Use unmanned aerial systems to monitor the body condition, growth and pregnancy rates of Southern Resident killer whales. Project will relay nutritional health and effects on reproductive success to management to facilitative adaptive management of fisheries harvest, salmon restoration efforts, and medical interventions.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program
Project Title: Monitoring the Nutritional Health of Southern Resident Killer Whales for Management (WA)
Organization:
SR3 SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research
Project ID:
0314.19.066318
Description:
Award Amount:
$159993.26
Location:
San Juan Islands, Washington and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca