Mysticetus and Center for Coastal Studies Partner to Enhance Aerial Marine Mammal Research and Safety

Provincetown, Massachusetts - Mysticetus, LLC, a leading provider of marine operational software, and the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), a globally recognized marine research and conservation organization, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance CCS’s aerial marine mammal surveys. Mysticetus will provide its cutting-edge Mysticetus OnBoard software at a significantly reduced cost, enabling CCS to streamline data collection, improve safety for aerial observers, and gain real-time insights into flight operations.

This collaboration centers around Mysticetus OnBoard, a user-friendly yet powerful platform designed for efficient and accurate data collection during marine mammal surveys. Key features for CCS’s aerial research include:

• Real-Time Flight Tracking: CCS will be able to monitor the real-time location of its survey aircraft through Mysticetus OnBoard. This feature enhances safety for aerial observers and provides valuable insights for optimizing flight plans and resource allocation.

• Standardized Data Entry: Mysticetus OnBoard provides a consistent data entry interface for observers on CCS’s aircraft, ensuring data quality and facilitating comparisons with data collected during other surveys.

• Enhanced Data Analysis: The software streamlines data processing and analysis, enabling CCS scientists to gain deeper insights into marine mammal distribution, abundance, and behavior from their aerial observations.
  

"We are excited to partner with the Center for Coastal Studies, a renowned organization doing critical work to protect marine life," said Dave Steckler, CEO of Mysticetus. "By providing our technology, we aim to support their mission and advance our collective understanding of marine mammals in the region."

This partnership represents a significant step forward for aerial marine mammal research and safety. The real-time flight tracking capabilities have the potential to become a standard safety measure for aerial surveys in the future. The data collected will be crucial for informing conservation strategies, mitigating risks posed by human activities, and promoting the sustainable management of our oceans.