETE - Masters in Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship - *Porto
University*

http://paginas.fe.up.pt/miete/
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New Marine Internships Abroad from Global Vision International

2009-10-20T01:04:30Z

Dear Sir or Madam:

Your students can gain valuable personal and professional development,
fieldwork experience and new qualifications on a marine internship with
Global Vision International after or during their studies. Internships
are available for periods from 5 to 20 weeks on a variety of GVI
programs within the fields of marine research.

GVI's Marine Internships combine all the training and support included
on any GVI program with additional support from a specific staff
supervisor, weekly reviews, assessments, reflection periods and a final
evaluation. Longer-term internships also allow applicants the
opportunity to apply for paid or unpaid work overseas. Many university
students also find these are a great way to spend their Year Abroad.

The Marine Internship develops your student's scuba diving, research and
field skills and their understanding of marine conservation. They may
attain skills and experience essential to working within a research
team, such as:

* PADI Coral Reef Research Diver Distinctive Specialty,

* PADI Advanced Open Water,

* PADI Rescue Diver

* PADI Dive Master certifications (excluding PADI professional
fees)

* First Aid & CPR training (Emergency First Response
Certification)

* DAN O2 delivery course

* Formal academic qualifications in Biological Survey Techniques
or Team Leading

* Coral reef ecology

* Turtle ecology and monitoring protocol all year round

* Diving compressor training workshop with practical experience

* Environmental education

* Interpersonal skills and leadership skills

These new and exciting GVI Marine Internships really develop a students
professional scuba diving skills, personnel management, teamwork,
leadership and marine conservation knowledge and skills that would
provide valuable practical experience and enhance their academic
studies.

Please see the below links for examples of GVI's Marine Internships

Mexico

http://www.gvi.co.uk/courses/Central%20America/Mexico/scuba-dive-academy
-course/home
<http://www.gvi.co.uk/courses/Central%20America/Mexico/scuba-dive-academ
y-course/home>

Seychelles

http://www.gvi.co.uk/internships/Africa/Seychelles/marine-conservation-i
nternship/home
<http://www.gvi.co.uk/internships/Africa/Seychelles/marine-conservation-
internship/home>

I have also attached a PDF that provides further information on the wide
range of internships currently available, please feel free to share this
document. You can also visit http://www.gvi.co.uk/internships-abroad
<http://www.gvi.co.uk/internships-abroad>

Global Vision International

Over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 40
countries rely on GVI for on the ground support, promotion and direct
funding. GVI works locally with its partners to promote sustainable
development through environment research, conservation and education.
GVI participants benefit from exceptional support, training, internship
and traineeship schemes. For more information about GVI visit
www.gvi.co.uk

Career Opportunities in the field

GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organisations in
countries across the world. Candidates undertaking GVI internships or
traineeship placements will be in a much stronger position to apply for
paid field positions and many current GVI staff have obtained their
positions in this way. More details can be seen on
http://www.careersabroad.co.uk <http://www.careersabroad.co.uk/> .

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us
directly.

Kind regards,

James

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Bionet Arthropods news/discussion list request for comments

2009-09-21T14:15:09Z

There is interest among biologists who study various Arthropods
for a shared public news and discussion group. Please comment if
you would like to see a new Arthropod mailing list.

Values of sharing biology discussion and news among those who
study insects and crustaceans has been noted at recent venues,
including the Arthropod Genomics Symposia
(http://www.k-state.edu/agc/), Entomological Society meetings
(e.g. http://www.entsoc.org/), and recent arthropod genome projects.

BIOSCI/Bionet (www.bio.net) continues to serve such bioscience
community news needs, as it has since its inception 20
years ago by Michael Ashburner and others. Community group
lists at Bionet include DROSOPHILA, ARABIDOPSIS, MAIZE,
Medicago, CELEGANS, CHLAMYDOMONAS, Mycology, YEAST, and ZBRAFISH.
Bionet currently is maintained at Indiana University by Don
Gilbert, a genome informatician specializing in arthropods.

There are related mailing lists (see below). The uses and content of
this proposed list would presumably be similar. Please comment
whether you believe existing lists cover this need or prefer
a new one. Comment also on proposed charter and areas. Perhaps
this group should focus on one area such as genomics of arthropods.

Send your comments to bioforum@... for public discussion
or biosci-help@... (private to Don Gilbert).

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Proposal for ARTHROPOD/bionet.arthropod (moderated)

One line Description: Arthropod Biology

Status: Moderated
Moderators: to be named

Proposed mailing list name: arthropod @ net.bio.net
bionet-arthropod @ net.bio.net (alias)
Proposed USENET name: bionet.arthropod

Charter:

The purpose of the ARTHROPOD newsgroup is to provide a public
forum for scientific discussion, communication and collaboration
of shared biology interests among scientists studying species of
Arthropoda, including insects and crustaceans. Topics may include
evolutionary biology, ecology and enviroment, genomics, molecular
and organismal biology, methods and biotechnology, informatics
and databases, and any other aspect touching on shared biology of
arthropods.

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Related public mailing lists:

Arthropod Genomics Announcements
http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/arthropodnews.html

Bionet Drosophila
http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/dros

Vectorbase (mosquitoes, other human vectors)
http://www.vectorbase.org/Help/Mailing_lists

Aphid genomics
http://www.eco.princeton.edu/mailman/listinfo/aphidgenomics

Canadian Arthropods electronic mailing list
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/bsc/english/mailinglist.html

List of various insect and arthropod mailing lists
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/List/directory/94/vid/4

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Topics of Discussion:
-- please suggest areas of special interest

In addition this newsgroup will provide:
A forum for the exchange of information about future meetings
of interest to those studying insects, crustaceans and other
arthropods.

A venue for help and sharing of methods and techniques in areas
such as Biological resources; Evolutionary and phylogenetic
techniques; Genome analysis techniques; etc.

Proposed discussion leaders/moderators:
-- to be named

The suggested list name is ARTHROPOD or bionet.arthropod
Alternate spellings, ARTHROPODA or ARTHROPODS, can be considered
or other names.

