Title: Certification session for ACCOBAMS Marine Mammals Observers (MMO)
and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Systems (PAM) Operators,
*For French speaking & already trained Observers*
EcoOcéan Institut (EOI) is an NGO for Marine Mammals Research and
Expertise and is an agreed trainer under the ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the
Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and
contiguous Atlantic area).EOI will be running an ACCOBAMS MMO/PAM course
to qualify individuals as ACCOBAMS certified Marine Mammal Observers and
operators of Passive Acoustic Monitoring
(https://accobams.org/main-activites/mmo-certificate-school/
<https://accobams.org/main-activites/mmo-certificate-school/>). Only
already trained Observers who speak French are targeted for this training.
*/When: /*/01 - 05 December 2025/
*/Where: /*/Montpellier, France/*//*
*/Price /*/for this specific session (theoretical MMO + practical
initiation at PAM): 750 euros (accommodation, trips and meals are not
covered)/
*/Language: the training will be in French/*
The Qualification/Certification:
The ACCOBAMS certification enables people to work as Marine Mammals
Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) operators
across the Mediterranean and Black Sea in 24 countries, where it is the
agreed course requirement for such work. Following completion of the
course, participants are equipped to mitigate noise impacts on
cetaceans, by applying the knowledge, expertise and skills acquired
during the course, and to use the standard procedures, forms and
manuals, in accordance with the ACCOBAMS guidelines.
Speakers and Presenters:
Dr Léa David and Nathalie Di-Méglio senior scientists at EcoOcéan
Institut and the international MMO/PAM operator Paul Batard-Tanguy.
*Requirements: *
·Graduated/current student in biology or ecology and or people having
experience that demonstrates a commitment to the environment and its
conservation, or people already MMO from other certification.
·*Minimum 30 days working with marine mammals at sea (with references)*
·Basic knowledge to recognize the different species and understand the
behaviour of animals at sea
·Ability to communicate in English
·Laptop + headphone
*Send an email to postulate with CV and references of work at sea before
26th of November 2025 at :*
*[email protected]* <mailto:[email protected]>**
**
Topics Covered in the ACCOBAMS Course:
·Introduction to underwater acoustics
·Introduction to marine mammals of the Mediterranean and Black Seas
(identification, distribution, ecology).
·Introduction to human activities generating underwater noise
·Introduction to impacts on marine mammals and other marine life
·Introduction to existing regulations (national to international),
mitigation procedures and ACCOBAMS Guidelines
·Introduction to the role of MMO
·Introduction to the role of PAM
·Introduction to the “life style” onboard
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