MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) training on June 10-11 in Boston, Massachusetts. This class will meet in downtown Boston, and will include a cruise to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world! This will provide opportunity to gain experience identifying the animals while at sea. We will also practice using SLR cameras and discuss manual settings for wildlife photography. 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 (which will be yours to keep), a whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, 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 https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/