Sincerely,

Don Gilbert
BIOSCI/bionet Manager
biosci-help at net.bio.net

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FW: Job Announcement: Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist

2009-08-07T09:50:05Z

Deep-sea Colleagues;
=20
FYI
=20
Mike
=20
Michael Vecchione
NMFS National Systematics Laboratory
National Museum of Natural History, MRC-153
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012 USA
phone: (202)633-1751
fax: (202)357-2986
e-mail: VecchioneM@...=20

________________________________

From: Tom Hourigan [mailto:Tom.Hourigan@...]
Sent: Fri 07-Aug-09 11:52 AM
Subject: Job Announcement: Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist

Dear Deep-Sea Coral and Marine Conservation Community:

NOAA's Fisheries Service Office of Habitat Conservation, through our =
contract firm I.M. Systems Group (IMSG), is seeking a Deep Sea Coral =
Research Specialist. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can =
contribute to both the science and conservation efforts and enhance the =
linkages between the two. The position will be located in our office at =
NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring MD.=20

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Deep Sea Coral =
Research and Technology Program, a major new deep-sea research effort at =
NOAA. Information on the Program can be found in our first report to =
Congress: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/rtc.pdf

Field research under the program began this month with a research cruise =
to Lophelia deep-sea coral communities located off the Atlantic Coast of =
Florida using Harbor Branch's submersible. Postings on the cruise can =
be found on the USGS site DISCOVRE (see =
http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/DISCOVRE/index.html).=20

The Job Announcement is posted below. IMSG will be accepting =
applications until this position is filled, and there is no citizenship =
requirement for this position. Please pass this announcement to all =
individuals that may be interested, and direct all queries concerning =
the position to IMSG at jobs@....

Thanks,

Tom

The Job Announcement:
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--
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG, http://www.imsg.com/) is looking to hire
a Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist to work in the NOAA Fisheries
Service (NMFS) Office of Habitat Conservation (OHC), Habitat Protection
Division (HP, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/index.html), which is
part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The
position will be located at OHC headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.
=20
The Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist will provide coordination across
NOAA for deep-sea coral-related matters under the NOAA Coral Reef
Conservation Program (CRCP, www.coralreef.noaa.gov/) and support NOAA
Fisheries Service implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and
Technology Program (DSCRTP). =20
=20
Duties will focus on coordination of NOAA's deep-sea coral activities,
development of the congressionally-mandated DSCRTP; synthesis of
scientific and conservation information in scientific publications and
reports to Congress and the public; and liaison with the Regional
Fishery Management Councils, other federal agencies and stakeholders.
=20
Responsibilities:
The contractor's duties will include but not be limited to:

Responsibilities:
The contractor's duties will include but not be limited to:

* Leading coordination of and representing NMFS on NOAA's "Deep Team" =
and the Deep-Sea Coral Working Group and associated program planning and =
coordination.
* Coordinating the implementation of NOAA's Deep-Sea Coral Strategic =
Plan and continuing the development of the Deep Sea Coral Research and =
Technology Program. This includes coordinating with researchers and =
managers, preparing reports, preparing briefing materials, etc.
* Ensuring that the program's plans are scientifically and =
technically sound, that they are appropriate for the management needs, =
and that the scientific and technological information produced is =
reliable and adequate for regulatory purposes.
* Ensuring that approaches and lessons learned in each region inform =
Program activities in all other regions.=20
* Leading development of the biennial Report to Congress on =
Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program, in =
consultation with Regional Fishery Management Councils.
* Collecting and organizing information on existing NOAA and external =
research on deep-sea corals and management efforts that support their =
conservation. =20
* Supporting coordination with NOAA Fisheries Service and regional =
Fisheries Management Council deep-sea coral science and management =
efforts; assisting in developing priorities and monitoring performance; =
providing budget forecasting and preparation of funding requests. =
(Occasional travel to NMFS Regions or Science Centers may be required.) =

* Staffing the Interagency Board on Deep Sea Corals and other =
Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems under the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean =
Science and Technology and participating in planning meetings, drafting =
reports and coordinating with other Federal agency representatives on =
the Board's work. =20

Qualifications: =20
Required:=20
* Doctoral degree (highly preferred) or masters degree with =
equivalent additional experience in a relevant discipline such as marine =
science, biology, marine or environmental management or policy.
* Experience conducting research or policy work relevant to deep-sea =
coral or sponge ecosystems or deep-sea habitat science and related =
conservation issues.
* Familiarity with issues related to fisheries management, including =
management of fisheries bycatch and impacts on benthic habitats.=20
* Strong writing skills and experience with writing or editing =
technical and/or scientific reports and manuscripts.
* Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to =
detail.
* Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of =
individuals in a complex team environment=20
* Solid interpersonal and communication skills, as they will be =
required to interact constructively with an array of individuals and =
groups internal and external to NOAA=20
* Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift =
priorities as needed.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
* Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
* Ability to travel on a periodic basis.
Desired:=20
* 2-3 years of program or project planning experience or research =
cruise coordination
* Experience presenting scientific research findings orally and in =
writing to both scientific and general audiences. =20
* Familiarity with the federal fisheries management and regional =
fisheries management councils.=20

To Apply:

=20

Please send your resume, three (3) references and a cover letter
describing how your knowledge and skills fulfill the requirements of the
position to jobs@... <mailto:jobs@...> <mailto:jobs@...> =
with the following
subject heading: NOA09036 - NOAA Deep-Sea Coral Research Specialist. =20

The vacancy announcement is open until filled. =20

IMSG is an equal opportunity employer.

_________________________

Erika Olson
Program Manager
I.M. Systems Group
301-943-2310=20
olsone@...

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Kreisel tank

2009-07-02T08:50:52Z

Dear All

I am currently working on a BBC Natural History Unit series called
Frozen Planet, the sequel to Planet Earth. The series is focussing on
the wildlife and science at the poles, and aims to give a comprehensive
portrait of these areas to a BBC One audience.
We are hoping to film pelagic invertebrates in the White Sea next year,
and I am looking for a Kreisel Tank, that might make some close up
photography of the detailed anatomy possible. Do you work with Kreisel
tanks, or know of anyone who does? It would be fantastic to hear some
advice.
All the best
Felicity

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models for drift prediction

2009-06-23T05:15:29Z

Hi there,
Are there available codes/models to compute the drift of an object
knowing the surface currents, the swell characteristics, the surface
winds fields, etc... ?
For a small aspect ratio object, say a box with dimensions 2m x 0.4m
x 0.2m, with a density of 0.85, small surface currents (~0.1m/s) and
wave trains oriented toward the north, a surface wind between 5 and 10
kts oriented toward the west, what would be the relative importance of
the varied forces (currents and winds) acting on this floating box ?
Thank you for your lights !
Jeff

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Seychelles marine expeditions with Global Vision International

2009-05-12T13:48:49Z

Dear Sir or Madam,

Global Vision International is seeking expedition members with knowledge
of marine life to participate in scuba diving surveys and marine
conservation projects in the Seychelles.

Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks to join
the GVI marine research teams. Dive training is available if required,
up to PADI Divemaster. Activities include coral reef and fish monitoring
surveys, turtle research, and environmental education and awareness
programs. There is a free careers abroad field work placement and job
vacancy service for former expedition members.

The expedition training programme provides the skills necessary for
research diving and marine survey work in order to accurately collect
data and identify fish and coral. PADI Coral Reef Researcher Specialty
is also available as part of this program.

The Seychelles

At the invitation of the Seychelles government, the GVI expedition team
assists local biological studies and conservation programs throughout
the island. The focus is on coral and fish diversity and abundance,
along with coral recruitment studies. This has been extremely important
following the massive coral bleaching that occurred here in 1998 to
evaluate the reefs recovery. Data is collected on the local sea
cucumber, lobster and octopus fisheries. Assessment of turtle
populations and nesting behaviour are studied and involves a tagging
programme. Plankton and incidental whale shark activities are also
monitored. There is ongoing work carried out with local schools and
community groups to promote conservation. GVI's local partners include:

* Seychelles Centre for Marine Research and Technology and Marine
Parks Authority (SCMRT-MPA)
* Ministry of Environment
* Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles (MCSS)
* Island Conservation Society

The data collected with the help of GVI volunteers not only aids
conservation in the Seychelles, but is incorporated into the Coral Reef
Degradation of the Indian Ocean (CORDIO) reports and Clive Wilkinson's
Status of Reefs of the World reports.

Training of expedition members is very rigorous in order to achieve
scientifically reliable data. Scientific professionals ensure 100% pass
rate in training before actual research is undertaken. First Aid & CPR
training is provided along with all health and safety protocols relevant
to the expedition and university/college credits may also be available.

Global Vision International

Critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries
rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works
locally with its partners to promote sustainable development through
environment research, conservation and education. GVI volunteers benefit
from exceptional support, training and an internship scheme. For more
information about GVI visit www.gvi.co.uk

Ten-week expedition members are eligible for GVI scholarships to extend
their field experience by a further research phase. Some previous
expedition members have also gone on to work with our partners such as
the Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles (MCSS). An internship
involving whale shark biology, populations, migrations and their
relationship with plankton is also available with MCSS from August until
October.

Further details are outlined on the relevant web pages at
http://www.gvi.co.uk/expeditions/Africa/Seychelles/marine-conservation-e
xpedition-seychelles/home or you can contact us directly on 01727 250250

We can also supply further information in the form of ex-expedition
member and project partner references and a detailed expedition brief.

Career Opportunities in the field

GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in
countries across the world.

We do hope that you can help GVI's work by assisting GVI in its search
for high quality expedition members. Also feel free to link to our
website www.gvi.co.uk

If you have any further questions or you'd like some display materials,
please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

James

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Marine Conservation Expedition in the Caribbean Sea

2009-02-03T10:23:01Z

Dear Sir or Madam,

Global Vision International is seeking expedition members with diving
skills and knowledge of marine life to participate in scuba diving
surveys and marine conservation projects in Mexico.

Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks to join
the GVI marine research teams. Please promote these opportunities to
your clients - it's an excellent way of diving more and doing something
worthwhile at the same time. Additional training is available if
required, up to PADI Divemaster. Activities include coral reef and fish
monitoring surveys, turtle research, and environmental education and
awareness programs. There is a free careers abroad field work placement
and job vacancy service for former expedition members.

Mexico
GVI has been working in Mexico since 2003, and currently runs 2 marine
expeditions in Mexico, both involved in the conservation of the
Mesoamerican barrier reef and collected data is now being used by GVI
and its partners to promote the management of the reserve's resources in
a more sustainable manner.
Expedition Members are thoroughly trained in fish, coral and algae
identification techniques, as well as in the application of the
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Synoptic Monitoring Program
methodology. The data collected by the Expedition Members supports this
regional initiative, which aims to increase the biological knowledge of
the World's 2nd largest Barrier Reef System and to manage this system
both from a local and regional perspective. Since the beginning, and
with the assistance of our partners, GVI have amassed one of the largest
databases in existence on the condition, health and changes of any
section of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

GVI Mexico also collaborates with, and provides Expedition Members for
other local projects, such as turtle species in-water observations and
beach patrols during nesting season, crocodile monitoring, and bird
observation and tagging. A long-term environmental education and
awareness program is also carried out in the nearby towns and villages.
Expedition Members will obtain the necessary skills to partake in these
projects.

All Expedition Members are trained to a minimum to PADI Advance Open
Water level, with further training available up to PADI Divemaster.
Special emphasis is placed in underwater navigation and peak performance
buoyancy skills when training the Expedition Members, as these are key
skills in order to carry out underwater biological surveys.

Expedition Members also have the opportunity to complete the PADI Coral
Reef Researcher Speciality, course that covers in-water species
identification and application of survey methodologies. In addition,
Expedition Members are introduced to the use of marine radios and
communications, Oxygen use and delivery, 1st aid and CPR, and dive
equipment maintenance.

The expeditions support the efforts of GVI's award winning local
partners to increase the long-term sustainable use of the coastal and
marine resources of the Mexican Caribbean. GVI Mexico partners include:

* Amigos de Sian Ka'an in (ASK)
* CONANP (National Commission for the Conservation of Natural
Protected Areas)
* University of Quintana Roo, Mexico (UQROO)

Global Vision International
Critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 35 countries
rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works
locally with its partners to promote sustainable development through
environment research, conservation and education. GVI volunteers benefit
from exceptional support, training and an internship scheme. For more
information about GVI visit www.gvi.co.uk <http://www.gvi.co.uk/>

Ten-week expedition members are eligible for a GVI internship to extend
their field experience by a further research phase.

Further details are outlined on the relevant web pages at
http://www.gvi.co.uk/expeditions/central-america/mexico/beginners-marine
-conservation-expedition-mexico/home and
http://www.gvi.co.uk/expeditions/central-america/mexico/marine-conservat
ion-expedition-mexico/home

We can also supply further information in the form of ex-expedition
member and project partner references and a detailed expedition brief.

