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Photographer: James Muir

The Songs of the Sea

Course Title: Passive Acoustic Monitoring

Introduction to Course

Do you love learning new languages? What about the languages of entirely different species? If so, this is the course for you! Learn how to eavesdrop on our underwater friends and discover how they communicate through their various clicks and whistles.

This course will offer an introduction to cetacean acoustic research and training in hydrophone methodology, including the use of acoustic analysis software. By the end of the course you will have a whole new knowledge on cetacean communication and the threats that anthropogenic noise have on their underwater gossip sessions.
 
Who should take this course?

  • School, college or university graduates with an interest in marine science and/or conservation
  • People looking for a career change, specialising in research and conservation
 
Course Objectives
 
By the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Use various models of hydrophones to collect acoustic data on cetaceans
  2. Analyse and interpret cetacean recordings by using acoustic analysis software
  3. Demonstrate why acoustic data is important and its practical applications in policy making
  4. Display a comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of current passive acoustic monitoring techniques, methodologies and equipment used around the world; using case studies as examples.
  5. Show an increased knowledge of the 28 species of cetaceans found around the waters of Tenerife
  6. Demonstrate greater understanding of cetacean behaviours, biology and conservation threats.
  7. Discuss and relay information to others about  acoustic literature
  8. Begin to understand the impact of noise pollution and other anthropogenic forces on cetaceans
  9. Work well in a passive acoustic research team
  10. Understand the potential career options for someone with acoustic research skills

If you are interested and require further information, please contact eve@fairearthfoundation.org for our full course information pack

Price & information

£500* including accommodation/food at the AWdF base

£400* for the course only (provide your own food and accommodation)

*does not include flights. ​
​
For an extra £100 you can also gain valuable knowledge with our Advanced Short Courses in ​Statistics or GIS Mapping or both!

Course start dates: First Monday of every month starting in April
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email eve@fairearthfoundation.org for more information on pricing and discounts.

Maximum capacity per course intake - 8 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.

General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
 
How to apply?
 
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email eve@fairearthfoundation.org.
 
Application Deadlines
 
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.


The Fair Earth Foundation is a UK Registered Charity (Number 1172989)
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  • Key Programmes
    • 2021 Programmes >
      • Courses >
        • Acoustics
        • Land Based Research
        • Photo ID
        • Short Courses
        • PADI Open Water Diving
        • PADI Advanced Open Water Diving
        • PADI Aware Fish Identification
        • PADI Scientific Diving Course
        • PADI Underwater Photography Course
        • RYA Powerboat Course
        • Photography
        • DSLR Film making
        • Nature Guiding
        • Bundles/Packages
      • Internships
      • Group Activity Packages
      • Earth Day Festival 2021
      • Extra Information
    • Global Citizenship
    • Art and Nature
    • Teide Challenge
    • Virtual Volunteering
    • London Eco Film Festival
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