CSA and Seiche are running PSO & PAM level 1 courses in Caravelas, Brazil, 3-7 August 2015. Seiche Training and CSA are market leaders in the provision of Marine Mammal Monitoring training in the USA, UK and around the world. Two and three day courses provide delegates with the tools needed to work offshore as Protected Species Observers and Passive Acoustic Monitoring operators. A combination of classroom and vessel sessions ensure the highest level of training. *PSO course* Protected Species Observer Training This 2 day interactive course is intended for people who wish to pursue a career in marine mammal observation and mitigation for the offshore seismic industry. The course has been designed to equip the delegates with a thorough background knowledge of all aspects of working offshore. Day 1 (classroom) Introduction to Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles Legislation within the Gulf of Mexico & Global Oceans Introduction to Seismic Surveys Permitting Requirements Role of the PSO Data Collection and Reporting Day 2 (classroom) Clues & Search Methods for Marine Mammals & Sea Turtles Species Identification Testing & Certification *PAM course* Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training 3 days of comprehensive ‘hands-on’ PAM training for delegates with a scientific background in biology and marine sciences who have successfully completed a certified PSO or MMO course. 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 See http://www.seiche.com/topics/96-pso-pam-combined-course for more details, registration and booking. Or contact s.hancock@seiche.com. Courses also running in South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique in September/October.