Acoustics
New technology tries to protect whales
Humpback whale songs provide insight to population changes
Following reports of unusually low whale numbers that began in 2015-16, researchers at the University of Hawaii in collaboration with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Oceanwide Science Institute and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, examined song chorusing recorded through long-term passive acoustic monitoring at six sites off Maui.
Sea Ahead
The game-changing technologies that will transform our ability to understand and manage Earth’s last great frontier. Monitoring instruments—and ocean technologies in general—have come a long way. We now have Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled robots that not only allow researchers to access the most remote spots in the ocean, but can decide where to explore once they get there.
Acoustics of the deep sea tell us about biodiversity
Some researchers are working to improve current listening technology. At the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Ying-Tsong Lin is building a starfish-shaped contraption of hydrophones that can tune into certain sounds hundreds of miles away, like a telescope for sound.
Could Listening to the Deep Help Save it?
Some researchers are working to improve listening technology. At WHOI, Ying-Tsong Lin is building a starfish-shaped contraption of hydrophones that can tune into certain sounds hundreds of miles away, like a telescope for sound.
New Technology Can Save the Whales from Ship Collisions
In a bid to reduce the number of whale deaths, researchers Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and collaborators worked together to develop Whale Safe, a new detection system provides mariners with up to date information about whales present in shipping lanes.
New Technology Will Listen For Underwater Whale Traffic In An Effort To Reduce Ship Strikes
Scientists from the Benioff Ocean Initiative and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have deployed a a hydrophone, or underwater microphone, to listen for whale traffic in the Santa Barbara Channel. They hope to use the microphone to help prevent collisions between whales and boats – which are often deadly to whales.
New Initiative Launched to Help Protect New Yorks Great Whales
Quotes (Mark Baumgartner)
Scientists to discuss decline in right whale population
quotes Mark Baumgartner and mentions WHOI
Sound and Color
features Mark Baumgartner and Daniel Zitterbart
New York noise, a top gripe for man, now a risk for endangered whales
features Mark Baumgartner
also picked up by news oulet: Business Insider
Episode #1: Whales of New York
interview with Mark Baumgartner
WHOI physicist lauded for acoustic research
features Andone Lavery
New York Today: Whales in Our Waters
features Mark Baumgartner
The Loneliest Whale in the World? An obscure scientific brief and a mass audience wanting to believe
mentions William Watkins and Mary Ann Daher
Segment: Acoustic buoy detecting endangered whales in New York Bight
features Mark Baumgartner and Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Bight buoy project
approx. start at 6:22
The Whales of New York
features Mark Baumgartner and mentions WHOI
Some almost never-seen whales have been hanging out right by New York City
quotes Mark Baumgartner and mentions WHOI
Underwater listening station detects the calls of rare whales
mentions WHOI
Blue York Acoustic Buoy Is Constantly Listening for Whales Off the Coast of New York
mentions WHOI
Acoustic buoy now detecting rare & endangered whales in New York Bight
quotes Mark Baumgartner and mentions WHOI
Study reveals previously unknown component of whale songs
features Aran Mooney and mentions WHOI
Baby fish follow sounds of a healthy reef – but only when they’re close
quotes Max Kaplan and Aran Mooney
Scientists Listen to Whales to Learn How to Protect Them
quotes Mark Baumgartner and mentions WHOI