The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) http://www.mmo-association.org is a membership based association with the aim of bringing together and representing individuals who work commercially and professionally as Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators who implement mitigation measures to protect marine life during industry operations. The MMOA also provides information to other individuals that have an interest in MMO issues. The MMOA wishes to invite professional MMOs and PAM operators to sign up as full members of the Association. The MMOA also wishes to invite other interested individuals who may have an interest in MMO issues or MMOs who at present, do not qualify for full membership to sign up as Associate Members. We now have reduced membership fees and a new website. Details of Full and Associate Memberships are outlined below. To sign up to the Association please go to http://www.mmo-association.org and then click on the Sign Up button at the top of the Home Page. FULL MEMBERSHIP (Between and £5 and £50 per year depending on country group) Individuals with a demonstrated level of experience, skills and qualifications to enable them to work in a mitigation role as MMOs or PAM Operators are invited to exchange knowledge and contribute their considered thoughts and concerns as Full Members. The main benefits to Full Members will be: The opportunity to share your knowledge and experience. Opportunity to influence the future development of the profession. The benefit of a professional code of conduct. Access to the MMO Forum resources and Information Directory. Recognition as a serious-minded MMO and listed in the online Membership Directory. Full voting rights on the direction of MMOA. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (Between £3 and £30 per year depending on country group) Other interested parties (such as students, prospective MMOs or PAM Operators, newly qualified MMOs or PAM Operators, company employees with an interest in MMO issues, etc.) are invited to join as Associate Members. The main benefits to the Associate Members will be: Input to the Associations aims and objectives. Access to the Information Directory. Invitation to comment on MMO issues. For more information on membership please go to: http://www.mmo-association.org/join-the-mmoa CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP We would also welcome corporate sponsorship to help us achieve the aims and objectives of the MMOA. Corporate sponsors will have their company logo displayed on our website. If you are interested in sponsorship please email the MMOA at info@mmo-association.org We welcome your applications. Please email info@mmo-association.org if you have any problems during the sign up process. Regards The MMOA Executive Committee The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) Communications House 26 York Street London W1U 6PZ Email: info@mmo-association.org Website: http://www.mmo-association.org The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) Communications House 26 York Street London W1U 6PZ Email: info@mmo-association.org Website: www.mmo-association.org