Interactive introductory distance sampling training, first announcement Official registration for the March 2024 workshop will begin the week of 22 January 2024, but applications are now being accepted for the widening participation scholarship (details below). Distance sampling is a method of population assessment widely used in the study of marine mammal populations. Widening participation scholarship One place will have the registration fee waived, for participants from under-represented groups. Details of eligibility and application process at http://workshops.distancesampling.org/widening-participation. Deadline for scholarship applications for the March 2024 introductory workshop is 24 January 2024.    Important details * Workshop dates and time: 04-15 March 2024; 1400-1630 British Standard Time. * Registration deadline: 21 February 2024📅 * Enrolment limit: 14 * Cost: 225 British pounds 💵 * What is included: Lectures, exercises, code, data all available online📃 Additional details http://workshops.distancesampling.org/intro-mar-2024.html At the webpage above, you will find a link to the St Andrews online shop where payment is made. Registration will open the week of 22 January 2024. After you register, I will contact you with additional details regarding workshop electronic materials, etc. Feel free to contact me with questions. Please share this announcement with interested colleagues. Eric Rexstad Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling University of St Andrews Registered Charity in Scotland SC013532