Technology of the Month

 

This month we are going to explore bio-logging. 

 

Bio-logging is  a   way  for  scientists    to   collect

information    about    marine   animals   through

sophisticated tags attached to the animal.  In the

past, tags were used on animals  to  record  simple

data, like location via GPS tracking.  Bio-logging is used to collect lots of different types of data all at once.  For example, one little tag can collect information about an animal’s location, how deep they are swimming, the water temperature they are in, how often they eat or sleep, their heart rate, even how fast they are swimming.  This tag can store the information it collects or send it right to the scientist.  This gives scientists a unique way of learning lots of information about an animal all at once.  And don't worry, the tag doesn't hurt or bother the animal at all! 

 

                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you think of ways bio-logging might help a scientist keep marine animals safe?  Do you have questions about how bio-logging works?  Use the form below to share your thoughts or ask questions.  We’ll share some of your ideas for others to think about!