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?
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
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:
- Use various models of hydrophones to collect acoustic data on cetaceans
- Analyse and interpret cetacean recordings by using acoustic analysis software
- Demonstrate why acoustic data is important and its practical applications in policy making
- 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.
- Show an increased knowledge of the 28 species of cetaceans found around the waters of Tenerife
- Demonstrate greater understanding of cetacean behaviours, biology and conservation threats.
- Discuss and relay information to others about acoustic literature
- Begin to understand the impact of noise pollution and other anthropogenic forces on cetaceans
- Work well in a passive acoustic research team
- Understand the potential career options for someone with acoustic research skills
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! Currently unavailable Course start dates: First Monday of every month starting in April |
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your booking will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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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.
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.