Collect and analyze drone images to measure the health of Southern Resident killer whales in the Salish Sea. Project will identify health concerns of vulnerable individuals, females in late-stage pregnancy, and slow-growing juveniles and guide adaptive management practices.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program
Project Title: Analyzing Body Conditions of Killer Whales through Aerial Imagery (WA)
Organization:
SR3 SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research
Project ID:
0314.23.078172
Description:
Award Amount:
$172677.32
Location:
Salish Sea, Washington State and southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia