Understanding whales. Protecting oceans. Advancing science.
FaunaLabs is a mission-driven nonprofit research organization dedicated to understanding whales and other marine mammals in the wild and using that knowledge to support their long-term conservation.
Whales live in some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth. Learning how they behave, move, and respond to change requires tools and methods that can operate alongside them without causing harm.
FaunaLabs exists to make that possible. We combine field science, engineering, and data analysis to help researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders answer fundamental questions about marine life — questions that matter not only to science, but to the health of ocean ecosystems worldwide.
Research
Field-first science that respects animals and produces actionable insights.
We design studies and instrumentation that can work in real ocean conditions, providing high-quality data on movement, behavior, and environmental context. Our approach emphasizes non-invasive methods and responsible collaboration with researchers and conservation partners.
- Non-invasive sensing and responsible deployment practices
- Behavior + physiology + environment, measured together
- Open, reproducible analysis workflows
FaunaTag
A multi-sensor tag platform designed for high-quality data — without disrupting natural behavior.
FaunaTag integrates multiple sensors to capture a rich view of an animal’s experience: movement, acoustics, and environmental signals — all packaged for rugged field deployment. The goal is to help researchers ask better questions, reduce uncertainty, and translate data into conservation impact.
- Multi-sensor design for synchronized data streams
- Built for remote deployments and harsh conditions
- Designed to minimize animal impact
Stories
Field notes and highlights from deployments, collaborations, and data discoveries.
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