Project Objectives

Assess occurrence, density, and vocal activity of marine mammals and sea turtles in key areas of Navy range complexes

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Determine what species and populations of marine mammals are present in Southern California and estimate the abundance and density across seasons

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Determine the spatial distribution and occurrence of beaked whales, other odontocetes, and baleen whales in offshore areas using bottom-mounted passive acoustic recorders and deep-diving autonomous gliders

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Determine the distribution and temporal patterns of beaked whale occurrence in the waters within and outside the Southern California Range Complex (SOCAL). Use passive acoustic monitoring to determine what species are present in SOCAL and examine spatial and temporal patterns.