The Revolutionary Technology Helping to Prevent Whale Strikes

It’s an awful truth: Whales are dying, and humans are once again to blame. 

But whereas a hundred years ago we were hunting them in their thousands, today a great deal of whale deaths are caused accidentally by humans, with many occurring as a result of ship strikes. 

Whales often inhabit shallow depths, making them difficult to spot and more susceptible to strikes from passing vessels. Fortunately, there is an immediate solution: FarSounder, based in Rhode Island, USA, offers advanced forward-looking 3D sonar systems that allow ships to detect or ‘see’ underwater obstacles - including whales - in the water ahead of a vessel. 

FarSounder is currently busy with a comprehensive research project to gather data and demonstrate how their technology can help reduce whale strikes. We spoke to FarSounder’s Director of Operations, Cassie Stetkiewicz, to find out more.  Read more…