Heather Spence
Marine Biologist, Musician, Composer
Heather collaborates with scientists, politicians and artists in the United States, Mexico, and globally to foster research and cooperation, bringing together diverse stakeholders to find mutually beneficial solutions for protecting the environment while promoting responsible development.
In her creative practice, she combines science and sound to create music to better connect humans with our ocean planet.
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Mission:
to orchestrate creative solutions for ecologic and economic sustainability through sound transdisciplinary coastal marine investigation and dynamic educational outreach
Focus Areas:
Research Subjects – Interspecies interaction; Sound, music, vibration, communication; Ecosystem dynamics and human influence; Acoustically conspicuous species; Invasive species; Recruitment and connectivity; Ocean Memory
Research Locations – Seashore and shallow waters; Coral reefs; Coastal sites with maximum human interface including tourism; Marine Protected Areas
Research Methods – Field surveys, monitoring; Soundscape assessments; Developing new Marine Passive Acoustic Monitoring Networks; Linkages of biological and physical factors; Citizen Science; Integration of Sciences and Arts
Outreach Objectives – Collaborative community engagement; Respect among government, commercial interests, scientists and environmentalists, to develop mutually beneficial strategies; Effective policymakers and environmental stewards; Ocean and Soundscape literacy; Valued existing capacity; Engagement of multiple senses; Inspiration
Latest from the Blog
Heather at AGU 2024
The American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting this year is in Washington DC and I have a few fun roles I want to share with you. My music will be featured as part of the Art & Science Plenary “What’s Next for Corals.” One of the pieces is Ghosts of the Reef, a soundscape composition I…
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