Wild Ocean Science 2021

An overview of the Wild Dolphin Project's history and the progress made during the past 35+ years then exclusive presentations examine the future direction of this hybrid; science and technology. Hosted by American Journalist and PBS NewsHour Correspondent, Miles O’Brien! WDP's Research Assistant, Cassie Volker-Rusche, will explain the new technology we are using to help find dolphins after 2013's "Big Move". Special guest, Drew Mayer, showcases the 360 camera and illustrates the new perspectives that can be gained from this technology. Dr. Matthas Hoffmann-Kuhnt answers how this uniquely designed underwater mobile triangulation device, ASPOD, tracks and localizes dolphin vocalizations aiding in our understanding of dolphin communication. Dr. Thad Starner & Dr. Denise Herzing will give an update on two initiatives: Using machine learning algorithms to discover patterns in dolphin sounds and utilizing an underwater computer interface to explore two-way communication between dolphins and the researchers.