NOAA Pilots Fly Gray Seal Survey- Cockpit Video GoPro MAX 360

Fly out of Cape Cod (KFMH) on a Gray Seal Survey at 800 feet, around coastal islands off the Northeast Coast of the United States. From Takeoff to Landing, cockpit video from a NOAA DHC-6 300 Twin Otter, Call Sign NOAA57.
While conducting a NOAA mission, scientists onboard photograph local seal populations, specifically looking for Gray Seal pups in an effort to estimate population health and size. A better understanding of the Gray Seals and their population can help the conservation effort of this species. Gray Seals in the area may also have an affect on the marine food chain and fisheries.
Camera used: GoPro MAX 360 Video
Video: LT Joshua Rannenberg, NOAA Corps
Music: www.bensound.com
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[@sebastiancieluch4502]

Cool!!!

[@jerrycarroll4581]

Nice video. Thanks. What were the two people doing in the background starting at 0:27? Looks like shenanigans to me.

[@mikemaginn]

Fantastic. What a great video!

[@bradpotier7107]

How did you become NOAA pilot