Happening this week:
ACS Monterey Bay Live Speaker Series 2026
The Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society invites members and the public to attend our next in-person meeting on Thursday, May 28, at Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove.
Our featured speaker is Dr. John Ryan, Senior Research Specialist at MBARI, who will present “Tracking Blue Whales Through Sound.”
Dr. Ryan is a biological oceanographer who studies the ocean soundscape. Using hydrophones and acoustic monitoring technology, he tracks whale calls to better understand how whales communicate, forage, and respond to environmental stressors. His research provides valuable insights into the lives of blue whales and other marine mammals. Many attendees may recognize Dr. Ryan as the scientist who brings a giant subwoofer to presentations, allowing audiences to hear—and even feel—the powerful calls of blue whales, the loudest animals on Earth.
Event Details
Hopkins Marine Station
120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA
Doors Open: 6:30 PM Presentation Begins: 7:00 PM
Whether you’re a dedicated whale watcher, a marine science enthusiast, or simply curious about the ocean, this presentation promises a fascinating look into how sound is helping scientists unlock the mysteries of the world’s largest animals. We hope to see you there! 🐋
Let’s Go Whalewatching!
We’d love to have you join Dr. Ted Cheeseman aboard Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris on two half-day whale watching trips on Monterey Bay!
This is an exceptional opportunity for ACS Monterey members to spend four hours on the water with one of the field’s most engaging whale
scientists and naturalists. As many know from his talk last year to the membership, he’s co-founder of Happywhale and a passionate cetacean
researcher. Ted brings deep insight into the humpbacks, blues, orcas, and dolphins drawn to the bay’s productive submarine canyon. Each trip
blends keen-eyed wildlife spotting with the science behind what you’re seeing, and every fluke photo can contribute to global research.
Come for the whales, stay for the conversation. We hope to see you onboard either our May 31st or June 28th trips!
Register:
Questions? (831) 214-1016
About Us
The American Cetacean Society engages in educational, conservational, and scientific pursuits for
the purpose of expanding scientific knowledge of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and related creatures.
Services offered by the Monterey Bay Chapter include monthly meetings open to the public, featuring
presentations about whales, dolphins and related aspects of the marine environment.
Proceeds from our events and fund-raising activities support marine mammal research, and the health of
Monterey Bay, through graduate student research grants. If you would like more information on our grant history,
or how to apply for a future grant, please email acs_montereybay@yahoo.com.