The Bowhead Whale Research Program

The Bowhead Whale Research Program studies the behavior, migration, and health of bowhead whales, which inhabit Arctic waters. Through satellite tagging, drone surveys, and acoustic monitoring, scientists gather data to understand how these whales adapt to changing environmental conditions, including climate change. This information helps inform conservation efforts, ensure sustainable populations, and protect their habitat from threats like industrial development and shipping. The program aims to deepen scientific knowledge of bowhead whales' life history and ecology to support their long-term survival in a rapidly changing Arctic ecosystem.