We are pleased to announce a full-day Workshop on the Sensory Ecology of Marine Mammals.

*When and Where*

Sunday, December 8, 2019

0830 – 1730

World Marine Mammal Science Conference, Barcelona

*Who should attend*

We invite researchers and students whose work includes sensory systems, communication, cognition, evolution, behavior and conservation. All participants will be invited to present a brief introduction, and engage in round-table discussions in their chosen areas of interest.

*Sensory Ecology Workshop Summary*

The life history of marine mammals is predicated on detection of aquatically-transmitted information. Their specialized sensory organs are tuned to receive stimuli enabling diverse strategies for communication, foraging, mating, swimming, and navigating various marine habitats and conditions. This full-day workshop begins with talks and panels presenting recent discoveries in marine mammal vision, audition, chemoreception and somatosensation. Attendees will select two afternoon workgroups focusing on 1) the comparative anatomical adaptations and mechanisms of one sensory modality, and 2) the ecological significance of sensory integration in marine mammals. Other objectives of the workshop are to foster interdisciplinary research partnerships and identify important knowledge gaps, particularly conservation-related applications. Speakers and discussion coordinators will have the opportunity to contribute to a review article summarizing the current frontiers of marine mammal sensory ecology.

*For more information and registration*

https://www.wmmconference.org/workshops/#Sensory%20Ecology%20of%20Marine%20Mammals

Please feel free to reach out with any questions to: seldridge@whoi.edu

We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona!

Cheers,

Sherri A. Eldridge, PhD

Guest Investigator, Biology Department

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Joy S. Reidenberg, PhD

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Frederike Hanke, PhD

Department of Biology

Lund University