EDUCATION
M.S., Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, 2006

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Title: Summer space use patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) within Washington and British Columbia inshore waters

Committee: G. R. VanBlaricom (chair), E. E. Holmes, M. G. Logsdon, R. W. Baird
B.S., Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, 2002 (Magna Cum Laude)

            University of Washington, Seattle, WA

B.S., Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology, December 2002 (Cum Laude)
            University of Washington, Seattle, WA

 

SUMMARIZED SKILLS

Written and Verbal Communication Skills:  Literature review, research project proposals, technical reports, environmental impact assessment, oral presentation, manuscripts for scientific publication, coordination of personnel and volunteers, technical spatial analysis training and instruction, and public outreach.

Computer Experience:  Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS 8.0-9.2 for map development, cartography, and spatial analysis and calculations; FragStats 3.0 for landscape ecology operations and calculations; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express and Access; Familiarity with programming in Visual Basic for MS Excel, Arc Model Language and Stella, statistical packages including SPSS and PRIMER, graphic design in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, website design in Macromedia Suite, media production in Windows Movie Maker and QuickTime.

Field Work:  Marine & freshwater aquatic fish and wildlife monitoring and management techniques: behavioral observation, theodolite tracking, population survey, invertebrate intertidal surveys, salmonid sampling, electrofishing, and habitat restoration.  Small boat commandeering, budget management, personnel hires, training, supervision and logistics management.  Cetacean photo-ID and pinniped scat collection and identification.  Deployment and towing of hydrophone arrays.

 

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Marine Biologist: LGL Ltd., St. John’s, Newfoundland (6/08-present)

- Field preparations, data entry, management, and analysis of marine mammal and sea turtle monitoring during marine seismic, controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM), and geophysical surveys

- Preparation and review of project reports on marine mammal and sea turtle monitoring during marine seismic, CSEM, and geophysical surveys

- Preparation of Environmental Assessments of exploratory and test drilling, as well as marine seismic, CSEM, geohazard, and geophysical surveys

- Conduct and record observations of marine mammals and seabirds aboard seismic and CSEM vessels

- Implement mitigation strategies aboard seismic vessels using established protocols, when necessary

- Literature review and summary/analysis of marine mammal and sea turtle sighting data

 

Contract Biologist: Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Winnipeg, MB (4/09-10/09)

- Analyze killer whale sighting data from the Canadian Arctic for distribution, behaviour, prey items, and group size

- Prepare manuscript for peer-reviewed publication regarding natural history of killer whales in the Canadian Arctic

 

Contract Biologist: Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Baffin Island, Nunavut (7/08)

- Conduct marine mammal and seabird surveys in Cumberland Sound

- Conduct focal follows of killer and bowhead whales, attain photo-ID and behavioral video recording

- Prepare report and summary of sightings, individual identifications, and future study feasibility

 

Field assistant: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland (6/08-10/08)

- Capture salmonids using electrofishing techniques to research population differentiation among brown trout

- Record data as well as collect standard images, fin clips, and scale samples

 

Fisheries scientist: LGL Alaska Research Associates, Anchorage, AK (5/08)

- Construct and maintain freshwater fish surveys from remote field camp using weirs, fyke nets, and rotary screw traps

- Identify and sample juvenile salmonids

 

Contract Biologist: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre, DFO, St. John’s, NL (2/08-4/08)

- Preparation of draft report and presentation on potential and observed effects of climate change to ringed seal pupping habitat in Labrador

- Literature review of current literature on marine climate changes in Labrador and Eastern Arctic

- Analysis and summary of changes in sea ice conditions since late 1980s

 

Contract Biologist: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, DFO, St. John’s, Newfoundland (11/07-3/08)

-Diet analysis of Arctic ringed seals using stomachs retrieved from harvested animals

-Standard pinniped diet protocols: locate, identify, enumerate, photograph, and measure prey items

-Manage and enter data in database

 

Contract Database Manager: Department of Fisheries & Oceans (11/07-3/08)

-Coordinate among regional managers for creation of Canada-wide marine mammal sightings database

-Report and summarize potential database components, format, limitations, and fields in an Access database

-Create Excel database and merge sightings of Arctic killer whales from multiple sources

 

