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“We lost instruments chewed or crunched by bears and sea otters”: How Dr. Manuel Castellote listens out for elusive belugas - EurekAlert


Dr Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales and dolphins. After beginning his academic career in Spain, he now works in the United States, applying acoustic techniques to learn more about cetaceans – especially beluga whales – in Alaska and other parts of the northwest of North America. Acoustic tools allow scientists to remotely monitor the movements of whales and dolphins, improving our understanding of habitat use and population distributions. He also studies the impact of human noise on cetacean habitats, to understand the effects of noise pollution on the animals’ behavior. Castellote is the corresponding author of a new article in Frontiers in Marine Science which reveals the stealthy movements of the elusive Cook Inlet beluga, and has kindly taken the time to share some thoughts about his career and research as part of the Frontier Scientist series.

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