How Do TOPP Scientists Study the Pacific Ecosystem?
TOPP uses electronic sensor and satellite tags to gather data about the environment and to track individuals from apex predator species including: Marine mammals (whales and pinnipeds) Fishes (sharks, tuna, swordfish and ocean sunfish) Sea birds (albatrosses and shearwaters) Humboldt squid Turtles (leatherbacks and loggerheads) Learn more in our Research and Conservation Report