Contractor: Natural History Society of Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John’s, NL (12/07-1/08)

-Compilation and discussion of list of native plants in the Lower Churchill River region

-Literature review and assimilation

 

Fisheries Biologist contractor: Northwest Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Program, NMFS NOAA, Seattle, WA (6/07-10/07)

-Data processing and management for spatial analysis of Southern Resident killer whale behavioral and physiological data

-Describe killer whale use of locations depending on behavior state, travel configuration, diving physiology, and vessel numbers

-Literature review and writing for scientific publication of research

 

Contractor: Soundwatch Boater Education and Monitoring Program, The Whale Museum, San Juan Island, WA (10/06-ongoing projects)

-Spatial analysis and general mapping, using ArcGIS, ESRI v9.1, of distribution of vessel counts, types, and infractions against whalewatching guidelines throughout Southern Resident killer whale core habitat areas and spatial analysis of potential vessel interactions with Southern Resident killer whale critical habitat

-Coordination and direct interaction with Soundwatch personnel to develop analysis methodologies and accurately present results

-Data analysis of historical trends of vessel counts, types, and infractions against whale watching guidelines within Southern Resident killer whale core areas

 

Research Analyst: Alaska Salmon Program, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (12/06-5/07)

-Spatial data acquisition and management

-Delineation and calculation of watershed and lake areas in ArcGIS

-Coordination among faculty, staff, and technicians of data processing and analysis

-Technical map production

 

Instructor: Beam Reach Marine Science & Sustainability School, San Juan Islands, WA (8/06-10/06)

- Co-instructor for intensive, field-based undergraduate and post-baccalaureate marine science class, with a focus on Southern Resident killer whales and acoustic research

-Lecture and activity instruction on: marine mammal natural history, spatial analysis using ArcGIS, standard parametric statistics, field techniques, collecting cetacean behavioral data, presenting written and oral scientific studies, sustainability science, journal club discussion, sailing and seamanship

-Mentor 6 students throughout the scientific process, from initial questions through proposal, data collection and analysis, and oral and written presentation and interpretation of results; All student research focused on Southern Resident killer whales and/or acoustics

-Land-based instruction at Friday Harbor Laboratories (5 weeks total); Sea-based instruction aboard 42-foot sailing catamaran (5 weeks total)

-Lead and organize group tasks and cooperation

-Coordinate group logistical planning and data collection for 6 concurrent research projects

-Help deploy and maintain towed single and arrayed hydrophones

 

Research Assistant: University of Washington, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, Seattle, WA (7/03-present)

Design, organize, and accomplish M.S. thesis analyzing spatial & temporal distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca), including:

-Behavioral scan sampling and field surveys of Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) in the San Juan Islands, WA

-Lead and coordinate undergraduate research assistants and volunteers in field surveys for killer whale presence and identification

-Budget management

-Create, enter data, and manage long-term MS Access sighting database

-Analyses and modeling of killer whale sightings in ArcGIS applications; describe spatial hotspots of high use, pod-specific habitat, and temporal variations

-Additional field experiences studying black abalone in the Channel Islands, CA; Puget Sound, WA bottomfish trophic interactions; sockeye salmon on the Alaska Peninsula and Bristol Bay

 

Volunteer: Soundwatch Boater Education Program, The Whale Museum, Friday Harbor, WA (7/03-9/03)

Assist in on-the-water distribution of whalewatching guidelines, including:

-Promotion of marine stewardship in the San Juan Islands

-Disbursal of on-the-water informational material to recreational boaters

-Collected data on whale identifications and location, recreational and commercial boat counts, commercial and recreational boater infractions to guidelines

Research Technician: Northwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, with E. Holmes, Seattle, WA (6/03-9/03)

Conduct independent field research on Southern Resident killer whale pods in preparation for M.S. thesis, including:

-Collection & analysis of behavioral and location field data for each pod

-Formal report and presentation of results

 

Research Apprenticeship: Field Methods in Marine Mammalogy, Friday Harbor Laboratories, with D. E. Bain & R. Osborne, Friday Harbor, WA (3/03-6/03)

Internship in field applications of marine mammal science with a particular focus on killer whales, including:

