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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I love this idea, imagine one may know or detect the location of a whale. This will help a lot to marine scientist in studying the life of this mammal. - O2 Media

April 8, 2013 - 6:23am

This is just amazing! - Michael Courouleau

April 20, 2013 - 12:24am