Marine Mammal Monitoring Training 7th - 11th August 2014 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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 - $1,890 PAM - $1,890 Combo - $2,835 Course coordinator: Sarah Hancock Tel: +44 1409 404 050 Mobile: +44 7825544436 Email: <mailto:sarah@seiche.eu.com> sarah@seiche.eu.com