Career Opportunities in the field
GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in
countries across the world.

I do hope that you can help GVI's work by assisting GVI in its search
for high quality expedition members. Also please do link to our website
www.gvi.co.uk <http://www.gvi.co.uk/>
If you have any further questions or you'd like some display materials
please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

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The GVI Team
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cobb seamount

2009-01-24T16:37:21Z

I was the dive master/biologist on two expeditions out to the seamount
in the late 1970's. Dr. D. Jones of Simon Fraser University was the
lead scientist and the Canadian Navy tranported out there.

We placed a sediment trap on the mount on the first trip and retrieved
it on a second. I have a number of still slides and some 1` video
taken on the second trip. I am not at all sure of the quality of the
tape at this date but perhaps the Canadian Broadcating Corp may have
an archive that has survived.

We made a number of dives onto the mount with minimal in-water
decompression, saw no sharks but MILLIONS of snapper.

Ian

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FW: deep sea research

2009-01-05T04:07:02Z

Hello,

I was given this email address by Ted as you can see bellow, my origional email is below. As you can see im interested in getting involved in the deep sea world in a more interesting way. I joined the oil and gas industry as a stepping stone into exploration.

If theres any information that anyone can give me about where i can look or who to speak to, it would be most welcome.

Cheers

Mark Robertson

From: gat@...
To: mmwarmk@...
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:25:55 +0000
Subject: RE: deep sea research

Hi Mark,

I am no longer actively organising deep sea research. I suggest
you send an email similar to the one below to the deepsea newsgroup (deepsea@...)
and I will make sure that the message is forwarded to the list. This group
includes more than one hundred scientists active in deep sea research.

Best wishes,

Ted

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Dr E. Gaten, Department of Biology

University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH UK

From: mark robertson [mailto:mmwarmk@...]

Sent: 03 January 2009 03:22

To: gat@...

Subject: deep sea research

Hi Ted,

If theres one thing in life that ive wanted to do, its to research life
on earth.

Im a skilled technician, and ROV pilot. Ive only been in the industry
three years, but im bored with construction and what ever else my work can
throw at me. My heart is in deep sea exploration, but i dont know where to
start to get myself into that so different world. I feel like im wasted in the
oil and gas industry.

Im sure youve heard this many times, but i hope that you will contact me
in relation with joining your crew on future projects.

If you cant help me with my goal, is there any other avenues that you
could point me to further my dream.

Any help would be more that welcome

Yours Sincerely

Mark Robertson

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Re: Deepset organism

2008-11-12T21:35:51Z

On Nov 10, 9:41 am, "McCartney, Kevin " <kevin.mccart...@...>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am looking for a picture of the bottom of the ocean as seen by the
> Trieste. This is for a talk I am doing this Wednesday on the beginning
> of deep sea drilling for a "1968" retrospective. I remember from
> childhood an early image from Triestethat showed a brittle star. (I am
> wanting to show early images of the lunar surface (from Surveyor) and
> ocean bottom (Trieste) to show the more or less total state of our
> knowledge of both environments up to 1968). Been unable to find that
> image on the internet. Any chance you have something like that? If so,
> could you email me a jpg or similar image (jpg works best for my limited
> powerpoint skills)? Any other ideas, I would love to hear them.
>
> Kevin
>
> Kevin McCartney
>
> Professor of Geology
>
> University of Maine at Presque Isle
>
> Director, Northern Maine Museum of Science
>
> 181 Main St.
>
> Presque Isle, ME 04769
>
> 207.768.9482 (office)
>
> 207.492.4766 (home)
>
> UMPI webpage: <http://www.umpi.maine.edu/~mccartnk/>
>
> Museum webpage: <http://www.umpi.maine.edu/info/nmms/museum.htm>
>
> Solar System Model:
> <http://www.umpi.maine.edu/info/nmms/solar/index.htm>
>
> home (B&B) webpage: <http://www.oldironinn.com/>
>
> .

You'd think that would be easy to find, wouldn't you? I can't turn it
up either. Have you tried Public Affairs at the Office of Naval
Research?

Regards,
Matt Bille
www.mattwriter.com

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Deepset organism

2008-11-10T08:41:01Z

Hello,

I am looking for a picture of the bottom of the ocean as seen by the
Trieste. This is for a talk I am doing this Wednesday on the beginning
of deep sea drilling for a "1968" retrospective. I remember from
childhood an early image from Triestethat showed a brittle star. (I am
wanting to show early images of the lunar surface (from Surveyor) and
ocean bottom (Trieste) to show the more or less total state of our
knowledge of both environments up to 1968). Been unable to find that
image on the internet. Any chance you have something like that? If so,
could you email me a jpg or similar image (jpg works best for my limited
powerpoint skills)? Any other ideas, I would love to hear them.

Kevin

Kevin McCartney

Professor of Geology

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Director, Northern Maine Museum of Science

181 Main St.

Presque Isle, ME 04769

207.768.9482 (office)

207.492.4766 (home)

UMPI webpage: <http://www.umpi.maine.edu/~mccartnk/>

Museum webpage: <http://www.umpi.maine.edu/info/nmms/museum.htm>

Solar System Model:
<http://www.umpi.maine.edu/info/nmms/solar/index.htm>

home (B&B) webpage: <http://www.oldironinn.com/>

.

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Hydrothermal vents species

2008-11-03T10:57:17Z

Hi,

I want to find something like a "complete list" of species of
hydrothermal vent communities around the world. I know that making
this kind of list is a hard task, and it is almost impossible.

During last few weeks I was reading a lot of papers made by
scientists, who research those ecosysthems of the deep sea, and there
were huge differences between the amount of species that they declare
to occure there.

If you can recommend me the latest numbers or titles of papers about
current knowledge in this fiel I would be thankful.

With a lot of greetings,
Magdalena Wutkowska

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New species of manta announced

2008-07-26T12:46:22Z

Dr. Andrea Marshall has been studying manta rays for five years.
Mantas fascinate people because of their strangeness and their sheer
size (specimens over 7m across and weighing over two metric tons are
on record).
Mantas have traditionally been assigned to one species, Manta
birostris, although there are questions about whether the distinctly
marked variant called "Beebe's manta" should qualify as a species in
its own right, and at least two other species (Manta ehrenbergii and
Manta raya) have been proposed at various times. Now Dr. Marshall is
convinced she has ended this confusion by determining there are at
least two species, and there may be three.

