Baja California Elephants Seals Will be Monitored by Satellite Transmitters
The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) will initiate a project in which elephant seals will be monitored by satellite and radio, in order to be able to study and know the migratory processes of these animals, which include a trajectory towards the North and a return to the Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve located […]
Por Cristina Mora el May 26, 2017
The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) will initiate a project in which elephant seals will be monitored by satellite and radio, in order to be able to study and know the migratory processes of these animals, which include a trajectory towards the North and a return to the Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve located on the coast of Baja California. Six transmitters were installed in adult females.
This project will be supported by the Center for Research in Food and Development (CIAD) and the University of Santa Cruz in California. With the obtained results, it is expected to strengthen the actions and guidelines for the conservation of the species.
There are currently over 11,000 elephant seals, which are considered the largest pinnipeds in the Northern Hemisphere, reaching up to 4.3 meters and weighing 2 tons.
Now we have transmitters but, what's next? Well, maybe sharks with laser beams on the head…
