Conservation and science meet style with a side of tech when it comes to conducting research on whales and dolphins through a collaboration between FIU and a private company.
FIU marine researcher Jeremy Kiszka has teamed up with Fahlo, a company that sells bracelets with access to an app, which provides tracking information for endangered species. With each bracelet sold, their goal is to spark curiosity for science and conservation. The wildlife-themed bracelets, which cost $16.95 each, come with a QR that opens an app that allows users to follow a real animal's movements. Each bracelet features one of 18 species being tracked by a partner organization. Kiszka's lab provides tracking for two groups of species: whales and dolphins. Through the interactive app, users can read about their individual whale or dolphin, see exclusive photos, follow their movements and get updates along the way.
