Monterey Bay: Biodiversity
In Monterey Bay: Biodiversity, scientist John Ryan discusses the deep underwater canyon in Monterey Bay. It is rich in nutrients and home to a great variety of life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales — A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
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Q: Why do you think some animals are difficult to study just by visual methods?
A: Some animals, like whales and deep-sea creatures, are difficult to study through visual methods because they often live in environments that are hard to access, such as deep oceans or remote areas.
Q: What are some things that you can learn about the lives of animals by listening to the ocean?
A: By listening to the ocean, scientists can learn a lot about marine animals' behaviors, such as their communication patterns, migration routes, and feeding habits.
Q: Do you think that you can get an effective listen with the monitoring station and microphone less than 1,000 feet below the waves?
A: Yes, a monitoring station and microphone placed less than 1,000 feet below the waves can still be effective in listening to marine animals. At this depth, the microphone can pick up a wide range of sounds, including whale songs and other marine life activities. However, the quality and range of sound detection can depend on the equipment used and the surrounding conditions, such as water temperature and currents, which might affect how sound travels underwater.
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In Humpback Whales: Sympathetic Protectors, marine biologists discuss occasions when they have witnessed humpback whales protecting other species and how their behavior shows empathy and altruism. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales — A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.