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Kooyman symposium proceedings
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A 129 Ž2001. 739
Introduction
Kooyman symposium proceedings
The proceedings of the Kooyman symposium on diving physiology and behavior are published in this issue of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. The symposium, a celebration of Jerry Kooyman’s career and 65th year, was held at Scripps Institution of Oceanography ŽSIO. on April 14, 2000. It was sponsored by a grant from the Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, a donation from Wildlife Computers, Inc., and support from the Director’s Office and Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine at SIO. Dr Peter Hochachka volunteered this journal for publication of conference presentations. Jerry Kooyman, a researcher at SIO since 1967, has studied diving in pinnipeds, cetaceans, sea turtles, penguins and other marine birds. In research conducted at SIO and at field sites around the world, he has examined lung structure and respiratory mechanics, avoidance of the ‘bends,’ cardiovascular and temperature regulation, diving and exercise metabolism, foraging ecology and energetics, hydrodynamics, diving behavior and natural history. His work has contributed to conservation efforts and a better understanding of endangered and threatened species, including sea otters, Hawaiian monk seals, leatherback sea turtles and whale sharks. Among his many accomplishments, he is most noted for developing the time᎐depth recorder and studies of free-diving animals, his research into lung function and the effects of pressure, the concept of aerobic diving ŽAerobic Dive Limit, ADL. and his pioneering studies of Weddell seals and emperor penguins. Speakers at the symposium consisted of Kooyman’s close research colleagues, post-doctoral students, and graduate students. These included Bob Elsner, Roger Gentry, John Croxall, Fritz Trillmich, Yvon LeMaho, Mike Castellini, Randy
Davis, Dan Costa, Terrie Williams, Don Croll, Scott Eckert, Markus Horning, Louella Dolar, Robert van Dam and Paul Ponganis. Their presentations reflected the breadth and depth of Kooyman’s research interests. Topics ranged from behavior and ecology to physiology and biochemistry and research subjects included penguins, sea turtles, pinnipeds, and cetaceans. The majority of talks are presented here. The presentations of eight speakers had been submitted or published elsewhere. These included: Robert Elsner, ‘Seals and Yogis: Studies of Strategic Metabolic Retreats;’ Roger Gentry, ‘The History of Dive Instruments;’ John Croxall, ‘Diving and Foraging in Penguins and Albatrosses;’ Yvon Le Maho, ‘Diving Deep and Far Away: The Foraging Trips of King and Emperor Penguins;’ Markus Horning, ‘The Aerobic Dive Limit: Can It be Determined from Behavioral Constraint Lines;’ Scott Eckert, ‘Swim Speed, Movements and Dive Behavior of Leatherback Sea Turtles;’ Robert van Dam, ‘Diving Behavior of Male Hawksbill Turtles;’ and Louella Dolar, ‘Distribution and Movement of Short-finned Pilot W hales Ž Globicephala macrorhynchus. in the Central Philippines.’ By all reports, the symposium generated much enthusiasm and enjoyment among the attendees. It is hoped that publication of these proceedings will stimulate in readers the same excitement and interest in the field of diving physiology and behavior. This would be an appropriate tribute to Jerry Kooyman. Paul Ponganis Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine Scripps Inst. of Oceanography Uni¨ ersity of California La Jolla, CA 92093 0204, USA
1095-6433r01r$ - see front matter 䊚 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. PII: S 1 0 9 5 - 6 4 3 3 Ž 0 1 . 0 0 3 4 2 - 7
Introduction
Kooyman symposium proceedings
The proceedings of the Kooyman symposium on diving physiology and behavior are published in this issue of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. The symposium, a celebration of Jerry Kooyman’s career and 65th year, was held at Scripps Institution of Oceanography ŽSIO. on April 14, 2000. It was sponsored by a grant from the Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, a donation from Wildlife Computers, Inc., and support from the Director’s Office and Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine at SIO. Dr Peter Hochachka volunteered this journal for publication of conference presentations. Jerry Kooyman, a researcher at SIO since 1967, has studied diving in pinnipeds, cetaceans, sea turtles, penguins and other marine birds. In research conducted at SIO and at field sites around the world, he has examined lung structure and respiratory mechanics, avoidance of the ‘bends,’ cardiovascular and temperature regulation, diving and exercise metabolism, foraging ecology and energetics, hydrodynamics, diving behavior and natural history. His work has contributed to conservation efforts and a better understanding of endangered and threatened species, including sea otters, Hawaiian monk seals, leatherback sea turtles and whale sharks. Among his many accomplishments, he is most noted for developing the time᎐depth recorder and studies of free-diving animals, his research into lung function and the effects of pressure, the concept of aerobic diving ŽAerobic Dive Limit, ADL. and his pioneering studies of Weddell seals and emperor penguins. Speakers at the symposium consisted of Kooyman’s close research colleagues, post-doctoral students, and graduate students. These included Bob Elsner, Roger Gentry, John Croxall, Fritz Trillmich, Yvon LeMaho, Mike Castellini, Randy
Davis, Dan Costa, Terrie Williams, Don Croll, Scott Eckert, Markus Horning, Louella Dolar, Robert van Dam and Paul Ponganis. Their presentations reflected the breadth and depth of Kooyman’s research interests. Topics ranged from behavior and ecology to physiology and biochemistry and research subjects included penguins, sea turtles, pinnipeds, and cetaceans. The majority of talks are presented here. The presentations of eight speakers had been submitted or published elsewhere. These included: Robert Elsner, ‘Seals and Yogis: Studies of Strategic Metabolic Retreats;’ Roger Gentry, ‘The History of Dive Instruments;’ John Croxall, ‘Diving and Foraging in Penguins and Albatrosses;’ Yvon Le Maho, ‘Diving Deep and Far Away: The Foraging Trips of King and Emperor Penguins;’ Markus Horning, ‘The Aerobic Dive Limit: Can It be Determined from Behavioral Constraint Lines;’ Scott Eckert, ‘Swim Speed, Movements and Dive Behavior of Leatherback Sea Turtles;’ Robert van Dam, ‘Diving Behavior of Male Hawksbill Turtles;’ and Louella Dolar, ‘Distribution and Movement of Short-finned Pilot W hales Ž Globicephala macrorhynchus. in the Central Philippines.’ By all reports, the symposium generated much enthusiasm and enjoyment among the attendees. It is hoped that publication of these proceedings will stimulate in readers the same excitement and interest in the field of diving physiology and behavior. This would be an appropriate tribute to Jerry Kooyman. Paul Ponganis Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine Scripps Inst. of Oceanography Uni¨ ersity of California La Jolla, CA 92093 0204, USA
1095-6433r01r$ - see front matter 䊚 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. PII: S 1 0 9 5 - 6 4 3 3 Ž 0 1 . 0 0 3 4 2 - 7