PHOTO-ID/THEODOLITE TRAINING COURSE - Feb 2014 - SOUTH AFRICA Sea Search Africa is a consulting and training firm based in Muizenberg, Cape Town. We are a highly experienced technical team of researchers who specialize in the study of marine vertebrates, particularly cetaceans. Sea Search Africa is currently offering a *one-week technical training course on cetacean photo-identification and theodolite tracking* targeting later year biology and marine science majors, master and first year doctoral students who would like to become technically proficient at conducting independent fieldwork. The program aims to bridge the gap between classroom based learning and effective field data collection and incorporates a 3-day module on theodolite tracking and a 4-day module on photo-identification. The course will be held on *7-13 February 2015 *and with whole day sessions each day. The course will include classwork and fieldwork such as theodolite tracking from a land-based station and boat-based work during the photo-identification portion of the class. For the theodolite module, instruction will include setting up theodolite stations, properly centering and preparing the theodolite for observations, connecting the station to a laptop, using software to collect data and engaging in data collection and analysis. We will teach the students how to avoid common errors, how to choose observation sites appropriately and how to set up the study design appropriately. For the photo-identification module, topics will include boat work, camera equipment set up, proper approach techniques, data collection procedures, storage, evaluation and analysis of photos, use of common software, and the choice of appropriate analytical methods. Join us in beautiful Muizenberg, Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa. The tuition fee is 2,000 ZAR for registered students and 4,000 ZAR for professionals. Course tuition includes training materials, lunch and a Certificate of Attendance for 7 days. Participants will be responsible for their transportation to and from the classroom and for all other meals and accommodations if they come from outside of the area. About Muizenberg: The Sea Search office is located one block from the seafront overlooking a 26-km stretch of white sand beach and adjacent to legendary Surfer’s Corner, South Africa’s best beach to learn how to surf, kite and paddle board. If you would like to extend your stay after the course there are many exciting things to do around Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. Contact us by December 15 at dmaldini.seasearchafrica@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Please visit our site at *www.seasearch.co.za <http://www.seasearch.co.za>.* *Daniela Maldini, Ph.D.* *Sea Search * 4 Bath Road Muizenberg, WC 7945 South Africa *Namibian Dolphin Project* P.O. Box 5209 Walvis Bay, Namibia, 9000 Cell Phone: +264 081 556-4749 E-mail: dmaldini.seasearchafrica@gmail.com