New paper on analyzing whale calling through Hawkes Process modeling

SEA’s senior scientist Dr. Rob Schick and collaborators just published a new paper in The Journal of the American Statistical Association, Analyzing Whale Calling Through Hawkes Process Modeling. Learn how these scientists determine how endangered North Atlantic right whales make more “upcalls” at night, respond to other whales nearby, and remain quiet in the presence of increased ambient noise.

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EIGHT beaked whales already tagged in the Atlantic off NC

Southall Environmental Associates and Duke University have tagged EIGHT beaked whales off the North Carolina coastline this week, conducting experiments with the U.S Navy using real naval sonar. Click HERE to follow this exciting project and the day to day progress!

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SEA's Recent Article On Beaked Whale Movement and Dive Behavior In Response To Mid-Frequency Active Sonar

How do Blainville’s beaked whales dive and move while exposed to mid-frequency active sonar off the coast of Hawaii? Read our new article in the journal of Movement Ecology by clicking HERE to learn all about it!

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Long-Awaited And Important Publication Now Available

Learn how scientists measure temporary threshold shifts (TTS) in seals when exposed to airborne anthropogenic noise…Click HERE for the full JASA article.

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SEA represented at the 7th International Conference on the Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life

Brandon Southall from Southall Environmental Associates is in Prague this week, showcasing results of first-ever data on how blue and fin whales (the largest of the endangered whales) respond to the use of low frequency seismic imaging technologies. This 7th International Conference on the Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life is a forum for scientists, regulators, environmental groups, and industry representatives coming together to discuss the impacts of anthropogenic noise on marine species.

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SEA leads new paper on behavioral response of dolphins to Naval sonar

Southall Environmental Associates leads a new paper just released on the behavioral responses of dolphins to Naval sonar.

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