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Ocean/Wind Power - Underwater Acoustic Surveys
In 2008-2009, GMI conducted the first ever ecological baseline study in U.S. waters in advance of offshore wind development. This study, done for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, included underwater acoustic surveys for the presence and seasonality of marine mammals. In this video, GMI senior acoustician, Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, discusses what equipment was used, why the underwater acoustic surveys were conducted, the deployment and recovery process, and a few of the animals identified during data analysis. Also included is a look at the marine autonomous units (pop-ups) used, marine mammal species recorded, and footage of the deployment/recovery process. Film Producer: John Anderson, Terramar Productions
