Seiche Training is running its two day Protected Species Observer (PSO) and three day Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) training courses in San Francisco between 7th and 11th December 2015, just before the SMM 2015. *PSO course:* This two day BSEE-compliant course provides the skills needed to become a Protected Species Observer. Highest quality training both in the classroom and on board a vessel to allow delegates to gain experience with marine mammal identification while at sea. Certificate for offshore work awarded upon successful completion of course. *PAM course:* This three day PAM course provides the skills needed to become an offshore PAM operator. Run by Seiche's highly experienced team with thorough support material, interactive PAMGuard workshops and a boat session, this course will expand delegates' knowledge of acoustic monitoring and provide insight into industry requirements for environmental mitigation. Certificate for offshore work awarded upon successful completion of course. Please contact s.hancock@seiche.com for more information, modules and costs. Limited student discounts available on request and with full proof of student status. (JNCC MMO and PAM courses also running in Plymouth, UK, 23-27 November 2015.) www.seiche.com