How To Protect The Ocean

SUFB 1194: Tracking beluga and narwhal whales from space


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You would think that we would know more information about whales because they are so big; however, that is not the case. There are many information gaps in what we know about whales, especially whales that leave in extreme climates like the Arctic. 

Beluga and narwhal whales are especially tricky because they live so far up north and often under the ice. Knowing where they go and why is really important as the Arctic is rapidly changing. 

We have been able to track the smaller mammals using aerial surveys and drones however, those technologies are expensive and, in the case of the aerial survey, could be dangerous. 

Bertrand Charry, the co-founder of Whale Seeker, is using satellite imagery to help track these elusive whales and he is my guest on today's podcast to discuss why it's important to track marine mammals from space. He also talks about his career and why he chose to seek the entrepreneurial route to conduct marine science in Canada. 

Connect with Bertrand and Whale Seeker: Whale Seeker Website: https://www.whaleseeker.com/ Whale Seeker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whale_seeker/

Connect with Bertrand: Bertrand's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertrand-charry-8939b860/

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How To Protect The OceanBy Andrew Lewin

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