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85. Minke Whale Hearing Test

85. Minke Whale Hearing Test

FromAquadocs


85. Minke Whale Hearing Test

FromAquadocs

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How do you complete a hearing test on a baleen whale? On this episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Craig Harms, professor of aquatic, zoo and wildlife medicine at North Carolina State University, about his fieldwork studies in Norway collecting hearing data on minke whales. The non-invasive hearing tests were conducted by placing sensors on the surface of the whale's skin that allowed a multi-national team of researchers to record the whale's brain waves when it heard a sound. The goal of this research is to better understand the impact of human induced noise on these whales and eventually establish regulatory guidelines to protect these animals.
Released:
May 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (90)

Aquadocs is the #1 podcast focused on aquatic medicine and a Top 50 Life Sciences podcast. Each week host Michelle Greenfield (Cornell Veterinary Medicine ‘23) interviews veterinarians and other animal health experts about their roles in the aquatics community. If you are looking for a fun and easy way to learn more about marine mammals, aquaculture, fish/exotic private practice, science communication and policy, new research, and more, this is the resource for you! Episodes are available on your favorite podcast streaming services (Apple, Spotify, Google) and at www.aquadocspodcast.com.