Q&A with Dr. Manuel Castellote: Listening to whales
Dr. Manuel Castellote shares his story and experiences studying whales and dolphins through bioacoustics.
Ever since my childhood growing up in Spain, I’ve been interested in animals.
He recounts a childhood incident where he sat on the roof to observe cats, showcasing his early fascination with animals.
Dr. Castellote's interest in marine biology and bioacoustics led him to study whales and dolphins, drawn by their curiosity and the importance of sound in their environment.
We humans use our eyes to scope out the world around us. For marine mammals, the dominant sense is sound...
He explains that sound travels more easily and farther in water due to its density, making it a crucial sense for marine mammals.
Author's summary: Dr. Manuel Castellote discusses his research on whales and dolphins through bioacoustics.
- Dr. Castellote's childhood interest in animals led him to study marine biology.
- Bioacoustics is the study of animal sounds, particularly relevant to marine mammals.
- Sound is the dominant sense for marine mammals due to limited underwater visibility.
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