Marine Observer Featured on NOAA.gov for Helping to Save Our Oceans
The Marine Observer infrared camera technology tracks whale blows to support conservation efforts.
Marine Observer by Toyon Research Corporation was highlighted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for its technology partnership to help monitor whale migration. Highlighted in the NOAA article: “These 5 Technologies Are Helping Save Our Ocean”, Marine Observer was recognized for its infrared camera technology developed to track whale blows continuously. The article shares:
“Understanding whale behavior and migration patterns helps us protect them, but collecting this data is costly, time-consuming and limited to daytime hours. Toyon Research Corporation developed a way to track whale blows night and day using infrared cameras mounted on ships or on shore. NOAA uses the data to estimate whale population sizes based on the number, location and timing of blows.”
“We are excited about the work we have done with NOAA to help automate whale detection and support conservation efforts” shares Kevin Sullivan, former Toyon President and lead scientist for Marine Observer. “At Toyon we recognize the important role that our technologies provide to help agencies like NOAA optimize the work they do. Our imaging systems allow for 24/7 whale detection to improve whale research.”
Read the entire NOAA article These 5 Technologies Are Helping Save Our Ocean and read about the 4 other NOAA technology partnerships working to help save the oceans.