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How Whales Are Unlocking Arctic Secrets

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This course explores how researchers are utilizing Narwhal, Bowhead, and Beluga whales to uncover Arctic secrets due to vanishing polar ice. Participants will learn about the elusive species, the implications for the Arctic, and the human component of the region. The teaching method includes discussions, photographs, rare footage, and musical performances inspired by whale songs. The intended audience includes individuals interested in Arctic exploration, wildlife conservation, and the impact of climate change.

Syllabus

Bill Ritter's Introduction
Exploring the Arctic
Participant Introductions.
The Narwhal Whale.
The Beluga Whale.
What don't we know about species in the Arctic?
Science in the Arctic is a slow process.
The Bowhead whale.
The sounds of echo locations.
1973 and the first video of the Bowhead whale.
Scott McVay and his experiences in 1973.
The music of the Arctic.
How many time have you been back since 1973?
Garth Stevenson and his music from at the Arctic.
What does the ice and whales have to do with humans?
What does the ice pack mean to the water and whales?
The human component of the Arctic.
How big is the race against global warming?

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