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# Oceans Unmanned

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://oceansunmanned.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [freeFLY Program](https://oceansunmanned.org/freefly-program/)
- [Senegal MPA](https://oceansunmanned.org/senegal-mpa/)
- [Maldives Mapping](https://oceansunmanned.org/maldives-mapping/)
- [Pelagic Survey](https://oceansunmanned.org/pelagic-survey/)
- [The Ocean Cleanup](https://oceansunmanned.org/the-ocean-cleanup/)
- [Sea Level Rise](https://oceansunmanned.org/sea-level-rise/)
- [Sea Turtle Survey](https://oceansunmanned.org/sea-turtle-survey/)
- [Grey Seal Survey](https://oceansunmanned.org/grey-seal-survey/)
- [Oceans Unmanned Joins Technology Partnership for Maldives Marine Conservation](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-joins-technology-partnership-for-maldives-marine-conservation/)
- [Oceans Unmanned and The Ocean Cleanup Join Forces in Fight Against Marine Debris](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-and-the-ocean-cleanup-join-forces-in-fight-against-marine-debris/)
- [Oceans Unmanned Expands freeFLY Drone Program to Scotland](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-expands-freefly-drone-program-to-scotland/)
- [Oceans Unmanned Provides Drone Training for NOAA Shipboard Operations](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-provides-drone-training-for-noaa-shipboard-operations/)
- [freeFLY Program Helps NOAA Team Free Entangled Whale in Alaska](https://oceansunmanned.org/freefly-program-helps-noaa-team-free-entangled-whale-in-alaska/)
- [Oceans Unmanned Expands freeFLY Drone Program to Alaska](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-expands-freefly-drone-program-to-alaska/)
- [Oceans Unmanned Launches freeFLY Program](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-launches-freefly-program/) - Oceans Unmanned, Inc., in partnership with NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine\r\nSanctuary (HIHWNMS), with additional support from DJI and DARTdrones, unveiled a new initiative designed\r\nto provide aerial support using small drones for large whale entanglement response efforts off of Maui, Hawaii.\r\nThe freeFLY program provides training, equipment, and management oversight to a network of local, Mauibased\r\nvolunteer drone operators that are available to support the Hawaiian Islands Entanglement Response\r\nNetwork, led by HIHWNMS. The Network’s goals are to safely free endangered humpback whales and other\r\nmarine animals from life threatening entanglements, while also gathering valuable information that will reduce\r\nentanglement threats in the future.
- [Seabird species vary in behavioural response to drone census](https://oceansunmanned.org/seabird-species-vary-in-behavioural-response-to-drone-census/)
- [Oregon State - Marbled Murrelet Project](https://oceansunmanned.org/oregon-state-marbled-murrelet-project/)
- [What is "take" under the MMPA?](https://oceansunmanned.org/what-is-take-under-the-mmpa/)
- [Comparing occupied and unoccupied aircraft surveys of wildlife populations: assessing the gray seal breeding colony on Muskeget Island, USA](https://oceansunmanned.org/comparing-occupied-and-unoccupied-aircraft-surveys-of-wildlife-populations-assessing-the-gray-seal-breeding-colony-on-muskeget-island-usa/)
- [Development and Use of UASs for Surveying Marine Mammals - Disturbance Findings](https://oceansunmanned.org/development-and-use-of-uass-for-surveying-marine-mammals-disturbance-findings/)
- [SAC River Press Release](https://oceansunmanned.org/sac-river-press-release/) - Press release text.
- [Best practice for minimising unmanned aerial vehicle disturbance to wildlife in biological field research](https://oceansunmanned.org/best-practice-for-minimising-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-disturbance-to-wildlife-in-biological-field-research/)
- [A guide to using drones to study wildlife: first, do no harm!](https://oceansunmanned.org/a-guide-to-using-drones-to-study-wildlife-first-do-no-harm/)
- [Flights of drones over sub-Antarctic seabirds show species- and status-specific behavioural and physiological responses](https://oceansunmanned.org/flights-of-drones-over-sub-antarctic-seabirds-show-species-and-status-specific-behavioural-and-physiological-responses/)
- [The Seabird Protection Network Finds Allies in the Sky](https://oceansunmanned.org/the-seabird-protection-network-finds-allies-in-the-sky/)
- [Preventing Large Whale Entanglement - A Scientific Perspective Collaborates with Policy Support](https://oceansunmanned.org/preventing-large-whale-entanglement-a-scientific-perspective-collaborates-with-policy-support/) - A scientific perspective collaborates with policy support.
- [Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Responsible Use to Help Protect Marine Mammals](https://oceansunmanned.org/unmanned-aircraft-systems-responsible-use-to-help-protect-marine-mammals-2/)
- [Unmanned Aircraft in the National Parks](https://oceansunmanned.org/unmanned-aircraft-in-the-national-parks/)
- [ECO-Drone Postcard](https://oceansunmanned.org/eco-drone-postcard/) - Download ECO-Drone Postcard
- [Marine Debris Demo](https://oceansunmanned.org/demo-post/) - Oceans Unmanned is developing new techniques to survey for marine debris along rugged coastlines and remote beaches better target response efforts.
- [The Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Marine Mammal Research](https://oceansunmanned.org/the-use-of-unmanned-aerial-systems-in-marine-mammal-research/) - Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, are finding applications in several ecological research areas.
- [Effects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems on Seabirds and Marine Mammals - A Literature Review](https://oceansunmanned.org/effects-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-on-seabirds-and-marine-mammals-a-literature-review/) - The combined total hobbyist and commercial UAS sales are expected to rise from 2.5 million in 2016 to 7 million in 2020 (FAA, 2017).
- [Black Oystercatcher Monitoring Program](https://oceansunmanned.org/black-oystercatcher-monitoring-program/) - Info on the Black Oystercatcher monitoring program.
- [Tips for Responsible Hobby or Recreational Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or "Drones" on National Forest Systems Lands](https://oceansunmanned.org/tips-for-responsible-hobby-or-recreational-use-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-or-drones-on-national-forest-systems-lands/) - Tips for Responsible Hobby or Recreational Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or "Drones" on National Forest Systems Lands.
- [ECO-Drone Program](https://oceansunmanned.org/eco-drone-program/) - Read details of the ECO-Drone Program.
- [UAS Seabird Survey Test Flights Draft Report](https://oceansunmanned.org/uas-seabird-survey-test-flights-draft-report/) - The goal of this pilot project was to test Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as a proof-of-concept tool for monitoring surface-nesting seabird colonies.
- [Approaching Birds with Drones:  First Experiments and Ethical Guidelines](https://oceansunmanned.org/approaching-birds-with-drones-first-experiments-and-ethical-guidelines/) - Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones, are being increasingly used in ecological research, in particular to approach sensitive wildlife in inaccessible areas.
- [Oceans Unmanned Launches ECO-Drone Education and Outreach Program](https://oceansunmanned.org/oceans-unmanned-launches-eco-drone-education-and-outreach-program/) - Press release text.
- [Marine Wildlife Viewing Guidelines](https://oceansunmanned.org/marine-wildlife-viewing-guidelines/) - This marine wildlife viewing guideline is intended to help you enjoy watching marine wildlife without causing them harm or placing personal safety at risk.
- [8 Common Sense Tips to Avoid Drone Disasters](https://oceansunmanned.org/8-common-sense-tips-to-avoid-drone-disasters/) - By following some common sense advice, recreational UAV owners can avoid many an ill-fated flight.
- [Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Responsible Use to Help Protect Marine Mammals](https://oceansunmanned.org/unmanned-aircraft-systems-responsible-use-to-help-protect-marine-mammals/) - NOAA supports these uses and plans to develop additional guidance for scientists using UAS in their research projects to help their impacts on the animals.

