Learning about Whales by Listening to Them
In the vast ocean, whales use sound to communicate, socialize, forage, navigate, reproduce, and transmit culture. In this event we'll take a deep dive into the ocean's world of sound:
* Immersing in the powerful sounds of whales living right here in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
* Exploring exciting scientific discoveries enabled by listening to whales.
* Learning about a wonderful local annual event dedicated to whales: Whalefest Monterey!
Dr. John Ryan is a biological oceanographer with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), where his team works to understand the complex ecology of marine mammals so that we can better protect them.
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