The glider used to help detect the endangered North Atlantic right whales as they migrate to and from Canadian waters in the spring and fall has been deemed a success by Transport Canada. While the department has been testing different technology over the last few years for finding right whales, this was the first year an underwater glider and a drone were added. The hope is that the glider and drone will help researchers better understand the movement patterns of the species, as well as provide earlier detection to prevent ship strikes.
