Craig and I got to go out on the research boat with Erin and Dave. This was a very special trip because we got to be in the boat for the final day of aerial photogrammetry studies in collaboration with the National Marine Fisheries Service. Meaning there were two scientist above us in a helicopter photographing the whales from above with very specially calibrated lasers on their cameras. It was an amazing and surreal experience.
The scientists will be able to use laser points in the photos to calculate the actual length and width of each animal for the first time. It's such an exciting time for the Center and all who love this endangered population of orcas.
It was a cold, wet and very bumpy ride but worth every minute! It was Craig's first time up close and personal with the whales. We saw J's, K's and L87.
Here's the write-up on the Center's website.
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