My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus areas are Environmental Justice and Marine Reserves.

Recent technological advances, notably Project CETI, are enabling us to begin understanding animal communication, starting with sperm whales. This interdisciplinary initiative employs machine

Recent technological advances, notably Project CETI, are enabling us to begin understanding animal communication, starting with sperm whales. This interdisciplinary initiative employs machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing to decipher nonhuman animal communication.

While these technologies offer significant promise for enhancing animal well-being and rights, they also present serious risks of manipulation and exploitation.

To address this, the NYU More-Than-Human Life (MOTH) Program and Project CETI are collaborating to establish ethical and legal guardrails. This conversation features David Gruber and César Rodríguez-Garavito, moderated by Teo Grossman of Bioneers.

Dr. Shane Gero's groundbreaking research deciphers sperm whale communication, revealing their complex, intelligent lives and cultures. His work suggests whales are "people too," urging us to learn

Dr. Shane Gero's groundbreaking research deciphers sperm whale communication, revealing their complex, intelligent lives and cultures. His work suggests whales are "people too," urging us to learn deep listening for respectful coexistence.

Gero, a Canadian whale biologist and National Geographic Explorer, founded The Dominica Sperm Whale Project and leads biology for Project CETI. His science, which formed the basis for the Emmy-winning series *Secrets of the Whales*, is transforming our understanding of marine life. Learn more at shanegero.com.

This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series, exploring these vital insights.

The YEARS Project

There is one place on Earth where the impacts of climate

The YEARS Project

There is one place on Earth where the impacts of climate change are most profound and yet practically invisible: the oceans. WATCH our newest video where Joshua Jackson goes to the Great Barrier Reef to explore the impacts of ocean warming and acidification on the world's reefs.

WATCH NEXT: 'Collapse Of The Oceans' with Joshua Jackson Part 2 - here. https://youtu.be/YZXBawQGONs

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community,

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses the Clean Regatta Program. This interview highlights the program's implementation at the America's Cup races held in San Francisco in September 2013.

Since July 2011, Sailors for the Sea collaborated with the America's Cup Event Authority to deliver a model sustainability sporting event. Their efforts led to the 34th America's Cup receiving the highest level Clean Regattas certification.

Ruth Ann Barrett interviewed Dan on September 10, 2013, with videography provided by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv.

WWF's Global Marine Programme works to increase international attention for ocean conservation and protect the high seas.

These international waters, comprising 64% of the oceans (half the

WWF's Global Marine Programme works to increase international attention for ocean conservation and protect the high seas.

These international waters, comprising 64% of the oceans (half the planet), lie beyond national jurisdiction and are open-access common areas. For more information, visit panda.org/highseas.

Recent polling shows New Zealanders want over a third of their oceans protected in marine reserves, a 100-fold increase from current levels.

WWF-NZ is dedicated to safeguarding these vital

Recent polling shows New Zealanders want over a third of their oceans protected in marine reserves, a 100-fold increase from current levels.

WWF-NZ is dedicated to safeguarding these vital marine environments.

Support their conservation efforts: http://www.wwf.org.nz/

Marine life has long faced unchecked exploitation. Rapid technological advances have equipped vessels and equipment with unsustainable power and reach, far exceeding nature's ability to maintain

Marine life has long faced unchecked exploitation. Rapid technological advances have equipped vessels and equipment with unsustainable power and reach, far exceeding nature's ability to maintain marine populations.

If this continues, the consequences for the marine environment and dependent communities will be severe. For more information, visit Greenpeace's oceans campaign.