Seeing Below the Surface: Using new technology to study the underwater lives of humpback whales

Whales spend over 90 percent of their lives underwater and out of view. In order to understand how these ocean giants navigate, feed, socialize, and maneuver, scientists have engineered tags that allow a glimpse into their watery world. Dr. Friedlaender will share his experiences tagging humpback whales and recreating the underwater behaviors of these whales from Antarctica to Alaska to Cape Cod. This exciting new research helps us understand previously unknown whale behavior, and provides critical understanding about the risks they face from human activities from fishing to shipping.  

Speaker: Ari Friedlaender