Marine Mammal Monitoring Training
9th – 13th October 2014 – Stuart Florida
PSO Module
Protected Species Observer Training 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.
Day 1 (classroom)
• 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 (classroom)
• Clues and Search Methods for Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles
• Species Identification
• Testing and Certification
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 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 and 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:
PSO - $800
PAM - $800
Combo - $1600
Course coordinator:
Sarah Hancock
Tel: +44 1409 404 050
Mobile: +44 7825544436
Email: s.hancock@seiche.com
Sarah Hancock
Training Co-Ordinator
Seiche Measurements Limited
Bradworthy Industrial Estate, Langdon Road, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1409 404050 Fax: +44 (0)1409 240276 Mob: +44 7825544436
http://www.seiche.eu.com
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