-Identification of killer whale individuals and pods

-Collection of acoustic recordings and boat-based behavioral data

-Processed Photo-Identification photographs

-Theodolite track whales and whale-watching vessels

-Sight and record data on marine mammal abundance using standardized line transect surveys

-Independent research of Southern Resident killer whale seasonal distribution and habitat use

 

Laboratory Aide: University of Washington, Alaska Salmon Program, Quinn Lab, Seattle, WA (1/03-3/03)

Assist in studies related to salmonids ecology, including:

-Setup, maintenance, and monitoring of juvenile coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) olfaction behavioral experiment

-Data entry/management of historical fisheries data in Access and Excel databases

Student Intern: International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), Seattle, WA (6/02-9/02)

Internship in international fisheries research and management, including:

-Conduct pilot studies into the use of passive integrated transponders (PIT) tags on Pacific halibut: identified the feasibility of portside scanning studies and compared possible PIT tag readers

-Analyze and determine PIT tag readers’ detection & scanning rates, ease of use, and evaluate cooperation from processing plants

-Participate in IPHC research activities: sea-sampling (aboard 27 m long-line vessel), port-sampling, aging, sampling for chemical elemental otolith research, data entry, sampling for diet analysis

 

Group Research: Friday Harbor Laboratories, Friday Harbor, WA (3/02-6/02)

Instruction and internship in intertidal organismal biology and ecology, including:

-Conduct field data collection and group analyses to determine chiton (Kathrina tunicata) distribution, abundance, size, and habitat choice on north and south-facing rocky intertidal slopes at multiple sites on San Juan Island, WA

Senior Thesis: University of Washington, Alaska Salmon Program, University of Washington (6/01-4/02)

Independent research of a unique freshwater population of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in Iliamna Lake, Alaska, including:
-Set up, collect, and analyze observations on harbor seal haul out patterns using pre-programmed video recordings
-Complete written thesis: “Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) haul-out patterns in Iliamna Lake, Alaska”

-Collect and process harbor seal fecal samples through sieve series for diet analysis
-Identify hard parts (otoliths, vertebrae, and teeth) in fecal samples using microscopes to determine prey frequency of occurrence

 

Field Salmon Ecology: University of Washington, Alaska Salmon Program, with T. P. Quinn, D. E. Schindler, & R. Hilborn, Bristol Bay, AK (6/01-12/01)

Course and research on salmon management techniques, spawning behavior, and fertilization effects on lakes, including

-Operation of small, open watercrafts (6 m) with outboard motors

-Perform various fisheries techniques: disc-tag salmonids, beach seining, stream survey, limnological data collection, extract otoliths and genetic samples

Crew Member: Sailboat Resolute (3/00-7/00)
-Travel on 16 m sailboat from Southern Chile to Honolulu, Hawaii with 3 other crew members
-Stand day/night watch, prepare meals, and participate in sailing activities

 

PUBLICATIONS

PEER-REVIEWED

Diemer, K.M., M.J. Conroy, S.F. Ferguson, D.D.W. Hauser, A. Grgicak-Mannion, A. Fisk.  2010.  Marine mammal and seabird summer distribution and abundance in the fjords of northeast Cumberland Sound of Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada.  Polar Biology. DOI 10.1007/s00300-010-0857-1

Hauser, D. D.W., C. Allen, H.B. Rich, Jr., T. P. Quinn.  2008.  Resident harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in Iliamna Lake, Alaska: Patterns of summer diet and partial consumption of adult sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). Aquatic Mammals 34: 303-309.

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, G.R. VanBlaricom, R.W. Osborne.  2007.  Summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca): evidence of core areas and spatial segregation of social groups.  Marine Ecology Progress Series 351: 301-310.

Hauser, D. D.W., G.R. VanBlaricom, E. E. Holmes, R. W. Osborne. 2006. Evaluating the use of whalewatch data in determining killer whale (Orcinus orca) distribution patterns.  Journal of Cetacean Research & Management 8(3): 273-281.

Hauser, D.D.W. 2006. Summer space use of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) within Washington and British Columbia inshore waters.  MS Thesis, University of Washington.

Hauser, D. D.  2003. Portside scanning studies of the use of passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags on Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis): Feasibility and comparisons of PIT tag readers.  International Pacific Halibut Commission Report of Assessment and Research Activities 2002: 321-340.

