We are pleased to announce this year's Marine Bioacoustics Summer School program (SeaBASS 2026).  SeaBASS provides the opportunity for currently enrolled graduate students interested in pursuing careers in marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation of both marine animal biology and acoustics from distinguished lecturers in the field. The goals of SeaBASS are to discuss important topics in marine bioacoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and promote mentoring and collaboration.

SeaBASS gives students an opportunity to learn from experts who will discuss a suite of topics not often offered at any one University.  The topics covered in the course include: Introduction to Underwater Sound, Sound Propagation, Marine Mammal Ecology & Behavior, Marine Mammal Sound Production, Fish/Invertebrate Acoustics, Fisheries Acoustics/Active Acoustic Monitoring, Passive Acoustic Monitoring, and Acoustic Density Estimation.

WHEN:               June 28 – July 3, 2026

WHERE:             In-Person; Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 

COSTS:              The costs of student attendance (room and board) will be funded from sponsor support.  There is no registration fee.  Full-time, in-person participation of all participants is required.  Travel costs are the responsibility of the student, but travel assistance can be requested during the application process.

APPLICATION:   The on-line application is available at https://eos.unh.edu/center-acoustics-research-education/courses/bioacoustic-summer-school-seabass

DEADLINE:         The application deadline is March 13, 2026

Please direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Miksis-Olds (J.MiksisOlds@unh.edu) or Dr. Susan Parks (sparks@syr.edu).