What's on Board:
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AI-powered sensing systems, thermal cameras, and real-time AIS alerts integrated to detect whales and relay vital location data directly to boat operators.
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Technology from leaders like Garmin enables automatic alert delivery to onboard chartplotters.
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The goal: test and refine scalable whale-protection tools in real-world conditions along the East Coast migration corridor.
Why It Matters:
As NOAA’s proposed speed limit regulation stalled, the marine industry—led by WAVS—has shifted toward “conservation through innovation.” This initiative reflects a unified effort to harness tech for practical, real-time whale safety solutions.
Where MotionInfo Fits In:
At MotionInfo, we’re aligned with this forward-looking approach. Our StationKeeper units, paired with the A.W.A.R.E. messaging network, already transform static observatories—like lighthouses—into active conservation hubs. They deliver real-time AIS alerts to vessels near North Atlantic Right Whale habitats.
Our vision and WAVS's efforts share a key ethos: leveraging technology, not regulation, to facilitate coexistence between maritime operations and marine life. Whether through mobile platforms or land-based systems, the message is clear—the future of whale protection lies in smart, adaptive, and collaborative innovation.
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