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Training Course Timetable

• DAY 1

  
  MMO1
  Welcome, introduction & course aims, fire drill etc
  
  MMO2
  Introduction to Law and guidelines and the legal role of an MMO world wide
  
  MMO3
  Interaction history of sound and marine mammals
  
  MMO4
  Seismic 2D, 3D, Sonar, acoustics, how they work
  
  MMO5
  Monitoring Methods
  
  MMO6
  Introduction to marine mammals & Physiology
  
  MMO7
  Marine Mammal Behaviours
  
  MMO8
  PAM Introduction and practical session

• DAY 2

  
  MMO9
  Acoustic theory and mammal vocalisations
  
  MMO10
  Introduction to species identification
  
  MMO11
  Observation and reporting systems
  
  MMO12
  Techniques for field observation
  
  MMO13
  Animal ID quiz
  
  MMO14
  Video sighting form filling and diagrammatic assessment and Role play
  
  MMO15
  Work and interaction offshore an MMOs view
  
  MMO16
  Course wash up and organisation of practical training

• DAY 3

  (Weather Permitting)
  
  MMO17
  Risk Assessment; travel to vessel; safety briefing
  
  MMO18
  Travel to site, briefing, setup
  
  MMO19
  Monitoring, observation methods
  
  On return
  MMO20
  Review and feedback

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