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Whale Ship Strike Reduction
Whales have fascinated humanity for millennia, inspiring myths, music, and maritime culture. Anyone who has had the rare opportunity to witness these majestic creatures up close knows that it’s an awe-inspiring and deeply emotional experience. However, a number of whale species are shockingly close to the brink of extinction, and ship strikes are a leading cause.
FarSounder’s New Whale Spotting and Safe Vessel Operations Class
The yachting industry thrives on exploration, luxury, and the experience of sailing through some of the most pristine waters on the planet. Yet, with this privilege comes responsibility. As stewards of the sea, yacht owners, captains, and crew must be proactive in marine conservation efforts in one of the biggest challenges vessels can face: avoiding collisions with whales—some of the planet’s most magnificent yet endangered creatures.
FarSounder Expands Citizen Science Capabilities with Whale and Trash Reporting Feature
FarSounder is excited to announce the release of a new citizen science feature in its latest SonaSoft™ software update. Building on its existing Data Sharing Program, this release introduces the ability for users to report whale sightings and floating trash/debris—further integrating marine conservation into day-to-day navigation for Argos users.
CEO Matthew Zimmerman talks FarSounder's mission to reduce whale strikes by yachts
Vessels have many sensors onboard – GPS, radar and depth sonar being the most common – none of which give you accurate real-time information about transient objects or shifting underwater scapes such as sandbanks. So we set out to develop a product that filled that gap.