by Bethany Smith | Sep 7, 2022 | Map
Birds of Mono Lake Mono Lake is a key resting point for millions of migratory birds where they feed on brine shrimp. Owens River water was diverted to the Los Angeles aqueduct in 1941. By 1982 the lake was reduced to 70% of 1941 levels, and by 1990 it was reduced to...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 7, 2022 | Map
First killer whale calls recorded in Antarctica HSWRI researchers recorded for the first time killer whale calls in the Antarctic at McMurdo Station in January 1980. These killer whale calls were compared to other researchers’ recordings from Newfoundland to...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 7, 2022 | Map
Aerial survey of Florida's dolphins & manatees In August 1977, dolphin numbers in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon were unknown, but some estimated that up to 5,000 dolphins lived in the lagoon. Commercial fishing operators were concerned about dolphin predation of fish,...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 7, 2022 | Map
First recording of bowhead whale songs HSWRI researchers were part of the team that first recorded bowhead whale songs in 1977 and then later analyzed the first mother – calf bowhead sounds in 1979. Subsequent research has shown bowhead whales exhibit elaborate...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 7, 2022 | Map
DDT's effect on birds HSWRI researchers were the first to recognize DDT-related damage to pelican eggs. Exhaustive scientific studies showed that DDT was partially, if not wholly, responsible for the population decline by reducing egg thickness. At that time the...
