This is the Canada-Marine Mammal Observer Program tailored to the Pacific. The course shall focus on mitigation processes of offshore and coastal programs that may impact marine mammals and other megafauna. This course consists of 4 weeks of online theory with one in-person, at-sea practical session taking place on March 2nd in Victoria, BC.
The C-MMO Bridging program is meant for those who have already successfully completed another recognized marine mammal certification and have global experience. This trainee is already familiar with the general processes involved in being an MMO and expectations. This course is delivered entirely online, there is no practical session.
The Edgewise Environmental Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operator course is a comprehensive 3 week (online) + practical program that focuses on passive acoustic mitigation processes of marine environmental projects that may impact marine mammals. This course consists of 3 weeks of online theory, with two in-person sessions taking place on March 3rd and 4th in Victoria, BC.
The Seabird Observer course is an intensive training program that focuses on the ‘Eastern Canada seabirds at sea (ECSAS) standardized protocol for pelagic seabird surveys from moving and stationary platforms’ (Gjerdrum et al, 2012). The course is delivered over 4 weeks online with an additional in-person session and at-sea practical, which will take place on May 2nd in Newfoundland.
The Edgewise Environmental Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operator course is a comprehensive 3 week (online) + practical program that focuses on passive acoustic mitigation processes of marine environmental projects that may impact marine mammals. This course consists of 3 weeks of online theory, with two in-person sessions taking place on March 31st and April 1st in Newfoundland.
This is the Canada - Marine Mammal Observer program tailored to the Atlantic. The course shall focus on mitigation processes of offshore and coastal programs that may impact marine mammals and other megafauna. This course consists of 4 weeks of online theory with one in-person, at-sea practical session taking place on May 2nd in Newfoundland.
The C-MMO Bridging program is meant for those who have already successfully completed another recognized marine mammal certification and have global experience. This trainee is already familiar with the general processes involved in being an MMO and expectations. This course is delivered entirely online, there is no practical session.
The course shall focus on mitigation processes of offshore aspects that may impact marine mammals and sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico and aligns with the BOEM (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) and NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) criteria for Protected Species Observer certification. This certification may also be required in other areas of USA jurisdiction. This course is delivered entirely online, there is no practical session.
This is the Canada - Marine Mammal Observer program tailored to the Atlantic. The course shall focus on mitigation processes of offshore and coastal programs that may impact marine mammals and other megafauna. This course is delivered over 3 days in-person with an additional at-sea practical, which will take place on June 23rd in Newfoundland.
The Seabird Observer course is an intensive training program that focuses on the ‘Eastern Canada seabirds at sea (ECSAS) standardized protocol for pelagic seabird surveys from moving and stationary platforms’ (Gjerdrum et al, 2012). This course is delivered over 3 days in-person with an additional at-sea practical, which will take place on June 23rd in Newfoundland.
The Seabird Observer course is an intensive training program that focuses on the ‘Eastern Canada seabirds at sea (ECSAS) standardized protocol for pelagic seabird surveys from moving and stationary platforms’ (Gjerdrum et al, 2012). The course is delivered over 4 weeks online with an additional in-person session and at-sea practical, which will take place on October 5th in Nova Scotia.
The course shall focus on mitigation processes of offshore aspects that may impact marine mammals and sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico and aligns with the BOEM (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) and NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) criteria for Protected Species Observer certification. This certification may also be required in other areas of USA jurisdiction. This course is delivered entirely online, there is no practical session.