Enhanced detection of harbour porpoises prior to ramming, seismic blasts and ammunition clearance: design and construction of a PAL-porpoise detector (PPD)

“Investigations, to be coordinated and shared in an efficient manner between the Parties and competent international organizations, shall be conducted in order to (a) assess the status and seasonal movements of the populations and stocks concerned, (b) locate areas of special importance to their survival, and (c) identify present and potential threats to the different species.“ and specifies that: “Studies under (a) should particularly include improvement of existing and development of new methods ... Studies under (b) should focus on locating areas of special importance to breeding and feeding. Studies under (c) should include research on habitat requirements...”

A novel self-contained active porpoise detector

progress report

scientific publication

public outreach and popular science reports in the local media

Description:Designing and building a programmable, easy to use harbour porpoise click- and clicktrain generator combined with a detector for these signals
Start date:01 September 2012
End date:31 December 2013
Responsibility:Boris Culik
Output:A novel self-contained active porpoise detector. A progress report. A scientific publication. Public outreach and popular science reports in the local media.
Description:Developing a software-based analysis tool to graphically display click activity over time; Conducting laboratory and field tests
Start date:09 January 2013
End date:31 December 2013
Responsibility:Boris Culik
Output:A novel self-contained active porpoise detector. A progress report. A scientific publication. Public outreach and popular science reports in the local media.

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Implementing AgencyBoris Culik / F³: Forschung . Fakten . Fantasie.
Collaborating agenciesTechnologiebüro M. Conrad & Partner, Schwedeneck L3 ELAC Nautik, Kiel Fachhochschule Kiel WTD71, German Navy, Kiel

Activity end dateAugust 2013
CMS AppendixAppendix II
Taxonomic groupMarine mammals
Target countryDenmark, Germany
Final technical reportNo

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