Hi-tech fix in the works for whale protection

Written By Leah Nguyen

The welfare of marine mammals is at the fore of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)’s recent equipment testing.   

A team of researchers launched the surf-board shaped Data Xplorer, a solar powered ocean drone, onto the ocean from Oak Bay’s Cattle Point on Nov. 23. 

The technology, developed by Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics, is a safe, green, and economical way to harvest ocean data.

Leah Nguyen
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