NEWS
The very successful sixth season of the Tracking Whales Project ended
Photo: Matias Arenas
Main Tracking Maps
Latest update. Click on each whale to the right to see the individual trackline.
GOLFO NUEVO
GOLFO SAN MATÍAS
Update July, 2023
GOLFO NUEVO:
No whales with active transmitters.
GOLFO SAN MATÍAS:
No whales with active transmitters.
Important information about satellite tracking
Animal welfare: New generation satellite tags used by the project may have minimal and short-term effects on the behavior and health of the animals. This research strives to use the safest technology to track whales.
Positions recorded: Positions have a margin of error of 200 to 2000 meters (which is the reason some tracks that are close to shore seem to be on dry land).
Duration: The devices stop sending data when they become detached, which can occur weeks or months after their deployment, or when their batteries run out, depending on various factors, but mainly on the type of tag used.