Sea's Silent Signals: How Technology Is Transforming Marine Mammal Studies

In the past two decades, advances in science and engineering have ushered in a new era of marine mammal research. From drones skimming silently above the surf to satellite tags tracking thousand-mile migrations, modern tools are allowing us to follow whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees in ways never before possible. We can now listen in on their underwater conversations, monitor their diving behavior in real-time, and even analyze their genetics to understand how populations are related and how they adapt to their changing environment.

This book explores the remarkable intersection of technology and marine biology. It's a story about innovation-but also about the animals themselves, and the scientists who dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting them. You'll read about the tools that are reshaping our knowledge: acoustic sensors that map underwater soundscapes, suction-cup data loggers that reveal what a whale sees and hears.