JNCC-Accredited MMO Training Course – Cornwall (September 2026)

Hello everyone,

Ocean Watch will be delivering a JNCC-accredited Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training course on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th September (09:00–17:00 BST) in Mevagissey, Cornwall.

The course is led by an experienced instructor with over a decade of expertise in the offshore industry, marine mammal monitoring and mitigation, and MMO training delivery.

Course content includes:

• Marine mammal identification and ecology
• Underwater acoustics
• Impacts of underwater noise
• Mitigation measures and best practice
• The role and responsibilities of an MMO

The first one and a half days will be classroom-based. On the afternoon of Day 2, delegates will put their skills into practice during a vessel-based session launching from Mevagissey Harbour.

Details:

• Cost: £250 per person
• Student rate: £212.50 (15% discount)
• Lunch and refreshments provided