Bernie Krause is a Soundscape Ecologist who has been recording the sounds of creatures and environments for 45 years. He established a concept of soundscape ecology based on the relationships of individual creatures to the total biological soundscape within their habitat. Krause has produced 55 natural soundscape albums and holds a PhD in Creative Arts.  He is the founder of the organization Wild Sanctuary dedicated to the recording and archiving of natural soundscapes. He coined the terms geophony, biophony, and anthrophony. 

Through his continuous research he has studied on the sonic interplay between species as they attract mates, hunt prey, and sound out their roles in the ecosystem. His recordings are critical barometers of global environmental health and a chilling reminder of shrinking biodiversity. His research has presented various relationship between biophonic sound and climate change. His research has focused on using ecoacoustic methods to study the impact of climate change on environment. He said in various research and his interviews that due to the increasing anthropogenic activities, natural animal orchestra are silencing in an ecosystem. 

Therefore, in this episode, we will hear from Bernie Krause, about his long journey of recording wild soundscape. 

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Airdate August 3, 2022

The Humans & Wildlife Show, Ep.52