We are now taking applications for the DMAD ACCOBAMS course 2026 to run March 18 to 23 inclusive in the Princes Islands in the Sea of Marmara,
close to Istanbul, Turkey. Course to cover 4 days of classroom sessions to cover ACCOBAMS Mitigation, Marine Mammal Observation (MMO 1 day in class),
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM 2 days in class) and QGIS (1 day in class).
Additionally there will be a minimum of two boat based days with a towed array and visual watches where dolphins and porpoises are expected to be
encountered.
Course enquiries and to reserve a place to patrick.lyne@dmad.org.tr and please give details of prior experience (30 days minimum required) with
marine mammals to ensure qualification for the course. Course cost will be ?720 without accommodation or meals. Deposit (?200) required in January will full payment in March prior to attendance.
Course organisers:
Patrick Lyne
Chartered Marine Scientist (ImarEST), involved in ACCOBAMS training since 2018 and JNCC training since 2021 with a strong interest in acoustics for
mitigation and baseline data. Email: patrick.lyne@dmad.org.tr
Aylin Akkaya
Scientific director of DMAD and MDR, involved in ACCOBAMS training since 2018 with a strong interest in visual and acoustic animal behaviour and
spatial mapping. Email: aakkaya@dmad.org.tr
