OceanWatchers

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of data collection, to compliment conservation efforts
• Outline why collecting data on an effort-based approach is so important
• Navigate throughout the ORCA OceanWatchers app; including finding species fact-files and viewing previous surveys and maps 
• Confidently collect data on a range of environmental conditions when conducting a survey from land or at sea
• Confidently collect data on any marine mammals sighted; the species, group size, number of calves, behaviour
• Apply this knowledge to conduct a full OceanWatchers survey from land or at sea; including starting, finishing and uploading a survey

Disclaimer: The best way to enjoy the ORCA OceanWatchers course is to follow along using the app on your own device during the programme. To gain full access to the app, you need to be an active ORCA member. This is not mandatory but is recommended. You can find more information about our membership options here. Thank you for your support.

Please note that once you have purchased this course, you will have 3 months to complete the course content.