Jack Terhune – Harp Seals from Aquatic Mammals on Vimeo.
Dr. Jack Terhune is known for his research on communication and behavior of marine mammals with particular emphasis on underwater communication of seals. His current research projects include examining aspects of harp and Weddell seal vocalizations to reduce masking effects of background noises (including calls from other seals). His other studies examine influences of underwater sounds from acoustic harassment devices used at aquaculture cage sites on the behaviour and distribution of seals and porpoises in the Bay of Fundy. Jack is also honored within his community at UNB, where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for service as chair of the Biology Department and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.
Aquatic Mammals is the oldest peer-reviewed journal publishing papers on marine mammal science. To celebrate 35 years of publication, the Editors and Editorial Board of Aquatic Mammals launched the Historical Perspectives series to document marine mammal history through a series of interviews with key researchers.