Digital Bioacoustics

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Welcome to c/DigitalBioacoustics, a unique niche in the vast universe of online forums and digital communities. At its core, bioacoustics is the study of sound in and from living organisms, an intriguing intersection of biology and acoustics. Digital bioacoustics, an extension of this field, involves using technology to capture, analyze, and interpret these biological sounds. This community is dedicated to exploring these fascinating aspects of nature through a digital lens.

As you delve into c/DigitalBioacoustics, you'll notice it's not just another technical forum. This space transcends the usual drone of server rooms or the monotonous tap-tap of keyboards. Here, members engage in a unique fusion of natural wonders and technological prowess. Imagine a world where the rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, and the mysterious calls of nocturnal creatures meet the precision of digital recording and analysis.

Within this domain, we, the participants, become both observers and participants in an intricate dance. Our mission is to unravel the mysteries of nature's soundtrack, decoding the language of the wild through the lens of science. This journey is not just about data and graphs; it's about connecting with the primal rhythm of life itself.

As you venture deeper, the poetic essence of our community unfolds. Nature's raw concert, from the powerful songs of mating calls to the subtle whispers of predator and prey, creates a tapestry of sounds. We juxtapose these organic melodies with the mechanical beeps and buzzes of our equipment, a reminder of the constant interplay between the natural world and our quest to understand it.

Our community embodies the spirit of curious scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, all drawn to the mystery and majesty of the natural world. In this symphonic melding of science and nature, we discover not just answers, but also new questions and a deeper appreciation for the complex beauty of our planet.

c/DigitalBioacoustics is more than a mere digital gathering place. It's a living, breathing symphony of stories, each note a discovery, each pause a moment of reflection. Here, we celebrate the intricate dance of nature and technology, the joy of discovery, and the enduring quest for understanding in a world filled with both harmony and dissonance.

For those brave enough to explore its depths, c/DigitalBioacoustics offers a journey like no other: a melding of science and art, a discovery of nature's secrets, and a celebration of the eternal dance between the wild and the wired.

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The orca uprising: whales are ramming boats – but are they inspired by revenge, grief or memory? (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] AToM_exe 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, they're attacking boats, because we won't stop fucking up their environment.

These are intelligent animals and this is learned behaviour.

The rotors of ships are cutting them open, gasoline leaks make the sea inhabitable for them and radar pings are basically fucking up their brains hard.

Like the article states, they could attack divers but won't. They're peaceful..

This is their last stand and they know it. Give it a couple of decades and most of marine life will be gone for good...

[–] Haggunenons 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah, absolutely. In my opinion this is a big part of what makes this emerging field of "digital bioacoustics" so interesting and important. If we are better able to understand the communication of other species then maybe we will be more likely to think a bit more clearly about how we treat them and the rock we are all sharing.

I'm currently reading How to Speak Whale and they talk a bit in there about how just getting the fact that whales were singing songs into the minds of the general public was enough to get us to put population saving policies in place. I like to think decoding animal language could take us another step in that direction.

The documentary Seaspiracy shows a lot of what we are currently doing to our oceans, and how much life we have already wiped out. It also shows some of what some people are doing to combat our negative effects in hopes of saving what life there is that remains.