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Pacific Mammal Research, founded by Cindy Elliser, PhD, focuses on studying harbor porpoises and harbor seals to support their conservation efforts in the Salish Sea. Marathon Petroleum's grants totaling $40,000 from 2022 to 2023 have been important in aiding PacMam's research and conservation work.
Pacific Mammal Research, fondata da Cindy Elliser, PhD, si concentra sullo studio dei porpoisi e delle foche del porto per supportare i loro sforzi di conservazione nel Mare Salish. I finanziamenti di Marathon Petroleum, che ammontano a $40.000 tra il 2022 e il 2023, sono stati importanti per aiutare il lavoro di ricerca e conservazione di PacMam.
Pacific Mammal Research, fundada por Cindy Elliser, PhD, se enfoca en el estudio de marsopas y focas de puerto para apoyar sus esfuerzos de conservación en el Mar de Salish. Las subvenciones de Marathon Petroleum, que suman $40,000 de 2022 a 2023, han sido importantes para ayudar en la investigación y el trabajo de conservación de PacMam.
Cindy Elliser 박사가 설립한 Pacific Mammal Research는 샐리쉬 해에서 보호 노력을 지원하기 위해 항구 포포이즈와 항구 물개를 연구하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 2022년부터 2023년까지 총 40,000달러에 달하는 Marathon Petroleum의 지원금은 PacMam의 연구 및 보존 작업을 돕는 데 중요했습니다.
Pacific Mammal Research, fondé par Cindy Elliser, PhD, se concentre sur l'étude des marsouins et des phoques de port pour soutenir leurs efforts de conservation dans la mer de Salish. Les subventions de Marathon Petroleum, totalisant 40 000 $ de 2022 à 2023, ont été importantes pour aider le travail de recherche et de conservation de PacMam.
Pacific Mammal Research, gegründet von Cindy Elliser, PhD, konzentriert sich auf das Studium von Hafenporpoisen und Seehunden, um ihre Schutzbemühungen in der Salish Sea zu unterstützen. Die Zuwendungen von Marathon Petroleum, die sich von 2022 bis 2023 auf insgesamt 40.000 $ belaufen, waren wichtig, um die Forschungs- und Erhaltungsarbeit von PacMam zu unterstützen.
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Cindy Elliser, PhD, founded Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) in 2014, focusing on studying harbor porpoises and harbor seals to support their conservation in the Salish Sea.
PacMam conducts long-term research, including photo-identification and behavioral surveys, to understand the life history, behavior, and ecology of these marine mammals.
Marathon Petroleum's grants totaling $40,000 from 2022 to 2023 have been instrumental in supporting PacMam's efforts, allowing them to continue their vital work in the field.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / A young girl with a dream to work with dolphins grew up and is now leading research to support conservation efforts of harbor porpoises and harbor seals in the Salish Sea of the Pacific Northwest.
"I have loved marine mammals since I was little," said Cindy Elliser, PhD, Research Director for Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam). "I have always been drawn to them since before I can remember and have been conducting research now for almost 25 years."
Dr. Elliser founded PacMam in 2014. Since then, the nonprofit organization in Anacortes, Washington, has focused on studying harbor porpoises and harbor seals to contribute to greater conservation measures of the marine mammals.
"Good conservation requires knowledge of the species, including understanding their behavior, ecology, distribution, and movement patterns," said Dr. Elliser. "This knowledge comes from monitoring the populations over a long period of time. If we don't understand the species, then we can't make the conservation decisions that will help them the most."
Dr. Elliser says that marine mammals like dolphins, humpback whales and killer whales have been intensely monitored for decades, but other species like the harbor porpoise do not have long-term data.
"When changes occur, like a decline in population, we may not recognize them if we weren't monitoring them prior to the change," said Dr. Elliser. "We all depend on a healthy ecosystem, and a healthy ecosystem requires healthy populations of the many animals, plants and algae that call the Salish Sea home. It is important for people to know who their non-human neighbors are, what their needs are, and how we can all live together."
Katrina MacIver, MRes (Master of Research), is the Assistant Research Director of PacMam. MacIver is part of the team that conducts long-term photo-identification and behavioral surveys to learn more about the life history, behavior and ecology of harbor porpoises and harbor seals.
"We learn about the populations by understanding the individuals that comprise them," said MacIver. "We also educate the public through presentations, engage the community in our research with our volunteer and community science programs, and provide invaluable experience to young scientists through our internships."
Marathon Petroleum's Anacortes refinery awarded the organization $40,000 total in grants from 2022 to 2023 to support the growth of the programs. As PacMam approaches its 10th anniversary, Dr. Elliser credits Marathon Petroleum's support for helping them continue their work.
"The work we do hinges on our staff and the ability to get out into the field, which we do year-round," said Elliser. "Without these funds it would have been near impossible to continue the work we are doing at the same level we are now, or even at all. We so appreciate that Marathon sees the value in local community nonprofits like us and gives us the chance to continue our work."
A harbor porpoise riding the wake of a boat in Burrows Pass, Salish Sea. While not as commonly seen compared to dolphins, this behavior is more common than previously thought for this species. Photo credit: Cindy R. Elliser, Pacific Mammal Research
What is the focus of Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) in the Salish Sea?
PacMam focuses on studying harbor porpoises and harbor seals to support their conservation efforts in the Salish Sea.
Who founded Pacific Mammal Research?
Cindy Elliser, PhD, founded Pacific Mammal Research in 2014.
How has Marathon Petroleum supported Pacific Mammal Research?
Marathon Petroleum provided grants totaling $40,000 from 2022 to 2023 to support PacMam's research and conservation efforts.
What type of research does PacMam conduct?
PacMam conducts long-term research, including photo-identification and behavioral surveys, to understand the life history, behavior, and ecology of harbor porpoises and harbor seals.
Why is understanding the behavior and ecology of marine mammals important?
Understanding the behavior and ecology of marine mammals is important for making informed conservation decisions to support healthy populations and ecosystems.
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