Do you know what the ocean is sounding like these days?
Did you know that excessive noise is a form of pollution? Exposure to intense and prolonged sound can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress in humans and prevent wildlife from hearing their prey or predators, finding their way, or connecting with mates, group members, or their young. During this episode, Jenna is joined by Daniela Huson, Media and Marketing Director for Ocean Conservation Research to explore the wide world of sound and its impacts on the natural world.
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Jenna ValenteA passion for conservation and appreciation for the natural world was engrained in Jenna at a young age. Her father was in the Coast Guard. This meant she always had the fortune of living near the ocean, including Hawaii, Washington State, and Maine. Both of her parents encouraged her to spend the majority of her time outside. As a result, she finds that she is most comfortable barefoot and exploring the coast, countryside, or mountains. Her favorite thing about the ocean is the sheer power of it all. Jenna joined the American Littoral Society as the Healthy Oceans Coalition Coordinator from the Chesapeake Research Consortium where she was a member of the communications staff and focused on building the brand of the program and ensure the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Jenna completed her Executive Master of Natural Resources from Virginia Tech in 2015 and also has her Bachelors in Communication and Journalism from the University of Maine.
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