Higdon, J.W., D.D.W. Hauser, and S.F. Ferguson.  In Review.  Killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the Canadian Arctic: Distribution, prey items, group sizes, and seasonality.  Marine Mammal Science.

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, G.R. VanBlaricom.  In Prep.  The role of temporal scale in describing core areas for endangered killer whales (Orcinus orca).  Intended journal: Endangered Species Research.

Koski, K.L., and D.D.W. Hauser. In Prep. Vessels in the presences of endangered killer whales (Orcinus orca): Monitoring trends in incidents, locations, and numbers of vessels. Intended journal: Biological Conservation.

Noren, D.R., and D.D.W. Hauser. In Prep. Spatial variability in Southern Resident killer whale (Orcinus  orca) behavior states.  Intended journal: Marine Ecology Progress Series.

Noren, D.R., and D.D.W. Hauser.  In Prep.  Diving and swimming behavior of Southern Resident killer whales during generalized behavioral states.  Intended journal: Journal of Animal Ecology.

 

SEVERAL LGL REPORTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 

FORMAL PRESENTATIONS

Hauser, D.D.W. Feb. 2010.  Insights into killer whale ecology in a warming Canadian Arctic, Memorial University of Newfoundland Biology/Ocean Sciences Centre Seminar Series. (oral, invited)

Hauser, D.D.W., C.S. Allen, H.B. Rich Jr., and T.P. Quinn.  Oct. 2009.  Harbor seals in Iliamna Lake, Alaska: Summer diet and partial consumption of adult sockeye salmon, 18^th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (poster)

Patterson, H., M. Holst, J. Beland, B. Dawe, B. Hurley, J. Nicolas, G. Caltavuturo, C. Fossati, D. Hauser, V. Moulton, and M. Fitzgerald.  Oct. 2009.  Cetacean sightings during a seismic study in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, April—August 2008. 18^th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. (poster)

Noren, D. and D.D.W. Hauser. Feb. 2009. Geographic variability of Southern Resident killer whale behavior in their core summer critical habitat. Puget Sound Georgia Basin Ecosystem Conference. (oral)

Hauser, D.D.W. Jan. 2007.  Spatial and temporal variability in local killer whale distribution patterns: Implications for conservation and management.  USGS Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit state seminar. (oral, invited)

Hauser, D.D.W.  Nov. 2006. Spatial and temporal variability in local killer whale distribution patterns: Implications for conservation and management.  University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories Fall seminar series. (oral, invited)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, and G.R. VanBlaricom.  Aug. 2006.  Differential Space use among matrilineal pods of endangered killer whales (Orcinus orca). Ecological Society of America Annual Conference. (oral)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, and G.R. VanBlaricom.  June 2006. Society for Conservation GIS Annual Meeting, held concurrently with the Society for Conservation Biology Annual Meeting. (poster)

Hauser, D.D.W.  Apr. 2006.  Where the whales are: A look at summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca).  American Cetacean Society, Puget Sound Chapter Speaker Series. (oral, invited)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, G.R. VanBlaricom, and R.Osborne.  Apr. 2006.  Summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales: Temporal scale, pods, and environmental correlates. Southern Resident killer whale research workshop. (oral, invited)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, G.R. VanBlaricom, and E.E. Holmes.  Mar. 2006.  Southern Resident killer whale (Orcinus orca) summer distribution patterns: Effects of changing temporal scales. Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference. (oral)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, G.R. VanBlaricom, and E.E. Holmes.  Dec. 2005.  Southern Resident killer whale (Orcinus orca) summer distribution patterns: Effects of changing temporal scales. 16^th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals.  (oral)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, G.R. VanBlaricom, and R.Osborne.  April 2005. Representing and exploring summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca). Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Annual Meeting.  (poster; Best Poster Award)

Hauser, D.D.W., M.G. Logsdon, E.E. Holmes, G.R. VanBlaricom, and R.Osborne.  Mar. 2005. Representing and exploring summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca).Puget Sound Georgia Basin Research Conference. (poster)

Hauser, D.D.W. Summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales. 2005. Southern Resident killer whale research planning workshop. (oral, invited)

