Exploring the ocean through whales with Eric Stackpole
Summary
Host Sherelle Dorsey presents mechanical engineer Eric Stackpole’s story of attaching a DIY camera to a sperm whale, revealing unprecedented footage of deep-ocean life and social interactions. The episode pairs this narrative with a TED-Ed lesson explaining the complex grammar of whale songs and the threats posed by human-made ocean noise. Together, these segments highlight how technology can shift from mere optimization to fostering curiosity and empathy for the misunderstood deep sea.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Deal, Capital One, and Parloa
Intro: Whale camera and episode overview
Eric Stackpole: Deep ocean whale footage
TED-Ed: The architecture of whale songs
Reflections: Ocean noise and curiosity
Outro and credits
Sponsors: Capital One and California Closets
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