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Join the Canadian Marine Shipping Risk Forum for another “Beyond the Horizon” webinar to learn how Ocean Wise’s new Whale Report platform is helping ships avoid whales in waters around North America. This platform combines the previous Whale Report Alert System and the Whale Report app and adds new features, including virtual boundaries to allow mariners to receive alerts for their voyage area only, email and push notification alerts, and visibility of whale sightings for the public to increase engagement (with a 24 hr delay). Now, mariners will now be able to report whale sightings, and receive alerts, all in one place. If you’ve ever spotted a whale from on deck or on shore, you’ll want to learn more!
Alex Mitchell, Manager of Whale Report Alert System for Ocean Wise, will provide an overview and demonstration of the new platform and respond to questions.
Alex Mitchell is an experienced professional with a strong background in marine and environmental science. Currently serving as the Manager of the Whale Report Alert System and a Research Scientist within the Whales Initiative at Ocean Wise, Alex focuses on research projects that assess the effectiveness of the WhaleReport Alert System. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Data Analyst and Data Analyst at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and as an Analyst at Future-Fit Foundation. Alex has also worked as a Computational Biologist at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and as a Research Assistant at both UCL and the Natural History Museum, contributing to various evolutionary biology and biodiversity projects. Additional experiences include management roles in hospitality and customer service environments. Alex holds a Master’s degree in Biodiversity, Evolution & Conservation from UCL and a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Environmental Science from the University of Portsmouth.
