Watching whales from space

Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 12:50 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have used detailed high-resolution satellite images to detect, count and describe four different species of whales. The research is a big step towards developing a cost-effective method to study whales in remote and inaccessible places, that will help scientists to monitor population changes and understand their behavior.

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