Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 16 Oct 2003 to 17 Oct 2003 (#2003-258)
There are 5 messages totalling 357 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. New issue of Journal of Aquaculture
2. Faculty opening
3. Tenure-track position for Vertebrate Ecologist
4. Plant Biologist - Idaho State University
5. UK Royal Society report on "Measuring biodiversity for conservation" (f
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Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:19:15 -0400
From: Gus Rassam <grassam@FISHERIES.ORG>
Subject: New issue of Journal of Aquaculture
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The following issue is now available at AFS Online
Journal: North American Journal of Aquaculture (1522-2055)
Volume: 65
Issue: 4
Determining Annual Production Capabilities for Sequential Rearing Programs
through the Use of Routine Fish Culture Data. Harry Westers, Christopher T.
Weeks, pages 269-277.
Growth Performance and Body Composition of Palmetto Bass Fed Five Levels of
Dietary Protein at Two Energy-to-Protein Ratios. Ramesh C. Gummadi, Robert
C. Reigh, pages 278-288.
Mariculture of the Oyster Toadfish: Juvenile Growth and Survival. Allen F.
Mensinger, Nichole N. Price, Hazel E. Richmond, John W. Forsythe, Roger T.
Hanlon, pages 289-299.
Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide in Controlling Mortality Associated with
External Columnaris on Walleye and Channel Catfish Fingerlings. Jeff J.
Rach, Susan M. Schleis, Mark Gaikowski, Alan Johnson, pages 300-305.
Effect of Citric Acid, Copper Sulfate Concentration, and Temperature on a
Pond Shoreline Treatment for Control of the Marsh Rams-Horn Snail
Planorbella trivolvis and the Potential Toxicity of the Treatment to Channel
Catfish. Andrew J. Mitchell, Melissa S. Hobbs, pages 306-313.
Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment during Egg Incubation Improves Channel Catfish
Hatching Success. Brian C. Small, William R. Wolters, pages 314-317.
Use of Size for Early Detection of Juvenile Hatchery Steelhead Destined to
Be Precocious Males. Jack M. Tipping, Ann L. Gannam, Todd D. Hillson, Jeff
B. Poole, pages 318-323.
Microbial Inhibition in Response to Treatments of Hydrogen Peroxide and
Formalin on Landlocked Fall Chinook Salmon Eyed Eggs, as Determined by
Scanning Electron Microscopy. Hans Stephenson, Mark Gabel, Michael E.
Barnes, pages 324-329.
Effects of Temperature and Salinity on Growth of Juvenile Black Sea Bass,
with Implications for Aquaculture. Charles F. Cotton, Randal L. Walker, Todd
C. Recicar, pages 330-338.
Time Required for Yolk Coagulation in Pink Salmon and Steelhead Eggs Exposed
to Mechanical Shock. Nathan R. Jensen, Keya C. Collins, pages 339-343.
Effects of Partial Tank Covers on the Growth of Juvenile Feral Rainbow Trout
during Hatchery Rearing. Michael E. Barnes, Dan J. Durben, pages 344-348.
Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide in Controlling Mortality Associated with
Saprolegniasis on Walleye, White Sucker, and Paddlefish Eggs. Mark P.
Gaikowski, Jeffrey J. Rach, Mark Drobish, Jerry Hamilton, Tom Harder, Lynn
A. Lee, Clark Moen, Alan Moore, pages 349-355.
To visit the site, go to: http://afs.allenpress.com
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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:47:45 -0500
From: Milan Vavrek <mvavrek@LATECH.EDU>
Subject: Faculty opening
The School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University has the
following opening:
Environmental Biology/Ecology: A tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor
position is available in the School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech
University. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology,
ecology and environmental science, as well as an upper division or graduate
course in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will
be broadly trained, have demonstrated interest in regional environmental
issues and participate in the interdisciplinary environmental science
program. Development of an externally funded research program involving
graduate and undergraduate students is expected. Applicants must have a
Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Send
letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching/research interests, and
contact information, including email address of three references to: Chair,
Environmental Biologist Search Committee, School of Biological Sciences,
Louisiana Tech University, P.O. Box 3179, Ruston, LA 71272. Materials may
be submitted electronically to mvavrek@latech.edu. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until filled. Louisiana Tech University
is a member of the University of Louisiana System, AA/EOE.
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Milan C. Vavrek, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Environmental Science Program
School of Biological Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3179
Ruston, LA 71272-0001
Email: mvavrek@latech.edu
Phone: 318-257-4573
FAX: 318-257-4574
http://www.ans.latech.edu/homes/mvavrek/
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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:40:35 -0400
From: Alissa Packer <packer@SUSQU.EDU>
Subject: Tenure-track position for Vertebrate Ecologist
Assistant Professor of Biology with a specialty in vertebrate animal
ecology. Tenure-track position to begin in August 2004. Teaching duties
include introductory-level biology and courses in ecology and vertebrate
biology. Demonstrated success or evidence of potential for excellence in
teaching and advising undergraduates essential. An active research program
in animal ecology is required with a commitment to fostering student
involvement in one's research. Ph.D. required. Susquehanna University is a
selective national liberal arts college of approximately 1,900
undergraduate students located in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, one
hour north of Harrisburg, one hour east of State College and three hours
from New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. (see www.susqu.edu) Send
vita, statement of teaching philosophy, brief description of research
plans, copies of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation
to: Dr. David S. Richard, Head, Department of Biology, Susquehanna
University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Review of applications begins December
15, 2003. AA/EOE. Applications from women, persons of color and disabled
persons encouraged.
