This fall, wildlife officials in Wisconsin state plan on launching a five-year study that they hope will provide revolutionary information on how deer survival in southwestern Wisconsin is affected by chronic wasting disease, as well as by predators.

The study by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will initially involve capturing deer predators, like coyotes and bobcats, and fitting radio collars equipped with GPS tracking devices to the animals. The agency will then begin the process of capturing, and fitting collars to deer in January, 2017.

The GPS tracking study should show in-depth information on habitat use, movement, behavior, and predator-prey survival, with the collars being able to record and display pertinent information at various points per day. Read the rest of this entry »

Parents have tough jobs today when it comes to keeping kids safe and protected in a world of endless distractions and potential dangers. GPS tracking may not be able to shield children, and their parents, from all the worries of the world, but it does have a few distinct advantages, including the five listed below. Read the rest of this entry »

Accurate and efficient data collection concerning marine debris may be one of the first steps for raising awareness and reducing the amount of overall debris found on beaches and waterways. One solution that attempts to give everyone an opportunity to help solve the problem of litter in our waterways and on our beaches is the Marine Debris Tracker mobile app.

The app was created as a joint effort between the Southeast Atlantic Marine Debris Initiative and the NOAA Marine Debris Program and allows you to check in when you find litter on along the coastlines or in various waterways. Read the rest of this entry »

GPS fleet tracking offers many benefits to logging companies that improve your public image and boost your bottom line. If you aren’t already using this amazing technology for your logging company, these are a few things you might be missing out on.

Improving Your Company’s Safety Record

Improved safety can help you save money on auto insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, vehicle repairs, and medical treatments. It also helps to improve public perception of your business and drivers.

How does GPS tracking help with this?

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A GPS tracker has landed at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station after beginning its journey in the ocean at San Salvador Island, in the Bahamas. The piece of equipment glided across the sea for months before landing at its final destination on Tuesday, October 18.

The GPS tracking device was sent out to sea by Assistant Professor Jeremy Stalker, and a group of his students, from Jacksonville University, Florida. They were attempting to ascertain whether there is bad news up ahead for the coastlines of Central and South Florida, and where trash might end up reaching the shore over the weeks ahead.

The tracker was created by a group of Stalker’s study abroad students who made a structure of floats, PVC pipes, and other items they found on a Bahamas beach. It was then sent out on the seas to try find out how water travels. Read the rest of this entry »