[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA)
ANNOUNCEMENT The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) is a membership based association with the aim of bringing together and representing individuals who work commercially and professionally as Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators who implement mitigation measures to protect marine life during industry operations. The MMOA also provides information to other individuals that have an interest in MMO issues. The MMOA is pleased to announce the launch of a new website: http://www.mmo-association.org The MMOA wishes to invite professional MMOs and PAM operators to sign up as full members of the Association. The MMOA also wishes to invite other interested individuals who may have an interest in MMO issues or MMOs who, at present, do not qualify for full membership to sign up as Associate Members. Details of Full and Associate Memberships are outlined below. To sign up to the Association please go to www.mmo-association.org and then click on the Sign Up button at the top of the Home Page. FULL MEMBERSHIP (£70 per year) Individuals with a demonstrated level of experience, skills and qualifications to enable them to work in a mitigation role as MMOs or PAM Operators are invited to exchange knowledge and contribute their considered thoughts and concerns as Full Members. Full Members are expected to be able to: Provide evidence of having worked as a professional MMO and/or PAM Operator implementing mitigation measures during industry operations on at least two occasions in the last five years. Provide evidence of any completed MMO and/or PAM training. Provide evidence of recent personal development in marine mammal identification and behaviour whether this was during other employment (i.e. during fisheries work) or outside of any professional commitments (e.g. voluntary surveys / guiding, holidays whale-watching, organising boat trips to see marine mammals etc.). Alternatively, persons without other experience but who have worked for 20 weeks or more in a mitigation role as an MMO and /or PAM operator will qualify as having relevant experience. Adhere to the MMOA's Code of Professional Conduct. Pay a subscription fee, on acceptance. The main benefits to Full Members will be: The opportunity to share your knowledge and experience. Opportunity to influence the future development of the profession. The benefit of a professional code of conduct. Access to the MMO Forum resources and Information Directory. Recognition as a serious-minded MMO and listed in the online Membership Directory. Full voting rights on the direction of MMOA. Acceptance as a Full Member will allow access to a personal profile page. Here members can create their MMO Association Curriculum Vitae using the online template. This can be saved as a pdf file or printed by each member. On the personal profile page members will also have access to the MMO Forum and the Information Directory. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (£30 per year) Other interested parties (such as students, prospective MMOs or PAM Operators, newly qualified MMOs or PAM Operators, company employees with an interest in MMO issues, etc.) are invited to join as Associate Members. The main benefits to the Associate Members will be: Input to the Association's aims and objectives. Access to the Information Directory. Invitation to comment on MMO issues. Acceptance as an Associate Member will allow access to a personal profile page. Here members will have access to the Information Directory and also be able to make comments regarding MMO issues. Associate Members will not be eligible to stand for the MMOA Committee, nor are voting rights conferred. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP We would also welcome corporate sponsorship to help us achieve the aims and objectives of the MMOA. Corporate sponsors will have their company logo displayed on our website. If you are interested in sponsorship please email the MMOA at i...@mmo-association.org We welcome your applications. Please email i...@mmo-association.org if you have any problems during the sign up process. Regards The MMOA Steering Committee The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) Communications House 26 York Street London W1U 6PZ Email: i...@mmo-association.org Website: www.mmo-association.org ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Photo of Harbour Porpoise
I'm looking for a good image of a Harbour porpoise, Phocoena phoecena in BC or WA waters, to use in the Newly Revised and Expanded Second Edition of Whelks to Whales. Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest. You can contact me directly at rha...@shaw.ca thanks Rick Harbo Marine Visions Ltd. Nanaimo, BC.___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] FW: Volunteers needed for Western Channel and Celtic Sea survey