As a release from her supporting organization, "Save Our Seas," puts
it:

"The two species have mainly overlapping distributions, but their
lifestyles differ greatly; one is migratory and the other is resident
to particular areas along the coast. Other differences between the two
species lie in their colour, skin texture, reproductive biology, and
the presence of a non-functioning type of sting on the tail of one of
the species."

The commonly known species is the one tending toward (though not
exclusively residing in) coastal zones. The migratory animal is
larger, and very little is understood about it.

COMMENT: Here we have, in the 21st century, the discovery of one of
the largest fishes on the planet. It can be argued that, when Dr.
Mitchell publishes her formal paper naming the new species, it will be
a reclassification rather than an entirely new discovery, but this
does not diminish the impact of her findings.
It's interesting to note that this episode, with its determination of
new species based in part on range and migration, is reminiscent of
the debate over whether "resident" and "transient" orcas are members
of the same species. In that case, too, there is speculation about a
third, poorly understood, population which may qualify as a species.
That a huge fish and a huge marine mammal raise similar questions is a
thought-provoking hint about how much we still have to learn about the
denizens of the sea.

Matt Bille
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12th Deep Sea Biology Symposium

2008-07-23T12:06:12Z

Does anyone know the dates for the 12th Deep Sea Biology Symposium to
be held in Goa, India?

