The covid-19 pandemic has tragically taken the lives of more than a million people and severely weakened economies around the world. This has resulted in far less ship traffic, and this slowdown of maritime commerce in once-busy ports has opened a rare window into how a relatively quiet ocean may affect marine life.

Stitching together a network of existing underwater listening devices, scientists will discuss how reduced shipping, fishing, tourism and ocean development may be affecting marine mammals and other marine life. In this briefing, join scientists from NOAA, the National Park Service and academia to learn about the research and hear audio of mammals conversing in a quieter ocean.

Panelists

• Bob Dziak, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, United States
• Christine Gabriele, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, United States
• Jason Gedamke, NOAA Fisheries Ocean Acoustics Program, United States
• Leila Hatch, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, United States
• Ana Sirovic, Texas A&M Galveston, United States

*Times listed in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5:00).

This event has ended. Watch the recorded webinar on AGU's YouTube channel.