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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 16:45:35 +0000
From: matthew germino <matthewgermino@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Plant Biologist - Idaho State University
Please post, Thanks -Matt
Plant Biologist - Idaho State University
The Department of Biological Sciences (www.isu.edu/departments/bio/) invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. Candidates will have a
PhD in plant biology; post-doctoral experience is desired. We seek a broadly
trained individual who uses molecular approaches to address questions in
organismal biology. Applicants with research interests in systematics and
evolution or functional biology in a phylogenetic context are especially
encouraged. The successful candidate will complement existing departmental
strengths and develop extramurally funded research that includes
undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may include
participation in Introductory Biology, Plant Systematics or Plant Physiology
at the undergraduate level, and graduate offerings in the candidate's field
of specialization. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue
until position is filled. To apply, send statements of research and
teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references to:
Plant Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho
State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8007. Idaho State University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Matthew J. Germino, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Idaho State University
Pocatello ID 83209-8007
(208) 282-3285
germmatt@isu.edu
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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 12:05:24 -0700
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: UK Royal Society report on "Measuring biodiversity for
conservation" (fwd)
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Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2003 12:30:15 +0300
From: David Duthie <David.Duthie@unep.org>
To: bioplan@undp.org
Subject: BIOPLAN - UK Royal Society report on "Measuring biodiversity for
conservation"
bioplan
"David Duthie" <David.Duthie@unep.org>
Dear BIOPLANNERS,
In my "Blair and Britain on Biodiversity" posting in August 2003, I gave a
link to a UK Royal Society summary report on "Measuring biodiversity for
conservation".
The full report is now released and is available for download at:
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/files/statfiles/document-232.pdf
Below is the press release and a short summary of the report.
Best wishes
David Duthie
UNEP/GEF Biodiversity Enabling Activities
E-mail: david.duthie@unep.org
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Global conservation target threatened by poor data, warns Royal Society
1 September 2003
A global target to slow down the disappearance of wild plant and animal
species and their habitats could be under threat because researchers and
policy-makers are unable to accurately assess the success of conservation
measures, according to a report published today (1 September 2003) by the
Royal Society, the UK national academy of sciences, to mark the first
anniversary of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.
Governments agreed at the Johannesburg summit to achieve "a significant
reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss by 2010". The Royal
Society report, 'Measuring biodiversity for conservation', outlines a
framework through which scientists and policy-makers can gauge whether this
target is being met. The report shows how researchers can use the framework
to measure whether wildlife species and habitats are under threat, ranging
from the Brown Argus butterfly in Britain to the tiger in India. The report
recommends that the framework should be applied routinely by those
commissioning, funding and undertaking measurements of biological
diversity. It can be applied to long-term monitoring programmes as well as
emergency situations.
Professor Georgina Mace, Director of Science at the Zoological Society of
London and a member of the Royal Society working group that produced the
report, said: "We already know enough about what is causing the loss of
biological diversity, and where this is occurring, to appreciate that this
is a huge problem that needs to be tackled urgently though conservation
activities. However, we need to be able to tell if the loss of species and
their habitats is speeding up or slowing down, and whether conservation is
having any impact. At present, there is no sound scientific basis for
assessing progress towards the target set at the Johannesburg summit."
Prof Mace added: "Good measures of the rate of loss of species and their
habitats are lacking for many parts of the world, as well as for many
groups of plants and animals. It is perhaps ironic that our knowledge is
most limited and patchy for the very geographic areas and environments,
usually in the developing world, where the diversity of life is greatest,
such as the tropics.
In addition, the methods of measuring the diversity of wildlife vary
between researchers, making it difficult to compile global figures. Many
methods do not measure how this diversity relates to the human populations
that rely on it."
The report points out that the lack of a global catalogue means that
scientists do not even know how many species are living on Earth at the
moment have already been named and recorded. Prof Mace said: "Our best
guess is that we have identified about 1.8 million species. But we are very
uncertain how many species actually exist, with estimates ranging from 3 to
100 million. So our knowledge of even this basic fact about the diversity
of life on Earth is very poor."
She added: "We have only been able to assess the conservation status of
about 10 per cent of known species. But if we do not even know how many
species there really are, how can we work out how many are under threat? We
are particularly ignorant of the range of life in the oceans. The deep sea
covers two-thirds of our planet, yet all of our information about what
lives on the ocean floor comes from studies that cover a combined area
equivalent to only a few football fields, less than one-millionth of the
sea bottom. Even in the seas off Britain, for example, we are still in the
process of discovering the true extent of cold-water coral reefs."