Thanks - Karen
~~~
Karen Osborn, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0202
laboratory 858-534-9941
fax 858-534-7313
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From Jay

2008-07-04T06:34:14Z

Hello,

I would like to know if there is any Extremophile Research/ Workshops or any
other Event related to the field in the Metro
Washington DC area, any time soon.

Happy 4th of July,

Sincerely

Jay C.
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Scholarships for Dive GIS 2008

2008-05-29T00:07:17Z

Thank to the several requests we received, our partners (the Marine
Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto and Provincia of Crotone) made
available 4 additional scholarships worth 1000 euro each to
participants wishing to attend the Dive GIS summer course 2008
edition. If you intend to take this opportunity please complete
enrolment by the 10th of June.
Please be aware that the scholarship doesn't cover the full cost of
the course and the travel expenses.
Online application at:
http://www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm

Regards
Mappamondo GIS

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Course Overview:

When: July 22-31, 2008

Where: Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto - Crotone, Italy

This course will take place in the rich of history and nature Marine
Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto. Participants will have the chance to
learn GIS-based tools and techniques of marine scientists, learn how
to SCUBA dive or improve their diving skills and collect and analyse
scientific data through underwater and computer sessions. They will
learn how to map marine habitats from satellite images and verify them
on the field, perform marine fauna and flora surveys and find
associations among all the biotic and abiotic components using GIS.

For more information, photos and reviews from the previous editions,
articles and online registration please visit the website:
http://www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm

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Scholarships for Dive GIS now available

2008-04-15T10:37:34Z

Two scholarships are now available to attend the Dive GIS summer
course, 2008 edition. Scholarships will be assigned to the first two
participants that will request them upon completion of the enrolment.

Course Overview:

When: July 22-31, 2008
Where: Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto - Crotone, Italy

This course will take place in the rich of history and nature Marine
Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto. Participants will have the chance to
learn GIS-based tools and techniques of marine scientists, learn how
to SCUBA dive or improve their diving skills and collect and analyse
scientific data through underwater and computer sessions. They will
learn how to map marine habitats from satellite images and verify them
on the field, perform marine fauna and flora surveys and find
associations among all the biotic and abiotic components using GIS.

For more information, photos and reviews from the previous editions,
articles and online registration please visit the website:
http://www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm

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CephBase

2008-03-18T03:41:02Z

Hello,

I was wondering if you know where I could find information on all of
the cephalopods in public aquariums in the world.

Thank you!
Zoe Stillpass

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Biblioteca central Exactas

2007-12-04T07:20:16Z

My name is Virginia , I am a librarian at Central Library´s

interlibrary loan service of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I am addressing you in order to kindly ask you for a reprint of the articles:

Dieckmann, Roharrdt, Hellmar, Kipfsfuhl, Deep-sea Research, 1986,33: 141-148.

This would be really important for the task of one of our staff

scientist, this are impossible to get in our country.
I would like to know the approximate costs and the procedure that I have
to follow to obtain the documents.
Thank you in advance for your kind.
Regards.
Virginia Isadora Teppa Pannia
Préstamos Interbibliotecarios
Biblioteca Central "Luis F. Leloir"
Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (U.B.A.)
Tel.: 011 4789-9293
Fax.: 011 4576-3350
Intendente Güiraldes 2160 - Ciudad Universitaria
Capital Federal - Bs. As. - Argentina
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Underwater Camera used in the Coral Triangle

2007-10-10T11:25:37Z

Greetings,

We have just returned from a remote corner of Indonesia in the Coral
Triangle. We were able to deploy our OceanCam on several occasions
off the dive liveaboard Seven Seas. This was the first time that we
evaluated the use of the OceanCam as part of a regular dive trip. It
is common for the ship to move to a new location on a daily basis.
The camera needed to be deployed and retrieved without affecting this
schedule.

Our new Underwater IP Camera System which can be controlled over the
Internet from anywhere in the world is now equipped with a wireless
transmitter and 6-12 hour battery pack.This allowed the OceanCam to
be deployed easily and quickly without long wires tethered to the
ship. The system was placed on a rock in the coral reef and live
video was recorded within minutes of deployment. When sea conditions
worsened and the ship had to move to find a safe mooring, the camera
was easily and quickly retrieved.

This was the first time that we were able to deploy a camera system
on a tropical coral reef. Dr. Lida Pet, WWF, was intrigued by the
footage collected. She was especially interested in the fish behavior
that was very different from when divers are in the water. You can
see samples of the video from Raja Ampat in Indonesia by visiting our
web site at www.OceanPresence.com and selecting our [ Sample Video
Library ].

The underwater IP camera system has proved itself in open ocean
evaluations and adds a new level of entertainment to dive liveaboard
adventures. For more information on this new exciting technology,
visit OPT's web site and view our new video brochure.
[ Click for brochure ]

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance in planning your
application of this exciting new technology.

Sincerely yours,
Robert Aston

Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT)
Email: robert@...
Office: 831-426-4OPT (4678)
Cell: 831-566-3832

Headquarters:
326 Pacheco Ave.
Santa Cruz, California 95062

Web Address:www.OceanPresence.com
Also see: www.Save-the-Mantas.org
Join the Telepresence Network
We will send you links to new underwater cameras when they become
available for viewing.

Download Underwater IP Camera Brochures: [ OceanCam ] [ AquariCam ]

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New England Aquarium scientist explores the ancient depths of the Celebes Sea

2007-10-09T13:18:48Z

Greetings,

You may be well aware of this voyage, but I thought it would be of interest
to you and your group/site members.

New England Aquarium scientist and explorer Dr. Greg Stone is on an
expedition to the Celebes Sea in partnership with NOAA, Wood's Hole
Oceanographic Institute and National Geographic. The Celebes Sea is located
between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, and is one of the only deep
ocean areas unaffected by deep-running Arctic or Antarctic currents. Greg
and his colleagues are the first to explore these depths, and are eager to
see what mysterious creatures could be awaiting their discovery.

Greg regularly updates his blog about the trip on our website. Follow this
exciting expedition at:

http://www.neaq.org/expeditions/celebes.php

Additionally, a press release with more complete information has been
attached to this message.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks so much.

Sincerely,

Annie Iles

Media Relations Coordinator
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
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Fw: Call for Papers: ESR Theme Issue: "Fisheries Bycatch: Problems and Solutions"

2007-07-18T16:38:47Z

ESR Theme Issue: "Fisheries Bycatch: Problems and Solutions"

Fisheries bycatch is an issue of global conservation concern that affects
many species worldwide. Endangered Species Research (ESR)
http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/, a growing conservation journal, is
developing a theme issue on "Fisheries Bycatch: Problems and Solutions"
for publication mid-2008. All material will be fully open access and thus
a high level of visibility is ensured. This ESR theme issue was catalyzed
by the ongoing work of Project GloBAL <http://bycatch.env.duke.edu/>
(Global Bycatch Assessment of Long Lived Species) that seeks to address
this pressing conservation problem through innovative research approaches
and collaborative efforts. Manuscripts addressing current bycatch
hotspots, analytical approaches to understanding and assessing bycatch,
and bycatch solutions in both industrial and artisanal fisheries are
welcomed. To discuss the suitability of a manuscript for inclusion in this
ESR Special, please contact Dr. Rebecca Lewison (ESR Editor)
<rlewison@...> or Dr. Brendan Godley (ESR Editor-in-Chief)
<b.j.godley@...>

This ESR Special will build upon the success of "Tracking Vertebrates for
Conservation" which has begun posting finalized corrected proofs and will
be published online by end of year 2007.

Dr. Brendan J. Godley
Senior Lecturer in Conservation Biology
Centre for Ecology & Conservation
School of Biosciences
University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus
TR10 9EZ, UK

Tel: +44 1326 371 861

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NEW! - Marine Life of Fiji and Tonga

2007-06-07T07:35:12Z

