Integrating Bioacoustics into the Conservation of Canada’s Aquatic Ecosystems

Dr. Kieran Cox is a Liber Ero and NSERC Fellow at Simon Fraser University. His postdoctoral research applies a three-tiered approach to integrating bioacoustics into the conservation of British Columbia’s marine ecosystems. The three tiers of this project, species-habitat interactions, spatial planning, and policy, are conducted in collaboration with several academic partners and conservation practitioners. Together they aim to identify the ecological implications of anthropogenically modified marine soundscapes and construct an evidence-based framework for mitigating the impacts of this pollutant. He is also a member of the FishSounds project. This cross-disciplinary approach combines expertise in fish ecology, bioacoustics, and data management to consolidate fish acoustic research into a publicly available web portal. Kieran will present a series of ongoing research projects that aim to provide insight into the complex interaction between noise pollution, fish sounds, and managing ocean soundscapes.

This presentation is likely to be a hybrid of in-person and Zoom Video Conferencing. The location would be as in past years the Unitarian Centre (Hewett Hall) at 949 West 49th Ave in Vancouver.   In-person attendees will be required to wear masks and present proof of vaccination. In person audience will be limited to 40 attendees. Please RSVP to marine@naturevancouver.ca .This page will be updated if limit is achieved. Check this page for updates.
On the Monday preceding the event, Nature Vancouver members will receive the Zoom link in the weekly e-News.  The talk will begin at 7:30 pm.  Non-members are welcome and should Email denis@NatureVancouver.ca well in advance to register for the link.