Bioacoustic Researcher

Bioacoustic Researcher

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Bioacoustic researchers use technology to record and analyze the sounds of wildlife.

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Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a bioacoustic researcher is like.

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Before they can use technology to record and analyze the sounds of wildlife, bioacoustic researchers must be able to identify the sounds that different animals make. Check out these animal sound recordings from SeaWorld to explore a wide variety of animal sounds – can you tell the difference between an adult harbor seal and her pup?

BONUS! Pick one of these animals and research more about it. WHY do they use these sounds? How do these sounds help this animal survive? Share your findings in the Showcase and build your resume as a bioacoustics researcher!