Whale Alert App Helps Ship Captains Avoid Collisions

Monday, 30 September 2013 | by Pat's Picks

Smartphones are being put to use on the high seas. Marine biologists in San Francisco are testing a new app that tracks the location of whales to help ship captains avoid hitting them. Whale Spotter uses GPS to track locations where whales have been seen. The Coast Guard would be able to use the information to reroute shipping traffic.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle