Kindred

11. The Song Birds of the Ocean | A Conversation with Dr. Kate Stafford, Associate Professor and Bioacoustician of the Marine Mammal Institute at the University of Oregon


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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Kate Stafford about her work and research focusing on the song of the superlative Bowhead Whale. Kate dives into the challenges of declining sea ice and sound pollution that these mysterious and massive whales face in the Arctic waters. And she shares her deep love and fascination with the intricate and unique song of the Bowhead Whale.

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The samples of Bowhead Whale songs heard in the episode were recorded by Dr. Kate Stafford.

Support Dr. Kate Stafford and the amazing research she is doing by donating here. Please leave a note in the payment section with Dr. Kate Stafford's name to make sure it goes directly to her research. Thank you.

Season two launched on 15 March 2022. New episodes drop every other Tuesday morning (EST).

Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh.

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