WAVS Taskforce
Whale and Vessel Safety Taskforce
The Whale and Vessel Safety (WAVS) Taskforce comprises diverse stakeholders collaborating to enhance marine ecosystems' sustainability through innovative technology. We are committed to bridging the gaps between reliable data, monitoring equipment and vessel operators to ensure the safety of marine mammals, particularly the North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW).
Numerous groups exist that focus on detecting and tracking marine mammals. However, few products are commercially available to provide detection and monitoring information directly to vessel operators onboard marine electronics.
Our goal is to explore all possible options to bridge the gap between monitoring equipment and boat owners and operators.
With the decline of NARW and the increased presence of other marine mammals, such as humpback whales, leveraging all available technology and utilizing expertise in the marine electronics industry is the most practical and effective approach moving forward.
The work of this group represents an important opportunity for the marine community to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the marine environment, including marine mammals, through science-based techniques and measures.
