Marine mammal observer certification

Hi,

 

I am holding a training course in Boston which provides Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on Sept 24-25.  I was wondering if some students or faculty/staff would be interested in obtaining this professional certification this fall.  This training is approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement to provide Protected Species Observer certification for the Gulf of Mexico, 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.  This course also includes a field component (vessel trip) to complement classroom instruction, allowing students to acquire experience identifying the animals at sea.

 

The course examines the regulations for reducing seismic survey impacts to marine mammals and sea turtles, and how to visually locate and identify the animals. I am offering this course at a discounted rate of $725 for members of non-profit organizations, students and recent graduates (normal cost $800).  Lunch is provided each day, along with various identification guides, regulatory documents, advice on applying to PSO positions, and a three-hour whale watch trip to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world.  Please find the flyer for the course in the attached file. 

 

Additional information may be found on the MPSC website at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/, by contacting me at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com, by phone at 832-523-2402.

 

Thank you,

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

 

New course - elective credit

New course being offered this fall--I will count this as an elective in the Environmental Science curriculum.

Challenges & Opportunities: Resiliency in a post-Sandy Coastal State

Fall 2016

11:573:409, index #19695, 3 credits

CUES Case Studies provide an opportunity to explore and apply resilience approaches with a focus on New Jersey local communities. Lectures, readings, site visits and a group project will consider environmental, social, political, and economic factors that influence landuse decisions that affect environmental planning. Changes to existing policies and practices that could improve future outcomes will be explored.

Time: Monday & Wednesday, Period 6 (5:35 – 6:55 PM)

Place: Blake Hall, Room 128

Instructor:   Dr. Beth Ravit, 848-932-9334

Jobs with The Nature Conservancy

The NJ Chapter of The Nature Conservancy recently posted 4 job openings.  I
would appreciate any help you may be able to provide in getting the word
out.  The job descriptions are attached and some specifics are detailed
below.

Freshwater Analyst
Recruitment ID#:  44286
Application deadline: Wednesday, June 15th, 11:59 pm
Location:  Eldora, NJ
Additional comments: 2-year position

River Restoration Manager
Recruitment ID#:  44287
Application deadline: Wednesday, June 15th, 11:59 pm
Location:  Chester, NJ

Coastal Restoration Technician
Recruitment ID#:  44298
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 14th, 11:59 pm
Location:  Eldora, NJ
Additional comments: 3-month position (July - September)

Coastal Resilience Manager
Recruitment ID#:  44299
Application deadline: Sunday, June 19th, 11:59 pm
Location:  Eldora, NJ
Additional comments: 2- to 3-year position

How to Apply:
For more information and to apply, please visit
www.nature.org/careers<http://www.nature.org/careers> and search for
Recruitment ID#  in the keyword search.  The Nature Conservancy is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.