MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer training on April 9-10 at Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota, FL. This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal identification. Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate and group discounts available), along with various identification guides, regulatory documents, admission to Mote Marine Aquarium, a tour of the marine mammal and sea turtle hospitals at Mote, and advice on applying to PSO positions. Online registration and payment made be found at the following link: http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/PSOCert.html MPSC is also holding PSO training in Wilmington, NC in June. For more information, please contact Angela at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com <mailto:ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com> , by phone at 832-523-2402 <tel:832-523-2402> , or visit the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/ Thank you, Angela Bostwick / Founder Marine Protected Species Consulting ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com <http://www.ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com> https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/