Voices from the Deep with Dr. Michelle Fournet and Dr. Ellen Garland
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Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts Star Talk with Chuck featuring marine biologist Ellen and marine ecologist Michelle discussing whale communication, navigation methods, and the potential for human-animal communication. Research delves into sound propagation underwater, essential whale sounds, and how understanding animal communication on Earth is crucial before exploring extraterrestrial communication.
Insights
- Ellen Garland and Michelle Fournade are experts in marine biology and ecology, respectively, focusing on wildlife science and whale communication, utilizing sound for underwater communication due to its effectiveness and range.
- Research on whale communication involves studying universal sounds like the "whoop call," observing responses to playback sounds, and recognizing the importance of the "so far channel" for sound propagation, emphasizing the need to comprehend animal communication before assuming extraterrestrial communication parallels human language.
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Recent questions
How do whales communicate?
Through various frequencies of sound for different purposes.
What is the significance of the "so far channel" in whale communication?
It is crucial for sound to travel far underwater.
How do humpback whales navigate between feeding and breeding grounds?
By traveling thousands of kilometers with strong site fidelity.
How does noise pollution affect whale communication?
It disrupts mating and birthing grounds.
What are the similarities between bird and whale communication?
Both involve structured sounds aiding in understanding.
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