MPSC is offering Protected Species Observer training courses this summer in Monterey, CA and Boston, MA. PSO training will take place in Monterey, CA on June 1st and 2nd, and will include a vessel trip to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. PSO training in Boston will take place on June 8th and 9th, and will include a vessel trip to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Both sanctuaries are top whale-watching locations, and the vessel trips will provide opportunity to practice the protected species monitoring identification techniques discussed in class. Students will also be able to practice wildlife photography using digital SLR cameras, and distance estimation using binoculars with reticles. The course examines the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, how to visually locate and identify the animals, and objectively documenting animal behavior for reporting to regulatory agencies. Lunch is provided each day, along with various identification guides and regulatory documents (yours to keep), advice on applying to PSO positions, the vessel trip, and the professional certification. Additional information may be found on the MPSC website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/, by contacting me at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com, or by phone at 832-523-2402. Thank you, Angela Bostwick Founder / Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/