MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) training on October 7-8 in Charleston, South Carolina. This class will include a tour of the Sea Turtle Care Center at the South Carolina Aquarium, where we can discuss key identifying traits and behaviors of different species of sea turtles while viewing them in person. 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 locate and identify the animals. We will also discuss manual settings for professional wildlife photography, and practice using SLR cameras and binoculars with reticles. 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 (which will be yours to keep), the tour of the Sea Turtle Care Center, admission to the South Carolina Aquarium, and advice on applying to PSO positions. If you would like to see a PSO training course in your area, or are interested in private training, please contact Angela at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com, by phone at 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/