Dear all, We are now taking applications for the DMAD ACCOBAMS course 2026 to run March 18 to 23 inclusive in the Princes Islands in the Sea of Marmara, close to Istanbul, Turkey. Course to cover 4 days of classroom sessions to cover ACCOBAMS Mitigation, Marine Mammal Observation (MMO 1 day in class), Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM 2 days in class) and QGIS (1 day in class). Additionally there will be a minimum of two boat based days with a towed array and visual watches where dolphins and porpoises are expected to be encountered.
Course enquiries and to reserve a place to [email protected] and please give details of prior experience (30 days minimum required) with marine mammals to ensure qualification for the course. Course cost will be €720 without accommodation or meals. Deposit (€200) required in January will full payment in March prior to attendance Course organisers: Patrick Lyne Chartered Marine Scientist (ImarEST), involved in ACCOBAMS training since 2018 and JNCC training since 2021 with a strong interest in acoustics for mitigation and baseline data. Email: [email protected] Aylin Akkaya Scientific director of DMAD and MDR, involved in ACCOBAMS training since 2018 with a strong interest in visual and acoustic animal behaviour and spatial mapping. Email: [email protected] All the best, *Maisie Kirkland* *Volunteer/Intern Supervisor of Montenegro Dolphin Research* *Researcher of Montenegro Dolphin Research* *WhatsApp +447426064534* *[email protected] <[email protected]> * *____________________________________________________________* *General* *info@d <[email protected]>m <[email protected]>ad.org.tr <[email protected]>* *www.dmad.org.tr <http://www.dmad.org.tr/>* *https://montenegrodolphinresearch.org/ <https://montenegrodolphinresearch.org/> * *https://www.instagram.com/DMADforNature/ <https://www.instagram.com/DMADforNature>* *https://www.instagram.com/nvo_mdr/ <https://www.instagram.com/nvo_mdr/>* *https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/ <https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/>*
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