Seiche develop and manufacture a range of high quality PAM systems for use in research and for industry mitigation. We also run a well-established program of training, which now includes our new JNCC accredited MMO course. Booking now for MMO and PAM courses in Plymouth, UK: JNCC Accredited Marine Mammal Observer Course 1 - 2 September 2014 at Plymouth Marine Aquarium, UK Our new two day Marine Mammal Observer Training course with trainer Phil Johnston. Classroom and practical boat sessions provide a thorough preparation for prospective MMOs. Modules cover: • Anthropogenic Noise and its Effects on Marine-life • Legislative Background • Role of the MMO • JNCC Mitigation for Seismic Surveys, VSP, Pile-Driving and Explosives • JNCC Recording and Reporting • Marine Mammal Identification • Surveying Techniques in Practice – on boat session “Having an instructor who has had a great deal of practical experience in the sector was invaluable” “The practical side of the course was essential as it gave a very real experience of the role played by an MMO offshore” See http://www.seiche.com/courses/10 for more details. Or contact s.hancock@seiche.com <mailto:s.hancock@seiche.com> for registration and booking. Passive Acoustic Monitoring Course 3 - 5 September 2014 at Plymouth Marine Aquarium, UK Our well established three day Passive Acoustic Monitoring course with trainer Ed Oliver. Classroom and practical boat sessions provide comprehensive training for personnel new to the offshore industry who are interested in PAM. Modules cover: • Sound In Water • Marine Mammals • Anthropogenic Noise in the Sea • Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Marine Mammals • PAM Principles & the Role of the PAM Operator • PAM Hardware & Operations • PAM Software • PAMGuard Workshop • Practical PAM Session – on boat session See http://www.seiche.com/pages/30 for more details. Or contact s.hancock@seiche.com <mailto:s.hancock@seiche.com> for registration and booking.