Smart Buoys Off the Coast of Chile Help Save, Track Whales
December 2022 • Lauren Harrison
A WHALE OF THE TALE
According to the World Sustainability Organization, 18,000 to 25,000 whales die every year from collisions with ships, but a new tech solution may bring that number down. In partnership with the MERI Foundation, the Chilean government has put a smart buoy 684 miles off its shore in the Gulf of Corcovado. The buoy is fitted with oceanographic sensors and Listening to the Deep Ocean Environment software that detects a whale’s type and location and alerts nearby ships. It also monitors the ocean’s health, providing data on climate change’s impact on sea life.
Source: Engadget
https://www.govtech.com/products/smart-buoys-off-the-coast-of-chile-help-save-track-whales
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