Dear friends and all, We are now receiving applications for the ACCOBAMS course 2025 to run May 4 to 10 inclusive in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Course to cover 4 days of classroom sessions to cover ACCOBAMS Mitigation, Marine Mammal Observation (MMO – 1 day in class), though it is assumed most will have prior experience, Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM - 2 days in class) and QGIS (1 day in class). Additionally there will be two boat based days with a towed array and visual watches. Course enquiries and to make a deposit to reserve a place to patrick.lyne@dmad.org.tr<mailto:patrick.lyne@dmad.org.tr> and please give details of prior experience with marine mammals to ensure qualification for the course. ECS conference to run May 12 to 16 in Ponta Delgada. Course information can be found at https://manadaenv.net/pluginfile.php/329/mod_forum/attachment/33/DMAD%20ACCO... Patrick Lyne,