Birch Aquarium presents the September Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture with a conversation about ocean noise pollution and its impact on whales. Many marine organisms, including whales, rely on sound for daily life functions such as communicating, navigating, and foraging. Join Scripps Institution of Oceanography Acoustical Oceanographer Vanessa ZoBell for a deep dive into the importance of studying whale acoustics and how this research is being used to understand threats that whales are facing in the modern ocean. Learn how data-driven, creative solutions are being developed to protect these important animals.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are free for members and $12 for the general public. Seating is limited and lectures often sell out, so advanced registration is strongly recommended.