[MARMAM] Protected Species Observer Certification in Honolulu - January 9

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There are a few spots left in the MPSC PSO Training course in Honolulu, Hawaii
on January 9 (course given in a single day).  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO
certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts
to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the
animals.  Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and
animal identification.

Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate
and group discounts available), along with various identification guides,
regulatory documents, and advice on applying to PSO positions.  The registration
form may be found here:
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/MPSC_Registration-Hawaii2016.pdf

MPSC will also be offering PSO training February 26-27 in Galveston, TX. For
more information or to register, please contact Angela at
abostw...@psocertifications.com, by phone at 832-523-2402  ,
or visit the website at ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com
 .
 
Thank you,
 
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
Kingwood, TX
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[MARMAM] Protected Species Observer Training in Galveston, TX - February 26-27

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MPSC will be holding Protected Species Observer training in Galveston, Texas on
February 26-27. This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the
regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea
turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals.  Course
comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification.

Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate
and group discounts available), along with various identification guides,
regulatory documents, and advice on applying to PSO positions.  The registration
form may be found here:
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/MPSC_Registration-February2016.pdf

For  more information or to register, please contact Angela at
abostw...@psocertifications.com  , by
phone at 832-523-2402  , or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/.

Thank you,
Angela Bostwick, M.S.
Marine Protected Species Consulting
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[MARMAM] PSO Training in San Diego, CA July 16-17

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MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal
Observer) training on July 16-17 in San Diego, CA.   This BOEM/BSEE-compliant
PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey
impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and
identify the animals.  Course comprehension is measured with examinations on
regulations and animal identification.
 
Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent
graduate/veteran and group discounts available), along with various
identification guides, regulatory documents, a whale-watching vessel trip, and
advice on applying to PSO positions. 
 
MPSC is also holding PSO training in Boston, MA in September.  For more
information, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com
 , by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit
the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/. 
 
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
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[MARMAM] Protected Species Observer Training - Galveston, TX Feb 26-27

[abostwick]

There are a few spots left in the MPSC Protected Species Observer training
course February 26-27 in Galveston, TX.  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO
certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts
to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the
animals.  Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and
animal identification.

Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate
and group discounts available), along with various identification guides,
regulatory documents, admission to Moody Gardens Aquarium, and advice on
applying to PSO positions.  The registration form may be found here:
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/MPSC_Registration-February2016.pdf


 

MPSC is also holding PSO training at Mote Marine Lab Aquarium in Sarasota,
Florida on April 9-10.  For more information or to register, please contact
Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com
 , by phone at 832-523-2402
 , or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/
 .

 
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/

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[MARMAM] PSO Training in Sarasota, FL on April 9-10

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MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer training on April 9-10 at Mote Marine
Lab in Sarasota, FL.  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers
the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts  to marine mammals and sea
turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals.  Course
comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification.

Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate
and group discounts available), along with various identification guides,
regulatory documents, admission to Mote Marine Aquarium, a tour of the marine
mammal and sea turtle hospitals at Mote, and advice on applying to PSO
positions.  Online registration and payment made be found at the following link:
 http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/PSOCert.html

MPSC is also holding PSO training in Wilmington, NC in June.  For more
information, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com
 , by phone at 832-523-2402
 , or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/

Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
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[MARMAM] PSO Summer Training Courses - Wilmington, NC and San Diego, CA

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There are a few spots available in the MPSC Protected Species Observer training
course on June 4-5 in Wilmington, NC.   MPSC is also holding PSO training July
16-17 in San Diego, CA.   This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course
covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and
sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals.  Course
comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification.

Lunch is provided and included in the $800 course fee (college/recent graduate
and group discounts available), along with various identification guides,
regulatory documents, a tour of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue &
Rehabilitation Center (Wilmington class) or whale-watching vessel trip (San
Diego class), and advice on applying to PSO positions. 

MPSC is also holding PSO training in Boston, MA in September.  For more
information, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com
 , by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit
the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/. 
 
