If lions are the kings of the jungle, then sharks are the undisputed kings of the sea. Ocearch is an organization that seeks to learn more about sharks. One recent project involves the great white species in particular.

This project is located in the waters just outside of Montauk, New York. These waters are believed to be popular areas where great whites go to give birth. As a result, there are many young sharks swimming in these waters.

Ocearch’s mission is to learn as much as possible about these sharks because they play such a critical role in keeping the ocean’s delicate ecosystem in balance. The current mission involves multiple steps with the purpose of gathering data that can be used by scientists in various fields to discover important details about the sharks and their habits. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people view GPS technology as something that is merely utilitarian in nature. For some, it’s all about getting directions from point A to point B. There is so much more to it than that, though. When used properly, GPS tracking systems can provide users with a great deal of peace of mind. These are just a few of the options available.

Tracking Teen Drivers

While teenagers view the ability to drive as one of the greatest freedoms to this point in their lives, it is an excruciating experience for their parents who are sitting home watching the clocks (and their phones) like hawks all the while. GPS teen tracking can be used to in many ways to provide you with peace of mind while your teens are driving out of sight, but never out of mind. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), motorcycle thefts are on the rise. This comes after a report published based on the number of motorcycle thefts in 2015 in the United States. The NICB is an insurance crime bureau that tracks data, performs investigations, and helps with public awareness of vehicle theft. Here are some interesting facts from the research study on motorcycle theft.

The NICB Study Data

The NICB report revealed that there was a total of 45,555 motorcycles stolen in the United States in 2015. This was up from the 2014 total thefts of 42,856 motorcycles. Between 2006 and 2014, the numbers were declining each year, going from 66,774 thefts in 2006 to just under 43,000 for 2014. This was a nice drop of 36 percent between those years. However, the number did rise slightly for 2015, though not nearly as high as 2006. Read the rest of this entry »

EMS companies perform vital services for your communities. Sometimes at great cost to the company and the men and women you employ. You have enormous responsibilities and lives often depend on the prompt arrival and attention of your drivers.

What you may not know is that GPS fleet tracking can help you save money, improve community relations, and save lives more efficiently. It works by helping your business in all the following ways and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Fleet managers can improve their employee and company equipment security and monitoring, thanks to GPS fleet trackers. Being able to know your fleet’s maintenance costs and history, as well as their next service date, are essential to maintaining an efficient and strong fleet regardless of what season it is.

Fleet tracking reports provide you with an itemized view of the service need of each vehicle, which is a perfect way to avoid high overhead costs and an excellent way to plan ahead.

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