This February Azura is conducting systematic line transect aerial surveys to determine the distribution and relative abundance of large whales off the coast of Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey. The primary target of these surveys is North Atlantic right, sei, humpback, fin, and minke whales. The Chesapeake Survey Area consists of 10 east-west tracklines extending […]
New PSOs Trained & Ready for Offshore Wind Development
Azura collaborated with Stockton University to develop and implement a Protected Species Observer (PSO) Certification Program. Funded by the renewable energy company Ørsted, this program provided training for six PSOs during the Stockton University’s Fall 2022 semester and focused on preparing PSOs for work on a variety of projects, including offshore wind construction projects in […]
Feature Stories Highlight NOAA Conservation Efforts in Alaska
As part of their ongoing outreach campaigns, NOAA Fisheries posts web stories featuring some of their ongoing conservation and management efforts in Alaska. Recent stories prepared by our team include a variety of topics from invasive green crabs to pinto abalone. Check out these recent feature stories here: Community Engagement Builds Sustainable Strategies for Pinto […]
Marine conservation & consulting: The merging of two passions
During May 2022, Azura’s CEO Amy Whitt gave a virtual presentation for the Professional Spotlight session of The Coastal Society’s Coastal Connections web conferencing series. Professional Spotlight sessions provide an opportunity for TCS members to learn first-hand from coastal practitioners about their career path and job tips. Ms. Whitt discussed her background in marine mammal […]
Feature Stories Highlight NOAA Conservation Efforts in Alaska
As part of their ongoing outreach campaigns, NOAA Fisheries posts web stories featuring some of their ongoing conservation and management efforts in Alaska. Recent stories include a variety of topics from efforts to help entangled pinnipeds to research of a beloved humpback whale and seasonal resident of Juneau, Alaska. Check out these recent feature stories: […]
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