Marine Mammal Monitoring Training
17th - 21st April 2014 Stuart, Florida
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PSO Module
BOEM & BSEE Compliant A 2 day interactive course aimed at people who wish to pursue a career in marine mammal observation and mitigation for the offshore seismic industry. This course has been designed to equip the delegates with a thorough background on all the aspects you will be required to know when working offshore. We have incorporated a day on board a vessel to allow you to gain experience with marine mammal identification while at sea. | PAM Module Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training Comprehensive ‘hands-on’ PAM training for delegates with a scientific background in biology and marine sciences who have successfully completed the certified PSO Module. |
Day 1 • Introduction to Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles • Legislation within the Gulf of Mexico and global oceans • Introduction to Seismic Surveys • Permitting Requirements • Role of the PSO • Data Collection and Reporting Day 2 • Clues & Search Methods for Marine Mammals& Sea Turtles • Species Identification • Testing & Certification | Day 3 (classroom) • Sound In Water • Marine Mammals • Anthropogenic Noise in the Sea • Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Marine Mammals • Local Mitigation Guidelines • PAM Principles and the Role of the PAM Operator Day 4 (classroom) • PAM Hardware & Operations • PAM Software • PAMGuard Workshop Day 5 (on a vessel) • Set up and deployment of PAM systems and visual observer stations • Troubleshooting • Real-time mitigation and reporting |
Course Fee: $1500 for both courses
Course coordinator:
Sarah Hancock, Seiche Measurements Ltd
Tel: +44 1647 270169
Email: sarah@seiche.eu.com