MPSC is holding a training course in Boston, MA which provides Protected
Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on
June 9-10. This class will include a cruise to the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary, one of the top whale-watching destinations in
the world! This will provide experience in locating and identifying
protected species at sea, as well as practice in methods for
professional wildlife photography.
This training is approved by the federal agencies Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management and the Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement to
provide Protected Species Observer certification for seismic surveys,
and is often accepted in various other industries and regions where
mitigation for protected species is needed. PSOs monitor for marine
mammals and sea turtles, and advise on the measures required to reduce
impacts to the animals worldwide.
The course examines the regulations for reducing impacts to marine
mammals and sea turtles, how to visually locate and identify the
animals, and objectively documenting animal behavior. Course cost
includes various identification guides and regulatory documents (yours
to keep), lunch each day, advice on applying to PSO positions, the
cruise to the marine sanctuary, and the professional certification.
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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