Azura Consulting LLC is conducting systematic line-transect aerial surveys to characterize the winter distribution and relative abundance of large whales off the coasts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. The primary target species is the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis, hereafter “right whale”), which remains one of the most endangered large whales globally, […]
Azura Contributes to New Research on Climate-Driven Whale & Dolphin Shifts
Azura is proud to have contributed to a new peer-reviewed publication in Diversity and Distributions demonstrating how climate change is reshaping the distribution of whales and dolphins (odontocetes) along the U.S. East Coast. Using nearly 1.4 million kilometers of survey data collected between Florida and Nova Scotia, the study shows that traditional “static” models can […]
Azura Completes 4th Season of Whale Aerial Surveys in the Mid-Atlantic
This winter, we completed our 4th season of large whale aerial surveys in the Mid-Atlantic region. This research was conducted in compliance with the NMFS Research Permit No. 27066 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 […]
In Memoriam: Dr. James (Buddy) Powell
Azura joins the marine science and conservation community in mourning the passing of Dr. James “Buddy” Powell — a pioneering marine biologist, visionary conservationist, and generous mentor whose influence on marine mammal science and protection will be felt for generations. Buddy dedicated his life to the study and conservation of manatees and other marine mammals, […]
Whale Spotting & Safe Vessel Operations Course Launch
Azura is excited to announce the launch of Whale Spotting & Safe Vessel Operations, an online course developed in partnership with FarSounder Inc. This course was created for mariners—including captains, crew, and support staff—who operate or assist in vessel operations in the marine environment. Designed to enhance mariner awareness of large whales and how to […]
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