Underwater Fiber-Optic Cables Repurposed as Acoustic Sensors to Aid Endangered Orca Conservation
Researchers are deploying innovative acoustic technology using existing underwater fiber-optic cables to monitor endangered orca populations. The system could provide real-time data on whale movements and behavior to help protect them from ship traffic and other threats. This approach could revolutionize marine conservation efforts globally using existing underwater infrastructure.
Revolutionizing Marine Conservation Through Existing Infrastructure
Scientists from the University of Washington are conducting groundbreaking research that could transform how we monitor and protect endangered marine species, according to reports. The team is repurposing underwater fiber-optic cables as sophisticated listening devices to track the movements and behaviors of endangered orcas in the Salish Sea, sources indicate.