## Pages

- [Home](https://oceansunmanned.org/) - Oceans Unmanned (OU) was founded to help harness the power of technology to foster marine conservation.
- [ECO-Drone™](https://oceansunmanned.org/eco-drone/) - Environmentally Conscious Operations partners with partners to minimize or eliminate resource disturbance during operations.
- [How to Help](https://oceansunmanned.org/how-to-help/) - Oceans Unmanned Inc. is a public benefit corporation who has applied for 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.
- [Our Team](https://oceansunmanned.org/our-team/) - Meet the members of the Oceans Unmanned team.
- [Our Mission](https://oceansunmanned.org/our-mission/) - Protecting our oceans and coastal marine environment by facilitating the use of unmanned technologies.
- [Contact](https://oceansunmanned.org/contact/) - Feel free to contact us. Oceans Unmanned Inc. is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.
- [Privacy Policy](https://oceansunmanned.org/privacy-policy/) - This privacy statement describes how Oceans Unmanned collects and uses the personal information you provide on our website.

## Projects

- [USV Testing - WA](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/usv-testing-wa-2/)
- [Reef Survey - Maldives](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/reef-survey-maldives/)
- [USV Testing - WA](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/usv-testing-wa/)
- [Grey Seal Survey - MA](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/grey-seal-survey-ma/)
- [USV Testing - NH](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/usv-testing-nh/)
- [Shipwreck Survey - WA](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/shipwreck-survey-wa/)
- [Pelagic Survey - CA](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/pelagic-survey-ca/)
- [Liquid Robotics - Hawaii](https://oceansunmanned.org/project/liquid-robotics-hawaii/)

## Categories

- [Best Practices](https://oceansunmanned.org/category/best-practices/)
- [Press Releases](https://oceansunmanned.org/category/press-release/)
- [Projects](https://oceansunmanned.org/category/projects/)
- [Policies and Regulations](https://oceansunmanned.org/category/policies-and-regulations/)
- [Scientific Research](https://oceansunmanned.org/category/scientific-research/)
- [Education and Outreach](https://oceansunmanned.org/category/education-and-outreach/)