Our Research Projects
The scientific research and data collection  component of Cetos's work currently is focused mainly in the Pacific waters of Hawai'I though our researchers do work in the Gulf of Maine, Alaska, Washington,
California, and elsewhere throughout the world, including studies of the critically endangered Vaquita in Mexico.
Humpback Behavior Project
Our longest running project on the behavioral
ecology of Hawaiian whales.
Offshore acoustic and visual surveys
Deepwater surveys looking at multi-species vocalizations,
using different techniques.
Vaquita Project
Behavior, photo-identification, and population studies of this critically endangered marine porpoise only found in Mexico.
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What is Cetos
Cetos Research Organization is a non-profit organization with a focus on studying endangered marine species and other wildlife species about which little is known. We identify and assess anthropogenic impacts especially on marine wildlife, and when appropriate, propose solutions to minimize potential disturbances. We currently have two offices, our east coast (Cetos Atlantic) and our west coast (Cetos Pacific) locations, though all our personnel contribute on our various projects throughout the US and internationally.
Monitoring Surveys and Mitigation
The Cetos Research LLC arm has staff with the capability to perform monitoring surveys for marine mammals and sea turtles, as well as to do mitigation work. Our monitoring surveys typically involve vessel- and/or aerial based at-sea observations. As part of this effort, we supply a variety of products, including survey designs, mitigation plans, reports, and more. These surveys are effective both as strategies to collect “baseline” data in waters where future projects will occur, or for real-time assessment of any effects of active offshore projects. Our reports cover issues related to ESA, MMPA, and NEPA. For more on Cetos LLC, check out
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Cetos Recent News
Publication in Press
- Rare sightings of a Bryde´s whale and sei whales northeast of O`ahu, Hawai`i. 2009 Pacific Science.
Recently Published!
- 2009. Journal of the Acoustic Society of America (JASA). Rhythmic structure in humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) songs: Preliminary implications for song production and perception;
- 2008. Journal of the Acoustic Society of America (JASA). Vocalizations produced by humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calves recorded in Hawai‘i.
Upcoming or Recent:
- Our 8th season for the underwater humpback whale behavior and acoustic study in Maui, February – March 2010.
- Cetos authored or co-authored 5 poster presentations at the recent 18th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (Quebec. Oct. 10-16).
- Cetos and Tree Frog Treks Team up for educating kids about wildlife in the Bay Area as part of After School Programs!
- Cetos is supporting Bio-Waves, Inc.’s ONR funded minke whale research study off of Kauai for the 2nd season, March 2010.
- Cetos supports Tom Jefferson’s vaquita studies in waters off Mexico. In ’09 Dr. Jefferson documented rare sightings of the vaquita. See our new Paypal direct donation button for supporting vaquita work.
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