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Marine Mammal Observer & Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook
Today, OSC are celebrating the publication of their new book, the Marine Mammal Observer & Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook. Fresh from the printers, copies arrived at OSC’s office in Dunbar this morning – champagne & cookies all round! The ‘Marine … Continue reading
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Tagged marine mammal observer, Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook, marine mammals, MMO, PAM, passive acoustic monitoring
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New Zealand marine mammals & the code of conduct
The waters around New Zealand are home to a diverse range of marine mammals. Some of the most common cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) include Hector’s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori) Maui’s dolphins (C. h. maui), killer whales (Orcinus orca), bottlenose … Continue reading
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Tagged Code of Conduct, Code of Conduct for Minimising Acoustic Disturbance to Marine Mammals from Seismic Survey Operations, DOC accredited MMO course, DOC accredited PAM course, Hector's dolphin, marine mammal observer, Maui's dolphin, MMO, New Zealand, New Zealand fur seal, New Zealand marine mammals, New Zealand sea lion, Ocean Science Consulting, osc, PAM, PAM Operator, passive acoustic monitoring, passive acoustic monitoring operator, The code
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Life onboard a gas production platform
The weather is deteriorating. Gale force winds – we can barely stand up outside, let alone work. Too severe to undertake CTD profiling today, but we have a weather window at 06:00 that may permit measurements. We are busy configuring … Continue reading
New Vacancy: MMO and PAM operators required for seismic survey in New Zealand
We invite applications for a seismic survey in New Zealand waters, for the first quarter of 2014. Please specify your availability. For this particular contract, applicants must have experience in NZ waters (ideally 12 weeks); however, Ocean Science Consulting Ltd … Continue reading
Posted in Marine Mammal Observer, OSC News, Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), Vacancy
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Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook
Excitement is mounting in the office as publication of our new book ‘Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring handbook’ approaches. It is a labour of love for all authors, that has monopolised our time, and in some cases our … Continue reading
Posted in Marine Mammal Observer, OSC News, Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), Publications
Tagged marine mammal observation, marine mammal observer, Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring HandbookHandbook, Ocean Science Consulting, passive acoustic monitoring
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Passive Acoustic Monitoring
Passive Acoustic Monitoring is an important part of the work carried out by OSC Ltd. Currently we have a number of operators working in the field to put mitigation measures in to practice on board seismic vessels. Hydrophones towed behind … Continue reading
Posted in Marine Mammal Observation (MMO), Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)
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February and the start of a busy field season..
After a busy winter in the OSC office, work is really kicking off in the field, I think we have an exciting year ahead of us! Reports of grey seal sightings are filtering into the office from our field supervisor … Continue reading
Posted in Marine Mammal Observation (MMO), OSC News, Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)
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PAM operators head to Southern hemisphere…
Two of our lucky PAM operators embarked on the long journey to the Southern hemisphere last weekend, arriving tired, jet lagged but ready to bask in the sunshine before boarding. Keeping a close eye on the ocean during a coastal … Continue reading
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