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
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[MARMAM] PSO / MMO Training in Juno Beach, FL Feb 25-26 and Honolulu April 8-9

[abostwick]

There are a few spots available in Protected Species Observer training (also
known as Marine Mammal Observer training) on February 25-26 in Juno Beach,
Florida.  This class will meet at the Loggerhead MarineLife Center, and will
include a private tour of the facility.  We will discuss the identifying traits
and behaviors of different species and age classes of sea turtles while viewing
the animals in person, a value which cannot be obtained in viewing static
pictures.  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the
regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea
turtles, documenting animal behavior, and how to visually locate and identify
the animals.
 
Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification.  Successful completion of this course provides professional
Protected Species Observer certification.  Lunch is provided and included in the
course fee (college/graduate/government discounts available), along with various
identification guides and regulatory documents (yours to keep), a private tour
of the Loggerhead MarineLife Center, and advice on applying to PSO positions.  
 
MPSC is also holding PSO training in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 8-9.  For more
information, please contact Angela Bostwick at abostw...@psocertifications.com,
by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/
 .
 
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
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[MARMAM] PSO/MMO Training in Boston, MA September 24-25

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MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal
Observer) training on September 24-25 in Boston Massachusetts.   This
BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing
seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually
locate and identify the animals.  Course comprehension is measured with
examinations on regulations and animal identification.  Successful completion of
this course provides professional Protected Species Observer Certification.

Lunch is provided and included in the course fee (college/recent
graduate/military discounts available), along with various identification guides
and regulatory documents (which will be yours to keep), a whale-watching vessel
trip, and advice on applying to PSO positions.  

MPSC is also holding PSO training in Galveston, TX this November.  For more
information, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com
 , by phone at 832-523-2402
 , or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/.

Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
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[MARMAM] PSO / MMO Training in Galveston, TX Nov 18-19 at Moody Gardens Aquarium

[abostwick]

MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal
Observer) training on November 18-19 in Galveston, TX at the Moody Gardens
Aquarium.  This class will also be visiting the NOAA Sea Turtle Facility.   This
BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for reducing
seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, documenting animal
behavior, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. 
 
Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification.  Successful completion of this course provides professional
Protected Species Observer Certification.  Lunch is provided and included in the
course fee (college/graduate/government discounts available), along with various
identification guides and regulatory documents (which will be yours to keep),
admission to Moody Gardens, the tour, and advice on applying to PSO positions.

MPSC is also holding PSO training in Florida in Spring of 2017.  For more
information, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com, by phone
at 832-523-2402  , or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/.

Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
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[MARMAM] PSO/MMO Training in Boston, MA September 24-25

[abostwick]

There are a few spots available in the Protected Species Observer (also known as
Marine Mammal Observer) training on September 24-25 in Boston Massachusetts.
  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for
reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to
visually locate and identify the animals.  Course comprehension is measured with
examinations on regulations and animal identification.  Successful completion of
this course provides professional Protected Species Observer Certification.

This class will be visiting the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one
of the top whale-watching destinations in the world.  Lunch is provided and
included in the course fee (college/recent graduate/military discounts
available), along with various identification guides and regulatory documents
(which will be yours to keep), the whale-watching vessel trip, and advice on
applying to PSO positions.  

MPSC is also holding PSO training in Galveston, TX this November.  For more
information, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com
 , by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit
the website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/.

Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
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[MARMAM] PSO / MMO Training in Boston, MA June 10-11

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MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal
Observer) training on June 10-11 in Boston, Massachusetts. This class will meet
in downtown Boston, and will include a cruise to the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary, one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world!  This
will provide opportunity to gain experience identifying the animals while at
sea.  We will also practice using SLR cameras and discuss manual settings for
wildlife photography.

 

This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO certification course covers the regulations for
reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, documenting
animal behavior, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. Course
comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification.  Successful completion of this course provides professional
Protected Species Observer Certification.  Lunch is provided and included in the
course fee (college/graduate/government discounts available), along with various
identification guides and regulatory documents (which will be yours to keep), a
whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and advice
on applying to PSO positions.

