Mysterious Sounds of the 'Silent' Sea

Introducing the public to the beautiful sights beneath the sea, Jacques Cousteau called it "The Silent World." But the ocean --- and our Bay – are filled with a fantastic cacophany of sound. Most sea animals -- from whales and dolphins to lobsters and shrimp - use acoustics to navigate and communicate.

With fascinating recordings, acoustician and naturalist Michael Stocker delves into bio-acoustics beneath the sea, and the effects of manmade sound. Sound engineer for the pioneering 1992 environmental film "Koyaanisqatsi" and designer of soundscapes for projects ranging from the National Holocaust Museum to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Stocker also founded Marin's Ocean Conservation Research and is an important voice in limiting noise pollution in the ocean. His recent book, Hear Where We Are, explores how sound and sound perception affect our sense of self, community and surroundings.

Refreshments 7 PM, talks 7:30 - 9 PM.  This talk will be in the St. Albans Sanctuary.