A 2 day interactive course aimed at people who wish to pursue a career in marine mammal observation and mitigation for the offshore seismic industry.
This course has been designed to equip the delegates with a thorough background on all the aspects you will be required to know when working offshore. We have incorporated a day on board a vessel to allow you to gain experience with marine mammal identification while at sea.
Day 1 (classroom)
. Introduction to Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles
. Legislation within the Gulf of Mexico and global oceans
. Introduction to Seismic Surveys
. Permitting Requirements
. Role of the PSO
. Data Collection and Reporting
Day 2 (classroom)
. Clues and Search Methods for Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles
. Species Identification
. Testing and Certification
PAM Module
Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training
Comprehensive ‘hands-on’ PAM training for delegates with a scientific
background in biology and marine sciences who have successfully completed
the certified PSO Module.
Day 3 (classroom)
. Sound In Water
. Marine Mammals
. Anthropogenic Noise in the Sea
. Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Marine Mammals
. Local Mitigation Guidelines
. PAM Principles and the Role of the PAM Operator
Day 4 (classroom)
. PAM Hardware and Operations
. PAM Software
. PAMGuard Workshop
Day 5 (on a vessel)
. Set up and deployment of PAM systems and visual
observer stations
. Troubleshooting
. Real-time mitigation and reporting
Course Fee:
PSO – R10,000
PAM – R10,000
Combo – R20,000
Course coordinator:
Sarah Hancock
Tel: +44 1409 404 050
Mobile: +44 7825544436
Email: sarah@seiche.eu.com
Website: www.seiche.com
