Identifying cetacean species in Montserrat by establishing a hydrophone network
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £49,079
WHERE Montserrat
Summary
Annually, humpback whales migrate through Montserrat however little is know about these whales, or the 29 other potential marine mammals that are found in the Caribbean, while in the island's territorial waters. This project will establish a hydrophone network around the island to capture cetacean audio recordings. These recordings will be analysed to provide an accurate record of the cetacean biodiversity in Montserrat waters. Photo documentation will be gathered and provided to the regional database to identify migratory whales.
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