Bio-Waves, Inc. is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our Passive Acoustic Technician Training Workshop. The workshop combines theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations and training to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring hardware, software and data management. The goal of this training workshop is to provide individuals with the necessary tools and basic skills to prepare them for work as bio-acoustic field technicians. This five day workshop will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, La Jolla, California from September 6 - September 10, 2011. To register or obtain more information, plase visit http://www.bio-waves.net/upcoming.html. Space is limited so we encourage participants to register early. This workshop provides information, materials and practical training related to the following subjects: -the physics of underwater sound -the uses and limitations of passive acoustic monitoring -instruction on the set-up, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays -software used to detect, localize and classify sounds produced by marine mammals -guidelines for effective acoustic data collection and management. At the conclusion of this intensive, hands-on workshop, participants will have gained a working knowledge of practical aspects of towed hydrophone array system design, maintenance and operations. Please contact education@bio-waves.net with any questions.