Bernie Krause
Bioacoustician | Exploring the Sounds of Nature
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Bernie Krause is a pioneer in the field of bioacoustics, dedicated to capturing and preserving the sounds of the natural world. With over 50 years of experience recording more than 15,000 hours of natural soundscapes, he has amassed the largest archive of wild soundtracks on the planet.
Krause's TED Talks have reached millions, shedding light on the alarming decline of acoustic biodiversity. Through his keynotes, he challenges audiences to listen more closely to the complex 'voices' of ecosystems, revealing how human activity is disrupting fragile natural soundscapes.
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The voice of the natural world
Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes -- the wind in the trees, the chirping of birds, the subtle sounds of insect larvae -- for 45 years. In that time, he has seen many environments radically altered by humans, sometimes even by practices thought to be environmentally safe. A surprising look at what we can learn through nature's symphonies, from the grunting of a sea anemone to the sad calls of a beaver in mourning.
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