Orcasphere

With special thanks for support from the Makah Tribe and coordination by Jon Scordino, there is now underwater sound streaming live from Neah Bay via the Salish Sea hydrophone network. The network is an experiment in human and automated monitoring of underwater sounds within the critical habitat of the endangered southern resident killer whales. The project is coordinated by The Whale Museum and is currently funded by NOAA and WDFW.

Please help us listen to the new and existing hydrophones to determine the presence or absence of killer whales, particularly at night (in the Pacific Northwest) and during foul weather when researchers and whale watchers are unable to locate the whales. You may also hear other interesting underwater sounds. Despite a low-frequency hum that is yet to be resolved, we have already heard many passing vessels and a vocalizing male harbor seal. Recordings of each are archived on the web site under each node.