MPSC is offering an online training course that provides Protected
Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on
July 20-21, 2024. 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 geological and geophysical surveys in the Gulf of
Mexico, and the certification is often accepted in many other regions or
industries where monitoring and mitigation is required for reducing
impacts to protected species. Course cost includes the instruction,
advice on applying to PSO positions, the professional certification, and
the provision of various regulatory documents and supplementary
identification guides which will be yours to keep.
This course will examine the regulations for reducing impacts to marine
mammals, sea turtles, and protected fish, how to locate and identify the
animals, and the monitoring and objective reporting that is required for
submission to regulatory agencies. After discussing regulatory
requirements, we will examine key identifying traits and behaviors of
the different protected species, as well as the key visual cues which
can enable location of protected species in a dynamic and
rapidly-changing environment. The course also includes discussions on
how to prepare and pack for life offshore. The live, interactive
discussions for this course provide a personalized approach to learning
as we discuss how to identify protected species and how to document
impacts to the animals. The interactive discussion in this course will
also include best practice methods for living and working with other
PSOs and vessel crew within a collaborative team environment, in order
to effectively advise on the regulatory measures required to document
and reduce impacts to protected species. By monitoring for marine
mammals, sea turtles, and protected fish, advising on the mitigation
measures that are required, and documenting impacts through impartial
and unbiased reporting, PSOs serve a crucial role in the conservation of
protected species during industry operations.
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 & CEO
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com
BOEM/BSEE/NMFS-Compliant Provider of Protected Species Observer
Certification
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