The “plainfin midshipman” can be found all along the west coast from Alaska to Northern Mexico. This fish produces long-duration calls or “hums” to attract females that can last up to two hours, making them some of the longest-known uninterrupted vocalizations in the animal kingdom. Sujay Balebail is a Ph.D. candidate in the Sisneros lab in the Department of Biology, University of Washington. Sujay’s dissertation research focuses on honest acoustic signaling, mate call perception, and directional hearing in the plainfin midshipman fish. Listen to Sujay’s presentation on this remarkable fish that is quite abundant in our region. It is Seward Park Audubon’s latest installment of Science, Nature, and a Biscuit. Free; Advance Registration Required. More info: Science, Nature, and A Biscuit | Acoustic communication in fishes: Tales from a vocal champion | Seward Park Audubon Center
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