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Speaker Event: Moving Cargo, Keeping Whales: Investigating Solutions for Ocean Noise Pollution
Whales live in a world shaped by sound, they use it to communicate, navigate, hunt and survive. Join us as Dr. Vanessa ZoBell explores the fascinating acoustics of these ocean giants and reveals why protecting their sound scape off our coast is more important than ever.
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA
About the event
Marine organisms, including whales, rely on sound for daily life functions, such as communicating, navigating, and foraging. In this talk, Dr. Vanessa ZoBell will discuss the importance of studying whale acoustics, the threat of noise pollution that whales are facing in Southern California.
NEW! CIMM Members are welcome to join us for a special members-only meet and greet with the speaker, Vanessa ZoBell, starting at 5:30pm in the Farr gallery. For more information on becoming a CIMM member, Click Here or contact us at office@cimmvc.org.
