“Musings of a Maritime Instructor: Beam Reach Research in the Spring of Aught-Eight” lecture

The Whale Museum’s lecture series continues with a talk by Jason Wood at the museum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6. Dr. Wood will be presenting “Musings of a Maritime Instructor: Beam Reach Research in the Spring of Aught-Eight,” which will summarize the latest research projects completed by Beam Reach students.

August 5, 2008 12:00 am

The Whale Museum’s lecture series continues with a talk by Jason Wood at the museum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6. Dr. Wood will be presenting “Musings of a Maritime Instructor: Beam Reach Research in the Spring of Aught-Eight,” which will summarize the latest research projects completed by Beam Reach students.

Jason Wood holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, where he focused on the acoustic communication of African Elephants. Recently he has served as lead instructor for Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School, helping undergraduate students conduct acoustic research on the Southern Resident Killer Whales. He is currently the Research Curator at The Whale Museum.

The August 6 lecture is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. For more information, call (360) 378-4710 ext. 23. The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N.