Hauser, D.D.W. Mar. 2004. Spatial use by Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) within inshore waters of Washington and British Columbia. Washington Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit Annual Meeting. (oral)

Hauser, D.D.W.  Apr. 2004.  Summer habitat use of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) within inshore waters of Washington and British Columbia. Society for Marine Mammalogy Northwest Student Chapter Annual Meeting. (oral)

Hauser, D.D.W.  Nov. 2003.  Preliminary summer distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca): Variation between and within pods. University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Graduate Student Symposium. (oral)

 

JOURNALS REVIEWED FOR

Journal of Cetacean Research & Management

 

AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Master’s Student Faculty Merit Award 2005-2006

Gil Pauley Student Research Award

            Best Poster at Washington Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Annual Meeting 2005

Society for Marine Mammalogy Student Travel Award 2005

American Cetacean Society Puget Sound Chapter Student Research Award 2005

UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Graduate Research Support 2004

            Claire L. and Evelyn S. Egtvedt Fellowship

UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Undergraduate Faculty Merit Award 2001-2002

UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Undergraduate Scholarships

Floyd E. Ellis Memorial Scholarship 2002-2003

Van Cleve Scholarship 2001-2002

UW Friday Harbor Laboratories Research Scholarships

            Apprentice Research Award 2003

Undergraduate Research Award 2002

Ecological Society of America, 2005 - present

Society for Conservation Biology, 2005 - present

Phi Beta Kappa 2003 - present

Society for Marine Mammalogy, 2002 - present

American Cetacean Society, 2004 - 2005

American Fisheries Society, 2003 - 2005
University of Washington College of Ocean & Fishery Sciences Dean’s List, 2000 – 2002

University of Washington School of Arts & Sciences Dean's List, 1998 - 2002

 

TEACHING & MENTORING EXPERIENCE

Instructor, Beam Reach Marine Science & Sustainability School, Fall 2006

Teaching Assistant, University of Washington, Fisheries 475: “Marine Mammalogy” (Dr. Glenn VanBlaricom as instructor), Spring 2006

Graduate student supervisor for undergraduate School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Capstone Project

Diet studies of harbor seals in Iliamna Lake, AK, Winter & Spring 2006

Tidal influences on harbor porpoise in Greater Puget Sound, Winter & Spring 2005

Teaching Assistant, University of Washington, Fisheries/Environment 101: “Aquatic Conservation & Management” (Dr. Robert Francis as instructor), Spring 2005

Co-supervisor for undergraduate intern (studying Southern Resident killer whales) in the VanBlaricom Laboratory Group, Fall 2004

 

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Graduate Student Symposium Coordinator, Winter 2006

Southern Resident killer whale discussion group Coordinator, 2004-2006

Graduate student member and contributor to UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Curriculum Committee, 2004-2006

UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences Graduate Student Symposium Coordinator, Fall 2004

 

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

-Helicopter and Underwater Egress Training (HUET), Spring 2008

-Basic Sea Safety (MED A1), Spring 2008

-Workplace Hazardous Materials Information and Safety (WHMIS), Spring 2008

-First Aid & CPR, Winter 2006

-UW College of Ocean & Fishery Sciences Teaching Assistant training, Fall 2004

-UW Center for Instructional Design & Research Teaching Assistant conference, Fall 2003

-Laboratory Safety, Fall 2003

-Cold water At-sea survival training, Summer 2002

-PADI SCUBA certification, Summer 1999

 

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Analysis of Spatial Processes, Quantitative Fisheries Management, Salmon Life History and Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Anthropology, Fisheries Conservation and Management, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Marine Mammalogy, Aquatic Ecological Research in Alaska (Bristol Bay, AK with emphasis on limnology, fisheries management, sockeye salmon behavioral ecology, and ecological effects of salmonid spawning events), Watershed Ecology and Management, Biology of Fishes, Biostatistics, Ecological Principles, Conservation Genetics (emphasis on Pacific Northwest issues), Introductory Oceanography, Evolutionary Mechanisms, Limnology, Friday Harbor Laboratories: Marine Zoology/Marine Botany, Field Methods in Marine Mammalogy

 

INTERESTS

Hiking, sea kayaking, running, backpacking, travel, cooking

 REFERENCES Available upon request