Research Brief: 2022 Harbor Porpoise Monitoring In Southeast Alaska
February 25, 2022
During June - July 2022, we will use passive acoustic moorings and visual observations to monitor the presence and movement of harbor porpoise.
Who is conducting the research?
Scientists from the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal and Auke Bay Laboratories along with personnel from the Alaska Region Office.
What is the research objective?
During June - July 2022, we will use passive acoustic moorings and visual observations to monitor the presence and movement of harbor porpoise. Data collected in 2022 will be used to determine the best placement of passive acoustic moorings in 2023 for an experiment to test the effectiveness of acoustic pingers in deterring harbor porpoise.