Timetable
Below is an outline of the course timetable. The Marine Mammal Observer/Marine Fauna Observer training course is designed to fully equip all students with the knowledge required to carry out their job. We want to make sure you are prepared before you start any role.
Please be aware that each day is long (up to 10 hours), intense and that the times below are subject to change based on student involvement.
Day 1
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0830-0900
Student registration, payments and drinks. -
0900-0930
Welcome, introduction, staff, course aims, fire drill etc. -
0930-1015
Interaction history of sound and marine mammals. -
1015-1040
Coffee Break -
1040-1300
Introduction to Law and guidelines and the legal role of an MMO. -
1300-1345
Lunch Break -
1345-1450
Introduction to marine mammals & Physiology. -
1450-1545
Marine Mammal Behavior's. -
1545-1600
Coffee Break -
1600-1650
Monitoring Methods & Techniques for field observation. -
1650-1800
Homework assignment. -
End Of Day
Day 2
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0900-0930
Homework assignment review and results. -
0930-1050
Introduction to species identification -
1050-1105
Coffee Break -
1105-1300
Observation and reporting systems. -
1300-1330
Lunch Break -
1330-1430
Animal ID quiz. -
1430-1600
Video sighting form filling, video assessment and role play. -
1600-1615
Coffee Break -
1615-1815
Work and interaction offshore an MMOs view. -
1815-1845
Risk Assessment, travel to vessel and safety briefing for practical quiz. -
End Of Day
Day 3
Please note that times may vary depending on local weather conditions.-
0830-0900
Travel to site, briefing, setup. -
0900-1530
Monitoring, observation methods, form completion and MMO role play. -
1530-1830
Individual review, feedback and test results. -
Course Complete
