MPSC is offering an online training course that provides Protected
Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on
May 29-30, 2021. This training in 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 in the Gulf of Mexico, and is a
long-standing industry standard which is often accepted in other regions
or industries (such as renewable energy construction and monitoring)
where monitoring for protected species and mitigation of impacts is
required. Course cost includes the live instruction, advice on applying
to PSO positions, the professional certification, and various regulatory
documents and supplementary identification guides.
PSOs monitor mainly for ESA-listed animals and marine mammals. PSOs
complete certain reports on protected species activity and industry
operations, and advise on the measures required to reduce impacts to the
animals. As discussed in the course, working offshore as a PSO is
fun, but involves long hours of standing watch for the animals; thus,
the job requires patience and persistence. 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.
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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