ATR Intl., in conjunction with California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB), currently offers a one-week live intensive summer class, and a second course on animal training is also available on-demand online that in conjunction with an internship will earn a Certificate in Beginning Marine Mammalogy.

Bio 348: Tech &Theory of Animal Training: This 3 to 4 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. Explores the field of animal training from a psychological and a technical perspective. Provides a theoretical background in relevant animal behavior and psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying captive animal behavior. Topics include the history and ethics of animal use and training, and practical animal training techniques. Students intern at least one day at Moss Landing Marine Labs assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea lions.

Now offered January 7th-13th, 2019!  Registration opens  October 22nd, 2018!

For more information and to sign up please visit: csumb.edu/mlml-winter

Bio 347: Working With Marine Mammals: This 3 to 4 credit course is designed to assist people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. It will provide practical information about marine mammals and working with them, drawing on the rich background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area. The course will include many live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing Marine Labs and in the surrounding areas.
This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and current issues in marine mammalogy. Students will intern at least one day at the lab assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. They will also develop a resume, go through a mock job interview, and public presentation.