Mark Baumgartner

Jenn Thornhill-Verma, an environmental journalist known for her work on North Atlantic right whales, joins Mark Baumgartner, a senior scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. They delve into the pressing issue of these whales nearing extinction, with fewer than 400 left. Topics include the impact of underwater noise pollution on whale communication and behavior, the dangers of ship strikes and entanglements, and innovative methods researchers use to track these majestic creatures. Listeners gain insight into the plight of right whales and the urgency of their conservation.