A drone that catches whale snot, for science

A drone that collects whale snot may help scientists better understand ocean life. The Parley SnotBot flies over whales in ocean water to catch their snot, allowing scientists to analyze DNA, viruses, and environmental toxins in their bodies. Ocean Alliance developed the drone with Olin College of Engineering to make it easier to study whales without disturbing them in their natural habitat.

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