Dear all, We are now taking applications for the ACCOBAMS course 2026 to run October 03rd to 08th inclusive in Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor), Montenegro. Course to cover 4 days of classroom sessions for ACCOBAMS Mitigation certification, • 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 will hopefully 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 €750 without accommodation and meals. Deposit (€200) required to reserve a place with full payment by the end of September. A limited number of places with accommodation can be provided at €950 total cost. 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,
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