Abu Dhabi hosts free talk on whale and dolphin communication and AI on 29 October
Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will hold a free public talk on 29 October on how whales and dolphins communicate and whether AI can help decode their sounds.
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Centre · 2Abu Dhabi's Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center will host a free public Science Talk on 29 October at 6:30pm, examining how whales and dolphins communicate and whether artificial intelligence can help decode their underwater sounds. Gulf NewsN “will host a free public Science Talk in Abu Dhabi on 29 October at 6:30pm, examining how whales and dolphins communicate and whether artificial intelligence can help decode their underwater sounds” Read at Gulf News ↗ The Media LineN “Thursday’s session begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.” Read at The Media Line ↗ Centre · 2The talk, titled “The Languages of the Cetaceans,” is held in partnership with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and led by Dr Olivier Adam, deputy director of the university's Ocean Institute. Gulf NewsN “is held in partnership with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and led by Dr. Olivier Adam, Deputy Director of its Ocean Institute” Read at Gulf News ↗ The Media LineN “will be delivered by Dr. Olivier Adam, deputy director of the university’s Ocean Institute” Read at The Media Line ↗ Centre · 2Adam will cover the different vocal mechanisms of baleen whales, which include humpbacks, and toothed whales such as dolphins and sperm whales, as well as humpback songs. Gulf NewsN “explore the distinct vocal mechanisms of baleen and toothed whales and the songs of humpback whales” Read at Gulf News ↗ The Media LineN “differences between the vocal systems of baleen whales, which include humpbacks, and toothed cetaceans, which include dolphins and sperm whales” Read at The Media Line ↗
Centre · 1Gulf News says the talk will note that these animals produce sound despite having no vocal cord, and will close with the question of whether recent AI advances can help researchers decode the sounds. Gulf NewsN “despite having no vocal cord”“whether recent advances in artificial intelligence can help researchers decode them” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 1The Media Line adds context: machine-learning systems can analyse large underwater recordings and find recurring acoustic patterns, but scientists caution that recognising patterns does not necessarily mean understanding what the animals communicate. The Media LineN “Scientists caution that recognizing patterns does not necessarily mean understanding what animals are communicating.” Read at The Media Line ↗ Centre · 1It also says Adam's research includes humpback mother-and-calf studies, sperm whale social behaviour and the effects of underwater noise pollution on marine mammals. The Media LineN “Adam’s research includes studies of humpback whale mothers and calves, sperm whale social behavior, and the effects of underwater noise pollution on marine mammals.” Read at The Media Line ↗
Centre · 2The talk is part of a Science Talk series run at the Center since 2023, which both outlets say has drawn nearly 4,000 participants. Gulf NewsN “has run at the Center since 2023 and has welcomed nearly 4,000 guests” Read at Gulf News ↗ The Media LineN “Organizers say the series has attracted nearly 4,000 participants” Read at The Media Line ↗ Centre · 2Attendance is free but advance registration is required because spaces are limited, and the session will be recorded and made available online; Gulf News says it will go on the SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi YouTube channel. Gulf NewsN “Attendance is free, but advance registration is required as spaces are limited.”“all Science Talks are recorded and made available on the SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi YouTube channel” Read at Gulf News ↗ The Media LineN “The presentation will also be recorded for later online viewing.” Read at The Media Line ↗
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- Both outlets present an event announcement: Gulf News as community service information with registration details, The Media Line as a science explainer with a note of caution on AI.
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- Gulf News stresses access and how to attend; The Media Line stresses the science, the limits of AI pattern recognition and noise pollution.
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- Gulf News does not include the caution that pattern recognition is not understanding; The Media Line does not say where the recording will be posted.
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“Science for the whole community” — Gulf News
“Scientists caution that recognizing patterns does not necessarily mean understanding what animals are communicating.” — The Media Line
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- The talk is on 29 October at 6:30pm, free with required advance registration.
- It is titled “The Languages of the Cetaceans” and led by Dr Olivier Adam of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi's Ocean Institute.
- The Science Talk series began in 2023 and has drawn nearly 4,000 people.
- The session will be recorded for later viewing.
Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center organisation
Presents the talk as part of a community science series aimed at deepening understanding of nature and protecting it.
“The series aims to deepen understanding of the natural world and the importance of protecting it for future generations.” — Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi to host free public talk on whale and dolphin language and AI decoding
Neutral Event listing aimed at the local community, with attendance and registration details.
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Can AI Translate Whale Songs? Abu Dhabi Scientists Explore the Possibilities
Neutral Science-oriented preview that questions whether AI can truly translate whale sounds, with conservation context.
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- 27 Oct 13:46 First Gulf NewsN Abu Dhabi to host free public talk on whale and dolphin language and AI decoding
- 27 Oct 16:00 +2h 14m The Media LineN Can AI Translate Whale Songs? Abu Dhabi Scientists Explore the Possibilities
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