Join us for this immersive Sea Talk where Dr. Nieder explores how sharks and rays, ocean inhabitants for over 400 million years, experience sound underwater—where it travels five times faster than in air. Discover how marine life uses sound for orientation, mating, feeding, and defending territory, and what we know (and don’t yet know) about shark hearing.
She’ll also discuss the impact of human-made noise pollution and share how researchers study shark hearing—including her own surprising discovery that New Zealand rig sharks can make peculiar noises. This talk promises an engaging blend of science, storytelling, and a glimpse into one of the ocean’s lesser-known sensory frontiers.
🎥 Short videos and sound clips will be featured.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Carolin Nieder holds a PhD in Marine Science from the University of Auckland (2023), specializing in shark acoustic ecology. Her career spans global waters—from coral reef studies in Taiwan to reef fish behavior research in Panama. She currently works as a postdoctoral researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, focusing on coral sound perception and acoustic enrichment for reef restoration.
