NOAA’s Virtual “Humpback Whale & SETI Soiree”

Submitted by the Event Organizer

NOAA’s Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Greater Farallones Association present their virtual Humpback Whale & SETI* Soiree – a free event!

Join our soiree and lecture, “Humpback Whale Song and the Search for Alien Intelligence” by Dr. Laurance Doyle, SETI Institute; and pre-lecture soiree activities Saturday, November 14. The study of animal communication challenges our ideas of intelligence and informs the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) in the universe. Among the most fascinating and sophisticated of vocalizations are the songs and sounds of humpback whales. Laurance Doyle, Ph.D, Research Scientist with SETI Institute will share his work studies of humpbacks to understand the communications that exist throughout Planet Earth–and beyond–at the 7:30 pm lecture. Soiree activities begin at 7:00pm, followed by the lecture. Registration suggested; surprise gift with optional registration. Recommended for ages 16+. The event is free! Questions, contact Sara Heintzelman at sheintzelman@farallones.org

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2020; Soiree & lecture 7-8:30 pm PST
WHERE: Registration: https://farallones.org/events/; Tune in at: https://www.youtube.com/user/FarallonesAssoc/live
On the Web: NOAA Greater Farallones NMS: http://farallones.noaa.gov

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