Massey University and the University of California at Davis announce the release of their Level 2 online oiled wildlife response course – Rehabilitation and Facilities development (https://owrt.org/) for marine mammals, reptiles and avian wildlife. The course follows on from the Level 1 Foundations in oiled wildlife response and has eight online modules including: Topic 1: Introduction Topic 2: Field Stabilisation Topic 3: At the gate Topic 4: Intake Topic 5: Pre-wash Stabilisation Topic 6: Wash – Rinse – Dry Topic 7: Conditioning Topic 8: Release All modules cover response options for marine mammals, reptiles and avian wildlife, with specific reference to Best Practice for Marine Mammal Response and Standards for Rehabilitation Facilities for Marine Mammals. B OWRT online courses are developed by the only two Universities in the world with comprehensive oiled wildlife readiness and response programs. These world leaders in higher education are also at the forefront of oiled wildlife and marine mammal research – advancing knowledge of best practice in the management and care of oiled wildlife. UC Davis and Massey University have led more than 70 oiled wildlife responses throughout the world, meaning this OWRT has been developed and delivered by highly experienced oil response researchers, trainers, and practitioners. OWRT Courses are accredited by the New Zealand Veterinary Nurses Association. For more information and to enroll please visit our website https://owrt.org/ [cid:image001.png@01CF660D.E08F7620][WB U cmyk] Professor B. Louise Chilvers, B Agr Sci (Hons), PG Dip GIS, PhD Director Oiled Wildlife Response Wildbase Institute of Veterinary Sciences IUCN-SSC Pinniped Specialist Groups + 64 6 356 9099 ext 83273 +64 21 048 4246 B.L.Chilvers@massey.ac.nz<mailto:B.L.Chilvers@massey.ac.nz> IVABS, Tennent Drive, Massey University, New Zealand 4442 IVABS, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4442 http://wildbase.massey.ac.nz<http://wildbase.massey.ac.nz/> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Barbara_Chilvers To learn more about oiled wildlife response see our website Massey.ac.nz/wildbaseowr<http://massey.ac.nz/wildbaseowr>