 

If you would like to see a PSO training course in your area, or are interested
in private training, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com,
by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/
 .

 

Thank you,

Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
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[MARMAM] PSO / MMO Training in Charleston, SC October 7-8

[abostwick]

MPSC is holding Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal
Observer) training on October 7-8 in Charleston, South Carolina. This class will
include a tour of the Sea Turtle Care Center at the South Carolina Aquarium,
where we can discuss key identifying traits and behaviors of different species
of sea turtles while viewing them in person.  This BOEM/BSEE-compliant PSO
certification course covers the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts
to marine mammals and sea turtles, documenting animal behavior, and how to
locate and identify the animals. We will also discuss manual settings for
professional wildlife photography, and practice using SLR cameras and binoculars
with reticles.  
 
 
Course comprehension is measured with examinations on regulations and animal
identification. Successful completion of this course provides professional
Protected Species Observer Certification.  Lunch is provided and included in the
course fee (college/graduate/government discounts available), along with various
identification guides and regulatory documents (which will be yours to keep),
the tour of the Sea Turtle Care Center, admission to the South Carolina
Aquarium, and advice on applying to PSO positions.
 

If you would like to see a PSO training course in your area, or are interested
in private training, please contact Angela at abostw...@psocertifications.com,
by phone at 832-523-2402, or visit the website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/.

 
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
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[MARMAM] PSO / MMO Training in S Padre Island TX Feb 24-25

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MPSC is offering a training course in South Padre Island, Texas which provides
Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification
on February 24-25, 2018.  This course will include a two-hour sailing trip
aboard the UTRGV Research Vessel Ridley, providing experience in locating and
identifying protected species at sea.  We will also tour the rehabilitation
facilities at Sea Turtle Inc, where we can further discuss key identifying
traits and behaviors of the animals while viewing them in person.  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 covers the regulations for reducing impacts to marine mammals and sea
turtles, how to visually locate and identify the animals, and objectively
documenting animal behavior. We will also discuss and practice different manual
settings for professional wildlife photography.  Lunch is provided each day,
along with various identification guides and regulatory documents (yours to
keep), the vessel trip, tour of the sea turtle rehabilitation facilities, advice
on applying to PSO positions, and the professional certification.  
 
Additional information may be found on the MPSC website at
http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/, by contacting us at
abostw...@psocertifications.com  , or by
phone at 832-523-2402.
 
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com 
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[MARMAM] Protected Species Observer Training Course April 27-28

[abostwick]

MPSC is offering an online training course that provides Protected 
Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on 
April 27-28, 2024.  This training is approved by the federal agencies 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau of Safety and 
Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) in coordination with National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) to provide Protected Species Observer 
Certification for geological and geophysical surveys in the Gulf of 
Mexico, and the certification is often accepted in many other regions or 
industries where monitoring and mitigation is required for reducing 
impacts to protected species.  PSOs monitor for marine mammals, sea 
turtles, and protected fish and document impacts through impartial and 
unbiased reporting, thus serving a crucial role in the conservation of 
protected species during industry operations. Our live, interactive 
courses provide a personalized approach to learning as we discuss how to 
identify protected species and how to document impacts to the animals. 
Course cost includes the instruction, advice on applying to PSO 
positions, the professional certification, and the provision of various 
regulatory documents and supplementary identification guides which will 
be yours to keep.


This course will examine the regulations for reducing impacts to marine 
mammals, sea turtles, and protected fish, how to locate and identify the 
animals, and the monitoring and objective reporting that is required for 
submission to regulatory agencies. After discussing regulatory 
requirements, we will examine key identifying traits and behaviors of 
the different protected species, as well as the key visual cues which 
can enable location of protected species in a dynamic environment. The 
course also includes discussion on how to prepare and pack for life 
offshore.   We'll also discuss the best practice methods for living and 
working with other PSOs and vessel crew within a collaborative team 
environment, and how to advise on the regulatory measures required to 
reduce impacts to protected species.


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 & CEO
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com

BOEM/BSEE/NMFS-Compliant Provider of Protected Species Observer 
Certification

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