Revealing Whales, Repelling Sharks

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2012-07-14/revealing-whales-repelling-sharks
Revealing Whales, Repelling Sharks

Marine biologist Jake Levinson was part of a team of scientists that developed iPhone technology that can detect whales in open water. Levinson speaks to Sam Litzinger about the implications for whales and the shipping industry.

Marine biologist Jake Levinson was part of a team of scientists that developed iPhone technology that can detect whales in open water. Levinson speaks to Sam Litzinger about the implications for whales and the shipping industry. Ari Daniel Shapiro of PRI’s The World and PBS NOVA meets an enterprising chemist who has discovered a way to protect sharks by repelling them.

Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James

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PhoebeRogers wrote:

I never thought that we have now this kind of technology. I hope ordinary people can have access to this feature that can detect whales. This will surely be an interesting tool to use. Such a great innovation of science. - Scott t Sohr

April 19, 2013 - 10:22pm