ACCOBAMS Courses for Highly Qualified Marine Mammals Observers (MMO) and
Passive Acoustic Monitoring operators (PAM)Marine Mammals Research Association
(DMAD) under the agreement signed with ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the Conservation
of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic area)
will be running a brand new training course to qualify individuals as Marine
Mammal Observers and operators of Passive Acoustic Monitoring systems. There
will be a limited number of fully subsidised positions for Turkish students and
early-career researchers, and these will be offered on a first come, first
served basis.When: 15th to 21th April 2019/ Where: Marmaris, Turkey /
Price: €1000 (€800 students)The Qualification:The ACCOBAMS qualification
qualifies people to work as MMOs/PAM operators throughout the Mediterranean and
Black Sea in 24 countries, where it is the agreed course requirement for such
work. After the course, The ACCOBAMS highly 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 to use
the standard procedures, forms and manuals, in accordance with the ACCOBAMS
principles.Speakers and Presenters:MMO&PAM operator Patrick Lyne and Ayça
Eleman; Dr. Aylin Akkaya Baş; Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Akif Erdoğan; Dr. Ayaka Amaha
Öztürk; Dr. Jonathan GordonRequirements:-Graduated/current student in biology
or ecology or have experience that demonstrates a commitment to the environment
and its conservation.-Minimum 30 days-at-sea as a marine observer (with
references/records )-Ability to recognize the different species and understand
the behaviour of animals at sea-Ability to communicate in English-Have a
theoretical understanding of acoustic issues-Ability to recognise the different
vocalizations of marine mammalsTopics Covered in the Training
Course:-Introduction to underwater acoustics-Introduction to marine mammals and
acoustics-Introduct. to human activities generating underwaternoise and
impacts on marine mammals-Introduction to existing regulations, mitigation
procedures and ACCOBAMS Guidelines-Introduction to the role of
MMO/PAM-Introduction to the “life style” onboard-Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) to map the acoustic and visual sightings.-Using PAM
for survey and research-Introduction to hardware used for PAM-Hands on training
with PAMGUARD-Tips and troubleshooting.For more information or to apply e-mail:
akkayaayl...@gmail.com-Price covers the training, certificate and
accommodation for 7 nights (meals not included).-There will be two days of boat
based training where there is a strong chance of beaked whales and sperm whales
encounters that allows you to practice your learned skills during the
course.All the best,Aylin Akkaya BasMarine Mammals Research
AssociationWww.dmad.org.tr
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