CW: A photo of a whale bleeding from its ears and eyes is shown for approximately 11 seconds from 7:15 – 7:26. Scientists believe this whale died because of human-created noise. View discretion is advised.
This talk was led by Lindy Weilgart. Dr. Lindy discussed how whales and dolphins are sensitive to underwater noise pollution, what the main sources of this pollution are, and possible solutions, including what kids can do to help. She showed a few slides from her year-long research trip across the Pacific Ocean, studying sperm whale sounds, with her then 5 yr. old and 10-mo. old.
Dr. Lindy has been specializing in underwater noise pollution and its effects on marine life for over 30 years. She is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Canada, and Senior Ocean Noise Expert and Policy Consultant for OceanCare, a Swiss NGO, serving as invited noise expert for the United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), International Maritime Organization (IMO), U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, International Whaling Commission (IWC), among others.
Dolphin Lessons are geared toward ages 6-13, but everyone is welcome.
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Recorded June 2024.