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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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