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Society for Marine Mammalogy @marinemammalogy.bsky.social · 14d

We are seeking volunteer ASL Interpreters (or students working towards certification) to join monthly, virtual meetings and facilitate translation of spoken language (English) to American Sign Language and sign language to spoken language. Knowledge of marine mammal sciences is not required. (1)

Text on image: Currently Seeking - Volunteer ASL Interpreters
General requirements: ASL-English Interpreter Certification (or currently working towards one); Familiarity with Google Meet, Zoom and other virtual communication platforms; Fast and reliable internet connection; Flexible schedule to join virtual monthly meetings across different time zones
If interested, please send your latest CV to: diversity@marinemammalscience.org

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · 29d

#marmam #whales #marinemammals #conservation #technology

Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · 29d

Excited to hear all about the excellent #marinemammal #science happening thanks to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Marine Mammal Protection Act - which right now are tragically on the federal chopping block

Link to join the public meeting: www.mmc.gov/events-meeti...

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 30

Part of the Society's objectives is to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in its membership, leadership, and readership. #DEI

Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Society for Marine Mammalogy (marinemammalscience.org) is a non-profit organization founded in 1981. The Society aims to promote the global advancement of marine mammal science and contribute to its relevance and impact in education, conservation, and management.

Society for Marine Mammalogy

The mission of the international Society for Marine Mammalogy is to promote the global advancement of marine mammal science and contribute to its relevance and impact in education, conservation and ma...

marinemammalscience.org

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 30

If interested, please send your CV to: [email protected]

🐋🐬🦭🐻‍❄️🦦

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 30

Interpreters will be expected to join monthly, virtual meetings and facilitate translation of spoken language (English) to sign language and sign language to spoken language. Knowledge of marine mammal sciences is not required for this position(s).

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 30

📣 ATTN (please share!) 📣

The #DEI Committee of the Society for @marinemammalogy.bsky.social is currently seeking volunteer American Sign Language Interpreters (or students working towards certification).

#ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #marinemammals
@dolphinwhisperer.bsky.social

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 15

#whale #whales #conservation #MarineMammals #MarMam #technology

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Aug 15

The summary of @noaa.gov's #SpeciesInTheSpotlight Whale Health Assessment workshop is now available!
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

It reviews new technologies, avenues of research, and long-term monitoring results that can help us protect these incredibly precious and threatened species.

Workshop Targets High-Tech Ways to Assess Endangered Whale Health

Advanced technology can give us more complete data on the health of endangered whale populations, which helps us figure out how to most effectively support their recovery.

www.fisheries.noaa.gov

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fantastic, greatly appreciated ☺️💙

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Jul 19

I would be honored! How does that work?

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Jul 18

Colleagues at Hatfield Consultants also put together a beautiful story map summarizing the novel use of #satellite #technology for #whale #conservation: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/849a...

smartWhales SBDS

The Space-based Detection System (SBDS) developed under the smartWhales Initiative with financial support from the Canadian Space Agency.

storymaps.arcgis.com

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Jul 18

Link to the open-access, peer-reviewed paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

@finstacodes.bsky.social
@marinemammalogy.bsky.social
#marinemammalscience

Semi‐Automated Detection of Right Whales (Eubalaena spp.) in Very High‐Resolution Satellite Imagery

Space-based detection of whales is proliferating because it shows promise as a monitoring tool, yet tests of its application across taxa and environments are rare. The objective of this study was to ....

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Jul 18

Honored to have been a part of the collaborative #smartWhales initiative aiming to detect rare and critically endangered #rightwhales using #satellite imagery.

Check out our new paper showcasing our work with Hatfield Consultants, AltaML, University of New Brunswick & Canadian Wildlife Federation!

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · May 4

Agreed 😥

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · May 3

A devastating blow to #marinemammals, their ecosystems & anyone who enjoys/depends on the #ocean. My colleagues & I are distraught and will not stand idly by. Please join us in supporting marine #conservation in whatever way you can.
🐋🐬🦭🐻‍❄️🦦
#radicalhope

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Apr 18

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Apr 18

A previously undocumented 1️⃣1️⃣th North Atlantic #rightwhale calf was spotted off Massachusetts by the Center for Coastal Studies yesterday!
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Mother is #2460 (Monarch)🦋

Survey teams have now observed 7 mom-calf pairs in Cape Cod Bay this spring 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Apr 13

Attention Society for @marinemammalogy.bsky.social members - don’t forget to vote in the general elections by APRIL 18! (You may see a familiar face on the ballot for Secretary!)

Link to ballot: marinemammalscience.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?...

#SMM #MarineMammals #MarineMammalScience

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Apr 8

North Atlantic #rightwhale calving season summary, courtesy of Florida Fish & Wildlife and the #NARW Consortium

🔟 total calves spotted this winter
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This is *below* the 10-year average of 12 calves/year

#conservation #radicalhope #whale

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thrilled to start my new position as a #Cetacean #Conservation #Biology #Scientist with The Marine Mammal Center - stay tuned for more updates on fieldwork and new #whale #research on the west coast! 🐋💙

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Mar 11

Proud & honored to be a part of the #marinemammalogy community. Willing to help support others in any way I can, so please reach out 💙🐋🦭🦦🐻‍❄️🐬💙
#radicalhope #solidarity #marinemammals

Society for Marine Mammalogy @marinemammalogy.bsky.social · Mar 11

For the full statement, please visit the Society for Marine Mammalogy's webpage: marinemammalscience.org/diversity-in...

#SMM #marinemammalscience #missionstatement

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Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Mar 5

Aww thank you for these incredibly kind words, Leila! I hope we can collaborate a bunch in the future 💙🌊🐋

Gina Lonati, PhD @eubalaenagina.bsky.social · Mar 4

I stand with these #biologists. I will fight for them, just as I fight for the #whales. Only together can we protect the #animals and #ecosystems that are so precious to us. #DEI #radicalhope 🦓🦘🐢🐌🦞🦣🌲 (4/4)

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