MPSC is offering an online training course that provides Protected
Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on
February 15-16, 2025. 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/seismic surveys, and the
certification is often accepted in many other regions or industries
where monitoring and mitigation is required for reducing impacts to
protected species. 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 and
rapidly-changing environment. The course also includes discussions on
how to prepare and pack for life offshore. The live, interactive
discussions for this course provide a personalized approach to learning
as we discuss how to identify protected species and how to document
impacts to the animals. Discussions for this course will also include
best practice methods for living and working with other PSOs and vessel
crew within a collaborative team environment, in order to effectively
advise on the regulatory measures required to document and reduce
impacts to protected species. By monitoring for marine mammals, sea
turtles, and protected fish, advising on the mitigation measures that
are required, and documenting impacts through impartial and unbiased
reporting, PSOs serve a crucial role in the conservation of protected
species during industry or research operations.
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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