NOTES FOR EDITORS
1. The Royal Society is an independent academy promoting the natural and
applied sciences. Founded in 1660, the Society has three roles, as the UK
academy of science, as a learned Society, and as a funding agency. It
responds to individual demand with selection by merit, not by field. The
Society's objectives are to:
- strengthen UK science by providing support to excellent individuals
- fund excellent research to push back the frontiers of knowledge
- attract and retain the best scientists
- ensure the UK engages with the best science around the world
- support science communication and education; and communicate and
encourage dialogue with the public
- provide the best independent advice nationally and internationally
- promote scholarship and encourage research into the history of science
For further information contact:
Rebecca Wynn,
Press and Public Relations,
The Royal Society,
London.
Tel: 020 7451 2514 or 07779-618197
Email: press@royalsoc.ac.uk
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Measuring biodiversity for conservation
September 2003
Ref: 11/03
Losses of biodiversity have accelerated over the last two centuries as a
direct and indirect consequence of human population growth, unsustainable
patterns of resource consumption and associated environmental changes.
Effective methods of measuring biodiversity, based on sound science, are
urgently needed to monitor changes in the state of the living world and to
measure progress towards the target, set by the World Summit on Sustainable
Development, of achieving 'a significant reduction in the current rate of
biodiversity loss by 2010'. Currently no sound scientific basis exists for
assessing global performance against this target.
The report recommends the routine application of a framework, developed for
selecting and undertaking appropriate methods for measuring biodiversity.
The report also calls for the urgent synthesis of biodiversity information
to make scattered data, held globally in museums, libraries and informal
records, more readily available and useful. Key gaps in knowledge, revealed
by such synthesis, should be addressed by the development of new programmes
with realistic goals that can be completed in the next three to seven
years.
In May 2003 the Society published a Summary report, which highlighted the
key recommendations and conclusions of this report. This was presented at
an international meeting, 2010 ? The Global Biodiversity Challenge, on
21-23 May. The meeting was convened by the Secretariat of the Convention on
Biological Diversity (CBD), the UNEP-United Nations Environment Programme -
World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP - WCMC) and the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP).
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Oct 2003 to 18 Oct 2003 (#2003-259)
There are 2 messages totalling 61 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Graduate Research Assistant Sought
2. Freshwater Ecology Faculty Position
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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 18:28:09 -0500
From: Yong Wang <ywang01@AAMU.EDU>
Subject: Graduate Research Assistant Sought
Graduate Position in Modeling Birds and Habitat and Landscape Features
An assistantship is available for a graduate candidate to study the
distribution, relative abundance, and habitat and landscape relationships
of Cerulean Warbler and other avian species in northern Alabama. The
project is a collaboration of Alabama A&M University, US Forest Service
Southern Research Station, and Alabama Department of Conservation of
Natural Resource. Cerulean Warbler has disappeared from Alabama for over
40 years; recently a couple of isolated populations were detected in
northern Alabama. The objectives of the project are to investigate the
species' status in northern Alabama and to develop GIS and statistical
models of habitat and distributions of Cerulean Warbler and other avian
species. These models will assist resource managers in identifying
priorities for protecting the Cerulean Warbler and other avian species.
Qualified candidates should have a wildlife background with strong field
experience of the eastern U.S. birds and vegetation; and strong
organizational and communication skills along with ability to work with
diverse public including private landowners, state and federal agencies,
and other non-profits. A B.S. degree in wildlife, ecology, or related
fields is required. PhD candidates with a MS degree are preferred. The
experience of GIS, remote sensing, radio telemetry, and mist-netting is
also preferred but not required. Proficiency in spoken and written English
is a necessity.
The assistantship comes with a stipend $13,000-18,000 and the cost of
tuition depending on the qualifications. The candidate may start to work
immediately and enroll into the degree program when the application for the
graduate school is completed.
Alabama A&M is located at northern AL in the Huntsville City, a high-tech
and friendly town. Interested persons should send a copy of curriculum
vitae, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, a statement of research
interests, and 3 reference letters to Yong Wang, Center for Forestry and
Ecology, Alabama A&M University, P. O. Box 1208, Normal, AL 35762. If you
have questions, please contact Yong Wang via email or phone (email:
ywang01@aamu.edu, Phone: 256-372-4229).
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Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:40:12 -0600
From: Richard Inouye <inourich@ISU.EDU>
Subject: Freshwater Ecology Faculty Position
Freshwater Ecology
The Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University invites appl
cations for a tenure track position (junior or senior level) that will enhan
e our established program in stream ecology. Teaching responsibilities will
nclude stream ecology, freshwater ecology, ecology of water pollution, gener
l ecology, and seminars. Applicants should have a Doctorate in biological sc
ences, a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and an excellen
record of publication and extramural support. We especially encourage indiv
duals who will take advantage of the outstanding opportunities for research
n regional ecosystems and who will collaborate with faculty in our Departmen
. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of
pplications will begin November 30 and continues until the position has been
filled.
For information on our Department and programs go to: ww.isu.edu/departments
bios/. To apply, send a letter of interest, statements of research and teach
ng interests, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Freshwat
r Ecology Search Committee, Department of Biological
Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8007. Idaho State Univ
rsity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The link to complete archives is available elsewhere.
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