MPSC is holding a training course in Newport, Oregon which provides
Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer)
certification on October 5th and 6th, 2019. This class will include a
vessel trip and admission to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, where the course
will be taking place. The vessel trip will provide opportunity to
practice the protected species monitoring identification techniques
discussed in class; students will also be able to practice manual
settings for wildlife photography using digital SLR cameras, and will
learn to estimate distance using binoculars with reticles (cameras and
binoculars provided for use). This course will also include a special
guest speaker from NMFS, whom will discuss life as an observer and
different types of wildlife observer work. This training is approved by
the federal agencies Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau
of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) in coordination with
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to provide Protected Species
Observer certification for seismic surveys, and is a long-standing
industry standard which is often accepted in various other regions or
industries (such as renewable energy, dredging, construction, blasting,
and pile driving) where monitoring and mitigation for protected species
is needed.
The course examines the regulations for reducing impacts to marine
mammals and sea turtles, how to visually locate and identify the
animals, and objective documentation of animal behavior for reporting to
regulatory agencies. A discounted rate is available for students/recent
graduates, government/veterans, and non-profit organizations. Lunch is
provided each day, along with various identification guides and
regulatory documents (yours to keep), advice on applying to PSO
positions, admission to the aquarium, the vessel trip, and the
professional certification.
MPSC will also be holding a PSO course in Galveston, TX on September
28-29, which will include a vessel trip and a tour of the TAMUG sea
turtle care facility. Additional information may be found on the MPSC
website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/, by contacting me
at abostw...@psocertifications.com, or by phone at 832-523-2402.
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick
Founder / Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
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