This "V.I.D." Guide (Video ID) covers the incredible marine biodiversity of this fantastic corner of the South Pacific. Beautifully filmed and visually engaging, Marine Life of Fiji & Tonga contains pretty much every species you are likely to see, catch or hear about when getting wet in this part of the world. Three years and more than 3000 dives in the making, this is both an essential tool and exotic entertainment.

a.. 77 intuitive and easy-to-navigate DVD chapters
b.. 3.5 hours of gorgeous underwater footage
c.. 1739 video clips
d.. 1272 different species, including over 800 species of fish!
e.. common names and scientific names
f.. juveniles, males, females - plus endemic species and local colour variations
g.. video allows you to study behaviour: how species swim, feed, court, fight, clean, hunt
h.. tight macro shots show fine details, markings and texture normally impossible to see
i.. soothing ambient music by award-winning composer Bjorn Lynne
j.. filmed with utmost care and respect for the underwater environment
k.. downloadable checklist to keep a record of the species you've seen yourself (PDF format)

Disc One: FISH including sharks, lionfish, gobies, angelfish, ghost pipefish, rays, eels, butterflyfish, dragonets, seahorses, barracudas, parrotfish...

Disc Two: EVERYTHING ELSE including whales, nudibranchs, corals, octopus, crustaceans, sponges, jellyfish, sea stars, sea snakes, cuttlefish...

"This is a powerful, practical resource. Something everyone who loves the sea can benefit from." (Andrew Wiens, Scuba Diving magazine)

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Samples of any Lithodidae wanted

2007-05-10T04:48:23Z

Dear All,

I am currently working on a project to elucidate the evolutionary
history and phylogeny of the family Lithodidae, with a special but not
exclusive focus on the history of the colonisation of the Southern
Ocean.

To allow this study to be as thorough as possible, I require samples of
lithodid tissue, along with details of the morphology and origin of
individuals sampled. Tissues will be used for genetic work, with the
intention of combining the molecular, morphological and ecological data
in the course of the study.

We have had success so far with samples that have been frozen or put
into ethanol very shortly after death, but I would like to try to get
genetic information out of some less well preserved animals in addition
to this. Any contribution would be well received. In addition, a set
of digital photographs (including clear dorsal and ventral shots, and
preferably a close-up of the rostral region), and/or a museum catalogue
number, will make the tissue sample more useful to the study.

I am also interested in examining specimens of the family Lithodidae
even if it is not possible to sample the tissues, and I will travel to
see any collection within Europe.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience with details of your
collection if you think you may be able to help.

Sally Hall [mailto:smh57@...]

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In Linnaeus' Wake Scientific Meeting - June 1

2007-05-09T09:21:50Z

In Linnaeus’ Wake: 300 years of marine discovery

A meeting, to be hosted at the Linnean Society of London with an
evening reception on the Swedish Ship Götheborg on the River Thames

June 1, 2007

The fundamental contribution of Linnaeus to the scientific world - a
system of nomenclature and classification - was underpinned by his
collections and those of his ‘Apostles’, made possible in the mid
18th Century by the maritime power of European nations. Ships, and
shipping companies such as the Swedish East India Company (SOIC),
were used by Linnaeus to expand his collections from all over the
globe. To celebrate both the tercentenary of Linnaeus’ birth, and the
arrival of the Swedish Ship Götheborg in London (an exact replica of
the 18th Century East Indiaman Götheborg used by the SOIC), a
scientific meeting will be hosted this summer at the Linnean Society
of London with an evening reception aboard the vessel moored on the
River Thames.

The meeting will cover the historical importance of the SOIC and
Linnaeus, life aboard an 18th century vessel, and scientifically will
focus on marine systematic and taxonomic discoveries from the last
three hundred years. It will show how in the age of DNA sequencing
and deep-sea robotic submarines, much of marine science is still in
the ‘discovery phase’, just as it was in Linnaeus’ day. Our meeting,
jointly sponsored by Göteborg University, Zoologica Scripta, the
Hasselblad Foundation, the Linnean Society and The Natural History
Museum will celebrate the life of Linnaeus and his legacy, and show
what an 18th century square-rigged East Indiaman was like for the
scientist and sailor.

Speakers will include: Dr Tony Rice, Prof Phil Rainbow, Dr Katrin
Linse, Dr Ben Wigham, Dr Kenneth Nyberg, Dr Hans Nyman, Dr John
Taylor, Dr Alex Rogers, Joakim Severinson

The full agenda is available here: http://web.mac.com/adrianglover/
iWeb/linnaeus/Agenda.html

The registration form is available for download here: http://
web.mac.com/adrianglover/iWeb/linnaeus/Registration.html

Please register soon as places are filling up!
____________________________________
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Zoology Department
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Rd., London SW7 5BD, U.K

+44 (0)20 7942 5056 (office)
+44 (0)77 666 484 40 (mobile)
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ESR- points of interest for fish/fisheries people

2007-03-21T20:46:20Z

Dear Colleagues

Re: Endangered Species Research

I write to

1.. Inform you of our forthcoming "Tracking Vertebrates for Conservation"
special issue; of direct relevance to many fish/fisheries biologists.
2.. Let you know of the most recent bird/fisheries paper published in
Endangered Species Research (ESR) <http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/
Both detailed below.

1. "Tracking Vertebrates for Conservation"

Last month the first Inter-Research Symposium "Tracking Marine Vertebrates
for Conservation" was held as part of the International Sea Turtle
Symposium. Talks included those on large pelagic fish, turtles, seabirds,
seals and great whales. Papers presented will form part of special issue on
"Tracking Vertebrates for Conservation" to be published before the end of
2007. Manuscripts are already arriving for what promises to be a pivotal
publication. Note:

1.. this is an open call for submitted manuscripts.
2.. there has been interest from terrestrial as well as marine workers and
I would stress that we are open to contributions on all taxa.
3.. that all contributions will be published online and open-access and
thus extremely high impact is assured
2. Most recent paper

Good TP, McClure MM, Sandford BP, Barnas KA, Marsh DM, Ryan BA, Casillas E
(2007) Endangered Species Research Quantifying the effect of Caspian tern
predation on threatened and endangered Pacific salmon in the Columbia River
estuary

PDF copies of this paper and all other ESR content are freely available at
the journals website http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/.

Please forward this message to anyone you might be interested in fish
conservation/wildlife tracking.

With kind regards

Brendan

Dr. Brendan J. Godley
Senior Lecturer in Conservation Biology
Centre for Ecology & Conservation
University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus
UK

Editor-in-Chief, Endangered Species Research
<http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/>

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What is it?

2007-03-12T03:16:59Z

This was found on a reef in Norway. Do you know what it is?

Best regards

Frode
---
Elisabeth og Frode [klefen@...]

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This posting from last week included an image that was not circulated to
the list. The image can now be seen on the DeepSea website at:
http://www.le.ac.uk/biology/gat/deepsea/deepsea.html

Best wishes,

Ted Gaten
--
Dr E. Gaten, Department of Biology
University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH UK

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What is this?

2007-03-09T01:25:42Z

This was found on a reef in Norway. Do you know what it is?

Best regards

Frode
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Dive GIS summer course 2007

2007-02-26T12:31:37Z

Greetings,

Enrollment to the 2007 edition of the Dive GIS summer course
is now open. Enroll by April 15th and be entitled to 10% fee
reduction.

The course is well suited for people novice to GIS and
diving, as well as for people that have already some
experience in one of the two or in both fields and wish to
improve their skills.

Course program, details, photo gallery of 2006 edition at:
http://www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm

Overview

This course will take place in the rich of history and
nature Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto, Italy.
Participants will have the chance of becoming successful
Geographic Information Systems users and certified divers
through the ESRI Authorized "Introduction to ArcGIS 9.x" and
the PADI "Open (or Advanced) Water Diver" courses.
Additionally overlap modules will introduce the participants
to GIS-based tools and techniques of marine scientists with
underwater and computer sessions. They will learn how to map
marine habitats from satellite/aerial images and verify them
on the field, perform marine fauna and flora surveys and
find associations among all the biotic and abiotic
components using GIS.

"Introduction to ArcGIS 9.x ESRI authorized course"

This course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how
to query a GIS database, manipulate tabular data, edit
spatial and attribute data, and present data clearly and
efficiently using maps and charts. Participants learn how to
use ArcMapT, ArcCatalogT, and ArcToolboxT and explore how
