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Japan’s Non-lethal Whale Survey Continues in the Faraway Antarctic

2022-01-20
On: 2022-Jan-20

The ongoing recovery in the numbers of fin whales and humpbacks is becoming clearer, and observations of the blue whale indicate a recovery in that species as well.

The Asuka drone at the 6th annual Japan Drone Expo in 2021

Whale Research Drone ‘Asuka’ Debuts at Japan Drone Exhibition

2021-12-14
On: 2021-Dec-14

The use of the Asuka drone allows researchers to identify whales even in the midst of ice floes, where research vessels are unable to go.

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