07-01-2016, 10:10 PM
Yes that's one of the things we'll be looking at. We'll be recording vocalisations so it can hopefully, eventually be determined what it is they're saying to each other and any differences/similarities in social sounds between sub-stocks.
The GBR is a part of their breeding grounds, so we're looking to identify areas that are most important for breeding.
Identifying individual whales to keep a track of their movements over time and who's doing what.
Collecting genetic samples to determine how much interbreeding is occurring between the sub-stocks.
And some noise impact assessments from boating activities and other species and how noise affects behaviour and communication.
All the data collected is relayed to different organisations, governments and the International Whaling Commission to provide sound information for conservation management.
It's going to be long, hard days of work but totally worth it.
Thanks for the link LPC!
The GBR is a part of their breeding grounds, so we're looking to identify areas that are most important for breeding.
Identifying individual whales to keep a track of their movements over time and who's doing what.
Collecting genetic samples to determine how much interbreeding is occurring between the sub-stocks.
And some noise impact assessments from boating activities and other species and how noise affects behaviour and communication.
All the data collected is relayed to different organisations, governments and the International Whaling Commission to provide sound information for conservation management.
It's going to be long, hard days of work but totally worth it.
Thanks for the link LPC!
