Technology with Purpose: FarSounder’s Mission to Protect Whales | Positive Waves
Yachting Channel · Yachting International Radio
September 29, 20255m 46s
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Show Notes
Can technology protect life beneath the surface? 🌊
In this episode of Positive Waves, host Jana Thomas sits down with Matthew Zimmerman, Founder of FarSounder, to explore how cutting-edge sonar innovation is being used not just for safer navigation — but to protect whales and preserve our oceans.
From detecting marine mammals in real time to contributing vital ocean data through citizen science, FarSounder is redefining what it means to lead with Technology with Purpose.
🔹 What you’ll learn:
- How FarSounder’s sonar helps prevent ship strikes and oil spills
- Why conservation was the company’s founding mission
- How AI and data-sharing are shaping the future of whale protection
- The partnerships driving global collaboration — SeaKeepers, Ocean Wise, Yacht for Science, and more
- Why awareness and education are key to protecting marine life
🌐 Learn more: https://www.farsounder.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farsounderinc
🎙️ About Positive Waves
Positive Waves spotlights the innovators, disruptors, and changemakers reimagining the role of yachts in our world.
🤝 Sponsor This Series
Support purpose-driven storytelling in the yachting space.
📧 Contact Jana Thomas at [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: Jana Thomas
#FarSounder #PositiveWaves #TechnologyWithPurpose #WhaleConservation #MarineInnovation #OceanProtection #Sustainability #SuperyachtIndustry #SonarTechnology #BlueEconomy
In this episode of Positive Waves, host Jana Thomas sits down with Matthew Zimmerman, Founder of FarSounder, to explore how cutting-edge sonar innovation is being used not just for safer navigation — but to protect whales and preserve our oceans.
From detecting marine mammals in real time to contributing vital ocean data through citizen science, FarSounder is redefining what it means to lead with Technology with Purpose.
🔹 What you’ll learn:
- How FarSounder’s sonar helps prevent ship strikes and oil spills
- Why conservation was the company’s founding mission
- How AI and data-sharing are shaping the future of whale protection
- The partnerships driving global collaboration — SeaKeepers, Ocean Wise, Yacht for Science, and more
- Why awareness and education are key to protecting marine life
🌐 Learn more: https://www.farsounder.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farsounderinc
🎙️ About Positive Waves
Positive Waves spotlights the innovators, disruptors, and changemakers reimagining the role of yachts in our world.
🤝 Sponsor This Series
Support purpose-driven storytelling in the yachting space.
📧 Contact Jana Thomas at [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: Jana Thomas
#FarSounder #PositiveWaves #TechnologyWithPurpose #WhaleConservation #MarineInnovation #OceanProtection #Sustainability #SuperyachtIndustry #SonarTechnology #BlueEconomy