Apologies for any cross posting Hi All, Volunteer cetacean and seabird survey opportunity: Western Channel, Celtic Sea and Bay of Biscay 18th May to 9th June 2011 Some exciting new just in. Two volunteer places are available for a 3 week survey of the Western Channel, Celtic Sea and the northern Bay of Biscay. From the food-rich waters at the mouth of the Loire Estuary off the Brittany Coast out to the edge of the continental shelf off south west Ireland, this epic voyage is likely to deliver an excellent variety of marine wildlife. Cetacean species likely to be encountered include White-beaked Dolphin, Striped Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Risso's Dolphin, Minke Whale, Long-finned Pilot Whale and Fin Whale, with Humpback Whale and White-sided Dolphin also possibilities. Migratory seabirds encountered are likely to include Cory's Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Pomarine Skua and Long-tailed Skua. You will join and have opportunity to learn from a multidisciplinary team carrying out pelagic fish and plankton surveys and collecting oceanographic data. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to analyses linking mammals and seabirds sightings to prey availability. Details: Departure Date: 10:00am 18th May 2011 Return Date: 9th June 2011 Port: Lowestoft All meals will be provided for you onboard the ship; specific dietary requirements can be catered for (please specify in your application). Your bunk will have a bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, desk and internet access - towels and bedding will be provided. You will also have access to the lounge room and gym for use in your spare time. In some circumstances, Marinelife may help in providing support for travel expenses to/from Lowestoft. Requirements: .Experienced in cetacean and/or seabird identification at sea. .A valid ENG1 medical certificate. (see www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mgn264.pdf and http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home/workingatsea/mcga-medicalcertandadvice /mcga-ml5-medicalinfo/mcga-approved-docs-list.htm ) .Personal Sea Survival Certificate (Sea survival training is possible prior to departure - e.g. on Thursdays in Lowestoft). All marine animal data collected by you during this trip will also contribute directly towards Marinelife's CHARM III Channel Marine Mammal Seabird Survey - please visit: http://www.marine-life.org.uk www.marine-life.org.uk and http://marinelife-charm3.blogspot.com/ http://marinelife-charm3.blogspot.com/ for more details. If you would like to join the research team as a Marine Mammal Seabird Surveyor, please email mailto:tom.brere...@marine-life.org.uk tom.brere...@marine-life.org.uk including a CV or brief summary of experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Tom Brereton tom.brereton (at) marine-life.org.uk Research Director Marinelife ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Observer/ Marine Fauna Observer course 2nd to 4th May 2011 Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
Scanning Ocean Sectors are holding a JNCC APPROVED Marine Mammal Observer/Marine Fauna Observer (MMO/MFO) course in Queensland at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) 161 Old Maryborough Road Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia Phone: 1800 675 287 MAP on following link: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=enpq=usqxhr=tcp=7rlz=1B3GGGL_enAU355AU355um=1ie=UTF-8cid=0,0,15452068604340487674fb=1hq=usqhnear=Hervey+Bay+QLDgl=audaddr=161+Old+Maryborough+Road,+Hervey+Bay+QLD+4655geocode=17679221057202689532,-25.283900,152.835720ei=RsGrTYLBK4LYuAP89p2YCgsa=Xoi=local_resultct=directions-toresnum=2sqi=2ved=0CB4QngIwAQ The dates for the MMO Course 2nd to the 4th May 2011 Please register at the Scanning Ocean Sectors website http://www.scanningoceansectors.org/training-courses/mmo-register/ immediately if you wish to attend the course, we are holding open the standard registration price for the course as the course date was changed. If you also require your BOSIET/TBOSIET or seaworthy medical please book this through IFAP training centre (Please note all persons wishing to do the BOSIET course need to have a medical first) http://www.ifap.asn.au/ We look forward to seeing you on this course in Hervey Bay, Queensland Scanning Ocean Sectors – Is a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training company and Joint Nature Conservation Committee – JNCC, recognised course for industry and research. This course will cover all aspects of data recording for Australian waters and legislation from the EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1 Scanning Ocean Sectors have years of research behind the EFFECTIVE training of MMOs with courses adapted to the requirements of the clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. With fully trained and experienced MMOs facilitating. Our training is to ensure INDUSTRY gets the MMOs they require, that they are PROFESSIONALLY trained, EFFCIENT and EFFECTIVE in the job, and prepared for all necessary actions. Each student is graded in their certificates to ensure the *quality standard * of the MMO industry is gaining. -- Yvonne Miles *Managing Director* *Scanning Ocean Sectors* M (UK): 07905 021631 M (OZ): 0431 824 063 yvo...@scanningoceansectors.org www.scanningoceansectors.org www.marinemammaljobs.com ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
