Passive Acoustic Monitoring Observer
Edgewise Environmental offers its expertise as an environmental consultancy, specializing in marine animals. As an industry leader in marine environmental consultancy, we now offer a course for seabird observation.
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. Offshore and coastal activities covered include, but are not limited to seismic exploration, renewable energy, dredging, and pile driving. These activities and associated mitigative actions shall be discussed in relation to the “Species at Risk Act” and “Statement of Canadian Practice with Respect to the Mitigation of Seismic Sound in the Marine Environment”. This course includes an in-person, in-class session and at-sea field component.
Learning Outcomes:
A review of the “Statement of Canadian Practice with Respect to the Mitigation of Sound in the Marine Environment”
A review of the “Species at Risk Act”
Basic theory of marine anthropogenic activities that may impact marine mammals
Identification of marine mammal acoustic signatures (with specific focus on those species found within Canadian waters)
A basic introduction to marine mammal acoustics and underwater sound
Instruction and hand-on experience with PAM hardware and software
Instruction on completing various recording pro forma
Essential information to be included within the PAM report
Offshore decorum, equipment requirements
Pricing and Packages
| Course | Early Registration (>30 days) | Late Registration (<30 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operator | $1,680.00 | $1,920.00 |
| PAM Operator + MMO | $2,368.00 | $3,096.00 |
| PAM Operator + SBO | $2,368.00 | $3,096.00 |
| PAM Operator + MMO + SBO | $3,400.00 | $4,500.00 |
All prices are in CAD, subject to applicable taxes, and subject to change.
