There are a few spots available in Protected Species Observer training (also known as Marine Mammal Observer training) on April 8-9 in Honolulu, Hawaii. This class will include a whale-watching trip, providing experience monitoring for marine mammals and sea turtles at sea, a value which cannot be obtained in viewing static pictures. This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, documenting animal behavior, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal identification. Successful completion of this course provides professional Protected Species Observer certification. Lunch is provided and included in the course fee (college/graduate/government discounts available), along with various identification guides and regulatory documents (yours to keep), a whale-watching cruise, and advice on applying to PSO positions. MPSC is also holding PSO training in Boston, MA this summer. For more information, please contact Angela Bostwick at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com <mailto:ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com> , by phone at 832-523-2402 <tel:832-523-2402> , or visit the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/. Thank you, Angela Bostwick / Founder Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com <http://www.ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com> https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/