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Researchers are racing to uncover the implications for the Arctic of rapidly vanishing polar ice – and they’re enlisting help from the very creatures that stand to gain the most from their discoveries: the Narwhal, Bowhead and Beluga whales, three of the most elusive species on Earth. Join a riveting discussion with explorers and scientists who are using daring new tactics to “recruit” these animals, featuring spectacular photographs, rare footage, and musical performances inspired by whale song. Program includes special private access to the museum’s exhibit, “Whales: Giants of the Deep.”

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Original Program date: May 30, 2013
MODERATOR: Bill Ritter
PARTICIPANTS: Laura Allen, Kristin L. Laidre, Scott McVay, Sarah Robertson, Kate Stafford, Garth Stevenson

Bill Ritter's Introduction 00:10

Exploring the Arctic 2:00

Participant Introductions. 4:30

The Narwhal Whale. 6:06

The Beluga Whale. 9:22

What don't we know about species in the Arctic? 14:44

Science in the Arctic is a slow process. 20:28

The Bowhead whale. 25:25

The sounds of echo locations. 30:50

1973 and the first video of the Bowhead whale. 33:37

Scott McVay and his experiences in 1973. 35:35

The music of the Arctic. 42:36

How many time have you been back since 1973? 49:34

Garth Stevenson and his music from at the Arctic. 52:56

What does the ice and whales have to do with humans? 1:03:37

What does the ice pack mean to the water and whales? 1:09:30

The human component of the Arctic. 1:16:22

How big is the race against global warming? 1:23:14