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July 28, 2025 by adwhitt

Gulf of Maine Aerial & Ship Surveys

In June, we concluded our year-long support of aerial and shipboard surveys in the Gulf of Maine for the Maine Department of Marine Resources (ME DMR), Division of Marine Mammal Research. These monthly, systematic line-transect surveys were designed to collect data on large whales and other marine species to assess their distribution and abundance. Azura […]

Filed Under: Category #4 Tagged With: aerial survey, Endangered Species Act, line transect survey, Marine Mammal Protection Act, marine mammals, natural resource management, shipboard survey

July 28, 2025 by adwhitt

In Memoriam ~ Joseph Kaskey

In May, we lost a beloved friend, mentor, colleague, and part of our Azura family. Joseph Kaskey—affectionately known as “Joey”—was so much more than the titles he held. He was a trusted teammate and a constant source of kindness and encouragement. Best known for his background in aquatic ecology, Joe brought a remarkable breadth of […]

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April 30, 2025 by adwhitt

Women Doing Science: Dr. Kristen Lear ~ Bat Conservationist

Kristen Lear Bat Conservationist Bat Conservation International Meet Dr. Kristen Lear – the 8th female scientist featured in our Women Doing Science blog series. Bachelor of Science, Zoology Doctorate, Integrative Conservation Dr. Lear is a bat conservationist who currently serves as Bat Conservation International’s Agave Restoration Program Director with an initiative to restore critical foraging […]

Filed Under: Category #4 Tagged With: bats, conservation, environmental education, natural resource management, public outreach, STEM

April 30, 2025 by adwhitt

Azura Completes 3rd Season of Whale Aerial Surveys in the Mid-Atlantic

This winter, we completed our 3rd season of large whale aerial surveys in the Mid-Atlantic region.  This research was conducted in compliance with the NMFS Research Permit No. 27066-01 and under contract to the NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Our survey area covers coastal, shelf, and offshore waters between the New York Bight and just […]

Filed Under: Category #4 Tagged With: aerial survey, distance sampling, Endangered Species Act, line transect surveys, Marine Mammal Protection Act, marine mammals, Mid-Atlantic region

January 7, 2025 by adwhitt

NOAA Completes 4-Month California Current Survey

In early December, NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) completed the 2024 California Current Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey (CalCurCEAS 2024). The main objective of this 4-month shipboard line-transect survey was to estimate population abundance and describe distributions of cetaceans in the California Current off the U.S. West Coast. Baird’s beaked whale. Photo credit: Felipe […]

Filed Under: Category #4 Tagged With: acoustics, Endangered Species Act, line-transect surveys, Marine Mammal Protection Act, marine mammals, passive acoustic monitoring, seabirds, shipboard survey

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  • NOAA Completes 4-Month California Current Survey

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Azura Consulting LLC is a woman-owned small business offering ‘big city’ resources with ‘small town’ customer service. Our primary consulting services are focused on natural resources, professional writing and editing, and educational outreach and communication.

We are a diverse team of expert scientists, professional writers and editors, and informal educators who are passionate about our work and dedicated to our clients’ needs. Through great attention to detail and a bit of wit, we provide innovative solutions and high quality products that empower our clients to meet their consulting needs.

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