There are a few spots available in the MPSC Protected Species Observer training course on June 4-5 in Wilmington, NC. MPSC is also holding PSO training July 16-17 in San Diego, CA. This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal identification. Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate and group discounts available), along with various identification guides, regulatory documents, a tour of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center (Wilmington class) or whale-watching vessel trip (San Diego class), and advice on applying to PSO positions. MPSC is also holding PSO training in Boston, MA in September. For more information, please contact Angela at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com <mailto: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/