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People who have worked on compiling data on riverine fish diversity are:
Rosemary Lowe-McConnell
Robin Welcomme
Melanie Stiassny
...especially Mel. Melanie is at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Another possibility- Mike Smith at Conservation International
Also, check with the IUCN, of course.
les
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> Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:44:31 +0100
> From: =?iso-8859-1?q?John=20Valbo=20J=F8rgensen?= <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Fish diversity in rivers
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> Dear colleagues
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> I wonder if some of you could provide me with a reference on the total number of fish species living in rivers worldwide.
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> Best regards
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> John Valbo Jørgensen
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> Fishery Resources Officer (Fish Ecology), Room F-517
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> Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:07:22 -0500
> From: "Pol, Mike (FWE)" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: FW: MarineFisheries Env. Analyst Position
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> Colleagues:
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> My agency has posted an opening for a Fisheries Habitat Specialist. =
> Please see below for information on that posting, and direct any =
> inquiries as described (that is, not to me!)
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> <=BA<<<<<<<<<><
> Michael Pol
> Project Leader
> Conservation Engineering &
> Fisheries Dependent Investigations
> Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries
> 50A Portside Dr
> Pocasset MA 02559 USA
> 508.563.1779 x116
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Griffin, Melanie (FWE)
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 10:21 AM
> To: FWE-DL - All Marine Fisheries
> Subject: MarineFisheries Env. Analyst Position
>
> No interviews were held for the recent posting of an Environmental =
> Analyst V, Program Leader, in the Division of Marine Fisheries position =
> because agency management has re-considered program needs. The position =
> has been re-posted as an Environmental Analyst III, Fisheries Habitat =
> Specialist. This new position will focus on marine habitat =
> investigations. =20
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> =20
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> If you are interested in applying for the position, please contact Peter =
> Burke by telephone at (617) 626-1562 or=20
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> fax at (617) 626-1505 by the application deadline of April 5, 2005. See =
> the notice below for further information and instructions on applying or =
> go to:=20
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> =
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> The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employment Opportunity
> An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, =
> veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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> JOB INFORMATION
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> Agency Name: =20
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> Department Of Fish And Game =20
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> Official Title: =20
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> Environmental Analyst III =20
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> Functional Title: =20
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> Fisheries Habitat Specialist =20
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> Occupational Group: =20
> Physical Science =20
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> Position Type:=20
> Non-Management
> Civil Service =20
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> Civil Service Exam Required: =20
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> Full-time/Part-time: =20
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> Salary Range: =20
> $45,451.00 to $60,560.00 =20
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> Bargaining Unit: =20
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> Shift:=20
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> Number of Vacancies: =20
> 1 =20
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> Confidential: =20
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> City/Town Location: =20
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> Facility Location: =20
> 50A Portside Drive, Pocasset =20
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> Region:
> South East =20
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> Application Deadline: =20
> 04/05/2005 =20
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> Posting ID: =20
> 4250 =20
> =20
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> Duties:
> 1. Design and implement research to study marine and estuarine habitats =
> and the impact of fishing gear and fishing operations on marine =
> resources and marine habitats. These projects may be undertaken in =
> concert with other agencies, institutions and commercial fishing =
> entities.
>
> 2. Advise the DMF Director and his Program Managers concerning the =
> results of work and provide recommendations for management strategies =
> that reduce the impact of fisheries and other coastal alteration =
> projects on the marine resources. Effective written and oral reports =
> will be required in the form of memos, project reports, and fisheries =
> monitoring reports (as needed) to comply with management mandates. =
> Publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals is expected.
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> 3. Participate and present report and findings at state and federal =
> technical/management meetings, public hearings, private organizations =
> and associations.
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> 4. Seek grants and awards to conduct research and investigations =
> relating to habitat investigations. Collaborate with other agencies, =
> institutions, and the industry to undertake projects.
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> 5. Assist other projects to design and implement surveys, to analyze =
> data and recommend the use of appropriate methodology and analytical =
> methods.
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> 6. Ensure research methods are sound and current based on developments =
> at the national and international levels. Participate at regional, =
> national and international workshops as funds permit. =20
> =20
> Qualifications:
> MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four =
> years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional =
> experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, =
> earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, =
> toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least two years must have =
> been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of =
> the required experience and the substitutions below.
>
> Substitutions:
>
> I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental =
> science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, =
> meteorology,. natural science, toxicology or public health may be =
> substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
>
> II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental =
> science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, =
> meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be =
> substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
>
> III. A Graduate degree with a major in the field of environmental =
> science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, =
> meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be =
> substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience =
> and one year of the required (B) experience.*
>
> *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the =
> proportion of the requirements actually completed.
>
> NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of =
> one year of the required (B) experience.
>
> SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and =
> valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License. =20
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> Preferred Qualifications: =20
> ? A Graduate degree with a major in oceanography, biology, or geology.
> ? Strong background and experience in marine habitat investigations =
> using sonar and remote sensing technologies.
> ? Knowledge and ability to lead the Division's work enhancing its =
> underwater monitoring capability through the use of a towed underwater =
> steer-able vehicle to serve as a platform for an underwater camera and =
> light system, and other remote sensors including a multi-beam sonar =
> head; and through the application of other available hardware and =
> software.
> ? Related skills in mathematics, statistics, and related computer =
> technologies.
> ? Demonstrated skills in oral and written communications, including a =
> strong aptitude to communicate and work with peers, the commercial =
> fishing industry and the general public.
> ? Considerable ability to speak effectively at public and technical =
> meetings and to write technical and non-technical correspondence and =
> reports.
> ? Ability to develop grant proposals.
> ? Ability to exercise effective supervision over scientific and =
> non-technical personnel.
> ? Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with researchers from =
> within DMF, other agencies organizations, and stakeholders including the =
> fishing industry.
> ? Extensive ability to plan and implement marine research projects and =
> to work on or from all manner of vessels. =20
> =20
> Comments:
> This is a civil service position. If there is no civil service list for =
> this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil =
> Service examination when administered.
> This is a permanent full-time position that will be transferred to the =
> Divisions new facility in New Bedford. This position will direct DMF =
> marine and estuarine habitat investigations. This entails the oversight, =
> design, and conduct of projects to improve the management and =
> conservation of the state's fisheries. =20
> =20
> Application Instructions:
> All applications must be made in writing, consisting of a cover letter =
> making specific reference to this particular announcement, a current =
> resume with references and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application =
> for Employment form, which can be found on the Executive Office of =
> Environmental Affairs web site at <http://www.mass.gov/envir/> =
> http://www.mass.gov/envir/, select the link Employment Opportunities, =
> then EOEA employment application or you may request a copy be sent to =
> you. All applications must be received in this office no later than 5:00 =
> P.M. on the Monday following the deadline date.
> =20
> =20
> How to apply:
> Mail cover letter and resume to:
>
> Peter Burke, Personnel Officer II
> Department Of Fish And Game
> 251 Causeway Street - Suite 400
> Boston, Massachusetts 02114
>
> Telephone #: (617)626-1562
> Fax#: (617) 626-1505 =20
> =20
> Agency Web Address: <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/> =
> http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/
> =20
> Affirmative Action Officer: Mr. Peter Burke, (617) 626-1562 =20
> =20
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> Bottom of Form
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Les Kaufman
Professor of Biology
Boston University Marine Program
And
Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology
617 353 5560 office
617 353 6965 lab
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