MPSC is offering an online training course that provides Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification on September 25-26, 2021. This training in approved by the federal agencies Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) in coordination with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to provide Protected Species Observer Certification for seismic surveys in the Gulf of Mexico, and is a long-standing industry standard which is often accepted in other regions or industries where monitoring for protected species and mitigation of impacts is required. Course cost includes the instruction, advice on applying to PSO positions, the professional certification, and various regulatory documents and su