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 […]
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 […]
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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