these applications work together to provide a complete GIS
software solution. Students will receive an internationally
recognised ESRI certificate at the end of this module.

"GIS and Remote Sensing of the Marine Environment"

This course covers fundamental Remote Sensing concepts and
how to use this technology for marine resources mapping. It
gives and overview of image analysis and classification
methods and an in depth practical case study of marine
habitat mapping by mean of remote sensing images visual
interpretation.

"Marine Fauna identification and data collection on the
field"

Students will learn how to identify marine fauna and flora,
how to collect scientific data regarding their distribution
and how to use GIS handheld tools and GPS units. Students
will also collect habitat data for remote sensing image
interpretation ground thruthing and accuracy assessment.
Data will be collected while on the field, diving and
snorkeling.

Regards
Mappamondo GIS

More training at:
www.mappamondogis.it/training.htm

Products:
www.mappamondogis.it/products.htm

Conservation GIS Program:
www.mappamondogis.it/support.htm

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Fishery Analyst free trial download

2007-02-23T10:08:38Z

Fishery Analyst for ArcGIS 9.x V2.0

Fishery Analyst is an ArcGIS 9.x extension developed to
effectively analyze and visualize temporal and spatial
patterns of fishery dynamics. The main functions are
quantitative estimation and visualization of catch and
effort and their variation in space and time, analysis of
fishing vessel utilization, data quality control, and
deriving information on the location of important economic
and threatened species. The application provides a
user-friendly analysis interface allowing for easy and
diverse output production. The interface allows the user to
choose the analysis to perform (effort, catch density, catch
per unit of effort etc) and to select data on criteria such
as year, vessel name or size class, and fish species caught.
The output can be generated as yearly, monthly, quarterly or
user-defined date interval plots. Results can be plotted in
pre-defined map layouts and saved in quantitative GIS data
file formats (raster and vector) or as static maps. The
application provides an option to produce non-confidential
plots for data protected by confidentiality policies.

Download it now (user manual, sample data
and tutorial included) from:

http://www.mappamondogis.it/products.htm

Best regards
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Global Vision International marine expeditions

2007-01-17T00:30:09Z

Dear sir or madam,

Global Vision International is seeking expedition members with knowledge
of marine life to participate in scuba diving surveys and marine
conservation projects in Mexico and the Seychelles.

Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks to join
the GVI marine research teams. Dive training is available if required,
up to PADI Divemaster. Activities include coral reef and fish monitoring
surveys, turtle research, and environmental education and awareness
programs. There is a free careers abroad field work placement and job
vacancy service for former expedition members.

The expedition training programme provides the skills necessary for
research diving and marine survey work in order to accurately collect
data and identify fish and coral. PADI Coral Reef Researcher Speciality
is also available as part of this programme.

Mexico

The expeditions support the efforts of GVI's award winning local
partners to increase the long-term benefits of tourism to the local
population. GVI partners include:

* Amigos de Sian Ka'an in Mexico (ASK)
* CONANP (National Commission for the Conservation of Natural
Protected Areas) in Mexico
* University of Quintana Roo, Mexico (UQROO)

The Seychelles

At the invitation of the Seychelles government, the GVI expedition team
assists local biological studies and conservation programmes throughout
the island which include: coral reef characterization, sea turtle,
lobster, plankton and incidental whale shark activities GVI's local
partners include:

* Seychelles Centre for Marine Research and Technology and Marine
Parks Authority (SCMRT-MPA)
* Ministry of Environment
* Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles (MCSS)
* Nature Protection Trust of the Seychelles

Global Vision International
Critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries
rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works
locally with its partners to promote sustainable development through
environment research, conservation and education. GVI volunteers benefit
from exceptional support, training and an internship scheme. For more
information about GVI visit www.gvi.co.uk <http://www.gvi.co.uk/>

Ten-week expedition members are eligible for a GVI internship to extend
their field experience by a further research phase.

Further details are outlined on the relevant webpages at
http://www.gvi.co.uk/pages/expeditionDetail.asp?expedition=66
http://www.gvi.co.uk/pages/expeditionDetail.asp?expedition=67
and http://www.gvi.co.uk/pages/expeditionDetail.asp?expedition=57
or can be requested by e-mailing rowana@...

I can also supply further information in the form of ex-expedition
member and project partner references and a detailed expedition brief.

Career Opportunities in the field
GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in
countries across the world. More details can be seen on
http://www.careersabroad.co.uk <http://www.careersabroad.co.uk/>
Please feel free to add this link to your website.

I do hope that you can help GVI's work by assisting GVI in its search
for high quality expedition members. Also please do link to our website
www.gvi.co.uk <http://www.gvi.co.uk/> . If you have any further
questions or you'd like some display materials please do not hesitate to
contact me.

Kind regards

Rowana Walton
www.gvi.co.uk <http://www.gvi.co.uk/>
rowana@...
Global Vision International
3 High Street
St Albans
Herts
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submersible

2006-11-13T06:06:59Z

From: Simon Donald [mailto:ss.donald@...]

Hi,
My name is Simon Donald - I'm a film and television screenwriter. My
most recent work was Channel Four's "Low Winter Sun" - nominated for a
best drama Bafta this Sunday.

I'm in the very early stages of developing a new drama series for the
BBC a part of which would be set in an underwater research submarine.

I was wondering if you might be able to point me in the direction of a
facility which I might be able to visit in order to experience something
of the world of underwater research. To be specific - I'm looking for
any vehicle or station which might accomodate six to eight researchers
underwater - anywhere in the world. I'd be delighted if you could point
me in the right direction.

Many thanks.

Simon Donald.

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FW: Job: Museum Scientist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

2006-10-19T13:47:56Z

41101 MUSEUM SCIENTIST (100% Career)
Filing Deadline: 11/01/2006
Payroll Title: Asst Museum Scientist. Full Salary Range: $2,773 -
$3,308/month.
Payroll Title: Museum Scientist. Full Salary Range: $3,045 - $4,900/month.

*** Level of the position will be based on candidate's experience and
qualifications.

DESCRIPTION: Under supervision, perform curatorial, preparatory, and
clerical activities of the SIO Benthic Marine Invertebrates research
collection. Maintain best practice for specimen curation, storage, and
mailing as well as data handling, and data sharing. Develop and maintain the
Benthic Invertebrates website, including the online database and image
library. Track institutional loans, including those for teaching purposes.
Ensure proper permits and documentation are current for field collection and
museum exchange of specimens. Assist the curator in identifying, and
applying for, available extramural funding. Train volunteers in the use of
the collection. Assist curators, faculty, scholars, and students in
obtaining and identifying specimens for the research projects. Support
institutional fund-raising efforts by providing tours and information
regarding the collection. Host meetings and present talks to school and
special interest groups on research and collection activities. Organize
displays presenting collection material and research activities. Under
supervision, research and publishing on invertebrate group/s of interest is
possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience in invertebrate diversity, systematics, scientific nomenclature
and invertebrate literature.
* Prior experience with preservation techniques for large and small
invertebrates.
* Experience with museum/collections operations and procedures.
* Experience in studying and identifying invertebrate materials.
* Experience with website creation and maintenance, particularly those
components which encompass a digital image library and an online database.
* Experience with field collection of benthic marine invertebrates.
* Graduate degree involving systematics and/or taxonomy or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
* Must be able to work around alcohol and other preservatives.
* Must be able to go to sea/remote location for collection purposes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possess or be able to acquire a SCUBA
diving license.

For application details follow this link:

http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?job_id=41101

Note the job closing date is November 1, but this will be extended to
November 17.

For further information you may contact

Greg Rouse
Scripps Institution of Oceanography 0202
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0202
USA

e-mail: grouse@...
Phone:+1 858 534 7973
Fax: +1 858 534-7313

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