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UPDATED: REGISTRATION OPENS Fourth International Forum on the sub-Antarctic, Hobart, Australia, June 2020
Delegates Meeting. Click here for SCAR’s first pre-conference circular. For more information on the Sub-Antarctic Forum contact antarctic@stategrowth.tas.gov.au. John Cooper, ACAP Information Officer, 16 May 2019, updated 17 October 2019 & 01 January...
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Albatross foraging energetics in relation to wind variability: postdoctoral position available
publications. Prior experience writing proposals to attain external funding. Further information can be found here. Contact lesley.thorne@stonybrook.edu with anyquestions. John Cooper, ACAP Information Officer, 17 January 2019 *A dispute exists between...
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Study trophic ecology and pollution loads with burrowing petrels: two postgrad research opportunities in South Africa
- A covering letter explaining the candidate suitability and interest for the project; - A comprehensive CV, including contact details (e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of at least three referees; - Certified copies of academic records and ID;...
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Adiós Marco. ACAP says goodbye to one Executive Secretary and welcomes another
second Executive Secretary, in his last day in the Secretariat’s offices in Hobart took the time to write to ACAP National Contact Points, Chief Officers and Secretariat staffers saying “It has been a privilege to serve ACAP during the last three years...
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ACAP’s new Executive Secretary, a former New Zealand diplomat, takes over in December
Antarctic Tasmania), and with Jonathon Barrington of the Australian Antarctic Division, who is Australia’s ACAP National Contact Point and also a member of ACAP’s Advisory Committee. Jonathan took the opportunity to brief Christine on the implementation...
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Great Shearwaters, Black-browed Albatrosses and White-chinned Petrels are killed by the Argentinian anchovy pelagic trawl fishery
this study was to characterize seabird assemblages attending pelagic trawl vessels and to analyse their interactions (i.e. contact of the birds with the vessel and/or fishing gear and by‐catch). Data were obtained by on‐board observers during three...
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The Mouse Free Marion project aims to rid the island of an albatross killer
Marion Island Restoration Project, except for a 2% administration fee. For more information about the restoration project contact Nini van der Merwe of BirdLife South Africa. Read more here. John Cooper, ACAP Information Officer, 22 August 2018
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Macquarie Island requires two volunteer biologists
training that is mandatory for all expeditioners to Macquarie Island, before being confirmed as PWS volunteers. Contact Noel Carmichael for a copy of the selection criteria and the full Expression of Interest document. Applications close on 24 August...
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The Genetic Basis of Seabird Movement: a PhD opportunity with Cory’s Shearwaters
Basic knowledge of NGS sequencing and bioinformatics For further information and expressions of interest, please contact Marta Riutort (Universitat de Barcelona). The deadline for applications is the 10th September and the PhD will start in January...
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Conservation Fence Design and Construction Manager required to protect ACAP-listed Pink-footed Shearwaters
habitat restoration, ecosystem research, conservation tool development, and education. Applicants or contractors should contact Valentina Colodro, Chile Program Manager. Pink-footed Shearwater, photograph by Jonathan Felis Readmore details here. John...