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The U.S. Coast Guard is working with SAILDRONE INC. to operate two Uncrewed Surface Vehicles called “Saildrones,” to study fish populations in Lake Superior waters. The Saildrones are scheduled to be launched from Ashland, Wisconsin on August 8 and will transmit through the central and western areas of Lake Superior through September 30.
The company, SAILDRONES INC. is requesting that vessels transiting in the vicinity of the Saildrones proceed with caution and remain more than 500 meters away from the research equipment. This will ensure the drones can collect data without human interference and prevent any collisions.
The drones will have track lines nearshore and offshore throughout Lake Superior. Sampling sites include Wisconsin near Madeline Island, Devils Island, Sand Island, Port Wing, Michigan near the upper entry of the Keweenaw Waterway, Ontonagon; Minnesota near Grand Portage, Hovland, Grand Marais, Taconite Harbor, Two Harbors and Duluth. Other sites are near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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