Oceanomare Delphis APS and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Bioacoustics and Environmental Research (CIBRA), under the agreement signed with ACCOBAMS, will be running a training course to qualify individuals as Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and operators of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) systems. When: 24-29 November 2025 Where: Genoa (Italy) Participation fee: 800 Euro The qualification: The ACCOBAMS certification qualifies people to work as MMO/PAM operators throughout the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in 24 countries. After the course, the ACCOBAMS qualified MMO/PAM operators will be able to work to minimize the impact of noise on cetaceans by applying the knowledge, expertise, and skills acquired during the training course and using the standard procedures, forms, and manuals, following the ACCOBAMS principles. Speakers: Giovanni Caltavuturo, Claudio Fossati, Guido Gnone, Patrick Lyne, Michele Manghi, Barbara Mussi. Requirements: All attendees will be expected to satisfy the ACCOBAMS experience requirements of 30 days of experience with marine mammals before registration for courses. The course is aimed primarily at MMOs who wish to expand their skills to include Passive Acoustic Monitoring. The ACCOBAMS course is specifically aimed at mitigation in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but the principles learned are applicable worldwide. Topics Covered in the Training Course: Introduction to marine mammals and acoustics Human activities generating underwater noise and impacts on marine mammals Existing regulations, mitigation procedures, and ACCOBAMS Guidelines The role of MMO/PAM and the lifestyle onboard during operations Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map acoustic and visual sightings Using PAM for survey and research Introduction to the hardware used for PAM Hands-on training with PAMGUARD-Tips and troubleshooting. Autonomous acoustic bottom recorders The InterCet platform Practical Sessions (hydrophones: types, use and installation, soundcards and software) Fees cover the training, the certificate, lunches, and coffee breaks (the accommodation is not included). For more information or to apply, email postmaster@oceanomaredelphis.org or visit https://oceanomaredelphis.org/en/v-corso-mmo-pam-accobams/