The MMOA and the IMarEST announce a world first event in Marine Mammal Mitigation and Monitoring for 2024

The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) is thrilled to announce the upcoming MMOA Conference: Marine Mammal Monitoring and Mitigation in partnership with the Insitute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). The conference is taking place on 7 September 2024 at the Yotel hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 

A must-attend event for professionals in the marine mammal mitigation and monitoring industry, the MMOA Conference 2024 will gather environmental professionals, industry leaders, offshore developers, technology providers, academics and students under one roof. Attendees can look forward to a focused event that promises to blend insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities for professionals in the field. 

“We are excited to bring together the community in the marine mitigation industry for this premier event,” said Ashleigh, Chair of the MMOA. “The MMOA Conference 2024 will serve as a central hub for innovation, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge, driving the future of environmental stewardship forward.”

“This event underscores the critical importance of motivating and inspiring continued professional development for marine mammal specialists in this industry. This world-first conference will showcase emerging monitoring technologies, international mitigation measures and risk assessment processes, and will provide networking opportunities,  greatly benefiting all participants," said Niru Dorrian, Chair of the IMarEST Marine Mammal Special Interest Group and MMOA Executive Committee Member. 

To discover industry standards and explore current and developing technologies transforming the marine mitigation industry, delegates can join others at the Yotel hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK on 7 September 2024. For more information and to register, please click here.