During the WHICEAS 2020 survey, the scientific crew of the NOAA R/V Oscar Elton Sette conducted a line-transect survey for cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and seabirds offshore of the main Hawaiian Islands. This winter season survey was conducted from mid-January through mid-March and included simultaneous visual observations and passive acoustic monitoring to record vocalizing cetaceans […]
Marine Mammal Surveys Completed off French Guiana
Since December 2018, Azura has been working with the Cohabys – Adera team for Créocéan to conduct marine mammal surveys off French Guiana prior to and during oil and gas drilling operations. Two types of surveys were conducted. The large-scale survey aimed to collect data on the presence and distribution of marine mammals, as well […]
Marine Mammal Surveys off French Guiana
Azura recently joined the Cohabys – Adera team for Créocéan to conduct marine mammal surveys off French Guiana prior to and during oil and gas drilling operations. Two types of surveys are being conducted. The large-scale survey aims to collect data on the presence and distribution of marine mammals, as well as sea turtles and […]
Marine Megafauna Study Off Senegal & Mauritania
This October, Azura’s marine scientists studied the marine megafauna in deep waters off Senegal and Mauritania for Creocean as part of an Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) for Total Exploration & Production. Total is the 5th biggest energy producer in the world. The goal of these EBSs was to characterize the habitat and biodiversity of two […]
World Oceans Day
People and organizations across the globe will celebrate and honor our ocean on World Oceans Day on 8 June 2015. At Azura, we strive to protect our ocean and its inhabitants throughout the year. We hope that others will learn more about how they too can help to promote the health of our ocean on […]
